NAN – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Fri, 15 Dec 2023 11:52:35 +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 NAN – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Lagos Dominance: Customs Rakes in 70% of Revenue, Reveals Comptroller-General https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-dominance-customs-rakes-in-70-of-revenue-reveals-comptroller-general/ https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-dominance-customs-rakes-in-70-of-revenue-reveals-comptroller-general/#respond Fri, 15 Dec 2023 11:52:35 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=364443 In a recent revelation by the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, it has been disclosed that an astounding 70 percent of the service’s total revenue is generated from Lagos State. The significance of this contribution underscores the pivotal role that Lagos plays in the economic landscape of Nigeria. The announcement [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-dominance-customs-rakes-in-70-of-revenue-reveals-comptroller-general/feed/ 0 Don’t waste resources to challenge Tinubu’s victory – Scholar advises Atiku, Obi https://www.theinfostride.com/dont-waste-resources-to-challenge-tinubus-victory-scholar-advises-atiku-obi/ https://www.theinfostride.com/dont-waste-resources-to-challenge-tinubus-victory-scholar-advises-atiku-obi/#respond Sat, 09 Sep 2023 21:00:51 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=354418 Prof. Isaac Albert, a public affairs pundit, urged the country’s biggest opposition parties on Saturday to abandon their efforts to overturn the results of the presidential election held on February 25. As Albert explained to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan, this would be an improvement and assist stop the Supreme Court from [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/dont-waste-resources-to-challenge-tinubus-victory-scholar-advises-atiku-obi/feed/ 0 How PDP Can Win Elections In Lagos — Chieftain https://www.theinfostride.com/how-pdp-can-win-elections-in-lagos-chieftain/ https://www.theinfostride.com/how-pdp-can-win-elections-in-lagos-chieftain/#respond Fri, 07 May 2021 20:00:16 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=292618 Prince Wale Gomez, a Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Lagos State, says the party can only win elections in the state if stakeholders work together. Gomez said this in a statement in Lagos on Friday, ahead of the July 24, Local Government Election in the state. He called for genuine reconciliation to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/how-pdp-can-win-elections-in-lagos-chieftain/feed/ 0 INEC Announce New 1,235 Polling Units In Imo https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-announce-new-1235-polling-units-in-imo/ https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-announce-new-1235-polling-units-in-imo/#respond Wed, 05 May 2021 08:00:55 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=292721 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has created additional 1,235 polling units in Imo State. The state INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Prof. Francis Ezeonu made this known while briefing newsmen on Wednesday, NAN reports. Ezeonu said over the years, there had been attempts by the commission to create additional polling units to cater to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-announce-new-1235-polling-units-in-imo/feed/ 0 Tinubu Confident APC Will Remain In Power Beyond 2023 https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-confident-apc-will-remain-in-power-beyond-2023/ https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-confident-apc-will-remain-in-power-beyond-2023/#respond Tue, 27 Apr 2021 20:30:35 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=291676 Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, says the party is loved by Nigerians and has bright chances of ruling the country beyond 2023. Tinubu stated this when he fielded questions from State House correspondents after a closed door meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He also reassured Nigerians [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-confident-apc-will-remain-in-power-beyond-2023/feed/ 0 INEC Will Not Succumb To Electoral Banditry — Okoye https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-will-not-succumb-to-electoral-banditry-okoye/ https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-will-not-succumb-to-electoral-banditry-okoye/#respond Mon, 22 Mar 2021 11:00:29 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=288045 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has vowed not to surrender to what it called ‘electoral banditry’ aimed at discrediting the electoral process and retuning pre-determined outcomes. Mr Festus Okoye, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, made the vow in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Sunday, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-will-not-succumb-to-electoral-banditry-okoye/feed/ 0 PDP Expels Chairman, Women Leader In Katsina https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-expels-chairman-women-leader-in-katsina/ https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-expels-chairman-women-leader-in-katsina/#respond