The death of Abdulazeez Arisekola-Alao, a wealthy Ibadan businessman, shocked many, especially those he affected during his lifetime through his various philanthropic acts, but one person that was allegedly happy about the news is Segun Alawaju, a Lagos socialite. The Elites reports that, “upon hearing the news of Aare Arisekola- Alao’s passage, Alawaye who was…
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Little Princess Universe, Daniella Okoye, Joins Nollywood
Winner of the 2012/2013 Little Princess Universe and World, Daniella Okoye, has begun her journey into the Nigerian movie industry, popularly called Nollywood. She has been receiving media attention lately and has was also recently hosted by the incumbent Most Beautiful Girl In Nigeria, MBGN, Anner Banner, at her home in Lagos. Information disclosed to…
I Impregnated My Elder Sister In Error–Man Tells Court
A Magistrate Court in Kano has remanded a young man in prison custody for allegedly putting his elder sister in a family way. The man, Shamsu Isa, 25, told the court on Thursday that the act was committed in error and pleaded guilty to the charges levelled against him. “The allegation levelled against me is…
Man Utd's Fellaini Shaves Famous Afro Hairstyle
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…
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.…