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Over 60 Women Trained as Community Paralegals in Kaduna

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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...
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General Election: PDP receive another 4,800 defectors from ADC, NDC, APC in Yobe

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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 ...
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North-East Youths Chase National Dream as Damaturu Hosts Intermediate Games Zonal Elimination

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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...
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Yobe APC Leaders Hit Jajere, Ngelzarma Emirates, Mobilize Voters for President Tinubu,Baba Wali

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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...
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APC Yobe Set for Grand Reception of Thousands of Opposition Decampees in Nangere

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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...
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Minister of Livestock Development Launches Mass Animal Vaccination Campaign in Yobe, Hails State's Agricultural Prowess

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  By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, has Thursday rounded off a two-day working visit to Yobe State with the launch of a statewide animal vaccination campaign and the announcement of bold plans to transform the state into Nigeria's foremost livestock processing hub. Commending Yobe for its proactive approach to livestock development,Hon.Maiha noted that the state was among the first to establish a dedicated Ministry of Livestock Development after the creation of the federal counterpart a move he described as both timely and strategic. "Yobe State was among the first to establish a Ministry of Livestock Development following the President's creation of the federal counterpart,and it is clear why. The infrastructure, vegetative resources, and expertise here are second to none," the Minister said. He also singled out the L-PRESS program for praise, calling it one of the most vibrant agricultural initiatives cu...
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UN Women Focal Person, Ambassador Fatima Mohd Paga, Lauds Yobe Government's Akara Sellers Support Initiative

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By Ibrahim Shaibu, Damaturu  For Ambassador Fatima Mohd Paga, the UN Women Focal Person for Yobe State, the fight for women's economic empowerment is personal, urgent, and deeply connected to the everyday struggles of the women she serves. That is why, when the Yobe State Government rolled out a support package for bean cake (akara) sellers complete with energy-efficient stoves, bags of beans, and cooking oil ,she did not hesitate to speak out in strong commendation. In a press statement released to journalists in Damaturu, Ambassador Fatima Paga,a seasoned diplomat and gender advocate, described the intervention as a "significant step" that addresses the intersecting challenges of poverty, environmental degradation, and gender inequality. "This intervention is a significant step towards promoting renewable energy, reducing dependence on traditional cooking methods, and improving the livelihoods of women who make up the majority of small-scale food vendor...
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