• To continue, consolidate achievements of predecessor Mukaila Ola The former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Ambassador Babagana Kingibe has said the governor of Yobe State, Alhaji Mai-Mala Buni, would bring his wealth of experience managing the National Secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to run a successful
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Boko Haram: VSF expends N1.45b on public buildings in Yobe state
Mukaila Ola The Victims Support Fund (VSF) has commissioned 147 public buildings put at a total cost of N1.45 billion in Yobe state. The Executive Director of VSF, Prof. Sunday Ochoche, disclosed this on Monday at the commissioning of some of the projects in Potiskum, one of the largest town in the Boko
Lawan’s Senate President ambition receives a knock from home
Mukaila Ola The aspiration of Senator Ahmed Lawan to lead the 9th Senate has received a knock as some group of people from his home state has associated with Senator Ali Ndume. Ali Ndume, the Senator representing Borno South has stood firm with his aspiration despite the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC)
Nigerian troops halt fresh Boko Haram attack in Damaturu
•Recovers large cache of arms Jude Johnson The troops of sector two, Operation Lafiya Dole has foiled an attempted attack in Damaturu, Yobe State by Boko Haram Terrorists on Tuesday evening. The Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations, Sector 2, Operation Lafiya Dole, Lieutenant Njoka Irabor in a statement on Wednesday, said
Boko Haram reportedly attacks Yobe town
Gaidam town in Yobe State has reportedly been infiltrated by suspected Boko Haram insurgents. Residents in the town said that the attackers stormed the town around 5:30pm, and started shooting sporadically. A resident said “The insurgents took advantage of the Market Day to infiltrate the town.” “Although they forewarned residents of their coming
Soldiers’ Accounts: How tactical blunders, sabotage exposed Nigerian troops to Boko Haram attacks
Boko Haram: No need to flee, Gaidam urges terrified Yobe residents
Mukaila Ola The Yobe state government has called on residents of the state to stay calm, insisting that there was no need to flee from areas recently attacked by Boko Haram Terrorists. The government assured that the military was fully in control of the security situation in the state and has contained
NEMA commences distribution of relief materials to victims of Boko Haram crisis
Mukaila Ola The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has commenced distribution of relief materials to victims of Boko Haram crisis in Yobe State, North East Nigeria. The distribution at the weekend follows the donation of relief materials estimated at $10 million (N3.6 billion) by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre
Gaidam approves N252.9m for payment of gratuity to Yobe retirees
•Borno PDP guber candidate kicks over plight of pensioners in the state Hassan Gulani For 12 times in a row, Governor Ibrahim Gaidam of Yobe State, has again approved the sum of over N252.9 million as payment for gratuity to the retired civil servants. The approval will also include death benefits to relatives
Army Foils Boko Haram Attack In Yobe
Godsgift Onyedinefu The Nigerian army said it's troops of 120 Battalion deployed in operation Lafiya Dole have successfully foiled an attempt by Boko Haram insurgents to attack one of their locations at Katarko ,Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State following a tip off. The Director Army Public Relations Brig. Gen Texas