CHIEF – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Sat, 13 Oct 2018 21:04:41 +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 CHIEF – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Arsene Wenger Set To Be PSG’s Transfer Chief? https://www.theinfostride.com/arsene-wenger-set-to-be-psgs-transfer-chief/ Sat, 13 Oct 2018 21:04:41 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=218527 Arsene Wenger to become their general manager after the January transfer window, with sporting director Antero Henrique’s future under threat, sources have said. Former Arsenal manager Wenger would be a likely replacement for Henrique, who has failed to secure deals for several PSG transfer targets. Wenger has told PSG he is keeping his options open, [...]

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]]> Buhari Need Chief Economic Adviser – Adebajo-Fraser https://www.theinfostride.com/buhari-need-chief-economic-adviser-adebajo-fraser/ Sat, 04 Jun 2016 08:19:27 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=131018 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain in Lagos State, Mrs Gloria Adebajo-Fraser has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to appoint a chief economic adviser in order to properly tackle the current economic challenges facing the country. Adebajo-Fraser made the call via a statement released on Wednesday, June 1, 2016, according to Punch. The statement reads in part: [...]

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]]> Sambisa Forest Is As Big As Enugu State – Buratai https://www.theinfostride.com/sambisa-forest-is-as-big-as-enugu-state-buratai/ Fri, 18 Mar 2016 00:11:49 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=123319 The Chief of army staff, on Thursday, March 17, likened the size Sambisa forest, stronghold of the Boko Haram terrorists, to Enugu State. While speaking at the headquarters of the 82 division of the Nigerian army in Enugu, Buratai said it will require thorough logistics and adequate manpower to completely dislodge the sect from the [...]

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]]> Kano’s Chief Whip Impeached For Being Loyal To Kwankwaso https://www.theinfostride.com/kanos-chief-whip-impeached-for-being-loyal-to-kwankwaso/ Thu, 17 Mar 2016 23:20:22 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=123293 The chief whip of the Kano State House of Assembly, Zubairu Mamuda, was on Thursday, March 17, impeached for recognizing the immediate-past governor of the state, Rabiu Kwankwaso, as the state leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The motion of Ibrahim Gama, a.k.a Lugard, arguing that chief whip is disloyal to the incumbent Governor, [...]

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]]> Ian Ayre To Leave Liverpool Chief Executive Role In 2017 https://www.theinfostride.com/ian-ayre-to-leave-liverpool-chief-executive-role-in-2017/ Wed, 16 Mar 2016 23:38:19 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=123119 Liverpool chief executive Ian Ayre will leave his position at the end of May next year when his contract expires. The 52-year-old joined the club in 2007 as commercial director and was added to the club’s board of directors in 2009. In 2011 he became managing director and was made chief executive in 2013. “We [...]

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]]> UK Anti-Doping Chief Wants To Speak To Wenger https://www.theinfostride.com/uk-anti-doping-chief-wants-to-speak-to-wenger/ Fri, 22 Jan 2016 00:12:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=118802 UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) chief Nicole Sapstead has said she would like the chance to speak to Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger about his views on the use of banned substances in football. The Frenchman has long been an outspoken advocate of a stronger anti-doping regime and state-of-the-art testing in the game, saying that clubs as well [...]

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]]> I Will Support Eva Carneiro In Chelsea Case – Fifa Chief https://www.theinfostride.com/i-will-support-eva-carneiro-in-chelsea-case-fifa-chief/ Wed, 09 Dec 2015 22:49:41 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=111666 The head of Fifa’s medical committee says he will support Eva Carneiro in her legal case against Chelsea. Former Blues doctor Carneiro is suing the club for constructive dismissal, while Blues boss Jose Mourinho is the subject of an individual legal action. Carneiro was dropped from first-team duties after Mourinho said she was “naive” for [...]

