Author: Sani Nura

GOVERNOR Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, has expressed deep sorrow and concern over the tragic incident that occurred during an Easter procession in Billiri, Gombe State, which resulted in the loss of five lives and injuries to many others. The unfortunate incident reportedly occurred when a trailer truck transporting grains from Adamawa State to Gombe suffered brake failure and lost control, veering into a group of Christian faithful who were participating in a religious procession to mark the Easter celebration. Reacting to the tragedy, Governor Inuwa Yahaya described the incident as heartbreaking and regrettable. “This is a dark and painful moment…

FOUR workers have died during a routine maintenance operation at the Gubi Dam Water Treatment Plant in Bauchi. The tragic accident happened around 5 pm on Saturday when they were carrying out a sludge cleaning exercise in the plant’s tunnel. In a statement, the Bauchi State Police Command Public Relations Officer, Ahmed Wakil, explained that: “The sludge cleaning operation commenced around 12:00 hours. During the procedure, the staff members entered the clarifier to dislodge pit pipes but were tragically overcome and subsequently retrieved unconscious. Despite immediate medical interventions, they were pronounced dead at the Specialist Hospital, Bauchi.” The deceased have…

GOMBE State Governor and Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF), Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, has extended warm Easter greetings to the Christian community in Gombe State and across the globe, urging them to reflect on the values of sacrifice, hope, and renewal that define the season. In a goodwill message to commemorate the 2025 Easter celebrations, Governor Inuwa Yahaya emphasized the significance of the season as a time to embrace love, unity, and compassion while reaffirming faith in God and service to humanity as exemplified by Jesus Christ. “Easter symbolises love, sacrifice, and the triumph of good over…

MIYETTI Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has demanded a presidential directive to security agencies to ensure effective security for pastoralist communities across the country. The National Secretary-General of MACBAN, Bello Gotomo, made the demand in a statement on Thursday. He also asked the Federal Government to end all forms of alleged discriminatory practices against pastoralists in the country. Gotomo emphasised the need for the office of the National Security Adviser to implement concrete measures to address the alleged ethnic profiling, stigmatisation and scapegoating of pastoralists. “The Nigerian government must ensure accountability, justice and protection for all citizens regardless…

FORMER Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Dr. Abubakar Malami, SAN, has dismissed claims by Senator Umaru Tanko Al-Makura’s group that members of the Congress for Progressive Change, CPC, bloc of All Progressives Congress, APC, had ruled out defection and endorsed President Bola Tinubu for 2027 elections. Malami, who spoke through his media aide, Muhammed Bello Doka, said the CPC bloc, which was former President Muhammadu Buhari’s platform, said the bloc was the only entity that could speak on whether or not it was leaving the APC and not Al-Makura’s group. “When you say CPC bloc, one needs…

AT least seven people have been confirmed dead in a Boko Haram attack on Garaha Lar village in Adamawa State. The chairman of Hong local government area, Usman Wa’aganda, who confirmed the attack, said one resident was missing while houses and property were destroyed by the attackers. Mr Wa’aganda also stated that a local vigilante died after a bomb exploded while attempting to secure the area. He said a police patrol van from Garaha Police Station was also destroyed by an improvised explosive device, IED, but no personnel was killed. “The occupants of the patrol van had exited the vehicle…

GOVERNOR Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State said that his predecessor, Dr. Bello Matawalle, left the state in a financial mess, saying he inherited only N4 million and a series of liabilities when he assumed office. Speaking on AriseTv, Lawal revealed that security, education, and health sectors were close to nonexistent when he took over office, adding that he had to declare a state of emergency in the sectors. Lawal added that Zamfara was in a state of bankruptcy when he took over from Matawalle, with all sorts of liabilities from backlogs of unpaid salaries spanning four and half months. He…

GOMBE State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, earlier today, paid a working visit to the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja. The visit forms part of the Governor’s strategic engagements with key federal agencies and institutions in his determination to position Gombe as a model for sub-national development in line with his visionary 10- year development plan, known as DEVAGOM. During the visit, both leaders discussed areas of mutual interest that would benefit Gombe State and complement the Federal Government’s efforts in advancing fiscal innovation, sustainable financing, and…

THE Sokoto State government has confirmed 300 cases of meningitis recorded in some local government areas of the state. The Commissioner of Health, Dr Farouk Abubakar, gave the confirmation at the one day sensitization campaign organised by the State Ward Development Committee (WDC) forum in collaboration with the state Ministry of Health and the State Primary Healthcare Development Agency on Friday. The commissioner was however silent on the number of deaths recorded since February when the outbreak was first reported. He said that 16 persons were still receiving treatment at the hospitals while the rest had been discharged. In their…

THE Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, has joined the global business community in rejoicing with Africa’s foremost industrialist and Chairman of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, on the occasion of his 68th birthday anniversary. Governor Inuwa Yahaya described Alhaji Dangote as a global icon, trailblazing entrepreneur, and an uncommon philanthropist whose contributions have not only impacted Nigeria’s economy, but also earned the continent global recognition. He said, “Alhaji Aliko Dangote is a shining example of what visionary leadership, grit, and unyielding commitment to nation-building can achieve. His unmatched…

