Ben Ayade – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Tue, 11 Nov 2025 06:27:14 +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 Ben Ayade – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 APC Chieftains Tackle Ayade Over Claims of Unfair Treatment https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-chieftains-tackle-ayade-over-claims-of-unfair-treatment/ https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-chieftains-tackle-ayade-over-claims-of-unfair-treatment/#respond Sun, 09 Nov 2025 11:00:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=471285 Two prominent chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State have faulted former governor, Senator Ben Ayade, over his recent remarks that the ruling party treated him unfairly despite his loyalty and decision to lead the state into the APC in 2020. In separate statements released on Sunday, Hon. Bravo Gabriel Oluohu [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-chieftains-tackle-ayade-over-claims-of-unfair-treatment/feed/ 0 C’River Tribunal: Ayade presents evidence against senator Jarigbe’s victory https://www.theinfostride.com/criver-tribunal-ayade-presents-evidence-against-senator-jarigbes-victory/ https://www.theinfostride.com/criver-tribunal-ayade-presents-evidence-against-senator-jarigbes-victory/#respond Sun, 23 Jul 2023 20:30:24 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=351464 Prof. Ben Ayade, a former governor of Cross River State, has argued that the election of Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe as senator for Cross River North should be nullified before the Election Petition Tribunal in Calabar. To back up his demand, Ayade submitted data from 310 polling locations in which he claimed electoral inconsistencies occurred during [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/criver-tribunal-ayade-presents-evidence-against-senator-jarigbes-victory/feed/ 0 Gov Ayade opens up on ordering shutdown of Igbo shops over election loss https://www.theinfostride.com/gov-ayade-opens-up-on-ordering-shutdown-of-igbo-shops-over-election-loss/ https://www.theinfostride.com/gov-ayade-opens-up-on-ordering-shutdown-of-igbo-shops-over-election-loss/#respond Sun, 05 Mar 2023 19:00:21 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=342844 Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State has denied ordering chairmen of the 18 local government councils to lock up shops belonging to non-indigenes for voting massively for Labour Party in last weekend’s Presidential and National Assembly elections. An unsigned statement was circulated on Saturday in parts of major towns in the state, announcing that [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/gov-ayade-opens-up-on-ordering-shutdown-of-igbo-shops-over-election-loss/feed/ 0 Ayade’s Govt Worst Ever – Imoke’s Former Aide, Oti https://www.theinfostride.com/ayades-govt-worst-ever-imokes-former-aide-oti/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ayades-govt-worst-ever-imokes-former-aide-oti/#respond Sat, 06 Aug 2022 12:00:16 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=330086 The government of Prof Ben Ayade in Cross River State has been described as the worst that has happened in the state. This assertion was made by the former special adviser to the immediate past governor of the state, Liyel Imoke, Dr Peter Oti. He spoke in Calabar at a 3-day workshop on budget tracking [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ayades-govt-worst-ever-imokes-former-aide-oti/feed/ 0 Ahmed Bola Tinubu emerges the APC Presidential Flagbearer for 2023 General Elections https://www.theinfostride.com/ahmed-bola-tinubu-emerges-the-apc-presidential-flagbearer-for-2023-general-elections/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ahmed-bola-tinubu-emerges-the-apc-presidential-flagbearer-for-2023-general-elections/#respond Wed, 08 Jun 2022 13:14:28 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=326366 The presidential primary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to select the party’s presidential candidate or flag bearer for the 2023 general elections has just been concluded. The race was not easy as 14 aspirants jostle for the 2320 delegate votes across the 36 states of Nigeria. 9 aspirants either stepped down or withdrew from [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ahmed-bola-tinubu-emerges-the-apc-presidential-flagbearer-for-2023-general-elections/feed/ 0 Governor Ayade Canvasses Greater Inclusion Of Youths In National Politics https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-ayade-canvasses-greater-inclusion-of-youths-in-national-politics/ https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-ayade-canvasses-greater-inclusion-of-youths-in-national-politics/#respond Sat, 19 Feb 2022 20:30:21 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=318912 Gov Ben Ayade of Cross River State has canvassed for increased inclusion of younger Nigerians in national politics. He made the statement today at the All Progressives Congress Youth Mega Rally at UJ Esuene Stadium, Calabar. The governor said that Nigeria has made much progress but it is not noticeable because young people have not [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-ayade-canvasses-greater-inclusion-of-youths-in-national-politics/feed/ 0 Ayade’s Presidential Aspiration Big Joke, Grandstanding – PDP https://www.theinfostride.com/ayades-presidential-aspiration-big-joke-grandstanding-pdp/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ayades-presidential-aspiration-big-joke-grandstanding-pdp/#respond Fri, 11 Feb 2022 11:00:28 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=318314 The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River State has reacted Governor Benedict Ayade’s recent declaration to contest for president. Chairman of the party in the state, Venatius Ikem made the reaction in an interaction with the media in Calabar on Friday. Ikem said the governor