BBC – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Sat, 24 Aug 2024 17:14:45 +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 BBC – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 I’ll Let The Law Handle My Dismissal From The BBC – Jermaine Jenas https://www.theinfostride.com/ill-let-the-law-handle-my-dismissal-from-the-bbc-jermaine-jenas/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ill-let-the-law-handle-my-dismissal-from-the-bbc-jermaine-jenas/#respond Sat, 24 Aug 2024 15:20:46 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=387709 Ex–Tottenham footballer, Jermaine Jenas has come out to react to his dismissal from the BBC. Recall that the former midfielder was dismissed from his role with Match of The Day and The One Show by the BBC due to allegations of unsolicited text messages being sent to a female member of staff on The One [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ill-let-the-law-handle-my-dismissal-from-the-bbc-jermaine-jenas/feed/ 0 BBC Award Means Nothing To Me – Tyson Fury https://www.theinfostride.com/bbc-award-means-nothing-to-me-tyson-fury/ https://www.theinfostride.com/bbc-award-means-nothing-to-me-tyson-fury/#respond Mon, 06 Dec 2021 22:57:26 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=314183 World heavyweight boxing champion, Tyson Fury has come out to warn the BBC not to include him in its nominations for the BBC Sports Personality Of The Year award 2021. He recently had his say while speaking to The Telegraph, and the world has been reacting. According to him, the BBC will be hearing from [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/bbc-award-means-nothing-to-me-tyson-fury/feed/ 0 Google boss shares tip on how to keep data safe https://www.theinfostride.com/google-boss-shares-tip-on-how-to-keep-data-safe/ https://www.theinfostride.com/google-boss-shares-tip-on-how-to-keep-data-safe/#respond Tue, 13 Jul 2021 20:51:13 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=300660 As data protection emerges as one of the burning issues of the digital space, so has the search for one-stop privacy solutions. Sundar Pichai, the Indian-born CEO of tech giant Google LLC, shared a few of his tips in this regard to help users arrive at their privacy needs. In an interview with the BBC [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/google-boss-shares-tip-on-how-to-keep-data-safe/feed/ 0 Lai Mohammed Want BBC/FRCN Partnership https://www.theinfostride.com/lai-mohammed-want-bbcfrcn-partnership/ Sat, 23 Jul 2016 18:42:03 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=137271 The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has solicited a robust partnership between the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), and the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN). Mohammed made the call during a visit to the BBC headquarters in London on Friday. He explained that the partnership will build the capacity of FRCN staff [...]

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]]> BBC Poised To Decide Champions League final https://www.theinfostride.com/bbc-poised-to-decide-champions-league-final/ Thu, 26 May 2016 09:05:19 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=129988 Atletico will win, say most neutral coaches around Europe. Atletico deserve to win, several unbiased football players from around the globe. Football — that fair sport specialised in meting out justice — owes Atletico a Champions League title, say the most experienced soccer journalists. Atletico have defeated Barcelona and Bayern, which in itself should be [...]

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]]> 100 Goal-Mark Await Real Madrid’s BBC https://www.theinfostride.com/100-goal-mark-await-real-madrids-bbc/ Sun, 22 May 2016 17:31:27 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=129408 Real Madrid’s attacking trio of Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema need to score twice in the Champions League final on May 28 against Atletico Madrid to hit the century mark for goals this season for the first time. The previous combined best for the trio, who are known as the BBC (Bale, Benzema [...]

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]]> BBOG Group To March To Aso Rock On January 14 https://www.theinfostride.com/bbog-group-to-march-to-aso-rock-on-january-14/ Tue, 05 Jan 2016 16:15:02 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=117277 The Bring Back Our Girls group will march to the Presidential Villa on January 14, 2016, to discuss the continued captivity of the abducted Chibok girls with President Muhammadu Buhari. This was disclosed by the group via a statement released by its coordinators, Aisha‎ Yesufu, Oby Ezekwesili, and Hadiza Bala Usman. The statement reads: “The [...]

