Federal Government of Nigeria – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Sun, 25 Jun 2023 07:31:24 +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 Federal Government of Nigeria – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 FG seeks UN’s support on recovery of terrorists impacted Lake Chad Basin https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-seeks-uns-support-on-recovery-of-terrorists-impacted-lake-chad-basin/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-seeks-uns-support-on-recovery-of-terrorists-impacted-lake-chad-basin/#respond Fri, 23 Jun 2023 20:00:29 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=349502 The Federal Government has called on the United Nations and development partners to strengthen support towards the implementation of the regional strategy for stabilisation, recovery and resilience of areas affected by terrorism in Lake Chad. The National Coordinator, National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), retired Rear Adm. Yaminu Musa, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-seeks-uns-support-on-recovery-of-terrorists-impacted-lake-chad-basin/feed/ 0 FG Orders Trucks, Heavy Vehicles To Vacate Ogere Tollgate https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-orders-trucks-heavy-vehicles-to-vacate-ogere-tollgate/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-orders-trucks-heavy-vehicles-to-vacate-ogere-tollgate/#respond Wed, 17 Feb 2021 21:00:54 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=285053 Sanity returns to the end of Ogere Lagos-Ibadan expressway as tankers and other big related vehicles parked along the road are being removed. The Ogere axis of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway is notorious for traffic gridlock, often as a result of tankers and trailers parked illegally on the road. The scenario suggests that there is a [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-orders-trucks-heavy-vehicles-to-vacate-ogere-tollgate/feed/ 0 Nobody Can Stop FG From Probing #EndSARS Protesters — Lai Mohammed https://www.theinfostride.com/nobody-can-stop-fg-from-probing-endsars-protesters-lai-mohammed/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nobody-can-stop-fg-from-probing-endsars-protesters-lai-mohammed/#respond Sat, 05 Dec 2020 07:57:49 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=276615 The Federal Government says being a member of #EndSARS protest is not an immunity from being investigated or charged for any offence or breach of the laws. Minister for Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed says nobody can stop FG from probing #EndSARS protesters. (FMIC) The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, stated this [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nobody-can-stop-fg-from-probing-endsars-protesters-lai-mohammed/feed/ 0 FG Leveraging Executive Order 10 To Lure Judges Ahead Of 2023 — Governor Wike https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-leveraging-executive-order-10-to-lure-judges-ahead-of-2023-governor-wike/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-leveraging-executive-order-10-to-lure-judges-ahead-of-2023-governor-wike/#respond Tue, 17 Nov 2020 05:36:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=274737 Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has said the Executive Order 10 signed by President Muhammadu Buhari is aimed at luring judges ahead of the 2023 general elections. Wike also warned that the Federal Government will destroy the criminal justice system in states if the Executive Order 10 is implemented. Governor Wike said Executive Order 10 [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-leveraging-executive-order-10-to-lure-judges-ahead-of-2023-governor-wike/feed/ 0 FG’s Move To Deduct State Funds For Judiciary Is Unlawful — Governor Wike