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Discount Viral Post of Religious Crisis in Yobe, Public Warned
Discount Viral Post of Religious Crisis in Yobe, Public Warned
By: Yahaya Wakili
Members of the public have been advised to discount a viral post that claimed that Yobe State is boiling with churches burnt and Christians killed, as they are warned that the North East state has not been under any security breach and that the article was the handiwork of mischief makers.
The advice was given by the Yobe State Police Command and spokesman to the Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni, Mallam Mamman Mohammed in separate press statements.
The statement by the Police titled: “A Trending Fake News,” signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Yobe State Police Command, ASP Dungus AbdulKarim read:
“The attention of Yobe State Police Command has been drawn to an information making round on social media to the effect that:
“RE: Yobe in Nigeria is boiling now. Churches are being burnt, many Christians killed.Please pray even if its 5mins and forward to other people of faith for intercession. Don’t ignore. Cry to our God against those Islamic terrorists. He’ll hear and heal our land,
Nigeria!From CAN Abuja.”
Abdulkarim said: “However, in view of this sensitive information. The Yobe State Police Command writes to call on all indigenes of Yobe state and by extension all Nigerians to disregard the information because it is an outright fabrication, false and misleading as Yobe state is calm and all religious faith both Christians and Muslims are living in peace and harmony.
“The Police Command wish to also reiterate that the fake publication is the handwork of mischief makers who wants to throw Yobe State and Nigeria into confusion and religious conflagration.
“Finally, while reiterating the commitment of the Yobe State Police Command to provide a safe and secured environment where growth and development thrives.
“We wish to call on the general public to continue to cooperate and partner with the Command in this noble task.”
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In his statement, the spokesman of the governor said: “The attention of Yobe state government has been drawn to a fake, absolutely false and misleading post in the social media purportedly from CAN Abuja, claiming that Yobe state is boiling.
“The post mischievously claimed “Yobe state in Nigeria is boiling now. Churches are being burnt, many christians killed. Please pray even if its 5 minutes and forward to other people of Faith for intercession.
“The post added “Don’t ignore. Cry to our God against those Islamic Terrorists. He’ll hear and heal our land, Nigeria! From CAN Abuja”.
“The post also pleaded for repost “Please send to at least 10 Christians to stand in the gap: God bless you as you comply”
Mohammed said “the deceitful article is deliberately circulated to fan embers of hate and crisis among Nigerians of different faith.
“The mendacious post is over five years old. As a journalist, l had then received several calls from colleagues residing outside Yobe state seeking for details and clarifications.
“I wish to make it abundantly clear, just as the police authority in the state has done, that Yobe state by the Special grace of God is very calm and peaceful.
“It is disheartening that mischief makers and doom seekers have continued to share this fake and misleading post intended to cause disharmony.
“The public is hereby advised to disregard this mischievous post as Yobe state is very peaceful.”
Discount Viral Post of Religious Crisis in Yobe, Public Warned
Buni is working to enhance the economic well-being of citizens
By: Yahaya Wakili
Governor Mai Mala Buni CON of Yobe state has expressed the determination of his administration to enhance the economic well-being of the populace.
The governor disclosed this recently at the presentation of the year 2025 Finance and Appropriation Bills to the State House of Assembly on Thursday, October 31, 2024, in Damaturu.
In a statement issue by Alhaji Buba Garba Lawan, Senior Special Assistant to Governor Mai Mala Buni CON, made available to newsmen.
Governor Buni explained that the gains of the preceding year 2024 will consolidate the prospects of the 2025 financial year so as to improve the income of Yobe state citizens.
He maintained that the dastard acts of the Boko Haram insurgency adversely affected the livelihood of the populace, hence the need to evolve drastic measures to stimulate economic growth.
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“Yobe Govt Spends Over 7.9Billion on Basic and Secondary Education” ~Commissioner
By: Our Reporter
The Commissioner, Yobe State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, Dr. Abba Idriss Adam has disclosed that Yobe State Government has adequate allocation for the ministry and the Governor of Yobe State, Hon. Mai Mala Buni has never turned down the ministry’s requests.
The Commissioner made the disclosure today 7th November, 2024 following a report published by Sahara Reporters with the title; “Yobe Government spends 3.8billion on Sitting Allowances, Presidential Chalets, Records Zero Expenditure on Basic Education”.
Speaking on behalf of the Commissioner, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Alh. Bukar Aji Bukar stated that the state government had spent over 7.9billion naira in the sector. This includes; the schools construction and renovations, school feedings, examination fees (WAEC, NECO, NABTEB) transportation for exchange students, procurement of instructional materials as well as UBEC counterpart funds. These are numerous to mention. “This is to tell you that we have adequate allocation for basic and secondary education”. He added.
“You can also recall that since the inception of Hon. Mai Mala Buni, the state government has declared state of emergency on primary and secondary education. The initiative which was to build a solid, vibrant and robust foundation for the development of education and revitalize it to address emerging challenges in the state and this is making a great impact in the sector”.
Alh. Bukar Aji Bukar then called on the well-meaning Nigerians more especially the journalists to always fact check their information before going to the public.
“Yobe Govt Spends Over 7.9Billion on Basic and Secondary Education” ~Commissioner
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By: Our Reporter
The Zero Tolerance for Social Immorality (ZETSI) Africa has lauded the Borno State Information and Communication Technology Development Agency (BICTDA) for its outstanding achievements. ZETSI awarded the agency’s Executive Secretary, Engr. Mohammed Ahmed Kabir Wanori, for his exceptional leadership.
Governor Engr Babagana Umara Zulum’s 25-year strategic plan and 10-pack agenda have driven significant human capital development in the state. Notably, BICTDA has established 14 digital divide hubs across Borno within just eight months.
Amb. Maje the country director for ZETSI praised Governor Zulum’s vision, stating, “In just eight months, Borno State has made remarkable strides in digital development, a testament to the Governor’s strategic leadership.”
Engr. Wanori expressed gratitude for the recognition and pledged to partner with ZETSI for a brighter future for the youth.
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