57 m. ago Attack On Kano Emir’s Palace: CSOs Seek Police Investigation

Barely 24 hours after an attack on the Kano Emir’s Palace, Gidan Rumfa, located in Kofar Kudu within the old city, a coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) led by One Kano Agenda has demanded explanations from the police over their deafening silence on the incident. The Kano Emir’s Palace allegedly came under attack on […]

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46 h. ago Constitution Amendment Will Fix Nigeria’s Challenges –Sen Barau

Deputy Senate president and chairman, Senate Committee on the ongoing consultations ahead of the review of the 1999 Constitution, Senator Jibrin Barau, has assured Nigerians, especially ethnic minorities, that far-reaching resolutions that would address the prevailing socio- political and economic challenges would be incorporated into the document at the conclusion of the exercise. At the […]

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6 d. ago DSP Barau, Ganduje, Others Arrive Madina For Dantata’s Burial

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, and the immediate-past national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, have arrived Madina, Saudi Arabia, for the funeral rites of elder statesman business mogul, Alhaji Aminu Dantata. The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the DSP, Ismail Mudashir, said that […]

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9 d. ago Barau mourns Aminu Dantata, says he was a symbol of integrity

Jibrin Barau, the Deputy President of the Senate, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Alhaji Aminu Dantata, an read more Barau mourns Aminu Dantata, says he was a symbol of integrity

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1 week ago ‘I’m loyal to Tinubu’, Senator Barau clarifies running mate speculation

Tribune Online ‘I’m loyal to Tinubu’, Senator Barau clarifies running mate speculation “If he (Tinubu) ever asks me to serve in any capacity, I’ll say..." ‘I’m loyal to Tinubu’, Senator Barau clarifies running mate speculation Tribune Online

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1 week ago Running Mate: I Will Do Whatever President Wants In 2027 – Barau

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has personally reacted to the calls that he should be made President Bola Tinubu’s running mate in 2027, saying, ” I will do whatever the President wants me to do.” Barau, responding to questions during a press conference on the forthcoming zonal public hearing of the […]

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1 week ago Running mate: I’ll follow Tinubu’s lead in 2027, says Jibrin

Barau Jibrin, the deputy senate president, on Wednesday, broke his silence on growing calls for him to serve as President read more Running mate: I’ll follow Tinubu’s lead in 2027, says Jibrin

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1 week ago Running mate controversy: I’m waiting on Tinubu for next move – Deputy Senate President

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau has dispelled speculations linking him as a potential running mate to President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election, stating he will abide by any political decision made by the president regarding the elections. Speaking at a press conference in the National Assembly on Wednesday, June […] The post Running mate controversy: I’m waiting on Tinubu for next move – Deputy Senate President appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Running mate controversy: I’m waiting on Tinubu for next move – Senate Deputy President

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau has dispelled speculations linking him as a potential running mate to President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election, stating he will abide by any political decision made by the president regarding the elections. Speaking at a press conference in the National Assembly on Wednesday, June […] The post Running mate controversy: I’m waiting on Tinubu for next move – Senate Deputy President appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Wike Is Unlocking Abuja’s Economic Potential Through Infrastructure – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has praised Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for delivering key infrastructure projects that are unlocking Abuja’s economic and housing potential. Speaking through Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin during the commissioning of the road linking Idu to Zuba on Tuesday, Tinubu said the project aligns with his administration’s second anniversary […] The post Wike Is Unlocking Abuja’s Economic Potential Through Infrastructure – Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Tinubu Commissions Abuja Expressway, Vows More Infrastructure Development

President Bola Tinubu has described the newly completed Inner Northern Expressway (INEX) as a “symbol of progress,” underscoring his administration’s commitment to infrastructure-driven economic growth. Represented by Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau, the President commissioned the right-hand service carriageway linking Route 3 to the Outer Northern Expressway (ONEX), also known as Murtala Muhammed Way—a project […]

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1 week ago Running Mate: Barau Cautions Northern Groups, Seeks Support For Tinubu

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, CFR, has distanced himself from calls made by the Northern Nigeria Progressive Youth Assembly (NNPYA), urging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to pick him as his running mate come 2027. In a statement by his special adviser on media and publicity, Ismail Mudashir, Senator Barau urged NNPYA […]

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1 week ago “Count Me Out Of 2027 VP Race” – Barau Warns Northern Supporters

Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, has rejected calls from the Northern Nigeria Progressive Youth Assembly (NNPYA) urging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to select him as a running mate for the 2027 presidential election. In a statement released on Tuesday through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, Barau described the suggestion as “out […] The post “Count Me Out Of 2027 VP Race” – Barau Warns Northern Supporters appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Barau distances self from 2027 running mate calls, urges support for Tinubu

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Deputy President of the Senate Barau I Jibrin has distanced himself from calls by some northern groups urging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to choose him as a running mate for the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued on Monday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, Barau […] The post Barau distances self from 2027 running mate calls, urges support for Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago 2027: Barau Distances Self From Calls To Become Tinubu’s Running Mate

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has distanced himself from calls by a group, Northern Nigeria Progressive Youth Assembly (NNPYA), urging President Bola Tinubu to pick him as his running mate in the 2027 presidential election. In a statement issued to journalists on Monday in Abuja by his Special Adviser on […]

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2 w. ago 2027: Pick Senator Barau as your running mate, Northern youths urge Tinubu

Tribune Online 2027: Pick Senator Barau as your running mate, Northern youths urge Tinubu President Bola Tinubu has been advised to, as a matter of necessity, pick the Deputy Senate President, Sen Barau Jibrin as his presidential running mate in the 2027 general elections. 2027: Pick Senator Barau as your running mate, Northern youths urge Tinubu Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Constitution Review: Senate Holds Public Hearing In 6 Geopolitical Zones

The Senate Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution is set to organise a comprehensive two-day zonal public hearings across the country’s six geopolitical zones to gather Nigerians’ inputs on the proposed 1999 constitution amendments. The committee, chaired by the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, said the public hearings—scheduled to […]

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2 w. ago Constitution Review: Senate to hold public hearing in 6 Geopolitical Zones July

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution will hold a 2-day Zonal Public Hearing in the six geo-political zones of the country on July 4 and 5 to gather citizens’ input on the proposed constitutional amendments. The Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, who chairs the committee, said the […] The post Constitution Review: Senate to hold public hearing in 6 Geopolitical Zones July appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Tragedy In Kano As Phone Thieves Stab University Staff To Death

The academic community in Kano State has been thrown into mourning following the gruesome killing of a staff member of Northwest University, Kano, identified as Buhari Imam. The tragic incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, June 11, in the Sheka Sabuwar Abuja area of Kumbotso Local Government Area. According to reports, Imam was […] The post Tragedy In Kano As Phone Thieves Stab University Staff To Death appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Kano govt sets up committee to investigate GSM market fire incident

Tribune Online Kano govt sets up committee to investigate GSM market fire incident "The State Government reiterates its commitment to support the victims and ensure the rebuilding of the market in a safer and more organised manner.. Kano govt sets up committee to investigate GSM market fire incident Tribune Online

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