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BREAKING NEWS: Male Suicide Bomber Disguised As Female Arrested In Gombe While Trying To Bomb A Church

Tragedy was averted on Friday morning in Biliri local government area of Gombe State, when a suspected male suicide bomber dressed in female attire with suicide vest strapped over his waist, was attempting to blow up a Catholic church where Christmas service was ongoing, but was arrested by some vigilante Muslim youth who were guarding the church.D

Good News! Rulers in Gombe Reduces Bride Price To Tackle the Spread of HIV/AIDS

As part of effort to control the spread of HIV/AIDS and offer young men and women the opportunity of settling down in marriage, the paramount ruler in Billiri Local Government Area of Gombe State and Mai Tangle, Dr. Abdu Buba Maisheru II, has said the chiefdom has reduced the dowry and other costs involved in marriage contracts. Though the first c
Photos of a Hippopotamus Caught and Killed in Gombe State

This hippopotamus was caught by some farmers in Dadinkowa dam Gombe State today August 6th. According to Naziru Muktar who shared the photos online, the hippopotamus had been terrorizing some farmers in the community and they decided to hunt it down.

President's Wife Aisha Buhari Donates Undisclosed Sum of Money To Victims Of Gombe Bomb Blast
BREAKING: BREAKING: Trio Bomb Blasts Rock Gombe Again, Over 40 People Dead

More than 40 people have been feared dead in Gombe as a suicide bomber reportedly struck at the Dadin-Kowa motor park. Two other bombs were said to have exploded.“Two suicide bombers attacked Dadin Kowa bus station this evening. The park is one of the busiest in the town,” Fwaje Atajiri, the police public relations officer in the state reporte

VP Osinbajo Visit Victims Of Gombe Central Market Bomb Blast [Photos]
BREAKING NEWS! Twin Bomb Blast Hit Popular Market In Gombe (Graphic Photos Inside)

Nigerian Army Arrest The Mastermind Of Jos and Zaria Bombings In Gombe State

The Nigerian military has explained how the suspected mastermind of the Jos and Zaria bombings was arrested. The defence headquarters had earlier tweeted that the unnamed suspect was taken into custody in Gombe after organising the two attacks that killed 70 people between Sunday and Tuesday.The spokesperson for the Army, Sani Usman, has given furt
Graphic Photos: See What Thugs Allegedly Did To APC Chairman In Gombe

[size=9pt]«§» 25 March 2015[/size] APC Chairman in Gombe Local Government, Alh. Ibrahim Musa pictured above, was attacked by armed youths alleged to be PDP members at his home yesterday evening.According to reports, Alhaji Musa was one of the party officials that received Gen Buhari in Bauchi state yesterday.On his way home after the campaign ra

DETAILS! Bloody Valentine As Boko Haram Attacks Gombe

Nigeria marked a bloody Valentine’s Day yesterday as Boko Haram insurgents launched a bloody attack on Gombe, the capital of North- Eastern state, Gombe. Witnesses said the insurgents overran a checkpoint on the edge of the city and explosions and gunfire were heard, BBC reports.A security source and witnesses said the attack on the city was lat
TERRIBLE! PHOTOS Of Boko Haram Fighters Entering Gombe Today

[size=9pt]«§» 14 February 2015[/size]Hundreds of Boko Haram Islamists on Saturday invaded Gombe, firing heavy guns and throwing leaflets calling on residents to boycott the forthcoming general elections.The extremists reportedly stormed the city around 9:00 am and advanced without any resistance from the security forces.

Nigerian Army In Feirce Battle With Boko Haram In Gombe [Reports]
Boko Haram Distributes Letter In Gombe State, Warning People Against Voting

According to this Twitter user, Boko Haram right now in Gombe are dropping letters warning people to stay away from the March 28 elections.

PHOTO NEWS: Jonathan Campaigns At Almost Empty Stadium In Gombe

This was the stadium where President Goodluck Jonathan campaigned for his re-election today in Gombe. It was learnt that the President had arrived Gombe as at the time these pictures were take but he had not arrived the stadium.
BREAKING NEWS! Bomb Exploded Near President Jonathan Rally In Gombe

Five persons have been confirmed killed while several others were wounded when a car bomb exploded in Gombe, just minutes after President Goodluck Jonathan left a party rally nearby.The bomb exploded around 200 metres from the stadium in the city of Gombe, killing bystanders.It was gathered from reliable sources that the Monday afternoon attack wh

SAD: More Than 15 Were Killed After Suicide bomber Hits Gombe State Yesterday Evening

A suicide bomber around 7.35pm yesterday evening blew himself up at the Arawa area in Gombe state near the Gombe state University, killing at least 15 people. The area attacked is a mini market where buyers and sellers converge...

