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Governor Buni speaks on unity of residents in the state as he celebrates Baba Fika as the latest SAN in the state
Governor Buni speaks on unity of residents in the state as he celebrates Baba Fika as the latest SAN in the state
By: Bodunrin Kayode
Yobe state Governor Mai Mala Buni has appealed to residents of the state to discourage negative socio-cultural, religious and political sentiments which acts as indices that would define their relationships as it concerns the very unity of the state.
He stated this at a reception in honor of Barrister Baba Dala Fika, who was conferred with the rank of a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN).
Buni said his administration is committed to building a state that guarantees a true sense of belonging to all sons and daughters of the state.
“We will not give room to cultural, ethnic, political, social status and religious differences to define who we are, or determine our unity as a people” he emphasized.
He assured that his administration would continue to accord education a top priority to improve human capital development as a measure to fast track development in the state.
“I wish to reassure the good people of Yobe state that our administration is committed to providing the needed infrastructure, manpower, and payment of examination fees to every child, to meet our objective of providing free education to all school-aged children in the state.
“It is heartwarming that the conferment of the Senior Advocate of Nigeria on this illustrious son of the state has come at a time when our administration is investing hugely in the study of professional and specialized courses including law, as part of the strategy to reinvigorate education in our dear state.
“I am glad to state with a sense of fulfilment that the declaration of State of Emergency on education in the state has significantly improved the performances of our students in external examinations, preparing them adequately qualified to gain admissions into tertiary institutions, and successfully completing their advanced studies in and outside the country” he noted .
Meanwhile, over 500 law graduates from various universities in the last four years have been supported by the state government to pursue professional certificates at the Nigeria Law School.
The State government this year sponsored 221 law graduates with registration fees of N475,000 and a laptop computer each, with candidates of other professional courses including medical sciences and accountancy were also sponsored by the state government.
“Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, you may recall that the state government sponsored 233 students mostly from indigent families to study in India. It is with a sense of fulfilment that l inform you that last week, we celebrated the return of 171 fresh graduates in Medicine, Pharmacy, Computer Science, Information Technology, Civil, Mechanical, Agricultural and Petroleum Engineering among others who have just completed their studies in reputable Universities in India, and graduated with flying colours with 62 others still pursuing their studies in line with the duration and other requirements of their courses.
“Today, over 38,000 Yobe state students on government sponsorship are pursuing first degrees, Masters and Doctorate degrees in various universities, Colleges and Polytechnics. Similarly, we have granted scholarships to over 400 students studying in the United Kingdom, Egypt, United States of America, Malaysia, Jordan, Turkey, and Russia among others.
“Let me take this opportunity to sincerely appreciate the good people of Yobe state for supporting our policies and programmes which have contributed immensely to the modest achievements recorded by our administration.
“I want to specifically appreciate our illustrious sons and daughters who are selflessly serving on the Education Trust Fund board. Your prudence in managing the fund to achieve maximum results is worthy of commendation. I hereby reassure you of our support and complete independence to execute your assignment for us to achieve our set goals.
“l will not end this address without expressing my profound gratitude to our elder statesman whose support, cooperation and patriotism have massively contributed to our quest to build a state that guarantees a true sense of belonging and unity.” Said Buni.
Governor Buni speaks on unity of residents in the state as he celebrates Baba Fika as the latest SAN in the state
Police recover 15 rustled cows in Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
The Police Command in Zamfara says its operatives have recovered 15 cows rustled by armed bandits during an attack on Gidan Kwagiri village in Damba District of Gusau Local Government Area.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 1:30 a.m. on Feb. 15 when the bandits invaded the community and carted away cows and sheep belonging to residents.
According to the sources, upon receiving the report, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of Damba Division mobilised personnel alongside patrol teams from the Department of Operations to pursue the attackers.
The team was said to have successfully recovered 15 cows, which were subsequently handed over to their owners.
Efforts, however, are ongoing to track down the suspects and recover the remaining rustled animals, while security patrols have been intensified in the area to forestall further attacks.
Police recover 15 rustled cows in Zamfara
Operation Whirl Stroke arrests cow rustling suspects fuelling violence in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF) Operation WHIRL STROKE have arrested suspects linked to cattle rustling in Benue State, following two separate security incidents in Guma Local Government Area.
Security sources said that on Feb. 15, troops responded to an attack on herders at Amua Village, located between Daudu and Umenger/Ukpiam. The attack left one herder dead, while another sustained gunshot wounds and was evacuated to Keana in neighbouring Nasarawa State for urgent medical attention. The remains of the deceased were handed over to community representatives for burial according to local customs.
In a related operation on the same day, troops stationed at Ukpiam acted on intelligence provided by vigilant youths concerning suspected cattle rustling. The troops arrested a 23-year-old suspect, Terngu Aondohemba, who reportedly confessed to killing two cattle belonging to Fulani herders. He also implicated two accomplices, Akpehe and Ashinge, who are still at large.
Further investigation led security operatives to Korje Village in Daudu, where Mrs. Mercy Onban, wife of the alleged buyer of the stolen meat, was apprehended along with the recovered meat exhibits. Both suspects remain in custody pending further investigation.
The Force Commander of the Joint Task Force, Major General Moses Gara, condemned the attacks and criminality, affirming the commitment of Operation WHIRL STROKE to halting killings and cattle rustling in the Joint Operations Area.
He urged community leaders to strengthen collaboration with security agencies, stressing that timely intelligence sharing is critical to restoring lasting peace. Major General Gara also reassured law-abiding residents of the strong resolve of the Joint Task Force to protect lives and property across the region.
Operation Whirl Stroke arrests cow rustling suspects fuelling violence in Benue
Federal Government arraigns Nasir El-Rufai over alleged phone interception
By: Zagazola Makama
The Federal Government has charged former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, before the Federal High Court, Abuja, over alleged unlawful interception of phone communications belonging to the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu.
Court documents showed that El-Rufai, 65, appeared as a guest on Arise TV’s Prime Time Programme on Feb. 13, 2026, where he reportedly admitted to involvement in the interception and to knowing individuals who carried out the act without reporting them to security agencies.
The charges, filed under TABU DET CR/99/2026, include: Count One, Allegedly admitting during the television interview that he and his associates unlawfully intercepted the phone communications of the National Security Adviser, contrary to Section 12 (1) of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Amendment Act, 2024.
Count Two, Allegedly stating that he knew individuals who unlawfully intercepted the same communications but failed to report them, in violation of Section 27(b) of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Amendment Act, 2024. Count Three, Allegedly using technical systems to compromise public safety and national security, and instilling apprehension among Nigerians, in breach of Section 131(2) of the Nigerian Communications Act, 2003.
The case, filed by a team of Federal Government lawyers led by ME Ernest, OM Owan, UM Bulla, CS Eze, and VE G. Orubor, is set to proceed with investigations and trial proceedings.
Authorities said the matter falls under the jurisdiction of the Abuja Judicial Division of the Federal High Court, where the accused will be required to respond to the charges.
The trial is expected to attract significant public attention given the high-profile nature of the accused and the sensitive security issues involved.
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