Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has declared that his victory at the tribunal will enable him to serve the state even better in his second term. On Monday, the tribunal sitting in Abuja affirmed Diri’s re-election in the November 11, 2023 election, dismissing the petition filed by Chief Timipre Sylva and the All Progressives Congress (APC) as lacking merit. Diri referred to the petition as a “needless distraction.” In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, the governor dedicated the victory to God, emphasizing that the judiciary has once again proven itself to be the…
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The Nigerian National Assembly was advised on Monday that the decision to revert to Nigeria’s old national anthem should not be made solely through legislative debate. Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, emphasized this point during a one-day public hearing on a bill proposing the change. Fagbemi’s position conflicts with that of the Senators, even though the bill, originating from the Executive and sponsored by Senator Michael Bamidele Opeyemi, had swiftly passed its first and second readings last week. Fagbemi argued that the adoption of a national anthem requires extensive consultation with the…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, has expressed optimism about Nigeria’s future, citing the accomplishments of President Bola Tinubu within his first year in office. Wike made these remarks on Monday in Abuja after inspecting the Southern Parkway Road and the Abuja Rail Mass Transit, which are set for commercial inauguration on May 29. Wike commended President Tinubu’s efforts, particularly highlighting advancements in physical infrastructure and human capital development. “Mr. President’s ‘Renewed Hope’ agenda is no longer a story; it’s a reality. It is a promise made and a promise fulfilled. I think Mr. President…
A strong political ally of former President Muhammadu Buhari and Chairman of Arewa Media Group, Alhaji AbdulMajid Danbilki Kwamanda, has cautioned President Bola Tinubu against allowing anyone to hide under state laws to violate court orders halting the reinstatement of Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II. Speaking to the media in Kano on Monday, Kwamanda criticized the Kano State Government for defying a Federal High Court order preventing the reinstatement of Sanusi. He argued that such actions set a dangerous precedent that could undermine the rule of law. “We cannot understand why the people who celebrated and effectively used the courts to…
Armed bandits invaded the Kuchi community in Munya Local Government Area of Niger State on Friday night, killing at least seven people and abducting about 200 villagers. The attackers, estimated to be around 300, overwhelmed local security forces and operated for over three hours during a heavy downpour. Among the deceased were four members of the Joint Security Taskforce and three villagers who attempted to escape. The bandits, arriving on about 100 motorcycles with three armed individuals on each, looted shops and selected individuals to abduct, including women. The invasion, which began around 7:00 pm, saw no immediate response from…
The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested three suspects for allegedly attempting to smuggle hard drugs concealed in a loaf of bread. The Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Mansir Hassan, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued on Sunday in Kaduna. “The three suspects were arrested for attempting to smuggle drugs in a loaf of bread into a police cell for a suspect,” Hassan stated. “The State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) apprehended the suspects for trying to supply hard drugs to a detainee.” The suspects were identified as John Solomon (38), Kunle Oluwale (45), and James Daniel Baba (45),…
One person, identified only as Seun, an alleged member of the Eiye confraternity, has been killed and beheaded during a cult clash in the Ijoko area of Ogun State. Reports indicate that Seun, a fuel attendant at a filling station in Alaroro, Ijoko, was killed in a reprisal attack. His decapitated head was found hung on the Ijoko bridge. The clash reportedly began last Friday when Adisa, a suspected leader of the rival Aye confraternity, was killed and his hand chopped off by a rival group. In retaliation, members of the Aye confraternity shot and killed two members of the…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has labeled the ‘Nigeria Air’ project, unveiled by the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari, as a fraud and confirmed its continued suspension. Speaking at the Ministerial Sectorial update in Abuja on Monday, Keyamo detailed the issues surrounding the national carrier project, which he said was marred by secrecy and fraudulent activities. He emphasized that the project, which was supposed to be an indigenous initiative to inspire hope among Nigerians, was anything but. “It was never Air Nigeria; it was Ethiopian trying to fly our flag. It was not Air Nigeria.…
The Ekiti State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is embroiled in a fresh crisis ahead of the state congresses. Members of the State Working Committee (SWC) have accused State Chairman Chief Agboola Alaba of unilateral decision-making, sidelining other executives in the process. The disgruntled SWC members claim that Alaba has been running the party like his personal fiefdom without consulting the executive committee. Following an emergency meeting, they issued a joint statement expressing concern over Alaba’s actions, particularly regarding the upcoming congress. The statement, signed by key SWC members including Lanre Omolase (Deputy Chairman), Mrs. Funmilayo Ogun (Secretary),…
Stakeholders in Bichi, one of the dissolved emirates in Kano, have expressed that the five first-class emirs did nothing wrong to warrant the state government’s dissolution decision. InfoStride News recalls that Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State signed the State Emirate Council (Repeal) Bill 2024 on Thursday, after it was passed by the State Assembly. The law repealed the 2019 version, which had divided the single Kano Emirate into five jurisdictions: Gaya, Rano, Karaye, Bichi, and Kano. Consequently, Muhammadu Sanusi was reinstated as the Emir of a unified Kano Emirate, four years after his dethronement. This development has sparked a…
