The Nigerian Army has justified a precision airstrike in Jilli village, Borno State, claiming it targeted a terrorist hub, despite reports of civilian deaths. Amnesty International later reported dozens killed in military airstrikes in a village in northeast Nigeria, likely referring to the same incident.
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.
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.
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Yobe State Police have arrested a key suspect from an interstate motorcycle theft gang, recovering five stolen bikes. Investigations are ongoing.
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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.
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Yobe State’s emergency agency confirms an accidental air strike at Jilli Market caused civilian casualties. An emergency response is underway.
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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.
•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 […]
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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 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.
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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.
The incident occurred on Saturday evening at Dilli Market in Yobe State, a busy trading hub located near Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State.
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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.
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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
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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.
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.
