The Lagos State Government on Sunday restated its commitment to sanitize the water transportation system so as to ensure improved, efficient and safe mode of movement of people and goods on its waterways. Managing Director of the Lagos State Waterways Authority, LASWA, Ms Abisola Kamson, in a statement said the government had recently embarked on…
The Lagos State Police Command has commenced aggressive manhunt for suspected militants who invaded Igbolomu and Ishawo areas of Ikorodu last Friday and unleashed mayhem on residents. The gunmen, who were allegedly from the Niger Delta, were said to have come in through the waterways close to the communities and started shooting sporadically, a development…
The Kwara State Government says only civil servants and pensioners that are yet to undergo BVN clearance are currently being owed by it. In the same vein, it emphasized that all cleared workers and pensioners in the state will continue to receive their entitlements. In a statement issued in Ilorin, the state capital, on behalf…
Not less than 10 Boko Haram terrorists were on Sunday killed by the Nigerian military fighting the insurgents in the north east in different operations. During an operation carried out by troops of 21 Brigade and Civilian JTF conducting a fighting patrol to Zangebe, Maiwa, Algaiti and Mainari villages, several other members of the terrorists…
Veteran actress, Patience Ozokwo, has reacted to speculations that her renewed love for God would hinder her from acting. She also denied ever telling anyone to stop addressing her as Mama G, her popular pseudonym, because it was evil. The movie star told Saturday Beats that she is still Mama G and that God never…
Popular Yoruba actress, Sotayo Sobola, has denied having a romantic relationship with Treasurer of Lagos State chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, Musiliu Akinsanya, otherwise known as MC Oluomo. According to the actress, she is just a good friend of the famous and easygoing Lagos-based transporter. Sotayo informed Encomium magazine that…
Spokesman of the Nigerian Prisons Service, NPS, Francis Enobore, has debunked reports that the suspected mastermind of the 2010 Independence Day bombings, Charles Okah, has escaped from their custody. Enobore informed Premium Times when contacted that Okah, one of the leaders of the Movement for the Emancipation of Niger Delta, MEND, has not escaped from…
President of the Directors Guild of Nigeria, DGN, Fred Amata, was robbed by some gunmen in Lagos on Friday night, Aproko247 reliably learnt. It was disclosed that the star actor from the Amata film dynasty was robbed at gunpoint by some hoodlums in front of his house. According to what Aproko247 gathered, Fred Amata’s metallic…
Former Deputy Governor of Osun State, Iyiola Omisore, has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, of doing everything within their power to nail him on corruption allegation. Omisore said he has from a good authority that the anti-graft agency has been instructed by powerful figures in the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, to…
Travelling for an NYSC Corp member can be very difficult especially if they have resided in Lagos all their lives. To help make your trip smooth, exciting and hitch-free, JumiaTravel, Africa’s No. 1 hotel booking portal rolls out 5 travel tips strictly for Corp Members venturing outside Lagos. Don’t panic It is normal for any…