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]]> Set Yourselves Free From Poverty; Vote Out Governor Wada, Oyegun Tells Kogi People https://www.theinfostride.com/set-yourselves-free-from-poverty-vote-out-governor-wada-oyegun-tells-kogi-people/ Sun, 01 Nov 2015 11:16:30 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=104836 The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Chief John Oyegun has advised the Kogi people on how to become free from poverty. Speaking on Saturday at a rally in Lokoja in support of the APC governorship candidate, Abubakar Audu, Oyegun urged the people of Kogi to vote out Governor Idris Wada, as the election was [...]

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]]> My Abduction Is A Blessing In Disguise If South-West Is Liberated From Fulani Herdsmen – Chief Olu Falae https://www.theinfostride.com/my-abduction-is-a-blessing-in-disguise-if-south-west-is-liberated-from-fulani-herdsmen-chief-olu-falae/ Mon, 19 Oct 2015 12:34:56 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=103067 Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Chief Olu Falae, yesterday revisited his recent ordeal in the hands of kidnappers, saying the incident remains a blessing until the Yorubas are liberated from Fulani herdsmen attacks. The former presidential candidate told a delegation of the Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC), led by Otunba Gani Adams, [...]

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]]> Ex-Militants Tell Clark To Shut-up Over Jonathan’s Comment https://www.theinfostride.com/ex-militants-tell-clark-to-shut-up-over-jonathans-comment/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ex-militants-tell-clark-to-shut-up-over-jonathans-comment/#comments Fri, 09 Oct 2015 00:18:28 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=102295 Ex-militants have taken a swipe at frontline Ijaw leader, Chief Edwin Clark, who, Wednesday, accused former President Goodluck Jonathan of lacking the political will power to fight corruption, saying he should shut up! The former federal commissioner for information had while playing host to a delegation of Think Nigeria First Initiative at his Asokoro residence, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ex-militants-tell-clark-to-shut-up-over-jonathans-comment/feed/ 1 Anambra Governor Debunks Rumour Of Wife’s Death https://www.theinfostride.com/anambra-governor-debunks-rumour-of-wifes-death/ Mon, 05 Oct 2015 09:20:03 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=101969 Anambra State government on Sunday dispelled the rumour making the rounds that the wife of the state governor, Mrs. Ebelechukwu Obiano is dead. In a statement in Awka, the government said that the governor’s wife is hale and hearty. A rumour has been making rounds that Mrs Obiano was dead after an online publication reported [...]

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]]> MKO Abiola’s Brother, Alhaji Mubashiru Abiola Dies At 73 https://www.theinfostride.com/mko-abiolas-brother-alhaji-mubashiru-abiola-dies-at-73/ Sun, 04 Oct 2015 16:12:34 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=101908 Alhaji Mubashiru Abiola, the younger brother of late businessman and politician, Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola is dead. He died around 9:30pm on Friday after months of battling with an unnamed ailment. He had since been buried according to Islamic rites at the family house at Gaa Sabo in Lafenwa area of Abeokuta beside [...]

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]]> Nigeria Army Vows To End Boko Haram Insurgency By December https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-army-vows-to-end-boko-haram-insurgency-by-december/ Thu, 01 Oct 2015 14:32:08 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=101530 The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has reiterated the military’s determination to end Boko Haram insurgency in Nigeria by December. “I want to reassure Nigerians that Nigerian Army is ever determined to succeed in meeting up with the set deadline of defeating Boko Haram terrorists by the end of this year,” a statement [...]

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]]> Chief Femi Fani-Kayode Wants Fulani Herdsmen Out Of The South https://www.theinfostride.com/chief-femi-fani-kayode-wants-fulani-herdsmen-out-of-the-south/ Thu, 01 Oct 2015 14:22:49 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=101532 Former Spokesperson, People’s Democratic Party’s Presidential Campaign Organisation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode on Wednesday said he stood by his call for a ban to be placed on the activities of Fulani herdsmen in the south west despite the criticism of the Chairman, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Professor Chidi Odinkalu, who described Fani-Kayode’s statement as a [...]

