Author: Abdulrahaman Taye Damilola

Prince Clement Ikolo Ogenerukevwe, the monarch, was declared wanted over the killing of 17 military personnel in Okuama, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, the Nigerian Army has said. According to Onyema Nwachukwu, a Major-General, the spokesperson of the Nigerian Army, although the army has not exonerated anybody regarding the incident, it decided to release the monarch after the intervention of highly-placed personalities in the society and a painstaking review. It would be recalled the military high command had launched a manhunt for those suspected to have perpetrated the dastardly act, which made residents of Okuama desert the…

At least three persons, including a Bokkos University student, were killed on Thursday night after suspected gunmen invaded the Butura community in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. According to Daily Trust, a Student at the institution, who gave his name as George Lazarus, said a 200-level student of Computer Science development was among those killed. It was gathered that the gunmen stormed the community at about 9 pm and started shooting continuously. Sources from the community, while confirming the incident, said that the killing of the student prompted a protest by students but was dispersed by personnel of…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, declared the former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello. The anti-graft agency, in a post via its official Facebook handle, urged anyone with information as to his whereabouts to report immediately to the Commission or the nearest Police Station. The EFCC wrote: “Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, is wanted by the EFCC for offences relating to economic and financial crimes to the tune of N80.2 Billion. “Anybody with information as to his whereabout should report immediately to the Commission or the nearest Police Station.” The Informant247 reports that the Federal…

The executive members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ganduje Ward, Dawaki Tofa Local Government Area, have been restrained by the Federal High Court in Kano from taking further action on the suspension of the APC national chairman, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. Justice Abdullahi Muhammad Liman, while granting an interim order, directed all respondents from implementing or giving effect to the suspension of Ganduje after a decision was reached during an emergency meeting of the executive members of APC, Ganduje Ward, on April 15, pending the hearing and determination of fundamental right of fair hearing filed by the APC national…

Following the drama that happened at the residence of the immediate governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, on Wednesday, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, has cautioned politicians and all public office holders to desist from impeding the officials of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from performing functions, saying that the EFCC by the stipulation of the law can invite and investigate any Nigerian allegedly indicted with corruption, and such people involved should honour the agency in that regard. The AGF stated this in a statement titled ‘EFCC SHOULD NOT BE OBSTRUCTED FROM…

The Kwara State Government on Wednesday said it has concluded a plan to renovate the indoor sports hall of the state stadium at the cost of N2.06bn to make it an ultra-modern sports facility. Bola Mogaji, the chairman of the state’s sports commission, while speaking with sports writers in Ilorin, alleged that the previous administrations had neglected the indoor sports hall, adding that it led to its decadence. Magaji, who said that Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq was determined to bring the stadium back to its pride, added that the renovation of the indoor sports hall would be completed in 12 months.…

Nigerian President Bola Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the Ministry of Education to include graduates of the National Open University in the National Youth Service Corps scheme while also resolving the longstanding admittance of NOUN Law graduates to participate in Law School in the country for equal opportunities. Tinubu disclosed this during his presentation at the 13th convocation ceremony of NOUN on Saturday at the university’s Convocation Arena, Jabi, Abuja. According to Punch, before now, NOUN graduates in 2017 were assured by the former vice-chancellor of the institution, Abdallah Adamu, that they would soon be able to participate in…

Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday granted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) warrant to arrest the immediate governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello. The warrant was issued following an ex parte motion filed by the EFCC. Justice Emeka Nwite, in his ruling on the motion, also directed that the former governor be produced before him on Thursday, April 18, for arraignment. He said, “It is hereby ordered as follows: “That an order of this honourable court is hereby made directing and/or issuing a warrant for the immediate arrest of the defendant to bring him before this honourable…

Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, Nigerian businessman and socialite, has reacted to his arraignment by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged naira abuse after perfecting his N10 million bail condition with two sureties in like sum. Okechukwu, while taking to his Instagram handle shortly after his arraignment on Wednesday, said he was not small, and that money was water. He wrote, “Seeing all your messages and love. I’m so humbled. Now it’s confirmed CP (Cubana Priest) is not small. Money na water (sic).” The Informant247 reports that the Federal High Court in Lagos State…

….We’ve lost a loyal, great man: ex-Kwara Speaker Ali, grief over Rafiu Ibrahim’s demise AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the Kwara State Governor, has mourned the shocking death of Senator Rafiu Ibrahim of the Peoples Democratic Party after a brief illness. A statement by Rafiu Ajakaye, the spokesperson for the governor, on Wednesday said the governor expressed his heartfelt condolences to the family of the late senator, the people of Ojoku in Oyun Local Government Area, and the Peoples Democratic Party on this sad development. The statement reads, “This shocking development again reminds everyone of the inevitability of death for all human beings…

Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, on Wednesday, granted N10m bail with two sureties in like sum by the Federal High Court in Lagos State after he was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an alleged naira abuse. The Informant247 gathered that the celebrity barman had earlier pleaded not guilty to tampering and abusing the naira during his trial. Cubana Chief Priest was arraigned before Justice Kehinde Ogundare on three counts bordering on abuse of naira by allegedly spraying and tampering with the nation’s currency at a social event, contrary to the provisions of…

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery on Tuesday announced a reduction in the price of Automotive Gas Oil, popularly called diesel, from N1,200/litre to N1,000/litre. The Informant247 gathered that the announcement was made in a statement issued on Tuesday by its spokesperson, Nduka Chiejina, saying, “In an unprecedented move, Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a further reduction of the price of diesel from N1,200 to N1,000/litre. “While rolling out the products, the refinery supplied at a substantially reduced price of N1,200/litre three weeks ago, representing over 30 per cent reduction from the previous market price of about N1,600/litre. “This significant reduction in…

No fewer than 28 persons, including six personnel of Benue State Community Volunteer Guards (BSCVG), have been reportedly killed after suspected gunmen invaded the Gyaruwa axis of Gwer West Local Government Area, Benue State. According to reports, the attack occurred from Saturday to Monday, during which the villagers were also chased out of their abodes in Tse-Kperyisa, Tse-Adaa, and Tse-Shiver communities. According to locals, six security personnel were murdered while escorting some mourners to bury their dead on Saturday and by Sunday night, the attackers had killed 16 people. In contrast, another six were killed along Adoka-Naka Road in Gwer…

Following the suspension of the National chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) by the leadership in Ganduje ward, Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area of Kano State on Monday, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday petitioned the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, asking the force to probe those behind the purported suspension of the former governor of Kano State. The APC, in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Barrister Felix Morka, said the perpetrators of the “criminal act” were not card-carrying members or legitimate officials of the APC in Ganduje’s ward. The Informant247 reports that the…

Barely a week after Idris Okuneye, celebrity crossdresser was jailed for naira abuse, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, arraign a businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, before the Federal High Court in Lagos over alleged abused of Naira currency. According to reports, Cubana Chief Priest will be arraigned before Justice Kehinde Ogundare on a three-count charge of spraying and tampering with the Naira notes at a social event contrary to the provisions of the Central Bank Act of 2007. In the charge filed by the EFFC’s prosecutor,…

A 13-man committee has been set by the Kaduna State House of Assembly to investigate financial dealings, loans, grants, and other project implementations from 2015-2023 under former Governor Nasir El-Rufai’s tenure. The House, while setting up the committee on Tuesday, also mandated the committee to invite notable personalities who served during the period, including contractors, to give an account of how the loans and grants received during the period under review were spent. Honourable Mugu Yusuf, the Chairman of the House Committee on Public Accounts, who is also the Deputy Minority Whip, while moving the motion, said the public needed…

The Nasarawa state government has banned the activities of all ethnic vigilante groups operating across the 13 local government areas of the state. According to reports, the ban was followed by the emergency security meeting convened by State Governor Abdullahi Sule while issuing a two-week ultimatum to all ethnic vigilante groups affected by the order to hand over their uniforms and weapons to the state Commissioner of Police, Shehu Nadada. The governor, through Executive Order No. 1 of 2024, also banned any other association, movement, organisation, or society affiliated with the group operating under the guise of ethnic vigilante. The…

Following the suspension of Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), by the leadership of the APC Ganduje ward, Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area of Kano State on Monday, the State Working Committee of the party in Kano, has countered Ganduje’s suspension, while announcing the suspension of the affected ward party leaders. The Informant247 reports that the leadership of the party at Ganduje ward in Dawkin Tofa Local Government area announced the suspension of the party’s national chairman, citing corruption charges filed against him. Malama Haladu Gwanja Ganduje, the party’s legal advisor, while reading the…

Malam Nuhu Ribadu, the National Security Adviser (NSA) to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has disclosed that no fewer than 1,000 victims of verified mass abductions across the country have been successfully rescued by the Federal Government without paying ransom. Ribadu, who stated this on Monday in Abuja while receiving 22 rescued students and staff of the Federal University Gusau, said that the covert operations were conducted in the last few months, adding that the successful rescue operations were testimonies to the efforts of the government to free all those being unlawfully held in captivity. He said, “We have so far…

Malam Nasir El-Rufai, the former Kaduna State governor, has disclosed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Federal Government was now paying more for fuel subsidy than before. El-Rufai, who stated this while speaking with newsmen after delivering the lead paper at a capacity-building workshop on Enhancing Skills of Government Officials in Policy Implementation and Productive Human Resource Management for political appointees in Maiduguri on Monday, said, “The federal government is now subsidizing fuel; many people don’t know this.” Applauding the policy, El-Rufai added, “It is a right policy. I have always supported the withdrawal of oil subsidy, but in the course…

