Yobe State – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Sun, 29 Nov 2020 15:56:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Yobe State – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 I Get My Job Done Despite Spending 3 Days A Month In Yobe — Governor Buni Replies Critics https://www.theinfostride.com/i-get-my-job-done-despite-spending-3-days-a-month-in-yobe-governor-buni-replies-critics/ https://www.theinfostride.com/i-get-my-job-done-despite-spending-3-days-a-month-in-yobe-governor-buni-replies-critics/#respond Sun, 29 Nov 2020 15:56:28 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=276052 The Yobe State Governor, H.E Mai Mala Buni has replied critics who accused him of abandoning his primary assignments in the state since he became the caretaker chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Buni said spending more days outside the state does not hinder his duty as a governor. Speaking during an interview with [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/i-get-my-job-done-despite-spending-3-days-a-month-in-yobe-governor-buni-replies-critics/feed/ 0 Ahmed Lawan Mourns With Yobe Fire Victims https://www.theinfostride.com/ahmed-lawan-mourns-with-yobe-fire-victims/ Thu, 09 Jan 2020 12:05:47 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=244634 Senate President, Ahmad Lawan has mourned with the family of the mother and her 3 daughters who died in a fire disaster at Red Bricks Quarters on Maiduguri road, Damaturu in Yobe State. The terrible incident happened on Tuesday night, January 7, 2020. Ahmed praised the head of the family who bravely rescued his 5-year-old [...]

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]]> INEC Must Conduct New Elections In Yobe, Zamfara And Borno – PDP https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-must-conduct-new-elections-in-yobe-zamfara-and-borno-pdp/ Tue, 26 Feb 2019 21:49:47 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=227911 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has come out to ask INEC to immediately work on plans to conduct new elections in Yobe, Zamfara, and Borno state. During a recent press conference, the Deputy Director General of PPD’s presidential campaign organisation, Tanimu Turaki, said the APC actually manipulated the results that were read out in their [...]

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]]> Yobe State, Ibrahim Gaidam Failed To Vote Because Of Boko Haram https://www.theinfostride.com/yobe-state-ibrahim-gaidam-failed-to-vote-because-of-boko-haram/ Sat, 23 Feb 2019 16:59:18 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=227525 Boko Haram members have stopped Yobe state governor, Ibrahim Gaidam, from exercising his franchise. A statement from his Director General, Media affairs, Abdullahi Bego, said the early morning blasts by the sect members in the state stopped the governor from participating in the election. He also said the security agents told the governor to forget [...]

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]]> Buhari Set To Visit Yobe State https://www.theinfostride.com/buhari-set-to-visit-yobe-state/ Mon, 21 Jan 2019 14:00:45 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=225762 Damaturu in Yobe state has been given a new look as they await President Muhammadu Buhari’s visit for the Presidential campaign on Monday. Security personnels have also been deployed to specific areas. Some of the residents showed their excitement on Buhari’s visit to the state. Modu Ali, a resident of Sabon Pegi, said ”we can’t [...]

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]]> The Hike In Food Prices Must Be Checked In Yobe State – Babagana Madu https://www.theinfostride.com/the-hike-in-food-prices-must-be-checked-in-yobe-state-babagana-madu/ Mon, 04 Jun 2018 23:00:28 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=208000 Some residents of Yobe, on Saturday in Damaturu, decried the hike in the prices of some food items usually consumed this Ramadan. A resident, Mallam Zarau Gulani, expressed concern on the development in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Gulani said that a yam that usually cost N3, 000 before the commencement [...]

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]]> There Is Hardship In Yobe State – Zarau Gulani https://www.theinfostride.com/there-is-hardship-in-yobe-state-zarau-gulani/ Tue, 29 May 2018 19:47:07 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=207593 Some residents of Yobe, on Saturday in Damaturu, decried the hike in the prices of some food items usually consumed this Ramadan. A resident, Mallam Zarau Gulani, expressed concern on the development in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Gulani said that a yam that usually cost N3, 000 before the commencement [...]

