Rashidi Yekini Foundation Gets NFF Backing

The Rashidi Yekini Foundation, a non-governmental organization set up by the two children of the late Nigerian striker, has received a boost with the promise of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, to support it. First Vice President of the Federation, Seyi Akinwunmi, disclosed in Lagos at the weekend that the NFF will “provide a solid…

Soldiers Raid Warri In Search Of Tompolo, Niger Delta Avengers

According to Tribune, Nigerian troops invaded Government Tompolo, a former militant leader’s community in Gbaramatu, Delta State on Saturday in search of the new militant group, the Niger Delta Avengers. Gbaramatu Kingdom is located in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State, The invasion of Tompolo’s terrain was said to have occurred in…

Man Slaughters Wife In Oshodi Over Infidelity

A woman accused by her husband of having extra-marital affairs has been murdered in cold blood in the Oshodi area of Lagos State. The unfortunate incident was said to have occurred on Friday, May 27, at the couple’s residence on Araromi Street, Oshodi. According to reports, the man, Jafaru Sougie, accused his wife of 29…

Agip, Shell Pipelines Bombed By Niger Delta Avengers

Pipelines belonging to Agip and Shell, two oil and gas multinationals, have been blown up by Niger Delta Avengers. The attacks reportedly took place in the early hours of Saturday, May 28, 2016, in Nembe, Bayelsa State. The Niger Delta Avengers group confirmed this via its Twitter handle. The group said, “At About 2:15am on…

Buhari Should Sack Fashola, Others—CACOL

The Coalition Against Corrupt Leaders, CACOL, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to change members of his cabinet who are mediocre, insensitive and inactive, especially the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola. The group gave this advice in a statement issued by its executive chairman, Debo Adeniran, which was made available to Aproko247. In…

Gulder Celebrates Ambassador, Yemi Blaq

Premium lager beer from Nigerian Breweries Plc, Gulder, celebrated its ambassador, Yemi Olatunji, better known as Yemi Blaq, who turned a year older on Thursday, May 19, 2016. The birthday ceremony took place last week with his colleagues, friends and officials of Nigerian Breweries during the Nollywood Beer Academy, sponsored by Nigerian Breweries Plc, in…