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Explosives training underway at Damaturu cantonment, army cautions residents

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Explosives training underway at Damaturu cantonment, army cautions residents

By Ahmed Abba Residents of Damaturu and its environs have been advised not to panic over the sound of explosions expected to occur during a military training exercise at the Damaturu Military Cantonment. Capt. MN Shehu, acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations (ADAPR), made this known at a news conference in Damaturu on Wednesday. He said the training is scheduled to hold between July 2 and July 3, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. He…See the Story

NDLEA commissions premier drug rehab center in Yobe

Damaturu · Damaturu

NDLEA commissions premier drug rehab center in Yobe

As part of activities marking the 2025 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has established a mini drug treatment and rehabilitation centre in Damaturu, the Yobe State capital.See the Story

Yobe Hisbah Destroys 243 Cartons of Alcohol in Damaturu

Damaturu · Damaturu

Yobe Hisbah Destroys 243 Cartons of Alcohol in Damaturu

By Oscar Okhifo The Yobe State Hisbah Commission (YSHC) on Thursday intensified its crackdown on illicit alcohol sales by destroying 243 cartons of assorted alcoholic beverages in Damaturu, the state capital. The public destruction exercise, led by the Chairman of the Commission, Dr. Yahuza Hamza Abubakar, took place at Maina Lodge where the contraband was seized nearly three weeks ago. According to the Commission, the seized items included vari…See the Story

Buni commends Tinubu for approving Lake Chad road’s reconstruction

Buni commends Tinubu for approving Lake Chad road’s reconstruction. Gov Mai Mala Buni of Yobe has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.....Bola Tinubu · Damaturu Read Article

NEDC donates food, materials for training of 1,000 forest guards in Yobe

NEDC donates food, materials for training of 1,000 forest guards in Yobe The North-East Development Commission (NEDC) has donated essential food items and materials to support the training of 1,000 newly recruited forest guards in Yobe. Mr Muhammed Alkali, Managing Director of the NEDC made this known on Saturday in Damaturu while presenting the items […] The post NEDC donates food, materials for training of 1,000 forest guards in Yobe appeared …Damaturu · Damaturu Read Article

IOM, Yobe govt forge alliance on recovery drive

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The Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has assured the International Organization for Migration, IOM, of a strong partnership to enhance the resettlement, reconstruction, and recovery programme of the state government. Buni, in a statement through his media aide, Mamman Mohammed, made this known while receiving the Chief of Mission, IOM UN Migration in Nigeria, Sharon Dimanche. He explained that his administration had launched a state policy to…Immigration · Damaturu See the Story

APC chieftain criticises Gov Buni over Sunday zonal meeting – Media Talk Africa

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Taraba State, Daniel Musa, has criticised the North East zonal coordinator of APC and Governor of Yobe StaDamaturu · Damaturu Read Article

Damaturu: Rector assures 2,504 students of conducive learning environment

The Federal Polytechnic Damaturu has matriculated 2,504 new students admitted to the institution for 2024/2025 academic session to study various National Diploma By Ahmed Abba The Federal Polytechnic Damaturu has matriculated 2,504 new students admitted to the institution for 2024/2025 academic session to study various National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes. The Rector, Dr Ibrahim Bashir, however, assured the new stud…Damaturu · Damaturu Read Article

Buni Appoints Kori As Honorary SA On International Relations To LCBGF

June 13, (THEWILL) – Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has appointed renowned International Development expert, Dr Sa’id Alkali Kori, as honorary Special Adviser on International Relations and Development. Dr Kori will also serve as Technical Advisor to the Lake Chad Basin Governors Forum (LCBGF), which Governor Buni chairs. The appointment, announced through an […] The post Buni Appoints Kori As Honorary SA On International Relations To LCBG…Damaturu · Damaturu Read Article

Democracy Day: Buni lauds Yobe citizens’ cooperation, resilience

Democracy Day: Buni lauds Yobe citizens’ cooperation, resilience Gov. Mai Mala Buni of Yobe has commended citizens in the state for their resilience and cooperation to his administration, describing them as “true pillars of democracy.” Buni, in a statement by his Director-General Press and Media Affairs, Alhaji Mamman Mohammed, stated this in Damaturu on Thursday, […] The post Democracy Day: Buni lauds Yobe citizens’ cooperation, resilience appe…Damaturu · Damaturu Read Article

Andrew Millison — Restoring Global Ecology: The Great Green Wall and Large-Scale Permaculture in Action

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In this conversation, Nate sits down with permaculture educator Andrew Millison to discuss the Great Green Wall project, a massive ecological initiative aimed at combating desertification in the Sahel region of Africa.Climate Change · Damaturu See the Story

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