Ibrahim Ahmadu, Author at Freedom Online

Bamanga Tukur buried in Yola

Ibrahim Ahmadu — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:44:15 +0000

The remains of the former National Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bamanga Tukur, were laid to rest in his hometown, Yola, Adamawa State on Sunday. The burial, conducted according to Islamic rites, was led by the Chief Imam of Modibbo Adama Central Mosque, Yola, Alhaji Ahmadu Bobboi at 10:50 a.m. His remains were buried in […]

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FG: Atiku’s plan to bring back fuel subsidy ‘retrogressive, fiscally unsustainable, desperation to win presidency’

Ibrahim Ahmadu — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:36:51 +0000

The Federal Government says the call by former Vice President Abubakar Atiku to bring back fuel subsidy will undermine the reforms already undertaken in the petroleum sector. According to the Federal Government, it will also create legal and fiscal complications, and potentially discourage investment in domestic refining, including the Dangote Refinery and other modular refineries. […]

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Bamanga Tukur’s death reignites PDP factional rivalry

Ibrahim Ahmadu — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:11:37 +0000

Hours after the death of a former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, the demise has reignited the factional crisis rocking the party. The factions, led by Tanimu Turaki and FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, issued separate statements to mourn the nonagenarian former Governor of the defunct Gongola State. National […]

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Fintiri mourns Bamanga Tukur, directs flags be flown at half-mast

Ibrahim Ahmadu — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:49:09 +0000

Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has expressed sadness over the death of Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, former Governor of defunct Gongola State and former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Tukur, who served as the third civilian governor of former Gongola, died on Saturday after a brief illness. In a condolence message issued […]

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Bamanga Tukur’s death ‘a great loss to Nigeria’ – David Mark

Ibrahim Ahmadu — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:41:20 +0000

National Chairman of African Democratic Congress (ADC), Sen. David Mark, has expressed deep sadness over the passing of a former National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Bamanga Tukur. In a statement ‌‍‌‌‍⁠⁠‌‍⁠‌‌⁠‍‍‍‌on Saturday in Abuja by the Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the national chairman, Kola Ologbondiyan, Mark described the death of […]

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Bamanga Tukur dies three days to 91st birthday, for burial Sunday

Ibrahim Ahmadu — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:35:19 +0000

The family of the late National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, has fixed Sunday for the burial of the elder statesman. Tukur’s son,‌‍‌‌‍⁠⁠‌‍⁠‌‌⁠‍‌‍‌ who is also the Secretary to the State Government of Adamawa, Auwal, announced this in a statement in Yola on Saturday. The younger Tukur, who said that his […]

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Phone call: Man allegedly kills girlfriend, dumps body in open field

Ibrahim Ahmadu — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:11:40 +0000

The Police Command in Kaduna State has arrested a man, Manaseh Bitrus Jatau, in connection with the death of his girlfriend, Rebecca Jeremiah, 35. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Mansir Hassan, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Kaduna. Hassan said the deceased, a resident of Karatudu Area, Kaduna, was found dead […]

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Peter Obi’s convoy blockade: I’m a peace-loving clergyman, says Alia

Ibrahim Ahmadu — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:29:25 +0000

Governor Hyacinth Alia has dismissed as unfounded allegations by Mr Peter Obi that thugs working for the Benue State Government blocked him from accessing victims of the 2025 attack on Yelwata. The chief press secretary to the governor, Mr Tersoo Kula, made the government’s position known in a statement in Makurdi. Obi, who is the […]

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Thugs block, attack Peter Obi’s convoy in Benue

Ibrahim Ahmadu — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:26:22 +0000

Suspected thugs, on Tuesday, attacked the convoy of the presidential candidate of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, in Benue State. The incident occurred along Boko Road, near the Nigerian Air Force Base, as Obi and members of his entourage attempted to proceed into the state. In his immediate reaction, Obi described the action as […]

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Alleged affair: Village head macheted to death

Ibrahim Ahmadu — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 22:09:14 +0000

The Police Command in Niger State has arrested four suspects over the alleged criminal conspiracy and culpable homicide of a village head in Munya Local Government Area. The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Minna. Abiodun said a distress call was received by Gwada Division from […]

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Panic as terrorists invade Katsina commercial centre, shoot for almost two hours

Ibrahim Ahmadu — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 21:41:39 +0000

Residents of Funtua, Katsina State, have expressed concern over renewed terrorists’ attacks and prolonged gunfire in parts of the town. The latest incident occurred 10 p.m. on Thursday, when suspected terrorists invaded parts of Funtua metropolis. Affected areas reportedly included Kasuwar Mata, Dandaji and the Sokoto Bye-Pass corridor towards the vicinity […]

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Bandit kingpins’ video: Senator Shehu Buba defends integrity, says ‘my guber rivals in Bauchi are desperate’

Ibrahim Ahmadu — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 18:36:03 +0000

“I will continue to defend my name through lawful means. More importantly, I will continue the work that has defined my public life: serving my constituents, supporting those in need and contributing to the peace and security of our nation. The facts should speak louder than propaganda”. With above words, governorship candidate of the Peoples […]

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Emir dies at 84 in Egypt

Ibrahim Ahmadu — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:19:38 +0000

The Jigawa State Government has announced the death of the Emir of Gumel Alhaji Ahmed Muhammad-Sani, aged 84 following a protracted illness. The Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Bala Ibrahim, who announced the development to journalists in Dutse said the emir passed away on Thursday in Cairo, Egypt. “The Jigawa State Government regrets to […]

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Insubordination: Governor suspends monarchs

Ibrahim Ahmadu — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:12:23 +0000

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has directed the immediate suspension of all village and ward heads of Mallam-Fatori, headquarters of Abadam Local Government Area, over their absence during his visit to the community. This is contained in a statement signed by Dauda Iliya, Special Adviser on Media and publicity to Zulum on Monday in […]

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Mutfwang advocates collective, coordinated approach to end North Central insecurity

Ibrahim Ahmadu — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:07:24 +0000

Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has advocated for a collective and coordinated approach to tackle the insecurity ravaging the North Central geopolitical zone. Mutfwang spoke on Monday as one of the panellists at the 2026 North Central Security Summit in Makurdi. The governor said that to effectively address the menace, North Central states must work […]

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