Akure – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Tue, 29 Dec 2020 20:12:09 +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 Akure – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Gunmen kills Young Man in Ondo Hotel https://www.theinfostride.com/gunmen-kills-young-man-in-ondo-hotel/ https://www.theinfostride.com/gunmen-kills-young-man-in-ondo-hotel/#respond Tue, 29 Dec 2020 20:12:09 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=280026 A young man identified as Babatunde Adeluka Olubasa has been shot and killed by unknown gunmen in a popular hotel in the Ijapo Estate area of Akure, Ondo state capital. The Infostride gathered that the deceased was trailed to a hotel where he was lodging by three armed men after attending a function in Akure. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/gunmen-kills-young-man-in-ondo-hotel/feed/ 0 Disturbing Gunshots In Akure As APC And PDP Clash https://www.theinfostride.com/disturbing-gunshots-in-akure-as-apc-and-pdp-clash/ https://www.theinfostride.com/disturbing-gunshots-in-akure-as-apc-and-pdp-clash/#respond Sun, 04 Oct 2020 14:15:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=270129 Tension heightened in Akure, the Ondo State capital on Sunday, October 4, 2020 when political thugs suspected to be from the camp the of All Progressive Congress, APC and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP attacked one another. During the fracas, disturbing shootings rented the air as motorists and passers-by ran for safety. With the busy [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/disturbing-gunshots-in-akure-as-apc-and-pdp-clash/feed/ 0 Oluwarotimi Akeredolu Is Not About To Join PDP – APC https://www.theinfostride.com/oluwarotimi-akeredolu-is-not-about-to-join-pdp-apc/ Tue, 07 May 2019 00:11:16 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=232222 APC in Ondo State has refuted reports saying Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu is interacting with PDP because he looks exit the ruling party, APC. Mr Alex Kalejaye, the state’s Publicity Secretary of APC, shared this in a statement in Akure. His words were, “The state Chapter of the party, considers this rumour as wicked and a [...]

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]]> Ondo State Government Set To Tackle Lassa Fever https://www.theinfostride.com/ondo-state-government-set-to-tackle-lassa-fever/ Wed, 28 Jun 2017 22:01:31 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=169902 The Ondo State Government on Thursday called on residents to improve on their personal and environmental hygiene to prevent further spread of Lassa fever. The Permanent Secretary of the state Ministry of Health, Dr Taiye Oni, made the call in a statement made available to newsmen on in Akure. “Following the outbreak of Lassa fever [...]

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]]> Uja-Ache Igala Group Blast Nyesom Wike https://www.theinfostride.com/uja-ache-igala-group-blast-nyesom-wike/ Mon, 12 Jun 2017 22:51:12 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=167605 A Kogi group known as Uja-Ache Igala has condemned Governor Nyesom Wike’s comment that the rate of crime in Kogi state is high. Wike had earlier claimed that Rivers state is safer than some states, including Kogi where kidnappers have a field day. According to the group, Rivers state is a breeding ground for cultists [...]

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]]> Tinubu Is Not Sick – Tokunbo Afikuyomi https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-is-not-sick-tokunbo-afikuyomi/ Wed, 23 Nov 2016 20:38:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=149084 Tokunbo Afikuyomi, an associate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National leader, Bola Tinubu has denied claims that the politician is ill. Afikuyomi was reacting to the statement credited to the Plateau state Governor, Simon Lalong. Lalong had said that Tinubu was not present at the APC governorship campaign rally last Saturday because he was [...]

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]]> Bola Tinubu, Ambode Absent At APC Rally In Akure https://www.theinfostride.com/bola-tinubu-ambode-absent-at-apc-rally-in-akure/ Sun, 20 Nov 2016 13:34:28 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=148819 Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Gov Akinwunmi Ambode, Abiola Ajimobi and Rauf Aregbesola have reportedly shunned the APC campaign rally in Akure ahead of the Ondo governorship election. According to a report by Punch Newspaper, the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress and the three of the APC governors were absent at the campaign, which [...]

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]]> Timi Frank’s Removal Is In Order – Omo’ba Abayomi https://www.theinfostride.com/timi-franks-removal-is-in-order-omoba-abayomi/ Sun, 06 Nov 2016 23:03:37 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=147162 A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State has hailed the suspension of the Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Timi Frank, by the National Working Committee of the party. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Frank was suspended for allegedly putting the party’s image in public odium. Speaking with newsmen in Akure [...]

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]]> What Nigeria Needs Now Is Change Of Constitution, Not Political Change – Governor Mimiko https://www.theinfostride.com/what-nigeria-needs-now-is-change-of-constitution-not-political-change-governor-mimiko/ Tue, 15 Dec 2015 21:23:33 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=112913 The Governor of Ondo State, Olusegun Mimiko, has said the only change Nigeria needs right now, is a change in its constitution with a view to galvanizing visible national development. He made this statement yesterday at the opening ceremony of the Ministers’ Conference held at the International Event Centre, Akure, the state capital. Governor Mimiko said that [...]

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]]> Gideon Okeke And Bimbo Akintola Already In Akure For BON Awards https://www.theinfostride.com/gideon-okeke-and-bimbo-akintola-already-in-akure-for-bon-awards/ Sun, 13 Dec 2015 15:12:22 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=112477 The hosts of Best of Nollywood awards, Bimbo Akintola and Gidoen Okeke arrived in Akure, Ondo state last night ahead of the awards ceremony, which will hold later today. The duo departed Lagos by road alongside some other Nollywood stars yesterday afternoon. Best of Nollywood Awards is billed to hold at Ultra-Mordern Dome, in the [...]