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]]> Yobe State Market Operates According To The Market Forces – Babagana Madu https://www.theinfostride.com/yobe-state-market-operates-according-to-the-market-forces-babagana-madu/ Mon, 28 May 2018 01:00:43 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=207461 Some residents of Yobe, on Saturday in Damaturu, decried the hike in the prices of some food items usually consumed this Ramadan. A resident, Mallam Zarau Gulani, expressed concern on the development in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Gulani said that a yam that usually cost N3, 000 before the commencement [...]

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]]> Dapchi School Girls Kidnap: Igbo Group commends President Buhari, chides Amnesty International https://www.theinfostride.com/dapchi-school-girls-kidnap-igbo-group-commends-president-buhari-chides-amnesty-international/ Fri, 23 Mar 2018 21:59:44 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=203309 Some Southeast Professionals in Diaspora have applauded President Muhammadu Buhari and the nation’s security forces, over the release of 105 Dapchi School girls, abducted by the Boko Haram sect, in Dapchi, Yobe State in February. According to the group, the release of the girls was a confirmation that the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari is sincere [...]

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]]> PDP condemns APC and Presidency for Staging the Abduction of Dapchi School Girls https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-condemns-apc-and-presidency-for-staging-the-abduction-of-dapchi-school-girls/ Wed, 21 Mar 2018 23:12:30 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=203173 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned APC and some officials in the Presidency for staging the abduction of Dapchi school girls in Yobe State to gain political relevance. This was contained in the press statement released by the party. TEXT OF PRESS CONFERENCE OF THE PEOPLES DEMOCRATIC PARTY, ON THE RETURN OF THE ABDUCTED [...]

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]]> Senator Mohammed Hassan offers Scholarships to 880 Students https://www.theinfostride.com/senator-mohammed-hassan-offers-scholarships-to-880-students/ Mon, 31 Jul 2017 21:27:36 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=176113 The Vice Chairman, Senate Committee on Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Senator Mohammed Hassan has offered scholarship to 880 students from his constituency. The lawmaker, who represents, Yobe South Senatorial District, spoke to newsmen after commissioning various projects in the constituency. He said the offer was for students studying in all institutions of higher learning across [...]

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]]> Anti-Graft War: EFCC Charges Corps Members on Anti-Corruption Crusade https://www.theinfostride.com/anti-graft-war-efcc-charges-corps-members-on-anti-corruption-crusade/ Mon, 31 Jul 2017 21:17:34 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=176135 Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has called on Nigerian Youths to see the fight against corruption as a course needed to be taken with utmost priority, in order to sustainably address the issue of unemployment and poverty bedeviling the country. John Sendere, Head of Operation, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Gombe Zonal Office, [...]

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]]> Nigerian Students, NGO pass Vote of Confidence in the INEC Management https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-students-ngo-pass-vote-of-confidence-in-the-inec-management/ Thu, 27 Jul 2017 22:12:38 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=174204 The Zone C Chapter of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has passed a vote of confidence in the management of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The zone comprise of the following Nigerian States: Adamawa, Benue, Borno, Kogi, Kwarra, Nasarawa, Plateau, Taraba, Yobe and Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The Deputy Coordinator of the zone, [...]

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]]> Army Spokesman discloses 9 Boko Haram Members surrender to Nigerian Troops https://www.theinfostride.com/army-spokesman-discloses-9-boko-haram-members-surrender-to-nigerian-troops/ Sun, 23 Jul 2017 22:21:13 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=173430 Nine out the arrested Boko Haram insurgents have surrendered themselves to the Nigerian troops on Saturday at Buni Yari in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State, the army has said. According to a statement issued by Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman, the army spokesman inAbuja, the terrorists are: Usman Ali, 22, Ibrahim Matukur, 13 and Usman [...]

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]]> Rainstorm Destroys Over 160 Buildings In Yobe State https://www.theinfostride.com/rainstorm-destroys-over-160-buildings-in-yobe-state/ Sun, 14 May 2017 04:10:40 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=164785 Over 160 buildings were destroyed by a rainstorm which wreaked havoc on four villages in Potiskum Local Government Area of Yobe on Wednesday. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the affected villages are Danchuwa, Bogocho, Jumma and Ardo Shani. Eyewitnesses said that although there were no deaths, one boy had bone fractures, while a [...]

