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Gombe state govt creates 13 new LCDAs

Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has signed into law a bill establishing 13 new Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs). Speaking at the signing ceremony held at the government house on Monday, Governor Yahaya said the creation of the LCDAs was in line with the provisions of the 1999 Constitution and was guided by the
Gombe state govt creates 13 new LCDAs

Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has signed into law a bill establishing 13 new Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs).

Speaking at the signing ceremony held at the government house on Monday, Governor Yahaya said the creation of the LCDAs was in line with the provisions of the 1999 Constitution and was guided by the need to address population growth and ensure grassroots development.

The new LCDAs and their headquarters include Akko North (Amada), Akko West (Pindiga), Balanga South (Bambam), Billiri West (Taal), Dukku North (Malala), Funakaye South (Tongo), Gombe South (Bolari), Kaltungo East (Wange), Kwami West (Bojude), Nafada South (Birin-Fulani), Pero-Chonge (Filiya), Yamaltu East (Dadinkowa), and Yamaltu West (Zambuk).

Gov Yahaya maintained that the long-term benefits of creating the new councils, such as job creation, improved access to services, and enhanced security, far outweigh the financial burden to be incurred in setting them. “Like the creation of Gombe State in 1996, these LCDAs will usher in a new era of progress for our communities and the state at large,” he emphasized.

An Interim management committee and a transition technical team led by the deputy governor will oversee the set up of the new councils.

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Mutfwang gets special invitation to join Tinubu on state visit to Brazil

Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, on Monday, joined the delegation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu who is on an official state visit to Brazil, after he received a special invitation by the president. Mutfwang, who was not part of the official government delegation when the team visited Japan last week, was among top
Mutfwang gets special invitation to join Tinubu on state visit to Brazil

Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, on Monday, joined the delegation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu who is on an official state visit to Brazil, after he received a special invitation by the president.

Mutfwang, who was not part of the official government delegation when the team visited Japan last week, was among top Nigerian government officials who received the President at the Air Base reception in Brazil after he was officially invited to the high-profile engagement.

The Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor, Gyang Bere, who disclosed this in a statement made available to DAILY POST, being a part of the state visit, Mutfwang will join Tinubu and other senior government officials in series of bilateral discussions and the signing of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s relations with Brazil and boosting the nation’s economy.

Bere said as part of the itinerary, the delegation is scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with the President of the Brazilian Senate at the National Congress, the President of the Chamber of Deputies, and the President of the Supreme Federal Court and also participate in the Nigeria-Brazil Business Forum, which forms part of a packed programme in Brasília.

He noted that apart from the national engagements, Mutfwang will also use the visit to discuss investment opportunities with the Brazilian government and business communities which will be to the benefit of Plateau State in the long run.

Prior to this development, Plateau State was recently selected as one of the six states in Nigeria to host the regional hub of the Green Imperative $1.1 billion Project within the Nigeria-Brazil partnership, marking a significant turn in agro industrialisation for the state and Nigeria at large.

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Defence collaboration must go beyond dialogue – CDS tells African militaries

The Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, Gen. Christopher Musa, has urged African militaries to develop joint cyber defence, counterterrorism, and intelligence-sharing capabilities to confront the continent’s evolving security threats. Musa made the call on Monday at the opening of the inaugural African Chiefs of Defence Staff Summit, ACDSS, in Abuja, warning that terrorism, transnational organised
Defence collaboration must go beyond dialogue – CDS tells African militaries

The Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, Gen. Christopher Musa, has urged African militaries to develop joint cyber defence, counterterrorism, and intelligence-sharing capabilities to confront the continent’s evolving security threats.

Musa made the call on Monday at the opening of the inaugural African Chiefs of Defence Staff Summit, ACDSS, in Abuja, warning that terrorism, transnational organised crime, piracy, and climate-related conflicts are becoming increasingly sophisticated, while cyber warfare and artificial intelligence are reshaping the battlefield.

“The threats confronting us are borderless, asymmetric, and digital. Africa must rise with equally dynamic responses built on unity, shared intelligence, and joint operations,” he said.

He stressed that no country could face these challenges alone and called for defence collaboration to move beyond dialogue to concrete operational frameworks, including the development of an indigenous African defence-industrial base.

Highlighting Nigeria’s contributions, Musa noted the country’s ongoing role in peacekeeping, counterterrorism, and humanitarian missions, reaffirming its readiness to collaborate with partners across the continent to strengthen interoperability and resilience.

“The sacrifices of our fallen heroes must inspire us to build armed forces that are strong, accountable, and people-centred,” he added.

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We’ll flush out bandits in Katsina – COAS vows

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, on Sunday, visited Katsina State following recent killings in Malumfashi Local Government Area and vowed to crush bandits terrorising communities in the state. Oluyede, on an operational visit, met with the acting governor, Faruk Lawal, at the Government House where he assured that the Nigerian Army
We’ll flush out bandits in Katsina – COAS vows

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, on Sunday, visited Katsina State following recent killings in Malumfashi Local Government Area and vowed to crush bandits terrorising communities in the state.

Oluyede, on an operational visit, met with the acting governor, Faruk Lawal, at the Government House where he assured that the Nigerian Army was determined to end banditry and other forms of insecurity in Katsina and the wider North-West.

He described the attack on Mantau community in Malumfashi as “unfortunate and sad,” stressing that troops would intensify efforts to identify and neutralise bandit leaders behind the violence.

“The enemies of Katsina are within, and we will fish them out and eliminate them,” he said.

The army chief also called for stronger intelligence sharing between residents, the state government and security agencies to fast-track the fight against banditry.

In his response, the acting governor urged the military to deploy more troops and equipment to flashpoint areas. He also appealed to residents to support security agencies with credible information.

We’ll flush out bandits in Katsina – COAS vows