AFP News – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Sat, 29 Jul 2017 05:52:06 +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 AFP News – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Fallen giants Rangers into Scottish Cup last 16 https://www.theinfostride.com/fallen-giants-rangers-scottish-cup-last-16/ Sat, 30 Nov 2013 20:48:44 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=3030 Fallen giants Rangers needed two late goals to book their place in the last 16 of the Scottish Cup with a 2-0 victory over ten-man Falkirk on Saturday. Rangers had the best of the first half chances but lacked a killer touch in front of goal as they…

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]]> Stade Francais stun Toulon as Castres keep climbing https://www.theinfostride.com/stade-francais-stun-toulon-castres-keep-climbing/ Sat, 30 Nov 2013 20:35:59 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=3027 European champions Toulon failed to go back to the summit of the French Top 14 table after they were shocked 23-0 by Stade Francais in Paris on Saturday. Bernard Laporte's team had lost top spot to Clermont on Friday after the Vulcans came from behind…

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]]> Tunisia clashes after police arrest jihadist suspects https://www.theinfostride.com/tunisia-clashes-police-arrest-jihadist-suspects/ Sat, 30 Nov 2013 20:18:40 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=3024 Tunisia police on Saturday arrested 10 suspected jihadists of the banned Ansar al-Sharia movement in the northeast of the country triggering clashes with their supporters, the interior ministry said. The arrests took place at dawn in the town of Kef…

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]]> Egypt panel approves over half of new constitution https://www.theinfostride.com/egypt-panel-approves-half-new-constitution/ Sat, 30 Nov 2013 20:11:13 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=3018 An Egyptian panel approved Saturday more than half of the articles of a new constitution aimed at paving the way for a return to elected rule after July's military ouster of president Mohamed Morsi. If adopted in full, the charter will be put to a popular…

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]]> Arsenal seven clear, Deulofeu fires Everton https://www.theinfostride.com/arsenal-seven-clear-deulofeu-fires-everton/ Sat, 30 Nov 2013 19:04:33 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=3010 Man of the moment Aaron Ramsey scored twice against his former club as Arsenal beat Cardiff City 3-0 on Saturday to move seven points clear in the Premier League. Ramsey broke the deadlock with a fine first-half header and after substitute Mathieu Flamini…

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]]> Paris to host mini-summit on C. Africa crisis on Dec 7 https://www.theinfostride.com/paris-host-mini-summit-c-africa-crisis-dec-7/ Sat, 30 Nov 2013 18:19:14 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=3007 Paris will host on December 7 a mini-summit on the crisis in strife-torn Central African Republic, with leaders from neighbouring African countries and UN chief Ban Ki-moon due to attend, the French presidency said Saturday. The gathering of leaders…

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]]> European envoys back on road to Damascus https://www.theinfostride.com/european-envoys-back-road-damascus/ Sat, 30 Nov 2013 18:10:17 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=3004 European ambassadors and intelligence officials are making discreet trips to Damascus in a bid to resume contacts with the Syrian regime after years of outspoken support for the opposition, diplomats say. "Since May, little by little, we have begun…

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]]> Mozambican plane wreck found in Namibia, all 33 on board dead https://www.theinfostride.com/mozambican-plane-wreck-found-namibia-33-board-dead/ Sat, 30 Nov 2013 18:05:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=3001 Police on Saturday found the burned wreckage of a Mozambican Airlines plane a day after it went missing in a remote area in northeastern Namibia, saying none of the 33 people aboard from several countries had survived. It is one of the worst accidents…

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]]> Nigerian military vows tighter security for Xmas https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-military-vows-tighter-security-xmas/ Sat, 30 Nov 2013 17:56:54 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=2998 Nigeria on Saturday pledged to secure communities near its northern and eastern borders with Chad, Niger and Cameroon over Christmas and New Year due to fears about Boko Haram strikes. The banned Islamist group has previously launched deadly attacks…

