Manchester United player, Marouane Fellaini, has cut his afro hairstyle, which he has been known with for some time now. The former Everton man shaved off the hair after his country’s exit from the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Brazil. Argentina defeated Belgium at the competition to book a place in the semi-finals, where they…
Year: 2014
Exclusive Pictures From Kefee's Burial In Benin
The Service of Songs organised by colleagues of late gospel singer, Kefee Obareki Don-Momoh, has begun. The service is holding at the Oba Akenzuwa Cultural Centre in Benin City, Edo State. Some of the stars present at the event include Sammie Okposo, Maleke, Victor Uwaifo, Godfada D Comedian, Stanley Orobosa, Oduwa Imaseun (DGN), Franchise and…
Reps To Custom: Conquer Smuggling
The House of Representatives has charged the Nigerian Customs Service, NCS, to put an end to activities of smugglers in the country. This came after a lawmaker from Oyo State, Odebunmi Olusegun, pointed out that despite Federal Government’s laws prohibiting the importation of some items into Nigeria, some of these goods still find their way…
FRSC Boss, Osita Chidoka, May Replace Oduah
There are indications that the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Osita Chidoka, may eventually replace former Minister of Aviation, Stella Oduah, who was removed from the cabinet of President Goodluck Jonathan after she was accused of corruption. On Thursday, President Jonathan sent Chidoka’s name to the Senate for confirmation as Minister.…
Shakarau Meets Striking Poly Lecturers
Newly sworn-in Minister of Education, Ibrahim Shekarau, has met members of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, ASUP, who embarked on an industrial action for some months ago. Shekarau, who was sworn-in by President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday in Abuja, is meeting with the leadership of the union on Thursday. Information gathered by Aproko247 confirms…
Baba Suwe's Lawyer In Infamous Drug Case, Bamidele Aturu, Dies
Prominent Lagos-based human rights lawyer, Bamidele Aturu, has died. The renowned lawyer died in a Lagos hospital on Wednesday evening. Late Aturu represented popular Nollywood actor, Babatunde Omidina, famously known as Baba Suwe, in court in his highly publicised alleged drug case with the NDLEA in 2012. The deceased reportedly died after a brief illness.…
BREAKING: FIFA Suspends Nigeria
World’s football governing body, FIFA, has suspended Nigeria from football activities with immediate effect. The body took the decision on Wednesday following government’s interference in the running of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF. A statement by FIFA on its website confirms this development. The FIFA Emergency Committee suspended the NFF after its meeting on Wednesday.…
Tinsel Role Excites Wole Ojo
Popular MNET’s television series, Tinsel, has added another respected actor to its cast. The latest make-believe star to join the series is Wole Ojo, who is described as a charismatic, charming, well-spoken and gentleman extraordinaire. Wole Ojo became known in Nigeria, Uganda Rwanda, Ghana and Great Britain for his television series ‘Meet The Adebanjos’, which…
Police Ambush Civil Defence Officers In Niger, Aid Vandals
Some officers of the Nigeria Police have been accused of jeopardising efforts of the government to put an end to oil vandalism. It was gathered that on Monday, an anti-vandal team of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, were attacked by some policemen in Niger State. Aproko247 learnt that the police officers allegedly…
Gov Okorocha Leads Others To Amede Ajie Women Of All Ages Foundation Launch
Oguta town in Imo State will again witness the influx of top dignitaries in the government circle and the society as the launch of Amede Ajie Women of All Ages Foundation, AAWOAAF, holds in grand style. AAWOAAF is a non-governmental organization established by Princess Calista Mariam Ahmed. The ceremony holds on Saturday, July 12, 2014…