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By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu  Plan International in partnership with Save the Children, Yobe State Agency for Mass Education (SAME) with funding from Education Cannot Wait (ECW) Multi year resilience Program (MYRP) in Yobe state have empowered 150 Youths who graduated from their skills acquisition programme with various equipment to start-up their own business. The youths were trained in barbing, hairdressing, welding, food processing, groundnut processing, shoe making, knitting, make up, bit making tailoring, carpentry and handset repairs. Flagging-off the distribution of the start up kits to the beneficiaries at Gashua in Bade and Fika local government areas in Tuesday, the field Manager, plan International Yobe office, Mr Adakranda Harmis Chama, commended the effort of Education Cannot Wait (ECW) multi year resilience Programme for funding the project in the two local government areas. Chama advised the beneficiaries to step down the training to their family members, f...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu In an efforts to cushion the hardship being experienced by the people as a result of fuel subsidy removal in the state,Yobe state Governor Mai Mala Buni has reached out  6800 Vulnerable households across 10 wards of potiskum local government area with palliative in the state. The distribution exercise which was carried out by the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA)the beneficiaries cut across person living with disability, vulnerable households,primary and secondary school teachers,civil servants,students, elderly,widows and orphanages and a lot of vulnerable categories. Speaking during the distribution exercise,the Executive Secretary,(SEMA), Mohammed Goje,said the palliatives is to respond to the flight of the vulnerable as directed by Governor Mai Mala Buni. He stated that,the distribution of the palliatives was started since the removal of fuel subsidy in the state. "Both the state and federal government is channel toward...

Alhaji Aji Bularafa Bularafa,Hon. Commissioner Ministry for wealth creation,empowerment and employment generation.Yobe State. By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu The newly appointed Commissioner Yobe State Ministry for Wealth Creation, Empowerment and Employment  Generation,Alhaji Aji Yarima Bularafa has on Tuesday assured for strategic planning in the ministry in other to move the state's economic forward. He change the staff of the ministry  to be dedicated to duty adding that "all hands must be on deck and to make significant contributions  for the overall development of the State".   Bularafa took over the mantle of leadership affairs of the Ministry  from the former Commissioner, Hon. Abdullahi Bego who was re-appointed and deployed to Ministry of Home Affairs, Information and Culture. The occasion was witnessed with mammoth crowd of well wishers from  Gulani local government area where he came from,and other well wishers from across the 17 LGAs and...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu  The newly appointed commissioner Yobe State  Ministry for Home Affairs, Information and Culture,Hon Abdullahi Bego has assured that, all the agencies of the ministry will have a fair share of upliftment in order to make meet up to global trend.  Mr Bago disclosed this Tuesday while taken over the mantle of leadership of the the Ministry  Speaking at the handing and taking over ceremony, the Commissioner stated that,the present administration under Governor Mai Mala Buni, is realization of the need to position the Information sector of the state for optimum benefit of the people in the state. According to Mr Bego,the era of propaganda, misinformation and disinformation, is over, as all hands must be on deck, work as a team, and support the good intention of the government by ensuring adequate coverage and dissemination of the right information, digestible by the common man. He who noted the very huge task ahead, says the challen...

