Abuja – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Sat, 28 Mar 2026 16:50:30 +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 Abuja – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Wike Hosts Rivers APC Delegates in Abuja https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-hosts-rivers-apc-delegates-in-abuja/ https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-hosts-rivers-apc-delegates-in-abuja/#respond Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:00:29 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=480407 The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Thursday hosted delegates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Rivers State at his residence in Abuja. Those in attendance included the APC National Vice Chairman (South-South), Victor Giadom, senators, members of the House of Representatives, Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-hosts-rivers-apc-delegates-in-abuja/feed/ 0 Aisha Yesufu: Abuja Needs Mayor, Not Minister https://www.theinfostride.com/aisha-yesufu-abuja-needs-mayor-not-minister/ https://www.theinfostride.com/aisha-yesufu-abuja-needs-mayor-not-minister/#respond Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:00:07 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=478038 Human rights activist, Aisha Yesufu, has said the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, needs a mayor rather than a minister. Yesufu made the remark in a statement posted on her verified X handle on Friday. Her comment came a few hours before the FCT Area Council election, where residents of the nation’s capital city are expected [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/aisha-yesufu-abuja-needs-mayor-not-minister/feed/ 0 Chaos as rival PDP factions clash at national secretariat in Abuja https://www.theinfostride.com/chaos-as-rival-pdp-factions-clash-at-national-secretariat-in-abuja/ https://www.theinfostride.com/chaos-as-rival-pdp-factions-clash-at-national-secretariat-in-abuja/#respond Tue, 18 Nov 2025 09:00:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=471985 Tension boiled over at the national secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Abuja on Tuesday as rival factions loyal to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed on one side, and Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike on the other, clashed over control of the party headquarters amid an [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/chaos-as-rival-pdp-factions-clash-at-national-secretariat-in-abuja/feed/ 0 AEDC Schedules Power Interruption in Abuja and Kogi https://www.theinfostride.com/aedc-schedules-power-interruption-in-abuja-and-kogi/ https://www.theinfostride.com/aedc-schedules-power-interruption-in-abuja-and-kogi/#respond Sun, 10 Aug 2025 16:04:03 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=464637 The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has announced a planned power outage that will affect parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, as well as some areas in Kogi State. According to the company, the outage is necessary to allow for critical maintenance work on its distribution infrastructure, aimed at improving the reliability and efficiency [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/aedc-schedules-power-interruption-in-abuja-and-kogi/feed/ 0 Abuja Property Prices Climb Amid Rapid Infrastructure Growth https://www.theinfostride.com/abuja-property-prices-climb-amid-rapid-infrastructure-growth/ https://www.theinfostride.com/abuja-property-prices-climb-amid-rapid-infrastructure-growth/#respond Sat, 09 Aug 2025 18:13:54 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=464507 Land prices in Nigeria’s capital city, Abuja, have recorded a significant surge, driven by rapid infrastructure development and increased investor interest in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Real estate experts and market analysts say the upward trend in property values is being fuelled by ongoing government-led and private-sector projects that are transforming the city’s landscape [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/abuja-property-prices-climb-amid-rapid-infrastructure-growth/feed/ 0 Wike Declares Himself Nigeria’s Luckiest Politician at Road Commissioning in Abuja https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-declares-himself-nigerias-luckiest-politician-at-road-commissioning-in-abuja/ https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-declares-himself-nigerias-luckiest-politician-at-road-commissioning-in-abuja/#respond Fri, 20 Jun 2025 13:00:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=460240 The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Friday described himself as the luckiest politician in Nigeria, citing the constant support he enjoys from political allies across various states. Wike made the remark during the commissioning of the newly constructed Arterial Road N5 (Obafemi Awolowo Way), which stretches from Life Camp Junction [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-declares-himself-nigerias-luckiest-politician-at-road-commissioning-in-abuja/feed/ 0 Edumoga Youth Association Demands Justice for Murdered Benue Woman in Abuja Hotel https://www.theinfostride.com/edumoga-youth-association-demands-justice-for-murdered-benue-woman-in-abuja-hotel/ https://www.theinfostride.com/edumoga-youth-association-demands-justice-for-murdered-benue-woman-in-abuja-hotel/#respond Thu, 19 Jun 2025 11:00:51 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=460124 The Edumoga Youth Association (EYA) has called for a thorough investigation into the killing of Miss Aladi Offikwu Johnson, popularly known as Tessy, an indigene of Olaidu community in Okpokwu Local Government Area of Benue State, who was found dead under suspicious circumstances in a hotel room in Abuja. In a statement on Thursday, signed [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/edumoga-youth-association-demands-justice-for-murdered-benue-woman-in-abuja-hotel/feed/ 0 Eid-ul-Adha: Abuja Muslim Forum Urges Wike to Postpone Water Supply Interruption https://www.theinfostride.com/eid-ul-adha-abuja-muslim-forum-urges-wike-to-postpone-water-supply-interruption/ https://www.theinfostride.com/eid-ul-adha-abuja-muslim-forum-urges-wike-to-postpone-water-supply-interruption/#respond Tue, 03 Jun 2025 13:00:28 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=446502 The Abuja Muslim Forum has appealed to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to reconsider the timing of the planned water supply interruption in Abuja, citing potential public health concerns ahead of the Eid-ul-Adha celebrations. The appeal follows an announcement by FCT authorities on Saturday regarding a scheduled upgrade of the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/eid-ul-adha-abuja-muslim-forum-urges-wike-to-postpone-water-supply-interruption/feed/ 0 Wanted Kidnapper Arrested at Hajj Camp in Abuja https://www.theinfostride.com/wanted-kidnapper-arrested-at-hajj-camp-in-abuja/ https://www.theinfostride.com/wanted-kidnapper-arrested-at-hajj-camp-in-abuja/#respond Mon, 19 May 2025 12:00:04 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=413359 Security operatives have arrested a wanted kidnap suspect, identified as Yahaya Zango, at the Hajj camp in Abuja, Daily Trust reports. The suspect, said to be a resident of Paikon-Kore in Gwagwalada Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), was reportedly apprehended on Sunday during a routine screening of Muslim pilgrims preparing for airlift [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/wanted-kidnapper-arrested-at-hajj-camp-in-abuja/feed/ 0 Non-Violent Citizens Have Every Right To Peacefully Gather – Lolo https://www.theinfostride.com/non-violent-citizens-have-every-right-to-peacefully-gather-lolo/ https://www.theinfostride.com/non-violent-citizens-have-every-right-to-peacefully-gather-lolo/#respond Wed, 09 Apr 2025 08:40:57 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=407729 Nollywood actress, Lolo has has come out to react to the dispersal of protesters in Abuja with tear gas canisters during the demonstration led by the Take-It-Back Movement and other civil society organizations. She recently had her say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to her, she can only question [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/non-violent-citizens-have-every-right-to-peacefully-gather-lolo/feed/ 0 Tinubu Presides Over APC National Caucus Meeting in Abuja https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-presides-over-apc-national-caucus-meeting-in-abuja/ https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-presides-over-apc-national-caucus-meeting-in-abuja/#respond Tue, 25 Feb 2025 09:00:22 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=403981 President Bola Tinubu is currently presiding over a meeting of the National Caucus of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja. This marks Tinubu’s first caucus meeting since assuming office in May 2024. Key party leaders in attendance include: Vice President Kashim Shettima APC National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje Senate [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-presides-over-apc-national-caucus-meeting-in-abuja/feed/ 0 Uzodinma Defends Frequent Abuja Visits, Cites Benefits to Imo State https://www.theinfostride.com/uzodinma-defends-frequent-abuja-visits-cites-benefits-to-imo-state/ https://www.theinfostride.com/uzodinma-defends-frequent-abuja-visits-cites-benefits-to-imo-state/#respond Sat, 18 Jan 2025 12:00:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=401028 Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, has justified his regular trips to Abuja, emphasizing that they are in the best interest of the state. The governor made the remarks during a thanksgiving service marking the first anniversary of his second term in office at Maria Assumpta Cathedral, Owerri. His comments were in response to advice from [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/uzodinma-defends-frequent-abuja-visits-cites-benefits-to-imo-state/feed/ 0 Police Arrest Suspected Yahoo Boy for Alleged Ritual Killing of Corps Member https://www.theinfostride.com/police-arrest-suspected-yahoo-boy-for-alleged-ritual-killing-of-corps-member/ https://www.theinfostride.com/police-arrest-suspected-yahoo-boy-for-alleged-ritual-killing-of-corps-member/#respond Mon, 13 Jan 2025 13:00:56 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=400507 Operatives of the Nasarawa State Police Command have arrested a suspected internet fraudster, identified as Ajayi, for