Nigeria political news update today
Here are some of the latest political news updates from Nigeria:
Breaking News
- Buhari Signs Executive Order on Financial Autonomy for State Legislatures: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed an executive order granting financial autonomy to state legislatures and the judiciary. The order aims to strengthen the country's democracy and ensure the independence of the legislative and judicial arms of government. (Source: Vanguard)
- APC Crisis Deepens as Governors, Senators Trade Words: The crisis within the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened, with governors and senators trading words over the party's leadership and the upcoming national convention. The governors have accused the senators of trying to impose a candidate on the party, while the senators have denied the allegations. (Source: ThisDay)
- PDP Crisis: Wike, Secondus Engage in Verbal Duel: The crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has also deepened, with Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike and the party's national chairman, Uche Secondus, engaging in a verbal duel over the party's leadership and the upcoming national convention. (Source: Punch)
Other News
- INEC to Conduct Fresh Elections in 15 LGAs: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that it will conduct fresh elections in 15 local government areas (LGAs) in Kano State due to irregularities during the 2019 general elections. (Source: Daily Trust)
- FG to Establish New Federal Polytechnic in Katsina: The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a new federal polytechnic in Katsina State. The polytechnic is expected to provide technical and vocational education to students in the state. (Source: Leadership)
- NASS to Investigate Allegations of Corruption in NNPC: The National Assembly has announced plans to investigate allegations of corruption in the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). The investigation is expected to focus on the corporation's financial dealings and the management of its funds. (Source: The Nation)
Opinion and Analysis
- The Crisis in APC: A Threat to Nigeria's Democracy: An opinion piece by a columnist in The Punch argues that the crisis within the APC is a threat to Nigeria's democracy and could lead to instability in the country. (Source: The Punch)
- The PDP's Leadership Crisis: A Recipe for Disaster: An opinion piece by a columnist in The Nation argues that the leadership crisis within the PDP is a recipe for disaster and could lead to the party's downfall. (Source: The Nation)
Please note that these are just some of the latest political news updates from Nigeria, and there may be other news stories that are not included here.