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,…
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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…
SEVEN journalists have died in a road accident in Gombe State. News Point Nigeria reports that the accident involved a Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) bus conveying them from a colleague’s wedding in Kaltungo Local Government Area of the State. Following a successful wedding programme in Kaltungo, the bus’s tyre burst on the return journey around Kumo town in Akko Local Government Area of Gombe, causing the vehicle to spiral out of control and veer off into adjoining bushes. Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Gombe Sector Commander, Samson Kaura, and the Government House Director General, Press and Media Affairs, Ismaila…
AT least three people have died with several others wounded following a clash between security operatives and suspected drug dealers at the Kwabron Dorawa- Unguwar Nayalle area of Sabuwar Unguwa Quarters in Katsina metropolis. News Point Nigeria reports that the incident happened when security operatives attempted to arrest, seize the mobile phone, and suspected illicit drugs allegedly belonging to one of the suspected popular drug dealers in the area, Uzairu, popularly known as ‘Kuda’. An eyewitness said the situation soon escalated into chaos after Kuda resisted arrest and mobilised his friends to retrieve his seized phone from the operatives, resulting…
THERE was palpable tension and shock at the Gombe State Government House on Friday after a casual watchman allegedly killed a staff member attached to the facility, sparking an intensive police investigation and raising concerns about internal security within the seat of power. News Point Nigeria reports that the victim, Baba Usama, was a casual employee responsible for water borehole operations at the Government House. He was allegedly killed in the afternoon, at about 3:50 pm, under disturbing circumstances that have since drawn widespread attention. According to the Gombe State Police Command, the suspect, identified as Shuaibu Adamu, aged 19,…
SEVERAL travelers are feared dead following a suspected bomb explosion along the Yar’Tasha–Dansadau road in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State on Saturday. News Point Nigeria reports that the incident reportedly occurred along the busy highway, a key route linking several rural communities in the state, and triggered panic among commuters and residents in the area. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Zamfara State Command, Yazid Abubakar confirmed the explosion in a telephone interview. “I can confirm that there was a blast in that area, but the incident just happened. I can’t tell you details yet. I…
SIX suspended members of the Zamfara State House of Assembly elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing alleged constitutional breaches and internal crisis within the state legislature. News Point Nigeria reports that the lawmakers announced this in Gusau, the Zamfara State capital, following a meeting where they deliberated on what they described as the poor management of the legislative arm of government. According to them, the Zamfara House of Assembly has compromised its constitutional role, alleging that it now functions as an extension of the executive arm under…
THE Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has formally acknowledged civilian casualties arising from an accidental airstrike carried out in parts of Sokoto State and has handed over compensation to victims and families affected by the incident, reaffirming its commitment to accountability, transparency, and the protection of innocent lives. The airstrike occurred on 25 December 2024 in Gidan Bisa and Rumtuwa communities of Silame Local Government Area, during a counterterrorism operation conducted under Operation Fasan Yamma. In a statement sent to News Point Nigeria on Sunday, the Director of Public Relations and Information at NAF Headquarters, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, confirmed that…
BORNO has emerged as the overall winner in the male category of the National Qur’anic Recitation Competition, ‘Borno 2025’. News Point Nigeria reports that the results were announced by Prof. Abubakar Yelwa, the Director of the Centre for Islamic Studies at Usmanu Dan Fodio University, Sokoto, at the closing of a long-weekend event on Saturday in Maiduguri. Sheikh Yelwa declared Musa Ahmed Musa from Borno as the overall male champion while Hafsat Muhammad Sada from Kano State secured the overall title in the female category. News Point Nigeria reports that the week-long competition, the 40th in the series, saw 296…
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has approved the renaming of the Federal University of Sciences, Azare, after renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, in recognition of his immense contributions to faith, education, and leadership. News Point Nigeria reports that Tinubu announced the decision on Saturday, during a condolence visit to Bauchi State, where he paid tribute to the late cleric, offered prayers for the repose of his soul, and commiserated with his family. The president arrived at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport, Bauchi, where he was received by the Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, alongside Plateau State Governor, Caleb…
TROOPS of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have successfully foiled an early-morning attempt by terrorists to infiltrate Bitta from the Mandara Mountains, while neutralising several insurgents. News Point Nigeria reports that the engagement occurred in the early hours of Thursday, when OPHK forces, supported by advanced surveillance systems, detected the movement of armed insurgents advancing toward Bitta. According to Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, Media Information Officer for the Joint Task Force (North East), in a signed statement, the troops exercised tactical restraint before engaging the terrorists. “We detected the movement early and allowed the terrorists to move into an effective engagement…
AN angry mob in Dansadau town, Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State, on Wednesday attacked a state lawmaker over allegations of poor performance and neglect of his constituents. News Point Nigeria reports that the lawmaker, Kabiru Mikailu, who represents Maru South Constituency in the Zamfara State House of Assembly, was reportedly assaulted by residents when he accompanied Governor Dauda Lawal on a historic visit to the troubled community. The angry residents accused the legislator of neglecting the area since his election, alleging that he failed to visit the community or engage with constituents during major events. Some residents claimed…
BARELY 24 hours after defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and publicly declaring support for Governor Nasir Idris’ second-term bid, Almustapha Malami, has been appointed as the General Manager of the Kebbi State Geographic Information System (KEBGIS). News Point Nigeria reports that Almustapha is the younger brother of the embattled former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN). The appointment was conveyed in an official letter signed by the Kebbi State Head of Service, Malami Shekare, and made available on Tuesday. In the letter, the Head of Service congratulated the appointee on his new role…