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By Halilu Mohammed Teli  Gombe Lawyers Announce Schedule for 2026 Law Week The organisers of the 2026 Law Week in Gombe State say activities will begin on 15 May with a visit to a correctional facility and a special Friday prayer, followed by a church service on 17 May. One of the organisers said “the activities for the Law Week will commence on May 15 with a visit to the correctional centre and a special Juma’at prayer, while a church service will hold on May 17.” She explained that the main programmes of the Law Week will take place from Monday 18 May to Thursday 21 May, featuring an opening ceremony, panel discussions involving lawyers, judges and lawmakers, as well as lectures by experts on key issues affecting the legal profession. According to her, “the Law Week will include the opening ceremony, interactive sessions among lawyers, judges and lawmakers, and presentations by experts on important issues affecting the justice sector.” She added that several leading legal scholar...

By Halilu Mohammed Teli  The Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) in Gombe State has raised concerns over acts of vandalism at some of its intervention sites, warning that damage to project infrastructure could undermine efforts to tackle land degradation and climate-related challenges in the state. The State Project Coordinator, Dr. Sani Adamu Jauro, said reports indicated that protective fences installed around gully erosion control sites had been dismantled in some communities, threatening the sustainability of the facilities. “We have received reports that some individuals are removing the protective fences put in place to secure our gully erosion sites. This is unfortunate and unacceptable,” Jauro said. He spoke during a five-day stakeholders’ training on the Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) held at the Command Guest House in Gombe, where government officials, traditional leaders, civil society representatives and community members gathered t...

The Gombe State Government has set aside over two billion Naira to address possible complaints arising from the implementation of the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project. The State Project Coordinator, Dr. Sani Adamu Jauro, made this known while speaking to journalists on the sidelines of an ongoing stakeholders’ training on the Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) in Bauchi. According to him, the approval was granted by Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya to ensure that all genuine grievances from prospective beneficiaries are promptly and transparently addressed during the course of project execution. Providing further insight into the grievance management process, Dr. Sani Adamu Jauro pointed to the Doma Gully Erosion Control Project as a practical example of how the system works. According to him, when construction activities began at the site, anxiety among nearby residents led to the submission of about 600 complaints.  The concerns ranged from fears o...

The Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project has described the media as a critical partner in ensuring the success and sustainability of its interventions in Gombe State. Speaking on the second day of the five-day stakeholders’ training workshop on the Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM), the Gombe State Project Coordinator of ACReSAL, Dr Sani Adamu Jauro, emphasised the importance of journalists in promoting transparency and safeguarding public projects. “The media remain strategic partners in the success of ACReSAL projects. Through awareness creation and responsible reporting, journalists help communities understand the value of these projects and the need to protect them,” he said. Dr Jauro added that ACReSAL appreciates the role of community leaders, traditional rulers, religious leaders and media organisations in sensitising the public. “We are proud of the support and cooperation we continue to receive from community stakeholders. Their involv...

By Halilu Mohammed Teli Stakeholders from across Gombe State converged at the Command Guest House, Bauchi, for a five-day training on the Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) for projects under the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) initiative. The gathering brought together traditional rulers, academics, community and religious leaders, legal experts, and journalists to deliberate on ways to strengthen accountability and justice in project implementation. The Gombe State Commissioner for Water, Environment, and Forest Resources, Alh Mohammed Sa’idu Fawu, who declared the training open, emphasised the importance of GRM in governance. He said: “The Grievance Redress Mechanism is a vital tool for ensuring that community voices are heard, respected, and acted upon. Institutionalising this mechanism will strengthen accountability and reinforce trust between government, project implementers, and beneficiaries.” Represented by the Permanent Secretary of the M...

Bichi First FC have confirmed the signing of five players as they strengthen their squad for the second stanza of the Nigeria National League (NNL) season. The new arrivals are midfielder Umar Sani (Sekarege) from Kano Pillars, central defender David Havilla from Elkanemi Warriors, striker Wasiu Jimoh from Kwara United, goalkeeper Itodo Akor from Gombe United, and left-back Gods Power from Ahzuba FC. The club say the additions underline their ambition to improve performances and compete strongly in the second half of the campaign. Bichi First FC welcomed the players and wished them success as they begin their journey with the team.