Politics & Political News – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:16:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 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 Cross River: PDP governorship candidate alleges plot against him, university; govt denies claim https://www.theinfostride.com/cross-river-pdp-governorship-candidate-alleges-plot-against-him-university-govt-denies-claim/ https://www.theinfostride.com/cross-river-pdp-governorship-candidate-alleges-plot-against-him-university-govt-denies-claim/#respond Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:00:08 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=487453 The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Cross River State, Arthur Jarvis, has alleged that the administration of Governor Bassey Otu is planning a fresh clampdown on him and his privately owned university. Jarvis claimed that the state government had already targeted his running mate, Alphonsus Ogar Eba, by marking his residence [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/cross-river-pdp-governorship-candidate-alleges-plot-against-him-university-govt-denies-claim/feed/ 0 APC afraid of ADC ahead of 2027, sponsoring our crisis, Party chieftain alleges https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-afraid-of-adc-ahead-of-2027-sponsoring-our-crisis-party-chieftain-alleges/ https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-afraid-of-adc-ahead-of-2027-sponsoring-our-crisis-party-chieftain-alleges/#respond Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:00:46 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=487448 A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Ogba Oghenevewogaga, has alleged that the All Progressives Congress, APC, is afraid of the opposition party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Oghenevewogaga also accused the ruling party of sponsoring the internal crisis in the ADC, claiming that the party’s leadership would not allow such efforts to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-afraid-of-adc-ahead-of-2027-sponsoring-our-crisis-party-chieftain-alleges/feed/ 0 Akpabio hails Wike as leader of winning faction of PDP https://www.theinfostride.com/akpabio-hails-wike-as-leader-of-winning-faction-of-pdp/ https://www.theinfostride.com/akpabio-hails-wike-as-leader-of-winning-faction-of-pdp/#respond Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:00:05 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=487446 President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Friday described the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, as the national leader of the “winning faction” of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Akpabio made the remark during the commissioning of access roads to the Renewed Hope Cities and Estates in the Karsana District of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/akpabio-hails-wike-as-leader-of-winning-faction-of-pdp/feed/ 0 Ganduje denies dumping APC for NDC, threatens legal action over defection posters https://www.theinfostride.com/ganduje-denies-dumping-apc-for-ndc-threatens-legal-action-over-defection-posters/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ganduje-denies-dumping-apc-for-ndc-threatens-legal-action-over-defection-posters/#respond Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:00:44 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=487442 Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has dismissed reports claiming he has defected to the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, insisting that he remains a committed member of the ruling party. Ganduje described as false and politically motivated the posters circulating on social media alleging that he had dumped the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ganduje-denies-dumping-apc-for-ndc-threatens-legal-action-over-defection-posters/feed/ 0 Okonkwo denies opposing Amaechi as Atiku’s running mate, explains South-East position https://www.theinfostride.com/okonkwo-denies-opposing-amaechi-as-atikus-running-mate-explains-south-east-position/ https://www.theinfostride.com/okonkwo-denies-opposing-amaechi-as-atikus-running-mate-explains-south-east-position/#respond Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:00:35 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=487439 Kenneth Okonkwo, spokesperson for the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has denied reports that he opposed the selection of former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, as the party’s vice presidential candidate. Okonkwo also clarified that his earlier position was based on geopolitical considerations, noting that no eligible individual from the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/okonkwo-denies-opposing-amaechi-as-atikus-running-mate-explains-south-east-position/feed/ 0 Tinubu has captured INEC, judiciary, security agencies – Kaduna lawyer alleges https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-has-captured-inec-judiciary-security-agencies-kaduna-lawyer-alleges/ https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-has-captured-inec-judiciary-security-agencies-kaduna-lawyer-alleges/#respond Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:00:31 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=487436 A Kaduna-based legal practitioner, Al-zubayr Abubakar, has alleged that President Bola Tinubu has taken control of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, the judiciary and Nigeria’s security agencies. Abubakar made the allegation during an interview with JKD TV, a Kaduna-based television station. The lawyer claimed that no Nigerian leader, including those who governed during