Gombe
NSCDC arrests 84-year-old, teenager for cable vandalism
Gombe NSCDC nabs two suspects over theft and vandalism of electricity transmission cables, intensifying protection of critical infrastructure. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Gombe State Command, has apprehended an octogenarian and a teenager over their alleged involvement in the vandalisation of electricity transmission cables within the state. The suspects, identified as Salisu […]
FG, Gombe sign MoU on takeover of Kumo hospital as FMC
FG and Gombe State sign MoU on the takeover of Kumo General Hospital, converting it into a Federal Medical Centre for quality healthcare. The Federal Government and the Gombe State Government have formalised an agreement that will see the newly constructed General Hospital in Kumo, Akko Local Government Area, upgraded into a Federal Medical Centre […]
Gombe Assembly holds public hearing on bill to create 13 LCDAs
The Gombe State House of Assembly has officially commenced public hearings on a landmark bill aimed at establishing 13 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) across the state. The legislation, which was submitted to the House by Governor Inuwa Yahaya only three days ago, has already passed both the first and second readings, signaling the urgency […]
19-Year-Old Arrested for Fatally Stabbing Friend Over Farm Dispute
The Gombe State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 19-year-old man, Mustapha Adamu, who allegedly stabbed his close friend, Yahuza Labaran, to death during a heated argument while farming in Kulani Chessi village, located in Balanga Local Government Area. According to reports, the tragic incident occurred on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at around […]
Boy Swept Away by Flood While Retrieving Friend’s Shoe
A heart-wrenching tragedy struck the Awara B community in Gombe metropolis on the night of Sunday, June 29, 2025, as an 18-year-old boy, Salim Aminu, drowned while attempting to retrieve his friend’s shoe that had been swept away by floodwaters during a heavy downpour. Salim, who worked as a shop assistant at Habib Provision Store, […]
Tinubu Okays Oil Licences for Northern Projects
In a major push to unlock Nigeria’s dormant oil potential in the North, President Bola Tinubu has approved all critical regulatory licences for the Kolmani Integrated Development Project—an ambitious multibillion-dollar oil and gas initiative straddling Bauchi and Gombe States. This landmark approval was announced by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken […]
Northern Governors Decry Escalating Insecurity
The Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) has expressed deep concern over the worsening security situation in the region, particularly the killings attributed to Boko Haram. The governors emphasized that the resurgence of Boko Haram activities in parts of the North-East and the outbreak of violent killings in the North-Central necessitate an immediate review of strategies […]
Police Organize Community Meeting to Build Partnership
Community and the Police: Fostering Deeper Public Participation for Effective Service Delivery In an effort to bring the community and the Gombe State Police Department closer together, the command of the Gombe State Police recently held a town hall meeting with interested parties. A program themed, “Community and the Police: Fostering Deeper Public Participation for […]
Sallah Stampede: Two Minors Killed, 20 Injured
The stampede was caused by inadequate exit access, as a large crowd, primarily women and children, rushed to leave the venue. The death of two children has been verified by the Gombe State Command as a result of a sallah stampede that occurred at the Gombe official Eid Ground. In a statement that was released […]