A 44-year-old Bassirou Diomaye Faye was on Tuesday, sworn in as Senegal’s president, becoming the youngest president to have emerged. The Informant247 gathered that Faye was sworn in after sweeping to a first-round victory on a pledge of radical reform 10 days after he was released from prison. He took over from Macky Sall on…
The Nigerian Army has confirmed a minor explosion incident at the army cantonment in Ikeja, Lagos. Director of Army Public Relations, Onyema Nwachukwu, stated that there were no casualties resulting from the incident. According to Nwachukwu, the explosion occurred on a farmland near the Mammy Market within the cantonment. He added that it is believed…
A clash of opinions has surfaced among Kwara South youths regarding the proposed locations for the Smart City project in the state. In a statement issued by the Ifelodun Youth Development Association (IfYDA), the group expressed support for the relocation of the Smart City initiative to Ifelodun Local Government Area. Mr. Garba Ibraheem, the group’s…
“There must be strict compliance with quality protocols and adherence to agreed deadlines to ensure timely completion of these projects…”
In response to mounting concerns from constituents, Hon. Yinka Aluko, the federal representative for Ilorin East/South constituency, convened a crucial meeting with Ibagun Youth at his GRA Residence. This gathering, marked by intense discussions, provided a platform for constituents to voice their grievances and seek clarifications on various issues. The backdrop of the meeting was…
Nigerian President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu will, on Tuesday, depart Abuja for Dakar, Senegal, for the inauguration of Senegal’s President-elect, Bassirou Faye. In a statement by presidential spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale, titled ‘President Tinubu to attend the inauguration of Senegal’s President-elect Bassirou Faye’, said the president, who is the Chairman of ECOWAS Authority of Heads of…
Residents of Kebbi State descended upon a government warehouse located in the Bayan Kara area of Birnin Kebbi, the state capital, on Saturday night, ransacking it of its food supplies. Despite the presence of armed police and soldiers, the looters overwhelmed security forces and proceeded to loot essential food items. This unsettling event mirrors similar…
In a strategic move aimed at reducing expenses, the Tinubu Administration has decided to sell off three jets from the Presidential Air Fleet (PAF). The decision, according to the President Tinubu, forms part of a broader cost-saving initiative, given the significant financial outlay required to maintain the fleet. Currently comprising ten aircraft, including six jets…
Saliu Mustapha, senator representing Kwara Central Senatorial district in the National Assembly, has announced the appointment of ace Broadcaster Khadijat Eyintawa Lawal as a Media Assistant on Broadcast media. Mustapha, in a statement by hisMedia Assistant Nasif Sholagberu said Eyitanwa will be coordinating the broadcast media activities for the senator. Eyitanwa, a lawyer cum broadcaster,…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially revealed the candidates for the upcoming governorship election in Edo State, scheduled for 21 September. INEC’s disclosure came on Saturday when the Resident Electoral Commissioner for Edo, Anugbum Onuoha, showcased the list of the 17 political parties and their governorship candidates. The comprehensive list, now accessible on…
…condoles PDP stalwart, Oklar over mother’s death Rt. Hon. Prof. Ali Ahmad, the former Kwara State House of Assembly Speaker and Professor of Constitutional Law, has expressed sadness over the passing of the former Deputy Governor of the state His Excellency Elder Peter Kisira who died at the age of 74, according to family reports….
The alumni of the Ma’sharul Al-Adaby Al-Kamaly Islamic and Arabic Institute held the maiden edition of its Ramadan lecture on Thursday. The program not only served as a venue for all the alumni to meet but also offered an opportunity for the former students to further reaffirm their commitment to the development of the citadel…
No fewer than eight persons have been arrested in connection with the murder of its officers on a fact-finding mission in the Ughelli area of Delta, the Nigeria Police Force has said. According to ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer, in a statement on Saturday in Abuja, the officers on a fact-finding mission…
The recent detention of Segun Olatunji, an editor at FirstNews, by operatives from the Nigerian military’s Defence Intelligence Agency marks another concerning incident in the ongoing assault on press freedom in Nigeria. The Nigerian National Committee of the International Press Institute (IPI), a global network dedicated to press freedom and independent journalism, has strongly criticized…
Nigerian President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Thursday, approved the appointment of Dr. Abdullahi Usman Bello as the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), pending confirmation by the Nigerian Senate. Tinubu, in a statement by his spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, described Bello as a consummate professional expected to deploy his experience leading the Bureau…
No fewer than eight persons on Thursday were declared wanted by the Nigerian army in connection with the killings of 17 soldiers and officers in the Okuama Community of Delta State. Those declared wanted include a professor, Prof. Ekpekpo Arthur; a woman, Mrs Igoli Ebi; Reuben Baru; Akata Malawa David; and four other persons. The…
The immediate past Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his 72nd Birthday while commending the president for making sustained efforts to overcome the prevailing challenges in the country. Buhari, in a statement by his spokesman, Mallam Garba Shehu, prayed for good health and long life for the President in order…
Road Doctor Engineering Limited, Adafat Integrated Services Limited and Goldenjist Engineering Limited were the companies used to ‘execute’ a road project in Kwali Council Area of the Federal Capital Territory that was never completed for 10 years, Beloved John reports. When the first construction company visited Bako village in 2015, the villagers were delighted as it was…
The bad state of Obollo-Oturkpo road on Enugu-Benue borders makes passengers traveling from Eastern parts of the country to the North apply Enugu-Kogi route, which today records steady kidnap cases. Ben Aroh examines the economic importance of the road in this report. Victims Recount Ordeals Samson Ejikeme, a commercial driver, was in December 2023 kidnapped…
In the heart of Ondo State, Nigeria, lies the abandoned Araromi Seaside-Lekki Road project. What began with lofty aspirations and ceremonial fanfare has devolved into a saga of broken pledges and vanished contractors. Residents, once hopeful for economic revitalization, now lament the road’s stalled development and ponder its uncertain fate, Alaba Adeyemi of DNN reports. On the 5th day…
