5 h. ago Lagos, Rivers, Gombe among Nigeria’s most affordable states –NBS

Nigeria’s stubborn inflation is finally losing steam. For the second month running, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reports a cooling trend — headline inflation slowed to 22.97% in May 2025, down from 23.71% in April. Food inflation also saw a notable drop, standing at 21.14% year-on-year in May — a sharp decline from the […] The post Lagos, Rivers, Gombe among Nigeria’s most affordable states –NBS appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Agriculture key to job creation, wealth, food security for Nigerians — Obasanjo

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has reiterated the critical role of agriculture in addressing Nigeria’s pressing economic and social challenges. According to him, the sector remains the most viable avenue for job creation, wealth generation, and ensuring food security for Nigeria’s over 250 million population. Obasanjo stated this on […] The post Agriculture key to job creation, wealth, food security for Nigerians — Obasanjo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Gombe Industrial Park Begins Operations: Obasanjo Inaugurates Ultra

Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, alongside the Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya commissioned a state-of-the-art Seed Processing Factory established by Premier Seed Nigeria Limited at the Muhammadu Buhari Industrial Park, Dadinkowa, Gombe. The new facility is equipped with cutting-edge technology for the cleaning, grading, treating and packaging of certified, high-quality and […]

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7 d. ago June 12: Gombe NSCDC deploys 500 personnel for Democracy day celebration

Tribune Online June 12: Gombe NSCDC deploys 500 personnel for Democracy day celebration The Gombe State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 500 personnel across June 12: Gombe NSCDC deploys 500 personnel for Democracy day celebration Tribune Online

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8 d. ago UN Commends Gombe Development Strides, Assures Stronger Partnership

The Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations and UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mr. Muhammed Fall, has lauded the transformational leadership of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, describing Gombe State as a beacon of vision-driven development in Nigeria. Speaking during an official visit to the state, Mr. Fall underscored that development transcends the mere […]

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1 week ago Police launch investigation into fatal stabbing of man in Gombe

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The Gombe State Police Command has confirmed the tragic killing of one Ahmed Aliyu Umar, a 45-year-old man, following a violent knife attack by unidentified assailants in Hammadu Kafi community in the Akko Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, […] The post Police launch investigation into fatal stabbing of man in Gombe appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago No woman should die giving life – FG, steps in to curb high maternal deaths in Gombe

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The Federal Government (FG) has launched an investigation into the root causes of the increasing maternal and newborn mortality in Gombe and other parts of the country, stating that no woman should die giving life. This was disclosed by the National Coordinator of the Maternal and Newborn Mortality Innovation Initiatives (MAMII), […] The post No woman should die giving life – FG, steps in to curb high maternal deaths in Gombe appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Suspended Rivers Governor Fubara visits President Tinubu in Lagos

Siminalayi Fubara, the suspended governor of Rivers State, visited President Bola Tinubu at his home in Lagos on Tuesday. This read more Suspended Rivers Governor Fubara visits President Tinubu in Lagos

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2 w. ago Gombe NBA boycotts courts over poor welfare for judges, others

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The Gombe State branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has launched a two-week boycott of all court sittings starting Monday, June 2, 2025, to protest the alleged neglect of judges and judicial workers’ welfare in the state. Addressing journalists in Gombe to mark the commencement of the boycott, the State […] The post Gombe NBA boycotts courts over poor welfare for judges, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago NDLEA intercepts N6.5billion worth of opioids in Lagos, Rivers ports

•Nabs 2 British men From Godwin Tsa Abuja The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted no fewer than six million pills of opioids : tamol 225mg, tapentadol 225mg and carisoprodol 225mg as well as 332,000 bottles of codeine-based cough syrup with a combined street value of N6,524,000,000.00 at the Port Harcourt Ports Complex, […] The post NDLEA intercepts N6.5billion worth of opioids in Lagos, Rivers ports appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago N6.5bn Opioids Intercepted In Lagos, Rivers Ports As NDLEA Nabs 2 Britons

No fewer than six million pills of opioids namely: tamol 225mg, tapentadol 225mg and carisoprodol 225mg as well as 332,000 bottles of codeine-based cough syrup with a combined street value of N6,524,000,000.00 have been intercepted by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Port Harcourt Port Complex, Onne, Rivers State and […]

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3 w. ago NDLEA Seizes N6.5bn Worth Of Drugs From British, Nigerian Traffickers

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has successfully seized drugs worth approximately N6.5 billion from British and Nigerian traffickers at major Nigerian ports. The operations took place at the Port Harcourt Ports Complex, Onne in Rivers State, and Apapa Seaport, Lagos. The seized consignments included over six million opioid pills such as Tamol 225mg, […] The post NDLEA Seizes N6.5bn Worth Of Drugs From British, Nigerian Traffickers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago NDLEA intercepts N6.5bn opioids in Lagos, Rivers ports, nabs two Britons

Tribune Online NDLEA intercepts N6.5bn opioids in Lagos, Rivers ports, nabs two Britons At the Apapa port in Lagos, a total of 170,000 bottles of codeine syrup were discovered in a watch-listed container by NDLEA operatives during a similar joint examination exercise on Thursday. NDLEA intercepts N6.5bn opioids in Lagos, Rivers ports, nabs two Britons Tribune Online

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3 w. ago NDLEA intercepts N6.5bn worth of opioids in Lagos, Rivers ports

Nabs 2 UK citizens By Godwin Tsa, Abuja The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted no fewer than six million pills of opioids, namely tamol 225mg, tapentadol 225mg, and carisoprodol 225mg, as well as 332,000 bottles of codeine-based cough syrup with a combined street value of N6,524,000,000 at the Port Harcourt Ports Complex, […] The post NDLEA intercepts N6.5bn worth of opioids in Lagos, Rivers ports appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Gombe NBA trains police investigators, prosecutors on technical competence

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The Gombe state branch of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) has organised a one-day capacity-building for investigators and prosecutors of the state command of the Nigeria Police Force. The training which brought together investigators and prosecutors from the state headquarters and other divisional office across the state, was to enhance the […] The post Gombe NBA trains police investigators, prosecutors on technical competence appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Greener Future: Transcorp expands environmental initiative with donation of waste bins to schools

Transnational Corporation Plc (“Transcorp Group”), Nigeria’s leading conglomerate with strategic investments in the Power, Hospitality, and Energy sectors, has executed the second phase of its environmental Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, donating segregated waste bins to schools across Lagos, Delta, and Rivers States. Aligned with Transcorp’s mission to improve lives and transform Africa, this initiative […] The post Greener Future: Transcorp expands environmental initiative with donation of waste bins to schools appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Flood Sweeps Away Motorcyclist In Lagos, Body Found In Ogun River

A 60-year-old motorcycle operator, Wasiu Babatunde Adeniran, was confirmed dead by the Lagos State Police Command after he was swept away by floodwaters during heavy rainfall along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway in Alakuko, Lagos. In a statement released on Thursday and signed by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, the command disclosed that the […] The post Flood Sweeps Away Motorcyclist In Lagos, Body Found In Ogun River appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Speaker Abbas commissions Ali JC’s empowerment projects in Gombe 

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has commissioned a series of constituency projects initiated by the Minority Whip of the House and member representing Billiri/Balanga federal constituency, Ali Isa JC in Talasse and Cham communities, Balanga Local Government Area (LGA) of Gombe State. The initiative, which is part […] The post Speaker Abbas commissions Ali JC’s empowerment projects in Gombe  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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