was desperate because he has failed in the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ayades-presidential-aspiration-big-joke-grandstanding-pdp/feed/ 0 2023: Gov Ayade Gives Condition To Run For Presidency Under APC https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-gov-ayade-gives-condition-to-run-for-presidency-under-apc/ https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-gov-ayade-gives-condition-to-run-for-presidency-under-apc/#respond Thu, 20 Jan 2022 12:00:07 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=316983 The Governor of Cross River, Ben Ayade has said he will run for president in 2023 if the All Progressives Congress (APC) considers him. Ayade stated this while speaking on Sunrise Daily, a Channels TV programme on Wednesday. While responding to a question on if he will contest for the presidency in 2023 on the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-gov-ayade-gives-condition-to-run-for-presidency-under-apc/feed/ 0 2023: Debate Over Rotation, Zoning Split Stakeholders In Cross River State https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-debate-over-rotation-zoning-split-stakeholders-in-cross-river-state/ https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-debate-over-rotation-zoning-split-stakeholders-in-cross-river-state/#respond Fri, 31 Dec 2021 20:30:01 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=315773 Towards 2023 general elections, the build-up to governorship race in Cross River state is generating diverse interests among party faithful and stakeholders across party lines. This is in view of the re-alignment of interests and high profile cross-carpeting of politicians between the major political parties, the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-debate-over-rotation-zoning-split-stakeholders-in-cross-river-state/feed/ 0 APC Chairman Warns Ayade’s Appointees To Join Party Or Risk Sack From Office https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-chairman-warns-ayades-appointees-to-join-party-or-risk-sack-from-office/ https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-chairman-warns-ayades-appointees-to-join-party-or-risk-sack-from-office/#respond Tue, 14 Dec 2021 12:00:46 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=314637 The chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Cross River State, Alphonsus Eba has called on Governor Ben Ayade’s appointees to immediately register with the party or be shown the way out next year. He said the party was abiding with her constitution article 9 subsection 2 and gave a deadline of December 31st 2021 [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-chairman-warns-ayades-appointees-to-join-party-or-risk-sack-from-office/feed/ 0 APC chieftain, Obun Urges Ayade To Sack Health Commissioner Over Alleged Handling Of COVID-19 https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-chieftain-obun-urges-ayade-to-sack-health-commissioner-over-alleged-handling-of-covid-19/ https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-chieftain-obun-urges-ayade-to-sack-health-commissioner-over-alleged-handling-of-covid-19/#respond Sat, 11 Dec 2021 11:00:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=314442 Former State Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Cross River State central, Chief Cletus Obun has called on Governor Benedict Ayade to sack Dr Betta Edu, and other key officials in the health ministry over alleged mismanagement of COVID-19 and consequently compromising the health of the people of the state. Obun who is [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-chieftain-obun-urges-ayade-to-sack-health-commissioner-over-alleged-handling-of-covid-19/feed/ 0 We Will Resist Attempts By Ayade To Sell State Assets To Self, Cronies, PDP Maintains https://www.theinfostride.com/we-will-resist-attempts-by-ayade-to-sell-state-assets-to-self-cronies-pdp-maintains/ https://www.theinfostride.com/we-will-resist-attempts-by-ayade-to-sell-state-assets-to-self-cronies-pdp-maintains/#respond Sat, 02 Oct 2021 09:30:27 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=309417 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has resolved to resist moves by the Cross River State Governor, Ben Ayade to convert and sell some state assets to self and associates. This resolve was taken at the party’s plenary meeting in Calabar which rose one hour ago. The state publicity secretary, Prince Mike Ojisi said the SWC [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/we-will-resist-attempts-by-ayade-to-sell-state-assets-to-self-cronies-pdp-maintains/feed/ 0 2023: You Must Give Us Free, Fair Elections — Governor Ayade Tasks INEC https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-you-must-give-us-free-fair-elections-governor-ayade-tasks-inec/ https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-you-must-give-us-free-fair-elections-governor-ayade-tasks-inec/#respond Mon, 27 Sep 2021 19:00:31 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=309077 Cross River State Governor, Ben Ayade, has described free and fair elections as the catalyst for national unity and an antidote against voters apathy. Governor Ayade, who spoke at the Conference Hall of the Governor’s Office, Calabar, while playing host to the new Cross River State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Cyril Omoregbe, urged the Independent National [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-you-must-give-us-free-fair-elections-governor-ayade-tasks-inec/feed/ 0 As Governor Wike eyes New Party, Eze expresses His Anger over Ayade, Umahi https://www.theinfostride.com/as-governor-wike-eyes-new-party-eze-expresses-his-anger-over-ayade-umahi/ https://www.theinfostride.com/as-governor-wike-eyes-new-party-eze-expresses-his-anger-over-ayade-umahi/#respond Mon, 30 Aug 2021 09:31:32 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=305306 Eze reveals Governor’s failed attempts at joining the All Progressives Congress (APC); and