News – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png News – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Don’t seek release of arrested thugs, drug suspects, Kano task force chairman warns politicians https://www.theinfostride.com/dont-seek-release-of-arrested-thugs-drug-suspects-kano-task-force-chairman-warns-politicians/ https://www.theinfostride.com/dont-seek-release-of-arrested-thugs-drug-suspects-kano-task-force-chairman-warns-politicians/#respond Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:00:30 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=488892 The Chairman of the Kano State Inter-Agency Task Force on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Muhuyi Rimin-Gado, has warned politicians against mounting pressure on him to secure the release of suspected thugs or drug offenders arrested by the committee. Rimin-Gado gave the warning on Tuesday during a meeting with media executives and journalists in Kano, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/dont-seek-release-of-arrested-thugs-drug-suspects-kano-task-force-chairman-warns-politicians/feed/ 0 Peter Obi interview lacked fresh questions, says Aisha Yesufu https://www.theinfostride.com/peter-obi-interview-lacked-fresh-questions-says-aisha-yesufu/ https://www.theinfostride.com/peter-obi-interview-lacked-fresh-questions-says-aisha-yesufu/#respond Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:00:28 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=488883 A chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Aisha Yesufu, has criticised the recent interview granted by the party’s 2027 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, describing the question-and-answer session as repetitive and lacking fresh perspectives. InfoStride News reported that Obi appeared on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics on Sunday, where he spoke on national issues and his [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/peter-obi-interview-lacked-fresh-questions-says-aisha-yesufu/feed/ 0 Jigawa unveils five-year development plans for 27 LGAs https://www.theinfostride.com/jigawa-unveils-five-year-development-plans-for-27-lgas/ https://www.theinfostride.com/jigawa-unveils-five-year-development-plans-for-27-lgas/#respond Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:00:21 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=488837 The Jigawa State Government has unveiled five-year Development Plans (2025–2030) for the state’s 27 Local Government Areas (LGAs) to strengthen grassroots governance, improve service delivery and promote evidence-based development. Governor Umar Namadi unveiled the plans on Monday at the Council Chamber of the Government House in Dutse, describing the initiative as a major milestone in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/jigawa-unveils-five-year-development-plans-for-27-lgas/feed/ 0 Osun poll: Start packing out of Government House, MURIC tells Adeleke https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-poll-start-packing-out-of-government-house-muric-tells-adeleke/ https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-poll-start-packing-out-of-government-house-muric-tells-adeleke/#respond Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:00:18 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=488835 The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has urged Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke to begin preparing to leave office ahead of the August 15, 2026, governorship election, claiming that the people of the state have rejected his administration. MURIC made the call in a statement issued on Monday by its Executive Director, Prof. Ishaq Akintola. The [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-poll-start-packing-out-of-government-house-muric-tells-adeleke/feed/ 0 Matawalle orders military to intensify offensive against terrorists in North-West https://www.theinfostride.com/matawalle-orders-military-to-intensify-offensive-against-terrorists-in-north-west/ https://www.theinfostride.com/matawalle-orders-military-to-intensify-offensive-against-terrorists-in-north-west/#respond Sun, 26 Jul 2026 13:00:14 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=488830 The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has directed the military to intensify ongoing counter-terrorism operations across the North-West following the recent wave of attacks by terrorists in Zamfara State. Matawalle gave the directive while sympathising with victims of the attacks, particularly residents of Bungudu Local Government Area and other affected communities. His directive [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/matawalle-orders-military-to-intensify-offensive-against-terrorists-in-north-west/feed/ 0 Tinubu adopts my 21-year-old power sector blueprint — Atiku https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-adopts-my-21-year-old-power-sector-blueprint-atiku/ https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-adopts-my-21-year-old-power-sector-blueprint-atiku/#respond Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:00:52 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=488828 Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has claimed that President Bola Tinubu’s administration has finally adopted a power sector reform blueprint he proposed more than two decades ago. Atiku made the claim in a statement issued on Sunday by his spokesperson, Phrank Shaibu. According to the former [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-adopts-my-21-year-old-power-sector-blueprint-atiku/feed/ 0 NDLEA intercepts illicit drugs worth over N10bn, recovers 401 rounds of ammunition