The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited, NNPC has cautioned Nigerians not to engage in panic buying of petrol, saying it has enough products for the country. The corporation in a statement released said the sudden appearance of fuel queues in parts of Abuja was due to low loadouts at depots, which usually happen during…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has docked the Chairman of Gwagwalada Area Council, Hon. Adamu Mustapha Danze, for allegedly receiving N10 million kickback from a contractor handling construction projects in the area council. Hon. Danze was arraigned by the Commission before Justice U. P. Kekemeke of the Federal Capital Territory…
According to reports, two employees of Arik Airline threw caution into the air on Sunday when they allegedly descended on a passenger at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport in Abuja. It was said that the incident took place on Sunday morning. According to reports, the airline members of staff beat up the man after complaining about…
Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, has called on legal practitioners to join hands with the Commission in its bid to free Nigeria of corruption. He gave this charge on Tuesday, July 12, 2016, at the opening of a one-day workshop organised by the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, in…
A group of militants known as the Joint Niger Delta Liberation Force, JNDLF, on Monday threatened to attack Nigeria’s seat of power, Aso Rock, to show to the world how powerful they are. The militants said that they would still launch six missiles they promised earlier last week for Tuesday (tomorrow). According to a statement…
Students from more than 30 primary and secondary schools took part in the annual FCT Interschool Performing Arts Competition (FIPAC), which held in Abuja on Thursday, May 26, 2016. The competition was sponsored by pan-African banking group; United Bank for Africa Plc as part of its commitment to youth development on the continent. The schools…
National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Olisa Metuh, has been admitted into the National Hospital in Abuja. The opposition spokesman was absent in court on Tuesday where he is undergoing trial for an alleged fraudulent act. Metuh’s counsel, Onyechi Ikpeazu (SAN), informed Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court in Abuja…
Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State on Monday, May 23, 2016, visited President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House in Abuja. According to what we gathered, Amosun was at the Presidential Villa to discuss issues bordering his state with the President. President Buhari was earlier scheduled to commission some projects in Lagos during a two-day…
The lawmaker representing Lagos West Senatorial District, Solomon Adeola, has reacted to an allegation that he snatched a piece of land from the father of a woman in Lagos. In a statement issued on Tuesday by his Media Adviser, Kayode Odunaro, the amiable Senator said his attention was drawn to a “radio programme in Abuja…
Report reaching us confirms that star actress, Tonto Dikeh-Churchill, has received another mouth watering endorsement deal. The contract signed by the talented actress is said to be worth millions of Naira. Aproko247 gathered that the Rivers State-born movie star is now the brand ambassador for Numatville Megacity. The agreement between Tonto and the company, which…