The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has strongly criticized the National Assembly over a proposed bill seeking to make voting compulsory for all eligible Nigerians, warning that the legislation could provoke mass resistance from Nigerian students. In a statement issued on Sunday in Abeokuta, the NANS National Vice President for Inter-Campus and Gender Affairs, Akinbodunse Sileola Felicia, described the bill as “ridiculous and laughable,” and urged lawmakers to abandon what she termed a misguided initiative. The proposed legislation, titled “Bill for an Act to Amend the Electoral Act 2022 to Make it Mandatory for All Nigerians of Majority Age…
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Stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Jigawa State have commenced strategic efforts to bolster unity within the party in preparation for the 2027 general elections. This development came to light following a special meeting held by former councillors and representatives from all eleven wards in Birnin Kudu Local Government Area. The meeting focused on addressing internal challenges and fortifying the party’s structure at both local and ward levels. Speaking to journalists after the meeting, Ado Nagoda, a former councillor from Surko Ward, said the gathering was organized by the Association of Former Councillors of the PDP, Birnin Kudu…
The Ebonyi State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed claims that Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru would step down after completing a single four-year term in office, describing such reports as false and misleading. In a statement issued on Sunday by the APC State Publicity Secretary, Ogbuatu Chidi Simbad, the party emphasized that no such agreement was ever reached at any point within the party or by the governor. “Let this be clear: Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru is not leaving after four years. There was no agreement to the contrary, and any such claim is false and misleading,”…
A man identified as Sharahu Haruna was killed during a mob attack in Gidan Katakare community, Birnin Magaji Local Government Area of Zamfara State, following accusations of witchcraft involving a relative. The incident reportedly occurred around 10:30 p.m. on Friday, April 11, when residents accused Haruna Lawali of allegedly bewitching a woman, identified as Nafisa Masa’udu. Security analyst Zagazola Makama reported that an angry mob stormed Lawali’s residence, demanding an explanation over the alleged spiritual attack. The situation escalated, and in the resulting chaos, a Dane gun was discharged, fatally striking Sharahu Haruna. Police operatives from the Birnin Magaji Division…
Tragedy struck in Adamawa State as an unidentified man reportedly took his own life by hanging himself in the Doubeli area of Jimeta, Yola North Local Government Area. According to eyewitnesses, the lifeless body was discovered on Saturday morning hanging from a tree at Sauki Transport Motor Park, located at the popular Doubeli Junction. The motive behind the act remains unclear, as the deceased left no note or clue explaining his decision. However, some residents speculated that economic hardship and social pressures may have contributed to the incident. As of the time of filing this report, the police had yet…
The highly anticipated political rally organized by The NEW Associates in Bayelsa State, originally slated for Saturday in Yenagoa, has been postponed to April 26, 2025. Convener of the rally and leader of the Bayelsa State Chapter of the NEW Associates, George Turnah, announced the postponement during a press briefing in Yenagoa on Friday. The rally, widely viewed by political analysts as a pro-Wike mobilization effort, was expected to draw significant attention amid rising political tensions in the state. According to Turnah, the decision to shift the date was reached following consultations with respected Ijaw leaders and in consideration of…
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, alongside members of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), on Friday paid a visit to former President Muhammadu Buhari at his residence in Kaduna State. The visit, which comes hours after key opposition leaders met with the former president, was reported by the media. Earlier on Friday, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar had led a high-profile delegation including former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai; former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal; and former Minister of Communications, Isa Pantami, to Buhari’s residence. El-Rufai later told journalists that the visit was…
Former Governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has expressed confidence that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will secure victory in Abia State during the 2027 presidential election. Kalu made the declaration on Thursday while addressing stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at a meeting he convened at his private residence in Abuja. The former governor reaffirmed his commitment to rebuilding the APC in Abia and called for unity and forgiveness among party members to ensure total victory in future elections. “There is no faction in APC. I am committed to the rebuilding of the party and the overall…
The Lagos State Ministry of Waterfront Infrastructure Development on Friday intensified its enforcement efforts at the Okunde Bluewater Scheme along Lekki Coastal Road, clearing illegal occupants and dismantling makeshift structures erected on state-owned land. The enforcement exercise, led by the Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Ekundayo Alebiosu, is part of an ongoing clean-up campaign aimed at restoring order and protecting public infrastructure in alignment with the Lagos State Mega City Master Plan. Addressing journalists during the operation, Alebiosu issued a stern warning to individuals considering a return to the cleared site to erect unauthorized structures. “We cleared this large expanse…
Outgoing Chairman of Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, on Thursday bade farewell to his counterparts across West Africa, urging renewed commitment to regional cooperation among electoral management bodies. Yakubu made the call during the Extraordinary General Assembly of the ECOWAS Network of Electoral Commissions (ECONEC), held in Banjul, Gambia. The event marked his final participation in the forum as INEC Chairman. His appearance came amid swirling speculation over his alleged removal by President Bola Tinubu — a rumour that gained traction after Labour Party officials reportedly met with an acting chairman, Sam Olumekun, at INEC’s headquarters…
Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has declared that all major political structures in the state have been collapsed into the All Progressives Congress (APC), setting a clear path for his reelection bid in 2027. Governor Alia made the assertion during his first-ever media chat held on Thursday in Makurdi, where he confidently stated that his political strength lies with the people, not political elites. “As we speak, we’ve collapsed every other political establishment into our party,” Alia said. “Will there be small parties trying to emerge? Perhaps. But for the most part, when I say ‘collapse,’ I mean…
The APC Youth Network Worldwide has criticized Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, over his recent remarks against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, describing them as “reckless, misleading, and unbecoming of a ranking lawmaker.” In a statement issued on Thursday after a strategic meeting in Abuja, the group strongly condemned Ndume’s claims that the Tinubu-led government was mismanaging borrowed funds and violating constitutional provisions on federal character in federal appointments. Coordinator of the group, Abubakar Gidado, said the senator’s comments were not only inaccurate but also aimed at undermining public confidence in the APC-led government. “We find Senator Ndume’s comments…
Factional Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Lamidi Apapa, has asserted that he remains the most constitutionally qualified individual to lead the party amid the ongoing leadership crisis. Speaking on News Night, a programme on ARISE TV on Thursday, Apapa cited Article 14 of the party’s constitution to justify his claim, stating that the apex court’s ruling and the release of its certified true copy affirm his position. Apapa argued that the Supreme Court’s judgment did not affirm Julius Abure as the party’s chairman, and based on party rules, he—being the most senior deputy national chairman—automatically assumes leadership in Abure’s…
Two petroleum tankers conveying Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and Dual Purpose Kerosene (DPK) tumbled in separate incidents in Oyo State within the last 24 hours, sparking fears of fire outbreaks that were swiftly averted by emergency responders. InfoStride News gathered that the accidents occurred on Wednesday in Ogbomoso and Oyo town. The General Manager of the Oyo State Fire Service, Mr. Yemi Akinyinka, confirmed the incidents in a statement issued on Thursday. According to Akinyinka, the first accident happened around 8:02 a.m. at the Oke-Baby area along the Ogbomoso-Ilorin Expressway, involving a DAF tanker with registration number JJN 529 XB,…
The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of no fewer than nine suspects in connection with a violent attack on Aagba community in Surulere Local Government Area, which resulted in the death of a septuagenarian and the destruction of properties worth millions of naira. This was disclosed in a statement issued Thursday morning by the command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Adewale Osifeso, and made available to the media. According to Osifeso, the tragic incident, which occurred on April 5, 2025, led to the killing of a 70-year-old woman, Madam Rachael Bamidele, and forced residents to flee the village…
Gunmen have demanded a ransom of N100 million for the release of Pastor Samson Ndah Ali, a 30-year-old cleric with the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA), who was abducted from his residence in Maraba Aboro, Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The pastor was kidnapped in the early hours of Monday when the armed men stormed his compound around 1 a.m. and whisked him away to an undisclosed location. Confirming the incident, the church’s financial secretary, Mallam Yusuf Ambi, said he was with Pastor Ali the night before the abduction, only to receive a distress call early the next…
Senator Victor Umeh, who represents Anambra Central in the National Assembly, has declared that there is no path back to leadership in the Labour Party (LP) for its embattled former National Chairman, Julius Abure. Umeh made this statement during an interview with Channels Television on Thursday, asserting that the recent Supreme Court judgement on the LP leadership crisis has effectively closed the door on Abure’s return. “The door has been shut on him [Abure], and the only thing left is for him to reflect on the admonishment given by the Supreme Court — that officers of a party should be…
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has issued a strong warning to political actors across the country, cautioning them against engaging in premature campaigns for the 2027 general elections at the expense of governance. The forum described such political distractions as grossly insensitive, especially in the face of escalating insecurity, worsening economic conditions, and rising public discontent. ACF Chairman, Chief Mamman Mike Osuman (SAN), gave the warning during the 715th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the forum, held at its national secretariat in Kaduna. Osuman decried the recent resurgence of violent attacks across parts of the North and other regions…
As part of efforts to combat the rising cases of land grabbing in Ogun State, the State Government has urged members of the public to exercise due diligence before purchasing any landed property. The Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Oluwasina Ogungbade, made this known on Thursday in an interview with journalists. He emphasized that despite the existence of land-grabbing laws and a dedicated committee, the Ministry of Justice continues to face significant challenges in tackling land-related disputes. Ogungbade advised prospective land buyers to seek professional guidance from certified estate practitioners and qualified legal experts before committing to any transactions,…
President Donald Trump has announced plans to retain the staff of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), praising the department’s performance under the leadership of tech billionaire Elon Musk. The announcement was made on Thursday during a cabinet meeting held at the White House, which was attended by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, other departmental secretaries, and Musk, who currently heads DOGE as a special government employee. President Trump commended the department’s work, emphasizing its contributions to streamlining government operations and leveraging technology to enhance efficiency. “Your people are fantastic. Hopefully, they’ll stay around for the long haul,” Trump told…