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Cross section of journalists during the advocacy training in Damaturu  By Yusuf A Yusuf,Damaturu. In an effort to improve maternal and child health,reducing poverty,and promoting economic growth in the state,Development Communications (DevComs) with the support of The Challenge Initiative (TCI)has on Wednesday commenced a 3-day training for journalists and social media influencers on Media advocacy for  reproductive health including child spacing aspect in Yobe state. Speaking during the training in Damaturu,the TCI state program manager,Dr.Philemon Yohanna said,the training is aimed to facilitate scale up of media  engagement in enhancing policy commitment, action and community support for increase accessibility and acceptability to appropriate child spacing   information and services in the state. He stated that,the training is also to empower journalists with the tools and knowledge to advocate for positive  behavioural change and foster info...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu  The Sector 2 Joint Task Force North East Operation Hadin has on Friday celebrated the West African Social Activities (WASA) 2023. The occasion took place at yhe August 27th Stadium in Damaturu, Yobe State.  The event created an opportunity for the troops at the war front to to showcase their cultural heritage as well as celebrate with their friends, families and other stakeholders.  The Commander Sector 2 Joint Task Force North East Operation Hadin Kai, Major General Mayirenso Lander David Saraso highlighted the importance of WASA in preserving the Nigerian Army's customs, ethics and traditions within the diverse cultures of the Nigerian soceity. He added that, "The event was aimed at appreciating the efforts of our gallant troops for the successes achieved throughout the outgone year 2023 within our area of responsibility."  General Saraso commended the operational team members comprising the Brigade Commanders, Battalion Comm...

  By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu  The State Chairman,All Progressives Congress(APC),Alhaji Mohammed Gadaka,was among the dignitaries in the state who joined Governor Mai Mala Buni in receiving thousands of sympathisers to condole with the government and pay their last respect to the former Yobe state Governor,late Senator Bukar Abba Ibrahim. Late Bukar Abba Ibrahim died in Saudi Arabia on Sunday after a protracted illness. Governor,Mai Mala Buni,Mohammed Gadaka as well as top government officials in the state have today received,Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya,Gombe State Governor who was in the state for a condolence visit. Also,Individuals and groups within and outside the state continued to arrive at the government house mosque to pray for the repose of the soul of the late former governor. During the condolences,prayers were offered for Almighty Allah to forgives late Bukar Abba Ibrahim and grant him into Al-Jannatul firdaus

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu   The National President of Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) Hon.Khalil Mohd Bello led his Executive Members in paying a condolence visit to Yobe state  Governor Mai Mala Buni,the families of Senator Bukar Abba Ibrahim and good people of Yobe at the Government House Damaturu over the recent death of the state former Governor Senator Bukar Abba Ibrahim who died at Mecca city of Saudi Arabia. The National President was accompanied by some executives of the association at both National,State and Local Governments. Also among the those accompanied the KACRAN National President are the Chairman of the Association Board of Trustees (BOT) Lamido Damana Yerima,Chairman of Yobe State Chapter Alhaji Haro Mohammed (Sarkin Fulanin Gudi),M Ahmed Mohd Abba, State Treasurer, Alhaji Ali Goni Ibrahim,State P R O, Lamido Usman Alto Zone  A Chairman, other Chairmen and Executive of the Association at various Local Government o...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu  The Chairman All Progressives Congress(APC)in Yobe state,Alhaji Mohammed Gadaka,was among the dignitaries in the state who joined Governor Mai Mala Buni in receiving thousands of sympathisers to condole with the government and pay their last respect to the former Yobe state Governor,late Senator Bukar Abba Ibrahim. Late Bukar Abba Ibrahim died in Saudi Arabia on Sunday after a protracted illness. Governor,Mai Mala Buni, Mohammed Gadaka as well as top government officials in the state have today received, Mohammed Inuwa Yahaya,Gombe State Governor who was in the state for the condolence visit. Also,Individuals and groups within and outside the state continued to arrive at the government house mosque to pray for the repose of the soul of the late former governor. During the condolence s, prayers were offered for Almighty Allah to forgives late Bukar Abba Ibrahim and grant him into Al-Jannatul firdaus

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu  The Chairman All Progressives Congress(APC)in Yobe state,Alhaji Mohammed Gadaka,was among the dignitaries in the state who joined Governor Mai Mala Buni in receiving thousands of sympathisers to condole with the government and pay their last respect to the former Yobe state Governor,late Senator Bukar Abba Ibrahim. Late Bukar Abba Ibrahim died in Saudi Arabia on Sunday after a protracted illness. Governor,Mai Mala Buni, Mohammed Gadaka as well as top government officials in the state have today received, Mohammed Inuwa Yahaya,Gombe State Governor who was in the state for the condolence visit. Also,Individuals and groups within and outside the state continued to arrive at the government house mosque to pray for the repose of the soul of the late former governor. During the condolence s, prayers were offered for Almighty Allah to forgives late Bukar Abba Ibrahim and grant him into Al-Jannatul firdaus.