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]]> Bukola Saraki Must Go – Yobe Protesters https://www.theinfostride.com/bukola-saraki-must-go-yobe-protesters/ Fri, 07 Apr 2017 09:12:30 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=161223 A group of protesters in Yobe State have called for the sack of Senate President, Bukola Saraki. The protest held on Thursday, April 6, in the Potiskum Local Government Area of the state. The protesters were seen carrying placards with messages such as “Saraki must go” and “Magu must be confirmed.” The placard refers to [...]

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]]> Governor Ayo Fayose Warns INEC https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-ayo-fayose-warns-inec/ Sat, 25 Feb 2017 01:32:31 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=157548 Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti state has warned that any attempt to rig the 2018 governorship election in Ekiti state will be met with stiff resistance. According to Vanguard, the Governor said “Here in Ekiti, we are waiting for them. If INEC and its ally, APC like, they can print as many Form EC8A as [...]

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]]> The Fraud in President Buhari’s Government! When will DSS, EFCC, ICPC act? https://www.theinfostride.com/the-fraud-in-president-buharis-government-when-will-dss-efcc-icpc-act/ Wed, 14 Dec 2016 22:09:23 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=151319 The Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media to Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State, Lere Olayinka, has highlighted some alleged frauds pertrated under the watch of President Muhammadu Buhari led administration. Read the list of the frauds below: 1. Global Vision Ltd., owned by Buhari’s SGF, Babachir Lawal was indicted by the Senate [...]

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]]> FG Promises To Provide Needed Logistics To Expeditiously End Insurgency In Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-promises-to-provide-needed-logistics-to-expeditiously-end-insurgency-in-nigeria/ Sat, 26 Dec 2015 10:13:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=115374 The Minister of Defence, Brig.-Gen. Muhammad Dan-Ali (rtd) gave an assurance in Damaturu on Friday at a Christmas lunch organised for troops fighting Boko Haram insurgency in the North East, that the Federal Government of Nigeria is committed to provide the needed logistics to expeditiously end insurgency in the country. Dan-Ali acknowledged some of the challenges facing [...]

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]]> Northeast Development Commission: Bill On Its Establishment Scales Second Reading https://www.theinfostride.com/northeast-development-commission-bill-on-its-establishment-scales-second-reading/ Wed, 16 Dec 2015 00:10:35 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=112990 A bill seeking the establishment of the Northeast Development Commission sponsored by Hon. Yakubu Dogara, the Speaker of House of Representatives, scaled a second reading on Monday. According to Hon. Dogara, the commission would be responsible for receiving and managing funds from the Federation Account allocation for the Northeast States of Adamawa, Gombe, Borno, Yobe, [...]

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]]> President Buhari Visits IDPs Camp In Yola, Says End In Sight To Boko Haram Insurgency https://www.theinfostride.com/president-buhari-visits-idps-camp-in-yola-says-end-in-sight-to-boko-haram-insurgency/ Sun, 15 Nov 2015 11:19:20 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=107152 Nigerians displaced by the Boko Haram insurgency in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe States have been given the assurance that government is doing everything possible to ensure they return to their homes as soon as possible. President Muhammadu Buhari (PMB), who gave the assurance on Friday when he visited the Makhio Internally Displaced Persons’ camp in [...]

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]]> We’ll Need 233 Billion Naira To Rebuild North-East – FG https://www.theinfostride.com/well-need-233-billion-naira-to-rebuild-north-east-fg/ Wed, 28 Oct 2015 20:16:26 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=104076 The sum of 233 billion naira is required to reconstruct and rehabilitate the states of the North-East destroyed by the activities of the Boko Haram sect, the Federal Government said on Tuesday. The revelation came on the heels of the declaration by the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo that many of the Boko Haram insurgents were [...]

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]]> North-East Youths Express Gratitude To Governor Ambode Over 150m Naira Donation https://www.theinfostride.com/north-east-youths-express-gratitude-to-governor-ambode-over-150m-naira-donation/ Mon, 26 Oct 2015 07:03:01 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=103544 North-East Youths under the aegis of North-East Youth Peace and Development Initiative (NEYPDI) have commended the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, over the recent donation he made to states worse-hit by the Boko Haram insurgency. Gov. Ambode had last week donated a check of N50 million each to the governors of Borno, Adamawa and [...]

