The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency in the state following escalating political tensions that reportedly led to multiple deaths on Monday. However, the state government has rejected the APC’s demand, accusing the opposition party of orchestrating violence to justify its call for emergency rule. The debate unfolded during an appearance on Politics Today, a Channels Television program, featuring APC National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru, and Osun State Commissioner for Information, Kolapo Alimi. Senator Basiru, when asked for a solution to the ongoing political crisis,…
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A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Fouad Oki, has raised concerns over the escalating crisis within the Lagos State House of Assembly, warning that it is becoming dangerously volatile. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, Oki stated that if the situation persists, the crisis in Rivers State Assembly would pale in comparison. He described the ongoing speakership tussle as a potential “mother of all state legislative crises” in Nigeria. His remarks came just hours after armed security operatives from the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Services (DSS) stormed the Assembly complex, preventing the…
The Osun State Government has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its members of orchestrating violence and looting at local government secretariats across the state. Speaking on a live radio broadcast monitored by Newsmen on Monday, the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, alleged that APC-sponsored thugs had attacked secretariats in Ilesa East, Ifelodun, Odo-Otin, Osogbo West, and Osogbo Local Government. “We can now confirm that the APC and their thugs have invaded several local government secretariats, looting properties. The people have risen to resist them,” Alimi said. He urged residents to avoid confrontation and instead record…
The Labour Party (LP) has dismissed reports that its 2027 presidential ticket has been zoned to the South-East geopolitical zone. In a statement issued on Monday by its National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, the party clarified that it has not and will not zone any of its positions to any region or individual. Speculation arose following a statement by the party on Sunday, titled “2027: Labour Party Still Available for Ndigbo to Realise Presidency – Abure”, which some interpreted as an indication that the ticket had been reserved for the South-East. Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi, who was the…
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has dismissed recent comments by former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, regarding President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election prospects, insisting that the North remains firmly behind the president. In a statement released on Monday in Abuja, Matawalle described Lawal’s remarks as an attempt to create division, emphasizing that President Tinubu has made significant strides in governance, particularly in security, infrastructure, and economic reforms. “The North remains steadfast in its support for President Tinubu,” Matawalle said. “Any insinuation to the contrary is a deliberate attempt to sow discord and undermine…
The media office of former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, has called on the All Progressives Congress (APC) to focus on fulfilling its campaign promises instead of targeting critics of its policies. In a statement on Monday, Tambuwal’s media team condemned remarks by APC spokesperson Felix Morka, who had branded the former governor a “notorious and vainglorious party defector.” Morka accused Tambuwal of hypocrisy, citing his history of political defections. However, Tambuwal’s team dismissed the criticism as an attempt to stifle opposition and divert attention from Nigeria’s deepening economic and security challenges. “Rather than addressing pressing issues like economic hardship,…
The 2023 Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has condemned the alleged use of the Department of State Services (DSS) to force Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, to step aside or resign. Rhodes-Vivour described the invasion of the Assembly by DSS operatives as a major setback for democracy in Lagos. InfoStride News earlier reported that operatives of the DSS and the Nigeria Police took over the Lagos Assembly complex on Monday amid an ongoing leadership crisis. The turmoil followed the recent impeachment of former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa while he was in the United…
Angry youths in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State have set the divisional police station in Ifon town ablaze, forcing officers on duty to flee. The unrest reportedly stemmed from a clash between two youth groups on Valentine’s Day. According to sources, one faction reported the incident to the police, leading to the arrest of two members from the opposing group. However, tensions escalated when one of the arrested individuals allegedly died from police torture, while the other was hospitalized. The development sparked outrage among local youths, who stormed the police station in protest, chased away officers, and torched…
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that the next few days will reveal how serious Russian President Vladimir Putin is about achieving peace in Ukraine. Rubio’s remarks come as U.S. officials travel to Saudi Arabia for discussions with Russian representatives. Meanwhile, the U.S. diplomat downplayed European concerns over being excluded from the initial negotiations, emphasizing that formal peace talks had yet to begin. Reports earlier on Sunday indicated that U.S. officials had provided European leaders with a questionnaire, inquiring about potential troop contributions for enforcing a peace agreement. However, no European allies were invited to Saudi Arabia,…
The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has called for a public audit and full accountability of funds accrued to the Taraba State Government. In a statement on Sunday, the party’s Caretaker Committee Chairman in the state, Idris Tantano, lamented the continued suffering of Taraba residents due to inadequate infrastructure, poor healthcare, and limited economic opportunities. Tantano accused the current administration of mismanaging state resources, alleging that billions of naira were spent on luxury vehicles for the elite instead of attracting investors and creating jobs. “The procurement of JAC Jeeps presented a perfect opportunity for the state to negotiate with investors to…