https://www.theinfostride.com/fgs-move-to-deduct-state-funds-for-judiciary-is-unlawful-governor-wike/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fgs-move-to-deduct-state-funds-for-judiciary-is-unlawful-governor-wike/#respond Sat, 14 Nov 2020 10:11:13 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=274436 The Rivers State Governor, H.E Nyesom Wike has defined the Federal Government’s decision to deduct state funds on behalf of state judiciaries as illegal. The governor stated that the action would hamper the independence of the judiciary if implemented. Governor Wike said this in a statement signed by his Special Assistant on Media Kelvin Ebirion [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fgs-move-to-deduct-state-funds-for-judiciary-is-unlawful-governor-wike/feed/ 0 Orji Kalu Praises FG For Renovating Onitsha Seaport https://www.theinfostride.com/orji-kalu-praises-fg-for-renovating-onitsha-seaport/ https://www.theinfostride.com/orji-kalu-praises-fg-for-renovating-onitsha-seaport/#respond Thu, 08 Oct 2020 08:57:40 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=270457 The Former Governor of Abia, H.E, Dr Orji Kalu on Wednesday in Abuja praised the Federal Government for refurbishing the Onitsha seaport. Dr. Orji Kalu, in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), stated that the seaport would drive industrialisation and create jobs for Nigerians. According to him, the resumed activities [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/orji-kalu-praises-fg-for-renovating-onitsha-seaport/feed/ 0 It’s Time For Federal Government To Focus On The Welfare Of Nigerians — VP Osinbajo https://www.theinfostride.com/its-time-for-federal-government-to-focus-on-the-welfare-of-nigerians-vp-osinbajo/ https://www.theinfostride.com/its-time-for-federal-government-to-focus-on-the-welfare-of-nigerians-vp-osinbajo/#respond Wed, 07 Oct 2020 08:20:57 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=270382 The Vice President Of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo says it is time for the Federal Government to focus on what they have been elected or appointed to do which is to carter or improve welfare of her citizens. Professor Yemi Osinbajo made this submission at the closing session of the two-day Joint Executive-Legislature Leadership Retreat [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/its-time-for-federal-government-to-focus-on-the-welfare-of-nigerians-vp-osinbajo/feed/ 0 National Dialogue, The Only Way For Nigeria — PDP Governors https://www.theinfostride.com/national-dialogue-the-only-way-for-nigeria-pdp-governors/ https://www.theinfostride.com/national-dialogue-the-only-way-for-nigeria-pdp-governors/#respond Sun, 04 Oct 2020 07:38:06 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=270101 The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum (PDPGF) has beckoned for a national dialogue on the way forward for Nigeria. The forum Chairman, Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State, made the call in his ‘Nigeria@ 60 Independence Anniversary’ speech on Thursday in Abuja. Tambuwal stated that the forum believed that through a national conversation, realistic [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/national-dialogue-the-only-way-for-nigeria-pdp-governors/feed/ 0 Evolve Sustainable Health Response In North-East, Health Minister Tells Humanitarian Team https://www.theinfostride.com/evolve-sustainable-health-response-in-north-east-health-minister-tells-humanitarian-team/ Thu, 10 Dec 2015 12:26:36 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=111680 The Minster of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, has charged participants at the meeting of the health humanitarian response within conflict affected communities in the North-East Region of Nigeria held recently in Abuja to evolve a robust health response as part of the comprehensive presidential initiative in the North-East. Isaac Adewole assured them of Government commitment [...]

