It’s halftime and Nigeria heads into the break with the lead. William Troost-Ekong’s header in the 38th minutes is the difference. Second half certainly promises more to this game. Nigeria Super Eagles are up against the hosts of the AFCON 2023 tournament, the Elephants of Cote D’Ivoire. It’s going to be a blockbuster game in…
In this report, The Informant247’s Yemi Sodeeq exposes mismanagement of public funds by the Kwara Ladies FC Chairman and how it has affected the progress of the team. Players and officials also accused the chairman of forging their signatures on payment slips. In June 2023, the 9th Kwara State House of Assembly recommended of government…
The weather condition at 9th edition of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon which was held on Saturday in Lagos had a big impact on the race. One of the biggest road races in Africa, the Lagos Marathon prides itself as one of the most sought after road events for elite runners across the world…
It’s all Kenyan affairs at this year’s edition of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon. The East Africans runners were the biggest winners as as Kenya’s Bernard Sang emerged the winner of the male category. Sang, who came third last edition defeated other elite marathoners on Saturday morning to win the 42km race. He finished…
The Group Chief Executive Officer, Access Holdings Plc, Herbert Wigwe, has been reported dead. Wigwe, died along with other five passengers on board in an helicopter crash in California near the Nevada border, United States of America on Friday. New York Times reports that no survivors have been located as of Saturday morning, the authorities…
A stalwart of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State, Hon. Mashood Mustapha, popularly known as MM, has debunked claims that he is planning his exit from the party as a result of the Kwara Hotels concession issue. The rebuttal is contained in a statement released to the press on Wednesday, February 7, 2024,…
The rector of Kwara State Polytechnic, Engr. Abdul Jimoh Muhammed, has ordered the detention of the Informant247’s Editor-in-chief; Salihu Ayatullahi and Managing Editor, Adisa-Jaji Azeez, in Ilorin on Monday They were both detained when they honored a police invitation.Salihu Ayatullahi and Adisa-Jaji Azeez were invited around 2:30 PM on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. The detention…
In this special report, The Informant247’s Yemi Sodeeq tells how despite a glamorous handing over of Oko Fruit Juice Company to Agvest company limited by Oyo State government on a Public-Private Partnership in 2020, the company remained moribund and was never revived as promised. Meanwhile, Residents continue to hope for a better turn around of…
All the Nigerian music stars who were nominated for different categories of award at the 2024 Grammy have missed out from award winner’s list. The 66th edition of the 2024 Grammy award event held at Los Angeles on Sunday. Nigeria had earned five nominations across different categories- a testament to their exceptional work of arts…
South African Tyla has won the maiden category of the Best African music performance award at the 66th 2024 Grammys award at held at Los Angeles Tyla’s Water won the award ahead of other Nigerian music which includes Amapiano by Asake and Olamide, Davido’s ‘Unavailable’, Ayra Starr’s ‘Rush’ Burna Boy’s ‘City Boys’, and Tyla’s ‘Water.’…
No fewer than 500 constituents benefited from the free medical outreach sponsored byHonourable Arinola Fatimoh Lawal, lawmaker representing Ilorin east vonstituency at the Kwara State house of Assembly. The medical outreach which was held on Sunday, February 4, 2024 at Idi-ape,Ilorin provided free eye test, eye glasses, surgery, and medication to about 500 participants. Over…
The Kwara State Government has asked Crystal Group owned by Hon. Moshood Mustapha to come and remodel and reconstruct Kwara Hotel for N3bn provided it will follow the specifications in the government’s bill of quantities (BOQ). The challenge, contained in a letter exclusively obtained by The Informant247 dated January 31st, 2024 and sent to the…
Claim There is a claim about a free medical treatment for breast cancer making round on the social media. The claim reads; Dear All,Please If you know of any lady battling BREAST CANCER of whatever stage please advise her to contact Dorothy@africacancerfoundation.org before 7th march, all medical expenses are free. It has been widely circulated…
Stakeholders in the education sector and indigent students of Kwara Central Senatorial District, who benefitted from West Africa Examination Council (WAEC), National Examination Council (NECO) and Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) forms procured and distributed by Senator Saliu Mustapha have hailed the legislator for the gesture, describing it as timely. In separate interviews with reporters…
Ademola Lookman was again the hero for Nigeria as they defeated Angola to book the semifinal ticket of the ongoing AFCON. Lookman scored in the 41st minutes of the game to give the Nigerian team the goal that will ultimately push them into the last four stage. Recall that the Atalanta forward scored a brace…
It’s the quarterfinal match between Nigeria and Angola. The stadium is fully packed and the atmosphere is frenzy. For both countries, there are many points to prove and many stakes to the claim. They go into this match with a lot of energy that has so far defined this 34th AFCON edition. Do sit back…
Stanley Nwabali conspicuously missed out on the full tanning session on Monday as the rest of his teammates held their first training after their Saturday’s clash. Nwabali who was seen training alone as he limps was stretched out during Nigeria’s Round of 16 tie against the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon at the 2023 Africa Cup…
Owoyemi Qudus is a 400 level student of the University of Ilorin from the Department of Statistics. On Wednesday, January 24, 2023, he attempted a new Guinness World Record for the fastest time to complete a five-skin fade in just 14 minutes, 56 seconds, and 83 milliseconds in the presence of other students of the…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria outclassed the indomitable lions of Cameroon with a 2-0 victory in the round of 16 clash of the ongoing AFCON on Saturday. Ademola Lookman was the hero in the game as he scored a brace from each half to send the Cameroonian neighbors packing from the tournament. The Nigerian team…
Welcome to the live updates of the AFCON round of 16 clash between Nigeria and Cameroon. The match is billed to commence at 9pm WAT. It’s a make or mar situation as Nigeria’s Super Eagles face off with their Indomitable Lions of Cameroon in the round of 16 clash tonight. The Felix Houphouet-Boigny stadium is…
