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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Presidency, State News
Saturday, January 5th, 2013
BY HENRY AKUBUIRO Long before his foray into mainstream politics and becoming the governor of Niger State, Muazu Babangida Aliyu’s peculiar leadership was already an attraction for political scientists. In 1983 when he first held an elective post as a member of House of Representatives, he had set the pace for a journey into the […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Bayelsa, EFCC Politics, Latest Politics, State News
Saturday, January 5th, 2013
There was a minor drama at the Abuja High Court on Friday as the seizure of former Bayelsa State governor, Timpre Silva’s properties came up for mention. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the former governor presented two conflicting but valid court orders before the judge, Justice M. M. Kolo. On Thursday, the […]
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Headlines, Oyo, State News
Saturday, January 5th, 2013
OYO State government on Friday clamped down on brothels operating in residential areas to curb their influence on young persons. According to the state Commissioner for Environment and Habitat, Mr Lowo Obisesan, the action was to discourage brothels from operating in residential areas. “Operating brothels in residential areas shows irresponsibility on the side of the […]
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Bayelsa, General Politics, Governors, State News, Top Stories
Friday, January 4th, 2013
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Thursday seized 48 properties belonging to the former governor of Bayelsa state, Timpre Sylva who is being prosecuted at the Federal High Court, Abuja for alleged misappropriation of N6.46 billion state funds while in office. According to a release issued by the Ag. Head, Media and Publicity, […]
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Headlines, Imo, State News
Thursday, January 3rd, 2013
Never judge a book by its cover’ — Popular saying My affection for, and bond with, Imo State and its people run deep. In providing the background to my fated encounter and love for a state which I consider the pride of the Igbo nation and the country in general, permit me to make a […]
