Politics – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Mon, 04 May 2026 06:56:15 +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 – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Nigerian Politics Is Financially Draining – Dayo Amusa https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-politics-is-financially-draining-dayo-amusa/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-politics-is-financially-draining-dayo-amusa/#respond Mon, 04 May 2026 05:30:36 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=482977 Nollywood actress Dayo Amusa has expressed frustration over the realities of Nigerian politics. She recently had her say via her social media page, and fans have been reacting. Describing the struggle for party tickets as uncertain and financially draining, Amusa noted that there is a clear disconnect between political assurances and outcomes during primaries. Stressing [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-politics-is-financially-draining-dayo-amusa/feed/ 0 Insecurity, Economic Fragility and The Poverty of Politics by Abiodun KOMOLAFE https://www.theinfostride.com/insecurity-economic-fragility-and-the-poverty-of-politics-by-abiodun-komolafe/ https://www.theinfostride.com/insecurity-economic-fragility-and-the-poverty-of-politics-by-abiodun-komolafe/#respond Sat, 14 Feb 2026 20:56:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=477584 The title captures the interwoven nature of economics and the social factors that shape our well-being. It is a reality that any lender or partner must weigh when assessing a nation’s true creditworthiness. This interrelationship must be laid bare; otherwise, what is fast becoming an intractable problem will never be solved with the systemic overhaul [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/insecurity-economic-fragility-and-the-poverty-of-politics-by-abiodun-komolafe/feed/ 0 Politics My Calling, Allow Me to Pursue It — Wike Tells Critics https://www.theinfostride.com/politics-my-calling-allow-me-to-pursue-it-wike-tells-critics/ https://www.theinfostride.com/politics-my-calling-allow-me-to-pursue-it-wike-tells-critics/#respond Sun, 11 Jan 2026 09:00:27 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=475222 Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has urged his critics to allow him pursue his political career, insisting that politics remains his primary calling. Wike made the remark during a “thank you” visit to Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, his home council, which marked the grand finale of his tour of local government [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/politics-my-calling-allow-me-to-pursue-it-wike-tells-critics/feed/ 0 Wike Signals Resumption of Politics in Rivers, Says 2026 Will Be Defining https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-signals-resumption-of-politics-in-rivers-says-2026-will-be-defining/ https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-signals-resumption-of-politics-in-rivers-says-2026-will-be-defining/#respond Sat, 27 Dec 2025 12:00:13 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=474346 The political landscape in Rivers State may witness renewed realignments in the coming year, following indications that the lingering political crisis and the much-publicised peace deal between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and Governor Siminalayi Fubara, may not have been fully resolved. This development followed Wike’s declaration on Saturday that [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-signals-resumption-of-politics-in-rivers-says-2026-will-be-defining/feed/ 0 EFCC Dismisses Claims of Politicisation, Says Allegations Aimed at Shielding Suspects https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-dismisses-claims-of-politicisation-says-allegations-aimed-at-shielding-suspects/ https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-dismisses-claims-of-politicisation-says-allegations-aimed-at-shielding-suspects/#respond Mon, 15 Dec 2025 10:00:01 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=473660 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has dismissed claims that it is being politicised or weaponised against opposition figures, describing such allegations as a deliberate attempt by some political actors to shield themselves from corruption investigations. The anti-graft agency made this known in a statement issued by its spokesman, Dele Oyewale, in which it [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-dismisses-claims-of-politicisation-says-allegations-aimed-at-shielding-suspects/feed/ 0 Foreign Presidents Should Be Brought In To Fix Nigeria – Okele https://www.theinfostride.com/foreign-presidents-should-be-brought-in-to-fix-nigeria-okele/ https://www.theinfostride.com/foreign-presidents-should-be-brought-in-to-fix-nigeria-okele/#respond Thu, 09 Oct 2025 23:30:44 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=468685 Nollywood actor and comedian Okele has shared a provocative idea to address Nigeria’s challenges with politicians. He recently revealed that the country should look into “signing” ex-presidents from other nations if Nigerian leaders fail to deliver. In a recent clip translated to English, he said that signing politicians from abroad to rule