The leadership of Action Alliance (AA) has expressed confidence in the Nigerian judiciary following the Supreme Court’s dismissal of an appeal by Mr. Kenneth Udeze, who challenged his suspension and subsequent expulsion from the party. Kenneth Udeze had appealed his expulsion, despite earlier rulings by the Federal High Court in Abeokuta and the Court of Appeal in Ibadan that upheld the party’s decision. The Supreme Court, in its judgment, ruled that Udeze, having been expelled from the party, lacked the locus standi to occupy the position of National Chairman. This verdict affirmed Adekunle Rufai Omo-Aje as the authentic chairman. Addressing…
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has voiced its opposition to alleged plans by the Jigawa State Government to appoint caretaker committee chairmen across the state’s 27 local government areas. PDP Chairman in Jigawa State, Ali Idris Diginsa, expressed his disapproval while responding to the State House of Assembly’s recommendation to postpone local government elections until next year. InfoStride News reports that the Jigawa State House of Assembly had formed an ad hoc committee to review the state’s electoral and local government laws, proposing a 360-day notice period for political parties to prepare for elections. Diginsa warned against any attempt by…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has stated that no political party in Nigeria possesses a complete register of its members. This revelation was made by INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, during a media interaction in Benin City. Yakubu challenged any political party that claims to have a complete register to produce it, highlighting that parties often expect INEC to handle responsibilities that fall within their purview. “As of today, INEC has the largest database of citizens in Nigeria, with 93 million citizens having completed their biometrics on our register. We are still waiting for political parties to provide us…
The Labour Party (LP) candidate for the September 21 governorship election in Edo State, Olumide Akpata, has affirmed Kelly Ogbaloi as the authentic chairman of the party in the state. InfoStride News reports that Akpata endorsed the Ogbaloi-led state executive during an enlarged party meeting in Benin City, attended by local government chairmen and secretaries. Akpata emphasized that there is no legal basis for the removal of the embattled chairman and his executives. He described the leadership crisis within the party as a distraction and maintained that there are no two chairmen in the party. “I am a lawyer with…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) in Rivers State has arrested the wife of a suspected pipeline vandal for possession of two fabricated guns. This was disclosed in a statement by NSCDC Public Relations Officer, Babawale Afolabi, on Saturday in Abuja. According to Afolabi, the Corps received an intelligence tip-off about pipeline vandals residing at the Idia/Ogburu waterside settlement camp, located near a multinational company in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni, Onelga, Rivers State. The Commandant-General’s Special Intelligence Squad (CG’s SIS) carried out an operation that led to the arrest of Mrs. Isaac, while other suspects, including her husband, are currently at…
Markets and other public facilities have reportedly closed as tension heightens in parts of Aba, Abia State, following the gruesome murder of five military personnel by gunmen suspected to be members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The InfoStride News reports that the bloodthirsty gunmen, who have been wreaking havoc in the Southeast, attacked a military checkpoint at Obikabia junction, Ogbor Hill in Obingwa Local Government Area on Thursday. The incident, which claimed the lives of five soldiers, occurred when members of the proscribed secessionist group were enforcing a sit-at-home order to mark the 2024 Biafra Heroes Day. The…
The House of Representatives Chairman of the Downstream Petroleum Committee, Alhaji Ado Alhassan Doguwa, has stressed the importance of local government autonomy in Nigeria. Speaking to journalists in Kano on Saturday, Doguwa stated, “Today’s insecurities, poverty, and lack of development are all results of the malfunction of the local government areas in the country.” Doguwa, appearing in traditional chieftain regalia, highlighted his ongoing role despite controversies, saying, “I remain the Sardauna Doguwa because, as far as I am concerned, the controversy surrounding the dissolution of the Kano emirates remains a subject of litigation.” Reflecting on legislative achievements, Doguwa noted, “It…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has cautioned that the N494,000 national minimum wage demanded by organised labour, which would total N9.5 trillion, could destabilise the economy and jeopardise the welfare of over 200 million Nigerians. Idris addressed a news conference in Abuja in response to the threat by organised labour to strike if their demands were not met. He highlighted that the Federal Government’s offer of a N60,000 minimum wage, representing a 100% increase from the existing 2019 wage, has been accepted by the organised private sector, a member of the tripartite committee. “The Federal Government’s…
President Bola Tinubu has vowed that the federal government will take strong measures against those who habitually attack the officers and men of Nigeria’s armed forces. Speaking on Saturday evening in Abuja, Tinubu condemned the killing of five soldiers in Aba, Abia State, during an alleged commemoration by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). In a statement personally issued to reporters, Tinubu declared that no one should have the audacity to kill state agents under any guise. “The federal government and the armed forces have the capacity to crush violent non-state actors making our communities unsafe,” he warned. Reacting to…
The Federal Government has responded to the proposed strike by organized labour, scheduled to commence on Monday, cautioning that it would exacerbate the economic challenges facing the nation. The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, speaking on behalf of the government, emphasized that any new minimum wage should not result in widespread job losses, particularly within the Organised Private Sector, which employs a significant portion of the workforce. Onyejeocha warned that the strike is not in the best interest of the country and its citizens, especially as negotiations are still ongoing. “Going on strike in the middle…
