From Umar Dankano, Yola Engineer Diaulhaq Abubakar, a young entrepreneur and philanthropist, has formally declared his intention to contest the 2027 Adamawa State governorship election under the platform of the All Progressives…
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At MACUF 2026:Gov. Buni Pledges Final 38 Health Centers, Touts National Ranking
From Alhaji Yusuf, Damaturu Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni has pledged to construct the remaining 38 Primary Health Care Centers (PHCs) needed to achieve full coverage across the state’s 178 political…
Gov. Buni Commissions Ruga Settlement in Yobe
From Sani Gazas Chinade Damaturu Governor Mai Mala Buni, of Yobe State has called on politicians, public office holders, and other public-spirited individuals in the state to emulate the community development model…
Yobe Commends Officers, Soldiers of 241 Recce Model Battalion for Sustaining Statewide Security
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe State Government has commended officers and soldiers of the 241 Recce Model Battalion for their professionalism and effective operations in sustaining security across the state….
Over 582,000 Children Out of School in Yobe State, Consultant Reveals
From Alhaji Yusuf, Damaturu A development consultant has disclosed that more than 582,176 children remain out of school in Yobe State, citing recent statistics as “alarming and scary.” Farooq Abdullahi Chiromari, who…
We Are Facing Low Turnout for Second Phase of Voters Registration in Yobe — INEC Commissioner
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Alhaji Ibrahim Abdullahi, has expressed concern over the low turnout for the second…
National Quranic Recitation Day: Gov. Buni Urges National Unity, Prayer for Lasting Peace
From Alhaji Yusuf -Damaturu At the inaugural National Qur’an Recitation Day, Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni has emphasized prayer, unity, and shared responsibility as foundational pillars for ensuring peace and stability…
Youth Group Urges Senator Bomai to Run for Yobe Governor in 2027
From Alhaji Yusuf, Damaturu A youth coalition, the Bomai Yobe East Solidarity Movement, has formally called on Senator Ibrahim Mohammad Bomai to contest the Yobe State governorship election in 2027. The endorsement…
NEDC Begins 2.5km Road, Bridges Construction in Potiskum
From Alhaji Yusuf, Damaturu The North East Development Commission (NEDC) on Thursday officially handed over the construction of two major infrastructure projects in Potiskum, Yobe State. The flagship project is a new…
Yobe Launches Data Committee to Boost Governance
From Alhaji Yusuf Damaturu The Yobe State Government on Tuesday inaugurated the State Consultative Committee on Statistics (SCCS) to enhance evidence-based planning and decision-making. Supported by the Lafiya UK & Nigeria Partnership…
Yobe Boosts Healthcare with 2,500 New Workers, Upgrades 5 Hospitals to Specialist Status
From Alhaji Yusuf, Damaturu In a significant push to transform its healthcare sector, the Yobe State Government has employed 2,500 healthcare workers and upgraded five general hospitals to specialist facilities across the…
Yobe LG Polls Set for June 2026 as Commission Announces Guidelines, Fees
From Alhaji Yusuf, Damaturu The Yobe State Independent Electoral Commission (YBSIEC) has fixed June 6, 2026, for the conduct of elections into the 17 Local Government Chairmanship and Councillorship positions across the…
Yobe Youth Groups Rally Behind Lawan Kolo Geidam for 2027 Gubernatorial Bid
From Alhaji Yusuf Damaturu Youth organizations across Yobe State have publicly declared their support for Lawan Kolo Geidam as their preferred candidate for the 2027 governorship election. The endorsement was formally announced…
Gov. Buni Salute Yobeans On Tolerance
From Sani Gazas Chinade Damaturu Yobe State Governor Hon. (Dr) Mai Mala Buni has saluted the people of the state for their religious tolerance and harmonious coexistence, strengthening peace and security across…
Yobe Supports National Qur’anic Recitation Competition with N20m Donation
From Sani Gazas Chinade Damaturu The Yobe State Government has donated Twenty Million Naira (N20 million) in support of participants at the 40th National Qur’anic Recitation Competition, reaffirming its commitment to the…
Yobe Govt, NAMA, Sign SLA Agreement To Commence Full Commercial Operations At MBICA
From Sani Gazas Chinade Damaturu Yobe State Government and the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) have signed a Service Level Agreement (SLA) to commence full commercial operations at the Muhammadu Buhari International…
Gov. Buni Condoles with Bauchi State Government, Shehu Dahiru Bauchi Family, and Tijjaniya Movement
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State on Wednesday paid a personal condolence visit to the Bauchi State Government, the family of the late Sheikh Dahiru Usman…
Yobe Orders Immediate Closure of Boarding Schools Over Security Concerns
By Alhaji Yusuf Damaturu The Yobe State Government has ordered the closure of all boarding secondary schools across the state as a proactive measure to safeguard students following rising security concerns. The…
Unkown Persons Exhume Corpse For Rituals – Yobe Police Command
From Auwal Salim, Damaturu The residents of Jakusko Town of Yobe State was thrown into confusion after one Wakili Gambo reported at the Police Station that a grave was discovered opened at…
Yobe HoS Commends Governor Buni’s Drive for Human Capital Development
…As ASCON Honours Buni with Award of Excellence From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Head of Service of Yobe State has commended Hon. (Dr.) Mai Mala Buni, the Executive Governor of Yobe…
Herders’ Group Praises Yobe Gov, Urges Other Northern States to Create Livestock Ministries
From Alhaji Yusuf, Damaturu The Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) has publicly commended Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, for his unprecedented focus on the livestock sector in the…
Finally PDP Lost Stronghold in Yobe As Yarin Fika Dumps Party For APC
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Alh. Sani Adamu Yarin Fika, a renowned chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party in Yobe state has dumped the party for the All Progressives Congress. Adamu announced…
Yobe Executive Council Approves Over N4.8 Billion for Projects, Enforces Accountability Law
From Alhaji Yusuf, Damaturu The Yobe State Executive Council has approved a major wave of spending on infrastructure and healthcare, with a parallel push to enforce fiscal accountability among public servants. The…
Yobe Gov’t Signs MOUs with 4 Investors
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe State government has signed a memorandum of understanding with 4 investors to explore the state’s solid mineral resources, the MOUs between the state government and…
Yobe Govt. Initiates Solid Minerals Exploitation For Economic Diversification
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Yobe state Gov. (Dr.) Mai Mala Buni said the Yobe Mining Development Company Limited is the only agency authorised to deal with all exploration and mining activities…