Author: Tahir Ahmed

Atiku peddler of economic fantasies -Presidency By NEXTER The presidency has accused former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of showing more interest in undermining President Bola Ahmed Tinubu than in addressing his party’s internal crises. The Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), Bayo Onanuga made the accusation on Sunday, in a statement reacting a recent criticism of the Tinubu government by the Atiku. Atiku had titled his criticism, ‘What We Would Have Done Differently.’ The presidency also described the former vice president as a peddler of economic fantasies who is envious of Tinubu for emerging president, a feat which…

‘We’re pushing for strategies to address insecurity, economic challenges’ By NEXTER Chairman, Senate Committee on Finance, Senator Mohammed Sani Musa, has said he is working alongside other colleagues for comprehensive strategies aimed at addressing insecurity and economic hardship facing the country. He said his recent comment on a national television supporting the removal of subsidy was not intended diminish the impact of the hardship Nigerians are facing as a result of the action. In a statement clarifying the misunderstanding the comment elicited, the Senator representing Niger East senatorial district, said he was among those who believed that the removal of…

Incessant grid collapse cause by lack of probity, investment – Senator Maidoki By Aideloje Ojo, Minna The Senator representing Kebbi South senatorial district, Mohamed Abubakar Maidoki, has blamed the frequent collapse of national grid on lack of probity and investment in the power sector. Senator Maidoki, who also the chairman, Senate Committee on Compliance, stated this while fielding questions from journalists in Minna, Niger state. “Nobody has followed up to probe into how whatever money that has been allocated to the sector has been spent in the past years”, he said. He, however, explained that the Senate has began oversight…

LGA Poll: The cheering news from Nasarawa under gov. Sule By Dr. Musa Ahmed Mohammed, (Baraden Nasarawa) Anyone who closely monitor the conduct of the election into the 13 local government areas that make up Nasarawa State, and the events before and after it would no doubt thumb up for Governor Abdulahi A. Sule, the chief executive of the Home of Solid Minerals. That the election passed the litmus test of integrity is not in doubt judging by the post-poll rating by both the international and domestic observers as the most free, fairest and credible election into the third tier…

Agency urges religious leaders to moblise members for free healthcare By Aideloje Ojo The Executive Secretary of the Niger State Health Insurance Agency (NiCare), Sulayman Abu-Bakr has charged religious leaders to assist in mobilising vulnerable persons to assess free health care insisting that many have not been utilizing the facilities. Abu-Bakr stated this at the weekend during a meeting with religious leaders composed of the Christian Association of Nigeria ( CAN) and Imam Forums in the state. He explained that the Basic Health Care Provision Fund also caters for the vulnerable group, adding that “the Governor of Niger State, Farmer…

Niger expects one million metric tonnes of corn harvest –Bago By Aideloje Ojo, Minna Niger state Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has said the state government is expecting an estimated harvest of over one million tonnes of corn from the state mechanized farms this season. The governor stated this while flagging off the harvest of corn at one of farms sites owned by Niger Foods at Emi Guye community, in Bida local government area of the state at the weekend. The governor promised to deal decisively with aggregators stockpiling food items in the state in a bid to curb price hikes.…

Late COAS, Lagbaja embodiment of discipline –Buratai Abdul Mohammed isa, Abuja  Former Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General (Amb) Tukur Yusufu Buratai (Rtd), has paid glowing tribute to the late Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja. General Buratai described General Lagbaja as a “true embodiment of discipline and dedication,” praising his remarkable life and legacy.  General Lagbaja served under General Buratai as Commander 9 Brigade in Ikeja and Commander 2 Brigade in Uyo, before being promoted to Major General and posted to Army Headquarters as Director Campaign Plan in 2020. General Buratai extended condolences to President Bola…

Senator Sani Bello provides free medical treatment to 5000 People in Niger By NEXTER Over 5,000 people Niger North senatorial district, have benefited from free medical outreach programme organised by the Senator representing the zone, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello. The beneficiaries were drawn from all the eight local government areas that made the up the senatorial zone. They includes Kontagora, Mariga, Mashegu, Magama, Wushishi, Rijau, Borgu and Agwara respectively. The initiative featured eye surgeries, opthalmological services, general outpatient services, medical classes and treatment. The outreach was carried out through the National Primary Health Care Development Agency and coordinated by Rahajok…

Bago settles N1b AEDC debt, earmarks N989m for 600 transformers overhaul By Aideloje Ojo, Minna Niger state Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has paid over N1 billion debt to Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) towards ensuring steady and uninterrupted power supply to residents of the state. Bago disclosed this in Minna while flagging off the “Bago Electrifying Niger Agenda” in which 600 transformers of different capacities are scheduled for overhauling. He said, ” we have also established a partnership that would ensure that the people of Niger state enjoy consistent power supply”. He explained that so far, 60 transformers of different…

Donald Trump elected US president in stunning comeback Reuters Donald Trump was elected president, capping a remarkable comeback four years after he was voted out of the White House and ushering in a new American leadership likely to test democratic institutions at home and relations abroad. Trump, 78, recaptured the White House on Wednesday by securing more than the 270 Electoral College votes needed to win the presidency, Edison Research projected, following a campaign of dark rhetoric that deepened the polarization in the country. The former president’s victory in the swing state of Wisconsin pushed him over the threshold. As…