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The NCDC needs to consider stronger campaigns if we’d win over the ‘Doubting Thomasses’
If there is one habit synonymous with adults, it is falling into routine. We often have that thing we can't do unless some other thing precedes it. Some can't go…
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APC wins Jigawa, Gombe governorship polls; clears all 30 assembly seats in Jigawa
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has won Saturday's governorship election held in the North East state of Gombe, as its candidate Inuwa Yahaya garnered a total of 364,179 votes of …
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The Late 5: Buhari visits Plateau, Aso Rock security operatives ‘harrass’ Ezekwesili and other stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived in Jos to assess the level of security in the state following killings over the weekend…
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“I wholeheartedly support Nigerians in the call for #EndSARS” – Governor Dankwambo
The Governor of Gombe, Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo has lent his support to the #EndSARS campaign. Background: The #EndSARS campaign began on social media after tales of Operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad…
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250 people die of Snake bites in two states
Two hundred and fifty victims of snake bite have reportedly died in the last three weeks in Plateau and Gombe, following an acute scarcity of snake anti-venom drugs in the…
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Gombe civil servant remanded for allegedly insulting the governor
Abubakar Adamu has reportedly been remanded in prison by the Chief Magistrate’s Court in Gombe for allegedly insulting the governor of the state, Ibrahim Dankwambo, and his mother. Report (by…
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EFCC arrests SEMA officials for diverting materials meant for IDP’s
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Gombe, have arrested the secretary of the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Danlami Rukuje, for allegedly diverting materials meant for internally displaced persons…
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Reps counter cabal, asks Osinbajo to swear in nominees
The House of Representatives Tuesday at plenary called on Acting President Yemi Osinbajo to swear in two ministerial nominees confirmed by the Senate about two months ago. The Senate had…
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All you need to know about IBB, the new NANS President
The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS on Tuesday in Gombe state elected Comrade Chinonso Obasi as its 31st President. Obasi, who is known by many as IBB, is a…
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A giant hippopotamus was caught in Gombe yesterday (PHOTO)
A giant hippopotamus that's reportedly been terrorizing some farmers in the community of Dadinkowa dam in Gombe has been found and brought down. Naziru Muktar shared the photos online. See…
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40 dead as multiple bomb blasts rip through Gombe this evening
Over 40 people have lost their lives as multiple bomb blasts exploded in two bus stations in Gombe state. Two bombs went off at the Dadin kowa motor park while the…
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Army arrests mastermind of Zaria and Jos bombings
The Nigerian Army says the mastermind of the recent bombings in Zaria and Jos, has been arrested. The unnamed individual was reportedly apprehended at a checkpoint in Gombe state. The…
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“We have expelled Goje from the APC” | Former Gombe governor kicked out of ruling party
Senator Danjuma Goje, a former governor of Gombe state, has been expelled by the All Progressives Congress. Goje was expelled over allegations of engaging in anti-party activities and forming parallel…
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The explosive was left in a woman’s handbag || How 5 people died in Gombe explosion
by Anike Jacobs An explosion near a bus station in Gombe killed at least five people and injured 15 others, on Thursday. “We had an explosion outside the motor park …
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NYSC says no corps member died in Gombe
by Ranti Joseph The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) denied a media report of the death of two Corps members, who served as ad-hoc staff in Gombe State at the…
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“Didn’t we warn you to stay away from the election” – Boko Haram attacks polling unit in Gombe
by Panshak Ibrahim Not less than two people have been killed in a suspected Boko Haram attack on polling stations in Gombe. The attacks reportedly occurred in the villages of…
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Gombe gov’s aide assaulted after tearing his PDP membership card (Viewer Discretion)
by Kemisola Filani Abdullahi Muhammad, the Senior Special Adviser on Security to Gombe State governor Ibrahim Dankwambo, who recently tore his PDP membership card after Nigeria’s former president and PDP…
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There will be no interim national government – GEJ declares
by James Sambo President Goodluck Jonathan has shut down the talks of an alleged plan for an interim government, saying that it is impossible for him to head an interim…
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There’ll be more bombs targeted at political rallies – Police
by Panshak Ibrahim Following the recent string of attacks on political rallies in Gombe and Rivers states, the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters says it has received intelligence reports that plans…
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Gombe declares 24-hour curfew after security breach
by Ranti Joseph Ibrahim Dankwambo, governor of Gombe state on Saturday has imposed an around-the-clock curfew after an attack by Boko Haram gunmen, his spokesman said. "Governor Ibrahim Dankwambo has…
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Nigerian troops storm Monguno, resist Gombe Barracks invasion
by Ranti Joseph File photo Heavy fighting broke out on Saturday in Monguno, Borno State. The state has been under Boko Haram control since August last year. In a related…
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APC campaign rally pulls capacity crowd in Gombe (See Photos)
by Panshak Ibrahim The campaign train of the All Progressives Congress, (APC) berthed in Gombe, on Tuesday, February 3. A frenzied mammoth crowd came out to support the presidential candidate…
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Explosion rocks President Jonathan’s campaign venue in Gombe
by Panshak Ibrahim An explosion has rocked a car-park outside the venue of the campaign rally of President Goodluck Jonathan, in Gombe, on Monday, February 2. According to eyewitnesses, the…
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14 people killed in Gombe state governor’s convoy
by Panshak Ibrahim 14 people were reportedly killed in an accident which involved the convoy of Gombe State Governor, Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo on Thursday, January 22. The victims were burnt…
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Suicide bomber kills 6, injures others in Gombe
by Chinwe Okafor A suspected male suicide bomber has been reported to have killed at least six people, and wounded ten, after blowing himself up in a busy market in…
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How we stopped a suicide bomber in Gombe – DHQ
by James Sambo The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said a suicide bomber who rammed into a military check point in Bajoga, Gombe State on Tuesday failed to achieve his mission. Speaking…
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Breaking News: Explosion rocks busy market in Bauchi
by James Sambo A bomb explosion has gone off in Central market in Bauchi. The explosion reportedly hit a crowded area which had a high concentration of women traders.…
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Yuletide tragedy: Boko Haram bombs motor park in Gombe
by Panshak Ibrahim Insurgents of Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram, have bombed a motor park in Gombe. According to reports, the explosion went off around 11 am today, Monday,…
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Boko Haram: Nigerian army uncovers plan to invade 5 states
by Anike Jacobs The Nigerian Army has discovered a plan by the Boko Haram insurgents to attack 25 communities and villages spread across five states - Adamawa, Borno, Bauchi, Gombe,…
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President Jonathan has created nine new federal universities, but were they needed?
by Adedayo Ademuwagun Jide finished secondary school in 2010 and spent the next three years at home. He wrote the university entrance exams each year and scored decently, but he…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy