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By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu Machina's water scarcity it's historical under members of the community recount not having a dropped of water from drill bore-hole for over fifteen years. A ground breaking record has made by Governor Mai Mala Buni for awarding a millennium project to Damuli Investment Company Limited to provide Solar powered water system within the area. Damuli Investment Company Limited under it's managing Director,Liman Alhaji Dabuwa has high level of technical knowledge and skills to accomplish the project make it happened by providing Soler powered water system in Mafidu village 7.5km away from Machina town. The Company also constructed sesame seed clearing and packaging factory in Machina town of Machina Local government area. In an interview with our Correspondent in Machina,Mallam Dauda Abubakar one of the sesame farmer in Machina town commended Yobe state Governor, Mai Mala Buni for providing such a factory in Machina town. He said this is the...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is prepared to conduct the re-run and bye-elections in Yobe state scheduled for Saturday 3th February 2024. The Resident Electoral Commissioner(REC) Yobe state,Alhaji Ibrahim Abdullahi made this known Tuesday while briefing journalists on the level of preparations for the 3th February 2024 bye and re-run election for Yobe East and Fika/Fune federal constituency. Abdullahi said,five(5) political parties are fielding candidates for Yobe East Senatorial bye election in the state which are;ADC,APC APGA,NNPP and PDP while campaigns are presently going on by these parties and by law campaign are to stop 24 hours to the day of election that is 1st February 2024. He stated that, electoral activities have been planned to take place in eight(8)local government areas.Sevennty-five (75) registration areas and nine hundred and ninety three(993) poling units that make up Yobe East Senatorial constitue...

  By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu  The Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) extends its sincere commendations to the Nigerian Military for their swift and decisive actions that successfully prevented a potential communal clash in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. National President, Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) Honourable Khalil Mohd Bello made the commendation in a statement in damaturu saying KACRAN,an organization dedicated to fostering peace and unity between cattle rearers and farmers, has consistently voiced its stance on various national issues through multiple media channels. He stated that,the association has a history of applauding government institutions for their positive actions, as well as voicing concerns when feeling neglected. According to him KACRAN has repeatedly advocated for the provision of advanced training, sophisticated weaponry, fair remuneration, and family support for the securit...

Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu The All Progressive Congress  (APC)Senatorial Candidate, Honourable Musa Mustapha was on saturday in Geidam and Yunusari Local Government Area where he assured the people of the area of more dividend of democracy if elected. The campaign entourage which was led by the Speaker Yobe State House of Assembly,Chiroma Buba Mashio comprised the State APC Chairman,Alhaji Muhammad Gadaka and other top Stakeholders of the Party in the state. In Geidam town,the electorates from all the nooks and crannies of the area converged to receive the Candidate vying for the Yobe East Senatorial seat in the Zone, Honourable Musa Mustapha. Top politicians of the local Government assured the candidate of massive votes.They however advised the Candidate to attract developmental projects to the area when elected. The entourage proceeded to Yunusari town where the same message was delivered.Some APC Leaders at the Local Government congratulate the candidate for emerging th...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu The All progressive Congress(APC)in Yobe state has Wednesday embarked on a Local government campaign for the APC Senatorial candidate,Hon Musa Mustapha. In the Campaign rally at Buni-Yadi the headquarters of Gujba local government area,state party chairman All progressive Congress (APC),Alhaji Mohammed Gadaka said,the campaign is to secure votes for the Senatorial candidate Hon.Musa Mustapha in the forthcoming Senatorial bye election in the state. The party Chairman stated that,Musa Mustapha is a man of proven integrity capable of delivering on his mandate if elected. "The people of Gujba and Gulani local government area are politically conscious and enlightened and know what is good for them. "We are here just because campaign is a political traditional that any party seeking for political seat have to undergo therefore we are seeking for your support to massively votes Musa Mustapha of APC",said the APC state party chairman.  He f...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu An inferno destroyed not fewer than 30 shops at a popular Abasha Market in Damaturu,Yobe State capital in an early morning on Tuesday. In a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO),Yobe State Police Command, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim and made available to newsmen in damaturu. The statement revealed that, the incident happened around 0623 hours while, a distress call was received that a fire inferno had engulfed some shops at Abasha Ward,Damaturu. The statement further said that, action was quickly mobilized where the fire was finally controlled. He noted that"Over 30 shops were completely burnt,no life was lost nor injury sustained. The course of the inferno has not been ascertained at the time of writing this report.

