(DDM) – The Director of the Kwara State Fire Service, Prince Falade Olumuyiwa, has issued a comprehensive safety advisory to residents of the state, warning against preventable fire disasters during the ongoing festive period when homes, markets, and public spaces are more vulnerable to fire outbreaks.

Prince Falade urged residents to exercise heightened caution in their daily activities, particularly in the use of electrical appliances, cooking equipment, and gas cylinders, noting that the festive season often comes with increased power usage, cooking activities, and social gatherings that raise fire risks.

According to the director, careless handling of electrical appliances remains one of the leading causes of fire incidents across the state, especially during festive celebrations when decorations, lighting, and household electronics are used simultaneously for long hours.

He advised residents to avoid overloading power sockets, to switch off electrical appliances when not in use, and to ensure that faulty wiring is repaired by qualified technicians to prevent sparks and electrical surges.

Prince Falade also emphasized the importance of proper handling and storage of gas cylinders, warning that leaks from poorly maintained cylinders and hoses can easily trigger explosions and fires, particularly in enclosed spaces such as kitchens and small shops.

He encouraged residents to regularly check their gas equipment for leaks, ensure cylinders are kept in well-ventilated areas, and avoid placing them near open flames or heat sources.

The director further cautioned against leaving cooking unattended, stressing that many domestic fire outbreaks occur when pots are left on burners or open flames while occupants are distracted by social activities or visitors.

He appealed to traders and business owners, especially those operating in crowded markets and commercial areas, to adhere strictly to fire safety regulations, including the proper placement of cooking stoves and generators away from flammable materials.

Prince Falade explained that the festive period traditionally records a spike in fire emergencies nationwide due to increased commercial activities, fireworks usage, careless disposal of combustible materials, and the pressure on electrical infrastructure.

He reassured residents that the Kwara State Fire Service remains on high alert throughout the festive season, with personnel strategically positioned across the state to respond swiftly to distress calls and emergencies.

The director also called on community leaders, landlords, and household heads to educate family members and tenants on basic fire safety measures, noting that prevention remains the most effective approach to reducing fire-related losses.

He urged residents to promptly report any fire outbreak or suspected hazards to the nearest fire service station, stressing that early intervention can significantly reduce damage to lives and property.

Prince Falade added that cooperation between the public and emergency responders is crucial, especially during peak festive periods when response time can be affected by traffic congestion and increased demand for emergency services.

Fire safety experts have consistently warned that festive periods pose higher fire risks due to human negligence rather than technical faults, making public awareness and responsible behavior essential components of disaster prevention.

The Kwara State Fire Service has, over the years, intensified public enlightenment campaigns during major celebrations to reduce incidents of avoidable fire outbreaks and promote a culture of safety.

Residents have been encouraged to treat the advisory with seriousness, as fire disasters not only cause material losses but also lead to injuries, loss of lives, and long-term emotional trauma for affected families.

The safety advisory underscores the government’s broader commitment to protecting lives and property, particularly during periods of heightened social and economic activities such as the festive season.

(DDM) – The United States has denied visas to five individuals, including former European Union Commissioner Thierry Breton, over attempts to influence American social media platforms.

The announcement was made on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, in Washington D.C., amid concerns that the individuals sought to pressure US-based companies to censor content.

The US State Department stated that the group attempted to coerce social media platforms into suppressing viewpoints and content they opposed.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the visa denial as a measure targeting a global censorship-industrial complex acting against American speakers and companies.

Officials emphasized that the United States remains committed to protecting freedom of expression and ensuring that domestic platforms operate independently of foreign coercion.

Analysts noted that this move underscores Washington’s stance on safeguarding online speech and resisting undue influence from international actors.

The decision to deny visas is part of broader measures to prevent interference in the policies and operations of American technology companies.

Sources said the individuals involved had allegedly engaged in sustained efforts to push platforms to remove content considered objectionable, raising questions about the integrity of digital discourse.

Secretary Rubio highlighted that American companies must be free to enforce their policies without external political pressure.

