September 28, 2025

Buni inspects Damaturu flyover, Damaturu-Gambir road projects

Gov. Mai Mala Buni of Yobe has inspected the Damaturu flyover and underpass as well as the Damaturu–Gambir road projects, expressing satisfaction with the progress of work. Buni, who was accompanied by his deputy, Alhaji Idi Barde Gubana, visited the project sites alongside commissioners, senior government officials, and representatives of the North East Development Commission (NEDC). Speaking during the visit,...

SUBEB constitutes committee to oversee grains distribution to Yobe teachers

By Ahmed Abba The Yobe State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has constituted a two-man committee to oversee the distribution of grains allocated to primary school teachers in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Executive Chairman of SUBEB, Alhaji Umaru Babayo, announced this in Damaturu on Friday. He named Malam Tijjani Musa, Deputy Secretary Administration,...

NUJ hails Yobe daughters’ international victory

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Yobe State Council, has commended three female indigenes of the state for emerging winners at a global competition. The council, in a statement on Friday in Damaturu, celebrated the outstanding performance of Nafisa Abdullahi Aminu, Rukayyah Muhammad Fema, and Hadiza Kashim Kalli. The NUJ described their success as a pride to the state and...

Zenith Bank awards N15m to winners of 2025 Teen Eagle Global competition

Zenith Bank Plc has awarded N15 million to three Nigerian students who emerged champions at the 2025 Teen Eagle Global competition. The awardees were: Miss Nafisa Abdullahi Aminu, Overall Best in English Language Skills; Miss Hadiza Kashm Kalli, Gold Medalist and recipient of the Outstanding Talent Award; and Miss Rukayyah Muhammad Fema, Overall Best in Debate. Each winner received N5...

TCI impacts over 17,000 women with family planning services in Yobe

The Challenge Initiative (TCI) has reached 17,436 women with family planning services across Yobe State within three years of support, officials said on Wednesday in Damaturu. Hajiya Mairo Hassan, State Sexual Reproductive Health Coordinator, disclosed the figures at a Transitioning and Dissemination Meeting tagged “Transitioning Towards Yobe State Government Self-Reliance in Family Planning”. She gave a breakdown of beneficiaries in...