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has announced the re-commencement of its membership registration and revalidation exercise. In a press release issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Ejimofor Opara, APGA stated that the exercise, which began on June 1, 2024, aims to strengthen its grassroots structure and update membership records. “Old and new members are encouraged to participate in this exercise by visiting their respective wards to collect membership forms from their ward chairman,” the statement read. The party also provided an online registration option but clarified that those who had previously registered via the online platform do…
The Kano State Government has strongly condemned a recent statement by Alhaji Usman Alhaji, leader of the APC Patriotic Volunteers, announcing plans to establish a shadow government in the state. Describing the move as illegal and unconstitutional, the government warned that such actions could have serious social and legal consequences for Kano State and Nigeria’s democratic system. In a statement issued on Saturday, the state Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, reminded the APC that Nigeria operates a presidential system, which does not recognize shadow governments, unlike the parliamentary model in the United Kingdom. “The idea…
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has declared that he is prepared to remain in detention indefinitely until his case is handled by a proper and impartial judge. In an open letter personally signed by him, Kanu alleged that both the executive and judiciary have conspired to deny him justice since his extraordinary rendition from Kenya to Nigeria in 2021. He accused the Federal Government of shielding his case from judges willing to deliver fair rulings, stating that he would not submit to a trial that he believes is predetermined. Kanu is currently facing terrorism-related…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has rejected a United States proposal to take ownership of 50% of Ukraine’s rare earth mineral rights in exchange for past military assistance. The offer was reportedly made by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent during his visit to Kyiv on Wednesday, following remarks by former U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting that the U.S. was owed half a trillion dollars’ worth of Ukraine’s resources. According to the Financial Times, Zelenskyy is seeking U.S. and European security guarantees to be directly linked to any agreement on Ukraine’s mineral reserves. He also wants EU nations and other allies to…
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has received 22 high-profile defectors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party (LP) into the All Progressives Congress (APC) at a zonal rally in Kafanchan, Southern Kaduna. The defectors include serving and former federal legislators, lawmakers from the Kaduna State House of Assembly, former council chairmen, state party chairmen, and opposition party flagbearers. Speaking at the event, Governor Sani declared that the APC is making inroads into Southern Kaduna, a traditional stronghold of the PDP, attributing the shift to his administration’s commitment to justice and fairness. “APC is taking over Southern…
The leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Jigawa State and its 2023 gubernatorial candidate, Malam Aminu Ibrahim Ringim, has criticized the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for exacerbating economic and social challenges in the state and across the country. Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting in Hadejia, Jigawa State, Ringim condemned several policies of the state government, arguing that they fail to address the needs of ordinary citizens. He specifically criticized the recently launched citizens’ engagement programme by the Jigawa State Government, claiming it does not offer an effective platform for public participation. “A common man should be…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Northwest has reiterated its determination to reclaim power in the 2027 elections, emphasizing unity and strategic leadership. In a communiqué issued at the end of a high-level strategic meeting, PDP Northwest Chairman, Senator Bello Hayatu Gwarzo, underscored the party’s resolve to reposition itself for national leadership. “The PDP of the Northwest zone should take its rightful position in the nation by providing quality leadership,” the communiqué stated. The party also called for the swift resolution of internal conflicts at the national level, asserting that Nigerians are looking to the PDP for direction and governance. Despite…
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has established an emergency security committee to tackle security challenges in the state. The committee, chaired by the Commissioner for Science and Technology, Dr. Yusuf Ibrahim Kofar Mata, will work closely with security agencies to ensure the safety of lives and property. Inaugurating the committee at the Government House, Governor Yusuf stated that members were selected based on merit and expressed confidence in their ability to enhance security and promote peace across the state. He identified youth idleness and loitering as major contributors to insecurity and reiterated his administration’s commitment to empowering young…
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has approved the appointment of 12 new Permanent Secretaries to strengthen the administrative capacity of the government for improved service delivery. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Malam Abubakar Mohammad Nakwada, announced the appointments in a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Suleiman Ahmad Tudu, and made available to journalists in Gusau. According to the statement, the appointment process was conducted through due process and coordinated by the Office of the Head of the State Civil Service. The newly appointed Permanent Secretaries are: Muhammad Salihu Sani Abubakar Hassan Shehu Usman…
The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused Governor Ademola Adeleke of using state power to suppress opposition, following the Court of Appeal’s ruling reinstating local government chairmen sacked by his administration. In a statement issued on Thursday, the party’s Director of Media and Information, Kola Olabisi, warned Adeleke against actions that could trigger political unrest in the state. The APC insisted that the court’s ruling was binding and must be respected by all parties, including the state government. “The earlier Governor Adeleke realizes that Osun State is governed by law and not as an extension…