allegedly killing his girlfriend, Salome Enejo, for ritual purposes. The arrest followed an incident on Sunday in Agwan Sarki, Orozo, a boundary area between Nasarawa State and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), where the suspect was caught with [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/police-arrest-suspected-yahoo-boy-for-alleged-ritual-killing-of-corps-member/feed/ 0 NDLEA Intercepts Trailer with 2.2 Tons of Skunk in Abuja https://www.theinfostride.com/ndlea-intercepts-trailer-with-2-2-tons-of-skunk-in-abuja/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ndlea-intercepts-trailer-with-2-2-tons-of-skunk-in-abuja/#respond Sun, 12 Jan 2025 13:00:56 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=400394 The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a 40-foot trailer loaded with 2,217.6 kilograms of skunk, a potent strain of cannabis, in the Kagini area of Kubwa, Abuja. FCT Operation According to Femi Babafemi, Director of Media and Advocacy at NDLEA Headquarters, the trailer was apprehended at an abandoned fuel station where the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ndlea-intercepts-trailer-with-2-2-tons-of-skunk-in-abuja/feed/ 0 Thousands Flock to Abuja, Lagos Parks for Tinubu’s Reduced Fare Initiative https://www.theinfostride.com/thousands-flock-to-abuja-lagos-parks-for-tinubus-reduced-fare-initiative/ https://www.theinfostride.com/thousands-flock-to-abuja-lagos-parks-for-tinubus-reduced-fare-initiative/#respond Tue, 31 Dec 2024 02:44:27 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=399404 Thousands of passengers have flooded bus parks in Abuja and Lagos following the announcement of reduced transportation fares by the administration of President Bola Tinubu. The initiative, aimed at alleviating the financial burden on commuters, has been met with widespread enthusiasm, as many Nigerians struggle with the rising cost of living. The fare reduction is [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/thousands-flock-to-abuja-lagos-parks-for-tinubus-reduced-fare-initiative/feed/ 0 Abuja Airport Power Upgrade Costs ₦8.7 Billion – Report https://www.theinfostride.com/abuja-airport-power-upgrade-costs-%e2%82%a68-7-billion-report/ https://www.theinfostride.com/abuja-airport-power-upgrade-costs-%e2%82%a68-7-billion-report/#respond Tue, 31 Dec 2024 00:23:38 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=399344 A recent report has revealed that the upgrade of the power infrastructure at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja has cost the Nigerian government ₦8.7 billion. The project, aimed at improving the airport’s electricity supply and ensuring a more reliable power source for operations, is part of ongoing efforts to modernize airport facilities across the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/abuja-airport-power-upgrade-costs-%e2%82%a68-7-billion-report/feed/ 0 NSIB Launches Investigation into Aircraft Runway Accident in Abuja https://www.theinfostride.com/nsib-launches-investigation-into-aircraft-runway-accident-in-abuja/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nsib-launches-investigation-into-aircraft-runway-accident-in-abuja/#respond Thu, 12 Dec 2024 22:26:56 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=397534 The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has commenced an investigation into an aircraft runway accident that occurred at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. The incident, which involved a commercial aircraft skidding off the runway, has raised concerns about airport safety and operational procedures. The Incident The accident occurred when the aircraft, which was [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nsib-launches-investigation-into-aircraft-runway-accident-in-abuja/feed/ 0 Wike Orders Immediate Upgrade of Government Secondary School, Kabusa https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-orders-immediate-upgrade-of-government-secondary-school-kabusa/ https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-orders-immediate-upgrade-of-government-secondary-school-kabusa/#respond Tue, 03 Dec 2024 09:00:33 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=396476 The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, has directed the immediate rehabilitation and upgrade of Government Secondary School, Kabusa. The directive was issued on Tuesday during the inauguration of a 9.8-kilometre road construction project from Kabusa to Takushara, held at the school’s permanent site. Wike described the current state of the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-orders-immediate-upgrade-of-government-secondary-school-kabusa/feed/ 0 Fire Razes Market in Trademore Estate, Abuja https://www.theinfostride.com/fire-razes-market-in-trademore-estate-abuja/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fire-razes-market-in-trademore-estate-abuja/#respond Mon, 02 Dec 2024 04:00:30 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=396321 An early morning fire on Monday engulfed a market in Trademore Estate, along Airport Road, Abuja, destroying several properties. The cause of the fire, which started around 4:00 a.m., has not yet been determined. However, a resident who spoke to Vanguard suggested that an electrical fault might have triggered the incident. “We