Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has commiserated with residents of Iwo following the devastating flood that ravaged the town on Friday after hours of torrential rainfall. In a statement issued on Monday by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, in Osogbo, the governor described the disaster as “monumental” and lamented the huge personal and material losses suffered by affected residents. “I am devastated to learn about the monumental damage caused by flooding that occurred in Iwo on Friday following hours of heavy downpour The scale of the losses suffered by our people as a result of the natural disaster is especially…
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Former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has described the peaceful ward congresses of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Kwara State as clear evidence that the party is prepared to return to power. Saraki made this known in a statement signed by his Press Officer on Local Matters, Abdulganiyu Abdulqadir, on Sunday. According to him, the congresses held across the state’s 193 wards reflected unity, discipline, and a deepening of internal democracy within the PDP. “The congresses once again demonstrated the growing strength of our party in Kwara,” Saraki said. He noted that the consensus-driven process underscored the party’s readiness…
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has appealed to Hon. Inalegwu Ejembi to join its ranks ahead of the 2027 general elections, expressing confidence in his ability to provide effective representation for the Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadigbo Federal Constituency. ADC stakeholders from Okpokwu Local Government Area made the call during a courtesy visit over the weekend, pledging to mobilise grassroots support for Ejembi’s political aspirations. Leading the delegation, Hon. Peter Abba, Chairman of the Edumoga Ehaja Central Working Committee, said the party’s philosophy and principles align with Ejembi’s vision for inclusive governance. He was accompanied by elder statesman Mathias Oche, Hon. Emmanuel Ape, Hon.…
The Isanlu Isin Development Association in Kwara State has called on both the state and federal governments, as well as security agencies, to urgently intervene and rescue the community from the grip of armed bandits who have terrorised residents for nearly two months. Vice-President of the association, Dr Jacob Ayanda, made the appeal in a statement issued on Saturday, lamenting that the activities of the armed groups in the area had gone largely unchecked despite repeated attacks. InfoStride News reports that last Tuesday, gunmen invaded the Eleyin community in a bloody assault that left two people dead, six others missing,…
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has said there is no evidence linking Air Peace co-pilot, David Bernard, to the recent runway excursion involving one of the airline’s aircraft at the Port Harcourt International Airport. The Authority explained that both its internal review and the preliminary report of the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) did not indict Bernard in the July 13, 2025, incident. InfoStride News recalls that the Air Peace aircraft veered off the runway while landing at Port Harcourt, prompting investigations by aviation regulators. In its preliminary findings, the NSIB reported that the aircraft had landed 2,264 metres…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has declared that while it remains open to addressing the concerns of members with legitimate grievances, it will not yield to individuals it described as having “ulterior motives” to destabilise the party. The Interim National Publicity Secretary of the ADC, Bolaji Abdullahi, made this known on Saturday in Abuja while briefing journalists on recent developments within the opposition party. Abdullahi alleged that certain political actors were working behind the scenes to create chaos in the party, employing tactics similar to those used to destabilise other opposition platforms such as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour…
Former legislators from both the North and South have formally endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office, declaring him the sole candidate of the South ahead of the 2027 general elections. The endorsement was made on Saturday during the 2025 Southern Summit of Former Legislators, organised by the National Forum of Former Legislators at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta, Ogun State. The summit, themed “National Unity: Bedrock of Nation Building,” drew prominent figures including the Chief of Staff to the President and former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila; former Senate President,…
The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed confidence that it will mount a strong challenge against the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections, citing growing unity and renewed strength within its ranks. The State Caretaker Committee Chairman of the PDP, Dr. Anthony Aziegbemi, gave the assurance on Saturday in Benin City while monitoring the party’s ward congresses across the 192 wards in the state. Aziegbemi, who commended the large turnout of members despite heavy rainfall, described the exercise as a demonstration of resilience and renewed faith in the party. He maintained that…
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has declared a member of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Hon. Adamu Aliyu, wanted over his alleged involvement in a fraudulent Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) contract worth N73.6 million. Justice Emeka Nwite issued the order following an application filed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). According to court filings, a businessman, Mohammed Jidda, petitioned the ICPC, alleging that the lawmaker promised to facilitate an N850 million TETFund contract at the University of Jos, with a signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to seal the arrangement. Jidda reportedly…
The lingering local government crisis in Osun State has escalated as reinstated executives of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have dragged the Federal Government, the Inspector General of Police, and the Osun State Government to court over the tenure of their offices. The officials, elected in October 2022, were initially removed by Governor Ademola Adeleke after a Federal Court nullified their election. However, they were reinstated by the Court of Appeal in February 2025. Despite the appellate court’s ruling, members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) were sworn in as council executives following the February 22, 2025, local government elections,…
Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, has raised alarm over a brewing crisis in the Lagos State chapter of the party as preparations intensify for its ward and local government congresses. In an open letter to the National Working Committee (NWC) on Friday, George accused the party’s Deputy National Secretary, Hon. Setonji Koshoedo, of unilaterally handling the distribution of congress nomination forms without consulting key leaders in the state. According to him, Koshoedo’s actions undermined ongoing consensus-building efforts among senior stakeholders across local governments, describing the move as “a recipe for acrimony, mayhem,…
The Obidient Movement has appealed to former President Goodluck Jonathan to support Peter Obi in the 2027 presidential election instead of contesting against him. The call followed a closed-door meeting between Jonathan and Obi on Thursday. Obi later shared photos of the meeting on his official X handle, describing Jonathan as “a very dear elder brother, statesman, and leader.” He said their discussions centred on the current state of the nation. Although speculation is rife that Jonathan may seek a return to the presidency in 2027, he has yet to make any public declaration on the matter. Reacting to the…
The National Legal Adviser of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kamaldeen Ajibade, has warned that the party risks losing the 2027 presidential election if it fails to resolve its internal crises and forge unity. Ajibade gave the warning on Thursday at the PDP National Restoration Movement Summit in Abuja, where party leaders and members gathered to discuss reconciliation efforts. “A fractured PDP cannot heal a fractured nation. It is only when we restore internal harmony and democracy that we can credibly present ourselves as the alternative Nigeria desperately seeks,” Ajibade declared. He noted that lingering disputes within the party could…
A member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dele Momodu, has appealed to the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Dumebi Kachikwu, to desist from actions that could jeopardise the survival of the party. Momodu made the appeal on Friday during an interview on The Morning Brief, a programme on Channels Television. According to him, Kachikwu’s role as a former presidential candidate does not confer ownership rights over the party. “Kachikwu happens to be my very dear brother. I reached out to his office to speak to him and he gave me his reasons why he’s fighting,” Momodu explained. He continued: “Being…
Lawyer and politician, Kenneth Okonkwo, has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for taking a vacation in Paris while Nigerians continue to grapple with deepening hardship, insecurity, and failing public services. Okonkwo, a former spokesperson for the Labour Party Presidential Campaign Council, voiced his concerns on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Thursday, describing Nigeria as “a country in distress.” “People are dying in Zamfara, people are dying in Katsina, yet the President says he is going on work leave,” Okonkwo said. “There is no part of Nigeria today where you can confidently promote tourism or create an enabling environment for work.”…
Former chairman of the defunct National Conscience Party (NCP) in Edo State, Victor Ogba, has announced his decision to join the All Progressives Congress (APC), attributing his move to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s “impressive and landmark reforms.” Ogba, who is also the National President of the Movement for Nigerian Transformation (MNT), made the disclosure in Abuja on Saturday during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). He revealed that his official declaration into the ruling party has been scheduled for September 16, stressing that Tinubu’s bold reforms across different sectors had continued to attract new members to the…
About 792 women have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Jigawa State. The defectors were formally received in Birnin Kudu Local Government Area by the wife of the governor, Amina Umar Namadi, who described the move as a reflection of the present administration’s good leadership under Governor Umar Namadi. She noted that the government’s programmes, particularly those targeting women and youth empowerment, had won the confidence of many citizens. Mrs Namadi congratulated the women and assured them that the APC’s doors remain open to all who wish to join the movement…
Former federal lawmaker, Dachung Bagos, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to demonstrate its neutrality by sanctioning President Bola Tinubu and his supporters over the display of “Vote Tinubu 2027” billboards, which appeared across Abuja ahead of the official campaign period. Speaking on AIT Focus on Thursday, the former representative of Jos South/Jos East Federal Constituency argued that the adverts clearly breach Section 94 of the Electoral Act, 2022, which prohibits campaign materials explicitly soliciting votes before INEC declares the window for electioneering open. “The law is against using the word ‘vote for’. Any early campaign posters or…
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has expressed confidence that more state governors will join the ruling party before the 2027 general election. Yilwatda made the remark on Tuesday during the 12th expanded stakeholders’ meeting in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, where President Bola Tinubu was formally endorsed for re-election. Represented by the APC Deputy National Chairman (South), Emma Eneukwu, the chairman said Tinubu’s performance in office has continued to attract opposition leaders to the APC. “Our doors are still open. More governors are still moving into our party, more personalities are still moving in, senators,…
The National Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has urged party members to prioritise unity and collective effort as the party prepares for the 2027 presidential election. Kwankwaso made the call on Tuesday during an interactive session with NNPP stakeholders in Cross River State, where members gathered to strategise on how to strengthen the party’s structures and improve its electoral chances. The former Kano State governor, who expressed confidence in the NNPP leadership, applauded members for their role in the 2023 elections. “Let me thank you for what you did during the last election in…