Cross section of the participants during the skills acquisition training in damaturu   Yusuf A Yusuf A member of the House of Representatives representing Gujba,Gulani, Damaturu and Tarmuwa federal constituency, Hon. Khadija Bukar Abba Ibrahim, Monday, sponsored the training of 80 youth on skills acquisition programme in Yobe state. The training was in collaboration with Centre for Management Development (CMD), a federal government  agency. It has trained the youth on barbing and hairdressing respectively. Speaking during the flagging-off of the training at the National Open University, Damaturu, Khadija Ibrahim stated that the gesture is part of the drive to complement the state government efforts towards reducing the number of unemployed youth and eradicate poverty in the society. Represented by Ya Gana Alhaji Sheriff, Khadija was impressed  with the commitment of the youth to learn new skills towards improving their living standard. “The beneficiaries ...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu Rt Hon Chiroma A Buba Mashio, the Speaker of the Yobe State House of Assembly, has congratulated Yobe State Governor Hon Mai Mala Buni on the 32th anniversary of the creation of Yobe State. The Speaker Hon Chiroma who disclosed this in Damaturu. “I wish to congratulate our state Governor and the people of the state for attaining 32 years in existence, We pray God to continue blessing the state with success and peaceful coexistence”. He described that, Yobe State was carved out of Borno State on August 27, 1991 by the then regime of General Ibrahim Babangida with its capital in Damaturu. According to him, Yobe State shares borders with Borno State to the east, Gombe State to the south, Bauchi and Jigawa States to the East and Niger Republic to the north. He also, acknowledge the efforts of the founding fathers of the state and it's subsequent leaders for the appreciable socio-economic and political development recorded despite the tortuous journ...

