Blood Politic: Just 1 week after Taraba speaker died, his deputy escape assassination

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Hardly a week after the death of Speaker of Taraba State House of Assembly Haruna Tsokwa under circumstance that is however generating different understandings in their state, his deputy Adamu Tanko Maikarfi in addition has escaped being killed by as yet not known assassins who trailed him to a particular area in Jalingo. SaharaReporters proved the history from the Deputy Speaker through our source.

Maikarfi who seemed courageous said,

Photos: Lagos Deputy Governor mad at Iyanya’s Dancers Over “Exposing Womanhood”

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Sensational artists Iyanya performed with his dancers, but in the end an unexpected thing happened…

Lagos State Deputy Governor, Orelope Adefulire fired among Iyanya's female dancers. Here is the conversation between the dancer and the Deputy Governor held at the closing ceremony of the MTN Lagos Street Soccer at the Campos Mini Stadium in Lagos Island

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Suntai's Deputy Involved Car Crash

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The Taraba state acting Governor, Alhaji Garba Umar, on Monday was involved in a road accident along the Gombe/Bauchi Road.  Umar was said to be on his way to pay a condolence visit to Governor Isa Yuguda of Bauchi State over the death of his sister last week when the accident occured.

According to report, some vehicles in Umar’s covoy collided with others on the convoy of the Emir of Bauchi, Alhaji Suleiman Rilwanu Adamu, at about 11.32 am at Shafuri village in   Bauchi.
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Taraba: My deputy betrayed me, says Suntai Taraba

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AILING Taraba State Governor Danbaba Suntai has accused his deputy, Alhaji Garba Umar, of betrayal. Suntai said he least expected the deputy governor to lust for his (Suntai’s) office given the confidence he reposed in him.
Suntai, who spoke through his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mr. Sylvanus Yakubu, said the governor was not the only one that felt betrayed but the entire people of the state.

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"I Will Stop £3000 Visa Bond" says, UK Deputy PM

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Hope rose yesterday for Nigerian first time visitors to the United Kingdom, who may be affected by the planned introduction of £3,000 (about N700,000, (visa bond as British Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg vowed to block the implementation of the policy.

The British Government plans a new visa policy that will

see some “high risk” first time visitors deposit £3,000 in bond before being given visas.

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Check Out Why Patience GEJ shunned Amaechi’s deputy in P’Harcourt

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WIFE of the President, Mrs. Patience Jonathan, has said that the refusal of senior officials of the Rivers State Government to pay her a condolence visit when she lost her foster mother was the reason why she shunned the state Deputy Governor, Mr. Tele Ikuru, at the Port Harcourt airport.

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Check Out Why Patience shunned Amaechi’s deputy in P’Harcourt

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WIFE of the President, Mrs. Patience Jonathan, has said that the refusal of senior officials of the Rivers State Government to pay her a condolence visit when she lost her foster mother was the reason why she shunned the state Deputy Governor, Mr. Tele Ikuru, at the Port Harcourt airport.

She said despite the fact that several groups and individuals from across the country came to commiserate with her, she did not receive any delegation from Rivers State. Mrs. Jonathan said this in a statement by her spokesman,  Mrs. Ayo Adesugba.

She was reacting to media reports that she snubbed Ikuru, when she arrived at the Port Harcourt airport on Sunday.

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Just In: Jigawa deputy speaker dies in fatal car accident

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The Deputy Speaker of the Jigawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Inuwa Sule Udi, (pictured in Agbada) died last night Thursday August 15th while returning to his home in Ringim from Kano. Sule Udi died with his driver in a car accident that occurred at Jogana Village along Kano- Hadejia road during heavy down pour. He was 52. He is survived by two wives and many children.

Rivers crisis can lead to revolution –Deputy Speaker

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The Deputy Speaker, Rivers State House of Assembly, Kwanee Leyii, in this interview with CHUKWUDI AKASIKE, commends the National Assembly for intervening in the crisis rocking the state

HOW would you describe the intervention of the National Assembly in the crisis rocking the Rivers State House of Assembly?

It is constitutionally permissible and they are acting in line with the 1999 Constitution as amended. It is a welcome development. If you recall, at various fora, I have always bared my mind that the current Assembly under the leadership of Mr. Otelemaba Amachree has been very mindful that we do not play into the game plan of certain anti-democratic elements, who are, at all cost, trying to frustrate the present democratic governance. With the intervention of the National Assembly, I think it is a welcome development. It will permit time for this crisis to die down.

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Governor Aregbesola Gave His Female Deputy A Dirty Slap

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Gist going round is that the Governor of Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola is just a man with hot temper and he lost it recently and gave his deputy, a woman older than him, a dirty slap during an argument...

But Gov Aregbesola has denied slapping Mrs. Grace Tomori, his deputy, stressing that the rumor was aimed at causing disaffection between them. Can there be smoke without fire. What is the cause of this smoke?

Reacting to the allegation, the governor said: “I have not beaten anybody within my life. In fact, I don't beat my children, let alone beating some other person. Way more, the Deputy Governor is older than me, so just how do I beat an aged person.”

Anambra Former Deputy Governor’s Lying In State Held In Awka

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The remains of the former deputy governor of Anambra State, late Chudi Nwike, who was kidnapped and murdered by unknown men, was brought to the government house to receive the last honor from the state functionaries.

Speaking during the occasion, Anambra State governor; Peter Obi who condemned the actions that led to the former deputy governor’s death said greed is the problem with the society and until it is reduced, crime can only but increase.

