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By Yusuf A Yusuf,Damaturu The Northeast Governors' Forum (NEGF) says it has transformed power supply from a problem that each state handles independently to a shared regional energy agenda for the sub-region. It also wants member states to take full advantage of the new electricity law and the region's abundant sunshine to expand solar and mini-grid technologies. The position was stated in an eleven-point communiqué issued in Maiduguri on Saturday at the end of the Forum's 13th meeting.  The communiqué, signed by Forum’s chairman and Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, and read by the Vice Chairman of the Forum and Adamawa State Governor, Alhaji Ahmodu Umoru Fintiri. The governors noted that the Dadinkowa hydropower plant in Gombe State now feeds the national grid.  They described this as one result of their joint efforts to provide power and energise the sub-region. The Forum restated its long-standing concern over what it called the seeming n...

By Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna Sixty-five women and community leaders from across Kaduna State have been trained as community paralegal navigators to help residents access justice and prevent disputes from escalating into violence. The two-day workshop supported by the German Embassy, Abuja brought together participants from the state’s three senatorial zones and focused on basic legal rights, early conflict intervention and appropriate referral of cases. Speaking at the opening, Co-Executive Director of the Interfaith Mediation Centre, Samson Auta, said the training would equip participants with the knowledge and skills to guide victims of human rights violations through relevant legal and institutional processes. He added that the partnership with the German Embassy in Abuja is focused on strengthening local capacity and improving protection for vulnerable members of society. In many Kaduna communities, land disputes, family matters, resource conflicts and human rights vio...

By Ibrahim Shaibu, Damaturu  People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Yobe state have received 4,800 defectors from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), National Democratic Party (NDC), African Democratic Party (ADC) and New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Potiskum local government area of Yobe state. The defectors were received into the fold of the party and handed over flags by a Party Leader in Yobe state and the 2023 Senatorial Candidate, Halilu Mazagane on behalf of the leaders of the party. “Today is a happy day for us here in Potiskum to receive defectors from ADC, APC, NDC and the NNPP. The people that are coming to the PDP have seen our blueprint and our mission for the common man” “As you can see, most of them are women and youths who are eager to see development in their communities. The other parties lack administration coupled with the hardship, that is why they are decamping to the PDP” he said. Mister Mazagane who is also contesting for the ...

By Alhaji Yusuf, Damaturu The North-East’s search for the next generation of team-sport stars took centre stage in Damaturu as Yobe State hosted the North-East zonal elimination of the 1st National Intermediate Games for Team Sports from September 10 to 12, 2026. Held at the 28th August Stadium, the event was organised by the Presidency’s National Sports Commission through its Grassroots Sports Development Department. For athletes from Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba and Yobe, it was more than a qualifying contest, it was a rare opportunity to be seen, scouted and prepared for the national stage.  Governor Mai Mala Buni, represented by the Secretary to the Yobe State Government, Dr. Mohammed Goje, declared the competition open.  He described it as a celebration of youth, skill, dedication, camaraderie, unity and the spirit of the North-East, noting that the region has a strong history of producing remarkable sporting talent. Buni said the games give young ath...

By Yusuf A Yusuf,  Damaturu The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yobe State has taken its consultative campaign to the traditional palaces of Jajere and Ngelzarma emirates, urging residents to come out en masse and vote for all party candidates in the forthcoming general elections. State Party Chairman,Alhaji Mohammad Gadaka, made the call on Sunday while leading a high-powered delegation that included the APC governorship candidate, Alhaji Baba Mallam Wali; his deputy,Barrister Saleh Samanja and other top party officials to the two emirates. The visit is part of the party's ongoing consultation with traditional rulers, political stakeholders, and community leaders across the state ahead of the presidential, senatorial,House of Representatives, governorship, and state assembly elections. Chairman Gadaka expressed confidence in the party's chances at the polls, citing the achievements of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Mai Mala Buni as evidence of the APC...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu  The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yobe State is set to officially welcome thousands of defectors from opposition parties into its fold. According to a statement signed by the Yobe State APC Chairman, Alhaji Muhammad Gadaka, the decampees are crossing over from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), African Democratic Congress (ADC), and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). The grand reception ceremony is scheduled to hold in Nangere town at exactly 11:00 AM. The Chairman extends a special invitation to all sons and daughters of the APC from the Zone B Senatorial District, which comprises the local government areas of Nangere, Potiskum, Fika, and Fune . The announcement, made available by the Chairman’s Press Secretary, Hajiya Sa’adatu Maina, urges all party members to turn out en masse to receive the new entrants into the party. All party executives, stakeholders, and supporters are urged to be punctual and ensure a peaceful gathering. Thi...