Author: Sani Nura

GOMBE State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, earlier today, met with the management of Ashaka Cement Plc, led by its Managing Director, Ibrahim Aminu, to deepen the long-standing partnership between the State Government and the company. The meeting focused on strengthening synergy in key areas, including job creation for the teeming youth population, environmental stewardship, expansion of the state’s revenue base and sustained support for communities hosting the cement plant. During the engagement, the management of Ashaka Cement briefed the Governor on the recent change in ownership of the company, following acquisition by Huaxin Cement of China. The Managing Director…

THE Kebbi State Government has announced February 11 to 14 as the dates for the Argungu International Fishing Festival. News Point Nigeria reports that the Emir of Argungu, Alhaji Samaila Mera, disclosed this to journalists shortly after an expanded meeting with the State Festival Main Committee and the Emirate Local Organising Committee, held at the Deputy Governor’s Office on Friday. “The Argungu Fishing Festival started as a peace initiative between the Sokoto Caliphate jihadists and the Kanta Kingdom,” the Emir said. “Because of its historical significance, UNESCO later adopted the festival as an international cultural event.” He explained that following…

GOMBE State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, has approved the constitution of a high-powered committee to implement the White Paper Report on the Assessment of Grazing Reserves, Forest Reserves, Game Reserves, and Cattle Routes across the state. The Secretary to the State Governnent, Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, who conveyed the Governor’s approval, explained that the committee comprises representatives from key security agencies, relevant ministries and departments, traditional institutions, farmers’ and harders’ associations, as well as technical and regulatory bodies. Retired Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG Babaji Sunday has been appointed as Chairman of the Committee. Members are: Yusuf Madi,…

GOMBE State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, has formally launched the All Progressives Congress (APC) digital membership registration and revalidation in the state, expressing confidence that the excercise will further strengthen the party’s dominance and position it for sustained electoral success. The Governor launched the exercise shortly after revalidating his own membership at the State Party Secretariat, where he was registered by the APC Registration Agent of his Jekadafari Ward, Ukasha Hussaini in the presence of the Ward Chairman, Alhaji Abubakar Muhammad Dan Gombe and other officials . He described the digital registration and revalidation exercise as a landmark innovation…

THE Katsina State Police Command on Tuesday said it has arrested three suspects in connection with the illegal possession of a large cache of highly explosive materials in the State. News Point Nigeria reports that the items were intercepted in a Golf vehicle at Koza village in Daura Local Government Area of Katsina State. This success follows the directives of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, on enhanced vigilance and intelligence-led patrols, especially along highways. The Katsina Police Public Relations Officer, Abubakar Sadiq, said the police team, while on an intelligence-led stop and search on January 7th, 2026,…

SUSPECTED bandits have reportedly attacked a wedding convoy at Unguwar Nagunda Community in the Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State, killing at least two people. News Point Nigeria reports that several others, including the bride, were badly injured. During the attack, which occurred on Sunday night, an unspecified number of wedding guests were said to have also been abducted. A security source said on Monday that residents reported heavy gunfire and widespread panic upon the arrival of the bandits in the community on Sunday night. “As of this morning, families are still trying to confirm how many people were…

GOMBE State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, has received two members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Gombe State House of Assembly who have formally defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), further strengthening the ruling party’s dominance in the legislature. News Point Nigeria reports that  the lawmakers 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, Rt. Hon. Abubakar Mohammed Luggerewo, alongside his Deputy, Hon. Sadam Bello and other principal officers of the Assembly. The defecting…

BANDITS armed with dangerous weapons have reportedly invaded several communities in Katsina State, abducting many persons during coordinated night attacks. Eyewitnesses told News Point Nigeria on a telephone call on Tuesday that the attacks took place on Monday night after heavily armed bandits invaded the affected areas, operating for hours and wreaking havoc on the communities. Security sources said the terrorists first attacked Unguwar Alhaji Barau and later proceeded to Gidan Dan Mai-gizo, and Gidan Hazo communities, all located in Na’alma Ward in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State. While security forces have yet to issue an official statement…

THE Gombe State Government, under the leadership of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, has unveiled a set of far-reaching and decisive security measures aimed at strengthening public safety and enhancing internal security across the state. News Point Nigeria reports that the decisions were announced by the State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Barrister Zubair Muhammad Umar, shortly after Governor Inuwa Yahaya presided over an expanded meeting of the State Security Council, convened to review emerging security challenges and recent incidents in the state. Barrister Zubair Umar disclosed that following a detailed assessment of reports on the vandalism of public infrastructure…

THE Northern States Governors Forum (NSGF) has deplored in the strongest terms the dastardly terrorist attack at Kasuwan Daji Market in Demo community, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, describing it as a cruel assault on innocent citizens and a grave threat to peace and livelihoods. Reports indicate that no fewer than 30 traders, including women and other civilians, were brutally killed, many others abducted, and the market set ablaze during the attack by suspected terrorists. In a statement sent to News Point Nigeria on behalf of his colleagues, the Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Gombe State,…