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]]> An Indigene Of Akure Must Become Next Ondo Governor – Deji https://www.theinfostride.com/an-indigene-of-akure-must-become-next-ondo-governor-deji/ Wed, 11 Nov 2015 13:41:29 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=106788 With less than one year to the governorship election in Ondo State, the Deji of Akure, Oba Aladelusi Aladetoyinbo, has insisted that an indigene of Akure must emerge as the candidate of either the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) or the All Progressives Congress (APC) and subsequently the governor of the state. He warned that in [...]

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]]> Chief Falae Flown To The UK For Medical Treatment Five Weeks After Abduction https://www.theinfostride.com/chief-falae-flown-to-the-uk-for-medical-treatment-five-weeks-after-abduction/ Sun, 08 Nov 2015 10:25:15 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=106424 Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Chief Olu Falae has left the country for the United Kingdom for medical treatment, five weeks after his kidnap and release by suspected Fulani herdsmen. Falae was abducted from his farm at Ilado village, Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State on his 77th birthday. [...]

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]]> Chief Olu Falae Regained Freedom After Four Days https://www.theinfostride.com/chief-olu-falae-regained-freedom-after-four-days/ Thu, 24 Sep 2015 22:08:39 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=100830 Former Secretary to Government of the Federation (SGF) and Afenifere chieftain, Chief Olu Falae, has been released. It was reported that the former presidential candidate was on his way to his country home in Akure, the Ondo State capital. Chief Olu Falae was Monday kidnapped on his farm at Ilado Village in Akure North Local Government [...]

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]]> Chief Olu Falae’s Abduction: OPC Launches A Manhunt To Rescue Him https://www.theinfostride.com/chief-olu-falaes-abduction-opc-launches-a-manhunt-to-rescue-him/ Wed, 23 Sep 2015 15:08:02 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=100507 The Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) Founder, Dr. Frederick Fasehun, has called for the immediate release of Chief Olu Falae, who was kidnapped on Monday in Akure, Ondo State, on his 77th birthday. Fasehun who was also born on September 21 like Falae, but three years older than the politician, said in Lagos yesterday that he [...]

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]]> Abductors of Chief Olu Falae Demand 100m Naira Ransom https://www.theinfostride.com/abductors-of-chief-olu-falae-demand-100m-naira-ransom/ Tue, 22 Sep 2015 08:44:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=100364 The kidnappers of Chief Olu Falae have demanded for N100m as ransom before they release him, Vanguard reports. The Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and chieftain of the Afenifere, Chief Samuel Oluyemisi Falae was kidnapped by gunmen numbering over 20 on Monday as he turns 77. They invaded his farm in Ilado [...]

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]]> Man Killed Self In Ondo After Losing His Job | #Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/man-commits-suicide-in-ondo-after-losing-his-job-nigeria/ Fri, 28 Aug 2015 06:53:54 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/man-commits-suicide-in-ondo-after-losing-his-job-nigeria/ A 33-year-old man, Gbenga Ogundana, has been found dead by Police detectives in Akure, Ondo State capital, after he reportedly committed suicide over loss of his job. According to Vanguard, the body was discovered in his rented apartment located at Orisunmbare Street, Cultural Centre, Akure, four days after he allegedly poisoned himself. Neighbours of the deceased [...]

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]]> We’ve No Regret Supporting President Jonathan – Afenifere https://www.theinfostride.com/weve-no-regret-supporting-jonathan-afenifere/ Fri, 03 Apr 2015 10:15:14 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/04/weve-no-regret-supporting-jonathan-afenifere/ The leadership of the pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has said there was no regret endorsing President Goodluck Jonathan’s second term bid in the just concluded presidential election, just as it congratulated the eventual winner, Major-General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.). The leaders of the group, who stated this in Akure, Ondo State capital, on Thursday, said the [...]

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]]> True Life Story: New Wave of Fraud in Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/true-life-story-new-wave-of-fraud-in-nigeria/ Thu, 04 Sep 2014 12:21:44 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=57591 This is a true life story posted on Facebook by a friend of mine who was a victim. I am sharing this story with you to get informed and share with your contacts so that you do not become another victim of circumstance. Please read and beware! HELLO EVERYONE, THIS Girl IS A FRAUD… The [...]

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]]> NUJ Chairman, Wife, Daughter Killed https://www.theinfostride.com/nuj-chairman-wife-daughter-killed/ Sun, 02 Feb 2014 11:08:49 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=16477 FOUR persons – a couple, their daughter and house help-yesterday, died in a miltiple accident involving the convoy of Ondo State deputy governor, Alhaji Ali Olanusi. . A traditional ruler, the Osunmakinde of Ife Tuntun, Osun State, Oba Obawure Taofeek Olaposi, who was seriously injured in the crash, is on admission in Ondo State Specialist [...]

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]]> 13-Yr Old Boy Takes A Life, His Own Life! https://www.theinfostride.com/13-yr-old-boy-takes-a-life-his-own-life/ Sat, 11 Jan 2014 07:21:42 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=9914 13-yr old boy commits suicide in Ondo A 13 year old primary five pupil, Awal Osisi has committed suicide in Akure, the Ondo state capital. . But the police in the state is working at some reasons behind the alleged death of the boy just as his step mother is being arrested. . It was [...]

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