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FUNE LGA: Baba Goni applauded Buni on the promise kept with the people in Yobe
FUNE LGA: Baba Goni applauded Buni on the promise kept with the people in Yobe
By: Yahaya Wakili
The Chairman of the Caretaker Management Committee of Fune local government area in Yobe state, Alhaji Baba Goni Bade, has commended the Executive Governor of Yobe state, Hon. Mai Mala Buni CON, Chiroman Gujba, for fulfilling all his campaign promises to the people by providing the dividend of democracy.
Baba Goni Bade said Yobe is blessed with a governor characterized by humility, sympathy, accessibility, and a genius go of what rightfully and lawfully belongs to him, for peace to reign, adding that giving kudos to the governor has become imperative because of his numerous achievements in improving the living conditions of the masses in the state.

According to the Fune Chairman, commendation as such is not only coming from members of his party APC in the state but also from the opposition, which has come to terms with the development strides of the Mai Mala Buni CON Administration in the last five years.
“Members of the opposition parties are praising Chiroman Gujba for executing the developmental projects both in rural and urban areas within the five years in office.

“Buni’s developmental projects are physically on the ground. Buni’s administration is full of initiatives. The government has constructed modern markets in major towns across the state, including Damaturu, Potiskum, Gashu’a, Nguru, Geidam, and Buni Yadi. The government also constructed Trailer Park in Potiskum and resuscitated three dormant industries in the state. These are the Woven Sack Company in Damaturu, Yobe Sahel Aluminum and Flour, and Feed Mill Company in Potiskum.” Baba Goni Bade said.
Speaking further, he said the Buni administration completed the state-owned International Cargo Airport, which was commissioned by the former President Muhammadu Buhari. He said all these achievements were to create a conducive environment for trade and commerce for the economic development of the state.

Alhaji Baba Goni Bade maintained that the Mai Mala Buni administration also established six modern and seven mega schools, procured books and laboratory equipment, employed more workers and teachers, and re-trained teachers in order to enhance and improve the quality of education in the state. Adding to that, Governor Buni also sponsored many students studying specialized courses abroad.
“The Buni administration also constructed numerous township and inter-town roads to facilitate the movement of goods and services and also provided women and youth empowerment initiated for self-employment. In addition, it constructed 1,800 housing units across the state, already allocated to public and civil servants, and discounted the units by 50 percent.

