Appeals filed against the governors of Delta, Oyo and Yobe States by their opponents in the April 2015 gubernatorial elections have been dismissed by the Supreme Court, Aproko247 has learnt. The court on Tuesday at different rulings threw out the cases filed against the governors and their elections upheld by the apex court. The governors…
Fortune has smiled on the young and brilliant car designer from Sokoto State, Bashir Aliyu. This is because the state governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal on Tuesday awarded him a scholarship to study automotive design in the United States of America. Aliyu became a social media sensation when his designed car driven to school got the…
The trial of the immediate past National Security Adviser, NSA, Sambo Dasuki, for an alleged diversion of funds meant for the purchase of arms to fight terrorism in the country was again frustrated on Tuesday. Dasuki is standing trial before Justice Peter Affen of the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama, Abuja, alongside his…
Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, says the incessant foreign trips embarked upon by President Muhammadu Buhari since his assumption of office on May 29, 2016, is already yielding positive results. Shehu, who addressed State House correspondents in Abuja on Monday, rubbished claims by some Nigerians that the…
Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State will on Wednesday know if he will still remain the state’s number one citizen or not. This is because the Supreme Court will give its verdict on the governorship election appeal between him (Udom) and his opponent at the poll, Umana Umana. Udom contested in the election under…
Nigerian rapper, Olamide, had a rare privilege of meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at an event held in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. Buhari was a special guest at the Ogun at 40 celebrations. The state is marking 40 years of its creation in 1976. The music star was reportedly introduced to the President by…
Last week, wife of APC national leader, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Senator Remi Tinubu, accused President Muhammadu Buhari of not giving much attention to women in his 2016 budget, which was presented to the National Assembly in December 2015. The lawmaker from Lagos State pointed out that the President promised to recognise women in his government…
Bayern Munich boss, Pep Guardiola, has been confirmed to take over as Manchester City boss. The 45-year-old Spaniard agreed a three-year contract to become City manager in the summer. He will succeed City’s present Chilean coach, Manuel Pellegrini, who is expected to leave the club on June 30, 2016. According to a statement by Manchester…
Unconfirmed reports reaching us say a twin explosion was heard in the Maiduguri metropolis in Borno State. It was said the attacks occurred on Monday morning. This is coming barely 48 hours after suspected members of Boko Haram murdered over 80 people in a community near Maiduguri, Dalori. Human casualty figure is yet to be…
Mr. Tony Elumelu, Chairman, Heirs Holdings and Founder Tony Elumelu Foundation has called on the United States Congress to pass the ‘Electrify Africa Act’ stating that the passage in to law would make a world of difference in Africa. “When you leave this place call your Representatives and the leadership of the House and ask…