A bipartisan delegation of U.S. lawmakers visiting Poland said Saturday that the most urgent need in Ukraine’s fight against a Russian invasion is to equip and support the country in every way that will help it defend its independence. The seven-member delegation led by Rep. Stephen Lynch, a Democrat from Massachusetts, has visited reception centers for refugees from Ukraine in eastern Poland. They noted Poland’s openness in accepting refugees from Ukraine, including in private homes. More than 2 million people fleeing war have come to Poland since Feb. 24, when Russia’s troops invaded Ukraine. We are here to reassure and…
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Buhari Patriotic Support Organization of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dumped the party for the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Jigawa State. The group which always worked for President Muhammadu Buhari from the defunct Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) to the APC declared their support to the NNPP after the party’s local government congress in Ringim. Speaking on behalf of the organization members, Adamu Sankara said they dumped the APC due to false promises and failure to bring positive change to the country. He said the organization and its structures from the ward, local government and state levels…
The Chairman of Zamfara State Task Force committee on security, Abubakar Dauran has resigned his political appointment as the Special Adviser to Governor Bello Mohammed Matawalle on security matters. The resignation follows the directive of the Governor that any political appointee who wished to contest any elective position in 2023, must resign before 12 midnight of Thursday 17th March 2022. The former chairman of the security task force on security said he resigned because he intends to contest the seat of Shinkafi/ Zurmi federal constituency in the House of Representatives. “I have declared my intention to go into the contest…
All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader, Bola Tinubu is “working on an alternative party” to vie for the 2023 presidency. InfoStride News was informed that his camp is not putting all eggs in one basket to avoid being caught unawares by an “unfavourable outcome” of the APC primary. President Muhammadu Buhari is said to be considering “a younger person” as a successor. In January, he refused to name his preference, saying the person may be killed. At the weekend, insiders in Ekiti claimed Tinubu plans to test the waters with the governorship election that will be held on June 18,…
The Independent National Electoral Commission has commenced the Continuous Voter Registration nationwide, ahead of the 2023 elections. It is also important to note that as a New Voter, you can Pre-Register online, or as a Registered Voter, you can Review your Voter Registration, Request to Update your Information or Transfer your Voter Registration to another Polling Unit. A message from the INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu reads in full: “I am pleased to introduce the Commission’s online portal for the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR). “Since the resumption of voter registration on a continuous basis in 2017, the Commission has been…
Norwegian authorities were searching Friday for a U.S. Marine Corps aircraft that went missing during a training exercise. Norway’s military said in a statement that the Marine Osprey was reported missing Friday night when it did not make a scheduled arrival at the Arctic Circle municipality Bod. The civilian Joint Rescue Coordination Centre Northern Norway launched a search and rescue operation. Late Friday, Norway’s military said, discoveries were made from the air south of Bod, adding, Due to the weather conditions, it has not been possible to enter the site from the air. The Marine Corps said on Twitter, We…
The All Progressive Congress (APC) in Zamfara State has said the 52 cases filed in various courts of the federation against Governor Matawalle would not produce any beneficial result for his opponents as the cases would in no way affect his administration in the state. Governor Matawalle’s group said the party’s constitution makes the governor, the leader of the party in the state. The State APC Publicity Secretary, Yusuf Idris Gusau, said Governor Mai Mala Buni at the time he convinced Matawalle to join the APC, made the right decision. “The defection came to fruition in July of 2021 with…
The Chairman, Nike Patriotic Front, Dr. Sam Ngwu has appealed to political leaders and stakeholders in Enugu State to support the agitation for Nike clan to produce the governor of the State in 2023. Ngwu made the appeal when members of the group and traditional rulers from the area, under the auspices of ‘Kwado Nike 2023’, paid a courtesy call on former Enugu State governor, Barr. Sullivan Chime. He said that their agitation was anchored on justice, fairness and equity. Ngwu said that the people of Nike had made enormous contributions in the development of the State. According to him,…
The Federal Government of Nigeria says the court judgement allowing political appointees to run for office will go into effect. Abubakar Malami, Attorney General and Minister of Justice, made the government’s position known in a statement Friday night. The AGF said he would act “accordingly…in line with the dictates of the law and the spirit of the judgment.” Malami noted that the judgment will be recognized by the government printers “in printing the Electoral Act”. “The Act will be gazetted factoring the effect of the judgment into consideration and deleting the constitutionally offensive provision accordingly. “The provision of Section 84(12)…
Conference of Nigerian Political Parties (CNPP) on Friday congratulated the new Anambra State governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, on his successful swearing-in ceremony, urging his administration “to focus on delivering good governance to the people of the state.” In a statement signed by its Secretary-General, Chief Willy Ezugwu, the CNPP noted that “the mandate given to the governor by Anambra State residents should be seen as a call to duty”, advising Governor Soludo “to kill sycophancy to be able to deliver on your campaign promises.” “It’s gladdening to see the administration hit the ground from the first day in office.…
