Investigation: How Kwara Electoral Body Suppressed Voters, Manipulated LG Election Results To Favour Ruling APC

201 By Salihu Ayatullahi, Toheeb Omotayo & Salihu Shola Taofeek In a two-month-long investigation, The Informant247 assembled evidence of several ‘electoral manipulations’ done by the Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission (KWSIEC) during the September 21 local government elections. The report documents discrepancies in the election results, voter suppression and widespread disenfranchisement caused by shortages of electoral materials, […]

November 9, 2024

The Road To Nowhere: How A Stalled Project Left Enugu Community In Limbo

255 The Federal Government’s abandonment of a multi-billion-naira road project in Enugu State has taken a serious toll on agriculture and maternal health in Ugwueme. Residents endure hazardous travel conditions to reach healthcare facilities, putting pregnant women, especially at risk. Although a contract was awarded to IDC Construction Limited in 2017, construction has stalled, leaving […]

October 1, 2024

Investigation: Agriculture Activities Under Threat After Contractor Abandon Road Linking Abia To Ebonyi State 

304 Findings on the ground also show that the 1.3km, which was only completed this January, was poorly done as some parts of the road were already damaged. By Arinze Chijioke  In the build-up to the 2023 general election, the senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Orji Kalu, promised residents of Ezeukwu in Bende local […]

July 17, 2024

Driver, 18 Passengers Abducted In Rivers-Bound Bus

463 The Akwa Ibom State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Timfon John, who confirmed the incident while speaking with journalists on Monday, said the police were still monitoring the situation. By Patrick Odey The driver and 18 passengers of a Port Harcourt-bound Akwa Ibom State Transport Corporation (AKTC) bus were on Wednesday, last week, abducted […]

Financial Anomalies Uncovered: Over 10 Nigerian Ministries Engage In Illegal Transactions

986 TheInvestigator probe of financial transactions by Federal MDAs revealed that money meant for official assignments was paid into personal accounts to the tune of over N1.8b. By Archibong Jeremiah The investigation uncovered financial irregularities involving over 10 Nigerian Ministries engaging in illegal transactions. The MDAs reportedly violated Nigeria’s Financial Regulations, 2009 by paying public […]