The Rivers State chapter of All Progressives Congress, APC, said its attention has been drawn to a press statement by the Chairman of Rivers State chapter of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Felix Obuah and signed by his media aide, Jerry Needam claiming that the recently convened Niger Delta Stakeholders Engagement Meeting under the auspices of…
Month: September 2016
2014 Idol Winner Evelle Drops ‘Time To Shine’
Winner of the 2014 Nigerian Idol, Evelle, has released a highly inspiring new single titled ‘Time to Shine’. Once again, the talented singer showcased her unique and strong vocal dexterity. The new single, ‘Time to Shine’ is a soul lifting and exceedingly stimulating song that encourages all and sundry not to give up on their…
Buckwylla Returns With ‘Oluchi’
Fast-rising Nigerian artiste, Buckwylla, has made a stunning return to the music scene with the release of his new work titled ‘Oluchi’. The name, Oluchi, is an Igbo word which translates to ‘The handiwork of God’. ‘Oluchi’ is an infectious tune that is set to catapult Buckwylla to the centre stage. Blessed with the production…
DJ Unlimited Features Rudy OmoIbile In ‘Runmo’
The self-acclaimed ‘Turntable Father’, DJ Unlimited, has released a new song titled ‘Runmo’, which is gaining fast downloads on the internet. DJ Unlimited, who is known for his ‘AgroBeat’ style of music, featured and voiced by the ‘Pate Obo’ crooner, Rudy OmoIbile, in the single. According to information made available to Aproko247, the single was…
Elumelu and Secretary Pritzker’s toast to Africa
The United Bank for Africa (UBA), Africa’s leading Pan-African bank, recently hosted a cocktail reception for US and African business leaders at the Essex House in New York City. The event was held alongside the UNGA and right after the US – Africa Business Forum(USABF) which was organized by Bloomberg and the United States department…
Aregbesola’s Bulletproof SUVs: 5 Questions For Punch Newspaper, By Kikiowo Ileowo
Having fervently followed Punch Newspapers as a neutral observer for the past 10 years, I am amazed by how often they throw professionalism into the dustbin when the state of Osun and Ogbeni becomes the subject. What axe does the paper have to grind with the government of Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola? When and how did…
Re: Recession; Governors Lavish Billions of Naira on Bulletproof Cars For Selves, Wives
Below is a reaction to a story published by Punch, which was sent to Aproko247 by Justice Now Foundation. We read the story with the above headline on your Saturday, September 24, 2016 edition with utter disbelief. Not that we were taken aback by the underlying motive to whip up negative sentiments against the government, portray it…
Promasidor Nigeria To Boost Expansion With Over N8b
Promasidor Nigeria Limited, makers of Cowbell, Onga, Toptea and Loya Milk, has concluded arrangements with IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, to inject a $25 million loan (over N8billion) into its production with a view to increasing efficiency and to produce more products for the benefit of Nigerian populace. Olivier Thiry, Managing Director,…
Does Nigeria Require a Cultural Renaissance? Here Are Reasons Why We Do
The Charter for African Cultural Renaissance 2006 regard culture as the set of distinctive linguistic, spiritual, material, intellectual and encompasses, in addition to art and literature, lifestyles, ways of living together, value systems, cultural beliefs, and traditions. In summary, culture is the way of life of the people! Nigeria as a nation with over 750…
Patoranking, Diamond, Others To Thrill At MAMA 2016
MTV Base and VIMN Africa have revealed that Diamond, Emtee, Kwesta and Patoranking are to join the glittering ranks of performers at the MTV Africa Music Awards Johannesburg 2016. They join the previously announced performers like Alikiba, Babes Wodumo, Cassper Nyovest, Nasty C, Ycee and Yemi Alade on the giant purpose-built MAMA stage at the…