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Alhaji Mohammed Gadaka,Yobe State APC Chairman  By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu  The All progressives Congress APC party chairman in Yobe State,Alhaji Mohammed Gadaka   has enjoined Muslims to use the Maulud celebration to promote the fear of God, peace,harmony and honesty as exemplified by the teachings and traditions of Prophet Muhammad. The party chairman in a goodwill message to this year’s Maulud celebration noted that the Prophet of Islam not only lived an exemplary life, but also preached peace, honesty and unity to his followers. Gadaka, in a press statement signed by his press secretary,Hajiya Sa'adatu Maina,Gadaka appealed for sober reflection and self-evaluation among the Muslims with a view to understand how they relate with their creator and other human beings during the past year so as to make amend. He further appealed to the people to offer special prayers for peace to reign in the state and the nation in general in the face of the current secu...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni has congratulated Muslims across the World on the birthday anniversary of the Holy Prophet,  Muhammad (SAW). He described the anniversary as a moment of sober reflection and an occasion of love, peace and sacrifice. As Muslims it is a privilege to witness this great day, we should use it in promoting the virtues and ideals of the Holy Prophet (SAW). "We should all live by the exemplary life and teachings of the Holy Prophet,  Muhammad (SAW). "We should endeavour to make sacrifices and be our brothers keepers at this trying moment in our nation's history" Governor Buni said. The Governor further called on the Muslim Community to promote peace and peaceful coexistence with both Muslims and non Muslims.  "Let us use the occasion to spread love, sacrifice and support to the less privileged persons who are in need of support as it was the moral character of our beloved prophet((SAW).  "Prop...

Khalil Mohammed Bello, National President,KACRAN By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN),a peace-loving association, expresses its deep concern and unequivocally condemns all forms of violence and brutal killings of innocent Nigerians in the name of banditry ('yan bindiga) and volunteer forces ('yan sa Kai). In a press statement by the National President of the association,Mr.Khalil Mohammed Bello and made available to journalist in damaturu. According to the statement,KACRAN is deeply saddened by the recent incidents in the North East and other regions of Nigeria.At a time when the association is actively engaged in dialogue with relevant government authorities to find sustainable solutions to the nation's security challenges, these acts of violence undermine our collective efforts. "The condemnation by KACRAN stems from the firm belief that no cause justifies aggressive attacks, reprisals,or the senseless killing of fello...

  By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu Governor  Mai Mala Buni of Yobe state, today had audience with the Minister of State for Defence, Alh. Bello Mattawale, in his office in Abuja. Gov. Buni ,said he visited the Minister to discuss areas of cooperation to strengthen security in the state. He noted that, security has greatly improved across the state but, will exploit all available opportunities to be proactive in handling security situation in the state. "There is tremendous and stable security in Yobe state now however, we will not relax and be taken by any surprise. "We will keep closely in touch with all security agencies to strategize on areas of improvement to enhance peace and security in Yobe state. "I am happy and satisfied with the assurance given by the Honourable Minister to improve security to lives and property across the state" Gov. Buni said. He further assured the commitment of his administration to support security agencies working in the state. "I als...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu  The Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) extends its commendation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his astute appointment of Barrister Nyeson Wike, former governor of River State, as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja.  In a statement by the National President KACRAN,Hon.Khalil Mohammed Bello said,Barrister Wike's political journey,even before his prominent role in the 2023 general election to his successful navigation through the Ministerial screening at the National Assembly, has been a testament to his resilience and dedication. According to the statement "Wike commitment to maintaining the FCT master plan further underscores his determination to uphold the integrity of his office. The statement read a part "We,at KACRAN, believe that President Tinubu's decision to appoint Barrister Wike, the first Southerner to hold this position, is a significant step towards fostering unity an...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu To cushion the effect of fuel subsidy removal, North-East Development Commission (NEDC) Monday donated 2,080 bags of rice to 20 organisations and tertiary institutions in Yobe state. Other items donated by NEDC include 2,090 cartons of macaroni, vegetable oil, women wrappers, men and children wears,mats and blankets respectively. On his remarks at the symbolic presentation of the donated food and non food items in Damaturu, the NEDC coordinator in Yobe state, Dr. Ali Ibrahim Abbas, said President Ahmed Bola Tinubu directed that palliatives should be provided to all indigenous people of Nigeria because of the removal of fuel subsidy in the country. Dr Abbas stated that this was the reason why in the last two weeks, Vice President Kashim Shettima alongside the managing director, NEDC, Alhaji Mohammed Goni Alkali, invited all North eastern governors including Governor Mai Mala Buni to the flagging-off of the distribution of palliatives to all six sta...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu To cushion the effect of fuel subsidy removal, North-East Development Commission (NEDC) Monday donated 2,080 bags of rice to 20 organisations and tertiary institutions in Yobe state. Other items donated by NEDC include 2,090 cartons of macaroni, vegetable oil, women wrappers, men and children wears,mats and blankets respectively. On his remarks at the symbolic presentation of the donated food and non food items in Damaturu, the NEDC coordinator in Yobe state, Dr. Ali Ibrahim Abbas, said President Ahmed Bola Tinubu directed that palliatives should be provided to all indigenous people of Nigeria because of the removal of fuel subsidy in the country. Dr Abbas stated that this was the reason why in the last two weeks, Vice President Kashim Shettima alongside the managing director, NEDC, Alhaji Mohammed Goni Alkali, invited all North eastern governors including Governor Mai Mala Buni to the flagging-off of the distribution of palliatives to all six sta...

