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Rise in grain prices: Buni convenes an emergency meeting in Yobe

Rise in grain prices: Buni convenes an emergency meeting in Yobe
By: Yahaya Wakili
Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, has today convened an emergency meeting to deliberate on an issue concerned with the prevailing rise in the prices of grains and other essential commodities across the state and the country.
The state government notes and decries the practice of hoarding grains and other essential commodities in the state with a view to creating artificial scarcity and hiking the prices of such grains and other essential commodities.
The meeting deliberated extensively on the prevailing cost of living crises across the state and the country and came up with the following measures:.
Alhaji Abdullahi Bego, Hon. Commissioner for Home Affairs, Information, and Culture, issued a communiqué after the meeting.
The Communique said that to stem the tide of food scarcity and the high cost of grains and other food items resulting from bulk purchases from Yobe’s markets by people who take those grains outside our nation’s borders, the state government liaised with security agencies to discourage such practices.
The state government has also taken measures to stop the hoarding of grains and other essential commodities by businessmen and middlemen. To this end, bulk purchases of grains from Yobe’s markets will be closely monitored by security agencies to prevent and stop hoarding.
The purchase and transportation of large quantities of grains outside the state will be similarly monitored to ensure that speculators and hoarders do not take advantage of Yobe’s markets to cause artificial scarcity and deepen food insecurity in the country.
The Yobe state government will roll out concrete measures very soon to cushion the effects of the rising cost of foodstuffs and other essential commodities for people across the state.
“A broad meeting of stakeholders will be similarly convened immediately in each local government area to further discuss the food security situation in the respective local government councils in order to generate workable ideas for law to address the challenges,” the communiqué added.
His Excellency Governor Mai Mala Buni calls on people across the state to continue to offer prayers and supplications for Almighty Allah’s intervention in the current challenges in the country.
Rise in grain prices: Buni convenes an emergency meeting in Yobe
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Security forces quell clash between vigilantes, cattle herders in gubio

Security forces quell clash between vigilantes, cattle herders in gubio
By: Zagazola Makama
Several persons have sustained injuries following a violent altercation between members of local vigilante groups and cattle herders at the Gubio cattle market.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on Thursday at about 2:30 p.m.
According to the sources, the clash involved one Mohammed Nasuru, 23, also known as Alasura of the Vigilante Group Gubio; one Modugana Modu, 23, alias Shoki of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF); one Kadar Awana, 22, of the Vigilante Group Gubio; and one Abdullahi Salisu, 22, a nomadic cattle herder, alongside other herders who fled the scene.
“During the altercation, dangerous weapons were freely used by both parties. One Mustapha Babagoni, 22, a trader at the cattle market, was hit by flying pellets fired by a member of the quasi-security group.
Nasuru sustained serious machete cuts on his left leg and hand, while Abdullahi Salisu sustained a machete injury on his forehead,” the report stated.
Sources added that troops of Operation HADIN KAI were swiftly mobilized to the scene and successfully restored order.
The injured persons were evacuated to the Primary Health Care Centre, Gubio. While Salisu was hospitalised and responding to treatment, Babagoni and Nasuru were referred to the State Specialist Hospital, Maiduguri, for further medical attention.
Sources confirmed that some suspects have been arrested and exhibits recovered from the scene, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend other fleeing suspects.
Security forces quell clash between vigilantes, cattle herders in gubio
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NGO empower women farmers in Adamawa to strengthen food security

NGO empower women farmers in Adamawa to strengthen food security
Nuru Nigeria a Non Governmental Organisation (NGO) has sensitized and supported no fewer than 7,500 women farmers in Adamawa State as part of national efforts to enhance food security.
The initiative, organised in collaboration with financial institutions, policymakers, and other partners, in commemoration of 2025 International Day of Rural Women.
Mrs Amy Gaman, Managing Director, Nuru Nigeria, said, the purpose of the celebration was to encourage and empower women farmers, especially those who are vulnerable in rural communities.
She explained that participants were selected from various local government areas and educated on how to access agricultural loans and financial services to improve their productivity.
She said in line with this year’s World Food Day theme “Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future” a lot would be achieved in creating an inclusive and sustainable national food system.
Gaman added that stakeholders from different sectors came together to engage in dialogue on how to protect the food system and ensure rural communities are not left behind.
According to her, the Organisation has reached over 40,000 people through its women’s empowerment initiatives in the local government areas where it operates.
In his remarks, Professor David Jato, Adamawa Commissioner for Agriculture commended the Fintiri administration for creating an enabling environment for agricultural development.
According to him, several policies have been implemented by the state government to support rural farmers, especially women, and praised organizations like Nuru Nigeria for complementing government efforts.
Martha Igu, who spoke on behalf of the participants shared testimonials about how Nuru Nigeria has improved their farming practices.
She said their intervention has positively impacted their lives through access to resources, training, and financial support among others.
NGO empower women farmers in Adamawa to strengthen food security
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Scores of Boko Haram terrorists killed in Borno ambush

Scores of Boko Haram terrorists killed in Borno ambush
…… As security forces also sustained casualties
By: Ndahi Marama
Dozens of Terrorists suspected to be members of Boko Haram/ISWAP have been killed in an ambush on troops of 21 Armoured Brigade along Bama-Kashimri village in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.
The troops according to Credible Military Source revealed that they were on clearance operations around the Kashimri general area when the incident took place last Friday (Yesterday).
The Source said, troops of the Joint Task Force North East ‘ Operation Hadin Kai’ responded swiftly with firepower, as over 30 terrorists were neutralized, while others fled with gunshot wounds.
He said, unfortunately, the Officer who led the clearance operation (Names withheld), with some soldiers, two members of Civilian Joint Task Force and two Vigilantes paid the supreme price during the encounter.
“Yes, out troops came under Boko Haram ambush along Bama- Kashimri village last Friday while on clearance operations.
“Troops responded swiftly and nuetralized dozens of the terrorists, as scores fled with gunshot wounds.
” Unfortunately, the Officer who led the clearance operation (Names withheld), with some soldiers, two members of Civilian Joint Task Force and two Vigilantes paid the supreme price during the encounter”. The Military Source revealed.
He however said, the troops have sustained high spirit, as further operations are ongoing in all fronts to maintain pressure on the terrorists and deny them freedom of movement.
Scores of Boko Haram terrorists killed in Borno ambush
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