Gombe news today from The Trumpet: government and politics, security, power and infrastructure, sports and community affairs from Gombe city and across Gombe State, updated every time we publish a new Gombe story.
Gombe State was created on 1 October 1996 from part of the old Bauchi State, with Gombe as its capital. Known by its slogan “Jewel in the Savannah”, the state sits at the heart of North-East Nigeria and shares borders with Bauchi, Borno, Yobe, Adamawa and Taraba states.
Gombe State at a glance
| Capital | Gombe |
|---|---|
| Created | 1 October 1996 (from Bauchi State) |
| Governor | Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya (since May 2019) |
| Local government areas | 11 |
| Senatorial districts | Gombe North, Gombe Central, Gombe South |
| Population (2006 census) | 2,365,040 |
| Slogan | Jewel in the Savannah |
| Region | North-East Nigeria |
What we cover in Gombe
- Government: Governor Inuwa Yahaya’s administration, including his meeting with President Tinubu to seek federal support and the state’s score in the Open Government Partnership ranking.
- Power and infrastructure: electricity, roads and public works, such as the solar mini-grid that ended a 17-year blackout in Talasse.
- Safety and emergencies: fire outbreaks and rescue work, including the gas tanker blaze contained at a Yola Road gas plant.
- Security and crime: policing and vandalism, from the arrest of a suspect over high-tension cable vandalism to community safety.
- Sports and community: football and local life, including the violence at an NPFL match in Gombe and the call for public support to maintain cemeteries.
Latest Gombe news
NSCDC Orders Trial of Officer Over Alleged Shooting of Trailer Driver in Gombe
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Gombe State Command, has ordered an internal disciplinary trial of an officer…
Gombe Fire Service Contains Gas Tanker Blaze, Saves Property Worth ₦40 Million
The Federal Fire Service (FFS), Gombe State Command, has contained a fire outbreak involving a gas tanker at Natsuwa Gas…
Committee Seeks Public Support To Maintain Cemeteries In Gombe
A member of the Gombe Cemetery Committee, Dr. Ardo Chindo Abubakar, has appealed to wealthy individuals, philanthropists, business owners and…
Police Arrest 29-Year-Old Man Over Alleged Vandalism Of High-Tension Cables In Gombe
The Gombe State Police Command has arrested a 29-year-old man, identified as Ahijo Boyi, over the alleged vandalism and theft…
Gombe Governor Yahaya Meets Tinubu, Seeks Federal Support for Gombe, Northern Nigeria
Gombe State Governor and Chairman of the Northern Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NNGF), Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has met with President Bola…
NPFL Match Turns Bloody As Kun Khalifat Coach Escapes Death In Gombe
Fresh concerns have emerged over security at Nigerian football venues following reports that the coach of Kun Khalifat FC narrowly…
Gombe Ends 17-Year Power Outage In Talasse With 1MW Solar Mini-Grid
Gombe State has commissioned a one-megawatt solar mini-grid in Talasse, headquarters of Balanga Local Government Area, ending 17 years of…
Gombe Ranks Among States Making Progress in Open Government, Scores 80 Points in OGP Ranking
Gombe State has recorded significant progress in open government implementation, scoring 80 points in the third-quarter 2026 Subnational Status Ranking…
Gombe Assembly Complex Collapse: COREN Clears Design, Blames Construction Procedures
By Obah Sylva The Gombe Assembly Complex collapse was linked to construction procedures and temporary support arrangements rather than structural…
Gombe Police Arrest Two Suspects Over Killing of Officer’s Wife
The Gombe State Police Command has arrested two suspects over the alleged armed robbery and killing of the wife of…
Court Orders Fresh PDP Governorship Primary in Gombe, Bars Pantami From Parading Himself as Candidate
The Federal High Court sitting in Gombe State has ordered the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to conduct a fresh governorship…
Court Upholds Jerry Damara’s APC Gombe South Senatorial Primary Victory
The Federal High Court sitting in Gombe has upheld the outcome of the APC Gombe South Senatorial primary that produced…
Fire Guts Parts Of Gombe Media Corporation, Destroys Property
A fire outbreak has gutted parts of the premises of the Gombe Media Corporation (GMC), destroying property and personal belongings.…
First Lady Gives N20m to Gombe Qur’anic Champion Maryam Dan’azumi
Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has honoured 19-year-old Maryam Ibrahim Dan'azumi, winner of the 46th King Abdulaziz International Qur'anic…
Gombe Varsity ASUU Suspends Planned Indefinite Strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Gombe State University branch, has suspended its planned total and indefinite strike, giving…
Fire Razes Two Flats in Gombe, Destroys Property Worth N80m
The Federal Fire Service (FFS), Gombe State Command, has contained a fire outbreak that destroyed property estimated at N80 million…
National Economic Council Commends Gombe Governor’s Investments in Agriculture, Climate Resilience
The National Economic Council (NEC) has commended Gombe State for emerging as one of Nigeria's leading examples in implementing President…
Nigerian Football Run By Match-Fixers, ₦2bn Prize Money Won’t Save League, Gara-Gombe.Declares
Former Chairman of Gombe United Football Club, Ahmed Gara-Gombe, has launched a scathing attack on the state of Nigerian football,…
HOW FG Upgrade Of Gombe Snakebite Centre Will Tackle Nationwide Burden
The Federal Government has approved the upgrade of the Gombe Snakebite Centre in Kaltungo into the National Snakebite Research and…
Gombe To Investigate Collapse Of State House Of Assembly Complex Under Construction
The Gombe State government has ordered an immediate investigation into the collapse of a section of the cantilevered entrance canopy…
Gombe news: frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Gombe State?
Gombe is the capital of Gombe State.
When was Gombe State created?
Gombe State was created on 1 October 1996 from part of the old Bauchi State.
How many local government areas are in Gombe State?
Gombe State has 11 local government areas, spread across three senatorial districts: Gombe North, Gombe Central and Gombe South.
Who is the governor of Gombe State?
Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has been Governor of Gombe State since May 2019. He was re-elected in 2023.
Why is Gombe called the Jewel in the Savannah?
“Jewel in the Savannah” is the state’s official slogan, reflecting its location in the savannah belt of North-East Nigeria.
Where can I read the latest Gombe news today?
This page updates automatically whenever The Trumpet publishes a story about Gombe, so the newest reports always appear in the Latest Gombe news section.
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