An embargo has been place on cattle rearing and grazing in Ekiti State by the state governor, Ayodele Fayose, Aproko247 has learnt. The governor made this move following an attack by suspected Fulani herdsmen in the state last week. Fayose noted that anyone interested in rearing and grazing of cattle in the state should get…
Former Director General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Temisan Omatseye, has appealed the five year-jail term slammed on him last week by Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia of a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos. Omatseye was convicted by the court after he was found guilty of charges of fraud brought against him by…
Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State on Monday, May 23, 2016, visited President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House in Abuja. According to what we gathered, Amosun was at the Presidential Villa to discuss issues bordering his state with the President. President Buhari was earlier scheduled to commission some projects in Lagos during a two-day…
Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on Monday, commissioned the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, Rescue Unit in Oshodi. LASEMA, located in Cappa, Oshodi, was put up by the State Government to ensure prompt and swift response to emergency situations in the state. Also commissioned by the Vice President were equipment procured by the…
Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha, over the weekend, honoured one of his maids, who has served his family for 20 years, with several gifts. The lady identified as Charity, but fondly called Cha Cha, has been with the Okorocha family for about 20 years, raising the governor’s five children. It was gathered that Charity got…
Manchester United have sacked their manager, Louis van Gaal, just two days after winning the FA Cup for them. The Dutchman led United to victory on Saturday against Crystal Palace at the Wembley in a 2-1 win which stretched into extra-time. LVG has endured a roller coaster spell at Old Trafford with many United fans…
The year 2016 indeed has been a busy year for prolific producer, song writer and performer, Samklef as he has been consistently dropping mind blowing hits in both audio and visual formats for the viewing and listening pleasure of his fans. Samklef, who recently released ‘Edumare Bless Me’ ft Kay-Switch and his first signee Zion,…
Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta, MEND, has kicked against renewed attacks by the newly formed group, the Niger Delta Avengers. MEND, in a statement issued on Sunday by its spokesperson, Jomo Gbomo, disclosed that it had carried out “rigorous and robust analysis, debate and review of political events in Nigeria within the…
According to reports, the Lagos State Government has concluded plans to do away with the popular danfo buses plying the state for high-capacity buses. This is part of the government’s measures to raise the dignity of commuters and commercial vehicle drivers operating in the state. Commissioner for Transportation in the state, Dr Dayo Mobereola, disclosed…
Reports say the Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Company, KRPC, has stopped producing following renewed activities of Niger Delta militants. It was learnt that the Kaduna refinery stopped operations last Tuesday because of the renewed attacks by the Niger Delta Avengers. Also, a stop in the supply of crude oil to the refinery is believed to…