Lateef Atoyebi Bamidele (BAMBAM) Foundation, a subsidiary of Prosocial Care for Stranded NGO, has released its Annual Report for 2023, showcasing impactful initiatives and transformative outreach. In a statement signed by its Director of Press, Isiaq Kamaldeen Atanda, the foundation said BAMBAM Foundation emerged as a beacon of hope, reaching out to widows, the sick,…
The stake of the 2023 African Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire has risen with the announcement of increment in the prize money. The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) on Thursday announced a 40% increase in the Prize Money for the Winner of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (“AFCON”) Côte d’Ivoire 2023. The Winner…
Ace singer Harrison Okiri, popularly known as Harrysong, in a post on his Instagram Page, confirmed his appointment as the Executive Assistant on Entertainment to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. A copy of the appointment letter via his Instagram stated that the appointment took effect on Dec. 22, 2023. He wrote: “Newly Appointed E. A (Executive Assistant),…
Nigerian President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Thursday, approved the appointments of some executive directors for the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), the agencies under the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy. Tinubu, in a statement by his spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, said the appointments were with…
As part of effort to widens investigations into the foreign exchange transactions during the tenure of former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, a thorough search has been conducted by the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) at the head office of the Dangote group in lagos. A…
Two people have been arrested for allegedly slitting the throat of a neighbour over a disagreement The two suspects, Abdullateef Yakubu and Yakubu Olanrewaju, were arrested by the operatives of the Kwara State Police Command on 27th December 2023 at Shao Garage area, Ilorin, the state capital. While narrating the incident, a source familiar with…
Rivers State House of Assembly on Wednesday threw a fresh jab at Hon. Edison Ehie, the former factional Speaker of Rivers State House of Assembly and Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s loyalist, saying he was never a Speaker. It would be recalled that Ehie, who happened to be the majority leader of the Assembly before declaring himself…
Leicester city and Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi has been ruled out of AFCON in Cote D’ivoire due to an injury. Ndidi had earlier been left out of Leicester City squad that defeated Huddersfield on Monday night due to injury. According to an update from the camp, Alhasssan Yusuf will now replace Ndidi. Yusuf who…
As at 10am on Wednesday, there are seventeen players in Super Eagles Camp. The Super Eagles Camp opened yesterday in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates(UAE). According to the media officer of the team, Babafemi Raji, he noted that the team is currently in a closed camping and information will be limited till January 6th….
Wayne Rooney has reacted to his sacking as Birmingham City FC Manager. The former Manchester United striker was shown the exit door at the club after another unsuccessful coaching attempt. Rooney in a statement shared on his X account, expressed gratitude to the club’s executives and acknowledged the support received during his brief stint. While…
Some players of the Super Eagles have arrived at the United Arab Emirates as the training for the African Cup of Nations begins today. Super Eagles will camp in Dubai before flying back to Lagos from where they will storm Cote D’Ivoire to contest for the fourth AFCON title. Super Eagles Captain Ahmed Musa, Moses…
Wayne Rooney is one of the former Players who are taking to football coaching. He effectively began his coaching career at Derby where he moved from his playing role at into the manager’s seat. Earlier on Tuesday, his recent attempt to find his footing at the dug out was cut short as Birmingham City sacked…
Following the undercover by Daily Nigeria reporter, who bagged Cotonou varsity degree certificate in 6 weeks, the Federal Ministry of Education has announced the suspension of the evaluation and accreditation of degree certificates from Benin and Togo Republics pending the outcome of an investigation. The Informant247 gathered that the suspension which is effective from 2nd…
The United Kingdom on Monday, through its Home Office, announced the commencement of the implementation of its dependant visa ban, which prohibits Nigerian students and other foreigners from bringing family members. UK’s Home Office, while announcing via X (formerly Twitter), reiterated that only international students in postgraduate research or government-sponsored scholarship could bring their dependants…
N100 million has been donated to the victims of the Plateau attacks by the Governors of states in the North Central geo-political zone. It would be recalled that terrorists attacked 15 villages in Bokkos and Barkin Ladi local government areas of Plateau State on Christmas Eve, killing more than 115 persons and razing 221 houses….
No fewer than eleven people have been killed while seven others were severely injured after a fatal road accident on Tuesday involving a heavy truck and a Toyota Hiace occurred at Aiyere along the Bode Saadu-Ilorin highway around 4:50 am due to wrongful overtaking and speed violation. A statement by the Sector Command of the…
The deadline for the payment of the 2024 hajj has been extended, according to the National Hajj Commission. According to Fatima Sanda Usara, the Assistant Director on Public Affairs, in a statement issued on Tuesday, the new deadline is now January 31, 2024, as against December 31, 2023. According to Daily Trust’s report, the commission…
Nigerian President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has set up N100 billion in the 2024 budget for school feeding projects. The Informant247 gathered that the President made the declaration during the signing of the N28.78trn 2024 ‘Budget of Renewed Hope’ into law at the State House in Abuja while emphasising that the provision was aimed at…
Following the undercover by a Daily Nigeria reporter, who bagged a Cotonou varsity degree certificate in 6 weeks, the Federal Ministry of Education has announced the suspension of the evaluation and accreditation of degree certificates from Benin and Togo Republics pending the outcome of an investigation. The Informant247 gathered that the suspension, which is effective…
In an effort to implement an automated passport application process that would allow citizens to apply for and complete their passport applications online without the need for human interaction, the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has declared that the automated system would go live during a review of Nigeria Immigration Service facilities in Abuja on…
