A 16-year-old dismissed shop assistant has been arrested for allegedly stabbing his newly married employer, Abdul'azeez Aliyu, to death in Gombe. The tragic incident occurred just weeks after the victim's wedding.
NNPC will not adjust petrol prices this week, with Lagos cheapest at N785 and Gombe most expensive at N965. Depots cut prices to compete with Dangote Refinery. Full state-by-state breakdown inside.
Musa Ahmad Elshaarawy from Gombe announces wedding to his cousin Khadija, sharing a nostalgic photo from when he was 12 and she was 2. The ceremony is set for January 23, 2026.
The Federal Government has begun building new police housing in Enugu's Ozalla. This NPTF-led project aims to improve officer welfare and security efficiency under Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda. Read more.
A Gombe cardiologist warns parents about sugary drinks in school lunches, linking them to future heart disease, hypertension, and diabetes in children. Learn how to protect your child's health.
Edo State Police Command refutes online claims that a police station in Ekpoma was set ablaze. The actual fire affected shops near the division. Public urged to verify news.
Nigeria Police Force spokesperson CSP Benjamin Hundeyin calls for victim to come forward after viral video alleges woman was arrested for possessing condoms in Asaba. Get the full story.
Gombe State's 2023 ADC candidates claim new defectors are sidelining founding members who built the party. They demand inclusion and respect ahead of congresses.
Delta State Police Commissioner orders investigation into ₦2.5m extortion allegations against Jesse Division officers. DPO removed, constable detained. CP Adesola vows zero tolerance for corruption.
The African Democratic Congress inaugurates zonal congress committees in three zones, reaffirms internal democracy, and dismisses rumours of alignment with Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso, and Jonathan.
Two PDP lawmakers in Gombe State House of Assembly defect to APC, citing Governor Yahaya's leadership. The ruling party now holds 23 of 24 seats. Read more.
IGP Kayode Egbetokun orders major redeployment of senior officers, including a new DIG and 17 CPs, to boost operational capacity and public safety across Nigeria. Read the full list of postings.
IGP Kayode Egbetokun has redeployed a Deputy Inspector-General and 17 Commissioners of Police to boost operational efficiency and public safety nationwide. Read the full details of the strategic postings.
Farmers in Hinna, Gombe, plead for help as hippopotamus attacks claim lives and destroy farmlands worth over N180 million. Urgent government intervention needed.
IGP Kayode Egbetokun appoints ASP Sunday Akata as the new Police Public Relations Officer for Cross River State. Learn about his impressive training and career path.
A Delta State DPO has been sanctioned and removed from office after falsely accusing a man who tried to save a dying person. The extorted money was refunded. Read the full story.
The Emir of Yamaltu, Abubakar Aliyu, warns that the deplorable Yamaltu-Biu Road is crippling farming communities. He calls on the FG and NEDC for urgent intervention to save lives and the economy.
Gombe State students laud Governor Inuwa Yahaya for establishing two new GSU campuses in Malam Sidi and Dukku, improving education access. The Governor also donated N14m to families of journalists lost in a tragic accident. Read more.
Gombe State Governor Inuwa Yahaya has donated N14 million to support families of seven journalists killed in a tragic road accident. Each family received N2 million. Read more about the state's compassionate response.
SDP's Acting Chairman, Dr. Sadiq Umar Abubakar Gombe, says corruption is Nigeria's greatest problem. He details party's internal purge and calls for national rebirth ahead of 2027.
Gombe State Governor Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya has donated N14 million to families of seven journalists who died in a tragic road accident. Each family received N2 million. Read more.
Gombe State government has approved N665 million to cover SSCE fees for 23,873 students. The move aims to remove financial barriers and boost education in the North-East. Read more.
A faction of the African Democratic Congress has declared Peter Obi's reported registration at its Enugu office invalid, stating it violated party constitution. Details inside.
Gombe State enters 2026 in mourning after a series of tragedies in December 2025, including fatal road accidents and violent attacks. Read the full report on the devastating losses.
CP Rashid Afegbua decorates 7 promoted officers in Cross River. The ceremony boosts morale for improved policing. Officers urged to uphold professionalism.
Tragedy strikes as five NTA Gombe journalists perish in a road accident returning from a wedding. Governor Yahaya mourns the painful loss. Read full details.
Gombe State attracts five new investments in key sectors, driven by business reforms under the SABER programme. Discover how this boosts Nigeria's economy.
Tragedy strikes as seven journalists, including NTA staff, perish in a road accident on Yola-Kumo road after attending a wedding. Details of the victims and the FRSC report inside.
A fatal accident involving an NUJ bus claimed six journalists' lives in Gombe State on December 29, 2025. Others injured. Details emerging.
Tragedy strikes Gombe as six NTA staff perish in a road accident on Billiri-Kumo Road. Details on the victims, survivors, and the state's mourning media community.