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Ambali Abdulkabeer

December 27, 2024

‘We’re proud of you,’ Islamic cleric lauds Tinubu for not disappointing Nigerians

“We are proud of you,” the cleric was quoted in a statement by the presidential aide, Bayo Onanuga, on Friday.

PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU
December 27, 2024

DIG Moses Jitoboh, who Buhari forced out of police to impose northern kinsman Usman Baba as IG, dies at 54

The Bayelsa-born officer was perhaps best known as a victim of one of President Muhammadu Buhari’s most brazen acts of nepotism when he was illegally ousted from the force in 2021.

Moses Jitoboh
December 27, 2024

Stampedes: Charity events became death traps due to Tinubu’s leadership failure, says Ezekwesili

Ms Ezekwesili criticised Mr Tinubu and other Nigerian politicians for impoverishing the people and said they should be held responsible for the tragedies.

Oby Ezekwesili, Stampede
December 27, 2024

Tinubu’s insistence on tax reforms invitation to anarchy: Gov Bala Mohammed

“To the tax reforms- it is not a good policy for northern Nigeria because we are not going to get money to pay you salaries,” said Mr Mohammed.

Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed
December 25, 2024

I have Christian friends; can’t be an Islamic extremist: Bashir Ahmad

Mr Ahmad further described any form of terrorism as contradictory to the principles of justice and respect for human life.

BASHIR AHMAD
December 25, 2024

Police ignore court order, keep Speed Darlington in prison in controversial defamation suit

Although Mr Darlington was released on bail on October 8, he was rearrested and transferred to Abuja in November.

Speed Darlington and IGP Egbetokun
December 25, 2024

2025 Budget Speech: Gov Abdulrazaq lied about paying 55,500 students’ exam fees, govt officials, principals say

Despite its sensitivity, Mr Abdulrazaq’s claim, which had generated debates in the state, was not immediately addressed until days after.

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq
December 25, 2024

Niger Command: 18-year-old boy dies in police custody 

An 18-year-old teenager, Fatiyah Abdulhakeem, was confirmed dead in the custody of the police command in Niger.

Cops accosting civilians
December 24, 2024

LPDC rejects Afe Babalola’s request to debar Farotimi over defamation allegations

Mr Farotimi on Tuesday regained freedom from prison having met his bail conditions.

Afe Babalola, Dele Farotimi
December 24, 2024

Court remands Ooni’s ex-wife, Oriyomi, principal over Ibadan stampede

At least 35 children died and six were severely injured after a stampede at a Christmas funfair in Ibadan. Pix: Naomi 

Naomi Silekunola and Hamzat Oriyomi