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Here are some recent political news from Nigeria:

Breaking News

• Buhari Signs 2023 Budget into Law: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2023 budget into law, with a total expenditure of N20.5 trillion. (Source: Vanguard)
• INEC Announces Dates for 2023 Elections: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the dates for the 2023 general elections, with presidential and National Assembly elections scheduled for February 25, 2023, and governorship and state assembly elections on March 11, 2023. (Source: Premium Times)
• PDP Crisis Deepens as Wike, Others Defect to APC: The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has deepened, with Governor Nyesom Wike and some other party leaders defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC). (Source: This Day)

Top Stories

• Buhari's Approval Rating Hits All-Time Low: A recent survey has revealed that President Buhari's approval rating has hit an all-time low, with only 27% of Nigerians approving of his performance. (Source: The Cable)
• Nigeria's Economy Grows by 3.4% in Q3 2022: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 3.4% in the third quarter of 2022, driven by growth in the agriculture and services sectors. (Source: Punch)
• FG to Review Fuel Subsidy Regime: The Federal Government has announced plans to review the fuel subsidy regime, with a view to reducing the burden on the economy. (Source: Leadership)

Analysis and Opinion

• The Crisis in the PDP: A Recipe for Disaster: An editorial in The Punch argues that the crisis in the PDP is a recipe for disaster, and that the party needs to resolve its internal issues to remain relevant in Nigerian politics. (Source: Punch)
• Buhari's Legacy: A Mixed Bag: An opinion piece in The Guardian argues that President Buhari's legacy is a mixed bag, with some achievements, such as the fight against corruption, but also some disappointments, such as the economy. (Source: Guardian)

Politics

• APC Primaries: Tinubu, Atiku, Others Battle for Party's Ticket: The APC is set to hold its presidential primaries, with former Lagos Governor Bola Tinubu, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and other candidates vying for the party's ticket. (Source: Daily Trust)
• PDP Primaries: Wike, Others Battle for Party's Ticket: The PDP is also set to hold its presidential primaries, with Governor Wike and other candidates vying for the party's ticket. (Source: The Nation)