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…
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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…
DG Joint Projects Mahmood Yusuf Distributes Motorcycles, Other Equipment to Boost APC Support in Akko
DG Joint Projects Mahmood Yusuf Distributes Motorcycles, Other Equipment to Boost APC Support in Akko By Yunusa Isa, Gombe The Director General of the Gombe State Joint Projects Development and Essential Social Services Agency (JPDESA), Builder Dr. Mahmood Yusuf, has empowered women and youths in Akko Local Government Area…
Late Yaya Bauchi Tongo Supporters Reject APC Defection Rumours, Reaffirm Loyalty to ADC, Atiku
The family, political associates, and loyal supporters of the former member House of Representative, representing Gonourable Yaya Bauchi Tango have strongly rejected reports claiming that they have defected to the ruling…
Saudi Policy Shift Threatens Traditional Hajj Operations – Gombe Pilgrims Board Warns
By Yunusa Isa, Gombe The Gombe State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has expressed serious apprehension over Saudi Arabia’s new policy allocating approximately 98% of Nigeria’s 2027 Hajj seats to private operators, warning…