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Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, on Sunday, 22nd February, 2026, distributed farm tools to farmers and commissioned a new high Islamic school in Damasak, headquarters of Mobbar Local Government Area. Governor Zulum was accompanied by the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, and the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari. Zulum's agricultural intervention aimed to boost dry-season farming and enhance the livelihoods of returnees who are gradually resettling in the community. Zulum said, “From the beginning of this administration, dry season irrigation farming was adopted as a strategic component of the state’s food security framework. Recognising the limitations of rain-fed agriculture in the context of climate variability, insecurity, and population growth, the government implemented a dual-season production strategy to ensure year-round farming.” He added, “Today’s distribution of 1,000...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu  In a proactive move to mitigate the effects of climate change in Yobe State, Plan International Nigeria has launched a two-day sensitization and tree planting campaign aimed at bolstering local resilience.  The initiative, carried out under the Zurich Climate Resilience Alliance (ZCRA) project, targeted the communities of Pomamari and Nayi-Nawa, with a specific focus on educating and empowering women and youth. The exercise is designed to address environmental degradation while highlighting the long-term economic advantages of afforestation. Nubwa Ibrahim Bawuro, Social Behavioral Change Communications Officer for Plan International Nigeria, stated that the campaign is part of a broader intervention in Adamawa and Yobe States.  She explained that the project was born out of a needs assessment that identified a critical lack of vegetation in the two communities. “Following that assessment, we brought 200 seedlings, specially selected...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu  Yobe State University (YSU) in Damaturu inaugurated Professor Muhammad Bashir Tahir as its fifth substantive Vice Chancellor on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.  In his address, Professor Tahir outlined a leadership approach focused on continuity,academic excellence, and accountability.  He pledged to strengthen the university’s academic and administrative systems through inclusive governance and collective responsibility. “We are grateful to Almighty Allah for this opportunity to serve and appreciate the confidence placed in us by the Executive Governor of Yobe State, the Governing Council, and the search team,” stated Professor Tahir. The event also marked the official assumption of office by Mallam Isa Audu Dallari as the university’s substantive Registrar, succeeding Acting Registrar Mallam Garba Ahmadu. The outgoing Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Bukar Jamri, who led the institution from February 13, 2025, highlighte...

By Ibrahim Shaibu  In a strategic move to secure the top position in the ruling party's digital ranks, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yobe State has launched a full-scale mobilization toward the national e-membership drive.  The campaign aims to register every eligible resident, leveraging its unique political standing to claim national leadership in party membership. The directive was issued by State Party Chairman Alhaji Muhammad Gadaka during a critical strategy session in Damaturu with leaders from all 17 local government areas.  The meeting focused on crafting a grassroots plan to dramatically increase registrations. Chairman Gadaka pointed to a significant strategic advantage, stressed Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni, who also chairs the APC’s National Reconciliation and Mobilization Committee.  "Our ambition is unequivocal. With our Governor at the helm of national mobilization, Yobe must not only participate but lead the entire country i...

By Yusuf A. Yusuf, Damaturu Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni has approved the appointment of Professor Mohammed Bashir Tahir as the substantive Vice-Chancellor of Yobe State University, Damaturu. The announcement was contained in a statement issued by the Chairman of the University’s Governing Council, Alhaji Ahmed Mustapha Goniri, Esq., and made available to journalists in Damaturu on Friday. According to the statement, the Governor’s approval followed the recommendation of the University’s Governing Council, which was reached during an extraordinary meeting held earlier that day. The statement also highlighted the appointee's distinguished background, noting that "Prof. Mohammed Bashir Tahir is a Professor of General Surgery and a Fellow of the West African College of Surgeons. "Until his appointment, he served as the Medical Director of the Ultra-Modern Police Hospital, Damaturu." Professor Tahir is expected to bring his extensive academic and adminis...

By Alhaji Yusuf, Damaturun  "The Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) has issued a strong formal endorsement of Governor Mai Mala Buni’s administration, attributing the state’s developmental progress over the past seven years directly to his “unique, inclusive, and compassionate leadership style.” In a detailed statement signed by its National President, Hon. Khalil Moh’d Bello, revealed,throughout history, the success or failure of any society has always been a direct reflection of its leadership.  KACRAN as an association is committed to the welfare of their members and the progress of the nation, the Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) formally state their position regarding the administration of His Excellency, Honorable (Dr) Mai Mala Buni, CON (Chiroman Gujba) The statement read part "It is our firm conviction that the enviable achievements recorded in Yobe State and within the national political landscape over the...