By Kasim Isa Muhammad The Yobe State Government has launched a back-to-school campaign in three local government areas – Bursali, Gujba, and Geidam – to tackle the alarming number of out-of-school children in the state. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, a staggering 427,230 children in Yobe, representing 43% of the child population,
By Kasim Isa Muhammad Ahmad Ya’u Abdullahi made history as the first visually impaired graduate of Yobe State University, completing his final examinations in September 2024. Born in Nguru Local Government Area, Ya’u’s passion for understanding society led him to study Sociology. His intriguing journey serves as an inspiration to many, demonstrating that disability
By Sabiu Abdullahi Constituents from Yobe South Senatorial District in Yobe State have filed a petition with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman in Abuja, calling for the recall of three lawmakers. The lawmakers include Senator Ibrahim Mohammed Bomoi, Honourable Fatima S. Talba, and Honourable Ahmed Adamu. The petitioners,
By Sabiu Abdullahi The Yobe State Police Command has announced the arrest of 18 suspects in connection with the violent protests and vandalism that occurred in Nguru, Potiskum, and Gashua towns on Thursday. According to the command’s spokesman, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, the suspects, who masqueraded as peaceful protesters, set fire to public buildings
By Kasim Isa Muhammad The Yobe State Government has announced a 24-hour curfew in Potiskum, Gashua, and Nguru towns, effective immediately, due to the deteriorating security situation in the areas. According to a press release signed by Brigadier General Dahiru Abdussallam (Retired), Special Adviser to the Governor on Security matters, the curfew is
By Kasim Isa Muhammad A large crowd of protesters has taken to the streets in Potiskum Local Government Area of Yobe state, carrying placards and chanting “End bad governance!” as they express their grievances against the government. The protesters, mostly youths, were met with resistance from the Nigerian Police Force, who attempted to restrict their
By Kasim Isa Muhammad For fifteen years, kidney disease has ravaged Bade Local Government Area of Yobe State, claiming thousands of lives and leaving families shattered. The disease has become a constant presence in the community, with many residents living in fear of losing loved ones. Data gathered by The Citizen Reports indicates that
By Kasim Isa Muhammad In a bold display of discontent, a group of angry youths in Damaturu, the capital of Yobe State, pulled down billboards erected to welcome President Bola Tinubu to the state. The billboards were meant to herald the launch of the Yobe Agricultural Empowerment Programme, which took place on Saturday. Vice
By Isah Aliyu Chiroma The Yobe State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has deployed 862 personnel to ensure a hitch-free Eid-al-Fitr celebration in the state. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Bala Garba made this disclosure to newsmen on Sunday in Damaturu. Garba said the State Commandant, Adamu Zakari, gave the
By Isah Aliyu Chiroma The Yobe State Government has approved the establishment of three weather stations to fight effects of climate change. The Commissioner for Home Affairs, Information and Culture, Abdullahi Bego disclosed while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the State Executive Council meeting held on Thursday. “The Council also approved the establishment of