Alhaji Mohammed Gadaka,Yobe State APC Party Chairman By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu  The All Progressives Congress (APC) State party chairman in Yobe, Alhaji Mohammed Gadaka has congratulated Yobe state government and good people of the state on the occasion of marking the 32nd anniversary of the state’s creation. This is contained in a statement by the state   APC party Chairman's press Secretary, Hajiya Sa'adatu Maina and made available to newsmen in Damaturu. According to the statement,the party chairman commended the efforts and commitment of the present administration of  Governor Mai Mala Buni for the giants strides achieved in the state to include infrastructural development such as road Projects,Healthcare Delivery ,Education Agriculture,Water supply,Wealth Creation and Employment among other numerous to mention. “We appreciate the founding fathers of our dear state for their foresight and commitment in ensuring we became a state 32 years ago". Mohamm...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu  The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) in Yobe State is planning to conduct an awareness campaign and advocacy to prevent potential flooding this rainy season.  Last year, the region experienced significant damage from floods, prompting the NRCS to take proactive measures this year.  The NRCS has identified various stakeholders, such as the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) and state-owned media organizations, to collaborate on raising awareness about the dangers of flooding and the need to prevent it.  According to statistics from Yobe SEMA, over 31,000 households across 255 communities were affected by floods last year.  The NRCS plans to target traditional and religious leaders in communities, as well as areas that were severely affected last year, to emphasize the importance of clearing blocked drainages and avoiding living near waterways.  The goal is to minimize losses and mitigate the impact of potential ...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu  Yobe State Governor  Mai Mala Buni has congratulated the good people of the state on the 32nd anniversary of the state's creation. This is contained in a statement by Buni’s Director-General, Press and Media Affairs, Alhaji Mamman Mohammed in Damaturu.Buni said, the people of the state, have every reason to appreciate Allah (SWT) for the journey in spite of the challenges, tribulations and ugly experiences that bedevilled the state. "We appreciate the founding fathers of our dear state for their foresight and commitment in ensuring we became a state 32 years ago. The resilience, support and cooperation of our people had been quite rewarding in our journey to have travelled this far and achieved this much with more hope for prosperity. "Although we had faced some daring challenges that threatened our existence as a state, Alhamdulillah we have weathered the storm and moved ahead for a better and prosperous state," Buni said. The...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu Yobe state Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has Saturday declared open a three-day retreat for members of the State Executive Council in Kano. Governor Buni said that the retreat was coming just one week after the inauguration of the council underscores the commitment of his administration to get the Commissioners on one page for a better understanding of the policy direction of the government for effective and efficient execution of government policies, programmes and projects. He charged the Commissioners on due-Process saying, that transparency must be maintained in doing government business. He further said his administration will build on the successes recorded in the last four years to improve the lives of the people. Buni rolled out the priority areas of his government in the next four years to include security, education, healthcare delivery, agriculture, wealth creation and employment, and infrastructural development. Others include Commerce and ...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu  The state Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism in collaboration with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, has officially handed over the project site for the construction of the prestigious Yobe City Centre Mall to the contractors Thinklab Group Limited.The site is at the renowned motor park, the epicenter of the capital city, Damaturu. In a press statement made available to newsmen by Husna Ibrahim, the Director of Information Services said,"the project is a significant milestone in the vision of the Executive Governor of the state, Mai Mala Buni,on urban renewal and the revival of economic activities in the state, which also aims to transform Damaturu into a thriving economic hub and a center of attraction for residents and visitors alike. “This development project aligns with the government’s commitment to foster sustainable economic growth, create employment opportunities, and enhance the quality of life for the people of...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu The Yobe State University Biomedical Science Research and Training Centre, Thursday, commenced a two-week training workshop on Pan-African Summer School, Open Hardware and Neuroscience Research in the state. The event which took place in Ibrahim Geidam Hall of the Yobe State University (YSU) drew participants from across Europe, Asia, North and South Africa among other continents. Speaking at the occasion, the founder Biomedical Science Research and Training Centre, Dr. Mahmod Bukar Maina,  said the overall mission of the centre was to see how the Yobe state university could drive innovation locally, but globally relevant as most of the scientific innovation that people see today are from the global north. Dr. Mahmoud stated that Africa has lots of potentials but lacked the skills and infrastructure, disclosing: “We established this centre in order to provide infrastructure. We provided lots of equipment from several donors and also using open...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu  The All Progressives Congress, APC, party in Yobe State has warned against those impersonating the party, its leadership, stakeholders or members by attempting to use the party’s platform to do political business. This is contained in a statement by the Press  Secretary to Yobe state Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Hajiya Sa'adatu Maina and made it available to newsmen in damaturu. The statement stated that“ We particularly want to draw public attention to the activities of some individuals who have  been paid handsomely to engage in the serial blackmail and impersonation of the Press Secretary to APC Chairman, Yobe State chapter".  The party advise the general public not to have anything to do with such characters parading themselves in the name of Press Secretary to the APC state party Chairman in what ever worthless they have wrote. The party also warned those engaged on such attitude to desist or else they will...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu  The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in collaboration with the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) in Yobe state have closed up the week long 2023 media games in the state. In his closing remarks, the Chairman NUJ Yobe Council, Comrade Rajab Mohammed said,the 2023 media games which was tagged"Media Games for Peace"the sporting event has not only showcased the games prowess of the participants, but it has also demonstrated the power of sports in bringing people together.  He stated that,It has provided a platform for unity, friendship, and healthy competition.it has promoted physical and mental well-being, and it has empowered our members to strive for excellence. "Today, as we bring this event to a close, let us take a moment to reflect on the values that sports embody - discipline, perseverance, teamwork, and respect. These values transcend the boundaries of individual organizations, and they serve as a beac...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu Yobe state Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has on Saturday attended the funeral prayers for late Alh. Musa Lawan, the Madakin Tikau. Gov. Buni travelled to Potiskum to joined thousands of sympathisers who waited for hours to honour the late elder statesman and pray for the repose of his soul. Late Alh. Musa Lawan an elder statesman and grassroots politician died yesterday and was buried today after the funeral prayers in Potiskum.  Late Musa Lawan, was a strong pillar of the All Progressives Congress in Yobe Zone 'B'. He will be remembered for his believe in One Yobe and the Yobe First agenda of the Buni administration.

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu  The Party Executives of All progressives Congress (APC) in Yobe state Saturday commiserates with the late Musa Lawan Madaki's family,people of Yobe South senatorial district over his loss. The APC Executives in the state described late Musa Lawan "Madakin Tikau" an experienced politician, respected figure and strong pillar of the party in Yobe South senatorial district who always fighting for unity among APC members and the party's progress in the area. "Late Musa Makaki will be always remembered for his contribution immensely towards the progress of the(APC) party in zone B and the state in general". The party Executives prayed for Almighty Allah to bless what he left behind, forgives his shortcomings and grant him Jannatul Firdaus.