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]]> Politics: Onuesoke Warns APC Against Unguarded Statements Over Delta Governorship Tribunal https://www.theinfostride.com/politics-onuesoke-warns-apc-against-unguarded-statements-over-delta-governorship-tribunal/ Mon, 28 Sep 2015 04:58:32 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=101215 Special Project Director, Office of Delta State Governor, Asaba, Chief Sunny Onuesoke, has warned members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state to mind their utterances over the governorship election dispute at the tribunal. Onuesoke gave the warning in Abuja while speaking to journalists. He warned an aide to the Delta APC governorship candidate, Chief [...]

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]]> Only Lai Mohammed and Odigie-Oyegun Are Authorized To Speak For APC On National Issues – Party https://www.theinfostride.com/only-lai-mohammed-and-odigie-oyegun-are-authorized-to-speak-for-apc-on-national-issues-party/ Sat, 26 Sep 2015 08:30:59 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=100978 The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said only its National Chairman, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, and its National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, are authorised to speak on national issues on behalf of the party. In a statement personally signed by the party’s national chairman on Friday, the APC said the clarification had become necessary as [...]

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]]> Army Chief Holds Sallah Get-Together With Wounded Soldiers https://www.theinfostride.com/army-chief-holds-sallah-get-together-with-wounded-soldiers/ Sat, 26 Sep 2015 08:05:30 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=100972 The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, on Friday organised a Sallah “get-together” for wounded soldiers in Yola as a way of motivating soldiers and give them a sense of belonging. Buratai, who was represented by Colonel Aba Popoola, Commander, 23 Armoured Brigade, Yola, the army chief said the gesture was also an expression [...]

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]]> Police Aerial And Land Operations Help Rescued Chief Olu Falae From Kidnappers’ Den https://www.theinfostride.com/police-aerial-and-land-operations-help-rescued-chief-olu-falae-from-kidnappers-den/ Fri, 25 Sep 2015 10:48:41 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=100874 The Force Headquarters has issued a statement on the rescue of former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Chief Olu Falae, who was abducted from his farm on Monday in Akure, Ondo State. A statement issued on Thursday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police, Olabisi Kolawole, said the rescue [...]

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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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]]> Bayelsa APC Guber Primary: Oshiomhole Had A Preconceived Agenda To Get Me Out Of The Race – Chief Timipre Sylva https://www.theinfostride.com/bayelsa-apc-guber-primary-oshiomhole-had-a-preconceived-agenda-to-get-me-out-of-the-race-chief-timipre-sylva/ Thu, 24 Sep 2015 22:04:46 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=100826 Former Bayelsa State Governor, Chief Timipre Sylva has described as a deliberate “act of mischief” and “lies” claims by Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State that he truncated the electoral process during the disputed governorship primaries of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the state. According to Sylva, though the Edo State Governor was the Chairman [...]

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]]> APC Bayelsa Gubernatorial Primary To Be Rescheduled – Odigie-Oyegun https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-bayelsa-gubernatorial-primary-to-be-rescheduled-odigie-oyegun/ Thu, 24 Sep 2015 21:43:20 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=100812 The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun says that the party will conduct a fresh governorship primary election in Bayelsa State as the exercise held on Tuesday was marred by security flaws. “The primary has been rescheduled. It had to be called off due to security challenges,” the APC chairman [...]

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]]> Bayelsa APC Guber Primaries: Governor Oshiomole Is A Liar – Timipre Sylva https://www.theinfostride.com/bayelsa-apc-guber-primaries-governor-oshiomole-is-a-liar-timipre-sylva/ Thu, 24 Sep 2015 21:41:33 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=100810 Former Governor of Bayelsa State, Chief Timipre Sylva has criticised Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole for claiming that he truncated the electoral process during the disputed governorship primaries of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the state. According to him, although the Edo State Governor was the Chairman of the Election Committee and had left the [...]

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]]> Awo’s Descendant Will One Day Become President Of Nigeria – Eldest Daughter https://www.theinfostride.com/awos-descendant-will-one-day-become-president-of-nigeria-eldest-daughter/ Wed, 23 Sep 2015 22:32:55 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=100707 Eldest daughter of the late Chief Hannah Dideolu Awolowo, Rev. (Mrs) Omotola Oyediran, yesterday in Ikenne, Ogun State declared that a descendant of the late sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo will one day become the president of Nigeria. Mrs. Oyediran said she used to make it a point of duty to pray daily for a descendant [...]

