The party says the report alleging that all the executives in the 11 wards of Yamaltu/Deba LGA have resigned their positions in solidarity with Sen. Danjuma Goje is false. The Gombe state chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) has denied report alleging mass resignation of its ward executives in Yamaltu/Deba Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. Mr Moses Kyari, the state APC publicity secretary disclosed this when he addressed newsmen on Thursday in Gombe. Kyari was reacting to a social media report indicating that over 80 per cent of APC ward executives in Yamaltu/Deba LGA have resigned their positions…
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Ortom says he had to fast for three months and God assured him that he would get him to the promised land. Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State says he didn’t want to contest for a second term in office in 2019, because of the insults he was receiving from the people of the state. But according to him, God rebuked him and asked him to seek re-election. The governor, who was re-elected in 2019, said this in Makurdi on Saturday, November 27, 2021, when he commissioned the Remnant Christian Network Embassy’s new edifice. He said he had to fast…
The DG says Nigeria has not recovered from the recklessness and corruption that were perpetuated during the 16 years of the PDP administration. Director-General of the Voice of Nigeria, Osita Okechukwu has warned Nigerians against returning the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to power in 2023. Okechukwu asked Nigerians not to trust the party’s plan of rescuing the country from the ruling party, saying promoters of the party have an incurable appetite for corruption and a history of mismanaging the economy. The DG said this in an interview in Abuja, on Sunday, November 28, 2021, while reacting to a rescue plan…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has denied zoning its national chairmanship to the North Central. Sen. James Akpanudoedehe, the National Secretary, APC Caretaker and Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) said this on Monday in Abuja when he spoke with newsmen. Akpanudoedehe was reacting to a media report that the party had zoned the position to the North Central, adding that the issue of zoning was not part of the mandates of the CECPC. “I have the mandate to report that whatever decision the CECPC takes and to the best of my knowledge the committee has not discuss zoning,’’ he said.…
Hollywood star Matthew McConaughey has decided against throwing his hat into the ring to be elected the next Governor of Texas. The actor made the announcement on Sunday through a video posted to his official Twitter account, reports variety.com. “Over the past two years, I’ve been working on the answer to the question of how I can be most useful in this life going forward… One category of service I’ve been exploring is politics. I’ve been considering a run for the governor of Texas,” McConaughey said in the clip. He added: “It’s a humbling and inspiring path to ponder. It…
Oladipupo Adebutu is a former member of, House of Representatives for Remo Federal Constituency in Ogun State and also chairman CEO of JB farm. He contested the governorship ticket of the Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2019 but lost through a court case instituted by the late Senator Buruji Kashamu. The party eventually lost the election to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In this interview with SEYE OLUMIDE, the farmer turned politician weighs the options for himself and the party. Would you contest governorship election in Ogun State come 2023? I am always available to…
Senator Kabir Garba Marafa has become a loose cannon, a bull in a China shop, destroying everything in its wake. But, his eccentricity manifests only when his interests are at stake. In such instances, therefore, the spirit of collectivism in him dies. This obsessively self-absorbed disposition cost his party, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Zamfara State in the last governorship election where he was an aspirant. Marafa defied all entreaties by the national secretariat of the party to work towards a consensus for the flag bearer to emerge. With over-exaggerated perceptions of his popularity, he dared the status quo…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday condemned Sunday’s gunmen attack on the Jos Correctional Centre. The party, in a statement, warned that jailbreaks had become a new trend which poses a great threat to the nation. Sylvanus Namang, the Publicity Secretary in the State, commended security agencies for their gallantry. State Chairman, Rufus Bature, said quick response and collaboration by operatives was key in the fight against insecurity. The escaping inmates were arrested while one submitted himself to the police. Bature demanded that the perpetrators of the latest incident must not be treated with kid gloves. “They must be…
The Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reacted to yesterday’s tanker explosion that killed a woman and her grandchild in Lafenwa area of Abeokuta, the state capital. The party said the Governor Dapo Abiodun government did not need its advice to fix the road. InfoStride News recalls that the Lafenwa explosion was the third in recent times across Ogun State, claiming many lives in similar incidents within the month of November. While commiserating with the people of Ogun and families of the victims of the Lafenwa Market inferno, the PDP reminded the public of its “sustained…
A top UN human rights expert has welcomed the Indian government’s decision to repeal the three controversial farm laws, expressing hope that any subsequent action on reforming the agriculture sector will be informed” by the country’s human rights commitments and taken through meaningful consultations with farmers, communities and unions. Addressing the nation on the occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti on November 19, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that his government had decided to repeal the three farm laws, which were at the centre of protests by farmers for the past year. He appealed to the protesting farmers to return to…