Germany on Friday (local time) announced that the Group of Seven (G7) nations will discuss Russia’s invasion of Ukraine at a summit in Brussels on March 24. Meanwhile, an emergency summit of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) meeting will also discuss measures against Russia for its continued aggression in Ukraine, the German government said, reported Nikkei Asia. Foreign ministers from the G7 met virtually on Thursday, where they agreed to keep up pressure on Russia and provide more humanitarian assistance to Ukraine. According to the sources, the G7 summit will be led by US President Joe Biden, who is…
The Bayelsa State chapter of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), has expressed concern over the rising wrangling among politicians from the West Senatorial district, comprising Sagbama/Ekeremor Local Government areas over the zoning of National Assembly seats. IPAC said despite the pre-existing zoning arrangement among political actors in the area, the wrangling among politicians from the Bayelsa West Senatorial district is threatening the peace and order in the area and may lead to bloodshed before and after the National Assembly elections. The Chairman of IPAC in Bayelsa, Brisibe Kpodoh, in a statement issued to the media on Friday in Yenagoa, argued…
A Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Anambra, Chief Anthony Nwabuona, has said the people of the state will hold the state Governor, Chukwuma Soludo by the letters of his manifesto. Nwabuona told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Awka on Friday that Soludo’s agenda for Anambra, as enunciated in his inaugural speech on Thursday, was promising. He said some of the issues he raised addressed the concerns of the Anambra masses, noting that the new governor needed enough political will to push them through. The PDP chieftain commended Soludo for his drastic measures to check internal…
The immediate past chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Enugu State, Dr. Ben Nwoye has described the ongoing attack on former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu over his guber ambition as unnecessary. Nwoye took the stand on Thursday while addressing journalists. He said, “The attack on Senator Ekweremadu is a show of weakness from people attacking him. If the people attacking him have a better or good programme, they should show why they are better than Senator Ike Ekweremadu and not to attack him.” He said there was nowhere in the constitution where anyone could be barred…
The immediate past Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, has been arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Obiano was apprehended at the Lagos International Airport, few hours after he handed over to the new Governor of the state, Chukwuma Charles Soludo. He is believed to be on his way out of the country to the US when he was arrested by the anti-graft agency The EFCC operatives will take Obiano into their custody. Obiano, who has been on the agency’s watchlist, was arrested at about 8.30pm, according to Channels TV. More to follow..
US President Joe Biden spoke with Chinese President Xi Jinping over a secured video call on Friday in the backdrop of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. China’s response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has already troubled western observers. White House officials are watching with growing concern the budding partnership between Xi and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Biden, on Thursday, said that the Chinese counterpart “does not believe democracies can be sustained in the 21st century.” According to CNN News, Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday said, “We’re (US) concerned that they’re (China) considering directly assisting Russia with military equipment to use…
Former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi has expressed optimism that Prof. Chukwuma Soludo will do well in Anambra State as governor. He said with Soludo as the Governor of the state, the people of the state will begin to see Anambra as the true light of the nation. Obi spoke to journalists on Thursday, after attending the inauguration of the government of Soludo. It will be Obi’s first time to visit the government house since after leaving office eight years ago. Obi noted that he came on the invitation of the former Central Bank Governor, Prof. Soludo, noting…
Ahead of the March 26 National Convention of the All Progressives Congress, APC, the women caucus of the party in the South-East has warned against the election of factional leaders. This was contained in a statement, on Thursday, signed by the women leader, national contact and mobilization committee, Lolo Queen Nwankwo, Hon. Chief Mrs. Deborah Chinwe Okah, Secretary, Barr. Ngozi Njoku, PRO, Lady Phillow Ikwuegbu, Organizing Sec and Lady Finna Kanu, Financial Secretary. The women said the APC had suffered so much factionalization over the years and would not afford to come out of the convention with sectional leaders. They…
It appears the Ogun 2023 governorship race is gradually taking shape as Ladi Adebutu obtained the nomination form of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to contest for the state’s number one seat. InfoStride News learnt that Adebutu obtained the PDP nomination form on Thursday, making him the first governorship aspirant to do so. Recall that the PDP, at its 95th National Executive Committee (NEC) Meeting on Wednesday announced the commencement of sale of nomination forms ahead of primary elections Speaking after purchasing his form, the former House of Representatives member explained that the decision was a collective one by all…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State has applauded Governor Okezie Ikpeazu for his determination and resolve to ensure that the party’s governorship candidate for the 2023 election emerges through the decision of the party. Party members also passed a vote of confidence on the Governor and State leader of the party, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu for his administration’s giant developmental strides in every part of the state, including his outstanding improvement in foreign direct investment as captured by the records of the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Bureau of Statistics as well as his constructive engagement with the…