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- Senator Mustapha Musa Abandons Re-election Bid to Support Governor Buni for Yobe East Seat
Published: Apr 30, 2026
Section: Africa
Senator Mustapha Musa announced his formal withdrawal from the Yobe East senatorial race on Thursday to endorse Governor Mai Mala Buni as his successor. The decision followed a str...
- Yobe Senator Musa Mustapha Withdraws Re-election Bid to Support Governor Mai Mala Buni for 2027 Seat
Published: Apr 30, 2026
Section: Africa
Senator Musa Mustapha has formally declined to seek a second term in the Senate and withdrawn from the Yobe State governorship race. In a strategic political realignment, the lawma...
- Governor Buni Appoints Mohammed Goje as Acting Secretary to Yobe State Government
Published: Apr 30, 2026
Section: Africa
Governor Mai Mala Buni has designated Mohammed Goje as the acting Secretary to the State Government in Yobe, effective immediately following an official announcement on Wednesday....
- North-East Group Pledges to Purchase APC Senate Nomination Form for Governor Mai Mala Buni Ahead of 2027 Polls
Published: Apr 29, 2026
Section: Africa
The North-East Elders and Youths Forum has announced its intention to fund the senatorial candidacy of Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni. Citing his performance in state governance...
- Plan International Nigeria Research Exposes Devastating Impact of Humanitarian Funding Cuts on Youth
Published: Apr 25, 2026
Section: Africa
Plan International Nigeria has released its "Put Us at the Center" report, detailing the lived experiences of 132 children and young people across Northeast Nigeria. The study high...
- Nigerian Military Air Strike on Border Village Market Leaves Scores of Civilians Feared Dead
Published: Apr 13, 2026
Section: Africa
A Nigerian Air Force strike targeting Islamist militants reportedly hit a weekly market near the Borno-Yobe state border, resulting in significant civilian casualties. While the mi...
- APC Chieftain Declares Ruling Party Will Maintain Political Dominance in Nigeria for One Hundred Years
Published: Apr 10, 2026
Section: Africa
Muhammad Gadaka, the Yobe State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, has asserted that the party is positioned to govern Nigeria for a century. Speaking at a leadership summi...
- Teenager Dies Following Head Injury Sustained During Village Wedding Clash in Yobe State
Published: Apr 8, 2026
Section: Africa
A teenage boy, Ishaku Idris, has died after being struck with a stick during a violent confrontation at a wedding in Potiskum, Yobe State. The clash, which involved youths from the...
- Yobe Youth Coalition Raises ₦188 Million To Draft Former Senate President Ahmad Lawan Into 2027 Governorship Race
Published: Apr 6, 2026
Section: Africa
The Coalition of Yobe-East Progressive Youths has successfully raised ₦188 million in a single day to fund a potential gubernatorial campaign for Senator Ahmad Lawan. Despite the a...
- Yobe State Governor’s Liaison Officer Resigns From APC To Join African Democratic Congress Amid 2026 Elective Ambitions
Published: Mar 30, 2026
Section: Africa
Ahmed Alhaji Lawan, a key aide to Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni, has resigned from his position and the ruling All Progressives Congress. Lawan has defected to the African Demo...
- Operation Hadin Kai Troops Seize 850 Litres of Illicit Fuel Following High Speed Chase in Yobe State
Published: Mar 29, 2026
Section: Africa
Military personnel from the 241 Battalion intercepted a vehicle transporting 34 jerrycans of Premium Motor Spirit during a targeted night patrol in the Karasuwa Local Government Ar...
- Nigerian Army Intercepts Boko Haram Fuel Supply Chain in Yobe State and Recovers Millions in Terrorist Cash
Published: Mar 25, 2026
Section: Africa
Troops from the 241 Battalion have arrested four suspects in Yusufari for allegedly supplying fuel to Boko Haram insurgents. The operation resulted in the seizure of over 500 litre...