The controversial tuition fee paid by students of the Lagos State University, LASU, has been reduced by the state government. The decision to heed to the cries of Nigerians, especially students of the higher institution, who have staged several protests against the hike in the fees, was reached on Wednesday. Special Adviser to the state…
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Armed Men Invade Alaba Market, Banks Robbed
Some men of the underworld, on Wednesday, stormed the popular Alaba International Market in Ojo, Lagos, carting away some undisclosed amount of money. It was revealed to Aproko247 by several eyewitnesses that the armed men robbed some banks in the market, including Mainstream and Skye Banks. The incident caused unrest in the busy market as…
How Mikel Obi Punched Emmanuel Emenike At Eagles Camp
Some hours ago, news went viral on the internet that Super Eagles midfielder, John Mikel Obi and his colleague in the Nigerian football team, Emmanuel Emenike, had a bust-up at their training camp. The misunderstanding, according to what Aproko247 reliably learnt, started when Emmanuel allegedly made a rough tackle on the Chelsea midfielder, which angered…
Police Promotes 233 Officers, Punishes 32
Over 200 senior police officers have been elevated by the Police Service Commission, PSC, while 32 officers were have received various punishments for difference offences levelled against them, after the Commission looked into them. The PSC, at its 5th plenary meeting, reached the decision to reward the officers accordingly. The meeting was held on the…
10 Killed In Fresh Jos Violence
No fewer than 10 persons are believed to have been feared dead in latest attacks in Jos, Plateau State. Some gunmen stormed two communities in the state on Wednesday morning while most of them were still fast asleep and unleashed terror on people living in the areas. From information gathered by Aproko247, the hoodlums attacked…
Diezani Gets Jonathan’s Blessing For OPEC Job
President Goodluck Jonathan has recommended Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke for a job at the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC. The Nigerian leader wants his Minister to become the next Secretary-General of the organisation. The current Secretary-General of OPEC is Abdullah al-Badri and he is expected vacate the position in December 2014. However, Alison-Madueke…
My Wife, Her Brother And I Shared Same Bed For 10 Years—Sanusi
Newly appointed Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, has disclosed the relationship he shared with the late Emir, Ado Bayero, who died last Friday in Kano after a brief illness. The former CBN Governor, speaking after he was presented with the staff of office by the Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwakwanso, noted that there is…
I Want To Emulate Omotola, Joke Silva—Toyin Aimakhu Reveals
Nigerian movie star, Toyin Aimakhu, has expressed her desire to emulate the likes of senior colleagues; Joke Silva and Omotola Jolade-Ekeinde. Toyin, in an interview with Encomium, stated that she wishes to live exemplary lives the above movie legends have lived. Omotola and Joke Silva have both enjoyed stable marriages; a development that is not…
Mayhem In Edo As Lawmakers Remove Speaker, 6 Others
Some members of the Edo State House of Assembly, on Tuesday morning, suspended the Speaker of the Assembly, Uyi Igbe, and six others. The lawmakers, mostly members of the Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP, stormed the Assembly complex in a commando style and broke into the chamber, which was under lock and key. It was gathered…
Bomb Scare In Abuja, Market Closed
Residents of Wuse area of Abuja were shocked on Tuesday morning to see that roads leading to the Wuse Market were blocked by stern-looking policemen. When some of them sought to know the reason behind the development, they learnt that members of the Boko Haram group planned to carry out a bomb attack in the…