Author: Tahir Ahmed

By Musa Ahmed Mohammed As Governor Abdullahi A. Sule, the Engineer of morden Nasarawa approaches his sixth year in office, having been first sworn in on May 29, 2019, re-elected for a second term and sworn in on May 29, 2023, it is an opportune moment to reflect on the remarkable transformation taking place across Nasarawa State under his leadership. In less than three weeks, we will be marking six years of committed, focused, and progressive governance. This is not just a time for celebration, but also a time to reaffirm our collective commitment to the future of our dear…

By NEXTER The remains of the pioneer Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Nasarawa State, Rev. Andarawus Auta (Rtd), was laid to rest on Sunday in Lafia, the state capital, amidst eulogies and tears from family , friends and well wishers. The deceased who served as the Nasarawa State CAN Chairman from 1996-1998, died at the age of 97 after a protracted illness. Born May 15, 1927, Auta died on April 11, 2025 in a Jos hospital, Plateau State. Speaking during a church service at the First Baptist Church Lafia, Rev. Israel Akanji, President of Nigeria Baptist…

By Abubakar Ojima-Ojo Chelsea scored twice in second half to earn a dominant 3-1 win over Liverpool in their English Premier League (EPL) clash at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. Enzo Fernandez, Jarell Quansah’s own goal, and a Cole Palmer penalty propelled Enzo Maresca’s side to a well-deserved victory over a partying Liverpool, who made several changes after confirming their status as EPL champions, but saw captain Virgil van Dijk score a deserved consolation late on. It took only three minutes for Chelsea to feed off Liverpool’s care-free start, with Fernandez allowed the freedom of arriving into the box to plant…

By NEXTER In a strategic partnership to support the economy of Nasarawa State, the Dangote Group is sponsoring the 2025 Nasarawa Trade Fair Exhibition which officially opens this Wednesday in Lafia, the State capital. The Trade Fair, according to the Chairman of the Nigeria Association of Small-Scale Industrialists (NASSI), Nasarawa State Chapter, Nidan Sambo Manasseh, will be declared open by the State Governor, Abdullahi Sule. He said the Fair is a collaboration between NASSI and the Nasarawa State Chamber of Commerce Agriculture and Industries. The Theme for this year’s Fair is: Investing in Nasarawa’s Future: Fostering Economic Development Through Mineral…

By NEXTER The Nigeria Association of Small-Scale Industrialists (NASSI), Nasarawa State Chapter, is partnering with the Dangote Industries Limited(DIL) to drive fresh investment options in the State. With 68,000 hectares, the Dangote’s Nasarawa Sugar Company Limited (NSCL) in Tunga, is considered Nigeria’s biggest Backward Integration Policy (BIP) project in the sugar sector. Speaking to newsmen in Lafia, Nasarawa State capital, Chairman of the Nigeria Association of Small-Scale Industrialists (NASSI), Nasarawa State Chapter, Nidan Sambo Manasseh, said the 2025 Trade Fair and Exhibition has provided the chance for the Dangote Group and NASSI to consider the numerous business opportunities in the…

By Abubakar Ojima-Ojo The UEFA Champions League (UCL) enters its penultimate stage, where the supposed best four teams in Europe slug it out for a chance to win the most coveted trophy in club football. These teams have scaled every hurdle and challenge put before them, and now they must face one another. It is time for teams to go beyond just brilliance and reach for grit, hunger, and concentration as the season grinds towards an excruciating end. Arsenal demolished ragged Real Madrid in the quarter-final and will face Paris Saint-Germain, which narrowly edged past Aston Villa. Barcelona overcame Borussia…

By Abubakar Y Ojima-Ojo The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas,on Monday, warned that wealthy individuals are turning political parties into personal investment thereby undermining the democratic process. Speaking at a technical workshop on the Political Parties Bill (HB1862) in Abuja, Abbas highlighted the absence of ideological foundations in Nigerian political parties, describing them as vehicles for power control rather than democratic institutions. The workshop, organised by Yiaga Africa and The Kukah Centre with funding from the European Union, focused on addressing gaps in political party regulation. Represented by Rt. Ishaya David Lalu, Abbas stressed that democracy…

By Abubakar Y Ojima-Ojo Liverpool made easy work of Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on Sunday to clinch a first title since 2020 and only their second in 35 years. The Reds, 15 points clear of second-placed Arsenal with four games left, are now level with bitter rivals Manchester United as the joint most successful club in English top-flight history. The Reds’ last title, five years ago, was slightly anticlimactic as it came during the Covid-19 pandemic, meaning Anfield was nearly empty when the trophy was presented due to restrictions. Tens of thousands of fans swarmed around Anfield in the build-up…

By Abubakar Y Ojima-Ojo Bologna sealed their place in the Italian Cup final for the first time in 50 years with a comfortable 2-1 win over Empoli on Thursday, completing a dominant 5-1 aggregate victory in the semi-finals and igniting dreams of long-awaited silverware. Vincenzo Italiano’s side, one of the most in-form teams in Italian football, made light work of their opponents and will now face AC Milan in the final on May 14 in Rome. With a 3-0 lead from the first leg, Bologna rotated heavily, making seven changes from the team that recently defeated Inter Milan in Serie…

By Abubakar Y Ojima-Ojo Bayern Munich’s striker Harry Kane’s long wait for a major team honour could finally come to an end this weekend, as the club stands on the brink of reclaiming the Bundesliga crown. Should Bayern defeat sixth-placed Mainz at home on Saturday, and nearest challengers Bayer Leverkusen fail to beat Augsburg, the German title will be heading back to Munich — and into Kane’s hands for the first time. The Bavarians currently hold an eight-point lead at the top with four matches to play, meaning their grip on the title is firm. For Kane, the prospect of…