The Nigerian Contingent of the African Union Standby Force (ASF) consisting of 41 officers and soldiers arrived the country on Tuesday after a two weeks intensive training in Peace-Keeping at the South African Army Combat Training Centre in Lohatlan. Receiving the contingent on behalf of the Chief of Defence Staff, Commodore Uche Onyia explained that…
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has approved the appointment of Oye Hassan-Odukale as the new Chairman of the State Security Trust Fund Board of Trustees subject to the ratification of the State House of Assembly. The new appointee succeeds Chief Remi Makanjuola whose tenure as Chairman of the Board of Trustees expired after serving…
Windows 10 has been downloaded over a million times by different users worldwide. Meanwhile, other users who want to download or upgrade their system have the opportunity to do so because it is free. However, before you download, Jovago.com shares several signs to look out for that will inform you that it is time to…
Market men and women in Lagos have been advised to conduct themselves in a civil manner and avoid any rude actions while transacting their businesses with customers. Speaking during the first stakeholders meeting with the leadership and members of Lagos Markets, Kehinde Joseph, Special Adviser to Governor Akinwunmi Ambode on Civic Engagement, said the current…
Following the removal of over 15 permanent secretaries on Tuesday, President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of those to take over the vacant positions. According to a statement issued by the President’s spokesman in Abuja on Tuesday night, Buhari has confirmed the appointment of 18 persons to take charge of the posts. Femi Adesina,…
Former governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswam, has been granted bail by Justice Ahmed Mohammed of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja. Suswam was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, over allegation of looting about N3.1billion, being proceeds of shares owned by the Benue State government and Benue Investment and Property…
Multiple award-winning actress, Juliet Ibrahim, has continued to smile to the bank for the reward for her hard work over the years. As you read this, the Ghanaian movie star is now a brand ambassador for LG as well as Somotex Ghana Limited. Aproko247 learnt the deal is juicy and in the region of seven…
Not less than 15 Permanent Secretaries have been relieved of their duties by President Muhammadu Buhari, Aproko247 has learnt. It was further learnt that the President ordered the mass retirement of permanent secretaries on Tuesday after a meeting with them in Abuja. At the said meeting were also Chief of Staff to the President, Abba…
The supposed founder of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra, IPOB, retired Justice Eze Ozobu, has criticized the hate speeches and incitement to aggression as being portrayed by persons under the guise of Radio Biafra. Speaking with Rev Obinna Aklukwe, Director General of Igbo Mandate Congress, IMC, who sought his views as part of the group’s…
Senior secondary school students in Nigeria have a few days more to enter for the UBA Foundation national essay competition, which closes November 13, 2015. UBA Foundation, which is the corporate social responsibility arm of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has announced that the closing date for the entries will not be extended. Ijeoma…