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The Nyimatli Development Association has reiterated its demand for the Gombe Central senatorial seat to shift to Yamaltu/Deba Local Government Area in light of the upcoming 2027 elections. This request was presented during a press briefing in Gombe, urging for equitable political representation within the district.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) gathered in Gombe to affirm unity as party leaders from the North-east unanimously selected zonal officers through consensus ahead of the 2027 elections.
A High Court in Gombe has sentenced five individuals to various prison terms after finding them guilty of exhuming a corpse and extracting its eyes for alleged ritualistic purposes.
Security personnel in Gombe State have apprehended two individuals suspected of providing fuel to bandits operating in surrounding areas of Bauchi State. The arrests were made during an operation based on intelligence reports.
The Department of State Services (DSS) in Gombe State has successfully rescued a six-year-old boy, Mohammed Jabir, who was abducted by an individual identified as Salisu Hussain. The suspect allegedly lured the child away under the pretence of teaching him to ride a motorcycle.
The Department of State Services (DSS) has detained two individuals suspected of being arms couriers in Gombe State. Along with the suspects, security operatives confiscated two Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) warheads and an RPG launcher linked to bandit networks.
In a significant political shift, several top executives from the Social Democratic Party, New Nigeria Peoples Party, and Labour Party in Gombe State have officially defected to the All Progressives Congress. They were welcomed by Inuwa Garba, the representative for Yamaltu/Deba in the House of Representatives.
A recent visit to the Kolmani oil field reveals a stark lack of activity nearly three years after its launch. Experts and locals express concerns over project delays, uncertainties in exploration efforts, and escalating security issues in surrounding communities.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya has announced that 48 children have gone missing in Gombe State, raising alarms over the increasing incidence of child abduction in the region. The governor expressed doubt regarding their recovery during a recent event.
A 51-year-old man, Hamidu Damisa, has been sentenced to prison in Gombe for trafficking a one-year-old boy named Destiny. The court found him guilty of selling the child and attempting another sale, violating the Child Trafficking Law.
Senator Muhammad Danjuma Goje has launched the distribution of 39,370 bags of fertilizer across Gombe Central Senatorial District to improve agricultural productivity and food security.
In a notable political shift in Gombe State, Inuwa Garba, the representative for Yamaltu-Deba Federal Constituency, has officially joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) after leaving the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). During a visit to Governor Muhammadu Yahaya, he announced his defection and presented his APC membership card.
Hon. Abdullahi El-Rasheed, a member of the House of Representatives from the PDP, has officially joined the APC in Gombe State. He made the announcement during a visit to Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya.
A distressing event in Gombe city has led to the reported poisoning death of a woman identified as Fauziyya, allegedly orchestrated by her co-wife. Local sources indicate that the tragic act stemmed from jealousy over shared marital affections.
One person has died and several others were injured during a violent incident at a wedding in Tulmi, Gombe State. The clash occurred on February 1, with authorities currently investigating the matter.