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]]> Trial of Senator Saraki is politically motivated – Chief Ezeife https://www.theinfostride.com/trial-of-senator-saraki-is-politically-motivated-chief-ezeife/ Wed, 23 Sep 2015 15:25:33 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=100517 Former Anambra State governor, Chief Chukwuemeka Ezeife has condemned the trial of the Nigeria’s Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, saying it was politically motivated. “In the name of God Almighty this country belong to all of us, it is not good for Nigeria to begin witch hunting with impunity. I am not criticizing any 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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]]> Ondo > Kidnappers of Chief Olu Falae reduced Ransom from 100m to N90m Naira https://www.theinfostride.com/ondo-kidnappers-of-chief-olu-falae-reduced-ransom-from-100m-to-n90m-naira/ Wed, 23 Sep 2015 14:04:29 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=100503 The ransom demanded by kidnappers of former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Chief Olu Falae, has been reduced from 100million to N90million naira. Falae, a chieftain of the resuscitated Social Democratic Party, SDP, was abducted on his farmland in Ilado, Akure North local government area of Ondo State by suspected herdsmen on [...]

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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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]]> Insurgency: Nigerian Army Endorses Promotion Of 5,000 Soldiers https://www.theinfostride.com/insurgency-nigerian-army-endorses-promotion-of-5000-soldiers/ Mon, 21 Sep 2015 19:26:31 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=100272 The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, has said the Army has approved the promotion of 5,000 soldiers deployed in the ongoing offensive against Boko Haram in the North-East. He said the step was necessary to boost the morale of the soldiers. The Army Chief made the comment while speaking at the opening [...]

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]]> Mama H.I.D Awolowo Is A Colossus Of Her Time – APC https://www.theinfostride.com/mama-h-i-d-awolowo-is-a-colossus-of-her-time-apc/ Sun, 20 Sep 2015 19:03:56 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=100160 All Progressives Congress (APC) has described Chief (Mrs.) Hannah Idowu Dideolu Awolowo, who passed on to the great beyond on Saturday at the age of 99, as a colossus of her time who will always be remembered for good. In a statement issued in Ikenne, Ogun State on Sunday by its National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji [...]

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]]> President Buhari Mourns Mama H.I.D Awolowo https://www.theinfostride.com/president-buhari-mourns-mama-h-i-d-awolowo/ Sun, 20 Sep 2015 18:17:39 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=100114 President Muhammadu Buhari (PMB) mourned the passing of the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo’s widow, Chief (Mrs.) Hannah Awolowo. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, the president extended condolences to the Awolowo family, especially the children, grand and great-grandchildren on the death of their famed matriarch, just a [...]

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]]> How Mama Hannah Idowu Dideolu Awolowo Spent Her Last Moment On Earth https://www.theinfostride.com/how-mama-hannah-idowu-dideolu-awolowo-spent-her-last-moment-on-earth/ Sun, 20 Sep 2015 11:28:38 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=100102 As tributes continue to pour in for matriarch of the Awolowo dynasty, Chief (Mrs.) Hannah Idowu, it has been revealed that the nonagenarian died praying for her children, grand-children and great grand-children. Mama Awolowo passed away on Saturday at exactly 3.15am at her Ikenne home, Ogun State. Two months shy of 100 years old, mama, [...]

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]]> Chief of Air Staff Gives Boko Haram Utimatum To Surrender https://www.theinfostride.com/chief-of-air-staff-gives-boko-haram-utimatum-to-surrender/ Sun, 20 Sep 2015 07:47:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=100046 Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, gave the warning while addressing newsmen at the end of 2015 Annual 10-kilometer Walk/Jog exercise organised by the Admin Branch of the Nigerian Air Force, in Abuja. “My message to the insurgents is simple; it is either they give up their insurgency or they are going to face [...]

