Daily Archives: February 18, 2013

We’ll maintain strong relations with Israel — Pro-Biafra group’s leader

We’ll maintain strong relations with Israel  — Pro-Biafra group’s leader
February 18, 2013 150 Comments »

With the planned inauguration of “Biafra government” scheduled for February 20, the leader of the Biafra Zionist Movement (BZM), Mr. Ben Onwuka, has stated that his group would maintain strong relationship with elements in Israel Read More »

Presidency wades into police, SSS rift

Presidency wades into police, SSS rift
February 18, 2013 43 Comments »

The Presidency has begun moves to resolve a growing rivalry between the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the State Security Service (SSS), Daily Sun has learnt. A top official of government who did not want his name in print disclosed ... Read More »

Medical trip to Germany: I was dead for 7 days –Dame Jonathan

Medical trip to Germany: I was dead for 7 days –Dame Jonathan
February 18, 2013 64 Comments »

...My wife’s recovery has shamed fake prophets –President Read More »

As The Sun holds thanksgiving, chaplain calls for spiritual transformation

As The Sun holds thanksgiving, chaplain calls for spiritual transformation
February 18, 2013 2 Comments »

Presiding Chaplain, Chapel of Christ The Light, Lagos, Reverend David Kolade Verralls, has called on Christians to have genuine repentance and live a godly life. Verralls made the call yesterday during The Sun 10th anniversary thanksgiving at the chapel, Alausa, ... Read More »

Bi-Courtney floors aviation ministry, FAAN in court

Bi-Courtney floors aviation ministry, FAAN in court
February 18, 2013 6 Comments »

The coast is now clear for the eventual take-over of the General Aviation Terminal (GAT) of the Murtala Muhammed Airport domestic terminal (MMA2) by Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), following the decision of the Federal High Court, Abuja, Read More »

Why Jonathan won’t sign budget yet –Aide

Why Jonathan won’t sign budget yet –Aide
February 18, 2013 10 Comments »

President Goodluck Jonathan at the weekend directed the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) to furnish it with the constitutional provisions of the veto threat on the 2013 budget by the National Assembly. Speaking to newsmen in Abuja, the Chief ... Read More »

Scourge of ghost workers

Scourge of ghost workers
February 18, 2013 6 Comments »

The ever-recurring tale of phantom w-orkers, otherwise called ghost workers, in government establishments and the grave economic damage the scourge has caused the country, came haunting like real ghost last week. Read More »

Gunmen abduct 8 foreigners in Bauchi

Gunmen abduct 8 foreigners in Bauchi
February 18, 2013 10 Comments »

Eight foreigners including a Briton, an Italian, a Greek and four Lebanese workers were yesterday kidnapped at a Lebanese Construction Company, Setraco in Jama’are, Bauchi State. Security sources said those abducted also include two women Read More »

Akure set for Mimiko’s inauguration

Akure set for Mimiko’s inauguration
February 18, 2013 2 Comments »

The capital city of Ondo State, Akure is already wearing an elegant look preparatory to the inauguration ceremony of the state Governor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko who will take the oath on the 24th of this month for a second term ... Read More »

Jonathan to sign budget this week –House Appropriation chair

Jonathan to sign  budget this week –House Appropriation chair
February 18, 2013 1 Comment »

Barring further discovery of contentious areas, the 2013 Appropriation Bill will be signed this week by President Goodluck Jonathan. Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Appropriation, John Enoh, who disclosed this said both Read More »