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Yobe: Residents call on Governor Buni to rehabilitate 45km road in Fune LG
Yobe: Residents call on Governor Buni to rehabilitate 45km road in Fune LG
Residents of Jajere town in Fune local government area of Yobe state have called on governor Mai Mala Buni to rehabilitate their 45 kilometers road from Tikau to Jajere road.
Speaking to newsmen in Jajere, the Village head of Jajere, Alhaji Adamu Wakili Ilu said the call has become imperative because the road has become a death trap now in the area.
He said the road was constructed during Senator Bukar Abba Ibrahim regime, adding that the road has been completely damaged and the people are seriously suffering because of the bad condition of the road.
Alhaji Adamu Wakili Ilu revealed that several appeals was made by the people of Jajere town to the past governments in the state to rehabilitate the road, but up to now the road has not been repaired,” in fact we are seriously suffering as a result of bad condition of the road.” He said
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According to him, Jajere town is the third largest town in the local government and people used to come from far places like Kaduna, Kano, Lagos, Niger republic and other places to trade.
Also speaking, member representing the area in the Yobe State House of Assembly, Hon. Ciroma Buba Mashio has assured that very soon the government will commence work on the road.
He said the government has approved some amount for the rehabilitation of the road.
“We are waiting for the government to release the funds and as soon as the funds are released the work will commence without delay.” He said
Hon. Buba Mashio called on the people of the area to be patient.
” Very soon the work will start on the road. Governor Mai Mala Buni’s administration will overcome this problem and we are making our effort to see that we provide the dividends of democracy to our people.” He added
Yobe: Residents call on Governor Buni to rehabilitate 45km road in Fune LG
Nine Injured in Kwali Farmers–Herders Clash
By: Zagazola Makama
Nine persons sustained machete injuries in a clash between Bassa farmers and Fulani herders in Gomoni Village, Kwali Area Council of the FCT.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the fight, which broke out on Aug. 9 at about 3:30 p.m., followed alleged destruction of melon and maize farms belonging to the Bassa community by cattle.
It was gathered that the Nigeria army troops
along with joint team of operatives, and vigilantes were deployed to the scene following a distress call.
Six Bassa and three Fulani victims with varying degrees of machete cuts were taken to Rhema Foundation Hospital, Kwali, for treatment.
Authorities confirmed that the situation had been brought under control and normalcy restored, while investigation was ongoing.
Nine Injured in Kwali Farmers–Herders Clash
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VP Shettima Attends Wedding Fatiha Of Aisha Shehu Aliyu and Muhammad Jalal Babangida Aliyu
VP Shettima Attends Wedding Fatiha Of Aisha Shehu Aliyu and Muhammad Jalal Babangida Aliyu
By: Our Reporter
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Saturday attended the wedding fatiha of Aisha, daughter of Shehu Aliyu, an Executive Director with First Bank of Nigeria, and Muhammad Jalal, son of former Niger State Governor, Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, Talban Minna, at the National Mosque, Abuja.
The solemnisation, led by the Chief Imam of the National Mosque, Dr. Muhammad Kabir Adam, alongside other Imams, featured prayers for the couple’s blessings.
Vice President Shettima stood in for the bride, while Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu represented the groom, culminating in the presentation of the dowry and the formal tying of the marital knot.
The event was graced by prominent dignitaries, including former Vice President Namadi Sambo, former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, former Kaduna State Governor Ahmed Makarfi, former Minister of Special Duties Kabiru Turaki, Katsina State Deputy Governor Faruk Lawal Jobe, the Emir of Borgu, Niger State, Muhammad Sani Dantoro among many others.
VP Shettima Attends Wedding Fatiha Of Aisha Shehu Aliyu and Muhammad Jalal Babangida Aliyu
Unidentified visitor dies suddenly at Niger Government House Lodge
By: Zagazola Makama
The Niger State Police Command has confirmed the sudden death of an unidentified man who collapsed and died at Government House Lodge, Minna. Zagazola learnt that the incident occurred on Friday, Aug. 2, 2025.
Sources said that the deceased had visited House No. 8, Government House Lodge, in an attempt to see Mr. Sammy, Chairman of Niger Foods. However, upon meeting his host’s absence, the man suddenly took ill.
Medical doctors were reportedly contacted from the IBB Specialist Hospital, Minna, for urgent attention. Unfortunately, by the time the doctor arrived, the man had already passed away.
Following the report, a team of police operatives from GRA Division visited the scene. The body was photographed and evacuated to the IBB Specialist Hospital Mortuary for autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.
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