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A coalition of stakeholders from opposition political parties in Gombe State has defected to the All Progressives Congress, APC, and declared support for the governorship ambition of Dr. Jamil Isyaku Gwamna. The stakeholders, drawn from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, African Democratic Congress, ADC, and Labour Party, made the announcement during a visit to Dr. Gwamna in Gombe. According to the defectors, their decision was informed by Dr. Gwamna's leadership qualities, integrity, and growing acceptance among the people of Gombe State.  They said they were committed to supporting him ahead of the 2027 governorship election. Among those who announced their defection are Professor Sulaiman Dankande,  Nura Abba,  Abdullah Amtai,  Dedan Mela, and Honorable Murtala Usman Dukku. Responding, Dr. Gwamna welcomed the new members and described their decision as a positive step toward advancing the development of Gombe State.  He assured them of his commitment to worki...

By Alhassan Haladu Yola. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Adamawa Sector Command, in collaboration with the Adamawa State Bicycle Club, commemorated the 8th United Nations World Bicycle Day on Wednesday, 3rd June, 2026, with a series of activities aimed at promoting cycling as a sustainable, healthy, and environmentally friendly mode of transportation. Sector Public Relation Office Adamawa Command SRC A H Tukur discloused this in a statement made available to Newsmen in Yola. The event commenced with a cycling rally led by the Sector Commander, CC Ibrahim A. Sadiq, alongside members of the Adamawa State Bicycle Club and FRSC personnel. The rally traversed major roads within the Jimeta/Yola metropolis, attracting public attention and creating awareness on the benefits of cycling for personal health, environmental sustainability, and urban mobility. Following the rally, participants embarked on an advocacy visit to Alfarma Motor Park, where the Sector Commander and his team engaged ...

By Alhassan Haladu Yola. The Commissioner of Police, Adamawa State Command, 𝐶𝑃 𝐾𝑎𝑏𝑖𝑟 𝑈𝑚𝑎𝑟 𝐻𝑎𝑠𝑠𝑎𝑛, 𝑐, on 1st June, 2026, decorated 540 newly promoted Corporals who were recently elevated from the rank of Constable to the rank of Corporal in the Command Headquarters. Police Public Relation Officer Adamawa state Command SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje discloused this in a statement made available to Newsmen in Yola. The promotion exercise forms part of the welfare and motivation initiatives of the Inspector-General of Police, 𝐈𝐆𝐏 𝐎𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐣𝐢 𝐑𝐢𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐮 𝐍𝐏𝐌 aimed at rewarding diligence, dedication, and outstanding service among personnel of the Force. While decorating the officers, the Commissioner of Police congratulated the promotees and charged them to justify the confidence reposed in them by exhibiting the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, discipline, and commitment to duty. He emphasized that promotion comes with greater responsibilit...

By Alhassan Haladu Yola. In line with the welfare and motivation initiatives of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP. Olatunji Rilwan Disu, and the Police Service Commission (PSC), the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 3 Headquarters, Yola, AIG Akinwale Kunle Adeniran, psc, mni, mspsp, today decorated 11 newly promoted junior officers and men serving at the Zonal Headquarters. Zone 3 Yola Police Public Relation Officer SP Aminu Umar Bashir Stated this in a statement made available to Newsmen in Yola. The officers were elevated to the rank of Corporal as part of the Nigeria Police Force's commitment to recognizing hard work, dedication, and professionalism. The promotion is intended to boost the morale of personnel and encourage greater commitment to service delivery. While congratulating the officers on their well deserved promotion, AIG Adeniran urged them to remain disciplined, dedicated, and professional in the discharge of their duties. He emphasized the n...

More than one thousand five hundred indigenes of Gombe State currently working with the Kano Electricity Distribution Company, KEDCO, have endorsed Dr. Jamil Isyaku Gwamna for the 2027 Gombe State governorship election. The endorsement was announced during a solidarity gathering organized by the workers, who expressed appreciation for what they described as Dr. Gwamna’s role in facilitating employment opportunities for many Gombe indigenes during his time at KEDCO. Speaking on behalf of the group, the workers praised Dr. Gwamna’s leadership and pledged their support for his gubernatorial ambition.  They stated that the employment opportunities had positively impacted their lives, families, and communities across Gombe State. The Managing Director of KEDCO, Dr. Abubakar Shuaibu Jimeta, participated virtually from Saudi Arabia, where he is currently performing the Hajj pilgrimage. In his remarks, Dr. Gwamna expressed gratitude for the endorsement and commended the workers for their d...

The Emir of Gombe,  Abubakar Shehu Abubakar the Third, has commended Governor  Inuwa Yahaya for what he described as seven years of impactful governance and unprecedented development across Gombe State. The commendation came during the traditional Sallah homage paid by the Emir and members of the Gombe Emirate Council to the Governor at the Government House in Gombe. Receiving the royal delegation, Governor  Inuwa Yahaya reaffirmed his administration's commitment to sustaining peace, unity, and development in the state.  He assured citizens that the achievements recorded over the past seven years would be protected and consolidated for the benefit of present and future generations. The Governor thanked the Emir for his continued support and for publicly acknowledging the numerous development projects executed by the administration.  He noted that the cordial relationship between government and traditional institutions has contributed significantly to peace, stab...