Nigerian latest news on politics
Here are some of the latest news updates on politics in 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)
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 15.6%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 15.6% in November 2022, the highest in over 17 years. (Source: ThisDay)
Political Developments
- APC Crisis Deepens as Governors Back Tinubu: The crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened, with some governors backing Bola Tinubu, a former governor of Lagos State, as the party's presidential candidate for the 2023 elections. (Source: The Nation)
- PDP Crisis: Wike, Others Defect to APC: The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has led to the defection of some prominent members, including Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, to the APC. (Source: Punch)
- Atiku Abubakar Emerges PDP Presidential Candidate: Atiku Abubakar, a former vice president, has emerged as the presidential candidate of the PDP for the 2023 elections. (Source: Leadership)
Security and Governance
- Bandits Kill 12 in Kaduna Attack: Bandits have killed 12 people in an attack on a village in Kaduna State. (Source: Daily Trust)
- Nigeria's Security Challenges: Buhari Meets with Service Chiefs: President Buhari has met with the service chiefs to discuss the country's security challenges, including the insurgency in the North East and banditry in other parts of the country. (Source: The Guardian)
- Nigeria's Economy: Buhari Meets with IMF Team: President Buhari has met with a team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to discuss the country's economic challenges and the implementation of the IMF's recommendations. (Source: BusinessDay)
Other News
- Nigeria's 2023 Budget: Senate Approves N20.5 Trillion Expenditure: The Senate has approved the 2023 budget, with a total expenditure of N20.5 trillion. (Source: The Punch)
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate: CBN Raises Interest Rate to 15.5%: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised the interest rate to 15.5% to combat inflation and stabilize the economy. (Source: ThisDay)
- Nigeria's 2023 Elections: INEC Warns Against Vote Buying: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned against vote buying and other forms of electoral malpractice ahead of the 2023 elections. (Source: Premium Times)
Please note that these news updates are subject to change and may not be comprehensive.