Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has called for closer collaboration between security agencies and traditional rulers to address emerging security threats and prevent crime in the state. The governor made the call on Monday while speaking at an expanded State Security Council meeting held at the Government House in Bauchi. Mohammed described security as central to governance, urging all stakeholders to adopt a proactive and preventive approach to tackling crime. “Without security, there is no governance. Security agencies must work closely with our traditional rulers and local authorities to ensure effective intelligence gathering and crime prevention,” he said. The governor…
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Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out Meta Platforms Inc. and X Corp. as defendants in the amended cyberbullying charges brought against Omoyele Sowore over comments in which he referred to President Bola Tinubu as a “criminal.” The judge made the ruling on Monday during Sowore’s re-arraignment, following an application by counsel to the Department of State Services (DSS), Akinlolu Kehinde, SAN, who requested the withdrawal of the two foreign companies from the charge. In a brief ruling, Justice Umar removed X Corp., owner of the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), and Meta…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has signed into law the 2026 Appropriation Bill, approving a record N4.4 trillion budget for the state’s next fiscal year. The governor assented to the budget on Monday during a brief ceremony held at the Conference Room of Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja. The Lagos State House of Assembly had earlier passed the appropriation bill in January, paving the way for the governor’s assent. The spending plan, tagged the “Budget of Shared Prosperity,” authorises a total expenditure of N4,444,509,776,438 for the 2026 financial year. Top government officials present at the signing included the Deputy Governor, Dr…
The New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, has dissociated itself from a planned protest against the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, scheduled for Tuesday, January 20, 2026, in Abuja and other parts of the country. In a statement issued on Monday from its National Secretariat in Abuja, the party said it had become aware of reports suggesting that it intended to stage a protest march at INEC offices nationwide. The NNPP, however, described the planned demonstration as illegal and distanced itself from those behind the action. The statement, signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ladipo Johnson, said the individuals organising…
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Rivers State, Chief Tony Okocha, has formally flagged off the party’s electronic registration (e-registration) exercise in the state. The flag-off ceremony took place at the APC Rivers State Secretariat and attracted a large turnout, including members of the State Working Committee, trained coordinators and registration trainees drawn from all 23 local government areas of the state. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Special Assistant on Media and Communication to the chairman, Jacobs Chimezie Happiness. Speaking at the event, Okocha underscored the importance of deploying technology in party administration,…
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, is set to host a joint wedding ceremony for nine of his children, all scheduled to take place on the same day. The former governor of Zamfara State will hold the large-scale wedding ceremony on February 6, 2026, at the Central Mosque in Abuja. Details of the event emerged following the circulation of a general invitation card announcing the date and venue of the multiple weddings. Subsequent wedding cards also revealed the names of several couples expected to tie the knot at the ceremony. According to the invitation, a former Speaker of…
The Kano State Police Command has confirmed a link between the recent murder of a woman and her six children in Dorayi Chiranchi and the earlier killing of two women in Tudun Yola, both within Kano metropolis. The Tudun Yola incident occurred in November 2025, when unidentified assailants reportedly stormed a residence, killed two co-wives and set the house on fire. The attack caused widespread fear at the time, as no suspects were immediately identified and details surrounding the crime remained unclear. However, fresh revelations have emerged following the arrest of suspects connected to the Dorayi Chiranchi killings. In a…
The Benue State Government has moved to address concerns surrounding the slaughterhouse located along Awe Street in Makurdi, the state capital. Governor Hyacinth Alia has directed the Benue State Urban Development Board (BSUDB) to take immediate action at the site following complaints from members of the public. In line with the directive, heads of departments from the BSUDB visited the area to carry out an on-the-spot assessment of the situation. An official of the board confirmed that all necessary heavy-duty equipment has been mobilised, adding that work would commence on Sunday, January 19, 2026. Residents and business operators within the…
Former Vice President and presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has condemned the killing of a mother and her six children in Dorayi Chiranchi, Kano State, describing the incident as a senseless act of violence against innocent Nigerians. InfoStride News reports that the tragic incident occurred on Saturday after the housewife’s nephew, Umar Auwalu, allegedly led a syndicate to the family’s residence. In a statement released on Sunday, Atiku expressed deep sorrow over the killings and extended his condolences to the bereaved family and the affected community. He questioned the effectiveness of recent directives issued to security agencies, asking whether they were…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed reports alleging that it directed its members to contribute N10,000 each to fund party activities, describing the claim as false and misleading. The party made this known in a statement issued on Sunday by its National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong. The PDP faulted a publication by The Observer Times titled “PDP Calls on Members to Contribute N10,000 Each in Bid to Fund Party Activities,” insisting that the headline did not reflect the party’s true position. According to the PDP, while the body of the report accurately quoted comments made during an interview,…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has declared that its primary objective ahead of the 2027 general elections is to unseat President Bola Tinubu from power. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, made this known on Friday while speaking on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television monitored by newsmen. According to Abdullahi, removing President Tinubu from office is essential to reclaiming the country from what he described as poor governance and abuse of power. “We want to get Tinubu out of power. That’s the only way we can get our country back,” he said. He stressed that the party’s…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has warned that the state must not be allowed to slide into what it described as a “legislative coup d’état,” amid the ongoing impeachment moves against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Ordu. The party made the position known in a statement signed by its State Publicity Secretary, Darlington Nwauju, in which it also urged the Chief Judge of Rivers State to comply with a recent court order issued by the High Court. According to the APC, it has carefully reviewed the circumstances surrounding the decision of members of the…
The trial of two alleged senior members of Ansaru, a terrorist group linked to al-Qaeda, was stalled on Thursday at the Federal High Court in Abuja following complaints by defence counsel that he was denied access to his clients in detention. The matter could not proceed after the defence lawyer, Bala Dakum, informed the trial judge, Justice Emeka Nwite, that the Department of State Services (DSS) had prevented him from meeting the defendants, Mahmud Usman and Abubakar Abba. The two men were arrested by Nigerian security agencies in August 2025 and are standing trial on 32 terrorism-related charges, including allegations…
A socio-political activist and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Aisha Yesufu, has criticised members of the Rivers State House of Assembly over moves to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy. In a statement issued on Friday, Yesufu said lawmakers who have deviated from their primary responsibility of representing the people should be recalled from office. She, however, lamented the challenges associated with recalling legislators, blaming the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for what she described as a process that makes accountability almost impossible. According to her, members of the Rivers Assembly have become tools in the hands…
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State, Benjamin Omale, has said the ongoing digital registration of members remains the most credible means of determining genuine party membership. Omale stated that the nationwide APC e-registration exercise was designed to strengthen the party’s internal structure and would play a critical role in the re-election of President Bola Tinubu and Governor Hyacinth Alia in the 2027 general elections. He made the remarks during the formal launch of the APC membership e-registration exercise in his hometown, Ohimini Local Government Area of the state. The party chairman noted that wide participation…
The Rivers State House of Assembly has said that the Chief Judge of the state has received and acknowledged official correspondence conveying notices of alleged gross misconduct against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Nma Odu. The confirmation was contained in a statement issued by the Assembly’s spokesperson and Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Petitions and Complaints, Hon. Dr Enemi Alabo George. According to the statement, all relevant documents, including the notices detailing the allegations against the governor and his deputy, were duly attached to the correspondence forwarded to the Chief Judge. Enemi stated that the…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has formally welcomed the publisher of Ovation Magazine, Dele Momodu, into the party. The party made this known in a statement posted on its verified X handle on Friday. InfoStride News reports that Momodu on Thursday officially joined the opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections. Shortly after announcing his defection in Benin City, the Edo State capital, while addressing his supporters, Momodu said his decision was driven by a desire to promote the interests of the people, stressing that he was not seeking any elective office in the state. Reacting to his entry…
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Segun Sowunmi, has said the party possesses a strong grassroots base that makes it impossible to dismiss its chances in the 2027 general elections. Sowunmi stated this on Thursday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, monitored by newsmen. Speaking on the party’s prospects ahead of the next elections, the PDP stalwart expressed confidence in the party’s enduring political relevance, despite its current internal challenges. “PDP has a groundswell and cannot be ruled out in the 2027 elections,” he said. “You just have to wait until they blow the whistle. Let…
Members of the Rivers State House of Assembly on Friday declared that they would proceed with the impeachment of Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The lawmakers made the announcement during an ongoing press conference in Port Harcourt. InfoStride News reports that Governor Fubara and members of the Assembly have been locked in a prolonged political face-off, which has heightened tensions in the state. more info soon
Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos East Senatorial District have raised concerns over growing internal divisions within the party, warning that continued infighting could jeopardise its chances in the 2027 general elections. The warning was issued on Thursday during the Lagos East Senatorial District Stakeholders’ Meeting held in Lagos, where the senator representing the district, Senator Tokunbo Abiru, and the Lagos State APC Chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, called for renewed unity among party members. Abiru acknowledged the existence of factional disagreements within the district and appealed to party leaders to initiate reconciliation efforts to address lingering grievances…