The chieftaincy tussle in Ishi-ozalla Community, Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State is far from over as several members of the community have disowned an igweship election reportedly held recently. InfoStride News reports that the aggrieved indigenes of the community, who described the purported election of a new traditional ruler in the area as unlawful, are asking the government not to give credence to the process. They made their position known during a peaceful protest and presentation of position letters to offices of some security agencies in the State, the Enugu State House of Assembly, Office of the…
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The Ohanaeze Ndigbo, on Wednesday, declared that the Southern Nigeria Governors’ Forum missed the mark in their recommendations towards ending the high level of insecurity across the country. InfoStride News reported that the governors had after their meeting in Delta State recommended among other things, the convocation of a national dialogue, ban on open grazing and state police. But the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization in a statement by Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, its Secretary-General, said any search for solution without the engagement of the angry youths would be futile. He said, “it’s an established fact that the remote causes of secessionist…
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has alleged that bandits were behind the alleged security breach at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. PDP said the alleged security breach was an indication that Buhari lacked the capacity to secure Nigeria. Unknown gunmen were said to have attempted to break into the office of Buhari’s Chief of Staff, Ibrahim Gambari. The President’s spokesman, Garba Shehu, had confirmed the incident via his Twitter handle. Shehu had said the alleged attack was unsuccessful. Reacting, the former ruling party marvelled at the laxity of security around the State House. In a series of tweets, PDP said “is…
Somalia’s government on Wednesday urged people who had fled violence in the capital to return home, as tensions eased after the president called for elections and renewed dialogue with his political rivals. President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed announced he would seek parliament’s approval for fresh elections, appearing to abandon a two-year extension to his mandate that ignited the country’s worst political violence in years. The president, widely known by his nickname Farmajo, also called for “urgent discussions” with his political opponents, who had refused to recognize his authority since his four-year term lapsed in February. The announcement offered a brief reprieve…
The Edo chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) may be poised for a showdown with Governor Godwin Obaseki over his purported plan to dissolve the party executive at all levels in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Obaseki had on May 8, hosted a meeting of state party leaders at the government house with the agenda of a proposed dissolution of PDP Executives at all levels Following the proposal, the state party chairman, Dr Tony Aziegbemi, and state party Secretary, Mr Hillary Otsu, wrote a letter on behalf of the elected officials to the National…
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will represent Nigeria at the sixth inauguration of President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda. President on Media and Publicity, Office of the Vice President, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. VP Yemi Osinbajo will be joining several other heads of state and government at the swearing-in ceremony scheduled for May 12, at Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala, Uganda. Nigeria and Uganda share historical antecedents and enjoy good diplomatic relationships, including working together as member-states of the Commonwealth, the African Union, and the United Nations among others. Both countries have signed Bilateral Agreements on Technical…
National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Uche Secondus says Nigeria is in serious trouble in view of the widespread insecurity. In an Eid el Fitri message, the opposition leader urged the people to reflect on the situation and pray especially for genuine leadership to save the country. “The country is in serious trouble because of the glaring absence of leadership at a time it is most needed”, he noted. Secondus while congratulating Muslims on the 30-day Ramadan fasting period, said the nation’s democracy “more than ever before since 1999 is under a heavy stress that needs all hands…
The All Progressives Congress (APC), on Tuesday, came down hard on the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) over its comments on the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) probe. The NPA is enmeshed in a scandal involving alleged infractions including a controversial contract award and non-remittance of funds. President Muhammadu Buhari had ordered the sack of the Managing Director of the NPA, Hadiza Bala Usman last week and approved a probe of her leadership. Following her sack, the PDP demanded that Usman and Rotimi Amaechi, Transport Minister, who supervises the NPA be handed over to the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for prosecution.…
Somalia’s President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed Farmajo on Saturday reopened talks to hold elections as soon as possible, a move welcomed by the opposition and raising the spectre of further deadly violence. In a short speech to MPs, broadcast live on television, the president called for a negotiated solution to the ongoing political crisis, abandoning the two-year extension of his presidential term adopted on 12 April. He also designated his Prime Minister as responsible for the organisation of the elections, thus acceding to one of the main demands of the opposition to break the deadlock. “We have decided to seek a…
The Oyo State Government will comply with the Supreme Court judgment which ordered the state to pay the salaries and allowances of the sacked chairmen and councillors of local government councils in the state. This is contained in a statement in Ibadan by Mr Taiwo Adisa, the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that on May 7, the Apex court described the dissolution of local governments in Oyo and their replacement with caretaker committees as illegal. Justice Adamu Jauro, who delivered the unanimous judgment of the apex court, ordered…
