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Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has commended the Biomedical Science Research and Training Center (BioRTC) for their dedication to addressing health challenges, particularly in identifying the causative agents of kidney issues in Yobe State.   The Governor made the commendation on Sunday during a courtesy visit paid to him by the 5th Summer School of the Biomedical Science Research and Training Center (BioRTC) at the Government House. The team presented preliminary findings on strategic recommendations for addressing chronic kidney disease in the state.   He praised the team's community engagement, mobilization, and sensitization efforts, highlighting the importance of sequential persuasion and community attachment in research.   Buni underscored the significance of education and health, stating that "today’s currency is education, and health is wealth."   Earlier, the Director of BioRTC, Dr. Mahmud Bukar Maina, presented the preli...

By Alhaji Yusuf, Damaturu The Federal University Gashua has marked a significant milestone in its history with the holding of its maiden combined convocation ceremony.  The ceremony, which honored 3,449 graduates from four faculties of the university, was graced by the Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, who was among the six distinguished individuals conferred with honorary doctorate degrees. The honorary doctorate degrees were conferred on Governor Mai Mala Buni, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam, Senator Ahmad Ibrahim Lawal, Alhaji Bukar Goni Aji, and Justice C.G. Wajid Muhammad, the Emir of Lafia. In his remarks, Governor Buni congratulated the university's governing council, management, staff, and students on this historic occasion. He commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for establishing the Nigerian Education Loans Fund (NELFUND) and encouraged state tertiary institutions to explore entrepreneurial education to create employment opportunities for th...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu  As Nigeria joins the world to mark World Population Day, Dr. Abba Abidina, a senior lecturer at the Federal Polytechnic Damaturu, highlights the critical role of family planning and child spacing in population management. In an interview with a team of Yobe Family Planning Champions, Dr. Abidina emphasized the importance of empowering individuals to make informed choices about their reproductive health. According to him,by promoting family planning and child spacing, Nigeria can reduce unintended pregnancies and promote healthy population growth. Dr. Abidina notes that "family planning and child spacing are essential measures to manage population growth." With increased access to family planning services and education, individuals can make informed decisions about their reproductive health, leading to better health outcomes and sustainable development. Dr. Abidina believes that by adopting a balanced approach to population management, N...

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Support Groups in Yobe State, has categorically denied claims that the party is collapsing and merging with the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Addressing a press briefing on Wednesday alongside key party stakeholders,the Director People Democratic Party (PDP)Support Group in Yobe state,Lawan Munkaila urged the party members to dismissed recent assertions by the ADC as falsehoods spread by desperate allies. Munkaila stated that,the PDP in Yobe State is not dead,not divided,not weakened, rather it remains the most organized, experienced, and people oriented political platform in the state. He specifically refuted rumours that the PDP structure had collapsed into the ADC, calling it a "baseless rumour" and a "lie."  He asserted that "no official executive of the PDP from ward to state level has joined the ADC." According to the Director, the only individuals leaving the PDP are a few frustrated and self cente...

Aishatu Muhammadu, a 72 year old resident of Hausari in Nguru revealed since she was born, this is the first time she enjoyed free medication after Association of Resident Doctors(ARD), Federal Medical Centre Nguru in Yobe state provided free medical outreach to about 2,500 vulnerable persons in the local government area. The exercise is support by the Northeast Development Commission (NEDC) is to ensure vulnerable persons do not die because of inaccessibility to healthcare. The President of the Association, Doctor Aminu Habibu explained the exercise is a social responsibility to support the less privileged persons who may not afford their medications. “This medical and surgical outreach is sponsored by the North East Development Commission (NEDC) is not a mere public health intervention, it is a symbol of what is possible when stakeholders across traditional, governmental and professional institution come together in service delivery to people” “At this juncture, permit me...

The Yobe State Government convened a peace dialogue in Damaturu to address tensions between farmers and herders ahead of the critical rainy season. Organized by the Office of the Special Adviser on Security Matters to Governor Mai Mala Buni, the meeting aimed to prevent clashes and foster a conflict-free society. Herders during the meeting requested designated grazing routes to prevent cattle from straying onto farmland, a major conflict triger,advocated for a structured land allocation system to prevent arbitrary occupation,and a astronger action was urged against thieves stealing animals via motorcycles, especially on market days. On their parts, farmers at the meeting called for dedicated water points for herders' animals to reduce conflict among others issues. The dialogue also addressed the temporary closure of Buni-Yadi, Katarko, and Kukareta markets to thwart planned bomb explosions. Gen.Dahiru Abdussalam (Retd.), Security Adviser,directed herders to submit demar...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu  The Yobe State Government convened a peace dialogue in Damaturu to address tensions between farmers and herders ahead of the critical rainy season. Organized by the Office of the Special Adviser on Security Matters to Governor Mai Mala Buni, the meeting aimed to prevent clashes and foster a conflict-free society. Herders during the meeting requested designated grazing routes to prevent cattle from straying onto farmland, a major conflict triger,advocated for a structured land allocation system to prevent arbitrary occupation,and a astronger action was urged against thieves stealing animals via motorcycles, especially on market days. On their parts, farmers at the meeting called for dedicated water points for herders' animals to reduce conflict among others issues. The dialogue also addressed the temporary closure of Buni-Yadi, Katarko, and Kukareta markets to thwart planned bomb explosions. Gen.Dahiru Abdussalam (Retd.), Security Adviser,dire...