Nigerian President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs to freeze the processing of visas for all government officials seeking to travel to New York for the United Nations General Assembly without proof of direct participation in UNGA’s official schedule of activities. The Informant247 had earlier reported that the…
In a move aimed at upholding discipline, maintaining regimented culture, and preserving the authority of the Nigeria Police Force, the Police Service Commission (PSC) has announced significant changes in leadership. Four Deputy Inspectors General of Police (DIGs) have been compulsorily retired, and fresh appointments have been made. The retired DIGs are Dan-Mallam Mohammed, Moses Ambakina…
President Bola Tinubu has taken a decisive step to enhance accountability and reduce the cost of governance by implementing stricter guidelines for Nigerian government officials attending the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, United States. According to a statement released by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu has…
Six unemployed individuals, including a woman, have been remanded by the Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Lagos, Nigeria, over allegations of murder and armed robbery. The defendants, namely Samson Okoya, Damilola Oluwasegun, Dada Oki, Ahmed Suleiman, Matthew Onyieagho, and Mercy Abudu, were arraigned on charges of conspiracy, armed robbery, murder, causing grievous harm, membership of a…
Marjorie Harvey, wife of game show host Steve Harvey, has chosen to address recent rumors surrounding her relationship with her husband in a positive and composed manner. In an Instagram post shared on Sunday, Marjorie dismissed the cheating allegations involving their bodyguard and personal chef as “foolishness and lies.” The 58-year-old Marjorie, who has been…
The National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has once again raised concerns regarding a purported plan to incite violence in Abuja. In a statement released on Monday, the NURTW highlighted its apprehensions over the alleged intentions of certain leaders associated with the South West States Park Management Committee. According to the joint statement signed…
In a significant stride towards bolstering healthcare services, the Kwara State Government has introduced state-of-the-art laboratory equipment to the General Hospital in Offa. The advanced machines, including Hematology Analyzer, Hormonal Profile Analyzer, and Electrolyte Analyzer, were supplied by the Kwara State Hospital Management Board (KW-HMB) and are set to elevate the quality of care provided…
Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is currently presiding over the first Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting of his administration at the presidential villa in Abuja. The Informant247 had earlier reported that President Tinubu had, on August 21, inaugurated 45 ministers who had been screened and confirmed by the Senate, which after that charged them with…
The minister of interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has said that he would work towards reducing the emergency response time of the Federal Fire Service (FFS) centres to below 15 minutes. Tunji-Ojo, who announced in a video broadcast his vision for reforming critical sectors under the interior ministry, said the planned reforms hinge on the “Renewed Hope”…
Nigerian President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Sunday, in Abuja, while declaring open the annual conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), told Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), not to give him free land should he ask for one but instead charged him to deliver the Abuja metro line for the…
The Edo state deputy governor, Philip Shaibu, has pledged his loyalty to Godwin Obaseki, governor of the state. Shaibu, while speaking on Sunday at the 32nd-anniversary ceremony of Edo state, which took place at the government house, Benin City, described Obaseki as his “elder brother”, adding that he will not discuss issues with the governor…
The special adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on media and publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, has said that the president would not hesitate to sack any cabinet member over incompetence. The Informant247 had earlier reported that the president had, on August 21, inaugurated his cabinet of 45 ministers and charged them to deliver on his “renewed…
Renowned entrepreneur and philanthropist, Tony Elumelu, shed light on the critical issue of gas supply hindering power plant operations in Nigeria during his address at the Nigerian Bar Association’s Annual General Conference. Elumelu emphasized the need for strategic investments and regulatory reforms to address the country’s power deficit and ensure sustainable electricity supply to essential…
President Bola Tinubu addressed a gathering of 16,190 lawyers at the Annual conference of the Nigerian Bar Association in Abuja, emphasizing the need for transformative economic reforms in Nigeria. The President highlighted the detrimental effects of allocating 90% of the country’s scarce revenue to service external debts while grappling with significant developmental challenges. In his…
Hannatu Musawa, the newly-appointed Minister of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, has admitted that she is a corps member following the call for her removal over her active status in the scheme while insisting that she had not broken any part of the laws of the National Youths Service Corps The minister, who said in…
In a commendable demonstration of community solidarity, Hon. Ahmed Yinka Aluko, the distinguished representative of Ilorin East/South Federal Constituency, has stepped forward to provide much-needed financial relief to 500 individuals. These beneficiaries have been thoughtfully selected from the 23 political wards encompassing Ilorin East and South Local Governments. Among these recipients are young people, small-scale…
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has extended his condolences to the Nigerian Army and the community of Eruku in Ekiti Local Government following the passing of Major Segun Abiodun Oni, a native of the region. Major Oni lost his life during an anti-banditry operation in Niger State. Governor AbdulRazaq expressed his deep sympathy over the…
The Osun state governor, Ademola Adeleke, in his address on Sunday to celebrate the 32nd anniversary of the state, called on residents to come together to build a form that will thrive economically. The governor said the day marks a significant milestone in the history of Osun. Osun was carved out of Oyo in August…
U.S. assistant secretary for African affairs, Molly Phee, when hosted by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday, said that Tinubu is the only African leader President Joe Biden wants to meet on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in September. Ajuri Ngelale, the presidential spokesperson, quoted her as saying, “President Joe Biden…
On a fateful Saturday, this reporter visited the magnificent Kwara Hotel in Ilorin. Once the most sought-after location for hospitality in the whole of Northern Nigeria, the facility is now in a state of desolation and obviously has a weary look. Nothing has changed. The spacious parking lots, the gigantic nature of the facility, and…
