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 operatives of the Adamawa State Police Command have arrested a suspected kidnapper identified as Roland Raymond, a resident of Detti village, Ganye Local Government Area, while attempting to collect a ransom The command, while disclosing this via its X (formerly Twitter) handle, added that the 32-year-old suspect was apprehended with the collaborative efforts of…
A mosque in Gusau, the capital of Zamfara state, was on Tuesday attacked by suspected bandits, where scores of worshippers were abducted. According to reports, the attack was carried out when the Muslim faithful were observing the famous congregational prayer, Tahajjud, which is being observed by Muslims in every last 10 days of the Holy…
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…
Olusegun emphasized that the ongoing restructuring within the PDP is causing concern for the government, leading to attempts to deflect attention from its shortcomings.
The Senior Special Assistant to the Kwara State Governor on Communications, Ibraheem Abdullateef, has criticized the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for its handling of recent defections, stating that the party’s response mirrors a culture of disrespect. Abdullateef called attention to the defections of Saheed Adebisi Adeyemi and Lateef Aremu from the PDP to the All…
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…
No fewer than 19 students, including six final-year students, have been expelled or rusticated by the management of the University of Ilorin, Kwara State, over alleged involvement in various offences. According to Kunle Akogun, the school’s Director of Corporate Affairs, in a statement on Monday, the approval of expulsion/rustication of the affected students by the…
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…
A luxury bus carrying about 59 passengers has been reportedly burnt to ashes after suspected armed robbers attacked the passengers along the Ijebu-Ode-Benin expressway. According to reports, the passengers were on their way to the south East for Easter celebrations when the bus belonging to Ifesinachi Transport Nig Ltd was intercepted at Oke Ado Junction,…
No fewer than 13 persons have been killed, while two others were injured in an auto crash in Kogi Mr Samuel Oyedeji, the Kogi State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), on Monday, while confirming the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), said that the accident occurred around 7:30 pm on…
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…
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, has explained his absence at the recently concluded National Convention of the party held in Nnewi, his native Anambra State. Obi, while speaking at a discussion hosted by Parallel Facts on Saturday on X (formerly Twitter), said that he is…
…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…
