Author: Tahir Ahmed

By NEXTER Elders from the Niger South Senatorial District, under the auspices of Niger-South Senior Stakeholders’ Forum (NSSF), are pushing for the completion of Baro port and the exploration of hydrocarbon potential in the Bida Basin, along with other federal government infrastructure projects in the zone. The elders argued that completing these projects would unlock economic opportunities, boost trade competitiveness, and create thousands of direct and indirect jobs, thereby addressing unemployment and stimulating regional development. Speaking at an expanded meeting where the forum engaged with experts and political office holders from the zone, the lawmaker representing Bida-Katcha-Gbako Federal Constituency, Saidu…

By Abdullahi Ogoshi On October 1, 1996, the late Head of State, General Sani Abacha, created Nasarawa State out of Plateau State, fulfilling the yearnings of the people for self-determination and accelerated development. Today, as the “Home of Solid Minerals” clocks 29, it is fitting to reflect on the milestones achieved across successive administrations and the journey toward building a prosperous, modern state. At inception, Nasarawa was largely rural, underdeveloped, and lacking in critical infrastructure. Lafia, the state capital, was little more than a provincial town, while most local governments struggled with basic amenities. However, over the past 29 years,…

By Osiregbeme Abdullah Egbakhime Former Senator Ehigie Uzamere,has cautioned Benin sons and daughters to desist from casting aspersions on the the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II and the throne on conventional and social media. Uzamere who represented the Edo South senatorial district, stated this at the maiden edition of the Benin Unity Summit, tagged: Benin Unity Summit 2025 in Benin. According to him, the Benin monarch is the symbol of respect and dignity of the Benin nation and must be respected and treated as such. “We must respect leaders in authority and stop casting aspersions on our leaders and…

By Usman. A. Bello, Benin The Chief Medical Director (CMD), University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) Prof. (Mrs) Idia Ize-Iyamu, has emerged the 10th national president of the Nigerian Association of Orthodontists (NAO). In her acceptance speech, she said as president, she is committed to building on the association’s legacy, fostering innovation, and exploring new frontiers in orthodontics. “Our association has a rich history of promoting excellence in orthodontic care, education, and research. As president, I commit to building on this legacy, fostering innovation, and exploring new frontiers in orthodontics. We will prioritize initiatives that enhance our members’ skills, promote…

By Usman Machina The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has been faced with an ample opportunity again to prove itself as an incorruptible top rate anti-graft body in the country. Its ongoing investigation into the activities of the Yobe state government over alleged questionable contract awards and execution as well as misapplication of funds, will be another litmus test in the avowed war against corruption, and the commission’s credibility as an unbiased umpire. Yobe State has consistently been in the news for the past two weeks for the wrong reason. The media has been awash by stories of alleged…

By Osiregbeme Abdullah Egbakhime, Benin Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has urged members of the Nigerian Association of Orthodontics to embrace technology and innovations to advance development in the health sector. Okpebholo spoke at the 19th Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Association of Orthodontics with theme, “Embracing Technology and Innovations in Orthodontics: Pioneering the Future” in Benin, Edo State . Represented by the commissioner for health in the state, Dr. Cyril Oshiomhole, Okpeholo said technology and innovation are key to enhancing advancement in the health sector. He noted that Orthodontics is not only about aligning…

By Osiregbeme Abuullah Egbakhime, Benin A mother and survivor of Female Genital Mutilation, (FGM) has opened up on how lack of fund saved her last two daughters from going through the pain of genital mutilation. Narrating how the daughter were saved at a-two day Media Dialogue to support advocacy to end Female Genital Mutilation in Nigeria, in Benin, she said her first three daughters had already been circumcised. The mother of six who didn’t want her name printed as part of efforts to protect her daughters, said she was not aware of the effect of the practice on the girl-child.…

By Osiregbeme Abdullah Egbakhime The National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult Non-Formal Education, has said that the stability and economic prosperity of Nigeria depend on the nation ability to provide functional education for all citizens. The Acting Executive Secretary, Dr. John Onimisi Edeh, stated this during the presentation of vocational skills materials/equipment to some beneficiaries in the South-South zone under its Literacy Through Economic Empowerment Strategy (LEES), an initiative of the commission, in Benin, Edo state. Represented by the Director Vocational and Continuous Education Department, Jane Ejieji, Mr. Ede said the initiative is in tandem with the ideals and goals…

By Abubakar Yunusa Three people have been killed, with at least 1,415 households affected by the recent flash flood in Adamawa State, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has said. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday after a downpour, affected communities in the Yola North and Yola South councils. While over 40 people sustained injuries, farmlands and critical infrastructure were also submerged, displacing families and disrupting livelihoods. The agency said a rapid assessment conducted by its Yola operations office in collaboration with the Adamawa State Emergency Management Agency (ADSEMA) and other stakeholders showed that 13 communities were affected by the…

By Abubakar Yunusa John Tsoho, chief judge of the federal high court, says punishing or silencing whistleblowers undermines the justice system and weakens Nigeria’s fight against corruption. Speaking at the first national interactive forum on whistleblowing and whistleblower protection for federal high court judges in Abuja, Tsoho, who was represented by Dorcas Agishi, stated that whistleblowers play a critical role in exposing corruption, fraud, and impunity. “Without proper protection, whistleblowers face dire consequences, including job loss, social ostracism, and even threats to their lives,” he said. “When they are silenced or punished, a powerful tool against corruption is lost. This…