Politics & Political News – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Fri, 01 May 2026 16:52:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Politics & Political News – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 INEC Updates Website, Recognises Mark-Led ADC Leadership https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-updates-website-recognises-mark-led-adc-leadership/ https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-updates-website-recognises-mark-led-adc-leadership/#respond Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:22 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=482859 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has updated its official website to recognise the National Working Committee (NWC) of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by former Senate President, David Mark. The update, observed around 9:58 p.m. on Thursday, also listed Rauf Aregbesola as National Secretary, Mani Ibrahim Ahmad as National Treasurer, Akibu Dalhatu as [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-updates-website-recognises-mark-led-adc-leadership/feed/ 0 ADC: 2027 Elections Won’t Hold Without Us on Ballot — Nwosu https://www.theinfostride.com/adc-2027-elections-wont-hold-without-us-on-ballot-nwosu/ https://www.theinfostride.com/adc-2027-elections-wont-hold-without-us-on-ballot-nwosu/#respond Fri, 01 May 2026 10:00:59 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=482856 The founding National Chairman of the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ralph Nwosu, has declared that the 2027 general elections will not hold if the party is excluded from the ballot. Nwosu made the assertion on Wednesday during a party event in Abuja, where he also expressed confidence that the ADC has garnered sufficient support [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/adc-2027-elections-wont-hold-without-us-on-ballot-nwosu/feed/ 0 Tinubu Reaffirms Re-election Bid, Dismisses Pressure to Step Down https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-reaffirms-re-election-bid-dismisses-pressure-to-step-down/ https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-reaffirms-re-election-bid-dismisses-pressure-to-step-down/#respond Fri, 01 May 2026 09:00:05 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=482854 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his determination to seek re-election, dismissing what he described as coordinated efforts by political opponents to force him out of office. In a strongly worded statement, the president portrayed himself as resilient amid mounting criticism and alleged political manoeuvres ahead of the 2027 general elections. “They tried to get [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-reaffirms-re-election-bid-dismisses-pressure-to-step-down/feed/ 0 Osun 2026: Odds against Governor Adeleke’s Reelection https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-2026-odds-against-governor-adelekes-reelection/ https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-2026-odds-against-governor-adelekes-reelection/#respond Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:32:00 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=482697 The 2026 Osun governorship race is unfolding with dramatic intensity. The path ahead, winding and undulating, is full of revealing shocks with little to no “absorber” for the political elite. The political dynamics have already shifted significantly, seeing an incumbent chief executive leave his original political platform to seek refuge in another party, regarded by [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-2026-odds-against-governor-adelekes-reelection/feed/ 0 Court Fixes May 5 to Hear Suit Seeking Deregistration of ADC, Others https://www.theinfostride.com/court-fixes-may-5-to-hear-suit-seeking-deregistration-of-adc-others/ https://www.theinfostride.com/court-fixes-may-5-to-hear-suit-seeking-deregistration-of-adc-others/#respond Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:00:26 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=482687 A Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed May 5, 2026, for the hearing of a suit seeking to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and other political parties over alleged violations of electoral laws. Justice Peter Lifu set the date after granting the plaintiff, the National [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/court-fixes-may-5-to-hear-suit-seeking-deregistration-of-adc-others/feed/ 0 Accord Denies Involvement in Ibadan Coalition Meeting Ahead of 2027 Polls https://www.theinfostride.com/accord-denies-involvement-in-ibadan-coalition-meeting-ahead-of-2027-polls/ https://www.theinfostride.com/accord-denies-involvement-in-ibadan-coalition-meeting-ahead-of-2027-polls/#respond Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:00:35 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=482682 The Accord Party has denied participating in a meeting of 14 political parties held in Ibadan, Oyo State, where a coalition reportedly agreed to field a single presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Joseph Omorogbe, the party said it was neither aware of the meeting [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/accord-denies-involvement-in-ibadan-coalition-meeting-ahead-of-2027-polls/feed/ 0 Amaechi Urges FG to Suspend Campaigns, Tackle Insecurity https://www.theinfostride.com/amaechi-urges-fg-to-suspend-campaigns-tackle-insecurity/ https://www.theinfostride.com/amaechi-urges-fg-to-suspend-campaigns-tackle-insecurity/#respond Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:56 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=482680 Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has called on the Federal Government to suspend ongoing electioneering campaigns and prioritise efforts to address rising insecurity across the country. Amaechi made the call while speaking on the state of the nation, stressing that the worsening security situation should be treated as a national emergency ahead of political [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/amaechi-urges-fg-to-suspend-campaigns-tackle-insecurity/feed/ 0 NNPP Fixes May 26 for 2027 Primaries, Backs Consensus Mode https://www.theinfostride.com/nnpp-fixes-may-26-for-2027-primaries-backs-consensus-mode/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nnpp-fixes-may-26-for-2027-primaries-backs-consensus-mode/#respond Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:17 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=482625 The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has scheduled May 26, 2026, for the conduct of its primary elections for all elective positions ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party said the primaries would cover the House of Assembly, governorship, National Assembly, and presidential positions. In a statement issued on Monday in Abuja, the NNPP [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nnpp-fixes-may-26-for-2027-primaries-backs-consensus-mode/feed/ 0 Melaye Urges Tinubu to Resign Over Insecurity https://www.theinfostride.com/melaye-urges-tinubu-to-resign-over-insecurity/ https://www.theinfostride.com/melaye-urges-tinubu-to-resign-over-insecurity/#respond Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=482623 A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dino Melaye, has called on President Bola Tinubu to resign, citing what he described as the administration’s failure to address insecurity in the country. Melaye, a former senator representing Kogi West, made the call in a video posted on his X handle, where he expressed concern over [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/melaye-urges-tinubu-to-resign-over-insecurity/feed/ 0 Edo Govt Distances Self from Aide’s Threats Against Opposition Ahead of 2027 Polls https://www.theinfostride.com/edo-govt-distances-self-from-aides-threats-against-opposition-ahead-of-2027-polls/ https://www.theinfostride.com/edo-govt-distances-self-from-aides-threats-against-opposition-ahead-of-2027-polls/#respond Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:00:40 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=482621 The Edo State Government has distanced itself from alleged threats made by Emmanuel Eghogho, popularly known as Egogo, a Senior Special Assistant to Governor Monday Okpebholo, over the participation of opposition parties in the 2027 general elections. Egogo, in a viral video circulating on social media, reportedly warned that opposition parties, particularly the African Democratic [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/edo-govt-distances-self-from-aides-threats-against-opposition-ahead-of-2027-polls/feed/ 0 APC Ready for Victory in Kano – AA Zaura https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-ready-for-victory-in-kano-aa-zaura/ https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-ready-for-victory-in-kano-aa-zaura/#respond Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:00:20 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=482615 An aspirant for the Kano Central Senatorial District under the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdulkareem Abdussalam Zaura, popularly known as AA Zaura, has declared that the party is prepared to secure victory in Kano State. Zaura made the remark on Sunday while receiving supporters backing his senatorial ambition, expressing confidence in the party’s strength and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-ready-for-victory-in-kano-aa-zaura/feed/ 0 Ibadan Opposition Declaration Call for National Liberation – Utomi https://www.theinfostride.com/ibadan-opposition-declaration-call-for-national-liberation-utomi/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ibadan-opposition-declaration-call-for-national-liberation-utomi/#respond Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:00:39 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=482564 A Professor of Political Economy, Pat Utomi, has described the opposition declaration in Ibadan on fielding a single presidential candidate for the next general elections as a call for national liberation. Utomi made the remark on Sunday during an interview on Arise Television’s Morning Show, while reacting to Saturday’s opposition summit held by leaders of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ibadan-opposition-declaration-call-for-national-liberation-utomi/feed/ 0 PDP Will Participate in 2027 Polls Despite Leadership Crisis – Ohuabunwa https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-will-participate-in-2027-polls-despite-leadership-crisis-ohuabunwa/ https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-will-participate-in-2027-polls-despite-leadership-crisis-ohuabunwa/#respond Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:00:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=482562 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said