do not yet [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fire-razes-market-in-trademore-estate-abuja/feed/ 0 Mikano Set to Unveil Advanced Mining Equipment in Abuja https://www.theinfostride.com/mikano-set-to-unveil-advanced-mining-equipment-in-abuja/ https://www.theinfostride.com/mikano-set-to-unveil-advanced-mining-equipment-in-abuja/#respond Sat, 16 Nov 2024 12:38:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=394397 Mikano International, a leading provider of power and heavy-duty equipment in Nigeria, is gearing up to launch its latest range of mining equipment in Abuja. The unveiling, scheduled to take place at a high-profile event in the nation’s capital, signals the company’s foray into bolstering Nigeria’s burgeoning mining sector with state-of-the-art machinery. Supporting Nigeria’s Mining [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/mikano-set-to-unveil-advanced-mining-equipment-in-abuja/feed/ 0 EFCC Arrests Seven Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Abuja https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-arrests-seven-suspected-internet-fraudsters-in-abuja/ https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-arrests-seven-suspected-internet-fraudsters-in-abuja/#respond Tue, 29 Oct 2024 21:00:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=392768 The Abuja Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) confirmed the arrest of seven suspected internet fraudsters on Wednesday. The suspects were apprehended on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, in the Kubwa area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The EFCC stated that the arrests followed credible intelligence linking the individuals to internet-related [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-arrests-seven-suspected-internet-fraudsters-in-abuja/feed/ 0 Wike’s Vision to Illuminate Abuja: A Step Towards a Modern Capital https://www.theinfostride.com/wikes-vision-to-illuminate-abuja-a-step-towards-a-modern-capital/ https://www.theinfostride.com/wikes-vision-to-illuminate-abuja-a-step-towards-a-modern-capital/#respond Sat, 07 Sep 2024 20:30:34 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=388673 The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has unveiled ambitious plans to ‘light up’ Abuja, aiming to transform the city into a beacon of modernity and safety through the extensive use of solar power. During a recent event, Wike formalised agreements with China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) and China Geo-Engineering Corporation [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/wikes-vision-to-illuminate-abuja-a-step-towards-a-modern-capital/feed/ 0 Abuja DisCo appoints Okwuokenye CEO https://www.theinfostride.com/abuja-disco-appoints-okwuokenye-ceo/ https://www.theinfostride.com/abuja-disco-appoints-okwuokenye-ceo/#respond Wed, 24 Jul 2024 18:41:06 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=384955 The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company has appointed Mr Chijioke Okwuokenye as its acting managing director/chief executive officer. A statement by the AEDC spokesperson, Adefisayo Akinsanya, noted that the appointment, which took immediate effect, was part of the transformation agenda of the company. He stated that it would see Okwuokenye drive the positioning of AEDC as [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/abuja-disco-appoints-okwuokenye-ceo/feed/ 0 Sharon Ooja, Ugo Nwoke Tie The Knot In Abuja https://www.theinfostride.com/sharon-ooja-ugo-nwoke-tie-the-knot-in-abuja/ https://www.theinfostride.com/sharon-ooja-ugo-nwoke-tie-the-knot-in-abuja/#respond Thu, 27 Jun 2024 21:00:56 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=381717 Nollywood actress, Sharon Ooja and her man, Ugo Nwoke are having their traditional wedding ceremony today. Recall that her engagement was announced on social media on March 23, however, she kept her partner’s hidden. Sharon Ooja is currently accompanied by friends and family in the capital city for the traditional wedding, and the white wedding [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/sharon-ooja-ugo-nwoke-tie-the-knot-in-abuja/feed/ 0 Breaking: Shoprite to close Abuja Mall by June 30, blame business climate https://www.theinfostride.com/breaking-shoprite-to-close-abuja-mall-by-june-30-blame-business-climate/ https://www.theinfostride.com/breaking-shoprite-to-close-abuja-mall-by-june-30-blame-business-climate/#respond Mon, 24 Jun 2024 18:25:51 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=381324 Retail Supermarkets Nig Limited operators of Shoprite Mall announced that it will cease operations at its Wuse, Abuja branch on June 30, 2024.  The company disclosed this in a circular signed by Chief Executive Officer Dr. Folakemi Fadahunsi on behalf of the retail supermarket, which was obtained. It attributed the reason for the decision to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/breaking-shoprite-to-close-abuja-mall-by-june-30-blame-business-climate/feed/ 0 Investigating the Abuja-Kaduna Train Derailment: NSIB Takes Action https://www.theinfostride.com/investigating-the-abuja-kaduna-train-derailment-nsib-takes-action/ https://www.theinfostride.com/investigating-the-abuja-kaduna-train-derailment-nsib-takes-action/#respond Mon, 27 May 2024 13:35:57 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=379044 The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has initiated an investigation into the recent derailment of a train coach on the Abuja-Kaduna corridor at Jeremy Station, occurring on Sunday morning. According to Mrs. Bimbo Oladeji, NSIB’s Director of Consumer Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, a team has been dispatched to the site for a comprehensive investigation. