Wife of a former National Chairman of the Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP, Ahmadu Ali, Mrs Mariam Nneamaka, was on Friday, allegedly taught how hard the ghetto is by the Delta State chairman of PDP, Peter Nwaoboshi, and some youths loyal to him. It was gathered that the incident occurred over a seat. Reports say Mrs…
Nigeria’s foremost financial institution, Guaranty Trust Bank plc, GTBank, recently made Africa proud when it emerged the ‘Best Bank in Africa’ at the 2014 Euromoney Awards. The Bank was also named the ‘Best Bank in Nigeria’ at the same event. This now made GTBank to become first Nigerian Bank to win Euromoney ‘Best Bank in…
The death of Abdulazeez Arisekola-Alao, a wealthy Ibadan businessman, shocked many, especially those he affected during his lifetime through his various philanthropic acts, but one person that was allegedly happy about the news is Segun Alawaju, a Lagos socialite. The Elites reports that, “upon hearing the news of Aare Arisekola- Alao’s passage, Alawaye who was…
Winner of the 2012/2013 Little Princess Universe and World, Daniella Okoye, has begun her journey into the Nigerian movie industry, popularly called Nollywood. She has been receiving media attention lately and has was also recently hosted by the incumbent Most Beautiful Girl In Nigeria, MBGN, Anner Banner, at her home in Lagos. Information disclosed to…
A Magistrate Court in Kano has remanded a young man in prison custody for allegedly putting his elder sister in a family way. The man, Shamsu Isa, 25, told the court on Thursday that the act was committed in error and pleaded guilty to the charges levelled against him. “The allegation levelled against me is…
Manchester United player, Marouane Fellaini, has cut his afro hairstyle, which he has been known with for some time now. The former Everton man shaved off the hair after his country’s exit from the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Brazil. Argentina defeated Belgium at the competition to book a place in the semi-finals, where they…
The Service of Songs organised by colleagues of late gospel singer, Kefee Obareki Don-Momoh, has begun. The service is holding at the Oba Akenzuwa Cultural Centre in Benin City, Edo State. Some of the stars present at the event include Sammie Okposo, Maleke, Victor Uwaifo, Godfada D Comedian, Stanley Orobosa, Oduwa Imaseun (DGN), Franchise and…
The House of Representatives has charged the Nigerian Customs Service, NCS, to put an end to activities of smugglers in the country. This came after a lawmaker from Oyo State, Odebunmi Olusegun, pointed out that despite Federal Government’s laws prohibiting the importation of some items into Nigeria, some of these goods still find their way…
There are indications that the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Osita Chidoka, may eventually replace former Minister of Aviation, Stella Oduah, who was removed from the cabinet of President Goodluck Jonathan after she was accused of corruption. On Thursday, President Jonathan sent Chidoka’s name to the Senate for confirmation as Minister.…
Newly sworn-in Minister of Education, Ibrahim Shekarau, has met members of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, ASUP, who embarked on an industrial action for some months ago. Shekarau, who was sworn-in by President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday in Abuja, is meeting with the leadership of the union on Thursday. Information gathered by Aproko247 confirms…