Observers said the action could serve as a warning to foreign actors seeking to manipulate digital platforms for political or ideological purposes.

The US government also stressed that visa restrictions are a diplomatic tool to address actions undermining the principles of free expression.

Social media analysts noted that the incident reflects growing international scrutiny over content moderation and the balance between regulation and freedom online.

The denial of visas follows investigations into coordinated attempts to influence the operations of companies such as Facebook, Twitter, and other US-based platforms.

Officials maintained that the action is not directed at normal diplomatic or commercial interactions but specifically targets attempts to enforce censorship.

Legal experts said the measure could have implications for global norms around freedom of expression and digital governance.

Observers believe the decision may spark debates on international influence, digital sovereignty, and the rights of governments versus private technology firms.

The US government reiterated its commitment to defending the rights of Americans and foreign visitors to engage freely online.

Secretary Rubio concluded that the visa denials demonstrate a firm stance against coordinated efforts to suppress speech and manipulate platform operations abroad.

The decision has drawn global attention, highlighting tensions between freedom of expression, international diplomacy, and corporate digital governance.

(DDM) – The Christmas season has brought joy, unity, and renewed hope to homes and communities across Delta State.

On Wednesday, December 24, 2025, residents across the state shared wishes of peace, love, and goodwill as festive celebrations reached their peak.

Many Deltans offered prayers for more blessings, brighter opportunities, and collective progress in the coming year.

Families and communities gathered to celebrate with festive meals, songs, and cultural activities that reinforced social bonds.

Religious leaders called on citizens to reflect on the values of compassion, generosity, and solidarity during the season.

The celebrations also provided an opportunity for citizens to appreciate the efforts of government and community leaders in improving local infrastructure and services.

Marketplaces, streets, and public spaces were decorated, with residents exchanging gifts and warm greetings with friends and neighbours.

The festive period was marked by acts of charity, as individuals and organisations donated to support less privileged members of society.

Community leaders emphasised that the season is a time for unity, mutual understanding, and commitment to the common good.

Youth groups and local associations organised events aimed at fostering social cohesion and encouraging civic engagement.

Citizens expressed optimism that Delta State will continue to rise in unity, purpose, and prosperity in the coming year.

The season has also inspired dialogues on peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and collaborative efforts to address local challenges.

Government officials used the occasion to encourage residents to maintain harmony, obey laws, and participate in developmental initiatives.

Religious gatherings and public events were conducted with safety measures to ensure peaceful celebrations across the state.

Many families took the opportunity to reflect on the achievements and lessons of the past year while planning for a more productive future.

The celebrations reinforced the spirit of togetherness, reminding residents of their shared responsibility for the state’s growth and well-being.

Businesses and local enterprises joined in the festive spirit, offering promotions and services that encouraged community participation.

Social media platforms were abuzz with messages of goodwill, further extending the reach of festive greetings across Delta State.

Residents reaffirmed their commitment to supporting initiatives that promote social development, education, and economic growth.

The Christmas season, as celebrated in Delta, continues to highlight the values of hope, resilience, and collective progress for all citizens.

Communities pledged to carry forward the spirit of love, compassion, and cooperation beyond the festive period into the new year.

The festive period has strengthened bonds between families, communities, and local institutions, promoting a culture of peace and mutual respect.

For many Deltans, the season serves as a reminder of shared cultural heritage and the importance of sustaining social harmony.

The celebrations across Delta State illustrate the enduring power of optimism and communal solidarity in shaping a brighter future for all residents.

The Christmas season this year has successfully rekindled hope, joy, and a renewed sense of purpose across every community in Delta State.

A massive fire outbreak has gutted parts of the Great Nigeria Insurance House, a 22-storey commercial building located on Martins Street, Lagos Island, causing panic in the area on Wednesday.

The incident was confirmed by the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) in an official situation report.

According to the report, signed by Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu, Public Safety Officer at LASEMA, the fire originated from an apartment on the fourth floor of the building. The inferno rapidly spread to other sections of the same floor before escalating upwards to the sixth floor with what officials described as rapid upward momentum.