uncovers details of how he sponsored Abe, Aguma to secure him a safe passage into the ruling party but failed woefully, and sets eyes to the formation of Third Force as an alternative to PDP and APC. A chieftain of the All [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/as-governor-wike-eyes-new-party-eze-expresses-his-anger-over-ayade-umahi/feed/ 0 Two PDP Lawmakers Join Ayade In APC https://www.theinfostride.com/two-pdp-lawmakers-join-ayade-in-apc/ https://www.theinfostride.com/two-pdp-lawmakers-join-ayade-in-apc/#respond Tue, 29 Jun 2021 11:00:57 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=298875 Two members of the House of Representatives, from Cross River State have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The two lawmakers are Lego Idagbo and Michael Etaba. It would be recalled that the Governor of Cross River State, Ben Ayade recently decamped from the PDP to the APC. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/two-pdp-lawmakers-join-ayade-in-apc/feed/ 0 Rep Member, State Lawmaker, 30,000 Others Defect To APC In Cross River https://www.theinfostride.com/rep-member-state-lawmaker-30000-others-defect-to-apc-in-cross-river/ https://www.theinfostride.com/rep-member-state-lawmaker-30000-others-defect-to-apc-in-cross-river/#respond Sun, 20 Jun 2021 11:00:05 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=297903 Barely one month after Governor, Ben Ayade’s defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC), a Cross River House of Rep member, Mr. Legor Idagbo, state lawmaker, Chris Agara, and many others have also decamped to the party. Speaking at the venue of the defection rally in Abuochiche, headquarters of Bekwarra Local Government Area on Saturday, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/rep-member-state-lawmaker-30000-others-defect-to-apc-in-cross-river/feed/ 0 Cross River: Commissioners, Special Advisers, Other Appointees Abandon Offices Over Ayade’s Defection https://www.theinfostride.com/cross-river-commissioners-special-advisers-other-appointees-abandon-offices-over-ayades-defection/ https://www.theinfostride.com/cross-river-commissioners-special-advisers-other-appointees-abandon-offices-over-ayades-defection/#respond Tue, 15 Jun 2021 10:00:18 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=297289 Commissioners, Special Advisers, Assistants and other political appointees have abandoned their offices in Cross River State. InfoStride News Correspondent went round various offices and observed that many offices of the top appointees were empty. Some staff working with some of the appointees said their bosses said they cannot work under Governor Ayade/APC-led government. “My bosses [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/cross-river-commissioners-special-advisers-other-appointees-abandon-offices-over-ayades-defection/feed/ 0 PDP Gives Governor Ayade Quit Notice https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-gives-governor-ayade-quit-notice/ https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-gives-governor-ayade-quit-notice/#respond Mon, 14 Jun 2021 19:30:40 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=297277 The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Uche Secondus, Gov Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State and former Senate President, Bukola Saraki have said they were in Calabar to formally give a quit notice to Gov Ben Ayade of Cross River State. The people alongside chairman of PDP Governors Forum, Waziri Tambuwal, deputy [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-gives-governor-ayade-quit-notice/feed/ 0 More Political Appointees Resign From Governor Ayade’s APC Led Government https://www.theinfostride.com/more-political-appointees-resign-from-governor-ayades-apc-led-government/ https://www.theinfostride.com/more-political-appointees-resign-from-governor-ayades-apc-led-government/#respond Mon, 07 Jun 2021 19:30:38 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=296402 Two political appointees, Mark Bookie Obi, Special Adviser to Governor Ben Ayade on administration and Cecil Cecil Ita, Director General Urban Renewal Commission (South) have resigned their appointments. In their letters of resignation addressed to the governor, the duo said they decided to remain with the People Democratic Party (PDP), after due considerations. Mark Obi [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/more-political-appointees-resign-from-governor-ayades-apc-led-government/feed/ 0 Ayade’s Aide Resigns Over Defection https://www.theinfostride.com/ayades-aide-resigns-over-defection/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ayades-aide-resigns-over-defection/#respond Mon, 07 Jun 2021 10:30:00 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=296344 The Special Adviser to Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River State on Sustainable Development Goals, Mr Mark Obi, has resigned his appointment. In his resignation letter, which he signed and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Calabar, the state capital, Obi said that “as a founding member of the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ayades-aide-resigns-over-defection/feed/ 0 PDP Will Take Ayade Back If He Wants To Return — Imoke https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-will-take-ayade-back-if-he-wants-to-return-imoke/ https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-will-take-ayade-back-if-he-wants-to-return-imoke/#respond Sun, 06 Jun 2021 10:00:06 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=296227 Former Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Liyel Imoke, has said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will receive defected Gov. Ben Ayade back to the party if he decides to return. Ayade, who was elected governor on the platform of the PDP six years ago, shocked political pundits when he defected to the ruling All [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-will-take-ayade-back-if-he-wants-to-return-imoke/feed/ 