The hearing of an ex-parte motion for stay of proceedings filed by EFCC Chairman Mr. Ola Olukayode, against a contempt charge instituted by former Kogi State Governor Alhaji Yahaya Bello, was stalled on Monday at the Court of Appeal, Abuja. The case, scheduled for Monday, was delayed due to a workshop organized by the appellate court, as reported by NAN. The two-day workshop on the Review of the 2023 Election Petition Tribunals/Court and Appeals, organized by the Appeal Court, commenced on Monday in Abuja. On May 3, the appellate court had granted an ex-parte motion for a stay of contempt…
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The Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, emphasized on Monday the need for creating state police to strengthen internal security in Nigeria. In a statement released by the Directorate of Media and Publicity, Office of the Senate Leader in Abuja, Bamidele highlighted the inadequacies of the current police system, describing it as “ailing and dysfunctional.” “We must admit that the system can no longer guarantee the dignity of human lives and the security of collective assets, considering our security dynamics in the Fourth Republic,” he stated. Bamidele noted that the proposal for state police has been a topic of intense debate for…
Felix Akhabue, a governorship aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and Frank Okiye, the former Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). InfoStride News reports that Akhabue and Okiye were among the politicians who have resigned from PDP in the last few weeks. Felix Akhabue was one of the ten aspirants on the PDP platform for the September 21 governorship election who protested the outcome of the ward and local government congresses. Both Akhabue and Okiye resigned from PDP last week. Akhabue is a former Esan West…
The Imo State Police Command has distanced itself from the confessional statements made by three suspects arrested in connection with the alleged kidnapping and killing of Retired Major General Richard Duru. Major General Duru was kidnapped on September 27, 2023, along Bishops Court, Area 7 Orji/Uratta Owerri. His black Mercedes Benz G.L. 450 car, with registration number LND 826 NG, was also taken by a suspected kidnapping syndicate. In a release signed by the Command’s spokesman, ASP Henry Okoye, the police faulted the claims by the suspects, asserting that the Army chief is still alive and that efforts are ongoing…
The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Health Institutions, Amos Magaji, has called for sustained financial investment in federal teaching hospitals across Nigeria. This call aligns with the Renewed Hope agenda of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, aimed at improving healthcare for citizens. Magaji made this appeal during an oversight visit of his committee members to the Federal University of Health Sciences Teaching Hospital in Otukpo. He emphasized the necessity of increased funding for the health sector, given the primary role of health institutions in the country. He praised the Chief Medical Director (CMD), Prof. Silas Ochejele, and his…
The Nigerian Navy’s troops of Operation Delta Sanity, stationed at the Forward Operating Base in Ibaka, Akwa Ibom State, intercepted a wooden boat carrying drums of illegally refined petroleum en route to Cameroon. This interception was announced in a statement posted on the Navy’s verified Facebook page on Sunday. The statement read: “Operation Delta Sanity: On Saturday, 18 May 2024, Forward Operating Base Ibaka intercepted a wooden boat laden with drums of illegally refined PMS carefully concealed among some building materials and household items bound for the Republic of Cameroon.” The statement also confirmed the arrest of two suspects, who…
Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State has declared that his administration has achieved significant infrastructure advancements since taking office a year ago, surpassing the accomplishments of his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, over eight years. Speaking in Ngo Town at the inauguration of the Andoni section of the Ogoni-Andoni-Opobo Unity Road project in Andoni Local Government Area on Saturday, Fubara highlighted his administration’s rapid progress. “We just started about three or four months ago, but I am very happy that if we have to assess ourselves within those three months, we have done better than people who stayed for eight years,” Fubara…
The Edo chapter of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) has announced its intention to boycott the upcoming September 21, 2024, governorship election if candidates’ manifestos do not include plans and programs for farmers in the state. Alhaji Bako Dogwo, the state chairman of AFAN, made this declaration on Sunday during an interview with newsmen in Benin City. He also demanded that any political party winning the election must appoint a commissioner for Agriculture from within AFAN’s ranks. “I want to say categorically that candidates of political parties contesting for the September 21, 2024, governorship election who will not…
Dr. Pogu Bitrus, President of the Middle Belt Forum (MBF), has condemned the endemic corruption in Nigeria and the failure of security agents to combat it effectively. In an interview with media outlet, Bitrus insisted that only a revolutionary approach to fighting corruption could rid the country of the scourge. On Government’s Anti-Corruption Efforts: Bitrus criticized the current government’s approach to corruption, noting that although President Tinubu has not prioritized fighting corruption, his administration is performing better than the previous one under Buhari. He emphasized that while institutions exist to handle corruption, they are not functioning as they should. Bitrus…
Aloy Ejimakor, the lead counsel for Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), announced that the legal team is prepared for the resumed trial set for Monday. Kanu’s trial will take place at the Abuja Federal High Court. Ejimakor made this known via a post on X, stating: “PUBLIC NOTICE: MAZI NNAMDI KANU’s case set for 20th May 2024 will hold. The Court shall convene at 12 noon. Ground zero: Federal High Court, Abuja. #MnkLegalTeam is primed & in battle array. #NoShaking. “The #MNKLegalTeam & all conscientious people around the world appreciate the Supreme Court of Nigeria…
