Oyo State Teachers Shine at 2023 Presidential Teachers and School Excellence Awards In celebration of World Teachers’ Day, three educators from Oyo State were recognized for their exceptional contributions to education at the 2023 Presidential Teachers and School Excellence Awards held at the Eagle’s Square in Abuja. These awards underscored the commitment of the Oyo…
Mrs Wura-Ola Adepoju, the Acting Comptroller General of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), during a press briefing at the Service headquarters on Thursday in Abuja, disclosed that 112,351 passport booklets are yet to be collected by applicants across the 36 states of the federation and the FCT, saying that the figure was as at Oct. 5,…
Following the deadly clashes between rival cult groups in September, the Ogun State government on Thursday lifted the curfew earlier imposed on Sagamu town. It would be recalled that rival cult groups engaged themselves in a supremacy battle, where no fewer than 20 people were said to have been killed. According to a statement by…
Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice-President and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in the February 25 presidential election, has said that he would only drop his fight with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu if the Supreme Court rules in the President’s favour. Atiku, at a press conference to address the issue of President Bola…
The Federal Government has officially launched a nine-member independent investigative panel tasked with looking into the tragic death of Greatness Olorunfemi. On September 26, Olorunfemi was reportedly stabbed and thrown from a moving vehicle along the Maitama-Kubwa highway. A viral video alleged that the medical team at Maitama District Hospital in Abuja had demanded a…
…says new budget will prioritise ongoing projects AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the Kwara State Governor, on Thursday, led policy direction talks with top officials to guide the government’s ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) as different stakeholders commence preparations for the 2024 budget. This is coming ahead of the citizens’ budget engagements, which will begin shortly. AbdulRazaq, in…
Elites Network for Sustainable Development (ENetSuD) is a remarkable civil society organization in Nigeria that has been making waves in its pursuit of good governance, transparency, and accountability. Founded in 2012 by the visionary Dr. Abdullateef Isiaka ALAGBONSI, ENetSuD has been on a mission to create positive change in Kwara State and beyond. ENetSuD’s Journey…
AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the Kwara State Governor and Chairman of Nigeria Governors’ Forum has felicitated with teachers in the state on this year’s World Teachers’ Day, AbdulRazaq, in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Rafiu Ajakaye, commended the teachers for their hard work and renewed commitment to the task of raising leaders and serving as the…
Unlocking Rural Potential: CELF Empowers Kwara State’s Youth Through Education In the heart of Kwara State, Nigeria, a transformative organization is reshaping the educational landscape. The Countryside Emerging Leaders Fellowship (CELF), a non-governmental organization, is dedicated to equipping rural students with the leadership skills and educational opportunities they need to thrive, mirroring their urban counterparts….
Russian President Vladimir Putin declared his ambition to create a “new world” during the Valdai political forum in Russia on Thursday. He pointed to Western hegemony as the driving force behind his nearly 20-month offensive in Ukraine. “We are tasked, essentially, with building a new world,” Putin stated. He went on to argue that the…
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has issued a stern warning to those involved in communal conflicts, emphasizing that they must cease their actions or face legal consequences. His statement comes in the wake of a recent communal crisis that engulfed the Ilobu and Ifon communities in Osun State. Governor Adeleke made this declaration during the…
In a further investigation into the death of fast-rising Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, the Afro singer and songwriter Owodunni Ibrahim, popularly known as Primeboy, has said that Lagos State Police Command never invited him before declaring him wanted on Tuesday. The Informant247 reports that Primeboy was declared wanted for failing…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ensuring that teachers receive their deserved recognition and support. Speaking through Vice President Kashim Shettima, he acknowledged the challenges facing Nigerian educators, including overcrowded classrooms, limited resources, and insufficient opportunities for professional growth, which he attributed to the prolonged neglect of the teaching profession. This…
Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice-President and the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Thursday, in his press conference, stated that Nigeria’s reputation is at stake with the controversy surrounding the Chicago State University’s certificate submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission by President Bola Tinubu, while urging the relevant stakeholders to…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has extended an invitation to the 2023 presidential candidates of the Labour Party and the New Nigeria Peoples Party, Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, to unite with him in advocating for justice in Nigeria. This appeal comes in the wake of the Chicago State University (CSU) releasing President Bola Tinubu’s…
The Kwara State Government is embarking on a comprehensive initiative to distribute insecticide-treated nets to all households in the state, as part of a joint multi-stakeholder intervention plan to combat the spread of Malaria. Dr. Amina Ahmed El-Imam, the Commissioner for Health, announced this during an interactive engagement with trainees involved in various strategic health…
Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice-President and the Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the February 25 presidential election, has explained that late Human Rights activist Gani Fawehinmi inspired him to make inquiries about the certificate of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Informant247 reports that Atiku filed a suit against President Bola…
The Minister for Steel Development, Shuaib Abubarkar-Audu, announced on Thursday that Ajaokuta and its surrounding areas are set to become a Free Trade Zone. A proposal has been forwarded to President Bola Tinubu for swift consideration and approval, aiming to attract foreign investors to the country’s steel industry. During his inaugural visit to the Ajaokuta…
The decision was reached by the upper chamber on Thursday following discussions about the abduction of five female students from Federal University Dutsin-Ma in Katsina State on Wednesday. The individuals to be summoned include General Christopher Musa, Chief of Defence Staff; Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, Chief of Army Staff; Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, Chief of…
In a significant turn of events, Owodunni Ibrahim, widely known as PrimeBoy, voluntarily surrendered to the Lagos State Police Command. This development follows his earlier declaration as a wanted individual in connection with the tragic demise of musician Ilerioluwa Aloba, famously known as MohBad. The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, released an…
