Gombe State
Amnesty International has strongly condemned the brutal assault on a Gombe State councillor by a senior aide to the governor. The incident, which involved beating and slapping, followed the councillor's criticism of a top official. The rights group called for an immediate investigation to curb growing impunity.
Raportoinut AI
Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has removed Mr Babaji Babadidi from his position as Executive Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board. The decision was announced on October 31, 2025. No reasons for the disengagement were provided in the announcement.