According to the Guardian, GlaxoSmithKline, GSK, has confirmed the existence of a covert s3x tape of the former head of its China division. It is the latest chapter in a lurid bribery saga which continues to rock the pharmaceutical giant. The secretly filmed video of Mark Reilly and his Chinese girlfriend at his Shanghai apartment…
Month: June 2014
Doctors Begin Indefinite Strike Tuesday
Members of the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, have been directed to embark on an indefinite industrial action from Tuesday, July 1, 2014. President of the body, Kayode Obembe, at a press briefing in Abuja, accused the Federal Government of not paying attention to NMA’s demands. He said the body has been left with no other…
Boko Haram Is Arm Wing Of APC, Says Fani-Kayode
Controversial former aide to ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo, Femi Fani-Kayode, has accused the All Progressives Congress, APC, of running Boko Haram terrorist group as its arm wing. The former Minister of Aviation made this accusation on Monday, speaking as a guest on Channels TV’s breakfast programme, ‘Sunrise Daily’. Fani-Kayode, who recently returned to the ruling Peoples’…
I’m Not Seeking Attention With Chibok Girls—Stella Damasus
Sultry Nollywood actress, Stella Damasus has disclosed that she is not seeking attention with the missing schoolgirls of a Chibok secondary school in Borno State. There have been speculations that the actress was seeking a cheap popularity with the saga, following her attack on the government over the way the issue has been handled. Also…
Niger To Introduce Preaching Licence
Those wishing to spread their religious beliefs to communities in Niger State may soon have acquire preaching permit from the government if an executive bill sent to the state House of Assembly is finally approved. The government, in a move to regulate religious preaching and establishment of worship centres in the state, has proposed that…
Adol Partners Yemi Alade In 'Sekere'
Talented Nigerian vocalist, Adol, has released a new single he waxed with fast-rising female singer, Yemi Alade. ‘Sekere’, title of the new tune, which is already causing tsunamis in clubs in Nigeria, is from the stables of Dexploit Entertainment. The songbird, following the wide acceptance of his comeback single entitled ‘Jekanmo’, returned to his vocal…
Dana Group May Fold Up As Bank Takes Over Assets
News reaching Aproko247 from the stables of Dana Group of companies is not a palatable one and if the information is anything to go by, it then means the existence of the company in Nigeria may be good as over. This is because the group is said to be indebted to a financial institution. Dana…
Stopping Wike's Macabre Dance in Rivers State, By Babatunde Oladipo
This has not been the best times for Rivers indigenes and residents due to the return of the war drums in the political arena of the state. The state has been on the front burner in recent times as political jobbers will leave no stone unturned in order to continue their siege on the treasury…
The Silence Hypocrisy, By Prince SLY Dugbo
Hypocrisy is the worst thing that can happen to a people. Sometimes, we need to tell ourselves the bitter truth and stop being hypocritical. From my experience in combats, let me be sincere, I do not see the Nigerian Soldiers successfully fighting off the Islamist fundamentalist.. reasons are simple.. Every Muslim from the north of…
Arik Air Celebrates Super Eagles With Free Business Class Ticket
Arik Air, known for doling out tickets to Nigerians, has again concluded plans to give away a pair of business class tickets to a winner. This is to celebrate the Super Eagles’ success at the ongoing 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. The Nigerian team qualified for the Round of 16 and play France on…