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Lagos 2015: Remi Tinubu, Dabiri-Erewa for deputy gov

Posted by admin Headlines, Lagos, State News Saturday, January 5th, 2013

As the Lagos State chapter of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) looks inward to search for credible successor for Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN), Daily Sun checks revealed that the party’s search has extended to include who becomes the deputy governor in 2015. Since it has become a tradition in Lagos State to have […]

280 killed, 1600 injured in road crashes in December –FRSC

Posted by admin Headlines Saturday, January 5th, 2013

From UBONG UKPONG, Abuja The Federal Road Safety Corps[FRSC] yesterday said that about 280 people perished and 1,600 injured in road crashes across the country from December 19 to January 4, 2013. Corps Marshal of the FRSC, Osita Chidoka, made the disclosure while addressing newsmen at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, after carrying out […]

Tears as actress Bisi Komolafe is buried

Posted by admin Arts/Culture & Entertainment, Headlines, Nollywood (Film Industry) Saturday, January 5th, 2013

From GBENGA ADESUYI, Ibadan It was tears galore at Oke Padre, Oke-Itunu and Soka areas of Ibadan, Oyo State capital, as the remains of the deceased Yoruba film actress, Bisi Komolafe, was buried. As early as 8am, actors and actresses under the aegis of Association of Nigeria Theatre Arts Practitioners converged at the University College […]

Picture: Wada returns to Abuja for post-surgery check-up, thanks Jonathan, Nigerians

Posted by admin General Politics, Headlines, Kogi, State News Saturday, January 5th, 2013

From JULIANA TAIWO-OBALONYE, Abuja Kogi State Governor, Captain Idris Wada, three days after he was discharged from the Cedar Crest Hospital, Abuja, where he was receiving treatment following a fatal crash, yesterday returned for check-up. He thanked President Goodluck Jonathan in particular and Nigerians in general for the show of love. The governor was driven […]

Lagos to demolish 50 buildings

Posted by admin Headlines, Lagos, State News Saturday, January 5th, 2013

By OLUWOLE FAROTIMI Lagos State Government seems to have concluded plans to demolish 50 houses that failed integrity test conducted by the government on buildings in Jakande estate, in Isolo area of the state. The state government explained that the demolition of the 50 houses, consisting of two and three storey buildings became necessary after […]

Plot against Gov Suntai callous–Haruna

Posted by admin Adamawa, Governors, Headlines, State News, Taraba Saturday, January 5th, 2013

From AIDOGHIE PAULINUS, Abuja Former governor of Adamawa State, Boni Haruna, has said that the alleged plan to remove from office, the governor of Taraba State, Danbaba Suntai, is wicked, callous and irresponsible. Haruna, who suffered a similar fate in the twilight of his days in office during the power tussle between former President Olusegun […]

AFCON 2013: My fears for Eagles-Omokaro

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Saturday, January 5th, 2013

By MERCY JACOB As the Super Eagles get ready for the 2013 Africa Nations Cup billed to commence in South Africa on January 19, former Nigerian international, Bright Omokaro, has warned the team to beware of the host team, Bafana Bafana. ‘Ten-Ten’, as Omokaro is fondly called, however, added that against all odds, Eagles would […]

67 passengers make Dana first flight

Posted by admin Aviation, Headlines Saturday, January 5th, 2013

7 months after crash By UCHE USIM Seven months after its operation was shut down due to a fatal crash in Lagos that claimed the lives of 163 people, Dana Air yesterday returned to the Nigerian skies amidst fanfare. It recommenced operations with a Lagos-Abuja service at about 10.10am with 67 passengers who expressed joy […]

20 prisoners escape in Sagamu jail break

Posted by admin Headlines, Ogun, State News Saturday, January 5th, 2013

From Moshood Adebayo, Abeokuta An early morning jail break in Sagamu, Ogun state yesterday led to the escape of 20 inmates of the prison. During the melee that trailed the jailbreak, many of the inmates as well as prison officials were seriously injured. Saturday Sun gathered that many inmates were killed during the jailbreak which […]

Man, 35, dies during marathon sex on empty stomach

Posted by admin Cross River, Headlines, State News Saturday, January 5th, 2013

From JUDEX OKORO, Calabar It was a gloomy Christmas for residents of Calabar Municipal Council in Cross River State as a man, identified as Ofem Eta, aged 35, allegedly died after a marathon sex with one of his girlfriends. Eta lived at 2, Orok Ita Street, Big Qua, before he met his death. He worked […]