In a bid to proffer a solution to the current security threat in the country, the Senate is having a closed-door meeting with the heads of security agencies and the Economic team over the recent security challenges in the country. According to reports, the Senate, as of 11:35 am, suspended its rules to allow non-lawmakers…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria has been rewarded with a national award (Member of the Order of the Niger, MON) flats in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, and piece of land. President Tinubu made the pronouncement on Tuesday when he received the players and officials of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) at the Council Chamber,…
Kwara State High Court complex located in the Government Reservation Area, Ilorin, the state capital was on Tuesday gutted by fire. According to reports, the fire which was noticed at around 7.25 am affected main building and offices located in the complex, whereas the inferno damaged the 40 offices and three open courtrooms, the Registry…
Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Information and Strategy, has said Nigeria, the most populous African country, is “a very poor country”, adding that the resources of the country are only being exaggerated by the citizens, adding that the minimum wage of the Nigerian workers is far below to their…
A welcome breakfast has been hosted by the Federal Government for the Super Eagles at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja over their sumptuous performance at the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côted’Ivoire. The informant247 gathered that the team arrived in the capital city on Monday night, following their runner-up performance after losing…
President Bola Tinubu is set to confer national honours on the Nigeria national football team. This announcement was made in a X post by Olusegun Dada, Special Assistant to the President on social media on Tuesday. “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu awards all members of Team Nigeria and @NGSuperEagles, the Member of the Order of Niger…
Ms. Bolaji Agbede has been named the Acting Group Chief Executive Officer of theAccess Holdings Plc on Monday. Her appointment follows the death of its former Group Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Herbert Wigwe. Wigwe died in a helicopter crash alongside his wife, son, and a former chairman of the Nigeria Exchange Group, Abimboloa Ogunbanjo on…
A police officer has been killed while seven inmates have been freed after gunmen suspected to be members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) on Monday attacked Okigwe Correctional Farm Settlement in Imo State. The Informant247 gathered that the attackers also abducted the correctional service officer in charge of the settlement shortly before attacking…
In a move to ease the nation’s hardship, the Kano State essential commodities traders on Monday disclosed their resolve to reduce the prices of their commodities. Ibrahim Danyaro, the chairman of the marketers, disclosed the resolution of the marketers while addressing newsmen shortly after a meeting with the Chairman, the Kano State Public Complaint and…
There’s a new crisis rocking a faction of the Labour Party led by Julius Abure after its National Treasurer, Oluchi Opara, demanded the accountability of about N3.5 billion in party finances. Opara, who made this known during a news briefing in Abuja on Monday, said the finances were proceeds from the sales of forms and…
Joe Ajaero, the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, on Sunday night, hinted that if the ongoing inflation continues unabated, organised labour might push for a new minimum wage of up to N1 Million for Nigerian workers. Ajaero, while stating this during an interview with Arise News on Sunday evening, said the demand from organised…
Adams Oshiomhole, senator representing Edo North Senatorial District, has said that Nigerians are still bearing the effects of the policies of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari. Oshiomhole, while speaking during an interview on Channels TV, stated that President Tinubu should not be held responsible for the right or wrong decisions taken by the previous administration. Oshiomhole specifically…
Nigerian President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has hailed the outstanding performance of the Super Eagles of Nigeria in the final of the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire. Tinubu, in a statement by his spokesperson, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, commended the team, the coach, the crew, and the entire team management for their…
An attack at Nkienzha, Miango District of Rigwe Chiefdom, Bassa local government area of Plateau State, has claimed the lives of no fewer than three persons while two others sustained various degrees of injuries Captain Oya James, the spokesperson of Operation Safe Haven, while confirming the incident, said the timely response of the troops made…
World marathon record holder and Kelvin Kiptum is dead. Kenyan Police confirmed that, Kelvin and his coach Gervais Hakizimana died in a road accident on Sunday night outside the Rift Valley town of Eldoret. The police said that the 24-year-old Kenyan athlete, who was driving a Toyota Premio, and his coach died at the scene…
The host country, Cote D’Ivoire has defeated Nigeria to win the 2023 edition of the African Cup of Nations. The Ivorians defeated the Super Eagles of Nigeria 2-1 to claim the trophy on Sunday. Captain William Troost-Ekong had earlier sent the Nigerian team to the lead in the 38th minute of the first half with…
It’s halftime and Nigeria heads into the break with the lead. William Troost-Ekong’s header in the 38th minutes is the difference. Second half certainly promises more to this game. Nigeria Super Eagles are up against the hosts of the AFCON 2023 tournament, the Elephants of Cote D’Ivoire. It’s going to be a blockbuster game in…
No fewer than five warehouses at Dawanau in Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area of Kano State stocked with essential food commodities suspected to have been hoarded on Sunday, raided and sealed by the state Public Complaint and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC). However, warehouses stocked with soybeans, sesame, wheat bran and Okro seeds were spared. Barrister Muhuyi…
As the Super Eagles of Nigeria look forward to the 4th AFCON title, head coach Jose Peseiro has announced his starting eleven for the final against host Ivory Coast. Zaidu Sanusi, the FC Porto defender, has been included after passing a late fitness test, having missed the semi-final against South Africa. The other change in…
In this report, The Informant247’s Yemi Sodeeq exposes mismanagement of public funds by the Kwara Ladies FC Chairman and how it has affected the progress of the team. Players and officials also accused the chairman of forging their signatures on payment slips. In June 2023, the 9th Kwara State House of Assembly recommended of government…
