The Benue State Commissioner of Police, Cletus Nwadiogbu, has ordered the immediate dismantling of all illegal checkpoints, roadblocks and unauthorised revenue collection points across the state. The directive was contained in a statement issued on Friday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Udeme Edet. According to the statement, the move is aimed at improving public safety, ensuring the free flow of traffic and ending the harassment and extortion of commuters by illegal revenue collectors. The police said the directive applies to all routes across the state, with particular attention to major federal highways, including the Makurdi-Lafia, Makurdi-Gboko, Ugbema-Vandeikya, Gboko-Aliade…
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The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has assured its members and supporters that all its candidates will participate in the 2027 general elections despite the recent court ruling affecting the party’s registration. The National Secretary of the party, Ikenna Enekweizu, gave the assurance on Friday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, while addressing the party’s ongoing registration dispute. His comments followed Friday’s ruling by a Federal High Court in Lokoja, Kogi State, which set aside its earlier judgment directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the NDC as a political party. Enekweizu expressed confidence that the party…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed a viral report claiming that the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise in Akwukwu Igbo, Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State, was suspended due to a faulty machine. In a statement issued on Friday, the Head of Voter Education and Publicity, Mrs. Nseabasi Udom, described the report as false, misleading and not originating from the commission. INEC explained that the voter registration exercise is ongoing in accordance with its approved rotation schedule, noting that the CVR team was deployed to Ibusa on Thursday, where the exercise was successfully conducted. The commission…
A Federal High Court sitting in Lokoja has set aside its earlier judgment directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as a political party. Justice Isah Dashen, in a ruling delivered on Friday, held that the earlier judgment affected the rights of the Peace Movement Party (PMP), which was not joined in the suit despite claiming ownership of the logo used by the NDC. Counsel to the Peace Movement Party, C.S. Ekeocha, said the party approached the court after discovering that the NDC’s registration was based on a logo it had previously submitted…
Political commentator, Imran Wakili, has claimed that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, may be unable to recover from the political setbacks allegedly caused by former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal. Wakili made the assertion in a post on X on Thursday, arguing that Lawal’s actions had led to the exit of several prominent politicians from the ADC, leaving the party significantly weakened. According to him, the departures of key political figures from the party were linked to Lawal. “The damage Babachir did to Atiku and ADC—there is no coming back…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Bona Nlemadim, has resigned from the party and joined the Action Peoples Party (APP), citing what he described as the longstanding marginalisation of Ngor Okpala Local Government Area in Imo State. Nlemadim announced his decision in an open letter dated June 25, 2026, which he personally signed and circulated to APC members in Ngor Okpala. The former APC stalwart, who joined the party alongside former Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha after leaving the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in 2014, said he had consistently supported the APC and its candidates over…
The Bayelsa State chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has urged Governor Douye Diri to adopt a more inclusive style of governance that prioritises the interests of Bayelsans over political considerations. Speaking with journalists in Yenagoa, the state chairman of the party, Hon. Dauprebo Ikuromo, called on the state government to focus on policies and programmes that promote sustainable development, economic growth and improve the welfare of residents. Ikuromo also urged the Bayelsa State Government to refrain from allegedly attempting to induce NDC aspirants with financial incentives aimed at creating divisions within the party. According to him, no amount…
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has approved the constitution of a 20-member Special Task Force on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking as part of efforts to address the growing menace of substance abuse and drug-related crimes in the state. The governor said the initiative reflects his administration’s renewed commitment to combating drug abuse and dismantling illicit drug networks across Kano. To ensure effective implementation, Yusuf appointed the immediate past Executive Chairman of the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission, Barrister Muhuyi Magaji Rimingado, as chairman of the task force. Renowned politician and anti-drug campaigner, Abdussalam Zaura, popularly…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has submitted the 2026–2028 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) to the Rivers State House of Assembly for consideration. The Speaker of the House, Martin Chike Amaewhule, read a letter from the governor conveying the submission of the three-year fiscal framework during an emergency plenary session held on Thursday. The sitting marked the Assembly’s first plenary in more than three months, following its last session during which lawmakers screened commissioner nominees forwarded by the governor. Before that meeting, the House had convened on January 8, when it commenced impeachment proceedings against Governor Fubara before adjourning and failing…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has suspended an electoral officer allegedly linked to the voter data leak involving Nollywood actor and politician, Emeka Ike. The commission disclosed on Thursday that investigations by security agencies and data protection regulators into the incident are still ongoing. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna, made the disclosure during a fireside chat organised by the Peering Advocacy and Advancement Centre in Africa in Abuja. The suspension follows a controversy that erupted after Ike’s voter registration details surfaced online during a dispute connected to a political party…
