Alaba Rotimi – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Sun, 04 Feb 2018 19:49:12 +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 Alaba Rotimi – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Abia Governor Ikpeazu lauds Security Personnels in the State https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-governor-ikpeazu-lauds-security-personnels-in-the-state/ Sun, 04 Feb 2018 19:49:12 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=198625 The Governor of Abia State, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, has expressed gratitude to security personnels in the state for the synergy that exists amongst them and which has helped to reduce crime in the state. Speaking at the launch of the Abia Security Fund and unveiling of the Abia Security Card in Umuahia, the Governor commended [...]

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]]> Abia Governor Ikeapzu celebrates Rivers counterpart Wike at 50 https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-governor-ikeapzu-celebrates-rivers-counterpart-wike-at-50/ Thu, 14 Dec 2017 11:43:54 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=192648 Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has congratulated his Rivers State counterpart, Barrister Nyesome Wike on his 50th birthday. In a release by his Chief press Secretary Mr. Eyinnaya Appolos, governor Ikpeazu described Wike as “an uncommon achiever”, while thanking God for blessing him with another year. “My brother, God has blessed you with another [...]

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]]> Imo is in God’s hands, Monkey Pox Virus will never come Close – Okorocha https://www.theinfostride.com/imo-is-in-gods-hands-monkey-pox-virus-will-never-come-close-okorocha/ Mon, 16 Oct 2017 12:37:49 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=185376 Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha has disclosed that the Monkey Pox virus will never come close to the state because Imo State is in the hands of God. This was released in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sam Onwuemeodo where he debunked claims that the virus was in the state. The virus which started [...]

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]]> Governor Ugwuanyi orders Accountant-General to pay Workers first https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-ugwuanyi-orders-accountant-general-to-pay-workers-first/ Wed, 04 Oct 2017 07:39:18 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=183930 Enugu State Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has ordered the state’s accountant-general to promptly pay public service workers their monthly salaries on the 23rd of each month in an effort to further boost morale and commitment to implement his 4-point governance agenda. State Commissioner for Information, Mr. Ogbuagu Anikwe, while briefing reporters at the Press Centre of [...]

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]]> Governor Ikpeazu flags off 4 Model Schools, 132 Class Room Blocks across Abia State https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-ikpeazu-flags-off-4-model-schools-132-class-room-blocks-across-abia-state/ Sun, 03 Sep 2017 11:56:40 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=180681 Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State has flagged off the execution of 136 school building projects across the state. The projects include four new Model Schools, spread across the state, with each comprising of ten classroom blocks, Library, Laboratory, Teachers quarters, Sick bay, 5 secondary and 3 primary classroom blocks, Solar powered water borehole, perimeter [...]

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]]> Urban Renewal Program: Imperatives Of Relocating Owerri Main Market https://www.theinfostride.com/urban-renewal-program-imperatives-of-relocating-owerri-main-market/ Tue, 29 Aug 2017 23:14:20 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=180160 It is interesting that many people have shunned the need to focus on the gains of relocating Owerri Main Market Christened Eke Ukwu Owerri by the indigenous people of Owerri Nchi Ise and decided to adamantly and blindly focused on the pains of relocation and demolition of shanties along Dauglas Road. From onset when the [...]

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]]> Abia’s 26th Anniversary: Governor Ikpeazu dedicates it to Late Bob Ogbuagu https://www.theinfostride.com/abias-26th-anniversary-governor-ikpeazu-dedicates-it-to-late-bob-ogbuagu/ Mon, 28 Aug 2017 20:50:14 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=179975 Abia State Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu has dedicated the 26th anniversary celebrations of the state to one of its founding fathers, Chief Bob Ogbuagu, OON, who recently passed on at the age of 93. In a release signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Enyinnaya Appolos, Governor Ikpeazu described the late Dee Bob Ogbuagu as a [...]

