For the fourth time in five years, Omnicom Media Group, OMG, the media services division of Omnicom Group Inc. has won a total of 15 awards at the annual Cannes Festival of Creativity held in Cannes, France. The organisers said the media agency holding company coasted home the medals through its agencies, OMD and PHD.…
Month: June 2016
New Twist In Ecobank Vs Honeywell Case As Bank Appeals Justice Dagat’s Ruling
Ecobank Nigeria Limited has appealed a ruling by Justice Jude Dagat of the Federal High Court in Lagos striking out its winding-up petition against Honeywell Group Limited and its sister company Anchorage Leisures Limited. Justice Dagat delivered the ruling on Monday on the basis that Ecobank’s suit was an abuse of court process. But, Ecobank,…
10 Important Things To Do In Nigeria Before You Turn 30
Life they say begins at 30. At this age, you want to have attained a certain level of maturity and awareness, and if you are living in Nigeria where the big 3-0 is a huge deal and expectations are super high, there a few things you may want to check off on your life’s to-do…
5 Fascinating Things Nigerian Women Expect From Their Spouses
Women are emotional beings. They react either positively or negatively to the theatrics and behaviours of their partners in a manner which can make or mar the relationship. It is thereby important for men to be conscious of their actions whenever a lady they consider important decides to spend a fair amount of time on…
The Movie ‘76: Princewill, From Tycoon, To Politician/Philanthropist, Now Filmmaker
By Nwaorgu Faustinus The name Prince Tonye Princewill does not need any introduction to any person who has been a keen observer of the political milieu or terrain in the Niger Delta region and to be more specific the Rivers State political game. Born into the famous Princewill’s family in Buguma of the ancient Kalabari…
Alleged Debt Suit: Court Orders Parties To Await Judgement Filed In Earlier Suit
Justice Jude Dagat of a Lagos Federal High Court, on Monday, stopped a winding up petition filed by Ecobank Plc, against Oba Otudeko’s three companies, over alleged unpaid N5.5 billion loan. In his ruling, the judge said it would be premature to entertain winding up application against the respondents, saying that when a judge is…
Miss Gbagada Beauty Pageant Int’l 2016 Hots Up
Organisers of the annual Miss Gbagada Beauty Pageant International, De Avatar Communications, have begun preparations towards hosting the 2016 edition. It was gathered that the pageant will hold on Saturday, September 3, 2016 in Lagos. According to the Managing Director and CEO of De Avatar Communications, Ms Adetutu Jasanya, the beauty contest, which arguably has…
Idris Appoints Awunah New Police Spokesman
Don Awunah has been appointed as the new Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Police Force by the acting Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim K Idris. A statement issued on Monday, June 27, 2016, by Admin Officer at the Force Public Relations Department, Force Headquarters, Abuja, SP Murtala Bello, disclosed that Awunah, a Deputy Commissioner of…
BREAKING: Osas, Gbenro Ajibade Welcome Baby Girl
Aproko247 has learnt that Nollywood celebrity couple, Osas Ighodaro and Gbenro Ajibade have welcomed a bundle of joy into their young family. As you read this, the beautiful Edo State-born lady has given his handsome husband a bouncing baby girl. The cute baby girl was reportedly given birth to on Monday, June 27, 2016, in…
BREAKING: Roy Hodgson Resigns As England Manager
Coach of the Three Lions, Roy Hodgson, has called it quit with the English national football team. Hodgson announced his resignation shortly after the shock defeat of England to Iceland at the ongoing Euro 2016 in France. The Englishman thanked the team, the FA and the media for their support since taking over as manager…