As earlier promised, the Nigerian troops fighting to reclaim Gworza town from the control of Boko Haram terrorists group, has eventually succeeded in the battle. About six weeks ago, the Nigerian troops, with the help of their counterparts from the neighbouring countries, launched a massive onslaught on the insurgents, taking over territories that were before…
Month: March 2015
Heritage Bank Tasks Students On Money Management Skills
Heritage Bank has advised students to take full advantage of the Financial Literacy Campaign being championed through partnership between the Central Bank of Nigeria and other banks in the country to become adept at growing and managing wealth from their formative ages. According to the bank, the emerging global economic realities have made it imperative…
How FG Bribed SSS Spokesperson, Marilyn Ogar, Before Osun Poll
Spokesperson of the Department of State Security, DSS, Marilyn Ogar, has been accused of receiving bribe from the Nigerian government before the 2014 governorship election in Osun State. A reputable online newspaper, Premium Times, reports that after it carried out an investigation, it confirmed that Ogar collected bribe for being a ‘loyal servant’ to the…
Who Killed Four Aides Of Imo Assembly Speaker?
Sabella Ogbobode Abidde once said “In Nigeria, more so in the last 30 years, killing has become a way of life. Depending on the regime in power, killings can either be a past time or a trade.” The government and or some elements within the Nigerian State, has been killing those they hate, envy or…
DSS Detains INEC PVC Manufacturer
Owner of ACT Technologies Ltd, Sani Musa, the company that manufactured the Permanent Voters Cards, PVCs, to be used for the 2015 general elections, has been arrested by the Department of State Security, DSS, Aproko247 has learnt. Musa was picked up by the secret police in Abuja. ACT Technologies produced the PVCs for the Independent…
Court Upholds Akpabio As Akwa Ibom Governor
A Supreme Court has restored a judgement earlier delivered by a Federal High Court in favour of Governor Godswill Akpabio, confirming him as the governor of Akwa Ibom State. Akapbio was taken to the High Court in 2011 by Frank Okon, challenging his election as governor, but the lower court ruled in favour of Akpabio.…
EFCC Denies Freezing Mbaka's Accounts
Earlier on Thursday, it was reported in a section of the media that Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, ordered the freezing of bank accounts belonging to controversial Catholic priest, Rev Fr Ejike Mbaka. However, the anti-money laundering agency has refuted the reports, urging “journalists to endeavour to cross check their facts with the Commission…
MultiChoice Vows To Keep Subscribers Updated During Nigeria's Polls
As Nigerians prepare to exercise their right to vote during the upcoming elections, MultiChoice assures its subscribers that they can stay connected to the election updates through over 10 local and international news channels on DStv and GOtv. Subscribers of DStv can remain informed about the election in various parts of the country, through the…
2015: Abba Redeploys Senior Officers
The Inspector General of Police, Suleiman Abba, has ordered the redeployment of some senior police officers ahead of the presidential election on Saturday, March 28, 2015. Abba, in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja by the Force spokesman, Emmanuel Ojukwu, explained that the move became necessary in order to further reposition the Police for…
Amaechi Escapes Death In Wike's Zone, Many Injured
Aproko247 has gathered that the Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, on Thursday evening, escaped death by a whisker when some hoodlums believed to be loyal to governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the state, Nyesom Wike, attacked his convoy. The incident took place at Rumuolumeni town in Rivers State, an area…