Nigerian State News – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Fri, 13 Jun 2025 08:41:42 +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 Nigerian State News – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 LASG revs up Economy with new Power and Property Laws, sets to deliver 3000MW in 3 Years https://www.theinfostride.com/lasg-revs-up-economy-with-new-power-and-property-laws-sets-to-deliver-3000mw-in-3-years/ Sun, 04 Feb 2018 22:45:38 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=198608 Lagos State Government has concluded plans to bring about a quantum leap to the State’s economy in 2018 through the Embedded Power Supply Project and the review of the Land Use Charge Law. The power project, aimed at delivering an estimated 3,000 Megawatts to homes and industries, is expected to lift the economy of Lagos [...]

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]]> Oyo State sets to hold Local Government Election on May 12 – OYSIEC https://www.theinfostride.com/oyo-state-sets-to-hold-local-government-election-on-may-12-oysiec/ Sun, 04 Feb 2018 22:02:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=198607 Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) Chairman, Mr Jide Ajeigbe, has declared that elections into the 33 local government council areas and 35 local council development areas will now come up on Saturday, May 12, 2018. Ajeigbe stated that this is sequel upon lifting of an order of injunction by the Federal High Court, Abuja, [...]

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]]> NNPC Benin Depot: Governor Obaseki makes Case for Its Re-opening https://www.theinfostride.com/nnpc-benin-depot-governor-obaseki-makes-case-for-its-re-opening/ Sun, 04 Feb 2018 21:01:33 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=198555 The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has made a case for the re-opening of the Benin Depot, managed by the Pipelines and Products Marketing Company (PPMC), a subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). The governor, who was represented by the Commissioner for Minerals, Oil and Gas, Hon. Joseph Ugheoke, made the appeal during a visit to the office of [...]

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]]> Lassa Fever: Governor Obaseki releases N100m for 4 Dialysis Machines, PPEs, Ventilators, Others https://www.theinfostride.com/lassa-fever-governor-obaseki-releases-n100m-for-4-dialysis-machines-ppes-ventilators-others/ Sun, 04 Feb 2018 20:43:52 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=198554 Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has ordered the immediate release of N100 million as first tranche payment for the procurement of four dialysis machines, ventilators, Personal Protective Equipment, drugs and other consumables required for the treatment of Lassa Fever patients. The governor has issued 24-hour procurement deadline. Obaseki’s order followed report of the rising number of Lassa Fever patients [...]

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]]> Abia Governor Ikpeazu lauds Security Personnels in the State https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-governor-ikpeazu-lauds-security-personnels-in-the-state/ Sun, 04 Feb 2018 19:49:12 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=198625 The Governor of Abia State, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, has expressed gratitude to security personnels in the state for the synergy that exists amongst them and which has helped to reduce crime in the state. Speaking at the launch of the Abia Security Fund and unveiling of the Abia Security Card in Umuahia, the Governor commended [...]

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]]> Ex-Plateau Speaker and colleagues attacked Journalist in Court https://www.theinfostride.com/ex-plateau-speaker-and-colleagues-attacked-journalist-in-court/ Thu, 14 Dec 2017 11:49:11 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=192726 A former Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly Hon. Istifanus Mwansat, and his other colleagues today at the Jos high court premises allegedly the Jos bureau chief of New Nigerian Newspapers, also a Liberty TV reporter, Buhari Bukar Bello Speaking to African Drum, the Journalist said he was at the State high court [...]

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]]> Abia Governor Ikeapzu celebrates Rivers counterpart Wike at 50 https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-governor-ikeapzu-celebrates-rivers-counterpart-wike-at-50/ Thu, 14 Dec 2017 11:43:54 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=192648 Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has congratulated his Rivers State counterpart, Barrister Nyesome Wike on his 50th birthday. In a release by his Chief press Secretary Mr. Eyinnaya Appolos, governor Ikpeazu described Wike as “an uncommon achiever”, while thanking God for blessing him with another year. “My brother, God has blessed you with another [...]

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]]> Farmers in Edo State to cultivate 250,000 Hectares of Land in 2 Years https://www.theinfostride.com/farmers-in-edo-state-to-cultivate-250000-hectares-of-land-in-2-years/ Mon, 16 Oct 2017 13:06:26 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=185496 Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has disclosed that the goal of his administration in the next two years is to ensure that farmers in the State cultivate a minimum of 250,000 hectares of farmland. Obaseki said this on Saturday at the 13th Esan Economic Empowerment Workshop, with the theme: “Modernising Agri-business in Esan Land for [...]

