The newly appointed Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, has eventually moved into his official residence. He was escorted to his palace on Saturday from the Kano State Government House amidst water-tight security provided by some armed police officers and palace guards. His entry into the palace after he was officially announced by the state…
Former Accountant-General of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode, seems to be heaping more coals of fire on his head, going by the latest information making the rounds. Sometimes ago, it was reported that the brilliant accountant was endorsed by the Lagos caucus of APC lawmakers at the House of Representatives. This has been vehemently denied by…
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has advised the newly elected executives of the main opposition party, the All Progressives Congress, APC, to “ensure a vibrant opposition devoid of bitterness, desperation and divisive tendencies.” The ruling party, in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh, on Saturday, also congratulated the “new APC National…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
A member of the Nigerian Senate, Dahiru Awaisu Kuta, has died, Aproko247 can confirm. The lawmaker gave up the ghost on Thursday morning, according to information revealed to this magazine. Senator Kuta was elected member of the red chamber to represent the people of Niger East Senatorial District at the National Assembly. He has been…
Over 200 senior police officers have been elevated by the Police Service Commission, PSC, while 32 officers were have received various punishments for difference offences levelled against them, after the Commission looked into them. The PSC, at its 5th plenary meeting, reached the decision to reward the officers accordingly. The meeting was held on the…