Was – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Sun, 19 Jun 2016 21:59:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Was – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Why MTN’s Fine Was Reduced – Adebayo Shittu https://www.theinfostride.com/why-mtns-fine-was-reduced-adebayo-shittu/ Sun, 19 Jun 2016 21:59:24 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=132859 Minister of Communications, Mr Adebayo Shittu, has said that the $5.2 billion fine slammed on telecommunication giant, MTN, was reduced to encourage foreign investments into the country. Shittu said this on Sunday, June 19, in Ibadan, Oyo state capital, at an award ceremony in honour Chief Lekan Balogun, the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland. He said [...]

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]]> I Was Once A Striker – Kcee https://www.theinfostride.com/i-was-once-a-striker-kcee/ Sun, 19 Jun 2016 02:12:14 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=132725 “So when I was playing football, I was a striker. There’s no game I play I don’t score a goal; it is difficult for me not to score a goal. Even if they are going to win my team, I must register a goal, so I was like that. I found myself in the passion [...]

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]]> OJB Was Kind – Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde https://www.theinfostride.com/ojb-was-kind-omotola-jalade-ekeinde/ Fri, 17 Jun 2016 08:47:20 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=132529 Following the death of acclaimed producer and singer, OJB Jezreel, who passed on in the early hours of Tuesday, June14, 2016, celebrities have been pouring encomium on the singer. Now, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde is mourning the late singer. According to the movie star, she has so much respect for the late OJB who helped produce her [...]

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]]> OJB Was An Untapped Gold – Adasounds https://www.theinfostride.com/ojb-was-an-untapped-gold-adasounds/ Thu, 16 Jun 2016 09:43:41 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=132432 Late OJB’s signee, Adasounds speaks on their unfinished works and plans. Ofor Stephanie Adaeze popularly known as Adasounds is a female artiste that worked with OJB. She was signed to OJB’s Amazing Works Records in late 2015. Adasounds and OJB were tidying up plans to release their duet titled ‘Chinedu’ before the ace music producer’s [...]

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]]> No Innocent Officer Was Retired – Buratai https://www.theinfostride.com/no-innocent-officer-was-retired-buratai/ Tue, 14 Jun 2016 16:51:54 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=132198 Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai has said that no innocent officer was sacked during the recent mass retrenchment carried out by the military. Buratai made the comment on Monday, June 13, 2016, while visiting the Minister of Communication, Adebayo Shittu in Abuja, Leadership reports. “There is no better time for the retrenchment [...]

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]]> Shuaibu Amodu Was A True Nationalist – Yakubu Dogara https://www.theinfostride.com/shuaibu-amodu-was-a-true-nationalist-yakubu-dogara/ Mon, 13 Jun 2016 09:19:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=132059 The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Yakubu Dogara, has condoled with the nation over the death of Shuaibu Amodu, a former coach of the Super Eagles. Amodu, who until his death on Saturday was the Technical Director of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), had since been buried according to Muslim rites. Dogara in a [...]

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]]> Gareth Bale Was Disrespectful – Roy Hodgson https://www.theinfostride.com/gareth-bale-was-disrespectful-roy-hodgson/ Mon, 13 Jun 2016 08:06:47 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=132004 Roy Hodgson has told Gareth Bale not to question England’s passion or patriotism ahead of Thursday’s crunch Euro 2016 clash against Wales. Bale claimed last week that Welsh players had more desire than their neighbours and that England “big themselves up before they’ve done anything.” Wales went on to win their Group B opener 2-1 [...]

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]]> Henrietta Kosoko Was A Great Mother – Desmond Elliot https://www.theinfostride.com/henrietta-kosoko-was-a-great-mother-desmond-elliot/ Sat, 11 Jun 2016 06:19:46 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=131848 Respected Nollywood actor cum politician, Desmond Elliot was one of the few theatre practitioners who were given the privilege to pay tributes to late Henrietta Kosoko at her wake yesterday. In his tribute, Elliot described the late actress as a great mother. ‘An artiste never dies. It’s someone that leaves an indelible mark in everyone’s [...]

