Primate Elijah Ayodele, leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has expressed concerns that the N35,000 provisional wage increase, effective for six months, could exacerbate hunger and inflation in Nigeria. He conveyed his reservations through a statement from his media aide, Oluwatosin Osho. In response to President Tinubu’s approval of the wage award for all treasury-paid…
A 36-year-old man, Jaafar Adamu, has been arrested by the operatives of the Adamawa State Police Command for allegedly raping his neighbour’s wife in the Hong Local Government Area of the state. According to a statement signed by the spokesperson of the command, SP Suleiman Yahaya-Nguroje, in Yola, the state capital, on Wednesday, the suspect…
In a significant development, the Senate has amended its standing rules, effectively preventing first-term senators from contesting the positions of Senate President and Deputy Senate President. This amendment has a direct impact on the political ambitions of individuals like Abdulaziz Yari, the former governor of Zamfara State, who had harbored aspirations for these top roles….
Arsenal suffered their first defeat of the season on Tuesday when RC Lens secured a comeback win over the North london side. Gabriel Jesus had given Gunners a first-half lead but Adrien Thomasson and Sepe Wahi turn the game around with their goals for the hosts. Meanwhile, Arsenal had a frustrating night with Bukayo Saka…
As this year’s edition of Big Brother Naija reality show ends, Multichoice Nigeria on Tuesday stated that N5.5 billion was invested in producing the just-concluded “All-Stars” edition. The Informant247 gathered according to Busola Tejumola, Executive Head of Content and West Africa Channels, MultiChoice Nigeria, who disclosed this during the cash prize presentation to the winner…
Manchester United slumped to a 3-2 defeat to Galatasaray in the Champions League on Wednesday. The defeat which is coming three days after Crystal Palace defeated the Red devils at the Old Trafford has saw the poor run of form under Erik ten Hag persisted. Rasmus Hojlund had twice given United the lead in the…
In a furter investigation into the of yhe fast-rising Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba popularly known as Mohbad, the Lagos State Police Command comfirmed the arrest of a music star, Azeez Fashola, aka Naira Marley. Benjamin Hundeyin, police spokesman in Lagos, made the confirmation on Tuesday night. Details later…
In its bid to curb possible existence of drug abuse by players in the league, The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has concluded plans to introduce a random doping Test for players. NPFL Chairman, Hon Gbenga Elegbeleye said random doping tests would be conducted in the weeks ahead following the acquisition of testing kits from…
The Department of State Security (DSS), on Tuesday, confirmed the arrest of a 23-year-old lady, Fiddausi Ahmadu, a resident of the Dandishe area of Dala local government area of Kano state, for threatening to stage a suicide bomb attack on an election Tribunal judge alongside all those she felt were responsible for the victory of…
The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, have a man for allegedly killing a fellow man who attempted to open his vehicle after he (the deceased) mistook the suspect’s car for that of his boss while charging him with homicide for the offence. The Informant247 gathered the preliminary investigation conducted by the police…
Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd), the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has revealed a comprehensive strategy aimed at tackling the menace of illicit drug cultivation and trafficking while also addressing the environmental damage associated with drug cartels. During his presentation at the third committee session of…
Nigerian President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Abbas Balarabe for a ministerial position to replace former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. The Informant247 gathered that the replacement was made known in a letter read by the Senate President, GodsWill Akpabio, during the Tuesday Plenary It was also learned that Balarabe’s name was read alongside…
The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has reaffirmed its dedication to financing the construction of the Abidjan to Lagos highway. In an official statement published on its website, the bank emphasized its leadership role in mobilizing funding for this significant infrastructure project. The AfDB pointed out that the Heads of State in the Economic Community…
….as APC, LP vow to appeal Siminalayi Fubara, the Rivers State Governor, on Tuesday, described the tribunal judgement, affirming his election as the beginning of the confirmation of the trust expressed in him by the Rivers people, while dedicating the victory to God and his predecessor, the current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom…
In a devastating incident, the pastor of Dunamis Church in Mission Ward North Bank, Makurdi, Benue State, lost his life on Monday when the church building collapsed. An eyewitness reported that four others, who were praying with the pastor at the time, sustained injuries of varying degrees as the building crumbled around them. Nath, an…
The House of Representatives has commended the organized labour, led by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), for their decision to shelve the planned nationwide strike. Deputy Speaker Benjamin Okezie Kalu, in a statement issued on Tuesday, lauded the labour unions for their responsible action, noting that the suspension of…
Renowned Kenyan pan-Africanist and human rights activist, Patrick Lumumba, has emphasized that the liberation of the African continent would not be achieved through fasting and prayer alone. He said this while delivering a compelling message at The Platform, a non-political and non-denominational event organized by The Covenant Nation in Lagos. Lumumba highlighted two crucial areas…
Lawyers representing Niger’s ousted President Mohamed Bazoum have announced their intent to file a legal case within Niger against those responsible for the coup that removed the democratically elected leader from power. The legal team also disclosed that they will be appealing to the UN Human Rights Council. The complaint, which is set to be…
The Sokoto State Police Command has confirmed a devastating attack by suspected bandits in the Soro community of Binji Local Government Area. This attack led to the tragic loss of three lives, left several others injured, and resulted in the abduction of eight individuals. ASP Ahmad Rufai, the state police Public Relations Officer, confirmed the…
Oba Ewuare II, the Oba of Benin, has called on the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to enhance the policing of Nigeria’s borders and address security threats effectively. The advice was given during a meeting with Uba Waziri, the NIS comptroller of Edo State Command, and his management team at the palace in Benin City. The…
