The All Progressives Congress (APC) national chairman, Abudullahi Adamu says God helped him to win the March 26 convention. The former Nasarawa Governor spoke on Wednesday at the APC national secretariat after the handover by Yobe Governor, Mai Buni. Buni led the Caretaker and Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) since 2020 after the removal of Adams Oshiomhole. “It is only through God that we have emerged as the NWC. It is not our doing, but the doing of Almighty God who made all this possible. “A month ago, I didn’t know I will become the chairman of APC. Here I…
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Ahead of the 2023 Presidential election, Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State on Wednesday dismissed the issue of zoning within the All Progressives Congress, APC. Yahaya Bello maintained that the much talked about zoning formula does not exist in the constitution of the APC and Nigeria. He spoke on Arise TV while reacting to the APC producing its National Chairman and a Presidential candidate from the same region of Northcentral. The governor noted that the problems confronting Nigeria have nothing to do with zoning, hence emphasis should be placed on credible Presidential candidates. According to Bello: “APC has no zoning…
Months before the gubernatorial election in Ekiti State, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suffered a huge setback, with the defection of four associates of former Governor Ayodele Fayose to the Social Democratic Party (SDP). The defectors are the former Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Owoseni Ajayi and Obafemi Adewale (SAN); ex-Chief of Staff Dipo Anisulowo and former Commissioner for Works Mr. Kayode Oso. The defectors said they dumped the PDP to team up and support ex-Governor Segun Oni in his quest to succeed Governor Kayode Fayemi. Speaking about the development, a political pressure group, Ekiti Build Back Better,…
A stalwart of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and one of the contestants for the position of national chairmanship of the party in the just-concluded convention, Saliu Mustapha has said he stepped down in order to strengthen the unity of the party. InfoStride News recalls that the national convention of APC was held last week. The leadership of the party had prevailed on some of those who contested for the position of chairman of the party. One of the candidates, Saliu Mustapha has, however, said, he accepted to step down due to the unity of the party. Mustapha in a…
At least 12 people were killed and 33 others injured in an airstrike carried out by Russia’s forces on a regional administration building in Ukraine’s southeastern city of Mykolayiv, the press service of the Ukrainian Interior Ministry said. The airstrike, which occurred at about 8.45 a.m. local time (0545 GMT), destroyed the central section of the nine-story building, the ministry said on Tuesday, Xinhua news agency reported. According to the ministry, 18 people were rescued from the debris following the attack. The search and rescue operation is under way, the ministry said.
The statutory delegates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State have unanimously assured Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of their unalloyed loyalty, solidarity and support ahead of the forthcoming party primaries in the state. The elated delegates who converged on the Government House, Enugu, on Tuesday, on a solidarity visit to Governor Ugwuanyi, told the governor that they are resolute in their decision to solidly stand behind him in the party primaries. They added that they will also stand behind whoever the governor asks them to support or vote for during the primary elections. Speaking,…
A former governor of Kano State, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has revealed why he dumped the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). InfoStride News had reported that Kwankwaso, who was a presidential candidate in the 2019 elections, officially dumped the PDP on wednesday. The former governor, who received his NNPP membership card from his ward chairman in Abuja, called on other well-meaning Nigerians to join his new party to attain the change Nigeria is yearning for. Speaking while receiving the membership card of his new party, Kwankaso attributed his actions to the crisis rocking…
Reno Omokri, a former presidential aide, has claimed that an information about terrorists’ plan to bomb the Moshood Abiola Stadium, on Tuesday, made President Muhammadu Buhari stay away from the World Cup qualifying playoff between Nigeria and Ghana. For an important match such as the World Cup qualifying playoff with Ghana, the President would have been expected in the stand, as his physical presence would serve as motivation for the players. The game was played in Abuja and the President is in the country, And Nigeria’s Minister of Youth and Sports, Sunday Dare, had disclosed that Buhari may likely be…
The National Working Committee (NWC), on Tuesday, said it has dissolved the leadership of the Kano State chapter of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Hon. Umar M. Bature, National Organizing Secretary of the party in a statement on Tuesday, said after careful deliberations and extensive consultations, on behalf of the National Executive Committee (NEC), pursuant to Sections 29(2)(b) and 31(2)(e ), it dissolved the State, Local Government and Ward Executive Committees with immediate effect. Following the development, it said the NWC has approved the appointment of the Kano State Caretaker Committee to run the affairs of the party in the state…
