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.…
Day: July 9, 2014
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.…
Tinsel Role Excites Wole Ojo
Popular MNET’s television series, Tinsel, has added another respected actor to its cast. The latest make-believe star to join the series is Wole Ojo, who is described as a charismatic, charming, well-spoken and gentleman extraordinaire. Wole Ojo became known in Nigeria, Uganda Rwanda, Ghana and Great Britain for his television series ‘Meet The Adebanjos’, which…
Police Ambush Civil Defence Officers In Niger, Aid Vandals
Some officers of the Nigeria Police have been accused of jeopardising efforts of the government to put an end to oil vandalism. It was gathered that on Monday, an anti-vandal team of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, were attacked by some policemen in Niger State. Aproko247 learnt that the police officers allegedly…
Gov Okorocha Leads Others To Amede Ajie Women Of All Ages Foundation Launch
Oguta town in Imo State will again witness the influx of top dignitaries in the government circle and the society as the launch of Amede Ajie Women of All Ages Foundation, AAWOAAF, holds in grand style. AAWOAAF is a non-governmental organization established by Princess Calista Mariam Ahmed. The ceremony holds on Saturday, July 12, 2014…
Anxiety In Ogun Over Labour Party’s Popularity
In the last one month since May 17, 2014 when the ultra modern party secretariat of the Ogun State Labour Party in Onikolobo Abeokuta was commissioned, the LP has been showcased as the party to beat in the 2015 elections. Since then, the party has also demonstrated show of strength in two other senatorial districts,…
German Onslaught Leaves Brazil Helpless
Brazil was humiliated on home soil on Tuesday by Germany in the first semi-final match played in the ongoing 2014 FIFA World Cup. The German Machines were too strong for the Samba Boys, who were crushed 7-1. The match was already concluded in the first 30 minutes when Germany put five unreplied goals past Brazil.…
EXCLUSIVE: Untold Details Of Arisekola’s Will Revealed
-Disowns Prominent Son and 5 Others -Kicks Out UK Wife & Kids -Elder Sister To Receive $1M -Driver, Cook To Get $250,000 Each In life and death, this great man, Aare AbdulAzeez Arisekola’s ways never ceased to amaze his hordes of admirers, is it his controversial ways of dealing with people? His unrivalled philanthropist gestures…
Why Dora Akunyili's Kinsmen Rejected August 28 Proposed Burial Date
Fresh facts emerged in Agulu, the Anambra State country home of the late former Minister of Information, Prof Dora Akunyili last week on the reasons her kinsmen rejected the proposed August 28 burial date. Sources told us that the burial date clashed with the celebration of Ofala Ceremony of the community. It will be recalled…
Manager Absconds With Company's Money
Bobola Osetade, the manager of Santee’s Garden and Events located at the Oke Aro axis of Ogun State has reportedly absconded with the money and some other items of the organization. The alleged stealing and abscondment with the company’s money and item has been lodged with the Agbado Police Station, Ogun State by the management…