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NUJ renews calls for completion of Gombe Press Centre
NUJ renews calls for completion of Gombe Press Centre
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), has renewed its call on Gov Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State to complete its Press Centre in the state.
Former National Secretary of the NUJ, Comrade Shuaibu Usman Leman who made the call in Gombe on Monday said the presence of such facility would help journalists practising in the state.
Leman made the call shortly after an inspection tour of projects in the state as part of activities to commemorate the Gombe State NUJ Council Press Week.
He said that the facility would complete other development strides being recorded in the state.
According to him, with Gombe State’s growing status as an emerging mega state, it ought to have a Press Centre to ensure the comfort of journalists towards effectively carrying out their responsibility in the state.
“The other most important thing I would say is the NUJ Press Centre. Gombe will be 30 years next year without an NUJ Press Centre.
“As NUJ national secretary, I have visited every state in Nigeria and Gombe State is one of the three states without such facility.
“I hope that my visit here today will be a sign of good hopes for journalists in Gombe State.
“The governor should move in fast; it is not enough for us to commend him for all the facilities we have seen but journalists do not have a press centre to fall back in.
“Ideally after this inspection we should go back to the press centre and socialise and relax but unfortunately we don’t have.
“I hope Gov. Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State will be listening to us and I believe he will do something about that,” he said.
Speaking on the inspected projects, Leman said Gombe State is rapidly becoming a Mega state in view of the facilities and infrastructure being provided in the state.
He particularly commended the effort of Yahaya for initiating and providing five mega schools with good facilities to accommodate more school children, stressing that such move remained key towards addressing the challenge of out-of-school children in Northern Nigeria.
He further lauded the progress in reclaiming degraded land in Gombe State through the implementation of ACReSAL Projects in the state.
Leman urged journalists in the state not to renege on their responsibility of holding government accountable to the people.
He, however, cautioned journalists against becoming an opposition to the government, stressing that, journalists’ jobs were not by “being adversarial to the government that we will be doing our jobs; if they (government) do well, commend them and encourage them to do more.”
Also speaking, the NUJ Zonal Vice President for Zone E, Comrade Zare Baba, applauded Yahaya’s administration for maintaining constructive engagement with the media, stressing that such collaboration would enhance transparency while reinforcing public trust.
Mr Faruq Muazu, the Chairman of the NUJ Gombe State Council commended journalists in the state for their professionalism and positive impacts towards the development of the state.
Muazu reaffirmed the union’s resolve to sustain advocacy efforts for the completion of the NUJ Press Centre.
The 2025 Press Week continues on Tuesday with the official opening ceremony and a public lecture, followed by environmental and medical outreach activities later in the week.
Army, DSS arrest notorious cultist, gunrunner in Cross River, recover weapons
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 13 Brigade, in collaboration with the Department of State Services (DSS), have arrested a suspected cultist and gunrunner during a raid operation in Ikom Local Government Area of Cross River State.
Security sources said the operation was carried out at about 1:10 a.m. on April 3 along Effangha Spring Road in Ikom.
The sources disclosed that the suspect, who hails from Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State, was apprehended during the coordinated raid.
According to the sources, troops recovered one revolver pistol, one sword, two laptops, four mobile phones, one digital camera, one wristwatch, three identity cards, and a sack of garri allegedly used to conceal the weapon.
The suspect and recovered items have since been handed over to the DSS for further investigation and possible prosecution.
Security authorities said the operation is part of ongoing efforts to curb cult-related violence and illegal arms circulation in the South-South region.
Army, DSS arrest notorious cultist, gunrunner in Cross River, recover weapons
Gunmen kill village head, wife in Adamawa, son hospitalised
By: Zagazola Makama
Unknown gunmen have killed a village head and his wife in Tunga Waja community, Lamurde Local Government Area of Adamawa State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 8:50 p.m. on April 2, when the assailants attacked the residence of the village head and opened fire on him, his wife and their son.
The sources disclosed that the village head died on the spot, while his wife and son sustained gunshot wounds and were evacuated to a medical facility in Tingno for treatment.
According to the sources, the wife later died at the hospital, while the son is currently receiving treatment.
The motive behind the attack remains unclear, while efforts are ongoing to identify and apprehend the perpetrators.
The incident has heightened concerns among residents, as security agencies intensify efforts to restore calm and prevent further attacks in the area.
Gunmen kill village head, wife in Adamawa, son hospitalised
Three soldiers injured in road accident during pursuit of bandits in Kaduna
By: Zagazola Makama
Three soldiers have sustained injuries following a road traffic accident during an encounter with suspected armed bandits in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 3:00 p.m. on April 2, when troops of 2 Battalion deployed at Forward Operating Base Dogon Dawa were returning from an administrative patrol.
The sources explained that the troops reportedly sighted a group of armed bandits attempting to block the road at Ngede Allah and engaged them, forcing the criminals to flee.
During the pursuit, however, three soldiers fell off a military gun truck and sustained varying degrees of injuries, including fractures to the hand and leg.
The injured personnel were immediately evacuated to the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital in Kaduna, where they are currently receiving treatment and responding positively.
Security operations in the area have continued as troops maintain pressure on criminal elements within the axis.
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