Author: Tahir Ahmed

By Abubakar Yunusa Ojima-Ojo Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, has emphasised the critical need for young people to be at the heart of governance across Africa. He made this known at the International Conference on Africa’s Democracy (ICAD 2025), held in Abuja on Tuesday. Abbas, who was represented by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, addressed a high-level gathering of policymakers, academics, and civil society leaders from across the continent. The event, themed “Building a Governance System That Works for Africa, for Africans”, was organised in partnership with MWG International Initiative and other development actors. According to Abbas,…

By Abubakar Yunusa Ojima-Ojo The Northern Elders Forum (NEF), has called on the Federal Government to take swift and decisive action in the face of an impending flood crisis threatening vast parts of Northern Nigeria. In a statement on Tuesday, NEF Spokesperson, Professor Abubakar Jika Jiddere, warned that based on current rainfall patterns, historical precedents, and official weather alerts, the region is on the brink of a severe environmental and humanitarian disaster. Jiddere said: “As we enter the critical month of August, traditionally marked by peak rainfall, there is an immediate need for coordinated federal and state-level intervention to avert…

By NEXTER Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule has renamed the recently commissioned Shendam Road, after late former President Muhammadu Buhari. The newly constructed dual carriage way, was commissioned by President Bola Tinubu during his one-day visit to the state, late last month. At the special prayer session organised in honour of the late president in Lafia, Governor Sule said renaming the strategic road was a way of immortalising the former Nigerian leader. Govenor Sule added that his administration would send an Executive Bill for a legal backing changing the Shendam Road to Muhammadu Buhari Way. He noted that the former…

By NEXTER A former Deputy Governor of Nasarawa State, John Michael Abdul has emerged as the interim chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the state. Abdul was one of the key stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that joined the ADC in the wave of defection which gripped the main opposition party in the state. The former deputy governor’s emergence followed his appointment by the Senator David Mark-led national leadership of the party. He was officially presented to stakeholders and members at the coalition meeting in Akwanga town, Akwanga local government area of the state. At the…

By Abubakar Yunusa Ojima-Ojo Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 3.13 per cent year-on-year in real terms in the first quarter of 2025. This is according to the latest report by the National Bureau of Statistics on Monday. According to the Bureau, this represented an improvement over the 2.27 per cent growth recorded in the corresponding period of 2024. The NBS, in its Q1 2025 GDP report, said the economic performance in the quarter was driven mainly by the services and industry sectors. The report read, “Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 3.13 per cent (year-on-year) in real terms…

By Abubakar Yunusa Ojima-Ojo Former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, says he does not regret working against former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in the 2023 presidential election, despite that he was the flag bearer of his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). “I did not hide it. I have no regret,” the former governor said on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Monday and monitored by NEXTER. Ortom was one of the five PDP governors at the time, known as G5, who openly rejected Atiku as the PDP flag bearer and worked for Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress…

By NEXTER A resident of Jangebe, Talata Mafara Local Government Area in Zamfara State, has criticised Governor Dauda Lawal Dare over worsening insecurity in the state. Muhammad Mukhtar, speaking to journalists in Abuja, said Governor Lawal’s administration had failed to address the rising wave of banditry, kidnappings, and killings. Mukhtar recalled that during his 2023 campaign visit to Jangebe, Governor Lawal promised to end the insecurity plaguing Zamfara. “He looked us in the eye and said he would bring peace. But today, the situation is even worse,” Mukhtar said. The concerned resident lamented the heavy toll on rural communities, where…

By Abubakar Yunusa The 2023 vice presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Datti Baba-Ahmed, was present at the National Executive Council meeting of the Julius Abure faction of the party on Monday. The LP has been embroiled in an internal crisis which has divided the party into two factions, with Abure leading one faction while Nenadi Usman leads the other faction. Most elected lawmakers on the platform of the party; Abia State Governor Alex Otti, the party’s 2023 flag bearer Peter Obi; and Datti himself have always identified with the Usman-led faction. However, speaking at the NEC meeting convened…

By NEXTER Cameroon winger Bryan Mbeumo said he “grew up wearing” the Manchester United shirt on Monday after joining the club from Brentford on a deal until 2030, with an option for a further year. Mbeumo, 25,will reportedly cost the 20-time Premier League champions an initial £65 million ($87 million) having scored 20 goals in 38 league games last season for the Bees. Tottenham, now managed by former Brentford boss Thomas Frank, were also chasing the France-born attacker before United’s improved offer sealed the move. United’s third bid, worth an initial £65m with £6m in add-ons, was accepted last week.…

By Abubakar Yunusa Ojima-Ojo The President of the Karate Federation of Nigeria (KFN), Hon. Silas Agara, has confirmed the arrival of said Thousands of athletes from 31 countries for the African Karate Championship 2025. Agara made this known while briefing journalists in Abuja ahead of the event scheduled to take place from 21 to 28 July 2025. According to him, the participating countries have completed their registration, which closed on Wednesday night. “We have most of the countries on ground now. As of the closing date, 31 countries had confirmed participation,” he stated. The KFN boss said the athletes, alongside…