Yobe: Hon. Suleiman expresses gratitude to colleagues for attending his son’s wedding.

By: Yahaya Wakili

Hon. Yakubu Suleiman, member representing Fika/Ngalda in the Yobe State House of Assembly, expresses his unquantifiable gratitude to Almighty Allah (SWT), who in His Mercy made everything possible and successful for the wedding fatiha of his son Adamu Yakubu Suleiman and Khadija Shuaibu Ali on Saturday, 1st. February, 2025.

“My enormous gratitude goes to my colleagues, members of the Yobe State House of Assembly, and thousands of people who trooped en masse to witness the wedding ceremony.

He also expressed his deepest heartfelt gratitude to the Executive Chairman of the Fika local government council, Hon. Abdu Bukar Gadaka, and those who traveled far and near distances to attend the ceremony; I thank them so much. Alhamdulillah.

Hon. Yakubu Suleiman further said some, who out of their tight schedules, especially my colleagues and my friends, could not attend but sent in a generous message, I am most grateful to, and to those who called and joined us in prayers and sent in best wishes, I am really grateful to you all, he prays.

The wedding ceremony, which took place at the opposite of Yobe Flour and Feed Mills Potiskum, was conducted by Imam Mallam Ibrahim after the presentation of the certificate of fitness of both the groom and bride.

The marriage was solemnized by Imam Mallam Ibrahim, who gave out the marriage and announced the sum of #200,000 cash in hand as a dowry to Khadija Shuaibu Ali.

Hon. Yakubu Suleiman, the father of the groom, advised the couple to be guided by the teaching of Prophet Muhammadu (SWT) in their matrimonial home, as well as to live in peace with one another, and prayed for Almighty Allah (SWT) to bless them with children. Ameen.

Yobe: Hon. Suleiman expresses gratitude to colleagues for attending his son’s wedding.

Boko Haram: Zulum Donates N30m for Purchase of House to Family of Slain Army Officer

By: Michael Mike

Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has donated N30 million cash to the family of the late Army Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Alari, who recently lost his life in the ongoing battle against Boko Haram insurgents in the Timbuktu Triangle.

The donation, which was made personally to the wife of the late officer by the Governor on Saturday in Maiduguri, is to enable the family buy a house

The governor while extending his condolences to the family of the late soldier and all others who lost their lives fighting to restore peace in Borno State, said: “Yesterday, we sent a high-level state government delegation to the funeral. However, I felt the need to personally extend my condolences on behalf of the government and people of the state.”

He added: “Let me also extend my condolences to the families of all those who lost their lives in the cause of the fight against terrorism in Borno and all parts of the northeast.”

“We are also presenting a token donation of N30m for his immediate family to purchase a house because I was told that Lt Col Alari doesn’t own a personal house. I want to assure you that apart from this, we will continue to offer support to you and the families of our fallen heroes who have put their lives in defence of our country.” Zulum stated.

The presentation was made in the presence of the Theatre Commander Operation Hadin Kai, Major General Waidi Shuaibu, Sector 2 Commander, and Major General Chieiebere Ejike. Also present are Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan and House of Representatives members Engr Bukar Talba and Ahmed Jaha.

Other State Government officials who attended the presentation include the Deputy Chief of Staff, Engr. Babagana Malumbe; Commissioners; Permanent Secretary, Government House, Mustapha Ali Busuguma; Special Adviser on Security to the Governor, Brigadier Gen. Abdullahi Ishaq (Rtd); and Chairman of Damboa Local Government, Ali Kauji among other senior officers.

Boko Haram: Zulum Donates N30m for Purchase of House to Family of Slain Army Officer

Buni elected chairman of the Lake Chad governor’s forum.

By: Yahaya Wakili

The Executive Governor of Yobe State, Hon. Mai Mala Buni CON, COMN, was elected as chairman of the Lake Chad Basin Governor’s Forum to run the affairs for two years.

The election of Governor Buni comes shortly after the end of the 5th Lake Chad Basin Governor’s Forum meeting held at Maiduguri, the Borno state capital.

In his acceptance speech, Governor Mai Mala Buni CON commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR for providing leadership to the country and region at a very difficult time.

The 5th Lake Chad Basin Governor’s Forum meeting was hosted by the Yobe state government and was declared open by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima GCON.

“I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, for his leadership and commitment to peace, security, and development of the Lake Chad Basin region, Governor Buni said.

He appreciated his colleagues, the governors of the Lake Chad Basin region, delegates, and all other stakeholders for attending and contributing to the success of the meeting.

“Therefore, we look forward to a more robust partnership, support, and the needed resource allocation for us to individually and collectively actualize our shared ambition of building a better and prosperous region for our citizens.

“I wish to, on behalf of myself, the government, and the people of Yobe State, commend and appreciate the decision of my colleagues for endorsing me as the new chairman of the forum.

According to Buni, it is gratifying that as we celebrate the successful end of this meeting, my colleagues have found me worthy of chairing the forum for the next two years.

Buni elected chairman of the Lake Chad governor’s forum.