The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has transferred regulatory oversight of the electricity market in Gombe State to the Gombe State Electricity Regulatory Commission (GOSERC), in accordance with the amended Constitution and the Electricity Act 2023. The transfer, effected through an order issued by NERC, removes Gombe State from the commission’s direct regulatory control over intrastate electricity activities, marking another step in the decentralization of Nigeria’s power sector. In a public notice, NERC said the handover followed Gombe State’s compliance with all statutory requirements, including formal notification of its intention to assume regulatory authority over its intrastate electricity market. NERC…
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Members of the Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Taraba State have honoured the outgoing Commander of the Nigerian Army’s 6 Brigade, Brigadier General Kingsley C. Uwa, for his contributions to improved security across the state. The honour was conferred on the senior military officer at a farewell dinner organised in his honour in Jalingo. Speaking at the event, Brigadier General Uwa urged residents of Taraba State to sustain their cooperation, trust and support for the incoming Brigade Commander, stressing that lasting peace could only be achieved through collective responsibility and active collaboration between the military and the public.…
Grief hung heavily over Kwambai on Tuesday as tears, prayers and heartfelt tributes accompanied the final journey of the late Madaki of Kwambai, Andebutop Yakubu Amamra. Family members, friends and well-wishers gathered in quiet sorrow to bid farewell to a man many described as a pillar of faith and unity in the community. The funeral service, held at the Reformed Church of Christ for Nations (RCCN), Trinity Kwambai, became a moment of collective reflection as mourners from within and outside the Yangtu Special Development Area of Taraba State filled the church. Traditional rulers sat side by side with security chiefs,…
The Zamfara State Government has raised alarm over what it described as the use of federal security institutions to harass and intimidate opposition figures in the state. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the state government accused the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, of using the office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) to target political opponents, describing the development as a dangerous abuse of power. According to the statement, a Technical Assistant in the Office of the Zamfara State Governor, Saleem Abubakar, was allegedly abducted in Abuja on Monday by operatives said to be attached to a…
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, on Wednesday welcomed two lawmakers of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Gombe State House of Assembly who have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The defecting legislators are Hon. Gabriel Galadima Fushison, representing Kaltungo West Constituency, and Hon. Malon Nimrod Yari, representing Shongom Constituency. They were led to the governor’s office by the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Abubakar Mohammed Luggerewo, alongside the Deputy Speaker, Sadam Bello, and other principal officers of the Assembly. Explaining their decision, the lawmakers said Governor Yahaya’s inclusive style of governance, leadership qualities and performance…
The Conference of Professionals in the Peoples Democratic Party (CP-PDP) has called on the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to dismiss and investigate the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Chief Nyesom Wike, over allegations of corruption, abuse of office and actions it claims undermine Nigeria’s democracy. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the CP-PDP said the APC should stop “playing to the gallery” by distancing itself from Wike while retaining him in President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet. The group argued that Wike’s continued role in the federal government contradicts claims that he is not aligned with the APC. The…
The Coalition of Civil Society Organisation of Nigeria, Taraba State Chapter, has commended the Commander of 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, for his leadership and the significant improvement in security across Taraba State. The commendation was given on Tuesday, 6 January 2026, during a courtesy visit by members of the organisation to the Headquarters of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army in Jalingo. The delegation was led by the State Chairman, Dr Joseph Gimba, who said the visit was to appreciate the Brigade Commander’s sustained efforts at restoring and maintaining peace in the state.…
The Edo State Government has expressed shock over the abduction and killing of Dr. Abu Ibrahim Babatunde in Auchi, describing the incident as unfortunate, painful, and regrettable. In a statement issued by the Office of the Governor, the government assured residents that the tragic incident would not weaken its resolve to sustain and intensify the fight against kidnapping and other forms of criminality across the state. The government acknowledged that kidnapping remains a serious and worrisome security challenge, stressing that significant investments and interventions have been deployed to curb the menace. It noted that without these efforts, the situation could…
Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 6 Brigade, operating under Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have foiled another kidnapping attempt and rescued three victims in Taraba State. The operation, which took place on January 5, 2026, followed credible intelligence received by troops deployed in Jeb Jeb town regarding the activities of suspected kidnappers in Sangai Village, Bachama Ward of Karim Lamido Local Government Area. According to a statement issued on Tuesday in Jalingo by the Brigade’s Acting Spokesperson, Lt. Umar Muhammad, troops swiftly mobilised and pursued the suspects toward the border area between Taraba and Plateau states. “On sighting…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Monday night delivered a commanding performance, thumping Mozambique 4‑0 in the Round of 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations to book their place in the quarter‑finals and keep their title defence hopes alive. The emphatic victory at the Complexe Sportif de Fès saw Nigeria take control early and never look back, with goals coming from Ademola Lookman, Victor Osimhen (twice) and Akor Adams. Lookman breaks the deadlock with a sharp finish after a smart assist from Akor Adams, setting the tone for Nigeria’s dominance.Osimhen doubles the lead, pouncing on a loose ball to fire…