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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...

  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...

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...

By Ibrahim Shaibu, Maiduguri  The Emir of Biu, Alhaji Mustapha Umar Mustapha II, alongside all the 27 District Heads and key stakeholders from the Biu Emirate, have unanimously endorsed the nomination of Alhaji Ali Isa Abdullahi as the All Progressives Congress (APC) Deputy Governorship Candidate and running mate to the party’s gubernatorial candidate, Engineer Mustapha Gubio, for the 2027 general elections. The endorsement was made on Saturday during a stakeholders’ meeting held at the Multipurpose Hall of the Government House, Maiduguri.  The meeting was presided over by Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, also had in attendance former Deputy Governor, Alhaji Adamu Shettima Yuguda Dibal; APC Deputy National Chairman (North), Hon. Ali Bukar Dalori; Senator representing Southern Borno, Mohammed Ali Ndume; Senator representing Borno Central, Kaka Shehu Lawan (SAN); members of the National Assembly; Speaker of the Borno State House of Assembly and o...

By Ibrahim Shaibu, Damaturu  The Coalition of 17 Local Government Areas Progressive Movement (COLGAS) for Buni and Baba Mallam Wali (BMW) has officially launched a robust Permanent Voter Card (PVC) awareness campaign,initiating a statewide public outreach to ensure all eligible residents and All Progressives Congress (APC) affiliates are registered before the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) impending deadline of July 26, 2026. Flagged off in the state capital, Damaturu, the initiative is spearheaded by the Coalition’s Director-General, Alhaji Musa Aji Suleiman.  During the launch, Suleiman highlighted voter registration not merely as a procedural formality but as a profound public obligation and a critical instrument for civic engagement. "INEC has commenced the enrollment exercise, which will continue until July 26. This presents a prime opportunity for every eligible citizen who has yet to register to visit the nearest INEC office a...

By Yusuf A Yusuf Damaturu  The Yobe State Government has formalized a 20-year concession agreement with Truck Transit Parks Limited (TTD) for the operation and management of the Potiskum trailer park, marking a significant milestone in the state's infrastructure development strategy. The agreement, signed on Friday, represents the state government's commitment to fostering sustainable infrastructure through private sector partnerships, according to Dr. Aliyu Isah Chikaji, Director-General of the Yobe State Agency for Public-Private Partnership and Investment Promotion (YAPPPIP). "The Potiskum trailer park is a critical logistics infrastructure that would improve the movement of goods, enhance road safety, reduce indiscriminate parking of heavy-duty vehicles, facilitate trade, and stimulate economic activity within Potiskum and beyond," Dr. Chikaji stated. He emphasized that under Governor Mai Mala Buni's administration, the state has create...