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]]> Abia State under Dr Ikpeazu’s Leadership Increasingly Emerging as a Dynamic Growing Economy – Ambassador Obiozor https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-state-under-dr-ikpeazus-leadership-increasingly-emerging-as-a-dynamic-growing-economy-ambassador-obiozor/ Fri, 25 Aug 2017 12:44:16 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=179624 Former Nigerian ambassador to the United States and the current Chairman of Public Policy Forum, Professor George A. Obiozor, has described the Governor of Abia State, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, as an emerging high priest of economic development initiatives. Professor Obiozor, who is currently the Chairman, Public Policy Forum, spoke at the Business Hallmark Public Policy [...]

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]]> Rehabilitation of Enyimba FC Stadium sets for Completion https://www.theinfostride.com/rehabilitation-of-enyimba-fc-stadium-sets-for-completion/ Thu, 24 Aug 2017 15:56:34 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=179445 Abia State Government (ABSG) through his ministry of sports has disclosed that Enyimba FC stadium rehabilitation is set for completion. The state has released pictures of the final arrival of equipment and materials for the completion of the stadium in Aba, the capital of Abia State. See the photos below:

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]]> Governor Ikpeazu commissions Project to connect ABSU to the National Power Grid after 36 Years https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-ikpeazu-commissions-project-to-connect-absu-to-the-national-power-grid-after-36-years/ Sun, 20 Aug 2017 17:58:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=179089 Abia State Governor Okezie Ikpeazu has commissioned a key electrification project at Abia State University (ABSU) Uturu that enabled the institution to be connected to the national power grid. The project was a great relief to the 36 year old institution that has been running on power generators since it was established in 1981. Pro-Chancellor [...]

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]]> Industrial Hub: Enugu State partners China on Direct Foreign Investments https://www.theinfostride.com/industrial-hub-enugu-state-partners-china-on-direct-foreign-investments/ Sat, 19 Aug 2017 23:04:02 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=178710 Enugu State Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has reiterated his administration’s vision to build stronger ties and establish a more beneficial working relationship with Peoples Republic of China to attract more direct foreign investments to the state, in line with the government’s investment drive. Governor Ugwunayi added that the government is currently making efforts to engage new [...]

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]]> ICT University: Governor Ugwuanyi Commends FG for Siting the Institution In Enugu https://www.theinfostride.com/ict-university-governor-ugwuanyi-commends-fg-for-siting-the-institution-in-enugu/ Sat, 19 Aug 2017 22:56:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=178881 Enugu State Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has commended the federal government for the decision to site one of the six campuses of the proposed ICT University in Enugu State. Governor Ugwuanyi spoke when the Minister of Communication, Barrister Adebayo Shittu paid a courtesy visit to the Government House, Enugu and addressed members of the State Executive [...]

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]]> Biafra Agitation: Any Form of War will cost Igbos N3t in Properties and Assets – Okorocha https://www.theinfostride.com/biafra-agitation-any-form-of-war-will-cost-igbos-n3t-in-properties-and-assets-okorocha/ Fri, 18 Aug 2017 23:47:54 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=178699 Governor Owelle Rochas Okorocha of Imo State has said that any form of war now will cost the Igbos N3 Trillion both in properties and in assets, stating that Nd’Igbo are being deceived by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) that they will drive away Nigeria and give us Biafra. Governor Okorocha spoke when he [...]

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]]> Abia Ministry of Agriculture confered with Pan-African Cooperate Service Delivery Excellent Award https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-ministry-of-agriculture-confered-with-pan-african-cooperate-service-delivery-excellent-award/ Thu, 17 Aug 2017 14:35:00 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=178530 The Pan-African Cooperate Service Delivery Excellent Award has been conferred on the Management and Staff of Ministry Agriculture, Abia State. In the same stance, Rt. Hon Uzo Azubuike has been conferred with The Pan-African Prize for Excellence in leadership award by the initiative for positive influence on African Youth. The award is a culmination of [...]

