Najib Sani

Nigeria

Correspondent at Leadership Newspaper

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Gombe CSOs Unveil Strategic Plan, Civic Centre

2 weeks ago | wikkitimes.com | Najib Sani

The Association of Non-governmental organisations (ANGO), an umbrella body of civil society groups in Gombe State, has launched its Strategic Plan 2025-2030. The ANGO also commissioned the ‘Savannah Civic Centre’, a hub for civil society organisations (CSOs) in the state. WikkiTimes reports that the plan and centre were launched during the inauguration ceremony of the newly elected officials of the association.
News -- Thugs kill Amadi Kasiran, an industrialist, in Gombe rampage

2 weeks ago | nigeriaworld.com | Najib Sani

Suspected ‘Yan Kalare’ thugs allegedly killed a 45-year-old entrepreneur, Amadi Kasiran, on Sunday night in Hammadu Kafi community, Gombe metropolis, Gombe State. Amadi was the owner of a welding firm known as Amadi Kasiran Fabrications, which employed many residents. According to locals, the thugs have recently gone on rampages across parts of the state, attacking innocent residents.
Gombe Rewards Top 24 UTME Scorers

3 weeks ago | wikkitimes.com | Najib Sani

Gombe State Ministry of Education rewarded 24 students in the state who had the highest scores in this year’s Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). UTME is an annual examination organised by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for students seeking entrance into tertiary institutions in Nigeria. WikkiTimes reports that more than 70 per cent of Nigerian students scored lower than 200 marks in this year’s examination across the country.
Malnutrition: Gombe Trains 500 on RUTF, Distributes Food To 2,000 Kids

4 weeks ago | wikkitimes.com | Najib Sani

Gombe State Government has trained 200 women and 300 secondary school students on the production of anti-malnutrition food known as Ready-To-Use-Therapeutic Food (RUTF) in the state. The State, through the Ministries of Science, Technology and Innovation and that of Education, produced the RUTF tagged ‘Garin Inuwa’ for distribution to about 2,000 children selected across the state to address acute malnutrition.
Foundation Launches Tree Planting Campaign in Gombe Schools

1 month ago | wikkitimes.com | Najib Sani

A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) in Gombe State known as ‘ADDA Girls Education Foundation’ has launched tree planting in schools in Gombe State to promote a safe environment for children. WikkiTimes reports that many parts of the state are bedevilled by serious gully erosion and desertification, partly due to the cutting down of trees.
Fed. Poly Kaltungo Appoints First Female Acting Rector

1 month ago | wikkitimes.com | Najib Sani

The Federal Polytechnic Kaltungo, Gombe State, has appointed Mrs. Eldah Epriam Buba as its first female acting Rector. The Polytechnic Public Relations Officer, Umaru D. Yusuf, announced the historic appointment in a statement issued in Gombe. The statement also announced that the institution’s governing council appointed Musa A.
North-Eastern Varsity Raises Staff Salary, Secures Accreditation for Programmes

1 month ago | wikkitimes.com | Najib Sani

The North-Eastern University (NEU), Gombe, has approved an immediate 20% salary increase for all staff, including employees of its affiliate Pen Resource Academy, as part of efforts to boost morale and reward dedication. The NEU said this marks the third salary review in two years under the leadership of Pro-Chancellor Dr. Sani Jauro, following a 35% raise implemented in October 2023.
Borno South Forum Accuses Gov. Zulum of Marginalisation, Discriminatory Politics

1 month ago | wikkitimes.com | Najib Sani

The Borno South Stakeholders Forum (BSSF) has accused Borno State governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, of marginalisation and discriminatory politics against the zone in running the affairs of his administration. The BSSF made the allegation in a press statement issued by the Convener and Director General of the Forum, Ishaya Malgwi. According to him, the region has been marginalised in terms of infrastructure development, economic opportunities, and political representation.
Yiaga Africa Launches ‘Not Too Young To Run’ Hub In Gombe Varsity

2 months ago | leadership.ng | Najib Sani

As part of efforts to promote youth interest in politics, Yiaga Africa, a non-governmental organisation, launched the “Not Too Young To Run” hub at Gombe State University on Friday. Speaking during the event, the programme officer of Yiaga Africa, Olaniyo Sanusi, explained that the programme, supported by the Open Society Foundations, is a step towards promoting youth participation in politics and transforming Nigeria’s political culture.
OSPRE Initiates Peace, Resilience Project In 4 States

2 months ago | leadership.ng | Najib Sani

The Office for Strategic Preparedness and Resilience (OSPRE) has concluded its Safety, Peace and Resilience in Communities (SPARCs) project across eight local government areas in Anambra, Benue, Katsina and Plateau States. The programme, funded by the UK’s Integrated Security Fund and implemented in partnership with the Neem Foundation, was aimed at strengthening early warning, response and resilience systems at the grassroots.