Illegal – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Mon, 04 Aug 2025 10:51:35 +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 Illegal – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 ERCAAN Calls for Regulatory Clampdown on Illegal Agency Charges https://www.theinfostride.com/ercaan-calls-for-regulatory-clampdown-on-illegal-agency-charges/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ercaan-calls-for-regulatory-clampdown-on-illegal-agency-charges/#respond Mon, 04 Aug 2025 10:51:35 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=463934 The Estate Rent and Commission Agents Association of Nigeria (ERCAAN) has made a strong appeal to the federal government to implement effective regulations that would curb the widespread imposition of unlawful agency fees in property transactions across the country. According to the association, illegal charges have become rampant, especially in urban centres, leaving tenants and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ercaan-calls-for-regulatory-clampdown-on-illegal-agency-charges/feed/ 0 I Will Deal With Illegal Toll Points In Ogun State – Prince Dapo Abiodun https://www.theinfostride.com/i-will-deal-with-illegal-toll-points-in-ogun-state-prince-dapo-abiodun/ Fri, 29 Nov 2019 12:55:19 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=242069 Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has promised to punish operators of illegal toll points in the state. Dapo, who revealed this as he received a 3-man team from the Ogun- Guangdong Free Trade Zone, at his office in Oke Mosan, Abeokuta, said those behind these points are hindering the economic growth of the State. [...]

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]]> Youth Restiveness, Illegal Levies Is Discouraging Oil Companies — Omo-Agege https://www.theinfostride.com/youth-restiveness-illegal-levies-is-discouraging-oil-companies-omo-agege/ Fri, 29 Nov 2019 12:41:36 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=242052 Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa and Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege believe the relocation of multinational oil companies from Urhoboland to other parts of Nigeria is as a result of the youth restiveness and illegal development levies in the area. Having their say during the 2nd Urhobo Economic and Investment Summit organized by the [...]

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]]> We Must Close Illegal Entry Points Into Nigeria – Godwin Obaseki https://www.theinfostride.com/we-must-close-illegal-entry-points-into-nigeria-godwin-obaseki/ Thu, 24 Oct 2019 18:53:07 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=239115 Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has asked for the closure of illegal entry points into Nigeria to reduce illegal immigration into the country. He said this yesterday in Benin while declaring open the 2019 Comptroller-General of Immigration’s Annual Conference in the Edo State capital. According to Mr. Godwin, Nigeria must unite with other nations [...]

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]]> Citizens Should Not Resist Arrests, Even Illegal Ones – Police https://www.theinfostride.com/citizens-should-not-resist-arrests-even-illegal-ones-police/ Mon, 13 May 2019 20:02:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=232690 Citizens should not resist arrest, even illegal ones, when they are confronted with one, according to The Nigeria Police Force. Saying arrests of that manner can seamlessly result in violence, the force urged the citizens to stay away from resisting them because it could make you seem like a hostile individual. Educating the people on [...]

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]]> Illegal Miners Are Trying To Make Zamfara State Ungovernable – Lai Mohammed https://www.theinfostride.com/illegal-miners-are-trying-to-make-zamfara-state-ungovernable-lai-mohammed/ Thu, 25 Apr 2019 08:21:07 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=231478 Minister of Information, Alhaji Lai Muhammed has revealed that illegal miners are catering for the crisis in Zamfara state by making arms available for bandits. Speaking recently on NTA, he shared that business increases for the illegal miners when the environment is not peaceful and very hostile, so the miners are doing all they can [...]

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]]> Sanwo-Olu’s Sharing Of Rice To Civil Servants Is Illegal – Jimi Agbaje https://www.theinfostride.com/sanwo-olus-sharing-of-rice-to-civil-servants-is-illegal-jimi-agbaje/ Sat, 02 Mar 2019 02:03:55 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=228179 Governorship candidate of Lagos State, running on the PDP platform, Mr. Jimi Agbaje, has criticised the sharing of bags of rice to civil servants by his opponent from the APC, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Mr Agbaje said the rice included Sanwo’s party logo and sharing it can tamper with the neutrality of the civil service in [...]

