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Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has ordered the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) to assess the extent of damages in the Damaturu market fire incident of Tuesday. According to him, the Fire Service Department (FSD) should henceforth be on standby during the Harmattan dry season. The Director General, Media and Press Affairs to the…
23 Nov
Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has approved a N70,000 minimum wage for workers in the state civil service. According to him, payment of the new minimum wage will take effect from December 1, 2024. The Director-General, Press and Media Affairs, Mamman Mohammed, yesterday (Saturday) in Damaturu, stated: "The minimum wage committee recommended a reconciliation…
3 Nov
YOBE State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has presented a N320.81 billion budget for 2025 financial year to the state House of Assembly According to the governor, the 2025 budget would seek to entrench a policy of completing all ongoing capital projects, before embarking on new ones. Presenting the appropriation bill to the legislators on Friday…
28 Aug
Gov Mai Mala Buni of Yobe has donated a cheque of N2 million to six winners of the scientific innovation and research paper writing competition in the state. READ ALSO:Yobe partners Arab Bank on energy, agriculture, dev’t Mohammed Auwal from Bursari and Idi Mohammed of Yobe State University emerged first in the…
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) apprehended 14,480 suspected drug traffickers between January and October, in connection with the seizure of 2.4 million kilograms of assorted illicit drugs. The NDLEA Chairman, retired Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa, disclosed this while briefing members of the House of Representatives Committee on Narcotic Drugs on Wednesday in Abuja.…
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Northern leaders, under the umbrella of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), have reinstated the suspended Chairman of the Forum, Mamman Mike Osuman. The suspension of the Chairman by the leadership of ACF was earlier carried out over an alleged unauthorised political statement, not in consonance with ACF's non-partisan position. In a statement issued on Wednesday…
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Following the recent arrest of Barrister Dele Farotimi, the Obidient Movement, led by its National Coordinator, Dr. Yunusa Tanko, has raised concerns over alleged threats against Peter Obi, former presidential candidate and leader of the movement. During a press conference on Wednesday, the group condemned what it described as a systematic crackdown on dissent, exemplified…
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Nigerian weddings are not just events; they’re blockbusters, complete with drama, sequins, and a cast of stylish guests ready to outshine each other. From the grand entrance of the bride to the big boys spraying cash like confetti, it’s all vibes and glory until you check your bank account. This December, the wedding invitations are…
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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has trained 97 pilots between January and November 2024, with 54 trained abroad and 43 locally. Additionally, 16 UAV operators were trained locally during the same period. This was disclosed by the Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, during a winging ceremony for newly trained military pilots…
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The management of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), in compliance with the Federal Government’s directive through the Federal Ministry of Transportation, has announced that the NRC will operate end-of-the-year special train services in commemoration of Christmas and New Year celebrations. In a statement signed by the Deputy Director, Public Relations, NRC, Yakub Mahmood, it was…
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For the second year in a row, Ahmed Ololade, known professionally as Asake, has topped the most-streamed Nigerian artiste on Spotify. In its yearly Spotify Wrapped, Spotify data shows that Asake led the pack, with Seyi Vibez coming second, while Burna Boy and Wizkid came third and fourth, disrupting the top three ‘gang’ in the…
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The South Africa-Nigeria Joint Ministerial Advisory Council on Industry, Trade, and Investment (JMACITI) has been created to strengthen economic cooperation and trade opportunities between Nigeria and South Africa. This was announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa on Wednesday at the Nigeria-South Africa Business Roundtable in Cape Town, South Africa. According to Ramaphosa, the…
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The United Kingdom (UK) and Nigeria have agreed to strengthen economic ties through a co-production agreement, facilitating collaboration between film industries in both countries to produce content for domestic and international markets. UK High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery stated this on Wednesday in Abuja at the 80th anniversary of the British Council in Nigeria.…
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The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has initiated the process of realising the assets and recovering debts from defunct banks to activate payment of uninsured depositors through liquidation dividends. Additionally, the corporation assured compensation for depositors of defunct banks whose balances exceed N5 million. NDIC Managing Director, Mr Bello Hassan, stated this on Wednesday at…