it will actively participate in the 2027 general elections despite its ongoing leadership crisis. A chieftain of the party, Sam Ohuabunwa, made this known on Sunday during an interview on Arise Television. According to him, the party remains focused on rebuilding its structure amid internal challenges. “A Supreme [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-will-participate-in-2027-polls-despite-leadership-crisis-ohuabunwa/feed/ 0 YPP Fixes Dates for Congresses, Primaries, National Convention https://www.theinfostride.com/ypp-fixes-dates-for-congresses-primaries-national-convention/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ypp-fixes-dates-for-congresses-primaries-national-convention/#respond Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:00:45 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=482556 The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) has approved dates for the party’s ward, local government, state, and national congresses ahead of the 2027 general elections. The NEC also fixed the date for the party’s national convention and released the prices for nomination forms for various elective positions. The decisions were [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ypp-fixes-dates-for-congresses-primaries-national-convention/feed/ 0 Jonathan, Wife Chased Me Out of PDP – Amaechi https://www.theinfostride.com/jonathan-wife-chased-me-out-of-pdp-amaechi/ https://www.theinfostride.com/jonathan-wife-chased-me-out-of-pdp-amaechi/#respond Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:00:02 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=482553 A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has alleged that former President Goodluck Jonathan and his wife, Patience Jonathan, forced him out of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Amaechi said the former First Family took control of the party’s structure in Rivers State and handed it over [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/jonathan-wife-chased-me-out-of-pdp-amaechi/feed/ 0 Police Fix April 28–30 for Recruitment Exam in Osun https://www.theinfostride.com/police-fix-april-28-30-for-recruitment-exam-in-osun/ https://www.theinfostride.com/police-fix-april-28-30-for-recruitment-exam-in-osun/#respond Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:00:56 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=482516 The Nigeria Police Force in Osun State has announced that the written examination for police recruitment will hold from April 28 to 30, 2026, for eligible applicants across the state. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Saturday in Osogbo by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi. According to the statement, the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/police-fix-april-28-30-for-recruitment-exam-in-osun/feed/ 0 Labour Party Elects New Chairman in Sokoto, Eyes Stronger 2027 Outing https://www.theinfostride.com/labour-party-elects-new-chairman-in-sokoto-eyes-stronger-2027-outing/ https://www.theinfostride.com/labour-party-elects-new-chairman-in-sokoto-eyes-stronger-2027-outing/#respond Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:00:13 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=482514 The Labour Party in Sokoto State has elected Yawale Abubakar as its new state chairman, with party leaders expressing optimism about strengthening its structure ahead of the 2027 general elections. The election took place on Saturday during a state congress held at the party secretariat in Sokoto, where delegates from all 23 local government areas [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/labour-party-elects-new-chairman-in-sokoto-eyes-stronger-2027-outing/feed/ 0 ADC Crisis Deepens in Katsina as Parallel Congresses Produce Two Chairmen https://www.theinfostride.com/adc-crisis-deepens-in-katsina-as-parallel-congresses-produce-two-chairmen/ https://www.theinfostride.com/adc-crisis-deepens-in-katsina-as-parallel-congresses-produce-two-chairmen/#respond Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:00:56 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=482509 The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Katsina State has produced two state chairmen following parallel congresses held on Tuesday and Thursday, deepening the party’s leadership crisis. The development reflects ongoing internal disputes involving longstanding members and recent defectors from other political parties. At the Tuesday congress, Musa Wamba was returned as state chairman, while Nasir [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/adc-crisis-deepens-in-katsina-as-parallel-congresses-produce-two-chairmen/feed/ 0 Adebayo Distances SDP from Opposition Coalition Talks Ahead of 2027 https://www.theinfostride.com/adebayo-distances-sdp-from-opposition-coalition-talks-ahead-of-2027/ https://www.theinfostride.com/adebayo-distances-sdp-from-opposition-coalition-talks-ahead-of-2027/#respond Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:00:42 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=482473 A former presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Adewole Adebayo, has distanced the party from ongoing opposition coalition discussions ahead of the 2027 general elections. Adebayo said the party does not believe that elite political alliances are the solution to defeating the ruling party, stressing the need to mobilise disengaged Nigerian voters. In [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/adebayo-distances-sdp-from-opposition-coalition-talks-ahead-of-2027/feed/ 0 APC Postpones Presidential, Governorship Primaries by One Week https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-postpones-presidential-governorship-primaries-by-one-week/ https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-postpones-presidential-governorship-primaries-by-one-week/#respond Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:00:32 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=482511 The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has postponed its presidential and governorship primaries by one week. The party rescheduled the presidential primary to May 23, 2026, and the governorship primary to May 21, 2026, from the earlier dates of May 15 and May 16, respectively. According to the APC, the adjustment is in line with [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-postpones-presidential-governorship-primaries-by-one-week/feed/ 0 LP Chair Says It May Be Too Late for Peter Obi to Return https://www.theinfostride.com/lp-chair-says-it-may-be-too-late-for-peter-obi-to-return/ https://www.theinfostride.com/lp-chair-says-it-may-be-too-late-for-peter-obi-to-return/#respond Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:00:11 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=482466 The Interim National Chairperson of the Labour Party, Nenadi Usman, has said it may be too late for the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to return to the party. Usman stated this on Wednesday during an appearance on Arise Television programme, Prime Time. She explained that the party would close its membership register 21 [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/lp-chair-says-it-may-be-too-late-for-peter-obi-to-return/feed/ 0 LP Crisis: Abure Says Party Not Troublemaker, Heads to Supreme Court https://www.theinfostride.com/lp-crisis-abure-says-party-not-troublemaker-heads-to-supreme-court/ https://www.theinfostride.com/lp-crisis-abure-says-party-not-troublemaker-heads-to-supreme-court/#respond Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:00:04 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=482464 Factional National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, has said the party under his leadership is not responsible for the ongoing leadership crisis. Abure made the remark on Wednesday during an interview on Arise Television, while reacting to a recent Court of Appeal ruling that dismissed his suit and recognised Nenadi Usman as the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/lp-crisis-abure-says-party-not-troublemaker-heads-to-supreme-court/feed/ 0 Fubara Backs Tinubu’s Re-election, Calls for Unity at Southern Monarchs Meeting https://www.theinfostride.com/fubara-backs-tinubus-re-election-calls-for-unity-at-southern-monarchs-meeting/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fubara-backs-tinubus-re-election-calls-for-unity-at-southern-monarchs-meeting/#respond Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:00:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=482400 Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed confidence in Nigeria’s leadership under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging support for his re-election to sustain ongoing reforms and development efforts. Fubara made the call on Thursday during a meeting of the Southern Traditional Rulers Council held in Port Harcourt, where monarchs from the 17 southern states gathered [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fubara-backs-tinubus-re-election-calls-for-unity-at-southern-monarchs-meeting/feed/ 0 NNPP Warns INEC of Fresh Legal Battles Over Court Order Disputes https://www.theinfostride.com/nnpp-warns-inec-of-fresh-legal-battles-over-court-order-disputes/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nnpp-warns-inec-of-fresh-legal-battles-over-court-order-disputes/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:00:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=482366 The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has warned that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) could face fresh legal battles over ongoing disputes surrounding court orders, raising concerns about potential disruptions to the electoral timetable. Speaking on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ladipo Johnson, criticised INEC’s handling of the situation, stressing [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nnpp-warns-inec-of-fresh-legal-battles-over-court-order-disputes/feed/ 0 Atiku Raises Concern Over Alleged Election Manipulation at Collation Centres https://www.theinfostride.com/atiku-raises-concern-over-alleged-election-manipulation-at-collation-centres/ https://www.theinfostride.com/atiku-raises-concern-over-alleged-election-manipulation-at-collation-centres/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:00:29 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=482364 Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, on Tuesday expressed concern over alleged election manipulation at collation centres, stressing the need for urgent countermeasures to safeguard electoral integrity. Atiku made the remark during a meeting with members of the Coalition for Democracy Movement, led by Jibril Shehu Mustapha, where discussions focused on strengthening the credibility of elections [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/atiku-raises-concern-over-alleged-election-manipulation-at-collation-centres/feed/ 