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]]> Imo is in God’s hands, Monkey Pox Virus will never come Close – Okorocha https://www.theinfostride.com/imo-is-in-gods-hands-monkey-pox-virus-will-never-come-close-okorocha/ Mon, 16 Oct 2017 12:37:49 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=185376 Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha has disclosed that the Monkey Pox virus will never come close to the state because Imo State is in the hands of God. This was released in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sam Onwuemeodo where he debunked claims that the virus was in the state. The virus which started [...]

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]]> Pay Your Taxes promptly, Osun State tasks Citizens and Companies https://www.theinfostride.com/pay-your-taxes-promptly-osun-state-tasks-citizens-and-companies/ Mon, 16 Oct 2017 12:15:48 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=185463 Osun State Government has called on citizens, groups and corporate organisations doing business in the state to be up and doing in the fulfillment of their civic duty by paying their taxes regularly. Government made this call after its weekly executive council meeting last Wednesday. A statement by the Media Adviser to the Governor, Mr. Sola [...]

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]]> Girl Child’s Empowerment will Mitigate Vulnerability, says Governor Obaseki https://www.theinfostride.com/girl-childs-empowerment-will-mitigate-vulnerability-says-governor-obaseki/ Mon, 16 Oct 2017 11:54:51 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=185380 Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has said that the empowerment of the girl-child will mitigate her vulnerability in the society. Obaseki said this on the occasion to commemorate the United Nations International Day for the Girl-child, marked on October 11, each year. He said that “comprehensive education covering formal, informal and non-formal modes, for the [...]

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]]> Governor Ugwuanyi orders Accountant-General to pay Workers first https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-ugwuanyi-orders-accountant-general-to-pay-workers-first/ Wed, 04 Oct 2017 07:39:18 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=183930 Enugu State Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has ordered the state’s accountant-general to promptly pay public service workers their monthly salaries on the 23rd of each month in an effort to further boost morale and commitment to implement his 4-point governance agenda. State Commissioner for Information, Mr. Ogbuagu Anikwe, while briefing reporters at the Press Centre of [...]

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]]> Oyo State Security Trust Fund sets to build Emergency Telephone Centre https://www.theinfostride.com/oyo-state-security-trust-fund-sets-to-build-emergency-telephone-centre/ Thu, 14 Sep 2017 15:16:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=181908 Oyo State Security Trust Fund (OYSTTF)’s Board of Trustees has assured security agencies in the State of necessary support towards securing lives and properties of the citizens, saying that it will build an Emergency Telephone Centre to aid security in the State. The Secretary of OYSTTF, Mr. Femi Oyedipe said this in Ibadan on Monday, [...]

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]]> Students reject PlaPoly’s JAMB PIN Levy https://www.theinfostride.com/students-reject-plapolys-jamb-pin-levy/ Thu, 14 Sep 2017 14:58:23 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=181933 Plateau State Polytechnic Students yesterday staged a peaceful protest to demand what they termed failure of the school authority to provide students with their Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) pin number. An eye witness account who spoke on condition of anonymity said the students had to stage the peaceful demonstration in order to register [...]

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]]> Lagos Police collaborates with Citizens’ Mediation Centre To Ensure Faster Justice Delivery https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-police-collaborates-with-citizens-mediation-centre-to-ensure-faster-justice-delivery/ Thu, 14 Sep 2017 14:51:53 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=181990 The Commissioner of Police of Lagos State, Mr. Imohimi Edgar, has indicated the State Command’s interest in partnering with the Lagos State Citizens’ Mediation Centre to engender faster prosecution of suspects and justice delivery in the State. Edgar, who disclosed this today during a courtesy visit by the Management of the Mediation Centre to the [...]

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]]> Governor Obaseki’s Investment Banking Experience Paying Off for Edo State https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-obasekis-investment-banking-experience-paying-off-for-edo-state/ Mon, 11 Sep 2017 21:07:02 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=181570 The current Governor of Edo State was simply Godwin Obaseki over two decades earlier. A young investment banker at the forefront of his profession in Nigeria. At that time, he issued the Tolaram Group its first Commercial Paper, which allowed the company access to the finances required to develop and promote what is now arguably [...]

