Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has strongly condemned the killing of two residents and the abduction of four others in Pindiga town, Akko Local Government Area, describing the attack as “barbaric, cruel and utterly unacceptable.” The victims, Yusuf Daddy and his sister, Faiza, were reportedly murdered in their home in the early hours of Saturday. During the same incident, four other persons, said to be women and children, were abducted by the assailants. In a statement, the governor said the killing of innocent citizens and the abduction of vulnerable persons amounted to a heinous crime that threatens the peace…
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The Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, is scheduled to present the 2026 Appropriation Bill to the Borno State House of Assembly on Monday, December 29, 2025. The budget presentation, in line with the provisions of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended), will outline the monetary and fiscal framework of the Zulum administration for the 2026 financial year. It is also expected to feature key policy directions and priorities of the state government for the year ahead. According to a statement from the Ministry of Information and Internal Security, the event represents a…
The Gombe State Police Command has confirmed the death of a casual worker at the Gombe Government House and the arrest of a suspect in connection with the incident. Police said the incident occurred on December 26, 2025, when a distress call was received at about 3:50 p.m. reporting that a male adult, identified as Mallam Umar, also known as “Baba Usama,” was found unconscious within the Government House premises. The deceased was a casual staff member employed as a borehole operator. He was immediately rushed to the Specialist Hospital in Gombe, where a medical doctor confirmed him dead. His…
The Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC) has expressed concern over a reported United States military strike on alleged Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) targets in Sokoto State, urging the Nigerian government to clarify the circumstances surrounding the operation and reaffirm the nation’s sovereignty. In a statement issued on Saturday by its Executive Chairman, Disu Kamor, MPAC said it unequivocally condemns terrorism in all its forms and supports ongoing efforts to eliminate violent extremism in Nigeria. However, the organisation said it was troubled that information about the alleged strike was first made public by authorities in Washington rather…
The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has assured Nigerians that electricity supply will be fully restored within 24 to 48 hours following a recent decline caused by a temporary shortfall in power generation. The disruption was triggered by an explosion on the Escravos–Lagos Gas Pipeline (ELP), alongside acts of vandalism on critical gas infrastructure. These incidents interrupted gas supply to several thermal power plants, leading to a nationwide drop in electricity generation. Adelabu’s assurance followed a statement by the National Independent System Operator (NISO), which said it is closely monitoring repair works being carried out by the Nigerian Gas…
The Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC), Nigeria, has faulted Channels Television over what it described as misleading and insensitive captioning in its report of a bomb attack on a mosque in Maiduguri, Borno State. In a statement released on Thursday and signed by its Executive Chairman, Disu Kamor, MPAC said the attack occurred at a mosque situated within a market in Maiduguri, leaving five Muslim worshippers dead and more than 35 others injured. The organisation described the incident as a brutal attack on civilians engaged in worship, adding that security agencies and public authorities had condemned the act as barbaric…
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has condemned an attack at a mosque in Gomboru Market, Maiduguri, that left five people dead and 35 others injured on Wednesday evening. The incident occurred during Maghrib prayers when a suspected attacker reportedly detonated an explosive device inside the mosque. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Dauda Iliya, the governor described the attack as “utterly condemnable, barbaric and inhumane,” stressing that targeting a place of worship violates its sanctity. Governor Zulum expressed condolences to the families of the victims and prayed for the repose of those who lost…
The Gombe State Urban Planning and Development Authority (GOSUPDA) has refuted allegations circulating on social media that it unlawfully revoked a parcel of land belonging to the late Alhaji Lawan Bawasa and reallocated it to one Saleh Ɗan Masanin Tumu. The Executive Chairman of the authority, Alhaji Bappayo Samanja Mauɗo, made the clarification while addressing journalists in Gombe. According to him, the land in question, located around the Rainbow Roundabout, had already been compensated for by the Gombe State Ministry of Works, Housing and Transportation and designated as a Right of Way (ROW). “Documents made available to the authority clearly…
The Commissioner of Police in Gombe State, CP Umar Ahmed Chuso, has ordered increased security measures and the adoption of intelligence-led policing across the state ahead of the Christmas and New Year festivities. The directive was issued during his maiden security conference with Area Commanders, Tactical Commanders, Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) and Heads of Departments, aimed at reviewing and strengthening security arrangements for the festive season. Chuso directed senior officers to intensify patrols, boost police visibility and ensure effective coordination of security operations to safeguard lives and property. He stressed the importance of intelligence-driven policing and swift response to emergencies,…
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has rewarded a frontline health worker, Dr. Ishaku Dickson, with a fully furnished three-bedroom house in recognition of his dedication and selfless service to the people of Monguno and Borno State. The presentation was made on Monday night during the governor’s visit to Monguno. Earlier in the day, Governor Zulum had inaugurated the newly renovated officers’ lounge and cafeteria at the headquarters of Sector 3, Operation Hadin Kai. In addition to the housing reward, the governor approved the immediate employment of Dr. Dickson’s wife into the Borno State Civil Service. He described the gesture…