Gombe, Nigeria • Politics, Current Affairs, Paranormal, Social, Cultural, Breaking News, Travel

Governors and traditional rulers from the 19 northern states have converged on the Sir Kashim Ibrahim Government House in Kaduna to deliberate on the worsening insecurity and deepening socio-economic challenges facing the region.

The high-level meeting, convened under the auspices of the Read moreNorthern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF), is being chaired by the Governor of Gombe State and NSGF Chairman, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON.

The NSGF Chairman, in his opening address, set the tone for the crucial meeting with a passionate and candid speech that laid bare the region’s most pressing challenges. 

He stressed the need for collective wisdom and urgent action to arrest the spiraling security crisis and human development setbacks confronting northern Nigeria.

"Insecurity remains our most urgent concern," the governor said, condemning the recent spate of killings in Plateau, Bauchi, Benue, Borno, and Yobe States. 

He called for an immediate review of existing security strategies and improved synergy between federal, state, and local security institutions to restore peace and protect citizens.

Beyond the issue of security, Governor Inuwa Yahaya highlighted the alarming number of out-of-school children, growing poverty levels, and a fragile economic base as issues demanding swift, coordinated responses. 

He emphasized the need to revamp critical regional assets such as the New Nigeria Development Company (NNDC) and invest in youth empowerment, education, and vocational training to lift the region out of poverty and dependency.

The Governor also expressed concern over the neglect of key infrastructure projects in the North and advocated for alternative financing options, including public-private partnerships, to drive development.

He acknowledged the strategic role of traditional rulers in governance and peacebuilding, calling for a constitutional role for the traditional institution to enhance its effectiveness in resolving conflicts and maintaining social harmony.

“As leaders, we must rise above individual interests and deliver results that improve the lives of our people. The North is watching, and history will judge us by the impact we make, not just the resolutions we pass,” Governor Inuwa Yahaya charged his colleagues and royal fathers.

Deliberations are ongoing behind closed doors, with a communique expected at the end of the session.
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In response to recent unprovoked Indian military aggression, Pakistan has officially launched Operation Bunyān Mursas, a precision counter-offensive aimed at neutralizing key Indian military assets. The operation marks a significant Read moreescalation in the regional conflict, as Pakistan exercises its strategic and technological capabilities with decisive force. Under the operation, Pakistan’s armed forces initiated a targeted missile campaign using Fatah-1 tactical ballistic missiles, striking critical Indian military infrastructure. Three of these missiles successfully hit the Udhampur Air Base, reportedly destroying the facility entirely. The retaliatory strikes extended further, with Pakistan Air Force launching coordinated assaults that obliterated India’s S-400 missile defense system, and critical installations in Uri (J-Top Brigade HQ) and Pathankot. In a parallel cyber warfare front, Pakistan is believed to have executed a sophisticated cyber operation, crippling over 70% of India's national power grid, causing widespread disruption and demonstrating advanced hybrid warfare capability. Among the symbolic moves in this operation, Pakistan dedicated the missile launches to the martyrdom of innocent Pakistani children, giving a human face to the nation's resolve.

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The RHS announces ‘Catherine’s Rose’ to celebrate The Princess of Wales’

work to highlight the healing power of nature

The RHS has named a rose, bred by Harkness Roses, for Her Royal Highness The
Princess of Wales, to celebrate the incredible healing power Read moreof nature and raise
awareness of the important role that spending time outdoors plays in bringing us joy
and supporting our mental, physical and spiritual wellbeing.

‘Catherine’s Rose’, a stunning floribunda, has subtle coral-pink blooms, which are
produced in abundance, and have a rich perfume with hints of Turkish Delight and
mango. With flowers that attract pollinators, Catherine’s Rose will thrive in a mixed
border, as a hedge, in a large container or in a rose bed.

Funds from the sale of Catherine’s Rose will go to The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity,
to help The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust establish a unique training
programme for clinical teams across the country. This specialist prehabilitation and
rehabilitation programme will help to ensure patients who need intensive support live
well with, and beyond, cancer.

Clare Matterson, RHS Director General, said: “As well as supporting the incredible
work of The Royal Marsden, Catherine’s Rose will raise awareness of how nature and
gardening can help to heal. We know how important this message is as every day we
see how accessing nature and being outside is vital for our health and happiness.
“Crucially too, Harkness Roses has done a wonderful job breeding this spectacular
rose that is going to bring so much joy to all our nation’s gardeners and keep our
precious pollinators buzzing too! It’s a really special rose.”

Philip Harkness, Managing Director, Harkness Roses, said: “We’re delighted the RHS
is naming this stunning floribunda rose for The Princess of Wales, celebrating wellness
and nature. It is a privilege for Harkness Roses to work with The Royal Marsden where
donations of this beautiful rose will help raise funds for this vital charity.”
Dame Cally Palmer, Chief Executive, The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, said:
“As a specialist cancer centre, The Royal Marsden’s mission is to ensure every patient
has the care and support they need to achieve the best outcome and patient
experience.

“Every rose sold will help The Royal Marsden establish a unique training programme
for clinical teams across the country in prehabilitation and rehabilitation techniques
which makes such a difference to patient care.
“We are honoured to have Their Royal Highnesses The Prince and Princess of Wales
as Joint Patrons of our specialist cancer centre, and we are very grateful to The
Princess and the Royal Horticultural Society for setting up this initiative, and for the
benefit it will bring to cancer patients everywhere.”