It has been stated that there is no way for security forces to eliminate terrorists and other criminals in the community without the supporting of the community . Birgedier General Dahiru Abdulsalam the Special Adviser on Security matters to the Governor of Yobe State Mai Mala Buni stated this in an interview with our correspondence In Damaturu the state capital.
Yobe State Governor , Hon. Mai Mala Buni, has lauded the state-owned Microfinance Bank for staying afloat despite challenges. The Governor gave the pass mark today in Damaturu while launching the maiden Business Community Development Day, and launch of products, organized by the Yobe State Micro Finance Bank.
The Yobe state independent electoral commission SIEC has maintained the Date and Proceeded With the preparation for the local government election as scheduled previously. The state chairman of the commission Alhaji Ibrahim Yabani Mohammed stated this on tuesday during the press conference held in the commission hall in Damaturu the stated capital.
The All Progressives Congress APC Yobe State working committee has approved the Constitution of the zonal reconciliation committee to engage with critical stakeholders ahead of the 2027 general election.
Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, has charged government media aides to uphold truth, credibility and professionalism in public communication, warning against misinformation and reckless use of digital platforms capable of undermining peace and public confidence.
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ, Yobe State Chapter, has elected new executive members to run the affairs of the association for the next three years.
The Yobe State Government has flagged off the 2026 Annual Tree-Planting Campaign with a call on residents to actively participate in efforts to combat desertification, land degradation and the adverse effects of climate change. The campaign, held in Damaturu, has the theme: โOne Person, One Tree for a Greener and Sustainable Yobe.โ
Our attention has been drawn to arguments and misconceptions in the social media, on the pledge of donation made to JIBWIS University. In a statement signed by Mamman Muhammad, the DG Press and media affairs to Governor Buni and sent to journal8sts, it said that in order to clarify the facts, His Excellency Governor Mai Mala, in the company of his counterparts Abba Kabiru Yusuf, Kano state; Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, Sokoto State; Umar Namadi Danmodi, Jigawa state; the Special Adviser to the Preside
Yobe State Governor, His Excellency Mai Mala Buni, CON, has reaffirmed his administrationโs unwavering commitment to transforming the education sector, as he declared open the third edition of the Yobe State Spelling Bee Competition in Damaturu. The competition, held at the NEDC Hall, Government Girlsโ College, Damaturu, brought together talented students from across the state in a celebration of academic excellence, literacy and intellectual development.
Reiterates Commitment to Peace, Security and Protection of Lives and Property as Political Activities Intensify Yobe State Governor, His Excellency Mai Mala Buni, CON, has presided over the 19th Routine Security Council Meeting of the state, reaffirming his administrationโs unwavering commitment to sustaining peace, protecting lives and property, and strengthening security across the state.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni CON, as Deputy Director-General, North, of the APC Presidential Campaign Council for his 2027 re-election campaign. In a press statement signed by Yusuf Ali Focal person digital and strategic communication said, The appointment places Governor Buni among the key national political leaders entrusted with the responsibility of coordinating the campaign and mobilising support across the Northern region for the re-electi
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni CON, as Deputy Director-General, North, of the APC Presidential Campaign Council for his 2027 re-election campaign. In a press statement signed by Yusuf Ali Focal person digital and strategic communication said, The appointment places Governor Buni among the key national political leaders entrusted with the responsibility of coordinating the campaign and mobilising support across the Northern region for the re-electi
The Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria, KACRAN, has viewed with deep concern, sadness and outright condemnation the disturbing reports of renewed violence in parts of Niger State. In a press statement by Khalid Muhammad Bello the national president of the association said, "Our attention was drawn by credible media reports, including a BBC Hausa interview with a member of the National Assembly, and disturbing video clips circulating on social media depicting acts of brutality
The KMT Stakeholders' forum Yobe State, has reaffirm their complete, unwavering loyalty and dedication to their principal, Kashim Musa Tumsah, MFR. The Forum officially acknowledges that the group is currently engaged in high-level discussions and negotiations with the All Progressives Congress (APC) and other major political parties.
The Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria, KACRAN, has viewed with deep concern, sadness and outright condemnation the disturbing reports of renewed violence in parts of Niger State. In a press statement by Khalid Muhammad Bello the national president of the association said, "Our attention was drawn by credible media reports, including a BBC Hausa interview with a member of the National Assembly, and disturbing video clips circulating on social media depicting acts of brutality
His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Yobe State, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, CON, COMN, has approved the appointment of Kashim Tijjani Kashim Kalli, as the new Director-General, Protocol, Government House, Yobe State, with immediate effect. In a press statement signed by Yusuf Ali Focal person digital and media and strategic communication said, the appointment was conveyed in a letter signed by the Secretary to the Yobe State Government, Dr. Mohammed Goje, FRSPH.