As of the time of filing this report, the number of casualties remains unknown, as emergency responders are still battling the blaze and conducting search-and-rescue operations within the affected sections of the high-rise structure.

Emergency response agencies were swiftly mobilised to the scene. They include LASEMA, the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, the Federal Fire Service, the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps (LNSC), the Nigeria Police, the Nigerian Red Cross, and Lagos Response Unit (LRU) Paramedics.

To contain the fire, six fire trucks and a skylift were deployed, while the LRU Fire Team was also activated to support firefighting and rescue efforts, particularly in accessing the upper floors of the building.

More details shortly.

Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have detonated an improvised explosive device (IED) at a Juma’at Mosque in Gamboru Ward, near the Customs area, in the heart of Maiduguri, the Borno State capital.

The explosion occurred at about 6:10 p.m. on Wednesday while Muslim worshippers were observing the Maghrib prayer, eyewitnesses said.

Details surrounding the incident remain sketchy as of press time. However, residents who spoke with Channels Television via telephone said that several worshippers were feared killed or injured in the blast.

More details shortly..

Kano State is mourning the loss of two lawmakers, Hon. Aminu Saad Ungogo and Hon. Sarki Aliyu Daneji, who represented Ungogo Constituency and Kano Municipal Constituency, respectively.

They passed away on Wednesday, just hours apart.

The news was announced by Ibrahim Adam, Special Adviser to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, and Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Director of Media at the Kano Government House.

Ungogo’s death was attributed to a brief illness, and he will be buried in his hometown, Ungoggo, Kano.

Details surrounding Daneji’s death are still unclear.

The state assembly and government officials have expressed condolences, describing the loss as a significant blow.

Two members of the Kano State House of Assembly have died just hours apart, state government officials confirmed on Wednesday.

The deceased lawmakers are Hon. Aminu Saad Ungogo, who represented Ungogo State Constituency, and Hon. Sarki Aliyu Daneji, the lawmaker for Kano Municipal Constituency.

Both lawmakers reportedly passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, throwing the Kano State legislature into mourning.

The deaths were first announced by the Special Adviser on Information to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, Ibrahim Adam, in a post on his official Facebook page.

“May Allah forgive your shortcomings. Late Aminu Sa’adu of Ungogo Constituency. Late Sarki Aliyu Daneji of KMC Constituency,” Adam wrote. “We lost both of them this evening.”

The development was later confirmed by the Director of Media and Public Relations at the Kano Government House, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, who provided further details in separate statements.

According to Dawakin Tofa, Hon. Aminu Saad Ungogo died after a brief illness. He said the lawmaker passed away earlier in the day and was scheduled to be buried the same evening in his hometown of Ungogo, in accordance with Islamic rites.

“Innalillahi wa inna ilaihir raji’un. Hon. Aminu Saad Ungogo, Member representing Ungogo State Constituency, died today after a brief illness and will be buried this evening in Ungogo, Kano,” Dawakin Tofa stated.

Barely an hour after Ungogo’s death, Hon. Sarki Aliyu Daneji was also confirmed dead.

“Innalillahi wa inna ilaihir raji’un. Hon. Sarki Aliyu Daneji, member representing Kano Municipal Constituency at the Kano State House of Assembly, died today an hour after the death of his counterpart,” Dawakin Tofa said.

As of the time of filing this report, the cause of Daneji’s death had not been officially disclosed.

The double tragedy has sent shockwaves across Kano State, with lawmakers, political leaders, and residents expressing shock and grief over the sudden loss of the two legislators.

The Kano State House of Assembly is yet to issue a formal statement, while condolences continue to pour in from across the state.

The deaths create vacancies in the Assembly, which are expected to be filled through by-elections in line with electoral laws.

Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has granted a state pardon to Sunday Jackson, a farmer who was sentenced to death by hanging for killing a Fulani herder, a decision that has sparked widespread jubilation across the state capital, Yola.

