A socio-political group, the Peoples Democratic Party Coalition (PDPCO), has written to the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus, for an urgent need to constitute a harmonization drive to address the pressing problems confronting the party with particular reference to mass exodus of members to the All Progressive Congress (APC). In a letter signed by its National Coordinator, Chief Emeka Kalu, and addressed to Chief Uche Secondus, the PDP Coalition stated that the party leadership needs to take swift action to save the party’s successfully achieved blueprints from hitting the wall due to misguided happenings…
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A member of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Grace Folashade Jackson Bent was on Saturday formally received into the opposition party in Adamawa State, the All Progressives Congress, APC. The female Senator was welcomed by the National Chairman, extraordinary caretaker committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC), His Excellency, Mai Mala Buni, represented by a former Senate President, Chief Ken Nnamani. The APC Chieftain from the South-East said Bent was the first female Senator to formally decamp to the APC because she considered the party to be a moving train. Nnamani said, “APC…
US President Joe Biden on Friday nominated Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti as his ambassador to India. If confirmed by the Senate, Garcetti, 50, would replace Kenneth Juster, who served as India’s Ambassador to the US during the Trump administration. Early this week, Juster was appointed as distinguished fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations. Announcing the nomination along with several other ambassadors, the White House said Eric M Garcetti has been the Mayor of the City of Los Angeles since 2013, following 12 years as a member of the City Council, including six as Council President. As Mayor, Garcetti…
A chieftain of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Chief Chukwuemeka Eze, has asked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to penalize Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State for allegedly turning project commissioning into an unlawful campaign. In a statement issued to newsmen on Sunday, Eze, a former national spokesman of the defunct New Peoples Democratic Party (nPDP), said Wike has continued to carry on with political rallies round the state inviting national figures and using the avenue to speak ill of President Mohammadu Buhari and the ruling APC in disregard for the law regulating political and electoral activities. He opined…
Deji Adeyanju, a popular Nigerian activist has disclosed that Bola Tinubu, National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, stands a better chance to clinch the party’s presidential ticket, ahead of 2023. Deji Adeyanju explained that Tinubu has the backing of most APC governors and Senators. In a tweet, he noted that Tinubu’s wide support within the party structure was responsible for the delay of APC’s national Congress. The convener of Concerned Nigerians also claimed that both the APC and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, plans to field a Northern presidential candidate in 2023. According to Adeyanju: “Both APC and…
The leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Ayodele, has warned Bola Tinubu, National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, against contesting for president in 2023. Primate Ayodele warned that Tinubu’s handling of Nigeria would be a disaster and a disgrace to the current and next generation. He spoke on Saturday in his church during the launch of the 2021 edition of his annual book “Warning to the Nations.” The clergyman also disclosed that the APC would not give the former Lagos State governor its presidential ticket in 2023. Primate Ayodele claimed Tinubu is one of the problems of…
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) says it was shocked to realise that a letter it wrote to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on congresses leaked. The party’s letter dated July 6, 2021 and signed by Chairman and Secretary of the APC Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee, Governor Mai Mala Buni and Senator John James Akpanudoedehe, was addressed to INEC Chairman. The letter said the party had rescheduled its congresses. In a statement signed by Akpanudoedehe said,”The document in circulation does not intend a postponement of the congresses. “How it leaked from INEC is strange. It is to cure the…
Most Hong Kongers are doubtful about their future under the Chinese imposed national security law which has left a “chilling effect” on people of the territory since its passage in June 2020, according to reports. Quoting Mainland Affairs Council, Taipei Times reported that over 60 per cent of people expressed doubts about their future under the draconian law which was imposed in June last year. In a report marking the 24th anniversary of the territory’s handover to China, the council said that the US-based Freedom House in March gave Hong Kong the worst rating in the history of its Freedom…
Akachukwu Nwankpo, governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Anambra, has selected a Pastor, Lawrence Ughammadu, as his running mate. Harris Chuma-Odili, Director General, Publicity and Strategy of the campaign made the announcement. He said Ughammadu was nominated by the party after careful considerations and deliberations within the hierarchy. Chuma-Odili described the running mate as a distinguished man of God, youth advocate, social critic and philanthropist. The spokesman said Nwankpo had an option to pick whoever he wanted but chose to involve the party in deciding who to run with. “Pastor Lawrence got the nod because he is…
The leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Ayodele has made prophecies on the fate of Ifeanyi Ubah, candidate of Young Progressive Party, YPP. The cleric asked Ifeanyi Ubah to pray that confusion rocks the boat of All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, for him to become the next governor of Anambra State. Primate Ayodele said the only way Ubah can win the election is if APGA fails to put its house in order. The cleric spoke at the launch of his annual book of Prophecy titled, ‘Warnings to the Nations, on Saturday. In a statement by his Media Office, Ayodele…
