Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has stressed the need for greater alignment between federal and state-level development narratives to promote cohesive governance and lasting impact across Nigeria. The governor made this known during a meeting with two senior presidential media aides Mr. Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Communication, and Mr. Tope Ajayi, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity at the Gombe Governor’s Lodge in Abuja. Discussions at the meeting focused on enhancing strategic communication, improving documentation of government activities, and harmonizing development messaging across national and sub national levels. Governor…
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The Federal Government has initiated plans to rescue and repatriate a group of Nigerian workers stranded in the Central African Republic, following public outcry triggered by a viral video showing the distressed individuals. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed this in a statement on Friday, confirming that the affected Nigerians were discovered in the Bambari region, located about 850 kilometres from the capital city, Bangui. According to the ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, the Nigerian Mission in the Central African Republic has successfully established contact with the stranded individuals. Ebienfa added that the Embassy of Nigeria in Bangui is working closely…
The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has approved the timetable for its 2025 Elective National Convention and resolved to take legal steps to reclaim seats held by lawmakers who defected from the party. In a communiqué issued at the end of its 101st meeting held Thursday in Abuja, the NEC expressed satisfaction with the resolution of internal disputes within the party and reaffirmed its unity, stability, and preparedness to lead the charge against what it described as the “catastrophic misrule” of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The NEC approved that the Elective National Convention—where new…
The Abia State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has reaffirmed its unity and strategic preparedness for the 2027 general elections, declaring Senator Samuel Anyanwu as the legitimate National Secretary of the party and debunking claims of any merger or alliance with other political forces. In a statement signed by the State Chairman, Elder Abraham Amah, the party emphasized that the restoration of Senator Anyanwu to his position followed due process and extensive consultation with major organs of the PDP, including the National Working Committee (NWC), Board of Trustees (BoT), the Governors’ Forum, National Assembly Caucus, Forum of Former…
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has appealed for increased support from the African Development Bank (ADB) and its mission partners to strengthen post-crisis recovery efforts and restore livelihoods in communities affected by conflict. Speaking through Deputy Governor Professor Kaletapwa Farauta, the governor made the call on Tuesday during a meeting with the Joint Supervision Mission led by Mr. Mthokozisi Ncube at the Government House in Yola. Farauta highlighted the urgent need for additional funding to address key development gaps in water supply, education, and economic empowermentparticularly for women and young people across the state. “Your continued support will…
The Adamawa State Executive Council has approved an internal budget reallocation of N22.8 billion to address critical infrastructure gaps, expand clean water access, and support youth-focused initiatives under the current 2025 fiscal year. The move, described as a “viament,” was approved during a council meeting chaired by Governor Amadu Umaru Fintiri at the Government House, Yola. The adjustment does not increase the total budget, which remains N486.2 billion, but instead reallocates funds across existing ministries and projects. Announcing the development, Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Emmanuel Pridimso explained that the viament was driven by economic realities such as inflation and shortfalls in initial allocations.…
In a significant move to expand access to electricity and promote sustainable energy solutions, the Gombe State Government has signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MIDS Dynamics Ltd and the state’s Joint Project Development Agency to develop solar mini-grids for rural and underserved communities across the state. The MoU, signed under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement, was formalized on the sidelines of the 6th meeting of the Gombe State Joint Development Project Council, and witnessed by Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON. Under the agreement, each of the three partners the State Government, Local Governments through the Joint Project…
By Rebecca Caleb Maina The Civil Society Scaling-Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN), with support from the Partnership for Improving Nigeria Nutrition Systems (PINNS 3.0), has commenced a three-day capacity-building workshop aimed at strengthening the Bauchi State Committee on Food and Nutrition (SCFN). In Bauchi State, CS-SUNN observes that the nutrition coordination system particularly the SCFN requires reinvigoration and restructuring to deliver more effective nutrition outcomes. Challenges such as weak coordination mechanisms, unclear role definitions among line Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), and occasional internal misunderstandings have hindered the state’s ability to respond effectively to the malnutrition crisis. To address these…
By Rebecca Caleb Maina The Civil Society Scaling-Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN), with support from the Partnership for Improving Nigeria Nutrition Systems (PINNS 3.0), has commenced a three-day capacity-building workshop aimed at strengthening the Bauchi State Committee on Food and Nutrition (SCFN). In Bauchi State, CS-SUNN observes that the nutrition coordination system particularly the SCFN requires reinvigoration and restructuring to deliver more effective nutrition outcomes. Challenges such as weak coordination mechanisms, unclear role definitions among line Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), and occasional internal misunderstandings have hindered the state’s ability to respond effectively to the malnutrition crisis. To address these…
The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has provided relief support to more than 3,000 individuals affected by floods and communal conflicts across Yobe State, delivering large quantities of building materials and critical emergency response equipment to aid recovery and disaster preparedness. At a formal handover ceremony held in Damaturu on Tuesday, the Commission presented assorted construction materials to help rebuild homes destroyed by recent natural and man-made disasters. The items include 20,000 pieces each of timber and ceiling boards, 6,000 rods each of 10mm and 12mm iron bars, 3,000 bundles of zinc sheets, and 2,000 cartons of roofing nails. In a parallel move to…