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By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu  A coalition of progressive indigenes from Yobe State, backed by supporters from other parts of the country, has thrown its weight behind Baba Malam Wali as the ideal candidate for the 2027 governorship election. The group believes Wali possesses the right blend of experience and vision to drive inclusive growth and administrative reform in the state. In a statement issued by the group's coordinators,Hussaini Abdullahi , described Wali as a career public servant with decades of hands-on experience. His journey into governance began in neighboring Borno State in 1989, where he worked as a Principal Research Officer. A year later, he served as Personal Secretary to the Military Governor—a role that gave him early insight into high-level policy coordination. Returning to Yobe State, Wali carved out a reputation within the North-East Zone Agricultural Programme (NEZAP), moving through the ranks from Term Coordinator to Deputy Programme Manager and...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu  The Yobe State Police Command has a new Commissioner, and CP Usman Kamfani Jibrin has already begun outlining his vision for a safer state.  Addressing the press on Monday at the Damaturu headquarters, the newly deployed police chief promised a significant boost in intelligence led operations, heightened visibility of patrol teams, and a more rapid response system to criminal incidents across the state. According to him,he intends to work closely with community leaders, traditional rulers, youth groups, and other essential stakeholders, noting that public trust and the smooth exchange of intelligence are vital to preventing crime. "Officers and men of the command will be guided by the highest standards of professionalism, discipline, and respect for human rights in the discharge of their duties," Kamfani said. The Commissioner also highlighted the importance of a united security front, affirming that the police will maintain...

By Yusuf A Yusuf,Damaturu  The Yobe state government says its working towards eradicating the environment diseases as well as the transmission of zoonotic diseases, that is, the transmission of animal disease into humans across the 17 local government areas of the state. The Director Public Health in the State Ministry of Health, Dr. Nurus Suleiman disclosed this at the 2026 commemoration of World Health Day in Damaturu the state capital with the theme “Together for Health: Stand with Science” “The use of science is very paramount in our daily activities and in keeping data. The health of humans is associated with that of animals therefore there is need for us that all diseases around our environment are eradicated to allow healthy living” As part of the commemoration, the healthcare providers and the donour partners were taken to the streets of Damaturu the state capital to create awareness on better healthcare and disease outbreaks. The team also proceeded to Mai Mal...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu  Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has directed the immediate deployment of 20 luxury electric buses for public use as part of measures to cushion the impact of the recent petrol price hike on residents. The buses, which were inaugurated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on 20th December, 2025, alongside 3,000 electric bicycles, 500 electric tricycles, and 100 electric vehicles aimed at improving transportation services across the state. The rollout of the buses, which commenced on Friday, 3rd April, features a fleet of 17 buses with 49 seating capacity, two 37-seaters, and one 28-seater. They are currently being deployed across major routes within Maiduguri metropolis and its environs to ease the burden of rising transport costs on commuters. The Fully air-conditioned and energy-efficient vehicles can cover over 400 kilometres on a single charge. This initiative complements the existing fleet of buses and salon cars earlier p...

By Alhaji Yusuf Damaturu  A Chief Magistrate Court in Damaturu has discharged a man, Uche Friday Uche, over alleged criminal force against a minor. The presiding Chief Magistrate, Mohammed Bilyaminu, gave the order after reviewing evidence presented by the prosecution. The case, marked YBS/DT/CMC-I/19/2021, was filed by the Commissioner of Police against the accused. The prosecution, led by M.H. Muhammad, alleged that the accused committed an offence punishable under Section 268 of the Penal Code. The charge bordered on use of criminal force against a girl with intent to outrage her modesty. However, counsel to the accused, S.S. Karasuwa, contested the allegations and urged the court to dismiss the case. In his ruling, the magistrate held that the prosecution failed to establish a prima facie case against the accused. He ruled that the evidence adduced was insufficient to warrant the framing of charges. “The prosecution has not established a prima facie case to justify ...

By Alhaji Yusuf, Damaturu  Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has donated the sum of ₦150 million to the families of three military officers who lost their lives in recent attacks in the state. The gesture, made on behalf of Borno State Government, is part of Governor Zulum’s sustained support to families of fallen heroes and wounded-in-action personnel engaged in counter-insurgency operations across the state. In addition to military and security personnel, the governor has also extended assistance to families of volunteer forces killed in action, including scholarship programmes for their orphaned children. As part of efforts to personally identify with the bereaved families, Governor Zulum, on Wednesday, visited families of the late Lieutenant Colonel Umar Farouq, Lieutenant Colonel Salihu Iliyasu, and Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Saidu Paiko. The governor first visited the family of late Lt. Col. Salihu Iliyasu in Abuja, where he was received by the d...