Author: Tahir Ahmed

By Abdullah Egbakhime Abductors of the 18-seater New Edo Line Transport Company bus’ passengers and that of a Toyota Camry are demanding N15 million ransom per a victim. The passengers were abducted by gunmen along Owan-Auchi road on September 5. It was gathered that the kidnappers contacted the family of one of the victims identified as Gloria Ikhaghu to put across their demand. Gloria Ikhaghu was returning to her base after the funeral ceremony of her late father in Okpekpe community, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State when she was abducted along with others. A family source who…

By Abdullah Egbakhime Leadership tussle in Iyanomo, community in Ikpoba Okha, local government area of Edo State has claimed the lives of two persons. The victims identified as Eboh Enomwa and Stephen Imaghodo, were reportedly killed last week in following a clash between two rival factions over who controls the community. A statement by Fred Itua, spokespersons for governor Monday Okpebholo, said the state government has launched a full-scale investigation into the gruesome murder the deceased. He assured that those behind the killings and the crisis in the community would be brought to justice no matter how highly placed in…

By Abdullahi Ogoshi In the modern world, the environment is no longer treated as a passive backdrop to human activity but as a central driver of economic growth, health, and sustainable development. Nasarawa State, under the purposeful leadership of Governor Abdullahi A. Sule is beginning to show what it means to embrace this philosophy. His administration’s efforts to transform waste into wealth are not only timely but visionary, positioning the state as a model for environmental sustainability in Nigeria. Waste, if neglected, is a curse, clogging drainages, polluting water bodies, breeding diseases, and degrading the environment. But with proper management,…

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…