The Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has assured Nigerians that the Senate will give full consideration to the 2024 Tax Reform Bills immediately after the Eid and Easter holidays, following an ongoing review of public concerns regarding the proposed legislation. Bamidele, who represents Ekiti Central Senatorial District, made this disclosure on Thursday during a constituency empowerment programme in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State, where over 5,000 constituents across five local government areas benefitted. Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, and Deputy Governor, Christianah Afuye, were also present at the event. Speaking at the programme, Bamidele described the tax reform bills…
Author: Ifeanyi Nwagboso
Chairman of the Labour Party (LP) Caretaker Committee, Senator Nenadi Usman, has described the Supreme Court judgment sacking Julius Abure as National Chairman of the party as a victory for the rule of law and a significant milestone in Nigeria’s democratic journey. The Supreme Court, on Thursday, set aside a judgment of the Court of Appeal in Abuja which had recognized Abure as the party’s National Chairman. A five-member panel of the apex court held that the appellate court lacked the jurisdiction to pronounce Abure as LP’s chairman. Reacting to the ruling, Senator Usman said the Labour Party remains united…
The Benue State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has lambasted Governor Hyacinth Alia over what it described as the mishandling of fertiliser payments, warning of an impending food crisis as the new farming season begins. In a press statement issued on Friday by the party’s Publicity Secretary, Bemgba Iortyom (correct name if Tim Nyor is not current), the PDP accused the Alia-led administration of failing to settle financial obligations to fertiliser suppliers from the previous farming season. With the onset of rains and the commencement of a new planting cycle, the party expressed concern that delayed payments could…
Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has debunked claims circulating on social media that he has resigned from the party. In a statement issued by his media aide, Paul Ibe, on Thursday, Atiku described the rumour as a “malicious lie” sponsored by desperate political operatives. He reaffirmed his loyalty and commitment to the PDP, describing himself as a bona fide and steadfast member of the party. The statement was in response to a post by a Facebook page identified as “Adamawa Happenings,” which falsely claimed that the former vice president had left…
Two soldiers from the 312 Battalion, Kalapanzi Barracks, were attacked by armed assailants at Babar Saura in Kaduna State, resulting in the death of one and injuries to the other. The incident was disclosed by counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, in a post on his X handle. Citing intelligence sources, Makama revealed that three attackers armed with sophisticated weapons ambushed the soldiers, killing Corporal James (surname unknown) and injuring Private Ibrahim Bazalla. The assailants reportedly carted away two AK-47 rifles before fleeing the scene. According to the report, the soldiers were immediately rushed to the 44 Army Reference Hospital in Kaduna,…
The Delta State Police Command has arrested a man and his second wife in connection with the mysterious death of three sisters at the Delta Steel Company (DSC) Township, Oruhworun, Udu Local Government Area of the state. The deceased, daughters of the man from his previous marriage, were reportedly visiting their father’s residence when the tragic incident occurred. Sources say the sisters, who lived separately from their father following the death of their mother less than a year ago, had returned from a birthday party the previous evening and were later found foaming at the mouth. The incident has thrown…
The Bayelsa State High Court in Yenagoa has issued an order restraining associates of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, from holding a planned mega rally in the state. InfoStride News reports that the rally, organised by a political group known as the NEW Associates, was scheduled to take place on April 12, 2025, in Yenagoa, the state capital. Justice I.A. Uzakah granted the Motion Ex-Parte on Thursday in Suit No. BYHC/YHC/CV/133/2025, which was filed by the Bayelsa State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Biriyai Dambo, SAN. The lead convener of the NEW Associates, Mr.…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday rejected the petition seeking the recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly. In a statement signed by Sam Olumekun, National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, the Commission said the petition failed to meet the constitutional threshold required for the recall of a senator. InfoStride News recalls that the petition, titled “Constituents’ Petition for the Recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on Grounds of Loss of Confidence,” was submitted on Monday at INEC headquarters in Abuja and received by the Secretary…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in the 2024 Edo State election, Asue Ighodalo, has vowed to challenge the verdict of the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal at the Court of Appeal. The tribunal on Wednesday dismissed Ighodalo’s petition and upheld the victory of Governor Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The three-member panel, led by Justice Wilfred Kpochi, ruled that the petition lacked merit and failed to present competent witnesses to substantiate claims of non-compliance with the Electoral Act. Reacting in a statement shortly after the judgment, Ighodalo described the decision as a “huge travesty…
Detectives from the Octopus, C4i, Strike Force Unit of the Rivers State Police Command are investigating the General Overseer of a new-generation church in the Eagleland area of Diobu, Port Harcourt, over allegations of homosexuality. The pastor, popularly known as Elijah, was apprehended after videos of him engaging in homosexual acts were leaked to the police by a man he allegedly propositioned. A local source revealed that the whistleblower posed as the pastor’s lover to gather evidence, secretly recording a video of the cleric engaging in romantic activities with another man and soliciting sex. Acting on credible intelligence, operatives tracked…
