VALEDICTORY COURT SESSION IN HONOUR OF HON. JUSTICE PAUL IDI APOLLOS

The Honourable the Chief Judge of Gombe State, Hon. Justice Halima S. Mohammed on behalf of the Gombe State Judiciary cordially invites the general public to the Valedictory Court Session/retirement in honour of Hon. Justice Paul Idi ApollosDate: Monday 22nd May, 2023Time: 9:00amVenue: High Court of Justice Complex, Kumo Bypass, Gombe, Gombe State.

DEMISE OF AN ELECTED LAWMAKER AND THE LAW

by Alhussain Ibrahim Esq (alhussain4220@yahoo.com) Recently, there are discourse on what happens if an elected lawmaker dies before assuming office.This is yet another situation in our electoral process not contemplated/captured in the Electoral Act.In a related development, a House of Representatives member-elect, Isma’ila Maihanchi died yesterday, the announcement was contained in a press statement from the … Continue reading DEMISE OF AN ELECTED LAWMAKER AND THE LAW

DEMISE OF AN ELECTED LAWMAKER AND THE LAW

by Alhussain Ibrahim Esq (alhussain4220@yahoo.com) Recently, there are discourse on what happens if an elected lawmaker dies before assuming office.This is yet another situation in our electoral process not contemplated/captured in the Electoral Act.In a related development, a House of Representatives member-elect, Isma’ila Maihanchi died yesterday, the announcement was contained in a press statement from the … Continue reading DEMISE OF AN ELECTED LAWMAKER AND THE LAW

DEMISE OF AN ELECTED LAWMAKER AND THE LAW

by Alhussain Ibrahim Esq (alhussain4220@yahoo.com) Recently, there are discourse on what happens if an elected lawmaker dies before assuming office.This is yet another situation in our electoral process not contemplated/captured in the Electoral Act.In a related development, a House of Representatives member-elect, Isma’ila Maihanchi died yesterday, the announcement was contained in a press statement from the … Continue reading DEMISE OF AN ELECTED LAWMAKER AND THE LAW

NBA Appoints Jalo as Secretary Parliamentary Affairs Committee

The Nigerian Bar Association has appointed the Clerk of the Gombe State House of Assembly, Barrister Rukayyatu A Jalo as Secretary, Parliamentary Affairs Committee of the association.                           This was contained in a statement signed and made available to newsmen by Shuaibu Mamman, CIO, Gombe State House of Assembly on 17th April, 2023. Committees constituted by the … Continue reading NBA Appoints Jalo as Secretary Parliamentary Affairs Committee

Cash Crisis (1): Nigerian students groan over new naira policy

As the old N200, N500, and N1000 notes are gradually being rejected across the country, Nigerians cry out over the new naira policy and the January 31st deadline issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), reports Muhammad Auwal Ibrahim. People queuing at Access Bank. Photo Credit: Dr Aliyu U. Tilde. By Muhammad Auwal Ibrahim … Continue reading Cash Crisis (1): Nigerian students groan over new naira policy

Life After Graduation: A Myth or Reality? (1)

Photo Credit: A. I. Kankara In this first part series, I attempted to discover the fate of Nigerian students after graduation. Is it a myth or reality? Students spent a lot of time, efforts and resources to pass through school. One may spend six (6) years to acquire primary certificate, another 6 years for SSCE. … Continue reading Life After Graduation: A Myth or Reality? (1)

How this Nigerian state is minimising the risk of flooding

2022 flooding, the worst in the past decade, has caused numerous lives, damaged properties, and washed away farmlands, among other negative impacts. In this report for Halal Reporters, Muhammad Auwal Ibrahim reports how a Nigerian state controls flooding. Heap of sand evacuated from Pantami road drainage. Photo Credit: Muhammad Auwal Ibrahim According to the National … Continue reading How this Nigerian state is minimising the risk of flooding

IMPACT: Work Commences At Hayin Kwarin Misau, After Halal Reporters Story

Photo Credit: Ismaila Uba Misilli & Halal Reporters Works have commenced at Hayin Kwarin Misau, a community bedeviled by climate crisis, five months after Halal Reporters documented a story on how residents of the community suffered for years. This development was made known by the Director of Press Affairs, Government House, Gombe, Ismaila Uba Misilli, … Continue reading IMPACT: Work Commences At Hayin Kwarin Misau, After Halal Reporters Story

IMPACT: After Halal Reporters story, Gombe state government directs dismantling of security checkpoints

Barely three months after Halal Reporters has reported how checkpoints situated along Gombe-Dukku-Darazo road extort passengers and drivers, Gombe state government has directed the dismantling of security checkpoints in the state. Recall that Halal Reporters reported that the extortion normally comes in form of gate-for-sale (especially at night around 10-12pm and afterward) or operation show … Continue reading IMPACT: After Halal Reporters story, Gombe state government directs dismantling of security checkpoints