The pardon was announced on Tuesday and immediately triggered spontaneous celebrations, with residents pouring onto the streets in several parts of Yola, chanting and expressing relief over what many described as a long-awaited intervention in a highly controversial case.

In a statement issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Humwashi Wonosikou, it was confirmed that Jackson, who had been awaiting execution at the Kuje Medium Security Custodial Centre in Abuja, was granted pardon alongside two other inmates.

According to the statement, the other beneficiaries of the pardon are Joseph Eugene, an inmate of the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Yola, and Maxwell Ibrahim, who is currently serving his sentence at the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Kaduna.

Wonosikou explained that the decision to grant the pardon was taken as part of activities marking the Christmas and New Year celebrations, in line with the governor’s commitment to mercy, justice, and rehabilitation.

In addition to the pardons, Governor Fintiri also approved the remission of the remaining jail terms of five other inmates.

Those affected are Joshua James Audo, Adamu Ibrahim, Mohammed Abubakar, Ibrahim Usman, and Saidu Abubakar, who are serving sentences at the Medium Security Custodial Centres in Numan and Jada.

The governor said the decisions followed the recommendations of the Adamawa State Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy, which considered factors such as good conduct, remorse, and significant behavioural improvement during incarceration.

“In the exercise of my prerogative of mercy as provided for in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and based on the recommendations of the Adamawa State Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy, I have approved the pardon of three inmates and the remission of sentences of five others,” Fintiri said.

Sunday Jackson’s case has remained one of the most debated criminal cases in recent years.

He was convicted of killing a Fulani herder who allegedly trespassed onto his farm while grazing cattle. Reports indicated that Jackson sustained severe injuries during an attempt to chase the herders away and later overpowered one of them in a struggle that resulted in the herder’s death.

Earlier in the year, the Supreme Court upheld Jackson’s conviction, affirming the death sentence by hanging, a ruling that sparked nationwide outrage, protests, and renewed debates on self-defence, farmer-herder conflicts, and the application of capital punishment.

The case also attracted international attention. In November 2025, a member of the United States House of Representatives, Riley Moore, publicly urged the Nigerian government to grant Jackson a pardon, describing the incident as an act of self-defence.

Moore’s intervention later featured in discussions at the US Congress during debates surrounding Nigeria’s designation as a Country of Particular Concern over alleged religious violence.

Following the announcement of the pardon, commercial activities in parts of Yola were temporarily disrupted as traders shut their shops in celebration, with many residents hailing the governor’s decision as an act of justice and compassion.

By Agency Report

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the permanent forfeiture of a multi-billion naira expanse of lands approved for the Goodluck Jonathan Legacy Model Housing Estate to the Federal Government.

Justice Mohammed Umar granted the motion on notice moved by Osuobeni Akponimisingha, counsel for the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), which was not opposed by the defence lawyer, Hassan Liman, SAN.

Justice Umar directed the ICPC, on behalf of the Federal Government, to supervise the construction of the lands to the completion of the 962 housing units as earlier proposed.

The judge held that the supervision should be done in collaboration with the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN), the sole respondent in the case, and ensure the utilisation of the housing units by end users.

Justice Umar said, “An order is hereby made for the final forfeiture of Plot No. 5 in Cadastral Zone D12, Kaba District, Abuja, measuring approximately 122015.80m2 and valued at N1,944,375,000.00 (One Billion, Nine Hundred Forty-Four Million, Three Hundred and Seventy-Five Thousand Naira.

“An order is hereby made for the final forfeiture of Plot No. 4 in Cadastral Zone D12, Kaba District, Abuja, measuring approximately 157198.30m2 and valued at N3,340,500,000.00 (Three Billion, Three Hundred Forty Million, Five Hundred Thousand Naira), suspected of being proceeds of unlawful activity.

“An order is hereby made directing the applicant, through the ICPC, to facilitate the hand-over of the forfeited properties to the respondent, i.e. Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria, being the victim of the alleged unlawful activity.”

Justice Umar, in the ruling delivered on Dec. 11 but the enrolled order sight by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday, further directed the ICPC and FMBN to set up a committee whose membership is to be drawn from both agencies to implement the completion of the project.

