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By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu The Chief of Army Staff Major General Taoreed Lagbaja has urged troops of sector 2 joint task force North-East Operation Hadin Kai to remain resolute, undaunted, disciplined and patriotic in combating the adversaries of the country.   Major General Lagbaja made the called on Friday during an Army Staff Eid-el -kabir luncheon with troops in the field which took place at the headquarters of Sector 2 Joint Task Force North- East Operation Hadin Kai in Damaturu,Yobe state capital. Represented by the Commander Sector 2 North East -Operation Hadin Kai,Major General MLD Saraso,in his sallah good will message Lagbaja said, the Eid-el-Kabir festival represented the virtues of sacrifice and submission to the will of the Almighty Allah,as exemplified by Prophet Abraham and emulated by Prophet Muhammad (SAW). Lagbaja expressed appreciation to troops of the Nigerian Army for their commitment and sacrifice towards combating emerging security cha...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu An Elder Statesman,Alhaji Mohammed Lamin has Wednesday asked People of Yobe state to continue praying for Governor Mai Mala Buni's administration in the state. The Elder Statesman  stated this in his Sallah message while speaking to newsmen in damaturu on this year’s Eid- el- Kabir celebration. Mohammed Lamin pointed out that the continued peace and prosperity of Yobe state and success of Governor Buni's government were hinged on the prayers and support of the people of the state. He emphasised that once the people continued to support Buni's administration, the government would be able to deliver on its commitment to move the state to greater heights.

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu  The Yobe state head civil of service,Alhaji Garba Bilal has felicitated the Muslims on the Eid-El-Kabir,urging them for rededication to state building. Garba Bilal expressed gratitude to the Almighty Allah for the privilege to witness yet another Sallah celebration in good health, while praying that Allah will accept the sacrifices and supplication of the faithful. He called on all Muslims to seek Allah’s grace for the peace,unity, security and economic development for the state and the country as a whole. The Yobe Head of service noted that,this season of sallah reminds people to place their faith in the compassion and wisdom of Allah and to be obedient to His instructions as demonstrated by Prophet Ibrahim. Bilal further revealed that to be true Muslims is to adhere to the principles of peace, tolerance, justice, and charity. “let us in the spirit of this season, irrespective of our faith, rededicate ourselves to the dreams and ...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu  Yobe state deputy governor Alhaji Idi Barde Gubana,Speaker,Chiroma Buba Mashio,APC State chairman,Alhaji Mohammed Gadaka, Wednesday joined hundreds of muslims Faithfull and observed  two raka'at Eid-el- Kabir prayers at the Yobe Mosque and Islamic centre Damaturu. The two raka'at eid prayers was led by the Chief Imam of Yobe mosque and Islamic Center, Ustas Hudu Mohammad Yusuf at exactly 8:10am. Delivering his sermon  after the two raka'ats,eid prayers,Mallam Hudu Mohammed Yusuf said,Prophet Muhammad peace be upon has encouraged Muslims to exchange visits among one another particularly  among families, friends,neighbours and relatives in a period like this. Uztaz Hudu further stressed that the benefits of brotherhood in Islam is bountiful hence the needs for Muslims to emulate the sunnah of prophet Muhammad peace be upon him. The deputy governor Gubana while answering questions from news men Shortly after slaughtering ram at th...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu  Yobe state Governor Mai Mala Buni felicitates with the Muslim Ummah on this very auspicious occassion of Eid-el-Kabir Sallah celebration.  This is contained in a press statement issued and signed by Governor Buni's Media aide Mamman Mohammed,and made available to press men in damaturu. Governor Buni noted that the government and good people of Yobe state are indeed thankful to Almighty Allah for the continued  peace and stability enjoyed across the state. "We should use the occassion to thank Allah (SWT) and to pray for more peace and development of our dear state and country" Buni said. He assured the people that his administration would concentrate on more human capital and infrastructural developments to improve the lives of the people.  "We shall in the new dispensation promote self reliance and employment  opportunities for economic growth of our people especially the youth" he said. The governor assured an open door ...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu The National President Kullen Allah Cattle Rearers Association (KACRAN)Hon.Khalil Mohd Bello has appealed to President Ahmed Bola Tinubu to end the exclusion of Pastoralists in government"s policies and programmes.  