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Troops of Joint Task Force North-East, Operation Hadin Kai, have continued their operations against terrorist elements in Borno and Yobe states, recording fresh operational gains and receiving escapees in the last 24 hours.
Uba said that at no point did General Oluyede indict or generalise that residents of the two North-East states were supporting terrorists. The post CDS didn’t accuse Borno, Yobe residents of aiding…
The Yobe State Governor has donated N10 million to support families affected by the recent Borno bombing, offering condolences and urging continued vigilance.
Nigeria’s military chiefs have arrived in Maiduguri following the recent Borno bomb blasts, acting on presidential orders to manage the security situation. Read More: https://punchng.com/cds-oluyede-coas-land-in-borno-after-bomb-blasts/
Troops of the Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI have neutralised several terrorists during coordinated attacks launched by suspected Boko Haram/Islamic State West Africa Province…
Nigerian troops under Operation Hadin Kai successfully repelled a coordinated ISWAP attack in Yobe, neutralizing over 20 insurgents and a senior commander.
These include Sokoto, Zamfara, Kebbi, Katsina, Kano, Jigawa, Adamawa, Gombe, Bauchi, Yobe, and Borno The post Northern states at greater risk of cerebrospinal meningitis, NiMet warns appeared first…
“The gallant troops responded with exceptional manoeuvre and firepower," an army spokesperson said. The post Amidst several attacks in Borno, terrorists attack military base in Yobe appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni presented new cars to 17 All Progressives Congress (APC) local government chairmen, aiming to support party operations and strengthen grassroots mobilization across the state.
The Nigeria Customs Service intercepted 248,500 tablets of tramadol hydrochloride valued at N273.35m in a major seizure in Yobe State.
Police in Yobe, Nigeria, have arrested a notorious burglar and recovered five motorcycles.
The Nigerian Bar Association condemns the alleged abuse of a Yobe lawyer, Saminu Na’iloka, by police in Damagum. Read about the incident and the call for j Read More: https://punchng.com/nba-condemns-beating-abuse-of-yobe-lawyer-by-police/
Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni publicly declared his unwavering loyalty to his political benefactor and predecessor, Ibrahim Gaidam, stating he would rather die than betray him.
Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni has approved the distribution of Ramadan palliatives, including rice and other food items, to vulnerable households across 17 local government areas.
Following a fatal boat mishap in Yobe, Nigeria, the NEDC and the state government are distributing rescue boats and relief materials to enhance water transport safety.
ACP Balteh, a police officer, was laid to rest in Potiskum, Yobe State, following his death in a fatal motor vehicle accident on February 21, 2026, while en route from Kaduna to Maiduguri.
A tragic road accident on the Damaturu–Maiduguri highway in Yobe State, Nigeria, has claimed the lives of five family members, with three others sustaining injuries.
The Yobe State Government has ordered the temporary closure of all recreational centres during the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations, citing security concerns.
The Nigerian Army says multiple suicide bombers may have been deployed into Maiduguri to carry out coordinated attacks at crowded locations. The post Nigerian Army speaks on Borno’s multiple bombings that killed many appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Yobe State Police Command heightens Sallah security following recent bomb blasts in Maiduguri.
Dr. Ali Tikau, a former PDP governorship aspirant in Yobe State, has defected to the ADC, citing a need for new political opportunities and development.
Nigerian troops successfully foiled coordinated attacks and killed 20 terrorists in Yobe state, preventing further casualties and maintaining security.
Troops under Operation HADIN KAI foiled a major ISWAP attack in Yobe, killing over 20 insurgents and recovering a large cache of weapons in Goniri. Read More: https://punchng.com/military-repels-iswap-attack-in-yobe-kill-20-insurgents/
Yobe State’s First Lady, Hafsat Buni, distributes Ramadan food packages including rice and oil to 2,000 vulnerable women to ease fasting burdens. Read More:…
Residents in Potiskum, Yobe State, decry the abandoned hospital emergency unit at the Specialist Hospital, raising concerns over a lack of urgent medical c Read More:…
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North-East), Operation Hadin Kai, have repelled an attack by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists on a military formation in Goniri, Yobe State.
