Mathew Abo, the kidnapped Benue State Commissioner of Information, Culture and Tourism, regained freedom. The Informant247 reports that Abo was abducted by gunmen who invaded his house in Zaki-Biam on Sunday, September 24, 2023. It was learned that the kidnapped victim reunited with his family at about 1:00 a.m. on Thursday (today). A source close…
Honourable Muktar Tolani Shagaya, Deputy Chairman of Basic Education and representative of Ilorin West/Asa Federal Constituency, extends warm felicitations to educators on the occasion of 2023 Teacher’s Day. In a statement released through his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Basheer Luqman, Honourable Shagaya expressed his deep appreciation for the invaluable role teachers play in…
Nigeria boasts a rich and intricate history, spanning epochs from ancient civilizations to its current status as a democratic nation. In this article, we embark on a journey to uncover the significant events, notable individuals, and diverse cultures that have sculpted the Nigeria we recognize today. The Pre-Colonial Era Prior to European intervention, Nigeria harbored…
Ryan Carson, a 32-year-old social justice advocate and poet, tragically lost his life on October 4, 2023, in a shocking incident that has left many wondering why. He was employed by the New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG), a non-profit organization devoted to championing environmental and consumer causes. The heart-wrenching event occurred on a…
Morocco, Spain and Portugal have been named hosts of the 2030 soccer World Cup. This was contained in a statement released by FIFA on Thursday signalling an unprecedented move where the mundial will be held in more than two countries and continent. Also stated in the release is that Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay will host…
….approves reappointment of Solace, Egghead as SSAs The Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Wednesday, approved the reappointment of Engr (Mrs) Folashade Omoniyi as Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Internal Revenue Service (KW-IRS) for the second and last tenure. AbdulRazaq, in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Rafiu Ajakaye, said the reappointment is effective…
Naira Marley and Sam Larry, individuals connected to the tragic passing of rising star Mohbad, have been remanded in police custody for 21 days by a Yaba magistrate court in Lagos. The court decision followed the Lagos police’s request to hold Naira Marley and Sam Larry for 30 days while they complete their investigation into…
The sporting spirit is set to soar as thirty-two teams gear up for the much-anticipated 2023 editions of Emir of Ilorin Cup. This thrilling football competition is slated to kick off on Saturday, October 14, 2023, with a grand opening ceremony at Queens School in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. A diverse range of teams is…
In a further investigation into the death of fast-rising Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, the Lagos State Police Command, on Wednesday, declared Owodunni Ibrahim, aka Primeboy, wanted, following his failure to honour the police invitation successfully sent to him since the commencement of the investigation. Benjamin Hundeyin, the Lagos police spokesperson,…
After a mid-drama marred by the screening of the ministerial nominee from Kaduna, Balarabe Abbas Lawal, who fainted during the screening process, the Nigerian Senate on Wednesday confirmed the Kaduna State nominee, Abbas and two others nominated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Senate confirmed the duo of Dr Jamila Ibrahaim and Ayodele Olawande, who…
By Abdulqadir M. Habeeb As Nigeria celebrates its 63rd independence anniversary, it’s clear that our nation’s history is a tapestry woven with threads of tears, sorrows, bloodshed, and triumphs. It’s a story of a diverse and beautiful people united in their determination to live in harmony and achieve greatness, both as a collective and as…
The Abia State Police Command executed a successful raid operation that led to the apprehension of eight suspects involved in the illegal drug trade. The operation took place at Ehere Secondary School in Aba, following credible intelligence that pointed to the school premises being used as a hideout for criminal activities. According to the Police…
Abia, Nigeria – The Abia State Police Command announced on Wednesday the arrest of a former police officer who was caught in the act of trying to steal an electricity transformer at the National High School on Port Harcourt Road in Aba. According to the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Moureen Chinaka, who spoke on…
The Rivers State Police Command has launched a comprehensive investigation into a devastating explosion that occurred on Sunday, October 1, claiming several lives. The tragic incident unfolded at an illegal oil refining site nestled in the heart of Ibaa community, within the Emuoha Local Government Area of the state. According to law enforcement authorities, the…
Godswill Akpabio, Nigerian Senate President, has explained the reason behind the collapse of the ministerial nominee, Balarabe Abbas, who President Bola Ahmed Tinubu nominated to replace the former governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai. Akpabio, while giving an update on the condition of Balarabe, the nominee was exhausted before appearing at the senate during…
During a Senate screening session, ministerial nominee Balarabe Abbas Lawal experienced a sudden health issue, causing concern among those present. Senate President Godswil Akpabio quickly called for water and sugar to help revive the nominee, exclaiming, “Water, water! Can you give him sugar and water? Can someone bring water and sugar? Please, call Dr. Wale!”…
The ministerial nominee from Kaduna State, Balarabe Abbas, on Wednesday reported to have collapsed during a senate screening The Informant247 reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had sent his name alongside those of two others to the Senate on Tuesday. Senate President Godswill Akpabio had read the letter the president sent and subsequently announced that…
… Julius Berger truck damages Ojuelegba flyover barrier: LASTMA tkes swift action … Isolo LCDA calls for calm amidst tragic accident investigation In the wake of the tragic accident that resulted in the deaths of a pregnant woman and a tricyclist in Lagos, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has provided a detailed account…
Primate Elijah Ayodele, leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has expressed concerns that the N35,000 provisional wage increase, effective for six months, could exacerbate hunger and inflation in Nigeria. He conveyed his reservations through a statement from his media aide, Oluwatosin Osho. In response to President Tinubu’s approval of the wage award for all treasury-paid…
A 36-year-old man, Jaafar Adamu, has been arrested by the operatives of the Adamawa State Police Command for allegedly raping his neighbour’s wife in the Hong Local Government Area of the state. According to a statement signed by the spokesperson of the command, SP Suleiman Yahaya-Nguroje, in Yola, the state capital, on Wednesday, the suspect…
