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Governor Mala gets more votes from Yobe south senatorial district – Damagum
Governor Mala gets more votes from Yobe south senatorial district – Damagum
By: Yahaya Wakili
The Acting Public Relation Officer (PRO) of the All Progressive Congress (APC) Yobe state chapter, Alhaji Ibrahim Daushe Damagum has said that 75% of the people who vote Governor Mai Mala Buni are from Yobe South Senatorial district (Zone B).
Alhaji Ibrahim Daushe Damagum who is also the Chairman Hausa/Fulani Association zone B as well as stakeholders Fune local government started this in Damagum while answering questions from the Newsmen.
” Governor Mai Mala Buni is my mentor for over thirty years and if you conducted the first election if you didn’t face the challenges you will not knowing the irrigularities to correct it.” Daushe said.
He revealed that, in the past four years of administration of Governor Mai Mala Buni in Yobe state, he try his best because people were surprised with his little age and he come one time nobody expect that he will perform well but he perform very excellent.
Alhaji Ibrahim Daushe Damagum maintained that, governor Mai Mala Buni is lucky he got the people of Yobe state loves him and he too he love them and they conducted the election at the same time he won the election in 2019 and he formed the government hundred percent successfully.
“In reality in Yobe state we have a kind of people that they will show you they know everything, they know better than you and Governor Mai Mala Buni is a very simple person if you come with your request he will not say no and he don’t want to chit any body that is why because of his simplicity even some people said let us do anty party what will happen and they did it and nothing happened to them.” The PRO said.
“Because they know Governor Mai Mala Buni is a person who can not talk, infact my fear is in 2027. In 2027 inshallah we and him we are going to struggle to bring a competent person who will replace him as governor of Yobe state under our great party Apc to me is better now to screen those who are saying that we are together but there are sabotaging us.
“25th February, elections has shocked us in Yobe state and this sabotuers are in the government the governor knows them but God knows that the heart of the governor and ours is clean so in the March election God help us we won the election but there is something wrong going round.” he added.
The Chairman Hausa/Fulani further revealed that, there are some big men who are holding a big position in the government but the votes come from their areas didn’t martch with the position there are occupied in the government.
Alhaji Ibrahim Daushe Damagum maintained that there are some people who surrounding the governor and they don’t want any body to come close to him and there are not helping him there are only chitting him, this people there are even follow him to Abuja, to Damaturu and even to Saudi Arabia.
Therefore, this time around when he constituted his new government, we would sit down with him and advice him to flush out this unpatriotic elements that surrounding him.
Governor Mala gets more votes from Yobe south senatorial district – Damagum
Kidnapped Munya LGA Secretary Regains Freedom as Security Forces Intensify Rescue Efforts
By: Zagazola Makama
The Niger State Police Command has confirmed the release of Usman Daina, the Secretary of Munya Local Government Council, who was abducted by armed bandits.
Daina was freed unhurt following a sustained pursuit operation by security forces. However, authorities have stated that efforts are still ongoing to rescue other victims who remain in captivity and to ensure the arrest of the perpetrators.
Zagazola Makama had reported that On Feb. 21, 2025, heavily armed bandits launched an attack on Munya Local Government Area, abducting several residents, including the council secretary.
It was gathered that that the assailants moved from Chibani forest through the Shakwata axis before striking various communities, including the Dandaudu area of Munya LGA.
The attackers invaded homes, looted food supplies, and forcefully took away multiple victims.
Following the abduction, the Nigerian Army troops, police tactical teams, vigilantes, and other security forces were deployed to track the movements of the kidnappers.
Their aggressive pursuit led to the successful release of Daina, while efforts continue to rescue the remaining captives and dismantle the criminal network responsible for the attack.
Sources said that the security forces are currently conducting aerial surveillance, intelligence-driven operations, and ground raids on identified bandit hideouts in the region.
Kidnapped Munya LGA Secretary Regains Freedom as Security Forces Intensify Rescue Efforts
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Minister Uba Maigari Continues Inspection of NEDC Projects in Maiduguri, Emphasizes Renewed Hope in Regional Development
Minister Uba Maigari Continues Inspection of NEDC Projects in Maiduguri, Emphasizes Renewed Hope in Regional Development
By: Our Reporter
The Pioneer Minister for Regional Development, Alhaji Uba Maigari Ahmadu , has continued his inspection of key projects undertaken by the North East Development Commission (NEDC) in Maiduguri. On the third day of his visit, the minister assessed both completed and ongoing initiatives, emphasizing that the projects align with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda for regional development and improved livelihoods.
The inspection was led by the Managing Director and CEO of NEDC, Mohammed Goni Alkali, who guided the minister through various project sites, alongside other top officials of the commission.
Among the projects inspected were:
1000 Housing Units in Ggwom, Mafa
Jere Bowl Road Network
Construction of the Faculty of Engineering at Borno State University
Construction of ten bed Capacity clinic at DSS office
NEDC Scholarship Program for Students at Command Science Secondary School Auno (Boys)
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Construction of the NEDC Headquarters
During his visit, Alhaji Maigari commended the NEDC for its dedication to delivering impactful projects that align with President Tinubu’s vision for sustainable development in the North East. He reiterated the ministry’s commitment to ensuring the timely completion of ongoing projects while sustaining and maintaining those already completed.
The minister concluded his visit with a high-level meeting with NEDC officials.
Minister Uba Maigari Continues Inspection of NEDC Projects in Maiduguri, Emphasizes Renewed Hope in Regional Development
NFGN: Zulum to Receive Iconic Award in Germany
By: Our Reporter
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has been nominated by the NGO Founders Global Network (NFGN) to receive the 2025 iconic award this coming April in Bayern, Germany.
The NGO Founders Global Network is the official and largest umbrella body of non-governmental and non-profit organisations networking across all countries to propagate and advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals for the good of humanity and society.
Zulum’s nomination was conveyed in a letter signed by Nigeria’s Consul General, Amb. Yakubu A. Dadi, on Friday.
Besides being nominated for the award, Governor Zulum was also selected to serve as the special guest of honour at the event scheduled for April 11, 2025.
In the letter titled: Executive Invitation As a Special Guest of Honour/Panelist and Iconic Award Recipient, Amb. Dadi was quoted as saying “I most respectfully extend my heartfelt congratulations to Your Excellency for being nominated amongst selected esteemed Governors and Heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) across Nigeria to receive an iconic award at the NGO Founders Global Network (NFGN) event scheduled to take place on April 11, 2025.”
“This well-deserved recognition of your outstanding leadership further solidifies your reputation as a leader whose influence transcends Nigeria’s borders”, he added.
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