Shortly after former governor of Delta State, James Onanefe Ibori was released from a London prison, where he served his term for corruption, he was re-arrested by authorities in the United Kingdom. It was gathered that Ibori became a free man on January 22, 2016, but was again arrested. He was said to have been…
Month: February 2016
BREAKING: Missing Bristow Copter Found In Lagos
The reported missing helicopter belonging to Bristow has been found in Lagos, we have reliably learnt. The National Emergency Management Authority, NEMA, confirmed that the 5N BJQ Bristow carrying nine passengers and two crew members and flying about 1500 feet, was eventually found in Lagos. It was gathered that the small aircraft, which was feared…
BREAKING: Helicopter En-route Lagos Goes Missing
According to reports reaching our newsroom, a small aircraft carrying about 11 persons has gone missing. The helicopter was said to have left Port Harcourt, Rivers State, to Lagos on Wednesday and its whereabouts unknown. It was gathered that the small plane, a 5N BJQ Bristow carrying nine passengers and two crew members, was flying…
Chaos As Bomb Blast Hits Benin City
There was commotion in the capital of Edo State, Benin City, when a bomb explosion occurred on Tuesday afternoon. It was gathered that the incident destroyed about five houses. Initially, residents of the ancient city thought it was an attack by Boko Haram sect, and this caused many to panic and run to safety. According…
Why Fr Mbaka Was Transferred—Catholic Church
The last may not be heard regarding the recently transfer of controversial Catholic priest, Fr Ejike Mbaka, from his former base in Enugu State to another parish in the same state. Shortly after the man of God was move from his Christ the King Parish, where he has been for many years, the All Progressives…
PHOTOS: Veteran Actor, Olumide Bakare On Sick Bed
It is no longer news that popular Nigerian actor, Olumide Bakare has been battling with a heart related ailment. The veteran actor is currently admitted at the University College Hospital, UCH, in Ibadan, Oyo State, where he is receiving treatment. A top Yoruba programme presenter, Jide Moronfolu, who recently visited the actor at his hospital…
Ogun Traditional Rulers Kneel For Photograph With Buhari
About three traditional rulers from Ogun State were spotted recently to have knelt to take a group picture with President Muhammadu Buhari. Also in the piece of photograph was the state governor, Ibikunle Amosun, who was flanked by other monarchs from the state. Buhari was in the state on Monday and Tuesday to celebrate Ogun…
NUJ’s Suit Against Customs Holds Wednesday
On Wednesday, February 3, 2016, the suit filed by the Lagos State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, against the Comptroller- General of Nigerian Customs Service and eight others would be heard. Aproko247 gathered that the case would come up for hearing at the Federal High Court Ikoyi, Lagos by 9am. NUJ sued…
APC Alleges Plot To Eliminate Chieftains In Rivers
Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has sent a Save Our Souls (SOS) message to the Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase, alleging that there is plan to assassinate some of its leaders in the state by Friday, February 5, 2016. The party, which recently its bid to unseat governor Nyesom Wike…
Delta Speaker Hails S’Court Judgement On Okowa
By Fidel Njamanze Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Monday Igbuya, on Tuesday described the Supreme Court judgement that confirmed the victory of the state governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, at the election as brilliant and straightforward. He also said Okowa’s victory at the apex court was well deserved as “it is the will of…