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]]> Filmmaker battles to save historic Ghana cinema https://www.theinfostride.com/filmmaker-battles-save-historic-ghana-cinema/ Sat, 30 Nov 2013 15:17:44 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=2992 The Rex, a single-storey, slope-roofed movie house was once the hotspot for film fans in Ghana, but, like many of the country's cinemas, it hardly shows movies anymore. The building is now abandoned, except on Sundays when dozens of evangelical Christians…

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]]> Liverpool’s Sturridge injures ankle, doubtful for Hull https://www.theinfostride.com/liverpools-sturridge-injures-ankle-doubtful-hull/ Sat, 30 Nov 2013 13:21:43 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=2986 Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge is expected to miss his side's Premier League trip to Hull City on Sunday after the club announced on Saturday that he has sprained his ankle. The 24-year-old England international, who has scored nine goals this season…

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]]> Chemical watchdog says US to destroy Syria stockpile at sea https://www.theinfostride.com/chemical-watchdog-says-us-destroy-syria-stockpile-sea/ Sat, 30 Nov 2013 12:14:33 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=2972 The United States has offered to destroy Syria's chemical stockpile and will do so on a ship at sea, the world's chemical watchdog said on Saturday. "The Director-General stated that the neutralisation operations will be conducted on a US vessel at…

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]]> ‘The Afronauts’ creator sees ghosts and magic in Lagos https://www.theinfostride.com/afronauts-creator-sees-ghosts-magic-lagos/ Fri, 29 Nov 2013 21:21:12 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=2897 Photographer Cristina De Middel's trip to Nigeria has been profitable. Not only did she exhibit her acclaimed series "The Afronauts" but also was inspired for her next project. Tucked away in her suitcase as she left the country's commercial capital…

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]]> Nigerian government gives striking teachers ultimatum https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-government-gives-striking-teachers-ultimatum/ Fri, 29 Nov 2013 21:14:17 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=2891 Nigeria's government on Thursday stepped in to stop a long-running strike by university lecturers, ordering an immediate end to the dispute and vowing to sack teachers who refused to cooperate. Education minister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike said he was dismayed…

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]]> UN to seek more aid for Philippines typhoon displaced https://www.theinfostride.com/un-seek-aid-philippines-typhoon-displaced/ Fri, 29 Nov 2013 21:07:28 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=2888 The United Nations is to seek more international aid to shelter and give temporary jobs to millions displaced by the Philippines' deadliest typhoon in history, officials said Friday. "Providing shelter and rebuilding lives is an urgent priority," said…

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]]> Nigeria court clears suspected Hezbollah members of terror charges https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-court-clears-suspected-hezbollah-members-terror-charges/ Fri, 29 Nov 2013 18:30:19 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=2885 Three Lebanese nationals suspected of being Hezbollah members were cleared of terrorism charges in Nigeria on Friday but one of the accused was convicted of a weapons offence and jailed for life. Mustapha Fawaz, Abdallah Thahini and Talal Ahmad Roda…

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]]> DR Congo militia accused of mass rape ready to surrender: UN https://www.theinfostride.com/dr-congo-militia-accused-mass-rape-ready-surrender-un/ Fri, 29 Nov 2013 17:48:36 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=2882 A militia accused of mass rape and murder in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is ready to lay down its weapons, the head of the UN mission said Friday, urging the army to restore order in the vicinity. A self-defence militia led by "General" Sheka…

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]]> Iraq recovers 18 bodies hours after mass kidnapping https://www.theinfostride.com/iraq-recovers-18-bodies-hours-mass-kidnapping/ Fri, 29 Nov 2013 17:33:31 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=2879 The bodies of 18 people kidnapped hours earlier by men in army uniforms were found abandoned north of Baghdad on Friday, the latest troubling sign of worsening violence in Iraq. The killings come amid a surge in violence that has included multiple attacks…

