The Federal Capital Territory’s new minister, Nyesom Wike, has issued a warning to anyone whose property violates the FCT’s master plan: it will be demolished. On Monday in Abuja, the former governor of Rivers State made these remarks upon taking office as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory. He promised that any illegal buildings, no matter who the owners might be in society, would be torn down by his administration. To the people misrepresenting Abuja’s master plan, Wike stated, “Too bad!” Knowingly constructing in a restricted area will result in its destruction. “Whether you are a minister or an ambassador,…
Author: Ifeanyi Nwagboso
Angry New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) state chairmen have spoken out against what they see as underground plotting by the party’s former presidential candidate, Dr. Rabiu Kwankwaso, to seize power from the party’s founder, Dr. Boniface Aniebonam. The party chairman in Ekiti state, Comrade Olayinka Dada, briefed reporters in Ado-Ekiti and accused NWC members of allowing Kwakwanso to exploit them as pawns against the party’s best interests. He suggested that the NNPP’s state leaders had voted against Abba Kawu and his National Working Committee (NWC) for allegedly colluding with Kwankwaso to implement their plot. He lamented Kwankwaso’s “desperation” in dismantling…
In the next local government election in Oyo State, eighteen registered political parties have expressed interest in running candidates. This was announced on Sunday in Ibadan by Mr. Isiaka Olagunju, chairman of the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC). According to Infostride News, OYSIEC has declared that it is prepared to hold the local government election scheduled for April of 2019. According to the commission, 18 recognized political parties have shown willingness to run candidates in the upcoming election. Olagunju praised the parties for holding calm primaries. He stated, “Eighteen of the State’s recognized political parties have expressed an interest…
On Monday, the National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal in Kaduna ruled against Labour Party candidate Augustine Danbaba Umar, who had challenged the election of Peoples Democratic Party candidate David Umaru Gurara in the federal constituency of Kachia/Kagarko. The results of the February 25, 2023 election were announced, and Gurara was re-elected by the Independent National Electoral Commission. Umar, dissatisfied with the election results, appealed to a tribunal to overturn Gurara’s victory. However, in his ruling, Justice Chudi Nwankwor denied the petition and gave Gurara a cash prize of N500,000. While receiving queries from reporters, Samuel Atung, attorney for the respondent,…
Burkina Faso and Mali have sent fighter jets to the Niger Republic in response to threats of military action by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Burkina Faso and Mali have made it clear that they would view any military action taken against Niger as an act of war. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) had warned war on the Niger Republic if the junta failed to restore Mohamed Bazoum, the president elected by the people. But both governments warned that sending in the military to Niger would only make things worse. Part of a joint…
Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria’s ex-president, has spoken out against the recent deaths of Nigerian soldiers in Niger State. Buhari mourned the loss of life among his military personnel in Niger State. Saturday, Buhari tweeted, “His Excellency, @MBuhari has expressed his anguish over the death of several soldiers who were killed in an ambush, and subsequent helicopter crash in Niger State.” Some terrorists in the Zungeru region of Niger State opened fire on members of the Nigerian Army. After recent bandit attacks, troops were sent to Kundu hamlet in Wushishi Local Government Area to restore order.
To negotiate with the military leaders who led the coup that toppled President Mohamed Bazoum, a delegation from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has arrived in Niger. Former Nigerian President Abdulsalami Abubakar leads the ECOWAS mission. The military council in charge of Niger has also acknowledged the arrival of ECOWAS officials. On Saturday, a jet carrying the group landed in Niamey, Niger’s capital, a day after the ECOWAS military commanders announced their willingness to act to restore Bazoum to power. If current negotiations with coup leaders fail, ECOWAS defense chiefs met this week in Accra, Ghana’s capital,…
Prince Dapo Abiodun, governor of Ogun State, has declared August 21, 2023, a holiday in honor of the annual Isese Day celebration. On Isese, adherents of old religions gather to honor Yoruba history and customs. On March 7, 2023, Governor Abiodun signed an executive order designating August 20 as Isese Day in Ogun State. On July 11th, the California House of Assembly formally approved the executive decree. On Saturday, a statement from Governor Abiodun’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Lekan Adeniran, lauded the peaceful coexistence of the state’s many religious communities. He explained that honoring Isese Day was done so that…
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…
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…