In a recent closed-door meeting with leaders of the agency’s counterterrorism center, the CIA’s No 2 official made clear that fighting al-Qaida and other extremist groups would remain a priority but that the agency’s money and resources would be increasingly shifted to focusing on China. The CIA drone attack that killed al-Qaida’s leader showed that fighting terrorism is hardly an afterthought. But it didn’t change the message the agency’s deputy director, David Cohen, delivered at that meeting weeks earlier: While the US will continue to go after terrorists, the top priority is trying to better understand and counter Beijing. One…
Author: Ifeanyi Nwagboso
Some chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Zuru Emirate of Kebbi State have joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the chieftains, who led the defectors were Alhaji Shehu Ribah from Danko/Wasagu, Alhaji Nuhu Goma from Zuru, Alhaji Adamu Jalalo from Fakai and Alhaji Babuga Diri from Sakaba Local Government Area of the State. The defectors were received at a rally in the State on Sunday by APC big wigs, led by the Deputy Governor, Alhaji Samaila Yombe-Dabai and the party chairman, Alhaji Abubakar Kana-Zuru. Yombe-Dabai, receiving them into…
Fatuhu Muhammad, a member representing Daura/Sandamu/Maiadua Federal Constituency in Katsina State, has dumped the All Progressives Congress, APC. Muhammad, who is President Muhammadu Buhari’s nephew, announced his resignation in a letter addressed to the APC Chairman of Sarkin Yara’ A’ Ward, Daura. He dumped the APC after losing the Party’s primary election to Aminu Jamu. Muhammad’s decision followed a meeting with Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate. The letter reads: “This is to notify you that I have resigned my membership from the All Progressives Congress with immediate effect. “Attached herewith is my Party Membership Registration slip…
The National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Samuel Anyanwu has appealed to aggrieved party members to eschew rancour and work as a team. Anyanwu frowned at a situation where those entrusted with positions of authority go extra mile to betray the party, maintaining that such misconduct would never be tolerated no matter who is involved. The erstwhile Senator of Imo East senatorial district gave this admonition in a release made available to the media by his Special Adviser (Media), Ikenna Onuoha, in Owerri, the Imo State capital. He said all party chairmen and members should see it…
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree banning “unfriendly” investors from making transactions with their shares in strategic Russian enterprises and projects until the end of the year. The decree, published on the country’s official portal for legal information, prohibits foreigners associated with “unfriendly countries” to carry out any kind of transactions with their shares and assets in strategic Russian enterprises and banks until December 31, reports Xinhua news agency. According to the decree, foreign investors are banned from carrying out transactions with shares in the Sakhalin-1 oil and gas project, and the Kharyaginskoye oil field project. The Russian President…
The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo has been urged to keep promoting the Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Peter Obi ahead of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate, Atiku Abubakar. Deji Adeyanju, an Abuja-based activist, said Keyamo’s decision to promote Obi ahead of Atiku would keep dividing the opposition. Adeyanju made the remark while faulting Dino Melaye’s comment against Keyamo. Keyamo had said the former Anambra State governor was more competent than Atiku. Angered by Keyamo’s comment, Melaye, said the Minister lacked the moral bearings to attack Atiku. Melaye challenged the minister to a debate where…
A socio-political activist, Reno Omokri has claimed that the supporters of the Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi are part of the movement for the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP candidate, Atiku Abubakar. In a post on his verified Facebook page, Reno stated that prior to the Obidient movement, Mr Peter Obi was a major supporter of Atiku Abubakar. Reno warned against voting for candidates who have bad leadership qualities, claiming that Atiku is a unifier. He wrote, “Before Peter Obi was Obidient, he was Atikulated. He was also a #RenosNuggeteer. Once an Atikulate, always an Atikulate. Even if you…
Former federal lawmaker, Senator Dino Melaye has lambasted the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo, over his recent outburst against the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. InfoStride News recalls that Keyamo, who appeared on Channels TV on Friday, attacked the former Vice President, condemning his presidential ambition. The Minister said in the interview that Atiku has nothing to offer the country, stating that the PDP candidate lacks capacity to rule Nigeria as a president. According to Keyamo, the Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, is far better than Atiku in terms of capacity…
President Joe Biden looked forward to ending his COVID-19 isolation on Wednesday after testing negative for the virus on Tuesday night and again on Wednesday morning. He quickly arranged to deliver remarks in the Rose Garden around midday and to discuss his infection and his administration’s progress against the coronavirus pandemic and encourage those who are eligible to get their COVID-19 vaccinations and booster shots, the White House said. Back to the Oval, Biden tweeted after the White House released the latest daily update from his doctor confirming that he was clear to end the isolation period that is required…
Unknown hoodlums, on Friday night, set ablaze the Ede residence of the parents of Kofoworola Babajide. Babajide is the Minority Leader in the Osun State House of Assembly. It was also gathered that residents of Ede town are now living in fear in the aftermath of the incident. Babajide, while speaking to journalists on Saturday revealed that his father has not been seen since his house was burnt down. He disclosed that before his parent’s house was burnt, some hoodlums suspected to be political thugs had earlier attacked some members of the Peoples Democratic Party at the venue of a…
