Friday, June 19, 2026

Bashir Ahmad

June 16, 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Fugitive ex-minister Uche Nnaji still drawing multimillion-naira salaries nine months after removal from office

The ceaseless flow of public funds to a politician who no longer holds public office underscores yet again the economic toll of Nigeria’s unwieldy IPPIS infrastructure.

December 16, 2025

Progressives Forum marks 10 years of APC governance on January 27

The organising committee of the ‘Summit of the Progressives’ has rescheduled its programme commemorating 10 years of APC governance at the national level to January 27, 2026.

APC leaders in uniform attire
June 15, 2025

2027: Bashir Ahmad knocks Ganduje, others for endorsing Tinubu without Shettima

Several members of the opposition recently announced their defections to the ruling APC.

BASHIR AHMAD
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 23, 2024

Buhari’s aide Bashir Ahmad says he’s proud to be called Islamic extremist

“As a muslim, once they start to call you an extremist, just know you are on the right path. The path of truth,” @hayateey1 tweeted.

Bashir Ahmad, Taleb Al-Abdulmohsen, Osama bin Laden
October 18, 2024

Buhari’s former aide Bashir Ahmad hails Hamas leader Sinwar assassinated by Israel

Mr Sinwar was designated a terrorist by the EU. In January, the European Union declared him a wanted terrorist for masterminding the October 7 attacks that killed over 1,000.

Bashir Ahmad and Yahya Sinwar
October 9, 2024

Nigerians suffering under Tinubu’s govt, says Bashir Ahmad

Mr Ahmad urged Nigerians to support other citizens who have been plunged into poverty.

Bashir, Buhari, Tinubu
June 3, 2024

Farmers in Dutse begin planting

Some farmers in parts of Dutse LGA in Jigawa have begun planting their crops following heavy rainfall recorded in the area.

Farmers used to illustrate story
January 14, 2024

Police, others refusing to track kidnappers, bandits with NIN-SIM data: Pantami

Mr Pantami blamed security agencies for not utilising the NIN-SIM data to tackle rising kidnapping for ransom and banditry.

Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami
December 5, 2023

Angry tweeps attack army for another ‘mistake’ bombing innocent villagers

“You bombed hundreds of innocent people just last night in Kaduna.’’

Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-General Taoreed Lagbaja [Photo Shettima]