BREAKING: Mai Mala Buni Elected Chairman Of Lake Chad Basin Governors Forum
Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has been elected as the new chairman of the Lake Chad Basin Governors Forum. His appointment was confirmed during the forum’s 5th meeting, and he will serve for two years. In his speech, Buni thanked his fellow governors and delegates for trusting him with this leadership role. He […]
Nigerian Troops Eliminate Boko Haram Commander Abu Shekau and Four Others in Yobe Attack
In a major victory for Nigerian security forces, troops from Sector 2 of Operation Hadin Kai, working alongside local vigilantes, successfully repelled an attack by Boko Haram terrorists in the Sabon Fegi community of Buni Yadi, located in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State. The attack, which took place around 11 am, triggered a […]
Yobe Government Directs Handover of Newly Established Grazing Reserve to Fulani Herdsmen
The Yobe State government has completed and handed over the Nazari Livestock Development Centre, located in Jakusko Local Government Area, to Fulani herdsmen. This new grazing reserve is expected to play a significant role in boosting livestock production and promoting economic development in the region. Governor Mai Mala Buni directed the Ministry of Agriculture and […]
24-Year-Old Man Murders Business Partner to Escape N500,000 Loan Repayment in Yobe
In Yobe State, a shocking incident unfolded when a 24-year-old man, Yunusa Isa, was arrested for the brutal murder of his business partner, Lawan Adamu. The murder occurred on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at the outskirts of the Nayi Nawa bypass in Damaturu. According to the police, the motive behind the heinous crime was to […]
Nigerian Government Confident Banditry and Insurgency Will End Soon
The Nigerian government has once again assured the nation that the ongoing issues of banditry and insurgency will soon come to an end. Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, made this statement while leading a presidential delegation to Yobe State. The delegation was there to express sympathy with the […]
Boko Haram Insurgents Raid Mafa Village in Yobe State: Looting and Destruction
On the afternoon of September 1, 2024, Mafa village in Yobe State became the latest victim of Boko Haram’s violent campaign. Around 4 p.m., insurgents mounted on over 50 motorcycles descended on the village, armed with rifles and rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs). Their attack was swift and brutal, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. […]
Students Killed in Suspected Boko Haram Attack in Yobe School
In the early hours of Friday, August 30, 2024, a tragic event unfolded in Geidam Local Government Area of Yobe State. Suspected Boko Haram insurgents attacked Faudiya School, an institution associated with the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), a Shiite group in the country. The assailants, armed and dangerous, stormed the Hausari quarters of Geidam […]
Nigerian Army Neutralizes Terrorists, Captures Kidnappers, as Boko Haram Fighters Surrender in Borno
The Nigerian Army has achieved significant success in its recent operations against terrorist groups across the country. These actions have led to the elimination of several terrorists, the capture of suspected kidnappers of a retired military officer, and the recovery of a large cache of arms, ammunition, and other terrorist supplies. In a statement released […]
Troops Arrest Another Suspect for Smuggling Farm Tools
Troops stationed in Yobe State have once again intercepted a suspect involved in the smuggling of agricultural machinery. The suspect, identified as Abdulmumini Lawan, was arrested while transporting farm equipment that was intended to support local farmers under the state’s agricultural empowerment program. Lawan, a 39-year-old driver, was caught by the troops of 233 Battalion […]
Tragic Loss: Yobe Deputy Governor’s Grandson Dies After Hot Water Accident
In a heartbreaking incident, the 10-year-old grandson of Yobe State Deputy Governor, Hon. Idi Barde Gubana, has tragically passed away. On August 6, 2024, Lawan Idris Ahmad suffered severe third-degree burns after accidentally pouring hot water on himself. Despite immediate medical attention at the University Teaching Hospital Damaturu, he succumbed to his injuries early that […]