There seems to be trouble between two ministers in the cabinet of President Muhammadu Buhari, Ibe Kachikwu and Rotimi Amaechi. Both of them were at loggerheads on Monday in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State during a town hall meeting organised by the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, on behalf of the Federal Government. At…
Aproko247 has confirmed the death of a presenter with Ogun State-based Rainbow FM 94.1, Ochuko Felix, fondly called Atol Atol. The comedian-cum-radio presenter was said to have died on Monday, June 13, 2016, after a brief illness. A statement signed on Tuesday by management of the FM station disclosed this to newsmen. “With heavy hearts,…
Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has elected a new president to take over from flamboyant pastor, Ayo Oritsejafor. The new CAN president is the present President of the Nigerian Baptist Convention, NBC, Rev. Supo Ayokunle. Ayokunle defeated Elder Joseph Otubu of the Motailatu Church Cherubim and Seraphim Movement, MCCSW, to clinch the coveted post. He…
Former Minister of State for Defence, Misiliu Obanikoro, has reacted to the invasion of his residence by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday. In a statement issued by his media aide, Jonathan Eze, the former Minister claimed operatives of the EFCC not only stormed his house, but assaulted innocent kids, took away…
Following the unfortunate death of a Police officer, ASP Mathew Akpos, allegedly killed by operatives of the State Command Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, earlier this month, and ensuing protests by aggrieved citizens, the Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase, has called for calm as the Police authorities has waded into the matter to ensure that justice…
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, June 14, 2016, stormed the residence of former Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro. During the operation, the anti money laundering agency reportedly carted away with some properties found in the house. It was gathered that some of the items taken away from…
Troops of 7 Division Nigerian Army have been urged to remain focused, disciplined and committed to duties while routing out insurgents in the North East. Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Victor Ezugwu stated this while on 3 days operational tour of formations and units within 7 Division Area of…
***Shelves No-Case Submission The trial of a former governor of Plateau State, Joshua Dariye, continued on June 14, 2016 before Justice Adebukola Banjoko of a Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, Gudu, Abuja, with the defence counsel, G. S. Pwul, SAN, telling the court that he has decided to shelve his intention to seek a…
The trial of former Chief of Defense Staff, Air Chief Marshal Alex S. Badeh (rtd), by the EFCC continued today, June 14, 2016, before Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja, with further cross examination of PW4, Mustapha Yerima, Managing Director of Ryte Builders Nigeria Limited, who had assisted him…
Russia have been threatened with outright disqualification from the ongoing Euro 2016 in France if their fans cause further trouble at the stadium. European football governing body, UEFA, however, gave the country a suspended disqualification and a fine of 150,000 euro following violent scenes at the game against England in Marseille last Saturday. UEFA explained…