Determined to alleviate the suffering of his people. Governor Mai Mala Buni CON recently distributed assorted food items as Ramadan palliatives to vulnerable groups and to 120,000 households across the 17 local government areas of the state. The 50,000 bags of assorted food items, including rice, maize, millet, and sorghum,.
The Buni administration also recently launched the distribution of cash support of $50,000 each to 1,000 orphans in the 17 local government areas of the state.
“Governor Mai Mala Buni has made tremendous achievements in the health sector. Under five years, he has constructed 138 primary healthcare centers in every electoral ward across the state and also upgraded over seven PHCs to standard general hospitals and four general hospitals to specialist hospitals to provide affordable and accessible healthcare services for the people of Yobe State.
“There is no part of Yobe State without the appreciable positive impact of Buni’s administration on the lives of the people. He also constructed the largest maternal and child health care complex at the State University Teaching Hospital, which was commissioned by former President Muhammadu Buhari.’
Speaking of his achievements in the Fune local government area, the chairman said he has been following in the footsteps of Governor Mai Mala Buni CON in improving the standard and quality of education. He revealed that the council has provided copies of exercise books and distributed them to all primary schools across the local government.
Alhaji Baba Goni Bade said the council has been drilling new boreholes and repairing all old borehole generators. He said that despite the heavy cost of diesel, the council has taken on the burden of ensuring the availability of the product to service the people’s needs. According to him, every month the council distributes enough of the product to power generators in all boreholes, as well as the drilling of new boreholes at Jama’are and health facilities across the local government. Adding to that, the council was also able to construct a bridge Damagum to Dumbulwa, and the council also constructed a newly constructed police station at Alagarno and repaired bridges and culverts to ease water flow during the rainy seasons.
Baba Goni Bade further said that his administration also gives priority to agriculture; he has transformed agriculture through the provision of inputs and implements for both rainy season and irrigation farming. The council also purchased drugs worth millions of naira, distributed them to all our primary health centers across the local government, and repaired primary health centers.
FUNE LGA: Baba Goni applauded Buni on the promise kept with the people in Yobe
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ISWAP kills 10 JAS fighters in Kukawa as rivalry clashes escalates
ISWAP kills 10 JAS fighters in Kukawa as rivalry clashes escalates
By: Zagazola Makama
No fewer than 10 fighters of the Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS) were killed on Jan. 8 during a night attack by the rival Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) at Dabar Ledda, within the Doron Naira axis of Kukawa Local Government Area (LGA) of Borno State.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that ISWAP fighters launched a surprise assault on a JAS checkpoint, locally referred to as an Irasa, in the Dabar Ledda area, overwhelming the position after a brief but intense clash.
Sources familiar with developments in the area told Zagazola Makama that the attack ended decisively in ISWAP’s favour, with about 10 JAS fighters killed. Following the operation, ISWAP elements were said to have withdrawn swiftly to their major stronghold located between Kangarwa and Dogon Chuku, also within Kukawa LGA.
Both group has, in recent years, focused on degrading each other’s capabilities in an attempt to consolidate control over key corridors around Lake Chad as well as Sambisa Forest.
However, the latest clash is expected to trigger a violent response. Intelligence reports suggest that JAS leadership, acting on directives allegedly issued by Abu Umaima, has ordered mobilisation of fighters across the northern and central parts of the Lake Chad region of Borno (LCRBA) in preparation for retaliatory attacks.
The planned counter-offensive could lead to an upsurge in large-scale attacks in the days and weeks ahead, particularly around the Kangarwa–Dogon Chuku corridor, an area that has witnessed repeated factional battles due to its strategic value for logistics, recruitment and access routes.
While the infighting has historically weakened Boko Haram/ISWAP overall cohesion, Zagazola caution that intensified clashes often come at a heavy cost to civilians, as armed groups raid communities for supplies, conscripts and intelligence. Kukawa LGA, already battered by years of insurgency, remains highly vulnerable whenever such rivalries escalate.
ISWAP kills 10 JAS fighters in Kukawa as rivalry clashes escalates
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Troops foiled bandit attack in Sokoto, recovered rustled livestock in Gudu
Troops foiled bandit attack in Sokoto, recovered rustled livestock in Gudu
By: Zagazola Makama
A bandit attack on Karfen Chana village in Gudu Local Government Area of Sokoto State was successfully thwarted on Saturday evening, with security forces recovering all rustled domestic animals.
Zagazola report that the attack occurred at about 5:00 p.m. when armed bandits, described as Lakurawa, invaded the village and opened fire sporadically, stealing an unspecified number of livestock.
The troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA engaged the bandits in a gun duel, forcing the attackers to retreat towards the Niger border.
All the rustled animals were recovered and returned to their rightful owners. Fortunately, no casualties or injuries were reported among the security personnel.
The troops have continued to maintain rigorous patrols in the area to ensure sustained security and prevent further attacks.
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APC commits to free, fair primary election in Adamawa
APC commits to free, fair primary election in Adamawa
The leadership of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa in partnership with the party’s Unity Forum is committed to conducting a free, fair and credible primary election in the state ahead of 2027 general elections.
Mr Abubakar Hamma-Girei, Director General of the Forum stated this at a press conference in Yola.
He said that the forum would ensure that all Party members have an equal opportunity to participate in the process, and that the outcome reflects the will of the party faithful.
He expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu and all stakeholders for the remarkable achievement recorded in the country that makes opposition to join the party
“We understand the importance of maintaining the trust and confidence of our members, and we are working tirelessly to ensure that the Primary Election is conducted in a transparent and accountable manner.
“Let me assure you that there will be no imposition of the candidate, and that will be free from any form of manipulation or interference.
“We will uphold the principles of internal Democracy and ensure that the best candidate emerges to fly our Party’s flag in the forthcoming elections”, he said.
The DG urged all party members to participate actively in the primary election and to report any irregularities or concern to the relevance authorities.
“Together we build a stronger more united Party that will deliver for our great nation.
“We are calling on all Nigerians who are passionate about positive change and good governance we invite you to join the All Progress Congress (APC) family”, he said.
According to him,, the ongoing membership revalidation exercise is a unique opportunity for shaping the future of the great nation.
Hamma further said that the forum also resolved to support all APC candidates in the forthcoming Local Government election in the state.
“We are directed to intimate all our members across 21 LGA to give them adequate support they deserve”, he said.
APC commits to free, fair primary election in Adamawa
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