The Bonta-Ukpute conflict in Benue State, rooted in a decades-long land dispute, has intensified, resulting in over 20 deaths, widespread destruction, and mass displacement. Despite numerous efforts for peace, including calls for government intervention and boundary demarcation, residents continue to suffer, facing food insecurity and lack of aid amid government neglect.
Kwara State budgeted billions for a ranch in Malete, but investigations reveal a shocking truth: the project doesn’t exist. Where did the funds go?
For Muhammad Isah, a 32-year-old Crop Science graduate, unemployment led him into frog trading—a decision that transformed his life. Today, he earns over ₦150,000 monthly, supporting his family. Hadejia, Jigawa, is Nigeria’s frog trade hub, supplying local and global markets. Despite challenges like rising costs and environmental concerns, the business sustains thousands and generates significant …
Home / General News / Investigation: In Kwara Poly, senior lecturer extorts students, demands money to manipulate resultsGeneral NewsInvestigation: In Kwara Poly, senior lecturer extorts students, demands money to manipulate resultsByThe Informant247January 6, 2025While the practice of mark-for-grade and extortion is common at the Kwara State Polytechnic, it is far more systematic under Mr. Abdul Olarewaju Hassan, a senior …
By Umoh UmohFollowing the introduction of affordable train service under the leadership of former President Muhammadu Buhari, led by then-Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi, the federal government launched a 900 million naira e-ticketing platform in January 2021. This platform aimed to address online ticketing challenges, ticket racketeering, and improve accountability.However, recent investigations at Idu and …
The conflict between farmers and pastoralists in Nigeria has led to loss of livelihood for farmers in affected communities. This conflict has intensified over the past decade, with Benue state becoming one of the hardest hit in the country. Amnesty International recorded that over 2,600 people died from the humanitarian crises in the state between …
On May 1, 2014, the former governor of Kano State, Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, signed the child labour prohibition bill into law, making it an offense that attracts two years of imprisonment in Kano.In Kano, child labour has grown commonplace against the law because illegal miners are using minors as labourers to extract natural deposits …
For several years, communities around Bauchi State’s Galambi Cattle Ranch have been a place where herders and farmers co-existed unlike other parts in the state where conflicts are rife.In the last couple of years, the peace has suffered setbacks, with each group seeing the other as a threat that hinders their co-existence.For instance, in 2022, …
By Sukari Mohammed and Adisa-Jaji AzeezIn 2023, a tragic boat accident in Pategi Local Government Area of Kwara State claimed over 106 lives. In response, the state government distributed 1,000 life jackets to boat owners to prevent future tragedies.However, findings in this investigation by The Informant247’s Sukari Mohammed and Adisa-Jaji Azeez reveal that boat owners …
By Chidi Matthew Nwachukwu"We did our findings and discovered that truly, it is an established fact yet to be confirmed by the Office of the Senior Special Assistant, that the said 500 bags of rice were sold at the rate of 31 million naira and sent to an account linked to the Office of the …
