The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has dismissed allegations by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State, accusing him of plotting to destabilize the state and assassinate Governor Ademola Adeleke. Egbetokun, speaking during the decoration of senior officers in Abuja on Thursday, described the accusations as baseless and unworthy of a response. “I read about the allegations, but I refuse to dignify such absurdity with a response. We will not allow the distortion of facts against us to go unchallenged,” he said. Osun PDP had earlier accused the IGP of colluding with the All Progressives Congress (APC)…
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The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has declared its ambition to become Nigeria’s ruling party in 2027, with its leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, emerging as the next President. NNPP National Chairman, Dr. Ajuki Ahmad, made this declaration on Thursday during the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja. Despite internal challenges within the party, Ahmad maintained that the NNPP remains stable across its branches, dismissing concerns over divisions. “Our party is witnessing only a minor challenge, which is not insurmountable. Unlike other parties facing existential crises, our challenges are negligible. Those who chose to break away lack the…
A member of the House of Representatives, Rep. Yusuf Galambi, has officially defected from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing internal crises within his former party. The Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, read Galambi’s defection letter during Thursday’s plenary session in Abuja and welcomed the lawmaker, who represents Gwaram Federal Constituency of Jigawa State, into the APC. Abbas also urged ruling party members to embrace their new colleague. The National Assembly has witnessed a wave of defections in recent times, with several lawmakers shifting allegiance to the APC from opposition parties. Among…
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has dismissed allegations that he was handpicked by political godfathers to be remotely controlled as the state’s leader. Speaking during an interview on Politics Today on Channels Television, Okpebholo rejected claims that he was a puppet of any political figures, asserting that his rise to office was guided by divine intervention. “Can you even point out one godfather who was pushing me?” he questioned. According to the governor, it was Almighty God who used certain individuals to support his governorship ambition. “God was using people to help me, to support me, to get to where…
Italy’s Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, has given an update on the health of Pope Francis, who remains hospitalized with pneumonia. The 88-year-old Pontiff was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital last Friday with a respiratory infection affecting both lungs. Pneumonia, a serious infection, can inflame and scar the lungs, causing chest pain and difficulty breathing. Providing reassurance about his condition, Meloni stated on Wednesday that Pope Francis was “alert and responsive.” “We joked as always. He hasn’t lost his proverbial sense of humor,” she said, adding that she was “very happy” with his recovery progress. Meloni also extended her best wishes…
The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has cautioned the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) against allegedly whipping up sentiments to gain undue public sympathy amid the ongoing local government crisis in the state. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the APC, through its Director of Media and Information, Kola Olabisi, insisted that its members were only acting in line with the landmark judgment of the Court of Appeal, Akure Division, which reinstated elected APC chairmen and councillors. The statement accused the PDP, led by its state chairman, Sunday Bisi, and Governor Ademola Adeleke, of…
British Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has dismissed claims that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is a dictator, emphasizing that he remains a democratically elected leader resisting Russia’s illegal invasion. Badenoch made the statement via her X handle on Wednesday in response to accusations from former U.S. President Donald Trump, who had criticized Zelensky for allegedly refusing to organize elections. Reaffirming the Conservative Party’s unwavering support for Ukraine, Badenoch stated, “Zelensky is not a dictator. He is the democratically elected leader of Ukraine who bravely stood up to Putin’s illegal invasion. Under my leadership, and under successive Conservative prime ministers, we have…
The Zamfara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has denied allegations that it sponsored thugs to attack members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Saturday, February 15, 2025. The PDP challenged the APC to present concrete evidence to support its claims, urging the opposition party to convince the people of Zamfara that the ruling party was responsible for the attack. In response to the allegations, PDP Publicity Secretary, Haliru Andi, stated via a WhatsApp message that the APC must prove its claims beyond a reasonable doubt by revealing the names of the alleged PDP sponsors and providing…
Former Anambra State governorship aspirant, Mr. Valentine Ozigbo, has officially resigned from the Labour Party (LP), fueling speculation about his next political move. Ozigbo, who remains determined in his quest to govern Anambra State, cited his “unwavering commitment to a greater vision” for the state as the reason for his departure. While he has not disclosed his next steps, sources suggest he may be headed to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to pursue his ambition. In a statement he personally signed, the former Transnational Corporation (Transcorp) CEO confirmed his resignation at a State Executive Committee meeting of the Labour…
The Niger State Police Command has arrested six suspects for various crimes, including culpable homicide, kidnapping, burglary, and cattle rustling. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, the arrests were made between February 6 and 17, 2025, across different parts of the state. Among those apprehended is Ibrahim Umar, 33, of Maitumbi, who was arrested for allegedly breaking into a sports center in Minna and stealing items worth over ₦5 million. Also in custody are Mohammed Sani Bauche, 24, and Abdulkareem Hassan, 24, both of Beji, who were arrested for cattle rustling and kidnapping. They reportedly confessed…