periods [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-has-captured-inec-judiciary-security-agencies-kaduna-lawyer-alleges/feed/ 0 Abia PDP rules out alliance with other parties ahead of 2027 election https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-pdp-rules-out-alliance-with-other-parties-ahead-of-2027-election/ https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-pdp-rules-out-alliance-with-other-parties-ahead-of-2027-election/#respond Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:11 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=487433 The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Abia State has dismissed speculations suggesting it is considering an alliance with any other political party ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Abia State Chairman of the PDP, Abraham Amah, made the clarification on Thursday at the party’s state secretariat in Umuahia while responding to questions on reports [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-pdp-rules-out-alliance-with-other-parties-ahead-of-2027-election/feed/ 0 2027: We’ll fight like wounded lions for Tinubu’s re-election – Imo APC chairman https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-well-fight-like-wounded-lions-for-tinubus-re-election-imo-apc-chairman/ https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-well-fight-like-wounded-lions-for-tinubus-re-election-imo-apc-chairman/#respond Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:00:09 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=487300 The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Imo State, Austin Onyedebelu, has declared that the party will “fight like a wounded lion” to ensure the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. Onyedebelu made the declaration during a stakeholders’ meeting between the State Working Committee and APC officials from the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-well-fight-like-wounded-lions-for-tinubus-re-election-imo-apc-chairman/feed/ 0 Atiku appoints Kenneth Okonkwo as spokesperson https://www.theinfostride.com/atiku-appoints-kenneth-okonkwo-as-spokesperson/ https://www.theinfostride.com/atiku-appoints-kenneth-okonkwo-as-spokesperson/#respond Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:00:09 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=487298 Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar has appointed actor-turned-politician, Kenneth Okonkwo, as his spokesperson. The appointment comes weeks after Okonkwo publicly criticised the party’s choice of vice-presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. Okonkwo announced the development in a statement posted on his official X handle on [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/atiku-appoints-kenneth-okonkwo-as-spokesperson/feed/ 0 FCTA begins promotion exercise for over 13,000 civil servants https://www.theinfostride.com/fcta-begins-promotion-exercise-for-over-13000-civil-servants/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fcta-begins-promotion-exercise-for-over-13000-civil-servants/#respond Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:00:48 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=487296 The Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, has commenced the promotion exercise for more than 13,000 civil servants in the FCTA and the Federal Capital Development Authority, FCDA. Chairman of the FCT Civil Service Commission, Engr. Emeka Ezeh, disclosed this on Wednesday, stating that the exercise was approved by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fcta-begins-promotion-exercise-for-over-13000-civil-servants/feed/ 0 ADC uploads Atiku, Amaechi’s names to INEC nomination portal https://www.theinfostride.com/adc-uploads-atiku-amaechis-names-to-inec-nomination-portal/ https://www.theinfostride.com/adc-uploads-atiku-amaechis-names-to-inec-nomination-portal/#respond Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:00:22 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=487291 The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has uploaded the names of its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, and his running mate, Rotimi Amaechi, to the nomination portal of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, announced the development on Tuesday, describing it as a significant milestone in the ADC’s preparations for [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/adc-uploads-atiku-amaechis-names-to-inec-nomination-portal/feed/ 0 Osun guber: INEC urges media to expose vote buying ahead of August poll https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-guber-inec-urges-media-to-expose-vote-buying-ahead-of-august-poll/ https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-guber-inec-urges-media-to-expose-vote-buying-ahead-of-august-poll/#respond Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:00:55 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=487288 The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has urged media practitioners in Osun State to make the fight against vote buying a major focus of their coverage ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election. The appeal was made on Tuesday during a one-day Media Stakeholders’ Forum held in Osogbo, where the National Commissioner and Chairman [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-guber-inec-urges-media-to-expose-vote-buying-ahead-of-august-poll/feed/ 0 Ondo APC group condemns protest over National Assembly candidates’ list https://www.theinfostride.com/ondo-apc-group-condemns-protest-over-national-assembly-candidates-list/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ondo-apc-group-condemns-protest-over-national-assembly-candidates-list/#respond Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:00:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=487286 