0 Governor Ayade, LG Chairmen, Councillors, Others Dumped PDP Due To Power Struggle — LG Boss https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-ayade-lg-chairmen-councillors-others-dumped-pdp-due-to-power-struggle-lg-boss/ https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-ayade-lg-chairmen-councillors-others-dumped-pdp-due-to-power-struggle-lg-boss/#respond Thu, 03 Jun 2021 19:00:20 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=295862 The Chairman of Bakassi Local Government council, Hon Iyadim Iyadim has disclosed that the struggle for supremacy as to who controls PDP was responsible for the defection of Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River, chairmen, counsellors and other appointees from the party to the APC. Speaking to the media in Calabar, Hon Iyadim regretted the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-ayade-lg-chairmen-councillors-others-dumped-pdp-due-to-power-struggle-lg-boss/feed/ 0 PDP’s Matawalle Inches Closer To APC After Umahi, Ayade’s Defection https://www.theinfostride.com/pdps-matawalle-inches-closer-to-apc-after-umahi-ayades-defection/ https://www.theinfostride.com/pdps-matawalle-inches-closer-to-apc-after-umahi-ayades-defection/#respond Wed, 02 Jun 2021 19:30:06 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=295679 The sack of political appointees by Zamfara Governor, Bello Matawalle has fueled speculation that he is set to dump the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC). On Tuesday, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Bala Bello and all 23 commissioners were fired. A statement by the governor’s spokesman, Zailani Bappa [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/pdps-matawalle-inches-closer-to-apc-after-umahi-ayades-defection/feed/ 0 Wike’s Maladministration Responsible For Mass Defection From PDP — APC Chieftain https://www.theinfostride.com/wikes-maladministration-responsible-for-mass-defection-from-pdp-apc-chieftain/ https://www.theinfostride.com/wikes-maladministration-responsible-for-mass-defection-from-pdp-apc-chieftain/#respond Sun, 30 May 2021 19:30:40 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=295413 Former National Publicity Secretary of the defunct New People’s Democratic Party (nPDP), Chief Chukwuemeka Eze, has said maladministration by Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State is responsible for the mass defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Eze said this while reacting to the defection of Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State from the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/wikes-maladministration-responsible-for-mass-defection-from-pdp-apc-chieftain/feed/ 0 Cross River: 196 APC Councillor Candidates Hand Over Party Flags To Governor Ayade https://www.theinfostride.com/cross-river-196-apc-councillor-candidates-hand-over-party-flags-to-governor-ayade/ https://www.theinfostride.com/cross-river-196-apc-councillor-candidates-hand-over-party-flags-to-governor-ayade/#respond Sun, 30 May 2021 19:00:17 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=295408 The 196 councillor candidates of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Cross River State have handed over party flags in their possession to the new leader in the state, Governor Ben Ayade. Handing over the flags, which is the symbol of the party, the Cross River State APC Councilor Candidates Forum, led by Comrade Effiom [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/cross-river-196-apc-councillor-candidates-hand-over-party-flags-to-governor-ayade/feed/ 0 Governor Ben Ayade’s Defection To APC Will Cost Cross River Over N2b — PDP Alleges https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-ben-ayades-defection-to-apc-will-cost-cross-river-over-n2b-pdp-alleges/ https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-ben-ayades-defection-to-apc-will-cost-cross-river-over-n2b-pdp-alleges/#respond Wed, 26 May 2021 19:30:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=294903 The People Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River State has disclosed that Gov Ben Ayade’s defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) will cost the state government over N2 billon. Disclosing this during a press conference in Calabar, the Chairman of Caretaker Committee, Effiok Cobham said, “This is what Ayade needs to buy defectors from [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-ben-ayades-defection-to-apc-will-cost-cross-river-over-n2b-pdp-alleges/feed/ 0 PDP Accuses Police Of Providing Cover For APC To Take Over Secretariat https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-accuses-police-of-providing-cover-for-apc-to-take-over-secretariat/ https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-accuses-police-of-providing-cover-for-apc-to-take-over-secretariat/#respond Wed, 26 May 2021 19:00:11 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=294901 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the Nigeria Police Command in cross river State of giving the All Progressives Congress (APC) cover to take over the PDP secretariat, seizing her property, furniture and others. Addressing a press conference in Calabar on Wednesday, the Chairman of Caretaker committee, Bar Effiok Cobham regretted the action and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-accuses-police-of-providing-cover-for-apc-to-take-over-secretariat/feed/ 0 PDP Will Suffer If I Leave — Governor Wike Boasts https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-will-suffer-if-i-leave-governor-wike-boasts/ https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-will-suffer-if-i-leave-governor-wike-boasts/#respond Mon, 24 May 2021 20:30:41 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=294694 Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has said that his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will suffer if he leaves for