A RAINSTORM has destroyed dozens of houses in the Shanga Local Government Area of Kebbi State. Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, sympathised with the people of Garin Kestu in Atuwo Ward, Shanga Local Government, and urged the affected households to consider the incident as an act of God. This was contained in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ahmed Idris. According to the statement, the governor represented by the Chairman of Shanga Local Government, Audu Audu, recalled that the heavy rainfall, which occurred on Tuesday night, destroyed houses and property worth millions of naira. He…

UNIDENTIFIED gunmen have abducted a 400-level student of the Federal University Birnin Kebbi (FUBK), Augustine Madubiya, in the early hours of Tuesday. A local resident was also shot and killed during the attack. The incident occurred around 3:00am at Istijaba Villa, an off-campus hostel located in Unguwar Jeji. According to eyewitness accounts, five armed men approached students who were sleeping outside their rooms due to the hot weather and demanded money. When the students explained that they had no money, the attackers assaulted them. During the chaos, a nearby resident, Malam Sidi Hussaini, who was tending to his cattle, responded…

GUNMEN suspected to be Lakurawa terrorists attacked Morai village in the Augie Local Government Area of Kebbi State, killing at least 13 vigilante members. A local source, identified as Alhaji Augie, told News Point Nigeria that the vigilantes had taken cover in nearby shrubs after receiving intelligence about an impending attack. According to him, the attackers arrived and attempted to rustle a herd of cattle. The vigilantes then launched an ambush in an attempt to recover the cattle and repel the attackers. “Unfortunately, they were unaware that the terrorists had already surrounded them,” he said about the Sunday incident. “As…

TROOPS of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS) have neutralised three bandits, destroyed several camps, and recovered arms and ammunition in a daring clearance operation in Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State. The operation which took place yon April 5, 2025 is in continuation of the ongoing military operations codenamed Operation Lafiya Jamaa aimed at flushing out criminal elements from Taraba State. This is contained in a press statement issued by the Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, 6 Brigade, Captain Olubodunde Oni. According to the statement, the operation, which targeted suspected bandits’ hideouts,…

THE Nigerian Army has refuted claims made by the Taraba State Police Command suggesting that the rescued Israeli national who was recently abducted was under military escort at the time of his abduction. Itamar, an Israeli national and staff member of SCC Company, was abducted on April 3 along the Takum–Chanchangi Road in Atim Community, Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State. In a statement released by Captain Olubodunde Oni, Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), the Army refuted claims made by the Taraba State Police Command suggesting that Mr.…

THE Taraba State Police Command, in collaboration with the military and hunters, have rescued a kidnapped foreign national. The Israeli national identified as Gil Itamar was abducted by armed criminals in the Atim Community along the Takum/Chanchangi Road in Taraba State on April 3, 2025. A press statement by the Public Relations Officer of the Taraba State Police Command James Lashen says on 03/04/2025 at about 10:30hrs, an information was received through a phone call from one Alhaji Saidu, a staff of SCC company based in Takum that, on same date at about 09:15hrs, one Mr Gil Itamar, an Israeli…

A RENOWNED Islamic scholar, Dr Idris Abdulaziz Dutsen Tanshi, has died after battling with undisclosed illness. The official Facebook page of his mosque, Dutsen Tanshi Majlis Bauchi, confirmed his death, announcing that his funeral would take place at Games Village Eid Ground, Bauchi at 10:00am on Friday. In his will, the late preacher banned taking photograph at his funeral, canceled memorial gathering at his home, disallowed people from jostling for his corpse as well as entering the cemetery with shoes. The late scholar was enmeshed in many controversies as well as discord with successive administrations in Bauchi State, traditional rulers,…

NO fewer than twelve persons were said to have been killed by bandits allegedly led by notorious wanted bandit kingpin Bello Turji at Lugu town in Isa Local government area of Sokoto state. Multiple sources informed this newspaper that the attack took place when the notorious bandits were returning from a Sallah visit to one of the communities in Isa when they gruesomely murdered the farmers. Police authorities in the Sokoto had refused to comment on the incidents, saying that since a military joint operation is ongoing in the area, the police have no right to speak on security development…

THE Commander of One Brigade, Nigerian Army, Gusau, Brigadier General Timothy Opurum, has stated that troops of One Brigade under Operation Fansar Yamma have significantly reduced terrorists’ activities in their area of responsibility, covering Kebbi and Zamfara states. General Opurum made this declaration on Tuesday evening during a Sallah luncheon with officers, soldiers, and their families at the Brigade Cantonment in Gusau. According to him, the security situation was previously challenging, but through sustained military operations and the dedication of troops, the army has gained dominance over the region and curtailed terrorist activities to a large extent. “The One Brigade…

SOME youths in Iware, Ardo-Kola Local Government Area of Taraba State, have threatened to set ablaze the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) office. Their threats follow the death of a 42-year-old resident of the state, Yunusa Kaka, who was allegedly tortured to death by NSCDC operatives. According to Zagazola Makama, a security analyst, Kaka was arrested after Biliaminu Adamu, a resident of the state told security operatives that he gave Kaka two stolen phones. “Trouble started on March 30 at about 9:00 p.m. when Biliaminu Adamu, 24, was arrested for allegedly stealing two handsets and two packets of…