A group within the Ondo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, the Grassroots Movement for Tinubu, GMT, has condemned the protest over the party’s purported list of candidates for the National Assembly elections. The group also criticised the involvement of cabinet members and government officials in the protest, describing their actions as an [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ondo-apc-group-condemns-protest-over-national-assembly-candidates-list/feed/ 0 Peter Obi urges INEC to publish candidates’ academic credentials https://www.theinfostride.com/peter-obi-urges-inec-to-publish-candidates-academic-credentials/ https://www.theinfostride.com/peter-obi-urges-inec-to-publish-candidates-academic-credentials/#respond Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:00:22 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=487168 The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to make public the academic certificates and credentials submitted by all candidates seeking elective office. Obi made the call while reflecting on questions contained in the INEC nomination form, particularly those relating to candidates’ mental [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/peter-obi-urges-inec-to-publish-candidates-academic-credentials/feed/ 0 NDC accuses APC of using courts to weaken opposition ahead of 2027 polls https://www.theinfostride.com/ndc-accuses-apc-of-using-courts-to-weaken-opposition-ahead-of-2027-polls/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ndc-accuses-apc-of-using-courts-to-weaken-opposition-ahead-of-2027-polls/#respond Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:00:18 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=487165 The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Plateau State chapter, has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, of undermining Nigeria’s democracy through what it described as politically motivated court actions aimed at weakening opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Plateau State Chairman of the NDC, Solomon Ndam, made the allegation on Tuesday while [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ndc-accuses-apc-of-using-courts-to-weaken-opposition-ahead-of-2027-polls/feed/ 0 Delta Assembly declares Udu lawmaker’s seat vacant over defection to NDC https://www.theinfostride.com/delta-assembly-declares-udu-lawmakers-seat-vacant-over-defection-to-ndc/ https://www.theinfostride.com/delta-assembly-declares-udu-lawmakers-seat-vacant-over-defection-to-ndc/#respond Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:00:35 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=487162 The Delta State House of Assembly has declared vacant the seat of the member representing Udu State Constituency, Hon. Collins Egbetamah, following his resignation from the All Progressives Congress, APC, and defection to the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC. The House said the declaration was made in accordance with Section 109(1)(g) and (2) of the Constitution [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/delta-assembly-declares-udu-lawmakers-seat-vacant-over-defection-to-ndc/feed/ 0 PDP crisis: Lawyers accuse IGP of failing to acknowledge petition against Anyanwu, Mohammed https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-crisis-lawyers-accuse-igp-of-failing-to-acknowledge-petition-against-anyanwu-mohammed/ https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-crisis-lawyers-accuse-igp-of-failing-to-acknowledge-petition-against-anyanwu-mohammed/#respond Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:00:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=487160 Ogbeide Associates, Solicitors and Counsel representing a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Tuesday said the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Tunji Disu, has yet to acknowledge its petition against the party’s National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu, and factional National Chairman, Abdulrahman Mohammed, seven days after it was submitted. The law firm had, on June [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-crisis-lawyers-accuse-igp-of-failing-to-acknowledge-petition-against-anyanwu-mohammed/feed/ 0 APC Disowns Purported Primary Election Results, Warns Against Fake Publications https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-disowns-purported-primary-election-results-warns-against-fake-publications/ https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-disowns-purported-primary-election-results-warns-against-fake-publications/#respond Sun, 28 Jun 2026 12:00:29 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=487142 The All Progressives Congress, APC, has disowned reports claiming to announce the outcome of its primary elections, describing the publications as false and unauthorised. The party made its position known in a public notice issued on Sunday, stating that it had not released any official list of successful aspirants from the primaries. The disclaimer, signed [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-disowns-purported-primary-election-results-warns-against-fake-publications/feed/ 0 Anyanwu Declares Governorship Ambition, Says It’s His Turn to Lead Imo https://www.theinfostride.com/anyanwu-declares-governorship-ambition-says-its-his-turn-to-lead-imo/ https://www.theinfostride.com/anyanwu-declares-governorship-ambition-says-its-his-turn-to-lead-imo/#respond Sun, 28 Jun 2026 11:00:57 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=487037 