another party. Wike made the assertion on Monday while briefing newsmen in Government House, Port Harcourt the state’s capital. InfoStride News reports that the governor’s claim is coming barely one week after his [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-will-suffer-if-i-leave-governor-wike-boasts/feed/ 0 Osun APC Chairman Commends Ben Ayade For Dumping PDP https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-apc-chairman-commends-ben-ayade-for-dumping-pdp/ https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-apc-chairman-commends-ben-ayade-for-dumping-pdp/#respond Sun, 23 May 2021 11:00:14 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=294496 The Osun State Caretaker Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adegboyega Famodun, has commended the courage and political will of the Cross River State Governor, Ben Ayade for dumping the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Famodun, in a statement issued by his Media Aide, Kola Olabisi, and made available to the media yesterday, said the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-apc-chairman-commends-ben-ayade-for-dumping-pdp/feed/ 0 PDP Jubilates Over Defection Of Governor Ben Ayade https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-jubilates-over-defection-of-governor-ben-ayade/ https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-jubilates-over-defection-of-governor-ben-ayade/#respond Fri, 21 May 2021 19:00:37 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=294336 Members of the People Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River State have continued to jubilate over the defection of Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State to All Progress Congress (APC). They claimed a major obstacle in the way of proper functioning of the party in the state has removed himself. “Stakeholders can now meet [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-jubilates-over-defection-of-governor-ben-ayade/feed/ 0 Secondus, NWc Frustrating Loyal PDP Members — Former Spokesman Reacts To Ben Ayade’s Defection https://www.theinfostride.com/secondus-nwc-frustrating-loyal-pdp-members-former-spokesman-reacts-to-ben-ayades-defection/ https://www.theinfostride.com/secondus-nwc-frustrating-loyal-pdp-members-former-spokesman-reacts-to-ben-ayades-defection/#respond Fri, 21 May 2021 11:00:42 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=294281 The former national publicity secretary of People Democratic Party (PDP), Hon Emmanuel Ibeshi, has said party chairman, Uche Secondus, and his National Working Committee are frustrating members of the party. He said this in a statement made available to the media while reacting to the defection of Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/secondus-nwc-frustrating-loyal-pdp-members-former-spokesman-reacts-to-ben-ayades-defection/feed/ 0 Biafra: How Governor Wike Forced Ben Ayade Out Of PDP — BNL https://www.theinfostride.com/biafra-how-governor-wike-forced-ben-ayade-out-of-pdp-bnl/ https://www.theinfostride.com/biafra-how-governor-wike-forced-ben-ayade-out-of-pdp-bnl/#respond Thu, 20 May 2021 19:00:02 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=294205 The Biafra Nations League, BNL, has claimed that the Cross Rivers State Governor, Prof. Ben Ayade was forced out of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, by his Rivers State counterpart, Nyesom Wike. InfoStride News reported earlier on Thursday that Ayade dumped the PDP for the All Progressives Congress (APC). Ayade’s CPS, Christian Ita confirmed the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/biafra-how-governor-wike-forced-ben-ayade-out-of-pdp-bnl/feed/ 0 Cross River: 6,000 Appointees Moving To APC With Ayade As Deputy Speaker Dumps PDP https://www.theinfostride.com/cross-river-6000-appointees-moving-to-apc-with-ayade-as-deputy-speaker-dumps-pdp/ https://www.theinfostride.com/cross-river-6000-appointees-moving-to-apc-with-ayade-as-deputy-speaker-dumps-pdp/#respond Thu, 20 May 2021 09:30:12 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=294196 Joseph Bassey, the Deputy Speaker of Cross River State House of Assembly, has said he officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) following the defection of Governor Ben Ayade. Bassey told NAN on Thursday in Calabar that the governor’s move has crumbled the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state. He said the Governor [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/cross-river-6000-appointees-moving-to-apc-with-ayade-as-deputy-speaker-dumps-pdp/feed/ 0 Supreme Court Judgments Leave Ayade Struggling To Lead Cross River PDP https://www.theinfostride.com/supreme-court-judgments-leave-ayade-struggling-to-lead-cross-river-pdp/ https://www.theinfostride.com/supreme-court-judgments-leave-ayade-struggling-to-lead-cross-river-pdp/#respond Wed, 07 Apr 2021 19:30:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=289641 Two Supreme Court judgments recently delivered in favour of members of the National Assembly caucus of Cross River State and their factions may have changed the political equation in the state. The first judgment confirmed the March 7 and 20, 2020 list of ward and chapter executives congresses released by the National Working Committee (NWC) [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/supreme-court-judgments-leave-ayade-struggling-to-lead-cross-river-pdp/feed/ 0 Farmers Will Aid Nigeria’s Post COVID-19 Prosperity – Ben Ayade https://www.theinfostride.com/farmers-will-aid-nigerias-post-covid-19-prosperity-ben-ayade/ Tue, 11 Aug 2020 23:51:11 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=261447 Cross River State Governor, Prof. Ben Ayade has come out to say that farming is one of the ways the country can cope amid the coronavirus pandemic. He recently revealed that Cross Riverians, especially women, should try to go into farming for the nation to be sustained amid the outbreak. According to him, his government’s [...]