NAN reports that Justice Umar had, on July 9, granted the anti-corruption commission’s prayer to temporarily take over the lands, after Akponimisingha moved a motion ex parte to the effect.

Justice Umar held that the interim forfeiture of the multi-billion naira assets approved by the FMBN shall be pending the hearing and determination of the substantive suit.

The ICPC had, in the motion ex parte marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/1124/2025, listed FMBN as sole respondent.

The lands were suspected of being proceeds of an unlawful activity.

It equally sought an order directing the commission to take over and secure the said immoveable property from being converted to personal use or sold off to unsuspecting members of public.

The ICPC further sought an order directing the commission to publish a notice in any national newspaper for interested person(s) to show cause why the assets should not be permanently forfeited to the Federal Government.

Giving 14 grounds why the application should be granted, the agency said the alleged assets were allocated by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) freely for the construction of 962 residential housing units through the FMBN.

In the affidavit deposed to by an ICPC’s officer, Iliya Marcus, he averred that the commission received an intelligence report that the FMBN engaged a private developer to construct 962 of residential housing units under National Housing Fund Scheme.

According to him, the commission in its usual characteristics of proactiveness launched a discreet preliminary investigation activities into the said intelligence report and discovered the following:

The FMBN requested and got approval to commence construction of “Goodluck Jonathan Legacy Model Housing Estate” on July 30, 2012.

Marcus said following the approval, a framework agreement between FMBN and Good Earth Power Nigeria Limited was entered on Jan. 27, 2012.

He said sequel to the said framework agreement, the bank appointed a consultant for the project vide a letter dated Feb. 1, 2012.

He said the appointment of the consultant was to assist monitor the housing project on behalf of the FMBN to report milestone to enable the bank pay the developer of the proposed estate.

He said investigation revealed that FMBN sought and obtained a loan facility of 65 million U.S. dollars from Ecobank Limited for the construction of the 962 residential housing units through Good Earth Power Nigeria Limited, a private company for the benefit of low income earners.

He said the tenure of the project was for 18 months.

Marcus said th FMBN through the then managing director paid to Good Earth Power Nigeria Limited the sum of N3,785,000,000.00 as drawdown on Nov. 22, 2012.

He said the alleged sum of money was paid as drawdown without evidence of registration with Real Estate Developers Association by Good Earth Power Nigeria Limited as pre-condition for such payment.

“Investigation also revealed that the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria has paid the full project amount of (65 million dollars to Good Earth Power Nigeria Limited without a single house on the project site,” he said.

He said though the FMBN was established by the Federal Government to provide affordable housing support for Nigerians, from actionable intelligence available to the commission, the property developer, Good Earth Power Nigeria Limited, was making clandestine moves to sell off the said immovable property to unsuspecting members of the public.

He said that if this is done, it would be difficult to recover the plots of land from them.

The officer added that if the application was not granted, “the way the 65 million dollars was dissipated without anything to show for, the land will follow the same way.”

Akponimisingha informed the court of the motion ex parte, seeking the interim forfeiture of the two plots of land.

According to the ICPC lawyer, the land in question was part of a massive housing project initiated during the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan.

He said the project was reportedly awarded to the developer, said to have received $65 million, equivalent to over ₦14 billion at the time, from FMBN.

The estate, he said, was to be named in honour of the former president.

Akponimosin, however, told the court that no single house had been constructed on the land since the funds were disbursed.

He stated that the property, presently, is now worth over ₦200 billion, and the promoters of the company, including some American nationals, had allegedly fled and remained unreachable.

He explained that though Good Earth Power Nigeria Limited is already facing trial before Justice James Omotosho of a sister court, the forfeiture request was a separate matter aimed at securing the land for the benefit of Nigerians and FMBN.

He urged the court to grant the plea.

In his ruling, Justice Umar granted the interim forfeiture and questioned why the entire project sum was paid upfront without corresponding progress on the ground.

The judge then adjourned the matter until Oct. 27 for the report of compliance.

