Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has dismissed rumours of a brewing crisis among its ranks, declaring that the party remains focused and united more than ever, as none of its leaders is fighting with another. The party specifically declared that there is no iota of truth in the rumour of disaffection…
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Made-In-Nigeria Women: Oshiomhole Replies Dino Melaye
Edo State governor, Adams Oshiomhole, has reacted to comments made by a Kogi State Senator, Dino Melaye, on the floor of the red chambers while contributing to a bill on the need for Nigerians to patronise made in Nigeria products. The controversial federal lawmaker had mocked Oshiomhole’s marriage, indicating that he took for a foreign…
BREAKING: Real Cause Of Bobbi Kristina’s Death Revealed
The death of daughter of late American songstress, Whitney Houston, Bobbi Kristina Brown, shook many because it was not long after her mum’s demise that she joined her. After being found face-down and unresponsive in a bathtub in her suburban Atlanta town home on January 31, 2015, the 22-year-old daughter of Bobby Brown breathed her…
Lagos Riot: Police Nab 105 Suspects
Lagos Police Command has disclosed that about 105 persons have been apprehended in connection with the fracas that broke out at Mile 12 Market on Thursday. Mile 12 Market is a popular place in Lagos where food stuffs are sold in bulk and it is mostly populated by Hausa and Yoruba traders. The riot on…
Court Rejects Badeh’s Bail Application
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Friday threw out the bail application filed by former Chief of Defence Staff, Air Marshal Alex Badeh (rtd). Justice John Tsoho, the trial judge, held that the applicant was currently being held based on remand order from a Magistrates’ Court in Lagos. The judge ruled that, “This…
Kano Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje Loses Mum
The governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje is bereaved and this is as a result of the loss of his mother, Hajiya Fadimatu Umaru Ganduje. The deceased passed away on Friday, March 4, 2016, by 7am in Kano at the age of 95. Since the incident happened, the governor has been receiving condolences from…
P-Square Still Our Brand Ambassador—Glo
Nigerian-owned telecommunications company, Globacom, also known as Glo, has cleared the air surrounding rumours that P-Square has been disengaged as its brand ambassador. The company issued a press statement to put to rest reports some days ago that it has cancelled its deal with the music group, which comprises two brothers, Peter and Paul Okoye.…
Why Earl Osaro Onaiwu Can't Say No To Cry Of Edo People
The political atmosphere in Edo State has resurrected. This time, not like the popular assumption of who was, is or who is to become. Several names from public domain has emerged with monumental manifestos, but this time, unlike business as usual, every Edo indigenes have been strategically positioned to contribute immensely to the cleansing of…
Uber Offers Free Rides To UBA Customers
Uber and UBA have announced a partnership which offers UBA cardholders up to N6,000 worth of free Uber rides from now until March 31, 2016. UBA cardholders who sign up for Uber will get up to N3,000 off each of their first two rides. To get this offer, a customer needs to sign up with…
BREAKING: Fire Guts Police Barracks In Lagos
An inferno has engulfed a police barracks in Lagos State, Aproko247 has reliably learnt. The incident reportedly took place on Friday afternoon. Our reporter learnt that the fire occurred at the police barracks in Panti area of the state. As at the time of filing this report, men of the fire service in Lagos have…