Nigeria political new

Here are some recent political news from Nigeria:

Latest Developments:

  1. Presidential Election Tribunal: The Presidential Election Petition Tribunal has dismissed the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Atiku Abubakar, challenging the victory of President Muhammadu Buhari in the 2019 presidential election.
  2. Nigerian Senate: The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Lauretta Onochie as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
  3. Governorship Elections: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the dates for the governorship elections in Edo and Ondo states, scheduled to hold on September 19 and October 10, respectively.
  4. Nigerian Police: The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has ordered the deployment of police personnel to all states in the country to ensure a peaceful and secure environment during the governorship elections.

Recent Controversies:

  1. Nigerian Government's Response to COVID-19: The Nigerian government has been criticized for its slow response to the COVID-19 pandemic, with many Nigerians calling for more effective measures to contain the spread of the virus.
  2. SARS Protests: The Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) has been the subject of widespread protests and calls for reform, with many Nigerians accusing the unit of human rights abuses and extrajudicial killings.
  3. Nigerian Economy: The Nigerian economy has been facing significant challenges, including a decline in oil prices and a rise in inflation, which has led to a decline in the value of the naira and a rise in poverty rates.

Recent Appointments:

  1. Lauretta Onochie: As mentioned earlier, Lauretta Onochie has been confirmed as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
  2. Mohammed Adamu: Inspector-General of Police Mohammed Adamu has been reappointed for a second term in office.
  3. Godwin Emefiele: The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, has been reappointed for a second term in office.

Recent Deaths:

  1. Abba Kyari: Abba Kyari, a former Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, died on April 17, 2020, at the age of 67.
  2. Ibrahim Gambari: Ibrahim Gambari, a former Minister of Foreign Affairs and a close ally of President Muhammadu Buhari, died on May 18, 2020, at the age of 80.