BOKO Haram insurgents have allegedly killed an army lieutenant and two vigilante members in an ambush in the Lake Chad area of Borno State on Saturday. Efforts to reach the military high command for their reaction was not successful as calls to the mobile phone of the Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba was not unanswered. He was also yet to reply to a text message sent to his line as at the time of filing this report last night. Sources told our correspondents that the attack came after the military takeover of the Boko Haram enclave in Krenowa…
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GOMBE State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, earlier today, participated in an international business forum organized by the Nigeria-India Business Council (NIBC) in collaboration with the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA). The event, themed “Expanding trade and investment opportunities between Nigeria and India,” provided a platform for investors to connect with potential partners, government agencies, regulatory bodies, and others to enhance their presence in the Nigeria-India business landscape. Governor Inuwa utilized the opportunity to network with prospective investors, highlighting the huge market potential of Gombe State and its status as the best in Ease…
THE Taraba State Government has banned the use of motorcycles of any kind within the Jalingo metropolis, the state capital, and restricted the movement of tricycles between 6:00 am to 8:00 pm. The measure, according to the state government, is a result of the sudden spike in the activities of criminals in Jalingo. This follows the constitution of a task force committee on a total ban on the use of motorcycles (okada) and control of tricycles (Keke). This is contained in a press statement issued from the office of the secretary to the government of the state. The committee constituted…
GUNMEN suspected to be bandits dressed in military uniforms have kidnapped 31 villagers in a coordinated attack carried out in Tashar Nagule village of Batsari local government area of Katsina State. A credible source in the area disclosed that the armed men in large numbers appeared in military uniforms inside the community on Sunday night and seized both women, children and men, numbering about 31. He explained that the assailants had first besieged the community before sending some of their men through the main entrance to kidnap the villagers, while their motorcycles were left outside the community. “I was sitting…
HAJIYA Inna Galadima of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has been declared Chairman-elect of Jere Local Government Area (LGA) of Borno. This newspaper reports that Galadima’s emergence automatically makes her the first female to be elected council chairman in the state. Galadima, a one-time commissioner and special adviser in Borno was declared the winner by the Returning Officer of Jere LGA, Prof. Mohammed Konto. Konto said Galadima scored 110,459 votes to defeat her closest rival in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who scored 2,478 votes. Results from other LGAs in Saturday’s election have started trickling in, with APC candidates in…
GOVERNOR Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya CON, has hailed the Supreme Court judgement which affirmed his re-election as Governor of Gombe State in the March 18, 2023 governorship election. While reacting to the verdict of the apex court on the case involving him and the candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Muhammad Jibrin Barde, as well as that of African Democratic Congress ( ADC) and its candidate, Nafiu Bala, delivered by a five-member panel led by Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, Governor Inuwa Yahaya described the judgements as affirmation of the will of the people of Gombe as expressed through the ballot in…
AN OFFICER of Katsina State Police Command has lost his life after bandits reportedly dressed in Hijab attacked his duty post at Saki Jiki village, Batsari Local Government Area of the state. The Command’s spokesman, Abubakar Aliyu confirmed this to newsmen on Friday, noting that another policeman sustained injury in the attack. He said the incident occurred at 8pm on Thursday, adding that the police were already on top of the situation at the duty post. The statement read, ” Yesterday( Thursday) at about 8pm, some suspected armed bandits, deceitfully dressed in hijab, attacked officers at their duty post situated…
THE Sokoto State government has recovered 70 out of 745 vehicles said to be in the possession of former government officials in the state. The chairman of the Committee for the Review of Wasteful and Unnecessary Government Assets, Alhaji Jelani Kalgo, disclosed this while presenting the interim report of the committee to Governor Ahmed Aliyu on Thursday. According to him, 745 vehicles were identified by the committee. He said, “302 vehicles were in the possession of former Commissioners, Special Advisers and Chief Executives while 443 were in the possession of local government areas. “We have so far retrieved 32 vehicles…
THE Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal filed by the candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Nafiu Bala, against the election of Muhammad Yahaya as Governor of Gombe State. A five-member panel of the apex court led by Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun dismissed the appeal shortly after the appellants withdrew it. Meanwhile, the apex court has adjourned to Friday for judgment in the other appeal filed by Jibrin Barde of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). The panel fixed Friday for judgment shortly after parties adopted and argued their briefs of arguments in the appeal, which expires on Sunday, January 21.…
GOVERNOR of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, received in audience, the management team of the Nigeria Satellite Limited (NigComSat) at the Gombe Governor’s lodge in Abuja, Wednesday. The delegation was led by the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mrs. Jane Nkechi Egerton-Idehen. During the audience, Governor Inuwa expressed commitment to promoting a strong partnership with NigComSat towards harnessing the transformative power of technology to enhance brighter and digitally advanced future for Gombe State and its socio-economic prospects. He emphasized the critical role of technology as the driving force behind economic development, stating that Gombe state is now better…
