Femi Fani-Kayode has explained why he left the All Progressives Congress, APC, on Monday for the Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP, a party he dumped in 2013, describing it then as a sinking party. In a post on his Facebook page on Monday night, the former Minister of Aviation called APC National Publicity Secretary, Lai Mohammed,…
Month: June 2014
Osun Hosts Fashion Design Week In August
Come August 2014, the who-is-who in the fashion scene will converge in Oshogbo for the Osun Fashion Design Week. The event is precisely slated for August 29 and 30, 2014 and it will be an occasion filled with lots of fun, the organisers have assured. The Osun Fashion Design Week, an initiative of Fashionistar, will…
Diamond Bank, Wakanow Partner To Reward Travellers
Two leading players in their respective industries; Diamond Bank and Wakanow, have put heads together to put smiles on the faces of Nigerian travellers. Diamond Bank is one of Nigeria’s foremost retail banks, while Wakanow is regarded as Nigeria’s leading online travel company. The new deal, Aproko247 learnt, will see the introduction of the Wakanow…
Boko Haram Kills 9 Church Worshippers In Borno
No fewer than nine persons were slain on Sunday by some gunmen suspected to be members of Boko Haram. The terrorists attacked a church in Gwoza, barely three days after the group slaughtered the Enir of Gwoza, Idris Titman, while on his way to the burial of the Emir of Gombe alongside two other Emirs.…
Fani-Kayode Finally Rejoins PDP From APC
Nigeria’s former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, has eventually returned to the Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP, which he left in 2013 for the All Progressives Congress, APC. The lawyer turned politician made the switch on Monday shortly after the main opposition party said he was not a card carrying member of APC. His ‘port’ from APC…
Why We Banned Chibok Girls Protests In Abuja—Mbu
The police has explained its reason for putting a stop to the ‘BringBackOurGirls’ protests in Abuja. Commissioner of Police in Abuja, Joseph Mbu, speaking with newsmen on Monday, noted that the protests were becoming a nuisance to the government and the FCT, Abuja. He also stated that the protests posed a serious security threat, pointing…
Police Bans 'BringBackOurGirls' Protests In Abuja
The Nigerian Police has placed a ban on all forms of protests relating to the abduction of some secondary school girls by some Boko Haram members on April 15, 2015 in Chibok, Borno State. This came days after the ‘BringBackOurGirls’ campaigners, led by Oby Ezekwesili, were attacked by some alleged pro-government-sponsored hoodlums at the Freedom…
New Ajeh Clothing Designs Showcased
One of Nigeria’s most creative indigenous fashion designers, Tony Okoye, has unveiled new designs of his unisex clothing line, Ajeh Wears. Those conversant with trendy fashion designs will attest to the fact that Ajeh designs are highly requested in the market, which has placed the brand among the respected in the fashion industry. Tony, who…
K1, Saidi Balogun, Osupa, Others For ‘Living Legends Awards
Come Saturday, June 21, 2014, Paris, France will be agog as some top Nigerian entertainers as well as political heavyweights in the country would storm Paris, the capital of France, for ‘Living Legends Awards’. The event is billed to hold at the prestigious Avenue Capitaine Rene Fonk, 93150, Le Blanc Mesnil, France at 10pm prompt.…
Arthur Eze’s Son Welcomes Twins In London
The pretty wife of the son of the Chairman of Oranto Petroleum International, Prince Arthur Eze, Prince Onyeka Eze, Princess Ujunwa Nkem Eze was delivered of a set of twins last week at a London hospital. The babies have since been named Prince Chinemeleum Melvin and Princess Kamsiyochukwu Mavia Eze. Sources disclosed that the news…