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]]> China ‘scrambles jets after US, Japan planes enter air zone’ https://www.theinfostride.com/china-scrambles-jets-us-japan-planes-enter-air-zone/ Fri, 29 Nov 2013 16:30:58 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=2874 China on Friday scrambled fighter jets to monitor US and Japanese aircraft which entered its new air defence zone, state media said. "Several combat aircraft were scrambled to verify the identities" of US and Japanese aircraft entering the air defence…

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]]> Giggs says playing at United ‘prolonged my career’ https://www.theinfostride.com/giggs-says-playing-united-prolonged-career/ Fri, 29 Nov 2013 16:26:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=2871 Ryan Giggs believes the stability of playing for Manchester United throughout his career has allowed him to extend his playing days until his 40th birthday. Giggs turns 40 on Friday but his performances remain of such a high standard that United manager…

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]]> Tunisia opposition office attacked https://www.theinfostride.com/tunisia-opposition-office-attacked/ Fri, 29 Nov 2013 16:23:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=2868 A "gang" of around 60 people attacked the headquarters of a coalition of political parties opposed to Tunisia's ruling Islamists in Tunis overnight on Thursday-Friday, the opposition group announced. "A paid gang tried to attack the headquarters of…

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]]> Moyes hails Giggs as a model pro https://www.theinfostride.com/moyes-hails-giggs-model-pro/ Fri, 29 Nov 2013 16:19:25 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=2865 Manchester United manager David Moyes praised Ryan Giggs' dedication as the evergreen Old Trafford star celebrated his 40th birthday. Giggs, now a coach as well as a player, marked the milestone on Friday, just days after a starring role in United's…

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]]> Concerns about complacency amid S.Africa’s HIV treatment success https://www.theinfostride.com/concerns-complacency-amid-s-africas-hiv-treatment-success/ Fri, 29 Nov 2013 16:16:48 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=2862 South Africa has been hailed as a model for HIV treatment, but some now fear its very success may be breeding complacency and making people less careful about infection. South Africa's free drugs programme for AIDS has expanded rapidly to 2.4 million…

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]]> Wenger says match fixing ‘may never be eradicated’ https://www.theinfostride.com/wenger-says-match-fixing-may-never-eradicated/ Fri, 29 Nov 2013 16:04:59 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=2859 Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said on Friday he feared match-fixing would never be eradicated completely, as English football was forced to confront the issue head-on. Two men with Singaporean nationality suspected of fixing matches in lower-league…

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]]> Victoria Beckham guest edits Paris Vogue https://www.theinfostride.com/victoria-beckham-guest-edits-paris-vogue/ Fri, 29 Nov 2013 14:33:20 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=2842 Ex-Spice Girl turned fashion designer Victoria Beckham attends a photocall at the Harrods department store in London on May 15, 2008Ex-Spice Girl turned fashion designer Victoria Beckham has guest edited the Christmas edition of Paris Vogue magazine…

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]]> S.Africa’s Zuma benefited from security revamp deal: report https://www.theinfostride.com/s-africas-zuma-benefited-security-revamp-deal-report/ Fri, 29 Nov 2013 10:57:01 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=2815 South Africa's President Jacob Zuma personally benefitted from the controversial security renovations at his private home and must repay the state, according to a damning watchdog report leaked in a local newspaper on Friday. The government has spent…

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]]> S. Africans flock to cinemas to re-live Mandela’s life https://www.theinfostride.com/s-africans-flock-cinemas-re-live-mandelas-life/ https://www.theinfostride.com/s-africans-flock-cinemas-re-live-mandelas-life/#comments Thu, 28 Nov 2013 22:54:47 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=2746 South Africans flocked to cinemas on Thursday to watch the first screenings of the hotly-anticipated Nelson Mandela biopic in a country still battling to exorcise its dark past. Viewers of the two-and-a-half hour "Long Walk to Freedom" tracing Mandela…