https://www.theinfostride.com/ndlea-intercepts-illicit-drugs-worth-over-n10bn-recovers-401-rounds-of-ammunition/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ndlea-intercepts-illicit-drugs-worth-over-n10bn-recovers-401-rounds-of-ammunition/#respond Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:00:33 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=488783 The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says its operatives have intercepted cocaine and other illicit drugs valued at over N10 billion in separate operations across the country, while also recovering 401 rounds of military-grade ammunition concealed in kegs of palm oil. The agency disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday by its Director [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ndlea-intercepts-illicit-drugs-worth-over-n10bn-recovers-401-rounds-of-ammunition/feed/ 0 Ogun Police arrest 16 suspects, recover stolen vehicles, illegal petroleum products https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-police-arrest-16-suspects-recover-stolen-vehicles-illegal-petroleum-products/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-police-arrest-16-suspects-recover-stolen-vehicles-illegal-petroleum-products/#respond Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:00:18 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=488761 The Ogun State Police Command has arrested 16 suspects and recovered stolen vehicles, illegal petroleum products and vandalised telecommunications equipment in a series of operations conducted under its ongoing “Operation KOSAYE.” The operations, carried out between July 12 and July 21, 2026, targeted offences including illegal petroleum product dealings, vandalism of critical national infrastructure, burglary, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-police-arrest-16-suspects-recover-stolen-vehicles-illegal-petroleum-products/feed/ 0 Kwankwaso: Calls for state police stem from Federal Government’s failure on security https://www.theinfostride.com/kwankwaso-calls-for-state-police-stem-from-federal-governments-failure-on-security/ https://www.theinfostride.com/kwankwaso-calls-for-state-police-stem-from-federal-governments-failure-on-security/#respond Sat, 25 Jul 2026 12:00:25 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=488757 The presidential running mate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has said growing calls for the establishment of state police are a direct consequence of the Federal Government’s failure to tackle insecurity. Kwankwaso, a former governor of Kano State, argued that Nigerians were exploring alternatives such as state police because of the worsening [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/kwankwaso-calls-for-state-police-stem-from-federal-governments-failure-on-security/feed/ 0 NSCDC inaugurates surveillance team to protect critical infrastructure in Delta https://www.theinfostride.com/nscdc-inaugurates-surveillance-team-to-protect-critical-infrastructure-in-delta/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nscdc-inaugurates-surveillance-team-to-protect-critical-infrastructure-in-delta/#respond Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:00:43 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=488724 The Delta State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has inaugurated a Critical National Assets and Infrastructure, CNAI, Monitoring and Surveillance Team to strengthen the protection of Federal Government infrastructure across the state. The State Commandant of the NSCDC, Commandant Chinedu Igbo Fabian, disclosed this while briefing journalists during the inauguration [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nscdc-inaugurates-surveillance-team-to-protect-critical-infrastructure-in-delta/feed/ 0 IG orders Police to shoot armed suspects on sight https://www.theinfostride.com/ig-orders-police-to-shoot-armed-suspects-on-sight/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ig-orders-police-to-shoot-armed-suspects-on-sight/#respond Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:00:25 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=488681 Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has directed police officers across the country to shoot on sight anyone found carrying illegal firearms. Disu gave the directive on Friday during a stakeholders’ meeting at the Government House in Makurdi, the Benue State capital. The IGP said President Bola Tinubu had ordered security agencies to bring insecurity [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ig-orders-police-to-shoot-armed-suspects-on-sight/feed/ 0 INEC Can’t Be Truly Independent Without Financial Autonomy — Chairman https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-cant-be-truly-independent-without-financial-autonomy-chairman/ https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-cant-be-truly-independent-without-financial-autonomy-chairman/#respond Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:00:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=488678 Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, has said the commission cannot be truly independent without financial autonomy. Amupitan made the assertion on Thursday at the public presentation of Shadows: Protest Essays on Africa’s Most Consequential Country (1999–2023), authored by THISDAY Managing Director, Eniola Bello. He warned that the commission’s continued [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-cant-be-truly-independent-without-financial-autonomy-chairman/feed/ 0 IPOB Says Nigerian Government Owes Nnamdi Kanu N9.5bn in Unappealed Court Judgments https://www.theinfostride.com/ipob-says-nigerian-government-owes-nnamdi-kanu-n9-5bn-in-unappealed-court-judgments/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ipob-says-nigerian-government-owes-nnamdi-kanu-n9-5bn-in-unappealed-court-judgments/#respond Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:00:48 