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]]> Every Entry Point Into Cross River Is Now Locked Down Amid Coronavirus Outbreak – Ben Ayade https://www.theinfostride.com/every-entry-point-into-cross-river-is-now-locked-down-amid-coronavirus-outbreak-ben-ayade/ Tue, 24 Mar 2020 03:37:37 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=251598 Cross River state governor, Prof Ben Ayade has come out to say that every entry point into the state by land, Sea, and air has been locked down amid the coronavirus outbreak. Ben Ayade revealed that henceforth, access to Cross River state will only be by thorough screening regime and nothing else. He shared this [...]

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]]> Ben Ayade Is A Courageous Leader – Ifeanyi Okowa https://www.theinfostride.com/ben-ayade-is-a-courageous-leader-ifeanyi-okowa/ Mon, 02 Mar 2020 23:39:42 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=249957 Delta State governor, Ifeanyi Okowa has congratulated Cross Rivers State governor, Prof Ben Ayade on his 52nd birthday. Ifeanyi, in a recent statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Olisa Ifeajika on Monday in Asaba, said Ben Ayade is a “brilliant and courageous leader with great accomplishments.” According to him, Ben’s contributions to academics, especially [...]

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]]> Cross Rivers State’s Next Governor Must Come From The South – Ben Ayade https://www.theinfostride.com/cross-rivers-states-next-governor-must-come-from-the-south-ben-ayade/ Sun, 17 Mar 2019 02:14:47 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=229120 Cross Rivers state governor, Ben Ayade has reminded everyone of his commitment to making sure that the southern Senatorial District of the state produces the next governor in four years time. The governorship slot in the state has previously been rotated within the three Senatorial Districts in the state. Ex governor Donald Duke from the [...]

