Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force in Osun State have arrested 13 suspects over alleged offences bordering on fraud, stealing and cultism. The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, disclosed this on Monday while addressing journalists during a press conference in Osogbo. Gotan said the arrests were part of ongoing efforts to curb crime and criminality across the state. According to him, eight of the suspects were apprehended for alleged offences of obtaining money under false pretence and stealing, involving multiple victims and financial transactions. He identified the suspects as Akinsoyinu Hellen (49), Salim Usman Abubakar (22), Gbadegesin Oyeyemi Moses (35),…
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Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has reacted to the defection of the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Kwankwaso officially picked up his membership card of the ADC on Monday, marking a significant development in the evolving political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections. Several key stakeholders of the party, including Peter Obi and Rotimi Amaechi, were present at Kwankwaso’s residence in Kano to witness the defection. Reacting in a post on his official Facebook page, Atiku expressed excitement over Kwankwaso’s alignment with other opposition figures,…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged to donate all his salaries since assuming office in May 2023 to a newly established welfare fund aimed at supporting members of the Nigerian Armed Forces and their families. Tinubu made the announcement in a statement he personally issued on Sunday to mark his 74th birthday. “On this, my 74th birthday, I celebrate the valiant men and women of our Armed Forces. “Today, I have directed the Accountant-General of the Federation to establish a special account for a fund dedicated to those who serve, those wounded in the line of duty, and the families…
Nigerians have continued to express grief, anger and concern following a deadly Palm Sunday attack in Angwan Rukuba community, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, which reportedly claimed several lives. Reports indicate that the attackers stormed the community around 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, riding on motorcycles and opening fire indiscriminately on residents. The sudden assault threw the area into panic as residents scrambled for safety. In response, hundreds of aggrieved residents on Monday morning defied the state-imposed curfew to protest the killings and demand urgent government intervention. The protesters gathered at the scene of the attack, expressing outrage…
The Director-General of Media and Publicity at the Kano State Government House, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, has criticised former governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, over his resignation from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). In a Facebook post on Sunday, Bature described Kwankwaso’s decision as a betrayal, particularly of Mr. Boniface. He said the development had taught him a significant lesson in politics, noting that the narrative of betrayal stems from Kwankwaso’s exit from the NNPP rather than any abandonment of the Kwankwasiyya movement. “We did not say we left the Kwankwasiyya movement or its ideas, and we have not stopped…
The Delta State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Peter Mrakpor, has dismissed claims that a court injunction is restraining the party from holding its national convention scheduled for March 29–30, 2026, in Abuja. Mrakpor, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), made the clarification amid growing speculation and reports suggesting that the convention could be stalled by legal challenges. According to him, the party is fully prepared to proceed with the exercise as planned, stressing that there is no legal impediment to the convention. He noted that all necessary arrangements for the event remain intact and urged delegates from…
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has said the African Democratic Congress (ADC) risks losing the 2027 general elections if former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, is not on the party’s ticket. Fayose made the remarks on Sunday while speaking at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national convention held in Abuja, where he also assessed the performance of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. “I’m happy with what Asiwaju is doing. You don’t have to have 100 percent of any issue before you are said to be doing well, but when you relate our past with our present, he is not doing well,”…
Former Kano State Governor and the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has announced his resignation from the party with immediate effect. Kwankwaso disclosed this in a press statement dated March 29, 2026, stating that his decision was driven by the need for strategic political realignment amid evolving dynamics in Nigeria’s political landscape. He expressed appreciation to the NNPP for the opportunity to serve as its National Leader and presidential candidate during the 2023 general elections, describing his exit from the party as a difficult decision. According to him, the current trajectory of…
As one of the main epicenters of the ignominious trade in human cargo and misery, the West African nation of Ghana has fired the first salvo in the debate about atonement and culpability. While most of Africa and the rest of the world slept, President John Dramani Mahama was at United Nations in New York last Tuesday asking the world body to recognize the enslavement of Africans during the transatlantic slave trade as the “gravest crime against humanity”. Advocates believe that a UN resolution is needed to pave the way for healing and justice. “Let it be recorded”, Mahama said,…
Convener of the League of Northern Democrats, Umar Ardo, has declared that former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, would emerge victorious in the presidential primary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) if he decides to contest. Ardo made the assertion on Friday while speaking on Focus Nigeria, a programme aired on the African Independent Television (AIT), noting that he had analysed possible scenarios ahead of the party’s primary election. While acknowledging that discussions around a consensus candidate could arise within the party, Ardo said such an arrangement would be difficult to achieve, as it would require key contenders to step down.…
The presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, on Saturday met with former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar. Atiku, who is among key figures aspiring for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 general election, disclosed the meeting in a post on his Facebook page. Although details of the meeting were not made public, Atiku said both leaders held extensive discussions on the state of the nation. “This evening, I received the former Governor of Kano State and the Presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, on…
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has disclosed that the All Progressives Congress (APC) currently has 32 state governors under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Akpabio expressed optimism that the number would increase ahead of the 2027 general elections. He made the statement on Friday during the APC 8th National Convention and Elective Convention held in Abuja. The Senate President also noted that Nigeria is undergoing significant transformation despite prevailing economic challenges. “We are proud of these reforms. You are bringing dignity to Nigeria. Nigeria is returning to the world stage,” he said. Addressing party members, Akpabio…
Human rights activist, Aisha Yesufu, has stated that no political science degree could have provided the level of practical knowledge she has gained and continues to acquire as a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Yesufu, who is also the co-convener of the Bring Back Our Girls Movement, made the remark in a statement shared via her verified X handle on Saturday. InfoStride News recalls that the activist joined the ADC on December 31, 2025, shortly after the former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, defected to the party. According to her, active participation in party politics…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced adjustments to its revised timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections. The decision followed a meeting with political parties held on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, where concerns were raised over the timeline for the submission of parties’ registers of members. The submission period was initially fixed from April 1 to April 21, 2026. In a statement signed by Mohammed Kudu Haruna, National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, the commission said the adjustment was necessary to align with the 21-day requirement stipulated in Section 77(4)…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Thursday hosted delegates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Rivers State at his residence in Abuja. Those in attendance included the APC National Vice Chairman (South-South), Victor Giadom, senators, members of the House of Representatives, Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martins Amaewhule, state lawmakers, and other senior party leaders from Rivers State. The meeting comes days after the APC South-South Zonal Congress held on Wednesday in Asaba. At the congress, Giadom was re-elected as National Vice Chairman (South-South), while Samuel Nwanosike emerged as the party’s…
A former President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, has dismissed claims that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu betrayed him during the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari. Saraki made the clarification while speaking on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television, monitored by newsmen. Responding to questions on whether Tinubu played a role in the political and legal challenges he faced while serving as Senate President, Saraki said it would be unfair to blame the current president. “That’s not fair on President Tinubu. During former President Buhari’s administration, Tinubu didn’t have the say that they claimed he had,” he said. He…
The Zamfara State Police Command has reported significant improvements in the security situation across parts of Zamfara State, with displaced residents gradually returning to their communities. The command’s spokesperson, Yazid Abubakar, disclosed that the progress is a result of sustained security operations and collaboration between the state government and the judiciary, which ensured the prompt prosecution of suspected bandits and their informants. According to him, the police also adopted a strategy of engaging community leaders before deploying mobile police personnel to previously deserted areas, encouraging displaced residents to return and rebuild their lives. Abubakar cited the Zebri community in Maradu…
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Daboikiabo Warmate, has reiterated that the party will not support the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. Warmate made this known on Friday during an interview on Trust TV, monitored by DAILY POST. Speaking on the party’s position, he dismissed suggestions that the PDP could endorse Tinubu, describing such a stance as a personal opinion of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and not that of the party. “That position to support President Tinubu is just a personal position of the FCT Minister.…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Joe Igbokwe, has alleged that the security crisis in Nigeria is man-made. Igbokwe made the claim in a post on his official Facebook page, where he accused some Nigerian politicians of sponsoring acts of violence for selfish political interests. According to him, certain political actors resort to instigating unrest after losing elections in a bid to gain advantage. “The so-called insecurity in Nigeria is man made. When criminals lose elections, they sponsor uneducated street urchins to create insecurity to score cheap political points,” he said. He, however, expressed optimism that those allegedly…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has accused Governor Seyi Makinde of abandoning governance to focus on political activities ahead of the 2027 elections. The allegation was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the party’s Publicity Secretary, Wasiu Olawale Sadare. According to the APC, the governor has relegated his official responsibilities, leaving critical issues requiring urgent attention unattended while pursuing political ambitions. The party claimed that several challenges, including recent security breaches, waste management concerns, and road accidents in the state, have not received adequate government response due to the governor’s alleged absence. Sadare, in the…