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/investigating-the-abuja-kaduna-train-derailment-nsib-takes-action/feed/ 0 President Tinubu to Inaugurate Abuja Light Rail, Commence Two-Month Free Ride https://www.theinfostride.com/president-tinubu-to-inaugurate-abuja-light-rail-commence-two-month-free-ride/ https://www.theinfostride.com/president-tinubu-to-inaugurate-abuja-light-rail-commence-two-month-free-ride/#respond Sun, 26 May 2024 00:41:41 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=378961 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has announced that President Tinubu will inaugurate the Abuja Light rail on Monday, with commercial operations commencing the next day, offering a two-month free ride service to all commuters. Wike disclosed this information during a ministerial press briefing reviewing the 12-month performance of President Tinubu’s administration in Abuja. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/president-tinubu-to-inaugurate-abuja-light-rail-commence-two-month-free-ride/feed/ 0 I Opened Shops For 3 Barbers Just Because They Cut My Hair – Davido https://www.theinfostride.com/i-opened-shops-for-3-barbers-just-because-they-cut-my-hair-davido/ https://www.theinfostride.com/i-opened-shops-for-3-barbers-just-because-they-cut-my-hair-davido/#respond Mon, 06 May 2024 19:40:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=377375 Popular singer, Davido has come out to respond to an Abuja-based barber who trolled him on Instagram. It all started when Davido shared a photo of himself on his page and the barber took to the comment section to describe him as the number three singer in the country. Reacting, Davido wrote that he had [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/i-opened-shops-for-3-barbers-just-because-they-cut-my-hair-davido/feed/ 0 FCCPC seals Abuja supermarket over unfair practices, moves against price fixing https://www.theinfostride.com/fccpc-seals-abuja-supermarket-over-unfair-practices-moves-against-price-fixing/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fccpc-seals-abuja-supermarket-over-unfair-practices-moves-against-price-fixing/#respond Fri, 19 Apr 2024 09:11:35 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=376008 The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has sealed 4U Supermarket formally known as Amigo Supermarket in Abuja over unethical conduct. According to reports the supermarket was sealed on Thursday over unfair practices by its management during an enforcement exercise by officials of FCCPC in parts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Officials of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fccpc-seals-abuja-supermarket-over-unfair-practices-moves-against-price-fixing/feed/ 0 FCCPC busts deceptive rice weight claims in Garki Modern market, Abuja https://www.theinfostride.com/fccpc-busts-deceptive-rice-weight-claims-in-garki-modern-market-abuja/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fccpc-busts-deceptive-rice-weight-claims-in-garki-modern-market-abuja/#respond Fri, 29 Mar 2024 07:08:05 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=374311 The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) conducted a targeted enforcement operation at the Garki Modern Market in Abuja on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, in a move to uphold consumer rights and combat deceptive practices. This operation aligns with the Commission’s mandate under the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) 2018, specifically focusing [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fccpc-busts-deceptive-rice-weight-claims-in-garki-modern-market-abuja/feed/ 0 International Manhunt for Binance Executive Who Fled Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/international-manhunt-for-binance-executive-who-fled-nigeria/ https://www.theinfostride.com/international-manhunt-for-binance-executive-who-fled-nigeria/#respond Mon, 25 Mar 2024 19:30:35 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=374074 The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has announced that Nadeem Anjarwalla, a Director of Binance, is being pursued by Interpol after escaping from custody and fleeing Nigeria. Anjarwalla, a key suspect in a criminal investigation related to Binance’s activities in Nigeria, managed to escape lawful detention on Friday, March 22nd, 2024. Idris [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/international-manhunt-for-binance-executive-who-fled-nigeria/feed/ 0 Federal High Court Fixes April 25 for Ruling on Chief of Staff’s Arrest Warrant https://www.theinfostride.com/federal-high-court-fixes-april-25-for-ruling-on-chief-of-staffs-arrest-warrant/ https://www.theinfostride.com/federal-high-court-fixes-april-25-for-ruling-on-chief-of-staffs-arrest-warrant/#respond Sun, 03 Mar 2024 19:00:31 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=372350 A Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled April 25 for the ruling on an application by Edison Ehie, the Chief of Staff to the Rivers State Governor, and five others, seeking to set aside an arrest warrant issued against them. Justice Emeka Nwite fixed the date on Monday after hearing arguments from both parties [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/federal-high-court-fixes-april-25-for-ruling-on-chief-of-staffs-arrest-warrant/feed/ 0 Signs of a Comeback in the Abuja Real Estate Market https://www.theinfostride.com/signs-of-a-comeback-in-the-abuja-real-estate-market/ https://www.theinfostride.com/signs-of-a-comeback-in-the-abuja-real-estate-market/#respond Wed, 24 Jan 2024 18:22:54 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=368434 The Abuja real estate market has long been a barometer of economic activity and investment trends. Recent indicators suggest a potential resurgence in the market after a period of relative stagnation. Here are four signs pointing towards a comeback: 1. Increased Transaction Volume: Observations reveal a notable uptick in real estate transactions in Abuja. The [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/signs-of-a-comeback-in-the-abuja-real-estate-market/feed/ 0 Federal High Court Orders Former Anambra Governor Willie Obiano’s Passport Seized https://www.theinfostride.com/federal-high-court-orders-former-anambra-governor-willie-obianos-passport-seized/ https://www.theinfostride.com/federal-high-court-orders-former-anambra-governor-willie-obianos-passport-seized/#respond Wed, 24 Jan 2024 13:00:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=368491 The Federal High Court in Abuja has directed that the passports and travel documents of the former governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, be held in the custody of both the court and the Nigeria Immigration Service. This order restricts Obiano from traveling outside the country’s jurisdiction without the court’s permission. According to a statement [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/federal-high-court-orders-former-anambra-governor-willie-obianos-passport-seized/feed/ 0 Federal Government Initiates Joint Security Outfit to Combat Insecurity in Abuja https://www.theinfostride.com/federal-government-initiates-joint-security-outfit-to-combat-insecurity-in-abuja/ https://www.theinfostride.com/federal-government-initiates-joint-security-outfit-to-combat-insecurity-in-abuja/#respond Tue, 23 Jan 2024 13:33:35 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=368260 In response to the prevailing security challenges, the Federal Government has announced plans to establish a joint security outfit dedicated to addressing insecurity in Abuja, the nation’s capital. This proactive initiative aims to enhance security measures and ensure the safety of residents and visitors in the capital city. The decision to set up a joint [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/federal-government-initiates-joint-security-outfit-to-combat-insecurity-in-abuja/feed/ 0 FCT Minister Nyesom Wike Warns Against Politicians Obstructing Government Projects https://www.theinfostride.com/fct-minister-nyesom-wike-warns-against-politicians-obstructing-government-projects/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fct-minister-nyesom-wike-warns-against-politicians-obstructing-government-projects/#respond Wed, 17 Jan 2024 20:30:39 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=367888 The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has issued a stern warning to politicians who obstruct ongoing government projects for personal gains, stating that such actions will not be tolerated. Wike emphasized that his focus is on safeguarding the public interest and not catering to the personal interests of politicians. He expressed [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fct-minister-nyesom-wike-warns-against-politicians-obstructing-government-projects/feed/ 0 DRTS Takes Drastic Action, Demolishes Shops and Eateries in Abuja Taxi Ranks https://www.theinfostride.com/drts-takes-drastic-action-demolishes-shops-and-eateries-in-abuja-taxi-ranks/ https://www.theinfostride.com/drts-takes-drastic-action-demolishes-shops-and-eateries-in-abuja-taxi-ranks/#respond Sat, 13 Jan 2024 23:43:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=367123 In a bold move that has stirred controversy and raised concerns among business owners and residents, the Department of Road Transport Services (DRTS) has initiated a series of demolitions targeting shops, eateries, and other structures located within taxi ranks in Abuja. The operation, aimed at reorganizing the city’s transport hubs, has sparked a wave of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/drts-takes-drastic-action-demolishes-shops-and-eateries-in-abuja-taxi-ranks/feed/ 0 64th ECOWAS Summit in Abuja Addresses Regional Challenges and Collaborations https://www.theinfostride.com/64th-ecowas-summit-in-abuja-addresses-regional-challenges-and-collaborations/ https://www.theinfostride.com/64th-ecowas-summit-in-abuja-addresses-regional-challenges-and-collaborations/#respond Sun, 10 Dec 2023 08:00:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=363754 The 64th Ordinary Session of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Heads