The Tinubu/Shettima Support groups calls Nigerians to consider the value of continuity, stability and considerations. In a press conference signed by it's national coordinator of the association Muhammad Muhammad Muhammad in a meeting held in Azare on Monday said, "We stand before Nigerians to formally declare our loyalty and support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) and our collective commitment to supporting the re-election of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and His Excel
The Yobe State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Mohammad Gadaka, has released the official list of BMW Campaign Coordinators for the party's 17 Local Government Councils. The announcement aims to structure grassroots mobilization for the upcoming 2027 general elections.
The Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) has declared Yobe State a shining national example of peaceful coexistence between farmers and herders, revealing that no major conflict resulting in loss of life or destruction of property has been recorded since the commencement of the 2026 farming season.
The Steering Committee of the proposed Yobe Institute for Biomedical Engineering Technology (YIBET) has paid a working visit to the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) in Kaduna as part of ongoing efforts to secure the regulatory guidance, institutional partnership and technical support required for the successful establishment of the institute.
Governor, Mai Mala Buni, of Yobe State has sworn in Dr. Mohammed Goje as the substantive Secretary to the State Government (SSG), along with 13 other appointees, in a ceremony that underscored his administration's commitment to competence, youth inclusion, and institutional strengthening.
The Yobe State Police Command has intercepted a suspect found in possession of nineteen (19) cattle reasonably suspected to have been stolen, as part of its sustained efforts to combat cattle rustling and other related crimes across the State.
The Yobe State Police Command has recorded another operational breakthrough with the arrest of four suspects in separate cases involving theft, assault, criminal conspiracy, and the recovery of stolen property across the State.
a bid to bring Government to the doorsteps of the masses, with the aim of enhancing much more development and increasing more acess to the participation of the electorate. Similarly, the state government is always listening to the yearnings and aspirations of it's people.
Representatives of the Federal Medical Centre Misau on Friday met with community leaders in Chinade as part of efforts to strengthen ties with the community and encourage residents to seek medical care promptly whenever the need arises.
The Steering Committee for the establishment of the Yobe State Institute of Biomedical Engineering Technology (YIBET) has presented its inception report and a copy of the bill establishing the institute to the Yobe State Government.
The Yobe State Ministry of Home Affairs, Information and Culture has intensified efforts to strengthen community resilience against flooding, cholera and other climate-related hazards with the commencement of statewide advocacy campaign targeting traditional institutions.
The Yobe State Government has taken another significant step towards transforming healthcare education, medical technology and innovation with renewed efforts to establish the Yobe Institute for Biomedical Engineering Technology (YIBET), a specialised institution expected to become a centre of excellence for biomedical engineering in Nigeria and beyond.
The Yobe State Government has reaffirmed that the Solutions for Internally Displaced Persons and Host Communities (SOLID) Project will complement Governor Mai Mala Buni's ongoing investments in critical infrastructure while advancing sustainable development and improving the well-being of vulnerable communities across the state.
The Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria, KACRAN, has commended (Dr) Mai Mala Buni, Governor of Yobe State, for his consistent and transformative investment in agriculture, describing the newly approved *โฆ28.531 billion 2026 Agricultural Empowerment Programme* as a landmark intervention for food security and economic growth.
The Executive Governor of Yobe State, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, has mourned the passage of sons and daughters of the state and call for prayers for the repose of their souls, and support to their families. In a press statement signed by Mamman Muhammad the DG press and media affairs to the governor said the Gov. Buni made the call in a reaction to the sad deaths recorded across the state within short periods in recent times.
The Yobe State Police Command has recorded another operational success with the arrest of a suspected armed robbery and organised crime suspect linked to the theft of a commercial tricycle (Keke Napep) after allegedly intoxicating its rider.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yobe State has been thrown into mourning following the death of its Deputy Women Leader, Hajiya Fatima Mairiga, who passed away on Saturday in Kano after a brief illness.
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has commended the Yobe State Government for its proactive and effective measures in preventing a cholera outbreak, describing the state's preparedness and public health interventions as exemplary.
Troops of Sector 2, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), have successfully foiled a terrorist mission aimed at extorting innocent civilians in Yobe State, degrading Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorist networks and denying them access to illicit sources of funding. This was contained in Press statement signed and issued in Abuja by Captain Mohammed Goni, Acting Military Information Officer,Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation Hadin Kai Maiduguri said acting on credible and actionable intelligence
The Yobe State Government has commended the North East Development Commission (NEDC) for its timely humanitarian intervention in support of 2,038 households affected by the recent windstorm disaster in Gashua, Bade Local Government Area of the state.
The Yobe State Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Hon. Ali Mustapha Goniri, has commended Governor Mai Mala Buni, CON, for approving the 2026 Mega Agricultural Empowerment Programme, describing it as another bold and strategic intervention that will consolidate Yobe State's position as one of Nigeria's leading agricultural hubs.
The State Executive Council approved the sum of N73, 3 billion for execution of various projects and provision of services to the people across the state. The approvals were granted during the State Executive Council meeting held on Thursday in Damaturu, chaired by Governor Mai Mala Buni approved the sum of over N28.531 for procurement of agricultural tools and implements for 2026 mega agricultural empowerment programme.