Two Explosions Rocked Gombe And Yobe States Amidst Celebrations

While we were celebrating and thanking God for seeing the end of 2014 yesterday, there were two explosions that rocked the Northern part of the country- Gombe & Yobe.The attack in Gombe was very minimal as a young female wearing a Hijab believed to be a suicide bomber walked towards a military barracks in a very suspecting way. They asked her

Suicide Bomber And Bomb-Making Experts Arrested In Gombe And Kano

A suicide bomber who rammed into a military check point in Bajoga, Gombe State yesterday, failed to achieve his mission.His attempt to escape also failed as he was brought down by vigilant soldiers when he tried to flee after hitting a military Amoured Personnel Carrier with his IED laden Honda car. The explosives which failed to detonate have bee
UPDATE ON GOMBE BLAST: 19 Dead, 25 Injured In Gombe Blast

The Police in Gombe have confirmed that 19 people died and 25 others sustained injuries during a bomb blast that occurred at Dukku motor park, Gombe, on Monday.The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, DSP Fwaji Atajri, disclosed this while briefing newsmen in Gombe.Atajri said the police had taken the injured persons to the hospita

Not Again!: Bomb Blast In Bauchi Central Market Hours After Explosion In Gombe [Photo]
BREAKING: Bomb Explosion Rocks Gombe Motor Park, 15 People Reported Dead

At least 15 people have been confirmed dead after a bomb went off at the Dukku motor park in Gombe state this morning Dec. 22nd. The blast occurred around 11am when passengers traveling for the Christmas holiday were in the park

Boko Haram Kill 38 Policemen, 150 Civilians In Massive Attack In Gombe State

According to the Police High Command publication yesterday, in Abuja, 38 Police officers in Monday and Tuesday’s attacks on Damaturu and Maiduguri by Boko Haram terrorists have been confirmed dead.The insurgents had stormed the cities, with police stations and other security agencies apparently their targets.dead men- 360nobsMore than 150 person
[PHOTO] A Suspected Male Suicide Bomber Burnt Alive By Angry Mob In Gombe

A suspected male suicide bomber who was allegedly dressed with a bomb hidden under his cloth was apprehended and burnt alive some few minutes after 1pm this afternoon at the Gombe Line Park in Gombe state. Residents of the area said the man was preparing to blow himself up when he was spotted. The mob refused to hand him over to the police and imm

Gombe State Government Shuts Down All Schools Because Of Boko Haram

Following the recent attacks by Boko Haram members in the state, the Gombe state government has ordered the closure of all public and private schools in the state. Parents who took their children to school this morning were asked to take them back home following the directive by the state govt which was sent out to all school heads in a circular y
BREAKING: Bomb Explosion Rocks Gombe Line Motor Park

Reports reaching Naijpals say a bomb explosion this morning rocked the Gombe Line Motor Park in Gombe, the Gombe state capital.Reports say the blast which occurred at about 9.30 am left many dead and several others with varying degrees of injuries.It was also gathered that the blast occurred barely 15 minutes after a military patrol team left the

BREAKING: Female Suicide Bomber Wipes Out Some People In Gombe State

[size=9pt]«§» 8 June 2014[/size] Reports coming in from Gombe indicate some people have died after a female suicide bomber detonated a bomb along Biu Road. According to TheCable sources: “The explosion occurred at about 11am along Military Quarter Guard, along Biu Road in Gombe.“The woman had the explosive in her bag, but the thi

BREAKING NEWS: Government House in Gombe State Bombed

The Government House in Gombe State was attacked in a massive explosion late Thursday afternoon, Source has learned. As this breaking story unfolds, there are no confirmed reports of injuries, death, or the level of the carnage.So far no group has claimed responsibility. Police, Fire Department and military officials are on the scene, battling a bl
SAD: Emir Of Gombe, Shehu Abubakar Is dead

The Emir of Gombe, Shehu Abubakar, is dead.Mr. Abubakar died, Tuesday evening, at the Royal Marsden Hospital, Fulham Road, London, the United Kingdom, where he was undergoing treatment for cancer.The Secretary to Gombe State Government, Abubakar Bage, confirmed the news of the passing on of the emir in a press release on Tuesday evening.The late e
Gombe spends N152m on mass wedding of 720 couples

The Gombe State Government says it spent N151.8 million on the mass wedding of 720 couples in the state.The Governor, Alhaji Ibrahim Dankwambo, made this known during the wedding ceremony of the couples in Gombe on Tuesday.Dankwambo said the amount was expended on the settlement of dowry, purchase of food items, textile materials, furniture, kitch
NA BY FORCE! NYSC deploys 1,910 corps members in Gombe, Borno

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has deployed 1,910 corps members to Gombe and Borno States for the 2014 batch ‘A’ Orientation Course to be hosted in Gombe state.This is contained in a press statement signed by Miss Margaret Dakama, Head, Public Relations Unit of NYSC in Gombe on Friday.The statement said 1,090 corps members were for Go