Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, and his Vice, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, have declared their assets, however, not publicly as many Nigerians had expected them to do. Buhari had promised Nigerians during his campaign that if he is eventually elected President of Nigeria, he would publicly declare his assets. Garba Shehu, Head, President Muhammadu Buhari Media Team,…
Month: May 2015
Buhari Condemns Maiduguri Blast
President Muhammadu Buhari has described the terrorists who attacked a mosque in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital on Saturday as “criminal elements” and “cowardly murderers that target innocent people.” In a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday by head of his media team, Garba Shehu, Buhari warned that “his new administration won’t tolerate wanton and…
Nollywood Actor, Peter Bunor To Be Buried Saturday
The remains of veteran actor in the Nigerian movie industry, Peter Bunor, will be finally laid to rest on Saturday, May 30, 2015. Our reporter learnt that family of the late Nigerian actor, who once suffered stroke, has concluded plans to give him a befitting burial. The funeral ceremony is expected to take place at…
Saidi Balogun Finally Divorces Fathia, Remarries (Pictures)
Saidi Balogun Finally Divorces Fathia, Remarries (Pictures) Nigerian actor, Saidi Balogun, has given marriage a second shot, Aproko247 has learnt. This was after he eventually dissolved his marriage with actress, Fathia Balogun, in a law court. Saidi Balogun, according to a recent report, has secretly married the younger sister of Oba Saheed Elegushi, the Kusenla…
Wike Vows To Oust 22 APC Council Chairmen In Rivers
Rivers State governor-elect, Nyesom Wike, has threatened to remove the 22 council chairmen, who emerged winners in last Saturday’s local government elections in the state. The council bosses were also sworn-in on Monday by the outgoing governor of the state, Rotimi Amaechi. Speaking at a pre-inauguration lecture on Tuesday, Wike described Amaechi’s action as an…
How Chocolate Royale Fed Children, Others With Expired, Spoilt Ingredients
Have you ever purchased chocolate or any other product at the famous Chocolate Royale on Etim Inyang Crescent, Victoria Island, Lagos? If yes is your answer, then it would be advisable that you quickly visit a competent hospital to ascertain your current health status, especially if you have done a check up for a long…
MTN Sets To Sack 4500 Nigerian Workers
Information reaching Aproko247 indicates that telecoms giant in Nigeria, MTN, has already concluded plans to chase some Nigerians on its payroll out of the company and cause them some untold hardships. Recall that not too long ago, while the xenophobic attack in South Africa was on, the company threatened that it would be forced to…
Akwa Ibom People Betrayed Me—Akpabio
Outgoing Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Godswill Akpabio, has lashed out at the people of the state for not appreciating his tremendous efforts to make the state a better place to live and work. Akpabio, while speaking at a thanksgiving service as part of the transition into the incoming government Udom Emmanuel, also said citizens…
Fayose, APC Lawmakers Embrace Peace
Fayose with Omirin after the meeting A peace deal seems to have been finally brokered by the Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, and the 19 lawmakers of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the state House of Assembly. The two parties met on Monday in Ondo State for a meeting, and going by the outcome,…
Sambo Gives Handover Notes To Buhari's Committee
The Vice President of Nigeria, Namadi Sambo, has delivered this administration’s handover notes to the transition committee set up by the All Progressives Congress, APC, to usher in the administration of President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari. In an occasion held on Monday in Abuja, Sambo told the committee headed by Ahmed Joda that the papers contain activities…