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]]> Lagos Police Command has Destroyed over 200 Kidnappers’ Dens https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-police-command-has-destroyed-over-200-kidnappers-dens/ Mon, 11 Sep 2017 20:56:57 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=181576 The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Mr. Imohimi Edgal has disclosed that there is no more kidnappers’ camp in the state following the destruction of over 200 camps hitherto operated by the men of the underworld. Mr. Edgal, stated this on Thursday at a workshop tagged “Towards a Safe and Secured Learning Environment”, organized [...]

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]]> Ekiti Governorship Election 2018: PDP Stakeholders Adopt Fayose’s Deputy as Sole Guber Candidate https://www.theinfostride.com/ekiti-governorship-election-2018-pdp-stakeholders-adopt-fayoses-deputy-as-sole-guber-candidate/ Fri, 08 Sep 2017 13:00:02 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=181254 Stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State have adopted the Deputy Governor, Prof Kolapo Olusola, from Ekiti South Senatorial District, as the preferred candidate of the party. Adoption of the deputy governor, who is a professor of Building Technology from the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, was the major decision [...]

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]]> Governor El-Rufai appoints Bishop Idowu-Fearon to head Kaduna Peace Commission https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-el-rufai-appoints-bishop-idowu-fearon-to-head-kaduna-peace-commission/ Fri, 08 Sep 2017 12:47:20 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=181341 Kaduna State Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai has appointed the foremost Anglican cleric, Most Reverend Dr. Josiah Idowu-Fearon to head the Kaduna State Peace Commission. The nomination of the former Archbishop of Kaduna was announced on September 7, 2017 in Kaduna. A government statement, signed by Samuel Aruwan (SSA-Media & Publicity) disclosed that Governor Nasir El-Rufai [...]

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]]> Osun State sets to Collaborate with ANDP to build 5,000 Housing Units https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-state-sets-to-collaborate-with-andp-to-build-5000-housing-units/ Thu, 07 Sep 2017 05:33:12 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=181212 Osun State Government has disclosed its collaboration effort with the African Nations Development Programme (ANDP) and concluded arrangements to build 5,000 housing units of two-bedroom  bungalows  in five major towns  in the state to support the efforts of the present administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. This is contained in a statement made available to our [...]

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]]> Effective Justice Delivery, Key to Social and Economic Growth – Governor Aregbesola https://www.theinfostride.com/effective-justice-delivery-key-to-social-and-economic-growth-governor-aregbesola/ Thu, 07 Sep 2017 05:20:46 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=181087 Governor Rauf Aregbesola of the State of Osun has said effective delivery of justice is key to social and economic growth of the nation. He stated this during the commissioning of Justice Research Centre, located within the premises of Osun State High Court in Osogbo. Facilities at the centre include: a server room, 30 computer [...]

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]]> Local Governments in Kwara State are Financially Autonomous – Governor Ahmed https://www.theinfostride.com/local-governments-in-kwara-state-are-financially-autonomous-governor-ahmed/ Thu, 07 Sep 2017 05:11:23 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=181086 The Governor of Kwara State, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed reiterated that the 16 local government councils in the State are financially autonomous. The governor, who said this while fielding questions from journalists during an interactive radio programme, tagged ‘The Governor Explains’, noted that the LGs receive and control their federal allocation directly without interference from the [...]

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]]> Governor Obaseki begins Talks on Commercial Oil Palm Production in Edo State https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-obaseki-begins-talks-on-commercial-oil-palm-production-in-edo-state/ Wed, 06 Sep 2017 21:45:33 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=181092 Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has travelled to Indonesia to deepen his administration’s partnership with the Asian country, in a bid to revamp the agricultural sector and reposition the state as the oil palm capital of Nigeria. Speaking at the 101-year-old Indonesian Oil Palm Research Institute in Medan, Indonesia, Obaseki said his administration was [...]

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]]> Lagos State issues Ultimatum to Illegal Education Centres https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-state-issues-ultimatum-to-illegal-education-centres/ Wed, 06 Sep 2017 21:25:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=181093 Effective from Monday, 11th September 2017, the Lagos State’s Agency for Mass Education will commence shutdown of all unregistered Tutorial and Continuing Education Centres (CECs) in Lagos State A statement issued by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Education, Mr. Obafela Bank-Olemoh said the closure is necessitated by the refusal of some operators of [...]

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]]> Governor Fayose releases N122.3m for Projects in 14 Communities in Ekiti State https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-fayose-releases-n122-3m-for-projects-in-14-communities-in-ekiti-state/ Wed, 06 Sep 2017 21:17:03 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=181094 Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State today, Wednesday, September 6, 2017 presents cheques worth N122.3 million to 14 communities in the State for the various projects under the Ekiti State Community and Social Development Agency (EKCSDA). The Governor also launch the community projects in the 14 communities. The affected communities are; Okebedo in Ilawe Ekiti, [...]