Former Senator representing Zamfara Central Senatorial District, Kabir Marafa, says he is not afraid to be expelled from the All Progresive Congress APC. Senator Marafa stated this on Channels Television while responding to the statement issued by Zamfara State youth wing of the APC. InfoStride News reported that the youths accused Marafa of plans to destroy the party in the state through anti-party activities. This is coming following the statement made recently by the former Zamfara Senator challenging the legality of Mai Mala Buni to be APC chairman. Mr. Marafa said he could not be intimidated by anybody or whatsoever…
There is palpable fear in some parts of Lagos State over the murder of Samuel Kayode popularly known as Ekpo Kinkin at an All Progressives Congress (APC) rally. Kayode, a Vice-Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), was shot on Thursday at the Agboju area. The event organized by the Oriade Local Council Development Area flagged off the campaign for the re-election of APC candidates in the July 24 local government poll. In attendance were Oriade LCDA Chairman, Ramotalai Hassan; Chairman, Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area, Valentine Buraimoh; party stalwarts and supporters. As proceedings progressed, the sound…
US President Joe Biden has warned Russia of consequences for the ransomware attacks emanating from the country, underscoring the need for Moscow to take action against groups engaged in the crime. Biden spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday about the ongoing ransomware attacks by criminals based in Russia that have impacted the US and other countries around the world, the White House said in a readout of the call. Yes, Biden told reporters at the White House hours after his call with Putin on this issue when asked if there would be consequences to the ransomware attack. I…
The 2019 Governorship flagbearer on the platform of Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Abia State, Hon Blessing Nwagba, and former Chairman of Ukwa West Local Government Area, Hon Sylvanus Nwaji have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). They joined the progressive party alongside Chief Chibuike Onyeukwu, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and Architect Anagha Mba. In their separate speeches during their formal declaration ceremony held at the State APC Secretariat in Umuahia,they appreciated the leadership of the All Progressive Congress for the opportunity and privilege given to them to be members of the party. They promised to give…
There is confusion in Ogun State following the widespread rumour that Senator Olamilekan Adeola is planning to relocate from Lagos to contest in the Ogun Governorship election come 2023, InfoStride News reports. Adeola is currently representing Lagos West Senatorial District at the upper chamber of the National Assembly, a position he has been occupying since 2015. By 2023, the Accountant turned politician would have completed 20 years as a lawmaker representing Lagos at the State House of Assembly, the House of Representatives, and the Senate. InfoStride News reports that Senator Olamilekan Adeola, fondly addressed as Yayi, has been a lawmaker…
A former member of the House of Representatives, Karimi Sunday, has claimed it will still be the turn of the North to produce Nigeria’s President in 2023. From 2011 to 2019, Karimi represented Yagba Federal Constituency in the National Assembly. “Since 1999, the rotation started from the South and ended in the North. It should start from where it ended, as it is the normal practice for a rotational agreement. “Also between 1999 and 2007, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo from the South-West ruled for eight years and handed over to Alhaji Shehu Musa Yar’adua, who ruled for two years and…
There appears to be disquiet within the ranks of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Rivers State over the upcoming party congresses of the party. While no official date has been announced for the commencement of the congress, party faithful have, however, commenced preparations for the exercise. Ahead of the Congresses in Rivers State, some members of the party loyal to Senator Magnus Abe and those loyal to the minister of Transportation, Rotimi Ameachi are already in disagreement over those who are qualified to contest for positions during the congresses. A chieftain of the party, Innocent Ajaelu who is a…
China said on Friday it resolutely opposed what it said was the United States’ tendency to politicise economic issues, after a major U.S. shares index removed more Chinese stocks following an executive order by the Biden administration. As China’s capital markets continue to reopen, the fact that some Chinese companies are not included on certain indices will not stop international investors from investing in them, foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin told a news briefing. The S&P Dow Jones Indices and FTSE Russell late on Wednesday decided to remove more Chinese companies from their indices after an updated U.S. executive order…
The United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has noted that ongoing conflicts in various parts of the country may derail Nigeria’s democracy in the run-up to the 2023 elections. The Development Director of the Office, Chris Beecroft said this at the event organised to launch the Nigeria Governors’ Forum Inclusive Security Initiative (PISI) in Abuja on Thursday. The initiative was launched to tackle insecurity, conflicts and violence in the country. Beecroft noted that that there is a raging conflict in every part of Nigeria, with active insurgency in the North East; farmer-herder conflicts are extending across the country;…
Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has rejected the call by Southern governors that the 2023 presidency be zoned to the Southern part of the country. Governor Yahaya Bello claimed a rotational presidency can not solve Nigeria’s problem, saying it was why former President Olusegun Obasanjo could not solve the problems of the Southwest. He disclosed that the Nigerian 1999 constitution does not recognise rotational presidency. Addressing journalists in Abuja, the governor said Nigerians must be allowed to choose their leaders. The governor stressed that a rotational presidency would not solve Nigeria’s problems, adding that a capable leader can lead…