On Friday, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen visited Beijing in an effort to mend frayed ties between the two countries. While there, she voiced her displeasure with Chinese treatment of American businesses and the country’s new export curbs on metals used in semiconductors. While speaking to a gathering of businesses, Yellen defended the United States’ export curbs on technology, despite criticism from Beijing. She dismissed concerns that the United States government is aiming to untie the American economy from China’s. Yellen was quoted as saying, “The US seeks healthy economic competition with China,” in a transcript given by her office. Yellen…
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Gbenga Daniel, the former governor of Ogun State, has urged the current governor, Dapo Abiodun, to terminate his monthly pension. In a letter headlined “Request to Suspend My Monthly Pension and Allowances,” former governor Daniel demanded that he be denied his monthly pension and allowances of N676,376.95. That a sitting Senator who was formerly a State governor should not be entitled to the payment of pension and allowances from such a state was in accordance with his conscience, moral principle, and ethical code against multiple emoluments, he said. On June 13 at the National Assembly, Daniel was inaugurated as the…
Ayodele Fayose, the former governor of Ekiti State, has justified his decision to align with President Bola Tinubu with Nyesom Wike, the former governor of Rivers State, and Seyi Makinde, the former governor of Oyo State. Fayose said that Tinubu is a guy of vision, so that’s why they decided to take a position. He reaffirmed his belief that Tinubu would work tirelessly for Nigeria’s improvement. After meeting with Tinubu on Thursday in Abuja’s Presidential Villa, the former governor gave a speech. “My name is Ayo Fayose, and I came to spend time with the President and Commander in Chief,…
The State House of Assembly of Osun has released its list of 25 proposed members for the state’s executive cabinet. On Friday, July 7, 2023, House Speaker Adewale Egbedun read it out in front of the entire chamber. Ademola Adeleke, governor of the state, has issued the following list: Abiodun Bankole Ojo, Ayo Awolowo, Bar.Oladosu Babatunde, Bayo Ogungbamgbe, Sesan Ephraim Oyedele, Bar. Kolap Alimi, Soji Ajeigbe, Moshood Olalekan Olagunju, George Alabi, Moruf Ayofe, Sola Ogungbile, Rev. Bunmi Jenyo, and Ayo Awolowo. Barr. Woke Bada, Dipo Eluwole, Rasheed Aderibigbe, Prof. Moruf Ademola Adeleke, Adeyemo Festus Ademola, Olaniyi Anthony Odunlade, Bar. Jola…
Ayodele Fayose, a former governor of Ekiti State, has promised Nigerians that he will be the first to challenge President Bola Tinubu if the latter fails to fulfil his campaign promises. However, Fayose said he has always talked well of the president after meeting with Tinubu on Thursday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The ex-governor is confident that the present administration will provide the kind of leadership that the Nigerian people want. He has faith in the President’s good intentions because of what he has seen Tinubu do since the government took office on May 29. He told the…
The Birnin-Gwari Emirate Progressives’ Union (BEPU) has urged President Bola Tinubu to ignore demands for talks with terrorists from Senator Ahmed Sani Yerima and others. Yerima is the former governor of Zamfara state. BEPU chairman Ishaq Usman Kasai issued a statement saying that the calls demonstrated a lack of knowledge of the nature of bandits and their ambitions, which had resulted in massive destruction, loss of life, and destabilization of the country. BEPU claims that clearing out all bandit camps in Nigeria’s many forests is necessary to put an end to the business of banditry in the country as a…
In order to keep malaria fever on the decline in Osun State, Governor Ademola Adeleke has urged locals to work closely with the mosquito net distribution team in their respective communities. While hosting the Federal Ministry of Health and other health stakeholders on Wednesday in Osogbo, Adeleke issued this warning. According to recent studies, Nigeria is one of the most malaria-endemic countries in Africa, and Infostride News reports that Osun State used to be one of the most endemic states in Nigeria. The Governor, who was absent, was represented by Deputy Governor Kola Adewusi, who said that malaria was still…
The Kwara State Government has rescinded its recent order cutting the number of workdays for state employees from five to three. The earlier order was made when the Federal government eliminated fuel subsidies last month. Infostride News recalls that on June 5, 2023, the state government announced the reduction of working days from five to three in a letter from the office of the state Head of Service, Mrs Susan Modupe Oluwole, in an effort to mitigate the impact of the removal of the fuel subsidy on state government employees. To mitigate the impact of the subsidy cut, the federal…
Four Executive Orders signed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu have been signed into law in an effort to rein in the country’s capricious taxation policy. Dele Alake, the President’s Special Adviser for Special Duties in Communication and Strategy, made the announcement on Thursday during a Q&A with State House Correspondents. The Finance Act (Effective Date Variation) Order, 2023, which was signed into law by the President, moves the effective date of the Act’s provisions from May 23, 2023, to September 1, 2023. This is to ensure that the 2017 National Tax Policy requirement of providing at least 90 days’ notice…
Goodluck Jonathan, a former president, has mourned the loss of Nestor Binabo, a former acting governor of Bayelsa State. On Tuesday, Jonathan’s communications assistant, Ikechukwu Eze, released a statement in which Jonathan expressed his condolences to Binabo’s family and the government of Bayelsa. He spoke highly of the late legislator, saying he was a dedicated patriot and seasoned lawmaker who had a significant impact on the state’s growth. In response to Nestor Binabo’s passing, Jonathan remarked, “I express my deepest condolences to the Binabo family, the Government of Bayelsa State, and the people of Bayelsa State. For his patriotism and…
