The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday rejected the petition seeking the recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly. In a statement signed by Sam Olumekun, National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, the Commission said the petition failed to meet the constitutional threshold required for the recall of a senator. InfoStride News recalls that the petition, titled “Constituents’ Petition for the Recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on Grounds of Loss of Confidence,” was submitted on Monday at INEC headquarters in Abuja and received by the Secretary…
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in the 2024 Edo State election, Asue Ighodalo, has vowed to challenge the verdict of the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal at the Court of Appeal. The tribunal on Wednesday dismissed Ighodalo’s petition and upheld the victory of Governor Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The three-member panel, led by Justice Wilfred Kpochi, ruled that the petition lacked merit and failed to present competent witnesses to substantiate claims of non-compliance with the Electoral Act. Reacting in a statement shortly after the judgment, Ighodalo described the decision as a “huge travesty…
Detectives from the Octopus, C4i, Strike Force Unit of the Rivers State Police Command are investigating the General Overseer of a new-generation church in the Eagleland area of Diobu, Port Harcourt, over allegations of homosexuality. The pastor, popularly known as Elijah, was apprehended after videos of him engaging in homosexual acts were leaked to the police by a man he allegedly propositioned. A local source revealed that the whistleblower posed as the pastor’s lover to gather evidence, secretly recording a video of the cleric engaging in romantic activities with another man and soliciting sex. Acting on credible intelligence, operatives tracked…
The United Kingdom is set to impose sanctions on Evrazia, a Russia-based organization accused of attempting to rig a referendum in Moldova, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) confirmed on Wednesday. According to the FCDO, the group sought to “destabilize Moldovan democracy and spread Russia’s malign influence.” Moldova’s government has accused Russia of trying to interfere in its democratic processes, including last year’s presidential election—won by pro-Western leader Maia Sandu—and a referendum in October on amending the constitution to support European Union (EU) membership. Russia has denied the allegations. Under the new UK sanctions, Evrazia will face asset freezes,…
President Donald Trump on Wednesday declared that companies manufacturing their products within the United States will pay zero tariffs, reinforcing his “America First” economic agenda. The 78-year-old Republican made the announcement at the White House Rose Garden while unveiling a new set of tariffs on imports. “There’s no tariff if you build your product right here in America,” Trump stated. He urged foreign nations to adjust their trade policies, saying, “Terminate your own tariffs, drop your barriers, don’t manipulate your currencies, and start buying tens of billions of dollars’ worth of American goods.” Trump has already implemented a 10% tariff…
Tragedy struck in the Yovoyan community of Badagry, Lagos, on Tuesday morning as an ex-police officer allegedly shot and killed three people, including two family members, over a lingering land dispute. The victims, identified as Mr. Richard Atideka, Mrs. Latevi Atideka—both from Yovoyan—and Mr. Muji Onilude from the neighboring Gberefu community, were reportedly killed by the ex-police officer and an accomplice. Survivor Recounts Horrific Attack A survivor, Mr. David Atideka, narrated the chilling incident, which occurred between 2:00 a.m. and 2:30 a.m. in the Atideka compound. “I was inside my room discussing with my wife when I stepped out to…
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has extended an olive branch to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), its candidate in the September 21, 2024, governorship election, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, and other opposition parties, urging them to work together for the progress of the state. Okpebholo made the appeal on Tuesday after the election petition tribunal sitting in Abuja upheld his victory. Speaking on the ruling, the governor emphasized the need to move beyond partisan politics and focus on the collective goal of building a better Edo State. “I wish to express my profound gratitude to the tribunal for their diligence and…
The United Nations on Tuesday dismissed Israel’s assertion that there is sufficient food in the Gaza Strip, despite the closure of all 25 bakeries in the enclave supported by the World Food Programme (WFP). No humanitarian aid has entered the Palestinian enclave since March 2, following Israel’s decision to halt deliveries until Hamas releases all remaining hostages. The Israeli military agency coordinating aid deliveries, COGAT, stated that during a previous truce, approximately 25,200 trucks transported nearly 450,000 tonnes of aid into Gaza. “That’s nearly a third of the total lorries that entered Gaza during the entire war, in just over…
The Abia State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ngozi Ezeoma, has confirmed the death of a security personnel in a single-vehicle crash involving a patrol van from the joint task force, Operation Crush. The accident occurred on March 30, 2025, at Isieke along the Umuahia-Bende Road and was attributed to brake failure. In a press release, Ezeoma disclosed that eight officers sustained varying degrees of injury when the vehicle veered off the road and plunged into a ditch at Ahiaeke Junction on Sunday night. She stated that the injured officers were evacuated to the Federal Medical…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has called on President Bola Tinubu to address the challenges faced by contributory pensioners across the country. Speaking with journalists on Tuesday in Osogbo, Oyintiloye lamented the hardships endured by pensioners due to delayed or non-payment of pensions, inadequate funding, and corruption within the pension scheme. The former lawmaker noted that since the enactment of the Pensions Reform Act (PRA) in 2004, which introduced the contributory pension scheme, many pensioners have been unfairly treated by previous administrations. He decried the fact that, years after retirement, many pensioners…
