Some months ago, news went viral in the media that veteran Nigerian actor, Jibola Dabo, was aiming to become a federal lawmaker in 2015. It was reported that he would be hoping to grab a seat at the House of Representatives to represent the people of Owo at the House. For those in Nollywood, it…
Barely five days after a former Commissioner for Information in Ondo State, Ranti Akerele, died in the state, another Commissioner has kicked the bucket. This time, it is the former Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Akerele Adu. He served under the administration of former Governor Adebayo Adefarati, who died in 2007. Adu died at…
Aproko247 can authoritatively report that the Permanent Secretary of Lagos State Television, LTV 8, Ikeja, Lekan Ogunbanwo, has left the organisation in that capacity. Information available at our disposal confirms that the astute broadcaster has now been redeployed to the Parastatal Ministry Office, PMO, also in Alausa, Ikeja. The redeployment was approved by the state…
Information reaching us indicates that the caucus of the Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP, has ratified the resignation of its National Chairman, Bamanga Tukur. Tukur tendered his resignation to the PDP and the Presidency on Wednesday, after so much pressure on him by some aggrieved members of the party. The top members of the ruling party…
A source has informed Aproko247 that the embattled National Chairman of the Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP, Bamanga Tukur, has just arrived at the Presidential Villa in Abuja for the party’s caucus meeting taking place tonight. Tukur, according to our source, got to the Villa at about 5:15pm on Wednesday, accompanied by some of his allies.…
Text Philia Communications Limited has honoured season entertainment journalist, Bayo Adetu, with an award of recognition. The company, on Wednesday, presented the award to the ace pen-pusher, who has distinguished himself in the journalism profession. Adetu, while receiving the award, thanked the outfit for recognising his works. The journalist-cum-publicist of repute dedicated the award to…
The National Chairman of the ruling Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP, Bamanga Tukur, has finally bowed to pressure. A source informed Aproko247 that Tukur voluntarily resigned as Chairman of the party on Wednesday morning in Abuja. “Tukur has finally agreed to step down as the PDP National Chairman,” the source told this magazine. President Goodluck Jonathan…
Late Erelu Abiola Ajoke Dosunmu The remains of late Erelu Abiola Ajoke Dosunmu will be laid to rest on February 14, 2014, Aproko247 has learnt. The late Lagos Chief died on January 1, 2014 at the age of 79. Until her death, she was the Erelu Osugbo Iledi of Lagos. Her demise was earlier mistaken…
The Ekiti State government has inaugurated a committee to look into the creation of Local Council Development Areas, LCDAs, in the state. Justice Akin Ajakaiye, a renowned historian, was named as Chairman of the committee. The state governor, Kayode Fayemi, speaking at the inauguration of the committee, which was held at Lady Jibowu Hall, Government…
Story by Nwaorgu Faustinus **Commends Wike’s Ban From Ogoniland The All Progressives Congress, APC, Rivers State Chapter has applauded the Senate for the prompt action it has taken to get to the root of the disruption, by armed policemen, of Sunday’s rally organized by the Save Rivers Movement in Port Harcourt and the shooting of…