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]]> Women Affairs Minister praises Governor Ugwuanyi for Passage of Child Rights Law https://www.theinfostride.com/women-affairs-minister-praises-governor-ugwuanyi-for-passage-of-child-rights-law/ Mon, 14 Aug 2017 14:52:50 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=178044 The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Senator (Mrs.) Aisha Jumai Alhassan, has commended Enugu State Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi for his administration’s giant strides in uplifting the well-being of Nigerian women and children in the state, saying that the federal government is impressed with the commitment. Senator Alhassan also commended the governor for his [...]

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]]> Enugu Governor Ugwuanyi engages Banks to Roll-out Credit Facilities for Traders https://www.theinfostride.com/enugu-governor-ugwuanyi-engages-banks-to-roll-out-credit-facilities-for-traders/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 05:08:48 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=177007 Enugu State Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has disclosed that his administration is currently discussing with financial institutions, international corporations and other relevant organizations on the ways and means of extending easier and more convenient lines of credit and other facilities to traders in the State to assist them grow their various businesses. Governor Ugwuanyi added that [...]

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]]> 2019 Presidency: Okorocha sets to Contest if Buhari declines Re-election and 10m Nigerians endorse Him https://www.theinfostride.com/2019-presidency-okorocha-sets-to-contest-if-buhari-declines-re-election-and-10m-nigerians-endorse-him/ Mon, 07 Aug 2017 22:37:37 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=176955 Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State has indicated his interest in contesting for the highest political post in Nigeria but with conditions. He has revealed that he would be contesting the 2019 presidential election on two conditions; if President Muhammadu Buhari declines to seek a re-election and if 10 million Nigerians endorse him. Governor Okorocha [...]

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]]> Give Us More Time, APC Will Not Fail Nigerians – Governor Okorocha https://www.theinfostride.com/give-us-more-time-apc-will-not-fail-nigerians-governor-okorocha/ Mon, 07 Aug 2017 21:00:34 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=177134 The Governor of Imo State and Chairman of Progressives Governors Forum (PGF), Owelle Rochas Okorocha, has called on Nigerians to have faith in the All Progressive Party (APC) led administration. Okorocha vowed that leaders of the APC would not fail Nigerians and therefore pleaded for more time for them to redeem the promises they made. [...]

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]]> Governor Aregbesola Pledges Continued Support For Artisans https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-aregbesola-pledges-continued-support-for-artisans/ Sat, 05 Aug 2017 22:40:31 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=176743 Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun State has reiterated his commitment to continually support the upliftment of artisans in the state. This is in line with his six point Integral Action Plan which is to banish poverty in the state. The Commissioner for Women and Children Affairs in the State, Mrs Latifat Giwa disclosed this while [...]

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]]> Osun State Governor Loses Mother, Alhaja Saaratu Aregbesola https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-state-governor-loses-mother-alhaja-saaratu-aregbesola/ Wed, 02 Aug 2017 13:00:51 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=176307 Osun State Government has announces the demise of the State Governor’s mother, Alhaja Saaratu Aregbesola. The Governor exclaims “THE GOOD MOTHER DEPARTS” and “INA LI LA HI, WA HI NHA ILLAHI RA JIUN.” It is with heavy hearts and deep sense of loss; yet with gratitude to the Allah SWT that the State Government of Osun [...]

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]]> Corruption Fight: 60 Turkish Traffic Police Officers, Others Detained For Bribery Probe https://www.theinfostride.com/corruption-fight-60-turkish-traffic-police-officers-others-detained-for-bribery-probe/ Fri, 28 Jul 2017 23:39:15 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=173594 Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has determined to fight corruption in the country to a stand-still. In view of the president’s determination, Turkish authorities on Monday detained 102 people, including 60 traffic police officers, as part of an investigation into alleged bribery and abuse of safety regulations in the construction sector. Authorities took into custody 42 [...]