National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Samuel Anyanwu, has declared that it is his turn to govern Imo State after former governors Ikedi Ohakim, Emeka Ihedioha and incumbent Governor Hope Uzodimma. Anyanwu made the declaration in Owerri, the Imo State capital, during the inauguration of the “Polling Unit Movement for Sam Daddy,” a [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/anyanwu-declares-governorship-ambition-says-its-his-turn-to-lead-imo/feed/ 0 AA Condemns Attack on Presidential Candidate Omoaje, Describes It as Assault on Democracy https://www.theinfostride.com/aa-condemns-attack-on-presidential-candidate-omoaje-describes-it-as-assault-on-democracy/ https://www.theinfostride.com/aa-condemns-attack-on-presidential-candidate-omoaje-describes-it-as-assault-on-democracy/#respond Sun, 28 Jun 2026 10:00:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=487035 The Zamfara State chapter of the Action Alliance, AA, has condemned the attack on its 2027 presidential candidate, Aare Adekunle Rufai Omoaje, describing the incident as a direct assault on democracy. The party made its position known in a statement issued on Sunday in Gusau by its state chairman, Shehu Hussaini Waziri. According to the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/aa-condemns-attack-on-presidential-candidate-omoaje-describes-it-as-assault-on-democracy/feed/ 0 Kwankwaso Expresses Confidence NDC Will Overcome Legal Challenges Ahead of 2027 https://www.theinfostride.com/kwankwaso-expresses-confidence-ndc-will-overcome-legal-challenges-ahead-of-2027/ https://www.theinfostride.com/kwankwaso-expresses-confidence-ndc-will-overcome-legal-challenges-ahead-of-2027/#respond Sun, 28 Jun 2026 09:00:19 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=487033 Vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has expressed confidence that the party will overcome its ongoing legal challenges, urging members and supporters to remain calm and committed ahead of the 2027 general elections. Kwankwaso gave the assurance on Sunday in a post on his official X handle following a courtesy [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/kwankwaso-expresses-confidence-ndc-will-overcome-legal-challenges-ahead-of-2027/feed/ 0 Yesufu: Senators Are Enablers of Tinubu’s ‘Evil,’ Not Victims https://www.theinfostride.com/yesufu-senators-are-enablers-of-tinubus-evil-not-victims/ https://www.theinfostride.com/yesufu-senators-are-enablers-of-tinubus-evil-not-victims/#respond Sat, 27 Jun 2026 13:00:04 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=487012 Human rights activist, Aisha Yesufu, has accused members of the Nigerian Senate of enabling what she described as the “evil” being perpetrated by President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Yesufu made the remark in a statement posted on her verified X handle on Friday while reacting to comments by the senator representing Kebbi South Senatorial District, Garba [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/yesufu-senators-are-enablers-of-tinubus-evil-not-victims/feed/ 0 Amaewhule faults Fubara over delayed submission of Rivers 2026–2028 MTEF https://www.theinfostride.com/amaewhule-faults-fubara-over-delayed-submission-of-rivers-2026-2028-mtef/ https://www.theinfostride.com/amaewhule-faults-fubara-over-delayed-submission-of-rivers-2026-2028-mtef/#respond Sat, 27 Jun 2026 12:00:08 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=487010 Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, has criticised Governor Siminalayi Fubara over what he described as the late submission of the state’s 2026–2028 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF). Amaewhule, in a statement issued by his media aide, Martins Wachukwu, said the fiscal framework was submitted well outside the timeline stipulated by law. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/amaewhule-faults-fubara-over-delayed-submission-of-rivers-2026-2028-mtef/feed/ 0 PDP Describes Court Order Against NDC as Setback for Nigeria’s Democracy https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-describes-court-order-against-ndc-as-setback-for-nigerias-democracy/ https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-describes-court-order-against-ndc-as-setback-for-nigerias-democracy/#respond Sat, 27 Jun 2026 11:00:01 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=487008 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the Federal High Court’s order directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as a setback for Nigeria’s democracy. In a statement issued on Thursday by its Interim National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, the PDP said it was awaiting the Certified [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-describes-court-order-against-ndc-as-setback-for-nigerias-democracy/feed/ 0 APC Sweeps Gombe LG Polls, Wins 24 Chairmanship, 240 Councillorship Seats https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-sweeps-gombe-lg-polls-wins-24-chairmanship-240-councillorship-seats/ https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-sweeps-gombe-lg-polls-wins-24-chairmanship-240-councillorship-seats/#respond Sat, 27 Jun 2026 10:00:17 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=487005 The All Progressives Congress (APC) has emerged victorious in all the 24 chairmanship seats and 240 councillorship positions in the just-concluded local government elections in Gombe State. The Gombe State Independent Electoral Commission (GOSIEC) announced the results on Saturday in Gombe, the state capital. According to the commission, six political parties participated in the chairmanship [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-sweeps-gombe-lg-polls-wins-24-chairmanship-240-councillorship-seats/feed/ 