The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Yobe State Council, has inaugurated a five-man electoral committee to conduct its 2026 council election, scheduled to hold in November. The committee which was constituted at the Congress meeting held at the Mai Mala Buni Conference Hall, Press Centre, Damaturu. Was inaugurated by the state chairman Comr. Rajab Mohammed Ismael
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yobe State, Alhaji Muhammad Gadaka, on behalf of the entire APC family in the state, extends his heartfelt condolences to the State Party Auditor, Malam Babangida Jajere, over the death of his beloved mother, Hajiya Aisha.
The All Progressives Congress, APC Governorship Candidate in Yobe State, Alhaji Baba Mallam Wali has represented Governor Mai Mala Buni at the maiden convocation ceremony of the Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare (FUHSA), Bauchi State.
Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State, has swearing-in two new Commissioners, a Permanent Secretary, and 17 newly elected local government Chairmen of the state. The ceremony, held on Wednesday at the Government House, Damaturu marked a significant step in reinforcing the state’s executive and grassroots leadership as the administration enters its final phase at large.
The leadership of Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) wishes to passionately appeal to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to extend its ongoing exercise of Display of Preliminary Voters Register and Distribution of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) by one week, from October 15 to October 22, 2026.
The Kulen Allah cattles rearers association of Nigeria KACRAN challenges northern governors to adopt governor Buni's commercial revolution blueprint to Revive Northern Economy, Urges FG to Provide Soft Loans
Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, CON, has condoled with the family of the late twin sisters, Dr. Hadiya Usman (Hassana) and Dr. Aidah Usman (Usaina), who passed away just two days apart. Governor Buni expressed deep sadness over the deaths of the two sisters, describing their passing as a painful and devastating loss to their family, the medical profession and the people of Yobe State.
Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, CON, COMN, has approved the reappointment of Alhaji Mai Aliyu as the Acting Executive Chairman of the Yobe State Pilgrims Commission. The appointment takes effect from October 7, 2026, pending confirmation by the Yobe State House of Assembly.
The Yobe State Independent Electoral Commission (YSIEC) has presented Certificates of Return to the duly elected Chairmen and Vice Chairmen of the state’s 17 Local Government Areas, formally bringing the 2026 local government electoral process to a successful conclusion. The presentation ceremony was held on Tuesday the 29th of September 2026 at the Conference Hall of the YSIEC in Damaturu.
The Yobe State Government has paid over ₦6 billion in pension and gratuity to 4,271 local government retirees and beneficiaries, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Mohammed Goje, has disclosed. Dr. Goje disclosed this when he received members of the Committee on Local Government Staff Pension and Gratuity Payment, who briefed him on the progress and activities of the committee since its reconstitution in July 2022 by Governor Mai Mala Buni.
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yobe State, Alhaji Mohammad Gadaka, has cast his ballot in the state's local government council elections, as voting proceeds peacefully across all local government areas. Alhaji Mohammed Gadaka voted at exactly 10:30 a.m. on Saturday at Polling Unit 015, Kokea Community, Dala A, Kofan Mai Anguwa, in Fika Local Government Area.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yobe North Senatorial District has intensified its grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections, as thousands of opposition supporters formally joined the ruling party during a grand rally and reception held in Nguru.
Yobe State government has presented its Investment and Development agenda at the 2026 United Nations General Assembly meeting for strategic partnerships, international investment opportunities and development.
Yobe State government has presented its Investment and Development agenda at the 2026 United Nations General Assembly meeting for strategic partnerships, international investment opportunities and development. In a press statement signed by Mamman Muhammad the DG press and media affairs to the governor said, Governor Mai Mala Buni, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Mohammed Goje, said the mission was aimed at attracting international investments and investors in agric
The Kulen Allah cattles rearers association of Nigeria (KACRAN) has urges north east development commission (NEDC ) to partner with northeast governors for massive job creation, agricultural revolution and exploration of natural resources.
Yobe state governor Mai Mala Buni says none of the state’s single pilgrim illegally remained in Saudi Arabia and refused to return home after completing 2026 Hajj exercise. Governor Buni stated this on thursday when the National Hajj Commission’s (NAHCON) Sensitisation Committee paid him a courtesy visit in Damaturu the state capital.
Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni has inaugurated the party’s reconcile committees that were angry during primary election held in the past.
The Yobe Government has begun a strategic review of its human capital development interventions as part of efforts to improve service delivery and enhance the wellbeing and capacity of citizens across the state.
Yobe state All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate Alhaji Baba Mallam Wali has visited the emirs of Jajere and Ngelzarma ahead of the 2027 governorship election. The APC flag bearer was received by party stakeholders and other APC supporters in Tarmuwa and Fune local governments areas during visited the Emirates as part of his ongoing consultations with traditional rulers and stakeholders across Yobe State.
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: “One Person, One Tree for a Greener and Sustainable Yobe.”
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 administration’s 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 Girls’ 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 administration’s 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 *₦28.531 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.
