By Rebecca Caleb Maina Gombe State joined the rest of the country to mark the 2025 National Nutrition Week, with health advocates urging residents to embrace sustainable eating habits that promote individual well-being and national productivity. With the theme “Sustainable Nutrition for a Healthier and Productive Nigeria,” the commemoration was led by the Nutrition Society of Nigeria (NSN), Gombe State Chapter, in partnership with the State Committee on Food and Nutrition. Faith-Based and School Outreach Take Centre Stage Throughout the week, sensitisation teams visited worship centres to educate congregants on the value of balanced diets, exclusive breastfeeding, and early detection…
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By Okerafor Athanatius, Jalingo The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed reports suggesting that the party is embroiled in leadership tussles at any level of its structure. Speaking to journalists at the Taraba State ADC Secretariat in Jalingo, former federal lawmaker and member of the party’s Board of Trustees (BoT), Senator Abubakar Umar Tutare, described the allegations as unfounded and the handiwork of political detractors. Senator Tutare said he was unaware of any crisis within the ADC, either at the national or state level, insisting that the reports were fabricated by “mischief makers” who have nothing meaningful to contribute to…
For many journalists in Gombe, telling stories of health challenges in communities is a daily routine. But on Wednesday, they became the story themselves—rolling up their sleeves, checking vital signs, and confronting the truth about their own wellbeing. It was a morning of reflection, relief, and renewed commitment as members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Gombe State Council, gathered at the Gombe Media Corporation (GMC) for a medical outreach and tree-planting campaign, part of activities marking the 2025 Press Week. For NUJ Chairman, Comrade Faruk Muazu Gombe, the moment was both symbolic and deeply personal. “Journalists tell everyone…
The Lagos State Police Command has suspended an unapproved Egungun festival in Oregun and arrested twelve suspects linked to handbills and social media posts allegedly issued by a group identifying itself as the “Oje Parapo of Oregun.” According to the police, the circulated materials warned residents and attempted to restrict the public’s freedom of movement, expression, and dignity—actions authorities described as unlawful and capable of causing panic. Condemning the publication as an act of “lawlessness,” the Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, ordered an immediate suspension of the festival. The command said the move was necessary to prevent a potential…
The Edo State Government has intensified security operations across major highways and communities following the circulation of a viral video purportedly showing a self-acclaimed bandit issuing threats near Ekpoma and surrounding areas in Edo Central Senatorial District. According to officials, Governor Monday Okpebholo was immediately briefed on the development and subsequently convened an emergency security meeting with top law-enforcement and intelligence agencies. The governor, who has repeatedly described security as a key priority of his administration, has in recent weeks overseen a series of strategic briefings aimed at tackling emerging threats. The government has activated an expanded surveillance network across…
The Yobe State Government has intensified its drive for transparency and ethical governance with the launch of a comprehensive training programme for Directors in the State Civil Service, organised in partnership with the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB). The workshop, held in Kano, marks a renewed push by Governor Mai Mala Buni’s administration to strengthen compliance with national integrity laws and reinforce accountability across ministries, departments, and agencies. Declaring the training open, Permanent Secretary for Manpower Development, Abbas Isah Bizi who represented the Head of Service praised Governor Buni for institutionalising professional discipline in the public service. He described Directors…
The Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC) has announced a week-long planned power outage that will affect several communities across Adamawa and Taraba States. The outage will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, December 1, 2025 and continue until 5.00 m.m on Monday.,8,2025. According to YEDC, the interruption is necessary to allow MBH Power Contractor to complete rehabilitation and reinforcement work at the 330/132KV and 132/33KB transmission station in Mayo-Belwa area of Adamawa. The Nigerian Independent System, also Operator (NISO) confirmed that the project includes the connection of a turn-in-turn-out 330kV line, a development expected to improve the stability and reliability of the…
The Yobe State Government has ordered an immediate suspension of all new contract staff recruitment across ministries, departments and agencies, following the approval of Governor Mai Mala Buni. The directive was issued in a circular signed by the Head of Service, Abdullahi Musa Shehu, who stated that no government office is permitted to process or engage additional contract staff under the current workforce structure. According to the circular, existing contract workers will be allowed to serve out their current terms, but their appointments will not be renewed, extended or replaced once they expire. The government noted that the suspension does…
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) on Monday inaugurated a joint committee to develop a framework for introducing Citizenship Studies into the curriculum of Nigerian universities. The event took place at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja and brought together representatives of the NOA, the National Universities Commission (NUC) and the Nigerian media. Director-General of the NOA, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, who inaugurated the committee, tasked its members with producing a draft curriculum for consideration and eventual adoption by the NUC. He said the initiative aligns with the Nigerian Identity Project (NIP), which includes the National Values Charter (NVC), describing it as a…
Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 12 Brigade have intercepted a major shipment of Cannabis Sativa in Kogi State, in what officials describe as part of ongoing operations to curb the movement of illicit substances linked to criminal activities in the region. The interception, according to a issued by Lieutenant Hassan Abdullahi, Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations for the 12 Brigade, occurred on 24 November 2025 at the Agbede Response Area, where soldiers conducting a routine stop-and-search operation halted a Toyota Camry with registration number DKA 158AU. The vehicle, driven by a man identified as Johnson Ayo, reportedly had…