Author: Tahir Ahmed

By NEXTER No fewer than 40,000 families may benefit from the Aliko Dangote Food Intervention Programme. Borno State Governor Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum said the donation of 40,000 bags of 10kg rice to the people of Borno State by the Aliko Dangote Foundation(ADF) will help cushion economic hardship in these families. He made the statement at the flag-off of the Food Intervention Programme in Maiduguri, Borno State capital. The Aliko Dangote Foundation penultimate week commenced the distribution of one million bags rice worth N16billion across the 774 local government areas in Nigeria. The governor was represented by the Director General…

By Abubakar Ahmed Kashim Musa Tumsah, MFR, an Oil and Gas lawyer, Diplomat and a Farmer is challenging our collective conscience in Yobe State, Northeast Nigeria by investing in Human Capital and infrastructural development , as well as silently empowering the people across the state. In the Northern region where political office holders elected by the people to better their lots only turned around to enrich themselves and family members,where wealthy individuals selfishly erect walls and shield themselves from their poverty stricken environment, the Tumsah’s challenge should prick our collective conscience. Tumsah a former Executive Director and Secretary of the…

By: Lamara Garba Azare Seven decades of unity and brotherhood, A bond that’s strong, a tie that’s good. Kano State Correspondents’ Chapel, a radiant beacon, A shining example, in the dark of night’s uncertainty. With hearts united, they stand as one, Supporting each other, under the warm sun. Their selfless spirit, a wonder to behold, An attestation to the bonds of unity and brotherhood that set them free. In admiration, we salute their noble stride, A group of journalists, side by side. Their camaraderie, a guiding light, That shines so bright, on this celebratory night. We honor the trailblazers, the…

By NEXTER A Deputy Registrar of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Dr. Ibrahim Sani Kaita, has commended the initiative of the Katsina state Governor, Dr Umar Dikko Radda for sharing of essential commodities to the elderly and vulnerable members of the society during the Ramadhan period. Speaking during a media parley, Dr Kaita said the programme, which aimed to alleviate the suffering of the common man during the holy month, has been hailed as a timely and thoughtful gesture. According to him, the feeding programme will go a long way in easing the burden of high food costs on the people…

By NEXTER Nasarawa State Commissioner for Lands and Urban Development, Umar Tanko Tunga, has unveiled a three-pronged action plan to revolutionise land administration and urban development within the state. The initiatives slated for immediate implementation over the next four weeks, aimed to address systemic challenges while promising to promote efficiency, transparency, collaboration across the ministry and the implementation of the 2025 budget. The announcement followed a four-day engagement between the commissioner and departmental heads, during which each unit presented its functions, responsibilities, and operational hurdles. Tunga emphasised the urgency of executing the strategy, which prioritizes sectoral urban planning, digital transformation,…

By NEXTER A Federal High Court 1 sitting in Lafia, Nasarawa State has given a 7-day ultimatum to the Department of State Security Service (DSSS), to pay into the account of the court, the sum of Four Hundred and Seven Million Naira (N407 million), over the death of Salamatu Adamu in their custody or risk sanctioned. The case FHC/LF/FHR/13/2024, which was ruled for the second time between Malam Musa Shittu Mohammed vs State Security Service, had the counsel to the DSSS absent in court in the last sitting. LEADERSHIP reports that on November 7, 2023, at about 9 am, the…

By Ahmed Tahir Ajobe The ongoing investment drive by the Nasarawa State government is yielding results with about 10 companies injecting $466 million in various sectors of its economy in 2024. The feat is outside the $767 million worth of investments promised by nine companies in form of declarations of intent or memorandums of understanding among others within the period. According the 2024 report of the Nasarawa Investment and Development Agency (NASIDA) obtained by our correspondent, the state recorded cumulatively $1.2 billion worth of investment inflow last year. This includes investment announcements and actualised. Among the companies that invested in…

BY NEXTER The Director General of the Nigerian Army Resource Centre (NARC), Maj.-Gen. Garba Wahab, has urged the media to clearly understand what constitutes national interest and national security in the quest to address Nigeria’s security challenges. Wahab made the call on Friday during a Roundtable, themed: “National Interest versus National Security: A Quest for Responsible Journalism”, with members of the Defence Correspondents Association of Nigeria (DECAN) in Abuja. The DG said that the media had a huge responsibility in ensuring that the reportage of the military activities and operations does not jeopardise national security. According to him, the western…

By NEXTER The Niger South Senior Stakeholders have called for the swift completion of the Lapai-Agaie-Bida road to curb the rising number of accidents on the route. They said despite the recent rehabilitation of the Lambata-Lapai road, the deteriorating condition of the Lapai-Agaie-Bida section has resulted in significant loss of life in recent times. The interim coordinator of the forum, Dr. Mohammed Kudu Santuraki, the Santurakin Nupe, made the call in a statement on Wednesday. Santuraki made a poignant reference to a recent tragic road accident on the Lapai-Agaie road, which resulted in the loss of 13 lives. He particularly…

By NEXTER The management of Nacabs Polytechnic Akwanga, Nasarawa State, has expressed its commitment to uphold academic standard it is noted for in a bid to produce quality graduates to strengthen the country’s workforce. The institution’s founder, Mr Mandy David Abuluya, gave the assurance while receiving “Best Private Polytechnic 2025 Certificate of Credence/ Award” from the National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS), at the polytechnic’s campus in Akwanga. Mr. Abuluya, who expressed the gratitude of the management for the award, said the gesture is a wake up call on the institution to strive for more laurels. He assured of the…