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]]> It’s wrong for Code of Conduct Tribunal to disobey High Court Order – Chief Olisa Agbakoba https://www.theinfostride.com/its-wrong-for-code-of-conduct-tribunal-to-disobey-high-court-order-chief-olisa-agbakoba/ Sat, 19 Sep 2015 19:13:56 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=100025 A former President of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Chief Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), has faulted the Code of Conduct Tribunal for declaring itself at par with the Federal High Court. The former NBA president was reacting to the issuance of a bench warrant for the arrest of Senate President Bukola Saraki by the CCT on [...]

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]]> Air Marshal Abubakar Orders NAF’s Top Commanders To Ensure Strict Adherence To Military Ethics https://www.theinfostride.com/air-marshal-abubakar-orders-nafs-top-commanders-to-ensure-strict-adherence-to-military-ethics/ Sat, 19 Sep 2015 16:30:17 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=99974 Nigeria’s Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadiq Abubakar, has read the riot act to top commanders of the Nigerian Air Force to ensure strict adherence to military ethics in all their operations. He also reminded them that the NAF under his watch would deal with disciplinary issues in line with his vision to reposition the [...]

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]]> #Bayelsa > Governorship Aspirant Timipre Sylva Confident Of Victory Ahead Of Rescheduled APC Guber Primary https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-bayelsa-sylva-confident-of-victory-ahead-of-rescheduled-apc-guber-primary/ Thu, 17 Sep 2015 19:30:13 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/nigeria-bayelsa-sylva-confident-of-victory-ahead-of-rescheduled-apc-guber-primary/ Governorship aspirant for Bayelsa State on the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Timipre Sylva, has expressed confidence of winning the party’s primary election next Tuesday. Sylva, a former governor of the state, in a statement on Thursday by his Media Adviser, Doifie Buokoribo, urged his supporters and loyalists to remain focused and steadfast [...]

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]]> #Nigeria > Things Presiden Buhari Must Achieve Before December – Chief Guy Ikokwu https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-things-buhari-must-achieve-before-december-ikokwu/ Sat, 12 Sep 2015 09:30:48 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/nigeria-things-buhari-must-achieve-before-december-ikokwu/ Second Republic politician and elder statesman, Chief Guy Ikokwu, has advised the president to ensure that he leaves unarguable landmarks within the next three months. Ikokwu said in six months, Buhari must be seen to have addressed a number of issues, he considered to be non-negotiable. “The president himself has highlighted two major issues: insecurity [...]

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]]> #Oyo > Governor Ajimobi Lacks Moral Right To Condemn My Husband’s ‘Amala Politics’ – Late Adedibu’s Wife https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-ajimobi-lacks-moral-right-to-condemn-my-husbands-amala-politics-says-late-adedibus-wife/ Fri, 11 Sep 2015 15:30:42 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/nigeria-ajimobi-lacks-moral-right-to-condemn-my-husbands-amala-politics-says-late-adedibus-wife/ Wife of the late strongman of Ibadan politics and creator of ‘amala politics’, Chief Lamidi Adedibu, and a leader of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, Mrs Bose Adedibu, on Thursday faulted the state governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi for condemning her late husband’s style of politics. She was reacting to a statement credited to [...]

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]]> #Bayelsa > I’m Not Worried By Jonathan’s Support For Governor Dickson – Chief Timipre Sylva https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-im-not-worried-by-jonathans-support-for-dickson-sylva/ Fri, 11 Sep 2015 13:30:17 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/nigeria-im-not-worried-by-jonathans-support-for-dickson-sylva/ A former Governor of Bayelsa state, Chief Timipre Sylva, has described former President Goodluck Jonathan as “President of Bayelsa” in response to the latter’s endorsement of Governor Seriake Dickson’s re-election bid. Sylva, who is seeking the All Progressives Congress, APC, ticket for the December 5 governorship poll in the state, however, said the ex-president’s support [...]

