Author: Tahir Ahmed

By NEXTER The Nasarawa Unity Frontier has faulted recent calls by a group, for the resignation of the State Accountant General, Musa Ahmed Mohammed (Baraden Nasarawa), over alleged 2027 ambition. The group, the Nasarawa State Transparency, Accountability and Good Governance Group (NS-TA&G2), at a press conference on Saturday in Lafia, had utged the accountant general to exit his current position, citing Section 84(12) of the Electoral Act 2022. However, the Nasarawa Unity Frontier in a statement signed by its President, Abimiku Elisha, and Secretary, Ibrahim Dogara, and issued on Monday in Lafia, described the claim as baseless, premature, and rooted…

By NEXTER Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has flagged off the construction of 24.5km Wamba-Dengi-Alizaga road connecting Wamba to Nassarawa Eggon local government area of the state. The contract for the road was awarded to Centerfield Engineering Limited at the cost of N9,061,627,000.00. Speaking during the flagging off the project on Friday, Governor Sule said, when completed, the road would serve as a vital economic corridor, connecting communities and boosting agriculture, commerce and ease mobility in the area. He noted that the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led administration in the state recognized the significance of opening up rural roads, as it…

By NEXTER Dangote Cement Plc has urged stakeholders in the housing industry to consider budget-friendly mass housing scheme for Nigerians. Speaking at the ongoing Africa International Housing Show, the National Sales Director, Dangote Cement Plc, Dolapo Alli, said: “Addressing housing issues requires collaboration among various stakeholders, including government agencies, private developers, non-profits, and communities. The government can adopt public-private partnerships (PPPs) to support mass housing initiatives. “Through PPP models, the government may initiate the construction of new estates, while companies and firms in the building and construction sector can be granted tax waivers and credits to facilitate the financing of…

By NEXTER The Dangote Cement Plc is sponsoring the Africa International Housing Show (AIHS) which opens on Monday at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja. A statement from the company said aside from the sponsorship, the Dangote Cement is also participating in the event, which is the 19th in the series. The statement signed by the spokesman of the company, Anthony Chiejina, said the event, which is expected to host participants from 21 countries, offers a rare platform for the company to connect with key players in the housing industry across the continent. Mr. Chiejina said: “As the Housing Show brings together…

By NEXTER In the year 2025, the political landscape in Nasarawa State is being shaped by intense strategic maneuvering. Politicians are preparing for what promises to be a fiercely contested race in 2027, when the current governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, will complete his term. The scramble for his successor has already begun, with numerous aspirants positioning themselves as the next leader of the state. But among these, one figure stands out as the front-runner: Musa Ahmed Mohammed. As the state approaches the 2027 governorship elections, Nasarawa is witnessing a political awakening. Candidates from both the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC)…

BY NEXTER The Maikaya Development Foundation (MDF) has urged stakeholders to prioritize access to education to persons with disabilities. The body specifically called for intervention that will enhance learning for disabled students in institutions of higher learning in Nasarawa Stste. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the foundation, Dr. Muhammed Maikaya made the call while donating books to indigent students of the Nasarawa State University, Keffi. “The truth is, barriers—both seen and unseen—still prevent many of our brothers and sisters with special needs from accessing quality education,” Maikaya said. The ceremony, which took place at the Faculty of Education of…

By NEXTER The Alago Youth of Agwatashi Community, Obi Local Government Area (LGA), Nasarawa State, has accused the Tiv people in the area of economic sabotage. This is contained in a statement signed by Samuel Iyima and Yakubu Ahmed Anohoni, Chairman and Secretary of Alago Youth in the area and made available to journalists on Sunday in Lafia. The leaders explained that historically, their people welcomed the Tiv people and gave them land to stay and carry out farming activities, but wondered why they had decided to be hostile toward the Alagos. They explained that the Tiv people had banned…

By NEXTER Nigeria’s Super Falcons have etched their name in the history books once again, becoming the first African team to win the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) for an unprecedented 10 times. In a breathtaking final held in Rabat on Friday night, the Falcons pulled off a remarkable 3-2 comeback win over host nation Morocco, completing what they dubbed #MissionX. Down 2-0 at halftime, the odds seemed stacked against the Nigerian side. But in classic Super Falcons fashion, they rose to the occasion with a second-half masterclass that stunned the home crowd and sent a clear message about…

By NEXTER The Governing Council of Federal College of Education(FCE), Okene has approved the appointment of Dr.Ibrahim Ismaila Mosimabale as the Substantive Provost of the institution. Dr Mosimabale’s appointment is said to takes effect as from 27th September,2025. The Director of Information/ Public Relations of the college, Jibril Abdulrahaman ANIPR disclosed this on Friday in a statement made available to newsmen at Okene. According to the statement, until his appointment, Dr. Ibrahim Ismaila Mosimabale was a member of the College Governing Council, representing the Academic Board. Also, Dr Mosimabale was said to be a chief lecturer in the department of…

By Abubakar Yunusa Ojima-ojo The National Executive Council meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has ended, with the party fixing its national elective convention for November 2025. At the meeting which held in Abuja on Thursday, the party fixed November 15 and 16, 2025 for the convention in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Details in the moment…