in Nigeria, just [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/foreign-presidents-should-be-brought-in-to-fix-nigeria-okele/feed/ 0 Female Politicians In Nigeria Inspired Me To Join Politics – Funke Akindele https://www.theinfostride.com/female-politicians-in-nigeria-inspired-me-to-join-politics-funke-akindele/ https://www.theinfostride.com/female-politicians-in-nigeria-inspired-me-to-join-politics-funke-akindele/#respond Fri, 02 May 2025 16:20:11 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=409611 Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, has come out to announce that she intends to make a return to politics. She recently had her say during her appearance on the inaugural live edition of “WithChude” podcast, and fans have been reacting. According to her, despite her 2023 political journey ending in defeat, she plans to run for [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/female-politicians-in-nigeria-inspired-me-to-join-politics-funke-akindele/feed/ 0 Stop Exploiting Ethnic Sentiments For Political Gain – Mr Macaroni https://www.theinfostride.com/stop-exploiting-ethnic-sentiments-for-political-gain-mr-macaroni/ https://www.theinfostride.com/stop-exploiting-ethnic-sentiments-for-political-gain-mr-macaroni/#respond Wed, 12 Mar 2025 11:40:43 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=405155 Popular Nigerian activist, Mr Macaroni has come out to speak against the growing trend of tribal divisions in the country. He recently blasted those who exploit ethnic sentiments for political gain, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to him, there is a toxic culture of tribal bigotry where certain individuals try to manipulate people’s love [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/stop-exploiting-ethnic-sentiments-for-political-gain-mr-macaroni/feed/ 0 Politics is Not Enmity – Ebonyi Governor Nwifuru https://www.theinfostride.com/politics-is-not-enmity-ebonyi-governor-nwifuru/ https://www.theinfostride.com/politics-is-not-enmity-ebonyi-governor-nwifuru/#respond Wed, 01 Jan 2025 11:00:54 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=399554 Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has emphasized that politics should not breed enmity but foster collaboration for the common good. Governor Nwifuru made this remark on Monday during an empowerment programme in Ishiagu, Ivo Local Government Area, organized by Hon. Nkemkanma Kama, the Labour Party (LP) legislator representing Ohaozara/Onicha/Ivo Federal Constituency in the House of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/politics-is-not-enmity-ebonyi-governor-nwifuru/feed/ 0 Winning A Parliamentary Seat Is A Record For My Political Party – John Dumelo https://www.theinfostride.com/winning-a-parliamentary-seat-is-a-record-for-my-political-party-john-dumelo/ https://www.theinfostride.com/winning-a-parliamentary-seat-is-a-record-for-my-political-party-john-dumelo/#respond Mon, 09 Dec 2024 10:00:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=397118 Nollywood and Ghollywood actor, John Dumelo has announced his unlikely victory in the Ayawaso West Wuogon parliamentary race. Recall that the politician is representing the opposition, National Democratic Congress (NDC), and fans have been reacting. According to Dumelo, even if there are still about 13 polling stations to go, he can confidently say that he [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/winning-a-parliamentary-seat-is-a-record-for-my-political-party-john-dumelo/feed/ 0 Politics, Governance and The Value of Time by Abiodun Komolafe https://www.theinfostride.com/politics-governance-and-the-value-of-time-by-abiodun-komolafe/ https://www.theinfostride.com/politics-governance-and-the-value-of-time-by-abiodun-komolafe/#respond Mon, 23 Sep 2024 20:02:26 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=389809 Governance requires effective time management to thrive. Unfortunately, political systems often waste this precious resource, compromising citizens’ well-being and national prosperity. As a universal currency, time is equally distributed but unequally valued, with marginalized communities frequently bearing the brunt of temporal inefficiencies. At the politics-time intersection, power dynamics emerge, shaping lives through prioritization, policy and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/politics-governance-and-the-value-of-time-by-abiodun-komolafe/feed/ 0 Nasir El-Rufai Lashes Out at Critics Over Social Media Insults https://www.theinfostride.com/nasir-el-rufai-lashes-out-at-critics-over-social-media-insults/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nasir-el-rufai-lashes-out-at-critics-over-social-media-insults/#respond Sat, 31 Aug 2024 19:00:08 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=388291 Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has fired back at critics who have taken to social media to insult and misinterpret his posts. In a series of defiant remarks, El-Rufai emphasised his indifference towards the negative feedback, stating that the course of events would unfold as destined, regardless of public opinion. El-Rufai, posting on X [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nasir-el-rufai-lashes-out-at-critics-over-social-media-insults/feed/ 0 I Quit