Trailing in the polls, Australia’s Liberal National government on Wednesday sought to sell A$8.6 billion ($6.46 billion) of budget giveaways as necessary to meet a cost of living emergency and not a transparent attempt to buy votes. Prime Minster Scott Morrison, facing a tough election in May, led the marketing blitz with a barrage of media interviews saying relief was needed to meet rising fuel prices. “It’s responsible because it’s targeted and it’s for a temporary period as these cost of living impacts are real and they’re there right now,” Morrison told one radio interviewer. Other countries including New Zealand,…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Wednesday, said the successful ambush of the train on the Abuja-Kaduna service by terrorists, who killed many Nigerians, abducted scores of others, in an operation that lasted for over an hour, confirms its stand that the security command and control coordination structure under President Buhari has collapsed. Hon. Debo Ologunagba, the National Publicity Secretary of the party in a statement on Wednesday, condemned the continuing insecurity and near worthlessness of the lives of Nigerians under the All Progressives Congress (APC) government. According to the statement, “more alarming is the fact that this particular attack…
The Peoples Democratic Party(PDP), Kaduna State chapter on Tuesday, said it received with shock, news of an attack on a passenger train along the Abuja-Kaduna route. This was contained in a statement by Hon. Felix Hassan Hyat PDP Chairman, Kaduna State Chapter. According to him, the speed at which bandits and terrorists are taking over communities, highways and most recently the airport and railway, is unprecedented in the history of Kaduna State. He said the hapless citizens have continued to be killed, maimed or displaced with no signs that the bandits would be slowing down, or the APC-led government in…
Abubakar Bukola Saraki, former Senate President, has met with aspirants for the House of Representatives and House of Assembly in Kwara State under the platform of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, with an appeal to elders of the party to ensure a transparent process. The interactive session held in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, included Party Elders and stakeholders across the state. The meeting, according to a statement by the Press Officer on Local Matters to Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, Abdulganiyu Abdulqadir, was to ensure candidates for the forthcoming general elections emerge preferably through a consensus and transparent process, devoid…
The Resident Electoral Commissioner in Rivers State, Obo Effanga, has advised women to do away with fear if they must take their rightful place in partisan politics in Nigeria. He also said women must be ready to make themselves “available in places where critical political decisions are taken”. The REC regretted that women’s family nature had often caused them to rather retire for the day in the evening when their male folk are “gearing up for political meetings”. Effanga gave the advice while delivering a keynote address at a One Day Workshop on “Increased Participation of Women in Politics in…
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s trip to India next week has been postponed and will be rescheduled, PM’s media adviser here said on Tuesday. Bennett had tested positive for COVID-19 Sunday evening and while he has continued to work from home while in isolation, the trip to India scheduled for April 3 to 5 looked doubtful once it was known. Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s trip to India has been postponed and will be rescheduled, the media adviser said.
Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has described the former Lagos State Governor and National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as a leader of leaders and a living legend. Akeredolu, who rejoiced with Tinubu on his 70th birthday, hailed his resilience and commitment to creating standard in party politics and investment in political leadership. In a statement issued by Richard Olatunde, his Chief Press Secretary, the governor said Tinubu is a man with many parts. “On this auspicious occasion of your 70th birthday, we salute your efforts and dedication to Nation-Building and National Development. You are…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Tuesday, announced date, for the Anambra State repeat elections. Hon. Debo Ologunagba, National Publicity Secretary of the party, in a statement, said the party had slated Tuesday, March 29, 2022 for the conduct of the repeat Congress in 12 Local Government Areas of the State. They are expected to elect Local Government Area Executive Officers and one National Delegate per Local Government Area. According to the statement, the affected LGAs are: Oyi, Aguata, Ihiala, Onitsha south, Onitsha North, Ayamelum, Anambra West, Orumba South, Orumba North, Dunukofia, Anambra East, Ekwusigo. According to the statement, following…
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has said that the major reason he is aspiring to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023 is to tackle the numerous crises ravaging the nation. Speaking during a program on Channels TV on Monday, Wike, who officially made his intention known in Makurdi on Sunday, said he has the power to rescue the country from its problems. According to Wike, his love for the country stimulated his ambition to vy for the top political office, adding that he cannot be watching the country go down when he has the power to rescue it. Governor…
Alhassan Ado-Doguwa, the Majority Leader of the House of Representatives has lambasted the Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi for showing interest in the 2023 presidency. Ado-Doguwa wondered why Amaechi would want to run for the presidency under the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, when he has not been able to deal with his successor, Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, who according to him, is fighting the APC headlong. Speaking in an interview on Channels Television, the lawmaker said that Amaechi cannot wrestle for power with the national leader of the APC, Bola Tinubu, who, according to him, is…
Since the Russian blockade in Mariupol began on March 1, some 5,000 people have been killed, 170,000 others still remain under siege, while 150,000 were evacuated from the strategic Ukrainian port city, according to preliminary estimates. Of the 5,000 victims, 210 were children, Ukrayinska Pravda reported citing the government estimates. Before the ongoing siege began, 140,000 residents left the coastal city. The estimates further revealed that 30,000 people have been deported by the Russian troops, forcefully taken to the captured territories in the east of Ukraine or to Russia. Meanwhile, 90 per cent of the high-rise apartment buildings in the…