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The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development in partnership with Yobe state Government has on Friday held a groundbreaking for the  commencement of construction of 250 units of Renewed Hope Housing Estate Project in Damaturu.  Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe state while inaugurating the housing project commended the initiative by the federal Government,described it as a driver of economic growth and social development.  The Governor appreciated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his commitment to address the housing deficit and provide nigerians with decent accomodations especially in the state like Yobe that suffered decade long security challenges. He revealed that Yobe state has suffered over ten years of insurgency that resulted to the distraction of public and private properties including houses and displacement of thousands of people. Buni further said,"The Choice of our dear state for this project is timely and highly justified.This intervention ma...

  By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu The Commander Sector 2 North-East (NE)Joint Task Force,Operation Hadin kai,(OPHK)Brig.Gen.Marcel Chidiebere Ejike commended the efforts made by Yobe state Journalists to Nigerian Army in ensuring that Yobe state is secured and safe. Brig.Gen.Ejike made the commendation when he paid a familiarization visit to members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ)Yobe state chapter on Friday at their union secretariat in Damaturu. He stated that,his predecessor briefed him on how Yobe Journalists have been cooperating with him in order to ensure that Yobe state is secure and safe. The Sector Commander revealed that,Is a team work for all of the soldiers and journalists to ensure that Yobe people are secured and sleep with their two eyes close. "I want to use this opportunity to thank you all for what you have been doing to me since I reported in to the state. "I want you people to give me a maximum cooperation so that would ensure...

The Yobe state Head of service, Hamidu M.Alhaji has on tuesday have a meeting with all director human resource management (DHRM)across the state ministries, departments and Agencies towards having a comprehensive state's personnel data base. Speaking during the meeting at the civil service union Conference Hall in Damaturu,Hamidu Alhaji said,the state need to have a personnel data base in the office of the head of service while the director human resource management(DHRMS )are the key persons to play a significance role on that aspect. The HoS stated that,they have called on all the DHRMs for the meeting in order to brief them on how to go about the personnel data base process in the state. "This meeting is mainly called for one very important purpose,that is the issue of personnel data base.The office of the head of service suppose to have custody of the data base of all the personnel in the state, unfortunately this is not the case,we only relayed on personnel pa...

The Yobe state Head of service, Hamidu M.Alhaji has on tuesday have a meeting with all director human resource management (DHRM)across the state ministries, departments and Agencies towards having a comprehensive state's personnel data base. Speaking during the meeting at the civil service union Conference Hall in Damaturu,Hamidu Alhaji said,the state need to have a personnel data base in the office of the head of service while the director human resource management(DHRMS )are the key persons to play a significance role on that aspect. The HoS stated that,they have called on all the DHRMs for the meeting in order to brief them on how to go about the personnel database process in the state. "This meeting is mainly called for one very important purpose,that is the issue of personnel data base.The office of the head of service suppose to have custody of the data base of all the personnel in the state, unfortunately this is not the case,we only relayed on personnel pay...

The Yobe State Head of Service(HoS) Hamidu M.Alhaji said,over 3,000 civil servants sat for the 2024 promotion examination in Damaturu, Potiskum and Gashua centres in the state. Hamidu made this known in Damaturu while supervising the conduct of the examination held at Government Girls College,(GGC)Damaturu. The HoS said the purpose of the examination was to enhance productivity and efficiency in civil service as well as to acquaint civil servants with government policies and programmes. He expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the exercise assuring the full support and cooperation of civil servants for the Buni administration to implement its developmental policies and programmes for the benefit of all. "We have three examination centres,one in Damaturu,Potiskum and Gashua,so in all the three centers there are over 3000 thousand civil servants are currently writing the promotion examination. "On the criteria in which government used to follow for selection of...

