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Banditry Now a National Emergency, ISN Warns as Criminals Impose ₦50m Levy in Zamfara By Ahmad Umar  The Institute of Security, Nigeria (ISN), has declared the country’s worsening banditry, kidnapping and violent crime crisis a national emergency, warning that criminal groups are increasingly building parallel structures that threaten Nigeria’s security and economy. The institute raised the alarm following reports that residents and traders in Talata Mafara, Zamfara State, were allegedly ordered by non-state actors to pay a ₦50 million levy and provide 100 livestock within seven days. ISN described the reported ultimatum as an “act of war” against the Nigerian…

Ummah University Names Kumshe Acting Vice-Chancellor Ahead of Take-Off By Ahmad Umar The Governing Council of Ummah University of Nigeria, Abuja, has appointed Professor Ahmed Modu Kumshe as the institution’s Acting Vice-Chancellor as the university prepares for a new phase of development. Professor Kumshe, a Professor of Accounting and Finance at the University of Maiduguri, will assume office on October 1, 2026, subject to relevant laws and regulatory requirements. His appointment was announced in a statement signed by the university’s Founder and Pro-Chancellor, Dr Mohammed Kyari Dikwa. The new Acting Vice-Chancellor is expected to provide strategic leadership as the university…

2027: Gombe Group Backs Pantami, Says State Needs New Direction By Auwal Umar, Gombe The Gombe Forward Movement Concepts (GFMC) has endorsed Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami as its preferred candidate for the 2027 Gombe State governorship election, saying his experience and background could help drive a new direction for the state. The group made its position known on Sunday during its unveiling in Gombe, where its leader, Ms. Monica Yahaya Kaltho, a former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant, announced her decision to step down from the race and support Prof. Pantami. Ms. Kaltho said the decision was taken…

Kouyateh: Liberia’s Future Cannot Be Built on Empty Political Promises By Auwal Umar Liberian statesman and senior diplomat, Sheikh Al-Moustapha Kouyateh, has urged political leaders to focus on the immediate challenges facing citizens, warning that Liberia’s future cannot be secured through election promises while people struggle with hunger, poverty and other economic hardships. Mr Kouyateh, an entrepreneur and Pan-African advocate, said the country’s political leadership should prioritise the welfare of Liberians instead of placing excessive emphasis on the 2029 elections. He questioned why political discussions were already focused on 2029 when, according to him, many citizens were struggling to afford…

Beyond Campaign Gifts: Gombe Women’s Groups Push for Smarter Voting By Auwal Ahmad   Two women-focused civil society organisations in Gombe State have launched a pre-election sensitisation programme to encourage women and youths to look beyond campaign gifts and make independent, informed choices at the ballot box. The initiative, organised by Compassion for Women Initiative and Gombe Women Agenda, is designed to address concerns over vote buying and political manipulation, particularly the vulnerability of economically disadvantaged women to cash, food, clothing and other incentives offered during election campaigns. The organisations said the programme is also aimed at helping voters understand the…

Gombe Citizens’ Engagement Drives Greater Accountability in 2025 Budget Implementation By Auwal Abdullah Gombe State Network of Civil Society (GONET) has said sustained citizen engagement is helping to strengthen accountability, improve communication and bridge the gap between government and residents in the state. The Chairman of the network, Ibrahim Yusuf , disclosed this during a citizen engagement and presentation of the 2025 accountability report in Billiri Local Government Area (LGA) of Gombe State. Yusuf said the initiative was designed to move beyond the culture of blaming government by bringing relevant information about government policies, budgets and projects closer to citizens.…

Gombe: Livestock Commissioner vows partnership with CS-SUNN to improve nutrition Williams Attah, Gombe The Gombe State Commissioner for Livestock Development, Alhaji Salisu Baba Alkali, has committed his ministry’s readiness to partner with the Civil Society Scaling Up Nutrition (CS-SUNN) towards improving nutrition outcomes in Gombe State. The Commissioner made the commitment when the Gombe State Chapter of CS-SUNN paid him an advocacy visit in his office Thursday afternoon. He recalled the activities and engagements of CS-SUNN during his tenure as Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, describing nutrition as a priority that required the commitment and support of all relevant…

Senator Goje Denies Defection Rumours, Says ‘I’m Fully in APC’ By Williams Attah, Gombe Former Governor of Gombe State and serving Senator Muhammad Danjuma Goje, has denied reports that he has defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The Senator representing Gombe Central Senatorial District made the clarification while addressing his supporters at his residence in Gombe on Saturday evening. Senator Goje said it had become necessary to set the record straight following widespread rumours that he had switched allegiance from the ruling APC to the opposition PDP. Speculation about his alleged defection intensified…

Diphtheria: Epidemiologist urges vigilance and prompt medical care in Gombe By Laraba Usman The Gombe State Epidemiologist, Dr. Nuhu Bile, has voiced concerns over reported cases of diphtheria among children in the state and is urging parents to remain vigilant. Dr. Bile made told the Jewel Post in Gombe that children must receive timely medical attention, revealing that diphtheria is a serious bacterial infection that typically affects the mucous membranes of the nose and throat. He said diphtheria was treatable with medication, but that the disease could, in advanced stages, damage the heart, kidneys and nervous system and could be…

P2027: I’ll avoid politics of insults, personal attacks… Gombe APC Guber candidate vows By Williams Attah, Gombe Ahead of the commencement of political campaign for the 2027 Governorship and State Assembly elections, the Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gombe State, Dr. Jamilu Isiyaku Gwamna has promised to operate a campaign devoid of hate, bickering and personal attacks. Instead, Dr. Jamilu vowed to engage in issue-based, people-centred, and solutions-driven politicking and campaigns that will give no room for needless distractions. He made the declaration through his Spokesman, Ibrahim Sani Shawai, in a statement heralding the commencement of…