Some weeks ago, one Tunde Orilowo, new husband of Nollywood actress, Laide Bakare, was declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for an alleged fraud of over N2 billion. Even after the man in question claimed he’s being blackmailed by the anti-graft agency, the EFCC insisted that Orilowo was wanted. The agency…
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Nyanya Twin Blasts: Mastermind Nabbed In Sudan
Ogwuche Wanted Abubakar Sadiq Ogwuche, one of the masterminds of the Nyanya bus station twin blasts in Abuja, has been arrested by the International Police, Interpol. Ogwuche was apprehended in Sudan, where he was reportedly hiding. Marylyn Ogar, spokesperson of the State Security Service, SSS, at a press conference in Abuja on Tuesday, announced that…
Tiwa Savage, Davido Grab BET Awards Nominations
Nigerian music has continued to be recognised internationally by reputable award platforms like MTV, BET, Channel O and many others. In most functions today, Nigerian songs are the preferred to that of their foreign counterparts, which in the 90s and early 2000, enjoyed favourable airplays. The organisers of BET (Black Entertainment Television) Awards have nominated…
Senate Summons Defence Minister, Service Chiefs
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Aliyu Gusau, has been directed by the Senate to appear before it on Thursday, May 15, 2015. The resolution summoning the Minister and others was passed by the lawmakers on Wednesday. Minister of Police Affairs, Chief of Defence Staff, National Security Adviser, the Service Chiefs, including the Inspector General of Police,…
Mavin Records Artiste, Korede Bello Moves About In Taxis
This piece of news might shock some ardent faithfuls of Don Jazzy, a top and award-winning music producer in Nigeria. This is because Don Jazzy is known to be a classy beat maker who has done well for himself, especially with his talents. He is known to create beats that have produced hit songs. One…
Rivers APC Apologises For Nominating Wike as Minister
Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has apologized for nominating Nyesome Wike to President Goodluck Jonathan for appointment as a Minister. In a press statement by the APC’s spokesman in the state, Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, the party said it sincerely apologises to all Nigerians, especially to students and lecturers in the country’s…
Inspiration FM Throws Out Dan Foster
Nigeria-based American broadcaster, Dan Foster, has been reportedly told to leave Inspiration FM by the management. The celebrity media man was asked to tender his resignation letter or be sacked. According to information relayed to Aproko247 by a source in the radio station tucked inside Amazing Grace Plaza in Victoria Island, Lagos, Dan was accused…
Inspiration FM Throws Out Dan Foster
Nigeria-based American broadcaster, Dan Foster, has been reportedly told to leave Inspiration FM by the management. The celebrity media man was asked to tender his resignation letter or be sacked. According to information relayed to Aproko247 by a source in the radio station tucked inside Amazing Grace Plaza in Victoria Island, Lagos, Dan was accused…
Service Chiefs Get 7 Days To Rescue Chibok Girls Or Resign
Nigeria’s Service Chiefs have been given seven days to rescue the over 200 schoolgirls kidnapped in Chibok, Borno State about a month ago by Boko Haram members or resign from office. This resignation threat was given by an Igbo youth group called Ohaneze Youth Council, OYC. The socio-cultural interest group disclosed that the saga has…
Jonathan Zooms To Congo Over Security Matters
Nigeria’s President, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, has left the shores of the country for the Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC, to discuss security challenges facing countries in the West and Central African regions. Jonathan left Nigeria on Monday afternoon to meet with his Congolese counterpart, President Denis Nguesso. Both leaders will deliberate on how to tackle…