Author: Sani Nura

DOZENS are feared dead after suspected Lakurawa terrorists carried out attacks on several rural communities in the Arewa Local Government Area on Wednesday. According to local and security sources, the gunmen stormed villages in the remote border district, opening fire on residents in what survivors described as highly organised and indiscriminate assaults. Breakdowns from security sources indicate that 16 people were killed in Mamunu, five in Awashaka, three in Masama, while two people each lost their lives in five other affected villages. The attacks triggered panic, forcing many residents to flee their homes as the assailants stormed homes and shot…

PRESIDENT Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has appointed the Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, as Renewed Hope Ambassador and Secretary for Party Outreach, Engagement and Mobilization. News Point Nigeria reports that the appointment was conveyed in a letter personally signed by President Tinubu, directing Governor Inuwa Yahaya to assume the role with immediate effect. In the letter, the President outlined the broad responsibilities of the new assignment, charging Governor Inuwa Yahaya to work closely with the Director-General of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, the national leadership of the APC, and particularly the National Chairman, to ensure harmony, inclusiveness and…

GOMBE State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, has called on the Muslim Ummah in the state and the general citizenry to intensify prayers for Nigeria during the holy month of Ramadan and beyond. News Point Nigeria reports that in a goodwill message to mark the commencement of the Ramadan fast, Governor Inuwa Yahaya stressed the need for collective responsibility, urging all citizens to play their respective roles in charting a new course towards addressing the problems bedevilling the country. He encouraged the faithful to seize the spiritual significance of the holy month to pray fervently for peace, security, unity and…

GOMBE State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, has approved the appointment of Professor Muazu Shehu as the new Head of the Civil Service, Gombe State. The appointment, which takes immediate effect, was conveyed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, following the retirement of the former Head of Civil Service, Alhaji Ahmed Kasimu Abdullahi, who exited service upon attaining the mandatory 35 years in public service. A seasoned public servant and accomplished academic,  Professor Muazu Shehu brings to the office vast administrative experience, technical expertise and a strong reform-oriented mindset. Until his new appointment, Professor…

GOMBE State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, on Tuesday, hosted his Yobe State counterpart, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, alongside the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Political and Other Matters, Hon. Ibrahim Kabir Masari for the commissioning of key projects and the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) Secretariats. The projects commissioned by Governor Mai Mala Buni which include the New Nafada Local Government Secretariat, the Nafada 4-Span Bridge, and the Mega Non-Formal Learning Centre (Tsangaya School) are strategic interventions by the Inuwa Yahaya led administration with far-reaching socio-economic and administrative impact on Nafada…

THE Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed the arrival of 100 US military personnel and equipment in Nigeria, saying they arrived at Bauchi airfield. Defence spokesman, Samaila Uba, in a statement sent to News Point Nigeria on Tuesday, said the deployment follows a recent security agreement between Nigeria and the US. Uba noted that the Federal Government had made a formal request to the US for assistance in terms of military training, technical support, and intelligence sharing with the members of the Nigerian Armed Forces. “The collaboration will provide access to specialised technical capabilities aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s ability to deter…

BAUCHI State Police Command has uncovered a young man, Muhammad Lawan, also known as Babangida, chained to a log for 17 years by his father, Mohammed Lawan, at Shadawanka Village of Bauchi LGA. Is Police busted the scene following an intelligence report from a resident of the area on Monday. The command’s spokeperson, SP Habib Nafiu, in a statement sent to News Point Nigeria on Tuesday, said that the command’s team rescued the middle-aged man who was allegedly confined and leg-chained by his father. “On Monday, February 16th, 2026, at about 4: 20pm, we received information from a good samaritan…

PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has publicly commended the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, describing his performance in tackling Nigeria’s security challenges as outstanding and result-driven. News Point Nigeria reports that the president gave the endorsement on Monday during an official visit to Adamawa State, Ribadu’s home state, where he expressed strong confidence in the NSA’s leadership and commitment to restoring peace and stability across the country. Addressing stakeholders during the visit, Tinubu openly praised Ribadu’s efforts in coordinating the nation’s security architecture. “The National Security Adviser, the son of the soil, Nuhu Ribadu, I must say clearly here that you are…

A BOAT accident has claimed the lives of 14 people in the Yauri Local Government Area of Kebbi State. News Point Nigeria reports that the accident occurred at Gumbi village in Gumbi Ward of Yauri LGA after the victims had accompanied a bride to her husband’s house in Gwarzo village, Ngaski LGA. The celebrants were said to be returning home when the boat capsized, throwing more than 100 passengers into the water. Fourteen people, 13 women and one child reportedly lost their lives in the incident. Governor Nasir Idris, who attended the funeral prayer, condoled with the immediate families of…

GOMBE State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, has hosted a dinner in honour of a visiting delegation of investors and development partners from Tunisia and Morocco. The delegation, under the auspices of the Tunisia Consortium for African Development (TUCAD), had earlier undertaken a comprehensive technical and field assessment tour of key infrastructure and investment sites in Gombe State, including the Daɗinkowa Dam, Muhammadu Buhari Industrial Park, major water systems and other strategic locations, with a view to proposing practical, bankable, and long-term development partnerships. Speaking during the dinner, which was attended by the Tunisian Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency Mohsen…

PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu is set to embark on a one-day official visit to Adamawa State on Monday, a trip that has triggered renewed speculation about Governor Ahmadu Fintiri’s possible defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). News Point Nigeria reports that the visit to Yola, the Adamawa State capital, comes amid visible political rebranding across the city, with APC flags and billboards dominating major streets and several PDP insignia reportedly removed. The President’s trip was announced on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in a statement outlining Tinubu’s…

ADAMAWA Government has concluded arrangements to receive President Bola Tinubu for a one-day official visit to the state on Monday, according to the state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr James Iliya. News Point Nigeria reports that the commissioner, who disclosed this to journalists on Sunday in Yola, said the visit was a clear validation of the developmental strides recorded under the administration of Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri. He added that Tinubu’s visit would mark the inauguration of several infrastructural projects executed by the Fintiri-led administration. Iliya said the visit reflected national recognition of the state government’s commitment to improving the…

TROOPS of 6 Brigade, Nigeria Army, Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke have intercepted and arrested a gunrunner with 6 machine guns at a river bank in Ibi local government area of Taraba state. News Point Nigeria reports that the suspect was arrested in a 504 Peugeot car following interagency collaboration on actionable intelligence and in accordance with the mandate of the Chief of Army Staff to get rid of criminality in Taraba state and beyond. The suspect is still in custody of the Nigeria Army and is being interrogated to ascertain his source and buyers. Other items recovered from the…

THE Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, on Saturday led his colleagues from the region to attend the grand finale of the 61st Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival in Kebbi State. The colourful and globally renowned fishing festival, held at the historic Matan Fada riverbank in Argungu, was attended eminent personalities led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, alongside governors, ministers, members of the National Assembly, members of the diplomatic corps, traditional rulers, captains of industry, and thousands of local and international tourists. Steeped in over 500 years of…

PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has praised the Argungu International Fishing Festival, describing the 83-year-old cultural event as a symbol of unity, resilience, and peaceful coexistence. News Point Nigeria reports that the President, who attended this year’s festival in Argungu, Kebbi State, on Saturday, said the event reflects the richness of Nigeria’s cultural heritage. “This festival has endured for 83 years, and it stands as a powerful symbol of unity, resilience, and peaceful coexistence among our people,” Tinubu said. “It reflects the richness of our culture, the strength of our traditions, and the opportunities that lie in properly harnessing our natural and…

GOMBE State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, has visited the Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Engr. Saidu Aliyu Mohammed, at the Authority’s headquarters in Abuja. The visit was to identify with the NMDPRA helmsman following his recent appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and to reaffirm the Governor’s strong confidence in his capacity to provide effective leadership in one of the most strategic sectors of the nation’s economy. Governor Inuwa Yahaya described Engr. Mohammed as a worthy ambassador of Gombe State, whose remarkable rise in the oil and gas industry reflects years…

GOMBE State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, has met with a delegation of investors and development partners under the aegis of the Tunisia Consortium for African Development (TUCAD) to forge strategic partnerships and unlock new investment opportunities across priority sectors critical to the state’s development agenda. The meeting, held at the Gombe Governor’s Lodge in Abuja and attended by the Tunisian Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency Mohsen Antit, focused on concrete and bankable projects in key areas including water and hydraulic infrastructure, energy and renewable energy, transport systems and sports infrastructure. The engagement comes ahead of a comprehensive field mission…

A HIGH-POWWERED joint delegation of the Federal Government of Nigeria, the Gates Foundation and Aliko Dangote Foundation paid an advocacy visit to the Governor of Gombe State and Chairman of the National Economic Council (NEC) Task Team on Polio Eradication, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, as Nigeria intensifies efforts to interrupt the transmission of circulating variant poliovirus types 2 and 3 within the next two years. The visit is part of coordinated national and global efforts to consolidate existing gains and fast-track the permanent interruption of all poliovirus variants in Nigeria, building on the historic certification of the African Region as…

GOMBE State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, has joined President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, fellow governors, ministers, lawmakers, development partners and private sector leaders at the two-day National Economic Council (NEC) Conference. The two- day event is holding at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, with the theme: “Delivering Inclusive Growth and Sustainable National Development: The Renewed Hope National Development Plan 2026-2030. It provides a strategic platform for policy coordination, peer learning and collaboration among federal and state governments towards achieving inclusive, resilient and sustainable national development. President Tinubu, in his opening remarks, said the conference reflected a shared…

A SENIOR Secondary School 3 student, 17-year-old Hassan Ahmadu of the Government Science and Technical College, Potiskum, Yobe State, has reportedly died following a bullying incident involving fellow students. News Point Nigeria reports that the incident occurred on Sunday at the school in Potiskum Local Government Area of the state. According to a family source, 17-year-old Hassan was buried the same day in his hometown, Gadaka, in Fika Local Government Area of Yobe State. It was gathered that Hassan was attacked by some of his classmates under circumstances that are yet to be fully clarified by authorities. Confirming the incident,…