Author: Tahir Ahmed

Taraba Varsity SSANU to continue strike until implementation of demands By Saidu Adamu, Jalingo The striking Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Taraba State University chapter, has insisted to remain on strike until all their demands are fully implemented. Comrade Bitrus Joseph Ajibauka, the SSANU state chairperson/JAC Chaiman, disclosed the Union’s position in a press statement in Jalingo. According to the statement, the union, after an emergency congress meeting held on Friday 10th January 2025, resolved that the indefinite strike action will continue until full implementation of all her demands are met. “While we commend the state government for…

Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, Chairman of MBBT, General Martin Luther Agwai (retd) and others in a group photograph during the engagement in Miango Rest House, Jos. Okomaje Ocheme,Jos Recently, while Plateau State Government officials were gathered at the Miango Rest House in Bassa LGA for a two-day conflict workshop and retreat, words filtered in that a bomb had exploded at the Terminus Area of the state capital, Jos. The development was enough to throw the entire state into panic as any upheaval within the Terminus Area is seen as a deliberate provocation given that it is a highly…

Nasarawa Accountant General preaches love, peace at Christmas By NEXTER The Accountant General of Nasarawa state, Musa Ahmed Mohammed, has urged the people of the state to promote a lifestyle of love and peace as they celebrate another Christmas. In a goodwill message on Tuesday in Lafia, the former speaker of the State House of Assembly, urged them to use the occasion to spread goodwill and build bridges of understanding during the festive season. Mohammed emphasized that Christmas is a time for reconciliation, forgiveness, and togetherness. “In this season of joy and reflection, let us put aside any differences that…

Emir of Minna honours Niger PDP stalwart, Saba with “Baiwan Minna” title By NEXTER The Emir of Minna, Alhaji Umar Farouk Bahago, has honoured a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stalwart in Niger state, Alhaji Hassan Mohammed Saba with the traditional title of Baiwan Minna. NEXTER reports that Alhaji Saba was a one time Publicity Secretary of the PDP in Niger state and prominent Minna indigene. The emir noted that Alhaji Saba was honoured for his leadership quality which has impacted positive on the emirate and Minna town in general. A letter announcing the appointment of the PDP bigwig was signed…

HFN mourns 1st national handball coach, Raymond Braimah By NEXTER The Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN) has announced the passing of the first coach of the national handball teams of Nigeria, Coach Raymond Braimah. A statement by Cosmos Chukwuemeka Akisi, HFN Media Assistant on Friday, said Coach Braimah died after a brief illness on Monday, December 16, 2024 at the age of 84 The statement said Coach Raymond Braimah was one of the pioneers of the sport in Nigeria having been employed as the first National Coach in 1973 immediately after the All Africa Games in Lagos following his resignation…

FUDECO bags UN-SDG award for peaceful coexistence advocacy By Saidu Adamu, Jalingo The Fulbe Development and Cultural Organisation (FUDECO), a Non Governmental Organisation (NGO), has bagged the prestigious United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) award. Mr. Sarli Sadu Nana, the founder of FUDECO, who disclosed this in a statement said that the recognition and award from the United Nations Positive Livelihoods Award Centre (UN-POLAC) came during the 2024 World Human Rights Day celebration in Abuja recently. Nana said that the award was “in appreciation of tangible and significant assistance given for the furtherance of peace, better understanding, friendly relations among…

Insecurity: Gov Alia deploys digital solutions at borders, IDPs, others By NEXTER Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia has concluded arrangements to deploy digital infrastructure at volatile border areas, Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps, schools, farms and markets as part of efforts to curb insecurity and enhance emergency management in the state. The state is embarking on an ambitious journey to harness the power of technology to drive security, improve emergency responses, and enhance the welfare of its residents, with the latest milestone marking a significant step in the Governor’s digital vision for the state. On December 16,…

Gov. Sule flags -off remodeling of schools by mining company in Nasarawa By NEXTER Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule has flagged-off the complete remodeling of L.G.E.A Primary School Ego and that of Agaza in Kokona LGA of Nasarawa State. The remodeling of the affected schools is being carried out by a mining company operating in the area, Black Gem New Energy Company Ltd as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility. The works on the facilities involved renovation, fencing and construction of blocks of class rooms at primary and secondary schools in Ego and Agaza communities. Governor Sule said the remodeling…

Troops foil bandit attack, recover 2 AK 47 riffles in Taraba By Saidu Adamu, Jalingo Troops of 6 Brigade, Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have thwarted a banditry attack in the southern part of Taraba and arrested two suspects with AK 47 riffles. A statement signed by Capt. Olubodunde Oni, Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations in Jalingo, said that: “The success was as a result of a well coordinated operation based on credible intelligence regarding an impending terrorist attack on some of villages in the area. “Upon receiving actionable intelligence, troops on 11 December 2024, swiftly launched a…

Court remands Yahaya Bello in Kuje prison The federal capital territory (FCT) high court has remanded Yahaya Bello, former governor of Kogi, in Kuje correctional centre pending hearing on his bail application. Maryann Anenih, the trial judge, adjourned the N110 billion alleged money laundering case to January 29 and 30; and February 25 and 27. Earlier, the trial judge declined Bello’s bail request on the basis that the application was filed prematurely. Anenih averred that the bail application was filed before the ex-governor was taken into custody. Anenih said the provisions of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) 2025…