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]]> #Petition > NJC Issues Fresh Query To Osun Judge Who Accused Governor Aregbesola Of Graft https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-njc-issues-fresh-query-to-osun-judge-who-accused-aregbesola-of-graft/ Thu, 10 Sep 2015 11:30:17 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/nigeria-njc-issues-fresh-query-to-osun-judge-who-accused-aregbesola-of-graft/ The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Mahmud Mohammed, has issued a fresh query to Justice Folahanmi Oloyede of the Osun State Judiciary, based on a petition written against her to the National Judicial Council by the Osun Civil Societies Coalition.The OCSC, in the petition signed by one Mr. Waheed Lawal and two others dated July [...]

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]]> #Nigeria > PDP’ll Hang President Buhari’s Portrait At Wadata Plaza But… – Chief Babatope https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-pdpll-hang-buharis-portrait-at-wadata-plaza-but-babatope/ Thu, 10 Sep 2015 11:30:15 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/nigeria-pdpll-hang-buharis-portrait-at-wadata-plaza-but-babatope/ A member of the Peoples Democratic Party’s Board of Trustees, Chief Ebenezer Babatope, has said that the opposition party will hang President Muhammadu Buhari’s portrait in offices at its national secretariat also known as Wadata Plaza, in Abuja. The former Transport Minister was reacting to the observation that the PDP did not hang the president’s [...]

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]]> #Crime > Man Remanded In Prison Custody For defiling Neighbour’s 9-Year-Old Daughter, Infecting Her With HIV https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-man-remanded-in-prison-custody-for-defiling-neighbours-9-year-old-daughter-infecting-her-with-hiv/ Wed, 09 Sep 2015 21:30:47 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/nigeria-man-remanded-in-prison-custody-for-defiling-neighbours-9-year-old-daughter-infecting-her-with-hiv/ An Abeokuta Chief Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday remanded a 29-year-old man, Morufu Sofoluwe, in prison custody for allegedly defiling his nine-year-old neighbour’s daughter and infecting her with HIV. The Prosecutor, Insp Sunday Eigbejiale, told the court that the offence was committed sometimes in July at Isale-Abetu in Abeokuta. Eigbejiale said that the accused person lured [...]

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]]> #Bayelsa > Gubernatorial Poll: Rep Heads Governor Dickson’s Re-election Campaign Team https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-bayelsa-poll-rep-heads-dicksons-re-election-campaign-team/ Wed, 09 Sep 2015 13:30:45 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/nigeria-bayelsa-poll-rep-heads-dicksons-re-election-campaign-team/ A member of the House of Representatives, Chief Fred Agbedi, has been appointed head of the Restoration Campaign Organization of Bayelsa State Governor, Mr. Seriake Dickson. Inaugurating the 13-member team on Tuesday, Dickson charged them to use their wealth of experience and work for his re-election in the December 5 governorship election in the state. [...]

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]]> #Nigeria > Fani-Kayode Says Nigeria Will Continue To Struggle Because It’s Build On ‘Satanic Foundation’ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-fani-kayode-says-nigeria-will-continue-to-struggle-because-its-build-on-satanic-foundation/ Wed, 09 Sep 2015 11:30:12 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/nigeria-fani-kayode-says-nigeria-will-continue-to-struggle-because-its-build-on-satanic-foundation/ A former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, has said Nigeria is still backward because it was built on a ‘satanic’ foundation. Fani-Kayode stated this in a Facebook post titled ‘Lord Lugard’s Magic and Flora Shaw’s Spell’. The controversial ex-minister claimed that the diabolic mystery surrounding the manner with which Nigeria was created in 1914, [...]

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]]> #Nigeria > Gen. Buratai Reassures Troops Of Welfare, Equipment In Fight Against Boko Haram https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-buratai-reassures-troops-of-welfare-equipment-in-fight-against-boko-haram/ Tue, 08 Sep 2015 13:30:50 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/nigeria-buratai-reassures-troops-of-welfare-equipment-in-fight-against-boko-haram/ The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusuf Buratai, yesterday assured troops currently battling Boko Haram insurgency in the Northeast of their welfare and provision of equipment. Speaking at the opening of the 2015 Regimental Sergeant Majors (RSM) Convention in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, Buratai said the Nigerian Army would continue to ensure [...]

