Gombe Mosques, Churches Resist Prepaid Billing – Jos DISCO
The Jos Electricity Distribution Company (JEDC) has expressed concern over the refusal by some churches, mosques, and business operators in Gombe State to accept the installation of prepaid electricity meters. The company says the resistance is largely being encouraged by messages circulating on social media and is leading to serious financial losses for the power […]
Gov Yahaya sacks four aides over alleged assault on Councillor
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has removed four of his aides from office following allegations that they were involved in the assault of a local government councillor. The action was taken after reports of the incident surfaced and generated public concern. The state government said the decision was meant to show that acts of […]
APC condemns assault involving Gombe Governor’s aide
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly condemned an alleged assault involving an aide to the Governor of Gombe State. The party described the incident as unacceptable and against its values, stressing that no individual should misuse their position or influence. In a statement released by the party, APC said it does not support violence […]
Gombe PDP ex-guber candidate, Barde defects to ADC
A former governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Gombe State, Jamilu Isyaku Barde, has officially defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The move marks another major shift in the state’s political landscape and signals changing alliances ahead of future elections. Barde, who was the PDP governorship candidate in the 2023 elections, […]
NSCDC arrests six suspected ritualists for exhuming two-day-old corpse in Gombe
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Gombe State has arrested six men accused of exhuming a corpse for ritual purposes in Kwami Local Government Area. According to the command’s spokesperson, SC Buhari Saad, the suspects allegedly dug up the grave of late Mallam Manu Wanzam, an 85-year-old man who was buried only […]
Police in Adamawa have rescued a 10-year-old boy from Gombe after he was found roaming the streets of Numan.
The police spokesperson, Suleiman Nguroje, said in a statement that the child, identified as Dahiru Iliya, was discovered on September 2, 2025, by the Divisional Police Officer of Numan Division. The boy explained that he is from Jinkai Village in Kaltungo Local Government Area of Gombe State. He also said he was taken from Gombe […]
Police rescue kidnapped toddler, arrest suspect in Gombe
The Gombe State Police Command has successfully rescued a 2-year-old boy who was kidnapped in Potiskum and arrested the suspect behind the crime. The boy’s father reported that his son, Abdulkareem Mohd, had been abducted and that the kidnappers were demanding a ransom of N2 million, according to SP Dungus Abdulkarim, the police spokesperson. After […]
2027: Peter Obi’s support in Northern Nigeria overwhelming – Obidients
The Obidient Movement, the group supporting Peter Obi, says he is gaining more and more supporters in Northern Nigeria. According to them, the love for Obi in the North is growing fast, and many people now see him as a true leader who cares. This strong support became clearer after the District Head of Pantami […]
Gombe launches food supplement to curb child malnutrition
The Gombe State Government has introduced a new food supplement that is made locally to help fight malnutrition in children. This step is part of an effort to improve the health of young children across the state. At the launch of this program, Deputy Governor Dr. Manassah Daniel Jatau said the initiative is a strong […]
Sallah: Two children k!lled, 20 others injured in Gombe Eid ground stampede
A tragic stampede at the Gombe Eid Ground on Sunday, March 30, 2025, resulted in the deaths of two children and injuries to 20 others. The incident happened around 10:45 a.m. as worshippers rushed to leave the venue after Eid prayers. According to the Gombe State Police Command, the stampede occurred due to inadequate exit […]