The lawmaker representing Ilorin/South Federal Constituency, Hon. Ahmed Yinka Aluko, has reacted to an open letter written by one of his constituents, Ahmed Funsho Hadnan, to address the lingering issues in both constituencies the lawmaker is currently occupying. It would be recalled that Ahmed Funsho Hadnan, the General Secretary of the National Association of Nigerian…
Mohammed Ali Ndume, the Senate’s Chief Whip on Wednesday, opposed the increase in fare for the 2024 Hajj by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), describing it as unfair and a deliberate plan to deny Nigerian Muslims, especially first timers, the opportunity to participate in the exercise. Ndume, in a statement issued in Abuja,…
AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq-led Kwara State Government on Tuesday presented boats and life jackets to the residents of Patigi and Lafiagi in Patigi and Edu local government areas of the state. According to reports, this is coming nine months after no fewer than 107 persons were killed in a boat mishap while returning from a wedding ceremony…
Hyacinth Alia, the Benue State Governor, has granted full financial autonomy to all the 23 LGAs in the state. Gov Alia, while disclosing this on Tuesday at the opening of a two-day workshop organised by the Bureau of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, in conjunction with Timarage Nigeria Limited, for chairmen and members of the…
…denies N411m alleged misappropriation The Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has submitted a counter-affidavit before the Justice Evelyn Ayandike-led Federal High Court, Ilorin, the Kwara state, seeking to dismiss the complaints filed by the former commissioner of finance, Mr Ademola Banu against the bench warrant issued for his arrest…
Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, the Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, on Tuesday, while confirming his interaction with security agencies, said he was treated with courtesy during the questioning. He, however, did not state the security agency concerned. It would be recalled that the Federal Government, through Minister of Information Mohammed Idris, had on Monday confirmed that Gumi was…
Nigerian Muslim pilgrims who had previously made payments for the 2024 Hajj trip to Saudi Arabia are now requesting refunds following the directive from the country’s Hajj Commission to pay an additional N1.9 million. Earlier in December 2023, the commission had set the pilgrimage fare at N4.9 million per pilgrim, based on an exchange rate…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on Tuesday, announced that it had increased the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) from 22.75 per cent to 24.75 per cent. MPR is a short-term, often overnight rate that banks charge one another to borrow funds. The Informant247 gathered that the announcement was made at the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)…
In a recent report making round on social media about the above matter, the writer did not only make a mess of the write up with his claims but it shows how ignorant he is about Engr. Bolakale Kawu. The error is the report only shows that the writer is only out to chase clout…
The Osun State Government has initiated the formation of a Cybercrime Action Committee in response to the growing concerns over fake news and cyberbullying within the state. In a statement released on March 24 by Kolapo Alimi, the Commissioner for Information and Public Engagement, it was announced that the Committee’s objective is to implement and…
A manhunt has been launched by the Kwara State police command for one Omotosho Jimoh of Elekoyangan area, Oke-suna Ilorin, the state capital, over the death of one Usman Abubakar of Isale Koko, Ojagbooro. The Informant247 gathered a fight between Usman Abubakar and Omotosho, which led to the death of the former. It was learned…
Nadeem Anjarwalla, one of the two Binance executives arrested and detained in Nigeria for alleged tax evasion and other offences, has reportedly escaped from custody. The Informant247 reports that the Federal Government had, in February, detained the two senior executives of Binance amidst efforts by the government to rein in speculation on the naira by…
Amaechi Muonagor, the Veteran Nollywood actor, on Sunday reported dead at the age of 62 after battling with a prolonged illness. Muonagor’s death was announced by a social commentator, Morris Monye, via his X (formerly Twitter) handle. He was said to have suffered kidney failure and was on dialysis. The sudden news of his demise…
The Defence Headquarters, on Sunday, disclosed how troops successfully rescued no fewer than 137 abducted pupils and teachers of LEA School Kuriga in the Chikun Local Government Area in Kaduna within Zamfara State. It would be recalled that about 287 pupils and teachers of the school were abducted by suspected terrorists on March 7, 2024,…
UDEME, an initiative of the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID), has selected 21 journalists across Nigeria and Ghana for its inaugural Social Accountability Fellowship. The six-month fellowship programme commenced with a two-day virtual workshop from 19 to 20 March for all selected applicants, who are full-time employees of reputable media organisations. According to…
No fewer than 97 persons, including the factional leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Simon Ekpa, have been declared wanted by the Defence Headquarters. According to reports, the wanted persons include terrorists and insurgents, among others, who are behind violent crimes in the country. Maj. Gen. Edward Buba, the Director of Defence Media…
In a formal letter addressed to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), transparency advocates have raised concerns regarding the operations of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) Secretariat under the leadership of Dr. Orji Ogbonnaya Orji. The letter, signed by Comrade Taiwo Otitolaye, National Coordinator of Publish What You Pay (PWYP)…
Nigerian President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday urged Nigerians to patronise made-in-Nigeria goods as part of its strategy to strengthen the Naira further, adding that the federal government will subsequently do the same. Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, who stated this on behalf of his principal while…
No fewer than two female students of the Nasarawa State University, Keffi, have been killed following a stampede at the university’s convocation square on Friday morning. The Informant247 gathered that the convocation square was used as the venue for the distribution of palliatives to the students by the Nasarawa State government. An eyewitness said the…
One week after the authorities of Nigeria Customs Service opened the Illela land border between Nigeria and Niger Republic, the government of Niger Republic on Friday reopened its border with Nigeria in the regions of Diffa, Tahoua, Maradi and Dosso. The Informant247 reports that the land border between the two neighbours was closed following the…