Hon.Khalil said,it is extremely sad and highly petiable to note that, if there is any group of people who are doing their best day and night in contributing tremendously towards the provision of nutritional food to our  beloved Nigerians and in the country's domestic incomes through payments of multiple taxes but are almost forgotten or totally side lined in terms of adequate inclusion in nearly all Government's  policies and programmes, is the nation's Pastoralists. The KACRAN president maintained that statement was strongly affirmed by the former Senate President Dr Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan who even promised to lead a struggle that will provide justice and fairness to Nigeria's Herders whom he admitted that, they had ...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu  The Network of Yobe Coalition of Civil Society Organisations(CSOs), CBOs and FBOs working in partnership and collaboration with the esteemed members of the Yobe State House of Assembly, extends its warmest congratulations on the inauguration of the 8th Assembly and the election of the new Speaker and other principal officers. In a press statement issued and signed by the Acting Executive Director,Network of Yobe CSOs,Muhammad Baba Kucici applauded the dedication and commitment demonstrated by the members of the Assembly in their efforts to uphold democratic values, legislative excellence, and the promotion of good governance. According to the statement,this significant milestone marks a new chapter in the state's legislative journey, and commended the collective will to serve the people of Yobe State with utmost integrity and diligence. "The Network of Yobe CSO acknowledges the crucial role played by the State House of Assembly in providing oversigh...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu  Yobe state Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has congratulated the newly elected Speaker and other principal officers of the Yobe state House of Assembly. Governor Buni said the harmony exhibited by the legislators in the election of the new leadership is both commendable and reassuring. "This is an indication of a unity of purpose to collectively work for the development of our dear state and the interest of our people" Buni said. According to the Governor, the new leadership parades legislators with cognate experiences and integrity. "I am satisfied that the Speaker,Hon. Chiroma Buba Mashio, Deputy Speaker Hon. Ya'u Dachia, House Leader Hon. Nasiru Hassan Yusuf, Deputy leader Hon. Hassan Mohammed, Chief Whip Hon. Mohammed Awwal Isa Bello and Deputy Chief Whip Hon. Ahmed Musa Dumbol are all seasoned legislators with the requisite qualification and experience to carry out their duties efficiently.  "I want to reassure you that my a...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu All progressives Congress (APC) in Yobe  state said,the party endorsed Hon.Buba Chiroma Masho to be the Speaker of the 8th Assembly in the state. The APC party chairman,Alhaji Mohammed Gadaka stated this in a press release made available to blueskynews by his press secretary,Hajiya Sa'adatu Maina According to the statement,the development came after a meeting with the state party executive among all House of assembly members elect in damaturu,Yobe state capital. Mohammed Gadaka revealed that,the endorsement of Hon. ChiromaBuba Mashoas speaker of the 8th Assembly in the state is in the interest of the stability and unity of the state. He further said,the proposed leadership of the 8th Assembly in the state named Hon.Buba Chiroma Masho, to be the Speaker of the State House of Assembly for the next four years while also named Deputy Speaker-Hon.Ya'u Usman Dachia and House leader is Hon.Nasiru Hassan Yusuf. According to the APC in ...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu Yobe state Governor, Mai Mala Buni said, the careful selection of new security Chiefs by President Bola Tinubu, will get Nigeria closer to the end of its security challenges. This is contained in a statement signed by Governor Buni's media aide Alhaji Mamman Mohammed and made available to news men in damaturu. According to the statement,the National Security adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, would put his wealth of experience to use in the fight against insecurity. "The security Chiefs also have the wealth of experience and confidence of Nigerians to lead the fight against insecurity in Nigeria. "As people from the frontline states, we commend the federal government and the security agencies for the tremendous achievements recorded in the states. "We are optimistic that as active players who played key roles in the relative peace enjoyed in the states, the new service Chiefs would add value to bring the insecurity challenge to a total...