  By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu  The Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) has raised alarm over alleged illegal land allocations and other violations by the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) in Jikwoyi, Karu district of the Federal Capital Territory. According to a statement issued by Honourable Khalil Moh'd Bello, National President of KACRAN, the violations totally negate the recent commitment to uphold the original master plan of Abuja by the FCT minister. The statement reads, "With utmost respect and humility, KACRAN wishes to once again bring to the attention of the esteemed office of the Honourable Chairman, Abuja Municipal Area Council and public at large, a series of distressing incidents that occurred in the Dagona Area of Jikwoyi in the Karu District. "Our association has received alarming reports of violations of the Land Use Act by the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) which totally negate the recent FCT Minister His Excellency Bar.Hon N...

Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe state has Wednesday charged members of the state executive council on quality service delivery while presiding over the second term inaugural State Executive Council (SEC) meeting of his administration in the state.  The executive council meeting,held at the Council Chambers of the Government House, Damaturu, was attended by all the state executive members.  Briefing journalist on the outcome of the meeting,commissioner,Ministry for Home Affairs, Information and Culture, Alhaji Abdullahi Bego, revealed that Governor Mai Mala Buni urged all members of the council to invest in the task of moving the state forward.  Bego stated that over the last four years in the state, Governor Mai Mala Buni has done significantly well in all the areas of human development which includes water supply, roads development, health care delivery, infrastructure, provision of humanitarian services, youth empowerment and support to agriculture in the sta...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu The State Chairman,All Progressives Congress,(APC)in Yobe,Alh.Mohammed Gadaka has on Wednesday Condoled with the family of late Abdul Wasi'u over his demised recently in Potiskum local government area of Yobe State. In a statement by the APC party chairman's press secretary, Sa'adatu Maina,Gadaka described the death of late Abdul Wasi'u  as a great loss to his immediate family, entire Potiskum communities and members of the All progressives Congress (APC) in the state. "Late Abdul Wasi'u was a partner in progress who contributed a lots towards the Victory of our dear party APC in the state,we would continue to remember Abdul and his contribution to our dear state Yobe Insha Allah"said Gadaka. He expressed sympathy and prayed for the reposed Soul of the Abdul Wasi'u and for the family to bear the fortitude of his lost. Mohammed Gadaka also prayed Almighty Allah to grant him Aljannatul Firdaus be the reward of his g...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu Yobe State Chairman,All Progressives Congress,(APC) Chairman,Alh.Mohammed Gadaka and members of the APC state Executives have condoled with the member representing Ngoya/Ngejin state Constituency in the house of assembly,Hon.Ishaka Sani Audu over the death of his father,Alhaji Sani Audu Daya who died recently after a brief illness. In a statement by the APC party chairman's press secretary, Sa'adatu Maina,Gadaka described the death of late Sani Audu Daya  as a great loss to the family daya community and Yobe state in general. He expressed sympathy and prayed for the reposed Soul of the deceased and for the family to bear the fortitude of his lost. Mohammed Gadaka also pray Almighty Allah to grant him Aljannatul Firdaus be the reward of his good deed. Late Alhaji Sani Audu Daya left behind many children and grandchildren, among the children were hon.ishaku Sani Audu, member representing Ngoya/Ngejin state Constituency in the house of assemb...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu  The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has called on the Yobe State Independent Electoral Commission to shift the proposed local government elections earlier slated for November this year. The State Chairman of IPAC, Comrade Bala Mohammed, made the called Tuesday  while briefing journalist  in Damaturu, the state capital,saying the commission should fix a new date after the harvesting period. Comrade Mohammed stated that, 17 undersigned state chairmen of the various political parties, want the state electoral commission to shift the proposed election for obvious reasons to allow the electorate to actively participate in the exercise. He said "the reasons is that the rainy season came in very late, saying the rain has intensified with people heavily engaged in farming activities, thus, farmers should be allowed to farm till dry season". He noted that,this is in the interest of justice and fair play, the state electoral commission sh...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu  The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has called on the Yobe State Independent Electoral Commission to shift the proposed local government elections earlier slated for November this year. The State Chairman of IPAC, Comrade Bala Mohammed, made the called Tuesday  while briefing journalist  in Damaturu, the state capital,saying the commission should fix a new date after the harvesting period. Comrade Mohammed stated that, 17 undersigned state chairmen of the various political parties, want the state electoral commission to shift the proposed election for obvious reasons to allow the electorate to actively participate in the exercise. He said "the reasons is that the rainy season came in very late, saying the rain has intensified with people heavily engaged in farming activities, thus, farmers should be allowed to farm till dry season". He noted that,this is in the interest of justice and fair play, the state electoral commission sh...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu  The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja arrived Damaturu the Yobe state capital Saturday where he was briefed by the Commander Sector 2, Maj Gen Lander Saraso, on the security situation in Yobe state and ongoing clearance operations code named "Operation Desert Sanity" to rid the Timbuktu Triangle of insurgents.  The visit was part of the COAS operational tour of the North East theatre of operations in the country.  Lieutenant General Lagbaja was also briefed on the Nigerian Army Special Forces School by the Commandant, Brigadier General Wara Bello Idris. Addressing officers and soldiers of the Sector, the Army Chief extolled the troops for their service to the nation and the successes of the ongoing  operations, which he said, has demystified and deconstructed the notorious Timbuktu Triangle which hitherto, was an enclave of the ISWAP/BH insurgents. Gen Lagbaja assured the troops that the challenges c...