Category: National/Politics

Gov Orji Eyes Senate In 2015

Governor of Abia State, Theodore Orji, has made known his intention to occupy a seat from the 109 available seats at the Senate come 2015. The governor publicly declared his senatorial ambition at a reception jointly organised by the people of Ikwuano, Umuahia North and Umuahia South local government areas of the state on Saturday.…

Jonathan Visits Adeboye At Lagos RCCG Parish

Nigeria’s President, Goodluck Jonathan, on Sunday, February 16, 2014, worshipped at a parish of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, in Lagos with the General Overseer of the church, Pastor EA Adeboye. The President noted that his visit to the Olive Tree Parish of the RCCG, Ikoyi, was not politically motivated as some may…

Retired Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, Chukwudifu Akunne Oputa, has suffered stroke, Aproko247 can report. The legal luminary, who is the father to popular musician and former President of PMAN, Charles Oputa, aka Charly Boy, was hit by stroke on Saturday night at his Oguta home in Imo State. The 96-year-old ‘Socrates of…

Prosecute Oduah Now–Reps

The House of Representatives has expressed its desire for former Minister of Aviation, Stella Oduah, to be prosecuted for her role in the controversial purchase of two bulletproof BMW cars by an agency under the aviation ministry. Speaking on Thursday on the issue, the House Committee Chairman on Media and Public Affairs, Zakari Mohammed, disclosed…

Emir Of Kano Sues For Peace

Emir of Kano, Ado Bayero, on Saturday reiterated the need for peace and unity in Nigeria, which he said are the major ingredients for a better nation. The respected monarch urged Nigerians to put all hands on deck to move the country to a better place. He disclosed this during a courtesy visit to his…

APC Governors Meet In Abuja

Governors under the platform of All Progressives Congress, APC, are scheduled to converge in Abuja on Saturday night. The meeting is billed to commence at about 9pm, Aproko247 has learnt. Already, state governors of the APC, the country’s main opposition party, are on their way to the nation’s capital city for the meeting. Governor Rochas…