Newly promoted Deputy Inspector Genetal (DIG) of Police, Bala Ciroma, a proud son of Yobe state,has on Friday visited Yobe state Governor, Mai Mala Buni. The visit is in solidarity to the leadership qualities and open door policy of His Excellency,the governor. Prayers were offered for the success of the new DIG and the challenges of his new office. Governor Buni has continued to Foster unity amongst all sons and daughters of Yobe state irrespective of political, social and cultural differences.  The Governor wished DIG Bala Ciroma success and prosperity in his chosen career.

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN)has commended the Nigeria vice president Kashim Shettima for his courage ,simplicity and sincerity on how he directly talk to Nigerians more especially his fellow Muslim brothers and apologize for the crime he never committed or intended to do, and seeks for their forgiveness and that of his creator the Almighty Allah. The National President, KACRAN,Hon.Khalil Mohammed Bello made the statement friday in a press release and made available to newsmen in damaturu. According to the KACRAN National President,what the vice President did  clearly shows how courageous and very sincere person he is. Khalil further said,when kashim Shettima was a governor in Borno State,he demonstrated an act of sincerity and inclusiveness to Borno State Herders whom he treated with equity, justice and fairness by enrolling their children/wards into the most prominent private and loved Secondary School in Maidugu...

  By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu In an effort to tackle youth unemployment and under utilization in the state, the senator representing Yobe East senatorial district, Senator Ibrahim Geidam, Thursday, launched the distribution of 60 tricycles to constituents in the zone. Senator Geidam said the empowerment sponsored by himself was part of the 2022 zonal intervention projects aimed at alleviating poverty and helping the youths in the state to realise their full potential. Represented by his legislative aide, Mohammed Goni Kuwata, Sen. Geidam said there was no doubt the commercial tricycle business may be considered as small scale but the important lesson which they want youths to imbibe is that of self employment. “Empowerment is one of the cardinal programme of my representation. You may recall that during my first term, we took initiative to create employment by organising training where our youths learnt new skills in diverse areas of which include fish farmin...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu  The Clerk of the Yobe state House of Assembly, Barrister Mohammed AB. Yusuf has on Wednesday organised a mock session for the members elect of the 8th Assembly in the state. The mock session was organised at the chambers of the House in Damaturu . Declaring the session opened, the clerk of the House,Barrister Mohammed AB Yusuf said the session was  to demonstrate to the members elect on how the plenary session and election of House leaders will be conducted at the floor of the House.  Barrister Mohammed  stated that, the mock session is the House tradition before the inauguration of the new Assembly.  The clerk of the House commended the members elect of the 8th Assembly for attending the mock session and assured for more training and retraining on legislative activities.  The mock session was attended by the six new members elect and other returning members.

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu The Civil Society in Malaria Control, Immunization and Nutrition (ACOMIN) has revealed that,in 2023,they have Improved on Clients Visitation to healthcare facilities through service provider across the 8 implemented  local government areas of Yobe state. ACOMIN Programme Officer in Yobe state Muktar Muhammad Shehu disclosed this during 10th media meeting on Tuesday in Damaturu Yobe State capital. Shehu stated that,they have also facilitated the conducting of general sanitation at Zango and Sarkin Hausawa In Bade Local government area. He further said,other successes achieved in 2023 by ACOMIN in the state are;resolved dispute between facility health workers and Ward Development Committees(WDC) in Damakusu of Damaturu LGA and positive results on pregnant women who are not attending Ante Natal Care which is detrimental to fight against Malaria on pregnancy in Fika local government area respectively. The SPO however revealed that,to p...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu  The 7th Assembly of the Yobe State House of Assembly has passed a total of 38 Bills while one is at Committee stage among the  39 introduced bills during of their four years. This is made known on Tuesday 20,May 2023,during the assembly valedictory session to marked the end of the 7th Assembly in the 5th republic. Also in the  7th Assembly,61 Resolutions were passed with the aimed of improving the machinery of the people of yobe state. Leading the valedictory session,the Speaker Yobe state seventh Assembly,Ahmed Lawan Mirwa expressed his appreciation to members for their supports and assistance described the performance of the seventh Assembly as incredibly well especially in terms of legislative activities, accountability among others. He praised the cordial relationship existing between the Legislative and Executive Arms of government, expressing optimism and hope that similar cooperation would be witnessed during 8th Assembly. Th...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu  Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) has Commended president Ahmed Bola Tinubu saying Nigerians should appreciated the good work the president have stated in the country. The KACRAN president, Khalil Mohammed Bello said, president Bola Ahmed Tinubu is one of the very few democratically elected Presidents of Nigeria who comes with boldness,courage and strong commendable actions to take any measure that will stabilize the nation's economy which shall enable him develop the country and improve the living standard of its people. He stated that,if people could recalled, from the very beginning, after his swearing-in as the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on 29th may 2923, when he was delivering his inaugural speech, he surprised Nigerians and the entire world when he took a bold step on how to minimize corruption in the country and generate enough revenue that will enable our governments to actively operate as tr...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu  Yobe State Governor,  Mai Mala  Buni has approved the appointment of Alhaji Baba Malam Wali,as Acting Secretary to the State Government (SSG) and Alhaji Abdullahi Yusuf Gashua,as Acting Chief of Staff (COS) to the Governor. This is contained in a statement signed by Gov.Buni's Media aide,Alhaji Mamman Mohammed. According to the statement,the appointment of the two officers is with immediate effect. Until the dissolution of the State Executive Council last month, the Acting Secretary to the State Government and Chief of Staff, had both served in substantive capacities.

