Some residents of a part of Lagos recently went into frenzy when they spotted a vehicle on the road without a driver. The self-driving car attracted onlookers, who were surprised at seeing the vehicle in traffic. A driverless car is a vehicle that is capable of sensing its environment and navigating without human input. Autonomous…
Month: July 2016
Police Recover Fred Amata’s Stolen SUV
The Lagos State Police Command has found the vehicle snatched from popular actor, Fred Amata, in Lagos barely two weeks ago by some hoodlums. It would be recalled that on Saturday, June 25, 2016, some armed robbers snatched the actor’s Lexus SUV at gunpoint in front of his residence in Lagos. He was bundled…
Sultan Declares Wednesday Eid el-Fitr Day In Nigeria
President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, Sa’ad Abubakar, who doubles as the Sultan of Sokoto, has declared Wednesday, July 6, 2016, as the Eid el-Fitr day in Nigeria. The Sultan, while making the announcement on Monday, explained that the new moon of Shawwal had not been sighted anywhere in Nigeria. According…
Eld El-Fltr: Ambode Sues For Tolerance
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, on Monday called on Nigerians to rededicate themselves to the cause of a peaceful and prosperous Nigeria where citizens regardless of ethnic, religious, political or social status can flourish. The Governor in his Eid-el-Fitri message said it is only by embracing peace, unity and fairness that Nigerians can put the…
Photos From OJB Jezreel Candlelight Procession
On Monday, July 4, 2016, the funeral rites of late music producer, OJB Jezreel, kicked off with a candlelight procession in Lagos. The event recorded a large turn out of fans and celebrities, who used the occasion to pay their last respect for him. Ruggedman was among some of the expected faces at the procession.…
Ogun PDP Hails Court Ruling On Removal Of Sheriff
The Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has hailed the court judgment that sacked Senator Ali Modu Sheriff as the National Chairman of the party. According to the Chairman of the party in the state, Sikirulahi Ogundele, the judgment would further deepen democracy in the country as it will embolden the party…
Osupa For Finlander Birthday Bash Live VCDs Hit Europe
Ahead of Osupa Europe Tour 2016 slated for August to October, the Osupa for Finlander Birthday bash VCDs and CDs have been released into the European market. According to information gathered by Aproko247, the VCDs and CDs were released in Europe after massive demand for them. On June 13, 2015, Osupa honoured one of his…
PHOTOS: Buratai Breaks Fast With Troops In Borno
On Monday, July 4, 2016, the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai, was at the camp with the troops to boost their moral. Buratai on Monday evening, broke the Ramadan fast with soldiers of 103 Battalion at their trenches in Konduga, Borno State. The gallant soldiers were glad to have the Army…
Alleged Forgery: Melaye Alleges Attempt To Tamper With Evidence
Chairman, Senator Committee on Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dino Melaye, representing Kogi Central has alleged that there is a plan by certain individuals to doctor the Police report on the investigation of allegation of forgery levelled against the leadership of the Senate so as to make the report to indict Senate President, Bukola Saraki and…
Eid al-Fitr: Imbibe Spirit Of Forgiveness—Obasa Advises Nigerians
Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has congratulated Nigerians, particularly Muslims for the successful completion of the Ramadan fast, urging them to imbibe spirit of forgiveness and be ambassadors of peace to their fellow Nigerians. Obasa, in his Eid al-Fitr message, signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Musbau Razak, also praised…