The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has sanctioned 24 corps members serving in Sokoto State for offences ranging from absenteeism to outright abscondment. The State Coordinator, Usman Yakubu Yaro, disclosed this during the passing-out ceremony of the 2025 Batch A, Stream I corps members in Sokoto. According to him, eight corps members will repeat their service year, while 16 others have had their service extended due to various infractions committed during the exercise. Yaro emphasised the scheme’s zero tolerance for indiscipline, warning that acts of truancy would not be condoned under any circumstances. He, however, commended the majority of corps…
Author: Ifeanyi Nwagboso
Six members of the Ogun State House of Assembly elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The lawmakers, led by the Minority Leader, Lukman Adeleye, include Dickson Awolaja (Remo-North), Lawal Samsudeen (Ogun Waterside), Waliu Owode (Ijebu-East), Oluseun Adesanya (Ijebu-North East) and Damilare Bello (Sagamu I). Their defection letters were read during Tuesday’s plenary by the Speaker, Oludaisi Elemide, at the Assembly Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. In the jointly signed letter, the lawmakers attributed their resignation from the PDP to internal crises within the party, which they said had increasingly…
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has said the defection of former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, signals trouble for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. Eze described Kwankwaso as a grassroots politician with strong mass appeal and a commitment to democratic governance. In a statement issued on Tuesday, he said Kwankwaso’s move to the ADC represents a significant political blow to Tinubu’s re-election prospects. “By joining the ADC, Kwankwaso has dealt a heavy political uppercut blow to President Tinubu’s re-election bid. This defection, borne out of patriotism and the…
The Ward Chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Ketawa Ward, Gezawa Local Government Area of Kano State, Isyaku Ali Danja, has resigned from the party with immediate effect. Danja disclosed this in a resignation letter dated March 29, 2026, stating that his decision followed careful consideration. He expressed appreciation for the opportunity to serve as a member of the party, noting that he gained valuable experience and built meaningful relationships during his time in the NNPP. “I, Rt. Hon. Isyaku Ali Danja, a registered member of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), hereby wish to formally tender…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has updated its official website with the names of newly recognised members of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Among those listed are Abdulrahman Mohammed as National Chairman and Samuel Anyanwu as National Secretary, alongside other members of the party’s national leadership. Both officials were elected during the PDP National Convention held late Sunday night in Abuja, an exercise that has since sparked controversy following claims and counter-claims by rival factions within the party. The development comes amid disputes over the legitimacy of the convention, with different groups contesting…
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),…
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…