Jonathan’s team at prayer for Tinubu’s mum
It could have been mistaken for a rally, considering the large army of politicians at the ceremony. But, yesterday’s Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos event was not political. It was the third-day prayer for the late Abibatu Asabi Mogaji, the mother of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed More »
Federation account arrears: Why states can’t get paid
Federal Government yesterday said it was unable to pay the February arrears to the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) because there was not enough fund to pay. More »
PDP crises: I won’t resign –Tukur
Alhaji Bamanga Tukur said yesterday that he remains the National Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He faulted a report (not in Daily Sun) of a directive from the Presidency asking him and other members of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party, to resign More »
Eagles attack worries Keshi
It was a mixed feeling for Coach Stephen Keshi yesterday after his boys beat Tahiti 6-1 to set a possible competition record. He was happy with the final result and the competitive edge it has given the Super Eagles More »
UN Warns Of Nigeria Refugee Crisis As Nigerians Flee To Chad, Niger And Cameroon
Despite the Nigerian army’s claim that those fleeing the troubled part of northern Nigeria are not Nigerians, and that the crisis has not displaced as many Nigerians as widely reported, the UN refugee agency More »
Arms Importation: FG Withdraws Charges Against 9 Russians
The federal government has withdrawn charges of illegal arms importation against nine out of 16 Russians earlier arraigned at a federal high court, in Lagos. Those discharged are Zhelyazkov Andrey, Savchenko Sergel, Varlygin Igor, Lopatin Alexey and Baranovskly Nikolay. More »
Nollywood Actor Arrested Over Wife Battery
Nollywood actor and movie producer, Gbenga Oyeyiga’s marriage to his banker wife, Lolade has ended. The cause of the breakup was after he allegedly beat her so badly she ended up in hospital and stayed there for three weeks in January 2013.
OAU Student Caught Trying To Flush New Born Baby Down The Toilet
According to reports we got this morning from students of Obafemi Awolowo University, a female student of the school gave birth in the Moremi Hostel hall toilet and attempted to flush the baby but was caught my the hall cleaners.
Oduamadi, Balotelli top FIFA’s performance index
Umeh Reject Obi’s invitation to peace talks
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, Chief Victor Umeh, has turned down an invitation by the Anambra State Government to a reconciliation talks with the Chief Maxi Okwu faction of the party.
Pregnant Muslim Woman Loses Baby After Being Attacked By Two “Skinheads” For Wearing Veil
Nigerian nurses caught sleeping in an £580 a week care home ‘after turning off elderly patients’ alarms so they wouldn’t be disturbed
Shocking: A jury was shown this picture of two care home nurses Titilayo Ajala and Henretta Offae apparently asleep on the night-shift after allegedly unplugging the alarms of the elderly and infirm people
Arms Importation: FG Withdraws Charges Against 9 Russians
The federal government has withdrawn charges of illegal arms importation against nine out of 16 Russians earlier arraigned at a federal high court, in Lagos. Those discharged are Zhelyazkov Andrey, Savchenko Sergel, Varlygin Igor, Lopatin Alexey and Baranovskly Nikolay.
Man Kills Cheating Wife, Attempts Suicide
A 36-year-old man, Daniel Kanjo, has been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly killing his 24-year-old wife, Meno Kanjo, in Elemoro, Ajah area of the state.
UN Warns Of Nigeria Refugee Crisis As Nigerians Flee To Chad, Niger And Cameroon
Despite the Nigerian army’s claim that those fleeing the troubled part of northern Nigeria are not Nigerians, and that the crisis has not displaced as many Nigerians as widely reported, the UN refugee agency has said thousands of people are fleeing to Chad, Niger and Cameroon as the crisis in the country deepens.
Jonathan’s team at prayer for Tinubu’s mum
It could have been mistaken for a rally, considering the large army of politicians at the ceremony. But, yesterday’s Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos event was not political. It was the third-day prayer for the late Abibatu Asabi Mogaji, the mother of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) National Leader and former governor of Lagos State.
PDP crises: I won’t resign –Tukur
Alhaji Bamanga Tukur said yesterday that he remains the National Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He faulted a report (not in Daily Sun) of a directive from the Presidency asking him and other members of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party, to resign before tomorrow’s NEC meeting.
Eagles attack worries Keshi
It was a mixed feeling for Coach Stephen Keshi yesterday after his boys beat Tahiti 6-1 to set a possible competition record. He was happy with the final result and the competitive edge it has given the Super Eagles, but was quick to add that his attackers were wasteful, a situation that worries him.
JAMB cut-off marks for Nigerian universities is 180, polytechnics 150 – Minister
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced 180 points as cut-off marks for admission into Nigerian Universities for the 2013/2014 academic session.
Federation account arrears: Why states can’t get paid
Federal Government yesterday said it was unable to pay the February arrears to the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) because there was not enough fund to pay.
Police Arrests Lawyer and His Gang For Armed Robbery
A lawyer who abandoned his practice to lead a deadly armed robbery gang met his doom recently when his gang was busted by men of the Nigeria Police Force, Oyo State command. The lawyer, Babatunde Oretuyi was paraded with 11 other dare-devil armed robbers, who specialises in robbing their victims of exotic cars and other valuables like expensive phones, laptops.
