April 17, 2026

Jakusko Youths Advocate Unity, Civic Engagement at Summit

  Youth leaders in Jakusko Local Government Area have called for strengthened unity, civic participation and sustainable development to enhance grassroots cohesion. The call was made at the Jakusko Youth Unity and Strategic Engagement Summit 2026 held in the area under the theme: “Promoting Unity, Civic Participation, Peace and Sustainable Development.” The summit, convened under the leadership of Alhaji Muhammad...

Gulani youths endorse Maina for Yobe Assembly seat

By Ahmed Isah Concerned youths in Gulani Local Government Area (LGA) have endorsed Mohammed Maina for the Yobe State House of Assembly seat. The endorsement was announced at a news conference addressed by the group in Gulani, calling for support from stakeholders and the electorate. The group said the decision followed a consultative process involving youth representatives from the 12...

Persons with disabilities in Yobe seek inclusion in appointments

By Ahmed Abba The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), Yobe Chapter, has called on the state government to ensure inclusion of its members in political appointments, elective offices and public employment. The association made the call through its Chairman, Yawudima Yusufari, during a peaceful demonstration at the gate of the Yobe Government House on Tuesday in Damaturu....

Calls Mount for Baba Malam Wali to Join Yobe 2027 Gubernatorial Race

By Sunday Godwin A coalition of progressive indigenes of Yobe State and supporters from outside the state has intensified calls for the immediate past Secretary to the State Government, Baba Malam Wali, to formally declare interest in the 2027 governorship race. The group, in a statement made available to journalists, said growing public confidence in Wali’s administrative background and human...