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]]> $2.1bn Arms Deal Scandal: Ex-Minister Condemns President Buhari’s Comments On Jonathan Administration https://www.theinfostride.com/2-1bn-arms-deal-scandal-ex-minister-condemns-president-buharis-comments-on-jonathan-administration/ Tue, 29 Dec 2015 22:44:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=115816 Dr. Abubakar Suleiman, who was the former Minister of National Planning in the immediate past administration, has said that former President Goodluck Jonathan did not plan to lose the Boko Haram war as is being suggested by President Muhammadu Buhari. The Minister disclosed this in response to an interview President Buhari granted the Hausa Service of [...]

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]]> Benitez Need To Utilize BBC More https://www.theinfostride.com/benitez-need-to-utilize-bbc-more/ Thu, 17 Dec 2015 16:57:38 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=113459 Real Madrid’s attacking BBC have got much potential but under-pressure coach Rafa Benitez must utilize them more effectively with his team hosting Rayo Vallecano on Sunday having dropped five points off the pace in La Liga. Defeat last weekend by Villarreal cranked up the pressure on Benitez and, apart from a fortunate victory over Paris [...]

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]]> President Buhari challenges African Public Broadcasters to develop Rich Content https://www.theinfostride.com/president-buhari-challenges-african-public-broadcasters-to-develop-rich-content/ Fri, 27 Nov 2015 23:03:44 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=109276 President Muhammadu Buhari (PMB) has challenged public broadcasters in Africa to pay attention to the creation of content, in order to take their rightful place and be catalysts for growth. While declaring open the 9th African Union of Broadcasting (AUB) General Assembly in Abuja on Thursday, 26th of November 2015, the President, who was represented [...]

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]]> 5-Man Shortlist For 2014 BBC Award To Be Announced Today https://www.theinfostride.com/5-man-shortlist-for-2014-bbc-award-to-be-announced-today/ Sat, 14 Nov 2015 12:24:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=107138 The five-man shortlist for the 2015 BBC African Footballer of the Year award will be revealed on Saturday 14th November 2015. According to bbc.co.uk, the announcement for this year’s award, will be made at Kaizer Chiefs’ training ground in Johannesburg. And the winner will be decided by African football fans, who will have until 30th [...]

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]]> I Will Reject Extension Of My Tenure – Prof Attahiru Jega https://www.theinfostride.com/i-will-reject-extension-of-my-tenure-jega/ Thu, 02 Apr 2015 16:15:15 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/04/i-will-reject-extension-of-my-tenure-jega/ The chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Attahiru Jega will not seek a second term as boss of the electoral body when his tenure expires in June. Jega, who has been commended for conducting a free and fair presidential election in Nigeria told the Hausa Service of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC [...]

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]]> Sam Adebanjo releases a tribute song for mother’s featuring Rooftop MCs’ Snatcha https://www.theinfostride.com/sam-adebanjo-releases-a-tribute-song-for-mothers-featuring-rooftop-mcs-snatcha/ Thu, 12 Mar 2015 17:25:21 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=76219 This year, in anticipation of Mother’s Day, Sam Adebanjo has teamed up with award winning producer, singer and songwriter Roof Top Mc Snatcha and Shabach Beautiful Soundz to a tribute song dedicated to mothers and also in memory of Christy Uduak Essien-Igbokwe (11 November 1960 – 30 June 2011), considered Nigeria’s “Lady of Souls”, who [...]

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]]> Adam Johnson Bailed Until March 18 https://www.theinfostride.com/adam-johnson-bailed-until-march-18/ Tue, 03 Mar 2015 18:36:13 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=75163 Sunderland and England midfielder Adam Johnson has been bailed until March 18 after being arrested on Monday on suspicion of having sex with an under-age girl, the BBC reported on Tuesday. . Sunderland have suspended Johnson while police investigations are ongoing. . The 27-year-old, who has won 12 England caps, played for Manchester City for [...]

