Ogun State police have launched an investigation after the lifeless body of Inspector Haruna Mohammed was discovered in a hotel room in the Akute area of Ogun state, Nigeria. The officer, as gathered by WorldClass247News, had checked into Super G Royal Hotel, located at 11 Anthony Uzum Estate, Oyeyemi Akute, with an unidentified woman around 1:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 15, 2025. However, by morning, the woman was nowhere to be found. According to a police report, hotel manager Deborah Adejobi found the room unlocked at about 8:52 a.m. Upon entering, she discovered Mohammed’s body inside. The hotel’s owner, Abiodun…
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At least 43 people, mostly women, lost their lives when an artisanal gold mine collapsed in western Mali on Saturday, according to industry officials. The tragedy, according to the secretary general of the national union of gold counters and refineries (UCROM), Taoule Camara, occurred near the town of Kenieba, in the gold-rich Kayes region. The victims had descended into open-pit areas left behind by industrial mining operations to search for leftover gold when the ground caved in around them, he said. A spokesperson for Mali’s mines ministry confirmed the incident took place between Kenieba and Dabia, stating that ministry teams…
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has announced that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will prosecute several recently impeached Local Government chairmen over allegations of financial misconduct involving more than N95 billion. The revelation came as Governor Okpebholo received the final report from the Administrative Panel of Enquiry, which was established onon December 18,2024, to investigate financial dealings in all the 18 local government councils of the state, between September 4,2023 and November 2024. According to the report, not only were the impeached council chairmen found culpable, but also former governor Godwin Obasaki, key members of the favtional Peoples Democratic Party…
In a significant shift in criminal justice policy, Burkina Faso has introduced a new initiative allowing prisoners to work in the agricultural sector in exchange for reduced sentences. Under the policy, inmates, whether awaiting trial, on remand, or already sentenced, can volunteer to work in agriculture. For each month of labor, three months will be deducted from their custodial sentence. The move, as learnt by WorldClass247News, is part of the government’s broader push towards rehabilitative and restorative justice, prioritizing reintegration over punishment. Judges have also been advised to impose custodial sentences only as a last resort, signaling a shift away…
Ghana President, John Mahama has imposed a ban on first-class travel for all government appointees. The directive, aimed at addressing Ghana’s economic challenges, underscores his administration’s commitment to prudent financial management. Announcing the decision at the swearing-in ceremony of newly appointed ministers at Jubilee House, President Mahama stressed the need for cost-cutting measures. He instructed that all non-essential travel be minimized and mandated that any official trips must receive prior approval from the Chief of Staff. Furthermore, he urged government officials to adopt a modest approach to travel, avoiding luxury and unnecessary expenses. The president also warned against wasteful spending…
The Delta State Government has approved over N275 billion for the execution of 76 projects across various sectors, marking a major investment in infrastructure, healthcare, and urban renewal. The approval was granted during the first executive council meeting of 2025, which was presided presided over by the state governor. Sheriff Oborevwori at the Government House in Asaba, the state capital. Announcing the decision after the meeting, the Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Charles Aniagwu, described the move as “record breaking” and a direct response to critics. He emphasized that Governor Oborevwori’s administration is committed to delivering real value to the people. The projects,…
The Edo State Security Corps (ESSC) has arrested 18 suspected kidnappers and armed robbers along the Benin-Auchi road, recovering 38 locally made guns, pellets, and various charms during the operation. The Corps Commandant, Commissioner Friday Ibadin (Rtd.), confirmed the arrest in a press statement, stating that the suspects were apprehended during a bush combing exercise near the Army checkpoint at Eguedion Camp. According to Ibadin, security operatives spotted two armed individuals who attempted to flee but were pursued to a camp where 18 people were eventually arrested. He disclosed that 17 of the suspects were non-indigenes, while one hailed from…
The Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC) has called on the Nigerian National Assembly to as a matter of time investigate allegations that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has been funding terrorist organizations, including Boko Haram. The demand follows claims made by U.S. Congressman Scott Perry, who alleged that USAID may have financially supported Boko Haram a group responsible for the deaths of thousands of Nigerians, many of them Muslims, over the past two decades. In a statement released on Saturday and made available to WorldClass247News, in Taraba State, MPAC Executive Chairman, Disu Kamor expressed deep concern over…
The Yobe State Government has officially issued appointment letters to 42 newly recruited community nurses from Set Three of the Shehu Sule College of Nursing and Midwifery, Damaturu. The ceremony, held at the Yobe State Primary Healthcare Board headquarters, was presided over by the Board’s Executive Secretary, Dr. Babagana Kundi Machina, who was represented by the Director of Human Resources for Health, Muhammed K. Usman. Welcoming the new nurses, Dr. Machina congratulated them on their selection and highlighted the critical role they will play in improving healthcare delivery across the state. He urged them to remain committed to their duties…
By Rebecca Caleb Maina Gombe State Governor, Alhaji Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to sustaining the gains of the GAVI-funded, state-supported three-year Primary Health Care (PHC) Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) programme, ensuring continued improvement in healthcare services for mothers and children across the state. Speaking at the PHC MoU Way Forward Ceremony, organised by the Gombe State Ministry of Health and the State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Governor Yahaya highlighted the remarkable progress made under the programme, which was implemented in partnership with GAVI, UNICEF, WHO, and other development partners under the initiative titled “Support to…