Nationwide – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:31:13 +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 Nationwide – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 FG Launches Nationwide Rollout of CNG Buses to Federal Universities https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-launches-nationwide-rollout-of-cng-buses-to-federal-universities/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-launches-nationwide-rollout-of-cng-buses-to-federal-universities/#respond Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:09:56 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=438626 The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially begun the rollout of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to federal universities across the country, marking a significant step toward improving transportation within academic institutions while promoting cleaner and more affordable energy solutions. This initiative aligns with the government’s broader objectives of energy transition, environmental sustainability, and economic [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-launches-nationwide-rollout-of-cng-buses-to-federal-universities/feed/ 0 Nearly 188,000 Power Consumers Receive Meters Nationwide Within Two-Month Period https://www.theinfostride.com/nearly-188000-power-consumers-receive-meters-nationwide-within-two-month-period/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nearly-188000-power-consumers-receive-meters-nationwide-within-two-month-period/#respond Sun, 14 Dec 2025 14:13:48 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=473488 No fewer than 187,765 electricity customers across Nigeria were metered within a two-month period, reflecting ongoing efforts by power sector operators and regulators to improve billing transparency and reduce estimated charges in the electricity market. Recent reports by Punch News and other Nigerian news outlets indicate that the metering progress was recorded between September and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nearly-188000-power-consumers-receive-meters-nationwide-within-two-month-period/feed/ 0 Osun Police Arrests Man for Alleged Ritual Murder of Ghanaian Friend https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-police-arrests-man-for-alleged-ritual-murder-of-ghanaian-friend/ https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-police-arrests-man-for-alleged-ritual-murder-of-ghanaian-friend/#respond Sat, 27 Jul 2024 20:30:16 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=385732 The Osun State Police Command has arrested 50-year-old Kehinde Ganiyu for the alleged murder of his Ghanaian friend, Emmanuel Collins, for money ritual purposes. During a press briefing in Osogbo on Friday, the Command’s Spokesperson, Yemisi Opalola, revealed that 35-year-old Collins was murdered by Ganiyu on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. Opalola disclosed that the suspect [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-police-arrests-man-for-alleged-ritual-murder-of-ghanaian-friend/feed/ 0 We Have Accredited More Than 650 CBT Centres Nationwide – JAMB https://www.theinfostride.com/we-have-accredited-more-than-650-cbt-centres-nationwide-jamb/ Sun, 05 Jan 2020 19:52:12 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=244452 The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has said more than 650 Computer Based Test (CBT) centres have so far been accredited for its upcoming 2020 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The board recently fixed this year’s examination for March 14 to April 4, while the optional mock examination is scheduled for Feb. 18. Speaking [...]

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]]> We Arrested 120 Electoral Offenders Nationwide During Elections – Police https://www.theinfostride.com/we-arrested-120-electoral-offenders-nationwide-during-elections-police/ Wed, 27 Feb 2019 15:38:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=228006 120 people that partook in several electoral crimes were apprehended by the Nigeria Police Force during the Presidential and National Assembly elections all over the country, according to ACP Frank Mbah, the Force Public Relations Officer. He said many Improvised Explosive Device IED-making materials were also seized during the election. According to him, getting those [...]

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]]> Ibrahim Idris Has Directed The Immediate Reorganisation Of SARS Nationwide – Jimoh Moshood https://www.theinfostride.com/ibrahim-idris-has-directed-the-immediate-reorganisation-of-sars-nationwide-jimoh-moshood/ Tue, 05 Dec 2017 19:37:34 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=191590 Personnel of the police Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) will undergo a new training programme, according to the Force Public Relations Officer, Mr Jimoh Moshood. Moshood said in a recent statement that the training was part of the reorganisation of SARS earlier directed by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Ibrahim Idris. The directive will be [...]

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]]> Gbenga Daniel Set For Nationwide Campaign https://www.theinfostride.com/gbenga-daniel-set-for-nationwide-campaign/ Thu, 02 Nov 2017 16:20:49 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=187432 Otunba Gbenga Daniel, will embark on a nationwide campaign for the positio tomorrow. According to him, “The purpose of the tour is to sensitize the people about the efficacy of our party while also meeting the delegates and leaders of our Party Nationwide. “The tour will commence in Sokoto where we will pay a courtesy [...]

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]]> Debie Rise Begins Nationwide Tour https://www.theinfostride.com/debie-rise-begins-nationwide-tour/ Mon, 24 Jul 2017 20:59:19 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=173646 Big Brother Naija runner up, Debie Rise, has released new pictures ahead of her nationwide tour “RAGE” and a new single which is set to drop this month. The tour will commence on the September 1, 2017 till October 29, 2017. The event will feature dance, comedy, music and some guest appearances. About 16 states [...]

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]]> Ibrahim Idris Orders Deployment Of Police Personnel Nationwide https://www.theinfostride.com/ibrahim-idris-orders-deployment-of-police-personnel-nationwide/ Sat, 24 Jun 2017 07:10:03 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=169469 The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Ibrahim Idris, on Friday ordered zonal Inspector-General of Police and Commissioners, to deploy massively policemen across the country for the sallah celebration. A statement issued in Abuja by the Force Spokesman, CSP Jimoh Moshood, said the operation would cover recreation centres, public places and critical infrastructure and public utilities. He [...]

