The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) administration in Osun State, led by Ademola Adeleke, has been called “incompetent” by All Progressives Congress (APC) National Secretary Ajibola Basiru. According to Basiru, people who supported Adeleke’s election as governor of the state are now coming to terms with their actions. On Saturday, the APC leadership of Osogbo Federal Constituency hosted a reception for the former Senate spokesperson, where he made the allegations. While he encouraged party members to iron out their differences, build a stronger party, and remove Ademola Adeleke as governor of the state in 2026, he warned them against causing internal…
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In light of the recent coup in the Niger Republic, the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has asked President Bola Tinubu and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) not to go to war with Niger Republic. Alhaji Falalu Bello, the party’s national chairman, issued a statement on Sunday outlining the party’s stance in Abuja. PRP stated that it has faith that Nigeria and the ECOWAS will peacefully resolve the matter at stake through engagement with the Niger Republic. The party believes that going to war is “not in the interests of Nigeria, Niger, and ECOWAS,” as stated in the…
The former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufai, posted a mysterious message on X, the social media site formerly known as Twitter, a few days after the Senate failed to confirm him as a minister. On Sunday, El-Rufai posted the words to “Who The Cap Fit” by Bob Marley. This song’s lyrics go something like, “Man to man is so unjust, children, ya don’t know who to trust, your worst enemy could be your best friend, and your best friend, your worst enemy.” El-Rufai was one of the 48 ministerial nominees that President Bola Tinubu sent to the Senate for…
The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) reportedly called for President Arif Alvi’s resignation a few hours after he resisted signing two critical bills related to the army and secrets laws on Sunday, as reported by The News International. The News International is a daily newspaper published in Pakistan written in English. According to the News International, PPP spokesperson Faisal Karim Kundi called the incident “unfortunate” and said that Alvi was unfit for the presidency since he was unaware of what was going on in the country. I don’t think someone like that belongs in the…
Maj. Gen. Valentine Okoro, GOC 2 Division, Nigerian Army, has tasked the 12th Brigade with maintaining order and calm during the governorship election in Kogi State on November 11. He also urged them to be courageous and disciplined in carrying out their duties to guarantee a peaceful election across the state. During a business trip to Lokoja, he shared this piece of advise with the Nigerian Army soldiers stationed at Chari Maigumeri Barracks. Kogi, Kwara, Edo, Ondo, Osun, Oyo, and Ekiti are all represented in the 2 Division of the Nigerian Army. “As soldiers, you must exhibit high level of…
The House of Representatives has taken steps to prevent further attacks, according to Speaker of the House Tajudeen Abbas. In a statement released in Abuja on Saturday, Mr. Musa Krishi, the Speaker’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, made the announcement. Amb. Ahmed Bamalli claims that Abbas made the promise during a visit of condolence to the residence of the Emir of Zazzau. During the Asr prayer on August 11, several persons were murdered and many more were injured due to the collapse of parts of the Zaria Central Mosque, as stated by Krishi, who made the visit. In addition,…
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has issued a stern warning against any further religious tensions in the state. The celebration of the Isese festival had sparked an argument between the Traditional Religious Worshippers Association of Nigeria and the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi. The governor has sent his Special Adviser on Security, Samuel Ojo, to Iwo to meet with both parties immediately, according to a statement sent by the governor’s spokesman, Olawale Rasheed. Olawale mentioned that he had been at the Oluwo’s palace, where he had spoken with many parties involved, including the absent monarch by telephone. In…
Anambra State’s governor, Chukwuma Soludo, presented certificates of appreciation to four of the state’s traditional rulers. On Saturday, in a private event at the Awka government palace, he presented the certificates to the monarchs. When handing out the diplomas, he admitted that many unqualified people in different communities had usurped the roles of traditional rulers. He said that from now on, violators would face a minimum prison term of six months if caught. A release by the press secretary to the governor, Mr Christian Aburime, listed the traditional rulers who received their certificates to include; Igwe Mkpuorah Ngini of Isuaniocha…
Sharafadeen Alli, the senator representing Oyo South in the National Assembly, has said that Joseph Tegbe’s challenge to his election is without merit. According to Infostride News, Alli ran for office under the banner of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In contrast, Tegbe ran on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ticket and won. However, Tegbe had appealed the tribunal’s decision to uphold the APC candidate’s victory. In his appeal, Tegbe asked that voting in 45 precincts be nullified and redone. While Tegbe has filed a petition against Alli with the National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal in Ibadan, the state capital,…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Nasarawa State has spoken out against skewed media coverage of election petitions. On Friday, Hon. Francis Orogu, chairman of the PDP in the state, issued a statement condemning the use of “fabricated narratives” to influence public opinion. In the ongoing governorship election petition in Lafia, he voiced worry over the possible falsification of critical witness statements. The All Progressives Congress (APC) and the governor of the state have used similar techniques in the past, as Orogu pointed out. But Orogu said the PDP wouldn’t bother refuting false statements produced by state