Manchester United suffered a loss at Anfield on Sunday afternoon as Daniel Sturridge’s fourth-minute strike was enough to hand Liverpool a victory in the contest. The tension-soaked match was stretched into 96 minutes as the Red Army tried to pick a point on the road. It was David Moyes’ first visit to the Merseyside since…
Year: 2013
Okorocha Declares APGA Dead In Imo
Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State has declared that the All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA, is now dead in the state following its merger with other political parties to form the All Progressive Congress, APC, some weeks ago. Okorocha made this known in Owerri, the state capital, while making a formal presentation of all former…
Police Corporal Murders ASP Over 'Shared' Girlfriend
Tragedy visited Gashua town of Yobe State on Friday morning when a police corporal, Bitrus Andrew, allegedly murdered his superior, Olosuji Elegbede, an Assistant Superintendent of Police, ASP, recently posted to the area. The incident occurred after efforts by the DPO in the area failed to amicably settle the uproar that ensued between the two…
Why Nyesom Wike May Not Be Governor; His Many Sins
The incumbent Minister of State for Education, Hon Nyesom Wike may have bitten more than he could chew with his current face off with the Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi. The ugly development has taken front pages of newspapers on many occasions and has portrayed the state in bad light amongst watchers of events. While…
Davido’s Sister Marries Today In America
The daughter of Lagos-based billionaire businessman, Deji Adeleke, Sharon, will be getting married to her beau, Yomi Ademefun on Sunday, September 1, 2013 (today), in Miami, USA. The lovebirds will solemnize their relationship in a white wedding that will only be attended by close associates of the husband and wife to be. The duo had…
Metuh, Chikwe, Others Elected As PDP NWC Members
Olisa Metuh The Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP, has elected some of its members into the National Working Committee position of the party. At a special convention held on Saturday in Abuja, former party spokesman, Olisa Metuh, was re-elected into the same position after the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, declared that the election that brought…
Faction Explains Why Another PDP Was Formed
The new faction of the Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP, has explained why it left from the main party. This was contained in a statement released in Abuja on Saturday shortly after the group walked out of the National Convention of the PDP on Saturday afternoon and formed the splinter group. The group said, “we address…
How Lagosians Sell Sperm For N50,000 To Survive
Punch has reported that some Lagosians sell their sperm for about N50,000 to make a living for themselves. According to the paper; people get married for different reasons. While some seek companionship in marriage, many go into marriage for procreation. For couples who look forward to having children immediately after marriage, being declared ‘infertile’ by…
Atiku, 7 Govs Split PDP: Baraje Heads New Faction
Reports reaching Aproko247 indicate that the lingering crises rocking the ruling Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP, has now taken another dimension as the party has been factionalized by some of its top members. At a press conference held in Abuja on Saturday, a new faction of the party was announced and its new leaders unveiled to…
Baryern is sweet but Pep's midfield is sour
The ghosts of 2012 are finally laid to rest. Bayern Munich’s relentless revenge mission since their shameful Champions League final defeat to Chelsea on home soil has gone full circle with their Uefa Super Cup victory over Jose Mourinho’s side – ironically on penalties. The victory also heralds the beginning of a new era at…