By: Dr. James Bwala The political landscape of Nigeria is often punctuated by a myriad of personalities and ambitions, one of which is Senator Ahmed Lawan’s aspiration to govern Yobe State in the upcoming 2027 elections. As a seasoned politician and former Senate President, Ahmed Lawan carries with him a wealth of experience; however, the […]
Tom Okpe, Abuja The Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) of the All Progressives Congress, (APC) has described the party Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee, (CECPC) and Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni as a consistent and selfless contributor to Progressives initiatives development of the party, State and Nigeria. The Progressives Governors’ in a statement in […]
*Seeks reduction in number of political parties Tom Okpe The Yobe State government has expressed fears that agitations for restructuring of Nigeria may lead to its break-up, and as such, it should be jettisoned. This was contained in a document submitted to the House of Representatives committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution by […]
Andrew Orolua, Abuja Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have raided a suspected Boko Haram logistics stockpile in Kurkareta town, Yobe State. A statement by the Director of Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Mohammed Yerima said the troops arrested the supplier whose identity was not disclosed. Items recovered during the raid operations by troops in conjunction […]
The Yobe State Government on Saturday donated N50 million at the appeal fund raising of Potiskum emirate central mosque in Potiskum. Speaking at the occasion, Gov. Mai Mala Buni said: “I want to cease this opportunity in behalf of entire Yobe state government to donate N50 million. I also wish to donate another N10 million […]
Tom Okpe, Abuja Governor of Yobe State and Chairman, All Progressives Congress, APC Caretaker/ExtraOrdinary Convention Planning Committee, CECPC Mai Mala Buni has stated that condemnation of opposition political leaders counteractions by the government against insurgency are seen as destabilizing efforts to quell the insurrection in the country. The Chairman, speaking through the Secretary, CECPC John […]
By Dilibe Michael The Emir of Damaturu, His Royal Highness Alhaji Dr. Shehu Hashimi II Ibn Umar El-Amin Kanemi on Tuesday has disclosed that the Yobe State Traditional Rulers Council are in total support of the ongoing military operations especially Operation Tura Takaibango that was launched by the Nigerian Army aimed at destroying all Boko […]
The Yobe State Government has ordered the closure of all boarding schools in the state’s 17 Local Government Councils. The order, which was issued on Sunday, is supposed to go into effect immediately. While no official comment from the government or security services has been made, one of the students told our correspondents that their […]
The Executive Secretary, Yobe Scholarship Board, Dr Abubakar Bukar-Kagu, on Thursday, said that the state had spent about N400 million on 233 undergraduate students in foreign countries. Bukar-Kagu told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Damaturu that the students were studying in reputable universities in India, United Kingdom, Uganda, France and Egypt. READ ALSO: […]
A lance corporal attached to the army’s 27 task force brigade in Buni Gari, Gujba local government area of Yobe state, has reportedly killed himself. According to a source who spoke to TheCable, said that the lance corporal suddenly took his gun, aimed at his head and pulled the trigger. “He shot himself in the […]
…Inaugurates Committee members …APC is bigger than all of us – Giadom Governor of Yobe State and Chairman, Caretaker/Extraordinary National Convention Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Governor Mai Mala Buni, has assured the party that the committee will reconcile all leaders and members as well as reorganise the party within a few months. […]
The Yobe state government has awarded contract for the construction of two modern markets in Potiskum and Gashua at the cost of N5 billion. Commissioner for Commerce, Industry and Tourism, Barma Shettima, disclosed this at the signing of the contract agreement on Tuesday in Damaturu. He said after following all the due processes, two companies […]
The Yobe state Police Command said it has arrested a suspected criminal, who specialises in stealing cars along the Kano-Maiduguri Road of the state. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Dungus Abdulkarim, made this known in a statement made available to reporters in Damaturu on Monday. Abdulkarim said that the suspect was arrested on June 16. […]
The Yobe state Police Command has disclosed that an armed robbery suspect, Gambo Dahiru of Bara Kakura Village has been arrested by detectives. This was contained in a press release issued to journalists by the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, Dungus Abdulkarim on Thursday. The police spokesman said the suspect was arrested while […]
Damaturu – Gov. Mai Mala Buni of Yobe has urged the people of the state to use the occasion of the June 12 Democracy Day to pray for improved peace, security and development in the state and the nation at large. He made the call in a message signed by Mr Mamman Mohammed, the Director General, […]
Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has expressed sadness over the unfortunate loss of life, injuries and damages caused by the heavy rainstorm in Damaturu and other parts of the state. The governor expressed his feelings in a statement released on Tuesday through his Director General Media and Press Affairs, Mamman Mohammed. The Governor, in […]
Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, on Wednesday, in Damaturu, inaugurated the State Community Policing Advisory Committee (SCPAC). Buni stated at the occasion that “the SCPAC is a policing tool designed and developed by the Nigeria Police Force to ensure broad-based community engagements and partnerships.” The governor was represented at the occasion by his deputy, […]
Two aeroplanes, on Friday landed at the new International Cargo Airport in Damaturu, Yobe State, in a test run ahead of the official opening of the airport. The first plane with registration number NAF 961, landed at about 1:59pm, while the second, registered N100EK, carrying medical consumables for the treatment of COVID-19, landed about 30 minutes […]
Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe state, on Monday, said that the Damaturu International Airport would be test landed on May 29. Buni disclosed this in Damaturu while hosting the Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar. “The Damaturu International Airport will be test landed on May 29, and we are going to […]
Tunde Opalana, Abuja President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has distributed food palliatives to thousands of residents in Damaturu and the six local government areas in Yobe North Senatorial District of Yobe State. According to a statement by Ezrel Tabiowo, Special Assistant ((Press), the local governments are: Bade, Nguru, Jakusko, Yusufari, Karasuwa, and Machina, respectively. […]