Daily Archives: March 20, 2026

Eid al-Fitr: Jigawa gov pardons 12 inmates

Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi has granted state pardons to 12 convicted inmates ahead of the Eid al-Fitr celebrations. The announcement was made in a statement issued on Thursday in Dutse, the state capital, by the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barrister Bello Fanini. According to the statement, the decision followed recommendations from the…

Trump orders Israel not to attack Iran gas fields

U.S. President Donald Trump has revealed that he cautioned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against launching strikes on Iran’s gas infrastructure, as tensions escalate over attacks on energy facilities. Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump said he personally advised Netanyahu to avoid targeting Iran’s gas fields. “I did. I told him, don’t do that, and…

I found safety in UK during military era — Tinubu

Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, recalled his time in the United Kingdom during the country’s pro-democracy struggle, revealing that his home was once placed under police protection after threats from agents of the military regime. Speaking on Wednesday night, March 18, at a state banquet hosted by King Charles III at Windsor Castle, Tinubu thanked Britain…