No fewer than 386 people, mostly women and children, have been rescued by the Nigerian Army from Sambisa Forest, a decade after their abduction. Brig. Gen. AGL Haruna, the acting General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division, announced this while addressing newsmen on the outskirts of Sambisa Forest in Konduga LGA, following the return of troops from the 10-day operation. Haruna stated that the operation, tagged “Operation Desert Sanity 111,” aimed to clear Sambisa Forest of the remnants of all categories of terrorists and provide an opportunity for those eager to surrender. “Our effort is to ensure that we clear remnants…
The presidency has stated that President Bola Tinubu is unfazed by the political maneuvers of the 2023 presidential candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, and his Labour Party (LP) counterpart, Peter Obi. According to Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President remains focused on fixing the country’s economy, rather than the political strategies of Atiku and Obi. Onanuga made this statement amidst speculation of a potential merger between Atiku and Obi. Last week, Obi met with Atiku, former Senate President Bukola Saraki, and PDP chieftain Sule Lamido, prompting discussions about a coalition for…
Primate Elijah Ayodele, the Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has called on the people of Taraba State to embrace peace and pray for the success of Governor Agbu Kefas. This comes in the wake of the governor’s recent appointment of a first-class Chief of Takum, a position that had been vacant for over 28 years. The appointment has faced opposition from some tribes in the state. In his advice, Primate Ayodele urged the aggrieved tribes not to oppose the new king, emphasizing that the appointment would bring peace, happiness, and joy to the state. In a statement by his…
A Jimeta Chief Magistrates’ Court in Yola has ordered the remand of a 37-year-old teacher, Adamu Ayuba, in a correctional facility for allegedly defiling a seven-year-old pupil. The police charged Ayuba, who resides in Rawani, Jambutu, Yola, with defilement, contrary to Section 211 of the Penal Code Law of Adamawa State. He pleaded not guilty to the charge. Chief Magistrate Musa Adamu adjourned the case until May 29 to allow the police to complete their investigation and forward the case file to the Department of Public Prosecution (DPP) for legal advice. “This case has been adjourned until May 29 to…
The Enugu State Police Command has arrested three suspects for alleged armed robbery in the Enugu metropolis and Oji-River axis of the state. The police also recovered firearms and other items from the suspects. This was disclosed in a statement by the Command’s spokesman, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, in Enugu on Saturday. Ndukwe said detectives from the Awkunanaw Police Division arrested a 31-year-old suspect (name withheld) on May 7 around 1:30 pm, while his accomplices escaped. One locally fabricated Beretta-like pistol was recovered from the suspect. “The suspect’s arrest followed a report from a tricyclist, who alleged that a gang of…
Unknown gunmen have killed two youths in Ogbe, Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State. InfoStride News learned that the incident occurred on Friday. According to sources, the gunmen, armed with sophisticated weapons, killed their victims without any interception by security agencies in the area. A local resident, who preferred to remain anonymous, said, “Some gunmen identified as Fulani reportedly murdered two of our active youths committed to community assignment around the general area of Oyi River before ascending Ogbe Town here in Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State. “It is a sad incident that has thrown…
A former media aide to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Lauretta Onochie, has expressed her hope that former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, will step down for his Labour Party counterpart, Peter Obi, in the 2027 election. Onochie stated that Atiku stepping down for Obi would facilitate an easier re-election for President Bola Tinubu. In a post on X, Onochie wrote: “Our Father and our God. Yes, it’s me, your son. I pray that Atiku steps down for Obi, so that 2027 would be an easy job for APC re-election. You know I never ask you for anything because…
The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar, has hinted at the possibility of supporting his Labour Party counterpart in the last election, Peter Obi, in 2027. The former Vice President, who is currently engaged in merger talks with stakeholders from various opposition political parties, indicated he would not hesitate to support Obi in the next election if the party selects the former Anambra governor as its candidate. According to The Sun, Atiku made this statement in an interview with BBC Hausa Service. InfoStride News recalls that Obi and Atiku recently held a…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) executives of Birnin Magaji ward in Birnin Magaji Local Government Area of Zamfara have rejected the suspension of Rep. Aminu Jaji by the state chapter of the party. Jaji, who represents the Kaura-Namoda/Birnin-Magaji Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, was suspended by the state APC chapter on Friday over alleged anti-party activities. Speaking at a press briefing in Birnin-Magaji on Friday, the APC Organizing Secretary of Birnin Magaji ward, Abba Mamuda, stated that the party executives from Jaji’s ward were not aware of his suspension. “On behalf of the 23 APC executive members of…
The Taraba Youths and Women Mobilization and Awareness Movement (TAYOWOMAM), in collaboration with the Taraba State Government, has condemned the illegal possession of weapons and drug abuse among youths in the state. Speaking at a press briefing in Jalingo on Saturday, the group’s chairman, Victor M. Bulus, highlighted significant progress in raising awareness about the dangers of these activities. Bulus noted that TAYOWOMAM has been actively engaging with youths in cultist hideouts, brothels, and other areas to educate them on the severe consequences of their actions. He emphasized that their efforts aim to redirect the youth towards more positive and…