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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…

Governor Yahaya Commended for Supporting ACReSAL Operations in Gombe By Abubukar Njoboli Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has been commended for creating an enabling environment that has allowed the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project to operate effectively and deliver impactful interventions across the state. The commendation was given by the ACReSAL Gombe State Project Coordinator, Dr. Sani Adamu Jauro, during a two-day step-down training workshop organised for stakeholders in the government’s Girls’ College Doma Gully Erosion Control Project. The workshop, held at the Resource Centre in Gombe, was themed “Promoting Social Inclusion and Strengthening Climate Resilience in…

Get Your PVC Ready, APC Gov’ship Candidate Urges Nigerians By Bappa Song An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain and governorship candidate in Adamawa State, Ahmed Tijjani Galadima, has called on Nigerians to obtain and update their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the 2027 general elections. Galadima made the appeal as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) continues the third and final phase of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise across the country. The nationwide exercise, which resumed on May 11, 2026, is scheduled to end on July 10, 2026. It allows eligible citizens to register as new voters, transfer…

4 NYSC Members, Soldier Killed in Adamawa Road Crash By Bappa Song A tragic road accident in Adamawa State has claimed the lives of four members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and a Nigerian Army personnel following a collision involving a military gun truck and a commercial Hummer bus. The fatal crash occurred on Wednesday, at about 1:50 p.m. in Narehi village, along the border between Song and Girei Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state. Jewel Post reports that the accident involved a military gun truck travelling from Gombi towards Yola and a commercial Hummer bus conveying…

Remi Tinubu unveils nationwide women’s movement, distributes buses for grassroots outreach. By Auwal Abdullah Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has unveiled the Tinubu Torch Bearers (TTB), a nationwide women-focused grassroots movement aimed at mobilising support for the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda and strengthening women’s participation in national development. Women leaders, political stakeholders, party officials, and supporters from across the country attended the official launch of the movement in Abuja. Speaking during the launch, Senator Tinubu urged Nigerian women to pursue higher education, expand their knowledge and skills, and build strong networks capable of driving positive…

Gombe farmers decry high fertiliser cost, seek government intervention By Osagie Bitrus Some farmers in Gombe State have raised concerns about the high cost of fertilisers, which they say could negatively impact farming activities. They expressed their concerns in separate interviews with our correspondent in Gombe on Wednesday. Mr Zakari Hinna, the Head of Farmers in Hinna Community of Yamaltu/Deba Local Government Area of Gombe State, said the high cost of fertiliser has forced over 40 per cent of farmers in his community to abandon their farmlands. Hinna said that during the dry season, many farmers could not…

Windstorm Leaves Scores Homeless, Destroys 50 Houses in Gombe Communities By Abubakar Rabilu Scores of residents have been rendered homeless after a devastating windstorm accompanied by heavy rainfall destroyed more than 50 houses and damaged critical public facilities in Bundibunde and Bayunse villages of Bule Kaltin Ward, Baule Tula District, Kaltungo Local Government Area of Gombe State. The storm that swept through communities recently left a trail of destruction, damaging schools, healthcare infrastructure, market facilities, and dozens of households. A community assessment conducted by a local stakeholder, Shuaibu Usman Arba, revealed that two primary schools were severely damaged, while a…