President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reinstated the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, following the expiration of the six-month state of emergency declared in the state. Tinubu had on March 18, 2025, announced the emergency rule in Rivers, which led to the suspension of Governor Fubara, his deputy, and members of the State House of Assembly. During the period, Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ibas (rtd) was appointed as Sole Administrator to oversee the affairs of the state. Announcing the end of the emergency rule on Wednesday, President Tinubu confirmed that Fubara has been reinstated as the duly elected governor…
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Labour Party, LP, candidate in the 2024 Edo State governorship election, Olumide Akpata, has dismissed reports suggesting he plans to defect to the All Progressives Congress, APC. The speculation, which circulated across social media platforms over the weekend, alleged that Akpata had abandoned the Labour Party following his loss in the September 2024 governorship poll to APC candidate, Governor Monday Okpebholo. Reacting in a post on X, Akpata described the reports as “malicious, mischievous and utterly false,” insisting that he had no plans to join the ruling APC. “In the past 24 hours, a malicious, mischievous and utterly false rumour…
Rights activist, Aisha Yesufu, has identified the unchecked defection of politicians from one party to another as one of the biggest problems confronting Nigerian politics. In a post on X, Yesufu stressed the need for legal reforms that would guarantee freedom of association but also compel defecting politicians to relinquish any political offices or benefits secured under their former parties. According to her, without such laws, the culture of politicians abandoning their platforms to join the ruling party at both state and federal levels will continue unchecked. “One of the biggest problems we have in Nigerian politics is this defection…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has declared full support for the electronic transmission of election results ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, made this known in a statement on Monday, stressing that the ADC backs the creation of a legal framework mandating the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to transmit results electronically. Abdullahi said such legislation was crucial to guarantee transparency, safeguard the sanctity of Nigerians’ votes, and restore public confidence in the electoral process. “If establishing a legal framework for the electronic transmission of election results will compel INEC to act rightly…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has warned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) against giving excuses of technical glitches during the 2027 general elections, insisting on strict adherence to the legal framework for electronic transmission of results. Addressing a press briefing on Monday in Abuja, the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, said the party would resist any attempt to manipulate the process or undermine the will of Nigerians. He recalled that Section 64 (4), (5) and (6) of the Electoral Act 2022 provides for the recording and transmission of election results directly from polling units using the Smart Card…
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has ridiculed the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming Anambra election, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu, over what it described as his “serial indebtedness” and repeated public embarrassments. National Coordinator of the APGA Media Warriors Forum, Evangelist Chinedu Obigwe, in a statement on Monday, said Ukachukwu’s latest ordeal at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, further exposed what he termed a lack of integrity. Obigwe noted that Ukachukwu was recently confronted by his business partners at the hotel, who accused him of owing them huge sums of money while simultaneously seeking to…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has thrown its weight behind electronic transmission of election results as the country prepares for the 2027 general elections. National Publicity Secretary of the party, Bolaji Abdullahi, made the position known on Monday, stressing that the ADC strongly supports the creation of a legal framework mandating the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to transmit results electronically. Abdullahi explained that such legislation was crucial to guarantee transparency, reduce electoral malpractice, and safeguard the sanctity of Nigerians’ votes. “If establishing a legal framework for the electronic transmission of election results will compel INEC to act rightly and…
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, more than 200 members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gubuchi Ward, Makarfi Local Government Area of Kaduna State have defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The defectors were formally received into the party on Monday. InfoStride News reports that since opposition leaders under a coalition adopted the ADC as their preferred platform for the next election, there has been a wave of defections from the ruling APC, as well as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP). Former governors of Rivers and Kaduna States, Rotimi Amaechi and Nasir El-Rufai,…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has disclosed that several aspirants are quietly positioning themselves for its 2027 presidential ticket, aside from former President Goodluck Jonathan, former Labour Party candidate Peter Obi, and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde. Deputy National Legal Adviser of the party, Okechukwu Osuoha, revealed this during an interview with Vanguard on Sunday in Abuja. He explained that while public discussions have centred on the three names, the PDP is currently focused on internal negotiations and consultations to determine who would eventually emerge as its standard bearer. “Those names you mentioned are still speculations. Right now, what is…
Deputy Governor of Kano State, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has formally received a group of defectors from the All Progressives Congress (APC) into the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), describing the development as a major boost to the party’s strength and unity across the state. The defectors, led by Malam Bala Ladani Gwarzo, declared their defection on Sunday during a courtesy visit to the Deputy Governor’s office. In a statement issued by the Deputy Governor’s spokesperson, Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu, the new members explained that their decision was motivated by the remarkable achievements of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s administration. According to…