 By Yusuf A Yusuf,Damaturu. Following the jostle for Speakership position in the Yobe State House of Assembly, a group under the aegis of the Yobe Progressive Concerned Citizens (YPCC)  has appealed to the All Progressives Congress (APC), to back the member representing Damaturu 2 Constituency,Hon Buba Ibrahim Kalallawa, for the position of a Speaker in the House of Assembly. The group on Wednesday through the Chairman Abdullahi Mohammed made the called during an interview with newsmen in Potiskum town of the state. Describing Kalallawa as a ranking lawmaker tailor-made for the job,the group said he is one of the most experienced and qualified to lead the House having being in the Chamber for 23 years. According to the group, testimonies of Kalallawa’s selflessness, kind-heartedness and love for his people have spread across the State. According to the group, testimonies of Betara’s selflessness, kind-heartedness and love for his people have spread across the State...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu Yobe state Primary healthcare Management Board in Collaboration with Family Health International(Fhi360)Alive and Thrive on Monday Organized a 3-day residential refresher training of trainers on maternal infant and young Child Nutrition (MIYCN)in Yobe state. The 3-day residential refresher training took place at Olive petals hotel along Gujba road in Damaturu,Yobe state. Declaring the training opened, Yobe state Nutrition Officer,Hadiza Maina Adam called on the beneficiaries of the training to go back to thier respective LGAs and cascade the training to the lower level. Hadiza also urged them to listened attentively and ensure that what ever they have leant at the training should put them into practice. "You should try to make clarifications where ever you don't understand so that you can get the right message and pass the right information at the lower level". On his remarks,Yobe state team lead,FHI360 Alive and Thrive, Mr.Japheth B...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu As part of efforts to alleviate the sufferings of the victims of  Bayan-Tasha recent fire incident in  Damaturu,on Sunday the Office of the Yobe state Focal person, North East Development Commission (NEDC) with the directives of Governor Mai Mala Buni, delivered relief materials to affected victims. The giving relief materials food items includes; 50 bags of rice and 100 cartons of spaghetti. The Focal person NEDC in Yobe state, Architect Ahmed Buba Kyari said,the Visit to Bayan-Tasha Market is to commiserates with the people affected by the unfortunate fire disaster and also to give them a temporary relief materials that would cushion their immediate hardship as directed by Governor Mai Mala Buni. He stated that,they equally assessed the level of destruction,damages and they are going to submit the report in the next few days for government to come back with more sustainable solutions to the problems. “This important assessme...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu The All progressives Congress (APC) in Yobe state has  threatened to discipline all its members engaged into anti-party activities during the last 2023 general election in the state. APC Party Chairman in Yobe Alhaji Mohammed Gadaka made this known during a meeting with the 17 LG APC Chairmen and their secretaries in the state. According to Gadaka,all arrangements has put in place for the party to go round and fishout those engaged into Anti-party activities during the last 2023 Elections in the state. He called on the 17 LG APC party chairmen and their secretaries to named all the suspected members regardless of his or her position in the party and provides the types of punishment to be taken against what he,her committed. Mohammed Gadaka stated that,the  APC party Secretariat in the state has put all the necessary mechanism for hearing on party members' complain in the state. "We are going to do the hearing exercise without fair or favo...