Nigeria has been advised not to take sides in the ongoing war between Israel and the Palestine islamist militant group Hamas. This call was made by the renowned professor of Political science and respected diplomat, Bolaji Akinyemi onChannels Television’s Sunday politics The Israel-Hamas war has not only claimed a lot of casualties on both ends…
The Appeal Court sitting in Abuja on Sunday nullified the victory of the Senate Minority Leader, Simon Mwadkwon, who represents Plateau North Senatorial District at the Red chamber. The court, which gave the verdict on Sunday while ruling on the appeal filed by Chris Giwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Gyang Zi of…
In what look like a quick dismissal of an earlier report being circulated on the media, Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, has denied reports of assassination attempts on his life by gunmen in military uniforms as claimed by his Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo. The Commissioner had earlier on Sunday issued a statement…
The Chief Executive Officer /General Manager of Rangers International FC of Enugu has revealed that the club will return to its traditional home ground of Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu very soon. Ezeaku revealed this in an exclusive interview with The Informant247 on Sunday after his team played a 1-1 draw with Kwara United in…
Lionel Messi has taken time to react to his journey so far at Inter Miami since joining the club in the summer. The Argentine made a u-turn on a money mega deal flashing at him from Saudi Arabia to choose the MLS. Although, met the team struggling at the wrong side of the table, the…
It was yet another classic performance from Alao Mohammed on Sunday as his 56th minutes screamer rescued a point for Kwara United in Ilorin against the visiting Rangers. Rangers had earlier secured the lead in the 34th minutes when Kazeem Ogunleye’s free kick sets the tune for the game which was wholly dominated by the…
Yahaya Bello, the Kogi state Governor on Sunday, escaped an assassination attempt while on his to an official event in Abuja. According to Commissioner for Information and Communications Kingsley Femi Fanwo, the attackers clad in military uniforms ambushed the governor’s envoy and started shooting at his vehicle. The statement read, “The Kogi State Government wishes…
Gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram terrorists on Saturday night attacked an office of the Nigeria Customs Service in Geidam town, Geidam LGA, Yobe state, killing one Customs officer identified as Usman Gombe. The Informant247 gathered that the insurgents stormed the Customs office along Maine Soroa Road in a Volkswagen Golf and a Land Rover…
In a bid to boost the fight against the plethora of security challenges being faced by the country,the Nigerian Army has recruited a new set of 6,315 soldiers in to the force. The recruits were the 85th regular intake fromNigerian Army Depot, Zaria in Kaduna State. Speaking at the passing-out parade on Saturday, the Chief…
No fewer than seven commuters, including a couple lost their lives in an auto crash which occurred at the Ogidi village axis, along Osogbo/Gbongan road in Osun State Saturday. The accident involved involved an ash colour Nissan Sharon car, with registration number: WWD57AE. According to an eyewitness account, the vehicle’s driver, who was said to…
Khamzat Chimaev in a middleweight bout at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on Saturday defeated former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman. It was Usman third straight defeat after suffering two losses to Leon Edwards in his last outings. For chimaev, the victory means he has successfully increased his undefeated record up to 13-0 after a…
Following Friday’s robbery attack, the Nigeria Police Force stated that two suspects were killed during a chase of armed robbers who robbed a bank, attacked a police station and killed some police officers in Benue State on Friday. The Informant247 had earlier reported that the Divisional Police Officer in charge of Otukpo, Chief Superintendent John…
Barely 48 hours before the commencement of hearing in the appeals by the three political parties challenging the February 25 presidential election, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has told President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that the Supreme Court can accept fresh evidence. The Informant247 reports that the apex court had…
In a match filled by goalkeeper misadventures, Arsenal, on Saturday forced Chelsea to a 2-2 draw at the Stamford Bridge. Gunners with the result remain second on the table with the same 21 points as Manchester City who are league leader. Palmer puts Chelsea in front in the first half as he converted the spot…
Liverpool claimed the bragging rights of the Merseyside Derby at Anfield on Saturday as Mohammed Salah’s double seal it for the Reds. An hard-fought victory and yet a controversial game saw liverpool with 20 points now second on the table pending the result of the game between Manchester city and Brighton.. Liverpool earned a penalty…
Benjamin Nnanyereugo, a Nigerian declared by the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly killing his girlfriend, has been arrested by the Sierra Leonean Police Force. Benjamin Hundeyin, the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, while confirming the incident, said, “He was arrested by the Sierra Leonean Police Force, and we are working on extraditing him…
The price of a litre of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly known as petrol, has increased from N191.65 in September 2022 to N626.21 in September 2023, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). NBS, in its report, declared in its Petrol Price Watch for September 2023 released in Abuja on Saturday, stated that the September…
Sanni Sheu-Ahmad, a 35-year-old Kwara youth have emerged among the 30 final selections, to be declared as the fellow of Month within the first month of full residential training and Ministerial placement. The Informant247 gathered that the leadership journey of an indigene of the Isin Local Government of kwara state, span across advocacy, activism, social…
Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Friday, appointed Mr Shaakaa Chira as the substantive Auditor-General of the Federation, as recommended by the Federal Civil Service Commission. Tinubu, in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, said, “By powers vested in him by Section 86 of the 1999 Constitution (Amended),…
As insecurity continued to escalate in Benue, the north-central state, the daredevil armed robbers on Friday, attacked no fewer than three banks in the Otukpo area of Benue State and carted away money several millions of naira. The Informant247 gathered that the assailants stormed the town around 3:15 p.m. and used dynamites to force the…
