The Dangote Women Network was recently launched in Lagos amid pomp and pageantry. The launch was attended by some important personalities from different fields in the society. At the occasion, which precisely took place on Thursday, March 10, 2016, several issues bordering on women were discussed. Guest Speaker of the event, Mrs Bola Adesola, who…
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Lagos Kidnap: 12 Of Us Planned It—Suspect
Leader of the gang that abducted three female students of Babington Macaulay Junior Seminary, Ikorodu, Lagos last Monday, Emmanuel Arigidi, has explained how they planned and carried out the operation. Arigidi told journalists on Sunday in Alausa, Ikeja, that 12 of them were involved in the abduction. According to him, the operation was planned at…
Abducted Lagos School Girls Regain Freedom
Police in Lagos State have rescued the three students of Babington Macaulay Junior Seminary School, Ikorodu, Lagos, who were kidnapped by some unknown gunmen some days ago. Confirming the freedom of the students, Lagos State Police Commissioner, Fatai Owoseni, said on Sunday that the kidnapped school girls were rescued in Igbokuta area of Ikorodu. He…
Lagos Riot: Police Nab 105 Suspects
Lagos Police Command has disclosed that about 105 persons have been apprehended in connection with the fracas that broke out at Mile 12 Market on Thursday. Mile 12 Market is a popular place in Lagos where food stuffs are sold in bulk and it is mostly populated by Hausa and Yoruba traders. The riot on…
BREAKING: Fire Guts Police Barracks In Lagos
An inferno has engulfed a police barracks in Lagos State, Aproko247 has reliably learnt. The incident reportedly took place on Friday afternoon. Our reporter learnt that the fire occurred at the police barracks in Panti area of the state. As at the time of filing this report, men of the fire service in Lagos have…
Seminar For Video Directors Holds In Lagos
Those nursing the ambition of starting a career in music video directing, or those seeking to sharpen their knowledge in the profession will find this information very useful. A media production company that specialises in music videos, commercials and promos has announced the first ever Music Video Directors’ seminar in Lagos next month. The company, MKN,…
Barcelona To Start Academy In Lagos
Spanish football giants, Barcelona FC has partnered with the Lagos State to establish its first Football Academy in the metropolis. Representatives of the popular club were in Lagos to meet with the state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, on Monday to discuss how to make the dream a reality. Ambode, who welcomed the idea, promised several La…
Explosion Rocks Lagos
An explosion occurred in a part of Lagos State on Sunday afternoon, Aproko247 has authoritatively learnt. The blast, reportedly from a gas, was said to have happened from a locked beer parlour at Oworonsoki, inward Mayaki area of the metropolis. According to the South West Coordinator, National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, Ibrahim Farinloye, who confirmed…
Susan Peters Marries Dutch Lover In Lagos
Nigerian actress, Susan Peters has finally said ‘I do’ to the man she prays to spend the rest of her life with. Susan, who is a top actress in Nigeria, exchanged marital vows with her Dutch lover at the Ikoyi Marriage registry in Lagos. The occasion, which took place on Saturday, October 10, 2015, was…
UBA Shines At CFO Award
Pan-African financial services group, United Bank for Africa Plc had an excellent showing at the maiden edition of Nigeria CFO awards when its Group Chief Financial Officer (GCFO) and the Finance Team emerged as double winners at the awards night held on October 2, 2015 at Four Points Sheraton Hotel and Towers, Lagos. UBA CFO,…