0 Labour Party Faction Rejects Appeal Court Ruling, Heads to Supreme Court https://www.theinfostride.com/labour-party-faction-rejects-appeal-court-ruling-heads-to-supreme-court/ https://www.theinfostride.com/labour-party-faction-rejects-appeal-court-ruling-heads-to-supreme-court/#respond Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:00:25 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=482331 The faction of the Labour Party (LP) loyal to Julius Abure has rejected a recent Appeal Court ruling on the party’s leadership dispute, describing the judgement as unacceptable. This was disclosed in a statement issued on April 21, 2026, via the party’s official communication channels. Abure faulted the court’s decision, arguing that it contradicts established [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/labour-party-faction-rejects-appeal-court-ruling-heads-to-supreme-court/feed/ 0 NRM Rules Out Merger, Vows to Field Presidential Candidate for 2027 https://www.theinfostride.com/nrm-rules-out-merger-vows-to-field-presidential-candidate-for-2027/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nrm-rules-out-merger-vows-to-field-presidential-candidate-for-2027/#respond Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:00:06 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=482328 The National Rescue Movement (NRM) has declared that it has no plans to merge with any political party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, the party’s National Chairman, Chinedu Obi, said the NRM is prepared to produce a viable presidential candidate capable of challenging the incumbent [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nrm-rules-out-merger-vows-to-field-presidential-candidate-for-2027/feed/ 0 Osun Poll: INEC Assures Residents of Credible, Peaceful Election https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-poll-inec-assures-residents-of-credible-peaceful-election/ https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-poll-inec-assures-residents-of-credible-peaceful-election/#respond Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:48 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=482268 The Osun State office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reassured residents of its commitment to conducting a peaceful, transparent, and credible governorship election scheduled for August 15. The newly deployed Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Oluwatoyin Babalola, gave the assurance on Tuesday while addressing a group of protesters at the commission’s office in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-poll-inec-assures-residents-of-credible-peaceful-election/feed/ 0 Kalu Dismisses Claims of APC Influence on INEC, Backs Tinubu’s Re-election https://www.theinfostride.com/kalu-dismisses-claims-of-apc-influence-on-inec-backs-tinubus-re-election/ https://www.theinfostride.com/kalu-dismisses-claims-of-apc-influence-on-inec-backs-tinubus-re-election/#respond Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:00:43 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=482263 Former Abia State Governor and Senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has dismissed allegations that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) are influencing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking with journalists on Tuesday as plenary resumed after the Easter break, Kalu said INEC [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/kalu-dismisses-claims-of-apc-influence-on-inec-backs-tinubus-re-election/feed/ 0 ADC Knocks FG’s Plan to Reintegrate Ex-Insurgents, Warns of Security Risks https://www.theinfostride.com/adc-knocks-fgs-plan-to-reintegrate-ex-insurgents-warns-of-security-risks/ https://www.theinfostride.com/adc-knocks-fgs-plan-to-reintegrate-ex-insurgents-warns-of-security-risks/#respond Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:00:18 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=482257 The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the Federal Government’s plan to reintegrate hundreds of former insurgents into society, describing the approach as a sign of dangerous softness towards terrorism. In a statement issued on Sunday by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said recent remarks by government officials referring to insurgents as [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/adc-knocks-fgs-plan-to-reintegrate-ex-insurgents-warns-of-security-risks/feed/ 0 Shekarau Defects from PDP to APC https://www.theinfostride.com/shekarau-defects-from-pdp-to-apc/ https://www.theinfostride.com/shekarau-defects-from-pdp-to-apc/#respond Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:00:21 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=482255 Former Kano State Governor, Ibrahim Shekarau, has formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Shekarau announced his defection to the APC on Sunday, marking a significant political move in Kano State. Born on November 5, 1955, Shekarau is a veteran educator and politician who served as Governor [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/shekarau-defects-from-pdp-to-apc/feed/ 0 NNPP Elects Bala Mohammed as New National Chairman https://www.theinfostride.com/nnpp-elects-bala-mohammed-as-new-national-chairman/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nnpp-elects-bala-mohammed-as-new-national-chairman/#respond Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:00:24 