GOMBE State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, has joined Vice President Kashim Shettima and Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, at the maiden combined 1st, 2nd and 3rd Convocation Ceremony of Kashim Ibrahim University, Maiduguri. News Point Nigeria reports that the ceremony, witnessed the graduation of over 2,000 students, including 28 First Class graduates, drawn from three academic sessions. Governor Inuwa Yahaya, who attended as Special Guest of Honour, described the convocation as a demonstration of the unyielding spirit of a people, a government and an institution that refused to surrender to fear. He noted that the university’s survival…

THE Honourable Minister of State for Works, Rt. Hon. Barr. Bello Muhammad Goronyo, has described the Caliphate Icon Awards as a powerful platform for inspiring excellence, integrity, and selfless service across Northern Nigeria. News Point Nigeria reports that Goronyo made the remarks while delivering a keynote speech as Special Guest of Honour at the 2025 Caliphate Icon Awards, an event organised by the Caliphate Youth Forum in collaboration with Amazing Fame, and widely regarded as one of the most prestigious honours celebrating public service excellence in the region. Addressing a distinguished audience that included respected elders, youth leaders, traditional rulers,…

THE Gombe State Government has presented N14m to the families of seven journalists who died in a road crash in the state. News Point Nigeria reports that the journalists died on Monday while returning from a colleague’s wedding in Kaltungo Local Government Area. Governor Inuwa Yahaya, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof Abubakar Njodi, presented N2m to each of the affected families in Gombe on Friday. Njodi said the donation was a token to assist the bereaved families and help with burial expenses, noting that the accident was of grave concern to the state government. He described…

GOMBE State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, earlier in the week held a high-level security meeting with the Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), Zone 12, in charge of Bauchi and Gombe States, AIG Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, to address recent security challenges in the state. News Point Nigeria reports that the meeting, came against the backdrop of the recent unfortunate incident in Pindiga community, Akko Local Government Area, where two persons were killed and three others abducted by unknown gunmen. During the meeting, the Governor and the AIG reviewed the security situation across the state, with emphasis on strengthening intelligence…

BAUCHI State Governor and Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum, Bala Mohammed, has accused the Federal Government of deploying the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as a tool of political persecution against him and members of his administration because of his refusal to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). News Point Nigeria reports that the governor made the allegation on Wednesday in Bauchi during the signing of the state’s 2026 appropriation bill into law, a ceremony that turned into a sharp political rebuke of the Federal Government and its handling of opposition figures. Governor…

ONE worker has been confirmed dead, while five others were trapped on Tuesday evening after a section of a private rice mill collapsed in Birnin Kebbi, the Kebbi State capital. News Point Nigeria reports that rescue operations were still ongoing at the time of filing this report, as emergency workers battled to reach the victims buried beneath metal and debris. The Kebbi State Deputy Governor, Senator Umar Abubakar Tafida, led a government delegation to the scene for an on-the-spot assessment, assuring that all efforts were being made to rescue those still trapped. “We are here to first assess the situation…

THE Honourable Minister of State for Works, Rt. Hon. Muhammad Bello Goronyo, has underscored the critical role of professionals in Nigeria’s development, calling for stronger collaboration, mentorship, and engagement with government to accelerate growth at both state and national levels. News Point Nigeria reports that Goronyo made the call on Thursday while delivering a keynote address at the 3rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Sokoto Professionals Network, held on December 26, 2025, with the theme “Expanding Horizons, Strengthening Bonds.” Addressing a gathering of respected elders, professionals, and community leaders, the minister conveyed warm greetings from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu…

THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Tuesday arraigned the Bauchi State Commissioner for Finance, Yakubu Adamu, before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja, over alleged money laundering involving N5.79 billion. According to a post sighted by News Point Nigeria on EFCC’s X account on Tuesday, Adamu was arraigned alongside Ayab Agro Products and Freight Company Limited on a six-count charge bordering on money laundering, contrary to Section 21(a) and punishable under Section 21 of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022. At the commencement of proceedings, prosecuting counsel, Samuel I. Chime, informed…

THE Kebbi State Government has provided clarification regarding the incident at the General Hospital in Bagudo that occurred in the early hours of Tuesday. In a statement sent to News Point Nigeria by Yahaya Sarki, the Special Adviser to Governor Nasir Idris on Media and Publicity, it was emphasized that the explosion was caused by a fire, not a bomb blast, as was widely speculated and reported on social media. Sarki explained that the clarification came from the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), who confirmed that preliminary findings and reports from security agencies indicated that the loud explosion originated…

THE Kebbi State Police Command has confirmed that eight persons were killed following coordinated attacks by gunmen on Kaiwa, Gelawu, and Gebbe villages in Shanga Local Government Area of the state. The attacks, which occurred without warning, reportedly triggered widespread panic and forced many residents to flee to neighbouring communities and nearby bushes for safety. Confirming the incident to News Point Nigeria, the spokesperson of the Kebbi State Police Command, Bashir Usman, said seven people died during the attacks, while another victim later succumbed to injuries while receiving treatment. He added that one injured person is currently responding to medical…