Former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan had his request for personal exemption from Friday’s hearing in the Toshakhana corruption case denied by a Pakistani court on Thursday. On Thursday, Khan, who is 70 years old, was scheduled to appear in person before the Additional District and Sessions Court in Islamabad. After Khan was banned from running for office by the Election Commission of Pakistan for making false statements and erroneous declarations regarding the sale of state gifts he had received, the Toshakhana issue quickly became a big topic in national politics. It has been alleged that Khan utilized state funds…
On Thursday, the election petition tribunal in Ogun State accepted the 8,000 documents submitted by Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for governor in the state, Ladi Adebutu. According to Infostride News’ archives, Adebutu originally filed the paperwork to be admitted to the bar on Tuesday. However, before being let in, the respondents asked to see the paperwork. Both the petitioners and the respondents had Tuesday and Wednesday to review all papers in dispute and resubmit them before the tribunal on Thursday. Counsel for the petitioners, Gordy Uche, reported to the tribunal on Thursday that the respondents had studied the documents…
For failing to apply for “pre-hearing” notice, the Delta State governorship election tribunal denied the petition of the Labour Party’s candidate, according to a report by Infostride News. Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State and his followers are ecstatic about this. The state capital of Asaba is home to the tribunal that dismissed the Labour Party’s case this morning. The All Progressives Congress (APC) has claimed that Senator Ovie Omo-Agege’s appeal is based on law and facts rather than emotion. Mr. Valentine Onojeghuo, APC Publicity Secretary in Delta State, has said he is confident the courts would do right by…
President Bola Tinubu has been urged by the Progressive League of Young Voters for Tinubu and Shettima to do something about the rapidly rising cost of living in Nigeria. During the investiture of its national patron, Engr. Ayoola Oyejide, its National Coordinator, Abdul Shuaibu, addressed the press and urged the President to take immediate action to reduce the country’s high unemployment rate and to fill key positions in his government with young Nigerians. He pointed out that Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima are not round pegs in round holes, given the unprecedented policies and appointments they have made in…
Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, governor of the state of Ondo, has announced that he is in good spirits and ready to return to work as soon as his medical team gives him the go-ahead. The governor, who has been away on medical leave for some time, expressed his gratitude for the people’s outpouring of real affection, prayers, and solidarity while he was away. In a letter to the Ondo State Assembly, Akeredolu announced that he will be taking a 21-day medical leave of absence abroad, beginning on July 6, 2023 (today). Akeredolu, through his Commissioner for Information Bamidele Ademola-Olateju, has expressed gratitude…
The district head of Zazzau, Alhaji Mustapha Adamu Ubaidu, has been suspended indefinitely by the Zazzau Emirate Council for allegedly violating ethics and taking the law into his own hands. The decision to suspend the district head was made at the meeting of the Emirate Council on Monday, according to a statement released by Abdullahi Aliyu Kwarbai, the Emir of Zazzau’s media and publicity advisor. The statement continued, “in view of these, the Zazzau Emirate Council has immediately suspended Alhaji Mustapha Adamu Ubaidu, Marafan Yamman Zazzau from his traditional title indefinitely.” The council had received and discussed a number of…
Alex Otti, governor of Abia State, has asked the state’s traditional leaders for help maintaining order. On Tuesday, he met with the senior officers of the traditional rulers’ council and executive members of the traditional rulers from the 17 LGAs of the state at Government House, Umuahia, and issued the directive. Announcing that the state government of Abia would be harsh on criminals and their enablers, he made it clear that the new administration would not tolerate any form of lawlessness. Any monarch whose territory is used by criminals as a safe haven would be dealt with, Otti warned. He…
Shehu Sani, a former senator representing Kaduna Central, has asked President Bola Tinubu to investigate alleged cabals within the administration of Muhammadu Buhari. Instead of rewarding them with posts in Tinubu’s government, Sani said the former political officeholders should be held accountable. To honor or appoint into office former governors whom Sani accused of robbing their states and left people in poverty and debt would be “most unconscionable,” he tweeted on Tuesday. Sani argued that past political officials have not been held accountable for their actions, despite the fact that former Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele and former EFCC Chairman…
On Wednesday, the All Progressives Congress (APC) told the Presidential Election Petition Court that it would not open defense in response to a petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its presidential candidate, Abubakar Atiku, challenging the conduct and declaration of the presidential election held on February 25. The APC argued that it would not “participate in the whipping of dead horses” by defending the election results. Through its lead lawyer, Prince Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi SAN, the APC argued that the petitions filed by the Labour Party and the PDP had no merit. After questioning Senate Majority Leader…
This photo was taken on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa and shows President Bola Ahmed Tinubu with former Secretaries to the Government of the Federation Pius Anyim and Olisa Metuh. On Wednesday, Metuh and Anyim both traveled to the Aso Villa and spoke with the president in his office upon their arrival. While Anyim stood for president of the PDP in 2023, Metuh recently quit the party in October 2022. The specifics of the meeting remained unknown as of the writing of this article. This gathering occurs just before President Tinubu sends the Senate his list of nominees for cabinet…