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]]> 10th African Arts and Crafts Expo: 25 Countries, 150 Exhibitors Set To Visit Abuja, Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/10th-african-arts-and-crafts-expo-25-countries-150-exhibitors-set-to-visit-abuja-nigeria/ Fri, 28 Jul 2017 23:19:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=173696 Not less than 25 countries and 150 exhibitors will grace the 10th African Arts and Crafts (AFAC) Expo scheduled for Abuja, Nigeria. The Director-General of National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), Otunba Segun Runsewe, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja. Runsewe said that [...]

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]]> Ohaneze Ndigbo Interactive Session: Germany Pledges To Support More United, Prosperous Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/ohaneze-ndigbo-interactive-session-germany-pledges-to-support-more-united-prosperous-nigeria/ Fri, 28 Jul 2017 23:12:33 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=173694 The Germany’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Bernhard Schlagheck, has disclosed that his country is ready to support a more united and prosperous Nigeria devoid of wrangling and urged the people to respect the constitution. Schlagheck spoke during an interactive session with the leadership of the Enugu State Chapter of Ohaneze Ndigbo, the apex Igbo socio-cultural [...]

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]]> N100m Ransom: Police gun-down 5 Suspected Kidnappers in Ogun State https://www.theinfostride.com/n100m-ransom-police-gun-down-5-suspected-kidnappers-in-ogun-state/ Fri, 28 Jul 2017 22:54:53 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=174050 The Ogun State Police Command disclosed on Wednesday, July 26 that its officers shot dead five suspected kidnappers on Tuesday night after a failed attempt to collect a N100 million ransom. Mr Abimbola Oyeyemi, the command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), said this on Wednesday while parading the corpses of the suspected kidnappers to journalists at [...]

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]]> Controversial Book on Nelson Mandela’s Health withdrawn by the Publishers https://www.theinfostride.com/controversial-book-on-nelson-mandelas-health-withdrawn-by-the-publishers/ Fri, 28 Jul 2017 22:44:59 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=173753 The publishers of the controversial book, “Mandela’s Last Years” have withdrawn it from the shelves and immediately stopped issuing copies following the protest by Graca Machel, the widow of South Africa’s Nelson Mandela. Machel had threatened legal action against his late husband’s personal doctor, Dr. Vejay Ramlakan, over a book that reveals previously undisclosed details of [...]

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]]> Global Infrastructure Hub declares World needs $94trillion boost Global Infrastructure by 2040 https://www.theinfostride.com/global-infrastructure-hub-declares-world-needs-94trillion-boost-global-infrastructure-by-2040/ Fri, 28 Jul 2017 21:59:21 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=173846 The G20-backed Global Infrastructure Hub (GIH) has said on Tuesday that the world needs to spend around $94 trillion in global infrastructure by 2040 to eliminate infrastructure deficit. The GIH said to close the spending gap, annual infrastructure spending needs to rise to 3.5 percent from 3 percent of global gross domestic product. The report [...]

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]]> Nigeria’s FRSC Traffic Radio Station To Go On Air Soon https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerias-frsc-traffic-radio-station-to-go-on-air-soon/ Fri, 28 Jul 2017 20:26:15 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=173757 The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Marshall Boboye Oyeyemi has disclosed that the agency’s Traffic Radio Station will go on air very soon. Oyeyemi told our correspondent in New York that the radio station would be fully dedicated to traffic information in the country. “All over the developed countries, you see you’re on the highway, [...]

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]]> Social Investment: Nigeria sets aside N1.6b for Women Empowerment https://www.theinfostride.com/social-investment-nigeria-sets-aside-n1-6b-for-women-empowerment/ Fri, 28 Jul 2017 19:31:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=173850 The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Senator Aisha Jummai Alhassan, said on Tuesday that the Federal Government had set aside the sum of N1.6 billion for women empowerment programme called the National Women Empowerment Fund (NAWEF). She made this disclosure at a town hall meeting with women groups in Dutse, Jigawa State. Alhassan [...]