Mon, 22 Mar 2021 09:00:12 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=288033 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expelled its Chairman and Women Leader in Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State, Alhaji Murtala Tukur and Hajiya Hadiza Ibrahim. The Caretaker Committee Chairman, Alhaji Jabir Adamu, made this known on Sunday while addressing newsmen shortly after a stakeholders’ meeting of the party in Matazu. Adamu disclosed that [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-expels-chairman-women-leader-in-katsina/feed/ 0 Obasanjo Hints On Next Move As Statesman https://www.theinfostride.com/obasanjo-hints-on-next-move-as-statesman/ https://www.theinfostride.com/obasanjo-hints-on-next-move-as-statesman/#respond Sun, 21 Mar 2021 10:30:26 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=287961 Former President Olusegun Obasanjo said as a statesman, he would live the rest of his life serving humanity. NAN reports that Obasanjo spoke on Saturday in Abeokuta at the 20th anniversary of the Communion Faith Assembly and new chapel dedication. The head of the church is Bishop Tunde Akin-Akinsanya, the chairman, Ogun chapter of the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/obasanjo-hints-on-next-move-as-statesman/feed/ 0 Guber Election: APC Chieftain Cautions Against Money Politics In Anambra https://www.theinfostride.com/guber-election-apc-chieftain-cautions-against-money-politics-in-anambra/ https://www.theinfostride.com/guber-election-apc-chieftain-cautions-against-money-politics-in-anambra/#respond Tue, 16 Mar 2021 20:00:52 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=287539 Chief Bennet Etiaba, a Chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC) and governorship hopeful on the Nov.6 Anambra poll has cautioned the electorate against money politics. Etiaba said this when he spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Nnewi. “Since the creation of the state, we have not witnessed a large number [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/guber-election-apc-chieftain-cautions-against-money-politics-in-anambra/feed/ 0 APGA To Kick-Start 2021 Governorship Campaign At Anambra Airport https://www.theinfostride.com/apga-to-kick-start-2021-governorship-campaign-at-anambra-airport/ https://www.theinfostride.com/apga-to-kick-start-2021-governorship-campaign-at-anambra-airport/#respond Mon, 15 Mar 2021 11:00:55 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=287413 The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) will kick-start its 2021 governorship campaign at the uncompleted Anambra Cargo Airport, Umueri, Anambra. Chief Benjamin Obi, Director-General to Governor Willie Obiano on Inter-party and Political Matters, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Awka. Obi, popularly known as “Igwe APGA”, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/apga-to-kick-start-2021-governorship-campaign-at-anambra-airport/feed/ 0 Ondo Assembly Confirms 4 Commissioner-Nominees https://www.theinfostride.com/ondo-assembly-confirms-4-commissioner-nominees/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ondo-assembly-confirms-4-commissioner-nominees/#respond Wed, 10 Mar 2021 21:00:42 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=286983 All the nominees served in one capacity or the other during Akeredolu’s first term in office. Ondo State House of Assembly, on Tuesday, screened and confirmed the four commissioner-nominees sent to it by Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Akeredolu had, on March 3, sent the names of the nominees [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ondo-assembly-confirms-4-commissioner-nominees/feed/ 0 Governor Buni Excited With Return Of Normalcy To Yobe https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-buni-excited-with-return-of-normalcy-to-yobe/ https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-buni-excited-with-return-of-normalcy-to-yobe/#respond Sat, 27 Feb 2021 20:30:06 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=286083 Buni says people have returned to their respective communities after they were displaced by insurgency. Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe has expressed happiness with the return of normalcy after years of devastating effects of insurgency in the state. Buni stated this on Saturday shortly after casting his vote during the local government election in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-buni-excited-with-return-of-normalcy-to-yobe/feed/ 0 Tribunal Upholds Governor Ugwuanyi’s Election As Enugu Governor | #Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/tribunal-upholds-ugwuanyis-election-as-enugu-governor-nigeria/ Fri, 21 Aug 2015 17:30:12 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/tribunal-upholds-ugwuanyis-election-as-enugu-governor-nigeria/ The Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Enugu on Friday upheld the election of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State. The tribunal Chairman, Justice Hildad Kwajafa, in his judgment, held that the petition filed by Mr Okey Ezea of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was incompetent and lacking in merit. Kwajafa held that Ugwuanyi was duly [...]