Politics Because It Affected My Job As A Parent – Ivanka Trump https://www.theinfostride.com/i-quit-politics-because-it-affected-my-job-as-a-parent-ivanka-trump/ https://www.theinfostride.com/i-quit-politics-because-it-affected-my-job-as-a-parent-ivanka-trump/#respond Wed, 03 Jul 2024 21:00:35 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=382314 Donald Trump’s daughter, Ivanka Trump has come out to break her silence regarding her father’s recent hush money criminal conviction. She recently had her say during a podcast appearance released on Tuesday, July 2, and the world has been reacting. According to her, Trump will always be her father who she will always love very [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/i-quit-politics-because-it-affected-my-job-as-a-parent-ivanka-trump/feed/ 0 Governor Fubara Laments Politics of Bitterness in Rivers State https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-fubara-laments-politics-of-bitterness-in-rivers-state/ https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-fubara-laments-politics-of-bitterness-in-rivers-state/#respond Wed, 26 Jun 2024 11:00:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=381481 Rivers State Governor Sim Fubara has expressed concern over the destructive impact of “politics of bitterness” in the state. He cautioned politicians to be mindful of their actions to avoid undermining the state’s peace and economic growth. Governor Fubara made these remarks when he received a delegation from the House of Representatives Committee on Ports [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-fubara-laments-politics-of-bitterness-in-rivers-state/feed/ 0 I’ll Rather Lose Doing The Right Thing Than Win Doing The Wrong Thing – Kenneth Okonkwo https://www.theinfostride.com/ill-rather-lose-doing-the-right-thing-than-win-doing-the-wrong-thing-kenneth-okonkwo/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ill-rather-lose-doing-the-right-thing-than-win-doing-the-wrong-thing-kenneth-okonkwo/#respond Wed, 22 May 2024 18:00:45 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=378587 Ex Nollywood actor, Kenneth Okonkwo has come out to announce that he is suspending his affiliation with the Julius Abure-led National Working Committee of the Labour Party (LP). He recently had his say via his social media accounts, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he is suspending his relationship in all ramifications with [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ill-rather-lose-doing-the-right-thing-than-win-doing-the-wrong-thing-kenneth-okonkwo/feed/ 0 Nasir El-Rufai Denies Interest in Being Godfather to Kaduna Governor https://www.theinfostride.com/nasir-el-rufai-denies-interest-in-being-godfather-to-kaduna-governor/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nasir-el-rufai-denies-interest-in-being-godfather-to-kaduna-governor/#respond Mon, 15 Apr 2024 11:00:08 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=375725 The former governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has stated that he is not interested in becoming a godfather to any governor in the state. El-Rufai made this known during a Capacity-Enhancement Workshop for Senior Government Officials in Borno State on Monday. He emphasized his hands-off approach to Kaduna’s governance since leaving office, noting [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nasir-el-rufai-denies-interest-in-being-godfather-to-kaduna-governor/feed/ 0 Ohakim Mourns Ex-Minister Onu, Hails His Legacy of Politics Without Bitterness https://www.theinfostride.com/ohakim-mourns-ex-minister-onu-hails-his-legacy-of-politics-without-bitterness/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ohakim-mourns-ex-minister-onu-hails-his-legacy-of-politics-without-bitterness/#respond Sat, 13 Apr 2024 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=375518 Former Imo State Governor, Ikedi Ohakim, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, praising his commitment to “politics without bitterness.” Ohakim described Onu as a rare gem whose wisdom and experience are sorely missed in Nigeria’s current state. In a statement, the former governor [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ohakim-mourns-ex-minister-onu-hails-his-legacy-of-politics-without-bitterness/feed/ 0 Bwala Labels Peter Obi a Political Judas Iscariot https://www.theinfostride.com/bwala-labels-peter-obi-a-political-judas-iscariot/ https://www.theinfostride.com/bwala-labels-peter-obi-a-political-judas-iscariot/#respond Sat, 30 Mar 2024 19:00:36 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=374546 In a scathing critique, Daniel Bwala, a former spokesman for the Atiku-Okowa Presidential Campaign Council, has branded Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, as a political “prostitute” and likened him to Judas Iscariot. Bwala took to his social media handle to express his disdain, highlighting Obi’s alleged betrayals of prominent figures such [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/bwala-labels-peter-obi-a-political-judas-iscariot/feed/ 0 CAN Oyo Chapter Urges Christians to Remain United and Engaged in National Issues https://www.theinfostride.com/can-oyo-chapter-urges-christians-to-remain-united-and-engaged-in-national-issues/ https://www.theinfostride.com/can-oyo-chapter-urges-christians-to-remain-united-and-engaged-in-national-issues/#respond Sat, 30 Mar 2024 13:00:44 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=374510 The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Oyo State chapter, has advised Nigerian Christians to stay united, focused, and actively involved in national issues. Apostle Joshua Akinyemiju, the state chairman of CAN, issued this advice in an Easter message on Saturday in Ibadan. CAN chairman emphasized the importance of Christians being proactive and participating in political [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/can-oyo-chapter-urges-christians-to-remain-united-and-engaged-in-national-issues/feed/ 0 Bobrisky Must Have A Political Godfather Protecting Him – Solomon Buchi https://www.theinfostride.com/bobrisky-must-have-a-political-godfather-protecting-him-solomon-buchi/ https://www.theinfostride.com/bobrisky-must-have-a-political-godfather-protecting-him-solomon-buchi/#respond Wed, 27 Mar 2024 12:30:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=374168 Popular social commentator, Solomon Buchi has jumped on Twitter to ask who Bobrisky’s political godfather in Nigeria is. He recently had his say via his social media page, and fans have been reacting. According to him, the Nigerian government is clearly a puppet to Bobrisky and the transgender must have friends in high places to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/bobrisky-must-have-a-political-godfather-protecting-him-solomon-buchi/feed/ 0 Minister Nyesom Wike Vows to Defeat Political “Harlots” in Rivers State https://www.theinfostride.com/minister-nyesom-wike-vows-to-defeat-political-harlots-in-rivers-state/ https://www.theinfostride.com/minister-nyesom-wike-vows-to-defeat-political-harlots-in-rivers-state/#respond Sun, 24 Mar 2024 20:30:43 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=374057 The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has pledged to continue defeating what he describes as political “harlots” in Rivers State. Wike made this statement in Port Harcourt during a special Thanksgiving event organized by the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Kingsley Chinda, to celebrate his birthday and new position [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/minister-nyesom-wike-vows-to-defeat-political-harlots-in-rivers-state/feed/ 0 Noble Igwe Is My Brother, I’m Done Discussing Igbo Politics – Seyi Law https://www.theinfostride.com/noble-igwe-is-my-brother-im-done-discussing-igbo-politics-seyi-law/ https://www.theinfostride.com/noble-igwe-is-my-brother-im-done-discussing-igbo-politics-seyi-law/#respond Wed, 13 Mar 2024 12:30:48 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=372897 The war of words between Seyi Law and Noble Igwe is over as both men appear to have squashed their differences. Seyi Law recently made this known in a post shared on his X page, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he has since spoken to Noble Igwe and apologized for any of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/noble-igwe-is-my-brother-im-done-discussing-igbo-politics-seyi-law/feed/ 0 Empowering Voices: Female Accountants Advocate for Increased Women Participation in Politics https://www.theinfostride.com/empowering-voices-female-accountants-advocate-for-increased-women-participation-in-politics/ https://www.theinfostride.com/empowering-voices-female-accountants-advocate-for-increased-women-participation-in-politics/#respond Tue, 12 Mar 2024 16:59:24 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=372828 In a notable push for gender inclusivity and equal representation, a group of female accountants has embarked on a mission to advocate for improved women participation in politics. Recognizing the importance of diverse perspectives in shaping policies and governance, these professionals are leveraging their expertise and influence to encourage more women to actively engage in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/empowering-voices-female-accountants-advocate-for-increased-women-participation-in-politics/feed/ 0 Senior Advocate of Nigeria Downplays Significance of Petitioners Losing Cases to Sitting Governors https://www.theinfostride.com/senior-advocate-of-nigeria-downplays-significance-of-petitioners-losing-cases-to-sitting-governors/ https://www.theinfostride.com/senior-advocate-of-nigeria-downplays-significance-of-petitioners-losing-cases-to-sitting-governors/#respond Mon, 26 Feb 2024 12:59:19 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=372004 A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) has downplayed the significance of petitioners losing cases against sitting governors, stating that it is not an unusual occurrence. The statement comes amidst recent legal battles involving petitioners challenging the legitimacy of gubernatorial elections. The Infosride examines the perspective of the SAN, potential implications for electoral justice, and broader [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/senior-advocate-of-nigeria-downplays-significance-of-petitioners-losing-cases-to-sitting-governors/feed/ 0 Lagos APC Urges Unity and Progress Beyond 2023 Partisan Politics https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-apc-urges-unity-and-progress-beyond-2023-partisan-politics/ https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-apc-urges-unity-and-progress-beyond-2023-partisan-politics/#respond Sun, 31 Dec 2023 13:00:47 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=366164 The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has called on Nigerians to set aside the partisan politics of 2023 and work together to build a better nation in 2024. Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, the Lagos State APC Chairman, conveyed this message in his New Year’s Address on Sunday in Lagos. He expressed gratitude for witnessing [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-apc-urges-unity-and-progress-beyond-2023-partisan-politics/feed/ 0 Those Trying To Destroy America Must Rot In Hell – Trump https://www.theinfostride.com/those-trying-to-destroy-america-must-rot-in-hell-trump/ https://www.theinfostride.com/those-trying-to-destroy-america-must-rot-in-hell-trump/#respond Wed, 27 Dec 2023 06:10:18 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=365620 Ex US President, Donald Trump has come out to say that the various people looking to destroy America should rot in hell. He recently had his say via an unusual Christmas message on his social media page, and fans have been reacting. According to him, those involved in opening borders, inflation, Afghanistan surrender, green new [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/those-trying-to-destroy-america-must-rot-in-hell-trump/feed/ 0 Primate Ayodele Foresees Political Challenges and Kidnapping in Nigeria, Calls for Global Prayers https://www.theinfostride.com/primate-ayodele-foresees-political-challenges-and-kidnapping-in-nigeria-calls-for-global-prayers/ https://www.theinfostride.com/primate-ayodele-foresees-political-challenges-and-kidnapping-in-nigeria-calls-for-global-prayers/#respond Sat, 23 Dec 2023 20:00:27 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=365331 Primate Elijah Ayodele, the leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has made several predictions regarding the political landscape of Nigeria and global events. Among his predictions are the assassination of a sitting president, the death of a governor, and attempts by cabals to influence President Bola Tinubu’s administration. In a statement released by his Media [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/primate-ayodele-foresees-political-challenges-and-kidnapping-in-nigeria-calls-for-global-prayers/feed/ 0 Nigerian Women No Longer Have Any Say In Our Politics – Joke Silva https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-women-no-longer-have-any-say-in-our-politics-joke-silva/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-women-no-longer-have-any-say-in-our-politics-joke-silva/#respond Fri, 15 Dec 2023 21:07:57 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=364514 Veteran Nollywood actress, Joke Silva has come out to lament the lack of women in positions of leadership in the nation. She recently had her say during an interview with TVC, and fans have been reacting. According to her, although women-led Nigeria before independence, they have now lost their influence completely, and it is clear [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-women-no-longer-have-any-say-in-our-politics-joke-silva/feed/ 0 Retire from politics now – Ohanaeze slams Atiku https://www.theinfostride.com/retire-from-politics-now-ohanaeze-slams-atiku/ https://www.theinfostride.com/retire-from-politics-now-ohanaeze-slams-atiku/#respond Mon, 30 Oct 2023 05:00:01 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=358825 Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the foremost Igbo sociocultural group, has issued a request to Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate for the People’s Democratic Party in 2023, to step down from his political career. Ohanaeze is quoted as saying that Atiku’s longtime goal of becoming president is now doomed to failure. This remark was made by the group [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/retire-from-politics-now-ohanaeze-slams-atiku/feed/ 0 There’s Too Much Film Trick In Nigeria Politics – Davido https://www.theinfostride.com/theres-too-much-film-trick-in-nigeria-politics-davido/ https://www.theinfostride.com/theres-too-much-film-trick-in-nigeria-politics-davido/#respond Fri, 29 Sep 2023 23:17:38 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=355810 Popular singer, Davido recently engaged in a war of words with fans on Twitter after one of his posts rubbed APC supporters the wrong way. Davido had tweeted, “Nigeria politics and film trick.” A follower replied, “Anytime wey APC get any good judgment you go come rush tweet.” Davido responded, “1. Never said nothing about [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/theres-too-much-film-trick-in-nigeria-politics-davido/feed/ 0 Osun Government and Politics of Plurality by Abiodun KOMOLAFE https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-government-and-politics-of-plurality-by-abiodun-komolafe/ https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-government-and-politics-of-plurality-by-abiodun-komolafe/#respond Thu, 17 Aug 2023 20:16:08 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=352982 Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State