John Oyegun, a former governor of Edo State, was elected the new National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, on Friday at the party’s National Convention held in Abuja. Oyegun contested the position unopposed after a former governor of Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva, some minutes before voting, announced that he was stepping down for…
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Why I Didn't Attend APC Convention–Gov Shettima
On Friday, the All Progressives Congress, APC, held its National Convention at the Eagle Square, Abuja, and it was attended by top figures in the party, including Muhammadu Buhari, Atiku Abubakar and Bola Tinubu. Governors of the APC controlled states, members of the National Assembly, lawmakers from various state Houses of Assembly and other notable…
Netherlands Humble Spain In 5-1 Thriller
The Dutch started off their 2014 FIFA World Cup campaign in Brazil with a classy game against Spain, the team that denied them victory at the finals of the same competition four years ago in South Africa. The Spanish scored first via a Xavi Alonso’s spot kick in the first 30 minutes, but Van Persie’s…
Amosun's Loyalists Barred From APC Convention
Reports reaching Aproko247 from Abuja reveal that more problems await the governor of Ogun State, Ibikunle Amosun, as he may eventually be on the losing side in his war against former governor of the state, Olusegun Osoba. At the moment, the All Progressives Congress, APC, is holding its National Convention in Abuja, and delegates have…
Students Kick Against LASU Fees Reduction
Students of the Lagos State University, LASU, Ojo, have rejected the reduction in the school fees approved by the state government. The students, under the aegis of Lagos State University Students Union, LASUSU, said the government should translate the reduction in naira and kobo and not in percentage as it approved. On Wednesday, the state…
Obasanjo Shuns Meeting With Jonathan
The issue of Boko Haram may soon be over going by a resolve of former Nigerian leaders to put all hands on deck to tackle the menace. At a meeting held on Thursday night at the Presidential Villa in Abuja with President Goodluck Jonathan, it was gathered that the rescue of the more than 250…
Gospel Singer, Kefee, Dies With 6-Month Pregnancy
Aproko247 has confirmed the death of popular Nigerian gospel singer, Kefee Obareki. The ‘Branama’ crooner bowed out on Friday morning in a US hospital. She had remained unconscious for days at the hospital with doctors battling to revive her. The singer, who sang the popular song, ‘Kokoroko’ with Timaya, fell inside a plane after a…
Rivers APC Dares Princewill To Names APC Defectors Working For Him
Rivers State chapter of All Progressives Congress, APC, has challenged Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governorship contender, Prince Tonye Princewill, to make public the list of those who allegedly left APC to join PDP so as to work towards realising his ambition. The party was replying to last week’s statement by the Media Assistant to Prince…
Diamond Bank Offers Free Tickets To Basketmouth Uncensored
Reputable financial institution, Diamond Bank, is offering free tickets to Nigerians to be at the highly-publicised Basketmouth Uncensored, a grand comedy show which holds in Lagos in some days time. The Bank, known for its numerous innovative ideas and promoting the creative industry in Nigeria, which has provided several jobs to the once many unemployed…
Watch Basketmouth's Skit For Diamond Mobile App
Watch a skit done by top Nigerian comedian, Basketmouth for Diamond Mobile App