The All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, has taken a swipe at the All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate in the forthcoming Anambra election, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu, describing him as a man burdened by what it termed “serial indebtedness.” National Coordinator of the APGA Media Warriors Forum, Evangelist Chinedu Obigwe, made the remark in a statement issued on Monday. He argued that Ukachukwu’s alleged financial troubles had become a recurring embarrassment and a dent on his integrity. Obigwe specifically referred to a recent incident at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, where Ukachukwu was reportedly confronted by his business partners over outstanding…
The Vice Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Benue North, Abraham Waroh, has cautioned traditional rulers in the state against engaging in partisan politics. Waroh gave the warning on Tuesday while addressing journalists at the PDP State Secretariat in Makurdi. He stressed that the traditional institution was designed to remain autonomous, sacred, and respected, and should not be dragged into political disputes. According to him, any traditional ruler who desires to participate in politics or influence political appointments in favour of family members should resign from the throne and openly join partisan politics, rather than hiding under the…
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has commiserated with residents of Iwo following the devastating flood that ravaged the town on Friday after hours of torrential rainfall. In a statement issued on Monday by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, in Osogbo, the governor described the disaster as “monumental” and lamented the huge personal and material losses suffered by affected residents. “I am devastated to learn about the monumental damage caused by flooding that occurred in Iwo on Friday following hours of heavy downpour The scale of the losses suffered by our people as a result of the natural disaster is especially…
Former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has described the peaceful ward congresses of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Kwara State as clear evidence that the party is prepared to return to power. Saraki made this known in a statement signed by his Press Officer on Local Matters, Abdulganiyu Abdulqadir, on Sunday. According to him, the congresses held across the state’s 193 wards reflected unity, discipline, and a deepening of internal democracy within the PDP. “The congresses once again demonstrated the growing strength of our party in Kwara,” Saraki said. He noted that the consensus-driven process underscored the party’s readiness…
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has appealed to Hon. Inalegwu Ejembi to join its ranks ahead of the 2027 general elections, expressing confidence in his ability to provide effective representation for the Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadigbo Federal Constituency. ADC stakeholders from Okpokwu Local Government Area made the call during a courtesy visit over the weekend, pledging to mobilise grassroots support for Ejembi’s political aspirations. Leading the delegation, Hon. Peter Abba, Chairman of the Edumoga Ehaja Central Working Committee, said the party’s philosophy and principles align with Ejembi’s vision for inclusive governance. He was accompanied by elder statesman Mathias Oche, Hon. Emmanuel Ape, Hon.…
The Isanlu Isin Development Association in Kwara State has called on both the state and federal governments, as well as security agencies, to urgently intervene and rescue the community from the grip of armed bandits who have terrorised residents for nearly two months. Vice-President of the association, Dr Jacob Ayanda, made the appeal in a statement issued on Saturday, lamenting that the activities of the armed groups in the area had gone largely unchecked despite repeated attacks. InfoStride News reports that last Tuesday, gunmen invaded the Eleyin community in a bloody assault that left two people dead, six others missing,…
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has said there is no evidence linking Air Peace co-pilot, David Bernard, to the recent runway excursion involving one of the airline’s aircraft at the Port Harcourt International Airport. The Authority explained that both its internal review and the preliminary report of the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) did not indict Bernard in the July 13, 2025, incident. InfoStride News recalls that the Air Peace aircraft veered off the runway while landing at Port Harcourt, prompting investigations by aviation regulators. In its preliminary findings, the NSIB reported that the aircraft had landed 2,264 metres…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has declared that while it remains open to addressing the concerns of members with legitimate grievances, it will not yield to individuals it described as having “ulterior motives” to destabilise the party. The Interim National Publicity Secretary of the ADC, Bolaji Abdullahi, made this known on Saturday in Abuja while briefing journalists on recent developments within the opposition party. Abdullahi alleged that certain political actors were working behind the scenes to create chaos in the party, employing tactics similar to those used to destabilise other opposition platforms such as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour…
Former legislators from both the North and South have formally endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office, declaring him the sole candidate of the South ahead of the 2027 general elections. The endorsement was made on Saturday during the 2025 Southern Summit of Former Legislators, organised by the National Forum of Former Legislators at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta, Ogun State. The summit, themed “National Unity: Bedrock of Nation Building,” drew prominent figures including the Chief of Staff to the President and former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila; former Senate President,…
The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed confidence that it will mount a strong challenge against the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections, citing growing unity and renewed strength within its ranks. The State Caretaker Committee Chairman of the PDP, Dr. Anthony Aziegbemi, gave the assurance on Saturday in Benin City while monitoring the party’s ward congresses across the 192 wards in the state. Aziegbemi, who commended the large turnout of members despite heavy rainfall, described the exercise as a demonstration of resilience and renewed faith in the party. He maintained that…