deserves a pat on the back for instructing the three senators representing the state in the Upper Chamber to “mobilize support for former Governor Gboyega Oyetola’s nomination as Minister” during last week’s screening exercise. Of course, it is a gesture that could not be caged! But beyond sheer propaganda, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-government-and-politics-of-plurality-by-abiodun-komolafe/feed/ 0 Yorubas never play politics of bitterness, says Bwala https://www.theinfostride.com/yorubas-never-play-politics-of-bitterness-says-bwala/ https://www.theinfostride.com/yorubas-never-play-politics-of-bitterness-says-bwala/#respond Mon, 17 Jul 2023 19:30:01 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=351030 One of Atiku Abubakar’s media advisers, Daniel Bwala, has claimed that President Bola Tinubu and the Yoruba don’t engage in “politics of bitterness.” Abubakar is the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the upcoming 2023 election. In response to Abdullahi Adamu’s departure as national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bwala [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/yorubas-never-play-politics-of-bitterness-says-bwala/feed/ 0 Nigeria politics not for poor people – Ogunlewe https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-politics-not-for-poor-people-ogunlewe/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-politics-not-for-poor-people-ogunlewe/#respond Wed, 07 Jun 2023 14:45:34 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=348424 A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Senator Adeseye Ogunlewe has claimed that politics in the country is not meant for the poor. Ogunlewe made the assertion while fielding questions on Arise Television’s Morning Show programme on Wednesday. He was speaking on the politics surrounding the race for the leadership of the 10th National [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-politics-not-for-poor-people-ogunlewe/feed/ 0 Still on Fayemi and Ekiti Politics by Abiodun KOMOLAFE https://www.theinfostride.com/still-on-fayemi-and-ekiti-politics-by-abiodun-komolafe/ https://www.theinfostride.com/still-on-fayemi-and-ekiti-politics-by-abiodun-komolafe/#respond Sun, 28 May 2023 16:46:41 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=347834 On July 29, 1966, Adekunle Fajuyi, a Lieutenant Colonel, and Military Governor of Western Nigeria, staked his life, when some revenge-seeking counter-coupists came for the head of Major General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi, Nigeria’s military ruler. Aguiyi-Ironsi was on a visit to the region; and the governor told the coupists that they’d not kill his guest in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/still-on-fayemi-and-ekiti-politics-by-abiodun-komolafe/feed/ 0 Politics now difficult, politicians can no longer underrate voters – Buhari https://www.theinfostride.com/politics-now-difficult-politicians-can-no-longer-underrate-voters-buhari/ https://www.theinfostride.com/politics-now-difficult-politicians-can-no-longer-underrate-voters-buhari/#respond Thu, 06 Apr 2023 21:15:51 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=344857 President Muhammadu Buhari says the 2023 elections proved the growing strength of Nigeria’s democracy and the sophistication of the Nigerian voter when it comes to the choice of leaders. His media aide, Malam Garba Shehu, stated in Abuja on Thursday that the president made the remark when he hosted the newly-installed Emir of Dutse, Alhaji [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/politics-now-difficult-politicians-can-no-longer-underrate-voters-buhari/feed/ 0 The Evils of Complacency in Politics by Abiodun KOMOLAFE https://www.theinfostride.com/the-evils-of-complacency-in-politics-by-abiodun-komolafe/ https://www.theinfostride.com/the-evils-of-complacency-in-politics-by-abiodun-komolafe/#respond Mon, 27 Mar 2023 09:00:49 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=344092 Oftentimes, intrigues exist in political matrixes. Concepts such as political mass participation, collective demands, group identity and determination, and collateral damages could all mean different things to different people. It only depends on which side of the divide the definer pitches his or her tent. This unrestricted latitude and privilege to operationalize concepts and political [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/the-evils-of-complacency-in-politics-by-abiodun-komolafe/feed/ 0 My Recent Political Experience Will Be A Learning Curve – Funke Akindele https://www.theinfostride.com/my-recent-political-experience-will-be-a-learning-curve-funke-akindele/ https://www.theinfostride.com/my-recent-political-experience-will-be-a-learning-curve-funke-akindele/#respond Tue, 21 Mar 2023 17:33:44 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=343788 Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele has come out to break her silence on her defeat in the March 18 gubernatorial elections in Lagos. She recently had her say via her social media page, and fans have been reacting. According to her, it has really been an amazing and insightful experience on her journey to the ballot, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/my-recent-political-experience-will-be-a-learning-curve-funke-akindele/feed/ 