Ibrahim Ahmadu, Author at Freedom Online

Federal High Court judge is dead

Ibrahim Ahmadu — Sat, 23 May 2026 20:16:23 +0000

The Federal High Court (FHC) on Saturday announced the passing of a sitting judge, Justice Mohammed Yunusa of the Kano judicial division. The Director of Information of FHC, Mrs Catherine-Oby Christopher, made this known in a statement in Abuja. The Justice Yunusa died on Thursday after a brief illness at the Kano State Medical Centre. […]

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ADC clears Atiku, Amaechi, Hayatu-Deen for presidential primary

Ibrahim Ahmadu — Sat, 23 May 2026 20:03:27 +0000

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has cleared former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, Rotimi Amaechi, and Mohammed Hayatu-Deen for its presidential primary election. This is contained in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi. The statement said that a total of 513 aspirants were cleared to contest the House […]

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Hayatu-Deen challenges Atiku, Amaechi on ADC ethical commitment

Ibrahim Ahmadu — Sat, 23 May 2026 07:32:06 +0000

An African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential aspirant, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, has challenged fellow aspirants, including Atiku Abubakar and Rotimi Amaechi, to publicly commit to the party’s governance principles and code of ethics, known as the Orange Book. Hayatu-Deen, in posts shared on his social media handles on Friday, described the Orange Book as a landmark ethical […]

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Eid-el-Kabir: Ram prices hit N700,000

Ibrahim Ahmadu — Sat, 23 May 2026 07:08:10 +0000

Ram sellers in Kano livestock markets have expressed concern over low patronage in spite of high supply, with less than a week to Eid-el-Kabir. Eid-el-Kabir otherwise known as Eid-al-Adha which originated from Prophet Ibrahim (Alaihis Salam) is a period when Muslims slaughter sacrificial animals. The ritual is an act of worship performed by Muslim faithful […]

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Three injured as section of Zaria Central Mosque collapses during casting

Ibrahim Ahmadu — Wed, 20 May 2026 16:56:41 +0000

No fewer than three persons sustained injuries on Wednesday when a section of the Zaria Central Mosque under reconstruction collapsed during casting work in Zaria. The decking of the second floor beside the southern minaret caved in while workers were carrying out casting on the structure. Eyewitnesses said the injured persons, believed to be construction […]

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Atiku appears before ADC screening panel, unveils security plans for Nigeria

Ibrahim Ahmadu — Wed, 20 May 2026 15:56:16 +0000

Former Vice-President Abubakar Atiku, on Wednesday, appeared before the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential screening panel, pledging to tackle insecurity nationwide. A statement issued by Atiku’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Mr Phrank Shaibu, after the exercise, described the engagement as beyond routine party procedures. It said that the exercise provided the former vice-president […]

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EFCC arrests convicted fugitive ex-Power Minister, Saleh Mamman

Ibrahim Ahmadu — Tue, 19 May 2026 15:38:30 +0000

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested convicted fugitive former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman. EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, said Mamman was arrested somewhere in Rigasa, Kaduna, on Tuesday morning around 3 a.m. Mamman, who has been on the run, was convicted and sentenced to 75 years in prison in absentia.

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APC primaries: Speaker, Gemade’s son, Reps lose

Ibrahim Ahmadu — Mon, 18 May 2026 08:06:32 +0000

Two serving members of the House of Representatives from Nasarawa State, and Speaker of the state assembly have lost the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives ticket for the 2027 general elections. The affected lawmakers are Mohammed Abdulmumini-Ari, representing Nasarawa/Toto Federal Constituency, Jeremiah Umaru, representing Akwanga/Nasarawa-Eggon/Wamba Federal Constituency, and Dr Danladi Jatau, speaker of […]

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Zulum’s brother wins APC Reps ticket

Ibrahim Ahmadu — Sun, 17 May 2026 17:06:23 +0000

Dr Kaumi Zulum, brother of Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State, has emerged winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives primary election for Dikwa, Konduga, Mafa Federal Constituency in the North-East state. Prophet Jones Erue, the Returning Officer and the Chairman, Primary Election Committee, said at a news conference on Sunday in […]

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APC primaries: General Abdulsalami’s son wins Reps ticket

Ibrahim Ahmadu — Sun, 17 May 2026 16:58:23 +0000

Mr Adamu Abubakar, son of former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, has emerged winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives primary election for Chanchaga Federal Constituency, Niger State. Returning Officer, AbdulMumin Attahiru, said Abubakar polled 30,650 votes to defeat his closest rival, Mr Nmaa Ahmed, who secured 1,271 votes. Islam added […]

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APC primaries influenced by powerful political interests – Zainab Mohammed

Ibrahim Ahmadu — Sun, 17 May 2026 16:37:48 +0000

A concerned Nigerian citizen, Amb. Zainab Mohammed, has called on the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and other stakeholders to uphold internal democracy and ensure transparency in the conduct of the party’s primaries across the country. Mohammed made the call in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja while reacting to reports surrounding […]

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Plateau: Rep. Gagdi loses APC primary

Ibrahim Ahmadu — Sun, 17 May 2026 15:58:49 +0000

Rep. Yusuf Gagdi has failed to secure ticket of All Progressives Congress (APC) to return to the National Assembly for the third time. Gagdi, a two-term lawmaker, is representing Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency of Plateau State. Gagdi is currently the Chairman, House of Representatives Standing Committee on Navy. The lawmaker lost the primaries of his party […]

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Nasarawa APC Guber Primaries: Ex-NASENI boss, Prof. Haruna, remains our candidate – Renewed Hope Grassroots Movement

Ibrahim Ahmadu — Sat, 16 May 2026 17:18:51 +0000

A top contender for the Nasarawa State Governorship Primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Executive Vice Chairman, National Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Prof. Mohammad Sani Haruna, has received a major support from youths across the state to pick the ticket. Speaking to newsmen yesterday in Lafia, the state secretary of Renewed […]

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Abducted SUBEB Chairman regains freedom after seven months

Ibrahim Ahmadu — Mon, 11 May 2026 17:04:20 +0000

Alhaji Alhassan Bawa-Niworo, the former Chairman, Niger State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), has regained freedom after spending seven months in bandits’ captivity. Bawa-Niworo was abducted on September 29, 2025, on the New Bussa-Mokwa Road while travelling to Minna. Saifullah Bawa-Niworo, his eldest son, confirmed the development on Monday in Minna, saying the former SUBEB […]

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‘Uzodimma remains Chairman of Progressive Governors’ Forum’

Ibrahim Ahmadu — Fri, 08 May 2026 10:45:29 +0000

Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) has denied reports claiming that Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has been removed as Chairman of the forum. In a statement issued in Abuja on Friday by Director-General of the forum, Folorunso Aluko, PGF described the report as “false and misleading.” Aluko said the attention of the forum had been […]

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