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=488609 The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has claimed that the Nigerian government owes its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, a total of N9.5 billion in damages arising from court judgments that it says were never appealed. The claim was made in a clarification issued on Thursday by the fourth administration of the IPOB Directorate of State [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ipob-says-nigerian-government-owes-nnamdi-kanu-n9-5bn-in-unappealed-court-judgments/feed/ 0 Police Arrest 40-Year-Old Man Over Alleged Murder, Illegal Firearm Possession in Bauchi https://www.theinfostride.com/police-arrest-40-year-old-man-over-alleged-murder-illegal-firearm-possession-in-bauchi/ https://www.theinfostride.com/police-arrest-40-year-old-man-over-alleged-murder-illegal-firearm-possession-in-bauchi/#respond Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:00:08 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=488476 The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 40-year-old man, Clement Anthony, for allegedly murdering a 55-year-old man and unlawfully possessing a locally made firearm in Bauchi metropolis. The command’s spokesman, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday. According to him, the incident was reported to the ‘A’ Division Police Station [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/police-arrest-40-year-old-man-over-alleged-murder-illegal-firearm-possession-in-bauchi/feed/ 0 FRSC Arrests 39 Vehicles in Kebbi Over Traffic Offences https://www.theinfostride.com/frsc-arrests-39-vehicles-in-kebbi-over-traffic-offences/ https://www.theinfostride.com/frsc-arrests-39-vehicles-in-kebbi-over-traffic-offences/#respond Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:09 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=488473 The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kebbi Sector Command, has arrested 39 vehicles for various traffic offences during an ongoing special enforcement operation across the state. The Kebbi Sector Commander, Mrs. Rukayya Zakaria, disclosed this while briefing journalists in Birnin Kebbi on Tuesday. She said the operation, which commenced on July 20, was launched to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/frsc-arrests-39-vehicles-in-kebbi-over-traffic-offences/feed/ 0 DSS Set to Appeal Life Sentence Given to Convicted Ansaru Commanders https://www.theinfostride.com/dss-set-to-appeal-life-sentence-given-to-convicted-ansaru-commanders/ https://www.theinfostride.com/dss-set-to-appeal-life-sentence-given-to-convicted-ansaru-commanders/#respond Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:00:28 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=488418 The Department of State Services (DSS) is set to appeal the life imprisonment handed to two convicted Ansaru terrorist commanders, insisting that the punishment does not reflect the gravity of their crimes, security analyst Zagazola Makama has disclosed. Makama, in a post shared on X on Monday, said the DSS considers the sentence imposed by [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/dss-set-to-appeal-life-sentence-given-to-convicted-ansaru-commanders/feed/ 0 Police Arrest Three Bayelsa Ministry Staff Over Alleged Theft of N500m Equipment https://www.theinfostride.com/police-arrest-three-bayelsa-ministry-staff-over-alleged-theft-of-n500m-equipment/ https://www.theinfostride.com/police-arrest-three-bayelsa-ministry-staff-over-alleged-theft-of-n500m-equipment/#respond Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:00:43 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=488342 The Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested three staff members of the Ministry of Labour, Empowerment and Productivity over the alleged theft of government equipment valued at more than N500 million. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Musa Mohammed, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday in Yenagoa. The suspects were identified as Wadi [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/police-arrest-three-bayelsa-ministry-staff-over-alleged-theft-of-n500m-equipment/feed/ 0 Bauchi Police Arrest Two, Recover Stolen Toyota Hilux Trafficked From Jos https://www.theinfostride.com/bauchi-police-arrest-two-recover-stolen-toyota-hilux-trafficked-from-jos/ https://www.theinfostride.com/bauchi-police-arrest-two-recover-stolen-toyota-hilux-trafficked-from-jos/#respond Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:00:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=488340 The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two suspects and recovered a stolen 2022 Toyota Hilux allegedly trafficked from Jos, Plateau State, in what it described as a major breakthrough in the fight against property-related crimes. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, said the vehicle was stolen [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/bauchi-police-arrest-two-recover-stolen-toyota-hilux-trafficked-from-jos/feed/ 0 NLC Vows to Sustain Campaign for Comprehensive Minimum Wage Review https://www.theinfostride.com/nlc-vows-to-sustain-campaign-for-comprehensive-minimum-wage-review/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nlc-vows-to-sustain-campaign-for-comprehensive-minimum-wage-review/#respond Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:00:05 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=488337 The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has pledged to continue its nationwide campaign for a comprehensive review of the national minimum wage. NLC President, Joe Ajaero, made the declaration during an event organised by pensioners in Abuja. According to him, the welfare of workers cannot be discussed in isolation from the welfare of pensioners who have [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nlc-vows-to-sustain-campaign-for-comprehensive-minimum-wage-review/feed/ 0 Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya Elected 33rd NBA President https://www.theinfostride.com/oyinkansola-badejo-okusanya-elected-33rd-nba-president/ https://www.theinfostride.com/oyinkansola-badejo-okusanya-elected-33rd-nba-president/#respond Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:00:56 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=488310 Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, has been elected the 33rd President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). Badejo-Okusanya emerged victorious in the NBA national election held on Saturday, polling 12,317 votes, representing 47.18 per cent of the total votes cast. She defeated Lateef Akangbe, SAN, who secured 7,934 votes, and Olumuyiwa Akinboro, SAN, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/oyinkansola-badejo-okusanya-elected-33rd-nba-president/feed/ 0 Kaduna compensates residents affected by road projects in three communities https://www.theinfostride.com/kaduna-compensates-residents-affected-by-road-projects-in-three-communities/ https://www.theinfostride.com/kaduna-compensates-residents-affected-by-road-projects-in-three-communities/#respond Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:00:06 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=488274 Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has paid compensation to residents in three communities affected by ongoing infrastructure projects within the last two weeks. The governor flagged off the distribution of compensation cheques to affected residents in Basawa, Sabon Gari Local Government Area, on Friday, saying his administration remains committed to placing the welfare and dignity [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/kaduna-compensates-residents-affected-by-road-projects-in-three-communities/feed/ 0 Senate Passes FRSC Amendment Bill, Proposes N50,000 Fine for Preaching, Hawking in Commercial Vehicles https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-passes-frsc-amendment-bill-proposes-n50000-fine-for-preaching-hawking-in-commercial-vehicles/ https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-passes-frsc-amendment-bill-proposes-n50000-fine-for-preaching-hawking-in-commercial-vehicles/#respond Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=488217 The Senate has passed the Federal Road Safety Corps (Amendment) Bill, 2026, proposing stiffer penalties for traffic-related offences, including a N50,000 fine for anyone convicted of hawking, trading or preaching inside commercial vehicles. The bill, which has been transmitted to President Bola Tinubu for assent, also prescribes a N50,000 fine, six months’ imprisonment, or both [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-passes-frsc-amendment-bill-proposes-n50000-fine-for-preaching-hawking-in-commercial-vehicles/feed/ 0 Court Bars FRSC From Enforcing Traffic Laws on Kano State, Local Government Roads https://www.theinfostride.com/court-bars-frsc-from-enforcing-traffic-laws-on-kano-state-local-government-roads/ https://www.theinfostride.com/court-bars-frsc-from-enforcing-traffic-laws-on-kano-state-local-government-roads/#respond Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:00:29 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=488215 A Federal High Court in Kano has ruled that officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) have no legal authority to enforce traffic regulations on state and local government roads in Kano State. Delivering judgment on Thursday, Justice M. S. Shuaibu held that the FRSC acted beyond its statutory powers when its officers stopped, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/court-bars-frsc-from-enforcing-traffic-laws-on-kano-state-local-government-roads/feed/ 0 Successive Governments Have Persecuted Me, My Family – Sowore https://www.theinfostride.com/successive-governments-have-persecuted-me-my-family-sowore/ https://www.theinfostride.com/successive-governments-have-persecuted-me-my-family-sowore/#respond Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:00:18 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=488072 Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has alleged that he and members of his family have faced years of persecution by successive Nigerian governments, including the current administration. Sowore made the allegation in a statement posted on his official social media page on July 13, 2026. According to him, the alleged actions against him included his [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/successive-governments-have-persecuted-me-my-family-sowore/feed/ 0 Atiku Condemns Hike in Unity Schools, WAEC, NECO Fees https://www.theinfostride.com/atiku-condemns-hike-in-unity-schools-waec-neco-fees/ https://www.theinfostride.com/atiku-condemns-hike-in-unity-schools-waec-neco-fees/#respond Sun, 12 Jul 2026 13:00:43 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=488003 The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has condemned the recent increase in fees for Federal Unity Colleges and the approval of a uniform N50,000 examination fee for candidates sitting the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examinations from 2027. Atiku described the fee [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/atiku-condemns-hike-in-unity-schools-waec-neco-fees/feed/ 0 Bandit Leader Bagiwaye’s Brother