The ruling Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP, has stated that the All Progressives Congress, APC, does not stand as a threat to it in any way. This declaration was made by the PDP on Saturday. According to the National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Olisa Metuh, the opposition party poses “no threat at all” to the…
The gap between former friends, K-Solo and Timaya, is gradually widening by the day and there seems no end to what has torn them apart. Some years ago, K-Solo launched the music career of Bayelsa State-born Timaya. As Aproko247 reliably learnt from those who knew when the going was good between the two music stars,…
The newly appointed Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, has eventually moved into his official residence. He was escorted to his palace on Saturday from the Kano State Government House amidst water-tight security provided by some armed police officers and palace guards. His entry into the palace after he was officially announced by the state…
Former Accountant-General of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode, seems to be heaping more coals of fire on his head, going by the latest information making the rounds. Sometimes ago, it was reported that the brilliant accountant was endorsed by the Lagos caucus of APC lawmakers at the House of Representatives. This has been vehemently denied by…
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has advised the newly elected executives of the main opposition party, the All Progressives Congress, APC, to “ensure a vibrant opposition devoid of bitterness, desperation and divisive tendencies.” The ruling party, in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh, on Saturday, also congratulated the “new APC National…
John Oyegun, a former governor of Edo State, was elected the new National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, on Friday at the party’s National Convention held in Abuja. Oyegun contested the position unopposed after a former governor of Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva, some minutes before voting, announced that he was stepping down for…
On Friday, the All Progressives Congress, APC, held its National Convention at the Eagle Square, Abuja, and it was attended by top figures in the party, including Muhammadu Buhari, Atiku Abubakar and Bola Tinubu. Governors of the APC controlled states, members of the National Assembly, lawmakers from various state Houses of Assembly and other notable…
The Dutch started off their 2014 FIFA World Cup campaign in Brazil with a classy game against Spain, the team that denied them victory at the finals of the same competition four years ago in South Africa. The Spanish scored first via a Xavi Alonso’s spot kick in the first 30 minutes, but Van Persie’s…
Reports reaching Aproko247 from Abuja reveal that more problems await the governor of Ogun State, Ibikunle Amosun, as he may eventually be on the losing side in his war against former governor of the state, Olusegun Osoba. At the moment, the All Progressives Congress, APC, is holding its National Convention in Abuja, and delegates have…
Students of the Lagos State University, LASU, Ojo, have rejected the reduction in the school fees approved by the state government. The students, under the aegis of Lagos State University Students Union, LASUSU, said the government should translate the reduction in naira and kobo and not in percentage as it approved. On Wednesday, the state…