News
Chairman Fune charges new councilors in Yobe
Chairman Fune charges new councilors in Yobe
By: Yahaya Wakili
The Executive Chairman of Fune local government area in Yobe state, Hon. Baba Goni Mustapha Bade, has charged the newly appointed supervisory councilors to abide by the law and order of the nation, of our state, and of our community.
Baba Goni Bade disclosed this today at Damagum, the council headquarters, while swearing in the newly appointed councilors.
He thanks His Excellency, Governor Mai Mala Buni CON, and his cabinet, Rt. Hon. Speaker of the Yobe State House of Assembly, for the opportunity given to swear in our new supervisory councilors.
“Fune local government has new supervisory councillors today; now we are full camp; elected councillors are here; vice chairman, council secretary, supervisory councillors, and Chairman Fune are completed full.” Baba Goni said:.
“I am just remaining with you; you know, I know you know what you are doing, but I just want you to pray to Almighty Allah to guide you, to protect you, and to join hands with you to move our local government forward. One hand cannot wash very white; you must use left and right.”
The chairman charged the security agents in the area to remain loyal, and they should go ahead with their normal duties of protecting the lives and properties of our citizens.
The chairman also called on the people of the local government to stay in camp and continue to pray to Almighty Allah (SWT) to guide and protect both our city and our rural areas to get peace, adding that without peace, there is no progress.
Those swearing-in are Musa Yusuf Bala.
Vice Chairman and Supervisory Councillor for Admin and Health, and Abdu Yakubu Gira, Supervisor Councillor for Works.
Others are Hon. Abubakar Mohammed Kolere, Supervisory Councillor for Agriculture and Natural Resources; Hon. Goroma Lawan, Supervisory Councillor for Finance and Economic Planning; Yusuf Dan Wurwa, Supervisory Councillor for Education; and Hajiya Fatima Adam Kyari, Supervisory Councillor for Budget, Youth, and Women Empowerment.
Chairman Fune charges new councilors in Yobe
Fourteen Abducted Victims Released in Maru, Zamfara State; Two Killed in Captivity
By: Zagazola Makama
Fourteen victims abducted in December 2025, including six family members of Inspector Hussaini Abubakar of Maru Police Division, have been released by their captors.
Zagazola reliably gathered that the release occurred at about 1:00 p.m. on Feb. 26, 2026. Unfortunately, two of the victims, identified as Bashir Marafa, aged 45, and Halliru Kabiru, aged 50, were killed while in captivity.
Sources added that a pregnant woman among the abductees delivered a baby girl while in captivity. The victims are currently receiving medical attention at the General Hospital, Maru.
Fourteen Abducted Victims Released in Maru, Zamfara State; Two Killed in Captivity
Two Abducted Victims Rescued in Tsafe, Zamfara; One Killed in Bandit Attack at Talata Mafara
By: Zagazola Makama
Two persons abducted earlier this month in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State have been rescued, while a separate bandit attack in Talata Mafara LGA left one person dead and others missing.
Sources confirmed that Bashir Adamu Iyatawa, 42, and Kenneth Allahmagani, 35, both from Zaria City, Kaduna State, were abducted at Unguwar Chida Village in Tsafe on Feb. 16, 2026.
They were rescued on Feb. 26, debriefed, and later taken to a hospital for medical attention before being handed over to their relatives.
In a separate incident, armed bandits loyal to a local bandit leader, Na Sanda, attacked the outskirts of Jangebe town in Talata Mafara LGA on Feb. 27 at about 2:00 a.m.
The attack resulted in the death of Misbawu Aminu, 30, and the abduction of an unspecified number of persons to an undisclosed location.
Joint troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA and local vigilante groups are reported to be pursuing the fleeing bandits. Authorities have assured that efforts to rescue the abducted victims and apprehend the culprits are ongoing.
Two Abducted Victims Rescued in Tsafe, Zamfara; One Killed in Bandit Attack at Talata Mafara
Boko Haram Attack on CJTF Leaves One Dead in Gwoza, Borno state
By: Zagazola Makama
One member of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) was killed following an ambush by suspected ISWAP terrorists along the Warave–Gwoza Road in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.
Sources said the incident occurred on February 25 at about 7:30 a.m. when gunmen attacked members of the CJTF and hunters on routine patrol. Fifty-year-old Bello Adamu, a member of the CJTF, was fatally injured in the attack.
Army troops of Operation HADIN KAI, Police Tactical Units, and CJTF personnel visited the scene, documented the incident, and evacuated the victim to Gwoza General Hospital, where he was certified dead on arrival. His body was released to his family for burial according to Islamic rites.
Monitoring of the area continues to prevent further attacks.
Boko Haram Attack on CJTF Leaves One Dead in Gwoza, Borno state
Fourteen Abducted Victims Released in Maru, Zamfara State; Two Killed in Captivity
Two Abducted Victims Rescued in Tsafe, Zamfara; One Killed in Bandit Attack at Talata Mafara
Boko Haram Attack on CJTF Leaves One Dead in Gwoza, Borno state
Roger Federer’s Shock as DNA Results Reveal Myla and Charlene Are Not His Biological Children
THE PLIGHT OF FARIDA
FAILED COUP IN BURKINA FASO: HOW TRAORÉ NARROWLY ESCAPED ASSASSINATION PLOT AMID FOREIGN INTERFERENCE CLAIMS
-
News2 years agoRoger Federer’s Shock as DNA Results Reveal Myla and Charlene Are Not His Biological Children
-
Opinions4 years ago
THE PLIGHT OF FARIDA
-
News10 months agoFAILED COUP IN BURKINA FASO: HOW TRAORÉ NARROWLY ESCAPED ASSASSINATION PLOT AMID FOREIGN INTERFERENCE CLAIMS
-
News2 years agoEYN: Rev. Billi, Distortion of History, and The Living Tamarind Tree
-
Opinions4 years agoPOLICE CHARGE ROOMS, A MINTING PRESS
-
ACADEMICS2 years agoA History of Biu” (2015) and The Lingering Bura-Pabir Question (1)
-
Columns2 years agoArmy University Biu: There is certain interest, but certainly not from Borno.
-
Opinions2 years agoTinubu,Shettima: The epidemic of economic, insecurity in Nigeria
