On Friday, October 24, 2014, Akinwunmi Ambode formally declared his intention to contest in the 2015 gubernatorial election in Lagos State under the platform of All Progressives Congress, APC. At a colourful declaration ceremony held at the Onikan Stadium, Lagos, the former Lagos civil servant said he is offering himself to the service of Lagos…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Senator Annie Okonkwo, has quit the party and has rejoined the Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP. Okonkwo was formerly the deputy National Chairman (South) of APC. He alleged that APC was not observing internal democracy, which influenced his decision to leave the party. Okonkwo was elected a Senator…
The Governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose, has appointed two aides to serve in his government. Fayose, who is serving a governor of the state for a second period, approved the appointments of Segun Akinwunmi and Muyiwa Akin-David. A statement issued on Saturday in Ado Ekiti, the state capital by the Chief Press Secretary to…
Nigeria is a country blessed with talents. In the music industry, several people have tirelessly worked for its success, including this young, down-to-earth and highly-gifted handsome dude named George Nathaniel. He is the man behind hits of many Nigerian artistes. For a long time, he preferred being behind the scene, but after much call by…
A new Group Managing Director has been appointed for Diamond Bank, Aproko247 has learnt. In a statement made available to us on Friday, it was revealed that Uzoma Dozie will replace Alex Otti, who voluntarily retired as Diamond Bank GMD/CEO. According to the statement signed by Bank’s Corporate Communications Department, Chairman of the Board of…
Martin Agbaso has returned to the Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP, after he joined the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, where worked for the victory of the incumbent governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha of APGA. At a reception held in Owerri to welcome him back into the PDP, Agbaso expressed dismay at the leadership style…
The trial of Senator Mohammed Ndume, an alleged sponsor of Boko Haram, will now be conducted in the secret, an Abuja court has directed. The lawmaker was accused of having links with the Islamic sect, which has carried out deadly attacks in some parts of northern Nigeria. The Federal Government moved to have Ndume tried…
Former Barcelona shot-stopper, Victor Valdes, has met with Manchester United coach, Louis van Gaal, over a possible move to the club. The Spanish goalkeeper hopes to team up with his countryman, David De Gea, who is United’s first choice goalkeeper. Valdes played about 535 games for Barca over a period of 12 years and failed…
Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General of Lagos State, Ade Ipaye, has explained that the decision to ban the use of veil worn by female Muslims in Lagos State public primary and secondary schools was to promote orderliness and peace in the state. Ipaye also commended the recent judgment of an Ikeja High Court to…
Aproko247 has confirmed that the Publicity Secretary of Ekiti State chapter of the Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP, Kola Oluwawole, has resigned from office. Oluwawole resigned on Thursday to enable him take part in the Ekiti State House of Assembly election holding in February 2015, we learnt. A statement issued on Thursday by the Chief Press…