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Borno First Lady Flags Off 2026 MNCH Week By Auwal Abdullah The First Lady Borno State, Falmata Babagana Umara Zulum, has flagged off the 2026 Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) Week, Round One, reaffirming the state government’s commitment to improving healthcare outcomes for women and children. The First Lady was represented at the flag-off ceremony held at the Dala Primary Health Care Centre in Jere Local Government Area of the state, by state’s the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hon. Zuwaira Gambo. She reiterated the Borno State Government’s commitment to improving maternal and child health through sustained…

FG urges States to Improve Digital visibility to attract investments By Folashade Peterson The Federal Government had urged the state governments to improve their digital visibility and transparency, to attract investments and unlock their economic potential. The Director-General of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), Princess Zahrah Mustapha-Audu made the in Gombe while speaking virtually at PEBEC’s Nationwide Town Hall and State Engagement Tour held in Gombe State. She said in today’s global economy, visibility has become a critical determinant of competitiveness, hence the need for states to actively shape their narrative rather than allow others to define them.…

BREAKING: Troops Rescue Late Gen. Rabe’s Wife from Bandits By Auwal Abdullah The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced that troops of the Nigerian Army, supported by the Nigerian Air Force, have successfully rescued Mrs. Amina Abubakar, wife of the late Major General Rabe Abubakar, a former Director of Defence Information. Mrs. Abubakar was abducted by bandits alongside her husband a few weeks ago. Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, disclosed the development in a statement on Sunday. He said the rescue followed intensified search-and-rescue operations carried out by troops of Operation FASAN YAMMA. According to Uba, troops established…

Insecurity: Enough of Empty Meetings, Inuwa Yahaya Tells Northern Leaders By Auwal Abdullah The Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has urged Northern leaders to move beyond rhetoric and adopt decisive measures to tackle the worsening security challenges confronting the region. Speaking on Monday at the meeting of the Northern Traditional Rulers Council in Dutse, Jigawa State, Governor Inuwa warned that insecurity, poverty and underdevelopment continue to threaten the North’s unity, prosperity and future. The meeting brought together governors, traditional rulers, security chiefs and representatives of the Federal Government to…

Cape Verde’s 40-Year-Old Goalkeeper Steals Show Against Spain By Auwal Abdullah Cape Verde’s veteran goalkeeper, Vozinha, delivered one of the standout performances of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, earning the Superior Player of the Match award after helping his side secure a historic goalless draw against Spain. The 40-year-old shot-stopper produced a remarkable display between the posts as Cape Verde claimed its first-ever point at the FIFA World Cup in the nation’s tournament debut. Facing constant pressure from the Spanish attack, Vozinha stood tall throughout the Group H encounter, frustrating the former world champions with a series of crucial saves.…

African Teams Defy Expectations in Early World Cup Battles  By Auwal Abdullah African nations have made a strong statement in the opening days of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, producing impressive performances against some of football’s traditional powerhouses and raising hopes for another memorable tournament for the continent. With the group stage underway across the United States, Canada and Mexico, several African representatives have already delivered results that have captured global attention. Morocco set the tone with a resilient 1-1 draw against Brazil, frustrating the five-time world champions and demonstrating the tactical discipline that helped the…

“86 million Northerners Living in Poverty, Governor Yahaya Warns  By Auwal Abdullah The Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has raised alarm over the scale of poverty in Northern Nigeria, revealing that about 86 million people in the region are living in multidimensional poverty. Governor Yahaya disclosed this on Monday while delivering a goodwill message at the meeting of the Northern Traditional Rulers Council held in Dutse, Jigawa State. The meeting brought together governors, traditional rulers, security chiefs and representatives of the Federal Government to deliberate…

Yobe Launches Citizens’ Rights Directorate to Expand Access to Justice By Najibullah Adamu The Yobe State Government has launched a Directorate of Citizens’ Rights as part of ongoing efforts to protect human rights and improve access to justice across the state. The State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barrister Saleh Samanja, disclosed this in an interview with journalists, highlighting the initiative as one of the key achievements of the current administration’s justice sector reforms. According to Samanja, the government established the directorate in 2020 to address human rights violations and other sensitive cases that may not be effectively handled…

Fear and Silence: How GBV Is Tearing Through Gombe Community By Danjuma Williams, Gombe The scourge of Gender-Based Violence (GBV), particularly the sexual assault of minors and adolescent girls, has continued to rob residents of Lawanti community in Gombe State of their peace and security. Once regarded as a serene and peaceful community in Akko Local Government Area and host to the Gombe International Airport, Lawanti is now battling a growing reputation linked to rape and other forms of abuse. Residents say the situation has worsened in recent years as some alleged perpetrators appear to evade justice despite repeated complaints…

Cattle Rearers Ask FG to Address Grazing Routes Ahead Farming Season By Najibullah Adamu As rains begin, Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) has tasked federal and state governments to demarcate and protect grazing routes nationwide ahead of the 2026/2027 farming season. The association highlighted that unmapped route fuel farmer-herder clashes, threatening food security. In a statement issued to newsmen by National President of the association, Khalil Bello, said insecurity, rising fuel costs and expensive farming inputs have already disrupted arable and livestock production, displacing millions nationwide. The association urged herders to avoid…