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Best-performing LGA to receive monetary award in Yobe
Best-performing LGA to receive monetary award in Yobe
By: Yahaya Wakili
Yobe State Executive Council, under the leadership of His Excellency Governor Mai Mala Buni CON, met on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at the Council Chamber, Government House, Damaturu. It was chaired by His Excellency the Deputy Governor, Hon. Idi Barde Gubana, on behalf of Governor Buni, who is currently on a trip outside the state.
Briefing the newsmen on the outcome of the State Executive Council, the State Commissioner for Home Affairs Information and Culture, Alhaji Abdullahi Bego, said the council approved the memo presented by the Hon. Commissioner of Health and Human Services, Dr. Muhammad Lawan Gana, on the “Primary Healthcare Leadership Challenge” for local government councils in the state.
Bego revealed that the local government area PHC leadership challenge was launched and is being operated by UNICEF with funding from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and oversight by the Federal Ministry of Health and the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency.
“The local government area PHC leadership challenge is just one of 12 indicators for an award that could come to the state among all the 36 states of the federation if local government areas adhere to specific activity indicators aimed at improving primary health care at the grassroots level.
The council also approved the establishment of three weather stations in Damaturu, Machina, and Gulani local government areas to help with climate and agricultural issues at a cost of $189.9 million.
“The council also approved the sum of $225,911,843.39 for the rehabilitation and extension of Banquet Multipurpose Hall, Government House, Damaturu. In addition, the council approved the sum of $345,217,652.50 for the provision of furniture and equipment for newly constructed apartment houses at the Presidential Lodge, Damaturu.
Bego further maintained that the State Executive Council also approved the recommendation that monetary awards be given to the best-performing local governments at the zonal level as well as at the overall state level.
He pointed out that the council approved #1,183,077,543.75 as a variation on the cost earlier approved on Chumbusko-Tagali Road. As for the dual carriageway on the on the left side, which is now to be carried out through direct labor, the council approved the sum of $1,521,262,537.27 for the work.
Best-performing LGA to receive monetary award in Yobe
Troops arrest suspected cattle rustler in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops under Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have arrested a suspected cattle rustler in Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State.
Security sources said the suspect was apprehended at about 4:20 p.m. on April 15, 2026, at Anule community.
According to the sources, troops of Sector 1 OPWS deployed in the area arrested the suspect during ongoing security operations.
The suspect is currently in custody, while further investigation is underway to determine possible links to cattle rustling activities in the area.
Troops arrest suspected cattle rustler in Benue
Troops arrest suspected terrorist, recover motorcycle in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops under Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have arrested a suspected terrorist during an operation in Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State.
Security sources said the operation was carried out at about 5:19 p.m. on April 15, 2026, following intelligence on the presence of a suspected criminal hiding in Tse Atu community.
According to the sources, troops of Sector 1 OPWS deployed at Anguhah and Umbagbo swiftly responded and conducted a targeted operation in the area.
During the operation, one suspect was apprehended, while a motorcycle believed to be linked to the suspect was also recovered.
The suspect and the recovered item are currently in custody, while further investigation is ongoing to ascertain the suspect’s involvement in criminal activities.
Troops arrest suspected terrorist, recover motorcycle in Benue
Army distributes fertilisers to farmers in Benue to boost security, livelihoods
By: Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian Army has distributed fertilisers to farmers across various Local Government Areas of Benue State as part of its corporate social responsibility initiative aimed at enhancing food security and strengthening civil-military relations.
The event, held on April 15, 2026, was conducted by the Commander, Sector 1, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), Brig.-Gen. K.O. Bukoye, under the Army Headquarters Corporate Responsibility Project.
The initiative, themed “Using Agricultural Support to Improve Farming for Sustained Security,” is designed to support local farmers while promoting stability within the Joint Operations Area.
Security sources said the programme brought together community leaders, farmers, and other key stakeholders, alongside representatives of the OPWS Commander.
They noted that the intervention is part of ongoing efforts to foster cooperation between security forces and local communities, while addressing underlying factors contributing to insecurity.
Army distributes fertilisers to farmers in Benue to boost security, livelihoods
Troops arrest suspected cattle rustler in Benue
Troops arrest suspected terrorist, recover motorcycle in Benue
Army distributes fertilisers to farmers in Benue to boost security, livelihoods
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