Because of his recent comments directed towards Christians in Nigeria, the wing of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide that is led by Engr. Chidi Ibeh has issued a plea for Sheikh Ahmed Gumi, a well-known Islamic scholar, to be apprehended and brought to justice. According to a quotation attributed to Gumi, he warned that putting Nigeria’s national security in the hands of Christians and people from the south was fraught with peril. He made this comment while slamming the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, for receiving the Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria in his office and proposing to engage…
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The claim made by Governor Dauda Lawal that previous Governor Bello Matawalle stole billions of Naira from the Cargo Airport project has been disproved by the Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, which is abbreviated as APC. The party made it clear that they expected the Governor to back up his claim with authentic documentation. This information was included in a statement that was released by the APC State Publicity Secretary, Malam Yusuf Idris Gusau, and distributed to journalists in Gusau, which is the capital of the state. The statement went on to challenge the Governor to bring…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike has given his approval to the revocation and withdrawal of residences that were sold to private individuals. The homes that were allegedly sold by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to the concerned individuals have been remodeled to accommodate new functions. On Friday in Abuja, FCTA Director for Department of Development Control, Mukhtar Galadima, held a press conference to announce this move. Galadima made the announcement to the press. Galadima recalled that the Federal Government had begun the monetisation scheme in 2005 due to the high costs associated with maintaining the dwellings.…
President Bola Tinubu has issued a directive to the appropriate government agencies that are involved in the implementation of the “no work, no pay” policy against the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to waive that policy in the interest of the union that is being negatively impacted by it. A total of four months’ worth of salary was also ordered to be paid to the impacted employees by Tinubu. On Friday, the spokesperson for the President, Ajuri Ngelale, stated that the decision was made as part of the President’s exercise of his prerogative of mercy. InfoStride News reminds readers…
According to the recommendation made by the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), President Bola Tinubu has given his approval for the appointment of Mr. Shaakaa Chira to the position of substantive Auditor-General of the Federation. According to a statement that was released on Friday by Ajuri Ngelale, the President gave his approval to Chira’s appointment after the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) conducted a screening exercise that identified him as the most qualified candidate who had also scored the highest in the examination amongst all of the qualified candidates for the office. The statement said that the President made this…
Because of its inactivity for many years, the Open Governance Partnership (OGP) implementation in Jigawa State required the establishment of a new state steering committee, which the Jigawa State Government recently announced it had established. This information was presented by Babangida Umar Gantsa, the state Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, at a workshop held in Dutse with the purpose of improving the OGP framework in Jigawa State. According to him, the objective is to reevaluate the action plan, ramp up the operations of OGP, and bring the activities of civil society organizations in the state into harmony. He said…
House Representatives member, Benjamin Kalu, who serves as Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, has praised the decision of the Court of Appeal to reject the case that the Action Alliance (AA) had submitted challenging his election. His victory in the election held on February 25 for the Bende Federal constituency in the state of Abia was recognized by the court. In a statement that was released on Friday in Abuja, Mr. Levinus Nwabughiogu, who serves as the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Deputy Speaker, said. Before, in August, the National Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal, which was sitting…
Naim Qassem, the deputy chief of Hezbollah, stated on Friday that the organization would not be swayed by requests for it to remain on the sidelines of the continuing confrontation between Israel and Hamas. He claimed that the party was “fully ready” to contribute to the battle and that the group would not be swayed by pleas for it to remain on the sidelines. “The behind-the-scenes calls with us by great powers, Arab countries, and envoys of the United Nations, directly and indirectly telling us not to interfere will have no effect,” he told supporters who had gathered in the…
Jeremiah Umaru, a member of the House of Representatives who represents the Akwanga, Wamba, and Nasarawa Eggon Constituency, has voiced his concern on the rise in the number of kidnappings that have occurred in the state of Nasarawa. During the plenary session on Thursday, Umaru voiced his concern about the current state of security throughout the state. He bemoaned the fact that the state is increasingly becoming a shelter for armed criminals and kidnappers and pleaded for immediate attention to be paid to finding a solution to the situation. According to him, the circumstance represents a considerable risk to the…
The Labour Party has issued a renewed call to the people of Imo State to free themselves from the shackles of poverty and insecurity in front of the governorship election that will take place on November 11, 2023. According to InfoStride News, the state of Imo has been plagued by significant insecurity for the past three years, which has resulted in the occupation of some areas by non-state actors, kidnappings, and the loss of several lives as well as properties. On the other hand, the Labour Party is confident in its ability to return the State to a state of…
