President Goodluck Jonathan, on Thursday, confirmed the resignation of the embattled National Chairman of the Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP, Bamanga Tukur, after a long battle to get him (Tukur) out of office. Tukur tendered his resignation letter to the President, who in turn handed it over to the National Secretary of the party, Wale Oladipo,…
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BREAKING: Jonathan Sacks Service Chiefs, Appoints Badeh As CDS
President Goodluck Jonathan has appointed new service chiefs, Aproko247 can authoritatively report. The President’s spokesman, Reuben Abati, disclosed this on Thursday morning on his twitter handle. He wrote, “President Jonathan has appointed new Chief of Defence Staff and Service Chiefs. Air Marshal Alex Badeh [is] now CDS. Details shortly.” Badeh was formerly the Chief of…
Why Veteran Actor, Jibola Dabo Is Eyeing Politics In 2015—Bisola Hair Boss Reveals
Some months ago, news went viral in the media that veteran Nigerian actor, Jibola Dabo, was aiming to become a federal lawmaker in 2015. It was reported that he would be hoping to grab a seat at the House of Representatives to represent the people of Owo at the House. For those in Nollywood, it…
BREAKING: PDP Caucus Ratifies Tukur's Resignation
Information reaching us indicates that the caucus of the Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP, has ratified the resignation of its National Chairman, Bamanga Tukur. Tukur tendered his resignation to the PDP and the Presidency on Wednesday, after so much pressure on him by some aggrieved members of the party. The top members of the ruling party…
BREAKING: Tukur Arrives Villa For PDP Caucus Meting
A source has informed Aproko247 that the embattled National Chairman of the Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP, Bamanga Tukur, has just arrived at the Presidential Villa in Abuja for the party’s caucus meeting taking place tonight. Tukur, according to our source, got to the Villa at about 5:15pm on Wednesday, accompanied by some of his allies.…
Tukur Finally Resigns
The National Chairman of the ruling Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP, Bamanga Tukur, has finally bowed to pressure. A source informed Aproko247 that Tukur voluntarily resigned as Chairman of the party on Wednesday morning in Abuja. “Tukur has finally agreed to step down as the PDP National Chairman,” the source told this magazine. President Goodluck Jonathan…
Tragic Rally: APC Lauds Senate Investigation
Story by Nwaorgu Faustinus **Commends Wike’s Ban From Ogoniland The All Progressives Congress, APC, Rivers State Chapter has applauded the Senate for the prompt action it has taken to get to the root of the disruption, by armed policemen, of Sunday’s rally organized by the Save Rivers Movement in Port Harcourt and the shooting of…
Senate In Rivers For CP Mbu Over Crisis
The Senate Committee on Police Affairs, on Tuesday, visited the Rivers State Commissioner of Police, Joseph Mbu, over the latest crisis that occurred in the state on Sunday, in which a member of the Senate, Magnus Abe, was allegedly shot by the police. Speaking with journalists at the Government House in Port Harcourt, the Committee…
BREAKING: Bomb Blast Kills 9 In Maiduguri
No fewer than nine persons were killed in Maiduguri, Borno State when a car bomb has exploded in front of state television offices in the ancient city. Aproko247 gathered that the incident occurred at about 1pm outside the state television offices. People splattered with blood tried to flee as a second car was ignited by…
Rivers Crisis: House May Consider State Police–Zakari
Spokesman of the House of Representatives, Zakari Mohammed, has disclosed that the ‘green chamber’ may have to revisit the issue of state police, which has been clamoured for by some Nigerians. Zakari made this known to newsmen while addressing them on the recent crisis in Rivers State. According to him, most developed countries in the…