The Yobe State Chairman,All progressive Congress(APC) Alhaji Muhammad Gadaka among other State party Executive members were on Friday at the palace of Emir of Tikau to congratulates him over his recent appointment by Yobe state Governor Mai Mala Buni as the new Emir of Tikau Emirate. The new Emir of Tikau,Alhaji Abubakar Muhammadu Ibn Grema to succeed his late father Alhaji, Dr.Muhammadu Abubakar Ibn Grema May Almighty Allah forgives his shortcomings and grant him Aljannatul firdaus. The Party Executive lead by it's Chairman Muhammad Gadaka congratulated the New Emir of Tikau and prayed him for Almighty Allah's guidance,good health,peace and protection in the responsibilities bestowed upon him. The APC Executive also prayed for the departed soul of the late Emir and sympathised with all of Yobe State for the loss. The new Emir of Tikau emirate,Alhaji Abubakar Muhammadu Ibn Grema is the eldest son of his late father, Alhaji Muhammadu Abubakar Ibn Grema and has a Bach...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu The Executive Members of the All Progressive Congress in Yobe State lead by the state party Chairman, Alhaji Muhammad Gadaka has today Friday paid a condolence visit to the Former APC party Chairman Alhaji Adamu Chilariye over the death of his brother, late Col.Muhammad Abdul (Rtd). Late Col.Abdul died at the age of 77 at his residence in kaduna on Wednesday 1- May 2024 after a brief illness.  The deceased is survived by one wife and  five children  The APC state Exco extended a heartfelt condolence on behalf of the entire APC members and supporters in the state. They prayed to Almighty Allah (SWT) to admit the deceased in to Aljannatul Firdausi. The Party Executive described the death of col.muhammad Abdu (Rtd) as a huge loss and added that he would continue to be remembered for his contributions to the success of Tikau emirate. They also prayed to Allah  to forgive his shortcomings and the entire family the fortitude to bear t...

by  Yusuf A Yusuf The Connected Development (CODE) has Wednesday trained community of practice members across Yobe on how to track constituency, state and federal government project. The state lead and focal person for project trust in Yobe, Mu’azu Alhaji Modu, said the project is part of CODE effort to build trust between the government and the citizens. He stated that project started in 2021 in Kaduna state where it yielded positive results around how citizens can be able to nominate a project and tract a project on their own while bringing in stakeholders. Mu’azu maintained that the project is now scale up to six states across the six geopolitical zones of the country which Yobe happen to be the one of the states chosen in the North-east. “The project is part of the Connected Development (CODE)to train the community of practice(COPs) which cut across civil society organizations,media, people living with disability,and youth group. “The training is about how we c...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu The All progressive Congress(APC)in Yobe state has on Wednesday flagged- off zonal campaign in Damaturu LGA for upcoming local government elections in the state scheduled to hold on 25,may ,2024. Speaking on the occasion,the state chairman All progressive Congress (APC),Alhaji Mohammed Gadaka, expressed optimism that the party would emerge victorious at all the 17 local government areas in the 2024 LG polls. “With your support, the APC Chairmen and their Councillors , will win the 2024 forthcoming Local Government elections,”said the party chairman to electorates. Gadaka also called on the electorate to have faith in the party and come out en mass to cast their ballots. He expressed optimism that the 2024 local government elections in the state would be peaceful,devoid of any form of manipulation. The party chairman present a flags to chairmanships candidates across Gujba,Gulani,Geidam, Damaturu, Tarmuwa,Bursari and Yunusari Local Government respe...

  Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) has commended Governor Mai Mala Buni for Exceptional Support to Pastoralists and Called for Wider Adoption of Equitable Palliative Measures This is contained In a statement signed by the KACRAN National President,Hon.Khalil Mohammed Bello said,the association extends its heartfelt congratulations and commendations to Yobe state Governor,Mai Mala Buni,for his unwavering commitment to the principles of equity, justice,and fairness in serving all residents of Yobe State,irrespective of tribe, religion,or political affiliation. He stated that,"Our commendation for Governor Buni arises from the ongoing palliative distribution program in Yobe State,commendably overseen by the Executive Secretary of the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Dr. Mohammed Goje,has been instrumental in ensuring the equitable distribution of aid across the state,which has included all 17 Local Government Areas, correctional centers,...