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=482253 The National Working Committee (NWC) of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has announced the election of Bala Yunusa Mohammed as its new National Chairman. In a statement signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ladipo Johnson, the NNPP described Mohammed as an astute administrator who previously served as its National Organising Secretary. The party [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nnpp-elects-bala-mohammed-as-new-national-chairman/feed/ 0 Osun Guber: Accord Party Gaining Strength Ahead of Poll – Speaker https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-guber-accord-party-gaining-strength-ahead-of-poll-speaker/ https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-guber-accord-party-gaining-strength-ahead-of-poll-speaker/#respond Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:00:05 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=482251 The Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Adewale Egbedun, has said the growing support base of the Accord Party signals a strong position ahead of the forthcoming governorship election in the state. Egbedun made the remark on Saturday during a rally in Inisa, Odo Otin Local Government Area, where over 500 members of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-guber-accord-party-gaining-strength-ahead-of-poll-speaker/feed/ 0 APGA Releases Timetable, Fees for 2027 Primary Elections https://www.theinfostride.com/apga-releases-timetable-fees-for-2027-primary-elections/ https://www.theinfostride.com/apga-releases-timetable-fees-for-2027-primary-elections/#respond Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:00:59 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=482116 The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has released its provisional timetable and schedule of activities for primary elections ahead of the 2027 general elections. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ejimofor Opara. According to the statement, the timetable is in compliance with [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/apga-releases-timetable-fees-for-2027-primary-elections/feed/ 0 Abia Gov’s Aide Dumps Labour Party for APC https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-govs-aide-dumps-labour-party-for-apc/ https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-govs-aide-dumps-labour-party-for-apc/#respond Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:00:51 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=482240 The National Assembly Liaison Officer to Abia State Governor, Iheanyi Frank Chinasa, has defected from the Labour Party (LP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Chinasa, popularly known as Dogo, was until his defection a close ally of Governor Alex Otti and a prominent member of the Labour Party in Bende Local Government Area and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-govs-aide-dumps-labour-party-for-apc/feed/ 0 Melaye: I Can Defeat Tinubu, Backs United Opposition Ahead of 2027 https://www.theinfostride.com/melaye-i-can-defeat-tinubu-backs-united-opposition-ahead-of-2027/ https://www.theinfostride.com/melaye-i-can-defeat-tinubu-backs-united-opposition-ahead-of-2027/#respond Sun, 19 Apr 2026 11:00:05 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=482120 Former Kogi lawmaker, Dino Melaye, has declared that he could defeat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in a credible election, while emphasising that his immediate priority is supporting a united opposition ahead of the 2027 polls. Melaye made the remarks during an interview on Mic On Podcast hosted by Seun Okinbaloye, where he criticised the current [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/melaye-i-can-defeat-tinubu-backs-united-opposition-ahead-of-2027/feed/ 0 Osun APC Lawmakers Deny Tinubu’s Alleged Endorsement of Adeleke https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-apc-lawmakers-deny-tinubus-alleged-endorsement-of-adeleke/ https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-apc-lawmakers-deny-tinubus-alleged-endorsement-of-adeleke/#respond Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:00:21 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=482118 Five lawmakers of the All Progressives Congress (APC) representing Osun State in the National Assembly have dismissed claims that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu endorsed Governor Ademola Adeleke for a second term. The legislators, operating under the G-5 caucus, said there was no agreement or assurance from the President to support Adeleke in the August 15 [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-apc-lawmakers-deny-tinubus-alleged-endorsement-of-adeleke/feed/ 0 2027: Obi Reacts to Atiku’s Final Bid Comment, Insists on Credible Primaries https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-obi-reacts-to-atikus-final-bid-comment-insists-on-credible-primaries/ https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-obi-reacts-to-atikus-final-bid-comment-insists-on-credible-primaries/#respond Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:00:07 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=482111 Former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, has reacted to recent remarks by former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, that the 2027 presidential election would