One of the leading financial institutions in Nigeria, Heritage Bank, has collaborated with the Oyo State Government on diversification of the economy. Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State recently met with the management of the Bank at the launching of Oyo State Agricultural Initiative, OYSAI, supported by Heritage Bank. The occasion took place at Paago…
Fidelity Bank Plc’s attention has been drawn to reports in the media on investigations into transactions undertaken by the Bank in the normal course of business in 2015. The transactions are now the subject matter of investigations by the Economic & Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). We can confirm that the transactions were duly reported as…
The Inspector general of Police, Solomon Arase, has directed the arrest and prosecution of anyone caught selling fuel in plastic containers commonly called jerry cans. Arase gave this order in a press statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday by the Force spokesperson, ACP Olabisi Kolawole. The police boss said the directive became necessary following his…
YBNL label boss, Olamide, has reacted to news story that Lil Kesh, the artiste he signed two years ago, has left him. It was reported a while ago that Lil Kesh had dumped the music outfit and had floated his own called YAGI. While Olamide, a top rapper in Nigeria confirmed that Lil Kesh has…
One of the music power houses in Nigeria, DG Records, has announced the signing of two new talented artistes. Aproko247 reliably gathered that the music label signed Cyprex and Victor as artistes under the outfit. The ceremony was supervised by DG Records boss, Don OZ. It should be noted that Don OZ managed Humble-Smith, the…
There are always plenty of things to look forward to when it comes to viewing television series on M-Net Edge channel 119 on DStv. A variety of new shows come onto the schedule but every year, but most viewers all around the world wait for winter to come. M-Net Edge is excited that Emmy® Award-winning…
Multiple award-winning entertainer, Helen Paul, last Sunday celebrated her 17 years on stage with the release of her anticipated play, ‘Live Burial’. The event was held amid pomp and ceremony at the University of Lagos Guest House. During the event, which was attended by Prof Olumuyiwa Adebanjo-Falae, (Dean, Faculty of Arts, UNILAG), Barrister Femi Bamisile,…
Members of the public have been alerted against consuming re-packaged expired digestive biscuits, which have flooded markets in Lagos State. This warning was given by Chairman of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation and Special Offences Unit (Task Force), Olayinka Egbeyemi. The former police officer said the re-packaged expired digestive biscuits now sell in all markets…
A vibrant city, interesting people and delicious cuisine capture the essence of Nigeria’s heartbeat, Lagos. However, with these aesthetics come with the challenge of survival for many, a dance for the fittest alone. This is why many Lagosians wake up early at the break of dawn to either drive to work or catch a commercial…
Workers in Bayelsa State have been assured by the state government that backlog of their salaries would be paid. This assurance was given after a meeting between top government officials and labour leaders in the state, which was presided over by the Deputy Governor, Gboribiogha John Jonah. Jonah disclosed that the state government was working…