Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige has told the proscribed Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) to desist from linking him to the re-arrest of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu. Chris Ngige, in a statement by his media office on Saturday, insisted he does not have the time to involve himself with security and diplomatic matters. The Minister also described the attempt by IPOB spokesman, Emma Powerful, to link him with Kanu’s re-arrest as deceitful, mischievous, malicious and wicked. “Ngige is occupied, involved and engrossed with his duties as the Labour and Employment Minister, member of Federal Cabinet Committee for Economic…
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Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel said he can bet his certificate that if the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, is voted into power 2023 general elections, Nigeria’s past economic glory shall be restored back. Emmanuel, who stated this shortly after attending the Graduation ceremony of El Amin International School owned by late Dr. Maryam Babangida in Minna, Niger State capital, said the party had what it takes to bring the country out of its current economic challenges. “And, I can bet my certificate that the economy of this country shall return to its past glory if PDP is voted into…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Imo State, has debunked the claim by the Hope Uzodinma-led government that members of the opposition party are moving in thousands to the ruling party. The party described such news as fake and untrue. In a press release signed by the party’s Director of New Media, Collins Opuruzor, the opposition party said PDP is growing stronger and receiving more converts everyday. The release said, “Senator Hope Uzodinma has continued to embark on a wild goose chase while issues of overriding interest to Imo people are outrightly neglected. “His latest pastime is to sponsor fake…
The Southeast zone of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday in Abuja expressed optimism that its candidate would emerge victorious at the November 6 governorship election in Anambra State. This is in spite of the fact that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) did not include the name of the PDP candidate in the list of candidates it released on Friday. Mr Augustine Okeke, Publicity Secretary of its Caretaker Committee, said in a statement that the party was sure of victory going by the considerable public interest and commentaries that followed INEC’s action. He said the interests and commentaries…
During a phone conversation with his Afghan counterpart Ashraf Ghani, Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged Beijing’s continued support for the “Afghan-led, Afghan-owned” principle, as well as the peace and reconciliation process in the war-torn country. The conversation took place between the two leaders on Friday, reports Xinhua news agency. Xi Jinping stressed that China firmly supports the Afghan government’s endeavour to safeguard national sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity, which is in the interests of the Afghan people and countries in the region. China always believes that political dialogue is the fundamental way to achieve national reconciliation and lasting peace in…
The Nigerian Government has said that popular Yoruba activist, Sunday Igboho, is trying escape the country and is currently acquiring a new passport. The government also said it had at the moment, placed the activist on the stop-list in order to facilitate his arrest. The government said it has directed security agencies to arrest Sunday Igboho anywhere he is found. This was contained in a letter by the Nigeria Immigration Service dated July 9, 2021 and addressed to the Director-General, Department of State Services, DSS, the Inspector General of Police and the DG, National Intelligence Agency, NIA. Igboho was declared…
The Arewa Youths Consultative Forum, AYCF, has vowed to ensure the Northern part of the country produces the next president in 2023. AYCF National President, Yerima Shettima said the North would mobilise people of the region to get their Permanent Voters Cards, PVCs, to vote for a presidential candidate from the region. Speaking with newsmen, Shettima said since politics is a game of numbers, the North would mobilise and ensure they produced Nigeria’s next president. Countering the call by Southerners for rotational presidency, Shettima said the North would produce a youthful and capable president in 2023. He said: “We will…
Former Governor of the Central Bank, Professor Chukwuma Soludo has said despite not being listed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), he was sure of taking part in the governorship contest in Anambra State. INEC had published Hon Chuma Umeoji as a candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in place of Soludo, citing a court order. But Soludo reacting to his exclusion said he will not only contest the election but will win overwhelmingly. In a press statement made available to InfoStride News in Awka by Soludo Campaign Organisation and signed by Soludo’s media aide, Joe Anatune,…
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has asked broadcast stations in Nigeria not to report the details of attacks by bandits and insurgents. In a letter dated July 7 and signed by Francisca Aiyetan, director of broadcast monitoring, the NBC directed radio and television stations not to “glamourise the nefarious activities of insurgents, bandits and kidnappers ” in their reports. The letter was titled ‘Newspaper Reviews And Current Affairs Programmes: A Need For Caution’, and was signed on behalf of Balarabe Ilelah, director-general of NBC. The commission advised broadcasters to apply caution in their reportage as divulging “too many details” may have…
Arguing that “peaceful and stable” Afghanistan is in the interest of all of its neighbouring countries in the region, the United States on Thursday urged all parties involved in the Afghan conflict to reach a negotiated political settlement and a permanent and comprehensive ceasefire. When asked whether the United States encouraged India to engage in talks with the Taliban, the US State Department said Washington continues to galvanise and support the diplomatic process toward peace in Afghanistan. “A peaceful, stable Afghanistan is in the interest of all of Afghanistan’s neighbours and countries in the region. Regional consensus and support for…