0 Atiku Accuses Tinubu of Plotting to Weaken Opposition Through NDC Deregistration https://www.theinfostride.com/atiku-accuses-tinubu-of-plotting-to-weaken-opposition-through-ndc-deregistration/ https://www.theinfostride.com/atiku-accuses-tinubu-of-plotting-to-weaken-opposition-through-ndc-deregistration/#respond Sat, 27 Jun 2026 09:00:57 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=487002 The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has accused President Bola Tinubu of attempting to undermine Nigeria’s democracy through an alleged plot to deregister the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). Atiku made the allegation in a statement issued on Saturday while reacting to the recent court judgment affecting the registration of the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/atiku-accuses-tinubu-of-plotting-to-weaken-opposition-through-ndc-deregistration/feed/ 0 NDC assures candidates will be on ballot despite court setback https://www.theinfostride.com/ndc-assures-candidates-will-be-on-ballot-despite-court-setback/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ndc-assures-candidates-will-be-on-ballot-despite-court-setback/#respond Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:00:01 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=486948 The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has assured its members and supporters that all its candidates will participate in the 2027 general elections despite the recent court ruling affecting the party’s registration. The National Secretary of the party, Ikenna Enekweizu, gave the assurance on Friday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, while addressing the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ndc-assures-candidates-will-be-on-ballot-despite-court-setback/feed/ 0 INEC denies suspension of CVR in Delta community over faulty machine https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-denies-suspension-of-cvr-in-delta-community-over-faulty-machine/ https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-denies-suspension-of-cvr-in-delta-community-over-faulty-machine/#respond Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:00:11 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=486883 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed a viral report claiming that the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise in Akwukwu Igbo, Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State, was suspended due to a faulty machine. In a statement issued on Friday, the Head of Voter Education and Publicity, Mrs. Nseabasi Udom, described the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-denies-suspension-of-cvr-in-delta-community-over-faulty-machine/feed/ 0 Court sets aside judgment ordering INEC to register NDC https://www.theinfostride.com/court-sets-aside-judgment-ordering-inec-to-register-ndc/ https://www.theinfostride.com/court-sets-aside-judgment-ordering-inec-to-register-ndc/#respond Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:00:16 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=486881 A Federal High Court sitting in Lokoja has set aside its earlier judgment directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as a political party. Justice Isah Dashen, in a ruling delivered on Friday, held that the earlier judgment affected the rights of the Peace Movement Party (PMP), which [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/court-sets-aside-judgment-ordering-inec-to-register-ndc/feed/ 0 Babachir responsible for ADC setbacks, Atiku may not recover – Wakili https://www.theinfostride.com/babachir-responsible-for-adc-setbacks-atiku-may-not-recover-wakili/ https://www.theinfostride.com/babachir-responsible-for-adc-setbacks-atiku-may-not-recover-wakili/#respond Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:00:45 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=486878 Political commentator, Imran Wakili, has claimed that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, may be unable to recover from the political setbacks allegedly caused by former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal. Wakili made the assertion in a post on X on Thursday, arguing that Lawal’s actions [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/babachir-responsible-for-adc-setbacks-atiku-may-not-recover-wakili/feed/ 0 APC chieftain dumps party for APP over alleged marginalisation in Imo https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-chieftain-dumps-party-for-app-over-alleged-marginalisation-in-imo/ https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-chieftain-dumps-party-for-app-over-alleged-marginalisation-in-imo/#respond Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:00:44 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=486874 A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Bona Nlemadim, has resigned from the party and joined the Action Peoples Party (APP), citing what he described as the longstanding marginalisation of Ngor Okpala Local Government Area in Imo State. Nlemadim announced his decision in an open letter dated June 25, 2026, which he personally [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-chieftain-dumps-party-for-app-over-alleged-marginalisation-in-imo/feed/ 0 Bayelsa NDC urges Diri to embrace inclusive governance, rejects alleged inducement of aspirants https://www.theinfostride.com/bayelsa-ndc-urges-diri-to-embrace-inclusive-governance-rejects-alleged-inducement-of-aspirants/ https://www.theinfostride.com/bayelsa-ndc-urges-diri-to-embrace-inclusive-governance-rejects-alleged-inducement-of-aspirants/#respond Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:00:04 