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]]> Recruitment: Nigerians Urge Caution On Character Of Intakes Into Police Force | #Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/recruitment-nigerians-urge-caution-on-character-of-intakes-into-police-force-nigeria/ Thu, 20 Aug 2015 14:51:58 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/recruitment-nigerians-urge-caution-on-character-of-intakes-into-police-force-nigeria/ Nigerians have urged the Nigeria Police Force to enlist only men and women of good character when it recruits the 10,000 personnel promised by President Muhammadu Buhari. They made the call in an interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) against the backdrop of President Muhammedu Buhari’s promise to offer 10,000 jobs in the [...]

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]]> News Agency of Nigeria Website Has Been Hacked! https://www.theinfostride.com/news-agency-of-nigeria-website-has-been-hacked/ Mon, 10 Aug 2015 00:26:46 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=92094 All may seems to be well with the website of the News agency of Nigeria (NAN) but during my visitation to the website early hour of today, 10th August, I found a hacking trace on the website. From visiting the home page of the website, there was no sign of hacking but while visiting the website’s multimedia [...]

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]]> KOWA party’s Sonaiya congratulates Buhari, says expectations are high https://www.theinfostride.com/kowa-partys-sonaiya-congratulates-buhari-says-expectations-are-high/ Wed, 01 Apr 2015 10:15:16 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/04/kowa-partys-sonaiya-congratulates-buhari-says-expectations-are-high/ The presidential candidate of the KOWA Party, Prof. Remi Sonaiya has congratulated Gen. Muhammadu Buhari on his victory in the presidential election. However, he reminded him that the expectations of Nigerians were very high. Sonaiya, the only female among the contestants that lost to Buhari in the March 28 election, congratulated the APC candidate on [...]

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]]> Man beats wife to a pulp over election outcome https://www.theinfostride.com/man-beats-wife-to-a-pulp-over-election-outcome/ Tue, 31 Mar 2015 16:15:25 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/03/man-beats-wife-to-a-pulp-over-election-outcome/ A commercial motorcyclist, Raphael Abiodun, on Monday, beat his wife, Bose, to a pulp over disagreement on the outcome of Saturday Presidential and National Assembly (NASS) elections, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. According to NAN, which cited a source, the couple, living in Igangu area of Omu-Aran in Irepodun Local Government Area of [...]

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]]> Prospective Voters Hail INEC Card Reader In Ebonyi https://www.theinfostride.com/prospective-voters-hail-inec-card-reader-in-ebonyi/ Tue, 24 Mar 2015 01:15:37 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/03/prospective-voters-hail-inec-card-reader-in-ebonyi/ Some people in Abakaliki on Monday hailed the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) decision to use Smart Card Reader for the general elections. They told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abakaliki that the introduction of the card reader would not only engender credible polls, but also ensure that only those who registered were allowed to [...]

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]]> $1bn Not Missing From ECA – FG https://www.theinfostride.com/1bn-not-missing-from-eca-fg/ Thu, 18 Dec 2014 09:15:32 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2014/12/1bn-not-missing-from-eca-fg/ The Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on Wednesday said that there was no money missing from the Excess Crude Account as reported in some national dailies. Okonjo-Iweala disclosed this while presenting the proposed 2015 budget in Abuja. According to her, report that one billion dollars was missing from the account was a misinformation. “Today [...]

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]]> Environmental Sanitation Programme: Zamfara Govt Employs 29,000 Youths https://www.theinfostride.com/environmental-sanitation-programme-zamfara-govt-employs-29000-youths/ Tue, 19 Aug 2014 16:15:39 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/08/environmental-sanitation-programme-zamfara-govt-employs-29000-youths/ The Zamfara Government has employed 29,000 youths from across the state as part of its efforts to boost its environmental sanitation programme in oder to ensure a clean environment. Alhaji Sunusi Dan-Alhaji, the Director-General of the state Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday [...]

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]]> Suspected Fulani Gunmen Kill 4, Torch 15 houses In Kaduna Village https://www.theinfostride.com/suspected-fulani-gunmen-kill-4-torch-15-houses-in-kaduna-village/ Sun, 10 Aug 2014 03:15:50 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/08/suspected-fulani-gunmen-kill-4-torch-15-houses-in-kaduna-village/ file photo A fresh attack by suspected Fulani gunmen on Gimi Dogara village in Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State, has claimed four lives with 15 houses burnt down. The attack, which was launched around 11 p.m. on Thursday night, left the villagers scampering to different directions for safety. The Chairman of the Local [...]

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]]> LASU School Fees Slashed To N25,000 https://www.theinfostride.com/lasu-school-fees-slashed-to-n25000/ Fri, 08 Aug 2014 03:15:45 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/08/lasu-school-fees-slashed-to-n25000/ Gov. Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State on Thursday announced the reversal of the Lagos State University (LASU) fee from N350,000 to the old rate of N25,000 across board. Fashola made the pronouncement at the 19th convocation ceremony of the higher degree award in Lagos. The governor said he had met the State Executive Council on [...]