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has vowed to declare war on all politicians and traditional rulers of Southeast extraction if its leader, Nnamdi Kanu remains incarcerated. IPOB warned that Igbo politicians and traditional rulers will never have peace until Kanu regains freedom. Emma Powerful, a spokesman for the group, issued the warning while rebuking Southeast leaders over their silence in the face of Kanu’s current travail. Powerful wondered why Southeast leaders would not show solidarity towards Kanu like Northern leaders are allegedly doing towards bandits and terrorists. In a statement signed by Powerful, the separatist group vowed to declare…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the House of Representatives has condemned Deputy Speaker of the House, Idris Wase for the process of the passage of the Electoral Act. InfoStride News had reported that the caucus staged a walkout in protest against the process of the passage of the bill. Mr Idris Wase, who is the chairman of the committee of the whole, had promised the opposition lawmakers that he will reconsider clause 52 of the bill. It would be recalled that section 52 stalled the process on Thursday as the members disagreed on electronic transmission of results.” At the…
A leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has slammed, Olumide Jones, Governor Dapo Abiodun for saying the All Progressives Congress (APC) is the only political party in Ogun State. Jones said it makes no sense for a leader like Abiodun to make such a comment in a democratic system. InfoStride News reports that Governor Dapo Abiodun has repeatedly gloated that there are no other political parties in Ogun State. As the governor tours the 20 local governments in the State ahead of the July 24 local council polls, he has continued to boast that no other political parties could…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has left out the candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Mr Valentine Ozigbo, on the list of cleared candidates for the November 6 Anambra governorship election. The commission also excluded the factional candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Professor Chukwuma Soludo, from the list. INEC, in a statement by Festus Okoye, its National Commissioner and Chairman Information and Voter Education Committee, cited Court Order for the exclusion of Ozigbo. Recall that Soludo had emerged the winner of the APGA faction loyal to Governor Willie Obiano. However, INEC cleared the candidate of…
US President Joe Biden said his administration will not ease restrictions on remittances sent from US residents to relatives in Cuba because the Cuban government will likely confiscate the money. On Sunday, thousands of Cubans took part in the biggest anti-government protest in Cuba in recent years to express dissatisfaction with what they believe to be a lack of freedom and a degrading economic situation in the country. Some protesters demanded that free elections be held. “There are a number of things that we would consider doing to help the people of Cuba but it would require a different circumstance…
A Federal High Court sitting in Awka, Anambra State, has declined to stop Senator Andy Uba from parading as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the November poll in the State. The court rather asked the APC to maintain the status quo ante bellum pending the hearing and determination of originating summons on the governorship primary of the party held on June 26 ,2021. One of the governorship aspirants, Chief Maxwell Okoye, had approached the court over the outcome of the primary. Okoye had asked the court for an order restraining Andy Uba from parading himself as candidate…
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Thursday described as ‘shocking, the rejection of electronic transmission of election results by the Senate. A statement by PDP’s National Publicity Secretary, Mr Kola Ologbondiyan said that majority of Nigerians were shocked that the Senate gave no condition for rejecting the demand for the electronic transmission of election results. Ologbondiyan said Senate’s decision amounts to undermining Nigeria’s electoral process, a direct affront and a defilement of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). It noted that the 1999 Constitution clearly conferred operational independence to INEC to conduct elections, free from interferences and regulations from any other…
The electronic transmission of results has stalled the consideration of the electoral amendment bill. The clause by clause consideration of the bill has been besieged by rancour and rowdiness, as the Deputy Speaker, Idris Wase, who is the Chairman Committee of the Whole, was ruling against popular votes. The ongoing saga is pitching members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) against one another. The minority leader, Toby Okekwukwu had moved for electronic transmission of results as an amendment to section 52 of the bill. His amendment was seconded by an APC lawmaker, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, the deputy majority leader. Mr Wase…
The Senate on Thursday, confirmed the nomination of Prof. Sani Muhammad Adam, as the National Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Adam is representing the North Central zone. This followed a presentation of a report by its Committee on INEC. Chairman of the Committee, Sen. Kabiru Gaya (APC-Kano), noted that President Muhammadu Buhari’s request to confirm Adam, was made in accordance with Sections 153(1)(f) and 154(1) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). The Senate had investigated a petition against Adam and received explanations regarding his personal life, work experience and integrity for appointment to become a National Electoral…
Nepal’s government on Thursday recommended President Bidya Devi Bhandari to summon the new session of the House of Representatives on July 18, according to a Cabinet minister. A Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba made the decision to summon the meeting of the reinstated House on July 18, Home Minister Bal Krishna Khand told reporters. This would be the first meeting of the 275-member lower house of parliament after it was unconstitutionally dissolved on May 22. A five-member Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court led by Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher Rana on Monday reinstated the dissolved House…