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  The Centre for Continuing Education, Yobe State University in collaboration with Yobe State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) with support with The Leggatt Trust Educational Charity, a non governmental organization based in the UK, has organized a 3-Day Teacher Proficiency Strengthening Workshop on Learner-Friendly Pedagogy in Reading, Writing and and Numeracy (Only-the-NUMBERS-Count). Speaking while declaring the workshop opened,the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Mala Mohammed Daura, said the university is passionate about the training so as to complement the efforts of Yobe State Government on the Declaration of 'State of Emergency' on Education by Hon. Mai Mala Buni led administration. Prof. Daura while commending the efforts of the Director, Centre for Continuing Education, Prof. Clifford Irikefe Gbeyonron, said this is also as part of the efforts by Yobe State Government to revive Basic and Secondary education in the state following the years ...

The Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria(KACRAN) ,appeals to protesters to Suspend planned demonstrations and calls on federal,state, and local governments to take necessary actions. The KACRAN national president Hon.Khalil Mohd Bello made the called on Wednesday while briefing journalists in Damaturu. Khalil stated that,KACRAN as an association dedicated to fostering peace and unity between farmers, herders, and the good people of Nigeria,strongly urged the protesters to suspend their planned demonstration. According to Khalil,although they acknowledge that Nigerians are experiencing severe hardships ,including extreme hunger and other difficulties that make life unbearable due to the removal of oil subsidies, increased NEPA bills, and skyrocketing prices of food and essential commodities,but firmly believe that protests will not achieve the desired objectives,Instead,the will likely worsen the situation. "Protests, in our understanding ,signi...

   In an effort to equips youth with confidence, inspiration,and empowerment to thrive,the office of the Special Adviser toYobe state Governor,Mai Mala Buni on Youth Affairs,Hashimu Nuhu Hashimu has on Monday organized a one day Youth general meeting and Symposium in the state. Speaking at the occasion,Yobe state  Commissioner for Youth,Sport and Social development who is the Chairman of the occasion said,the all youth stakeholders general meeting and Symposium is a giant initiative and bold attempt to address challenges threatening the very foundation of the state unity. Barma stated that,the theme of the symposium which focus on the "Youth as critical stakeholders in maintaining peaceful Coexistence,"is indeed apt and accurate. "Youth are the heart beat of every society.we seen you the youth not just at a time of life but much more as a state of minds.Ours is to encourage you to continue to be a role model for the society. He charged the youth in the state ...

Biomedical Science Research and Training Center of Yobe state University in partnership with the office of the honourary Adviser on science,Research and Innovation has organized a 2024 Summer school workshop in Damaturu. The workshop covered topics on artificial intelligence, teaching tools,bioimaging in malaria research, bioimaging in neuroscience research as well as innovation display and award respectively. Speaking on the workshop, director BioRTC and Adviser to Governor Mai Mala Buni for Science, Research and Innovation,Dr Mahmud Bukar Maina said,the idea behind the workshop is to build local capacity of the state so that people can be able to innovate and do things locally. Maina stated that,this year the have brought an expart that is world recognize to provide people from health, administrative, education and all source of background to understand how to use artificial intelligence to advance their work. "70 percent of the participants are  from different local...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu  The Community of Practice (CoP) led by its team leader visited Azbak community to oversee the ongoing construction of Junior and Senior Staff Quarters at Government Science and Technical College (GSTC) Gashua, Bade Local Government area of Yobe state. The visit to communities was aimed at deepening accountability, enhancing social inclusion system and promoting resilience and sustainability in governance across Nigeria. Upon their arrival, the team met with the school principal to discuss the project. The principal, Mallam Musa Ali, expressed surprise about the 2023 construction allocation for Yobe North Constituency, saying there had been no government projects at the school since 2018. The principal highlighted ongoing efforts to secure government support for classroom and hostel renovations, as well as the construction of staff quarters. He emphasized the school’s challenges, adding that,”GSTC Gashua currently accommodating over 4,000 stud...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu  As part of the efforts to boost agricultural activities and enhance food security in the state,President Ahmed Bola Tinubu  has on Saturday launched a Multi -billion naira agricultural empowerment scheme in Yobe state. The agricultural empowerment scheme initiated by Governor Mai Mala Buni distributed to 30 farmers in each of the 178 electoral wards of the State making a total of 5,340 farmers to benefit from the scheme.Except for the tractors and fertilizer, all the other agricultural equipment and inputs are to be given out free to the large scale, medium and subsistence farmers. Speaking at the launching of agricultural scheme at the August 27th stadium, Damaturu, President Ahmed Bola Tinubu said,Yobe state agricultural empowerment initiated by Governor Mai Mala Buni would of course solved problem of food security not only in the state but the North East region in general. Represented by the vice President,Senator Kashim Shettima,Tinu...

Yobe state make and female hockey team has set for National hockey super league in Kaduna state. The week long National Hockey league which will be declares open on Saturday would host various hockey players across the states of the federation.  Addressing the desert rollers queens(females team)and Desert rollers(male team)in Damaturu,the Commissioner state ministry of Youths and sports,Barma Shettima on behalf of Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni urged the contingents to be good ambassadors of the state. Shettima stated that,the state is with them and will continue to give them all the necessary support that they required. "I'm happy you have undergone series of training and re-training,so it's our hope that you will come out as the best team by God Grace" said the sport Commissioner. Responding,the captain of the female hockey team,Caroline Elise promised to try their possible best to win the cup back to Yobe state. It could be recalled that ...

Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe state has on Thursday sworn-in the newly appointed Head of Service,two Commissioners,four Permanent Secretaries, and 28 Special Advisers for effective service delivery in the state. Shortly after the sworn in of the new Head of Service,Hamidu M. Alhaji, Governor Buni said,the state is losing experienced hands to retirement,he should cultivate a new effective and efficient workforce to serve the  people of the state. The Governor assured that,Yobe government would provide the office of the HoS with all the necessary support to train and retrain the workforce to promote efficiency in  service delivery. "Let me, however, warn that this administration would not tolerate favouritism in appointments and promotions to undeserving persons while the most qualified and deserving persons are abandoned and frustrated.  "We must promote competence and merit to make the civil service efficient and productive. We must differentiate between civi...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu  The State Chairman All Progressive Congress (APC) in Yobe state,Alhaji Mohammed Gadaka has Condoled With the Chairman of Fika Local Government Area,Alhaji Audu Bukar Gadaka over the demise of his wife,Hajiya zainab madi Bukar Gadaka. The deceased Hajiya zainab madi Bukar Gadaka died at the potiskum general hospital after a brief illness. In a statement by the Secretary to Yobe State APC Chairman,Hajiya Sa'adatu Maina,Gadaka describes the death of Zainab Madi as a great loss not only to Fika LGA but the entire Yobe state. “Verily,we belong to Allah and to Him we shall return.On behalf of State APC Executive have joined the family of the Fika LGA Chairman in mourning the passing away of his wife, Zainab Madi Bukar Gadaka.” The statement adds that the deceased left a legacy of compassion,humanity and will be remembered for her service to the community during her lifetime. The deceased has since been buried in Gadaka according to Islamic rights.