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]]> President Buhari Terminates NPA MD’s Engagement https://www.theinfostride.com/president-buhari-terminates-npa-mds-engagement/ Mon, 17 Aug 2015 13:14:54 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/93347/ ABUJA (State House Press Report) – President Muhammadu Buhari has terminated the appointment of the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Sanusi Ado Bayero with immediate effect. The notice which was published by the State House Publicity Department on Friday August 14, 2015 revealed that Sanusi Ado Bayero is to hand over the [...]

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]]> President Buhari lauds Nigerian Youths’ Contributions to Credible Elections https://www.theinfostride.com/buhari-lauds-nigerian-youths-contributions-to-credible-elections/ Mon, 17 Aug 2015 05:25:17 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/buhari-lauds-nigerian-youths-contributions-to-credible-elections/ ABUJA (State House Press Report) – President Muhammadu Buhari (PMB) has in his speech delivered at the 2015 International Youth Day held on Wednesday August 12, 2015 in Abuja commended Nigerian youths for the significant role they have played in making the 2015 elections a model for democratic governance in Africa. President Muhammadu Buhari also expressed [...]

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]]> President Buhari decries state teachers’ non-payment https://www.theinfostride.com/president-buhari-decries-state-teachers-non-payment/ Mon, 03 Aug 2015 10:22:24 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/president-buhari-decries-state-teachers-non-payment/ ABUJA  (State House Press Report) – President Muhammadu Buhari has lately in Abuja decried the current situation in the country in which teachers are not paid their salaries for many…

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]]> Conduct Tribunal adjourns defense against former Ijemu LGA Counsellor to October 27 https://www.theinfostride.com/conduct-tribunal-adjourns-defense-against-former-ijemu-lga-counsellor-to-october-27/ Thu, 30 Jul 2015 13:06:44 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/07/conduct-tribunal-adjourns-defense-against-former-ijemu-lga-counsellor-to-october-27/ ABUJA (Conduct Tribunal Report) The Code of Conduct Tribunal sitting in Abuja has adjourned the defence in the case involving the former Counsellor of Ijemu Local Government Area in Kogi State, Musa Mubeen on refusal to declare his assets within the stipulated time to the 27th of October 2015. Speaking during the session which held [...]

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]]> Nigeria celebrates polio – free year https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-celebrates-polio-free-year/ Tue, 28 Jul 2015 17:25:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/07/nigeria-celebrates-polio-free-year/ ABUJA (State House Press Report) Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari has declared that his administration will do all within its power to ensure that no Nigerian child is ever infected with polio in the future. He said this while speaking at an event organised in the Presidential Villa to mark one year without report of any [...]

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]]> President Buhari applauds World Bank decision on spending $2.1 billion to rebuild North – Eastern Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/president-buhari-applauds-world-bank-decision-on-spending-2-1-billion-to-rebuild-north-eastern-nigeria/ Wed, 22 Jul 2015 17:25:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/07/president-buhari-applauds-world-bank-decision-on-spending-2-1-billion-to-rebuild-north-eastern-nigeria/ WASHINGTON (State House Press Report) – The World Bank has unveiled a $2.1 Billion package earmarked for the rebuilding of the badly devastated North-Eastern part of Nigeria which for the past six years has been ravaged by Boko Haram insurgency. The Representatives of the World Bank and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation as well [...]

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]]> AGF tasks civil societies to support President Buhari’s Government, report corrupt acts. https://www.theinfostride.com/agf-tasks-civil-societies-to-support-president-buharis-government-report-corrupt-acts/ Tue, 21 Jul 2015 14:31:00 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/07/agf-tasks-civil-societies-to-support-president-buharis-government-report-corrupt-acts/ ABUJA (OAGF Press Report) – The Accountant General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris has tasked civil societies in Nigeria to partner with the administration of Present Muhammadu Buhari in its resolve to fight corruption at all levels of governance by reporting individuals and organizations engaging in corrupt practices. Ahmed Idris made this call while receiving [...]

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]]> PRESIDENT BUHARI AND VICE-PRESIDENT BIDEN COMPARE NOTES ON ANTI-TERROR WAR https://www.theinfostride.com/president-buhari-and-vice-president-biden-compare-notes-on-anti-terror-war/ Mon, 20 Jul 2015 20:14:13 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/07/president-buhari-and-vice-president-biden-compare-notes-on-anti-terror-war/ The breakfast meeting hosted today by American Vice President, Joe Biden, afforded him opportunity to compare notes with his guest, President Muhammadu Buhari on the terror war.America had been beleaguered by terrorists, who launched massive attacks that killed thousands in September 2001, while Nigeria battles the Boko Haram sect causing carnage in the North-eastern part [...]

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]]> EID-EL-FITR MESSAGE TO THE NATION FROM MUHAMMADU BUHARI, GCFR, PRESIDENT, COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF THE ARMED FORCES, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA, JULY 16, 2015 https://www.theinfostride.com/eid-el-fitr-message-to-the-nation-from-muhammadu-buhari-gcfr-president-commander-in-chief-of-the-armed-forces-federal-republic-of-nigeria-july-16-2015/ Thu, 16 Jul 2015 16:25:39 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/07/eid-el-fitr-message-to-the-nation-from-muhammadu-buhari-gcfr-president-commander-in-chief-of-the-armed-forces-federal-republic-of-nigeria-july-16-2015/ Fellow Compatriots, I greet and felicitate with you all, especially our citizens of the Islamic faith on this auspicious occasion of the 2015 Eid-el-Fitr celebrations. I congratulate all those who have successfully completed the Ramadan fast in keeping with the injunction of our Creator. Although we have come to the end of this year’s month [...]

