The Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA) has adopted Adebisi Moses Olusoji as its consensus presidential candidate following the successful conduct of its Presidential Primary Election Replacement in Gombe State. The primary election, held…
Month: August 2026
Baba Alkali Vows to Revitalize Gombe Livestock Sector, Rescue Abandoned Facilities
By Yunusa Isa, Gombe The Gombe State Ministry of Livestock Development has reaffirmed its dedication to transforming the state’s agricultural landscape, with the Commissioner, Hon. Salihu Baba Alkali, pledging swift interventions to upgrade key livestock infrastructure and boost effective service delivery. During an extensive assessment tour of vital agricultural assets, Hon. Baba Alkali inspected the Gombe State Veterinary Clinic, where he commended the medical personnel for their resilience in providing prompt care to sick animals despite operating under immense pressure. Speaking on the operational hurdles facing the facility, the Chief Veterinarian, Dr. Adamu Boyi, pointed to critical challenges such as severe manpower shortages, shared premises with the cattle market, and the lack of perimeter fencing, as well as manpower shortage, noting that the clinic currently relies heavily on students on industrial attachment. While Dr. Boyi expressed appreciation for the state-of-the-art veterinary scanning machine recently provided for advanced animal diagnostics, he appealed for specialized staff training and administrative independence. In response, Hon. Baba Alkali assured staff that these pressing concerns would be directly tabled before Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya. “I shall submit a comprehensive report and engage Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya to ensure these challenges are squarely addressed,” the commissioner affirmed, expressing deep optimism in the governor’s passion for the livestock sector. Continuing his inspection, the commissioner visited the long-abandoned Gombe Poultry Production Unit near the Old Dukku Motor Park, where he expressed dismay over the years of neglect that left the once-viable facility inactive. Guided by the unit manager, Fatima Wayas, Hon. Baba Alkali reviewed the dormant hatchery and feed production units. Lamenting the state of the infrastructure, the commissioner noted, “How I know this place twenty years back has totally degraded, nothing is going on now.” Reassuring the management, Hon. Baba Alkali promised that definitive action would be taken to salvage the economic asset, stating, “I shall relay…
Billiri West LCDA Chair Backs Tangalewood, Renders Support for Culture, Youth Empowerment
The Executive Chairman of Billiri West Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Elder Yila Maidawa, has thrown his full weight behind the region’s fast-growing movie industry, describing it as a vital tool…
Gombe Livestock Devt Commissioner on Assessment Tour to Revive Wawa-Zange Grazing Reserve
By Yunusa Isa, Gombe The Gombe State Ministry of Livestock Development has taken a decisive step toward curbing farmer-herder clashes and boosting agricultural productivity, with the Commissioner, Hon. Salihu Baba Alkali, embarking…
RUWASSA Delivers Six Solar-Powered Boreholes to Ease Water Scarcity in Gombe Metropolis
By Saeed Ahmad Bappah, Gombe The Gombe State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASSA) has officially handed over six newly constructed solar-powered boreholes to various communities within the Gombe metropolis, bringing…
Drive for Cleaner Future: Gombe RUWASSA Takes Anti-Open Defecation Campaign to Grassroots
By Saeed Ahmad Bappah, Gombe The Gombe State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASSA) has concluded an extensive statewide advocacy tour covering all 11 local government areas and 13 newly created…
NDPHC, GoSERC Partner to Boost Power Supply, Drive Devt in Gombe
Top executives of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) have met with leadership of the Gombe State Electricity Regulatory Commission (GoSERC) in Abuja to chart a course for improved power supply and enhanced service delivery in the state. The high-level meeting brought together NDPHC’s Executive Director of Network, Engineer Bello Babayo, and Executive Director of Legal Services, Dr. Steven Andzenge, alongside the Chairman and five commissioners of GoSERC. Discussions centered on effective electricity regulation, strategic infrastructure solutions, and building a robust framework to expand access to reliable power for residents and businesses across Gombe State. The NDPHC leadership reaffirmed its dedication to partnering with the state regulator to foster the sustainable growth of Gombe’s power sector. Emphasizing the vital role of stakeholder collaboration, the directors noted that joint efforts are essential to overcoming sector challenges and driving economic progress. Commending Governor Muhammad Inuwa Yahya for establishing the commission, NDPHC lauded the appointment of experienced professionals to lead GoSERC’s mandate under state-level electricity market reforms. The company expressed confidence that Gombe is well-positioned to compete favorably with other states in investments and infrastructure development, pledging unwavering institutional support to help the state achieve its ambitious energy goals.
Gombe Industrial Park Set for Uninterrupted Power from Dadinkowa Hydropower Plant
By Yunusa Isa, Gombe The Muhammadu Buhari Industrial Park is set to receive a stable, round-the-clock electricity supply directly from the Dadinkowa Hydropower Plant, following a stakeholder meeting held in Gombe. The…
Empowering Gombe Youth: Amateur Basketball Academies Coaches Clinic Drives Grassroots Talent Hunt
By Yunusa Isa, Gombe Gombe State’s drive to unearth and develop raw basketball talent received a significant boost with the staging of a specialized coaches clinic organized by the Amateur Basketball Academies…
GSU Trains Prophetic Medicine Practitioners to Bridge Gap Between Spiritual and Modern Healthcare
By Yunusa Isa, Gombe The International Institute of Islamic Research and Development, Gombe State University has concluded an intensive six-day workshop for members of the Islamic Medical Practitioners Association of Nigeria (IMPAN) to sanitize and professionalize prophetic and alternative medicine. The capacity building program drew participants from across Nigeria as well as neighboring countries, including Niger, Cameroon, and Chad. It was designed to equip practitioners of traditional, herbal, and spiritual medicine with modern diagnostic skills, ethical frameworks, and a clearer understanding of when to refer patients to conventional healthcare facilities. Speaking to journalists, the Director of the Institute, Professor Shamsuddeen Umar Ilyas, explained that the primary objective was to educate…