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu  The Yobe State Correspondents' Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) joins the nation in mourning the passing of former Governor Bukar Abba Ibrahim, whose distinguished career in public service left an indelible mark on the state and the country.  In a statement by the state  Chairman,correspondents' Chapel in Yobe,Ahmed I Abba said Governor Ibrahim's passing is a significant loss not only for Yobe State but for the entire nation. His dedication to public service and his genuine concern for the well-being of his people were hallmarks of his leadership.  According to the statement "The members of the chapel extend their deepest condolences to his family, friends,and associates during this difficult time. "The Chapel also acknowledges the outpouring of grief and tributes from across the country, reflecting the widespread respect and admiration Governor Ibrahim garnered throughout his life".  The chapel join in ...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu  The newly elected senator,Yobe East Senatorial District,Hon. Musa Mustapha (coolers)has appreciated electorates from across Yobe East Senatorial District for electing him to represent the constituents at the national assembly. The Senator elect made the commendation shortly after the announced of his victory at the just concluded Yobe East Senatorial bye-election by the INEC in the state. He assured the electorates that he is going to work day and night to make sure that their concerns are heard and address. Musa Mustapha also appreciated Yobe state Governor, Mai Mala Buni for endorsing him and support given throughout the bye-election exercise in the state.  He commended the Independent National Electoral ommission(INEC)Security Agencies as well as Journalists for the role they have played toward the peaceful conduct of the Senatorial bye-election in the state. "I will ensure to see that I make my contribution to the development of our ...

Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu The coalition of INEC duly accredited domestic election Observers Group for the February 3th 2024 bye election in Yobe state has said the bye-election has gone to history as the most peaceful and safest election in recent time in the state compared to some other states where the same bye and re-run elections took place same day. The team leader of the coalition,Comrade Victor Kalu made the statement Sunday while briefing journalists on the just concluded Yobe East Senatorial district 2024 bye-election in the state. Comrade Kalu said,there was an obvious improvement on the part of INEC in ensuring a credible,free,fair and transparent election in Yobe state. He stated that,the availability and timely distribution of election materials and personnel in all the polling Units without the usual transportation hitches aided the smoth and timely commencement of the election in all the polling Units in the state. He noted that," The orderly and peaceful ...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu  The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate,Musa Mustapha winner of the just concluded Yobe East Senatorial bye-election. The deputy vice chancellor Administration,federal University Gashua(FUGA) Associates Professor,Ibrahim Ahmed Jajere who is the Returning Officer of the election,declared Musa Mustapha winner after the counting of votes at the collation centre at federal polytechnic damaturu on Sunday. Jajere said that the APC candidate polled 68,778 votes to defeat his closest rival,Aji Kolomi of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who had 18,878 votes. The returning officer stated that, total votes cast were 90,949 with valid votes cast being 88,771 while 2,178 votes were rejected. “I, Associates Professor Ibrahim Ahmed Jajere hereby certify that I am the Returning Officer for the 2024 Yobe East Senatorial Bye-election held on February 3th. “The election was contested and...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu The State Chairman,All progressive Congress (APC)in Yobe, Alhaji Mohammed Gadaka on Saturday commended the electorates for coming out en masse to vote for the candidates of their choices in the Senatorial  bye-election took place across Yobe east Senatorial district. He gave the commendation while in an inspection tour to some of the poling across damaturu ,Yobe state capital. The APC party Chairman also commended the conduct and processes of the Yobe East Senatorial elections. “We salute the Yobe East electorates for their invaluable and massive support of our great party. "In all the poling units we have visited,INEC officials seen accreditating the intending voters. "We commend the Independent National Electoral Commission and security agencies for professionally discharging their constitutional duties during the Senatorial bye-election in the state",Gadaka revealed.

By Yusuf A Yusuf,Damaturu  Yobe state Governor Mai Mala Buni has been described as a role model of good governance and democracy that is worthy of emulation by other governments for Nigerian democracy to grow. The Chairman Nigerian Union of Journalists(NUJ) Yobe state council,comrade Rajab Mohammed Ismail made the statement Thursday while briefing journalists on the recent tour carryout by the union to see for themselves the effort of the state and local governments towards improving the lives of the people of the state. Rajab stated that,the projects seen on ground during the tour by Journalists,the transformation in heath, empowerment, employment education, infrastructural development under Governor Mai Mala Buni's leadership are quite exciting and fulfilling. He noted that,in the area of health and education, governor Mai Mala Buni has establishesb140 primary health care centers that brought effective and efficient health care services to the people especially those ...