Chairman of Sanga Local Government Council of Kaduna State, Emmanuel Adamu, has announced a 24-hour curfew on the council. In a statement released on Wednesday in Kafanchan, the council boss noted that the action became necessary in order to restore peace to the trouble areas of the local government. He added that the curfew was…
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Adamawa’s Galadima Is Dead
A report reaching our newsroom confirms that the Galadima of Adamawa, Aliyu Raji, has died. It was learnt that the reputable son of Adamawa gave up the ghost on Tuesday, June 25, 2014 at the Federal Medical Centre, Yola, the state capital. He was said to have died of an undisclosed illness. The late Galadima…
Gov Suswam In Adultery Mess, Dazes Mistress With Duplex In Abuja
Those very conversant with the happenings of Benue State, according to a report, are much aware of an alleged romance between the state governor, Gabriel Suswam, and an Abuja-based Tiv big girl named Shidoo Imo. According to Global Excellence Magazine, the illicit affair between the number one citizen of the state and this pretty lady…
Abducted Bayelsa Speaker's Mother-In-Law Regains Freedom
Mother-in-law of the Speaker of Bayelsa State House of Assembly has been freed by her abductors. The woman was seized by some gunmen on May 30, 2014 at her Seibiri family compound in Korokorosei community, Southern Ijaw local council area of the state. A statement released on Friday by Special Assistant to the Speaker on…
Tears As Arisekola's Corpse Arrives Ibadan (Pictures)
Several residents of Ibadan trooped out in their numbers to see the remains of Ibadan business mogul, Abdulazeez Arisekola-Alao, who died on Wednesday in London, England. The body of the late Deputy President General of Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs and Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland touched down in Ibadan on Friday morning and was…
Ooni, Lambo Lead Dignitaries To Kogi For Ogidi Day
Come Saturday, June 21, 2014, Ogidi town in Ijumu local government area of Kogi Statea will welcome the high and mighty in the Yoruba race as the ‘Ogidi Day’ holds in grand style. The Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Okunade Sijuade will be the royal father of the day, while the Kogi State…
Gov Akpabio In Flaming Affair With Osaze Odemwingie’s Ex-Babe, Freda Edewor
The name, Freda Edewor Francis is not new in the Lagos social circle. In fact, those who are the silent movers and shakers of the social scenes of Lagos will know that this fair-complexioned lady cannot be joked with, doing so will be detrimental. If you will recall, this lady was once rumoured to have…
Students Kick Against LASU Fees Reduction
Students of the Lagos State University, LASU, Ojo, have rejected the reduction in the school fees approved by the state government. The students, under the aegis of Lagos State University Students Union, LASUSU, said the government should translate the reduction in naira and kobo and not in percentage as it approved. On Wednesday, the state…
LASG Reduces LASU Fees
The controversial tuition fee paid by students of the Lagos State University, LASU, has been reduced by the state government. The decision to heed to the cries of Nigerians, especially students of the higher institution, who have staged several protests against the hike in the fees, was reached on Wednesday. Special Adviser to the state…
Armed Men Invade Alaba Market, Banks Robbed
Some men of the underworld, on Wednesday, stormed the popular Alaba International Market in Ojo, Lagos, carting away some undisclosed amount of money. It was revealed to Aproko247 by several eyewitnesses that the armed men robbed some banks in the market, including Mainstream and Skye Banks. The incident caused unrest in the busy market as…