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]]> Keshi Was A Brother – RMD https://www.theinfostride.com/keshi-was-a-brother-rmd/ Thu, 09 Jun 2016 12:02:27 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=131592 Following the sad passing of Nigerian football legend, Stephen Keshi, Nollywood actor, Richard Mofe Damijo, RMD penned a moving tribute to the 54-year-old on his Instagram. He shared a photo of Keshi today, June 8, 2016 writing, “HERO!!! CHAMPION!!! LEGEND!!! My heart bleeds today, not for the Big Boss, but for my friend and brother. [...]

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]]> I Was Successful But Not Fulfilled – Lynxxx https://www.theinfostride.com/i-was-successful-but-not-fulfilled-lynxxx/ Thu, 09 Jun 2016 11:39:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=131573 For few months now, Lynxxx has been dishing spiritual advice to his fans on his Instagram page. Lynxxx has spoken on everything from premarital sex to plastic surgery leaving many wondering what led him to change his bad boy image. Now, the ‘Fine lady’ singer during a recent appearance on Frankly Speaking With Jola Sotubo [...]

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]]> I Would’ve Sold 10% Of NNPC If I Was President – Atiku https://www.theinfostride.com/i-wouldve-sold-10-of-nnpc-if-i-was-president-atiku/ Wed, 01 Jun 2016 16:29:34 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=130574 Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar had said he would have sold 10% of the NNPC if he was elected the President of Nigeria when he ran. Atiku made this remark on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 while urging Nigerians to give President Muhammadu Buhari a “pass mark’’ for his efforts in the first year of his administration. [...]

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]]> Banky W Was Tunde Demuren’s Best Man https://www.theinfostride.com/banky-w-was-tunde-demurens-best-man/ Sat, 28 May 2016 23:08:00 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=130226 Let’s introduce you to the dapper looking gentlemen that made up the groomsmen at the star studded #Tsquared2016 wedding ceremony between Tolu Oniru and Tunde Demuren in Dubai. It’s a star studded combination of musician, pilots, actors and media personalities led by award winning singer Banky W, who is the bestman. Others include, Ebuka Obi, [...]

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]]> I Was Betrayed At PDP Convention – Ali Modu Sheriff https://www.theinfostride.com/i-was-betrayed-at-pdp-convention-ali-modu-sheriff/ Tue, 24 May 2016 17:55:31 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=129719 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) convention in Port-Harcourt, Rivers state, which was held on Saturday, May 22, 2016, took a new twist as the party chairman, Ali Modu Sheriff and his executives were removed in coup style. Reports say former Governor of Akwa-Ibom state and Senate Minority Leader, Godwill Akpabio moved motion for the removal [...]

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]]> Man Utd Job Was An Honour – LVG https://www.theinfostride.com/man-utd-job-was-an-honour-lvg/ Tue, 24 May 2016 09:42:39 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=129657 Former Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has thanked the club for the “honour” of managing at Old Trafford after it was announced on Monday that he would be leaving his position effective immediately. Van Gaal, 64, oversaw two tumultuous seasons at United and it had long been rumoured that the club would part ways [...]

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]]> Metuh Was Paid N400m Before 2015 Election – Doyin Okupe https://www.theinfostride.com/metuh-was-paid-n400m-before-2015-election-doyin-okupe/ Thu, 19 May 2016 01:35:28 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=129166 Doyin Okupe, a former aide of former President Goodluck Jonathan, on Wednesday, May 18, said Jonathan confirmed to him that he gave PDP spokesman, Olisa metuh, N400 million. He said the purpose of the fund was for Metuh to fine-tune the former president’s image ahead of his public declaration for the 2015 presidential race. Okupe [...]

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]]> Working With Joke Silva Was Big For Me – Femi Branch https://www.theinfostride.com/working-with-joke-silva-was-big-for-me-femi-branch/ Sun, 15 May 2016 22:50:29 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=128805 Popular Nollywood actor and producer, Femi Branch has disclosed that one of his most remarkable moments in his 25 years acting career is taking a role in a stage production alongside veteran actress, Joke Silva. Speaking on his experience acting with talented actress and wife of Olu Jacobs, Femi Branch said on Instagram: “LET ME [...]

