Those wishing to spread their religious beliefs to communities in Niger State may soon have acquire preaching permit from the government if an executive bill sent to the state House of Assembly is finally approved. The government, in a move to regulate religious preaching and establishment of worship centres in the state, has proposed that…
Day: June 29, 2014
Adol Partners Yemi Alade In 'Sekere'
Talented Nigerian vocalist, Adol, has released a new single he waxed with fast-rising female singer, Yemi Alade. ‘Sekere’, title of the new tune, which is already causing tsunamis in clubs in Nigeria, is from the stables of Dexploit Entertainment. The songbird, following the wide acceptance of his comeback single entitled ‘Jekanmo’, returned to his vocal…
Dana Group May Fold Up As Bank Takes Over Assets
News reaching Aproko247 from the stables of Dana Group of companies is not a palatable one and if the information is anything to go by, it then means the existence of the company in Nigeria may be good as over. This is because the group is said to be indebted to a financial institution. Dana…
Stopping Wike's Macabre Dance in Rivers State, By Babatunde Oladipo
This has not been the best times for Rivers indigenes and residents due to the return of the war drums in the political arena of the state. The state has been on the front burner in recent times as political jobbers will leave no stone unturned in order to continue their siege on the treasury…
The Silence Hypocrisy, By Prince SLY Dugbo
Hypocrisy is the worst thing that can happen to a people. Sometimes, we need to tell ourselves the bitter truth and stop being hypocritical. From my experience in combats, let me be sincere, I do not see the Nigerian Soldiers successfully fighting off the Islamist fundamentalist.. reasons are simple.. Every Muslim from the north of…
Arik Air Celebrates Super Eagles With Free Business Class Ticket
Arik Air, known for doling out tickets to Nigerians, has again concluded plans to give away a pair of business class tickets to a winner. This is to celebrate the Super Eagles’ success at the ongoing 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. The Nigerian team qualified for the Round of 16 and play France on…
Pray For Nigeria, Jonathan Begs Muslims
Nigeria’s President, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, has asked Muslims in the country to specially pray for peace and security in the nation as they observe Ramadan, which kicked off on Saturday in some areas. Speaking via a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Reuben Abati, the President charged Muslim faithful to “rededicate…
APC Condemns FG’s Threat To Amaechi’s Life
Story by Nwaorgu Faustinus Rivers State chapter of All Progressives Congress, APC, has strongly condemned the alleged threat to the life of the State Governor, Rt Hon Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, by the Federal Government. The party in a statement by the Chairman, Dr Davies Ibiamu Ikanya, described the development as evil, horrendous, unjustifiable and…
Diamond Bank Caters For Women With 'Diamond Woman'
In this part of the world where women are still struggling to have a strong voice in a male-dominated society, Diamond Bank, a leading retail bank in Africa, has shown that it cares about the female gender. This was evident when the respected bank recently launched the ‘Diamond Woman’, specifically designed to cater to the…