NAN

The Imo State House of Assembly has passed the 2026 Appropriation Bill presented by Governor Hope Uzodimma into law, approving a total budget estimate of N1,409,514,914,710.04 for the 2026 fiscal year.

The budget was passed on the floor of the House after lawmakers accorded it accelerated consideration, citing the need to fast-track governance and service delivery across the state.

Leading the debate during the second reading of the bill, the Majority Leader, Hon. Kanayo Onyemaechi (Owerri West), said the Assembly had a responsibility to support policies that would enhance development in Imo State. He described Governor Uzodimma as committed to the welfare of the people and urged lawmakers to reciprocate by ensuring swift legislative backing.

According to Onyemaechi, prompt passage of the budget would enable the executive arm to implement projects without delay and sustain the delivery of developmental programmes across the state.

The Chairman of the House Committee on Budget and Appropriation, Hon. Chisom Ojukwu (Nkwerre), said the 10th Imo State Assembly was determined to strengthen collaboration with the executive arm to promote good governance. He noted that the legislature would continue to play its role in ensuring transparency and accountability in the implementation of the budget.

Ojukwu commended the governor for allocating 83 per cent of the budget to capital and recurrent expenditure, describing the move as historic. He also praised the allocation of over N13 billion to the agriculture sector, expressing confidence that the investment would position Imo State as a major food-producing hub in the South-East.

Similarly, Hon. Okechukwu Udeze (Ideato North) said the governor had lived up to the expectations of Imo residents, particularly in safeguarding lives and property. He stated that the administration’s “3-R agenda” had repositioned the state for sustainable development.

According to Udeze, the passage of the appropriation bill signified the Assembly’s confidence in the governor’s leadership and provided the legal backing needed to implement more development projects across the state.

The budget was passed following its second reading and subsequent consideration by the House. It now awaits assent by Governor Hope Uzodimma to become operational.

Nigeria has fewer than 10 million active individual taxpayers, highlighting the country’s narrow tax base, according to Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee.

Oyedele said this on Tuesday while delivering a keynote address at the Tax Reform Summit 2026 in Lagos, themed “From Reforms to Results: The Lagos Implementation Roadmap, Creating a Tax Environment that Works for All.”

The summit was organised by the Office of the Special Adviser on Taxation and Revenue in collaboration with the Lagos State Treasury Office.

According to Oyedele, improving the quality of data for fiscal and economic planning is important to expanding the tax net, particularly in Lagos State.

He said reliable databases covering property registers, individual taxpayers and fiscal operations were essential for effective revenue mobilisation.

“In Nigeria today, the number of active individual taxpayers is under 10 million for the whole country. I think that is the number we should have for Lagos State alone, and we need to make that possible,” he said, adding that meaningful tax reform cannot be achieved without credible and comprehensive data.

The tax czar also highlighted the significant revenue potential of property taxation, describing it as one of the most stable but underutilised sources of income for states and local governments.

He said Lagos could generate up to ₦1 trillion annually from property tax if the sector’s potential is fully harnessed.

He explained that if just two million properties in Lagos were taxable, with an average value of ₦100 million and a modest tax rate of 0.5 per cent, the state could raise ₦1 trillion yearly.

According to him, such revenue could be reinvested in infrastructure and public services, creating a cycle of growth and increased property values.

The tax reform committee chairman stressed that success in property taxation depends on proper property enumeration, accurate valuation, transparent administration and predictable enforcement.

He urged Lagos State to lead by example in adopting harmonized tax laws and strengthening legal frameworks for revenue-collecting agencies.

A document has revealed that former Attorney-General of Nigeria, Abubakar Malami, is facing 16 counts of money laundering charges related to alleged fraud, with 30 properties valued over N212.8 billion under scrutiny.

The identified properties, according to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), are spread across Kebbi State, Kano State and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, with a combined valuation put at “N212,892,750,000.00.”

Kebbi State accounts for the bulk of the listed assets, with two separate collections valued at “N162,195,950,000.00.”

