Report reaching us from Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city, has it that thousands of youths are presently at the National Stadium for the aptitude test organised by the Nigerian Immigration Service, NIS, which holds today, Saturday, March 15, 2014. According to information relayed to us, most of the applicants are devising several ways of gaining entry…
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Boko Haram Hits Giwa Army Barracks Again
Members of the dreaded Boko Haram group have again launched an attack on Giwa Military Barracks in Maiduguri, Borno State, barely 24 hours it first carried out a failed invasion on the army settlement. The latest attack is happening despite the 24-hour curfew imposed on Maiduguri and its environs following a deadly clash between the…
31 Senior Cops Disciplined
Thirty-one senior police officers have been sanctioned for acts of misconduct, Aproko247 has learnt. The affected cops were recently disciplined by the Police Service Commission, PSC. This information was made known during the fourth plenary meeting of the Commission, which took place in Abuja on Thursday. It was disclosed that three of the officers were…
Several Killed In Kastina Fulani Attack
No fewer than 70 persons were murdered in villages in Katsina State. It was learnt that the gunmen killed whoever they found on their way as they rode motorcycles into the communities. It is believed that the invaders were Fulani cattle rearers, who have consistently had issues with local farmers. According to reports, victims of…
North Central Will Back Jonathan In 2015–Mark
Nigeria’s Senate President, David Mark, has disclosed that his region, the North Central zone of the Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP, will throw its full weight behind President Goodluck Jonathan in the 2015 presidential election in Nigeria. Mark made this pledge on Saturday during the ‘Unity Rally’ of the zone’s party held in Minna, Niger State.…
Jonathan Swears-In New Ministers
Eleven Ministers were given portfolio on Wednesday by President Goodluck Jonathan. Their swearing-in ceremony took place in Abuja and was conducted by the President. The new members of Jonathan’s cabinet were also handed their portfolios. This was after the Senate confirmed their nominations few weeks ago after a thorough screening by the lawmakers. They took…
Sports Minister, Bolaji Abdullahi Sacked
President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has fired the Minister of Sports, Bolaji Abdullahi. The Kwara State-born politician was removed by the President on Wednesday. He was replaced by Dr Tamuno Danagogo. No reason was given for the action.
Nasarawa Dep Gov Quits APC For PDP
Deputy Governor of Nasarawa State, Damishi Barau, has finally joined the Peoples’ Democratoc Party, PDP. Barau decamped to the new party from the All Progressives Congress, APC. He withdrew his membership from the APC on Monday. Barau was before the defection under suspension from the party. He tendered his defection letter to the state secretary…
Jonathan Appoints Justice Kutigi As National Confab Chair
Justice Idris Lebo Kutigi has been appointed by President Goodluck Jonathan to head the controversial National Conference. Justice Kutigi is a former Chief Justice of Nigeria. His appointment was confirmed on Monday via a press statement released by Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Anyim Pius Anyim. The respected lawyer would be assisted…
Maiduguri Blasts: Red Cross Confirms 51 Dead, 60 Injured
Fifty-one persons have been confirmed dead by officials of the Nigerian Red Cross, while about 60 people were said to have suffered various forms of injuries in Saturday’s twin blasts in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. Yesterday evening, two explosions were heard near a cinema in Maiduguri, but casualty figures were not yet known then.…