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…
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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…
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that the next few days will reveal how serious Russian President Vladimir Putin is about achieving peace in Ukraine. Rubio’s remarks come as U.S. officials travel to Saudi Arabia for discussions with Russian representatives. Meanwhile, the U.S. diplomat downplayed European concerns over being excluded from the initial negotiations, emphasizing that formal peace talks had yet to begin. Reports earlier on Sunday indicated that U.S. officials had provided European leaders with a questionnaire, inquiring about potential troop contributions for enforcing a peace agreement. However, no European allies were invited to Saudi Arabia,…
The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has called for a public audit and full accountability of funds accrued to the Taraba State Government. In a statement on Sunday, the party’s Caretaker Committee Chairman in the state, Idris Tantano, lamented the continued suffering of Taraba residents due to inadequate infrastructure, poor healthcare, and limited economic opportunities. Tantano accused the current administration of mismanaging state resources, alleging that billions of naira were spent on luxury vehicles for the elite instead of attracting investors and creating jobs. “The procurement of JAC Jeeps presented a perfect opportunity for the state to negotiate with investors to…
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has announced the re-commencement of its membership registration and revalidation exercise. In a press release issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Ejimofor Opara, APGA stated that the exercise, which began on June 1, 2024, aims to strengthen its grassroots structure and update membership records. “Old and new members are encouraged to participate in this exercise by visiting their respective wards to collect membership forms from their ward chairman,” the statement read. The party also provided an online registration option but clarified that those who had previously registered via the online platform do…
The Kano State Government has strongly condemned a recent statement by Alhaji Usman Alhaji, leader of the APC Patriotic Volunteers, announcing plans to establish a shadow government in the state. Describing the move as illegal and unconstitutional, the government warned that such actions could have serious social and legal consequences for Kano State and Nigeria’s democratic system. In a statement issued on Saturday, the state Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, reminded the APC that Nigeria operates a presidential system, which does not recognize shadow governments, unlike the parliamentary model in the United Kingdom. “The idea…
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has declared that he is prepared to remain in detention indefinitely until his case is handled by a proper and impartial judge. In an open letter personally signed by him, Kanu alleged that both the executive and judiciary have conspired to deny him justice since his extraordinary rendition from Kenya to Nigeria in 2021. He accused the Federal Government of shielding his case from judges willing to deliver fair rulings, stating that he would not submit to a trial that he believes is predetermined. Kanu is currently facing terrorism-related…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has rejected a United States proposal to take ownership of 50% of Ukraine’s rare earth mineral rights in exchange for past military assistance. The offer was reportedly made by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent during his visit to Kyiv on Wednesday, following remarks by former U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting that the U.S. was owed half a trillion dollars’ worth of Ukraine’s resources. According to the Financial Times, Zelenskyy is seeking U.S. and European security guarantees to be directly linked to any agreement on Ukraine’s mineral reserves. He also wants EU nations and other allies to…
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has received 22 high-profile defectors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party (LP) into the All Progressives Congress (APC) at a zonal rally in Kafanchan, Southern Kaduna. The defectors include serving and former federal legislators, lawmakers from the Kaduna State House of Assembly, former council chairmen, state party chairmen, and opposition party flagbearers. Speaking at the event, Governor Sani declared that the APC is making inroads into Southern Kaduna, a traditional stronghold of the PDP, attributing the shift to his administration’s commitment to justice and fairness. “APC is taking over Southern…
The leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Jigawa State and its 2023 gubernatorial candidate, Malam Aminu Ibrahim Ringim, has criticized the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for exacerbating economic and social challenges in the state and across the country. Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting in Hadejia, Jigawa State, Ringim condemned several policies of the state government, arguing that they fail to address the needs of ordinary citizens. He specifically criticized the recently launched citizens’ engagement programme by the Jigawa State Government, claiming it does not offer an effective platform for public participation. “A common man should be…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Northwest has reiterated its determination to reclaim power in the 2027 elections, emphasizing unity and strategic leadership. In a communiqué issued at the end of a high-level strategic meeting, PDP Northwest Chairman, Senator Bello Hayatu Gwarzo, underscored the party’s resolve to reposition itself for national leadership. “The PDP of the Northwest zone should take its rightful position in the nation by providing quality leadership,” the communiqué stated. The party also called for the swift resolution of internal conflicts at the national level, asserting that Nigerians are looking to the PDP for direction and governance. Despite…
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has established an emergency security committee to tackle security challenges in the state. The committee, chaired by the Commissioner for Science and Technology, Dr. Yusuf Ibrahim Kofar Mata, will work closely with security agencies to ensure the safety of lives and property. Inaugurating the committee at the Government House, Governor Yusuf stated that members were selected based on merit and expressed confidence in their ability to enhance security and promote peace across the state. He identified youth idleness and loitering as major contributors to insecurity and reiterated his administration’s commitment to empowering young…
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has approved the appointment of 12 new Permanent Secretaries to strengthen the administrative capacity of the government for improved service delivery. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Malam Abubakar Mohammad Nakwada, announced the appointments in a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Suleiman Ahmad Tudu, and made available to journalists in Gusau. According to the statement, the appointment process was conducted through due process and coordinated by the Office of the Head of the State Civil Service. The newly appointed Permanent Secretaries are: Muhammad Salihu Sani Abubakar Hassan Shehu Usman…
The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused Governor Ademola Adeleke of using state power to suppress opposition, following the Court of Appeal’s ruling reinstating local government chairmen sacked by his administration. In a statement issued on Thursday, the party’s Director of Media and Information, Kola Olabisi, warned Adeleke against actions that could trigger political unrest in the state. The APC insisted that the court’s ruling was binding and must be respected by all parties, including the state government. “The earlier Governor Adeleke realizes that Osun State is governed by law and not as an extension…
The Director of Finance, Hadejia Jama’are River Basin, Alhaji Musa Illiyasu Kwankwaso, has dismissed the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) as lacking the political influence to hinder President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in northern Nigeria come 2027. Illiyasu Kwankwaso, a staunch supporter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, backed the position that the North should wait until 2031 to reclaim power. He accused the ACF of being politically irrelevant, questioning its ability to speak for the region. “Most of you in this forum were in power for decades, but what did you do for the…
The Strengthening of Democracy in Nigeria Project has urged the decentralization of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to enhance efficiency in electoral processes. Speaking at a press conference on Friday in Abuja, the group’s Advocacy Lead, Ezenwa Nwagwu, also called on the National Assembly to prioritize electoral laws that promote inclusivity, such as diaspora voting. Nwagwu assured that civil society organizations (CSOs) would intensify advocacy for electoral reforms, ensuring judicial impartiality in electoral disputes and INEC’s independence and transparency in managing elections. He lamented the persistence of electoral malpractice, weak governance structures, political party inefficiencies, and growing public distrust…
A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has convicted and sentenced one Eze Kingsley to death by hanging for the murder of Wagbara David. Kingsley was found guilty of committing the crime on December 7, 2018, at No. 4, Rumumasi Community along the East-West Road, Port Harcourt. The convict, who was on trial for three counts of murder and infliction of grievous bodily harm, was reported to have stabbed David with a sharp object, leading to his death. A doctor at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH) later confirmed David’s demise. Reports indicate that an argument…