Following the demise of the emir of Tikau, Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has approved the appointment of Alhaji Abubakar Muhammadu Ibn Grema as the new emir of Tikau Emirate Council. This is contained in a statement signed on Tuesday by the Secretary to the State Government, Baba Malam Wali, which indicated that the […]
PDP boycotting Yobe LG poll over fear of defeat – Gov Buni’s Aide
The decision of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Yobe State to boycott the state’s 25th May, 2024 local government election is nothing but for the fear of defeat. Senior Special Assistant to Governor Buni on Digital and Strategic Communications, Yusuf Ali mocked the opposition party in a statement issued to newsmen. He claimed that […]
Yobe: You have our support, cooperation – Buni tells new Sector 2 Commander
Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has assured the newly-posted Commander of Sector 2 North-East Joint Taskforce Operation Hadin Kai, Brig Gen MCE Ejike, the cooperation of the state government and the people of the state. He made the commitment on Monday when he received in audience, the new commander. “We are collectively in the […]
Yobe: Buni applauds military for dislodging Boko Haram from Tumbuktu Triangle
Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has applauded the military for dislodging Boko Haram insurgents after carrying out major operations in the Tumbuktu Triangle of the Sambisa Forest. Buni spoke while receiving the newly deployed Commander of the Sector 2, Joint Task Force Operation Hadin Kai, Brigadier General Marcel Ejike, in his office in Damaturu, […]
Gov Buni assures security agencies of more support to fight crime
Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has assured more support to security operatives in the state to enhance their performance for a secured state. The Governor, in a statement through his media aide, Mamman Mohammed, gave the assurance in his office on Friday when he was presented with the award won by Operation Haba Maza […]
Gov Buni orders registration of all land vendors in Yobe
Governor Mai Mala Buni has ordered the Yobe State Geographic Information Service, YOGIS, to register all land vendors operating in the state. Buni gave the order on Thursday at the official launching ceremony of the new digital process for land administration and management. He said the move is to reduce the menace of land-grabbing, racketeering […]
Yobe: Buni dissolves 17 LG caretaker management committees
Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has approved the dissolution of all the 17 local government councils of the state. This was revealed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Press Secretary to the Secretary to State Government, Shuaibu Abdullahi. According to the statement, Governor Buni has also directed all local government chairmen to […]
Buni tasks World Bank group on solutions to mitigate anticipated flood
Yobe State governor, Mai Mala Buni has tasked the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes, (ACReSAL), a World Bank programme, to complement government efforts in providing solutions to mitigate the anticipated flood this rainy season. Buni gave the charge on Tuesday when he received a delegation from the World Bank and ACReSAL. The Governor, in a […]
Buni reacts to deadly clash between soldiers, Keke riders
The Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni has called for a more harmonious military/civil relationship in Gashu’a. Buni made the call while reacting to a clash between soldiers and Keke NAPEP riders on Sunday in Gashu’a town which led to the death of three persons, with many injured. He described as unfortunate that such an […]
Take lessons of sacrifice, compassion beyond Ramadan season ‐ Buni tells Muslims
Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni has tasked Muslim faithful to take the lessons of sacrifice, care and compassion exhibited during the fasting period beyond the Ramadan season. Buni in a Sallah message through his Director General Press and Media Affairs, Mamman Mohammed, also enjoined the Muslims to extend the spirit of the season to […]