Yobe State
8 Apr
After four hours of intense gun battles, troops of the 145 Battalion in Damasak, supported by the Nigerian and Niger Air components, have successfully dislodged ISWAP enclaves around Bulaburin in Yobe State. During the operation, one terrorist was neutralized, a gun truck was destroyed, and several arms were recovered. The gallant troops demonstrated exceptional bravery,…
2 Mar
The Nigeria Red Cross Society (NRCS) in Yobe, has trained stakeholders to enhance awareness creation on the symptoms and preventive tips to control Diphtheria.
29 Feb
Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has announced 214 cases of meningitis that killed 20 students in the state’s four colleges and three local councils.
12 Feb
Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has clamped down on grain hoarders in the Northeast region and exporters to Niger Republic and other neighbouring countries.
6 Feb
Former Governor of Enugu State, Sen Chimaroke Nnamani, has described the demise of former governor of Yobe State, Bukar Ibrahim as a loss to the political class.
5 Feb
Former governor of Yobe State, Bukar Abba Ibrahim, has passed on at 73 years of age.
13 Jan
Gov. Mai Mala Buni of Yobe has approved over N708 million for payment of benefits to 461 retirees across the state.
9 Jan
The women-led Civil Society Network (CSN) has sought justice over the alleged murder of Hajiya Ammi Ibrahim, a civil servant in Yobe State.
5 Jan
Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have killed one Pastor Luka Levong of the Church of Christ In Nations (COCIN) in Kwari, Geidam Local Government Area of Yobe state. Aside from the pastor, it was gathered that the insurgents also killed five others. According to reports, the insurgents invaded the community around 2:00 am on Friday and…
5 Jan
The Police in Yobe said they have arrested a 43-year-old suspect, Abubakar Musa, in connection with the death of his wife, Ammi Mamman, in Damaturu.
22 Nov
Gov. Mai Mala Buni of Yobe, has approved a donation of a house, worth N7.5 million, to the family of Cpl. Mohammed Maina, a policeman killed by suspected Boko Haram insurgents. This is contained in a statement by Buni’s Director-General, Press and Media Affairs, Alhaji Mamman Mohammed, in Damaturu on Tuesday. The News Agency of…
20 Nov
The Nigerian Defence Headquarters has launched a manhunt for the terrorists who attacked the convoy of Yobe State Governor. The disclosure was made by the Director Defence Media Operations (DMO), Major General Edward Buba in a statement. According to Buba, “On November 18, 2023, at around 6.30pm, the convoy and escorts of the Governor of…
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