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Discount Viral Post of Religious Crisis in Yobe, Public Warned

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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.”

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Zulum Rewards Dedicated Igbo Health Worker with House, Automatic Employment for her Son

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Zulum Rewards Dedicated Igbo Health Worker with House, Automatic Employment for her Son

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Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has presented a fully-furnished two-bedroom house to an Igbo health worker, Mrs Marbel Ijeoma Duaka, in recognition of her dedication and service to the people of the state.

Mrs Duaka, who is from Anambra State, was among the 72 teachers and health workers who receive housing units at a ceremony inaugurated by Governor Zulum on Tuesday in the Mafa Local Government Area.

In a similar gesture in October 2022, the Governor rewarded another Igbo teacher, Mrs Obiageli Mazi from Abia State, with a housing unit at the teachers’ quarters in Maiduguri for her hard work and punctuality after 31 years of service in Borno State.

While presenting the keys, Governor Zulum also announced automatic employment for her son, Anthony, a Banking and Finance graduate, at the state-owned Kashim Ibrahim University.

Governor Zulum stated that Mrs Duaka has been working at the Primary Healthcare Centre in Mafa for more than two decades and never left the town, even during the peak of the Boko Haram insurgency.

“She has been working here for over 24 years and has never left Mafa for a single month. During the Boko Haram crisis, most people fled the town, but she stayed throughout the conflict despite being a non-indigene. She has treated most of my family members, including my mother,” the Governor said.

He further directed that the allocation of the house be changed from an institutional to a personal allocation. “The allocation letter should be issued in your name. Do not leave Mafa, even after you retire,” he remarked.

Addressing her son, he added: “Your son, Anthony, will be given automatic employment at the Kashim Ibrahim University, Maiduguri. His employment starts with immediate effect.”

Responding on behalf of her family, Mrs Marbel Ijeoma Duaka thanked Governor Zulum for appreciating her little contribution to the people of Mafa.

“Today is the happiest day for me because His Excellency has honoured me and appreciated what I have been doing in Mafa. He has been so good to me,” Mrs Duaka said.

“He provided me with a scholarship to study BSc in Health Education, today he has given my son a job and given me a house. I am truly grateful.”

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Gov. Fintiri approves appointment of Abubakar Jijuwa as Waziri, Fufore Emirate Council, others

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Gov. Fintiri approves appointment of Abubakar Jijuwa as Waziri, Fufore Emirate Council, others

Governor Ahmadu Umar Fintiri of Adamawa has approved the appointment of Council Members and
traditional title-holders in the Fufore Emirate Council with Abubakar Jijuwa as Waziri.

Dr Sa’adu Usman, Secretary to the emirate disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen in Yola on Tuesday.

He said the approval is following the recommendation of the emir.

“Gov. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri CON,has approved the appointment of Council Members and traditional title-holders in the Fufore Emirate Council”, he stated.

He said the council members were Sen. Bello Tukur, Wakili; Alhaji Muhammad Ahijo, Galadima; Abdulkareem Gurin, Tafida; Joel Madaki, Sauki Hurumi; Jika Bapetal, Wali and Aliyu Boya, Sardauna.

Others include; Isiyaku Numan, Sarki Yaki; Atiku Ribadu, Ciroma; Halilu Malabu, Makama; Alhaji Saidu, Dan Galadima; Alhaji Bamanga Daware, Ubandoma;Adamu HammaTukur, Dan Madami; Gidado Hammangari, Madawaki and
Mohammed Haruna Tuki, Dan Iya

According to the statement the new council members shall form the decision-making body of the Emirate with the Emir of Fufore as the Chairman.

The Fufore is among the newly created Emirates and Chiefdom by Gov. Fintiri

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Damaturu Flyover: Governor Buni expresses satisfaction with work

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Damaturu Flyover: Governor Buni expresses satisfaction with work

By: Yahaya Wakili

Governor (Dr.) Mai Mala Buni CON, COMN of Yobe State, has expressed satisfaction with the quality and speed of work on the Damaturu Flyover and Underpass and Damaturu-Gambir road projects, adding that the contractors have so far lived up to expectations with strict adherence to the contractual agreements.

He revealed that “when the projects are completed, this would greatly check the problem of congestion here at the city center as well as the menace of flooding into houses along Gashua Road.”

Governor Buni started this when he paid an inspection visit to the Damaturu Flyover and Underpass and the Damaturu-Gambir road projects under construction.

The state commissioner for works, Engr. Umar Wakil Duddaye, who conducted the governor round the project, told the governor that the site engineers from the ministry have been on every stage of development on the project to ensure compliance and for the government to have value for its money.

The contractors further assured the governor that the project would be completed within the stipulated time frame.

On the Damaturu–Gambir road, the governor said the road has great economic value, as it would ease transportation of agricultural products from the benefitting communities to Damaturu, the state capital.

According to him, this road would provide a solution to the age-long difficulty faced by the community, and he is also glad the contractor has completed the earthworkand commenced the overlay.

Engr. Modu Bukar of Elegance Construction Contractors, handling the project, assured the governor that the project would be completed in the next nine weeks.

The governor was accompanied on the inspection tour by the Deputy Governor, Hon. Idi Barde Gubana; the Commissioner for Works, Engr. Umar Wakil Duddaye; and the Commissioner for Finance, Alhaji Mohammed Abacha.

Others include the Secretary to the State Government, Baba Mallam Wali mni; the North East Development Commission (NEDC) Executive Director of Finance and Admin, Dr. Garba Iliya; Special Advisers on Special Duties and Religious Affairs; and other top government officials.

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