Nigeria political breaking news update
Here are some recent breaking news updates on Nigerian politics:
Breaking News:
- Buhari Appoints New Service Chiefs: President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed new service chiefs, including Major General Leo Irabor as Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Ibrahim Attahiru as Chief of Army Staff, Rear Admiral Awwal Gambo as Chief of Naval Staff, Air Vice Marshal Isiaka Oladayo as Chief of Air Staff, and Air Vice Marshal Emmanuel Akpene as Chief of Defence Intelligence. (Source: Vanguard)
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 17.6%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 17.6% in June 2021, the highest in over a year. (Source: Premium Times)
- APC Crisis Deepens as Governors Back Buni's Leadership: The crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened as governors of the party have backed the leadership of Mai Mala Buni, the Chairman of the Caretaker Committee. (Source: ThisDay)
- PDP Crisis: Wike, Ayu in Fresh Showdown: The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a new dimension as Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State and the party's National Chairman, Senator Iyorchia Ayu, are at loggerheads over the party's leadership. (Source: The Nation)
- Nigeria's Debt Hits N32.9 Trillion: The Debt Management Office (DMO) has announced that Nigeria's debt has risen to N32.9 trillion, with the federal government accounting for N12.2 trillion of the debt. (Source: Punch)
Recent Developments:
- Nigeria's 2022 Budget Passes Second Reading: The 2022 budget has passed its second reading in the House of Representatives, with the lawmakers approving a total expenditure of N13.5 trillion. (Source: Leadership)
- Nigeria's Insecurity: Buhari Meets with Service Chiefs: President Buhari has met with the new service chiefs to discuss the country's security challenges, including the insurgency in the North East and banditry in the North West. (Source: Daily Trust)
- PDP Primaries: Wike, Ayu in Fresh Showdown: The crisis in the PDP has taken a new dimension as Governor Wike and the party's National Chairman, Senator Ayu, are at loggerheads over the party's leadership. (Source: The Nation)
- Nigeria's Economy: IMF Warns of Recession: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that Nigeria's economy is at risk of recession due to the country's high debt levels and declining oil revenues. (Source: Punch)
- Nigeria's Politics: APC Crisis Deepens as Governors Back Buni's Leadership: The crisis in the APC has deepened as governors of the party have backed the leadership of Mai Mala Buni, the Chairman of the Caretaker Committee. (Source: ThisDay)
Please note that these are just some of the recent breaking news updates on Nigerian politics, and the situation is constantly evolving.