Author: Tahir Ahmed

By Abdullah Egbakhimhe Hoodlums numbering 11, have reportedly killed a 41-year-old furniture maker identified as Mr Aruna Imuekheme in Edo State. It was gathered that the incident happened on Saturday when the 11-man gang stormed the deceased’s workshop located along Old Ahor Road, Eyean in Uhunmwode local government area of the State and beat him to death. He was said to have been killed over a dispute arising from alleged work he had earlier completed and delivered to the owner about six months ago. Speaking on the development, the deceased brother, Mr. Lukeman Imuekemhe, said the deceased had earlier completed…

By Saidu Adamu, Taraba Ahead of the Local Government Council elections in Taraba State scheduled for November 8 this year, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the State has raised the alarm over measures put in place by the State government through the State Independent Electoral Commission (SIEC) and the State Board of Internal Revenue (SBIR) to frustrate other political parties from participating in the election. The State Chairman of APC Barr. Ibrahim El-Sudi who raised the alarm at a Press briefing in Jalingo said that the SIEC has imposed compulsory and non refundable fees for candidates aspiring for various…

By Saidu Adamu, Taraba The North East Governors’ Forum (NEGF) has raised alarm over what it calls “daunting humanitarian and infrastructural challenges” ravaging the North East subregion of the country. In a communique issued on Saturday at the end of the forum’s 12th meeting in Jalingo, Taraba State, and signed by the Chairman of the forum and governor of Borno State Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, the forum noted that there has been remarkable improvement in terms of security following massive onslaught on insurgency. The forum also express serious concern over the high cost of farm inputs saying that it could…

By NEXTER Manchester United’s Brazilian striker #10 Matheus Cunha sits on the pitch after pulling up and going down injured during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Burnley at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on August 30, 2025. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP) Manchester United forward Matheus Cunha was forced off with a hamstring injury during his side’s Matchweek 3 clash with Burnley at Old Trafford with just half an hour into the tie. The Brazilian striker appeared in visible discomfort before being taken off and replaced by Joshua Zirkzee. Cunha was seen…

By Abubakar Ojima-ojo Chelsea have pulled the plug on Nicolas Jackson’s proposed loan move to Bayern Munich following an injury setback to Liam Delap. Delap went off as a result of a suspected hamstring strain in the first half in the fixture against Fulham on Saturday and was replaced by Tyrique George. According to The Athletic, the 24-year-old Senegal international had already travelled to Germany to finalise the switch, but the Blues informed Bayern that the deal would not go ahead. Instead, Jackson has been recalled to London to provide cover in attack after Delap’s injury left Enzo Maresca short…

By Saidu Adamu, Jalingo A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress APC and former governorship aspirant, Chief David Sabo Kente (DSK) has commended the level of Private sector growth in Taraba State, noting that the government needs to pay more attention to infrastructural development. Kente who made the observation while addressing journalists in Jalingo to mark the State’s 34th anniversary said that the North East Development Commission NEDC needs to introduce more intervention projects in the state, especially in areas of road construction like it’s done in other states across the region. Chief Kente, a former commissioner representing Taraba State…

By NEXTER The Dangote Cement Plc has marked the International Youth Day at its Obajana plant, Kogi State. Speaking at the event, the Plant Director Nawabuddin Azad, who was represented by the General Manager, Social Performance, Ademola Adeyemi, said the company’s policy is in alignment with the United Nations’ ideals of empowering the youth to enable them to play significant roles in social and economic development of societies. Mr. Azad, who was speaking on the theme: Local Youth Action on SDG and Beyond, said the youth has always in its job creation drives and empowerment programmes. He noted that, only…

By Abubakar Ojima-ojo Manchester City’s troubles from last season were exposed once more in a humbling 2-0 home defeat to Tottenham on Saturday that raised questions over their quest to regain the Premier League title. Brennan Johnson and Joao Palhinha struck for the Europa League winners just before half-time as Spurs went top of the table, making it a perfect start for Thomas Frank after two league games in charge. City’s run of four consecutive titles came to a spectacular end last season as they finished a distant third behind Liverpool and Arsenal. A 4-0 thrashing of Wolves on the…

By Abubakar Ojima-ojo The immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has urged members of the State House of Assembly to fully support the administration of his successor, Governor Usman Ododo. Bello made the appeal during a meeting with a group of legislators at his Abuja residence on 19 August. A 29-second video of the gathering has since circulated on social media, drawing attention to the ex-governor’s influence over the state’s political landscape. The meeting included a newly elected lawmaker from the 16 August by-election. In the video, Bello was seen addressing the legislators while some of them sat…

By SaiduAdamu, Jalingo The Environmental and Social Safeguard (E&SS), through the Inclusive Basic Service Delivery and Livelihood Empowerment Integrated Project (IBSDLEIP) has trained participants drawn across flood-prone communities in Taraba State on the impact of flood and it’s mitigation and prevention. Mr Shadrach Semaka, Sector Head of (IBSDLEIP) who declared the workshop open in Jalingo on Saturday said that the workshop is part of efforts to tackle the ever worsening impact of flood occasioned by climate change and unhealthy human practices. Semaka explained that the idea is to train flood mitigation champions who will, in turn, serve as ambassadors in…