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]]> Increasing Fuel Price Was A Neccessity – Yemi Osinbajo https://www.theinfostride.com/increasing-fuel-price-was-a-neccessity-yemi-osinbajo/ Sun, 15 May 2016 00:14:31 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=128700 Following the negative reactions that greeted the announcement of the increase in fuel price – from N86 per litre to N145, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has explained the rationale behind the development. Osinbajo’s statement, issued on Friday, May 13, is the first explanation coming from the Presidency since the new fuel pricing regime was announced [...]

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]]> It Was A Strange Season – Arsene Wenger https://www.theinfostride.com/it-was-a-strange-season-arsene-wenger/ Sat, 14 May 2016 23:32:54 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=128682 Arsene Wenger again found his future was the focus of attention ahead of Arsenal’s final game of the season against Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. At the Gunners’ last home game, some supporters staged a protest urging Wenger to quit and two weeks on, the Arsenal manager’s contract was again at issue, [...]

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]]> I Was Never In A Relationship With Ubi Franklin – Emma Nyra https://www.theinfostride.com/i-was-never-in-a-relationship-with-ubi-franklin-emma-nyra/ Fri, 13 May 2016 22:32:38 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=128575 Sultry singer, Emma Nyra was a guest on HFTv Africa’s ‘Da chat’ and she finally clears the air about her alleged relationship with Triple MG boss, Ubi Franklin. According to her, she and Ubi were not seeing eye to eye and she wasn’t treated properly. She said, “I didn’t get along with the manager, I [...]

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]]> Working With Kanye West Was Hell – Steve Stanulis https://www.theinfostride.com/working-with-kanye-west-was-hell-steve-stanulis/ Sat, 07 May 2016 08:58:35 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=127904 The bodyguard Kanye West recently fired after accusing him of the guts to speak (or flirt with) to his wife, Kim Kardashian, is coming after the rapper saying working for him was hell! In a new interview with New York Daily News, Steve Stanulis, a former NYPD cop who has moonlighted as a Chippendale dancer [...]

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]]> Manchester City Was Unlucky – Pellegrini https://www.theinfostride.com/manchester-city-was-unlucky-pellegrini/ Thu, 05 May 2016 16:11:41 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=127742 Manchester City coach Manuel Pellegrini said his side did not deserve to be eliminated from the Champions League despite having only one effort on target in their 1-0 semifinal, second leg defeat to Real Madrid. Gareth Bale’s deflected effort in the 20th minute was enough to propel Real into the final where they will face [...]

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]]> I Was Not Popular In School – Khloe Kardashian https://www.theinfostride.com/i-was-not-popular-in-school-khloe-kardashian/ Thu, 05 May 2016 15:41:13 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=127723 Khloe Kardashian has shared a brutally honest piece on her unsavory high school experiences and her struggle with education in general. As hard as it may be to believe, Khloe had not been a popular kid like her sisters, Kourtney and Kim Kardashian, a fact she opened up on in a post she shared via [...]

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]]> I Was Not Arrested – Mercy Aigbe https://www.theinfostride.com/i-was-not-arrested-mercy-aigbe/ Fri, 29 Apr 2016 01:05:15 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=127080 Multiple reports had it that Yoruba actress, Mercy Aigbe, was on Monday, April 27, arrested by Policemen in Osogbo, Osun State capital. But now, the Yoruba sensation has taken to her Instagram page today, April 28, 2016 to deny such claims. According to her, she was shooting a movie in osogbo and was going for [...]

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]]> I Wasn’t Involved In Any Accident – Yul Edochie https://www.theinfostride.com/i-wasnt-involved-in-any-accident-yul-edochie/ Fri, 29 Apr 2016 00:24:52 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=127074 Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie has denied claims he was involved in a car crash in Enugu on, April 25, 2016. The son of veteran actor, Pete Edochie, was reported to have skidded off the road in his car and landed in a ditch in Udi, Enugu. The actor however took to his Twitter page, April [...]

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