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]]> We’ll give special attention to international agreements that can impact positively on our people – President Buhari. https://www.theinfostride.com/well-give-special-attention-to-international-agreements-that-can-impact-positively-on-our-people-president-buhari/ Wed, 15 Jul 2015 17:25:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/07/well-give-special-attention-to-international-agreements-that-can-impact-positively-on-our-people-president-buhari/ Report from the Presidency. President Muhammadu Buhari gave an assurance Tuesday, in Abuja that his administration will honour all international trade agreements that will directly improve the living conditions of Nigerians. While speaking at an audience with the outgoing Ambassador of Turkey to Nigeria, Mr. Mustafa Pulat, President Buhari said that under his leadership, the [...]

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]]> Conduct Tribunal strikes out case against Jeremiah Useni https://www.theinfostride.com/conduct-tribunal-strikes-out-case-against-jeremiah-useni/ Sat, 11 Jul 2015 05:25:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/07/conduct-tribunal-strikes-out-case-against-jeremiah-useni/ ABUJA (Code of Conduct Tribunal Report)  The Code of Conduct Tribunal has on Tuesday July 7, 2015 struck out a five – count charge against the former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory of Abuja, Jeremiah Timbut Useni (Rtd. General) concerning non-declaration of assets. According to the report published on Thursday July 9, 2015 by [...]

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]]> Update on the emergency FAAC meeting of Monday, 6th July, 2015. https://www.theinfostride.com/update-on-the-emergency-faac-meeting-of-monday-6th-july-2015/ Tue, 07 Jul 2015 23:25:17 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/07/update-on-the-emergency-faac-meeting-of-monday-6th-july-2015/ From the Office of the Accountant general of the Federation.The Accountant-General of the Federation Alhaji Ahmed Idris has sought to correct the information in the public domain  on the details of the amount distributed at the emergency Federation Accounts Allocation Committee meeting held on Monday, 6th July, 2015. Consequently, he said the emergency Federation Accounts [...]

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]]> President Buhari not to tolerate injustice, political harassment on Nigerians https://www.theinfostride.com/president-buhari-not-to-tolerate-injustice-political-harassment-on-nigerians/ Tue, 07 Jul 2015 05:25:16 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/07/president-buhari-not-to-tolerate-injustice-political-harassment-on-nigerians/ ABUJA (State House Press Report)  Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari has assured the country that his administration will ensure that all cases of political assassinations, intimidation and kidnappings in the country are thoroughly investigated and perpetrators speedily brought to justice, irrespective of their political affiliations. He made this statement while addressing the State Chairmen of the [...]

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]]> President Buhari directs Deutsche Welle Correspondent’s press pass restoration https://www.theinfostride.com/president-buhari-directs-deutsche-welle-correspondents-press-pass-restoration/ Sat, 04 Jul 2015 05:25:25 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/07/president-buhari-directs-deutsche-welle-correspondents-press-pass-restoration/ ABUJA (State House Press Report) Nigeria’s President,  Muhammadu Buhari has directed the return of the Presidential Villa Press Pass of the Radio/TV Deutsche Welle State House Correspondent, Ubale Musa which was withdrawn in the last days of the Jonathan Administration. While presenting the re-issued Press Pass to the Correspondent at the Presidential Villa recently, the [...]

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]]> Disseminate information with accuracy – Adesina urges media managers https://www.theinfostride.com/disseminate-information-with-accuracy-adesina-urges-media-managers/ Sat, 04 Jul 2015 05:25:23 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/07/disseminate-information-with-accuracy-adesina-urges-media-managers/ ABUJA (State House Press Report) The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina has stressed the need for stakeholders in information management to ensure that accurate information is disseminated to the general public at all times. Femi Adesina made the remark while speaking at a meeting with members of the Forum [...]

