Author: Tahir Ahmed

Donald Trump sworn in as 47th president By NEXTER Donald Trump has been sworn in as 47th President of the United States. A gun salute marked the beginning of his inauguration. Trump’s victory at the last election has been described as the most remarkable political comeback in American history. Speaking shortly after his inauguration, Mr. Trump said, “The golden age begins right now”. “I’m going to put America first… The scales of justice will be rebalanced,” he added. “From this moment on, America’s decline is over.” He promised to “declare a national emergency” at the southern border with Mexico as…

Niger Senator, Sani Musa expresses sadness over Diko tanker tragedy By NEXTER The Senator representing Niger East Senatorial District, Mohammed Sani Musa has expressed sadness over the petroleum tanker incident in Diklo, Gurara local government area of the state. In a statement he personally signed and made available to journalists on Sunday in Minna, the Senator described the incident as tragic and catastrophic. NEXTER reports that the accident which happened on Saturday claimed over 80 lives with scores others sustaining injuries.. “It is with profound sadness that I extend my heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of those…

Taraba Varsity SSANU to continue strike until implementation of demands By Saidu Adamu, Jalingo The striking Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Taraba State University chapter, has insisted to remain on strike until all their demands are fully implemented. Comrade Bitrus Joseph Ajibauka, the SSANU state chairperson/JAC Chaiman, disclosed the Union’s position in a press statement in Jalingo. According to the statement, the union, after an emergency congress meeting held on Friday 10th January 2025, resolved that the indefinite strike action will continue until full implementation of all her demands are met. “While we commend the state government for…

Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, Chairman of MBBT, General Martin Luther Agwai (retd) and others in a group photograph during the engagement in Miango Rest House, Jos. Okomaje Ocheme,Jos Recently, while Plateau State Government officials were gathered at the Miango Rest House in Bassa LGA for a two-day conflict workshop and retreat, words filtered in that a bomb had exploded at the Terminus Area of the state capital, Jos. The development was enough to throw the entire state into panic as any upheaval within the Terminus Area is seen as a deliberate provocation given that it is a highly…

Nasarawa Accountant General preaches love, peace at Christmas By NEXTER The Accountant General of Nasarawa state, Musa Ahmed Mohammed, has urged the people of the state to promote a lifestyle of love and peace as they celebrate another Christmas. In a goodwill message on Tuesday in Lafia, the former speaker of the State House of Assembly, urged them to use the occasion to spread goodwill and build bridges of understanding during the festive season. Mohammed emphasized that Christmas is a time for reconciliation, forgiveness, and togetherness. “In this season of joy and reflection, let us put aside any differences that…

Emir of Minna honours Niger PDP stalwart, Saba with “Baiwan Minna” title By NEXTER The Emir of Minna, Alhaji Umar Farouk Bahago, has honoured a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stalwart in Niger state, Alhaji Hassan Mohammed Saba with the traditional title of Baiwan Minna. NEXTER reports that Alhaji Saba was a one time Publicity Secretary of the PDP in Niger state and prominent Minna indigene. The emir noted that Alhaji Saba was honoured for his leadership quality which has impacted positive on the emirate and Minna town in general. A letter announcing the appointment of the PDP bigwig was signed…

HFN mourns 1st national handball coach, Raymond Braimah By NEXTER The Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN) has announced the passing of the first coach of the national handball teams of Nigeria, Coach Raymond Braimah. A statement by Cosmos Chukwuemeka Akisi, HFN Media Assistant on Friday, said Coach Braimah died after a brief illness on Monday, December 16, 2024 at the age of 84 The statement said Coach Raymond Braimah was one of the pioneers of the sport in Nigeria having been employed as the first National Coach in 1973 immediately after the All Africa Games in Lagos following his resignation…

FUDECO bags UN-SDG award for peaceful coexistence advocacy By Saidu Adamu, Jalingo The Fulbe Development and Cultural Organisation (FUDECO), a Non Governmental Organisation (NGO), has bagged the prestigious United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) award. Mr. Sarli Sadu Nana, the founder of FUDECO, who disclosed this in a statement said that the recognition and award from the United Nations Positive Livelihoods Award Centre (UN-POLAC) came during the 2024 World Human Rights Day celebration in Abuja recently. Nana said that the award was “in appreciation of tangible and significant assistance given for the furtherance of peace, better understanding, friendly relations among…

Insecurity: Gov Alia deploys digital solutions at borders, IDPs, others By NEXTER Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia has concluded arrangements to deploy digital infrastructure at volatile border areas, Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps, schools, farms and markets as part of efforts to curb insecurity and enhance emergency management in the state. The state is embarking on an ambitious journey to harness the power of technology to drive security, improve emergency responses, and enhance the welfare of its residents, with the latest milestone marking a significant step in the Governor’s digital vision for the state. On December 16,…

Gov. Sule flags -off remodeling of schools by mining company in Nasarawa By NEXTER Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule has flagged-off the complete remodeling of L.G.E.A Primary School Ego and that of Agaza in Kokona LGA of Nasarawa State. The remodeling of the affected schools is being carried out by a mining company operating in the area, Black Gem New Energy Company Ltd as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility. The works on the facilities involved renovation, fencing and construction of blocks of class rooms at primary and secondary schools in Ego and Agaza communities. Governor Sule said the remodeling…