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]]> Wenger Must Be Ruthless – Silvestre https://www.theinfostride.com/wenger-must-be-ruthless-silvestre/ Fri, 27 Feb 2015 06:38:16 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=74659 Arsene Wenger needs to change his style and be more confrontational if he is to have more success, says former Arsenal defender Mikael Silvestre. . The Gunners boss was criticised after his side’s shock 3-1 defeat at home to Monaco in the Champions League. . Silvestre, 37, who won the Champions League with Manchester United, [...]

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]]> Leaders Derby County Beat Charlton https://www.theinfostride.com/leaders-derby-county-beat-charlton/ Wed, 25 Feb 2015 00:38:00 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=74086 Derby County maintained their two-point lead at the top of the Championship with a 2-0 win over Charlton. . The Rams took the lead after nine minutes when Jeff Hendrick turned in Darren Bent’s cross from close range. . Hendrick turned provider as Derby doubled their advantage soon after, with Manchester United loanee Jesse Lingard [...]

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]]> Hazard Needs Protection, Says Nevin https://www.theinfostride.com/hazard-needs-protection-says-nevin/ Fri, 13 Feb 2015 07:41:33 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=72672 Chelsea midfielder Eden Hazard could become “one of the best players in the world” if he gets protection from referees, according to former Blues star Pat Nevin. . Hazard, 24, who has signed a new five-and-a-half-year contract at the club, is the most fouled player in the league this season, with opposing players being penalised [...]

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]]> Manager Wilson Sacked By Barnsley https://www.theinfostride.com/manager-wilson-sacked-by-barnsley/ Thu, 12 Feb 2015 15:24:33 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=72467 League One side Barnsley have sacked manager Danny Wilson and assistant boss Chris Hutchings. The Tykes are 17th in the table, seven points clear of the relegation zone and seven off the play-off places. . Wilson, 55, who led Barnsley to the Premiership in 1997, returned to Oakwell for a second spell as boss in [...]

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]]> Chelsea ‘Trying To Influence Refs’ https://www.theinfostride.com/chelsea-trying-to-influence-refs/ Thu, 12 Feb 2015 00:49:17 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=72352 Everton manager Roberto Martinez accused Chelsea’s players of trying to sway the referee during a bad-tempered 1-0 defeat at Stamford Bridge. . Willian’s late winner came after Gareth Barry’s red card and a fracas in which Branislav Ivanovic escaped censure for a clash with Everton’s James McCarthy. . “It’s very clear that what the home [...]

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]]> Politicians Angry After EPL Chief’s Remarks https://www.theinfostride.com/politicians-angry-after-epl-chiefs-remarks/ Wed, 11 Feb 2015 19:22:23 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=72201 Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore was criticised on Wednesday for saying he saw no problem with clubs paying staff the minimum wage after the league sold its British TV rights for £5.1 billion. . He also said the Premier League was a “success story” and not a charity following demands from politicians calling for [...]

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]]> Borno LG Boss Decries BBC’s Report Of Boko Haram Attack On Community https://www.theinfostride.com/borno-lg-boss-decries-bbcs-report-of-boko-haram-attack-on-community/ Wed, 11 Jun 2014 07:15:45 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/06/borno-lg-boss-decries-bbcs-report-of-boko-haram-attack-on-community/ The chairman, caretaker committee of Dikwa Local Government Area of Borno State, Alhaji Ali Modu Gana, has expressed dismay at a media report credited to the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Hausa Service programme on Tuesday, which stated that “some Boko Haram terrorists invaded Dikwa on Monday and set ablaze the council’s secretariat after chasing away [...]

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]]> Britain’s Bradley Wiggins “gutted” to miss this year’s Tour de France https://www.theinfostride.com/britains-bradley-wiggins-gutted-to-miss-this-years-tour-de-france/ Fri, 06 Jun 2014 09:53:59 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=46942 Britain's Bradley Wiggins, the 2012 Tour de France winner, said Friday that he was "gutted" not to be selected for Team Sky to compete in this year's race. Wiggins told BBC television that he would not take part in the race he became the first British…

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]]> Former BBC broadcaster Hall admits assault, faces rape trial https://www.theinfostride.com/former-bbc-broadcaster-hall-admits-assault-faces-rape-trial/ Tue, 06 May 2014 16:14:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=40754 Former BBC broadcaster Stuart Hall pleaded guilty Tuesday to indecently assaulting a girl but will face trial on 15 counts of rape. The 84-year-old admitted an indecent assault on a girl aged under 16, between 1978 and 1979. He denied 20 other counts…

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]]> Peter Moores sets to be recalled as England coach https://www.theinfostride.com/peter-moores-sets-to-be-recalled-as-england-coach/ Fri, 18 Apr 2014 20:53:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=36796 Peter Moores is set to be recalled as England coach five years after being dramatically axed from the job, the BBC and The Times both reported Friday. Earlier, a brief statement issued by the England and Wales Cricket Board said manging director Paul…

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]]> Cardiff City cry foul over Crystal Palace defeat https://www.theinfostride.com/cardiff-city-cry-foul-over-crystal-palace-defeat/ Thu, 17 Apr 2014 12:53:22 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=36395 Cardiff City have demanded the Premier League annul a 3-0 loss to Crystal Palace over allegations of cheating, the BBC said Thursday. Cardiff's lawyers allege in a five-page letter that Palace's sporting director Iain Moody tried to obtain information…

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]]> British Government slams Premier League over disabled provision https://www.theinfostride.com/british-government-slams-premier-league-over-disabled-provision/ Sun, 13 Apr 2014 03:32:46 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=35341 The British Government has told the Premier League to "sort their act out" over the lack of facilities for disabled fans at many of England's top-flight grounds. A BBC report last month revealed that just three Premier League venues -- Swansea's Liberty…

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]]> David Adeleke A.K.A Davido’s Skelewu Song Makes BBC Radio Playlist https://www.theinfostride.com/david-adeleke-a-k-a-davidos-skelewu-song-makes-bbc-radio-playlist/ Sun, 26 Jan 2014 21:26:45 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=14133 Popular Nigerian hip hop artist, David Adeleke aka Davido has broken an all-time record in the Nigerian music industry. . On Friday, his hit song ‘Skelewu‘ was listed on BBC’s playlist for the coming week (January 27 to 31). . Davido’ ‘Skelewu’ made it to the B list consisting of other 14 international hits such [...]

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]]> Aliko Dangote Also Mourn Late BBC’s Komla Dumor https://www.theinfostride.com/aliko-dangote-also-mourn-late-bbcs-komla-dumor/ Wed, 22 Jan 2014 08:04:54 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=12495 Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote has also paid to tribute to the ‘fine journalist’. . Speaking through his Twitter, he wrote, ‘my heartfelt condolence to the family of BBC’s Komla Dumor. A GREAT African and an intelligent presenter/reporter. May his soul rest in peace’. . Dangote is a newbie on twitter, as he recently joined [...]

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]]> 13 Electric Vehicles Coming To Market In 2014 https://www.theinfostride.com/13-electric-vehicles-coming-to-market-in-2014/ Sat, 04 Jan 2014 10:17:30 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=7878 Originally published on EV Obsession. Unfortunately, playing catch-up over the holidays kicked an article idea out of my head. Fortunately, an article on GM-Volt kicked it back in. Jeff Cobb of GM-Volt went ahead and published “9 new plug-in cars…

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]]> Family of Lockerbie bomber hope to appeal conviction https://www.theinfostride.com/family-of-lockerbie-bomber-hope-to-appeal-conviction/ Fri, 20 Dec 2013 22:20:03 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=5882 The family of Abdelbaset Ali Mohmet al-Megrahi, the only person convicted of the 1988 Lockerbie bombing which killed 270 people, on Friday told the BBC they hope to appeal against his conviction. Megrahi, who died from cancer in Tripoli last year after…

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