The Inter party Advisory council (IPAC) in Yobe state has called on all political parties in the state to present their candidates In order for them to participate in the forthcoming 2024 local government area election. The Chairman of the council,Umar Adamu Jajere made the called on Friday while briefing journalists in Damaturu on their stance on the LG Election. Yobe State local government election have been slated for 25th of may, 2024 and is expected that all the registered polities parties in the state to participate in the forthcoming Local Government election. Jajere also called on the  State Independent Electoral Commission (SIEC) to shun partisan and discharge its duties as required by the constitution. "We acknowledged the commitment of Yobe state Governor,Mai Mala Buni in making sure the election take place in a free,fair and conducive environment. "we assured government and good people of the state that, equal level playing ground will be provided by a...

by Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu  The National Directorate of Employment (NDE)Yobe state office has on Wednesday commenced the orientation and training exercise for 20 unemployed youth under Basic National Open Apprenticeship Scheme (B-NOAS) in Yobe state. The Director  General of the NDE, Mallam Abubakar Fikpo,  said the exercise under the Vocational Skills Development (VSD) Department was meant to enable the Youth to be labour employers and self-reliant. Represented by the Acting state Coordinator NDE Yobe state, Hajiya Binta Aliyu, Fikpo stated that the youth would be trained on GSM repairs and  fashion design (tailoring skills) respectively. He revealed that, “NDE has always been at the forefront of delivering its mandate by reducing unemployment and poverty in the country”. In her remarks, Acting Director, Vocational Skills Development Department headquarters Abuja, Hajiya Amina Lewa Shettima, enjoined the trainees to take the training seriousl...

Yusuf A Yusuf Damaturu  The North East Youth Initiative for  Development (NEYIF) has made necessary arrangements to establish justice referral centres across three local government areas of Yobe state. The executive director,NEYIF,Dauda Muhammad Gombe,made this known Wednesday at the 3-day inception training for its project staff on strengthening the resilience and reintegration of children formally associated with Non-State Armed Groups(NSAGS)and Other Vulnerable Children (OVC)in the state. Dauda stated that they are going  to establish the justice referral centres in Damaturu, Bade and Geidam local government areas in partnership with Yobe state Ministry of Justice, where every case that got within the communities that  requires support in terms of justice system will be referred to the desk officer of the referral centres. He stated that the desk officer will ensure the needed support from the Ministry of Justice is provided to that child or his caregi...

Yobe state Governor Mai Mala Buni (first left) takes brief from the state commissioner for Works Engr. Umar Wakil Dudaye, when the governor inspected an ongoing road project with rep. of the contractors (right) listens. By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu  Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has on Tuesday inspected some ongoing township roads and a health facility project at the Yobe State University Teaching Hospital, in Damaturu. The governor, who was on an unscheduled visit to the projects, said he was there to see the quality and pace of work on the projects. He said the road projects were initiated to improve transportation of goods and services for the socio-economic development of the communities. Governor Buni explained that good roads are  for the success of the post insurgency agenda, while the drainages would save houses from the annual floods. The governor who expressed satisfaction with the quality and speed of work charged the Commissioner for Works, Engr. U...

Yobe State Governor,  Mai Mala Buni has assured more support to security operatives in the state to enhance their performance for a secured Yobe state.  Buni gave the assurance in his office Friday in Damaturu when presented with an award won by the "Operation Haba Maza" security outfit as the best Police patrol outfit in Nigeria, by the Nigeria Police Force. Governor Buni established Operation Haba Maza in 2020 as an emergency support to the conventional security agencies in the state. He said the head of the outfit CSP Muhammad S. Shehu, was carefully selected to ensure delivery. "I am never disappointed, Shehu has done us proud by living up to our expectations and winning this award." Governor Buni commended security agencies in the state for the synergy and teamwork, which has grossly reduced the rate of crime across the state. The commissioner, Yobe State Police Command, Garba Ahmed, commended the governor for establishing the Haba Maza outfit. ...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe state has ordered all land vendors to register with the Yobe State Geographic Information Service (YOGIS) before operating in the state. Governor Buni gave the directive on Thursday in Damaturu while inaugurating the New Digital Process on Land Administration and Management. He said the registration would aid record keeping and address the menace of land grabbing and racketeering.  The Governor revealed that all fueling stations, hotels, bakeries, water factories, private schools, corner shops, among others, must settle dues they owed the state to continue operations.  He noted that the introduction of the digital process would enhance land management and administration’s effective service delivery in line with global best practice. He stated that, “It is gratifying to note that with YOGIS in place, our policy of transforming land administration and management in the state would continue to be in tune with t...