Emir of Gudi,Alhaji Isah Bunuwo Ibn Madubu Khaji The Gudi Emirate Council has condoled the Emir of Tikau,His Royal Highness, Alhaji Muhammad Abubakar  Ibn Grema over the death of elder statesman,late Alhaji Musa Lawan Madaki ,the Madaki of Tikau Emirate. Emir of Gudi Emirate,Alh.Isah Bunuwo Ibn Madubu Khaji, through the Madaki of the emirate Council,Alhaji Mohammed Gadaka Condoled with the  Tikau Emirate,the emirate council and Family of the disease, described the death of Musa Lawan as a great loss to Tikau emirate,his family and his immediate community. "Madaki of Tikau was not only a consummate politician,but was also a community leader who loved his community and contributed immensely to the development of Tikau Emirate and beyond". The Gudi Emirate prayed to Almighty Allah to forgive the shortcomings of the deceased and admit him into Jannatul Firdaus.

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu  Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State on has on  Thursday  approved payment of local government pensioners across the 17 local government councils of the state. This is contained in a statement by Buni’s Director-General, Press and Media Affairs, Alhaji Mamman Mohammed and made available to newsmen in Damaturu. According to the statement,Governor approved the sum of Six Hundred and Sixty Seven Million, forty five thousand, four hundred and forty one Naira, twenty two kobo (N667,045,441.22) for payment of the 475 local government pensioners. Governor Buni gave the approval after the screening and verification of the Pensioners in the local government  councils "The Committee has verified a total of 475 beneficiaries and hereby attach lists of beneficiaries and summary according to local government areas for both living and deceased Pensioners" the approval reads. This is in continuation of Governor Buni's efforts to settle outsta...

National president KACRAN,Hon.Khalil Mohammed Bello  By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu  Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN), appealed to all Nigerian state Governors to kindly emulate Buni's style of palliative distribution and  advise their distribution committees to make sure that they treat their people objectively, because, it is only by so doing  that all Nigerians will enjoy the gesture of  President Bala Ahmed Tinubu, who wanted to cushion the suffering of millions Nigerians resulting from the total oil subsidy removal. This is contained in a statement by the National President,Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) Khalil Mohammed Bello and made available to newsmen in damaturu. According to the statement,KACRAN believed that, with the exception of very small children, all Nigerians are fully aware/feeling the painful negative impact of total removal of oil subsidy by His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCON,...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu Yobe State Ministry of budget and economic planning in collaboration with  network of Yobe state civil society organisations (NYSCO) has Wednesday organised a one day 2024 budget dialogue and stakeholders/citizens engagement to enhance effective service delivery in the state. Governor Mai Mala Buni, while declaring the dialogue open in Damaturu said his administration considers public opinion in formulating budget proposals as key towards meeting the actual demands of the electorates. Buni, represented by Secretary to the Yobe state Government, Alhaji Baba Mallam Wali ,said the budget dialogue will also help in identifying key priority areas that require attention. He commended the ministry of budget and the NYCSO for organizing the event, which he said, is a key to enhancing effective service delivery in the state. Earlier in her welcome address,the Director Budget from the state Ministry of budget,Hajia Zainab Abdu Sale,said budget is a fina...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu  Yobe state House of Assembly in its plenary has Wednesday screened eight (8)out of the 20 commissioner nominees presented to it by Governor Mai Mala Buni. Speaking at the session during the screening exercise,the Speaker,Hon.Chiroma Buba Mashio,said the decision taken to approve the screening of nominees was based on the premise that the nominees had passed the litmus test of credibility and were found to be qualified for the exalted positions. At the plenary,some of the members representing the various Local government areas where the nominees came from expressed satisfaction with the nomination of the Commissioner nominees by Governor Mai Mala Buni stressed that,they are all equal to the task ahead of them. Among the nominees screened were Mohammed  Garba Gagiyo,Engineer Usman Ahmed Bururu,Ya Jalo Badama,Ibrahim Adamu Jajere,Ali Mustapha, Aji Yerima Bularafa, Mohammed Abacha and Sidi Yakubu Karasuwa The second batch of the ...

