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By Alhaji Yusuf, Damaturu Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has emerged as the winner of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primary election in Yobe State, polling a staggering 44,841 votes. The result was announced on Monday, 25th May 2026, at the Yobe State Party Secretariat in Damaturu by the State Primary Election Returning Officer, Hajiya Ma’am Kyari. According to the official collation, Rotimi Chibuki Amechi secured 300 votes, while Mohamed Hayatudeen garnered 365 votes. No other candidates contested in the state primary. Declaring the outcome, Ms. Kyari stated: "Having scored the highest number of valid votes cast, H.E. Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, GCON, is hereby declared the winner of the ADC Presidential Primary Election in Yobe State." She commended party members, officials, and security agencies for ensuring a smooth and orderly process, and thanked all aspirants and their supporters for maintaining decorum. The Yobe State ADC governorship...

The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yobe State, Alhaji Mohammad Gadaka, has described the party’s presidential primary that brought President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to power as an exemplary model of democratic practice. Speaking on Saturday at the Goge collation centre in Gadaka Ward, Fika Local Government Area, Gadaka was present both to cast his own vote and to monitor the conduct of the primary election. He praised the exercise for its openness and adherence to democratic norms. In a striking show of cohesion, all 8,490 delegates at the Goge collation centre voted in favour of President Tinubu. The unanimous decision, according to party insiders, underscored the widespread confidence that members have in the President’s leadership and the effectiveness of the APC’s consensus-building mechanism. Addressing journalists after the voting process, Gadaka highlighted the peaceful and orderly nature of the primary, noting that it strictly followed democratic guide...

By Yusuf A Yusuf Damaturu  Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, alongside a large crowd of All Progressives Congress (APC) supporters, turned out in force on Saturday to back President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s bid for a second term in the party’s presidential primary. Chanting “Tinubu Our President, Tinubu for a Second Term,” party members lined up behind the governor in a strong show of solidarity. Governor Buni, who described the process as “free, fair and credible,” expressed satisfaction with the high level of participation. “The large turnout by party members is quite encouraging; it reflects the faith of the members in President Tinubu for a second term of office,” Buni said. He called on APC members across the state to promote unity and generate further support for all party candidates, while reaffirming their commitment to President Tinubu’s re-election.  The governor added that reports reaching his office indicated peaceful and massive participation ...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu  The Yobe State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Mohammad Gadaka, cast his vote on Thursday at the Goge Collection Center in Gadaka Town, Fika Local Government Area.  He also oversaw the party’s governorship primary across the entire LGA. When ballots were counted, consensus candidate Alhaji Baba Mallam Wali emerged victorious with 7,181 votes. All other aspirants received zero votes, and several of them were notably missing from the exercise. Speaking to reporters after voting, Gadaka praised the strong turnout and called on Yobe residents to show the same energy in the upcoming general election.  "I am pleased with the large number of voters here today. It reflects our party members’ dedication to democracy,” he said.  He urged everyone to turn out just as strongly in the general polls to guarantee another APC victory. The primary was conducted peacefully across the state, reinfor...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu  A governorship aspirant under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yobe State, Kashim Musa Tumsah, has strongly refuted ongoing rumours claiming he has withdrawn from the race, describing the reports as false and misleading. In a press release issued by his Campaign Media Directorate on Wednesday, Tumsah reaffirmed his commitment to contesting the upcoming APC gubernatorial primaries, insisting he remains a “bona fide aspirant” pursuing his ambition with courage and faith in the democratic process. The statement, which comes amid growing speculation about his candidacy, emphasized that Tumsah’s participation is driven by a firm belief in due process, fairness, and strict adherence to the Electoral Act 2026 as well as APC guidelines for direct primaries. “He remains resolute and determined to continue the struggle for what is right until justice is done,” the statement read, adding that his position is not borne out of person...

By Yusuf A. Yusuf, Damaturu In a decisive move to strengthen Nigeria's disaster response capabilities, Plan International Nigeria on Tuesday commenced a four day strategic message development workshop focused on flood preparedness and prevention. The high impact training brings together a diverse coalition of stakeholders, including journalists, community leaders from Yobe and Adamawa states, staff from the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet),the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), and a security expert took place in Abuja. At the heart of the initiative is the Zurich 12-year project, which began in 2024. Implemented by Plan International Nigeria in partnership with Plan International Switzerland, the project is designed to build long term resilience in flood prone communities across Yobe and Adamawa two states that have historically faced devastating seasonal floods. Delivering a presentation at the event, Nubwa Ibrahim Bawuro, Social Behavioral Change Comm...