Ibrahim Ahmadu, Author at Freedom Online

Speaker dies in Egyptian hospital

Ibrahim Ahmadu — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:04:36 +0000

Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Muhammad Usman Zuru, is dead. He was receiving treatment in an Egyptian hospital in Cairo for an undisclosed illness when he reportedly passed away on Monday night. Zuru represented Zuru Constituency in the Assembly.

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Kaduna Church attack: Five worshippers shot dead, 31 rescued

Ibrahim Ahmadu — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 17:55:45 +0000

Nigerian Army troops in the early hours of Sunday, rescued 31 hostages abducted from a church in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Operational report said the attackers struck at an ECWA Church in Ariko village, targeting worshippers during a religious gathering. The report said the troops deployed in the area responded swiftly to […]

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CNG bus explodes in Kaduna

Ibrahim Ahmadu — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 17:41:51 +0000

The Kaduna State Police Command, on Sunday, clarified that the explosion reported at Mando Motor Park, was not a bomb blast but a minor incident involving a gas-powered vehicle. The command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan, said in a statement that the incident occurred about 3a.m. on Sunday at the premises of Silver Luxury […]

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Attacks: UNIJOS fixes date for continuation of exams

Ibrahim Ahmadu — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:59:31 +0000

The Management of the University of Jos (UNIJOS) has fixed April 13 for the continuation of its first semester examination earlier suspended due to a security breach in the city. Mr Emmanuel Madugu, the Deputy Registrar Information and Public Relations of the university disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Jos. The university had […]

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11 dead, 52 houses destroyed in Nasarawa communal crisis

Ibrahim Ahmadu — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:33:55 +0000

The Police Command in Nasarawa State has confirmed the death of 11 persons and more than 50 houses burnt in a communal crisis on Friday in Akyawa and Udege Kasa communities of Nasarawa Local Government Area. SP Ramhan Nansel, the Command’s spokesman confirmed this in a statement on Saturday in Lafia. He said that the […]

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Ex-Information Minister joins SDP

Ibrahim Ahmadu — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:00:35 +0000

Mr Labaran Maku, former Minister of Information, on Tuesday, joined the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Nasarawa State. Maku, a former Deputy Governor in the state, made this known while briefing newsmen alongside SDP officials in Wakama, Nassarawa Eggon Local Government Area of the state. Maku said that he joined the party in order to […]

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El-Rufai returns to prison

Ibrahim Ahmadu — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:43:38 +0000

The Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna on Tuesday adjourned hearing in the bail application filed by former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, until Wednesday. The presiding Judge, Justice Rilwanu, had earlier fixed March 31 for the bail application hearing after listening to arguments from both the defence and prosecution. El-Rufai was arraigned by the […]

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Easter: Alia declares one week public holiday in Benue

Ibrahim Ahmadu — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:24:42 +0000

Governor Hyacinth Alia, on Tuesday, declared a one-week Easter holiday for all public and civil servants in Benue State. This was contained in a circular signed by Mr Godwin Tighil, Permanent Secretary, General Services, on behalf of the Secretary to the State Government and made available to newsmen in Makurdi. According to the circular, the […]

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Why I defected to ADC, by Kwankwaso

Ibrahim Ahmadu — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:15:24 +0000

Dr Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, former Governor of Kano State, on Monday, formally aligned with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), in a move described as a defining moment for opposition politics in the North-West state. The National Chairman of ADC, Sen. David Mark, received Kwankwaso along with supporters at his residence on Monday. Mark emphasised that […]

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Zulum sacks commissioners, others

Ibrahim Ahmadu — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:10:20 +0000

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has approved the immediate dissolution of the State Executive Council. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Bukar Tijani, disclosed this in a statement in Maiduguri on Monday. Tijani said that the decision was aimed at allowing members of the council who may wish to contest elective positions in […]

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Ex-Justice Minister resigns from APC

Ibrahim Ahmadu — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:57:26 +0000

A former Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Chief Michael Aondoakaa (SAN), has resigned his membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC). This is contained in a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen in Makurdi on Sunday. Until his resignation, Andoakaa was one of the leading APC governorship aspirants in Benue State. The […]

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Azu Ishiekwene’s Mischievous Essay, by Valentine Obienyem

Ibrahim Ahmadu — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 15:00:30 +0000

In the morning of 26th of March, 2026, a man I hold in the highest regard sent me a WhatsApp message: “Azu shredding our man.” I immediately knew it was about Mr. Peter Obi. Titled “Obi’s Transition From Serious Contender to Mascot,” I had to read it. Four major strands are woven into the write-up, […]

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APC re-elects Yilwatda as national chairman

Ibrahim Ahmadu — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 06:08:07 +0000

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has re-elected Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda as its National chairman. The party, at its 8th national convention in Abuja on Friday, also returned all members of its National Working Committee (NWC) through consensus and affirmative voice vote. The newly elected NWC members who were immediately sworn-in, would steer the party’s affairs […]

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Lecturer collapses, dies in class while teaching

Ibrahim Ahmadu — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 06:00:23 +0000

Mr Anslem Ojodomo, a lecturer in the Department of Public Administration, Kogi State Polytechnic, died in class while teaching. The Rector of the Polytechnic, Prof. Salihu Avidime, confirmed the incident in a statement signed by Mr John Onimisi, Ag. Co-ordinator, Directorate of Public Relations in the institution, on Friday. The tragic incident is coming just […]

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2027: PDP will be on the ballot, Turaki assures members, supporters

Ibrahim Ahmadu — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 21:28:00 +0000

National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Tanimu Turaki, has assured members and supporters that the leadership is taking every step to ensure that the party features prominently on the ballot in the 2027 general elections. Turaki gave the assurance on Friday in Abuja during his opening remarks at the 103rd National Executive Committee […]

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