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]]> #Solidarity: Lawyers Drum Support For Judiciary’s Financial Autonomy https://www.theinfostride.com/lawyers-drum-support-for-judiciarys-financial-autonomy/ Sun, 20 Jul 2014 03:15:39 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/07/lawyers-drum-support-for-judiciarys-financial-autonomy/ A lawyer, Fatima Jegede, said the judiciary should be granted fiscal autonomy so as to guarantee its independence. She told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that this was fundamental as it would go a long way in helping to solve some of the challenges facing the judiciary. She added that the strike embarked upon [...]

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]]> Army Re-assures On Combating Terrorism https://www.theinfostride.com/army-re-assures-on-combating-terrorism/ Fri, 27 Jun 2014 23:15:43 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/06/army-re-assures-on-combating-terrorism/ The Nigerian Army on Friday re-assured its commitment toward combating terrorism in the country. The Nigerian Army Education Corps (NAEC)’s Commander, Maj.-Gen. Sunday Adebayo, gave the assurance at the graduation of 15 Executive Management Officers in Illorin. Adebayo congratulated the participants and urged them to contribute meaningfully to the fight against terrorism in Nigeria. He [...]

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]]> PDP’ll Win Ekiti Governorship Poll – Jonathan https://www.theinfostride.com/pdpll-win-ekiti-governorship-poll-jonathan/ Tue, 10 Jun 2014 04:15:43 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/06/pdpll-win-ekiti-governorship-poll-jonathan/ FROM LEFT: EWI OF ADO-EKITI, OBA RUFUS ADEJUYIGBE; PDP GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE FOR EKITI, MR AYO FAYOSE AND President GOODLUCK JONATHAN, AT THE OBA’S PALACE DURING THE GRAND FINAL OF Ekiti PDP GUBERNATORAL CANDIDATE’S RALLY IN ADO-Ekiti ON SATURDAY (7/6/14). President Goodluck Jonathan said on Saturday his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), would win the June 21 [...]

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]]> Niger Boat Mishap Claims 11 Lives https://www.theinfostride.com/niger-boat-mishap-claims-11-lives/ Tue, 03 Jun 2014 23:15:35 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/06/niger-boat-mishap-claims-11-lives/ The Niger State Disaster Management Agency has confirmed the death of 11 persons in a boat mishap between Garafini-Kodo and Garafini riverine area of Borgu Local Government Area of the state. The Special Adviser to the governor in charge of the agency, Alhaji Mohammed Shaba, told journalists on Tuesday in Minna that the accident occurred [...]

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]]> House Of Reps Pass Nigeria’s N4.6tn 2014 Budget https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-reps-pass-nigerias-n4-6tn-2014-budget/ Fri, 11 Apr 2014 12:16:52 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/04/house-of-reps-pass-nigerias-n4-6tn-2014-budget/ The House of Representatives on Thursday passed the 2014 budget of N4.695 trillion. The amount is N53 billion higher than the N4.642 trillion estimates submitted by the executive. President Goodluck Jonathan on December 19, 2013, through the Co-ordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, submitted the 2014 budget to the National [...]

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]]> Terrible Fire Destroys Kara Market In Sokoto State https://www.theinfostride.com/terrible-fire-destroys-kara-market-in-sokoto-state/ Wed, 05 Feb 2014 11:28:57 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=17603 Property estimated at hundreds of millions of naira have been destroyed by fire at the popular Kara market in Sokoto. . Some of the items sold at the market included grains, onions, agricultural inputs, wheat offal, kola nuts, generators and spare parts, among others. . The fire started at about midnight on Tuesday. . It [...]

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]]> Lagos Highway Sweepers Speak Out On Poor Pay https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-highway-sweepers-speak-out-on-poor-pay/ Fri, 24 Jan 2014 18:08:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=13275 Highway sweepers on Friday begged the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) for protection from speeding vehicles that kill some of them while performing their duties and that they were poorly catered to. . They pleaded with the management to provide them with adequate tools to make their work efficient and lives safe. . Some of [...]

