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By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu  A governorship aspirant under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yobe State, Kashim Musa Tumsah, has strongly refuted ongoing rumours claiming he has withdrawn from the race, describing the reports as false and misleading. In a press release issued by his Campaign Media Directorate on Wednesday, Tumsah reaffirmed his commitment to contesting the upcoming APC gubernatorial primaries, insisting he remains a “bona fide aspirant” pursuing his ambition with courage and faith in the democratic process. The statement, which comes amid growing speculation about his candidacy, emphasized that Tumsah’s participation is driven by a firm belief in due process, fairness, and strict adherence to the Electoral Act 2026 as well as APC guidelines for direct primaries. “He remains resolute and determined to continue the struggle for what is right until justice is done,” the statement read, adding that his position is not borne out of person...

By Yusuf A. Yusuf, Damaturu In a decisive move to strengthen Nigeria's disaster response capabilities, Plan International Nigeria on Tuesday commenced a four day strategic message development workshop focused on flood preparedness and prevention. The high impact training brings together a diverse coalition of stakeholders, including journalists, community leaders from Yobe and Adamawa states, staff from the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet),the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), and a security expert took place in Abuja. At the heart of the initiative is the Zurich 12-year project, which began in 2024. Implemented by Plan International Nigeria in partnership with Plan International Switzerland, the project is designed to build long term resilience in flood prone communities across Yobe and Adamawa two states that have historically faced devastating seasonal floods. Delivering a presentation at the event, Nubwa Ibrahim Bawuro, Social Behavioral Change Comm...

By Yusuf A Yusuf Damaturu  Residents of Commissioners’ Quarters,one of the most prominent residential areas in Damaturu, have decried worsening water scarcity following the breakdown of a generator powering a major public borehole serving the community. The area, located within the Diop Estate axis of the Yobe State capital, is regarded as one of the most strategic and elite neighbourhoods in the state.  Among residents are top government officials, security chiefs, and political office holders, including the Director of the Department of State Services (DSS), the Commissioner of Police, state commissioners, and a member of the House of Representatives, among other dignitaries. Despite its status and proximity to the seat of government, residents say they have been battling severe water shortages after the generator powering Borehole DA 48 developed faults. Many residents believe the situation exposes the wider collapse of public water infrastructure in...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu  Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe state has been returned unopposed as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Yobe East Senatorial zone. The governor, who was the sole aspirant, secured the ticket after a motion moved by the incumbent Senator, Musa Mustapha, and seconded by House of Representatives member, Hon. Lawan Shettima.  The chairman of the APC electoral committee, Ambassador Babagana Ajimi, then put the question to a vote, and Governor Buni was unanimously affirmed as the party's sole candidate. Speaking at the event, the Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam, commended party members in Zone A for their peaceful conduct and cooperation with leaders. In his acceptance speech, Governor Buni expressed gratitude for the orderly process. "Let me also appreciate the Association of Zone A Political Office Holders and Public Officers, who generously contributed to purchase the nomination and expression of interes...

By Yusuf A Yusuf Damaturu  The ongoing Damaturu flyover project has reached over 93 percent completion and will be opened to traffic before the end of May, the construction firm handling the project has announced. Mr Fadi Abi Aad, Area Manager of Triacta Construction Company, disclosed this on Saturday during an inspection visit to roads and other critical infrastructure projects being executed by the Yobe State Government. According to Abi Aad, the continuation of the flyover and underpass project has also attained more than 30 percent completion, with a target to finish all works by December 2026. "Hopefully, all the area will be completed within the stipulated period," he said. He explained that workers are currently laying asphalt after completing retaining walls, earthworks, laterite filling, and compaction. "After the asphalt binder, we will construct walkways and carry out painting and other finishing works," he added. Abi Aad commended the Yobe M...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu  Tensions are escalating within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yobe State as three governorship aspirants have openly broken ranks with any consensus arrangement, declaring that only a direct primary election can guarantee a credible candidate for the state's top seat. The three aggrieved party chieftains Barrister Kashim Musa Tumsah, Engr. Mustapha Maihaja, and Bashir Sheriff Machina addressed journalists on Saturday in Damaturu.Their coalition, initially a G-6, has now been whittled down to a G-3, they confirmed. Speaking on behalf of the group, Barrister Tumsah dismissed the widely promoted claim of a unanimous consensus as false, insisting that the process was neither concluded nor transparent. "We are here to state clearly that the so called unanimous verdict was never achieved. The consensus exercise was not completed as required. It failed, and we are now exercising our right to demand a direct primary as provided by the El...