The leadership crisis in Nigeria’s national assembly may have taken a turn for the worse with the invitation of the deputy senate president, Ike Ekweremadu by the police for questioning over the rules used to conduct elections on 9 June. A petition by Senator Suleiman Hunkuyi(Kaduna North), suggested that the rules used for the election…
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Fani-Kayode’s Daughter Weds Despite Dad’s Disapproval (Pictures)
Last week, when asked after his victory at a Lagos court if he would attend his daughter’s wedding taking place on Sunday, July 5, 2015 in Lagos and Femi Fani-Kayode, now loved to be called Femi Olukayode said he won’t be attending the ceremony. He explained the reason for his decision, citing not being carried…
COSON Drags Transport Company To Court In N.5b Suit
The Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON) has taken a transport company based in Benin City, the Edo State capital, to court. COSON, in a suit filed on June 30, 2015, is seeking the sum of N500 million as compensation from Big Joe Ventures Ltd and its Managing Director, Joseph Osayende, for infringing on the intellectual…
Star Actress, Mercy Ebosele Dazzles In ‘Ibusun’
All is now set for the release of a new flick by sultry actress, Mercy Ebosele on Monday, July 13, 2015 on the stable of Epsalum Productions. The film, ‘Ibusun’ according to information whispered to Aproko247, is another blockbuster from Epsalum and Mercy. The Edo State-born actress and the award-winning marketer teamed up to cook…
How Saraki Wrecked Yoruba Actress, Lola Alao’s Marriage With Lagos House, Jeep
Much has been said and written on the activities of the Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, but one story that has consistently escaped from the public glare is the alleged romance between the new lord of Kwara politics and the controversial Kogi-born actress, Lola Alao. According to a reliable source, the romance between the duo,…
Six Perish In Yobe Church Attack
A suicide bomb attack at a local church on Sunday in Yobe State has left not less than six people dead, including the bomber. The attacker, a male, detonated his IEDs while some worshippers were observing the Sunday service at a Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, in Potiskum, Yobe State. Several others were reportedly…
DSS Demotes Marilyn Ogar
Former spokesperson of the Department of State Security, DSS, Marilyn Ogar, has been demoted by the newly appointed Director General of the agency, Lawal Musa Daura. In March 2015, Ogar and some other officers of the DSS were promoted, which generated controversies in the agency and among Nigerians. She was also given a three-year leave…
INEC No More Independent Under Buhari—PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has explained its main reason for kicking against the appointment of Mrs Amina Zakari as the Acting Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, by President Muhammadu Buhari. According to a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday by its National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh, the appointment of Zakari means…
Police Kill 2 Robbers In Gun Battle
Two armed robbery suspects were gunned down by officers of the Nigeria Police on Thursday night in Port Harcourt during a gun duel. It was learnt that the policemen ran into the suspects at about 8:15pm along the Aluu/Airport Road in Port Harcourt, Rivers State and involved them in a gun battle. The gunmen had…
Buhari Sacks CSO, Appoints Replacement
According to the Eagle Online, President Muhammadu Buhari has fired his Chief Security Officer, CSO, Abdulrahman Mani. Mani was relieved of his job by the President on Saturday, the reputable online news journal reports. Eagle Online relied on its informants at the Presidential Villa in Abuja for its report. Meanwhile, Abubakar Usman has been appointed…