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]]> EU Delegation set to partner ECOWAS on fostering regional economic integration, private sector competitiveness https://www.theinfostride.com/eu-delegation-set-to-partner-ecowas-on-fostering-regional-economic-integration-private-sector-competitiveness/ Tue, 30 Jun 2015 23:25:12 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/07/eu-delegation-set-to-partner-ecowas-on-fostering-regional-economic-integration-private-sector-competitiveness/ ABUJA (Web Content Management Team Report) – The ECOWAS Commission in collaboration with the European Union has organised an ECOWAS Development Partners Regional Economic Integration Group Meeting at the Osun Hall of the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Maitama Abuja to foster regional economic integration and competitiveness in the West African Region. While speaking at the event [...]

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]]> ECOWAS, ECCAS reschedule Boko Haram Summit https://www.theinfostride.com/ecowas-eccas-reschedule-boko-haram-summit/ Sat, 27 Jun 2015 11:25:16 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/ecowas-eccas-reschedule-boko-haram-summit/ ABUJA (State House Press Report) – President Muhammadu Buhari has received the resolve to strengthen and expand the cooperation between  the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) and the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) on the war against terrorism. While speaking at a meeting with  the President of the ECOWAS Commission,  Kadre [...]

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]]> President Buhari to engage Cameroon on further Joint Action Against Boko Haram https://www.theinfostride.com/president-buhari-to-engage-cameroon-on-further-joint-action-against-boko-haram/ Sat, 27 Jun 2015 11:25:14 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/president-buhari-to-engage-cameroon-on-further-joint-action-against-boko-haram/ Abuja (State House Press Report) –  President Muhammadu Buhari has on Tuesday June 23, 2015 in Abuja accepted an invitation from President Paul Biya to visit Cameroon at his earliest convenience for talks on the intensification of the cooperation between Nigeria and neighbouring countries in the war against Boko Haram and terrorism. While receiving the [...]

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]]> NEMA supports Akwa Ibom State communal crises victims https://www.theinfostride.com/nema-supports-akwa-ibom-state-communal-crises-victims/ Tue, 23 Jun 2015 17:25:12 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/nema-supports-akwa-ibom-state-communal-crises-victims/  IBIONO IBOM (NEMA Report) The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has provided relief materials to support the rehabilitation of victims of communal crisis in Ekimbuk Village in Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State where lives and property were lost to dispute over community land. While presenting the items during the weekend, the [...]

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]]> Buhari tasks Muslims to promote love, peace during Ramadan https://www.theinfostride.com/buhari-tasks-muslims-to-promote-love-peace-during-ramadan/ Sat, 20 Jun 2015 23:25:16 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/buhari-tasks-muslims-to-promote-love-peace-during-ramadan/ ABUJA (State House Press Report) President Muhammadu Buhari has called on Nigerians to pray for the return of peace, love and prosperity throughout the country as Muslims start the 2015 Ramadan fast. In a congratulatory message released by the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the President, Garba Shehu, Muhammadu Buhari implored Muslims [...]

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]]> Igali lauds Polish company on ICT solutions, rates poles dependable allies in sector privatization https://www.theinfostride.com/igali-lauds-polish-company-on-ict-solutions-rates-poles-dependable-allies-in-sector-privatization/ Sat, 20 Jun 2015 23:25:14 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/igali-lauds-polish-company-on-ict-solutions-rates-poles-dependable-allies-in-sector-privatization/ ABUJA (Federal Ministry of Power Report) The Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Power, Godknows Igali has commended the giant strides achieved by the Polish –  based ICT Solutions Company (ASSECO Group), describing the relationship between the Ministry and the company as good pointer to the fact that the power privatization programme is working [...]

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]]> FG insists on enforcing legal metrology law https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-insists-on-enforcing-legal-metrology-law/ Wed, 17 Jun 2015 11:25:28 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/fg-insists-on-enforcing-legal-metrology-law/ ABUJA (Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade & Investment Report) An inspection team of the Weight and Measures Department of the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment led by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Abdulkadir Musa has recently embarked on the enforcement of the Legal Metrology Law on the Petrol Filling Stations in Abuja [...]

