President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday assigned portfolios to 36 Ministers, who he will work with hopefully in the next four years to deliver the campaign promises of his party made ahead of his election on March 28, 2015. At the ceremony held in Abuja, the country’s seat of power, the President urged the appointees to…
Month: November 2015
Nigerian Contingent To AU Standby Force Returns
The Nigerian Contingent of the African Union Standby Force (ASF) consisting of 41 officers and soldiers arrived the country on Tuesday after a two weeks intensive training in Peace-Keeping at the South African Army Combat Training Centre in Lohatlan. Receiving the contingent on behalf of the Chief of Defence Staff, Commodore Uche Onyia explained that…
Ambode Appoints Odukale As Security Trust Fund BoT Chair
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has approved the appointment of Oye Hassan-Odukale as the new Chairman of the State Security Trust Fund Board of Trustees subject to the ratification of the State House of Assembly. The new appointee succeeds Chief Remi Makanjuola whose tenure as Chairman of the Board of Trustees expired after serving…
When To Upgrade To Windows 10
Windows 10 has been downloaded over a million times by different users worldwide. Meanwhile, other users who want to download or upgrade their system have the opportunity to do so because it is free. However, before you download, Jovago.com shares several signs to look out for that will inform you that it is time to…
Lagos Traders Tasked On Public Conduct
Market men and women in Lagos have been advised to conduct themselves in a civil manner and avoid any rude actions while transacting their businesses with customers. Speaking during the first stakeholders meeting with the leadership and members of Lagos Markets, Kehinde Joseph, Special Adviser to Governor Akinwunmi Ambode on Civic Engagement, said the current…
Buhari Appoints 18 New Perm Secs
Following the removal of over 15 permanent secretaries on Tuesday, President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of those to take over the vacant positions. According to a statement issued by the President’s spokesman in Abuja on Tuesday night, Buhari has confirmed the appointment of 18 persons to take charge of the posts. Femi Adesina,…
Court Grants Suswam N100m Bail
Former governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswam, has been granted bail by Justice Ahmed Mohammed of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja. Suswam was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, over allegation of looting about N3.1billion, being proceeds of shares owned by the Benue State government and Benue Investment and Property…
Juliet Ibrahim Seals LG Ambassadorial Deal
Multiple award-winning actress, Juliet Ibrahim, has continued to smile to the bank for the reward for her hard work over the years. As you read this, the Ghanaian movie star is now a brand ambassador for LG as well as Somotex Ghana Limited. Aproko247 learnt the deal is juicy and in the region of seven…
Buhari Sacks Over 15 Perm Secs
Not less than 15 Permanent Secretaries have been relieved of their duties by President Muhammadu Buhari, Aproko247 has learnt. It was further learnt that the President ordered the mass retirement of permanent secretaries on Tuesday after a meeting with them in Abuja. At the said meeting were also Chief of Staff to the President, Abba…
Presumed IPOB Founder Denounces Radio Biafra, Kanu
The supposed founder of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra, IPOB, retired Justice Eze Ozobu, has criticized the hate speeches and incitement to aggression as being portrayed by persons under the guise of Radio Biafra. Speaking with Rev Obinna Aklukwe, Director General of Igbo Mandate Congress, IMC, who sought his views as part of the group’s…