Two different camps within the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC were at the weekend mounting pressure on President Muhammadu Buhari to take their position on the amended Electoral Act Amendment Bill. The pressure on Buhari according to multiple sources is majorly on the contentious provision in the amended Electoral Act that provides for direct primaries in the selection of party candidates for elections. InfoStride News gathered that majority of the governors are against the provision as they feel that it denies them the godfather role of dictating candidates from their states for election. However, supporters of the 2023 presidential aspiration…
The Zamfara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has conducted its congress in the 147 wards of the state. Addressing newsmen shortly after the ward congress in Gusau, the state capital, the acting chairman of the party, Col. Bala Mande (rtd), said the members adopted consensus method, saying that there was no agitation from members. “The congress was conducted very peacefully because there were adequate security operatives across the state,” he added. According to the state chairman of the party, there was nothing like parallel congress, stressing that the electoral committee from the party’s headquarters commended the members…
The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State has said the defection of a former House of Representatives member, Hon. Anayo Ede to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, is of no consequence. This was contained in a statement by the Chairman of the party in the LGA, Hon. Uche Egbonwonu. The ex-lawmaker was quoted to have said while defecting to the PDP that “for me, this is the time to move. After winning elections three times to go to the House of Representatives, I do not need anybody to tell me that my people…
Governor Bello Mohammed Matawalle of Zamfara State has warned that anyone yet to revalidate his membership of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and captured on the APC national website will no longer be considered as a member. The Governor made this declaration at the inauguration of new executive members of the party who emerged by consensus in the State Congress of the party. The governor’s declaration was coming on the heels of a factional congress held in Tsafe town, Tsafe Local Government Area of the State by one time Senator, Kabiru Garba Marafa. Matawalle, who expressed satisfaction in the way…
As US lawmakers’ visit to Taipei irked China, as Beijing sent eight military aircraft into Taiwan’s air defence identification zone (ADIZ), local media reported on Friday. The five US lawmakers arrived in Taiwan on Thursday to meet with government officials. The five-representative delegation is the second US congressional delegation visit to Taiwan this month. The recent visit is following a three-day visit to Taiwan by Senator John Cornyn-led group in November this year, reported Taiwan News. The country’s Ministry of National Defense described the planes as four Shenyang J-16 fighter jets, two Xi’an H-6 bombers, one Shaanxi Y-8 anti-submarine warfare…
Femi Fani-Kayode has described himself as a proud member of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, insisting that he has no regrets making the move. Fani-Kayode had few months ago dumped the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party, and made what appeared a shocking move to the APC, a Party he had criticised in all its existence. Fani-Kayode was one of the public figures who took it upon themselves to criticise every move of the President Muhammadu Buhari administration and the APC. After he decamped to the ruling party, the anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, allegedly arrested…
Nollywood actress, Foluke Daramola-Salako has reacted to backlash at her and her colleague for singing Tinubu’s praise in a viral video. The viral video had Nollywood stars, Foluke daramola and Mr Ibu chanting, “Asiwaju Bola Tinubu”. Nigerians took offence at it and knocked the celebrities in the video. The critics accused them of receiving money to endorse Tinubu. Reacting, Foluke said she did not receive any money to endorse any candidate, adding that she and her colleagues were present at the event to advocate for peace in the society. According to her, the gathering had nothing to do with politics…
The Enugu West Zone of All Progressives Congress (APC) has endorsed Comrade Adolphus Udeh as the authentic chairman of the party in the State. The group said they were in the same league with some stakeholders who met last week in Oji River Council and disowned Chief Ugochukwu Agballa, who was elected by Senator Ken Nnamani faction in the controversial parallel congress held on October 16. They insisted that Agballah not only breached their zoning convention, but was not a registered member of the party, having joined secretly after registration of the APC had ended. Agballa, who hails from the…
Veteran Nollywood actor, Mr Ibu has clarified reports on the viral video of him endorsing the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ahmed Tinubu for 2023 presidency. In a video shared on his Instagram page, Mr Ibu said he was at the event where Tinubu was endorsed. He clarified that former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar is his candidate if he decides to run for presidency in 2023 and not Tinubu. According to the actor, Atiku has helped him a lot in the past and he had no intention of dumping him for another candidate. He said: “People approached…
Members of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Enugu South Local Government Chapter, have sent a Save Our Soul (SOS) message to Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi over highhandedness by the party’s leadership at the council area. The members also alleged that the present leadership of the party at the council area does not respect, acknowledge and accord due consultation to the elders of the party within the area. The SOS message is contained in an open letter addressed to Gov. Ugwuanyi and made available to newsmen in Enugu on Sunday. The letter was signed on behalf of the concerned members and elders of…