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Gombe inaugurates 10-member committee to probe Billiri crisis

The Gombe state government has inaugurated a 10-member committee to probe the violence that erupted in Billiri LGA over the appointment of the new traditional ruler of Tangale kingdom. The

Despite protests, Gombe governor appoints ‘favoured candidate’ as Mai Tangale

Inuwa Yahaha, governor of Gombe state, has appointed Danladi Sanusi Maiyamba as the new Mai Tangale in Billiri. The had been protests by some persons who accused the government of

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Crisis brews in Gombe as governor opposes kingmakers on selection of new emir

There is a brewing crisis in Billiri local government area of Gombe state, following the governor’s refusal to announce the kingmakers’ decision on who becomes the new Mai (king) of

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Violence erupts over alleged bias in selection of Gombe traditional chief

Places of worship and properties were destroyed as violence broke out in Billiri, Gombe state, on Saturday. The violence followed protests by some persons who accused the government of being

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