Author: Tahir Ahmed

Open defecation: Nasarawa to provide toilets in public places By NEXTER The Nasararawa State Government has partnered with private investors to provide massive toilets in public places to end open defecation in the state. Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, Mr. Garba Rosha-Mohammed, disclosed this shortly after the monthly sanitation exercise in Lafia, on Saturday. He explained that the state government had keyed into the plans of the Federal Government to end open defecation by 2030. “The partnership is a major step towards achieving the country’s open defecation-free by 2030. “Already, two public toilets were under construction in…

Nasarawa secures $370, 000 grant to boost food production By NEXTER Nasarawa State Government has secured a $370, 000 grant from Alliance for Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) Nigeria, to ensure inclusive transformation in the agricultural sector. The Country Director, AGRA, Mr Rufus Idris, disclosed this at the inaugural meeting of the Nasarawa State Capability for Inclusive Agriculture Transformation project in Lafia, the state capital. Mr. Idris said that AGRA was founded in 2006 by Dr Kofi Anan, former Secretary General of United Nations with aim of ensuring that Africans took responsibility of transforming their agriculture and food system by…

40 percent Army personnel lack accommodation, says COAS Oluyede By NEXTER The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede (COAS), has revealed that over 40 per cent of the Nigerian Army personnel couldn’t be accommodated by the Service. The army chief said this during the commissioning of Bola Ahmed Tinubu barracks in Asokoro, Abuja, on Thursday. He said: “Your Excellency may recall that on the assumption of the office of Chief of Army Staff, one of the critical issues at the table before you was the fact that about 40 percent of Nigerian Army personnel are not accommodated. The…

Donald Trump sworn in as 47th president By NEXTER Donald Trump has been sworn in as 47th President of the United States. A gun salute marked the beginning of his inauguration. Trump’s victory at the last election has been described as the most remarkable political comeback in American history. Speaking shortly after his inauguration, Mr. Trump said, “The golden age begins right now”. “I’m going to put America first… The scales of justice will be rebalanced,” he added. “From this moment on, America’s decline is over.” He promised to “declare a national emergency” at the southern border with Mexico as…

Niger Senator, Sani Musa expresses sadness over Diko tanker tragedy By NEXTER The Senator representing Niger East Senatorial District, Mohammed Sani Musa has expressed sadness over the petroleum tanker incident in Diklo, Gurara local government area of the state. In a statement he personally signed and made available to journalists on Sunday in Minna, the Senator described the incident as tragic and catastrophic. NEXTER reports that the accident which happened on Saturday claimed over 80 lives with scores others sustaining injuries.. “It is with profound sadness that I extend my heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of those…

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…