The United Kingdom is set to impose sanctions on Evrazia, a Russia-based organization accused of attempting to rig a referendum in Moldova, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) confirmed on Wednesday. According to the FCDO, the group sought to “destabilize Moldovan democracy and spread Russia’s malign influence.” Moldova’s government has accused Russia of trying to interfere in its democratic processes, including last year’s presidential election—won by pro-Western leader Maia Sandu—and a referendum in October on amending the constitution to support European Union (EU) membership. Russia has denied the allegations. Under the new UK sanctions, Evrazia will face asset freezes,…
President Donald Trump on Wednesday declared that companies manufacturing their products within the United States will pay zero tariffs, reinforcing his “America First” economic agenda. The 78-year-old Republican made the announcement at the White House Rose Garden while unveiling a new set of tariffs on imports. “There’s no tariff if you build your product right here in America,” Trump stated. He urged foreign nations to adjust their trade policies, saying, “Terminate your own tariffs, drop your barriers, don’t manipulate your currencies, and start buying tens of billions of dollars’ worth of American goods.” Trump has already implemented a 10% tariff…
Tragedy struck in the Yovoyan community of Badagry, Lagos, on Tuesday morning as an ex-police officer allegedly shot and killed three people, including two family members, over a lingering land dispute. The victims, identified as Mr. Richard Atideka, Mrs. Latevi Atideka—both from Yovoyan—and Mr. Muji Onilude from the neighboring Gberefu community, were reportedly killed by the ex-police officer and an accomplice. Survivor Recounts Horrific Attack A survivor, Mr. David Atideka, narrated the chilling incident, which occurred between 2:00 a.m. and 2:30 a.m. in the Atideka compound. “I was inside my room discussing with my wife when I stepped out to…
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has extended an olive branch to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), its candidate in the September 21, 2024, governorship election, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, and other opposition parties, urging them to work together for the progress of the state. Okpebholo made the appeal on Tuesday after the election petition tribunal sitting in Abuja upheld his victory. Speaking on the ruling, the governor emphasized the need to move beyond partisan politics and focus on the collective goal of building a better Edo State. “I wish to express my profound gratitude to the tribunal for their diligence and…
The United Nations on Tuesday dismissed Israel’s assertion that there is sufficient food in the Gaza Strip, despite the closure of all 25 bakeries in the enclave supported by the World Food Programme (WFP). No humanitarian aid has entered the Palestinian enclave since March 2, following Israel’s decision to halt deliveries until Hamas releases all remaining hostages. The Israeli military agency coordinating aid deliveries, COGAT, stated that during a previous truce, approximately 25,200 trucks transported nearly 450,000 tonnes of aid into Gaza. “That’s nearly a third of the total lorries that entered Gaza during the entire war, in just over…
The Abia State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ngozi Ezeoma, has confirmed the death of a security personnel in a single-vehicle crash involving a patrol van from the joint task force, Operation Crush. The accident occurred on March 30, 2025, at Isieke along the Umuahia-Bende Road and was attributed to brake failure. In a press release, Ezeoma disclosed that eight officers sustained varying degrees of injury when the vehicle veered off the road and plunged into a ditch at Ahiaeke Junction on Sunday night. She stated that the injured officers were evacuated to the Federal Medical…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has called on President Bola Tinubu to address the challenges faced by contributory pensioners across the country. Speaking with journalists on Tuesday in Osogbo, Oyintiloye lamented the hardships endured by pensioners due to delayed or non-payment of pensions, inadequate funding, and corruption within the pension scheme. The former lawmaker noted that since the enactment of the Pensions Reform Act (PRA) in 2004, which introduced the contributory pension scheme, many pensioners have been unfairly treated by previous administrations. He decried the fact that, years after retirement, many pensioners…
A group, the Ondo South Youths Forum (OSYF), has called on Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to focus on governance and development rather than political battles that could derail his administration. In a statement on Monday, OSYF Coordinator, Kingsley Omogbehin, emphasized that Aiyedatiwa has only four years in office and must prioritize legacy projects over political distractions. The group criticized some members of the governor’s cabinet for engaging in political fights at the expense of the state’s progress. “Dear Mr. Governor, it is time to hit the ground running and distance yourself from distractions,” Omogbehin stated. “Your impact on the lives of…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has admitted to experiencing emotional distress amid the ongoing political crisis in the state. Fubara made this disclosure while addressing Muslim faithful who paid him a Sallah homage at his private residence. His remarks follow the state of emergency declared by President Bola Tinubu, which led to his six-month suspension and the appointment of a sole administrator to oversee the state’s affairs. The crisis in Rivers State stems from a prolonged power struggle between Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Reflecting on the situation, Fubara said, “We…
The Lagos State Police Command has rescued two kidnap victims and launched a manhunt for their abductors following an attack in the Ijede area of Ikorodu. The command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the development in a statement issued on Sunday. According to Hundeyin, the victims were abducted on Wednesday, March 27, when suspected kidnappers invaded the Ijede community. “The command received information that some kidnappers invaded the Ijede community and kidnapped two people,” he stated. Investigations revealed that the criminals forcefully entered the home of a 40-year-old man, killed his dog, and abducted him. They then broke…