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]]> FG to enforce environmental management in MDAs. https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-to-enforce-environmental-management-in-mdas/ Sat, 13 Jun 2015 17:25:12 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/fg-to-enforce-environmental-management-in-mdas/ Report from Office of the head of Civil Service of the Federation. The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Danladi Kifasi has advised Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government to develop environmental policy and to indentify focal persons in their Human Resources Department who will ensure daily enforcement of environmental [...]

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]]> VP Osibanjo says effective regulatory regime promotes economic growth https://www.theinfostride.com/vp-osibanjo-says-effective-regulatory-regime-promotes-economic-growth/ Wed, 10 Jun 2015 05:25:46 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/vp-osibanjo-says-effective-regulatory-regime-promotes-economic-growth/ LAGOS (Vice President’s Office Report) Nigeria’s Vice President, Yemi Osibanjo (Prof) has stated that the role of effective regulatory regime in promoting economic growth and development is not simply dependent on the technical design of the most appropriate regulatory instruments. He explained that it concerns the quality of supporting regulatory institutions as well as the [...]

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]]> G7 Nations pledges to support Buhari’s administration. https://www.theinfostride.com/g7-nations-pledges-to-support-buharis-administration/ Wed, 10 Jun 2015 05:25:44 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/g7-nations-pledges-to-support-buharis-administration/ G7 Group of industrialized nations has resolved to support the new Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari. This followed the group’s acknowledgment of the way and manner of his emergence and the tremendous challenges faced by the Government he leads, not of his making, especially in its efforts to combat the Boko Haram. A statement issued by [...]

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]]> Bringing Relief to Communities in Edo State through Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project initiative. https://www.theinfostride.com/bringing-relief-to-communities-in-edo-state-through-nigeria-erosion-and-watershed-management-project-initiative/ Tue, 09 Jun 2015 09:58:38 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/bringing-relief-to-communities-in-edo-state-through-nigeria-erosion-and-watershed-management-project-initiative/ By Lawrence Adebayo Thomas There is that adage that says “The discovery of gullies on Mars may well have been a propitious sign that the planet once had water”, but here in Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, gullies caused by the combined effect of water and wind erosion as well as human factors are wreaking havoc [...]

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]]> Nigeria, Chad renew commitment to collaborate against boko haram. https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-chad-renew-commitment-to-collaborate-against-boko-haram/ Sat, 06 Jun 2015 23:25:17 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/nigeria-chad-renew-commitment-to-collaborate-against-boko-haram/ President Muhammadu Buhari and his Chadian counterpart, President Idriss Deby Itno, Thursday in N’Djamena reaffirmed  the commitment of their countries to greater cooperation in the fight against Boko Haram. Senior Special Assistant to the President ‎on Media and Publicity, Mr. Garba Shehu‎ made this known in a statement.‎ ‎”According to a communiqué issued at the [...]

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]]> FG urges public servants to scale up effort at improving productivity. https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-urges-public-servants-to-scale-up-effort-at-improving-productivity/ Sat, 06 Jun 2015 23:25:13 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/fg-urges-public-servants-to-scale-up-effort-at-improving-productivity/ Report from Office of the head of Civil Service of the Federation. The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Danladi Kifasi has said that President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Public Service to scale up efforts at improving on their efficiency and performance in terms of productivity. Danladi Kifasi, who disclosed this in [...]

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]]> Media urged to avoid vacuum in information dissemination. https://www.theinfostride.com/media-urged-to-avoid-vacuum-in-information-dissemination/ Thu, 14 May 2015 05:25:18 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/05/media-urged-to-avoid-vacuum-in-information-dissemination/ The Minister of Information, Mrs. Patricia Akwashiki  has  called on communication practitioners across the country,  to give timely and credible reporting and avoid vacuum at every point in time, to prevent rumor and misinformation. The Minister made the remarks during an inspection visit to the Voice of Nigeria (VON), at Radio House, Abuja. Mrs.  Akwashiki [...]

