Entertainment
Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, a controversial singer on Tuesday arrested by the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly refusing to pay the debt he incurred when he purchased…
Sports
Following Manchester City’s historic title victory, the Citizens forward, Erling Haaland, has won the Premier League Golden Boot for the second consecutive season. The Norwegian striker, who was absent for…
General News
The Kwara State Social Investment Programme (KWASSIP) has opened application portal for the 5th edition of its empowerment scheme, Kwapreneur 5.0, aimed at supporting young Kwarans with viable business ideas.…
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Investigation
In Kakanfu, Pategi Local Government Area of Kwara State, Nigeria, hundreds of illegal miners with hard drugs, guns and explosives dig underground in a large-scale search for Lithium with no oversight and few safety measures. Security operatives and local authorities take bribes to turn a blind eye to – and…
By Elijah Akoji and Aliyu Inuwa Mansir There were feelings of excitement among the people…
Retired local government workers and their primary school counterparts in Enugu State are being owed…
By Usman Babaji In the face of both the Federal Government’s and UNICEF’s assertion of…
By Alaba Adeyemi September 21, 2020 was a remarkable day for farmers in Alade and…
Features/Special Stories
…Pategi, Lafiagi communities rely on contaminated stream water …Lafiagi General Hospital gets water from well for operation In this report, The Informant247’s Yemi Sodeeq documented how water scarcity in Pategi…
As Nigeria grapples with a fuel scarcity crisis, residents of Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, have called for immediate government intervention to alleviate the hardships of obtaining Premium Motor Spirit…
As a young pugilist, Ahmed Sulaimon has a lofty dream of gracing the world stage and securing some of the most prestigious titles in his boxing career. What is life…
Column
By Abdulqadir M. Habeeb Deep Concerns Following the outbreak of war between Israel and Hamas on October 7, 2023, President Joe Biden made a strong statement of support for Israel. On the same day that Israel declared war against the terrorist group, the United States announced that it would send…
Channels TV Image. Source: Facebook. Claim: A Facebook user posted a video containing the logo of Channels TV promoting a joint pain remedy. Verdict: FALSE. According to Channels TV, the station did not promote joint pain remedies. DUBAWA’s findings show that the video is AI-generated. Full Text A video containing…
Analysis/Explainer
The minister of interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo on January 8, launched the automated passport application as part of efforts to reduce…
Opinion/Letters
By Abdullateef Taiye Ahmed The Kwara State Government recently announced ambitious plans to develop a smart city in Ilorin, touting…
Court/Oddities
Justice Suzzette Nyesom-Wike, the wife of the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has been recommended for promotion to…
Education
The Kwara State Government has issued a stern warning to Junior Secondary School Principals and Primary School Headteachers against imposing illegal charges for the State Placement Examination, also known as…
Religion
As the preparation is underway for this year’s hajj, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has reiterated the ban on pregnant women travelling to Saudi Arabia to perform hajj.…
Sci and Tech
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has recommended that KAM Holdings Limited, a prominent Kwara-based steel company, be considered to take over the operation of the Ajaokuta Steel Production as part…
Health
Following the measles outbreak, the Adamawa State Government, on Monday, directed the immediate closure of all public and private schools in the state to mitigate the spread of the disease…
Community Report
Fifty boreholes have been constructed at different locations in Patigi local government as part of efforts to address water problems in the local government, the Hassanat Attairu Manko Foundation (HAM…
Lifestyle
By Abdus’samad Attahiru Yolo In a world often divided by differences, SS Taofeeq stands as a beacon of tolerance, compassion, and understanding. As we celebrate this special day in honour…