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…
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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…
Furious over US President Joe Biden’s decision of extending an invitation to Taiwan for forthcoming online ‘Democracy Summit’, China urged the US to stop providing a platform to “Taiwan independence” forces. “China firmly opposes the US’s invitation to the Taiwan authorities to participate in the so-called Democracy Summit,” China’s foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian was quoted as saying by Radio Free Asia. “We solemnly urge the US to stop providing a platform to “Taiwan independence” forces,” Zhao said, adding: “Those who play with fire get burned,” Zhao added. The spokesperson’s remarks came after Beijing fined Taiwanese companies that have donated…
The National Vice Chairman, South West of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olasoji Adagunodo has revealed that the party has no anointed candidate ahead of the 2022 gubernatorial election in Osun State. Making this known in a radio phone in programme monitored by InfoStride News on Saturday in Osogbo, Adagunodo asserted that the constitution of the party did not allow for preferred candidate or aspirant until nomination and expression of interest forms are bought and due process followed. The National Vice Chairman also stressed that a consensus candidate still had to undergo affirmation according to the Party’s constitution. Adagunodo, who…
The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has reacted to the report currently making the rounds on social and traditional media accusing the governor of referring to the entire people of his State as drunkards. InfoStride News recalls that reports emerged on many online media platforms on Saturday alleging that the governor had during a function in the state said “if you go round Makurdi town, our people start drinking beer from 9 am and some from there, they will go to sleep, and they come back and insult the governor for not helping them to add value to their lives”.…
Senator Kabiru Marafa’s faction of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Zamfara State has concluded its Congresses with the election of twenty-nine executive members to oversee the affairs of the faction in the next three years. The faction’s spokesman, Bello Bakyasuwa said there were thirty-two delegates from each ward and thirty delegates from each of the Local Government areas of the state. He said the state congress was hitch-free and that Surajo Garba Maikatako Gusau was elected as the faction’s chairman while Abubakar Yargaida emerged as the state secretary of the party. “Let me reiterate that this new leadership of…
Amid the deteriorating relations between Washington and Beijing, two US lawmakers introduced a bipartisan bill earlier this week, which seeks to help Taiwan develop ties with other countries amid China’s coercive actions designed to isolate the country. The Promoting Ties with Taiwan Act, which was introduced this week aims to make it the policy of the U.S. government to use its diplomatic influence and reputation to help Taiwan expand connections with nations and partners around the world. The draft “Promoting Ties with Taiwan Act,” was introduced by Republican Michelle Fischbach and Democrat Scott Peters, Taiwan Focus reported. Taiwan has split…
The selection of a new Akinrun for Ikirun, headquarters of Ifelodun Local Government Area of Osun State is shrouded in controversies as residents of the town have been protesting over the process. Members of the Gboleru ruling house on Monday thronged the State capital in Osogbo, protesting at the State Secretariat over efforts to sideline them by government officials. Head of the ruling house, Prince Jimoh Olayiwola, while addressing journalists demanded that Governor Adegboyega Oyetola intervenes in the matter with a view to calling overzealous government officials to order in the matter. “We want the Governor to come to our…
Despite the NotTooYoungToRun (NTYTR) law of 2018, Nigeria’s political space is still overtly dominated by the old generation and god-fathers, who determine who gets what and favour their cronies to the detriment of many young Nigerians that are willing to participate in politics. The Age Reduction Bill popularly known as NotTooYoungToRun is a constitutional amendment movement led by young Nigerians. The bill was conceived and pushed by several civil society groups including YIAGA Africa in May 2016. The group is headed by Samson Itodo, a human rights activist and good governance campaigner. The bill, which was sponsored in the House…
The ghost of recent Anambra State governorship election is yet to go to rest. A winner has emerged, but a loser believes that it is not over until it is all over. The development makes it imperative that two scenarios are sure to unfold in the coming days. In the first instance, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo and his supporters in All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) are already looking forward to March 17, 2022, for a change of baton from Akpokue to Mr. Solution. But, while the governor-elect’s fans are getting ready for Soludo’s inauguration, the series of litigation lined up against…
The APC Chairman in Plateau State, Mr Rufus Bature has condemned the renewed cycle of attacks on unsuspecting people of Ta’agbe in Miango District of Bassa Local Government of the state. Recall that an attack on residents on Friday led to the death of an unspecified number of persons. The APC scribe in a statement signed by the State Publicity Secretary of the party, Mr Sylvanus Namang, urged security agencies to synergize and apprehend perpetrators of the dastardly act. The chairman said the party was deeply saddened by the latest orgy of violence visited on the people, which led to…
The Swedish parliament will decide on Monday whether Social Democratic Party leader Magdalena Andersson should become the nation’s first female prime minister after the first vote ended in a flop. Andersson took over as prime minister from Stefan Loefven on Wednesday but had to tender her resignation hours later, after a rift over the 2022 budget prompted her minority coalition partners to leave. Parliamentary speaker Andreas Norlen said he had consulted parties over the phone and scheduled another vote at the 349-seat parliament, or Riksdag. He said he would again propose Andersson as the next prime minister. “The vote is…
The immediate past National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru Jega, has advocated a short-term restructuring before the next general election to address myriads of challenges confronting the country. Jega, however, accused the executive and legislative arms of the Federal Government of treating the restructuring issue with levity. He said that both arms of the Federal government “were not serious in making the restructuring a reality as the two arms of the government had been treating the restructuring with levity. The former university Don said this at the 2021 Public Lecture of the Achievers University, Owo,…
Special Adviser to former Vice President Namadi Sambo on Media and chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Umar Sani has said that chances of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP)in 2023 is very slim because the party has been factionalized. He said that unless and until the main opposition party, puts her house in order and addresses holistically lingering issues in the party, her chances of taking over power both at state and federal levels in 2023 will be very slim. While addressing a press conference in Kaduna on Wednesday, he said that the PDP is currently facing a…
Former Federal Commissioner for Information and South-South leader, Chief Edwin Clark, has accused the National Assembly of spending N1 billion annually on constitution review without making any headway. The Ijaw leader, who noted that the South, North and the entire country are calling for restructuring, urged President Muhammadu Buhari to as matter of urgency convoke a Representative Assembly or Town Hall meeting. He advised that the meeting will consider either Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State’s All Progressives Congress, APC, Committee Report on restructuring or that of 2014 National Conference report. Clark, the leader of Southern and Middle Belt Leaders…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has faulted the Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, for traveling out of the country without handing power to his deputy. The state chapter of the party in a press release by the state media and publicity secretary, Mr. Okelo Madukife said Anambra people only got to know that their governor was abroad, when he was put on the watchlist list of the Economic And Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Okelo said: “We care about a new issue that has emerged from the responses given from ANSG (Anambra State Government) side to effect that Anambra State…
In a significant move, India, Russia and China on Friday called for ensuring that the territory of Afghanistan is not used to attack any country, pitched for the formation of a “truly inclusive” government and pressed for immediate and unhindered humanitarian assistance to the war-torn country. The foreign ministers of the three countries, at a virtual meeting held under the Russia-India-China (RIC) framework, also reaffirmed their support for the basic principle of an “Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace process. The ministers stressed the necessity of “urgent elimination” of UN Security Council proscribed terrorist groups such as al Qaeda, ISIL and others…