By Segun Adewale in Gombe Gombe State Governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has expressed deep sorrow over the death of respected businessman and community leader, Alhaji Muhammadu Manzo, Sarkin Doyan Gombe, who passed away earlier today in Gombe after a protracted illness. According to a Press release issued by Ismaila Uba Misilli, Director-General, Press Affairs, Government House, Gombe which was made available to Journalists on Tuesday, 26 May, 2026, Governor Inuwa Yahaya described the deceased as a humble and generous individual whose life was dedicated to the service of humanity, and community development. The Governor noted that the late Sarkin…
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By Segun Adewale in Gombe The Governor of Gombe State, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya on Tuesday, 26 May, 2026 led top government officials, political leaders and other dignitaries to the Emir’s Palace to witness the colourful traditional mini Sallah Durbar, popularly known as Jafi, as part of activities marking the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The event showcased the rich cultural heritage of the Gombe Emirate, with the Emir of Gombe, Alhaji (Dr.) Abubakar Shehu Abubakar III, CFR, district heads, traditional title holders and a large contingent of horse riders adorned in magnificent traditional regalia paying homage in a display of loyalty,…
By Segun Adewale in Bauchi Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has called on politicians and residents of Bauchi State to promote peace, tolerance, and responsible conduct ahead of the 2027 general elections. Governor Bala Mohammed made the call while delivering his Eid-el-Kabir message after observing the two raka’at Eid prayers at the Bauchi Central Eid Ground and upon arrival at the Presidential Lodge, Ramat House, Bauchi. The Governor thanked Almighty Allah for granting Muslims the opportunity to witness the Eid celebration, describing the occasion as a period of sacrifice, unity, forgiveness, and reflection. He appreciated the people of…
By Segun Adewale in Gombe Gombe State Governor and Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF), Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has called on politicians and electorates across Nigeria to embrace peaceful coexistence, political tolerance and respect for democratic principles as activities ahead of the 2027 general elections begin to gather momentum. The Governor made the call after joining the Emir of Gombe, Alhaji (Dr.) Abubakar Shehu Abubakar III, CFR, alongside top government officials, traditional rulers, religious leaders, and thousands of Muslim faithful at the Central Eid Prayer Ground in Gombe for the two-Raka’at congregational prayers marking the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir…
By Segun Adewale in Gombe Gombe State Governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has felicitated with the Muslim Ummah on the occasion of this year’s Eid el-Kabir celebration, calling on the faithful to uphold the virtues of sacrifice, love, unity and obedience as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim (AS) and upheld by Prophet Muhammad (SAW). In a goodwill message issued to mark the Sallah festivities, the Governor described Eid el-Kabir as a season of sacrifice, sharing and compassion, urging Muslims to remain steadfast in promoting peace and harmonious coexistence in the society. Governor Inuwa Yahaya stressed the need for continued prayers for…
By Segun Adewale in Bauchi The Bauchi State chapter of the People’s Redemption Party (PRP) has elected Senator Shehu Buba Umar as its gubernatorial candidate for the 2027 general elections and affirmed 31 candidates for the State House of Assembly. The decisions were made yesterday through voice affirmation at a special delegates congress held in Bauchi on Monday, 25 May, 2026. Senator Umar, who represents Bauchi South in the Senate, emerged unopposed after delegates endorsed his nomination. Conducting the exercise, the party’s National Vice Chairman for the North, Haruna Buhari, said all aspirants met the requirements of the PRP constitution…
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has intensified efforts to conclude all pending Environmental Impact Assessment, EIA, certification processes for 180 projects spread across the Niger Delta region. Speaking during a meeting with Environmental Impact Assessment consultants at the Commission’s headquarters, the Director, Environmental Protection and Control, Mrs Anthonia Akpan, said the Commission had recorded significant progress in resolving long-standing EIA certification issues affecting projects awarded in the 2014, 2016, and 2022 fiscal cycles. Akpan noted that delays in obtaining environmental approvals and certificates from the Federal Ministry of Environment had slowed down project delivery and negatively impacted communities expected…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Chairman of Humanitarian Resettlement and Welfare Committee of the North Central Development Commission (NCDC), Engr. (Dr.) Wuraola Atinuke Owolabi, has extended Eid-el-Kabir greetings to Muslims across the South-West, North Central region and the country, urging Nigerians to embrace sacrifice, resilience and unity for national development. Owolabi, who is also the South-West Representative of the commission, conveyed the goodwill message in a statement issued to commemorate the Islamic festival, describing Eid-el-Kabir as a sacred celebration that reflects the virtues of obedience, faith and compassion exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim (AS). She noted that the significance of the…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing recent developments within the party in Delta State and concerns over his ability to advance the interests of his constituents. Omo-Agege announced his resignation in a letter dated Friday, 22 May, 2026, addressed to the APC Chairman of Orogun Ward 2 in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. The former lawmaker said the decision followed extensive consultations with his political associates and supporters. In the letter, the former Deputy Senate President stated that his political objectives,…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate for Ife Federal Constituency, Dr. Akíntólà Najmud-deen Akinjide, has urged Nigerians to prioritise security and welfare above every other consideration when electing political leaders in the forthcoming elections. Akinjide made the call in a statement released on Tuesday, 26 May, 2026, where he warned that rising insecurity, kidnappings, killings and banditry across the country demand urgent political attention and strategic leadership from elected officials. The university lecturer in Contemporary Strategic Studies observed that insecurity had continued to spread across several parts of Nigeria, insisting that voters must begin to assess…