The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a stern ultimatum in response to growing concerns about the potential rise in the cost of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly referred to as petrol. Fueled by speculations surrounding fluctuations in foreign exchange rates impacting fuel prices, the NLC has emphasized its determination to take drastic action if…
In a distressing incident, a Nigerian Air Force MI-171 Helicopter involved in a crucial casualty evacuation mission experienced a crash today, August 14, 2023, around 1:00 pm local time. The tragic event unfolded near Chukuba Village within Niger State, after the aircraft had embarked on its journey from Zungeru Primary School towards Kaduna. The aircraft,…
Mai Mala Buni, the Yobe State Governor on Monday, approved the appointment of 24 special advisers to work with him in running the affairs of the state. In a statement released by the Shuaibu Abdullahi, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, said the appointments followed approval granted by the State House of Assembly, in…
A secessionist group agitating for the Biafra Republic from Nigeria, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has said it will not disband its militant arm, Eastern Security Network (ESN). The IPOB made this known in a statement by Emma Powerful, the group’s spokesperson and made available to newsmen on Monday. The group, while reacting to…
In a bid to overcome BSc/HND discrepancies, the National Board for Technical Education on Monday, launched an online top-up programme for Higher National Diploma holders to convert their certification to Bachelor’s Degree by going through a one-year online top-up with foreign accredited universities. According to board’s Head of Media Unit, Mrs Fatima Abubakar, who disclosed…
Hon. Yakub Salihu-Danlad led Kwara State House of Assembly on Monday at the plenary unveiled the names of commissioner nominees submitted by governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq The Informant247 had earlier reported that the State House of Assembly, on July 27th, confirmed receiving the commissioner nominees’ list but withheld the names from disclosure. In a statement by…
A 53-year-old individual with a history of car theft has been arrested once more by the Ogun State police. Sunday Dosunmu was apprehended in Abeokuta’s Leme area as he attempted to unlock cars using fabricated keys on Saturday evening. According to SP Omolola Odutola, the police public relations officer, Dosunmu had been previously arrested on…
Abubakar Bukola Saraki, the former Senate President on Saturday, when he received officials of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) in his office after the suspension of their strike, expressed dismay over the revelation that medical doctors in Nigeria work for 100 hours in a week. It was learned that the former governor of…
A grim incident unfolded as Russian artillery shelling hit the southern Ukrainian region of Kherson, resulting in the tragic loss of a family of four, among other casualties. Responding to the devastating attack, President Volodymyr Zelensky has vowed to take retaliatory measures. President Zelensky expressed his determination to respond forcefully to the actions of the…
The border closure in Northern Nigeria due to the ongoing crisis in Niger Republic has led to significant economic losses, with Northern traders reporting a staggering weekly loss of around N13 billion. Following President Bola Tinubu’s order on August 4 to close borders with Niger Republic, a directive that has now been enforced by Nigerian…
The eviction of Uriel from the ongoing Big Brother Naija All Stars reality show has triggered a wave of dissatisfaction among viewers, who are voicing their discontent with the decision made by the eviction jury. Uriel’s eviction took place on Sunday after a voting process carried out by the eviction jury, composed of Teddy A,…
Tensions have flared between the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Adeleke-led government in Osun State concerning the recent Osun-Osogbo festival incident that resulted in deaths. The APC has criticized Governor Ademola Adeleke for his perceived lack of response to the fatalities that occurred during the festival. In a statement issued by the Osun APC…
As the issue of unlicensed aviation fuel suppliers continues to escalate in the country, industry stakeholders are rallying airlines to maintain a state of high alert and conduct thorough audits on their jet A1 fuel suppliers. This concern has emerged due to the revelation that a significant number of oil marketers operating within the nation’s…
Franklin Akinyosuyi, a 26-year-old man suspected of being involved in internet fraud, was apprehended by the police in Ondo State after being found with a human skull and various fetish items. During his public appearance before journalists in Akure, he attributed his actions to the challenging economic conditions and financial difficulties prevalent in the country….
The leading opposition, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Sunday, faulted that only a government with no priority for its citizens’ security would go to war. It could be recalled that in July, a colonel-major in Niger Republic, Amadou Abdramane announced the removal of President Mohamed Bazoum from office in a coup. Meanwhile, the Economic Community…
The lawmaker representing Owode/Onire state constituency, Hon. Rukayat Shittu has begun the distribution of palliative to support market women in her constituency. According to Shittu, the effort is aimed at advancing the efforts of Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq to cushion effect of fuel subsidy removal. The youngest female lawmaker in Nigeria who kick started the movement…
It’s all a goalless draw between Chelsea and Liverpool on Sunday in their debut match for the new Premier league season. An hard-fought draw for Mauricio Pochettino, who began his era at the Bridge with a renewed rivalry with Jurgen Klopp. While both sides saw one goal apiece ruled out for offside in the first…
The distribution of flyers across the south-east to notify residents of the cancellation of Monday sit-at-homes in the region bu the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has commenced. According to Emma Powerful, IPOB spokesperson, the sit-at-home directive is dead, and that anyone caught enforcing the order would be dealt with. Powerful, while explaining, said…
The leader of the Niger military junta, Abdourahmane Tchiani, on Saturday during a meeting with Nigeria’s intervention team comprising Islamic scholars, said that the coupists are ready to explore diplomatic dialogue. The Informant247 gathered that Bala Lau, the national chairman of Jamatul Izalatu Bida Waikamatu Sunnah was said to have led the islamic scholars and…
In a build up for the November 11 gubernatorial election, Hope Uzodinma, the Imo State Governor, on Saturday, unveiled Chinyere Ihuoma Ekomaro as his running mate for the forthcoming governorship election. It was gathered that governor Uzodinma, a candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), during the unveiling ceremony in Owerri, defended his decision to…