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]]> Our Perception Of Greed Has To Change – Ben Ayade https://www.theinfostride.com/our-perception-of-greed-has-to-change-ben-ayade/ Sun, 26 Nov 2017 12:23:01 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=190578 Prof. Ben Ayade, has advised the National Assembly to live up to its responsibility of repositioning the country’s economy. “The way Africa is driven is a function of our leadership and governmental structure which is what we are to discuss today – restructuring.” “Therefore, you are in position in history to make or mar Africa [...]

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]]> Africa Must Be United – Ben Ayade https://www.theinfostride.com/africa-must-be-united-ben-ayade/ Sat, 25 Nov 2017 11:01:33 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=190471 Ben Ayade, has urged the National Assembly to live up to its responsibility of repositioning the country’s economy. “The way Africa is driven is a function of our leadership and governmental structure which is what we are to discuss today – restructuring.” “Therefore, you are in position in history to make or mar Africa because [...]

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]]> Ben Ayade Orders Payment Of Salaries With Paris Club Refund https://www.theinfostride.com/ben-ayade-orders-payment-of-salaries-with-paris-club-refund/ Sun, 23 Jul 2017 11:02:44 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=173307 Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River has ordered the payment of gratuities to retirees in the state civil service who retired from service in 2014 from the Paris Club Refund. The 2013 retirees are currently being paid their gratuities and pension in the state. Mr Ekpenyong Henshaw, the Head of Service of Cross River, briefing [...]

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]]> Governor Ayade commends FG on Proactive Action on Wanihem/Wanikade Crisis in the State https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-ayade-commends-fg-on-proactive-action-on-wanihemwanikade-crisis-in-the-state/ Thu, 20 Jul 2017 22:21:00 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=172927 Cross River State Governor, Professor Ben Ayade, has commended the quick response of the Federal Government to the communal crisis between Wanihem and Wanikade communities in the state. The Governor stated this when he recently received a Federal Government delegation led by the Minister of Interior, Lt General (Rtd) Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau, in Calabar, the [...]