By Yusuf A Yusuf,Damaturu  Yobe State Head of Civil Service,Alhaji Garba Bilal has Monday Decorated his Orderly,Alhaji Shehu Yusuf with new rank of superintendent of police (ASP). The decoration exercise took place at the office of the Head of Service,Alhaji Garba Bilal.  He noted that the promotion is a result of hard work, commitment and tireless effort exhibited by the orderly. Bilal congratulated the Orderly and changed him to continue discharging his duties diligently.

  By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu  National Youth Games (NYG) Zonal Elimination for the Northeast region has finally begun in Yobe State. The event, which is being held at a prestigious venue, August 27th Stadium has attracted the attention of various stakeholders, including members of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN).  The Vice President of SWAN Northeast, Comrade Ahmed Kagana Amshi, is representing the SWAN President Mr. Isaiah Benjamin at the elimination series. The zonal event received additional support from the Chairmen of Adamawa, Bauchi and the host state, as Chairman Michael Oshomah was also present to provide comprehensive coverage of the event. Representing the State Governor, Mai Mala Buni,was the Secretary to the State Government, Baba Malam Wali, who shared the Governor's excitement regarding the tournament. The Governor emphasized the importance of providing a platform for young athletes from the region to showcase their talent and co...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu Zannah Progressives Movement for Senator Zone A,has Saturday declared support for Ali Ibrahim Zannah to contests for Senator Yobe East Senatorial District in the State. The Group made the declaration during a mega town hall meeting towards the actualisation of Alhaji  Ibrahim Zannah Ali as Senator Yobe -East  Senatorial District, took place at desert hall,damaturu. Addressing the gathering at the event, the Chairman Zannah Progressives Movement for Senator Zone A, Mohammed Abba Shishiwaji said,the meeting is to congratulated themselves for the recent nomination of Senator Ibrahim Geidam as the minister of the federal republic of Nigeria. Shishiwaji also stated that,the Senatorial seat has created a vacuum that need to be fill in with some one with vast knowledge about politics in the fourth coming by-election. He further revealed that,as concerned citizens of the state,they have found it necessary to quickly set an agenda for ...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu  Best 77 of the seven local government areas of Yobe East Senatorial District has made an ardent called and endorsement of honourable Musa Mustapha (Kulas),to vie for the Yobe east Senatorial District in the fourth coming bye-election in Yobe state.  The Zonal Coordinator of the movement,Mohammed Chiroma also(Buharin Yobe) Made the endorsement while briefing journalist at the NUJ secretariat in Damaturu. He further revealed that,the nomination of Senator Dr.Ibrahim Gaidam as minister to represent Yobe state, has created a vacuum that need to be fill in with experienced politicians in the fourth coming by-election. Chiroma stated that,the Yobe East youths are the representatives of over 100 support groups in the zone who have their various structures across the seven Iocal governments areas of Yobe state down to the wards and polling units to stated their stand on the senatorial seat coming up soon. He noted that,the movement whose members...