Comrade Isaac Balami, Founding Chancellor of Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management (IBUAM), held meetings with the Governors of Niger State and Yobe State to discuss youth enrollment into the university.
Governor Buni of Yobe State, Nigeria, affirmed his commitment to never betray his predecessor during a party congress held in Damaturu.
Members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, known as Shi’ites, staged a peaceful protest in Yobe State, condemning the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Read More: https://punchng.com/photos-shiites-protest-in-yobe-over-iranian-supreme-leaders-killing/
Lawmakers in Yobe State are fast-tracking a bill to establish a new drug agency, with public hearings scheduled for March, as substance abuse reaches a 'national crisis' level.
Soldiers foil B’Haram attacks, kill 29 in Borno, Yobe The Guardian Nigeria News
The Yobe State Assembly has launched an investigation into alleged misconduct by health workers and a shortage of doctors, following a decision announced by Speaker Chiroma Mashio after the assembly's annual recess.
The Yobe State Hisbah Commission has banned public gatherings and inappropriate male-female interactions during Sallah, citing security and moral values. Read More:…
The Yobe State Police Command has issued a warning to residents against spreading false alarms and misinformation during the Sallah celebrations to prevent panic and ensure public safety.
By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, has called on the people of Borno and Yobe states to actively participate in the fight against Boko Haram and…
The Yobe State government has mandated heightened security measures for Eid-el-Fitr, urging agencies to intensify operations and patrols to ensure a peaceful celebration.
•Armed forces recapture area B/H declared ‘caliphate’ By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri The war against insecurity has continued relentlessly as the military claimed successes with hundreds of Boko Haram/ISWAP fighters killed in Borno and Yobe states in the last two weeks. But it is not all round success for the military as, in a tit-for-tat scenario, the armed forces also […] The post Military, terrorists in tit-for-tat: Army bases attacked, top officers killed,ISWAP commander ‘eliminated’ appeare...
Troops of the Nigerian Army, under the Joint Task Force North-East, 'Operation Hadin Kai', have recaptured Ngoshe community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State from Boko Haram/ISWAP…
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) killed at least 20 Boko Haram/ISWAP members, including a senior commander identified as Abu Yusu, during a failed attack on Goniri community in Yobe.
Scores of terrorists were eliminated in a failed early morning attack on the Baga community of Borno, less than 24 hours after multiple attacks on military formations in Borno and Yobe communities.
Yobe State Police have arrested a key suspect from an interstate motorcycle theft gang, recovering five stolen bikes. Investigations are ongoing. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-nab-motorcycle-theft-gang-in-yobe/
The Nigeria Customs Service has reported a significant tramadol seizure in Yobe, intercepting 248,500 tablets valued at over N273 million in an intelligence-led operation.
The Nigerian Federal Government has commenced the distribution of food aid to 42,000 vulnerable individuals in Yobe State to combat hunger, malnutrition, and poverty.
Alhaji Muhammad Gadaka has been re-elected as the Yobe APC Chairman following a peaceful and transparent state congress held in Damaturu.
Traders in Damaturu, Yobe State, have expressed appreciation for Governor Mai Mala Buni's initiative in constructing a new modern market, citing improvements in security, sanitation, and business opportunities.
Yobe State in Nigeria plans to create a new agency dedicated to preventing drug abuse and providing rehabilitation services, aiming to tackle substance dependency and support youth development in the region.
Nigerian Army troops of Operation Hadin Kai have successfully foiled coordinated Boko Haram attacks, neutralizing 29 terrorists in Borno and Yobe states. Read More: https://punchng.com/soldiers-foil-bharam-attacks-kill-29-in-borno-yobe/