Gombe, 55, Nigeria

NOA, NPC commence birth registration in Gombe

The National Orientation Agency, in partnership with the National Population Commission and United Nations Children’s Fund, on Friday, announced the launch of a statewide birth registration social mobilisation drive. The exercise is scheduled to begin in Augu…

2024-09-08 00:11

Did Tinubu mark his script too early?

After his lecture that day, the course facilitator read a brief story to us, the participants, and 15 questions to test our listening skills. It was one of those true-or-false tests where you are correct or wrong. There were no middle grounds. At the end of t…

2024-09-08 00:00

NNPP dissolves five state excos, sets up caretaker panels

The National Working Committee of the New Nigeria People’s Party, on Thursday, announced the dissolution of the executive committees of five state chapters of the party. The affected states are Taraba, Gombe, Benue, Oyo and Bauchi. This was disclosed in a sta…

2024-09-05 23:41

NNPP dissolves state excos in Oyo, Bauchi, others

The National Working Committee of the New Nigeria People’s Party on Thursday announced the dissolution of the executive committees of five of its state chapters. The affected states are Taraba, Gombe, Benue, Oyo, and Bauchi. This was disclosed in a statement …

2024-09-05 17:39

Yobe killings: Northern govs demand action, military plans more troops

The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, said on Wednesday that the military would be deploying more soldiers in Yobe State following Sunday’s terror attack on Mafa village, Tarmuwa Local Government Area, where insurgents massacred at least 34 villa…

2024-09-05 04:54

How can Nigeria prepare for future floods?

It is extremely important that we start this very moment to think about what is happening in our country as regards weather and climate. This is no more a task to be left to experts because the signs are there for all to see. To be specific, flooding disaster…

2024-09-05 00:36

NEC fears poor harvest as flooding kills 205

The National Economic Council has expressed skepticism about a bumper agricultural harvest due to the widespread flooding affecting many states in Nigeria. Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed and Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule shared this information …

2024-09-05 00:08

Hajia Dada: Life and times of Yar’Adua matriarch

On Tuesday, Katsina honoured Hajia Dada Yar’Adua, the revered matriarch of the Yar’Adua family, whose influence spanned decades of Nigerian politics. The funeral, a tribute to a life of remarkable impact and dedication, was attended by top dignitaries. Her de…

2024-09-03 23:55

Prosecution of #EndBadGovernance protesters threat to democracy — NANS

The National Association of Nigerian Students has expressed concern over the prosecution of individuals involved in the #EndBadGovernance protests. The student body has described the legal action as a significant threat to democracy in Nigeria. NANS has calle…

2024-09-03 16:22

Northern govs vow to tackle insecurity

The Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Yahaya, has reaffirmed the collective concerns of northern governors regarding the rising insecurity in the region. The governor emphasised their strong commitment to …

2024-09-03 06:09