Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Henry Ebireri on Thursday, dismissed allegation that his boss, Igbuya Monday, dislikes women and urged women to think of ways of claiming more space and opportunities in the country, particularly Delta State. In a statement issued in Asaba, Ebireri thanked the civil society organizations…
Manchester United topped the EPL table on Saturday for the first time in two seasons when they took advantage of their ‘noisy neighbour’s’ slip at Tottenham earlier in the day. United defeated Sunderland 3-0 to claim the number one spot on the log. Rooney, Memphis and Juan Mata all scored at Old Trafford Arsenal beat…
Manchester City suffered another Premier League defeat at the White Hart Lane in Saturday’s early kick off after going a goal ahead to lose 4-1 to Tottenham Hotspurs. Kevin de Bruyne put City ahead 25 minutes into the game, but Eric Dier cancelled the deficit for the host at half time. At the resumption of…
Wife of Nigerian actor, IK Ogbonna, Sonia, is not happy with some Nigerians, who have accused her of using a waist trainer. There were several harsh comments on her after a picture of her husband admiring her waist and hips hit the internet. She was accused of using a waist trainer to enhance her tiny…
Speaker of the US House of Representatives, John Boehner, has announced his intention to resign from office effective on October 30, 2015. Boehner has struggled with revolts from the conservative wing of his Republican Party in recent times. The lawmaker announced his resignation as the Congress Speaker on Friday. He said, “I’m doing this today…
Relief materials have been distributed to victims of the flood that ravaged Kaduna State last week, Aproko247 has learnt. The items were given to the victims by the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA. Last Monday, flood affected 10 Local Governments Areas of Kaduna State, which rendered many residents of the areas homeless and several properties…
Several persons were reportedly feared dead in a raid by members of the Islamic sect called Boko Haram in Adamawa State. It was said that the terrorists raided three communities of Sabon Gari, Kafin Hausa and Bakin Dutse of Madagali Local Government Area of the state. Also, many houses were burnt by the rampaging Boko…
Former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Adamu Mu’azu and some prominent Nigerians had a close shave with death in the Thursday’s stampede in Saudi Arabia, which left over 700 pilgrims dead. According to The Nation, former Special Adviser on National Assembly, Kashim Imam and former National Chairman of the defunct CPC, Senator…
There are strong indications that former governor of Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva, may not achieve his dream of flying the flag of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the December 5 governorship election in the state. Recall that the APC, on Wednesday, cancelled results of the primary held on Tuesday, which produced Sylva as winner.…