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]]> Nationwide Voter Registration To Start April 27 https://www.theinfostride.com/nationwide-voter-registration-to-start-april-27/ Thu, 20 Apr 2017 00:38:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=162592 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will commence a nationwide continuous voter registration on April 27 across the 774 local government areas of the federation. The commission disclosed this in a statement signed by Mrs Amina Zakari, INEC National Commissioner, after a meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECS) and Administrative Secretaries from the [...]

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]]> Tanker Drivers Threaten To Embark On Nationwide Strike https://www.theinfostride.com/tanker-drivers-threaten-to-embark-on-nationwide-strike/ Sat, 01 Apr 2017 13:47:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=160573 The Petroleum Tankers Drivers (PTD) arm of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) says it will commence a nationwide strike on Monday. NUPENG’s President, Mr Igwe Achese, announced this in a signed communique on Friday in Lagos, at the end of its Central Working Committee (CWC) meeting held at the union’s [...]

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]]> FG Is Committed To Completion Of Road Projects Nationwide — BRF https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-is-committed-to-completion-of-road-projects-nationwide-brf/ Sun, 26 Mar 2017 10:43:28 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=159972 The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola on Saturday said the Federal Government was committed to completing road projects across the nation. Fashola said this during an inspection tour of road projects in Lagos state. He listed the Truck Park in Apapa, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Tin Can Island/Oworonshoki Expressway, Warff Road Rehabilitation and [...]

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]]> FRSC Set For Nationwide Enforcement Of Speed Limiting Device https://www.theinfostride.com/frsc-set-for-nationwide-enforcement-of-speed-limiting-device/ Wed, 01 Feb 2017 12:55:20 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=155467 The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it is set to begin full enforcement of the installation of speed limiting device in commercial vehicles nationwide on Wednesday. Spokesman of the corps, Mr Bisi Kazeem, told newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja that sector and field commands of the agency had been fully mobilised for the exercise. [...]

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]]> 2face Idibia Set For Nationwide Protest https://www.theinfostride.com/2face-idibia-set-for-nationwide-protest/ Thu, 26 Jan 2017 00:47:02 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=154975 Award-winning singer, 2face Idibia has called on Nigerians to join him in protesting against the bad leadership and mismanagement of funds and recovered monies. He took to his Instagram to announce the planed protest, which is scheduled to hold in February. See what he wrote below: ‘FIRST MASSIVE NATIONWIDE PROTESTS ON THE 5TH OF FEBRUARY, [...]

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]]> We Plan To Repair 50 Bridges Nationwide With N270B – Fashola https://www.theinfostride.com/we-plan-to-repair-50-bridges-nationwide-with-n270b-fashola/ Wed, 04 Jan 2017 00:34:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=153065 The Federal Government has concluded plans to overhaul about 50 bridges across the country at a total of N270 billion. This was made known by the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola on Tuesday, January 3, 2016 in Lagos while inspecting the Rehabilitation of Lagos Ring Road Bridge abutment and approach to the [...]

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]]> Joe Ajaero-Led NLC Cancel Nationwide Strike https://www.theinfostride.com/joe-ajaero-led-nlc-cancel-nationwide-strike/ Wed, 18 May 2016 01:23:56 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=128970 The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) faction led by Joe Ajaero has backed out of the proposed nationwide strike over the hike in fuel price, which is expected to begin on Wednesday, May 17. The faction took the decision after reaching an agreement with the Federal Government to set up a committee to resolve agitations over [...]

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]]> NLC To Embark On Nationwide Strike On May 18 https://www.theinfostride.com/nlc-to-embark-on-nationwide-strike-on-may-18/ Sun, 15 May 2016 21:24:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=128744 The Nigeria Labour Congress has reportedly concluded plans to embark on a nationwide strike on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 to protest the increase in the fuel pump price from N86 and N86.50k to N145 per litre by the Federal Government. In a report by Punch Newspaper, the union made the decision known after an emergency [...]

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]]> Nigerian Doctors Postpone Scheduled Nationwide Strike https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-doctors-postpone-scheduled-nationwide-strike/ Sun, 01 May 2016 23:24:55 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=127255 The National Association of Resident Doctors of Nigeria, NARD, has shifted its planned nationwide strike by two weeks. The strike that was to commence on April 25 will now begin on May 9, the association said. The National President of the association, Muhammad Askira, made the disclosure while addressing a news conference in Kano on [...]

