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By Ibrahim Shaibu, Maiduguri  Security agencies operating in Nigeria's North East have formally agreed to dismantle operational silos, committing instead to a unified intelligence-sharing framework aimed at choking the supply of illicit weapons fueling insurgency in the region. The landmark decision emerged from a high-stakes strategy dinner convened in Maiduguri by the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW).  The gathering led by Director General DIG Johnson Babatunde Kokumo (rtd)marked the first time commanders from the Police, DSS, NSCDC, military, and state security apparatus sat side-by-side to codify a joint operational roadmap. Representing the DG, Brigadier General MS Adamu delivered a firm directive: isolated efforts must give way to collective action. "This is a family of security patriots," he stated, stressing that collaboration is no longer optional but an operational necessity. The centerpiece of the new approac...

By Ibrahim Shaibu Maiduguri In a decisive demonstration of the federal government's commitment to tackling the proliferation of illicit weapons in Nigeria's most conflict-affected region,the Director General of the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW), DIG Johnson Babatunde Kokumo (rtd), arrived in Maiduguri for a high-impact three-day official visit to the North East Zonal Centre. The visit signals renewed vigour in the Centre's mandate under the Office of the National Security Adviser to curb the devastating effects of small arms and light weapons on communities across Nigeria's troubled North East. Upon arrival in the Borno State capital, the former Deputy Inspector General of Police received a rousing reception from the North East Zonal Director of the NCCSALW, Major General Adamu Abubakar (retd), alongside senior management and staff. The warm reception highlighted the Centre's unified command structu...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu  Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni has affirmed that security remains the unshakeable foundation upon which all sustainable development is built, reiterating his administration's unwavering commitment to peace and stability across the state. Governor Buni made this declaration on Wednesday during a high-level courtesy visit from the Deputy Inspector-General of Police for the North East Geopolitical Zone, DIG Zakariya Fera, alongside DIG Ibrahim Baba Zango in Damaturu. Represented by the acting Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Mohammed Goje, the Governor emphasized that lasting peace, economic growth, and social progress can only thrive in an environment of safety and stability. Highlighting the administration's track record, Governor Buni noted that security has consistently occupied the central place in the state's development agenda. Over the years, the government has forged a strong and productive partnership with the Nigeria ...

By Yusuf A Yusuf Damaturu  The Civil Society for Malaria Control, Immunization and Nutrition (ACOMIN) in Yobe State has issued urgent calls for healthcare system improvements during its first media briefing of 2026, highlighting persistent gaps in the fight against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria (ATM). The briefing on Tuesday which brought together government officials, NGO partners, journalists, and community stakeholders in Damaturu, served as a platform to address challenges hindering progress in Nigeria's ATM response despite significant investments from the Global Fund and government initiatives. Speaking at the event, Mukhtar Mohammed Shehu, Yobe State ACOMIN Program Officer, emphasized the importance of community led monitoring in ensuring local control over international funds. He revealed that the initiative currently operates with 18 active community groups, including journalists, fund managers, representatives from the National Malaria Control Program, a...

By Ibrahim Shaibu, Damaturu  With the third and final leg of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) now underway, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yobe State has issued a last-minute appeal to residents especially women and young people to turn out in large numbers and secure their voter cards. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) launched this concluding phase on Monday, 11 May 2026, according to an announcement from the party’s E-Campaign and Voter Education arm. In a statement issued from Damaturu, the initiative’s founder, Dr. Adam K. Mohammad, confirmed that the registration period will run through Friday, 10 July 2026. “This is the moment for everyone who has recently turned 18, as well as those who missed earlier registration rounds, to act,” Dr. Mohammad said. The APC group reiterated its dedication to leaving no eligible citizen in Yobe State behind, with special outreach efforts targeting women and those registering to vote for the first...

By Ibrahim Shaibu,Damaturu In a bid to cushion economic hardship and spread festive joy, Hon. Saratu Sabo, Special Adviser to Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni on the Nigeria for Women Project, on Tuesday launched the distribution of the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir Sallah package for 500 vulnerable women and their families across the state. The flag-off ceremony, held in Damaturu, saw beneficiaries drawn from two categories. Some received N50,000 each, while others got N20,000 each, providing a total cash injection aimed at easing financial pressures and ensuring a memorable Sallah celebration. Governor Buni's aide described the initiative as a milestone in the administration's ongoing efforts to support the less privileged during festive periods. Speaking at the event, Hon. Saratu Sabo noted that the programme aligns with the core objectives of the Nigeria for Women Project, which focuses on empowering women, promoting social inclusion, and strengthening househol...