Police in Yobe State, Nigeria, have uncovered an illegal gun factory in Potiskum, arresting seven suspects and recovering firearms during a raid.

The Yobe State Commissioner of Police has issued a warning to politicians against engaging in early campaigns and rallies, citing violations of the Electoral Act 2022.

One governorship aspirant from Nigeria's APC party in Yobe State has withdrawn from the race, while the remaining G-6 members have decided to participate in direct primaries.

Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni successfully brokered a peace agreement between Yahaya Bello and Ajaka during a meeting held at Mr. Bello's residence.

Governorship aspirants within Nigeria's All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yobe State have rejected an endorsement, highlighting internal disagreements over the party's succession plan for the 2027 election.

The Yobe State Executive Council has ratified N59.8 billion for a range of key projects, including road construction, healthcare, transport, energy, and sports development initiatives.

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai successfully repelled a midnight attack in Kukareta, Yobe State, neutralizing 24 insurgents and recovering a large cache of weapons.

President Tinubu met with Governor Buni and former Governor Geidam in Aso Rock to discuss security issues in Yobe State. The high-profile meeting also sparked speculation regarding political succession in the state.

Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, has urged Nigerians to pray for Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and other leaders in the country. The post Pray for Nigeria, Tinubu, others – Gov Buni…

The management of Yobe State University has said that the photo of some of its students sleeping outdoors which went viral, especially on social media alleging lack of accommodation, is a temporary…

A Chief Magistrate’s Court in Damaturu, Yobe State, has discharged and acquitted a man accused of assault against a minor due to insufficient evidence.

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 Governor has donated N10 million to support families affected by the recent Borno bombing, offering condolences and urging continued vigilance.

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.

Nigerian troops successfully foiled coordinated attacks and killed 20 terrorists in Yobe state, preventing further casualties and maintaining security.

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.

Governor Buni of Yobe State, Nigeria, affirmed his commitment to never betray his predecessor during a party 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.

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 Police Command successfully rescued an abandoned newborn baby girl and apprehended two motorcycle thieves, recovering stolen bikes as part of an intensified crackdown on crime.

The Yobe State Specialist Hospital in Damaturu has successfully performed its first highly specialized segmental mandibulectomy with reconstruction, a major maxillofacial surgical procedure.

Six All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirants in Yobe State have rejected a consensus candidate, instead demanding a direct primary election for the 2027 polls to ensure fairness and transparency.

Former Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali, has announced his intention to run for the governorship of Yobe State in 2027, promising to eradicate insurgency and restore the economy.

The Yobe State APC Critical Stakeholders Forum has endorsed Baba Wali, former Secretary to the State Government, as its consensus candidate for the 2027 governorship election.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yobe State has adopted a consensus method for its 2027 primaries. This consensus approach is also being defended by an aide in Ogun State amidst opposition.

Nigerian troops have reportedly neutralized at least 24 terrorists during an encounter in Borno and Yobe states, inflicting heavy casualties on the attackers.

The Yobe State Police Command confirmed the arrest of seven suspects involved in burglary, theft, and phone snatching in Damaturu, recovering six stolen phones.

A Yobe State court has sentenced Rabilu Sani to 12 years in prison for the defilement of a four-year-old girl, marking a landmark ruling for child justice.

A coalition of Yobe youths has raised N188 million to support former Senate President Ahmad Lawan's potential 2027 governorship aspiration in Yobe state, Nigeria.

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.

The Yobe State Government has ordered the temporary closure of all recreational centres during the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations, citing security concerns.

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…

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.

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:…

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/

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.

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.

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/

A prominent philanthropist, Buba Yadi, sponsored a mass wedding for 100 couples and provided Sallah clothing for 415 orphans in Buni-Yadi, Yobe State, Nigeria.

Terrorists attacked a military training school in Yobe state in the early hours of May 8, killing army and police officers, according to an official police spokesperson.

The Bolewa community in Yobe State has refuted a 2027 endorsement of Baba Malam Wali, stating it was a misleading move by individuals and not representative of the tribe.

Traders and youths in Damaturu, Yobe State, resisted the demolition of a market intended to relocate them to a new modern facility, halting the exercise.

Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni has appointed Mohammed Goje as the new Acting Secretary to the State Government, following the resignation of Baba Wali.

A Yobe State High Court has handed down a 37-year prison sentence to Sadiq Abubakar for his involvement in a N29.17 million procurement fraud. The fraud involved false claims of affiliation with BUA Foods Plc.

Nigerian Army troops from Operation Hadin Kai successfully foiled a coordinated terror attack on Kukareta in Yobe State, killing at least 24 insurgents and recovering a large cache of weapons.

Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni has expressed concern over growing divisions and toxic narratives in Nigeria, warning they could destabilize the nation.

CP Usman Jibrin has taken office as the 34th Commissioner of Police in Yobe State, succeeding Emmanuel Ado, and has pledged to ensure professional policing.

Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State announced that all local government headquarters in the state are fully functional and accessible, attributing the progress to sustained security and reconstruction efforts.

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 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.

Yobe State Police Command heightens Sallah security following recent bomb blasts in Maiduguri.

•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...

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.

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.

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.

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.