of State and Government is currently underway in Abuja. President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria is set to chair the session, which sees the participation of leaders from the 15-member block. Notable attendees include representatives from Ghana, Liberia, and Sierra Leone, already [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/64th-ecowas-summit-in-abuja-addresses-regional-challenges-and-collaborations/feed/ 0 FCT Minister Nyesom Wike Brushes Off Protests, Vows to Focus on President Tinubu’s Mandate https://www.theinfostride.com/fct-minister-nyesom-wike-brushes-off-protests-vows-to-focus-on-president-tinubus-mandate/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fct-minister-nyesom-wike-brushes-off-protests-vows-to-focus-on-president-tinubus-mandate/#respond Thu, 07 Dec 2023 19:46:32 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=363599 The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, remains undeterred by protests against his policies, emphasizing his commitment to delivering President Bola Tinubu’s mandate. Multiple demonstrations have taken place against Wike, particularly concerning his land allocation policies in the capital city. Key FCT indigene, Adamu Matazu, criticized Wike’s actions, claiming they were detrimental [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fct-minister-nyesom-wike-brushes-off-protests-vows-to-focus-on-president-tinubus-mandate/feed/ 0 Moghalu: AfCFTA Pledges to Elevate 30 Million Nigerians and Africans from Poverty by 2035 https://www.theinfostride.com/moghalu-afcfta-pledges-to-elevate-30-million-nigerians-and-africans-from-poverty-by-2035/ https://www.theinfostride.com/moghalu-afcfta-pledges-to-elevate-30-million-nigerians-and-africans-from-poverty-by-2035/#respond Tue, 14 Nov 2023 17:48:04 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=360504 Professor Kingsley Moghalu, the Chairman of the Board of Directors and Advisory Board at the Africa Private Sector Summit, recently articulated a vision for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) that could potentially uplift 30 million Africans, including Nigerians, out of poverty by 2035. Speaking at the AfCFTA Joint Private Sector Session during the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/moghalu-afcfta-pledges-to-elevate-30-million-nigerians-and-africans-from-poverty-by-2035/feed/ 0 Abuja Court: Bail Revoked in Ex-AGF Trial Over Alleged N109.5 Million Fraud https://www.theinfostride.com/abuja-court-bail-revoked-in-ex-agf-trial-over-alleged-n109-5-million-fraud/ https://www.theinfostride.com/abuja-court-bail-revoked-in-ex-agf-trial-over-alleged-n109-5-million-fraud/#respond Tue, 14 Nov 2023 17:42:32 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=360500 In a significant legal development, the Maitama High Court in Abuja took decisive action on Tuesday by rescinding the previously granted bail to Geoffrey Olusegun Akindele, a key figure in the ongoing trial involving the former Accountant-General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris. The charges leveled against the defendants in this high-profile case pertain to an [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/abuja-court-bail-revoked-in-ex-agf-trial-over-alleged-n109-5-million-fraud/feed/ 0 FG’s Warning: Occupy Your Unoccupied Abuja Homes or Face Triple Ground Rent https://www.theinfostride.com/fgs-warning-occupy-your-unoccupied-abuja-homes-or-face-triple-ground-rent/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fgs-warning-occupy-your-unoccupied-abuja-homes-or-face-triple-ground-rent/#respond Tue, 14 Nov 2023 16:33:24 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=360450 In an effort to address the issue of widespread unoccupied buildings in Abuja, the Federal Government has issued a stern warning to the proprietors of such properties, urging them to either occupy their houses promptly or face the prospect of paying triple the usual ground rent for their unutilized assets. The proclamation came forth from [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fgs-warning-occupy-your-unoccupied-abuja-homes-or-face-triple-ground-rent/feed/ 0 President Tinubu has directed me to build new Appeal Court in Abuja – Wike https://www.theinfostride.com/president-tinubu-has-directed-me-to-build-new-appeal-court-in-abuja-wike/ https://www.theinfostride.com/president-tinubu-has-directed-me-to-build-new-appeal-court-in-abuja-wike/#respond Tue, 14 Nov 2023 02:00:14 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=360416 Nyesom Wike, who serves as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has stated that he has been given a direction from the president to construct a new Court of Appeal in Abuja. This was announced by the Minister of Justice during the opening ceremony of the 2023 All Nigeria Judges’ Conference of the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/president-tinubu-has-directed-me-to-build-new-appeal-court-in-abuja-wike/feed/ 0 Abuja Airport shut down over runway incident https://www.theinfostride.com/abuja-airport-shut-down-over-runway-incident/ https://www.theinfostride.com/abuja-airport-shut-down-over-runway-incident/#respond Sat, 11 Nov 2023 15:45:49 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=360362 Because of an incident involving an airplane owned by Aerocontractors