The youth wing of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the Southwest area has taken a jab at their counterparts in the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, over the ultimatum that was given to the Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, to return to the state from his residence in Ibadan. The APC youths, who converged on Akure, the state capital, yesterday, made the statement that there is no vacuum in the governance of the state despite the insinuation that there is one. They made this statement while also disclosing that Akeredolu will soon return to the state. Comrade Kolade…
Hon. Amobi Ogah, the member of Congress for Abia State’s Isikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency, has been accused by the Labour Party, LP, of colluding with the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, to have him removed from office. According to a report by InfoStride News, on September 29 the National Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal in Umuahia removed the member who had been declared the winner of the February 25 election. The Reps member, however, did not accept the tribunal’s decision and so filed an appeal with the Appellate Court. However, due to a tense situation on Thursday at the Appeal Court in…
Special Assistant on Public Communication for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar Phrank Shaibu has accused President Bola Tinubu of trying to prevent the release of information about an alleged criminal investigation into him by American authorities. In a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja, he leveled the charge. Earlier this week, attorneys for Bola A. Tinubu in the United States filed motions to appear in a freedom of information action filed against the FBI and the CIA, where documents related to Tinubu’s true identity and decades-long endeavors are housed. On October 18, 2023, one of the attorneys who is representing…
Police Public Relations Officers (PPROs) will be assigned to various commands and formations across the Nigeria Police Force with the approval of Inspector General of Police Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun. These appointments, according to a statement signed by ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer, are crucial to improving dialogue, openness, and community involvement in the affected patrol beats. DSP Chukwukadibia O. Omojola has been assigned to the position of PPRO at the Railway Command, ASP Mansir Hassanto at the Kaduna State Command, ASP Nahum Daso Kenneth at the Borno State Command, and ASP Mayegun Aminat Oluwakemi at the Force Criminal…
The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has made public its belief that Governor Ademola Adeleke has been utilizing dishonest means to govern the state. The Osun APC also warned Governor Adeleke not to try to acquire favor with the state’s naive citizens by promising them benefits they have not earned. Tajudeen Lawal, chairman of the Osun APC, released a statement on Thursday accusing the governor of inviting Godwin Obaseki, governor of Edo State, to commission a road in Ilesa. After being commissioned under the premise that it was a result of Adeleke’s recent Tax Credit Initiative,…
Nyesom Wike, the FCT Minister, has warned Abuja citizens to brace themselves for difficult choices in the near future. But Wike asked locals to be patient with the government, saying that the tough choices were necessary for the city’s long-term health. He made the remarks while hosting Philip Aduda, a senator from the People’s Democratic Party of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and Zakari Dobi, the APC contender for the Senate seat in the most recent election. I encourage citizens to be patient; we will be making tough decisions,” Wike said. The FCT’s citizens should not view this as a…
Dr. Olasupo Olusi has been appointed by President Bola Tinubu to serve as the Bank of Industry’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. In the first instance, the appointment will last for four years. This was announced on Thursday by Ajuri Ngelale, the President’s Special Adviser for Media and Publicity. Ngelale stated that Tinubu had given his blessing to Olusi’s nomination after the resignation of Mr. Olukayode Pitan as BOI Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. It has been stated that Olusi has worked with the World Bank as an economist and expert in development finance for the past 20…
A senior U.S. government official has stated unequivocally that there is no proof that Hamas is beheading children or newborns. President Biden recently addressed Jewish leaders and voiced his concerns; however, his comments were based on media stories and claims from Israeli officials rather than on confirmed instances, prompting this clarification. A spokesperson for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had earlier reported that infants and toddlers had been discovered “decapitated” in Kfar Aza, Tal Heinrich; this statement sets the record straight. Hamas has categorically refuted the charges that it has attacked children, but CNN was unable to confirm this report…
Senate Chief Whip Ali Ndume has given an explanation for his abrupt exit from the Senate chamber on Tuesday following a heated exchange with Senate President Godswill Akpabio. During his speech in the session, Ndume alerted the legislators to what he saw as violations. The senator from Borno South raised a point of order to bring “procedural infringements” to Akpabio’s attention. After Akpabio cut off Ndume’s floor time, the senator walked out in a huff. “when Senator Kawu Sumaila proposed a motion which he said was urgent on closing the border between Nigeria and Niger,” Ndume said in an interview…
On Wednesday, supporters of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, and the opposition Social Democratic Party, SDP, clashed in the Idah Local Government Area of Kogi State, leading to several injuries. According to information acquired by InfoStride News, a gun battle broke out between opposing supporters, resulting in the damage of vehicles and the injury or death of several people, including a police officer. Those who were hurt are reportedly being treated at a local hospital, the identity of which has not been revealed. On Thursday, the incidence was verified by the Kogi State Police Command. The Commissioner of Police,…