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Lamido begs his sons for forgiveness

Former governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, has begged his two sons, Aminu and Mustapha, for forgiveness over their imprisonment. Lamido claimed responsibility for their prison experience, stating that they suffered the…

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Lamido happily walks out a free man after 5 days in prison (PHOTOS)

Former Governor of Jigawa state, Sule Lamido, is a free man again, after spending 5 days behind bars in Kano prison. Earlier today, Justice Gabriel Kolawole of the federal High…

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Lamido and sons finally make bail

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, has granted bail to the former ‎governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, his two sons and an aide, Wada Abubakar. Justice Gabriel Kolawole also asked…

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Lamido and sons flown to Abuja for bail hearing

Kano central prison officials have on Monday, July 13, transported former Governor of Jigawa state, Sule Lamido, and his sons, Aminu and Mustapha to Abuja. The transfer to Abuja is…

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“My political enemies want to silence me” | Lamido speaks from jail

Former governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, who is being detained in Kano prison alongside his two sons- says that his incarceration is politically motivated. Lamido says he is being persecuted by…

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Lamido and sons jailed in Kano Prison

Former governor of Jigawa state, Sule Lamido, his two sons, Aminu and Mustapha, and an aide will be behind bars, in Kano Prison till September 28. A Federal high court…

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Tanks, heavily armed officers guard Lamido and son’s arraignment

Tanks were reportedly rolled out while heavily armed police officers stood guard at the ongoing arraignment of former governor of Jigawa, Sule Lamido and his son, Aminu Sule Lamido. The pair…

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EFCC allegedly arrests Gov. Lamido and his two sons

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has allegedly rearrested former Jigawa State governor, Sule Lamido, and his two sons, Aminu and Mustapha. According to the Scoop, the case has…

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Lamido is in the eye of the storm as lawmaker urges EFFC to probe him

by Ranti Joseph A House of Representatives member-elect from Jigawa State, Sani Zoro, has called on the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) to look into recent comment by the…

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OLX clearly has little sympathy, Obasanjo can start counting his millions, already – See our Winners and Losers of the week

by Kolapo Olapoju Winners & Losers is a roundup of the week’s major happenings, where we spotlight the ‘winners’ and ‘losers’ of the news cycle. As always, you can agree…

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He may be fighting dirty with Maitama Yusuf… but Sule Lamido looks happy here (PHOTOS)

by Damilola Jagun Jigawa state governor, Sule Lamido is at loggerheads with a former Minister of Internal Affairs, Maitama Bello Yusuf, however, in his photoshoot with Vanguard Allure, he looks…

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Unafraid Lamido believes Atiku, Kwankwaso are Buhari’s ‘greatest enemies’

by Panshak Ibrahim Governor Sule Lamido of Jigawa State, may not be "afraid of anybody", but that hasn't stopped him from trying to create division in the All Progressives Congress.…

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“A party formed based on hate, envy and malice” || How Sule Lamido described APC at PDP governors forum (WATCH)

by James Sambo Jigawa state governor, Sule Lamido, went hard on the main opposition party, All Progressives Congress, on Tuesday, March 10, during the Peoples Democratic Party governor's forum. According…

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Opinion: Sule Lamido, the last standing PDP founding father

by Adamu Usman Lamido loves elections and where many other governors try to dodge local government elec­tions by perpetuating caretaker councils in place, he organized regular local government elec­tions in…

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“We won’t allow him leave us like that” – PDP hellbent on bringing back Obasanjo

by Kolapo Olapoju Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, may be seemingly done with the Peoples Democratic Party, but the ruling party still believes that he has a role to play in…

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We hear Mu’azu & Lamido have met on bringing OBJ back into PDP

by James Sambo According to a report by Punch Newspapers, the Jigawa state governor, Sule Lamido, is said to have met with the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Adamu…

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Lamido says OBJ remains PDP’s father “no matter what”

by James Sambo Jigawa state governor, Sule Lamido, has described former President Olusegun Obasanjo as an icon and a political father to most office holders in the ruling Peoples Democratic…

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Jonathan also heads to Ghana – 7 important things you didn’t read yesterday (but should have)

by Kolapo Olapoju 1. Ijebu state as campaign promise. Osinubi Adewale is using the creation of "Ijebu state" as a campaign line, to woo people to vote for him. The smart…

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“The elections have been rigged” – 7 important things you didn’t read yesterday (but should have)

by Kolapo Olapoju   1. Muhammadu 'Honest' Buhari Sule Lamido is pretty upset with some ungrateful politicians who defected from the PDP to APC... but then, he believes Buhari is a…

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Election violence: Jonathan and Buhari should caution their supporters – Sule Lamido

by James Sambo   Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, has accused President Goodluck Jonathan and Major General Muhammadu Buhari, of inciting Nigerians to violence, by their electioneering actions and inaction.…

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Gunmen snatch Jigawa governor’s car

by James Sambo Unidentified gunmen have snatched one of the official vehicles of Jigawa state governor, Sule Lamido. Confirming the incident, DSP Abdu Jinjiri, the spokesman for the police in…

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It gets real: Anenih, others in closed-door meeting with Gov. Lamido

by Akan Ido Despite desperate denials from party members, it is becoming increasingly clear that the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is perfecting plans to jettison the current Vice President,…

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@Jibrinibrahim17: Lamido and Babangida Aliyu are cowards!

by Jibrin Ibrahim Governors Sule Lamido and Muazu Babangida Aliyu have failed to bell the Jonathan cat. It turned out that they are lily-livered, chicken, cowards and without balls. In…

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My hands are clean! Aliyu says he didn’t endorse this man as presidential candidate

by James Sambo Niger State Governor, Babangida Aliyu, has denied reports that he endorsed Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, as presidential candidate. Israel Ebije, Aliyu's spokesperson said that he was misquoted…

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Dele Momodu: Who is deceiving Mr President?

by Dele Momodu It is really sad that Alhaji Babamanga Tukur became the fall guy of this crisis because he presided over a difficult party at a bad moment. He…

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‘You’ve done nothing for us!’: 2 senators booed by constituents during election rally in Jigawa

by 'Jola Sotubo Two Jigawa lawmakers on the platform of the People's Democratic Party were treated to an unpleasant surprise at a recent rally in the state. Senator Abdulaziz Usman…

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

by Akintomiwa Agbaje Senior bank officials in connection with the alleged laundering of N10billion by the two sons of Jigawa State governor Sule Lamido and their companies, have been freed…

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#TFAA2013: The 10 most STRIKING things Gov. Amaechi said in Rivers yesterday

by Adeola Balogun The Future Awards Africa 2013 took place yesterday in Port Harcourt, Rivers State with Governor Rotimi Amaechi serving as the chief host. The event had honourees from…

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Theophilus Ilevbare: For Govs. Aliyu and Lamido, it is time to count their gains

by Theophilus Ilevbare There is a pitfall in this much publicised defection. The merging of G-5 with the progressives should not be mistaken to mean the merging of their large…

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