TWO female students at Al-Qalam University in Katsina State have been reportedly kidnapped by gunmen suspected to be bandits. The victims, Habiba Ango Shantali and Maryam Abubakar Musa, were kidnapped on their way back to school on Monday. The incident was confirmed by the president of the National Association of Niger State Students, Comrade Gambo Idris Shehu, in a statement signed by the Secretary-General, Comr. Mohammmed Ibrahim. The statement read, “The National Executives Council just received sad news that two of our students from Niger State who are studying at Al-Qalam University, Katsina have been kidnapped on their way back…
ARMED bandits stormed a joint military camp in Nahuta village, Batsari Local Government Area of Katsina state on Sunday night, leaving a trail of destruction and looted goods in their wake. Sources within the camp confirmed the attack occurred around 11:30pm. The heavily-armed bandits, wielding AK-47s among other weapons reportedly set ablaze vehicles and other valuables. Despite being outnumbered, the courageous soldiers managed to repel the assault as no life was lost. “The bandits outweighed us and invaded the camp, causing considerable damage,” a source revealed, lamenting the lack of reinforcements throughout the encounter. Taking advantage of the chaos, the…
THE Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON has extended his heartfelt condolences to Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State over the demise of his Special Adviser on Media and Strategy, Malam Isa Gusau who passed away on Thursday. Governor Inuwa Yahaya, who expressed deep sorrow over the sad event, acknowledged Gusau’s professionalism, dedication and remarkable service to Governor Zulum and the government of Borno State. He also praised the commitment of the late media strategist in managing information, especially during the challenging times faced by Borno State and the…
POLICE authorities in Zamfara have banned political gatherings and rallies ahead of the Supreme Court verdict on the governorship election in the state. The Commissioner of Police in Zamfara State Muhammad Dalijan issued the ban on Thursday, hours before Friday’s Supreme Court judgment on one of the petitions filed by Governor Dauda Lawal seeking to upturn the verdict of the court of appeal which invalidated his election and ordered a rerun. He also warned the supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and those of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to avoid making statements that could trigger violence in the…
GOMBE State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON has approved some key appointments to enhance State’s administration and advance its development objectives. The Secretary to the State Government, Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi who conveyed the Governor’s approval, said the new appointments cover a spectrum of crucial roles, including security, social welfare programme, gender mainstreaming, educational opportunities, administrative functions, and technology-driven entrepreneurship. The new appontees are: AIG Zubairu Mu’azu (Rtd), Special Adviser on Security Matters; Aishatu Adamu, Special Adviser/State Coordinator, Social Investment Programme; Finney David, Special Adviser on Women Affairs/ Nigeria for Women Project and Amina Dahiru Usman Bauchi, Special Adviser on…
NO fewer than six traders lost their lives on Friday when their convoy of vehicles ran into bandits in Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State. The traders were travelling from Maidabino village to participate in a weekly market located at Yan’tumaki. The two villages are within Danmusa Local Government Area. Residents revealed that the traders always travel in convoys because of the security situation in the council. It was further learnt that the convoy of vehicles carrying the traders ran into the bandits shortly before Yan’tumaki. Residents added that the bandits suddenly appeared from a forest and started firing…
THE Yobe State government has cancelled the licences of all private schools in the state and asked operators interested in following the laid rules and regulations to re-apply for new licences. The state government also said henceforth activities of all private schools in the state will tally with that of public schools, saying that the proprietors will no longer be allowed to operate and set rules that violate the norms and values of the state. State Commissioner of Basic and Secondary Education, Dr Muhammad Sani Idris, who disclosed this when he met with proprietors of private schools in a meeting…
TROOPS of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation Hadarin Daji, have neutralised 10 terrorists and rescued nine kidnapped victims between Zamfara and Katsina States. They also recovered arms and ammunition including operational motorcycles and communication gadgets. This was disclosed in a statement by the Force Information Officer, Cpt. Ibrahim Yahaya. Yahaya said that the feat was recorded in recent dry season clearance operations commanded by the General Officer Commanding, 8 Division, Nigerian Army, Maj-Gen Godwin Mutkut. Yahaya said that on January 3, 2024, the combined troops of the OPHD conducted an offensive operation in identified terrorist enclaves at Batsari…
GOMBE State Governor and Chairman of Northern Governors’ Forum, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, earlier today met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The Governor used the visit to intimate the Nigerian leader on the developments in his State as well as the northern region. He also brought the President up to speed with the achievements recorded by the State under his leadership as Governor, assuring that his government is ready to put more words into action in order to bring about faster development. The Governor, while interacted with State House Correspondents soon after he met…
ONE photographer and a police escort have reportedly died in a road accident involving the convoy of the deputy governor of Sokoto State, Engineer Idris Gobir. The accident occurred around 10:30am on Wednesday while the deputy governor was going to his hometown of Sabon Birni to host Governor Ahmed Aliyu who paid a condolence visit to the area. The photographer whose name was given as Buhari Usman was inside one of the vehicles conveying security personnel attached to the deputy governor. The vehicle was said to have skidded off the road and somersaulted at Yanrimawa area along Goronyo-Sabon Birni road.…