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]]> INEC Officials That Engage In Illegal Activities Will Be Dealt With – Olusegun Agbaje https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-officials-that-engage-in-illegal-activities-will-be-dealt-with-olusegun-agbaje/ Sat, 12 Jan 2019 10:59:45 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=225299 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said 428,446 Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) have not been received in Osun, ahead of the 2019 general elections. Olusegun Agbaje, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in the state, revealed this in a recent interview. He said the commission received 1,681,930 PVCs from the national headquarters and gave out [...]

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]]> The Primary Election Uba Sani Won Was Illegal – Shehu Sani https://www.theinfostride.com/the-primary-election-uba-sani-won-was-illegal-shehu-sani/ Thu, 18 Oct 2018 23:09:06 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=218928 The National Appeal Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced that Senator Shehu Sani is the party’s candidate for Kaduna Central Senatorial District in the 2019 general election. The national chairman of the ruling APC, Adams Oshiomhole had earlier set up an appeal committee to investigate complaints arising from various state primaries. According [...]

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]]> Atiku Has Done Illegal Things – Yekini Nabena https://www.theinfostride.com/atiku-has-done-illegal-things-yekini-nabena/ Sat, 13 Oct 2018 21:43:13 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=218598 The All Progressives Congress(APC) has re-emphasised its position that Nigerian electorate must have opportunity to choose from candidates that could pass the integrity and anti-corruption test in 2019 general elections. Mr Yekini Nabena, the APC Acting National Publicity Secretary, said this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. Nabena said that the Peoples Democratic party [...]

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]]> We Will Curb Illegal Migration – APC https://www.theinfostride.com/we-will-curb-illegal-migration-apc/ Fri, 07 Sep 2018 23:30:45 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=215439 The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration is committed to mitigating the migration crisis Nigerians are facing, particularly in Libya and in the Mediterranean Sea. The party stated this in a statement issued by Mr Yekini Nabena, its National Publicity Secretary in Abuja on Sunday when he reacted to [...]

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]]> We Do Not Support Anything Illegal And Indisciplined – Buhari https://www.theinfostride.com/we-do-not-support-anything-illegal-and-indisciplined-buhari/ Thu, 06 Sep 2018 21:55:45 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=215295 Muhammadu Buhari has urged Nigerians to stop travelling through unsafe channels in their bid to illegally gain access to foreign countries in the search of greener pastures. The president issued this warning during a joint press conference with German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, who paid him a visit at the Presidential Villa on Friday, August 31, [...]

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]]> I Came To The US As An Illegal Immigrant – Nicki Minaj https://www.theinfostride.com/i-came-to-the-us-as-an-illegal-immigrant-nicki-minaj/ Fri, 22 Jun 2018 15:14:35 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=209281 Amid the current border crisis that has stripped countless children from their families, several celebrities have used their platforms to stand up for immigrant rights, including Nicki Minaj, who joined in on the conversation with a heartfelt message about her personal experience as an immigrant in America. “I came to this country as an illegal [...]

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]]> Illegal Migration Is Not Ideal – Nasiru El-Rufa’i https://www.theinfostride.com/illegal-migration-is-not-ideal-nasiru-el-rufai/ Wed, 06 Jun 2018 00:04:29 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=208111 Nasiru El-Rufa’i has warned the youths against migrating illegally out of the country, saying rather, they should remain, work hard and build bright future for themselves. “Illegal migration is an unusual type of brain drain with several devastating effects synonymous with modern day slavery. “The youth population in Nigeria nurture the wrong impression that Europe [...]

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]]> Police Illegal Arrest And Harassment Did Not Start Now – Dino Melaye https://www.theinfostride.com/police-illegal-arrest-and-harassment-did-not-start-now-dino-melaye/ Mon, 21 May 2018 19:12:51 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=207084 Embattled Kogi lawmaker, Senator Dino Melaye has accused the Police of owing him N10 million as damages awarded him by an unnamed court. Melaye who was granted bail by the Court on Wednesday, made the disclosure via Instagram on Friday, May 18, 2018. The lawmaker accused the Police of illegally arresting and harassing Nigerians for [...]

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]]> INEC Cannot Create Illegal Polling Units – Oluwole Osaze-Uzzi https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-cannot-create-illegal-polling-units-oluwole-osaze-uzzi/ Sun, 22 Apr 2018 01:32:16 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=205381 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to make public the location and status of polling units across the country. PDP alleged that INEC was secretly planning to create 30,000 illegal polling units in compromised areas in favour of All Progressives Congress (APC). The party alleged that there were series of [...]

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]]> Illegal Migration Is An Unusual Type Of Brain Drain – Nasiru El-Rufa’i https://www.theinfostride.com/illegal-migration-is-an-unusual-type-of-brain-drain-nasiru-el-rufai/ Thu, 25 Jan 2018 21:05:56 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=197293 Nasiru El-Rufa’i has warned the youths against migrating illegally out of the country, saying rather, they should remain, work hard and build bright future for themselves. “Illegal migration is an unusual type of brain drain with several devastating effects synonymous with modern day slavery. “The youth population in Nigeria nurture the wrong impression that Europe [...]

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]]> Illegal Hawkers In Ambode’s Detention Should Be Released – David Umahi https://www.theinfostride.com/illegal-hawkers-in-ambodes-detention-should-be-released-david-umahi/ Sat, 26 Aug 2017 23:27:47 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=179799 Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi state has asked his Lagos state counterpart, Akinwumi Ambode to release the 180 Ebonyi indigenes reportedly held for illegal hawking. Umai, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Dr. Kelechi Igwe said “The 180 victims were accused of contravening a law of the Lagos State Government on street trading, but [...]

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]]> Rivers State Shuts Down 1,886 Illegal Schools https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-state-shuts-down-1886-illegal-schools/ Wed, 09 Aug 2017 15:48:49 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=177511 The Rivers Government has shut down no fewer than 1,886 schools operating without government’s approval, Gov. Nyesom Wike said in Port Harcourt on Tuesday. Nyesom Wike disclosed this when the management staff of Jesuit Memorial College, Mbodo-Aluu, paid him a courtesy visit. According to him, the government will fully implement measures aimed at strengthening the [...]

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]]> Illegal Occupants Should Exit Obalende Bridge – Ambode https://www.theinfostride.com/illegal-occupants-should-exit-obalende-bridge-ambode/ Wed, 26 Jul 2017 01:48:49 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=173777 The Lagos State Government, on Monday gave 48 hours to people trading or living under and around Obalende flyover to quit. The Chairman of Lagos State Taskforce on Environment, SP Olayinka Egbeyemi, gave the order when he visited the area to intimate the people of the government’s plan to demolish illegal structures within the vicinity. [...]

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]]> IPOB, MASSOB Are Illegal Groups – Jude Madu https://www.theinfostride.com/ipob-massob-are-illegal-groups-jude-madu/ Sat, 27 May 2017 20:17:23 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=166302 The Ebonyi state police command has described the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) as illegal groups. Jude Madu, the command’s spokesman, who said this in an interview with NAN on Saturday, asked Nigerians to reject the intentions of the groups. He confirmed that [...]

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]]> Ayo Fayose’s Probe Panel Is Illegal – Kayode Fayemi https://www.theinfostride.com/ayo-fayoses-probe-panel-is-illegal-kayode-fayemi/ Tue, 23 May 2017 10:15:41 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=165929 The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Kayode Fayemi has described the probe panel set up by Governor Ayo Fayose as illegal. Fayose had earlier inaugurated a panel to probe Fayemi for allegedly misappropriating Ekiti state funds when he served as Governor. The Ekiti state House of Assembly passed a resolution on May 10, 2017, [...]

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]]> FG Set To Reward Whistle-Blowers On Illegal Weapons https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-set-to-reward-whistle-blowers-on-illegal-weapons/ Mon, 24 Apr 2017 04:33:53 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=162927 The National Security Adviser, Maj-Gen. Babagana Munguno (rtd) has began work on a template for the discovery and recovery of illegal weapons through a reward system. Malam Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, confirmed this development in a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday. According to the presidential [...]

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]]> NSCDC Destroys 12 Illegal Refineries Within 90 Days https://www.theinfostride.com/nscdc-destroys-12-illegal-refineries-within-90-days/ Wed, 05 Apr 2017 14:53:02 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=161042 The Edo Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says it has destroyed 12 illegal refineries in the state within the first quarter of 2017. The Commandant of the Corps, Mr Makinde Ayinla, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Benin on Wednesday. Ayinla said that [...]

