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Government to complete all projects in Yobe
Government to complete all projects in Yobe
By: Yahaya Wakili
Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has pledged to complete all ongoing projects once they have been started and commissioned, as well as the new projects, for the benefit of the people of Yobe State.
Briefing the journalists shortly after the EXCO, the state Commissioner of Home Affairs, Information, and Culture, Hon. Abdullahi Bego, said the second term inaugural State Executive Council meeting was presided over by Governor Mai Mala Buni at the council chambers of the Government House, Damaturu.
Governor Mai Mala Buni charged the commissioners to work as a team and add value to government activities, knowing that every ministry is an integral part of the administration’s system of governance.
Abdullahi Bego said the Yobe state government will pay more attention to the provision of palliatives to the people across the state in view of the removal of subsidies on petrol products, adding that this is something that happened across the country from the federal government to the state and down to the local government.
“Over the last four years, His Excellency, Governor Mai Mala Buni, has done significant work in all areas of human development, such as the supply of roads, development in health care delivery, infrastructure, and the provision of humanitarian support to small businesses through the ministry of empowerment, to name a few.
Bego further revealed that His Excellency underscored the need for the executive council to work together to sustain all the gains of the last four years and build on them.
According to Commissioner Buni, Governor Buni has rolled out the priority areas of his administration in the next four years to include health care delivery, education, infrastructural development, security, agriculture, wealth creation, and employment, among others.
Governor Mai Mala Buni also confirmed the appointments of the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Baba Mallam Wali, and the Chief of Staff, Alhaji Abdullahi Gashu’a, as substantive SSG and COS, respectively.
Government to complete all projects in Yobe
Operative dies in accidental discharge in Niger
By: Zagazola Makama
An operative attached to a security unit in Niger State has died following an accidental discharge of a rifle at his duty post in Shiroro Local Government Area.
Sources said the incident occurred at about 10:00 p.m. on Feb. 16 when the operative, identified as Abubakar Iliya, 35, who was attached to a special hunters unit stationed at Galadiman-Kogo, reportedly fell from a sentry post.
During the fall, his cocked rifle disengaged and discharged, striking him in the abdomen and causing fatal injuries.
His remains were later evacuated by his unit for burial in accordance with customary rites.
Operative dies in accidental discharge in Niger
Boat mishap leaves passengers missing in Niger
By: Zagazola Makama
A canoe conveying seven passengers capsized while in transit between Jata and Kami Village in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, leaving several persons missing.
Sources said the incident occurred at about 7:00 p.m. on Feb. 16 when the canoe, carrying six females and one male passenger, overturned during the journey.
The passengers were identified as Mustapher Yakubu; Sahura Yakubu and her child; Zarifa Yakubu; Mommy Yakubu; Lizatu Yakubu; Zaratu Yusuf; and Sumaiya Ibrahim, all from Jata/Bmagara via Kami Village.
Rescue teams, including police and local divers, were immediately mobilised to the scene. The boat driver and his conductor were rescued alive, while search efforts are ongoing to locate the remaining passengers.
Authorities said further updates would be provided as rescue operations continue.
Boat mishap leaves passengers missing in Niger
Armed bandits attack Konkoso Village, kill two in Niger
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed bandits have killed two people and razed homes during an attack on Konkoso Village in Niger State, security sources said.
According to sources, the incident occurred at about 9:30 a.m. on Feb. 17 when a large group of bandits invaded the village, shot two residents whose identities are yet to be confirmed, and set several houses on fire.
The attackers also looted shops and carted away food items before leaving Konkoso Village and moving toward Pissa Village in Pissa District.
Authorities said efforts are ongoing to track the bandits and apprehend those responsible for the attack.
Armed bandits attack Konkoso Village, kill two in Niger
Operative dies in accidental discharge in Niger
Boat mishap leaves passengers missing in Niger
Armed bandits attack Konkoso Village, kill two in Niger
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