Some women in Anambra State on Tuesday took to the streets of Onitsha to ask for the resignation of the state governor, Willie Obiano. The demonstrators claimed they have been subjected to severe hardship since Obiano assumed office. Thousands of protesters, including widows took over the streets of Onitsha, carrying placards with different messages. They…
There seems to be crisis rocking one of the top public relations firms in Nigeria, The Quadrant Company, also known as TQC. Over the weekend, the company, tucked inside GRA Ikeja, Lagos, reportedly laid off some of its employees. This, reports said, has caused uncertainty among other members of staff of TQC, which manages accounts…
As part of efforts to remain at the forefront of delivering on the Central Bank of Nigeria’s financial inclusion mandate, Heritage Bank took the opportunity during this holiday break to implement one of its Financial Literacy initiatives by conducting a workshop for children. The Financial Literacy Holiday Workshop, titled, “Edutainment Resource for Children and Young…
The Bank of Industry (BoI) has strengthens its partnership with Heritage Bank Plc to boost entrepreneurship in the country through innovative ideas support and financing. Speaking at the opening of Live Well Bia Foods Outlet in Surulere, Lagos, the Acting Managing Director, Bank of Industry, Waheed Olagunju, said young entrepreneurs will lead the recovery of…
In a dramatic encounter involving ten states last weekend at the on-going preliminary of the 2016 Cowbellpedia Mathematics Television Quiz Show, Cross River State triumphed and picked two semi-final slots. In the junior category, Master Godswill Harold of Deeper Life High School, Calabar was locked in battle against Shukura Kamardeen of Federal Government College, Daura,…
For those who know Elvis Afam too well, he is a young and easy-going topflight businessman from Delta State that is loved by many for his large heart. He is the Chairman/Managing Director to Elvaton Group of Companies, a fast growing Abuja firm, which has delved into several areas of business concerns with offices in…
Defending champion of the 2015/2016 Barclays Premier League, Leicester City, suffered a shock loss in the first game of the new season. The Foxes were beaten by Hull City 2-1 at the Kcom Stadium. The Tigers went ahead in the match in the last minute of the added time of the first half through Adama…
One issue that is giving many people, especially parents nowadays in Nigeria is the alarming rate of moral decadence among youths. Many have blamed the influence of foreign movies and music for this. For gospel artiste, Lanre Teriba, fondly called Atorise, he believes broadcast media in the country are to be blamed for this problem.…
Sultry Nollywood star, Ebube Nwagbo, is presently putting things together for the premiere of her newest flick, ‘Not Enough’. The screen goddess, Aproko247 scooped, is not taking anything for granting for the premiere of the new film later in the year. Those who are close to her said she spent a lot to produce the…
Since time immemorial, traveling has been an essential part of human existence. We journey miles to see loved ones, engage in business transactions, or most times, to see the world around us through our own lenses. Modern day technology has also done more good than harm in making every stage of the journey easier and…