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Senator Lawan distributed empowerment materials in Yobe
Senator Lawan distributed empowerment materials in Yobe
By: Yahaya Wakili
The former 9th President of the Senate, Senator Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan Sardaunan Bade, has today launched the distribution of empowerment and entrepreneurship materials in Gashua, the headquarters of Yobe North Senatorial District.
Speaking at the occasion, Senator Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan thanked Governor Mai Mala Buni for coming to the kick-off of this very important event at the center of Yobe North Senatorial Zone C. You have always identified with us, giving us leadership and always giving us the kind of attention that we need. We thank you for your leadership.
“I want to assure you that while you provide very good leadership, our people and all of us will continue to provide very good followership, and this event is an event out of many events that have happened in the past that we will have in the future by the grace of God.”
He further said, “We believe that it is better to teach a man how to fish than to give that man the fish itself; he eats the fish for one day and it is over; he catches the fish, and it will continue to catch the fish to eat every day.” he said.
He said that our youth here in this zone remain at the center of our attention, and we have done very well in the area of providing employment opportunities for our youth, especially graduates.
“We are hopeful that those who were fortunate enough to be employed will also employ themselves to provide some support to people in their families and communities, and indeed, in our state and the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Governor Mai Mala Buni, in his brief address, said this is no doubt intended by the policy of our administration on employment, and we establish the ministry of wealth creation as a deliberate policy to empower our people to provide employment and alleviate poverty.
He advises the beneficiaries not to sell the items; they should make good use of them for maximum benefit. The government will continue to support our people and make life meaningful for the people of Yobe State.
In his welcome address, the chairman of the caretaker committee for Bade local government area, Alhaji Ibrahim Babagana, said the economic empowerment support that the Sardaunan Bade has provided goes back over 20 years to 1999, and he has been doing it year after year.
“This speaks to Sardaunan Bade’s commitment to empower his people and make life a lot easier for the majority of the people in his senatorial zone, adding that, for many years, Senator Ahmed Lawan has remained at the forefront of providing support to the people in his zone.” Babagana added.
He said the numerous constituency projects cut across the different spheres of the people’s lives, such as road construction, water supply, animal husbandry, food production, medical outreaches, and economic empowerment, among others.
The chairman further said that the Sardaunan Bade has continued to make efforts to secure our people, especially our young graduates, job opportunities wherever such opportunities arise.
The materials distributed are: Land Cruiser Jeeps, Peugeot 406, Peugeot 307, Tractors, Sharon Buses, Rice Millers, Hand Tractors, Combined Harvesters, Rice Planters, Fire Fighting Trucks, Keke NAPEP, 18-Seater Buses, Fridges, Freezers, Tricycle Carriers, Grinding Machines, and Motorcycles.
Others are water pumps, hand sprayers, pots and stoves, sewing machines, small harvesters, and generators, among others.
Also speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, Mallam Bulama Lawan expressed their gratitude to the Sardaunan Bade for empowering them with the items that will earn them a living.
He assured them that they would make good use of the materials judiciously and thanked the senator for the livelihood support he gave them.
Senator Lawan distributed empowerment materials in Yobe
Zulum Dismisses Claims of Favoring Candidates for APC Congress
By: Our Reporter
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has firmly dismissed rumours circulating that he has anointed individuals for executive positions in the forthcoming All Progressives Congress (APC) party congresses.
In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Dauda Iliya, the Governor described the claims as the handiwork of mischief-makers seeking to cause disaffection within the party.
Governor Zulum emphasised that he has not in any fora endorsed any candidate for any party position, whether in Gwoza Local Government Area or any of the state’s 27 local government areas.
“Let me categorically state that I have not anointed any person for the position of Chairman or Secretary of APC in Gwoza local government in the forthcoming party congress. I wish to also stress that I have not anointed any person for any position in the APC congress in any of the 27 local government areas,” Governor Zulum stated.
He further called on party members to disregard the false information, saying, “I am calling on our party faithful and supporters to disregard the rumour as it is a calculated attempt to create disaffection and derail the party from its trajectory.”
The Governor instead urged party stakeholders to continue constructive consultations aimed at identifying credible candidates to be fielded for all party positions.
Zulum Dismisses Claims of Favoring Candidates for APC Congress
VP Shettima Arrives In Guinea For President Doumbouya’s Inauguration
By: Our Reporter
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Conakry, the capital of Guinea, to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the inauguration of President-elect Mamady Doumbouya.
The Vice President was received by senior Guinean government officials and members of the Nigerian diplomatic corps ahead of the official ceremony, which is scheduled to take place on Saturday, January 17, at the GLC Stadium in Nongo.
The inauguration of President Doumbouya follows his victory in the December 2025 general elections, signalling the formal end of a four-year military transition.
The Vice President’s attendance at the inauguration affirms Nigeria’s leadership role within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and its commitment to the restoration of constitutional order across the sub-region.
Under President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda, Nigeria has continued to position itself as a stabilising force, advocating for democratic governance as a prerequisite for regional prosperity.
The visit also serves as a strategic mission to expand the economic corridor between the two West African nations.
VP Shettima Arrives In Guinea For President Doumbouya’s Inauguration
Bandits kill seven, abduct three in Sabon Birni border attack in Sokoto
By: Zagazola Makama
At least seven persons were killed and three others abducted when armed bandits attacked Kyara village, a remote border community in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, in the early hours of Thursday.
Sources said the attack occurred at about 4:00 a.m. in the village, which lies close to the Niger Republic border and has no mobile phone network coverage.
The bandits, who were said to be in large numbers and armed with sophisticated weapons, stormed the community, shooting sporadically and causing panic among residents.
During the attack, seven persons were shot dead, while two others sustained gunshot injuries. Three villagers were also kidnapped, and an unspecified number of domestic animals were rustled.
Joint security forces were immediately deployed to the area after the incident was reported. On arrival, they evacuated the corpses and the injured victims to a hospital for autopsy and medical treatment.
Troops have since launched a manhunt for the attackers with a view to rescuing the abducted victims, recovering the rustled livestock and arresting those responsible.
Confidence-building patrols are currently ongoing in and around Kyara village to reassure residents and prevent further attacks.
Bandits kill seven, abduct three in Sabon Birni border attack in Sokoto
Zulum Dismisses Claims of Favoring Candidates for APC Congress
VP Shettima Arrives In Guinea For President Doumbouya’s Inauguration
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