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]]> UN Day of Charity: Governor Obaseki drums Support for Benue Flood Victims, Others https://www.theinfostride.com/un-day-of-charity-governor-obaseki-drums-support-for-benue-flood-victims-others/ Tue, 05 Sep 2017 22:28:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=180907 Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has tasked charitable persons, governments, religious groups and other organisations to remember the people of Benue State and others in distress, as the world celebrates the International Day of Charity on the 5th of September. Obaseki said the scale of the crisis resulting from the flooding in parts of Benue [...]

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]]> Plateau State Police Command promote 144 Officers https://www.theinfostride.com/plateau-state-police-command-promote-144-officers/ Tue, 05 Sep 2017 22:24:33 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=180906 Plateau State Police Command has promoted a total of 144 officers of the command from one level to another while dismissing a police officer for killing a civilian. Even as the commissioner of police declared that 304 suspects were arrested within the month of July and August, with 235 criminal cases. The Commissioner of Police, Mr [...]

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]]> Osun State committed to boost Workers’ Morale and Promote Efficiency – Elder Babalola https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-state-committed-to-boost-workers-morale-and-promote-efficiency-elder-babalola/ Tue, 05 Sep 2017 22:21:59 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=180916 The Osun State’s present administration of Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola has reiterated its commitment to the training and retraining of its workforce in a bid to boost their morale and promote efficiency. This was stated today by the chairman Local Government Service Commission, Elder Peter Babalola during the opening ceremony of the third phase of the [...]

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]]> Plateau Governor Lalong approves N37b for the Construction of 16 Rural Roads https://www.theinfostride.com/plateau-governor-lalong-approves-n37b-for-the-construction-of-16-rural-roads/ Tue, 05 Sep 2017 21:53:39 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=180905 Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State has approved the construction of sixteen major roads across rural communities in the state at the cost of over thirty seven billion naira. State Commissioner for Works and Transport Pam Dongs disclosed this yesterday after the state executive council meeting presided over by Governor Simon Lalong at the Government [...]

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]]> Governor Ambode urges Muslims to imbibe Values of Sacrifice, Love, Unity https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-ambode-urges-muslims-to-imbibe-values-of-sacrifice-love-unity/ Sun, 03 Sep 2017 19:41:29 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=180556 Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Thursday called on Muslims in Nigeria to imbibe the values of sacrifice, love and continue to foster unity as they join their counterparts worldwide to celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Kabir festival. In his Sallah message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Habib Aruna, Governor Ambode said the period [...]

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]]> Pensioners Group in Osun State cautions against Attacks on Governor Aregbesola https://www.theinfostride.com/pensioners-group-in-osun-state-cautions-against-attacks-on-governor-aregbesola/ Sun, 03 Sep 2017 19:37:22 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=180679 Some pensioners in Osun State under aegis of the Triangular Group of Pensioners has expressed dismay over what it described as politically motivated attacks on Governor Rauf Aregbesola by the 2011/2012 group of retirees. They urged the group, led by Omoniyi Ilesanmi, to desist from actions and utterances capable of breaching the peace in the [...]

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]]> Governor Obaseki urges Muslim Faithful to encourage Peaceful Co-existence https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-obaseki-urges-muslim-faithful-to-encourage-peaceful-co-existence/ Sun, 03 Sep 2017 17:19:47 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=180678 Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Friday, celebrated Eid-el-Kabir with members of the Muslim community in the state, at the Government House, Benin City, with a call on them to live peacefully with members of other religions in the state. Obaseki who was represented by the Commissioner for Arts, Culture and Diaspora Affairs, Hon. [...]

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]]> Osun Special Duties Commissioner Charges Judiciary on Fire Safety https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-special-duties-commissioner-charges-judiciary-on-fire-safety/ Sun, 03 Sep 2017 17:10:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=180793 Osun State Commissioner for Special Duties who doubles as Chairman, Special Committee on Fire Safety Matters, Hon. Oguntola Mudashiru Toogun has charged judicial officials in the State to take cognizance of any fire incident as they put to use the newly commissioned Osun Judicial Research Centre, located in the High Court of Justice, Okefia, Osogbo. Hon. [...]