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]]> Bama Initiative To Offer 3000 New Homes In Nigeria’s North-East Region https://www.theinfostride.com/bama-initiative-to-offer-3000-new-homes-in-nigerias-north-east-region/ Fri, 28 Jul 2017 19:15:55 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=173760 The Federal Government would soon start the implementation of a comprehensive rebuilding plan for the North-east areas of Nigeria that were ravaged in recent years of Boko Haram terrorist-insurgency. According to Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, who presided over a government-wide meeting that included the Governor of Borno State, federal ministers and service chiefs “the [...]

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]]> House of Reps summon NDLEA, EFCC, Other over Patience Jonathan’s Property https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-reps-summon-ndlea-efcc-other-over-patience-jonathans-property/ Fri, 28 Jul 2017 19:02:01 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=174347 The House of Representatives’s Committee on Public Petition on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 asked National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for identities of informants whose tip-off led to raid on former First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan’s property. The committee gave the order on Wednesday in its session on a petition on incessant harassment of herself [...]

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]]> Group appeals to FG to De-Criminalise Sex Work in Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/group-appeals-to-fg-to-de-criminalise-sex-work-in-nigeria/ Fri, 28 Jul 2017 18:16:17 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=174351 The National Coordinator of National Sex Workers Association, Ms Amaka Enemo, has called on the Federal Government to de-criminalise sex work in Nigeria for effective control of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. Enemo made the appeal on Wednesday in Abuja while briefing newsmen at the inauguration of new report on `Understanding the high risk [...]

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]]> No Fewere Than 262 Nigerians Deported From Libya https://www.theinfostride.com/no-fewere-than-262-nigerians-deported-from-libya/ Fri, 28 Jul 2017 18:02:13 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=174349 262 more Nigerians were repatriated from Libya on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 with the help of the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and the Nigerian Embassy in Libya. The returnees arrived aboard a chartered Libyan Airlines with registration number 5A-LAR, which landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos at 10p.m. The returnees, who had [...]

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]]> Amnesty: Saudi Arabian Government gives Undocumented Migrants One More Month of Grace https://www.theinfostride.com/amnesty-saudi-arabian-government-gives-undocumented-migrants-one-more-month-of-grace/ Fri, 28 Jul 2017 15:45:08 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=174345 The Government of Saudi Arabia has extended its Amnesty Programme by a month for undocumented migrants to leave as the first extension ended on July 24. This was made this known on Wednesday by the Ethiopian consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The first extension of one month was between June 24 and July 24. Saudi Arabia [...]

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]]> TCN’s Ajah Sub-station Gets A Boost With Additional 60MVA 132/33kV Transformer https://www.theinfostride.com/tcns-ajah-sub-station-gets-a-boost-with-additional-60mva-13233kv-transformer/ Fri, 28 Jul 2017 14:46:48 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=174396 The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) General Manager (Public Affairs), Mrs Seun Olagunju, says the organisation has  increased the  transformer capacity in its Ajah sub-station by additional 60MVA 132/33kV transformer. Olagunju disclosed that the transformer was successfully refurbished and installed on July 11. She said that this had increased the station’s transformer capacity from 132kV [...]

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]]> Iran tests Space-Launch Vehicle with Capability to carry Satellites https://www.theinfostride.com/iran-tests-space-launch-vehicle-with-capability-to-carry-satellites/ Fri, 28 Jul 2017 13:56:55 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=174390 The Government of Iran has successfully tested a space-launch vehicle called Simorgh. The rocket has the capability of carrying satellites, a local media reported yesterday.. Simorgh is able to carry satellites weighing as much as 250 kilogrammes at an orbit about 500 km above the Earth’s surface. The launch, carried out by Imam Khomeini Space Centre, marked [...]

