Former Jigawa state governor, Sule Lamido, on Wednesday, wrote off the President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressive Congress’ ‘change’ slogan. Lamido noted that more than 80 percent of the APC members were members of the People’s Democratic Party who have served in various capacities while the PDP was in power. He warned Nigerians not... Read More

September 18, 2015

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Check out the photo-bomber in Emir of Kano’s family selfie

We bet you never saw the last Emir of Kano take a selfie. Thanks to the new age, Sanusi Lamido gets to take selfies with a selfie stick, surrounded by his family… and a surprised photo-bomber.

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May 16, 2015

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Some APC members still stuck in the past

by Ranti Joseph The All Progressives Congress (APC) believe some governors are still stuck in the pre- election mode and want them to snap out of it and start working on nation building. Niger Governor Babangida Aliyu and his Jigawa counterpart Sule Lamido are the two governors APC accused of still been stuck in the past.... Read More

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March 16, 2015

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How Lamido was pressured to attack Buhari || APC tells a tale

by Ranti Joseph The All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign team accused Governor Sule Lamido of Jigawa state of turning himself into a hireling in the hands of President Goodluck Jonathan because he wants to evade the corruption charges the EFCC has filed against his children and government. A statement issued on Sunday by Buhari... Read More

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March 3, 2015

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Sule Lamido gives one reason why South-west voters will dump Buhari

by Ranti Joseph Sule Lamido of Jigawa State on Tuesday predicted that the South-west would not vote for the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Muhammadu Buhari because that would place the APC national leader, Bola Tinubu, as the leader of the Yoruba race. Lamido said this while speaking exclusively with ThisDay Newspapers.... Read More

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April 4, 2014

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Akin Osuntokun: The difference between the Lamido of Adamawa and I

by Akin Osuntokun Stung and exasperated at the tendentious attitude of the Southern delegates at calling the unity of Nigeria to question and at worst actively wishing the disintegration of Nigeria, the Lamido rallied and issued a counter threat “If something happens and the country disintegrates, God forbids, many of those who are shouting their... Read More

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December 22, 2013

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2015: PDP elders move to stop Jonathan

by ‘Jola Sotubo After months of turmoil within the ranks of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) , elders of the party have finally decided to step in. The crisis within the ruling party began in August this year after some of its members walked out of the PDP convention and formed a faction of their... Read More

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December 8, 2013

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PDP crisis: Jonathan to meet with Lamido and Aliyu today, Tukur jittery

by ‘Jola Sotubo President Goodluck Jonathan is again set to meet with Governors Sule Lamido of Jigawa and Babangida Aliyu of Niger. The two are the only remaining governor members of the rival faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The meeting, slated for today, is said to be causing a lot of anxiety for... Read More

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December 8, 2013

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Don’t get it twisted: I’m still a member of the G-7 – Gov. Aliyu insists

by ‘Jola Sotubo Despite refusing to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) like most of his fellow aggrieved governors, the ‘G-7’, the Governor of Niger, Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu has said that he is still in alliance with the now defunct group. 5 members of the G-7 defected from the PDP and fused into the All... Read More

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December 5, 2013

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Amaechi and other governors didn’t leave PDP – Tukur

by ‘Jola Sotubo The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bamanga Tukur, has said that he is not aware of the defection of any member of the PDP. Alhaji Tukur is said to have disclosed this yesterday while addressing journalists in Abuja. The PDP chairman spoke with newsmen after a closed door meeting... Read More

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December 2, 2013

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PDP crisis: Pres. Jonathan holds closed-door meeting with Lamido, Aliyu

by ‘Jola Sotubo President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday met with Governor Babangida Aliyu of Niger and Sule Lamido of Jigawa. The two governors have been in-between ranks following their decision to remain in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) even after their fellow aggrieved governors defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The meeting was said to... Read More

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November 30, 2013

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Gimba Kakanda: What you should know about Gov. Aliyu

by Gimba Kakanda As 2015 approaches, Governor Aliyu’s political future is on the edge of a cliff. First, his senatorial ambition will be mortally shattered by the Gbagyi voters who are very ethnically united, especially in their aversion to a Hausa man’s candidacy, and there will be no more previously neutrally involved Zone A... Read More

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November 15, 2013

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Governor Sule Lamido is “reckless, grossly irresponsible” – Jonathan takes the gloves off in statement today

by Chi Ibe Earlier today, the Jigawa governor was in the eye of the storm when his sons were arrested over a N10 billion fraud. Just a few hours after, he is still in the news, this time via a statement from the president, signed by his spokesperson, Reuben Abati responding to statements by the... Read More

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September 21, 2013

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Lamido/Amaechi urged to declare their 2015 ambition

by Oge Okonkwo As the race toward the 2015 general elections begins to gather impulse, there are reports that organisations, groups and individuals are urging Jigawa state governor , Sule Lamido and his Rivers state counterpart, Rotimi Ameachi, to declare their intentions to contest the 2015 presidential election. It was gathered that the fresh charge on... Read More

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September 29, 2012

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Rejoinder to Sanusi piece: “Reading Dele Momodu is like watching a poor quality film”

by Godwin Opene Editors Note: In response to Dele Momodu’s piece last week on ‘The bully called Sanusi’, the writer penned this rejoinder Usually for me, the surest way to avoid reading a sad piece of writing or watch a poor quality film is to not start because then, I carry on reading or watching,... Read More

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‘Buhari, APC cannot fight corruption’ – Sule Lamido

Check out the photo-bomber in Emir of Kano’s family selfie

Some APC members still stuck in the past

How Lamido was pressured to attack Buhari || APC tells a tale

Sule Lamido gives one reason why South-west voters will dump Buhari

Akin Osuntokun: The difference between the Lamido of Adamawa and I

Elnathan John: Why I decided to forgive Stella Oduah

#InCaseYouForgot: ‘I was made President by God,’ says Jonathan

Gov. Lamido’s sons: Detained bankers freed after money laundering investigation

2015: PDP elders move to stop Jonathan

My name is no more Patience but now ‘Mama Peace’ – First Lady

PDP crisis: Jonathan to meet with Lamido and Aliyu today, Tukur jittery

Don’t get it twisted: I’m still a member of the G-7 – Gov. Aliyu insists

Amaechi and other governors didn’t leave PDP – Tukur

PDP crisis: Pres. Jonathan holds closed-door meeting with Lamido, Aliyu

Gimba Kakanda: What you should know about Gov. Aliyu

REVEALED: How Governor Lamido & his sons allegedly stole over N10billion

Governor Sule Lamido is “reckless, grossly irresponsible” – Jonathan takes the gloves off in statement today

Lamido/Amaechi urged to declare their 2015 ambition

Rejoinder to Sanusi piece: “Reading Dele Momodu is like watching a poor quality film”

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