Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi, has declared that his state will not take part in the struggle for the actualization of Biafra, an agitated sovereign state for the Igbos. The governor, who made this known in Abakaliki, the state capital on Thursday during a reception organized for him after declaring his presidential bid, in Abuja earlier in the week, said they are not part of Biafra. On his 2023 presidential ambition, the governor allayed fears making the rounds that any southeasterner who emerges as president of the country may dissolve the corporate existence of the nation. According to him, the…
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Former Kogi West lawmaker, Senator Dino Melaye, has cautioned Nigerians against allowing other politicians with poor leadership quality like President Muhammadu Buhari to become the next president of the country. Recall that since the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu declared his intention to run for the presidential position in 2023, other top politicians including the Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi had followed suit. Dino Melaye, in a post on his verified Facebook page on Thursday, said “Nigerians can not replace Buhari with Buhari Pro max”. He also rubbished the presidential ambition of Governor Yahaya Bello of…
The Director-General of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF), Dr Salihu Lukman, on Thursday, demanded the immediate resignation of the Governor Mala Buni led Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC). InfoStride News recalls that the internal crisis rocking the All Progressives Congress over the February convention may have worsened with some members dragging the Mai Mala Buni-led Caretaker and Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee before a Federal High Court in Abuja. On Thursday, Lukman argued that it has become obvious that the Buni led CECPC is being disrespectful to the decision of President Muhammadu Buhari, and Governor Atiku Bagudu led PGF to…
The former Secretary to Imo State Government, Barr. Uche Onyeagucha has said Nigeria needs courageous representatives to address the numerous challenges facing the country. Onyeagucha said in recent years, Nigeria has been faced with problems of insecurity, a failed economy and secessionist agitations, stressing that such require representatives of courage and integrity to address. The chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party stated this on Thursday while declaring his intention to run for the Owerri Senate seat. While soliciting the support of the people of Owerri zone, he promised to provide a responsible and accountable representation to the zone. The former…
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Thursday he did not want to comment on Novak Djokovic’s visa status and that it was up to the immigration minister to decide whether to revoke it or not. Djokovic was confirmed in the official draw for the Australian Open men’s tournament despite uncertainty over whether the government will cancel his visa for a second time. Immigration Minister Alex Hawke is weighing exercising his discretionary powers to revoke top seed Djokovic’s visa which could scuttle the Serbian superstar’s bid for a record 21st major tennis title at the Australian Open.
The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwunmi Adesina, has denied endorsing the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for the 2023 presidency. Akinwunmi Adesina A statement that made the rounds online, credited to the AfDB President, had Adesina endorsing the former Lagos State Governor. The statement read, “If Senator Bola Tinubu could make Lagos the 5th richest economy in Africa and the safest State in Nigeria then be sure that he will as Nigeria President.” However, his Senior Advisor on Communications, Victor Oladokun, debunked the endorsement. In a terse statement, he said…
A faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State has described as untrue, news of the convening of ward congresses in the state on Saturday. Mr Okelo Madukaife, the Publicity Secretary of the party in the faction led by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, said the news of ward congresses scheduled for Saturday by the faction loyal to Senator Andy Uba is fraudulent. Madukaife, in a press release made available to the media in Awka, said: “This is to put our membership on notice that some mischief makers are on the prowl, confusing those…
A chieftain of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo socio-political organization on Thursday charged Bola Tinubu, National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, to explain the source of his wealth. Chuks Ibegbu, a former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of Ohanaeze, made the call in a chat with newsmen He also charged the APC presidential aspirant to clear the air on the mystery surrounding the bullion vans seen in his home during the last presidential ambition. According to Ibegbu: “Tinubu should explain his source of bullion van and his source of income. What does he do for a living? “Tinubu should tell Nigerians…
Former Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Azubuike Ihejirika says he joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) to contribute his quota to nation-building. He said being a former security chief, his experience counts as Nigeria seeks lasting peace, security and unity. The retired General spoke to reporters on Wednesday at Ovim country home, in Isuikwuato Local Government Area of Abia State. Ihejirika said he needed a platform to make himself available “for service both at the State and the national levels”. The ex-officer denied joining the APC to evade investigation by the Federal Government. “I left office at a time Boko…
Harassment of Muslim women in India through social media apps such as “Sulli Deals” must be condemned and prosecuted as soon as they occur, a UN Special Rapporteur has said. UN Special Rapporteur on Minority Issues Dr Fernand de Varennes took to Twitter to raise concern on the issue of minorities in India, saying Muslim women in India are harassed and sold in social media apps. “#Minority Muslim women in #India are harassed & ‘sold’ in #socialmedia apps, #SulliDeals, a form of #HateSpeech, must be condemned and prosecuted as soon as they occur. All #HumanRights of minorities need to be…
A factional group of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Kwara State has kicked against remarks made by the Chairman of the party’s reconciliation team Senator Abdullahi Adamu, during his assignment in the state. InfoStride News recalls that, during a two-day visit to Ilorin to reconcile the warring factions in the party, Senator Adamu, had said the party would not tolerate any action that would deepen its division. “I am in Kwara State to reconcile genuinely aggrieved members of the party in the state, we will not accept any action or utterances that can deepen division or rubbish the APC…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has refuted media reports that the ruling party has suspended its national convention slated for February. The National Secretary of APC Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC), Sen. John Akpanudoedehe disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday. The ruling party, however, said its priority was to address the fallout of recently conducted congresses and litigations against the party. The secretary noted that the faceless authors and sponsors of fake news on APC activities, especially the planned National Convention are simply bent on causing confusion and fomenting crisis through misinformation. ”We should not enable them he…
Some leaders and members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Plateau State and some states in the north-central zone of the country have said that they have concluded arrangements to protest across the zone against anyone vying for the national chairmanship seat of the party. The leaders/members who said they are of like-minds and have formed a strong forum in the party to initiate and carry out political activities that would benefit the region stressed that acceptance of the APC chairmanship could cost the zone the 2023 presidency which is one of their strongest quests. Speaking with newsmen…
Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River State, Venatius Ikem has flayed Governor Benedict Ayade over his pronouncement that he has zoned governorship to the southern senatorial district of the state. In an exclusive chat, Ikem said Ayade is not realistic with his pronouncement. “I don’t believe Governor Ayade is poised for any such thing. The events in a few weeks and months ahead will bear me out,” he said. According to him, the Governor has lost grip of the political process and is only hanging on to the threads of what he thinks to be popular…
US President Joe Biden gave a statement on changing the Senate’s so-called filibuster rules to push the voting rights legislation and rebuked the former president Donald Trump and his allies for disenfranchising anyone who votes against them. Taking to Twitter he said, “The next few days when these voting rights bills come to a vote, will mark a turning point in this nation. Will we choose democracy over autocracy? Every Senator will have to declare where they stand.” “I ask every elected official in America – how do you want to be remembered?”, he added. Last year, President Joe Biden…
Former Abia Governor, Orji Kalu, has responded to calls for him to declare his 2023 presidential ambition. The Senate Chief Whip issued a statement via his Facebook page on Wednesday. Kalu says he is being urged to publicly announce his intention and commence consultations. The lawmaker told Nigerians that he would do so if the All Progressives Congress (APC) zones the party’s ticket to the southeast. “I have been inundated with pressured requests to also declare my intention to run for the Presidency of our dear country and visit Mr President following visits by my other brothers to Mr President…
Chuks Ibegbu, a former National Publicity Secretary of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has disclosed what will happen if the southeast fails to produce Nigeria’s president in 2023. Chuks Ibegbu said the southeast will resort to its options if the region fails to produce the country’s president in 2023. Speaking with InfoStride News, Ibegbu said the southeast has what he termed options “A, B and C” which will be resorted to if the southeast fails to produce Nigeria’s president in 2023. The former deputy spokesman of Ohanaeze urged political stakeholders to come together and opt for a southeast president. According to Ibegbu: “I’m…
The Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, has expressed happiness over the declaration of interest by Bola Tinubu to run for the presidency come 2023. It described Tinubu’s declaration as a good development. In a statement signed by its Secretary-General, Bayo Aina, he said the Southwest had been placed in a position to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023. Tinubu had informed Buhari of his intention to run for the presidency in 2023. He disclosed this after a meeting with the President at the State House, Abuja, on Monday. However, Aina said Afenifere would work with traditional, religious leaders, and other major…
A socio-political group in the South-west region, Yoruba Ronu Leadership Forum (YRLF), has opined that 2023 is the turn of the Igbo of the South East to produce the President of the country. Mr Akin Malaolu, its President, in a statement explained that the forum would not be tricked into supporting any other presidential aspiration other than that of the SouthEast- region. According to the forum, the declaration of the former Lagos State governor, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the 2023 presidency, is a trouble-making adventure, saying that it recognized the right of the APC National leader to pursue his…
The House panel investigating the US Capitol insurrection issued subpoenas to two Republican strategists and a Trump administration official regarding their involvement in the planning and preparation of one of the rallies that preceded the attack. Mississippi Rep. Bennie Thompson, Democratic chairman of the panel, on Tuesday issued subpoenas to Andy Surabian and Arthur Schwartz, strategists who advised Donald Trump Jr., and Ross Worthington, a former White House official who the committee says helped draft former President Donald Trump’s speech for the rally that directly preceded the Jan 6 attack. We have reason to believe the individuals we’ve subpoenaed today…