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]]> We’ve Done Nothing Illegal In Disbursement Process – Governors https://www.theinfostride.com/weve-done-nothing-illegal-in-disbursement-process-governors/ Tue, 28 Mar 2017 08:24:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=160246 The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has reacted to reports that the EFCC had indicted Senate President, Bukola Saraki and NGF consultant, Robert Mbonu saying there is no illegality in the disbursement of the Paris Club loan refund. In a statement issued on Monday, Abdulrazque Barkindo, NGF spokesman, said there was no illegality in the transaction, [...]

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]]> NDLEA Arrests 19 IDPs For Illegal Drugs https://www.theinfostride.com/ndlea-arrests-19-idps-for-illegal-drugs/ Thu, 23 Feb 2017 13:59:27 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=157331 The Borno command of the Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said it arrested 19 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) for alleged drug abuse and sale in camps. The Commandant of the NDLEA, Mr Ona Ogilegwu, a lawyer, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Maiduguri. He said the suspects [...]

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]]> Kebbi State Govt Tasks LG Bosses Against Illegal Mining https://www.theinfostride.com/kebbi-state-govt-tasks-lg-bosses-against-illegal-mining/ Mon, 14 Nov 2016 13:26:53 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=148097 The Kebbi State Government has directed Sole Administrators of the 21 local governments in the state to guard against the activities of illegal miners in their areas. Alhaji Abubakar Augie, the state Commissioner of Finance, gave the directive in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Birnin Kebbi on Monday. Augie said [...]

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]]> Nasir el-Rufai Declares El-Zakzaky Illegal https://www.theinfostride.com/nasir-el-rufai-declares-el-zakzaky-illegal/ Sun, 09 Oct 2016 17:51:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=145121 Gov Nasir el-Rufai led administration in Kaduna state have issued an order declaring the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) led by Ibrahim Zakzaky, an unlawful society. In a statement signed by spokesman of the government, Samuel Aruwan, the movement was on Friday, October 7, 2016 disclosed as an unlawful society disrupting the peace of the [...]

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]]> INEC’s Postponement Of Edo Election Is Illegal – PDP https://www.theinfostride.com/inecs-postponement-of-edo-election-is-illegal-pdp/ Wed, 14 Sep 2016 02:27:30 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=143824 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the postponement of the Edo state governorship elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as illegal. INEC announced, on Thursday, September 8, that the polls would hold on September 28 instead of September 10 as originally scheduled. The PDP’s comments were contained in a statement released by [...]

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]]> We Won’t Stop Demolition Of Illegal Structures – Lagos https://www.theinfostride.com/we-wont-stop-demolition-of-illegal-structures-lagos/ Sat, 03 Sep 2016 21:46:53 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=142565 The Lagos State Government on Saturday said owners of buildings recently demolished in Ikoyi area of the state were duly served with contravention, removal and quit notices before the exercise was carried out. The Commissioner for Ministry of Information and Strategy, Mr Steve Ayorinde, said in a statement that the government had noted with dismay [...]

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]]> Lagos State Issues Ultimatum To Owners Of Illegal Structures https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-state-issues-ultimatum-to-owners-of-illegal-structures/ Mon, 29 Aug 2016 10:54:58 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=141934 The Lagos State Government on Sunday issued a 14-day ultimatum to owners of illegal structures, shanties and street hawkers in Ikoyi, Victoria Island and Lekki areas. The Secretary to the State Government, Mr Tunji Bello, who gave the ultimatum in a statement ordered that they should remove them or face the law. It also ordered [...]

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]]> PMB Is Operating An Illegal Constitution – Mike Ozekhome https://www.theinfostride.com/pmb-is-operating-an-illegal-constitution-mike-ozekhome/ Thu, 09 Jun 2016 23:00:41 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=131640 A Lagos based lawyer, Mike Ozekhome (SAN) has said that the constitution which the country is practising, is illegal. Ozekhome also called on President Buhari to implement the recommendations of the 2014 national conference organised by former President Goodluck Jonathan. He said this in Abuja on Wednesday, June 8, 2016, while speaking to members of [...]

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]]> Detaining GEJ’s Cousin Is Never Illegal – EFCC https://www.theinfostride.com/detaining-gejs-cousin-is-never-illegal-efcc/ Sat, 28 May 2016 14:59:37 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=130155 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed media reports that a High Court in Abuja condemned the Commission over the continued detention of Mr. Robert Azibaola, who is a cousin to former President Goodluck Jonathan. The EFCC had arrested Azibaola in March 2016 for allegedly collecting $40 million for a dubious pipeline contract [...]

