Reports reaching Aproko247 have it that a popular actor in the Yoruba movie industry has passed on. This is coming barely two weeks after star actress, Henrietta Kosoko, wife of veteran actor, Jide Kosoko, died after she slumped in Lagos. It was said that the actor, known as Alfa Lateef Itakure, breathed his last on…
Day: June 18, 2016
How Doctors, Govt Killed OJB Jezreel
**His unfulfilled dreams **How he could not raise money for dialysis The death of talented music producer, OJB Jezreel, has still remained shocking to some people because it was not what expected. Many had thought he was already fit as before because he did now show any sign of someone looking ill. In fact, for…
5 Key Things To Consider Before Buying Car In Cotonou
The trend of travelling to Cotonou, the largest city and economic centre of Benin, to purchase budget or foreign used cars is popular in Nigeria. With the high price tag of new cars, and the quick depreciation rate of new vehicles, investing in a used car may seem like a judicious option, but buyers still…
Yorubas Are Genetically 99.9 Percent Igbo—Study
Four of the major coastal tribes of Western Africa: the Yoruba, Igbo, Akan and the Gaa-Adangbe are dissimilar at a glance and evidently geographic neighbours, but very closely related, if examined in detail at the genetic level. Several studies have been employed over the years, with findings bringing up linkages of genetic similarity between differing…
Toyin Saraki, White Ribbon Alliance Nigeria Mourn Jo Cox
Wife of The Senate President and Grand Patron of White Ribbon Alliance Nigeria, WRAN, Mrs Toyin Saraki, has expressed shock and sadness at the sudden death of British Member of Parliament, Jo Cox. In a statement reacting to the news communicated by Betsy McCallon, White Ribbon Alliance Global CEO, Mrs Saraki said, “I am deeply…
Osun Leads In 2016 Cowbellpedia Perfect Score Results
As the National Examination Council, NECO released the results of the 2016 Cowbellpedia Mathematics Qualifying Examination, conducted on Saturday, 19th March, 2016, The State of Osun has produced four out of the eight students that got the 100 percent perfect score in both categories. The students are Ayomide Nafisat of Reality High School, Osogbo; Osagiede…
Nollywood Actress’ Son Fails DNA Test
**Returns To Ex-Lover According to BON, an actress in the Nigerian movie industry called Nollywood, got a shocker from the man she claimed to have a child for. This is because after several suspicions, the man now knows the boy he thought was his son is actually another man’s child. This discovery was after he…
PHOTO: Zimbabwe’s ZAMCO Exco Visits Nigeria’s AMCON
On Tuesday, the Chief Executive Officer of Zimbabwe Asset Management Corporation, ZAMCO, Dr Cosmas Kanhai, paid a courtesy visit to the head of a similar agency in Nigeria, Aminu Ismail of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria, AMCON. Kanhai was in Nigeria along with his top officers to see ways of collaborating with each other.…
Why Nollywood Horror Thriller ‘The Last Call’ Is Rated Extraordinary
When cast and crew feel very excited about a movie that is partly in the head of the director and the memory cards of the cameras, one thing will surely be certain about it. It is extraordinary. The cinema thriller, ‘The Last Call’ which is being produced by Charles Amadi’s KMA Media has already found…
Why Lagos Evicted Tarzan, Metro Ferry From Jetties
…Cites safety, breach of agreement …Govt to roll out new master plan for water transportation The Lagos State Government on Friday said its decision to serve eviction notices to Tarzan Marine Enterprises and Metro Ferry, both operators of commercial jetties in the State, was in line with overriding public interest and quest to ensure strict…