Reportedly Killed in Clash With Vigilantes in Zamfara https://www.theinfostride.com/bandit-leader-bagiwayes-brother-reportedly-killed-in-clash-with-vigilantes-in-zamfara/ https://www.theinfostride.com/bandit-leader-bagiwayes-brother-reportedly-killed-in-clash-with-vigilantes-in-zamfara/#respond Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:00:29 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=487719 The younger brother of notorious bandit leader, Kachalla Shehu Bagiwaye, has reportedly been killed during a clash between local vigilantes and suspected bandits in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The incident was disclosed on Tuesday by security analyst Bakatsine in a post on his X handle. According to him, the confrontation occurred [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/bandit-leader-bagiwayes-brother-reportedly-killed-in-clash-with-vigilantes-in-zamfara/feed/ 0 Diezani Case Highlights Need for Evidence-Based Prosecution – Analyst Tells EFCC https://www.theinfostride.com/diezani-case-highlights-need-for-evidence-based-prosecution-analyst-tells-efcc/ https://www.theinfostride.com/diezani-case-highlights-need-for-evidence-based-prosecution-analyst-tells-efcc/#respond Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:00:22 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=487717 A public affairs analyst, Ephriam Attah, has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to ensure that its investigations are guided by verifiable evidence rather than public narratives, stressing that corruption cases should be built on facts capable of withstanding judicial scrutiny. Attah made the call while speaking with journalists on Wednesday in reaction [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/diezani-case-highlights-need-for-evidence-based-prosecution-analyst-tells-efcc/feed/ 0 Court Restrains Senator Hanga’s Son From Alleged Defamatory Social Media Posts https://www.theinfostride.com/court-restrains-senator-hangas-son-from-alleged-defamatory-social-media-posts/ https://www.theinfostride.com/court-restrains-senator-hangas-son-from-alleged-defamatory-social-media-posts/#respond Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:00:36 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=487715 A Kano State High Court has issued an interim order restraining Muhammad Samir Rufa’i Sani Hanga from publishing or sharing alleged defamatory statements against Isa Ado Maidoya on Facebook and other social media platforms. Justice Jamilu Shehu Suleman granted the order after hearing an ex parte application filed by Maidoya’s counsel on July 3, 2026. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/court-restrains-senator-hangas-son-from-alleged-defamatory-social-media-posts/feed/ 0 El-Rufai a Unique Politician, ICPC Will Run Out of Excuses to Detain Him – Atiku’s Aide https://www.theinfostride.com/el-rufai-a-unique-politician-icpc-will-run-out-of-excuses-to-detain-him-atikus-aide/ https://www.theinfostride.com/el-rufai-a-unique-politician-icpc-will-run-out-of-excuses-to-detain-him-atikus-aide/#respond Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:00:06 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=487703 Senior Political Assistant to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, Demola Olarenwaju, has described former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai as a unique figure in Nigeria’s political landscape. Olarenwaju said El-Rufai stands out for his clarity of thought and strategic approach to politics, expressing confidence that the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/el-rufai-a-unique-politician-icpc-will-run-out-of-excuses-to-detain-him-atikus-aide/feed/ 0 Police Deploy Tactical Teams to Prevent Cult Day Celebration in Ondo https://www.theinfostride.com/police-deploy-tactical-teams-to-prevent-cult-day-celebration-in-ondo/ https://www.theinfostride.com/police-deploy-tactical-teams-to-prevent-cult-day-celebration-in-ondo/#respond Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:00:37 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=487648 The Ondo State Police Command has vowed to crack down on suspected cultists planning to celebrate the annual July 7 cult day across the state. The command warned against any form of procession, gathering, initiation or other activities linked to cult groups, stressing that security operatives have been deployed to prevent the celebration. In a [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/police-deploy-tactical-teams-to-prevent-cult-day-celebration-in-ondo/feed/ 0 Diden Seeks Court Order Declaring Him APC Candidate for Delta South Senatorial Seat https://www.theinfostride.com/diden-seeks-court-order-declaring-him-apc-candidate-for-delta-south-senatorial-seat/ https://www.theinfostride.com/diden-seeks-court-order-declaring-him-apc-candidate-for-delta-south-senatorial-seat/#respond Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:00:43 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=487628 Former Chairman of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Prince Michael Diden, has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to declare him the winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) direct primary for the Delta South Senatorial District. In the suit, Diden urged the court to declare that, having complied with [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/diden-seeks-court-order-declaring-him-apc-candidate-for-delta-south-senatorial-seat/feed/ 0 Operation HADIN KAI troops rescue six more abductees, recover ammunition in Borno https://www.theinfostride.com/operation-hadin-kai-troops-rescue-six-more-abductees-recover-ammunition-in-borno/ https://www.theinfostride.com/operation-hadin-kai-troops-rescue-six-more-abductees-recover-ammunition-in-borno/#respond Sun, 05 Jul 2026 13:00:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=487573 The Headquarters of the Joint Task Force, North East, Operation HADIN KAI, OPHK, has announced another breakthrough in the ongoing search and rescue operation to recover students abducted from Government Day Secondary School, Lassa. In a statement issued by the Acting Military Information Officer, Captain Mohammed Goni, the task force said troops rescued six additional [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/operation-hadin-kai-troops-rescue-six-more-abductees-recover-ammunition-in-borno/feed/ 0 Borgu youth leader decries insecurity, seeks urgent intervention from Tinubu, Bago https://www.theinfostride.com/borgu-youth-leader-decries-insecurity-seeks-urgent-intervention-from-tinubu-bago/ https://www.theinfostride.com/borgu-youth-leader-decries-insecurity-seeks-urgent-intervention-from-tinubu-bago/#respond Sun, 05 Jul 2026 12:00:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=487571 The Youth President of Borgu Kingdom, Comrade Abdullahi Yahaya Sadauki, has lamented what he described as the continued neglect of the kingdom amid worsening insecurity, asking, “What offence has Borgu committed to deserve this neglect?” In a statement made available to journalists on Sunday, Sadauki appealed to President Bola Tinubu, Niger State Governor Umar Mohammed [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/borgu-youth-leader-decries-insecurity-seeks-urgent-intervention-from-tinubu-bago/feed/ 0 Ogun Police, security agencies conduct show of force along Ogun–Ondo border https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-police-security-agencies-conduct-show-of-force-along-ogun-ondo-border/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-police-security-agencies-conduct-show-of-force-along-ogun-ondo-border/#respond Sun, 05 Jul 2026 11:00:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=487562 The Ogun State Police Command, in collaboration with other security agencies and key government stakeholders, has conducted a high-level joint operational assessment and show of force across strategic communities from Itele-Ijebu to the Ondo State border. The exercise was aimed at reinforcing security along the Ogun–Ondo border corridor, including the Ogun Waterside axis covering Iwopin, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-police-security-agencies-conduct-show-of-force-along-ogun-ondo-border/feed/ 0 World Cup: Nigeria missed out because of poor leadership, weak institutions — Peter Obi https://www.theinfostride.com/world-cup-nigeria-missed-out-because-of-poor-leadership-weak-institutions-peter-obi/ https://www.theinfostride.com/world-cup-nigeria-missed-out-because-of-poor-leadership-weak-institutions-peter-obi/#respond Sun, 05 Jul 2026 10:00:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=487560 Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has attributed Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the ongoing FIFA World Cup to poor leadership and weak institutions. Obi made the remark in a statement shared on his official social media page on July 5, 2026, while congratulating African countries representing the continent at the tournament. He [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/world-cup-nigeria-missed-out-because-of-poor-leadership-weak-institutions-peter-obi/feed/ 0 2027: NUJ urges politicians to shun hate campaigns, focus on issues in Ebonyi https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-nuj-urges-politicians-to-shun-hate-campaigns-focus-on-issues-in-ebonyi/ https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-nuj-urges-politicians-to-shun-hate-campaigns-focus-on-issues-in-ebonyi/#respond Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:00:54 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=487547 The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Ebonyi State Council, has called on politicians and other political actors to embrace issue-based campaigns ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning against inflammatory rhetoric, character assassination and divisive politics. The union made the call in a communiqué issued on Friday at the end of its congress held at [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-nuj-urges-politicians-to-shun-hate-campaigns-focus-on-issues-in-ebonyi/feed/ 0 Tinubu vows to sustain FCT, nationwide infrastructure development https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-vows-to-sustain-fct-nationwide-infrastructure-development/ https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-vows-to-sustain-fct-nationwide-infrastructure-development/#respond Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:00:36 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=487302 President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration will not relent in its efforts to develop the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, and other parts of the country. Tinubu gave the assurance on Thursday while commissioning the rehabilitated Old Keffi Road from Kado Fish Market to Deidei as part of activities marking the third anniversary [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-vows-to-sustain-fct-nationwide-infrastructure-development/feed/ 0 INEC says nine political parties have collected candidate nomination access codes https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-says-nine-political-parties-have-collected-candidate-nomination-access-codes/ https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-says-nine-political-parties-have-collected-candidate-nomination-access-codes/#respond Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:00:13 