0 Funke Akindele Deletes All Politics-Related Posts On Her Social Media Page https://www.theinfostride.com/funke-akindele-deletes-all-politics-related-posts-on-her-social-media-page/ https://www.theinfostride.com/funke-akindele-deletes-all-politics-related-posts-on-her-social-media-page/#respond Mon, 20 Mar 2023 17:22:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=343737 Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele has deleted all posts relating to politics and the PDP on her Instagram page. Recall that she was the running mate of PDP governorship candidate in Lagos State, Abdulazeez Adediran, and fans have been reacting. After losing the election to the incumbent governor, however, all photos from her campaign rallies as [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/funke-akindele-deletes-all-politics-related-posts-on-her-social-media-page/feed/ 0 I Don’t Need Any Social Media Validation That Comes With Talking Politics – Burna Boy https://www.theinfostride.com/i-dont-need-any-social-media-validation-that-comes-with-talking-politics-burna-boy/ https://www.theinfostride.com/i-dont-need-any-social-media-validation-that-comes-with-talking-politics-burna-boy/#respond Tue, 28 Feb 2023 18:56:07 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=342514 Popular singer, Burna Boy has come out to say that Nigerians criticizing him for not being involved in the current electoral process should get lost. He recently had his say via his social media page, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he has never benefited from the government and all the good he [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/i-dont-need-any-social-media-validation-that-comes-with-talking-politics-burna-boy/feed/ 0 The Nature of Democracy in Nigeria by Abiodun KOMOLAFE https://www.theinfostride.com/the-nature-of-democracy-in-nigeria-by-abiodun-komolafe/ https://www.theinfostride.com/the-nature-of-democracy-in-nigeria-by-abiodun-komolafe/#respond Tue, 28 Feb 2023 13:05:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=342502 Talking seriously, Democracy as a concept was alien to Africa, and by implication, Nigeria. Largely, right from inception, democratic norms and values were never assimilated and internalised by Africans. At best, its definition and perception were conveniently based on assumptions. So, it meant different things to different people who thought differently! Needless to repeat that [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/the-nature-of-democracy-in-nigeria-by-abiodun-komolafe/feed/ 0 True Definition of Politics of Dilemma in Rivers State  https://www.theinfostride.com/true-definition-of-politics-of-dilemma-in-rivers-state/ https://www.theinfostride.com/true-definition-of-politics-of-dilemma-in-rivers-state/#respond Tue, 21 Feb 2023 10:49:49 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=341783 A dilemma is when you leave Amaechi and APC to join Wike and PDP only to realise that Wike has sacrificed his party candidates to save his political future by subscribing to Tinubu and APC. It is a dilemma when the Governorship candidate of the PDP, Sim Fubara is left in the dark and only [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/true-definition-of-politics-of-dilemma-in-rivers-state/feed/ 0 If Good People Continue To Leave Politics To The Wicked, It’ll Remain A Dirty Game – Banky W https://www.theinfostride.com/if-good-people-continue-to-leave-politics-to-the-wicked-itll-remain-a-dirty-game-banky-w/ https://www.theinfostride.com/if-good-people-continue-to-leave-politics-to-the-wicked-itll-remain-a-dirty-game-banky-w/#respond Tue, 07 Feb 2023 15:46:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=341144 Popular singer, Banky W has come out to share how Adesua Etomi reacted to his decision to venture into politics. He recently had his say via his social media page, and fans have been reacting. According to him, when he initially informed his wife about his political ambition, she simply hated it because of how [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/if-good-people-continue-to-leave-politics-to-the-wicked-itll-remain-a-dirty-game-banky-w/feed/ 0 I Stopped Being Scared Of Banky W’s Decision To Join Politics – Adesua Etomi https://www.theinfostride.com/i-stopped-being-scared-of-banky-ws-decision-to-join-politics-adesua-etomi/ https://www.theinfostride.com/i-stopped-being-scared-of-banky-ws-decision-to-join-politics-adesua-etomi/#respond Fri, 03 Feb 2023 18:47:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=340888 Nollywood actress, Adesua Etomi-Wellington has come out to share how she reacted when Banky W told her about his decision to join politics. She recently had her say via her social media page, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to her, when Banky said he was going to go into politics, she got really scared, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/i-stopped-being-scared-of-banky-ws-decision-to-join-politics-adesua-etomi/feed/ 0 Emergency Politics: When History Is Altered! by Abiodun KOMOLAFE https://www.theinfostride.com/emergency-politics-when-history-is-altered-by-abiodun-komolafe/ https://www.theinfostride.com/emergency-politics-when-history-is-altered-by-abiodun-komolafe/#respond