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]]> ePaisa integrates Unique Combined Bluetooth Printer and Cash Drawer Mobile Point of Purchase solution mPOP™ from Star Micronics [Press Release] https://www.theinfostride.com/epaisa-integrates-unique-combined-bluetooth-printer-and-cash-drawer-mobile-point-of-purchase-solution-mpop-from-star-micronics-press-release/ Fri, 18 Mar 2016 12:59:16 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2016/03/epaisa-integrates-unique-combined-bluetooth-printer-and-cash-drawer-mobile-point-of-purchase-solution-mpop-from-star-micronics-press-release/ High Wycombe, UK, 17 March 2016Star Micronics is pleased to announce that ePaisa, a nationwide point of sale solution provider digitizing local businesses across India, has incorporated Star’s mPOP™, a unique combined Bluetooth printer and cash drawer mobile point of purchase solution, into its software to provide the ideal affordable mobile POS solution for small [...]

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]]> FG To Start Nationwide Campaign For Nigerian Products https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-to-start-nationwide-campaign-for-nigerian-products/ Sat, 06 Feb 2016 00:54:17 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=120007 The Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Hajia Aisha Abubakar, on Friday in Abuja said that the ministry would soon launch a nationwide to encourage Nigerians to patronise made-in Nigeria products. Abubakar stated this at the signing of a footwear production agreement between Global Smartfit Nigeria Ltd and Labora Shoes Ltd of South [...]

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]]> President Buhari Orders Nationwide Surveillance Following Terror Attacks https://www.theinfostride.com/president-buhari-orders-nationwide-surveillance-following-terror-attacks/ Sun, 04 Oct 2015 16:17:08 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=101912 President Muhammadu Buhari (PMB) has directed security agencies to mount surveillance across the country following successive terror attacks over the past few days in Borno State and Abuja. The President gave the order after he received a briefing from a fact-finding team he had sent to the areas of the Federal Capital Territory which came [...]

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]]> Nigeria @ 55: President Buhari To Address The Nation At 7am Today https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-55-president-buhari-to-address-the-nation-at-7am-today/ Thu, 01 Oct 2015 00:54:59 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=101490 President Muhammadu Buhari (PMB) will make a nationwide broadcast as part of the programme of activities marking Nigeria’s 55th Independence Anniversary later today. A statement on Wednesday by the president’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, said the broadcast would be at 7a.m. “All electronic media stations are kindly requested to join [...]

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]]> #Ekiti > Politicians Steal With Active Support Of Civil Servants – Governor Fayose Tells Protesting NLC, TUC Leaders https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-politicians-steal-with-active-support-of-civil-servants-fayose-tells-protesting-nlc-tuc-leaders/ Thu, 10 Sep 2015 19:30:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/nigeria-politicians-steal-with-active-support-of-civil-servants-fayose-tells-protesting-nlc-tuc-leaders/ Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose on Thursday described the nationwide anti-corruption protests by the organised labour as a mere jamboree. The governor, who said “no political office holders can steal without the cooperation of the civil servants”, advised the labour unions, comprising mostly of civil servants, to first purge themselves of corruption. He stated [...]

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]]> Nationwide Auditions Concluded For Nigerian Idol Season 5 https://www.theinfostride.com/nationwide-auditions-concluded-for-nigerian-idol-season-5/ Fri, 13 Feb 2015 13:01:00 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=72767 Nationwide auditions for popular TV music reality show, Nigerian Idol, which commenced in January 2015 in Benin City, Edo State has been successfully concluded as the last leg was held at Dream Studios, Lagos last weekend. . The auditions were held in five designated Nigerian cities between January 10 and February 9, 2015, and it [...]

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]]> Boko Haram Attacks Will Not Stop Elections From Holding Nationwide – Jonathan https://www.theinfostride.com/boko-haram-attacks-will-not-stop-elections-from-holding-nationwide-jonathan/ Fri, 12 Dec 2014 09:15:40 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2014/12/boko-haram-attacks-will-not-stop-elections-from-holding-nationwide-jonathan/ Boko Haram attacks are increasing daily and insurgency spreading like wild fire in Nigeria’s north, but President Goodluck Jonathan has assured Nigerians that elections will hold all over the country in 2015. According to him, his administration was putting all necessary security measures in place to enable the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct [...]

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]]> I-Texts Commences Nationwide Mobile Advertising Campaign https://www.theinfostride.com/i-texts-commences-nationwide-mobile-advertising-campaign/ Thu, 24 Apr 2014 14:50:51 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/04/i-texts-commences-nationwide-mobile-advertising-campaign/ NEW YORK, NY–(Marketwired – Apr 24, 2014) – Worldwide Internet, Inc. (OTC Pink: WNTR) (PINKSHEETS: WNTR) announced today that its portfolio company I-Texts, Inc. (www.i-texts.com) has commenced a nationwide mobile advertising campaign to benefit the charities it supports. I-Texts has more than 300 charities, 400 independent representatives and 12,500 supporters in its database. The company [...]

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]]> IPMAN Does Not Plan To Go On Nationwide Strike https://www.theinfostride.com/ipman-does-not-plan-to-go-on-nationwide-strike/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ipman-does-not-plan-to-go-on-nationwide-strike/#comments Sun, 12 Jan 2014 20:32:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=10231 The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), on Sunday said its members had no such plans to explore a nationwide strike in February. . Its National President, Alhaji Abdulkadir Aminu, made the statement that was issued in Lagos and made available to the public. . The statement was signed by IPMAN’s National Secretary, Mr [...]

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