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]]> Free Sallah Train Ride: Beneficiaries commend Governor Aregbesola https://www.theinfostride.com/free-sallah-train-ride-beneficiaries-commend-governor-aregbesola/ Sun, 03 Sep 2017 12:24:37 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=180680 The beneficiaries of the free sallah train ride organised by Osun State government for passengers travelling from Lagos to Osogbo, Osun State capital have commended the state government for the gesture. The train passengers while speaking with newsmen in Osogbo on Wednesday evening, said the free train ride afforded them the opportunity to come to [...]

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]]> Governor Ikpeazu flags off 4 Model Schools, 132 Class Room Blocks across Abia State https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-ikpeazu-flags-off-4-model-schools-132-class-room-blocks-across-abia-state/ Sun, 03 Sep 2017 11:56:40 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=180681 Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State has flagged off the execution of 136 school building projects across the state. The projects include four new Model Schools, spread across the state, with each comprising of ten classroom blocks, Library, Laboratory, Teachers quarters, Sick bay, 5 secondary and 3 primary classroom blocks, Solar powered water borehole, perimeter [...]

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]]> VP Osinbajo commissions 60,000MT Fertilizer Plant in Edo State https://www.theinfostride.com/vp-osinbajo-commissions-60000mt-fertilizer-plant-in-edo-state/ Sun, 03 Sep 2017 10:49:55 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=180555 The Vice president, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo while opening a 60,000 Metric Tonnes Fertilizer Plant in Edo State has hailed Governor Godwin Obaseki’s effort at improving business environment. The Vice president has inaugurated the Edo Fertilizer Plant and Chemical Company Limited, a public, private venture which has the capacity to produce about 60,000 metric tonnes of fertilizer [...]

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]]> EU urges other States to emulate Governor Obaseki on Project Funding https://www.theinfostride.com/eu-urges-other-states-to-emulate-governor-obaseki-on-project-funding/ Sat, 02 Sep 2017 13:43:29 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=180645 Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has sought for EU’s Partnership in ending illegal migration. The timely payment of counterpart funds for European Union (EU) projects and the timely implementation of the projects in Edo State by the Governor Godwin Obaseki administration, received commendation on Monday in Benin City. The leader of a delegation of the European [...]

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]]> Plateau State gets $1.5m for FG/World Bank funded Save One Million Lives Programme https://www.theinfostride.com/plateau-state-gets-1-5m-for-fgworld-bank-funded-save-one-million-lives-programme/ Wed, 30 Aug 2017 12:29:24 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=180293 Plateau State Government has disclosed that it has received $1.5 million for its Save One Million Lives programme for Results (SOML) funded by the Federal Government and World Bank. The state Programme Manager of the Save One Million Lives for Results, Mr Philimeon Dagwa‎, disclosed this on Monday in Jos at the opening of the [...]

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]]> FG resumes Work at Barkin Ladi and Mangu Dams in Plateau State https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-resumes-work-at-barkin-ladi-and-mangu-dams-in-plateau-state/ Wed, 30 Aug 2017 12:19:44 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=180292 Work has commenced at two Dams that are located at Heipang, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area and Gindiri, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. Activities resumed at the sites after a decade of work stoppage by the Federal Government. For over a decade, work was suspended by the Federal Government at the Dams. The resumption of [...]

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]]> Oil Spillage: Lagos State takes Steps to tackle Occurrence https://www.theinfostride.com/oil-spillage-lagos-state-takes-steps-to-tackle-occurrence/ Wed, 30 Aug 2017 12:09:38 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=180202 State Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Hon. Olawale Oluwo, disclosed that Lagos State Government (LASG) has taken a decisive step towards tackling any oil spillage occurrence from its exploration site to prevent environmental degradation and disruption of means of livelihood of host communities. The Commissioner, who disclosed this week during an interview on a [...]

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]]> Lagos State Disbursed N4.5b To Over 5500 MSMEs In The Last One Year – Ambode https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-state-disbursed-n4-5b-to-over-5500-msmes-in-the-last-one-year-ambode/ Wed, 30 Aug 2017 11:55:23 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=180201 Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Monday disclosed that the present administration, through the State Employment Trust Fund, has in the last one year approved and disbursed N4.5 billion to 5,527 Medium Small Manufacturing Enterprises (MSMEs). The Governor disclosed this at the opening ceremony of the 2nd Edition of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Exclusive [...]