  By: Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu  The North East Development Commission,NEDC Inter-secondary School Competition is now set to take place across the six states of the North East Zone.  The tournament is being organized by the Commission and aims to revive the old Inter-secondary school Competition while also serving as a platform to scout for young talent from secondary schools. The Project Consultant,Alh. Gambo Mamman, who was a former Director of Sports, explained that the event will be held concurrently across the six states in the North East region. The finals of the tournament will be held in Bauchi State, where winners from each state will compete in all the events. The sports events included in the tournament are football, athletics, basketball, volleyball, and table tennis. The competition will take place at both the state and zonal levels. During a meeting with the Executive Director of Yobe State Sports Council, Dr. Abdul Raham Ago, the Project Consultan...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu  Yobe state Governor,Mai Mala Buni has offered N90.423,000 million scholarship to 221 state's law graduates attending Nigerian law school across the various campuses in the county for the year 2023/2024 academic session  Governor Mai Mai Buni said, the state has sustained a top spot with an unbeaten record in the Northeast sub-region, and among the states in Nigeria, providing such opportunities to our students to pursue professional certificates with ease. The Governor reassured the law students that the present administration in the state will continue to be consistent in awarding scholarships to qualified Yobe indigenes in tertiary institutions both at home and in foreign institutions across the World. He noted that,"His administration places a high premium on quality education from the basic foundation through the tertiary, and professional courses such as Law, Accountancy, and Medical sciences among others. "Today's ceremony...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu  The Yobe state Chairman,All progressive Congress (APC)Alhaji Mohammed Gadaka has called on the 17 local government treasurers forum under the platform of All progressive Congress(APC) in the state to ensure that they unite members of the party in their respective local government area for the process of the party in the state. Mohammed Gadaka made the called on Tuesday when the APC treasurers forum in the state paid him a courtesy visit in damaturu,Yobe state capital led by it's Chairman,Mallam Abdullahi Yahaya. Gadaka while speaking maintained that by doing this together in the state, they would be able to build a formidable party ahead especially now that the Senatorial bye election for Yobe East Senatorial district is around the conner. He noted that,they should return back home to spread out the party’s tentacles from the wards to local governments and the state as a whole. He also encouraged the treasurers forum to continue to wax strong...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu Yobe state Governor,Mai Mala Buni CON  has commiserated with his Borno state counterpart, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, over the death of his spokesman, Malam Isa Gusau. Buni described Gusau as a dedicated officer who served his principal with commitment and strong conviction. "Gusau had professionally managed information at the peak of the security challenge in the Northeast and Borno state in particular. "He will be remembered for his resilience, commitment to duty, and long years of diligent service to the governor and government of Borno state," Governor Buni said.  "I condole His Excellency, my brother, Gov. Zulum, the government and people of Borno state over this sad loss at a time when his services are needed to support the government. " Gov. Buni said. Gov. Buni prayed to God to forgive his shortcomings and grant his family the fortitude to bear this sad loss. Gusau served as Special Adviser on Media to Vice Preside...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu The National Council of Women's Societies,Yobe state branch has on Thursday organized a one day road walk to the State Ministry of justice seeking for justice for Ammi Mamman who was murdered in damaturu  on the early hours of Thursday the 4th of January 2024. National Council of Women's Societies (NCWS)is a non-profit  organization that is committed to the cause and wellbeing of women and girls in the society,community and country at large. The road walk which stated at exactly 10:am from 27th August stadium gate one in damaturu to ministry of justice located at the IBB secretariat and House of Assembly Complex was joined by Women groups and partners for solidarity. During the protest, the women were seen carrying placards containing different messages to includes “Justice for Ammi","Justice be served“,"papretrators must be exposed ”and “No to violence against women and girls,"among others. Yobe state Commi...