The Adamawa State chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) has cautioned that critics of APC’s Muslim-Muslim ticket could mislead people, including advocates of power shift to the South, to scuttle the election of the party’s presidential candidate, Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu, a Southerner. Adamawa State Chairman of the party, Ibrahim Bilal, who sounded the warning in an interview with journalists at the weekend, spoke in reference to the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar who is another of the leading candidates and who hails from the North. Bilal urged southerners in particular not to be misled into…
The National Association of Ogun State Students, NAOSS, on Saturday faulted former Governor of the state, Ibikunle Amosun’s claim that the 2019 election was rigged in favour of Governor Dapo Abiodun. NAOSS said Amosun admitted that the election that ushered him into the Senate in 2019 was also rigged. Amosun, who is the Ogun Central Senator made the allegation at an award ceremony organised by the Abeokuta Club on Friday. Dismissing the allegation, the student body described the lawmaker as a rabble-rouser. A statement signed by National President, Ogunrombi Gbemileke, said the Senator was pained that his “evil plan” of…
Ahead of the 2023 presidential election, the federal lawmaker representing the Enugu East Senatorial District at the upper chamber, Senator Chimaroke Nnamani has called on his supporters to dump the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi. He told the members of his Ebeano political family to dump the “Obidient Movement”. The former Enugu State governor, who made the call via posts on his social media handles, said his constituents would not afford to loose the governorship and State Assembly because of Peter Obi. According to him, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has laid foundation in the State that cannot be…
The Sri Lanka government has requested Singapore authorities to allow former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to stay in the country for another 14 days, local media reported on Saturday citing sources. Rajapaksa, who is currently staying in Singapore, was expected to depart the country on August 11 when his visa expired. However, Rajapaksa will remain in Singapore for some more time at the government’s request, reported Daily Mirror. The former president was issued a 14-day visit pass when he arrived at the Changi Airport in Singapore from the Maldives on July 14, and he was allowed to stay there for two…
Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate in Rivers, Magnus Abe said the platform will win the 2023 elections in the state. The former Senator made the declaration at a meeting with the SDP national leadership in Abuja. Magnus Abe thanked the leaders for giving him the opportunity of flying the party’s flag, assuring he would not disappoint. The former Secretary to Rivers Government said he was aware his emergence was challenging as the party had several options. “You have kept faith with us; we know the several shenanigans, the moves and all the intrigues that were concocted to try to…
The Osun governor-elect, Ademola Adeleke has vowed to defend and retain his electoral victory before the election petition tribunal. This is as he declared that his emergence as governor-elect was entrenched in total compliance with the law and will of the people. Recall that the All Progressives Congress in Osun State and the state governor, Adegboyega Oyetola had on Friday submitted a petition at the Osun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Osogbo to challenge the victory of Senator Ademola Adeleke. The chairman of the party, Gboyega Famodun, had on Thursday, hinted that the APC was ready to drag the…
The government of Prof Ben Ayade in Cross River State has been described as the worst that has happened in the state. This assertion was made by the former special adviser to the immediate past governor of the state, Liyel Imoke, Dr Peter Oti. He spoke in Calabar at a 3-day workshop on budget tracking and investigating public expenditure organised by Daily Trust Foundation in collaboration with MacArthur Foundation for Journalists in South-South Nigeria. He alleged that Ayade’s government has not bothered to follow the fundamentals of budget preparation, documentation and implementation. He also claimed that Ayade’s government does not…
A House of Representative candidate on the platform of the Labour Party, LP, in Ebonyi State, Mr. Irem Oka Ibom on Friday denounced the gubernatorial candidature of the party, Edward Nkwagu over a Federal High Court judgement. Ibom is contesting the Afikpo north and south federal constituency seat on the platform of the Labour Party, LP. He made this known in a statement signed and forwarded to the national chairman of LP, Julius Abure, a copy of which was issued to journalists in Abakaliki, capital of Ebonyi State. Ibom who was on the lineup of Edward Nkwagu, contested and won…
North Korea on Saturday called US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi the worst destroyer of international peace and stability, accusing her of inciting anti-North Korea sentiment and enraging China during her Asian tour earlier this week. Pelosi travelled to South Korea after visiting Taiwan, which had prompted China to launch military exercises including missile strike training in waters near the self-governed island. China views Taiwan as part of its own territory to be annexed by force if necessary. While in South Korea, Pelosi visited a border area with North Korea and discussed the North’s nuclear programme with South Korean National Assembly…
The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo has declared that the Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi is ahead of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP candidate, Atiku Abubakar in terms of capacity and experience. Keyamo, the spokesman for the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign council made the assertion on Friday when he appeared on Channels TV. According to Keyamo, the former Vice President has never been in charge of any government, stressing that he (Atiku) is not tested and can’t be trusted. He said, “How are we going to hand the country to somebody who…