Ambassador AbdulFatai Yahaya Seriki-Gambari, CEO of Kursi Investment, philanthropist, and seasoned politician, has conveyed warm Eid greetings to Muslim faithfuls, urging them to uphold the spirit of holiness that Ramadan instilled. In a statement released by his media team, Ambassador Seriki-Gambari emphasized the importance of continuing the virtues of Ramadan beyond the holy month. He…
In a congratulatory message, Engr. Nurudeen Adeyemi Balogun, the ENACT Principal, extends warm felicitations to all Muslim faithfuls on the successful completion of the 2024 Ramadan fasting period. He commends the high level of discipline exhibited during the 30-day fasting period, highlighting it as a testament to the potential for societal improvement if pursued collectively….
The Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has expressed deep sorrow over the demise of Justice Ahmad Olanrewaju Belgore (retired), describing him as a great jurist and patriot. Justice Belgore, who recently retired as the presiding Justice of the Ilorin Division of the Court of Appeal, passed away on Tuesday night, leaving behind a legacy of…
The GRS Movement has extended courteous greetings to Muslims on the event of Eid-l-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. The Movement’s press secretary, ADISA Ridwan Ajadi, released a statement to the public urging Muslims to keep up embracing the lessons learned during the month-long period of fasting and prayer. The statement…
Senator Saliu Mustapha, representing Kwara Central Senatorial District and the Turaki of Ilorin Emirate, sends heartfelt Eid-el-Fitr greetings to Muslims, urging them to embrace love and forgiveness post-Ramadan. He emphasizes the spiritual significance of Ramadan as a time for purification and sincere worship. In a statement issued by his media assistant, Nasif Sholagberu, Senator Mustapha…
Otunba ADETUNJI Oyabambi, a philanthropist based in the US, extends warm greetings to Muslim faithfuls as they celebrate Eid-el-Fitr this year. He emphasizes the importance of embracing love and forgiveness, echoing the values demonstrated during the sacred month of Ramadan. In a personally signed statement, Oyabambi, who chairs Halfem Nigeria LTD, stated that Ramadan is…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Monday, disclosed that hotels, schools, and other establishments that accept payments in dollars from their customers are at risk of facing arrest. According to Ola Olukoyede, the Chairman of the anti-graft agency, in the agency’s publication called EFCC Alert on Monday, action would also be taken against…
The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) in Ogun State has announced an indefinite strike commencing on Monday, April 8, following unresolved disputes over unpaid allowances. The decision to strike was triggered by the state government’s failure to address the non-payment of a 40% peculiar allowance to the judiciary workers, despite a 14-day notice. On…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has issued a stern challenge to the Kwara State Government following its response to the BBC documentary shedding light on the dire conditions of Kankan LGEA School, Asa LGA. In a press statement released on Friday – obtained by The Informant247 – the PDP criticized the government’s…
The Federal Government on Friday hinted at an increase in electricity tariff across all other categories. The announcement was made 48 hours after the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) approved an increase in electricity tariff for customers under the Band A classification. According to Adebayo Adelabu, the Minister of Power, while Speaking at a briefing…
Kwara State Commissioner for Communications, Mrs. Bola Olukoju, has stated that the government is committed to rectifying resources misappropriated by previous PDP officials. The Commissioner’s statement – obtained by The Informant247 – come in response to a BBC report spotlighting deficiencies in local school infrastructure, particularly focusing on the Kankan LGEA School in Asa local…
Abba Yusuf Kabir, the Kano State Governor, on Thursday, inaugurated two judicial commissions of inquiry into cases of misappropriation of public property, political violence and missing persons between 2015 and 2023 when his predecessor, Abdullahi Ganduje, governed the state while urging its members to work towards bringing anyone found wanting to book. The governor said…
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq-led Kwara State Government, on Thursday, refuted claims that the state government is behind the current corruption trial of Abdulfatah Ahmed, the former Governor, saying the burden of governance does not permit any distractions or targeting of anyone, including former public officials. According to a statement by the Commissioner for Communications, Bola Olukoju,…
Senator Saliu Mustapha, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Production Services, and Rural Development, has applauded President Bola Tinubu for signing the Student Loans (Access to Higher Education) Act (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill, 2024, into law. In response to the bill’s signing, Senator Mustapha expressed his support for President Tinubu’s decision, citing their shared…
Nigerian President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has asked Nigerians not to be worried about the rising inflation rate in the country, saying his administration would bring it down. The President said that although he possesses no magic wand to turn around the economy, citizens should not get worried. Tinubu said this when he hosted the…
The newly approved tariff is expected to reduce subsidies for the 2024 fiscal year by about N1.14 trillion, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has said. According to a statement by Mr Musliu Oseni, the Vice Chairman, NERC on Wednesday, in Abuja, ”With the newly approved tariffs, subsidies for the 2024 fiscal year are expected…
Senator Saliu Mustapha, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agricultural Production Services and Rural Development, has facilitated additional federal government appointments for some members of its constituency. The new appointees are Hon. Abdulkareem Babatunde Popoola, Mrs. Mary Okpaleke (JP), Mallam Abubakar Olaitan and Hon. Adebayo Hammed Ayodele (Omi) The Informant247 reports that the Senator…
The Nigeria Police Force has explained why it cannot arrest crossdressers, including Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, popularly known as Bobrisky. The Informant247 gathered that there had been calls for Bobrisky’s arrest, primarily after he was controversially awarded Best Dressed Female at a Nollywood event. Socialites such as Portable and VeryDarkMan had called on the police to…
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), at a press briefing, announced the approval of the increase of electricity tariff for customers under the Band A classification. Musliu Oseni, NERC’s Vice Chairman, while announcing in Abuja on Wednesday, said the increase will see the customers pay N225 kilowatt per hour from the current N66. The customers…
Bringing a wave of relief and joy to hundreds of residents across Ilorin West and Asa Local Government Areas, the Salman Shagaya Foundation has unveiled its “Water Sustainability Project,” providing motorized boreholes to improve access to clean drinking water in the region. Communities in focus for this phase of the initiative include Taiwo Area, Egbejila…