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]]> Urban Renewal Program: Imperatives Of Relocating Owerri Main Market https://www.theinfostride.com/urban-renewal-program-imperatives-of-relocating-owerri-main-market/ Tue, 29 Aug 2017 23:14:20 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=180160 It is interesting that many people have shunned the need to focus on the gains of relocating Owerri Main Market Christened Eke Ukwu Owerri by the indigenous people of Owerri Nchi Ise and decided to adamantly and blindly focused on the pains of relocation and demolition of shanties along Dauglas Road. From onset when the [...]

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]]> Lagos LG Chairmen advised on Prudent Management of Public Funds https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-lg-chairmen-advised-on-prudent-management-of-public-funds/ Tue, 29 Aug 2017 23:05:20 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=180154 Local Government Chairmen in Lagos State have been admonished to plan and manage public fund wisely in line with due process in procuring goods, works and services to achieve the right value for money. The General Manager, Public Procurement Agency, Mr. Idowu Onafowote stated this during his presentation on the public procurement process at a [...]

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]]> Governor Aregbesola Reinstates Five Sacked OSSCEILA Officials https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-aregbesola-reinstates-five-sacked-ossceila-officials/ Tue, 29 Aug 2017 21:41:23 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=180054 The Governor of Osun State, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola has recalled five officials of the Osun State College of Education, Ila Orangun (OSSCEILA) who were disengaged from the institution in 2015. This was announced by the Provost of the institution, Prof. Isaac Oyewole, in a statement on Saturday by the Public Relations Officer of the school, [...]

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]]> As Osun clocks 26, Governor Aregbesola urges Nigerians to eschew Acts Capable of Ripping The Nation Apart https://www.theinfostride.com/as-osun-clocks-26-governor-aregbesola-urges-nigerians-to-eschew-acts-capable-of-ripping-the-nation-apart/ Tue, 29 Aug 2017 21:24:54 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=180053 Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun State has called on Nigerians to shun acts, capable of jeopardizing the corporate existence of the country. The call was made during the state’s 26th anniversary celebration on Sunday. He said that in the midst of hate speeches and threats of evacuation by ethnic groups and heightened political unrest across [...]

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]]> Governor Ajimobi Installs 21 New Obas for Ibadan https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-ajimobi-installs-21-new-obas-for-ibadan/ Mon, 28 Aug 2017 21:41:26 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=179980 Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, has presented certificates and staff of office to 21 chiefs, who were among the 33 recently elevated to the status of Obas in Ibadan, following the adoption of the recommendations of a judicial commission of inquiry earlier inaugurated by the Governor. The colourful ceremony, held at the arcade of [...]

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]]> Governor Ambode sets to make Lagos a Hub for Tourism, Entertainment In Africa https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-ambode-sets-to-make-lagos-a-hub-for-tourism-entertainment-in-africa/ Mon, 28 Aug 2017 21:18:09 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=179979 The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, on Sunday said the State is more than ready to take the driving seat for the development of Tourism, Arts and Entertainment in Africa. Governor Ambode, who spoke on a programme on Ben TV, United Kingdom, as a prelude to the ongoing Notting Hill Carnival, said his [...]

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]]> Hate Speech: Middle-Belt Youths voice out Concern https://www.theinfostride.com/hate-speech-middle-belt-youths-voice-out-concern/ Mon, 28 Aug 2017 20:58:16 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=179977 The Middle-Belt Youth Council has express their dissatisfaction with the level of hate filled speeches dish out by some misguided groups of people in the country. In a press release read by the President of the council, Emma Zopmal, at the plateau state chapter of the Nigeria Union Of Journalist (NUJ) secretariat in Jos, the [...]

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]]> Abia’s 26th Anniversary: Governor Ikpeazu dedicates it to Late Bob Ogbuagu https://www.theinfostride.com/abias-26th-anniversary-governor-ikpeazu-dedicates-it-to-late-bob-ogbuagu/ Mon, 28 Aug 2017 20:50:14 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=179975 Abia State Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu has dedicated the 26th anniversary celebrations of the state to one of its founding fathers, Chief Bob Ogbuagu, OON, who recently passed on at the age of 93. In a release signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Enyinnaya Appolos, Governor Ikpeazu described the late Dee Bob Ogbuagu as a [...]

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]]> Lagos State’s Second MSME Fair commences Today https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-states-second-msme-fair-commences-today/ Mon, 28 Aug 2017 20:43:07 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=179896 Lagos State’s second edition of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Exclusive Fair is set to commence on August 28th, 2017, at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos, and will feature items locally produced by young and upcoming entrepreneurs in the State. The Commissioner for Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives, Prince Rotimi Ogunleye who made the disclosure [...]

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