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APC Chairman Accused of Compromised Neutrality After Publicly Endorsing Governorship Aspirant

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By Adamu Ibrahim,Damaturu The Yobe First Movement, a forum for peace and development in Yobe State, has called for the immediate resignation of the State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) over allegations of compromised neutrality ahead of the party’s primaries. The group made the demand on Wednesday during a press briefing in Damaturu, the state capital. The Director General of the movement,Lawan M.Ibrahim expressed grave concern over what he described as a breach of impartiality by the APC chairman. He alleged that the chairman recently appeared publicly alongside former Governor and Minister of Police Affairs, Alhaji Ibrahim Geidam and Yobe state Governor Mai Mala Buni to endorse and raise the hand of a governorship aspirant,Baba Mallam Wali even before the aspirant had purchased his nomination form. The DG described the action as a unilateral endorsement and an attempt to impose a preferred candidate on the ballot. "The office of the State Chairman is...
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FG Urges CSOs to Lead Fight Against Illicit Arms in Northeast Nigeria

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By Yusuf A Yusuf  The Federal Government of Nigeria has called on civil society organizations (CSOs) to take the lead in combating the proliferation of illicit small arms and light weapons in the Northeast region of the country. Major General Adamu Abubakar (retd), the North East Zonal Director of the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW), made the appeal on Wednesday during the inauguration of the new executive committee of the Network of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Maiduguri, Borno State. In his address, Major General Abubakar congratulated the newly elected executives on the confidence reposed in them by members of the reputable network.  He stressed the urgent need for civil society organizations to intensify advocacy and public awareness campaigns regarding the dangers associated with the illicit spread of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW). "The uncontrolled circulation of these weapons remains one of the major d...
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Breaking: Yobe APC Chieftain Tumsah Lights Up NUJ Secretariat with 16 KVA Solar Power

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By Yusuf A Yusuf Damaturu  A leading governorship hopeful under the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yobe State, Alhaji Kashim Musa-Tumsah (also known as KMT), has donated and fully installed a 16 KVA solar power system at the state secretariat of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ). The state NUJ Chairman, Alhaji Rajab Mohammed, made this known while inspecting the newly installed facility in Damaturu. He noted that the aspirant had fulfilled his earlier pledge to supply reliable electricity to the press center to support its daily operations. "During his political visit to Damaturu a few weeks ago, he promised to support us with a solar power system," Mohammed said. "To God be the glory, he has kept his word. This is one of the hallmarks of a good leader." The chairman expressed gratitude for the donation, stating that it would resolve the persistent power shortages affecting both the secretariat and its multi-purpose hall. According t...
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KMT submits governorship expression of interest/nomination forms at APC National Secretariat

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By Abubakar Ahmed  Yobe state's prominent frontline governorship aspirant in the 2027 election, Kashim Musa Tumsah MFR has today, Monday 4/5/2026 submitted his expression of interest/nomination forms to contest the next governorship seat in the state at the APC National Secretariat, Abuja.  KMT arrived the party headquarters amidst fanfare and pageantry excorted by a large crowd shouting APC slogans. He was received by senior staff of the party who also cheerfully showed him to the office of the APC Deputy National Chairman (North), Hon. Ali Bukar Dalorima who received to process the document.  While addressing journalists shortly after submitting the forms, the development advocate explained that if elected as governor, he will take the state to greater heights through people-centered projects and empowerment opportunities.  On the issue of consensus purportedly reached by a select individuals, Tumsah maintained that there had never been any consensus on...
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NYSC Small Arms Group Teams Up with SEMA to Fight Weapon Proliferation in Damaturu IDP Camps

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By Yusuf A Yusuf,Damaturu The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Small Arms and Light Weapons Community Development Service (CDS) group, in partnership with the Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), conducted an awareness campaign on Monday at the Abujan Mai Mala IDP camp and the Mohammad Gombe farm community. The event focused on small arms proliferation,hygiene, and food support for internally displaced persons under the theme "Promoting Health and Peace in Our Communities." Team leader of the CDS group,Bulus Seth Kazachat explained that the group’s objectives are to educate displaced communities on the dangers of small arms, promote tolerance and peaceful coexistence, and provide essential resources. He said, "Our expectation is that after sensitizing them on the risks, they will report any suspicious activity. If they see anyone wielding unlawful weapons, they should notify the proper authorities.  "We are also strivi...
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"SSG Office Must Connect Policy to People's Aspirations" - Yobe Acting SSG,Dr. Goje

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By Yusuf A Yusuf,Damaturu The newly appointed Acting Secretary to the Yobe State Government, Dr. Mohammed Goje, has declared that his leadership will transform the SSG's office into a bridge linking policy to action, decisions to outcomes, and governance to the aspirations of citizens. Speaking on Monday after officially assuming duty, Dr. Goje outlined a clear roadmap centered on policy coordination, accountability, teamwork, and measurable results moving beyond the usual pledge of loyalty. Describing the SSG's office as the "engine room of governance," he said it must drive administrative coherence and the effective functioning of the executive council.  "This responsibility demands not just accountability from the Secretary, but also integrity, foresight, and the ability to foster unity across the entire machinery of government," he stated. He reassured Governor Mai Mala Buni of his total commitment and loyalty to his administration's po...
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Yobe APC Chairmen Unanimously Endorse Ex-SSG Baba Malam Wali for 2027 Governorship Race

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By Yusuf A Yusuf,Damaturu  All 17 local government chairmen of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yobe State have thrown their weight behind former Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Baba Malam Wali, as the party’s consensus governorship candidate for the 2027 election. The endorsement was made public during a stakeholders’ meeting held Monday at the Arts and Culture Conference Hall in Damaturu. The gathering brought together party leaders from state, local government, and ward levels. According to attendees, the decision reflects the genuine will of the party’s grassroots rather than a top-down directive. Speaking on behalf of the 17 local government APC chairmen, the Chairman of Yunusari Local Government Area, Bamariu Muhammad Kaltum, announced their full and collective backing of Wali’s candidacy.  He stressed that the choice has already been widely embraced by ward executives and ordinary party members across the state. While zonal chairme...
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