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]]> #Biafra > Anyone Against MASSOB Should Vacate Igbo Land – Ralph Uwazuruike https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-anyone-against-massob-should-vacate-igbo-land-uwazuruike-orders/ Tue, 08 Sep 2015 11:30:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/nigeria-anyone-against-massob-should-vacate-igbo-land-uwazuruike-orders/ Leader of the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), Chief Ralph Uwazuruike, has declared that anyone that does not want the actualization of the group’s demand should leave Igbo land. He gave the directive after he reported at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Imo State police command on [...]

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]]> #Bayelsa > Chief Timiprieye Sylva Finally Joins Governorship Race, Submits APC Nomination Form https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-sylva-finally-joins-bayelsa-governorship-race-submits-apc-nomination-form/ Mon, 07 Sep 2015 21:31:21 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/nigeria-sylva-finally-joins-bayelsa-governorship-race-submits-apc-nomination-form/ A former governor of Bayelsa State, Chief Timiprieye Sylva, on Monday made a last minute entrance into the state governorship race when he submitted his nomination and expression of interest forms at the national secretariat of All Progressive Congress (APC) in Abuja. There was speculation surrounding Sylva’s intentions for the December 5 governorship election in [...]

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]]> #Nigeria > Jonathan’s Ex-CSO, Gordon Obua Affected In DSS Mass Purge https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-jonathans-ex-cso-obua-affected-in-dss-mass-purge/ Fri, 04 Sep 2015 13:30:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/nigeria-jonathans-ex-cso-obua-affected-in-dss-mass-purge/ Chief Security Officer (CSO) to the former President Goodluck Jonathan, Gordon Obua, has been confirmed to be among those affected by the mass purge in the Department of State Services (DSS). An investigation panel led by a former director of training, recommended the dismissal of the former CSO alongside one Liman Widi, a personal assistant [...]

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]]> #Nigeria > Imo APC Chair To Igbos: Demand Development Projects, Instead Of Appointments https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-imo-apc-chair-to-igbos-demand-development-projects-instead-of-appointments/ Thu, 03 Sep 2015 19:30:20 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/nigeria-imo-apc-chair-to-igbos-demand-development-projects-instead-of-appointments/ The Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Imo State, Chief Hilary Ekeh, has expressed confidence in President Muhammadu Buhari’s ability to carry along the Igbo people in terms of political appointments. Ekeh, who spoke in Owerri, the state capital on Thursday, said Buhari would ensure fairness in his determination to run an all-inclusive government [...]

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]]> President Buhari Can’t Make A Dollar Equal Naira, Pay N5,000 Monthly To Unemployed Youths – Dan Nwanyanwu | #News https://www.theinfostride.com/buhari-cant-make-a-dollar-equal-naira-pay-n5000-monthly-to-unemployed-youths-nwanyanwu-news/ Thu, 03 Sep 2015 15:30:23 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/buhari-cant-make-a-dollar-equal-naira-pay-n5000-monthly-to-unemployed-youths-nwanyanwu-news/ The pioneer Chairman of Labour Party, Chief Dan Nwanyanwu, has urged Nigerians to brace up to the reality that President Muhammadu Buhari will not fulfill many of his campaign promises including his purported pledge to make the naira equal to the dollar. Nwanyanwu, who said he is no longer into partisan politics, stated this when [...]

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]]> Soyinka Calls Obasanjo An Economic Illiterate And A Liar Who Deserves No Respect | #News https://www.theinfostride.com/obasanjo-an-economic-illiterate-and-liar-who-deserves-no-respect-soyinka-news/ Sat, 29 Aug 2015 09:30:23 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/obasanjo-an-economic-illiterate-and-liar-who-deserves-no-respect-soyinka-news/ Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka has labelled Nigeria’s former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo an indescribable liar, who deserves no respect. The two elder citizens have a long history of squabbles and public disagreements, but on Friday night, when he was responding to questions during a programme tagged: ‘An evening with Wole Soyinka’, organised by Globacom, [...]

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