Members of the dreaded Boko Haram group have again launched an attack on Giwa Military Barracks in Maiduguri, Borno State, barely 24 hours it first carried out a failed invasion on the army settlement. The latest attack is happening despite the 24-hour curfew imposed on Maiduguri and its environs following a deadly clash between the…

Thirty-one senior police officers have been sanctioned for acts of misconduct, Aproko247 has learnt. The affected cops were recently disciplined by the Police Service Commission, PSC. This information was made known during the fourth plenary meeting of the Commission, which took place in Abuja on Thursday. It was disclosed that three of the officers were…

No fewer than 70 persons were murdered in villages in Katsina State. It was learnt that the gunmen killed whoever they found on their way as they rode motorcycles into the communities. It is believed that the invaders were Fulani cattle rearers, who have consistently had issues with local farmers. According to reports, victims of…

14 Perish In Lagos Boat Mishap

No fewer than 14 persons are believed to have died in Festac Town area of Lagos State. They reportedly died on Tuesday night after their boat capsized. The unfortunate incident reportedly occurred in a river around 41 Road in Festac Town at about 11: 30pm. The boat was ferrying about 15 people, which include 12…

Nigeria’s Senate President, David Mark, has disclosed that his region, the North Central zone of the Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP, will throw its full weight behind President Goodluck Jonathan in the 2015 presidential election in Nigeria. Mark made this pledge on Saturday during the ‘Unity Rally’ of the zone’s party held in Minna, Niger State.…

Crisis Rocks Diamond Bank

Information at our disposal indicates that Diamond Bank may crumble if urgent steps are not taken to resolve a lingering leadership tussle presently going on in the financial institution. The bank has been in the news lately for the wrong reasons which is giving the management of the bank sleepless nights. It was gathered that…

Obesere In Rape Scandal

Fuji maestro, Abass Akande ‘Obesere’, has been accused of rape by a businesswoman in Lagos. The controversial musician was said to have raped the woman, Olanike Olaiya, 29, at his Okota, Lagos-home. Olanike said that she was introduced to the singer by a friend, Bola Okoro, who told her that Obesere could help her (Olanike)…