A businesswoman, Woye Ella, on Tuesday, asked an FCT Customary Court in Garki, Abuja, to dissolve her marriage over an alleged attempt by her husband to set her on fire. In her divorce petition, Ella accused her husband of violent behavior, claiming that he often overreacts to minor issues and has, on several occasions, chased her with dangerous objects, including a screwdriver and a knife. “It got to a point that he poured petrol on me to set me on fire. It was my neighbors who saved my life that day,” she told the court. She further stated that her…
Former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has accused President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) of desperation to retain power through what he described as political brigandage and subversion of democracy. Atiku’s statement was in reaction to the recent political crises in Osun and Lagos states, which resulted in the death of one person in Osun and the invasion of the Lagos State House of Assembly by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) and the police. In a statement he personally signed, the former Vice President urged Nigerians to resist any…
The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency in the state following escalating political tensions that reportedly led to multiple deaths on Monday. However, the state government has rejected the APC’s demand, accusing the opposition party of orchestrating violence to justify its call for emergency rule. The debate unfolded during an appearance on Politics Today, a Channels Television program, featuring APC National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru, and Osun State Commissioner for Information, Kolapo Alimi. Senator Basiru, when asked for a solution to the ongoing political crisis,…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Fouad Oki, has raised concerns over the escalating crisis within the Lagos State House of Assembly, warning that it is becoming dangerously volatile. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, Oki stated that if the situation persists, the crisis in Rivers State Assembly would pale in comparison. He described the ongoing speakership tussle as a potential “mother of all state legislative crises” in Nigeria. His remarks came just hours after armed security operatives from the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Services (DSS) stormed the Assembly complex, preventing the…
The Osun State Government has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its members of orchestrating violence and looting at local government secretariats across the state. Speaking on a live radio broadcast monitored by Newsmen on Monday, the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, alleged that APC-sponsored thugs had attacked secretariats in Ilesa East, Ifelodun, Odo-Otin, Osogbo West, and Osogbo Local Government. “We can now confirm that the APC and their thugs have invaded several local government secretariats, looting properties. The people have risen to resist them,” Alimi said. He urged residents to avoid confrontation and instead record…
The Labour Party (LP) has dismissed reports that its 2027 presidential ticket has been zoned to the South-East geopolitical zone. In a statement issued on Monday by its National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, the party clarified that it has not and will not zone any of its positions to any region or individual. Speculation arose following a statement by the party on Sunday, titled “2027: Labour Party Still Available for Ndigbo to Realise Presidency – Abure”, which some interpreted as an indication that the ticket had been reserved for the South-East. Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi, who was the…
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has dismissed recent comments by former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, regarding President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election prospects, insisting that the North remains firmly behind the president. In a statement released on Monday in Abuja, Matawalle described Lawal’s remarks as an attempt to create division, emphasizing that President Tinubu has made significant strides in governance, particularly in security, infrastructure, and economic reforms. “The North remains steadfast in its support for President Tinubu,” Matawalle said. “Any insinuation to the contrary is a deliberate attempt to sow discord and undermine…
The media office of former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, has called on the All Progressives Congress (APC) to focus on fulfilling its campaign promises instead of targeting critics of its policies. In a statement on Monday, Tambuwal’s media team condemned remarks by APC spokesperson Felix Morka, who had branded the former governor a “notorious and vainglorious party defector.” Morka accused Tambuwal of hypocrisy, citing his history of political defections. However, Tambuwal’s team dismissed the criticism as an attempt to stifle opposition and divert attention from Nigeria’s deepening economic and security challenges. “Rather than addressing pressing issues like economic hardship,…
The 2023 Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has condemned the alleged use of the Department of State Services (DSS) to force Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, to step aside or resign. Rhodes-Vivour described the invasion of the Assembly by DSS operatives as a major setback for democracy in Lagos. InfoStride News earlier reported that operatives of the DSS and the Nigeria Police took over the Lagos Assembly complex on Monday amid an ongoing leadership crisis. The turmoil followed the recent impeachment of former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa while he was in the United…
Angry youths in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State have set the divisional police station in Ifon town ablaze, forcing officers on duty to flee. The unrest reportedly stemmed from a clash between two youth groups on Valentine’s Day. According to sources, one faction reported the incident to the police, leading to the arrest of two members from the opposing group. However, tensions escalated when one of the arrested individuals allegedly died from police torture, while the other was hospitalized. The development sparked outrage among local youths, who stormed the police station in protest, chased away officers, and torched…