By Bamanga Abdullahi Gombi Fulani community in Adamawa State has declared a boycott of cattle and conventional markets across Song Local Government Area over alleged humiliation and maltreatment by local authorities. A member of the elders’ committee that made the decision at a meeting in Gombi, who pleaded anonymity, alleged that the local government leadership […]
By HANNAH AKANTA The North-East Development Commission, NEDC, says it is targeting 10,000 electric tricycles, 300 electric taxis, and 30 electric buses for deployment across the region to improve transportation and create jobs. The NEDC Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer, Mohammed Alkali, stated this at a stakeholders’ sensitisation workshop on electric mobility in Jalingo, Taraba […]
By Ya’u Waziri The Igbo Community in Gombe State has organised its annual Yam Festival to mark the beginning of the consumption of newly harvested yams. Convener of the event and Special Adviser to Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya on Inter-Community Relations, Dr. Chidebew Chimack Ewuze, said the festival brings together traditional rulers, elders, farmers, families […]
By Fidelis Jockthan The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Adamawa State Council, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of the Executive Chairman of Fufore Local Government Area, Dr. Yahya Sa’idu. Dr. Sa’idu died in the early hours of Saturday, October 10, 2026, after a brief illness. In a condolence message, the […]
By Jamilu Abubakar The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned that Nigeria’s development could suffer if girls are denied access to education and forced into early marriage, calling on governments and stakeholders to increase investment in girls’ education, protection and empowerment. The UNICEF Chief of Bauchi Field Office, Dr Nuzhat Rafique, gave the warning […]
By Jamilu Abubakar The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has distributed essential learning materials to 670 students at Government Junior Secondary School, Idi, in Gombe State. The intervention aims to improve learning while encouraging students to attend school regularly. Speaking during the distribution exercise, the Head of Inventory of the NEDC in Gombe State, Rufai […]
By Jawati Friday The Deputy Governor of Adamawa State, Professor Kaletapwa Farauta, has reaffirmed Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri’s commitment to good governance, peace and sustainable development across the state. She stated this during a courtesy visit to Toungo Local Government Area, where she commended the local authorities for their contributions to development and called for […]
By Ya’u Waziri Governor Inuwa Yahaya, has flagged off the payment of 10.32 billion naira in gratuities to 6,665 state and local government retirees. The beneficiaries comprise 2,354 state and 4,311 local government retirees. Speaking at the ceremony in Gombe, Governor Inuwa Yahaya said the latest intervention brings the total gratuity payments by his administration […]
By Sakina Ahmad Stakeholders have called for greater protection of the rights of the girl child, with emphasis on ending child marriage and keeping girls in school. The call was made in Yola, Adamawa State, during activities marking the 2026 International Day of the Girl Child, themed “End child marriage and invest in girls’ rights” […]
By Sakina Ahmad The People With Disabilities and Vulnerable Support Initiative, ADPWDVSI, has sought the partnership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Adamawa State Council, to promote disability inclusion, youth leadership, and the rights of vulnerable groups in the state. The organisation’s Head of Monitoring and Evaluation, Abba Aliyu, made the call during an […]