Among the major properties are Rayhaan University Permanent Site valued at N56,000,000,000.00, Rayhaan University Temporary Site valued at N37,800,000,000.00, and Rayhaan University Third Site, alongside a Rayhaan University Vice Chancellor House valued at N490,000,000.00.

Also listed are Rayhaan Agro Allied Factory buildings valued at N4,200,000,000.00, factory machines and plants valued at N10,500,000,000.00, a factory mosque valued at N2,450,000,000.00, and Rayhaan Mill Staff Quarters valued at N1,487,500,000.00.

Also, Rayhaan Bustan Building valued at N3,150,000,000.00, Azbir Hotel valued at N10,325,000,000.00, a printing press valued at N1,050,000,000.00, a gallery valued at N581,000,000.00, gardens valued at N392,000,000.00, and a mosque valued at N252,000,000.00.

Commercial ventures such as Azbir Clothing valued at N350,000,000.00 and Azbir Pharmacy and Supermarket valued at N175,000,000.00 are also included.

The first collection of Kebbi properties alone totals “N131,652,500,000.00.”

A second additional Kebbi assets including Al-Afiya Energy Tanker Garage valued at N2,450,000,000.00, Rayhaan Model Academy valued at N11,200,000,000.00, Rayhaan Primary and Secondary School valued at N8,750,000,000.00, Rayhaan Security House valued at N245,700,000.00, Rayhaan Radio valued at N78,750,000.00, and an uncompleted three-storey complex valued at N665,000,000.00.

Residential properties listed include Malami House GRA, Malami House Behind Mobil, a residence behind cemetery, Abdulaziz (First Son House) valued at N1,659,000,000.00, and Ahbiru (Second Son House) valued at N2,989,000,000.00.

This second Kebbi collection is valued at “N30,543,450,000.00.”

In Kano State, there are properties with a combined estimated value of “N16,011,800,000.00.”

These include Zeennoor Hotel valued at N11,200,000,000.00, Zeennoor Mosque valued at N84,000,000.00, an old Zeennoor Hotel building valued at N280,000,000.00, Rayhaan Hotel Kano valued at N2,240,000,000.00, Rayhaan Gym Kano valued at N1,225,000,000.00, and a residential property described as “Wife’s House Ahmadu Bello Way Kano” valued at N982,800,000.00.

In the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, the listed assets are valued at “N34,685,000,000.00.”

They include a “Duplex at Amazon Street Maitama valued at N5,950,000,000.00,” Meethaq Hotel Jabi Branch valued at N8,400,000,000.00, Meethaq Hotel Maitama Branch valued at N12,950,000,000.00, two units of bungalow at Efab Estate valued at N385,000,000.00, and Harmonia Hotels Area 11 Garki valued at N7,000,000,000.00.

A summary section puts the total valuation of the properties at “N212,892,750,000.00,” broken down as Kebbi State properties valued at N162,195,950,000.00, Kano State properties valued at N16,011,800,000.00, and FCT Abuja properties valued at N34,685,000,000.00.

The documents provided a detailed picture of the vast assets now under scrutiny as the former Attorney General prepares to answer to multiple charges linked to alleged fraud.

The anti-graft agency may invoke the Non-Conviction Asset Forfeiture clause to seize some of these properties.

Meanwhile, Malami’s trial is scheduled for January 5, 2026.

A young man identified as Chisom, was fatally stabbed following a dispute over a phone charger with his cousin on December 19.

Reports indicate Chisom had lent the charger to his cousin, but a disagreement arose when he went to retrieve it, escalating into a violent fight.

During the altercation, the cousin allegedly stabbed Chisom multiple times. The victim’s uncle reportedly joined the attack. Both the cousin and uncle were later arrested, while local youths allegedly set the uncle’s house on fire in retaliation.

A video obtained by reporters shows Chisom’s remains on a hospital bed as relatives mourned. Authorities have not yet commented on the incident.

The case underscores a recurring pattern in the region, where family disputes over personal items or property sometimes escalate into deadly violence.

More details shortly.