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]]> Increase In Fuel Price Is Illegal – Femi Falana https://www.theinfostride.com/increase-in-fuel-price-is-illegal-femi-falana/ Fri, 13 May 2016 01:44:30 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=128511 Human rights lawyer and activist, Femi Falana (SAN) has condemned the new fuel price increase by the Federal Government, describing it as illegal, immoral and insensitive. He said the government lacks statutory power to increase fuel pump price as the body empowered to take such decision is yet to be constituted. Falana, who stated this [...]

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]]> Rick Ross To Be In Court For Marijuana https://www.theinfostride.com/rick-ross-to-be-in-court-for-marijuana/ Thu, 03 Mar 2016 11:10:43 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=121852 Rick Ross is scheduled to appear in court for arraignment March 30 for a case involving marijuana and illegal tint charges. According to Bossip, the Maybach Music Group boss was pulled over in his Bentley in June after police thought his tint was too dark. The officer then found less than an ounce of marijuana [...]

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]]> LGAs Caretakers Are Illegal – Kazeem Gbadamosi https://www.theinfostride.com/lgas-caretakers-are-illegal-kazeem-gbadamosi/ Sun, 31 Jan 2016 12:37:02 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=119575 The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has admonished State governors to stop the illegal practice of appointing caretakers to run the affairs of Local Government Areas (LGAs). Mr Kazeem Gbadamosi, the Chairman of Ibadan branch of the association stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Ibadan. Gbadamosi said [...]

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]]> Olisa Metuh Sues FG Over ‘Illegal’ Detention https://www.theinfostride.com/olisa-metuh-sues-fg-over-illegal-detention/ Tue, 12 Jan 2016 00:23:49 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=118028 Publicity Secretary of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), Olisa Metuh, has sued the Federal Government (FG), seeking his unconditional release. The suit was filed on Monday, Jan. 11, on behalf of Metuh by Mr Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, a Lagos-based lawyer. It was filed in a Lagos Federal High Court and listed the Economic and Financial Crimes [...]

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]]> Nyesom Wike Sued By 344 Sacked Workers For Illegal Terminaton https://www.theinfostride.com/nyesom-wike-sued-by-344-sacked-workers-for-illegal-terminaton/ Mon, 11 Jan 2016 00:44:56 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=117893 Upon assumption of office as the Executive Governor of Rivers State, it would be recalled that Governor Nyesom Wike sacked about three hundred and forty four (344) members of staff of the Ken Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic, Bori in Rivers State, southern Nigeria. The affected officers have proceeded to file a suit against the Rivers state government [...]

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]]> NSCDC Destroyed 10 Illegal Refineries In 3 States, Seized 42 Oil Tankers https://www.theinfostride.com/nscdc-destroyed-10-illegal-refineries-in-3-states-seized-42-oil-tankers/ Sat, 26 Sep 2015 07:55:40 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=100954 The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) said it destroyed 10 illegal refineries in three states and seized 42 oil tankers used in diverting petroleum products to the black market. The Commandant General of the Corps, Abdulahi Gana, told journalists in Minna, Niger State, on Thursday that the operation was carried out between July [...]

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]]> #Prosecution > EFCC Declares Fugitive NATFORCE Director-General, Emmanuel Okereke Wanted https://www.theinfostride.com/prosecution-efcc-declares-fugitive-natforce-director-general-emmanuel-okereke-wanted/ Wed, 16 Sep 2015 20:42:48 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=99402 Emmanuel Osita Okereke, Director-General of the National Task Force to Combat Illegal Importation of Small Arms, Ammunition, and Light Weapons (NATFORCE) has been declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for jumping bail. Okereke, a former presidential aspirant under the platform of the Nigerian Liberation Party, NLP, is being prosecuted by the EFCC [...]