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]]> ICT Training: Federal Government partners with Google for Youth Development https://www.theinfostride.com/ict-training-federal-government-partners-with-google-for-youth-development/ Fri, 28 Jul 2017 13:36:51 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=174394 The Minister of Communications, Mr Adebayo Shittu, says the Federal Government will partner with Google to train the teaming technology savvy youths in various levels of ICT capacity development. Shittu said this in a statement by Mr Victor Oluwadamilare, the Special Assistant on Media to the minister, at the closing of a Google event in [...]

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]]> Women Farmers calls for Gender Responsive Agricultural Policies in Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/women-farmers-calls-for-gender-responsive-agricultural-policies-in-nigeria/ Fri, 28 Jul 2017 12:59:35 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=174397 The Smallholder Women Farmers Association of Nigeria (SHOWFAN) yesterday called for the introduction of gender responsive agricultural policies to encourage women farmers. The group’s leader, Miss Lola Fademi, made the appeal when the group visited Mr Adegoke Bamidele, Kwara Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, in Ilorin. Fademi, while presenting a 10-point demand to the [...]

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]]> Bayelsa Lawmaker Kate Owoko defends ‘Floating Toilet’ https://www.theinfostride.com/bayelsa-lawmaker-kate-owoko-defends-floating-toilet/ Fri, 28 Jul 2017 10:35:38 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=173747 The Bayelsa lawmaker, Hon. Kate Owoko, who built a floating latrine for her people, has thrown punches back to Nigerians, who have ridiculed her effort and expressed anger over how low she went. She said she built the toilet according to the pressing demand of the women of Okori Ama and Oweidei Ama in Amassoma LGA, Southern Ijaw [...]

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]]> NSE Index sustains Bullish Run with All-Share Rising, hit 36,000 mark https://www.theinfostride.com/nse-index-sustains-bullish-run-with-all-share-rising-hit-36000-mark/ Fri, 28 Jul 2017 10:10:57 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=174178 Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has for the third consecutive day on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 sustained bullish run with the All-Share rising by 4.88 per cent to cross the 36,000 mark. The index inched 1,675.30 points or 4.88 per cent to close at 36,740.77 compared with 35,065.47 posted on Tuesday. Similarly, the market capitalisation rose by N577 [...]

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]]> NAICOM should Penalise Rate-Cutting Insurance Firms – Oyegunle https://www.theinfostride.com/naicom-should-penalise-rate-cutting-insurance-firms-oyegunle/ Fri, 28 Jul 2017 09:45:31 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=174343 An insurance expert, Mr Mufutau Oyegunle, has called on the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) to start penalisng insurance firms that were still neck deep into premium rate-cutting despite several warnings. He gave the advice in an interview with NAN in Lagos on Wednesday, July 26, 2017. Oyegunle, who is the Managing Director of LAKEG Insurance [...]

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]]> UN warns of Escalated Violence in Jerusalem https://www.theinfostride.com/un-warns-of-escalated-violence-in-jerusalem/ Thu, 27 Jul 2017 22:46:34 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=174208 The Secretary-General of United Nations (UN), António Guterres, says he is concerned by the potential risk of escalating violence over the situation in the Old City of Jerusalem. In a statement, he cautioned all political, religious and community leaders to refrain from provocative actions and rhetoric. “I reiterate my concern over the situation in the [...]

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]]> Nigerian Students, NGO pass Vote of Confidence in the INEC Management https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-students-ngo-pass-vote-of-confidence-in-the-inec-management/ Thu, 27 Jul 2017 22:12:38 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=174204 The Zone C Chapter of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has passed a vote of confidence in the management of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The zone comprise of the following Nigerian States: Adamawa, Benue, Borno, Kogi, Kwarra, Nasarawa, Plateau, Taraba, Yobe and Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The Deputy Coordinator of the zone, [...]

