The historic town of Ganye, in Adamawa state was filled with pomp and celebration on Saturday as prominent dignitaries from across Nigeria gathered to mark the 25th anniversary of Alhaji Dr. Umaru Adamu Sanda’s reign as the Gangwari Ganye. The milestone event commemorated a quarter-century since the monarch’s ascension to the throne on April 7, 2000, following his unanimous selection by traditional kingmakers and subsequent endorsement by the government. He was elevated to first-class status on December 4, 2004. Speaking at the occasion, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri hailed the monarch for his visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to peace, cultural…
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The Munga Development Association (MUDA) has declared a three-day period of mourning to honor victims of recent deadly attacks by suspected herders in Munga Lelau and Munga Dosso communities, located in Karim-Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State. The announcement was made on Saturday by MUDA’s National President, Shamah W. Ezra, during a press conference held in Jalingo, the state capital. He described the attacks, which occurred on Friday, May 23, as “unprovoked” and “devastating.” According to Ezra, the coordinated assault claimed the lives of more than 40 people, forced mass burials, displaced scores of residents, and destroyed homes, food…
The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has issued a strong rebuke of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, marking the midpoint of his tenure with a blistering critique of worsening economic conditions, rising insecurity, and lack of transparency in governance. In a statement, signed by its Deputy National Publicity Secretary, James Ezema, the CNPP expressed alarm over what it described as the failure of the much-touted “Renewed Hope” agenda, declaring that Nigerians are instead facing “renewed hardship, deepening poverty, and growing insecurity.” “This is not a partisan attack,” said Ezema, “It is a sincere, patriotic call for urgent correction. The…
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has called on the Federal Government to reframe its approach to power supply in Nigeria by prioritizing equitable access to electricity, especially for vulnerable and low-income populations. Governor Zulum made the call during the opening of the 6th National Council on Power (NACOP) held in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, where he addressed key stakeholders, including the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu. “Electricity is not just about wires and transformers it’s about dignity, economic opportunity, health, education, and the right of every child to dream,” Zulum said. “We must view energy not…
In a landmark move to combat environmental degradation, the Gombe State Government has signed a multi-billion naira contract for an 18-kilometre gully erosion control project, aimed at safeguarding lives, property, and the environment. The contract, valued at ₦48.6 billion, was awarded to construction firm Triacta Nigeria Limited and marks one of the most significant environmental infrastructure investments in the state’s history. The project, which has a completion timeline of 30 months, is designed to address decades of severe erosion that have ravaged large parts of the state. Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya officially launched the initiative during a ceremony at Hayin…
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has called on the North East Development Commission (NEDC) to focus on implementing impactful and sustainable projects that will significantly improve infrastructure and livelihoods across the six states of Nigeria’s northeast region. Governor Zulum made the appeal on while receiving a delegation from the NEDC, led by the Minister of State for Regional Development, Uba Maigari Ahmodu, at the Government House in Maiduguri. Emphasising the need for meaningful development, Zulum highlighted key priority areas including security enhancement, establishment of dry inland ports, integration into the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), independent electricity generation,…
By Rebecca Caleb Maina The Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC) has launched a Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) Observatory during a roundtable discussion held at the Custodian Hotel in Gombe State. The initiative aims to review progress on the 2020–2025 SRHR framework, monitor developments, policy gaps, and advocate for the protection and promotion of SRHR in Gombe The event supported by Global Affairs Canada( GAC) and Centre for Reproductive Rights convened civil society groups, media organisations, healthcare professionals, and government representatives, who reaffirmed their commitment to advancing reproductive justice and tackling the urgent challenges surrounding unsafe…
By Becky Maina In a significant move to address the state’s high burden of maternal and neonatal mortality, the Gombe State Government, in collaboration with the Federal Government and development partners, convened a Co-Creation Workshop and Stakeholder Engagement Meeting to officially kick off the Maternal and Neonatal Mortality Reduction Innovation Initiative (MAMII). The five day strategic gathering, organised with the support of the National MAMII Implementation brought together government officials, healthcare professionals, traditional and religious leaders, civil society organisations, and development partners. The aim was to co-design effective, community-led responses to the maternal health crisis in Gombe State. Commissioner for…
In a major push to combat malnutrition, the Adamawa State government has released ₦300 million for the purchase and distribution of vital nutrition commodities. The announcement was made at a high- level stakeholders’ meeting held at the Adamawa State Primary Health Care Development Agency (ADSPHCDA) headquarters. The Executive Chairman of ADSPHCDA, Dr. Sulaiman Saidu Bashir, who presided over the meeting, also unveiled a revamped logistics system aimed at improving last-mile delivery and ensuring transparency in the distribution of nutrition supplies across the state. Present at the meeting were top government officials, including the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health…
The Commander of 23 Brigade, Brigadier General Amechi Agwu, has reiterated the Nigerian Army’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property, while calling for sustained collaboration with community leaders to effectively address security challenges in Adamawa State. This was disclosed in a statement released in Yola by the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Lt. Adebayo Samuel Adewumi, following a three-day operational and familiarization tour conducted by the Brigade Commander across several deployment areas in the state. The tour, which took place from May 23 to 25, 2025, included visits to key locations under 232 Battalion and 23 Brigade Special Battalion,…