The Abia State Police have pledged to capture those responsible for the killing of soldiers at Obikabia junction, Ogbor Hill, in Aba. State Commissioner of Police, CP Kenechukwu Onwuemelie, made this commitment during an expanded meeting of the State Security Council and the newly inaugurated members of the Abia Security Advisory Council in Umuahia. Onwuemelie condemned the incident, describing it as unfortunate and cowardly. “The point is that it is a very unfortunate incident, and it is highly condemnable and, indeed, cowardly,” Onwuemelie stated. InfoStride News had reported that unknown gunmen attacked a military checkpoint at Obikabia junction on Thursday…
The Lagos State chapter of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) on Friday commended Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State for his efforts in preserving the state’s cultural heritage. Mr. Richard Benson, the State’s Publicity Secretary, praised the re-enthronement of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as the 16th Emir of Kano, describing it as a significant move to uphold tradition. Benson also acknowledged the contributions of Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, the former governor of Kano State and NNPP’s 2023 Presidential Candidate, in preserving the state’s traditions. “We, the New Nigeria People’s Party, Lagos State chapter, commend…
The Chairman of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Kano State, Alhaji Hashimu Dungurawa, has asserted that detractors cannot thwart the destiny of the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso. Dungurawa claimed that those opposing Kwankwaso were behind reports that he is being investigated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for an alleged N2.5 billion fraud. Addressing journalists in Kano, the NNPP chieftain dismissed the reports as baseless, emphasizing Kwankwaso’s integrity and capability. “We have seen this kind of rumour several times on different occasions,” Dungurawa stated. “Let them continue with the rumour. Whether they like it…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has clarified that he is not the sole leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State. Addressing members of the One Delta APC political media group on Saturday, Keyamo emphasized that his primary interest as a party leader is to foster growth, development, unity, and peace within the APC. He stressed that these elements are crucial for securing electoral victories in the future. “Electoral victory is more important than the title of ‘sole leader’ of the party in the state,” Keyamo stated. He underscored the importance of unity among…
The Ogun State People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the March 18, 2023 governorship election, Ladi Adebutu, asserted that the PDP uniquely understands governance and leadership. Adebutu made this statement on Friday during the revalidation of his PDP membership at Ward 4, Odo Alaro in Odogbolu Local Government Area. Adebutu emphasized that unlike the All Progressives Congress (APC), the PDP is responsive, transparent, and attuned to the people’s needs. “We are a very responsive and people-oriented party. We understand the act of governance matters, we imbibe that culture, and we have been able to succeed on it,” he stated. He…
U.S. President Joe Biden has called on Americans to ensure that his predecessor, Donald Trump, does not return to the White House. Biden emphasized that the only way to prevent Trump from reclaiming the presidency is through the ballot box. Trump, who served as President from 2017 to 2021, was defeated by Biden in the last election but has announced his intention to run again in the November 5, 2024 election. Posting on X, Biden stated, “There’s only one way to keep Donald Trump out of the Oval Office: At the ballot box. Donate to our campaign today.” He further…
Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has called on the Federal Government to explore a political solution to the ongoing detention of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). In a statement on Friday, Atiku condemned the recent killing of soldiers in the Aba area of Abia State during Thursday’s sit-at-home exercise. He also expressed concern about the impact of the sit-at-home order on the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) exams being conducted across the Southeast. Posting on X, Atiku stated, “The violence that led to the killing of soldiers…
Minister of Works, David Umahi, has expressed disappointment over the conduct of several individuals he assisted to attain political power during the 2023 general election, noting that many now avoid him. Speaking to newsmen in Abakaliki on Thursday, Umahi revealed that even National Assembly members he helped to power were among those distancing themselves from him. He emphasized that their behavior did not disturb him. “It is only Chief Onyekachi Nwebonyi who will openly acknowledge that I am his father and boss. The others feel that by doing so, the state governor, my successor, will be angry with them,” Umahi…
Edo State Commissioner of Police, Funsho Adegboye, has assured neutrality in all activities related to the upcoming governorship election in the state. Speaking on Thursday, Adegboye emphasized that no individual or political party would be allowed to hijack any part of the electoral process leading to the September 16 election. Addressing newsmen in Benin after a closed-door meeting between INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, and security agencies, Adegboye stressed the importance of impartiality for the successful conduct of the election. He assured that a level playing field would be provided for all political players, stating, “There will not be anything…
Barely three months and three weeks to the September 21, 2024, governorship election in Edo State, Clement Aziegbemi, the younger brother of the State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Anthony Aziegbemi, has resigned from the party. InfoStride News reports that Abass Momoh Jega, a former lawmaker who represented the Etsako East constituency in the State House of Assembly, has also left the party. Jega, a former commissioner for Works and Utilities, and commissioner for Finance, Budget, and Economic Development during Governor Oserhiemen Osunbor’s tenure, was a prominent leader in the Etsako East Local Government Area. Other notable…