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]]> UAE Apex Bank freezes Accounts of Qatar-linked Entities https://www.theinfostride.com/uae-apex-bank-freezes-accounts-of-qatar-linked-entities/ Thu, 27 Jul 2017 21:59:59 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=174210 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Central Bank has directed all bank and financial institutions to stop dealing with 18 individuals and entities who are allegedly linked to Qatar. The state run news agency, WAM, reported today that the 18 entities were added to the list of those that had been blacklisted for having links with Qatar. [...]

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]]> MTN, Airtel gain while Glo, Etisalat lose Internet Users https://www.theinfostride.com/mtn-airtel-gain-while-glo-etisalat-lose-internet-users/ Thu, 27 Jul 2017 21:44:22 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=174206 The data published by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has revealed that Airtel and MTN gained more internet subscribers during the month of June 2017, while Glo and Etisalat were the big losers. The internet users and data subscribers in Nigeria’s telecommunications networks marginally increased to 91.6 million in June. According to the June NCC Monthly [...]

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]]> Nigeria Police to set up Anti-Piracy Unit in All States to boost Creative Industry https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-police-to-set-up-anti-piracy-unit-in-all-states-to-boost-creative-industry/ Thu, 27 Jul 2017 21:37:28 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=173725 The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris, has announced in Abuja on Monday, July 24, 2017 that the Nigeria Police is to set up anti-piracy unit in all the 36 states of the Federation as well as the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to combat the piracy of intellectual property in the country. Idris made the [...]

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]]> Italy sets to tackle Human Trafficker across the Mediterranean Sea with Navy https://www.theinfostride.com/italy-sets-to-tackle-human-trafficker-across-the-mediterranean-sea-with-navy/ Thu, 27 Jul 2017 21:12:44 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=174202 Italy’s Prime Minister, Paolo Gentiloni has disclosed the country may send navy ships to fight migrant traffickers in the Mediterranean Sea off the Libyan coast. The PM made the statement on Wednesday, June 26, 2017 in Rome at a joint news conference with his Libyan counterpart, Fayez al-Sarraj. “Sarraj wrote me a letter a few [...]

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]]> Kidnapping: IGP declares State of Emergency in Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria Highways https://www.theinfostride.com/kidnapping-igp-declares-state-of-emergency-in-abuja-kaduna-zaria-highways/ Thu, 27 Jul 2017 20:58:19 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=174185 Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris, has initiated unprecedented overhaul of police formations on Kaduna highway. He had ordered the immediate redeployment of Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, all other Officers, Inspectors and Rank and File serving in the Police Divisions and stations abutting the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria highways, notorious for kidnapping and robberies. All police officers [...]

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]]> Five Nigerians arrested in India for Drug related Offences https://www.theinfostride.com/five-nigerians-arrested-in-india-for-drug-related-offences/ Thu, 27 Jul 2017 20:52:35 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=173745 Five Nigerians and an Indian lady have been arrested by the Indian police, according to The Times of India. They were arrested for drug related fraud or crime. According to the newspaper, the Nigerians and their Indian accomplice were found in  possession of a wide variety of drugs, including cocaine, brown sugar and amphetamine. They were [...]

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]]> NLC urge FG to honour Collective Agreements https://www.theinfostride.com/nlc-urge-fg-to-honour-collective-agreements/ Thu, 27 Jul 2017 18:45:51 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=174181 The President of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Mr Ayuba Wabba, on Wednesday told the Federal Government to embrace collective bargaining agreement to avoid constant crises in the nation’s educational system. He gave the advice in Abuja when he led a delegation to the National Secretariat of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU). “Agreements [...]

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]]> Nigerian Constitution Does Not Reflect The Spirit And Intention Of The People – UGRFP https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-constitution-does-not-reflect-the-spirit-and-intention-of-the-people-ugrfp/ Thu, 27 Jul 2017 18:31:44 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=174179 A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) under the aegis of United Global Resolve for Peace (UGRFP) has said that the present Nigerian Constitution does not reflect the spirit and intention of the people as it was inherited from the military. They also noted that a section of the constitution had foreclosed restructuring because it stated that Nigeria [...]

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