By: Jibrin Hussaini Kundum, Bauchi Bauchi State Government through the Ministry of Education has announced plans to close all illegally operating private schools as part of efforts to sanitize and…
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Court Grants Bail on Sanusi Ataka, Ahmad Jadda Over Alleged Airport Property Destruction
By Yunusa Isa, Gombe A magistrate court in Pantami has granted bail to two African Democratic Congress (ADC) stalwarts, Hon. Sanusi Abdullahi Ataka and Ahmad Daudu Dinawa, popularly known as Jadda. The defendants were arraigned by the authorities of Maimalari International Airport, Lawanti, over the alleged destruction of public property during a grand reception organized last week for the party’s gubernatorial candidate, Dr. Bala Bello Tinka. Speaking to journalists shortly after Magistrate Aliyu Abubakar granted the bail application, defense counsel Barrister Ayuba Rabiu welcomed the development, stating that “the law has taken its course.” “The law presumes that every citizen is innocent unless proven guilty by a court of law,” Rabiu said, adding that every Nigerian has the constitutional right to freedom of expression, freedom of association, and the liberty to support any candidate of their choice. He advised his clients to continue exercising these fundamental rights as enshrined in the Nigerian constitution. Reacting to the development, ADC State Publicity Secretary Abdulrahman Buba Zaune questioned why state authorities took a special interest in the matter. “Others do welcome their loved ones up to where planes are stationed, but the case appears different with the ADC,” he lamented, arguing that the law must be universal rather than selective. Zaune warned that any further unlawful arrests of party members would be viewed as a direct attack, declaring, “We shall never tolerate this.” He assured the public that the ADC will continue to push for justice and equality before the law to ensure the ruling APC is “sent packing come 2027.” The defendants also received solidarity from the Gombe North PDP candidate for the State House of Assembly, Hon. Sadeeq Giɗaɗo Bargan Gombe, who strongly criticized what he termed as “tyranny, injustice, and political dictatorship in the state.” “Arrests of the opposition can never deter us from fighting for justice,” Barga stated, calling on all opposition parties to unite to secure a just, peaceful, and inclusive Gombe State. Following the proceedings, a mammoth crowd of supporters and well-wishers gathered at the court premises to celebrate the release, greeting the defendants with songs, dances, and messages of encouragement.
2027: SSG Inaugurates Coordinators, Assures Grassroots Mobilization for Jamil Gwamna
In a strategic move to cement grassroots support and broad acceptability for the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial candidate in Gombe State, Dr. Jamil Isyaku Gwamna, the Sardauna Support Group (SSG) has…
Gombe Launches Bold Initiative to Tackle Child Malnutrition
By Vasty Bala Jonah, Gombe The fight against malnutrition in Gombe State has received a major boost with the launch of the Preventing Malnutrition in the First 1,000 Days of Life project,…
Gombe SSG Slams Kaduna Liaison Office Staff Over Redundancy, Demands Job Descriptions
The Secretary to the Gombe State Government, Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, has criticized the work ethic of staff at the Gombe State Liaison Office in Kaduna, describing their attitude as “unbecoming” and…
New Voice, Fresh Momentum: Gombe APC Unveils Murtala Wuro Tale as Publicity Secretary
By Yunusa Isa, Gombe Gombe State’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially ushered in a new chapter in its communication strategy with the appointment of Murtala Usman Wuro Tale as its…
Gwamna Hails Gombe’s New Executive Council, Lauds Strategic Cabinet Expansion
Dr. Jamil Isyaku Gwamna, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Candidate for Gombe State, has formally extended his congratulations to the newly sworn-in members of the Gombe State Executive Council, a group…
Gombe NUJ Applauds Governor Yahaya’s New Appointments, Charges Appointees to Prioritize Service Delivery
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Gombe State Council, has officially extended its warm congratulations to the newly inaugurated leadership team appointed by Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya. In a press statement signed and made available to Jewel Times by the council chairman Comrade Faruk Mu’azu (Wakilin Sadarwan Gombe) and his secretary Shu’aibu Umar, the union described the recent appointments as a strategic move to bolster the state’s governance and development agenda, commending the Governor for assembling a team defined by experience, integrity, and dedication to public service. The statement, offered specific praise for the new Head of the Civil Service, Professor Muazu Shehu. Reflecting on his appointment, the union stated that “Your elevation to the pinnacle of the state civil service is well deserved. Your wealth of knowledge and experience gives us confidence that you will provide purposeful leadership, promote professionalism, and ensure greater efficiency in the bureaucracy.” Addressing the newly sworn-in Commissioners, members of the Executive Council, Special Advisers, and the new Permanent Secretary, the NUJ emphasized that these roles represent a critical “call to service.” The union…
Stakeholders Honour Livestock Development Commissioner Salihu Baba Alkali After
A jubilant reception was held in Gombe on Saturday in honour of the newly sworn-in Commissioner for Livestock Development, Honourable Salihu Baba Alkali, hours after he took oath of office as a…
UN Women Hails Yobe’s Clean Energy Initiative for Women Akara Sellers
By Abubakar Rabilu The Yobe State Focal Person for UN Women, Ambassador Fatima Mohammed Paga, has commended the Yobe State Government for empowering women bean cake (akara) sellers through the distribution of…
