News
Ramadan: Governor Buni congratulates the Muslim faithful
Ramadan: Governor Buni congratulates the Muslim faithful
By: Yahaya Wakili
Governor Mai Mala Buni CON of Yobe State has congratulated Muslims faithful on the successful completion of the one-month Ramadan fast.
Governor Buni started this in a press release issued and signed by Alhaji Mamman Mohammed, Director General Press and Media Affairs, to the Governor Mai Mala Buni, which she shared with newsmen in Damaturu.
He prayed to Almighty Allah (SWT) to accept every act of worship executed by the people during the holy month.
“As we celebrate Eid-el-Fitr, marking the end of the one-month religious obligation, I enjoin us all to take the lessons of sacrifice, care, and compassion exhibited during the fasting period beyond the Ramadan season.
Governor Mai Mala Buni enjoined the Muslims to be good neighbors and extend the spirit of the season to their neighbors, while commending the security agencies in the state for their valued contributions to the peace and stability of the state.
He reminded the people to continue praying for the unity, peace, security, and prosperity of Yobe State and Nigeria.
“I am particularly impressed with the massive feeding program provided by the government, individuals, and corporate organizations to orphans, indigent families, and vulnerable groups. This should be encouraged even after Ramadan,” Buni said.
Governor Buni revealed that the government would this year launch a massive agricultural program to facilitate an agricultural revolution in Yobe State to enhance food sufficiency and security.
He expressed the gratitude of the government and the people of Yobe State to Almighty Allah for the improved peace and security now enjoyed across the state.
Governor Mai Mala Buni CON uses this opportunity to appeal to the good people of Yobe State, especially our energic youth, to take advantage of this intervention to explore, exploit, and expand the agricultural potentials in your various communities.
“Our government is committed to making agriculture productive, attractive, and profitable in the state. This is to promote food sufficiency and security in the state.” Buni added.
He assured the people that the government would continue to provide the necessary infrastructure to accelerate development and improve their lives.
The governor prayed and wished everyone a very peaceful and memorable Sallah celebration.
Ramadan: Governor Buni congratulates the Muslim faithful
Police officer dies, 17 injured in auto crash along Potiskum–Bauchi road
By: Zagazola Makama
A senior police officer has died while 17 other passengers sustained injuries following a road accident along the Potiskum–Bauchi highway in Yobe State.
Sources said the crash occurred at about 3:15 p.m. on Feb. 21 near the bye-pass roundabout area of PKM on the outskirts of Potiskum.
The vehicle, a Toyota Hummer Bus belonging to Borno Express and conveying 18 passengers from Kaduna to Maiduguri, reportedly lost control after the rear tyre rim on the passenger side suddenly detached.
According to the sources , the driver veered off the road into a bush, resulting in fatal and multiple injuries.
One of the passengers, ACP Abubakar Ibrahim Balteh, 45, attached to the Borno State Police Command, sustained a severe head injury and died on the spot.
Two male and two female passengers escaped unhurt, while 13 others suffered serious injuries of varying degrees.
The injured victims and the deceased were evacuated to the General Hospital Potiskum for treatment and autopsy.
Police officer dies, 17 injured in auto crash along Potiskum–Bauchi road
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA humiliate Lakurawa terrorists
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have neutralised several of suspected Lakurawa terrorist elements following a failed attack on Dadinkowa community in Kebbi State.
Local intelligence sources said the armed group attempted to raid a local market in the early hours of Sunday and blocked a major access road into the community to facilitate the operation.
The sources disclosed that security forces responded swiftly after receiving distress alerts and engaged the attackers in a fierce gun battle, forcing them to retreat.
According to the sources, several of the assailants were neutralised during the encounter, while others escaped with suspected gunshot wounds.
The attempted market raid was successfully foiled, preventing potential civilian casualties and destruction of property.
Troops have since intensified patrols and clearance operations around Dadinkowa and adjoining areas to track fleeing elements and stabilise the security environment.
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA humiliate Lakurawa terrorists
One killed as suspected IPOB/ESN militants attack Ogbakoba Market in Anambra
By: Zagazola Makama
A 15-year-old boy was killed while security operatives repelled an attack by suspected members of the proscribed IPOB/ESN militia at Ogbakoba Market Arena in Anambra State.
Sources said the incident occurred on Feb. 21 at about 1:40 p.m., when a group of armed hoodlums emerged from a dense forest camp at Amiyi and opened sporadic fire at market-goers, apparently attempting to kidnap or rob residents.
A joint task force patrol team stationed at Amiyi responded swiftly, engaging the attackers in a fierce gun duel that forced them to retreat into the forest with bullet wounds. The injured boy was rushed to the village hospital but was confirmed dead on arrival. His body was deposited in the morgue for autopsy and preservation.
The sources added that later the same day at about 8:30 p.m., the armed group resurfaced near the community, snatching a shuttle bus with registration number HAL 987 XA and a GSM phone belonging to one Mr. Kinsley Iwunze of Okpotuno Odekpe, Ogbaru LGA.
Security operatives immediately dispatched teams to the scene, but the hoodlums had fled. Authorities said an aggressive manhunt was ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects.
One killed as suspected IPOB/ESN militants attack Ogbakoba Market in Anambra
Police officer dies, 17 injured in auto crash along Potiskum–Bauchi road
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA humiliate Lakurawa terrorists
One killed as suspected IPOB/ESN militants attack Ogbakoba Market in Anambra
Roger Federer’s Shock as DNA Results Reveal Myla and Charlene Are Not His Biological Children
THE PLIGHT OF FARIDA
FAILED COUP IN BURKINA FASO: HOW TRAORÉ NARROWLY ESCAPED ASSASSINATION PLOT AMID FOREIGN INTERFERENCE CLAIMS
-
News2 years agoRoger Federer’s Shock as DNA Results Reveal Myla and Charlene Are Not His Biological Children
-
Opinions4 years ago
THE PLIGHT OF FARIDA
-
News10 months agoFAILED COUP IN BURKINA FASO: HOW TRAORÉ NARROWLY ESCAPED ASSASSINATION PLOT AMID FOREIGN INTERFERENCE CLAIMS
-
News2 years agoEYN: Rev. Billi, Distortion of History, and The Living Tamarind Tree
-
Opinions4 years agoPOLICE CHARGE ROOMS, A MINTING PRESS
-
ACADEMICS2 years agoA History of Biu” (2015) and The Lingering Bura-Pabir Question (1)
-
Columns2 years agoArmy University Biu: There is certain interest, but certainly not from Borno.
-
Opinions2 years agoTinubu,Shettima: The epidemic of economic, insecurity in Nigeria