be his final attempt if he secures the ticket of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Speaking on the Naija Unfiltered podcast on Saturday, Obi described Atiku as his respected leader and elder [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-obi-reacts-to-atikus-final-bid-comment-insists-on-credible-primaries/feed/ 0 Kano APC Reaffirms Support for Tinubu, Dismisses Withdrawal Claims https://www.theinfostride.com/kano-apc-reaffirms-support-for-tinubu-dismisses-withdrawal-claims/ https://www.theinfostride.com/kano-apc-reaffirms-support-for-tinubu-dismisses-withdrawal-claims/#respond Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:00:08 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=482066 The Kano State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has reaffirmed its support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, dismissing claims that the party has withdrawn backing for his second-term bid. In a statement dated April 17, 2026, and signed by the State Publicity Secretary, Auwalu Abdullahi Soja, the party described as false a statement [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/kano-apc-reaffirms-support-for-tinubu-dismisses-withdrawal-claims/feed/ 0 Bala Mohammed’s Planned Defection to APC Collapses Over Power-Sharing Dispute https://www.theinfostride.com/bala-mohammeds-planned-defection-to-apc-collapses-over-power-sharing-dispute/ https://www.theinfostride.com/bala-mohammeds-planned-defection-to-apc-collapses-over-power-sharing-dispute/#respond Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:00:17 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=482064 The planned defection of Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) has collapsed following disagreements over a proposed power-sharing arrangement. Chairman of the Turaki-led PDP faction in the state, Sama’ila Burga, disclosed this on Saturday while addressing journalists in Bauchi. Burga said consultations between the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/bala-mohammeds-planned-defection-to-apc-collapses-over-power-sharing-dispute/feed/ 0 Oyebamiji, Adeleke and the ‘Strait of Osun’ by Adeniran Oyewale https://www.theinfostride.com/oyebamiji-adeleke-and-the-strait-of-osun-by-adeniran-oyewale/ https://www.theinfostride.com/oyebamiji-adeleke-and-the-strait-of-osun-by-adeniran-oyewale/#respond Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:57:09 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=482007 In the rough-and-tumble world of Nigerian politics, things don’t just get complicated; they often turn into a complete circus, and they do so with alarming speed. As we gaze toward the August 15, 2026, governorship election in Osun State, one particular, rather unsettling comparison keeps surfacing in the mind: the ‘Strait of Hormuz.’ In the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/oyebamiji-adeleke-and-the-strait-of-osun-by-adeniran-oyewale/feed/ 0 2027: Okowa, Nwoko Set for Delta North Senatorial Showdown https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-okowa-nwoko-set-for-delta-north-senatorial-showdown/ https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-okowa-nwoko-set-for-delta-north-senatorial-showdown/#respond Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:00:30 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=482050 Ahead of the 2027 general elections, a fierce political contest is shaping up in the Delta North Senatorial District as former Delta State governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, and incumbent senator, Ned Nwoko, signal interest in the seat. InfoStride News reports that Okowa recently declared his intention to contest the position, setting the stage for a high-stakes [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-okowa-nwoko-set-for-delta-north-senatorial-showdown/feed/ 0 ADC Tells Tinubu to Brace for 2027, Cites Hardship, Insecurity https://www.theinfostride.com/adc-tells-tinubu-to-brace-for-2027-cites-hardship-insecurity/ https://www.theinfostride.com/adc-tells-tinubu-to-brace-for-2027-cites-hardship-insecurity/#respond Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:00:48 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=482048 The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu should be concerned about a possible defeat in the 2027 general elections, citing widespread economic hardship and insecurity across the country. In a statement issued on Friday by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said Tinubu would be contesting against “millions of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/adc-tells-tinubu-to-brace-for-2027-cites-hardship-insecurity/feed/ 0 INEC Concludes Second Phase of CVR, Records Over 3.7 Million Registrations https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-concludes-second-phase-of-cvr-records-over-3-7-million-registrations/ https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-concludes-second-phase-of-cvr-records-over-3-7-million-registrations/#respond Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:00:33 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=482004 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has concluded the second phase of the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, recording a total of 3,748,704 completed registrations across the country. The figure, contained in the commission’s weekly update for week 14 of the second phase, includes both online