A group, the Ondo South Youths Forum (OSYF), has called on Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to focus on governance and development rather than political battles that could derail his administration. In a statement on Monday, OSYF Coordinator, Kingsley Omogbehin, emphasized that Aiyedatiwa has only four years in office and must prioritize legacy projects over political distractions. The group criticized some members of the governor’s cabinet for engaging in political fights at the expense of the state’s progress. “Dear Mr. Governor, it is time to hit the ground running and distance yourself from distractions,” Omogbehin stated. “Your impact on the lives of…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has admitted to experiencing emotional distress amid the ongoing political crisis in the state. Fubara made this disclosure while addressing Muslim faithful who paid him a Sallah homage at his private residence. His remarks follow the state of emergency declared by President Bola Tinubu, which led to his six-month suspension and the appointment of a sole administrator to oversee the state’s affairs. The crisis in Rivers State stems from a prolonged power struggle between Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Reflecting on the situation, Fubara said, “We…
The Lagos State Police Command has rescued two kidnap victims and launched a manhunt for their abductors following an attack in the Ijede area of Ikorodu. The command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the development in a statement issued on Sunday. According to Hundeyin, the victims were abducted on Wednesday, March 27, when suspected kidnappers invaded the Ijede community. “The command received information that some kidnappers invaded the Ijede community and kidnapped two people,” he stated. Investigations revealed that the criminals forcefully entered the home of a 40-year-old man, killed his dog, and abducted him. They then broke…
The Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad (CG’S SIS) of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has impounded a long caravan truck with an in-built tank fully loaded with stolen crude oil in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. National Public Relations Officer of the NSCDC, CSC Afolabi Babawale, confirmed the development in a statement on Monday, disclosing that the truck was intercepted in transit around Eleme Flyover in Elelewon, Port Harcourt, following an intelligence tip-off. According to the CG’S SIS Commander, Commandant AS Dandaura, operatives were swiftly deployed to the crime scene, where they impounded a red-head navy blue container…
The Ebonyi State Police Command has successfully foiled a kidnap attempt in Abakaliki, the state capital, rescuing the victim and recovering two vehicles used in the operation. Police spokesperson Joshua Ukandu, in a statement on Sunday, disclosed that the incident occurred on March 30, 2025, at approximately 8:30 p.m. when the command received a distress call about a kidnapping near Mile 50, Abakaliki. Following the alert, operatives were swiftly deployed to track down the suspects. According to the statement, the kidnappers were traced to Tina Nweze Street, Mile 50, Abakaliki, where they were using an ash-colored Toyota Corolla with registration…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has blamed the recent killing of northern travelers in Uromi, Edo State, on the alleged inaction of Governor Monday Okpebholo’s administration. In a statement on Monday, the party accused the government of failing to address security concerns in the state, which it claimed led to the tragic incident. The PDP recalled that on February 5, just a month before the attack, operatives of the Edo State Security Network (ESSN) staged a public protest in Benin City. During the protest, they passed a vote of no confidence in their commander, retired Commissioner of Police Friday Ibadin,…
Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reassured residents that the ongoing political crisis will ultimately strengthen them rather than weaken them. Fubara made this remark while hosting Muslim leaders from 20 Islamic groups, including the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, at his private residence in Port Harcourt as part of the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations. Addressing the delegation, he encouraged them and his supporters to remain steadfast and trust in God’s plan. “This season represents love, sharing, and sacrifice. You have come to share in our pain and have made great sacrifices through your prayers,” he said. “As Christians, we believe…
The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) and the Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs) have called for the immediate resignation of Minister of Power, Adelabu Adebayo, citing incompetence and failure to resolve Nigeria’s persistent electricity crisis. In a joint statement issued on Sunday by James Ezema, CNPP’s Deputy National Publicity Secretary, and Alhaji Ali Abacha, CNCSOs’ National Secretary, the groups described Minister Adelabu as “a round peg in a square hole,” arguing that he lacks the capacity to manage the nation’s power sector effectively. They pointed to the worsening electricity supply, noting that over 40% of Nigerians remain…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr. Ibrahim Yahaya Oloriegbe as the Chairman of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA). A statement issued on Sunday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, confirmed that the former Senator representing Kwara Central will serve an initial four-year term. According to Onanuga, the appointment took effect on March 11, 2025. Dr. Oloriegbe, who represented Kwara Central Senatorial District in the 9th Senate, holds a Master’s in Coaching and Consultation from the University of Oxford, UK, and HEC, Paris. He also earned a Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery from…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a Lekki-based businessman, Arokodare Damil Ebenezer, the proprietor of Damillionz Takeout, for his alleged involvement in the importation of 60 parcels of Loud, a potent strain of cannabis, from the United States to Nigeria. The 43-year-old suspect was apprehended on Monday at Bay Lounge, Admiralty Way, Lekki, where he was expecting to receive the latest drug consignment. This was disclosed in a statement by Femi Babafemi, Director, Media & Advocacy, NDLEA Headquarters, Abuja. Babafemi stated that the suspect’s cargo, which arrived in seven large cartons at a logistics company…