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/s-africans-flock-cinemas-re-live-mandelas-life/feed/ 1 Quake near Iran nuclear plant kills 8 https://www.theinfostride.com/quake-near-iran-nuclear-plant-kills-8/ Thu, 28 Nov 2013 21:52:19 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=2737 A 5.7 magnitude earthquake on the Gulf coast near Iran's sole nuclear power plant killed eight people and injured 190 on Thursday, emergency response chief Hassan Qadami told state media. "So far, there are seven dead and 30 injured receiving hospital…

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]]> Protest law, jail terms boost Egypt opposition https://www.theinfostride.com/protest-law-jail-terms-boost-egypt-opposition/ Thu, 28 Nov 2013 21:48:54 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=2734 Restrictions on protests and hefty jail terms for girl demonstrators are reviving Egypt's autocratic past, say activists and erstwhile supporters of the government that replaced Islamist president Mohamed Morsi after he was overthrown. The military,…

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]]> Nigeria military says bombed Boko Haram camps https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-military-says-bombed-boko-haram-camps/ Thu, 28 Nov 2013 19:54:32 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=2716 Air strikes on Boko Haram camps in northeast Nigeria have killed "many" insurgents, the military said Thursday of latest operation aimed at crushing the four-year Islamist uprising. The bombardment last Sunday targeted the notorious Sambisa Forest area…

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]]> Explosion kills at least 10 at Libya arms depot https://www.theinfostride.com/explosion-kills-least-10-libya-arms-depot/ Thu, 28 Nov 2013 17:48:36 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=2712 An explosion killed at least 10 people and wounded 15 at a weapons depot in southern Libya Thursday that may have been linked to common theft, an official said. General Mohamed al-Dhabi told AFP: "A group of unknown people tried to attack the depot,…

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]]> UN begins distributing fuel to counter Gaza crisis https://www.theinfostride.com/un-begins-distributing-fuel-counter-gaza-crisis/ Thu, 28 Nov 2013 17:43:53 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=2709 The United Nations on Thursday began distributing fuel in Gaza to keep critical infrastructure running as fears of a health crisis grow over accumulating rubbish and sewage, an official said. "Fuel is actually coming in, as of today, through the Kerem…

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]]> Libyan soldiers killed in Benghazi firefights https://www.theinfostride.com/libyan-soldiers-killed-benghazi-firefights/ Thu, 28 Nov 2013 17:38:41 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=2703 Four soldiers were killed on Thursday in and around Libya's violence-wracked eastern city of Benghazi, the cradle of the revolution that toppled dictator Moamer Kadhafi in 2011. And in the south, an explosion killed at least 10 people and wounded many…

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]]> Wilshere regrets Fabregas departure from Arsenal https://www.theinfostride.com/wilshere-regrets-fabregas-departure-arsenal/ Thu, 28 Nov 2013 15:18:00 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=2680 Jack Wilshere said Thursday that Cesc Fabregas had been Arsenal's greatest loss of recent times in the transfer market. The England midfielder said he was "really upset" when the Spain star left the London club for Barcelona in 2011. And Wilshere insisted…

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]]> Kenya launches $13.8 bn China-built railway to boost trade https://www.theinfostride.com/kenya-launches-13-8-bn-china-built-railway-boost-trade/ Thu, 28 Nov 2013 14:55:27 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=2673 Kenya launched construction of a Chinese-funded 13.8 billion dollar (10-billion euro) flagship railway project on Thursday, hoping to dramatically increase trade and boost Kenya's position as a regional economic powerhouse. The key transport link, to…

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]]> Fears for Nigeria presidential vote after local election chaos https://www.theinfostride.com/fears-nigeria-presidential-vote-local-election-chaos/ Thu, 28 Nov 2013 12:19:48 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=2641 Nigeria's 2015 presidential elections could descend into chaos if alleged irregularities and bungling in a key local vote are repeated nationally, politicians and activists are warning. Nearly two weeks after voters went to the polls to elect a new…

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