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]]> Stakeholders Praise MorganCapital On Ekiti State N5bn Bond https://www.theinfostride.com/stakeholders-praise-morgancapital-on-ekiti-state-n5bn-bond/ Tue, 07 Jan 2014 20:00:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=8786 Commended MorganCapital Group, one of leading investment banking and securities dealing firms in the country for its crucial role in ensuring the success of the second tranche of the Ekiti State N25 billion bond raising programme. . The state had raised N20 billion in the first tranche in 2012, while the second tranche involving N5 [...]

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]]> Arsenal FC Favourites To Sign Benzema In January https://www.theinfostride.com/arsenal-fc-favourites-to-sign-benzema-in-january/ Tue, 07 Jan 2014 19:54:47 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=8784 Arsenal are favourites to land Chelsea striker target Karim Benzema in the January transfer window, according to the bookmakers at least. SkyBet make the Gunners 2/1 to bring the French international forward to north London before February 1st, with French giants PSG next on the list at 14/1. . The Blues are even further back [...]

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]]> Quit Celebrating Corrupt Leaders – Alhaji Mumakai Unagha https://www.theinfostride.com/quit-celebrating-corrupt-leaders-alhaji-mumakai-unagha/ Tue, 07 Jan 2014 00:00:59 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=8771 President of Delta State Muslim Council, Alhaji Mumakai Unagha, has called on Nigerians to stop celebrating corrupt and bad leadership, saying such action had promoted corruption in the country. . The Muslim leader, Tuesday in Warri, Delta State, while addressing Muslim leaders in the state, who came to felicitate with him on his election into [...]

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]]> Sokoto Government Plans To Take 50 Lunatics Away From Streets https://www.theinfostride.com/sokoto-government-plans-to-take-50-lunatics-away-from-streets/ Tue, 07 Jan 2014 00:00:59 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=8802 The Sokoto State Commissioner for Social Welfare and Culture, Alhaji Zubairu Yari, said the state government would evacuate, treat and rehabilitate 50 lunatics from the streets of Sokoto metropolis. . Yari told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Sokoto on Tuesday that the mentally-ill persons would be treated at the Federal Neuro Psychiatric Hospital [...]

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]]> Ban On Rice Importation: Dealers Beg For ‘Last Day’ Extention https://www.theinfostride.com/ban-on-rice-importation-dealers-beg-for-last-day-extention/ Tue, 07 Jan 2014 00:00:14 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=8794 Rice dealers on Tuesday in Asaba appealed to the FG to extend the last day for the proposed ban on the importation of rice from 2015 to 2019. . The dealers, who made the appeal while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Asaba, said the extension would give rice farmers enough time [...]

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]]> Gov. Babangida Aliyu Orders Annual Medical Test For Civil Servants In Niger https://www.theinfostride.com/gov-babangida-aliyu-orders-annual-medical-test-for-civil-servants-in-niger/ Tue, 07 Jan 2014 00:00:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=8789 Gov. Babangida Aliyu of Niger on Tuesday ordered the State Civil Service to work out the modalities for a compulsory annual medical check-up for all civil servants in the state. . Aliyu gave the directive in Minna while reacting to the death of Hajiya Bilkisu Mahmoud, a staff of the State Emergency Management Agency. . [...]

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]]> Four-time European champions Toulouse maintain home dominance with Clermont win https://www.theinfostride.com/four-time-european-champions-toulouse-maintain-home-dominance-with-clermont-win/ Sun, 05 Jan 2014 22:31:24 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=8391 Four-time European champions Toulouse remained unbeatable at their Ernest-Wallon fortress this league season with a 19-12 victory over Top 14 leaders Clermont on Sunday. A mouth-watering match-up between the most successful team in French rugby history…

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]]> US stocks mostly lower following Bernanke remarks https://www.theinfostride.com/us-stocks-mostly-lower-following-bernanke-remarks/ Sun, 05 Jan 2014 00:12:56 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=8203 US stocks Friday closed out a holiday-shortened week mostly lower as outgoing Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke called for continued efforts to cement the economic recovery. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 28.64 (0.17 percent) to 16,469.99…

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]]> Ousted Malagasy president’s camp threatens protests https://www.theinfostride.com/ousted-malagasy-presidents-camp-threatens-protests/ Sun, 05 Jan 2014 00:09:15 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=8199 The party of Madagascar's ousted president Marc Ravalomanana on Saturday warned the electoral panel it would face "the people's wrath" if it declares electoral victory for the rival camp. The outgoing leadership's candidate, Hery Rajaonarimampianina…

