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Governor Zulum, Buni and Kefas to receive Digital Transformation and Developmental Award 2023
Governor Zulum, Buni and Kefas to receive Digital Transformation and Developmental Award 2023
By: Banahana Bukar
Organisation set to Award three North East Governors for their outstanding Digital Transformation and Developmental stride in the field of Innovation, Science and Technology
This is contains in a statement signed and made available to the newsmen in Sunday by Director Media and Publicity Rider Option
Aisha S Rabo.
Rider Option an Organisation presently working on implementation of digital Transformation Agenda 2030 by complimenting the efforts of Federal Government in the area of digital literacy through organizing conferences, training in Nigeria has nominated three Governors of North East for their outstanding and significant contribution they made to the Nigerian Digital Transformation Agenda 2030 at Subnational level .
Director media and publicity of the organization Aisha S Rabo made known to the members of press in Abuja Federal Capital Territory today Sunday 17th December, 2023,
His Excellency Prof Babagana Umara Zulum, The Executive Governor of Borno State apart from establishing a ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation has significantly transformed Borno State through rapid infrastructural Development.
He is receiving the most distinguished Innovative and Infrastructural Development Award 2023
His Excellency, Alhaji Mai Mala Buni The Executive Governor of Yobe State has been recognized for this Award for his contribution in Establishing Yobe State Information Technology and Development Agency. YITDA , an agency that is solely responsible for the digital transformation and Development of Yobe State which non of the States in the Federation so far domesticated the National Policy on Digital Transformation Agenda 2030.
The establishing of the full-pledged Yobe Information Technology Development Agency (YITDA) is the first of its kind in the North East region that calls for emulation by others to drive the digital transformation agenda and create jobs.
He is receiving the most Digital and AI Grand Ambassador Award 2023
His Excellency, Dr Kefas Agbo the Executive Governor of Taraba State has been recognized for empowering over 1000 Youth on digital Innovation and a convener of TARABA HACKATHON 2023 a widely accepted and publicized digitect programme that attracted international digital transformation leaders. The programme was facilitated under the new Ministry he created under the leadership of Hon Gideon Nonso Commissioner for Digital Economy and Innovation
The nomination letters for the three Governors was signed by Engr Isa Bashir Alkali the Executive Director of the organization and already issued to the Governors through their Aides and Liaison officers in Abuja while the presentation of the Awards will take place on Wednesday 20th December,2023 during the 1st Northern Youth Conference And Exhibition On Artificial Intelligence scheduled to hold in at Prof Babagana Umara Zulum Multi Purpose Hall at University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital ( UMTH ) Maiduguri in Borno by 10am
Aisha said after the successful hosting of the Organisation’s North Central Conference in Minna which took place on the 4th and 5th December, 2023, the organisation is set for the North East conference in Maiduguri as scheduled.
The conference brings together stakeholders, regulators, policy makers, Fintech, Mobile payment systems, Governments, innovators, technology solution providers, social impact enterprises, banks, telecommunications firms, researchers, Development Finance Institutions, Non-Governmental organisations, entrepreneurs, start-ups, investors, and philanthropists etc seeking to promote deep knowledge on Artificial Intelligence.
Aisha said that the event is beyond the conference, the Organization’s willingness to partner with the States Governments and the Digital Transformation Leaders and enthusiast to establish Artificial Intelligence Hubs in each States which will serve as incubation, innovation and collaboration centre for digitech enthusiasts.
Governor Zulum, Buni and Kefas to receive Digital Transformation and Developmental Award 2023
Gombe police launch investigation after clash at wedding leaves one dead
By: Zagazola Makama
Police in Gombe State have commenced investigation following a deadly clash during a wedding send-off party in Tulmi, Akko Local Government Area, which left one person dead and others injured.
According to a sources, the incident occurred on Feb. 1, 2026, at about 10:30 p.m., when a group of men identified as Wada Hussaini, Ganji Alhaji Idi, Yaya Hussaini, Mohammed Maikudi, Bello Alhaji Idi, and one Tijjani, all from Garin Ardo Usman village, reportedly clashed with Abubakar Usman, 35, and Bello Adamu, 19, at the wedding organized by Godiya Mai Rai.
The confrontation resulted in serious injuries to Abubakar Usman, Bello Adamu, and Wada Hussaini. The injured were rushed to Cottage Hospital Tumu for treatment, but Abubakar Usman was confirmed dead. His corpse has been deposited at the hospital’s mortuary.
The suspects fled the scene following the incident, and police said efforts are ongoing to apprehend them. Investigation into the case has commenced.
Gombe police launch investigation after clash at wedding leaves one dead
Two children drown in Bauchi river, police investigate
By: Zagazola Makama
Two children drowned while swimming in a river on the outskirts of Bauchi metropolis, Bauchi State, police said.
According to sources, the victims, Saminu Mohammed, 12, and Tanimu Danladi, 11, both of Gudum Sayawa, went to a river in the area on Feb. 2, 2026, at about 4:30 p.m., when the incident occurred.
Police personnel swiftly moved to the scene, evacuated the children, and conveyed them to the Specialist Hospital, Bauchi, where they were certified dead by a medical practitioner.
Their remains were later released to their relatives for burial, while investigation into the incident continues.
Two children drown in Bauchi river, police investigate
Sokoto police arrest suspected bandits’ informants, financiers, recover rustled cows
By: Zagazola Makama
Sokoto State Police Command, in collaboration with the Community Guard, has arrested suspected bandits’ informants and financiers and recovered seven rustled cows along with a motorcycle.
Sources said that on Feb. 2, 2026, at about 1:00 a.m., operatives acting on credible intelligence swooped on Sarma Village in Tangaza Local Government Area, arresting two suspects, Nura Dan Haruna, 20, and Buhari Salah, 18, found in possession of seven stolen cows and a motorcycle without registration number.
The suspects reportedly confessed that they had been sent by Abdullahi Gulum and Dan Iko, both at large, to deliver the cows to Hamza Ibrahim, 56, of Kara Area, Illela, who has also been arrested.
Hamza reportedly admitted that he sold two of the cows last month to Abubakar Muhammad, 31, of Gwadabawa LGA, who was subsequently taken into custody.
Police confirmed that investigation is ongoing, and efforts are being intensified to apprehend the remaining suspects.
Sokoto police arrest suspected bandits’ informants, financiers, recover rustled cows
Gombe police launch investigation after clash at wedding leaves one dead
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