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Gov Zulum commends Tinubu over release of 434 Ngoshe captives By Haruna Gimba Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his role in securing the freedom of 434 residents of the Ngoshe community, who were abducted over a year ago during a violent raid on the town. Speaking in Pulka on Monday, Governor Zulum confirmed that the latest release comprises 357 persons, while approximately 82 others had regained their freedom spontaneously in smaller batches over the period since their abduction. The victims were originally taken from Ngoshe, a border town…

Group demands safe return of abducted schoolchildren By Pet Nathan The Civil Society Action Coalition on Education for All (CSACEFA) has called on the Nigerian government to ensure the safe return of all abducted children across the country. Hajiya Halima Mahdi, the Gombe State and North-East Zonal Coordinator of CSACEFA, stated this position in an interview and also condemned the continued abduction of schoolchildren across Nigeria, describing the trend as a serious threat to the future of education in the country. She said the CSACEFA is concerned over the growing insecurity affecting schools and communities, noting that fear among children,…

Bandits Abduct 50 Zamfara Elders On Reconciliation Visit To Bandit Leader About 50 elderly people from Magamin Diddi village in the Magami/Faru ward of the Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State were reportedly abducted while on a reconciliation mission to bandits. According to the report, they were allegedly kidnapped by Jammo, a bandits’ kingpin in charge of Muntsira Forest in Maradun LGA of the state, who reportedly kidnapped them. The chairman of Maradun LGA, Hon. Bello Dosara, who confirmed the incident to Daily Trust, said the people decided to meet with the bandit kingpin without the government’s clearance. “We…

Military Rescue 360 Kidnapped Victims in Borno By Haruna Gimba The troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), said it has rescued 360 abductees from a heavily fortified Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS) enclave in the Mandara Mountains area of southern Borno State. The military described the operation as one of the most significant hostage rescue missions conducted in the North-East theatre in recent times. The development was disclosed in a statement by the acting media information officer of Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, Lieutenant Colonel…

Why We Stop Pantami’s branded Water at Gombe Airport By Auwal Abdullahi The management of Gombe International Airport has defended its decision to stop the distribution of bottled water bearing the image of former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, to returning Hajj pilgrims, insisting that the action was in line with airport regulations prohibiting political activities within the facility. The Sole Administrator of the airport, Engr Sulaiman Musa, disclosed this in an interview with Jewel Post while reacting to reports surrounding the halted distribution on Saturday. According to him, the airport is a public…

Gombe Airport Manager Stops Pantami’s Water Gift to Returning Pilgrims By Auwal Abdullah Airport authorities in Gombe State on Saturday reportedly stopped the distribution of bottled water donated by former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, to the second and final batch of pilgrims returning from the 2026 Hajj exercise in Saudi Arabia. The development came a day after the same gesture was successfully carried out during the arrival of the first batch of Gombe pilgrims on Friday. Sources familiar with the arrangement said the bottled water was donated by Pantami as a goodwill gesture…

Framework for State Police Near Completion, Says Presidency By Auwal Abdullah The Presidency has announced significant progress toward the establishment of state police in Nigeria, revealing that a constitutional amendment to pave the way for its implementation is expected soon. Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, disclosed this on Thursday after a consultative meeting convened by the Presidency at the State House in Abuja on state police. Speaking to State House correspondents, Gbajabiamila said discussions on the proposed state police framework began several months ago following a directive from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and have since gained substantial…

Why SS3 students of GGSS Doma take breakfast late – Ministry By Pet Nathan The Gombe State Ministry of Education has explained why the final year students of Government Girls Mega College, Doma, are taking their breakfast in the afternoon. Jewel Post reports that there are allegations that some Senior Secondary School (SS3) students sitting for the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) have been missing meals due to the examination schedule. Some students, who pleaded anonymity, told our correspondent that they had been experiencing hunger and feared possible health complications as a result of going for long…

FG Urges Media to Avoid Amplifying Terrorists’ Agenda By Auwal Abdullahi The Federal Government has called on media organizations to exercise restraint and professionalism in reporting terrorist activities, warning that sensational coverage could inadvertently advance the objectives of terror groups. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the appeal during a special national security briefing on Thursday at Radio House in Abuja. According to the minister, while the media has a constitutional responsibility to report accurately and hold institutions accountable, journalists must remain mindful of the broader national security implications of their coverage. “Terrorist groups seek publicity, fear…

Tinubu Orders Rescue Mission for Abducted Pupils By Auwal Abdullahi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered an intensive rescue operation to secure the release of schoolchildren and teachers abducted in recent attacks in Oyo and Borno states, reaffirming the Federal Government’s commitment to protecting schools and combating terrorism across the country. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this on Thursday during a special national security briefing tagged “UniteAgainstTerror” at Radio House in Abuja. According to the minister, the President has directed security agencies to deploy all lawful resources available to ensure the safe return of the…