The faction of the Labour Party led by Nenadi Usman has refuted claims that the party is struggling to fund its activities. The Usman-led camp said the party has always operated within a modest budget, reacting to remarks by its former Publicity Secretary, Tony Akene, on the party’s finances. Senior Special Adviser to Usman, Ken Eluma Asogwa, explained that Akene’s exit was driven by unrealistic expectations about the party’s financial capacity. Asogwa noted that it is widely known that the party does not have the resources to spend like the Peoples Democratic Party or the All Progressives Congress, which he…
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Eight members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Adamawa State House of Assembly have resigned their membership of the party, deepening the wave of defections rocking the legislature. The Speaker, Bathiya Wesley, was among the lawmakers who announced their defection during plenary on Wednesday. The development marks the third consecutive day of defections after one lawmaker left on Monday, February 23, and six others followed on Tuesday, February 24. Those who defected alongside the Speaker include Moses Yerima Zah, representing Michika Constituency; and Kate Raymond Mamuno, representing Demsa Local Government Area and serving as the House Majority Leader.…
Chairman, Board of Trustees of the National Forum of Former Legislators, Raphael Igbokwe, has alleged that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is under pressure to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Labour Party and other political parties. Igbokwe made the claim while addressing journalists shortly after the Federal High Court in Abuja fixed March 24 to rule on a joinder application in a suit seeking to compel INEC to deregister the ADC, Accord Party, Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) and Action Alliance (AA) over alleged non-compliance with constitutional requirements. He said the forum approached the court to seek clarification and…
Former governorship candidate of the Labour Party in Edo State, Olumide Akpata, has explained why some members of the party in the state defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Akpata said the decision was taken to enable them continue supporting former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi. Speaking during an interview on Politics Today on Channels Television, monitored by InfoStride News on Wednesday, Akpata noted that members of his political group agreed that their goal of achieving a better Nigeria would be better pursued on the ADC platform. He recalled that he was formally received into the ADC earlier in…
The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ajibola Basiru, has said that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, works for the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Basiru clarified that although Wike is not a member of the APC, he serves under the APC-led Federal Government headed by Tinubu. Speaking on TVC’s Beyond The Headlines, Basiru said the scale of infrastructural development recorded across the FCT in the past two and a half years significantly contributed to the party’s success in the recent local government elections in the territory. He noted that the improvements…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), under the aegis of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF), are currently holding a closed-door meeting with the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). The meeting is taking place at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Sources said the invitation extended to the NLC leadership is aimed at deepening dialogue between the Federal Government, state governors and organised labour amid heightened economic pressures ahead of the 2027 general elections. The engagement is reportedly focused on strengthening governance dialogue, promoting stakeholder collaboration and ensuring inclusive participation…
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has said that anyone who means well for the people of the state must align with the Federal Government led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Yusuf made the remark while reiterating his earlier position on why he and others joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). He insisted that Kano had “missed a lot” and that alignment with the central government was necessary to attract development and opportunities to the state. “Anyone who means well for the people of Kano should align with the Federal Government, because we have missed a lot,” the governor…
The 2024 governorship candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in Edo State, Olumide Akpata, on Tuesday formally defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Akpata was received into the party at an event in Benin City by the 2023 LP presidential candidate, Peter Obi; former Edo State governor, John Odigie-Oyegun; ex-governor Oserhiemen Osunbor; former Chief Whip of the Senate, Roland Owie; Kennedy Odion and other party leaders. Speaking after receiving his registration card, Akpata said a new Nigeria was possible if citizens vote wisely for the right candidates and political parties. He explained that his defection, alongside his running mate…
The Chairmanship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in the February 21 Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) election has said he will not challenge the victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Chukwu made this known on Tuesday in a congratulatory message to APC candidate, Christopher Maikalangu, who was declared winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). He stated that he would not contest the outcome of the election for any reason whatsoever, explaining that elections were about service rather than personal ambition. According to him, the poll was peaceful and orderly, noting that the safety recorded…
The Presidency has explained the circumstances surrounding the resignation of former Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said Egbetokun stepped down from his position due to personal matters requiring his full attention. According to Onanuga, the former police chief cited family issues that demanded his undivided attention in the resignation letter submitted to the president. “The IGP resigned in a letter today, citing family issues which required his undivided attention,” Onanuga stated. Reports of Egbetokun’s resignation had earlier dominated the news space on Tuesday. The development was said to…
