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Here are the latest news updates on Nigerian politics:
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. The budget is expected to boost the country's economy and infrastructure development. (Source: Vanguard)
- APC Crisis Deepens: The crisis within the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened, with the party's National Working Committee (NWC) suspending the party's National Vice Chairman, North-West, Inuwa Abdulkadir. The suspension is seen as a move to appease the party's National Chairman, Abdullahi Adamu. (Source: The Nation)
- PDP Crisis: Wike's Camp Defies Party's Decision: The camp of Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has defied the decision of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to suspend him and his loyalists. The camp has vowed to continue to operate within the party. (Source: Premium Times)
Recent Developments
- 2023 Elections: INEC Releases Timetable: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the timetable for the 2023 general elections. The elections are scheduled to hold on February 25, 2023. (Source: ThisDay)
- Buhari's Ministerial List: Senate to Screen Nominees: The Senate has announced that it will screen the ministerial nominees submitted by President Buhari. The nominees are expected to appear before the Senate Committee on Federal Character and Intergovernmental Affairs. (Source: Leadership)
- Nigeria's Economy: IMF Predicts 3.2% Growth Rate: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has predicted that Nigeria's economy will grow by 3.2% in 2023. The prediction is based on the country's efforts to diversify its economy and improve its business environment. (Source: The Punch)
Opinion and Analysis
- The Crisis in APC: A Threat to Nigeria's Democracy: An opinion piece by Olusegun Adeniyi, a former presidential spokesperson, argues that the crisis in the APC is a threat to Nigeria's democracy and calls for the party to resolve its internal issues. (Source: ThisDay)
- The PDP's Leadership Crisis: A Recipe for Disaster: An opinion piece by Reno Omokri, a former presidential aide, argues that the PDP's leadership crisis is a recipe for disaster and calls for the party to resolve its internal issues. (Source: The Nation)
Other News
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 15.6%: Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 15.6% in November 2022, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The rise in inflation is attributed to the country's economic challenges and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: The Punch)
- Nigeria's Debt Profile: A Cause for Concern: An article by the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) has highlighted the country's growing debt profile as a cause for concern. The CSJ has called for the government to prioritize debt repayment and reduce its reliance on foreign loans. (Source: Vanguard)