 By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu The Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) has urged the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to holistically review its military threats against Niger Republic amidst the Coup d’état crisis. The National president KACRAN Hon. Khalil Mohammed Bello disclosed this in a statement thursday and made available to news men in damaturu  The statement reads, “For almost three weeks now, the entire World’s attention has been drawn to the extremely sad situation in Niger, this has to do with the negative political development in the State where suddenly and undreamably the Military junta is in total negation to the consideration of the beautifully stipulated laws and regulations of the Republic where the juntas usurped the mantle of leadership from Alh Mohammad Bazoum, the democratically elected President of the Niger Republic. "This is not as a result of Niger’s population, size, economy or military might but bec...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu  Yobe state Governor Mai Mala Buni has assured more support to the State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency, for emerging the best performing state in Contributory Healthcare Programme in the North. This is contained in a statement by Buni’s Director-General, Press and Media Affairs,Mamman Mohammed and made available to Press men in Damaturu. Governor Buni stated this thursday when the Executive Secretary of Yobe State Contributory Health Management Agency, Dr. Babagana Tijjani, presented him with the score card of the agency.  Buni said his administration would continue to accord priority to healthcare delivery across the state. "Government would sustain the existing programmes and initiate new ones to ensure efficient and productive health care delivery in the state" Buni said. According to the Executive Secretary, Dr Tijjani, Yobe state won N30 Million award from Bill and Melinda Gates foundation for being the best state in the...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu  The All Progressives Congress,APC in Yobe state has expressed dismay with the attitude of some Party members for displaying the photographs of other members on Social Media urging them to contest or show support for their candidature for the Yobe East Senatorial seat, which is about to be vacated by Senator Ibrahim Gaidam. This is contained in a statement signed by the party's secretary,Alhaji Abubakar Bakabe and made available to newsmen in Damaturu. According to the statement this attitude is polarising and making the unity of the Party at jupidy even before the party calls for nomination. The party secretary further said,"it is because of the foregoing,the Party wishes to sound note of warning to members,either those intend to contest or their supporters to desist from using the social media to advertise themselves or showing support to any person. "For the avoidance of doubt the Party will not hesitate to sanction any member/mem...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu The house of representatives member representing,Damaturu, Gujba,Gulani and Tarmuwa Federal Constituency in Yobe state,Khadija Bukar Abba Ibrahim has Wednesday flagged-off the  distribution of assorted food items to Vulnerable and Less privilege across in her Constituency inder Khadijatul Kubra Foundation. The flagging-off distribution of the  food items took place at the local government secretariat in damaturu. The foods items includes,500 units of 25 kg bag of Rice,250 cartons of macaroni 250 cartons of spaghetti and 200 Gallons of 5 litre edible oil. Speaking at the event,the initiator and sponsor of the programme,Hon Khadija Bukar Abba Ibrahim,said the food items will be distributed to the people in her constituency, Damaturu ,Gujba, Gulani and Tarmuwa Federal constituency, especially vulnerable and less privilege persons. The lawmaker stated that,the kind gesture is meant to cushion the effect of the current inflation, pressure and ...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu Despite an appreciable performance in the early years since the creation of Yobe State, the Sports Council’s performance has significantly declined. Yobe State was once known for its achievements in hockey and other indoor sports such as badminton,volleyball, and basketball among others.However, over time, the council has failed to maintain the same level of success, despite the state government’s significant investments in sports encouragement. There are several factors that may have contributed to this decline. Fitness is just one aspect of sports performance, and other factors such as psychological preparedness, supply of equipment, training opportunities, coaching expertise, nutritional status, support networks, and funding all play crucial roles. Insufficient time for exercise, lack of self-motivation, poor leadership, limited job experience and training, and corruption within the leadership may have contributed to the decline in sports perfo...

  Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu  Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe state, Tuesday, inaugurated the committee for the commencement of distribution of palliatives to members of the society with a view to cushioning the bites of the fuel subsidy removal. Represented by his Deputy,Alhaji Idi Barde Gubana,Buni noted that the support will be in phases with the flag-off targeting over 80,000 households of over 400,000 people, including the vulnerable persons, civil servants, students, the elderly, and women. The governor assured that the distribution will cut across over 14,500 communities in the state with no segment of the vulnerable shortchanged in the exercise. He said the committee, consisting of refutable community stakeholders, religious leaders, and traditional leaders and CSOs, would immediately commence implementation across the state and citizens to give maximum cooperation and support to the committee to ensure its success.