…Fails To Provide Evidence on Defamation Allegations. The Magistrate Court sitting in Ilorin has struck out the criminal conspiracy and defamation case brought against The Informant247 journalists by Kwara State Polytechnic and the Nigerian Police after 11 months of legal battle.Magistrate Adebayo Qudus dismissed the case due to abuse of court process and lack of diligent prosecution. The journalists were arraigned before the court on February 7 on two counts of alleged criminal conspiracy and defamation.However, for 11 months, the prosecution failed to present any evidence to prove that the media outlet’s reports were false.On February 6, 2024, the police…
Author: Omowumi Ebiomofari
By Abdulrasheed Akogun Nigeria, like many other countries, has its fair share of issues when it comes to the conduct of uniformed men. However, what is concerning is the tendency of Nigerians to amplify and focus on the unprofessional exhibitions of these individuals, without acknowledging and celebrating in equal measures, those who are dedicated to their duty and exhibit professionalism in their work. Yesterday, I experienced a situation that highlighted this penchant nature of Nigerians. After finishing three grueling exams at Kwara State University, Malete, I was not only famished but also extremely thirsty. The scorching sun made it even…
The Association of Kwara Online Media Practitioners (ASKOMP) has commended the Ilorin Emirate Youth Development Association (IEYDA) for gifting some of their members laptop. ASKOMP Chairman, Salihu Shola Taofeek in a statement issued on Saturday described IEYDA’s gesture as another way of encouraging young entrepreneurs in Ilorin Emirate and Kwara State at large. According to him, we receive the news of donation of three laptops to our members by Ilorin Emirate Youth Development Association (IEYDA)with excitement. It shows Kwarans appreciate the good works our members are doing through journalism. He said the initiative further affirms that the importance of community…