Mamman Mohammed
26 Dec
Gov. Mai Mala Buni of Yobe has charged Christians and their leadership to focus more on preaching peace, love and justice. Buni said this in a Christmas message by his media aide, Mamman Mohammed, on Thursday in Damaturu. According to him, there can be no meaningful development without peace and justice on the land. READ…
1 Dec
The Yobe government has understudied the Rwandan Shock-Responsive Mechanism (SRM) for the social protection of vulnerable groups in the state. The week-long tour, led by the Commissioner for Finance and Economic Planning, Muhammad Abatcha Geidam,
16 Aug
Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has distributed N14b agricultural inputs to farmers to boost employment and food security in the state. The procured 71, 835 units of farm inputs
9 Jun 2024
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has been declared the sole winner of the recently concluded local government election in Yobe State. Yobe State Independent Electoral Commission (YSIEC), while announcing the result of the election, said APC won all 17 chairmanship seats and 178 councillor positions. According to the Chairman of the Commission, Dr. Mamman Mohammed,…
7 Feb 2024
Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has declared today as a work-free day to mark the three-day prayers for the late ex-Governor, Bukar Ibrahim. According to him, the 73-year-old late Ibrahim died from a protracted illness ...
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has denied reports that it plans to destroy over six million unclaimed Permanent Voters' Cards (PVCs). The commission described the report as "incorrect," maintaining that it never contemplated destroying uncollected PVCs. In the said report, it was claimed that the commission is contemplating a policy to withdraw and destroy…
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The former governor of Kaduna State and founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, has debunked claims suggesting he has joined the opposition party, the People's Democratic Party (PDP). Social media platforms, particularly X, have been abuzz with allegations that the former governor has left the ruling party and joined the…
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Ousmane Dembele's stoppage-time goal settled the French Champions Trophy on Sunday, giving Paris Saint-Germain a 1-0 win over Monaco in a fixture played in Doha. PSG's troubles in front of goal this season have often cost them in the Champions League, and they were thwarted throughout this game by a combination of poor finishing and…
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Manchester United rallied to snap a four-game losing streak and halt Liverpool's romp towards the Premier League title in a thrilling 2-2 draw at Anfield on Sunday. Liverpool move six points clear at the top of the table, with a game in hand to come, over second-placed Arsenal. But this was an opportunity lost for…
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Parents of students at the Federal Science and Technical College, Yaba, Lagos have expressed outrage over a sudden increase in the Parents Teachers Association (PTA) fee from the government-approved ₦5,000 to ₦11,500. The development has created concerns about the accountability and transparency within the college's administration. Sources revealed that the PTA executives unilaterally raised the…
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President Bola Tinubu will depart Lagos on Monday, January 6, for Accra, the capital of the Republic of Ghana, to attend the inauguration of President-elect John Dramani Mahama on January 7. Tinubu's spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. Mahama, who served as the 12th president of Ghana between 2011 and 2017,…
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Raul Jimenez scored two penalties as Fulham twice came from behind to draw 2-2 with relegation-threatened Ipswich at Craven Cottage on Sunday. Sam Szmodics put the visitors ahead in the 38th minute, with Jimenez levelling from the spot midway through the second period. Liam Delap restored Ipswich's lead with another penalty but Jimenez had the…
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1. The Spiritual Cleansing Scam Trial A group of individuals is facing trial for allegedly defrauding Dr. Lateef Oladimeji Bello and his family of over £1 million and N175 million under the pretense of providing “spiritual cleansing” services. The defendants, including Morufu Adewale (also known as Gbegulerin Adelana), Omitogun Ajayi, Abayomi Alaka (also known as…
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The Rivers State Police Command has launched an investigation into an alleged assault on a lady by police officers along Evo Road, Port Harcourt. The incident was reported on social media, prompting the Command to urge the lady involved to visit the Police Headquarters to facilitate a thorough investigation. According to the Police…
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A tanker laden with petrol on Sunday burst into flames, killing several persons in Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State. Eyewitnesses told The Guardian that the tanker driver was trying to make a turn on the busy Old Lagos/Asaba Road in Agbor main town, close to First Bank, on Sunday afternoon when…