Electoral materials were destroyed in the latest fire incident involving an office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), this time in Abia State. The commission announced in a statement on Monday, May 10, 2021 that the office in Ohafia local government area of Abia was torched on Sunday, May 9. The state’s Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr Joseph Iloh, reported that the office was recently renovated by the commission. No member of staff was injured as a result of the incident, but the building was completely destroyed. “Apart from furniture items, all electoral materials and office equipment were destroyed,” INEC…
The opposition Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), in Kogi State has taken a swipe on Governor Yahaya Bello over the collapse of Ozuma Bridge, in Okengwe, under Okene Local Government. The PDP in a statement signed on Tuesday by the Director Media and Communication Dayo Onibiyo, described the development as sad and dangerous, noting that the collapsed Bridge in the home town of Governor Yahaya Bello was unfortunate. He said the collapsed bridge, which was allegedly constructed with substandard materials gulped several millions of naira under another wasteful scheme. The collapsed bridge according to the PDP had further exposed road users’…
The Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, has said the next Yoruba presidential candidate should be a Muslim in the interest of fairness, justice and equity. MURIC made the call amid rumours that former President Olusegun Obasanjo was trying to draft the current President of the African Development Bank, ADB, Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina, into the 2023 presidential race. The Muslim human rights organisation based its stand on the fact that while three Yoruba Christians have occupied Aso Rock villa, no single Yoruba Muslim has held the post of president or Vice President since independence. MURIC stated this in a statement signed by…
U.S. President Joe Biden said on Friday he expected to be able to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin soon and the White House said ongoing differences between the United States and Russia would not need to be resolved in advance of a summit. Biden told reporters at the White House he wanted to meet Putin despite Russia’s build-up of military forces near Ukraine. “It does not impact my desire to have a one-on-one meeting and you’ll notice he had more troops before. He’s withdrawn troops,” he said. Asked about meeting Putin in June, he said: “I’m confident we’ll be able…
Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has agreed with the Senator representing Kebbi South, Bala Ibn Na’Allah (APC), on the need for Nigerians to engage their representatives to get the Electoral Act signed. The opposition, several individuals and organizations argue the amended act will strengthen the electoral process and the conduct of elections in Nigeria. On Monday, Bukola Saraki commended Na’Allah, a one-time Deputy Majority Leader in the Senate, saying that legislators must always put the needs of the people, over the interests of their party. “I commend my former colleague, Sen. Bala Ibn Na’Allah for his courage, conviction and his…
A chairmanship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Kaduna North Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Alhaji Yusuf Idris Amoke, has called on the ruling party to stick to the tradition of democracy and not take them back to the old days on the basis which they fought the PDP for the future of democracy and development of the country. Speaking to newsmen in Kaduna on the purported primary election for the chairmanship in Kaduna North local government, Alhaji Yusuf Idris Amoke, completely condemned the process adopted by the party in the primary election in the local government.…
The Independent National Electoral Commission in Ogun State said it has created additional 1,832 polling units as part of its voter access expansion. With this, InfoStride News reports that Ogun, which hitherto had 3,210 polling units, will now have a total of 5,042 polling units. The State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Prof. Abdulganiy Raji disclosed this at a stakeholders meeting held in Abeokuta on Monday. Raji said it was expedient to create additional polling units because of the declining voter access to voting centres in the state. The Ogun REC described the exercise as “long overdue”, explaining that difficulty in accessing…
A political group, the World Igbo Peoples Assembly (WIPAS), has condemned a statement credited to the Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai claiming that Igbos will not get the presidency by insulting and threatening other Nigerians. InfoStride News gathered that El Rufai allegedly made the comments during a webinar organised by the Africa Leadership Group with the theme, ‘Developing a Viable Nation 2’, hosted by Pastor Ituah Ighodalo of Trinity House. But, WIPAS, in a statement by its Director of Media and Publicity, Ms Chinonyerem Dick, on Monday, cautioned El Rufai to stop overheating the polity with his warped thinking. The…
Zambia’s ruling party on Saturday officially adopted President Edgar Lungu as its candidate in this year’s general elections. The Patriotic Front (PF) confirmed Lungu at a ceremony held at the Mulungushi International Conference Center in Lusaka, the country’s capital, by presenting him with a certificate of adoption as flagbearer for president. The vote is scheduled for August 12. Lungu was unopposed as he was re-elected head of PF at the party’s national congress in April. Davies Mwila, the party’s national secretary said the Zambian leader had followed all the provisions of the party constitution and that his adoption was final.…
Chief George Moghalu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Anambra, says electing a credible candidate is critical for the party to capture power in the state. Moghalu said this on Sunday in Awka, when he inaugurated his campaign teams, called “Georgy likeminds”. He urged party faithful to remain firm, resolute and insistent on the election of a credible candidate that could wrestle power from the ruling All Progressive Grand Alliance. Moghalu also urged them not to be deceived by “empty campaign promises” by his co-APC aspirants. “The choice of an aspirant with questionable character during the primary will…