The Islamic human rights organization, Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, on Friday described Bola Tinubu, National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, as a candidate that fits into its long-term aspiration for a Yoruba Muslim President. MURIC made the remark while noting that any party that picks a Yoruba Christian presidential candidate may lose. The group made the remark in a statement signed and forwarded to DAILY POST by its Director and founder, Professor Ishaq Akintola. Tinubu had on Monday hinted on running for the presidency in 2023. The former governor of Lagos State had disclosed that he informed President…
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A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bauchi State, Alhaji Salisu Ahmed Barau, has advised the state governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, to stop chasing shadows and concentrate efforts on fulfilling the pledges and promises he made to the citizens of the state. Barau gave the advice while reacting to Governor Mohammed’s statement during a meeting with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ward leaders in Alkaleri Local Government Area of the State last weekend. The Governor had said that the people of the State should not vote a non-indigene as governor. The chieftain of the opposition APC in…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Thursday, scheduled its outstanding North-West Zonal Congress for the purpose of electing a new Working Committee and National Ex-Officios for Saturday, February 12, 2022. Hon. Umaru M. Bature, National Organizing Secretary of the party, stated this in a statement on Thursday. “This is part of the resolution of the PDP National Working Committee (NWC) at its meeting on Wednesday, January 12, 2022,” the statement noted. According to him, the North-West Zonal Congress is slated to hold at the Zonal Headquarters of the party in Kaduna State. He said all critical stakeholders and teeming members…
A former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has accepted an offer from the Governor-elect of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, to head his transition team. Ezekwesili confirmed this via her official Twitter page on Thursday night. “Governor-elect of our Anambra State Prof @CCSoludo wants a solid groundwork for his governance and has asked me to Chair his Transition Committee. “I have accepted and will team work with my distinguished colleagues to help achieve his transition goals and competent governance,” she wrote. InfoStride News recalls that Soludo, a former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, won the November 2021 gubernatorial election in…
Sudanese security forces fired live ammunition and tear gas to disperse protesters in the capital of Khartoum as thousands took to the streets Thursday against a coup that has plunged the country into grinding deadlock, activists said. A senior police officer and a protester were killed, according to authorities and a medical group. The demonstrations in Khartoum and elsewhere in Sudan are the latest in relentless protests since the military on October 25 ousted the civilian-led government of Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok. The military takeover has upended Sudan’s transition to democratic rule after three decades of repression and international isolation…
Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi, has declared that his state will not take part in the struggle for the actualization of Biafra, an agitated sovereign state for the Igbos. The governor, who made this known in Abakaliki, the state capital on Thursday during a reception organized for him after declaring his presidential bid, in Abuja earlier in the week, said they are not part of Biafra. On his 2023 presidential ambition, the governor allayed fears making the rounds that any southeasterner who emerges as president of the country may dissolve the corporate existence of the nation. According to him, the…
Former Kogi West lawmaker, Senator Dino Melaye, has cautioned Nigerians against allowing other politicians with poor leadership quality like President Muhammadu Buhari to become the next president of the country. Recall that since the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu declared his intention to run for the presidential position in 2023, other top politicians including the Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi had followed suit. Dino Melaye, in a post on his verified Facebook page on Thursday, said “Nigerians can not replace Buhari with Buhari Pro max”. He also rubbished the presidential ambition of Governor Yahaya Bello of…
The Director-General of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF), Dr Salihu Lukman, on Thursday, demanded the immediate resignation of the Governor Mala Buni led Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC). InfoStride News recalls that the internal crisis rocking the All Progressives Congress over the February convention may have worsened with some members dragging the Mai Mala Buni-led Caretaker and Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee before a Federal High Court in Abuja. On Thursday, Lukman argued that it has become obvious that the Buni led CECPC is being disrespectful to the decision of President Muhammadu Buhari, and Governor Atiku Bagudu led PGF to…
The former Secretary to Imo State Government, Barr. Uche Onyeagucha has said Nigeria needs courageous representatives to address the numerous challenges facing the country. Onyeagucha said in recent years, Nigeria has been faced with problems of insecurity, a failed economy and secessionist agitations, stressing that such require representatives of courage and integrity to address. The chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party stated this on Thursday while declaring his intention to run for the Owerri Senate seat. While soliciting the support of the people of Owerri zone, he promised to provide a responsible and accountable representation to the zone. The former…
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Thursday he did not want to comment on Novak Djokovic’s visa status and that it was up to the immigration minister to decide whether to revoke it or not. Djokovic was confirmed in the official draw for the Australian Open men’s tournament despite uncertainty over whether the government will cancel his visa for a second time. Immigration Minister Alex Hawke is weighing exercising his discretionary powers to revoke top seed Djokovic’s visa which could scuttle the Serbian superstar’s bid for a record 21st major tennis title at the Australian Open.