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Debate Rekindled Over Removing Immunity for Governors

14May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

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Debate Rekindled Over Removing Immunity for Governors

The ongoing push for further changes to the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has reignited discussions regarding the immunity clause for the president, vice president, governors, and their deputies. The factional national chairman of the Labour Party, Alhaji Lamidi Apapa, recently called on the National Assembly to abolish the controversial immunity clause that shields state governors while in office. Various individuals in Nigeria have echoed similar sentiments at different times, alleging that governors exploit the immunity clause to engage in various wrongdoings, including financial misconduct, misuse of power, human rights violations, and even political assassinations. In 2008, the late President Umar Musa Yar’Adua publicly voiced his support for eliminating...

Yobe Governor Issues Order to Remove Security Checkpoints in Communities

13May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

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Yobe Governor Issues Order to Remove Security Checkpoints in Communities

Decreeing the elimination of security barriers in Gashua and Garin Alkali communities of Bade and Bursari local government areas in Yobe State, Governor Mai Mala Buni has directed the dismantling of all security checkpoints. A communication endorsed by Brig. Gen. Dahiru Abdulsalam (retd), the governor's special adviser on security, disclosed that the resolution came after a comprehensive assessment of security measures in the areas. According to the announcement, "Henceforth, no security agency is permitted to establish or operate any roadblock or checkpoint between Gashua and Garin Alkali. Roadblocks within Gashua town and its outskirts should be eradicated, and replaced with fixed/mobile patrols that do not impede the smooth movement of traffic in and around Gashua." On Garin Alkali ...

Escalating Malnutrition Crisis Among Children in North-East, Warns UNICEF

13May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

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Escalating Malnutrition Crisis Among Children in North-East, Warns UNICEF

UNICEF has expressed deep concerns regarding the rapidly increasing cases of acute malnutrition among children in Marte local government area of Borno state, attributed to limited access for humanitarian workers. The United Nations agency highlighted that prolonged conflicts have severely impacted the agricultural productivity of households, leading to a rise in food insecurity. Following a recent field mission to Marte LGA in Borno State, UNICEF Emergency Manager, Andrea Malatesta, emphasized the urgent need for a comprehensive response to address the escalating levels of malnutrition among children in northeast Nigeria. Security challenges remain a major obstacle, with access to New Marte restricted to road travel, necessitating military escort for humanitarian operations tra...

Weather Outlook: NiMet Predicts 3 Days of Sunshine and Thunderstorms

12May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

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Weather Outlook: NiMet Predicts 3 Days of Sunshine and Thunderstorms

Forecasting ahead, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, anticipates a mix of sunshine and thunderstorms across the country starting Sunday and continuing through Tuesday. As highlighted in its weather outlook released on Saturday, NiMet expects clear skies on Sunday with pockets of clouds lingering over the northern region. Specifically, isolated thunderstorms are likely to occur in regions including Katsina, Borno, Yobe, Adamawa, Kaduna, Kebbi, Jigawa, and Taraba States during morning hours. Later in the day, similar weather patterns are expected over areas such as Adamawa, Zamfara, Sokoto, Kebbi, Bauchi, Gombe, Kaduna, and Taraba. In the North Central region, cloudy skies with occasional sunshine intervals are predicted, with chances of thunderstorms in locations like Kwara, Ni...

11May

By Obi UgochuwkuNo Comments

Politics

Governor Buni’s Aide: PDP Avoiding Yobe LG Poll Due to Fear of Loss

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Yobe State has decided to boycott the local government election scheduled for May 25th, 2024, out of apprehension of defeat. In a statement released to the press, Yusuf Ali, the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Buni on Digital and Strategic Communications, ridiculed the opposition party. Ali asserted, "It is evident that the PDP in Yobe lacks any substantive offerings for the people and anticipates their imminent failure in the forthcoming local government election. They have resorted to smear tactics as they usually do." “The reality is that the PDP stands no chance of winning any positions in the local government election, even if APC members abstain from it. The electorate will reject them regardless,” he added. Instead of engagin...

