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Zulum Rolls Out 20 Electric Buses to Cushion Petrol Price Hike

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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...
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Damaturu Court Discharges Man Accused of Assaulting Minor

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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 ...
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Zulum Donates N150m to Families of Fallen Military Officers

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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...
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In Borno:38 Terrorists Neutralized, Weapons Recovered in Failed ISWAP Offensive

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In Borno:38 Terrorists Neutralized, Weapons Recovered in Failed ISWAP Offensive By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu  Troops from Operation HADIN KAI have successfully repelled a coordinated attack by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) militants on a military forward operating base in Mandaragirau, Borno State, killing an estimated 38 terrorists. According to a statement released on Saturday, the attack occurred in the early hours of March 28, 2026. Military sources reported that troops engaged the assailants with a "well-coordinated offensive-defensive response," forcing the terrorists into a disorderly withdrawal.  The Air Component provided close air support and intelligence surveillance to assist ground forces.Following the initial engagement,pursuit operations along the terrorists’ escape routes yielded additional casualties. Authorities have so far recovered eight bodies at the immediate scene, with intelligence from local sources indicating that more than 30 ...
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Faculty of Sciences Leads as YSU Officially Admits 2,240 Students for 2025/2026 Session

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By Ibrahim Shaibu, Damaturu  Yobe State University officially welcomed 2,240 students into its degree programs during its 18th matriculation ceremony on Tuesday urging the new intakes to prioritize entrepreneurial skills and steer clear of misconduct. Held on the university campus, the event marked the academic commencement for students across the institution’s seven faculties and the College of Medical Sciences. In his address, Vice Chancellor Professor Mohammed Bashir Tahir stressed a strategic shift away from over-reliance on public sector jobs. He said the university is intensifying its emphasis on entrepreneurship and hands-on training to prepare graduates for self-employment and success in the private sector. “Our aim is not just to prepare them for government jobs. We want to produce graduates who can create employment or seamlessly integrate into private enterprises,” Professor Tahir stated. He praised the Federal Government’s Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFu...
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Sallah Cheer: Yobe Governor Buni Gifts N100,000 to Each APC Executive

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By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu  In a move aimed at spreading festive cheer and acknowledging party loyalty, Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has distributed cash gifts of One Hundred Thousand Naira (₦100,000) to all Executive Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) across the state. The financial gesture, presented to the party officials ahead of the Sallah celebrations, is intended to support the executives and put smiles on their faces during the festive period. Presenting the cash on behalf of the Governor, the State Party Chairman, Alhaji Muhammad Gadaka, encouraged the beneficiaries to remain steadfast in their commitment to the party.  He emphasized that the Governor’s generosity was a demonstration of his appreciation for their efforts and a means to enable them to celebrate Sallah happily. “This gesture is part of Governor Buni’s support to party executives. We must reciprocate by remaining committed and loyal to the party at all times,” Gadaka stated...
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Nigerian Troops Repel ISWAP Attack in Goniri, Kill Senior Commander

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By Yusuf A Yusuf Damaturu  Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have repelled a coordinated attack by ISWAP terrorists in Goniri,Yobe state, killing over 20 fighters, including a senior commander. The 120 Task Force Battalion came under attack from multiple fronts on the night of 9 March into 10 March 2026. Surveillance had spotted terrorists advancing from Goniri village and Ngamdu junction in an attempt to encircle the camp. Troops engaged the attackers with superior firepower, supported by the Air Component, forcing them to retreat with heavy casualties. Among those killed was a senior terrorist commander, Abu Yusu, the Munzir of Dursula. Weapons recovered include machine guns, AK-47 rifles, bombs, and ammunition. A follow-up patrol in the Timbuktu Triangle led to the discovery of additional terrorist bodies. The military reported a momentary breach of the defensive perimeter, with some structures and vehicles damaged. Injured troops are in stable condition, and...
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