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=486871 The Bayelsa State chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has urged Governor Douye Diri to adopt a more inclusive style of governance that prioritises the interests of Bayelsans over political considerations. Speaking with journalists in Yenagoa, the state chairman of the party, Hon. Dauprebo Ikuromo, called on the state government to focus on policies [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/bayelsa-ndc-urges-diri-to-embrace-inclusive-governance-rejects-alleged-inducement-of-aspirants/feed/ 0 Fubara Submits 2026–2028 MTEF to Rivers Assembly https://www.theinfostride.com/fubara-submits-2026-2028-mtef-to-rivers-assembly/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fubara-submits-2026-2028-mtef-to-rivers-assembly/#respond Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:00:43 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=486803 Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has submitted the 2026–2028 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) to the Rivers State House of Assembly for consideration. The Speaker of the House, Martin Chike Amaewhule, read a letter from the governor conveying the submission of the three-year fiscal framework during an emergency plenary session held on Thursday. The sitting marked [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fubara-submits-2026-2028-mtef-to-rivers-assembly/feed/ 0 INEC Suspends Electoral Officer Over Alleged Voter Data Leak Involving Emeka Ike https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-suspends-electoral-officer-over-alleged-voter-data-leak-involving-emeka-ike/ https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-suspends-electoral-officer-over-alleged-voter-data-leak-involving-emeka-ike/#respond Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:00:05 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=486801 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has suspended an electoral officer allegedly linked to the voter data leak involving Nollywood actor and politician, Emeka Ike. The commission disclosed on Thursday that investigations by security agencies and data protection regulators into the incident are still ongoing. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-suspends-electoral-officer-over-alleged-voter-data-leak-involving-emeka-ike/feed/ 0 Kwankwasiyya Movement Warns Against Defamation of Kwankwaso, Threatens Legal Action https://www.theinfostride.com/kwankwasiyya-movement-warns-against-defamation-of-kwankwaso-threatens-legal-action/ https://www.theinfostride.com/kwankwasiyya-movement-warns-against-defamation-of-kwankwaso-threatens-legal-action/#respond Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:00:34 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=486799 The Kwankwasiyya Movement has declared that while it welcomes constructive criticism of its leader, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, it will not tolerate what it described as false and defamatory claims against him. In a statement issued on Wednesday night and made available to InfoStride News, Kwankwasiyya Movement Warns Against Defamation of Kwankwaso, Threatens Legal Action, the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/kwankwasiyya-movement-warns-against-defamation-of-kwankwaso-threatens-legal-action/feed/ 0 Osun Governorship Poll: APC, Imole Campaign Council Trade Accusations Over Fatal Incidents https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-governorship-poll-apc-imole-campaign-council-trade-accusations-over-fatal-incidents/ https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-governorship-poll-apc-imole-campaign-council-trade-accusations-over-fatal-incidents/#respond Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:00:36 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=486796 Political tensions in Osun State escalated on Wednesday as the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Imole Campaign Council exchanged accusations following separate incidents that claimed lives and left several people injured ahead of the state governorship election. The development followed the death of an Accord Party member, Ajayi Aderogba, popularly known as Rogba, in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-governorship-poll-apc-imole-campaign-council-trade-accusations-over-fatal-incidents/feed/ 0 Atiku’s Aide Calls on Tinubu to Resign Over Insecurity https://www.theinfostride.com/atikus-aide-calls-on-tinubu-to-resign-over-insecurity/ https://www.theinfostride.com/atikus-aide-calls-on-tinubu-to-resign-over-insecurity/#respond Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:00:37 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=486721 Media Adviser and spokesperson to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, Mr. Paul Ibe, has called on President Bola Tinubu to resign, citing what he described as the Federal Government’s failure to effectively address the country’s security challenges. Ibe made the call while speaking on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme on Tuesday, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/atikus-aide-calls-on-tinubu-to-resign-over-insecurity/feed/ 0 NDC Urges Bayelsa Governor to Prioritise Inclusive Governance, Dismisses Defection Rumours https://www.theinfostride.com/ndc-urges-bayelsa-governor-to-prioritise-inclusive-governance-dismisses-defection-rumours/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ndc-urges-bayelsa-governor-to-prioritise-inclusive-governance-dismisses-defection-rumours/#respond Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:00:52 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=486719 The Bayelsa State chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has urged Governor Douye Diri to embrace an inclusive leadership style that prioritises the interests of Bayelsans over political considerations, with a focus on policies that promote sustainable development, economic growth and improved welfare for residents. Speaking with journalists in Yenagoa, the State Chairman of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ndc-urges-bayelsa-governor-to-prioritise-inclusive-governance-dismisses-defection-rumours/feed/ 0 Osun CP Urges Political Parties to Shun Violence Ahead of Governorship Election https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-cp-urges-political-parties-to-shun-violence-ahead-of-governorship-election/ https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-cp-urges-political-parties-to-shun-violence-ahead-of-governorship-election/#respond Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:00:13 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=486716 The Commissioner of Police in Osun State, Ibrahim Gotan, has called on political parties, candidates and other stakeholders to conduct themselves peacefully ahead of the state governorship election. Gotan made the appeal during an interactive session with stakeholders held at the State Police Headquarters in Osogbo on Wednesday. The police commissioner said all political actors [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-cp-urges-political-parties-to-shun-violence-ahead-of-governorship-election/feed/ 0 Ekiti Election Outcome Raises Concerns Ahead of 2027 – Analyst https://www.theinfostride.com/ekiti-election-outcome-raises-concerns-ahead-of-2027-analyst/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ekiti-election-outcome-raises-concerns-ahead-of-2027-analyst/#respond Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:00:55 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=486681 A public affairs analyst, Godwin Omini, has said the outcome of the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election sends a dangerous signal ahead of the 2027 general elections. Omini made the assertion in a statement on Monday, alleging that the election exposed what he described as the partiality of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Recall [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ekiti-election-outcome-raises-concerns-ahead-of-2027-analyst/feed/ 0 PDP Remains Nigeria’s Leading Opposition Party – Wike https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-remains-nigerias-leading-opposition-party-wike/ https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-remains-nigerias-leading-opposition-party-wike/#respond Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:00:28 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=486679 The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remains the foremost opposition party in Nigeria despite internal challenges. Wike made the remark on Monday while congratulating President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) on their victories in the recent bye-elections held across the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-remains-nigerias-leading-opposition-party-wike/feed/ 0 Accord Rejects Police Meeting, Demands Arrest of Attackers in Osun https://www.theinfostride.com/accord-rejects-police-meeting-demands-arrest-of-attackers-in-osun/ https://www.theinfostride.com/accord-rejects-police-meeting-demands-arrest-of-attackers-in-osun/#respond Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:00:13 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=486672 The Osun State chapter of the Accord Party has declined an invitation to a meeting convened by the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, insisting that it will not engage with the police until those responsible for alleged attacks and killings of its members are arrested and prosecuted. The party disclosed its position in a statement [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/accord-rejects-police-meeting-demands-arrest-of-attackers-in-osun/feed/ 0 Abia APC Denies Imposing Non-Member as Governorship Candidate https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-apc-denies-imposing-non-member-as-governorship-candidate/ https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-apc-denies-imposing-non-member-as-governorship-candidate/#respond Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:00:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=486668 The Abia State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed allegations that it allowed a non-member of the party to emerge as its governorship candidate in the recent primary election. Some party stakeholders, including Mezie Chiekwe Esiaga and Ndubuisi Eme, had last week warned that the APC could face defeat in the 2027 [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-apc-denies-imposing-non-member-as-governorship-candidate/feed/ 0 PRP Denies Claims of Kwankwaso’s Alleged Takeover, Purchase of Nomination Forms https://www.theinfostride.com/prp-denies-claims-of-kwankwasos-alleged-takeover-purchase-of-nomination-forms/ https://www.theinfostride.com/prp-denies-claims-of-kwankwasos-alleged-takeover-purchase-of-nomination-forms/#respond Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:00:44 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=486666 The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has dismissed allegations that former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, purchased 69 nomination forms to take over the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party was reacting to claims by Abdulkadir Musa Giza, who identified himself as the chairman of the North-West Stakeholders