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]]> Benue: Suswam Denies Absolving Fulani Herdsmen Of Culpability In Clash With Tiv Farmers https://www.theinfostride.com/benue-suswam-denies-absolving-fulani-herdsmen-of-culpability-in-clash-with-tiv-farmers/ https://www.theinfostride.com/benue-suswam-denies-absolving-fulani-herdsmen-of-culpability-in-clash-with-tiv-farmers/#comments Sat, 04 Jan 2014 23:27:50 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/benue-suswam-denies-absolving-fulani-herdsmen-of-culpability-in-clash-with-tiv-farmers/ Governor Gabriel Suswam of Benue State yesterday denied a report claiming he absolved Fulanis of killings in disputes with Tiv farmers in the state. A statement by his spokesperson Mr. Cletus Akwaya yesterday quoted the governor as saying that the report, which was first carried by the Federal Government-owned News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), had [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/benue-suswam-denies-absolving-fulani-herdsmen-of-culpability-in-clash-with-tiv-farmers/feed/ 1 Christmas Celebration Marred By Power Outage In Most Parts Of Lagos, Residents Say https://www.theinfostride.com/christmas-celebration-marred-by-power-outage-in-most-parts-of-lagos-residents-say/ https://www.theinfostride.com/christmas-celebration-marred-by-power-outage-in-most-parts-of-lagos-residents-say/#comments Sat, 04 Jan 2014 23:27:46 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/christmas-celebration-marred-by-power-outage-in-most-parts-of-lagos-residents-say/ Many residents of the Lagos metropolis celebrated this year’s Christmas in darkness, the News Agency of Nigeria reports. Visits to Mile 12, Ketu, Ojota, Maryland, Palmgrove, Onikpanu, Bariga, Lagos Island, Oshodi/Isolo, Apapa, Munshi, Iyana Oworo neighbourhoods of Lagos revealed the areas had been experiencing a blackout since December 25. Some of the residents expressed displeasure [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/christmas-celebration-marred-by-power-outage-in-most-parts-of-lagos-residents-say/feed/ 1 Lagos Residents Grumble As Price Of Kerosene Skyrockets To N150 Per Litre https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-residents-grumble-as-price-of-kerosene-skyrockets-to-n150-per-litre/ https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-residents-grumble-as-price-of-kerosene-skyrockets-to-n150-per-litre/#comments Sat, 04 Jan 2014 23:27:41 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-residents-grumble-as-price-of-kerosene-skyrockets-to-n150-per-litre/ Some residents in Lagos have called on government to set up a task force to enforce the official N50 per litre pump price of kerosene. The resident told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in separate interviews in Lagos on Friday many dealers were selling kerosene as high as N150 per litre. Mr Felix Balogun, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-residents-grumble-as-price-of-kerosene-skyrockets-to-n150-per-litre/feed/ 1 FEC Celebrates Jonathan’s 56th Birthday With Special Prayers https://www.theinfostride.com/fec-celebrates-jonathans-56th-birthday-with-special-prayers/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fec-celebrates-jonathans-56th-birthday-with-special-prayers/#comments Sat, 04 Jan 2014 23:26:44 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/fec-celebrates-jonathans-56th-birthday-with-special-prayers/ The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday rejoiced with President Goodluck Jonathan as he clocked the age of 56. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the brief ceremony, which took place before the commencement of its weekly meeting, was presided over by Vice-President Namadi Sambo. NAN also reports that the ceremony was held in the absence of the President, who [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fec-celebrates-jonathans-56th-birthday-with-special-prayers/feed/ 1 Suspected Ritualists Storm Ekiti Hospital At Midnight, Demand Day-Old Babies https://www.theinfostride.com/suspected-ritualists-storm-ekiti-hospital-at-midnight-demand-day-old-babies/ https://www.theinfostride.com/suspected-ritualists-storm-ekiti-hospital-at-midnight-demand-day-old-babies/#comments Sat, 04 Jan 2014 23:26:39 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/suspected-ritualists-storm-ekiti-hospital-at-midnight-demand-day-old-babies/ Five gunmen, suspected to be ritualists on Sunday invaded the government hospital in Ado-Ekiti, demanding for new born babies. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the gunmen who were said to be numbering about five, arrived at the hospital at about 1:00 a.m. demanding for a day old babies, and beating up staff who could not give [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/suspected-ritualists-storm-ekiti-hospital-at-midnight-demand-day-old-babies/feed/ 1 Soldiers Save 20 Election Officials From Robbery Attack In Anambra https://www.theinfostride.com/soldiers-save-20-election-officials-from-robbery-attack-in-anambra/ Sat, 04 Jan 2014 23:26:33 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/soldiers-save-20-election-officials-from-robbery-attack-in-anambra/ No fewer than 20 election officials in the Anambra governorship poll were attacked in the early hours of Sunday by armed robbery suspects along the Onitsha-Owerri Expressway. One of the officials, who preferred anonymity, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Awka that they were attacked at about 3 a.m. while returning from Ihiala after the [...]