The Federal Polytechnic Damaturu has completed the construction of its Career Development Centre building, executed by Muab Frontline Services Ltd. In a press statement signed by Muhammad Nura Nguru the head information and protect of the Fed Poly Damaturu said, Speaking during the handover ceremony, the Director of Procurement, Abdullahi Musa, disclosed that the project was funded under the TETFund 2024 Intervention Programme.
The Yobe State council of the Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has decorated His Excellency Gov. Mai Mala Buni as the grand patron of the council in recognition of his contributions to the development of democracy and good governance in Nigeria.
The President of the Nigeria Bar Association Mazi Afam Osigwe SAN, has commended Yobe State Governor Hon. Mai Mala Buni, for supporting Yobe state law students in various universities and law schools.
The Yobe State Government has received the report of the Fact-Finding Committee constituted by Governor Hon. Mai Mala Buni, to review the welfare and remuneration of academic staff in selected state-owned universities across Nigeria.
The Chairman of the Yobe State Realtors Association (YORA), Alhaji Mohammed Kalusa Chiroma, has called on members of the association to uphold the principles of transparency, honesty, and accountability in the discharge of their professional responsibilities.
The Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria [KACRAN] wishes to commend President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for his bold step in demonstrating serious interest in Nigeriaโs Livestock Industry through the creation of the Presidential Livestock Reform Committee under his leadership, with Professor Attahiru Jega as Co-Chairman, which culminated in the establishment of the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development.
The Yobe State Police Command has recorded another operational breakthrough in its sustained efforts to combat kidnapping and other violent crimes with the arrest of two suspected members of a kidnapping syndicate operating in Gujba Local Government Area.
The Yobe State Police Command has arrested 14 suspected drug dealers during a raid on criminal hideouts and drug joints at Buduwa Market in Jakusko Local Government Area of the state.
As part of preparations for the official take-off of the Mai Mala Buni College of Integrated Science, Damaturu, the Steering Committee for the establishment of the institution has commenced the screening of teachers to ensure that only qualified, competent, and dedicated professionals are deployed to the College.
The media and disability care Initiative (MDCI), in collaboration with the Yobe state committee on drug abuse control, the Yobe State drug abuse control Focal Office, the Yobe State drugs and medical consumables management agency (YODMA), and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), organized a roundtable discussion and public awareness campaign aimed at addressing the growing challenges of drug and substance abuse, gender-based violence (GBV), and domestic violence.
The Executive Chairman Yobe state pilgrims commission. Alh Mai Aliyu Usman, has announced that, the initial deposit of seven million, five hundred thousand Naira only (N7.5M) was pegged for the 2027 Hajj exercise. He made this known to public during the press statement today at the commissions headqurters in Damaturu.
The Yobe State Government has donated sporting equipments to security agencies as part of its post-insurgency recovery drive. When distributing the sporting equipments on behalf of the state government, the Commissioner, Ministry of youth, sport, Social and community development, Alhaji Barma Shettima reaffirmed the ministry's commitment to supporting initiatives that will promote wellness and healthy recreation within the security architecture in the state.
Yobe State emerged as one of the standout participants at the successful conclusion of the Arewa Media Summit, receiving widespread recognition for its active engagement, insightful contributions, and strong representation throughout the event.
The General Manager of Yobe State Flour and Feed Mills, Engineer Hauwa Sule Mamudo, has seek the advice and support of chairman Potiskum Local government Alhaji Salisu Mukhtari towards repositioning the state owned company.
The Acting Secretary to the Yobe State Government, Dr. Mohammed Goje, on Friday received members of the APC North-East Strategic Youth Lobby Group on a courtesy and congratulatory visit, during which both parties reaffirmed their commitment to youth inclusion, purposeful leadership, and sustainable development.
A suspected ISWAP fighter trained as a gunboat operator and Dushka heavy machine gunner has surrendered to troops of the 5 Brigade in Damasak, Mobbar Local Government Area of Borno State.
The Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) has challenge and rejected the renewed push for state police, insisting that jobs and dialogue offer the best prospects for ending insecurity in Nigeria.
The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has expressed satisfaction with the progress of ongoing bridge construction across Yobe State, with a major link connecting the state capital to the northern senatorial district now nearly 90% complete.
The Yobe State Government has approved the posting of Ibrahim Baba Saleh as Media Coordinator and Liaison Officer in the Office of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), a strategic appointment aimed at strengthening government communication and public engagement.
The Yobe State Government under the leadership of Governor Mai Mala Buni has recorded remarkable achievements in manpower recruitment, training, and capacity building over the past seven years, reinforcing the administration's commitment to building a competent and efficient public service.
The Yobe State Government has taken another significant step towards strengthening road infrastructure with the signing of contracts for three major road projects designed to improve connectivity, stimulate economic activities, and enhance the movement of people and goods across the state.
Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni has said that sustainable development can only be achieved in an atmosphere of peace and security, stressing that no society can attain meaningful progress without a stable and secure environment.