By Yusuf A Yusuf,Damaturu  The Women-led Civil Society Organizations Network of Yobe State has unequivocally condemned the heinous murder of Ammi Adamu Mamman in Damaturu, Yobe state, which occurred on the early hours of Thursday the 4th of January 2024. In a press statement signed by Barrister Altine Ibrahim, Chairperson Women-led Civil Society Organizations Network, Yobe State said that WOLNY was informed of the tragic incident that occurred and "we were deeply troubled by the details surrounding the death of Ammi Adamu, who is a volunteer to one of our member organizations.  “While we are aware that the alleged perpetrator, Abubakar Musa has already been apprehended, the distressing and traumatic information indicates that Ammi was sleeping beside her husband when she was violently attacked and stabbed on the neck with a sharp object, resulting in her death.  “We extend our heartfelt condolences to her family and loved ones while praying for God to grant th...

By Yusuf A Yusuf,Damaturu  Musa Mustapha popularly known as (Musa Coolers) emerged candidate of the All progressive Congress (APC) for the February 3,2024 bye election declared by the independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Yobe East Senatorial Zone ,Yobe State. Musa's emergene followed the vacancy in Yobe East Senatorial seat as created by the resignation of Senator Alhaji Ibrahim Geidam who is now Minister of police affairs. A total of Three Hundred and Seventy(370) delegates converged at August 27 Stadium Damaturu to select the best candidate that would run for the seat under the Platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Announcing the results,the Returning Officer of the primary election ,Yobe East Senatorial Election,Ibrahim Kabir Masari said the contest which was between Musa Mustapha and Salisu Sanda saw the emergence of Alhaji Musa Mustapha having scores a total of 356 votes while his opponent Salisu Sanda scores 0 vote. In his acc...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu  Residents of new Bra Bra housing Estate in Damaturu Yobe state capital woke up to a shocking news on Thursday following the discovery of a 42 years old woman identified as Ammi Adamu Mamman found dead in her residence as a result of deep cut on her neck. A statement by the police public relations department,Yobe state police command made available to journalists in Damaturu said  investigation commenced immediately by the CID state homicide Unit to fish out the culprit. According to the statement one Abubakar Musa 43years of New Bra Bra housing Estate  bye pass Maiduguri road in Damaturu while sleeping on the same bed with his wife one Ammi Adamu Mamman  42 years she was starved with an object on her neck causing a deep cut resulted to heavy bleeding and led to her death. The statement further revealed that the husband is arrested for  interview. The statement read apart"Finding revealed that the couple are staff of the Yo...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu  The Yobe State Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN),has on Wednesday elects new executive to run the affairs of the association for the next three years. The election took place at the 27th August stadium,along Maiduguri road,Damaturu Yobe state. Joel Duku of the Nation newspaper was elected  Chairman. Others are,Yusuf Bukar Biriri of Yobe State Radio(YBC)  emerged Vice chairman,while Mustapha Yusuf Musa of (NTA) is the  Secretary. Also Penina Jeje Ali of Yobe Radio(YBC) was elected  Treasurer, Michael Oshomah of TVC NEWS emerged  Financial Secretary, Mohammed Rabiu Biriri of State Television(YTV) is the Welfare Officer  and  Idriss Yunusa Bingel of State Radio(YBC)was elected Assistant Secretary. The election was supervised by the SWAN Vice President North East Zone,Comrade Ahmed Kagana Amshi. Those who witnessed the election includes; the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Sports Mohammed ...

By Yusuf A Yusuf,Damaturu  The Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) have appreciated the federal government of Nigeria for establishing the North East Development Commission (NEDC). Khalil Mohammed Bello,National President of KACRAN expressed in a statement made available to newsmen in Damaturu. According to him pastoral communities of the Northeast were initially filled with great enthusiasm and hope upon the establishment of the NEDC.They were led to believe that the commission was established with the specific purpose of reconstructing the region after the devastating impact of Boko Haram activities, providing support to vulnerable and internally displaced individuals, and revitalizing communities that have suffered tremendously from these tragic events. “The pastoralists’ highest excitement was innocently based on these promises, and they celebrated the establishment of the NEDC with the anticipation of much-needed assistance”. He added that “H...