CONTROVERSY has continued to trail the disappearance of an All Progressives Congress (APC) social media influencer and Tinubu/Shettima campaign youth leader in Zamfara State, Bashir Isah Gusau, with sharply conflicting accounts emerging over whether he was abducted by gunmen or allegedly picked up by security operatives linked to the state government. Gusau, a prominent youth mobiliser and online influencer for the ruling APC in Zamfara, was reported missing on Wednesday night under circumstances that have since sparked political tension and public concern across the state. In a statement issued to News Point Nigeria, the Zamfara State chapter of the APC…
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THE Zamfara State Police Command has intercepted a vehicle conveying 954 explosive materials suspected to have been destined for bandits operating in parts of the state, marking a major breakthrough in ongoing efforts to disrupt criminal logistics networks. News Point Nigeria reports that the interception was confirmed on Wednesday by the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Yazid Abubakar, who disclosed that the driver of the vehicle, identified as Mustapha Mohammad, had been arrested. According to Abubakar, the operation was carried out by operatives of the Task Force on Illegal Mining, acting on credible and actionable intelligence regarding…
AT least three police officers were killed and two others sustained various injuries in an ambush launched by suspected armed bandits in Katsina State. News Point Nigeria reports that those killed are ASP Abubakar Ibrahim, Insp Umar Ahmad, and Sgt Khailani Kabir, while the wounded officers are Cpl Abdul’aziz Sani and Cpl Daniel Japhet. The incident occurred on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at about 12:44 p.m., when the police team was on a routine anti-crime patrol along Guga Village in Bakori Local Government Area of the state. Security sources said the attack happened when the officers were on a mission…
GOMBE State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, has been conferred with an honorary Doctorate Degree by Lincoln University College, Malaysia, in recognition of his exemplary leadership, far-reaching developmental reforms and enduring impact on society. News Point Nigeria reports that the prestigious honour was bestowed on the Governor during the 18th Convocation Ceremony of the university, held on Monday, January 26, 2026, in Selangor, Malaysia. Governor Inuwa Yahaya, in his acceptance speech, described the honour as a validation of common ideals rooted in knowledge, service and the power of cross- border partnership. Drawing parallels between Nigeria and Malaysia, the Governor reflected…
ABUBAKAR acknowledged APC leaders across different levels of the party structure in the state and said he was optimistic about his political journey within the party. News Point Nigeria reports that Abubakar completed his registration on Monday at the Gwadabawa Ward in Yola North Local Government Area. Speaking after the exercise, he expressed appreciation to party leaders and supporters who welcomed him. “All you can see is that these people have come out to support me, and I am very thankful,” he said. “I want to thank the APC members, the leaders in the state exco, the women leaders, the…
FURTHER consolidating its fiscal momentum for growth and development, the Gombe State Government under the leadership of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, has recorded a historic leap in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), growing collections from 6.8 billion naira to an all-time high of about 40.8 billion naira in 2025, representing nearly a 500 percent increase within six years. The landmark IGR surge nearly doubled the 20.7 billion naira recorded in 2024 and exceeded the 2025 revenue target of nearly 25.7 billion naira by 158%, underscoring the state’s rapidly improving fiscal performance. Revealing the figures, the Chairman of the Gombe State…
GOVERNOR Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, has approved the constitution of a high-powered Steering Committee for the Gombe State Technology and Innovation Hub (GOTECH-HUB) aimed at deepening innovation, enterprise development and economic diversification in the state. The Secretary to the State Government, Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, who conveyed the Governor’s approval, said the Steering Committee is charged with providing strategic direction, policy guidance and oversight for the establishment and operationalization of the Innovation Hub. He explained that the committee will also ensure the Hub delivers measurable impact, attracts strategic partnerships and supports young innovators, entrepreneurs and start-ups across Gombe State. The…
AT least five soldiers and one police officer were killed on Monday after troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, the Joint Task Force for the North-West, were ambushed by terrorists along the Bingi–Kekun Waje–Gusau Road in Zamfara State. News Point Nigeria reports that the deadly attack occurred as the troops were returning from a series of coordinated offensive operations carried out between January 17 and 19 in Birnin Magaji and Anka local government areas, where security forces had recorded significant successes against terrorist elements operating in the state. Confirming the incident in a statement issued on Tuesday via the operation’s official…
THE Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, has called for collective and decisive action to address the deepening crisis of inequitable access to quality basic education in Northern Nigeria, warning that the future of the region is at stake if bold steps are not taken. Governor Inuwa Yahaya made the call while delivering his address as Chairman of the Occasion at the 12th Annual Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Lecture on Leadership and Good Governance, held in Dutse, Jigawa State. The lecture was themed “Equitable Access to Quality Basic Education…
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…