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]]> Resolutions of Peoples Democratic Party’s 74th NEC Meeting held on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 https://www.theinfostride.com/resolutions-of-peoples-democratic-partys-74th-nec-meeting-held-on-tuesday-july-18-2017/ Tue, 18 Jul 2017 20:49:35 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=172337 Resolutions of The 74th National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at the PDP National Secretariat, Wadata Plaza, Wuse Zone 5, Abuja. The 74th National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held today at the PDP National Secretariat, Wadata Plaza, Plot 1970, Michael [...]

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]]> SEMA Distributes Relief Materials In Cross River State https://www.theinfostride.com/sema-distributes-relief-materials-in-cross-river-state/ Fri, 14 Jul 2017 16:32:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=171968 The Cross River State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), in collaboration with the state Food Bank Commission, has distributed relief materials to more than 1,000 Bakassi returnees evicted from Cameroon. Mr John Inaku, the Director-General of SEMA, who distributed the relief materials to the beneficiaries on Friday at the Bakassi Council Secretariat, said that the items [...]

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]]> Ben Ayade Appeals To Workers To Suspend Strike https://www.theinfostride.com/ben-ayade-appeals-to-workers-to-suspend-strike/ Thu, 22 Jun 2017 22:12:13 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=169183 The Cross River Government has appealed to civil servants in the state to suspend the ongoing strike, having met all the demands of the workers. Speaking with newsmen on Thursday in Calabar, the Secretary to the State Government, Mrs Tina Agbor, urged the striking workers to consider the interest of the state and return to [...]

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]]> Corps Members Are Assured Of Adequate Security In C/River – Ben Ayade https://www.theinfostride.com/corps-members-are-assured-of-adequate-security-in-criver-ben-ayade/ Mon, 12 Jun 2017 21:20:35 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=167557 Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River on Monday told members of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to feel free to navigate all the nook and crannies of the state without fear while on their primary assignment. Ayade, in a message to the passing out ceremony of 2017 `Batch A’ Stream 1 corps members at the [...]

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]]> Uncertainties Still Surround Dino Melaye’s Bribery Allegation https://www.theinfostride.com/uncertainties-still-surround-dino-melayes-bribery-allegation/ Fri, 02 Jun 2017 10:46:27 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=167013 This week, online news platform Sahara Reporters, went to town with a very grave allegation against Senator Dino Melaye. According to Sahara Reporters, Melaye who represents Kogi West in the Senate, did bribe the judge who ruled an election case before her, in his favour. Sahara Reporters gave the name of the judge as Justice [...]

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]]> Yemi Osinbajo Hails Governor Ben Ayade https://www.theinfostride.com/yemi-osinbajo-hails-governor-ben-ayade/ Thu, 01 Jun 2017 21:06:27 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=166851 The Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on Thursday commended, Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River for his effort to industrialise the state. Osinbajo said this while performing the ground-breaking ceremony of Ayade Industrial Park Calabar as part of his two-day working visit to the state. He described the park as an industrial hub in Nigeria [...]

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]]> Bukola Saraki Mourns Death Of Soccer Fans In Calabar https://www.theinfostride.com/bukola-saraki-mourns-death-of-soccer-fans-in-calabar/ Sat, 22 Apr 2017 04:22:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=162730 Senate President, Bukola Saraki has expressed shock over the death of football fans who were electrocuted at a viewing centre in Calabar, the Cross River state capital. In a statement by his special adviser on media and publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu on Friday, April 21, 2017, Saraki described the incident as tragic but avoidable. The Senate [...]

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]]> Governor Ben Ayade Salutes Christians https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-ben-ayade-salutes-christians/ Mon, 17 Apr 2017 01:13:57 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=162213 Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River has called on Christians and all Nigerians to use this year’s Easter celebration to reflect on its significance in the life of the nation. Ayade made the call in his Easter message to the people of Cross River on Saturday in Calabar. According to him, it is important for [...]

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