The Lagos State Government has approved a 13 per cent increase in fares on Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and other standard bus routes across the state. The decision was approved by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu following appeals from regulated public transport operators who raised concerns over the rising cost of running their services. According to a statement by the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), the fare adjustment will affect all Bus Reform Initiative (BRI) schemes, including BRT and standard routes, with the new fares set to take effect from Monday, March 2, 2026. The state government explained that the increase…
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has inaugurated The Progressive Institute (TGI) at its National Secretariat in Abuja. This was disclosed in a statement posted on the party’s verified X handle on Monday. The inauguration of the institute follows its formal unveiling in September 2024. According to the statement, the National Chairman of the party, Nentawe Yilwatda, will serve as Chairman of the Governing Council of the party’s policy think tank. The party explained that the institute is expected to drive policy research and publications, organise national and international conferences, seminars and training programmes. It added that the institute will…
The caretaker committee secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta State, Michael Tidi, has defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking at a defection ceremony in Warri, Delta State, Tidi said his decision followed his assessment that his former party no longer had the strength to win elections in the state. He stated that he felt relaxed reuniting with political allies in the APC, noting that joining the party allowed him to reconnect with old political friends and leaders. The two-time Chairman of Warri South Local Government under the PDP said that after a critical evaluation…
Former Kano State governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has expressed sadness over the decision of the Kano State Government he helped bring to power to leave the Kwankwasiyya movement and join the All Progressives Congress (APC). Kwankwaso spoke after Abba Kabir Yusuf and his allies were officially received into the ruling party. In a video shared on Facebook, the former governor said he could not understand why the government formed under the Kwankwasiyya structure was suddenly moved to what he described as Gandujiyya — the political bloc associated with former governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. “This government was formed with a lot…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said elections are won based on performance rather than what he described as “street drama.” Wike made the remark during a visit to Edo State, where he spoke in Benin City at the handover of 54 construction equipment to the 18 local government areas of the state. According to the minister, Nigerians should be wary of politicians he described as “emergency democrats” who attempt to identify with ordinary citizens only during election periods. “Let me say this clearly, winning an election is not by dancing. It is not by…
The Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, has said Nigerians have expressed their views through the just concluded Federal Capital Territory (FCT) area council elections and by-elections held in Rivers and Kano states. Keyamo made the remark in a post shared on his verified X handle on Sunday. InfoStride News reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) conducted the FCT area council elections alongside by-elections in Rivers and Kano states on February 21. Reacting to the outcome of the polls, the minister stated that the results reflected the will of voters. “The real Nigerians have now spoken for themselves, not…
The National Assembly of Nigeria has defended the Electoral Act 2026 following criticism from individuals and groups, stating that extensive consultations lasting two years preceded its enactment. According to the parliament, stakeholders engaged during the process included the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), civil society organisations and development partners. Leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele, who provided the explanation on Sunday, said the new law makes electronic transmission of election results, the use of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS), and the creation of digital party membership registers mandatory for the…
Suspected Lakurawa bandits have attacked a cattle range on the outskirts of Tangaza along the Nigeria–Niger border in Sokoto State, killing one person and injuring another. The incident was disclosed in a post on X by security analyst Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency expert focused on the Lake Chad region. According to Makama, the attack occurred on February 20 at about 9:15 p.m., when a large group of armed bandits reportedly stormed the area and opened fire on residents. Security sources said troops from the Army Forward Operating Base and other security personnel were swiftly mobilised to the scene. The responding…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has secured five of the six chairmanship positions contested in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) area council elections. In Bwari Area Council, APC candidate Joshua Ishaku emerged winner of the chairmanship seat with 18,466 votes. APC’s Chris Garki also clinched victory in the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) chairmanship election. The only chairmanship position won by the opposition went to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as its candidate, Kasim Mohammed, emerged victorious in Gwagwalada Area Council. Similarly, APC candidates Samuel Danjuma Shekwolo, Nuhu Daniel Kwali and Abdullahi Umar Abubakar won the chairmanship elections in Kuje,…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Jigawa State on Saturday concluded its local government congresses across the 27 local government areas of the state. The congresses were reportedly conducted peacefully at all local government headquarters. In several councils visited by observers, including Ringim, Taura, Gagarawa, Jahun and Miga, party executives were elected by consensus in line with the party’s constitution. Speaking at the event, the lawmaker representing Kanya Babba Constituency in the State House of Assembly and Chairman of the Miga Local Government APC Congress Committee attributed the peaceful conduct of the exercise to the leadership of Umar Namadi, noting…