Author: Tahir Ahmed

By Saidu Adamu, Jalingo A former gubernatorial aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Taraba state, Chief David Sabo Kente has hinted that he is under immense pressure from various groups in the state and may be compelled to contest the governorship election in 2027 to salvage it from bad governance. Kente, a former director of finance in the National Assembly, told journalists in Jalingo on Tuesday that he went out of his way to support the incumbent governor, Dr Agbu Kefas to win elections in 2023 despite being in the opposition party. He, however, lamented that the government…

By Osiregbeme Abdullah Egbakhime Business and Hoteliers Stakeholders Forum (BHSF), in Edo State said they have lost billions of naira following the raid on their facilities by the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Edo State command. Speaking in Benin, the Chairman of the association, Mr. Omogiade Edokpolor, said they are not against the EFCC doing their jobs, but concerned about the way and manner the operatives are raiding their facilities. According to him, the commission is operating without a search warrant for suspected internet fraudsters, noting that this creates fears and panic in the minds of…

By NEXTER The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has suspended its nationwide strike over disagreement with Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical President of the association, Festus Osifo, announced the suspension at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday. Osifo however said the association will resume strike should there be any breach by the Dangote Refinery. “We are suspending and will be monitoring closely. Any slip on the part of Dangote, any part of this agreement, or any communiqué put out by the ministry of labour that is broken, we will not give any notice; we will…

By NEXTER Elders from the Niger South Senatorial District, under the auspices of Niger-South Senior Stakeholders’ Forum (NSSF), are pushing for the completion of Baro port and the exploration of hydrocarbon potential in the Bida Basin, along with other federal government infrastructure projects in the zone. The elders argued that completing these projects would unlock economic opportunities, boost trade competitiveness, and create thousands of direct and indirect jobs, thereby addressing unemployment and stimulating regional development. Speaking at an expanded meeting where the forum engaged with experts and political office holders from the zone, the lawmaker representing Bida-Katcha-Gbako Federal Constituency, Saidu…

By Abdullahi Ogoshi On October 1, 1996, the late Head of State, General Sani Abacha, created Nasarawa State out of Plateau State, fulfilling the yearnings of the people for self-determination and accelerated development. Today, as the “Home of Solid Minerals” clocks 29, it is fitting to reflect on the milestones achieved across successive administrations and the journey toward building a prosperous, modern state. At inception, Nasarawa was largely rural, underdeveloped, and lacking in critical infrastructure. Lafia, the state capital, was little more than a provincial town, while most local governments struggled with basic amenities. However, over the past 29 years,…

By Osiregbeme Abdullah Egbakhime Former Senator Ehigie Uzamere,has cautioned Benin sons and daughters to desist from casting aspersions on the the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II and the throne on conventional and social media. Uzamere who represented the Edo South senatorial district, stated this at the maiden edition of the Benin Unity Summit, tagged: Benin Unity Summit 2025 in Benin. According to him, the Benin monarch is the symbol of respect and dignity of the Benin nation and must be respected and treated as such. “We must respect leaders in authority and stop casting aspersions on our leaders and…

By Usman. A. Bello, Benin The Chief Medical Director (CMD), University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) Prof. (Mrs) Idia Ize-Iyamu, has emerged the 10th national president of the Nigerian Association of Orthodontists (NAO). In her acceptance speech, she said as president, she is committed to building on the association’s legacy, fostering innovation, and exploring new frontiers in orthodontics. “Our association has a rich history of promoting excellence in orthodontic care, education, and research. As president, I commit to building on this legacy, fostering innovation, and exploring new frontiers in orthodontics. We will prioritize initiatives that enhance our members’ skills, promote…

By Usman Machina The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has been faced with an ample opportunity again to prove itself as an incorruptible top rate anti-graft body in the country. Its ongoing investigation into the activities of the Yobe state government over alleged questionable contract awards and execution as well as misapplication of funds, will be another litmus test in the avowed war against corruption, and the commission’s credibility as an unbiased umpire. Yobe State has consistently been in the news for the past two weeks for the wrong reason. The media has been awash by stories of alleged…

By Osiregbeme Abdullah Egbakhime, Benin Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has urged members of the Nigerian Association of Orthodontics to embrace technology and innovations to advance development in the health sector. Okpebholo spoke at the 19th Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Association of Orthodontics with theme, “Embracing Technology and Innovations in Orthodontics: Pioneering the Future” in Benin, Edo State . Represented by the commissioner for health in the state, Dr. Cyril Oshiomhole, Okpeholo said technology and innovation are key to enhancing advancement in the health sector. He noted that Orthodontics is not only about aligning…

By Osiregbeme Abuullah Egbakhime, Benin A mother and survivor of Female Genital Mutilation, (FGM) has opened up on how lack of fund saved her last two daughters from going through the pain of genital mutilation. Narrating how the daughter were saved at a-two day Media Dialogue to support advocacy to end Female Genital Mutilation in Nigeria, in Benin, she said her first three daughters had already been circumcised. The mother of six who didn’t want her name printed as part of efforts to protect her daughters, said she was not aware of the effect of the practice on the girl-child.…