Following a fire incident at the Afam power generating station, which it said caused a partial disturbance of the nation’s grid, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced the full restoration of the national grid. According to reports, the national grid collapse occurred at 02:41 am. on Monday, leaving the country with 64.70 megawatts. A statement by TCN’s General Manager Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, said: “A fire erupted at the Afam V 330kV bus bar coupler, leading to the tripping of units at Afam III and Afam VI. This resulted in a sudden generation loss of 25MW and 305MW,…

The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Ganduje ward, Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area of Kano State, on Monday, during a press briefing held in Kano, announced the suspension of the former governor of Kano state and current national chairman APC, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, pending the outcome of the corruption charges filed against him. Malama Haladu Gwanja Ganduje, the party’s legal advisor, while reading the ward party leadership resolve, stated that the party had to decide for posterity’s sake. Responding to the issue, APC Secretary in Kano, Zakari Sarina, told Daily Trust that “this is a case of…

Nigerians are set to experience a nationwide blackout following the decision of the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) to withdraw its service if the Nigerian Government fails to rescind the recently approved electricity tariff hike. According to Dominic Igwebike, the acting General Secretary of NUEE, in a statement addressed to the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, said if nothing were done about the withdrawal of the tariff, its members would take decisive action. It would be recalled that the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission had on April 3 increased the electricity tariff for band A customers getting 20 hours of…

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has cautioned potential job seekers not to fall victim to scammers, saying it is not recruiting. According to the Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO), Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM), Mr Jonas Agwu, in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, the clarification became necessary following desperate efforts by alleged fraudsters to scam unsuspecting job seekers or their sponsors. He said the attention of the Corps had been drawn to a publication by online platforms, misinforming the public about the ongoing recruitment of personnel into the services of the Corps. “This medium is to let the public…

Following the retaliatory attack by Iran, the Israeli army claimed that no fewer than 300 drones and missiles were launched by Iran towards Israel in its unprecedented attack overnight, injuring at least 12 people. According to a statement by an Israeli spokesman on Sunday, “Last night Iran fired over 300 ballistic missiles, UAVs and cruise missiles towards Israel,” military spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari told a televised statement, revising an earlier figure of more than 200 launches. Hagari added that 170 drones and 30 cruise missiles were launched, none of which entered Israeli territory, and that 110 ballistic missiles were…

“Operation Delta Safe”, the air component of the Nigerian military’s special task force, says it has bombarded scores of illegal oil refining sites and other bases of economic saboteurs in Rivers on Friday and Saturday. According to AVM Edward Gabkwet, the Director of the Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force, in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, the air strikes diminished the capabilities of oil thieves significantly, assuring that the strikes ensured that economic saboteurs hit would no longer be able to burst pipelines to steal crude oil. Gabkwet stated that an illegal refining site was destroyed at Idama…

The army on Saturday, in a significant escalation of the long-running covert war between the regional foes that threatened to overshadow the conflict in Gaza, announced that Israel is coming under direct attack from Iran. According to reports, Iran had constantly threatened Israel of its planned retaliation strike over a deadly April 1 air attack on its Damascus consular building. In contrast, Washington had repeatedly warned in recent days that the reprisals were imminent. “Iran launched UAVs from its territory towards the territory of the state of Israel,” military spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said in a televised statement. The…

Following a reported invasion by masked Yoruba Nation agitators at Oyo Secretariat, Agodi, on Saturday morning, the self-acclaimed activist and leader of the South-West agitators, Sunday Adeyemo, aka Sunday Igboho, has distanced himself from the attack, which saw youths Wielding charms and singing solidarity songs, to demand an independent nation. According to Daily Trust, Igboho, while speaking with newsmen, said an investigation should be carried out to fish out those behind the invasion. He said, “I know nothing about it. I am not even aware of those behind it. If I am going to do anything, either for early or…

In the world’s historical feat, Nigeria has rolled out a new vaccine – Men5CV – recommended by the World Health Organisation (WHO) to protect people against meningitis, becoming the first country in the world to produce the vaccine. The Informant247 gathered, according to the world health body, in a statement on Friday, that the vaccine would protect people against five strains of meningococcus bacteria, adding that the health workers would begin an immunisation campaign to reach one million people. Funded by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, which funds the global meningitis vaccine stockpile and supports lower-income countries with routine vaccination against…

No fewer than 35 houses were on Thursday, destroyed by rainstorms, throwing residents of the Igbonna Community in Oyun LGA of Kwara State into anguish and tears. The Informant247 gathered that the incident, which occurred by 6:30 pm on Thursday, saw victims counted losses after the havoc caused by the rainstorms affected the rooftops of several houses, while some houses were completely off. Reacting to the incident, the National President of Igbonna Descendants Development Union, IDPU, Barr. A S Salami disclosed that the devastating incident had left people in the community homeless, calling on the state government to promptly come…