Author: Tahir Ahmed

By NEXTER The Umar Damagun-led Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) has expelled Nyesom Wike; former Ekiti Governor Ayodele Fayose and eight others over alleged anti-party activities. The decision was taken during the party’s ongoing elective national convention in Ibadan, Oyo State on Saturday. Others expelled include: the National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, Umaru Bature, Adeyemi Ajibade, SAN, Mohammed Abdulrahman, Mao Ohuabunwa, Austin Nwachukwu, George Turner, Abraham Amali and Dan Orbi Also, the party has dissolved the executives of the party in Rivers, Abia, Imo, Plateau and Enugu States. The motions to this effect were moved by.member of the Board of Trustees…

By NEXTER The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced a reduction of the Hajj fare for the 2026 pilgrimage. NAHCON, in a photostatement posted on X on Monday stated that the adjustments were made to make the pilgrimage more affordable for Nigerian Muslims ahead of the 2026 Hajj exercise. The revised figures, released by the commission which operates under the Presidency, show a reduction of up to N792,943.83 from the initial 2025 Hajj fare, depending on the pilgrim’s departure zone. The largest reduction was recorded for pilgrims in the Southern Zone, where the fare has been reduced by…

By NEXTER The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, wanted over alleged case of conspiracy and dishonest conversion of $14,859,257. EFCC said the money was part of funds injected by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) into Atlantic International Refinery and Petrochemical Limited for the purpose of constructing a refinery. “Sylva, 61, is from Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. This notice is pursuant to a November 6, 2025 warrant of the Lagos State High Court,” the anti-graft agency said. The notice, signed by EFCC spokesman,…

By NEXTER President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo on his re-election. Mr. Soludo cleared all the 21local government areas of the state in the Saturday poll. He was declared winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday. In.a statement after the announcement, President Tinubu described Soludo’s re-election as a testament to his visionary leadership. The President also commended the new INEC chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan and charged the commission to sustain higher standards in future polls. Governor Soludo, the Solution, has demonstrated that knowledge is indeed power and that academic principles can be applied…

By NEXTER President Bola Tinubu has assured that his administration will crush terrorism and put an end to endless bloodbath in the country. The president also said that his administration has been equally engaging world leaders and strengthening diplomatic ties with partners. He spoke during the Federal Executive Council meeting on Thursday in Abuja. “We are engaging the world diplomatically, and we assure all of you that we will defeat terrorism. The task ahead is to move forward with clarity of purpose guided by the Renewed Hope agenda to build a prosperous Nigeria. “Despite political headwinds and fears, we will…

By NEXTER Yobe state governorship aspirant in the 2027 elections, Barr Kashim Musa Tumsah has announced that he will provide more assistance to communities in the state in 2026. Tumsah alias KMT, a development advocate whose humanitarian interventions in various fields spans over two decades, recently declared to run for the state’s most exalted seat following calls from overwhelming groups, associations and individuals from the state due to his support and assistance especially in rural areas. He stated that more assistance will be extended to rural communities in 2026, especially expanding access to quality education for underprivileged children and strengthening…

*Advices against twisting of history By NEXTER A civil society organization, the Good Governance and Accountability Forum (GGAF), has dismissed what it described as a “malicious and misleading campaign” against Rt. Hon. Dr. Musa Ahmed Muhammed, the accountant general of Nasarawa state, and Baraden Nasarawa over his alleged role in the 2013 impeachment episode involving former Governor Umaru Tanko Al-Makura. The group said contrary to false reports, the former Speaker actually played a stabilizing role that prevented a total breakdown of law and order in the state. Speaking to journalists in Lafia on Tuesday while reacting to the lastest media…

By NEXTER Barr Kashim Musa Tumsah has publicly declared his intention to contest the Yobe state governorship seat in the coming 2027 general elections. Tumsah MFR made this known at an event which held in Kano and organised by the Yobe First Movement YFM, a politically inclined pressure group in the state calling on him to run for the exalted seat. “I have been closely monitoring the YFM movement, the calls made by many change enthusiasts, youth and women groups and of course many of our respected elders and leaders. “I have also always shared the concerns of our people…

By NEXTER Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, says his administration will continue to invest in sports as a tool for youth development, unity, and economic growth. The governor stated this during the unveiling of the 2025 Nasarawa Governor’s Cup in Lafia. The Governor’s Cup is a yearly football tournament held across the 13 local government areas of Nasarawa State to identify and nurture talents from the grassroots. Governor Sule commended the Chairman of the Nasarawa State Football Association, Salisu Galadima, for sustaining the spirit of the competition and promoting grassroots football development. He also praised local government chairmen and other…

By NEXTER Dangote Cement Plc, Gboko Plant, has commenced its 2025 Sustainability Week, an annual programme that features the company’s deep-seated commitment to environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic development. In his remarks, Plant Director, Dangote Cement Plc Gboko Plant, Engr. Abhijit Dutta said Sustainable development means “meeting today’s needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs.” He added that in cement manufacturing, it is about maintaining a balanced scorecard that integrates People, Planet, and Profit. This year’s theme focuses on celebrating the contributions of employees in achieving operational efficiency and sustained production output at DCP Gboko,…