11May

By Adebayo SheriffNo Comments

Press

Confirmation of Emir of Tikau’s Passing

It has been officially announced that the Emir of Tikau in Yobe, Alhaji Muhammadu Abubakar Ibn-Grema, has passed away. In an interview with NAN on Saturday, Alhaji Abubakar Talba, the younger brother of the late Emir, disclosed this information. The Emir was reported to have breathed his last in Potiskum around 4 pm on Friday. Speaking to NAN, Talba confirmed the news, stating, “Yes, the Emir has passed away after a short illness. He was over 70 years old at the time of his demise.” The prince mentioned that the late Emir, who held the position of a first-class chief, will be laid to rest by 4 pm on Saturday in accordance with Islamic customs. Located in Nangere Local Government Area, Ibn-Grema was the paramount ruler of the Karekare community. Having ascended to the throne on July 25...

IPAC Warns YOSIEC Against Partisanship in Yobe LG Polls

11May

By Obi UgochuwkuNo Comments

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IPAC Warns YOSIEC Against Partisanship in Yobe LG Polls

Prior to the local government election, the Yobe State chapter of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has strongly urged the State Independent Electoral Commission (YOSIEC) to adhere to impartiality and fulfill its constitutional responsibilities. Addressing reporters in Damaturu, the capital of Yobe State, IPAC Chairman of Yobe Chapter, Umar Adamu Jajere, emphasized the importance of neutrality in YOSIEC's actions. Highlighting the significance of voter turnout, the chairman encouraged eligible voters in the state to participate on May 25, 2024, by casting their votes for their preferred party. In addition, Jajere praised the governor's commitment to ensuring a fair and transparent election process, mentioning that all candidates from registered political parties will have a leve...

10May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

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The demise of Yobe’s premier emir

Reports indicate that the Emir of Tikau in Yobe State, Alhaji Muhammadu Abubakar Ibn Grema, has passed away. News of the monarch's demise surfaced on Friday evening, with the cause of death yet to be confirmed. Although the exact reason for his passing remains unknown, sources suggest that the emir succumbed to a long-standing illness. Yobe State boasts 14 emirate councils, all holding the prestigious first-class status.

PDP Refuses to Participate in Yobe LG Election

10May

By Obi UgochuwkuNo Comments

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PDP Refuses to Participate in Yobe LG Election

Yobe's Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has announced its decision to boycott the upcoming local government elections scheduled for May 25, 2024. The Party's State Organizing Secretary, Mohammed Sulayman, made this declaration during a press briefing in Damaturu. According to Sulayman, the party's choice to abstain from the election was made after thorough consultations. He criticized the lack of fairness and impartiality in past local government elections in Yobe State under the state commission's supervision. He stated, "It is evident in the history of our beloved Yobe State that Local Government Council elections have never been conducted freely and fairly under the state commission. We believe that this time will not be an exception." Accusing the State Independent Electoral Commissi...

Yobe Lawmakers Urge Gov. Buni to Support Kidney Transplant Patients

10May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

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Yobe Lawmakers Urge Gov. Buni to Support Kidney Transplant Patients

Calling for immediate action, the Yobe State House of Assembly has urged the executive branch to provide assistance to kidney transplant patients within the state. During a session, legislators representing various constituencies such as Machina, Damaturu central, Bade West, and Mamudo, including Nasiru Hassan Yusuf, Mohammed Isa Bello, Kachalla Ajiya Maina, and Sanda Kara Bade, raised the issue. Emphasizing the growing number of kidney transplant cases in the state, the lawmakers highlighted the crucial need for governmental, philanthropic, and other donor support to help these patients secure vital medication. Given the expensive nature of the drugs, which kidney transplant patients rely on for survival, the legislators pointed out the necessity for aid, especially amidst the preva...