propaganda sources or…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been ridiculed by former federal lawmaker Shehu Sani for its handling of the party’s leadership issue. On Saturday, Shehu wrote a post on his social media site in which he compared the PDP’s handling of its leadership crisis to that of the Labour Party, LP. The social critic alleged that if Labour Party member Lamidi Apapa had been a member of the PDP, he would have been pampered with ice cream. He claimed that in the PDP, Lamidi would have been showered with ice cream. According to Infostride News’ reporting, Lamidi Apapa and Julius…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election in Kogi State, which produced Ahmed Usman Ododo as the party’s flagbearer for the November 11 ballot, was upheld by the Court of Appeal in Abuja on Friday, despite an appeal filed by Senator Smart Adeyemi to have the results nullified. Adekunle Oladapo Otitoju, representing Senator Adeyemi, had his appeal totally rejected because the court found it to be without substance. Adeyemi, who had been representing Kogi West Senatorial District in the Senate, was found to have failed to establish all accusations made against the conduct of the primary election by APC and…
The Swedish government has announced that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will arrive in the nation on Saturday for his first official travel abroad since Russia’s annexation of Crimea and eastern Ukraine in 2014. Harpsund, located around 120 kilometers west of Stockholm, is where Zelenskyy is scheduled to meet with Swedish government officials, according to the report. At a nearby palace, he will also have a meeting with King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden. Sweden has reversed its long-held policy of military neutrality in order to provide arms and other help to Ukraine in its conflict with Russia.…
Volunteers in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) who must spend a year in Taraba State have been warned to take safety precautions. The 2023 Batch ‘B’ stream 2 corps members were sworn in on Friday at Sibre, the administrative headquarters of the NYSC orientation camp in the Ardo-Kola Local Government Area, where Governor Agbu Kefas provided the counsel. The governor, through the Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Joseph Joshua, stated that one of the many goals of the NYSC programme is the pursuit of national unity. As he explained it, “one of the major objectives of this scheme…
In response to accusations that his administration has ignored the needs of individuals with disabilities, Chukwuma Soludo, governor of Anambra State, has issued a statement of denial. Mrs. Uche Ajuluchukwu, the former Nigerian High Commissioner to South Africa, accused Soludo of “never budgeting a dime for the disability Commission in the state” since he took office earlier this week. While praising its members who have recently won sports events, the Disability Commission noted that the administration under Soludo seems to have forgotten about them. Soludo issued a response through his press secretary, Mr. Christian Aburime, denying the allegations and calling…
Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party’s 2023 presidential contender, has an adviser named Daniel Bwala who has called the N5 billion palliative from the President Bola Tinubu administration “renewal nonsense.” Bwala made the comment while explaining how the organized labor community had helped State governments understand the rationale behind the N5billion relief package. He mentioned that the calculated amount of N1,500 per person from the palliative was determined by organized labor. Bwala tweeted, “The organized labour has demystified the so-called 5 billion naira FGN given to States; first the FGN said it was a palliative and they are now claiming…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State is upset that Lateef Fagbemi, the nominee for Attorney General of the Federation, will be attending the tribunal hearing in Umuahia about the state’s governorship election. In a statement released by Abraham Amah, Vice Chairman of the opposition party in Abia North, the party claimed that Mr. Lateef Fagbemi, who has been approved by the Senate, is on the legal team of Governor Alex Otti. A petition was filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Okey Ahiwe, challenging the declaration of Alex Otti as the winner of the Abia…
Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the leading Igbo social and cultural group, has predicted that the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will benefit from the “magic wand of Mr. project” in the hands of incoming minister Nyesom Wike. While praising President Bola Tinubu, Ohanaeze made this remark about the appointment of a southerner to the position of FCT Minister. It hailed the President’s appointment of a southerner to the role, which has been held by someone from the north since the restoration of democracy in 1999. Okechukwu Isiguzoro, the group’s secretary general, said in a statement, “The late Prof. Miriam Odinchezo ikejiani-Clark, an Igbo…
Godswill Akpabio, president of the Senate, has said that Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi’s attendance at the wedding of Fatiha of Amir, son of Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, is evidence of a united Nigeria. Speaking after the ceremony in Kano on Friday, Akpabio said that Senator Barau is a peaceful man of the people because so many influential people attended the wedding. Peter Obi, the presidential candidate for the Labour Party, and his supporters are in attendance, he added. “This tells you that Nigeria will remain united as one entity.” Fatiha was performed for Amir and Bilkisu Aliyu…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced that it is prepared to send troops to Niger as part of the standby force. This was disclosed on Thursday in Accra, the capital of Ghana, by Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa. We support and promote democracy because it is the best system. It is not the purpose of our meeting to just react to events, but rather to proactively plot a route that brings about peace and supports stability,” he said. According to Al Jazeera’s reporting, ECOWAS commissioner Abdel-Fatau Musah said that all member states…