Gombe is the capital city of Gombe State, North East Nigeria, with an estimated population of 262,000 (2001). The city is the headquarters of the Gombe Emirate, a traditional state that covers most of Gombe state. This article also covers the nearby town of Tunfure.
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The city is the headquarters of the Gombe Emirate, a traditional state that covers most of Gombe State. New developments include an electrical generation operation forming the basis for the Dadin Kowa water project and the opening of the new Gombe Lawanti International Airport serving Gombe State.
1 Emir of Gombe palace, Dukku Rd, by PDP Rd Roundabout. It was built by the 10th Emir of Gombe, the late Shehu Usman Abubakar (1984-2014). (updated Jun 2021) 2 Gombe state university, Shamaki ward, Tudun wada. Founded and established 2004 under the Mohammed Danjuma Goja Administration. (updated Jun 2021) 3 Abubakar Umar Memorial Stadium, Dukku Rd, opp Gombe Mega park. Formerly the home stadium of Gombe F.C., this is a multi-use stadium mostly used for local football matches. (updated Jun 2021) 4 Federal Government College, Billiri, Billiri, Billiri LGA. One of the two federal government-owned Unity colleges in Gombe. Run by the Federal Ministry of Education.
1 Dados Eatery, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Rd, ☏ +234 901 429-2076. Daily 1:30PM-9PM. Dine-in. Takeaway. Delivery. (updated Jun 2021) 2 Makay Shawarma, ☏ +234 803 260-3248. Dine-in. Takeaway. Delivery. (updated Jun 2021) 3 Aroma Restaurant, 5M4+W55, Jeka da Fari Rd, ☏ +234 805 548-9178. Daily 9AM-8:30PM. Dine-in. Takeaway. Delivery. price per one person ₦2,000–₦4,000. (updated Jun 2021) 4 Al-Ami-Restaurant, ☏ +234 803 644-3130. Daily 8AM-10PM. Dine-in. Takeaway. Delivery. (updated Jun 2021) 5 Al-Kasim Suya Spot (Meat Dish Restaurant). Daily noon-11PM. Dine-in. Takeaway. Delivery. (updated Jun 2021) Al-Kasim Suya Spot (Meat Dish Restaurant). Daily noon-11PM. Dine-in. Takeaway. Delivery.
1 Na Kauna Guest inn, CBN quarters. Daily 24 hours. Takeaway. (updated Jun 2021) 2 Cheztela Bar & Restaurant, Gombe. Daily 6AM-1AM. Dine-in or takeaway. (updated Jun 2021) 3 PPMC Club House, Bauchi Rd,G.R.A. Daily 8AM-11PM. Dine-in or takeaway. (updated Jun 2021) 4 Bubes Bar, Gombe. Daily 24 hours. Dine-in, takeaway or delivery. (updated Jun 2021) 5 G Connect, Behind women center, 760212. Daily 24 hours. Dine-in, drive-through or no-contact delivery. (updated Jun 2021)
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In Nov, Gombe typically sees ~33°C daytime highs and 0 rainy days.
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