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Body of former Taraba governor, Suntai arrives Nigeria (PHOTOS)
The body of former Taraba state governor, Danbaba Suntai, who died in a U.S. hospital on June 28, arrived today at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. His body was received…
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Backstory: Helicopter crash, brain damage | Reliving Danbaba Suntai’s slow death
On Wednesday, former Taraba governor, Danbaba Suntai passed on. According to a former commissioner of information in the state, Emmanuel Bello, the "former governor died in the United States". THE CRASH…
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Former Taraba gov, Suntai is dead
Former governor of Taraba State, Danbaba Suntai, is dead. Suntai had been paralysed after sustaining brain injuries, after an helicopter crash at the Yola airport in 2012. The former governor reportedly…
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Ailing Gov. Suntai got accredited in his car in Taraba (LOOK)
by Anike Jacobs The ailing governor of Taraba, Danbaba Suntai hasn't been seen in a long time after he was involved in a plane crash in 2012. He was accredited…
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Not again! Pres. Jonathan’s convoy pelted with stones in Taraba
by Panshak Ibrahim After the recent attacks on his convoy in Katsina and Bauchi states, President Goodluck Jonathan’s convoy was yet again stoned on Thursday, January 29, by some irate…
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Just In: Supreme Court sacks Taraba Acting Governor
by Akan Ido The Supreme Court has given a landmark judgement against the current Taraba State Acting Governor, Garba Umar. The highest court in the land approved the removal of…
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Today’s Daily Brief: Soyinka wants ‘Ekiti mystery’ corrected, Wike calls Rivers monorail a death trap, Saraki will not run for president, and more
We deliver your news brief for Tuesday, October 12, 2014. The disagreement between the Minister of State for the Education, Chief Nyesom Wike, and the Rivers State Governor, Mr.…
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I didn’t declare Suntai missing – Taraba Acting Governor
by Isi Esene The Taraba Acting Governor, Garba Umar has denied reports claiming he declared ailing Governor, Danbaba Suntai missing. Umar who released a statement through his spokesman, Kefas Sule,…
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YNAIJA 2015 TRACKLIST: Taraba governor declared missing | PDP loves democracy | Falana is not optimistic about Fayose | More stories
As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today Taraba Acting Governor declares Suntai missing. Leadership Falana is not…
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Suntai drama continues as court stops probe into his health
by James Sambo The High Court sitting in Jalingo, the Taraba state capital, has ordered the medical panel constituted by the state's House of Assembly over the health of Governor…
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Sit-tight Taraba Governor Suntai declines to face medical panel
by Kolapo Olapoju Governor of Taraba State, Danbaba Suntai is adamant in shunning the recently-constituted medical panel set up by the state House of Assembly to ascertain the state of…
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Let us know what Suntai’s state of health really is – Tsav pleads with Taraba Assembly
by James Sambo A former Commissioner of Police in Lagos, Abubakar Tsav, has appealed to the Taraba State House of Assembly to constitute a medical board to determine whether the…
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Brain-damaged Suntai returns to Nigeria, mixes up words
by S'ola Filani Governor Danbaba Suntai is yet to recover from the brain injury he had two years ago, after a plane he piloted crashed near Yola in Adamawa state.…
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Governor Danbaba Suntai admits that he’s not fit to resume office (WATCH)
by Adeola Balogun The ailing Governor of Taraba, Danbaba Suntai, has admitted that he is not in the right frame of mind or health to resume his official duties. The…
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Fit or not? SEE pictures of ailing Taraba governor, Danbaba Suntai (PHOTOS)
by Akan Ido Online news website, SaharaReporters have released recent pictures of ailing Taraba governor, Danbaba Suntai who survived a plane crash in October 2012. Reports say the governor who…
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Why ailing Gov. Suntai’s attempt to resume office yesterday failed
by Oge Okonkwo Another attempt by the ailing governor of Taraba State, Danbaba Suntai, to return to office is said to have failed yesterday. Gov. Danbaba Suntai suffered severe brain…
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Stella Oduah, Adams Oshiomhole, Doyin Okupe & 7 more people who should have resigned in 2013
by Wilfred Okiche Here is a cool story. In November, a supermarket roof collapsed in Latvia, killing 54 people. The response was swift. The prime minister Valdis Dombrovskis announced his…
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Yemi Adamolekun: I believe I deserve better – do you?
by Yemi Adamolekun It is NOT a thing of pride that you can’t stay in Nigeria for more than six weeks and you have to “get out for civilisation”. It’s…
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Ailing Gov. Danbaba Suntai goes fishing with wife in Taraba (PHOTO)
by Isi Esene Taraba governor, Danbaba Suntai who is presently recovering from injuries he sustained in a plane crash yesterday left the Government House to go fishing with his wife,…
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Gov. Suntai’s aide arrested and detained in Taraba
by Adeola Balogun Just when it seemed the storm in Taraba State was over, the crisis has taken a new turn. According to reports, police officers in the state on…
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Taraba gov’t condemns attack on Speaker
by Adeola Balogun The government of Taraba State has issued an official statement condemning the recent attack on the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Haruna Tsokwa. Tsokwa's…
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Opinion: The role of the ‘Cabaliya’ in Taraba’s political crisis
by Babayola Toungo Seeing a bewildered Danbaba alight from the plane that brought him from New York at the Abuja airport, made me aware of my fallibility. It may more…
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Olusegun Adeniyi: Suntai and the ‘Amunibuni’ syndrome
by Olusegun Adeniyi Crudely interpreted, it means if a goat is blind on the left eye and its owner is blind on the right eye, any discussion of the goat…
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Opinion: Suntai is on course, please stop the blame games
by Josef Omorotionmwan Why are we challenging God? As it were, Governor Danbaba Suntai of Taraba State fell from the sky. Others who fell like that died but Suntai did…
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Taraba crisis: Deputy governor can continue ruling but… – PDP committee
by Oge Okonkwo The Senator Hope Uzodinma committee, which was elected by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to preside over the mediation to resolve the political confusion in Taraba state, has…
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Toni Kan: Suntai – Re-enacting the Yar’Adua episode
by Toni Kan These governors are not gods. The constitution is ‘god’ and these puny characters without shame must learn to abide. They must learn too that power is transient…
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Elnathan John: Holy war and the return of Danbaba Suntai
by Elnathan John Listening to Suntai, I totally agree that he is fit for work and that his capacity to resume duties as Governor is not in doubt. The law…
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Taraba crisis: No! Suntai is not running a government by proxy – Governor’s camp tells Tukur
by Isi Esene Aides loyal to the ailing governor of Taraba State, Danbaba Suntai have warned the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Bamanga Tukur to stay on the side…
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Taraba crisis: Suntai’s political loyalists plot to impeach acting governor
by 'Jola Sotubo The crisis in Taraba State escalated yesterday following an alleged plot to impeach the acting Governor, Garba Umar. The plot is allegedly being hatched by the supporters…
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Hauwa Gambo: Why it is (now) difficult to feel sympathy for Suntai (Y! FrontPage)
by Hauwa Gambo No man, or group of people, has the right to punish an entire people simply because he wants to hold on to the trappings of office. We…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy