Well-known man of God and philanthropist, Bro Joshua Iginla, has again done what he loves to do, giving. The prophet has given a brand new 2014 Toyota Sienna to veteran actor, Bruno Iwuoha, who recently underwent a successful surgery abroad. Aproko247 was informed that the car was presented to the actor by the leading Abuja-based…
Month: September 2015
PR Guru, Eric Eghaghe Loses Father At 93
A top Public Relations practitioner in Nigeria, Eric Eghaghe, is bereaved at the moment and the reason is not far-fetched. Aproko247 gathered that the upwardly mobile PR man lost his adorable father, Pa Anthony Eghaghe, last week. The deceased, fondly called General, was aged 93 and died at his hometown in Egbetta Town, Ovia North…
We Lacked Quality, But I’m Happy—Oliseh
**Hails ‘Heroic’ Ikeme Super Eagles head coach, Sunday Oliseh, has showered praises on Nigeria’s goalkeeper, Carl Ikeme, who made his debut for Nigeria on Saturday against Tanzania in a Group G 2015 AFCON qualifying match. The former Eagles captain said the Wolverhampton FC shot stopper put up a heroic debut in the match. Speaking after…
2017 AFCON Qfiers: Tanzania, Nigeria Share Spoils
Nigeria’s Super Eagles played a barren draw against Tanzania on Saturday in the Group G 2017 AFCON qualifier match. The Eagles’ goalkeeper, Carl Ikeme, made several saves in his debut during the match to ensure Nigeria run away with a point in the match. Few chances created by the Eagles were not utilised as the…
RE: Advertorial by Trusted Shareholders Association
Our attention has been drawn to an advertorial by the above named organization in the THISDAY Newspaper of Monday, 31 August 2015, in which it made several false allegations against Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC (“Stanbic IBTC”). Ordinarily, we would not dignify the advertorial with a response because it is mischievous, borders essentially on matters which…
Army Destroys Boko Haram Smoked Fishes, Meats
Authorities of the Nigerian Army say they have burnt over 2000 cartons of smoked fishes and bags of dried meat seized from members of the terrorist group called Boko Haram. A statement issued by the Deputy Director Army Public Relations, who is also spokesman for the 7 Division Nigerian Army, Maiduguri, Colonel Tukur Gusau, disclosed…
Terrorist’s Escape: Police Overturns Zakari Biu’s Sack
The dismissal of former Commissioner of Police, Zakari Biu, from the Force has now been reversed, a statement on Friday by the Police Service Commission, PSC, has disclosed. According to the spokesman of the Commission, Ikechukwu Ani, the former top cop was found not guilty of his alleged complicity in the escape of a Boko…
UBA Profit Rises 40% As Half Year Earnings Hits N167 Billion
**Declares 20 Kobo Interim Dividend Pan-African financial services group, United Bank for Africa Plc, has announced its audited 2015 half year financial results. The results showed strong growth in earnings and profits, as the Bank continued to benefit from its determination to provide value to its large customer base in Nigeria, its increasingly important pan…
Buhari, Osinbajo Declare Assets
President Muhammadu Buhari has finally declared his assets. Also, his vice, Prof Yemi Osinbajo has declared his too. This information was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by Senior Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President, Garba Shehu. According to the statement, “The documents submitted to the CCB, which officials say are…
Corruption Growing Under APC Government—PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has charged “President Muhammadu Buhari-led APC administration to show integrity and commitment in the fight against corruption.” The party alleged that there are “numerous sleazes” going on presently under his watch. PDP, in a statement issued on Thursday by its spokesman, Olisah Metuh, further charged the President to first cleanse…