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]]> Kukah To Amaechi: Do Everything In Your Power To Unite Nigerian Governors https://www.theinfostride.com/kukah-to-amaechi-do-everything-in-your-power-to-unite-nigerian-governors/ Sat, 04 Jan 2014 23:26:26 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/kukah-to-amaechi-do-everything-in-your-power-to-unite-nigerian-governors/ Bishop Mathew Kukah, Bishop of Sokoto Catholic Diocese, has called on the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) to ensure the forum’s unity. Kukah, who was a guest speaker at the 2nd NGF retreat holding in Sokoto, made the call on Saturday, saying it was imperative for the forum to remain united. “I would be failing in my responsibilities as [...]

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]]> Frenchman Abandoned By Kidnappers 11 Months After Abduction https://www.theinfostride.com/frenchman-abandoned-by-kidnappers-11-months-after-abduction/ Sat, 04 Jan 2014 23:26:21 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/frenchman-abandoned-by-kidnappers-11-months-after-abduction/ A French man, Mr Francis Collon, abducted in Rimi, Katsina State, has been abandoned by his captors eleven months after his abduction. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Collon, an engineer, was working with the firm handling the Katsina Wind Mill Power project, when he was abducted at his residence in October 2012. [...]

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]]> Jobless Husband Flees As Wife Gives Birth To Triplets In Enugu https://www.theinfostride.com/jobless-husband-flees-as-wife-gives-birth-to-triplets-in-enugu/ Sat, 04 Jan 2014 23:26:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/jobless-husband-flees-as-wife-gives-birth-to-triplets-in-enugu/ FILE PHOTO The joy of Mrs. Ifeoma Odo of Ebo Umuabor in Nsukka Local Government Area, Enugu State, could turn to tears after her husband absconded on hearing that she was in labour for triplets. Odo told the News Agency of Nigeria in Nsukka on Friday that her husband, Mr. John-Patrick Odo, disappeared when he [...]

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]]> Hoodlums Attack Zamfara Police Station To Free Cows https://www.theinfostride.com/hoodlums-attack-zamfara-police-station-to-free-cows/ Sat, 04 Jan 2014 23:26:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/hoodlums-attack-zamfara-police-station-to-free-cows/ The Chairman of Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State, Alhaji Lawali Dangulbi, said some persons burnt a police station in Dansadau town on Thursday. Dangulbi told a news conference in Gusau on Friday that some cars and motorcycles were burnt along with the station. “The persons attacked the area in an attempt to recover [...]

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]]> Iyayi Lived His Life Fighting For A Better Nigeria, Says Maku https://www.theinfostride.com/iyayi-lived-his-life-fighting-for-a-better-nigeria-says-maku/ Sat, 04 Jan 2014 23:25:59 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/iyayi-lived-his-life-fighting-for-a-better-nigeria-says-maku/ The Minister of Information, Mr Labaran Maku, has said that late Prof. Festus Iyayi will be missed for his contributions to the academic community, workers movement and Nigeria’s pro-democracy movement. In a condolence message signed by Maku and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, the minister condoled with the family, friends [...]

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]]> Corps Members Posted To Borno To Undergo Orientation In Gombe https://www.theinfostride.com/corps-members-posted-to-borno-to-undergo-orientation-in-gombe/ Sat, 04 Jan 2014 23:08:08 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/corps-members-posted-to-borno-to-undergo-orientation-in-gombe/ The National Youth Service Corps said 2,200 corps members posted to Borno and Gombe states for the 2013 batch ‘C’ service year will undergo their orientation course in Gombe State. Gombe State NYSC Coordinator, Mr. Teryima Manaseh, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Gombe on Monday. Manaseh said out of the 2,200 [...]

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