Author: Tahir Ahmed

By NEXTER Residents of Katsina State have thrown their weight behind the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and its presidential candidate, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, over his recent promise to restore petrol subsidy if elected in 2027. The position was expressed during a Hausa phone-in programme on Ray Power Radio and Television, Katsina, which featured Hon. Surajo Aminu-Makera, a chieftain of the ADC in the state. Aminu-Makera, former General Manager of the Katsina State Transport Authority, said President Bola Tinubu’s announcement of subsidy removal during his inauguration in May 2023 was hasty and was made without adequate consultation with critical…

The Executive Committee of the NFF headed by Ibrahim Gusau has been reportedly handed a 24-hour ultimatum to resign following accusation of maladministration, misappropriation and misjudgment. The order was said to have been given by the National Sports Commission (NSC) and it followed serious concerns by Nigerians over the administration of football in the country. The Super Eagles failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, while their female counterparts, the Super Falcons, followed suit by not qualifying for the 2027 Women’s World Cup for the first time in history. The NSC were reported to be at the Aso Rock…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has clarified that underage candidates who achieve the required 80 per cent benchmark are only eligible for consideration and are not automatically guaranteed admission into tertiary institutions. JAMB made the clarification in its “JAMB Explained” series on Thursday while addressing frequently asked questions about admission for candidates below the required a Under the current policy, candidates who will be younger than 16 by September 30 of the admission year are classified as underage. Although such candidates are permitted to sit for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, JAMB said they are not ordinarily considered…

The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026, a public holiday to mark this year’s Eid ul Mawlid, commemorating the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the holiday on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement issued on Friday by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Dr Magdalene Ajani. Tunji-Ojo congratulated Tunji-Ojo congratulated Muslims in Nigeria and across the diaspora on the occasion, urging Nigerians to reflect on the values of compassion, humility and service associated with the life of the Prophet Muhammad. “Every Eid ul Mawlid gives us reason to…

Aliko Dangote has pledged N600m towards the construction of a girls’ hostel at Lagos State University. The pledge was announced during LASU’s 29th and 30th combined convocation ceremonies held to celebrate graduates of the 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 academic sessions. Dangote, represented by his daughter, Fatima Aliko Dangote, made the commitment through the Aliko Dangote Foundation. The intervention is expected to improve accommodation and welfare for female students of the university. The Dangote Group also announced employment opportunities for first-class graduates in Engineering and Sciences. The outstanding graduates will be considered for employment by the group after completing their National Youth…

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) says the country’s oil and gas sector is facing a skills gap due to a drop in offshore investments over the past decade. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, the commission’s chief executive officer (CEO), spoke on Thursday at the inaugural human capital development (HCD) conference & expo 2026, organised by the Oil and Gas Trainers Association of Nigeria (OGTAN) in Warri, Delta state. Eyesan said Nigeria needs a modern upstream workforce to attract foreign investments and help the country increase crude oil production to three million barrels per day (bpd) by 2030. She said the country…

By Abubakar Ojima-ojo Abubakar Tunji Disu, the inspector-general of police, has warned political actors against recruiting youths to fight their perceived political enemies ahead of the 2027 elections. Disu spoke on Thursday at the National Youth Leadership and Security Dialogue held in Abuja. The event was organised by the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to commemorate the 2026 International Youth Day (IYD). The IGP warned that the police will not tolerate violence, possession or use of weapons for electoral purposes, intimidation of voters or destruction of property ahead of the elections. “We will protect the integrity of the electoral environment. But…

The Kimpact Development Initiative has raised concerns over the conduct of the 2026 Osun State governorship election, citing challenges with the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System, voter inducement and discrepancies in some polling-unit results. The organisation disclosed this at its 2026 Osun State Governorship Post-Election Press Conference in Abuja on Thursday. A KDI faculty member, Prof. Ernest Ereke, said the election was largely peaceful and conducted successfully across most polling units. He, however, said weaknesses observed during the exercise required urgent attention ahead of the 2027 general elections. Ereke said KDI deployed 370 accredited observers across the 30 local government areas,…

The Founder of The New Seraph Evangelical Ministries Worldwide and Iya Aladura General, Dr Oluwaseye Yomi-Sholoye, has called on eligible voters in Nigeria to assess the competence and past administrative records of candidates in the 2027 general elections, noting that many of the contenders have served in various administrative capacities in the past. Speaking during the eighth edition of the Night of Divine Experience (NODE 8.0) in Sapade, Ogun State, Yomi-Sholoye said voters must approach their choices with careful evaluation and spiritual wisdom. Yomi-Sholoye said, “Before casting your ballot, thoroughly examine every candidate’s past administrative performance, public leadership history, and…

A support group of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, the Atiku/Amaechi Movement, has vowed to deliver Katsina State for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Senator Ahmad Babba Kaita in the 2027 presidential and governorship elections respectively. The group, which said it was formed by like-minds within and outside Nigeria to unseat the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in 2027, disclosed that it has expanded and fully established its structures across Katsina State. The State Coordinator of the movement, Alhaji Sani Abubakar, stated this while addressing executive members of the group drawn from the 34 Local Government Areas of the…