The Kwankwasiyya Movement has declared that while it welcomes constructive criticism of its leader, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, it will not tolerate what it described as false and defamatory claims against him. In a statement issued on Wednesday night and made available to InfoStride News, Kwankwasiyya Movement Warns Against Defamation of Kwankwaso, Threatens Legal Action, the movement’s spokesperson, Habeeb Sale Mohammed, said democratic engagement permits differing opinions but stressed that there is a clear distinction between criticism and deliberate falsehood. “We are open to criticism, but not lies,” the statement read, noting that political leaders are expected to face scrutiny in…
Political tensions in Osun State escalated on Wednesday as the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Imole Campaign Council exchanged accusations following separate incidents that claimed lives and left several people injured ahead of the state governorship election. The development followed the death of an Accord Party member, Ajayi Aderogba, popularly known as Rogba, in Esa-Oke, Obokun Local Government Area on Tuesday, and a separate road accident involving APC supporters travelling to a political rally in Ede on Wednesday. A member of the House of Representatives and Director-General of the Osun APC Governorship Campaign Council, Oluwole Oke, denied allegations linking…
Media Adviser and spokesperson to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, Mr. Paul Ibe, has called on President Bola Tinubu to resign, citing what he described as the Federal Government’s failure to effectively address the country’s security challenges. Ibe made the call while speaking on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme on Tuesday, where he argued that the foremost responsibility of any government is to guarantee the security and welfare of its citizens. According to him, Nigeria is currently less secure than it was in 2023, claiming that recent statistics indicate that 879 people have been killed while…
The Bayelsa State chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has urged Governor Douye Diri to embrace an inclusive leadership style that prioritises the interests of Bayelsans over political considerations, with a focus on policies that promote sustainable development, economic growth and improved welfare for residents. Speaking with journalists in Yenagoa, the State Chairman of the NDC, Hon. Dauprebo Ikuromo, called on the Bayelsa State Government to refrain from allegedly offering financial inducements to NDC aspirants in a bid to create divisions within the party. Ikuromo maintained that no form of inducement would distract the NDC from its objective of…
The Commissioner of Police in Osun State, Ibrahim Gotan, has called on political parties, candidates and other stakeholders to conduct themselves peacefully ahead of the state governorship election. Gotan made the appeal during an interactive session with stakeholders held at the State Police Headquarters in Osogbo on Wednesday. The police commissioner said all political actors must work collectively to ensure a peaceful, credible and violence-free electoral process. He urged political parties and candidates to notify the police and other relevant security agencies before organising rallies, campaigns, processions or political gatherings across the state. According to him, early notification would enable…
A public affairs analyst, Godwin Omini, has said the outcome of the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election sends a dangerous signal ahead of the 2027 general elections. Omini made the assertion in a statement on Monday, alleging that the election exposed what he described as the partiality of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Recall that INEC on Sunday declared Governor Biodun Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) winner of Saturday’s governorship election in Ekiti State. Oyebanji defeated candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), African Democratic Congress (ADC), and other parties to secure re-election. Reacting to the outcome,…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remains the foremost opposition party in Nigeria despite internal challenges. Wike made the remark on Monday while congratulating President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) on their victories in the recent bye-elections held across the country. The minister spoke during the commissioning of the Water Supply Network to Karu Satellite Town, one of the projects inaugurated as part of activities marking President Tinubu’s third anniversary in office. According to Wike, the PDP has retained its position as the main opposition…
The Osun State chapter of the Accord Party has declined an invitation to a meeting convened by the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, insisting that it will not engage with the police until those responsible for alleged attacks and killings of its members are arrested and prosecuted. The party disclosed its position in a statement issued on Monday by its state chairman, Pastor Victor Akande, who accused the Osun State Police Command of failing to act on a series of violent attacks against Accord members and supporters across the state. According to Akande, members of the party’s state executive received…
The Abia State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed allegations that it allowed a non-member of the party to emerge as its governorship candidate in the recent primary election. Some party stakeholders, including Mezie Chiekwe Esiaga and Ndubuisi Eme, had last week warned that the APC could face defeat in the 2027 governorship election if the party’s ticket was not given to former Minister of State for Science and Technology, Henry Ikoh. Reacting to the claims on Monday, the APC described the primary election that produced Eric Opah as transparent, credible and free from manipulation. Addressing journalists…
The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has dismissed allegations that former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, purchased 69 nomination forms to take over the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party was reacting to claims by Abdulkadir Musa Giza, who identified himself as the chairman of the North-West Stakeholders Forum of the PRP, alleging that Kwankwaso had taken control of the party’s structure. Speaking with journalists on Monday, the PRP Secretary, Alhaji Musa Maigari, described the allegations as false and unfounded, insisting that Kwankwaso neither purchased nomination forms nor has any official relationship with the party. “As it…