The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State has once again demonstrated its strength, maturity, and commitment to internal democracy with the appointment of Alhaji Semiu Sodipo as the new Secretary General of the Ogun State PDP. This well-deserved appointment has been received with widespread goodwill and optimism across the party structure and among stakeholders. Alhaji Semiu Sodipo is a loyal party man whose unwavering commitment, discipline, and years of dedicated service to the PDP are well known. His political journey has been defined by consistency, sacrifice, and steadfast loyalty to the ideals of the party. His emergence as Secretary…
Author: Ifeanyi Nwagboso
The Chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, in Kano State, Hashimu Dungurawa, has insisted that he remains the legitimate leader of the party in the state, dismissing moves by some ward executives to remove him. Dungurawa spoke about 24 hours after executives of Gargari Ward in Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area announced a resolution purportedly expelling him from the party. Reacting to the development, the NNPP chieftain said the ward executives lack the constitutional authority to expel him, noting that he is also a member of the party’s National Executive Committee. “This is not their right to expel…
The National Vice Chairman (South-South) of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Victor Giadom, has said that Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, cannot record any electoral success without the backing of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. Giadom made the assertion while speaking on the political dynamics in Rivers State, particularly in Gokana Local Government Area. He described Wike as the dominant and most influential political figure in Gokana, insisting that his influence remains unchallenged and indispensable to any political ambition in the area. According to him, Wike is a dependable leader whose political structure controls the political…
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has called on the Federal Government to suspend the commencement date of the newly enacted Tax Act, citing alleged discrepancies between the harmonised version passed by the National Assembly and the gazetted copy of the law. The party made the call in a statement issued on Tuesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong. According to the PDP, there are concerns over what it described as the “smuggling in of very dangerous provisions” which were earlier expunged by the parliament, noting that Nigerians have demanded a comprehensive investigation into how such provisions found their way…
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has described the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a case of “historic incompetence” following the airstrikes carried out by the United States Africa Command, AFRICOM, in parts of Sokoto State on Friday. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, made the assertion in a statement issued on Friday, saying while the ADC supports lawful efforts to protect Nigerians, the foreign military operation reflected a failure of governance. Abdullahi cautioned that permitting external forces to conduct direct military operations on Nigerian soil is unsustainable and could undermine the country’s long-term strategic and security interests.…
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has announced plans to approach the courts over the exclusion of its governorship candidate, Dr Oluwole Oluyede, from the list of candidates for the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election released by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. The party made this known in a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong. According to the PDP, INEC acted with bias by allegedly blocking access to its nomination portal codes a few days to the submission deadline, thereby forcing the party to submit Dr Oluyede’s nomination forms manually—a submission the commission…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed sympathy with former heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, following a road accident involving him in Makun, Ogun State. The accident, which reportedly claimed two lives, occurred when the vehicle Joshua was travelling in collided with a stationary truck. Reacting to the incident, Atiku expressed solidarity with the boxer and offered prayers for his recovery. In a post on his verified X handle, Atiku wrote, “I am deeply saddened to hear of the road accident involving @anthonyjoshua today in Makun, Ogun State. I stand in full solidarity with him during this difficult moment and…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has declared that he and his supporters possess the political strength and structure to deliver any candidate of their choice in any election. Wike said his political base played a decisive role in ensuring the victory of President Bola Tinubu in Rivers State during the 2023 general election. The minister made the assertion on Monday during separate meetings with his supporters and political allies in Etche and Omuma Local Government Areas of Rivers State. He said that beyond Tinubu’s victory, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, also secured all elective positions…
Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has signed the 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, marking what he described as a new chapter in the state’s fiscal management and governance. The signing ceremony, held at the Light House in Awka, followed the passage of the budget by the Anambra State House of Assembly, which reviewed and increased the proposed estimate from N757 billion to N766 billion. According to the governor, the 2026 Appropriation Law provides the financial framework for the state’s key priorities, including economic growth, accelerated infrastructure development and enhanced social welfare programmes. In a statement issued by…
