46 h. ago Remi Tinubu begins pad distribution to support girls’ education in Gombe

By Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has kicked off a sanitary pad distribution programme in Gombe State, declaring that no girl should miss school because of menstruation. Speaking at the launch on Thursday, October 2, 2025, in Gombe, Mrs Tinubu unveiled the “Flow With Confidence” initiative, which targets adolescent girls who face financial […] The post Remi Tinubu begins pad distribution to support girls’ education in Gombe appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Transport, Blue Economy Ministers Unveil Infrastructure Push At Summit

The minister of Transportation, Senator Sa’idu Ahmed Alkali, and his Marine and Blue Economy counterpart, Adegboyega Oyetola have reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to transforming the country’s transport and Marine sectors through massive infrastructure investment, manpower development, and policy reforms. Speaking at the 2025 Nigeria Transport Sector Summit organised by the Transport Correspondents Association of […]

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2 w. ago ADC launches membership drive, targets 500,000 members in Gombe

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Gombe State has launched a statewide transition and membership drive, setting an ambitious target of enrolling over 500,000 members in the coming months. The initiative was inaugurated on Friday night in Gombe with assurances of unity and renewed grassroots mobilization. The State Leader of the […] The post ADC launches membership drive, targets 500,000 members in Gombe appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Gombe hits 5 million trees, targets national afforestation record

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe Gombe State government says it has planted over five million trees since the launch of the Gombe Goes Green (3G) initiative in 2019, a figure officials believe could make the state Nigeria’s leading tree-planting hub by 2026. This was disclosed by the Chairman of the 3G Task Force and Mai Tula, […] The post Gombe hits 5 million trees, targets national afforestation record appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago NIWA Announces Expansion Of Water Marshals To Curb Boat Mishaps

  The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has announced plans to recruit and deploy about 800 water marshals across Nigeria by December. The initiative aims to enhance safety and strengthen regulation on the country’s waterways. The Managing Director of NIWA, Mr. Bola Oyebamiji, disclosed the plan while addressing journalists on Wednesday. He said the move […] The post NIWA Announces Expansion Of Water Marshals To Curb Boat Mishaps appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Gombe Launches First Marine Transport To Curb Boat Accidents

Gombe State government has inaugurated its first marine transport service, equipping passengers with life jackets to enhance safety and improve water transportation. Launching the project at Kupto village in Funakaye local government area, along the Upper River Gongola, the commissioner for Works, Housing and Transportation, Usman Maijama’a Kallamu, who represented Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, with […]

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