Forum of the PRP, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/prp-denies-claims-of-kwankwasos-alleged-takeover-purchase-of-nomination-forms/feed/ 0 Group Demands INEC Clarification on Tinubu’s Certificates Ahead of 2027 Poll https://www.theinfostride.com/group-demands-inec-clarification-on-tinubus-certificates-ahead-of-2027-poll/ https://www.theinfostride.com/group-demands-inec-clarification-on-tinubus-certificates-ahead-of-2027-poll/#respond Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:00:54 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=486631 A civil society organisation, the Centre for Reform and Public Advocacy (CFRPA), has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to clarify the status of the academic credentials submitted by President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2023 general election. The group, which said it is committed to promoting good governance and democratic accountability, disclosed [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/group-demands-inec-clarification-on-tinubus-certificates-ahead-of-2027-poll/feed/ 0 ADC Candidates Reject Adamawa LG Poll Results, Demand Fresh Election https://www.theinfostride.com/adc-candidates-reject-adamawa-lg-poll-results-demand-fresh-election/ https://www.theinfostride.com/adc-candidates-reject-adamawa-lg-poll-results-demand-fresh-election/#respond Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:00:46 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=486628 Candidates of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) who participated in the June 13, 2026 local government election in Adamawa State have rejected the outcome of the exercise, describing it as a charade and calling for a fresh poll. The election produced chairmen-elect for the state’s 21 local government areas and councillors-elect for all 226 wards, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/adc-candidates-reject-adamawa-lg-poll-results-demand-fresh-election/feed/ 0 APP Urges INEC to Secure Electoral Technology Ahead of Osun Governorship Election https://www.theinfostride.com/app-urges-inec-to-secure-electoral-technology-ahead-of-osun-governorship-election/ https://www.theinfostride.com/app-urges-inec-to-secure-electoral-technology-ahead-of-osun-governorship-election/#respond Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:00:30 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=486626 The Action Peoples Party (APP) in Osun State has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to strengthen the security of its technological systems ahead of the August 15 governorship election in the state. The party also warned against any form of manipulation capable of undermining the credibility of the forthcoming poll. In a [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/app-urges-inec-to-secure-electoral-technology-ahead-of-osun-governorship-election/feed/ 0 PRP Accuses Kwankwaso of Seizing 69 Nomination Forms, Threatens Legal Action https://www.theinfostride.com/prp-accuses-kwankwaso-of-seizing-69-nomination-forms-threatens-legal-action/ https://www.theinfostride.com/prp-accuses-kwankwaso-of-seizing-69-nomination-forms-threatens-legal-action/#respond Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:00:37 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=486568 The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has accused the vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, of allegedly acquiring 69 nomination forms meant for various political offices in Kano State, a development the party said has created confusion among its aspirants. Speaking at a press briefing held at the Nigeria Union of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/prp-accuses-kwankwaso-of-seizing-69-nomination-forms-threatens-legal-action/feed/ 0 Ekiti Poll: Yiaga Africa Confirms INEC Results, Raises Concerns Over Vote Buying, Turnout Discrepancies https://www.theinfostride.com/ekiti-poll-yiaga-africa-confirms-inec-results-raises-concerns-over-vote-buying-turnout-discrepancies/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ekiti-poll-yiaga-africa-confirms-inec-results-raises-concerns-over-vote-buying-turnout-discrepancies/#respond Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:00:17 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=486565 Yiaga Africa has confirmed that the official results released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election align with its independent tally, but raised concerns over widespread vote buying and discrepancies in voter turnout figures. Speaking in Ado-Ekiti on Sunday, the election observer group said its Process and Results [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ekiti-poll-yiaga-africa-confirms-inec-results-raises-concerns-over-vote-buying-turnout-discrepancies/feed/ 0 Nasarawa North By-Election: NDC Rejects Outcome, Demands Cancellation Over Alleged Irregularities https://www.theinfostride.com/nasarawa-north-by-election-ndc-rejects-outcome-demands-cancellation-over-alleged-irregularities/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nasarawa-north-by-election-ndc-rejects-outcome-demands-cancellation-over-alleged-irregularities/#respond Sun, 21 Jun 2026 11:00:05 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=486562 The Nasarawa State chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has rejected the outcome of the Nasarawa North Senatorial District by-election, calling on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to cancel the exercise over alleged electoral irregularities. In a statement issued on Sunday by the party’s Publicity Secretary, Danjuma Joseph, the NDC alleged that its [...]

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