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has signed the 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, pledging full implementation of the budget as his administration enters the final year of its first term. The signing ceremony was held on Monday in Osogbo, with the governor accompanied by the Deputy Governor, Kola Adewusi; Speaker of the House of Assembly, Adewale Egbedun; Chief of Staff, Kazeem Akinleye; Head of Service, Elder Ayanleye Aina; and members of the State Executive Council. Speaking after assenting to the bill, Adeleke said the 2026 budget was designed to consolidate and expand governance and service delivery in line with…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed speculations that he is nursing an ambition to contest the 2027 presidential election. Wike said it would be unfair for him to run for the presidency against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who appointed him as a minister. President Tinubu had, in 2023, appointed Wike, a former two-time governor of Rivers State, as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory. InfoStride News recalls that during the 2023 general election, Wike and members of the G-5 Integrity Group within the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, openly supported Tinubu’s presidential bid. The group…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has dragged the 35 state governors and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to court over their alleged failure to account for about N14 trillion realised as fuel subsidy savings. The Deputy Director of SERAP, Kolawole Oluwadare, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday, noting that the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation is also listed as a respondent in the suit. According to SERAP, the governors and the FCT minister have received trillions of naira as increased allocations from the Federation Account Allocation Committee, FAAC, following the…
Former lawmaker who represented Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Shehu Sani, has attributed the recent surge in terrorist activities in Nigeria to the security agreement between Russia and some Sahelian states. Sani made the assertion in a post on his verified X handle on Sunday, linking the influx of terrorists into Nigeria to ongoing security cooperation between Russia and the Sahelian countries of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Republic. InfoStride News reports that Nigeria has experienced a spike in insecurity in recent months, marked by a wave of abductions across different parts of the country. Victims of the attacks include women…
The lawmaker representing Ideato Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, Ikenga Ugochinyere, has announced his decision to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing a prolonged internal crisis within the party. Ugochinyere made the disclosure while addressing his constituents who paid him a Christmas solidarity visit at his residence in Akokwa, Ideato North Local Government Area of Imo State. According to the lawmaker, the crisis in the PDP has been fuelled by a few individuals who act as though the party is their personal enterprise and must always have their way. He said the damage done to the PDP by…
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has said he is learning politics from President Bola Tinubu, whom he described as the best person to learn from. Yilwatda made the remark on Saturday shortly after he was conferred with the traditional title of “Kaeh-rit” (meaning “the good seed of Ampang East”) in Plateau State. According to him, President Tinubu remains one of Nigeria’s finest politicians, noting that his leadership style has greatly influenced his political growth. “I’m learning from the best leader, Asiwaju Tinubu. Mr President is one of the best politicians you can learn…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has dismissed reports claiming that he has withdrawn from the 2027 presidential election, describing them as false and misleading. Atiku, who was the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, was alleged in some reports to have stepped aside for Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s flagbearer in the last election. The reports also claimed that Atiku had endorsed a one-term presidency for Obi in the interest of regional balance. However, Atiku’s Media Adviser, Paul Ibe, refuted the claims, branding them as fake news. Reacting on Saturday, December 27, Ibe shared a…
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Kano State has announced that it has reached a mutual understanding with the families of the two late members of the Kano State House of Assembly on how the vacant seats will be filled. The state chairman of the party, Dr. Hashim Sulaiman Dungurawa, disclosed this in an interview with DCL Hausa. According to Dungurawa, the agreement followed extensive consultations led by the party’s national leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. He said Kwankwaso met with key party stakeholders and members of the bereaved families at his residence in Kano, where discussions were held…
The political landscape in Rivers State may witness renewed realignments in the coming year, following indications that the lingering political crisis and the much-publicised peace deal between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and Governor Siminalayi Fubara, may not have been fully resolved. This development followed Wike’s declaration on Saturday that political activities would resume from January 2026. The FCT minister made the announcement during a briefing with stakeholders from Ahoada East and Ahoada West Local Government Areas, shortly after the annual thanksgiving ceremony of the Chairman of the South-South Development Forum, Chibudom Nwuche, held in…
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has raised the alarm that some critics are making concerted efforts to distract his administration and drag the state backwards. InfoStride News reports that the governor spoke during an interdenominational prayer service held at his residence in Irrua, Esan Central Local Government Area of the state. Okpebholo also sought divine intervention for the success of his administration, noting that sustained prayers are critical to the successful delivery of the government’s electioneering promises. He called on Nigerians to continue to pray for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his administration, assuring that the federal and state governments…
The Kaduna State chapter of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has cautioned the general public and its members to beware of individuals allegedly parading themselves as leaders of the party in the state. The party described as illegal and misleading reports of an inauguration of state executives, insisting that no such exercise was carried out by the recognised leadership of the ADC in Kaduna State. In a statement issued on Saturday in Kaduna, the party’s State Publicity Secretary, Alex Tagwai, said the purported inauguration did not have the approval of the party and should be disregarded. Tagwai further disclosed that…