The lying in state ceremony for the late former deputy governor, Dr Chudi Nwike at the premises of the government house, Awka, was a quiet a solemn one, as hearts were still heavy as a result of the circumstances that led to his death.

The former deputy governor was abducted on March 19th and his body was found on the 7th of April, 2013.

R.I.P: Nigeria JCI president, deputy die in fatal auto crash

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The national president of the Nigerian chapter of Junior Chamber International, Oyebanjo Okunuga (pictured left) and his deputy, Agaptus Nnadiekwe (pictured right), died on Sunday May 26th in a fatal auto accident while returning to Lagos after attending a collegiate conference at Federal University of Technology Akure, Ondo state.

The vehicle they were traveling in crashed, killing Oyebanjo and Agaptus, while the executive secretary survived. He's currently receiving treatment at Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital.  Apart from being Nigeria JCI president, Oyebanjo was the CEO of Kubacle Clothing, - a clothing company and also CEO of Business Craft Solution, - an entrepreneurship development organization He was 32 years old. May their souls rest in peace. Ase !!

Israeli airstrike on Syria is 'declaration of war' - Syrian deputy

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Syrian Deputy Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad said the Israeli airstrikes are a "declaration of war" by Israel and that Syria would retaliate in its own time and way. He said the attack proved that there is an alliance between Israel and Islamists trying to topple the Syrian government.

R.I.P: Nigeria's Deputy Ambassador to Switzerland, Bashir Musa, dies at 56

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Nigeria’s Deputy Ambassador to Switzerland, Mr Bashir Musa, died on Tuesday April 23rd in Bern following a brief illness, according to the News Agency of Nigeria. He was 56. Bashir Musa was appointed ambassador in 2012, and had previously worked at the Nigerian High Commission in London. May his soul rest in peace...a

Son of Deputy Governor of Sokoto State dies in horrific car accident

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Luqman Mukthar Shagari, second son of the Deputy Governor of Sokoto State, Alhaji Mukthar Shagari died yesterday afternoon April 18th in a horrific car accident.

The 28 year old business man (in white) was on his way to Sokoto from his base in Abuja when he lost control of his car. Luqman and his friend Ghaddaffi (pictured above in the passenger sit), died instantly. The one at the back miraculously survived the accident. Luqman's car was burnt beyond recognition. (pictured below right)

The photo below left was the last photo the friends took in the car before the accident yesterday. Luqman is survived by a wife and a son. 

Former deputy governor of Anambra state killed by kidnappers

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First Deputy Governor of Anambra State and National Vice President of ACN (South East), Dr. Chudi Nwike, who was kidnapped on March 19, has been killed by his kidnappers.

Dr Nwike's corpse was found on Monday April 8th in the middle of the road leading to Alizomor community near Agbor in Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State, after the family had paid the kidnappers N5m ransom.

The late ACN chieftain served as deputy governor between 1991 and 1993, under former governor, Dr. Chukwu-emeka Ezeife. See ACN press release on Dr Nwike's murder after the break.

11 Killed As Gunmen Attack Adamawa Deputy Governor’s Residence

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At least 11 people have been killed in an early morning attack on Midlu village in Adamawa state, while staging an attack on the residence of the state’s Deputy Governor.

The Deputy Governor’s country home where he normally spends his weekend was alleged attacked by the gunmen who murdered two police guards attached to his house before setting the building ablaze. The raid reportedly lasted over two hours.

The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Mohammed Ibrahim, confirmed the attack stating that unidentified gunmen raided Midlu village, in Madagali local government area of the state, and attacked the home of the state deputy governor, Bala Ngalari.

Funmilayo Olayinka: Ekiti State deputy governor dies of cancer at 52 - R.I.P

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The Deputy Governor of Ekiti State, Mrs Funmilayo Olayinka, has died of cancer. The 52 year old banker turned politician lost her battle with cancer today in Lagos. She's survived by her husband and three kids. May her soul rest in peace

Imo Deputy Governor Impeached

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Barely hours after the High Court dismissed the suit by the Deputy Governor of Imo State, Mr. Jude Agbaso, asking it to stop his impeachment by the state Assembly, the embattled deputy governor has been removed from office.

Twenty-five out of the 26 members of the Imo State House of Assembly approved the impeachment.

His impeachment is coming after a prolonged battle over the allegation that he demanded the sum of N417 million from a contractor in the state. Mr. Agbaso has consistently denied the allegation.

Mr. Agbaso had earlier approached the court praying it to restrain the state lawmakers from proceeding with the impeachment process which began three weeks ago.

He also prayed the court to restrain the Nigerian Police from harassing him or acting upon the recommendations of the House of Assembly against him.

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Imo Deputy Gov Denies Resignation, Impeachment Rumours

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Contrary to widespread reports that the Deputy Goveror of Imo State, Sir Jude Agbaso, has resigned his position over allegations of fraud against him by the State House of Assembly, the embattled deputy has stated that he is still the “validly elected Deputy Governor”.

In a statement signed by his Senior Special Assistant, SSA, Chief Onyema Opara, in Owerri yesterday entitled “RE:RESIGNATION AND IMPEACHMENT OF DEPUTY GOVERNOR IMO STATE,” Agbaso made his position known on the saga.

“The attention of the Office of the Deputy Government of Imo State has been drawn to rumours making the rounds that His Excellency Sir Jude Agbaso, has resigned from office” the statement started.