The Inspector general of Police, Solomon Arase, has directed the arrest and prosecution of anyone caught selling fuel in plastic containers commonly called jerry cans. Arase gave this order in a press statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday by the Force spokesperson, ACP Olabisi Kolawole. The police boss said the directive became necessary following his…
Day: April 26, 2016
Lil Kesh Still Under YBNL—Olamide
YBNL label boss, Olamide, has reacted to news story that Lil Kesh, the artiste he signed two years ago, has left him. It was reported a while ago that Lil Kesh had dumped the music outfit and had floated his own called YAGI. While Olamide, a top rapper in Nigeria confirmed that Lil Kesh has…
DG Records Signs Cyprex, Victor
One of the music power houses in Nigeria, DG Records, has announced the signing of two new talented artistes. Aproko247 reliably gathered that the music label signed Cyprex and Victor as artistes under the outfit. The ceremony was supervised by DG Records boss, Don OZ. It should be noted that Don OZ managed Humble-Smith, the…
DStv Excites Subscribers With ‘Game of Thrones Season 6’
There are always plenty of things to look forward to when it comes to viewing television series on M-Net Edge channel 119 on DStv. A variety of new shows come onto the schedule but every year, but most viewers all around the world wait for winter to come. M-Net Edge is excited that Emmy® Award-winning…
Pictures From Helen Paul ‘Life Burial’ Launch
Multiple award-winning entertainer, Helen Paul, last Sunday celebrated her 17 years on stage with the release of her anticipated play, ‘Live Burial’. The event was held amid pomp and ceremony at the University of Lagos Guest House. During the event, which was attended by Prof Olumuyiwa Adebanjo-Falae, (Dean, Faculty of Arts, UNILAG), Barrister Femi Bamisile,…
BEWARE!!! Expired Digestive Biscuits Flood Lagos Markets
Members of the public have been alerted against consuming re-packaged expired digestive biscuits, which have flooded markets in Lagos State. This warning was given by Chairman of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation and Special Offences Unit (Task Force), Olayinka Egbeyemi. The former police officer said the re-packaged expired digestive biscuits now sell in all markets…
The Funny Things About Lagos Danfos
A vibrant city, interesting people and delicious cuisine capture the essence of Nigeria’s heartbeat, Lagos. However, with these aesthetics come with the challenge of survival for many, a dance for the fittest alone. This is why many Lagosians wake up early at the break of dawn to either drive to work or catch a commercial…
Bayelsa Vows To Clear Workers’ Backlog Salaries
Workers in Bayelsa State have been assured by the state government that backlog of their salaries would be paid. This assurance was given after a meeting between top government officials and labour leaders in the state, which was presided over by the Deputy Governor, Gboribiogha John Jonah. Jonah disclosed that the state government was working…
800 Houses To Go For 4th Mainland Bridge
Lagos State Government has disclosed that not less than 800 houses will have to be demolished for the proposed 4th Mainland Bridge to become a reality. This information was disclosed by the state’s Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Engr. Ganiyu Johnson, at a Ministerial Press Conference on Monday in Ikeja. He however noted that government…
Ambode To Expand Ikeja-Alausa Road
The Lagos State Government on Monday announced plans to upgrade the network of roads in Ikeja to improve and boost the economic stature of the seat of Government to world class standard and to reduce traffic gridlock around the corridor to the barest minimum, just as it revealed readiness to expand the Awolowo Way with…