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, damaturu The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Yobe State Council has on Thursday embarked on Inspection of executed Local government action plan projects for the 2022-2023 in Nangere,Fika and Potiskum local government areas in the state. The team which was led by the NUJ Chairman Yobe state Council, Comrade Rajab Mohammed Ismail,is part of the efforts by the journalist in the state to ensure transparency and accountability in Governor Buni led administration in the state. While in Nangere LGA,the Chairman Caretaker Committee,Salisu Yarima  took the media team round and inspected projects executed by the Council such as construction of 1 blocks of 2 class rooms,office and store at Jakade,complete renovation of the local government lodge,Purchase of 30KVA generator,electric fittings to government logde and purchase of 5Nos 5.5HP submersible pumps respectively. Salisu Yarima revealed that,other projects executed by the Council includes renovation of 1 b...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, damaturu The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Yobe State Council has on Thursday embarked on Inspection of executed Local government action plan projects for the 2022-2023 in Nangere,Fika and Potiskum local government areas in the state. The team which was led by the NUJ Chairman Yobe state Council, Comrade Rajab Mohammed Ismail,is part of the efforts by the journalist in the state to ensure transparency and accountability in Governor Buni led administration in the state. While in Nangere LGA,the Chairman Caretaker Committee,Salisu Yarima  took the media team round and inspected projects executed by the Council such as construction of 1 blocks of 2 class rooms,office and store at Jakade,complete renovation of the local government lodge,Purchase of 30KVA generator,electric fittings to government logde and purchase of 5Nos 5.5HP submersible pumps respectively. Salisu Yarima revealed that,other projects executed by the Council includes renovation of 1 b...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu Yobe state has produced the overall best graduating Student in pharmacy department from University of Maiduguri. The overall best graduating Student in pharmacy department,Zainab Mohammed from Yobe state is the daughter to the current Yobe state Chairman of All progressives Congress (APC),Alhaji Mohammed Gadaka. She graduated with a CPGA of 4.93, also received a National award from the  pharmaceutical Council of Nigeria. Zainab Mohammed Gadaka also gave an automatic employment in University of Maiduguri at the same time. Alhaji Mohammed Gadaka on behalf of himself,Gadaka town and Fika local government area in the state congratulated his beloved daughter Zainab for this wonderful performances.

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu  As part of preparations for the upcoming 2023 Census in the state,the National Population Commission (NPC)Yobe state Office has on  Wednesday Organised a One Day Capacity-Building Workshop for Yobe State Census Publicity and Enlightenment Committee In damaturu. Declaring the workshop opened,the federal Commissioner National population Commission,(NPC)Yobe State office,Alhaji Mai Aliyu Muhammed said ,Yobe state census publicity and Enlightenment Committee is charged with the responsibility of enlightening all Yobeans on the operation of the NPC,and specifically on the 2023 census. Represented by the Director, NPC Yobe state,Iyawa D. Madagwa,Aliyu Muhammed stated that,the convening of the workshop for the State Census Publicity Committee is critical and it underscores the determination and commitment of the Commission to a successful exercise by updating the Committee on Processes and Methodology of the 2023 Population and Housing Census. ...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu Yobe State Independent Electoral Commission(SIEC) revealed that,the forthcoming November 25th,2023 local government Elections in the state shall be free,fair,credible and peaceful one in the state. Executive Chairman of the Commission Dr. Mamman Mohammed made this Known Friday in damaturu while briefing journalist on the preparation towards the conduct of the local government elections in the state. He stated that, Governor Mai Mala Buni has graciously given the approval to the state independent Commission(SIEC) to conduct the Elections for the 17 Chairmen and 178 Councilors of the Local Government councils in Yobe state to holds on 25th November,2023. "This is in consonance with the provision of section 197 of the constitution of the federal republic of Nigeria 1999 as amended,our press men and women will ensure full dissemination of the information to all Electorates in Yobe state in particular. "The political parties will be issued wi...