NUJ Urges Urgent Family Planning Investment by 2030
The Nigerian Union of Journalists calls for urgent government funding for family planning to reduce maternal mortality by 40% and achieve sustainable national development before the 2030 deadline.
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Two Gombe PDP Lawmakers Defect to APC
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.
EFCC Chairman Urged to Resign Over Political Bias
Former APC chieftain Timi Frank demands EFCC chairman Ola Olukoyede's resignation, accusing the anti-graft agency of selective prosecution and acting as a ruling party tool. Read the full details.
VDM Endorses Yahaya Bello, Shades Natasha Akpoti
Social media activist VeryDarkMan (VDM) endorses ex-governor Yahaya Bello's senatorial bid, citing EFCC's 'innocent until proven guilty' stance. He dismisses Senator Natasha Akpoti's leadership. Full story and reactions here.
EFCC: Bello Innocent Until Court Decides
EFCC clarifies its role in Yahaya Bello's trial, stating he is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The anti-graft agency says the court, not EFCC, will decide the outcome. Read the full details.
FG Drops Charges Against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan
The Federal Government has withdrawn criminal defamation and cyberbullying charges against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The case stemmed from her assassination plot allegations against Akpabio and Yahaya Bello. Read the full details.
Natasha Unfazed by Bello's 2027 Senatorial Bid
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan dismisses former Governor Yahaya Bello's challenge for Kogi Central seat in 2027. She welcomes the contest, setting stage for a major political showdown. Read more.
Gombe Students Hail Inuwa for New University Campuses
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.
APC Kogi Starts Electronic Membership Registration
Kogi APC begins digital membership registration. Yahaya Bello urges party members to support President Tinubu's economic agenda. Exercise to cover all 21 LGAs.
Gombe Gov Gives N14m to Families of 7 Late Journalists
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.
Gombe Gov Donates N14m to Families of 7 Late Journalists
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.
NUJ FCT Council Calls for Unity, Ethical Journalism in 2026
Grace Ike, NUJ FCT Council Chairman, calls for optimism and ethical journalism in 2026, prioritizing welfare and integrity. Read her full New Year message.
Gombe Pays N665m for 23,873 Students' Exams
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.
Gombe Mourns After Deadly Accidents, Attacks in Late 2025
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.
5 NTA Journalists Die in Gombe-Yola Highway Accident
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.
Yahaya Bello to Challenge Natasha Akpoti for Kogi Central Senate
Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello announces his intention to contest the Kogi Central Senatorial seat in 2027, setting up a major clash with incumbent Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Read the full details.
Ex-Governor Yahaya Bello to Run for Kogi Central Senate
Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello announces bid for Kogi Central Senatorial seat in 2027. Get the full details on his declaration and the political implications.
Six Journalists Die in Gombe Auto Crash
A fatal accident involving an NUJ bus claimed six journalists' lives in Gombe State on December 29, 2025. Others injured. Details emerging.
Ex-Senator's Wedding Tents Block Ilorin Road, Cause Uproar
A federal road in Ilorin was blocked for a former senator's son's wedding, causing major traffic and public anger. Residents demand action against the misuse of public roads for private events.
Prince, Pregnant Sister Killed in Gombe Bandit Attack
Suspected bandits killed Prince Yusuf Derdoski and his pregnant sister, Faiza, in Pindiga, Gombe. Four others were abducted. Governor Yahaya condemns the attack, orders manhunt.
7 Gombe Villagers Die in Accident on Way to Wedding
A devastating road accident in Potiskum has killed seven people from Lawanti village, Gombe State, while they were traveling to a wedding in Borno. The community and Governor Inuwa Yahaya mourn the profound loss.
7 Wedding Travelers Die in Gombe Road Accident
A fatal motor accident on the Damaturu-Maiduguri highway has killed seven people from Lawanti village, Gombe State, who were traveling to a wedding. Governor Yahaya mourns the devastating loss.
7 Wedding Travelers Die in Gombe Road Accident
A tragic motor accident on the Damaturu-Maiduguri highway claims 7 lives from Lawanti village, Gombe State. Governor Yahaya offers condolences. Read the full report.
7 Gombe Villagers Die in Accident on Way to Wedding
A fatal road crash in Potiskum claims seven lives from Lawanti village, Gombe State. Governor Inuwa Yahaya mourns the devastating loss. Read the full report and community reactions.
Makinde Preaches Love, Security in Christmas Message
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde calls for love, harmony, and citizen vigilance this Christmas. The NUJ also celebrates the governor's 58th birthday, praising his leadership.
Gombe Governor Dismisses 4 Aides for Assault
Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has dismissed four aides following a probe into the physical assault of a councillor. Get the full details and official statement here.
CSOs Protest, Demand Sack of Gombe Gov's Aide for Assault
Civil society groups demand the dismissal of Gov. Inuwa Yahaya's aide, Adamu Danko, after a viral video showed him assaulting a councillor. Amnesty International calls for justice.
Gombe Governor dismisses aides over councillor assault
Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has fired four aides following a probe into the physical assault of Shamaki Ward Councillor Abdulrahman Abubakar Sheriff. Read the full details of the investigation and the Governor's decisive action.
Amnesty Condemns Gombe Aide's Assault on Councillor
Amnesty International condemns the brutal assault on Gombe councillor Abdulrahman Abubakar Sherif by a governor's aide. We demand justice and an end to political violence in Nigeria.
Fire Ravages Gombe Timber Market, Mosque
A devastating night fire gutted Gombe's Kasuwar Katako timber market and a mosque. Governor Inuwa Yahaya pledges support and investigation. Read the full report.
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