President Bola Tinubu has joined other Nigerians in mourning Mr. Ibrahim Lamorde, the former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), who passed away at the age of 61. In a statement released on Sunday by his media aide, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu noted that the retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police was the pioneer Director of Operations and served as the third substantive Chairman of the EFCC from 2012 to 2015. The President extended his condolences to the associates of the former anti-graft czar, the EFCC, the Nigeria Police Force, and the government and people of Adamawa State.…
The Lagos State Police Command has stated that the number of casualties from the mosque collapse in the Papa Ajao area remains unknown. InfoStride News earlier reported that the mosque collapsed on Sunday during afternoon prayers, leading to several fatalities and injuries. Lifeless bodies have been recovered from the rubble, and the injured have been transported to hospitals for treatment. Confirming the incident, the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, informed the media that rescue efforts are ongoing to retrieve those trapped under the debris. “It happened in Papa Ajao, Mushin. Efforts are ongoing to remove people…
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has called for an end to the authority of state governors to depose monarchs, emphasizing the need to safeguard the sanctity of traditional institutions and prevent political interference. This demand follows the recent dethronement of five emirs in Kano State and the reinstatement of Emir Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, who was deposed in 2020. The move has ignited a political crisis in the state, prompting calls for a review of laws that empower governors to remove traditional rulers at will. MURIC’s Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, stated that the organization has long advocated for the repeal…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has criticized the implementation of two out of three key policies by the administration of President Bola Tinubu, deeming them necessary but poorly executed. Speaking at the Paul Aje Colloquium themed “Nigeria’s Development: Navigating the Way Out of the Current Economic Crisis and Insecurity” in Abuja over the weekend, Obasanjo also addressed the handling of the military coup in Niger. “Today, the government has taken three decisions, two of which are necessary but wrongly implemented and have led to the impoverishment of the economy and Nigerians. These are the removal of subsidies and closing the gap…
The reinstatement of Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II as the Emir of Kano on Thursday, dethroning Emir Ado Bayero, has led to dramatic twists and tensions in the state. The development, likened to the plot of “Game of Thrones,” involves political maneuverings and has left the state divided and on edge. InfoStride News reports that the two royal families, Bayero and Sanusi, are now in a supremacy battle over the coveted emirate stool in Kano. Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II succeeded Ado Bayero’s father in 2014, but was deposed six years later in favor of Aminu Ado Bayero due to a fallout…
Former Federal Commissioner for Information and South-South Leader, Chief Edwin Clark, has reiterated his call for the restructuring of Nigeria to address the current security, socioeconomic, and other challenges facing the nation. Clark emphasized the need for a more united Nigeria with increased job opportunities for the youth. He made this call on Saturday at his Asokoro residence in Abuja during a church thanksgiving service to mark his 97th birthday anniversary. Expressing his delight and gratitude for reaching the age of 97, Clark stressed the importance of considering restructuring as the National Assembly reviews the 1999 Constitution. “This country must…
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Labour Party has dismissed the reported suspension of its national chairman, Barrister Julius Abure, by the executives of Ward 3 in Arue-Uromi, Esan North-East Local Government, describing it as fake. InfoStride News reported that the State Working Committee had ratified the purported suspension on Friday, May 24, 2024, in Benin City. However, in a statement dated May 25, 2024, and signed by the national publicity secretary, Obiora Ifoh, the NWC asserted that Abure remains in his position. Ifoh emphasized that the ward chairman, Thompson Ehiguese, lacks the constitutional authority to suspend or remove…
The Imo State leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed confidence that the appeal court will deliver justice in their legal battle concerning the November 2023 governorship election. Speaking to newsmen in Owerri on Sunday, the state chairman of the PDP, Chidi Dike, reacted to the recent judgment by the Imo governorship tribunal, which affirmed Governor Hope Uzodimma of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as the legitimate winner. Dike asserted that the tribunal’s judgment did not reflect the evidence presented by the PDP. As a result, the party plans to appeal the decision. “From every indication, the…
Stakeholders and members of the North Central All Progressives Congress (APC) have called for the establishment of the North Central Development Commission (NCDC) to address the region’s pressing issues. At the APC North Central zonal meeting held in Lafia on Saturday, leaders emphasized the region’s struggles with numerous crises, highlighting the urgent need for the commission. The stakeholders also advocated for the dredging of the River Niger, the revival of the Ajaokuta Steel Complex, respect for the rights of APC lawmakers in Plateau under the law, and more high-level appointments for party loyalists from the region. They pointed out that…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced the arrest of over 250 individuals associated with drug abuse in Katsina State from January to date this year. In 2023, the agency arrested 930 people aged between 15 and 63 years, and intercepted 567 kg of assorted drugs. The State Commandant of the NDLEA, Alhaji Hassan Sani Abubakar, disclosed this during a Cultural and Moral Sensitisation programme for the Youth Council Against the Surge of Drugs and Cultism in the 11 LGAs of the Katsina Central Senatorial District. He noted that out of those arrested, 856 have been rehabilitated, including…