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=487294 The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has disclosed that nine political parties have so far collected access codes to upload the particulars of their candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections. INEC National Commissioner in charge of Voter Education and Publicity, Malam Mohammed Haruna, made this known on Tuesday in Abuja. According to Haruna, the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-says-nine-political-parties-have-collected-candidate-nomination-access-codes/feed/ 0 INEC registers over 1.5 million voters in ongoing CVR exercise https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-registers-over-1-5-million-voters-in-ongoing-cvr-exercise/ https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-registers-over-1-5-million-voters-in-ongoing-cvr-exercise/#respond Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:00:01 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=487171 The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has announced that 1,565,873 Nigerians have successfully registered in the ongoing Phase III Continuous Voter Registration, CVR, exercise as of June 26. According to figures released by the commission, 620,933 applicants completed the online pre-registration process, while 944,940 registered physically at designated centres across the country. INEC, however, noted [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-registers-over-1-5-million-voters-in-ongoing-cvr-exercise/feed/ 0 FCCPC warns petrol marketers against unfair pricing, says consumers not benefiting from lower crude oil prices https://www.theinfostride.com/fccpc-warns-petrol-marketers-against-unfair-pricing-says-consumers-not-benefiting-from-lower-crude-oil-prices/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fccpc-warns-petrol-marketers-against-unfair-pricing-says-consumers-not-benefiting-from-lower-crude-oil-prices/#respond Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:00:40 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=487157 The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, has warned petrol marketers against unfair pricing, saying consumers have yet to fully benefit from the recent decline in global crude oil prices. In a statement issued on Sunday by the Commission’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu, the FCCPC said its review of prevailing gantry and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fccpc-warns-petrol-marketers-against-unfair-pricing-says-consumers-not-benefiting-from-lower-crude-oil-prices/feed/ 0 DSS raids Taraba warehouse, recovers relief materials, arrests four suspects https://www.theinfostride.com/dss-raids-taraba-warehouse-recovers-relief-materials-arrests-four-suspects/ https://www.theinfostride.com/dss-raids-taraba-warehouse-recovers-relief-materials-arrests-four-suspects/#respond Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:00:38 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=487155 Operatives of the Department of State Services, DSS, have raided a private warehouse in Sintali Ward, Jalingo Local Government Area of Taraba State, recovering relief materials reportedly meant for disaster victims and arresting four suspects. The operation was disclosed by security and counter-insurgency analyst Zagazola Makama in a post shared on X on Sunday. According [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/dss-raids-taraba-warehouse-recovers-relief-materials-arrests-four-suspects/feed/ 0 Afenifere Warns Against Meeting Terrorists’ Demands Over Abducted Oyo Pupils, Teachers https://www.theinfostride.com/afenifere-warns-against-meeting-terrorists-demands-over-abducted-oyo-pupils-teachers/ https://www.theinfostride.com/afenifere-warns-against-meeting-terrorists-demands-over-abducted-oyo-pupils-teachers/#respond Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:00:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=487153 The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has cautioned the Federal Government and security authorities against yielding to the demands of terrorists who recently abducted pupils and teachers in Oyo State. InfoStride News recalls that armed terrorists on May 15 invaded schools in Ahoro-Esinle, Yawota and Alawusa communities in Oriire Local Government Area of the state, abducting [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/afenifere-warns-against-meeting-terrorists-demands-over-abducted-oyo-pupils-teachers/feed/ 0 IPOB Accuses Uwazuruike of Betraying Biafra Struggle https://www.theinfostride.com/ipob-accuses-uwazuruike-of-betraying-biafra-struggle/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ipob-accuses-uwazuruike-of-betraying-biafra-struggle/#respond Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:00:02 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=487151 The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has accused former leader of the Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB, Ralph Uwazuruike, of betraying the Biafra struggle for personal gain. IPOB made the allegation in a statement issued on Saturday by Mazi Alex Chinonso Omenka, Coordinator of Emekuku Unit 1, Owerri Zone. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ipob-accuses-uwazuruike-of-betraying-biafra-struggle/feed/ 0 IGP Disu Launches Nationwide Campaign Against Cultism, Social Vices https://www.theinfostride.com/igp-disu-launches-nationwide-campaign-against-cultism-social-vices/ https://www.theinfostride.com/igp-disu-launches-nationwide-campaign-against-cultism-social-vices/#respond Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:00:43 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=487147 The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has launched a nationwide campaign against cultism and other social vices under the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV). The initiative was announced in a statement issued on Sunday by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Anietie Okokon Edem Iniedu. According to the statement, the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/igp-disu-launches-nationwide-campaign-against-cultism-social-vices/feed/ 0 Kebbi Govt Denies State Under Siege, Defends Idris’ Security Strategy https://www.theinfostride.com/kebbi-govt-denies-state-under-siege-defends-idris-security-strategy/ https://www.theinfostride.com/kebbi-govt-denies-state-under-siege-defends-idris-security-strategy/#respond Sun, 28 Jun 2026 13:00:20 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=487144 The Kebbi State Government has dismissed claims that the state is under siege, insisting that the prevailing security challenges do not amount to a breakdown of law and order across the state. The government stated this in a statement issued on Sunday by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Governor, Yahaya Sarki, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/kebbi-govt-denies-state-under-siege-defends-idris-security-strategy/feed/ 0 Benue CP orders dismantling of illegal checkpoints, revenue collection points https://www.theinfostride.com/benue-cp-orders-dismantling-of-illegal-checkpoints-revenue-collection-points/ https://www.theinfostride.com/benue-cp-orders-dismantling-of-illegal-checkpoints-revenue-collection-points/#respond Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:00:38 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=486950 The Benue State Commissioner of Police, Cletus Nwadiogbu, has ordered the immediate dismantling of all illegal checkpoints, roadblocks and unauthorised revenue collection points across the state. The directive was contained in a statement issued on Friday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Udeme Edet. According to the statement, the move is aimed at improving [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/benue-cp-orders-dismantling-of-illegal-checkpoints-revenue-collection-points/feed/ 0 Kano Gov Constitutes 20-Member Task Force to Tackle Drug Abuse, Trafficking https://www.theinfostride.com/kano-gov-constitutes-20-member-task-force-to-tackle-drug-abuse-trafficking/ https://www.theinfostride.com/kano-gov-constitutes-20-member-task-force-to-tackle-drug-abuse-trafficking/#respond Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:00:54 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=486805 Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has approved the constitution of a 20-member Special Task Force on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking as part of efforts to address the growing menace of substance abuse and drug-related crimes in the state. The governor said the initiative reflects his administration’s renewed commitment to combating drug abuse [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/kano-gov-constitutes-20-member-task-force-to-tackle-drug-abuse-trafficking/feed/ 0 Court Orders CAC to Restore NYCN Registration, Reinstate Sukubo-Led Trustees https://www.theinfostride.com/court-orders-cac-to-restore-nycn-registration-reinstate-sukubo-led-trustees/ https://www.theinfostride.com/court-orders-cac-to-restore-nycn-registration-reinstate-sukubo-led-trustees/#respond Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:00:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=486635 A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) to restore the registration of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) and reinstate Ambassador Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo and other members of its Board of Trustees (BoT). The court also directed the immediate dissolution of the interim management committee led by [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/court-orders-cac-to-restore-nycn-registration-reinstate-sukubo-led-trustees/feed/ 0 Bandits’ Rumour Keeps Pupils Away From Schools in Kwara https://www.theinfostride.com/bandits-rumour-keeps-pupils-away-from-schools-in-kwara/ https://www.theinfostride.com/bandits-rumour-keeps-pupils-away-from-schools-in-kwara/#respond Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:00:13 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=486460 Many public schools in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, recorded low or zero attendance on Friday following a false alarm about an alleged bandits’ invasion raised by a woman on Thursday. A visit to several schools across the metropolis showed that although teachers and other school staff were present, classrooms remained largely empty as parents [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/bandits-rumour-keeps-pupils-away-from-schools-in-kwara/feed/ 0 NYSC Seeks Relocation of Kebbi Orientation Camp Over Security Concerns https://www.theinfostride.com/nysc-seeks-relocation-of-kebbi-orientation-camp-over-security-concerns/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nysc-seeks-relocation-of-kebbi-orientation-camp-over-security-concerns/#respond Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:00:21 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=486340 The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Kebbi State has requested the relocation of its orientation camp to Birnin Kebbi metropolis, citing security concerns at its current temporary camp located in Bausara, Jega Local Government Area. The State Coordinator of the scheme, Bala Dabo-Kagarko, disclosed this during an interaction with journalists at the camp. According [...]

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