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]]> All remaining severance packages for PHCN former staff have been paid up to date, says Director Special Duties, Accountant General’s Office. https://www.theinfostride.com/all-remaining-severance-packages-for-phcn-former-staff-have-been-paid-up-to-date-says-director-special-duties-accountant-generals-office/ Thu, 14 May 2015 05:25:16 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/05/all-remaining-severance-packages-for-phcn-former-staff-have-been-paid-up-to-date-says-director-special-duties-accountant-generals-office/ With some former staff of defunct Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) protesting none payment of their severance packages, the management met with the leaders of the Association of former PHCN staff and according to Director Special Duties, Mr. Ikotun O. E, who stressed that out of the 30 batches of former staff of PHCN, [...]

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]]> FG canvasses investment on small unit power plants, says lesser units hasten achieving goals https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-canvasses-investment-on-small-unit-power-plants-says-lesser-units-hasten-achieving-goals/ Tue, 12 May 2015 10:34:00 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/05/fg-canvasses-investment-on-small-unit-power-plants-says-lesser-units-hasten-achieving-goals/ ABUJA (Federal Ministry of Power Report) The Nigerian Government has called on Poland to deploy its technological expertise into Nigeria’s power sector in the country’s quest for quicker and easier solution to its power challenge. This, it said can be done through setting up power plants for delivery of smaller megawatts of electricity to the [...]

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]]> Conduct Tribunal resumes hearing on Jeremiah Useni, issues arrest warrant on Stanley Venibo https://www.theinfostride.com/conduct-tribunal-resumes-hearing-on-jeremiah-useni-issues-arrest-warrant-on-stanley-venibo/ Thu, 07 May 2015 08:22:12 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/05/conduct-tribunal-resumes-hearing-on-jeremiah-useni-issues-arrest-warrant-on-stanley-venibo/ ABUJA (Conduct Tribunal Report)  The Code of Conduct Tribunal has on May 5, 2015 resumed hearing on the case involving Jeremiah Timbut Useni (General), who is the former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The report from the Publicity Department of the Code of Conduct Tribunal on Wednesday May 6, 2015  revealed that the [...]

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]]> VP Sambo urges Nigerians’ support for incoming administration to succeed https://www.theinfostride.com/vp-sambo-urges-nigerians-support-for-incoming-administration-to-succeed/ Thu, 07 May 2015 08:18:29 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/05/vp-sambo-urges-nigerians-support-for-incoming-administration-to-succeed/ ABUJA (Office of Vice President Report) Nigeria’s Vice President, Mohammed Namadi Sambo has urged Nigerians to give the incoming administration the maximum support to enable them succeed. He made this call at the Muslim Students Society of Nigeria (MSSN) Stakeholders Conference which held lately at the Main Conference Auditorium of the  National Mosque Complex in [...]

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]]> FG disparages Asaba airport over safety issues https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-disparages-asaba-airport-over-safety-issues/ Wed, 06 May 2015 23:25:18 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/05/fg-disparages-asaba-airport-over-safety-issues/ ASABA (Federal Ministry of Aviation Report) The Nigerian Government has downgraded the Asaba Airport over the failure of the Delta State Government to  put in place measures to  guarantee the safety and security of passengers utilizing the airport. The Minister of Aviation, Osita Chidoka, who made the assertion recently indicated that   with the downgrading which [...]

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]]> Nigerian Army hands over 275 rescued women, children to NEMA https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-army-hands-over-275-rescued-women-children-to-nema/ Tue, 05 May 2015 17:25:15 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/05/nigerian-army-hands-over-275-rescued-women-children-to-nema/ YOLA (NEMA Report) The 23 Armoured Brigade of the Nigerian Army based in Yola, Adamawa State has handed over two hundred and seventy five (275) rescued women and children from the insurgents in Sambisa forest to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) for rehabilitation. The release from the Publicity Department of NEMA on Sunday May [...]

