For decades, sand mining has been a source of livelihood in Kano, supporting a booming construction industry in one of Nigeria’s most populous states. However, this age-old practice has become …
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Jude Eze looks frail. At his Orhom Orba village in Udenu LGA of Enugu State, Jude appears to be living in anguish of wasted years of apprenticeship in Cotonou, Benin …
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For now, questions remain about whether any sanctions will follow these flagrant breaches. CROSIEC has yet to issue a public statement, and if history is any guide, penalties may be …
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Investigation
How Hunger, Insecurity Push Underage Children in Niger State Communities to Abandon Schools, Embrace Illegal Mining
In this remote area, where government oversight is virtually absent and law enforcement is scarce, illegal mining has become a lifeline for many underaged adults in the area. Twelve-year-old Abdulrasheed …
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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 …
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Investigation
After Informant247 report, Kwara Poly Top Official Who Diverted Students’ Funds Removed from Office
The management of Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, has removed Mr. Aremu Abubakar Garuba from his position as the Director of Students’ Affairs. His removal comes barely three weeks after The …
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Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) face severe challenges in accessing healthcare in Kano State, Nigeria. Systemic neglect, bureaucratic obstacles, and inadequate medical facilities compound their difficulties. Their struggles at health centers …
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Despite the apparent tranquility, residents of the area live with lingering uncertainty. Just weeks before this report, inhabitants of Mpape and Katampe, a neighboring district within Mpape, experienced a terrifying ordeal. Unexpected …
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When Adewale Rofiat Mayowa, a blind mother of three, was employed by the Osun State Government to teach at the School for Special Needs in Osogbo in 2022, her joy …
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The gloomy countenance of the natives of Achom in Alor-Uno, Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State is at variance with the villagers’ signpost with the inscription, “Welcome to Achom …