The Federal Government has directed the Managing Director of the Nigerian Communications Satellite, NIGCOMSAT, Ltd Timasaniyu Ahmed-Rufai, to embark on an indefinite leave. The order was handed out to him on Monday through the Minister of Communications and Technology, Omobola Johnson. The directive, contained in a statement released in Lagos, noted that Ahmed-Rufai was asked…
The best way to most people’s heart is via good food and entertainment. This is one thing the Yoruba tribe are very good at doing. Yorubas have a number of mouthwatering and finger licking meals that will leave you demanding for more. So, when you find yourself in any part of South West Nigeria where…
‘It’s A Lie’–He Defends A governorship hopeful in 2015 under the platform of the Labour Party in Ogun State, Gboyega Isiaka, has been alleged of having a hand in a N2.8 billion fraud. GNI, as he is fondly called by his political associates, is being accused of the mess by the Commissioner for Finance in…
Governor of Abia State, Theodore Orji, has made known his intention to occupy a seat from the 109 available seats at the Senate come 2015. The governor publicly declared his senatorial ambition at a reception jointly organised by the people of Ikwuano, Umuahia North and Umuahia South local government areas of the state on Saturday.…
Nigeria’s President, Goodluck Jonathan, on Sunday, February 16, 2014, worshipped at a parish of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, in Lagos with the General Overseer of the church, Pastor EA Adeboye. The President noted that his visit to the Olive Tree Parish of the RCCG, Ikoyi, was not politically motivated as some may…
Retired Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, Chukwudifu Akunne Oputa, has suffered stroke, Aproko247 can report. The legal luminary, who is the father to popular musician and former President of PMAN, Charles Oputa, aka Charly Boy, was hit by stroke on Saturday night at his Oguta home in Imo State. The 96-year-old ‘Socrates of…
The House of Representatives has expressed its desire for former Minister of Aviation, Stella Oduah, to be prosecuted for her role in the controversial purchase of two bulletproof BMW cars by an agency under the aviation ministry. Speaking on Thursday on the issue, the House Committee Chairman on Media and Public Affairs, Zakari Mohammed, disclosed…
A soldier attached OP MESA in Lagos has allegedly killed a fellow soldier attached to his team for daring to question why he shot dead a tricyclist over N500. The lives of the two persons were cut short by the trigger-happy military officer at close range in Agbado area of Lagos on Monday, February 3,…
Wife of President Goodluck Jonathan, Dame Patience, has reportedly been flown abroad again for treatment. She was said to have been secretly flown to Germany, where she had earlier received medial attention in 2013, for another round of treatment. A source in Abuja reportedly informed SaharaReporters that the First Lady was secretly flown out of…
Emir of Kano, Ado Bayero, on Saturday reiterated the need for peace and unity in Nigeria, which he said are the major ingredients for a better nation. The respected monarch urged Nigerians to put all hands on deck to move the country to a better place. He disclosed this during a courtesy visit to his…