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]]> Health Minister lauds healthcare workers on leprosy elimination target, polio virus cleansing https://www.theinfostride.com/health-minister-lauds-healthcare-workers-on-leprosy-elimination-target-polio-virus-cleansing/ Tue, 05 May 2015 17:25:13 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/05/health-minister-lauds-healthcare-workers-on-leprosy-elimination-target-polio-virus-cleansing/ ABUJA (Federal Ministry of Health Report) The Minister of Health, Khaliru Alhassan (Dr) has expressed appreciation to health workers for their selfless service to the nation, indicating that their knowledge, training and expertise have continued to save lives and heal millions of Nigerians. Khaliru Alhassan stated this on Saturday May 2, 2015 in a chat [...]

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]]> National Planning Minister says Nigeria has much learning from China on infrastructure https://www.theinfostride.com/national-planning-minister-says-nigeria-has-much-learning-from-china-on-infrastructure/ Thu, 30 Apr 2015 11:25:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/04/national-planning-minister-says-nigeria-has-much-learning-from-china-on-infrastructure/ BEIJING (National Planning Commission Report) Nigeria’s Minister and Deputy Chairman of the National Planning Commission (NPC), Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman (Dr) has said that Nigeria has a lot to learn from China’s rich infrastructure history. The Minister made the remark recently at the ‘Bilateral Seminar on Economy, Diplomacy and Management of Nigeria in 2015′ which held [...]

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]]> Minister of Power meets with power assets owners, sets strategy for boosting supply. https://www.theinfostride.com/minister-of-power-meets-with-power-assets-owners-sets-strategy-for-boosting-supply/ Thu, 30 Apr 2015 11:25:08 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/04/minister-of-power-meets-with-power-assets-owners-sets-strategy-for-boosting-supply/ Report from Ministry of Power, Abuja. The Minister of Power, Professor Chinedu Nebo has met with the owners of Generation and Distribution Companies in Abuja, to fine-tune ways of boosting electricity supply nation-wide. The development is coming on the heels of additional generation capacity occasioned by the recent commissioning of National Integrated Power Projects (NIPPs) [...]

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]]> Health Ministry PermSec tasks Technical Working Group on virile Health Act implementation  https://www.theinfostride.com/health-ministry-permsec-tasks-technical-working-group-on-virile-health-act-implementation/ Sat, 25 Apr 2015 11:25:14 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/04/health-ministry-permsec-tasks-technical-working-group-on-virile-health-act-implementation/ ABUJA (Health Ministry Report) The Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Health, Linus Awute has charged members of the Technical Working Group (TWG) of the National Health Act to dedicate themselves to their assignment to ensure successful implementation of the Act. Linus Awute made this call while speaking at the inaugural meeting of the [...]

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]]> Federal Executive Council resolutions for Wednesday, 15th April, 2015. https://www.theinfostride.com/federal-executive-council-resolutions-for-wednesday-15th-april-2015/ Sat, 25 Apr 2015 11:25:12 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/04/federal-executive-council-resolutions-for-wednesday-15th-april-2015/ While briefing State House correspondents immediately after the Federal Executive Council meeting, the Minister of Information, Sen. Patricia Naomi Akwashiki told reporters that Council considered and ratified the award of contracts for the rehabilitation/erosion control works at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kubanni Dam Water Supply Lake, Kaduna State and Gullies/Erosion Control works at the Eastern [...]

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]]> March 2015 Federal Allocation: FG, others share N435.061Billion https://www.theinfostride.com/march-2015-federal-allocation-fg-others-share-n435-061billion/ Thu, 23 Apr 2015 23:25:43 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/04/march-2015-federal-allocation-fg-others-share-n435-061billion/ ABUJA (Office of Accountant General of the Federation Report) The Federal Government, States and Local Government Councils have shared a total of N435.061 billion (Four Hundred and Thirty Five Billion, Sixty-One Million Naira) only as federal allocation for the month of March, 2015. A communiqué issued by the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) on Wednesday [...]

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