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]]> #Nigeria > Air Force, Navy Restrategize To End Criminal Activities On Water Ways https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-air-force-navy-restrategize-to-end-criminal-activities-on-water-ways/ Mon, 07 Sep 2015 11:30:50 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/nigeria-air-force-navy-restrategize-to-end-criminal-activities-on-water-ways/ In a combined effort aimed at combating illegal activities along the Nigerian water ways, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and Nigerian Navy (NN) at a recent joint maritime operation code-named “Operation Saukan Mikiya” re-strategized to wipe out criminalities. The two days operation took place on September 3 and 4, around Port Harcourt, Brass River, Bonny [...]

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]]> Massive Bunkering Site Discovered Close To Rivers State Government House | #News https://www.theinfostride.com/massive-bunkering-site-discovered-close-to-rivers-state-government-house-news/ Thu, 03 Sep 2015 09:30:36 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/massive-bunkering-site-discovered-close-to-rivers-state-government-house-news/ The Nigerian Army said it has uncovered a massive illegal oil bunkering site at the Makoba Beach in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Commander of 2 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Port Harcourt, Brig.-Gen. Stevenson Olabanji, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), yesterday, in Port Harcourt that thousands of litres of illegally refined automotive gas oil (AGO), [...]

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]]> Chinese nationals held in Nigeria for illegal fishing https://www.theinfostride.com/chinese-nationals-held-in-nigeria-for-illegal-fishing/ Tue, 18 Mar 2014 21:53:33 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=29334 The Nigerian navy said on Tuesday that it had arrested 22 Chinese nationals for fishing in its territorial waters without permits and travel passports. Four foreign vessels and their crew were held in the operation, Commodore Godwin Ochai told reporters…

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]]> Kogi Government May Soon Close Down 449 Illegal Schools https://www.theinfostride.com/kogi-government-may-soon-close-down-449-illegal-schools/ Wed, 12 Feb 2014 14:05:48 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=20192 The Kogi Government may soon close down 449 illegal private primary and secondary schools operating in the state, Mrs Grace Elebiyo, the state’s Commissioner for Education, said on Tuesday. . Elebiyo said in Lokoja that steps were being taken to close down all illegal private schools in the state. . She said the state government [...]

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]]> Censor Board Seize N2.5m Worth Of Illegal Films In Abuja https://www.theinfostride.com/censor-board-seize-n2-5m-worth-of-illegal-films-in-abuja/ Sat, 08 Feb 2014 20:50:35 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=18888 The National Film and Video Censor Board, NFVCB, has seized pornographic, pirated and uncensored films worth over 2.5 million naira in Abuja. . In the raid several home video retail outlets and shops in Wuse 11 and Dutse Alhaji market were affected, as they were taken by surprise by the board supported by security men, [...]

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]]> JTF Releases Two Vessels Suspected Of Illegal Bunkering https://www.theinfostride.com/jtf-releases-two-vessels-suspected-of-illegal-bunkering/ Mon, 03 Feb 2014 21:24:00 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=16979 The Joint Task Force (JTF) operating in the Niger Delta region has freed two suspected vessels carrying diesel. . The task force said that one of the vessels was carrying 282,000 litres of diesel worth N46.53 million. . The JTF Commander, Maj.-Gen. Iliyasu Abba, announced the release of the vehicles on Monday during the release [...]

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]]> Task Force on Illegal Importation of Light Weapons blames firearms proliferation on private jets https://www.theinfostride.com/task-force-on-illegal-importation-of-light-weapons-blames-firearms-proliferation-on-private-jets/ Mon, 20 Jan 2014 18:25:14 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/task-force-on-illegal-importation-of-light-weapons-blames-firearms-proliferation-on-private-jets/ The proliferation of firearms in Nigeria has been blamed on the uncontrollable number of private jets in the country. This was made known by the Director General of the National Task Force on Illegal Importation of Light Weapons and Small Arms (NIFIILWSM), Osita Okereke in Okrika, Rivers State. The Task Force boss disclosed that there [...]

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]]> Illegal Nigerians In Saudi Arabia Now Use Fake Names To Avoid Deportation https://www.theinfostride.com/illegal-nigerians-saudi-arabia-now-use-fake-names-avoid-deportation/ Sun, 19 Jan 2014 14:35:39 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=11745 Nigerian Ambassardor to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Alhaji Abubakar Bunu, has said that many Nigerian emigrants in that country are doing away with their old names and changing names to outsmart authorities and avoid deportation. . Bunu, who revealed this to journalist in Gusau yesterday said many of the emigrants had gone into hiding [...]

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