The Informant247
Type of site | News, entertainment, politics |
|---|---|
| Available in | English |
| Founded | 2017 |
| Headquarters | , Nigeria |
| Area served | Nigeria |
| Founder(s) | Salihu Shola Taofeek |
| URL | theinformant247 |
| Registration | None |
| Launched | 2017 |
| Current status | Active |
| Written in | HTML, CSS, JavaScript |
The Informant247 is an independent online newspaper based in Kwara State, Nigeria. Launched in August 2017.[1] The Informant247 newspaper is characterised by covering political news across Nigeria.[2]
Offerings
[edit]In January 2022, the medium launched its foundation, The Informant247 Foundation, aimed to enable undergraduate students with passion for journalism develop their skills and improve their performance in the field of communication and media industry.[3]
The medium organises an essay competition to test the creative writing abilities of undergraduates and encourage campus journalism in Nigeria.[4][5] In a campaign to combat the increasing spread of fake news in the country, the Kwara-based online newspaper launched a fact-checking platform.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ Adeniyi, Olawale (8 January 2022). "The Informant247: Online Newspaper Putting Ordinary Nigerians At The Centre Of News Agenda". Naija News. Retrieved 14 April 2022.
- ^ "About Us". The Informant247. Retrieved 14 April 2022.
- ^ Abdulkareem, Mumini (7 January 2022). "Online medium to train Kwara undergraduates on journalism". Daily Trust. Retrieved 14 April 2022.
- ^ "AAUA, AAU, others shine at essay competition". The Nation. 26 March 2022. Retrieved 14 April 2022.
- ^ Oyekola, Tunde (4 January 2022). "Online platform to train undergraduates in journalism". The Punch. Retrieved 14 April 2022.
- ^ "Informant247 launches fact-checking platform to combat spread of fake news". Vanguard. 8 April 2022. Retrieved 14 April 2022.