pre-registrations and in-person completions at designated centres nationwide, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-concludes-second-phase-of-cvr-records-over-3-7-million-registrations/feed/ 0 Amaechi Rejects Consensus Candidate, Demands Transparent ADC Primary Ahead of 2027 https://www.theinfostride.com/amaechi-rejects-consensus-candidate-demands-transparent-adc-primary-ahead-of-2027/ https://www.theinfostride.com/amaechi-rejects-consensus-candidate-demands-transparent-adc-primary-ahead-of-2027/#respond Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:00:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=482000 Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has called for a transparent primary election within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), rejecting any move to impose a consensus presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 general elections. Amaechi said party members must be allowed to freely choose their candidate, stressing that internal democracy should be upheld at all [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/amaechi-rejects-consensus-candidate-demands-transparent-adc-primary-ahead-of-2027/feed/ 0 ADC Leadership Crisis Deepens in Zamfara After Disputed Congress https://www.theinfostride.com/adc-leadership-crisis-deepens-in-zamfara-after-disputed-congress/ https://www.theinfostride.com/adc-leadership-crisis-deepens-in-zamfara-after-disputed-congress/#respond Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:00:17 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=481998 A fresh leadership crisis has erupted within the Zamfara State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), as two rival factions lay claim to the party’s structure following a contested congress. One faction, led by Malam Mohammed Mainasara, insists it was duly authorised by the party’s national leadership to organise and supervise the congress in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/adc-leadership-crisis-deepens-in-zamfara-after-disputed-congress/feed/ 0 Lagos APC Denies Candidate Imposition Allegations Ahead of Elections https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-apc-denies-candidate-imposition-allegations-ahead-of-elections/ https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-apc-denies-candidate-imposition-allegations-ahead-of-elections/#respond Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:00:04 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=481995 The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed claims of an alleged plan to impose candidates ahead of forthcoming legislative elections, describing the accusations as baseless. In a statement issued on Thursday, the state chairman, Cornelius Ojelabi, said the report, attributed to a group identifying itself as “concerned and vigilant members,” [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-apc-denies-candidate-imposition-allegations-ahead-of-elections/feed/ 0 Labour Party Faction Suspends 26 Members Loyal to Abure Camp https://www.theinfostride.com/labour-party-faction-suspends-26-members-loyal-to-abure-camp/ https://www.theinfostride.com/labour-party-faction-suspends-26-members-loyal-to-abure-camp/#respond Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:00:56 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=481937 A faction of the Labour Party led by Nenadi Usman has announced the suspension of 26 members believed to be loyal to the camp of former national chairman, Julius Abure. The Nenadi Usman-led Caretaker Committee, which it said is recognised by the Supreme Court of Nigeria, disclosed this in a post on its official X [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/labour-party-faction-suspends-26-members-loyal-to-abure-camp/feed/ 0 Wike Knocks Atiku, Vows to Deliver FCT Projects on Schedule https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-knocks-atiku-vows-to-deliver-fct-projects-on-schedule/ https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-knocks-atiku-vows-to-deliver-fct-projects-on-schedule/#respond Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:00:14 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=481933 The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Thursday criticised former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar, describing him as a “serial contestant and loser.” Wike made the remarks while inspecting ongoing road projects in Abuja, in response to Atiku’s recent criticism of the current administration. “Atiku is a serial failure. He is a serial [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-knocks-atiku-vows-to-deliver-fct-projects-on-schedule/feed/ 0 Analyst Warns Gov Yusuf Against Wrong Deputy Appointment https://www.theinfostride.com/analyst-warns-gov-yusuf-against-wrong-deputy-appointment/ https://www.theinfostride.com/analyst-warns-gov-yusuf-against-wrong-deputy-appointment/#respond Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:00:08 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=481931 A public affairs analyst, Jabir Madaki, has cautioned Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, against making what he described as a wrong choice in appointing a substantive deputy governor. Madaki gave the warning in a report titled “Government Integrity and Public Interest” released on Wednesday, describing the decision as a defining moment for the administration. [...]

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