that became stalled on the runway, the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja has been closed briefly. In a statement that was released on Sunday, Dr. James Odaudu, who serves in the role of Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection for the Nigerian Safety [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/abuja-airport-shut-down-over-runway-incident/feed/ 0 Rivers crisis: Outcome of Wike’s meeting with PDP Governors in Abuja https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-crisis-outcome-of-wikes-meeting-with-pdp-governors-in-abuja/ https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-crisis-outcome-of-wikes-meeting-with-pdp-governors-in-abuja/#respond Thu, 02 Nov 2023 06:00:59 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=359138 It has come to light that Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, met with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum. The details of this meeting have been made public. You may recall that in the wake of the political upheaval that occurred in Rivers State on Sunday night, the governors of the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-crisis-outcome-of-wikes-meeting-with-pdp-governors-in-abuja/feed/ 0 PDP governors gather in Abuja for emergency meeting over Rivers Crisis https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-governors-gather-in-abuja-for-emergency-meeting-over-rivers-crisis/ https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-governors-gather-in-abuja-for-emergency-meeting-over-rivers-crisis/#respond Tue, 31 Oct 2023 14:20:25 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=359040 On Tuesday evening, governors who are members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) converged on Abuja for an emergency meeting. It was learnt that the meeting was called because of the current issue in Rivers State, which is occurring because some members of the state house of assembly have begun attempts to impeach Sim Fubara, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-governors-gather-in-abuja-for-emergency-meeting-over-rivers-crisis/feed/ 0 Abuja belongs to all Nigerians — APC chieftain Vatsa tackle Gumi https://www.theinfostride.com/abuja-belongs-to-all-nigerians-apc-chieftain-vatsa-tackle-gumi/ https://www.theinfostride.com/abuja-belongs-to-all-nigerians-apc-chieftain-vatsa-tackle-gumi/#respond Sun, 29 Oct 2023 06:30:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=358685 Former Niger State Commissioner for Information, Culture, and Tourism and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Jonathan Vatsa, has noted that the era of using ethnic and religious identity to attract sympathy or favour is over in the north. Vatsa, who spoke in Minna, was reacting to the recent attack against FCT Minister [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/abuja-belongs-to-all-nigerians-apc-chieftain-vatsa-tackle-gumi/feed/ 0 FEC signs Poverty Alleviation Trust Fund with $5bn https://www.theinfostride.com/fec-signs-poverty-alleviation-trust-fund-with-5bn/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fec-signs-poverty-alleviation-trust-fund-with-5bn/#respond Sun, 22 Oct 2023 21:25:43 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=358055 The Humanitarian and Poverty Alleviation Trust Fund was mandated to be established by the Federal Government, and it is expected that $5 billion will be collected annually to maintain and operate the program. At the meeting of the Federal Executive Council that took place on Monday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja and was presided [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fec-signs-poverty-alleviation-trust-fund-with-5bn/feed/ 0 FCT Minister, Wike orders demolition of popular Abuja market https://www.theinfostride.com/fct-minister-wike-orders-demolition-of-popular-abuja-market/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fct-minister-wike-orders-demolition-of-popular-abuja-market/#respond Sun, 22 Oct 2023 14:47:08 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=357950 The well-known COVID-19 market in Area 11, Abuja is scheduled to be demolished after the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, gave the order. This information was provided by Osi Braimah, Director of the Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB), while addressing with journalists during the destruction of shanty stores that had been established [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fct-minister-wike-orders-demolition-of-popular-abuja-market/feed/ 0 Quietly, Fuel Marketers Edge Prices to N625-630 per Liter in Abuja https://www.theinfostride.com/quietly-fuel-marketers-edge-prices-to-n625-630-per-liter-in-abuja/ https://www.theinfostride.com/quietly-fuel-marketers-edge-prices-to-n625-630-per-liter-in-abuja/#respond Fri, 20 Oct 2023 21:38:35 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=357752 Fuel stations in the Federal Capital Territory of Abuja were observed selling gasoline at elevated prices on Friday, October 20, with rates ranging from N625 to N630 per liter, as reported by Infostride News. Infostride News conducted a review and uncovered the following pricing details: 1. Conoil station in Central Area was selling fuel at [...]

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