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The Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (YOSEMA) has reported that 4,521 households across the state have been impacted by a devastating series of severe weather events this year 2025. The Executive Secretary of YOSEMA,Dr. Mohammad Goje,disclosed this figure on Monday during a press briefing on the state's flood disaster and preparedness plans. Dr. Goje outlined a chronological progression of the disasters,which began with a destructive windstorm.This was followed by periods of windy rainfall,which transitioned into heavy rainfall, and ultimately resulted in widespread flooding. He further stated that from the end of August into September and October, communities situated near riverbanks became increasingly at risk due to rising water levels and discharge. Tragically, seven fatalities have been confirmed in relation to the extreme weather.According to Dr. Goje,four deaths were caused by the initial windstorm back in February, and three were a result of the subsequent...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu The Yobe State Police Command recorded a significant breakthrough in its efforts to maintain a secure society. On July 31, 2025, a 2-year-old toddler, Abdulkareem Mohammed,was kidnapped in Potiskum,and his father, Mohammed Ishayaku, received a ransom demand of N2 million. In a statement on Thursday,SP Dungus Abdulkarim, Police Public Relations Officer for the Nigeria Police Force,Yobe State Command,said swift police action led to the rescue of the child and the arrest of one suspect, Abdullahi Aliyu, aged 24,from Kakuri, Kaduna State. The statement added that,the suspect was traced and apprehended in Kaduna State after investigation revealed his involvement in similar incidents in other states. The Commissioner of Police, CP Emmanuel Ado lauded the personnel's efforts and reaffirmed the Command's commitment to combating crime in the state. He urged parents to be vigilant over their children,emphasizing the importance of prompt reporting of...

" Sakataren Yada Labarai ga Shugaban Jam’iyyar APC ta Jihar Yobe,Sa’adatu Maina, ta lura da wani rubutu da Mallam Nata’ala dan wasan kwaikwayo a cikin shirin Dadinkowa kuma mamba na APC a jihar ya yi a shafinsa na Facebook.A cikin rubutunsa, Mallam Nata’ala ya yi iƙirarin cewa yana fafutukar rashin lafiya a Asibitin Koyarwa na Jami’ar Maiduguri, kuma ya zargi cewa gwamnatin jihar Yobe ta shirya biyan kuɗin jinyarsa, amma Shugaban Jam’iyyar na Jiha, Alhaji Mohammad Gadaka,wanda ya toshe taimakon.   Waɗannan zarge-zargen ba su da tushe, gaskiya ba ne, kuma ba ni da masaniya irin wannan abu ya faru.   Za a iya tunawa da cewa, kwanan nan, Shugaban Jam’iyyar na Jiha, Alhaji Muhammadu Gadaka,ya ƙaddamar da wani shiri na bada agajin lafiya ta Gidauniyarsa ta "Madakin Gudi Foundation", wanda ya kai wa fiye da mutum 10,000 masu rauni a wasu kananan hukumomi 17 na jihar.   Wannan yana nuna cikakkiyar damuwa da Shugaban Jam’iyyar ke da shi game da lafiyar ...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Dramaturu  Mai Bukar Memorial Boarding Science Primary School in Machina celebrated its 15th Graduation Ceremony and Prize Giving Day, marking a significant milestone in the school's history. Founded in 2005 by Hajiya Inna Mai Bukar, former Education Secretary and former Caretaker Committee Chairperson of Machina Local Government Area, the boarding school aimed to educate and train children in science and technology. It began with 90 pupils. The school initially discontinued its boarding operations due to a change in local government administration and other circumstances. However, approximately three years ago, it resumed boarding status, facilitated by the Local Government Council under Alhaji Bukar A. Bukar and local philanthropists. This development aligned with Governor Mai Mala Buni's commitment to the educational development of Yobe State, and the Governor promptly approved the boarding school's reopening. Since then, Hon. Bukar A. Bukar...

  Philanthropist Barr. Kashim Musa Tumsah has provided N200,000 in cash support to Muazu Mohammad Bukar,an accident victim receiving treatment for significant injuries including hand fractures at Yobe State University Teaching Hospital (YSUTH) in Damaturu.   Muazu was involved in an accident in Benin,Edo State, after sleeping under a stationary trailer. Unaware of his presence,the driver crushed the victim’s right side as the vehicle started moving.   The victim’s mother, Zara Abdullahi,(Aunty Yana) received the assistance on behalf of her son through Dr. Hassan Gimba;the cash was delivered by Sa’adatu Maina.Zara explained that Muazu had traveled to Benin to seek livelihood opportunities before the accident occurred.   She added,"He was brought back to Potiskum for medical treatment last month, in July.I spent all I had and could not afford his second surgery,so I reached out to Dr. Hassan Gimba for help. Alhamdulillah, we have now received...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu  Yobe state Governor Mai Mala Buni has approved a grand ceremony to honour 17 year old Nafisa Abdullah and 15 year old Rukayya Muhammad Fema for emerging World best in English language skills and overall debate competitions  respectively at the 2025 TeenEagle Global Finals in London, United Kingdom.  Nafisa and Rukayya, both from Yobe state, are students of the Nigerian Tulip International College,  who reprepresented Nigeria at the World competition to beat other 20,000 participants from 69 countries. Nafisa and Rukayya both  beneficiaries of the Gov. Mai Mala Buni's scholarship programme covering full tuition for 890 students at the Nigeria Tulip International College.  Gov. Buni described the outstanding performances  as a great honour to the state and country.  "These are great feats that makes us proud and justifies the government's investment in the education sector"  Gov. Buni said.  He assur...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu The Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN),has commended Potiskum Local Government Chairman,Salisu Muktari for proactive stance with significantly fostering peace in the region. In a statement by the KACRAN National President, Khalil Moh’d Bello said, Muktari's proactive and democratic approach is key to fostering peace and preventing conflict.Bello asserted that this strategy offers a lasting solution to the persistent farmer-herder clashes affecting the area. He explained that KACRAN's core mission is to promote peaceful coexistence by advocating for the reclamation of grazing reserves, the opening of cattle routes, and the development of essential livestock infrastructure.This focus aims to address root causes of tension. The statement also emphasized that the association urges both herders and farmers to respect one another's land and livelihoods. Furthermore,KACRAN actively supports government and individual ef...