Tue, 20 Dec 2022 20:51:54 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=338223 In his book, ‘Emergency Politics: Paradox, Law, Democracy’, Bonnie Honig urges democracies to “resist emergency’s pull to focus on life’s necessities (food, security, and bare essentials).” According to him, “these tend to privatize and isolate citizens rather than bring us together on behalf of hopeful futures.” To start with, it is an undeniable fact that [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/emergency-politics-when-history-is-altered-by-abiodun-komolafe/feed/ 0 Teams That Aren’t Distracted By Political Matters Are Doing Well In Qatar – Wenger https://www.theinfostride.com/teams-that-arent-distracted-by-political-matters-are-doing-well-in-qatar-wenger/ https://www.theinfostride.com/teams-that-arent-distracted-by-political-matters-are-doing-well-in-qatar-wenger/#respond Sun, 04 Dec 2022 22:03:45 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=337259 Ex-Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger has come out to insinuate that teams that made political statements early in the World Cup saw their on-field performance suffer as a result. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, it was clear that the teams who were disappointing [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/teams-that-arent-distracted-by-political-matters-are-doing-well-in-qatar-wenger/feed/ 0 Politics, Governance and Nation-building by Abiodun KOMOLAFE https://www.theinfostride.com/politics-governance-and-nation-building-by-abiodun-komolafe/ https://www.theinfostride.com/politics-governance-and-nation-building-by-abiodun-komolafe/#respond Fri, 02 Dec 2022 19:33:27 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=337107 There is a need for a society to exist, to be conscious of its existence, and to have a vision. The values of the society determine the type of politics it gets. The type of politics it gets determines the profile and approach of governance obtainable within the given society. And the kind of governance [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/politics-governance-and-nation-building-by-abiodun-komolafe/feed/ 0 You’re Not Okay If You Feel I Shouldn’t Talk Politics – Frank Edwards https://www.theinfostride.com/youre-not-okay-if-you-feel-i-shouldnt-talk-politics-frank-edwards/ https://www.theinfostride.com/youre-not-okay-if-you-feel-i-shouldnt-talk-politics-frank-edwards/#respond Thu, 17 Nov 2022 21:38:56 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=336265 Popular Gospel singer, Frank Edwards has fired back at a troll who attacked him for tweeting about politics. He recently had his say via his social media page, and Nigerians have been reacting. As you already know, Frank has been very vocal about Nigerians participating in the 2023 elections, however, a Twitter user feels politics [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/youre-not-okay-if-you-feel-i-shouldnt-talk-politics-frank-edwards/feed/ 0 Nancy Pelosi Is Nothing But An Animal – Trump https://www.theinfostride.com/nancy-pelosi-is-nothing-but-an-animal-trump/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nancy-pelosi-is-nothing-but-an-animal-trump/#respond Tue, 08 Nov 2022 19:56:37 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=335678 Ex-US president, Donald Trump has come out to call on his supporters to deliver a Republican win in Tuesday’s midterm elections. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and the world has been reacting. According to him, Nancy Pelosi is nothing but an animal for impeaching him when he was president, but [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nancy-pelosi-is-nothing-but-an-animal-trump/feed/ 0 Speaking On The Politics In Iran Will Come With Consequences – Gareth Southgate https://www.theinfostride.com/speaking-on-the-politics-in-iran-will-come-with-consequences-gareth-southgate/ https://www.theinfostride.com/speaking-on-the-politics-in-iran-will-come-with-consequences-gareth-southgate/#respond Wed, 02 Nov 2022 18:19:07 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=335309 England manager, Gareth Southgate has come out to say that his position as coach means he must think about the consequences of commenting on political matters. This is coming after he was asked about the situation in Iran, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he acknowledges and respects the fact that other countries [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/speaking-on-the-politics-in-iran-will-come-with-consequences-gareth-southgate/feed/ 0 Winning Awards In Nigeria Is Politics Now – Vic O https://www.theinfostride.com/winning-awards-in-nigeria-is-politics-now-vic-o/ https://www.theinfostride.com/winning-awards-in-nigeria-is-politics-now-vic-o/#respond Tue, 06 Sep 2022 23:15:56 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=331966 Nigerian singer, Vic O has come out to slam the organizers of Headies awards for failing to acknowledge him. He recently revealed that he cannot understand the snub despite dropping hits back to back, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to him, he is not happy with the fact that the organizers of the award [...]

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