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]]> Aisha Buhari Appeals To Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe Governors To Help Malnourished Children In IDP Camps https://www.theinfostride.com/aisha-buhari-appeals-to-borno-adamawa-and-yobe-governors-to-help-malnourished-children-in-idp-camps/ Fri, 23 Oct 2015 07:34:14 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=103330 The Wife of the President, Mrs Aisha Buhari, has launched a passionate appeal to the Governors of Adamawa, Borno and Yobe States, to urgently do something about the nutritional status of babies and children in the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camps in their various states. Mrs. Buhari said she is grieved as a mother that children [...]

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]]> Petition Tribunal Upholds Yobe State Governor’s Election https://www.theinfostride.com/petition-tribunal-upholds-yobe-state-governors-election/ Wed, 21 Oct 2015 21:49:38 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=103248 Yobe Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja on Wednesday upheld the election of Yobe State Governor Ibrahim Geidam. The tribunal’s chairman, Justice Mojisola Dada, in the judgment delivered today, dismissed the petition filed by Adamu Maina Waziri of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), for his inability to prove beyond reasonable doubt that there were [...]

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]]> Yobe > Police Constable Commits Suicide After Killing Two Colleagues https://www.theinfostride.com/yobe-police-constable-commits-suicide-after-killing-two-colleagues/ Sat, 26 Sep 2015 07:52:14 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=100951 A police constable in Yobe State has allegedly shot dead two of his colleagues, The Nation is reporting. The incident, which took place at the Nangere Police Division in the state, was reported to have occurred in the early hours of Friday. According to eyewitness accounts, the Police Constable, whose identity had not been disclosed, [...]

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]]> Justice Audu Bako Of Yobe Election Tribunal Dies After Brief Illness | #Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/justice-bako-of-yobe-election-tribunal-dies-after-brief-illness-nigeria/ Thu, 27 Aug 2015 11:07:23 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/justice-bako-of-yobe-election-tribunal-dies-after-brief-illness-nigeria/ A member of the Yobe State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal, Justice Audu Bako, is dead. Vanguard reports that the judge passed away around 2p.m on Wednesday at Primus Hospital, Karu, a suburb in Abuja, after a brief illness. He was buried in his home town, Nasarawa, Nasarawa State, according to Islamic rites.

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]]> Inferno: 6 Dead, 12 Injured As Twin Explosions Rock Capital City Of Yobe State | #Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/six-dead-12-injured-as-twin-explosions-rock-damaturu-nigeria/ Tue, 25 Aug 2015 11:30:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/six-dead-12-injured-as-twin-explosions-rock-damaturu-nigeria/ A twin explosion in Damaturu, Yobe State capital has left at least six people dead and twelve others injured. The explosions reportedly occurred in two different locations, including at a bus terminal Tuesday morning. Those injured were said to have been rushed to the Damaturu specialist hospital for treatment.

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]]> Yobe Suicide Bomb Attack: IGP Salutes Officers’ Gallantry, Awards Post-humous Promotions To The Deceased Policemen https://www.theinfostride.com/yobe-suicide-bomb-attack-igp-salutes-officers-gallantry-awards-post-humous-promotions-to-three-deceased-policemen/ Tue, 21 Jul 2015 20:15:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/07/yobe-suicide-bomb-attack-igp-salutes-officers-gallantry-awards-post-humous-promotions-to-three-deceased-policemen/ The Inspector General of Police, IGP Solomon Arase on Tuesday hailed the courage and gallantry displayed by officers of the Yobe State Police Command in the fight against insurgency in the Northeast state. The police boss said he was highly pleased that despite the imminent challenges, officers of the police command have continued to exhibit [...]

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]]> Yobe LG polls recorded large turn-out of voters https://www.theinfostride.com/yobe-lg-polls-recorded-large-turn-out-of-voters/ Sun, 29 Dec 2013 00:17:48 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=6792 Voters across Yobe today turned out in large numbers to cast their votes to elect Chairmen and Councillors of the 17 Local Government Councils in the state. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent who visited some polling booths in the capital Damaturu as well as some local government areas reports that scores of people lined [...]

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