The Informant247

https://theinformant247.com
The Informant247 is an independent news organization that provides well-sourced information, standing for freedom, justice, and equity. Established in 2017, it targets a broad audience including business and political elites, the affluent, the educated, and the upwardly mobile. The organization is committed to fact-based investigations and developmental stories, despite facing challenges such as financial constraints and threats. It has a significant presence in North-Central Nigeria, an underreported region, and operates sister platforms like FactCheck247, IIRU, and I247 TV to enhance its commitment to factual information. The Informant247 aims to be fearless in the pursuit of truth and uphold world-class media standards.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Ilorin, Nigeria
Year the organization started publishing:
2017
Languages:
No information available
Type of coverage:
Regional
Area of coverage:
North-Central Nigeria

Content

Editorial coverage:
Generalist, focused on multiple topics
Type of content produced by theme:
Environment
Politics
Entertainment and culture
Journalism genres:
Chronicles and non-fiction
Interviews and reporting
Investigative journalism
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Data journalism
Collaborative journalism
Fact-checking
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Social media platforms
Podcast
Facebook

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:
109,000
Twitter number of followers:
3,524
Instagram number of followers:
4,561

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
2
Founders:
Salihu Shola Taofeek, Salihu Ayatullahi
Directors:
Salihu Shola Taofeek, Salihu Ayatullahi, Adisa Jaji Azeez

Team

Full-time employees:
10
Part-time employees:
5
Freelancers or consultants:
0
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
Non-profit

Why is this profile included?

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