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Police Arrest 6 Kidnappers, Armed Robbers In Borno
By HASSAN JIRGI, Maiduguri Borno State Police Command, has confirmed the arrest of six suspected kidnappers and armed robbers. A statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Nahum Daso, disclosed that the command recorded another significant achievement in its ongoing efforts to combat criminality with the arrest of six suspects for kidnapping, armed robbery and extortion.
Maiduguri Flood: Presidency, NASS Design Support Strategies For Victims - Breaking News, Nigerian News and Top Stories From Aljazirah Nigeria Newspapers
.Red Cross launches appeal fund .SEMA rescues 719 victims By Uche Onyeali (Abuja), Hassan Jirgi, Maiduguri Presidency and the National Assembly have designed strategies to bring succour to the victims of the devastating flood in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. Speaker, House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, said this yesterday while briefing newsmen shortly after he commiserated with the Vice-President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Sen. Kashim Shettima at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Hunger: Gov Buni Distributes Multi-billion Naira Agricultural Empowerment Equipment To Farmers
By HASSAN JIRGI, Damaturu Yobe state government has commenced distribution of the Multi-Billion Naira agricultural equipment, assorted seeds and agro-chemicals procured for the state agricultural Empowerment Programme. The programme in five local government areas of Zone A covering 53 Wards, while Zones B and C Senatorial districts would follow after completion of Zone A senatorial district.
Hunger Protest: NSCDC Boss Assures Yobe Residents Of Adequate Protection
By HASSAN JIRGI, Damaturu The Commandant, Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Yobe State. Adamu Idris Zakari, has confirmed that, the personeel are full prepared to protect the lives and property of the citizens during the nationwide protect. He disclosed this in a Press briefing at his office in Damaturu, Yobe State Capital, on the preparedness of his personnel to discharge their statutory responsibilities ahed of the protest.
Serving APC Senator Joins PDP, Assure Of Victory For Atiku
By HASSAN JIRGI A serving APC Senator, Adamu Bulkachuwa, representing Bauchi North Senatorial zone in the Red Chamber, has defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from the All Progressives Congress (APC). AljazirahNigeria gathered that Senator Bulkachuwa who is the Chairman Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, made his defection official on Wednesday.
Scores Injured In Maiduguri As Thugs Attack Atiku’s Campaign Team
By HASSAN JIRGI, Maiduguri The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Presidential Campaign spokesperson, Senator Dino Melaye, has confirmed that over 74 PDP suppoter have been hospitalised while several vehicles were vandalised when hoodlums attacked the convoy of its presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, in Maiduguri, Borno State.
Buni Assures Government’s Assistance For Yobe Flood Victims
BY HASSAN JIRGI, DAMATURU Yobe state governor, Hon Mai Mala Buni, has commiserated with the people of Bade, Jakusko and other areas affected by floods. The governor who described the natural disaster as sad and unfortunate, assured government assistance to provide succour to the victims.
APC Rejects Machina As Yobe North Senatorial Candidate, Vows Appeal
By HASSAN JIRGI, Damaturu Fresh crisis is rocking the All Progressives Congress (APC) Yobe State chapter as the party has vowed to appeal the Federal High Court’s judgement, which declared Bashir Machina as its senatorial candidate for Yobe North. The party said it will appeal the judgement despite the decision of Senate President Ahmad Lawan to accept the pronouncement.
Borno CP Announces Escape Of 6 Personnel Abducted By ISWAP
By HASSAN JIRGI, Maiduguri. The Commissioner of Police Borno state command, Abdu Umar, has confirmed the escape of the six security personnel abducted by the Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in Benishek on Monday. The Commissioner who disclosed this during a conference with Divisional Police Officers in Maiduguri, state capital, said terrorists abducted the six security operatives including one policeman, three Combined Joint Task Forces (CJTF) and three hunters.
Yobe North: I will Not Appeal Court Judgement – – Senate President
BY HASSAN JIRGI, DAMATURU. President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has said that he would not appeal the judgement delivered on Wednesday by the Federal High Court, Damaturu, in Yobe State with respect to the forthcoming Yobe North Senatorial District election. Lawan said in a statement he personally signed and released on Thursday which was made available to AljazirahNigeria, said that, he has accepted the judgement of the court which disqualified his candidature and participation in the elections.
Emir Of Bade Condoles With Families Of Yobe Boat Mishap
By HASSAN JIRGI, Damaturu The Emir of Bade and Deputy Chairman Yobe State Council of Traditional Rulers, Alhaji Abubakar Sulayman, has condoled with families of victims of the boat mishap at Jumbam village of Tarmuwa Local Government Area of Yobe State on Saturday. He expressed sadness over the incident which involved some adults and children of the community from Jumbam village who were on their way to daily activities.
Buni Commiserates With Jumbam Boat Mishaps
By HASSAN JIRGI, Damaturu Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has commiserated with families of the boat mishap victims in the Jumba community of Tarmuwa local government area of the state. In a press statement signed by his spokesperson, Mamman Mohammed which was made available to AljazirahNigeria, the Governor received with deep sorrow the sad and unfortunate news of the boat mishap.
BUHARI TO MILITARY: Purge Yourself Of Criminals Within - aljazirahnews
…Police parade two soldiers, others over murder of Sheikh Goni …FG okays N43bn for reconstruction of North-East roads By Hassan Jirgi (Damaturu) and Tidzalla Z Fafa, Abuja Disturbed by the worsening security situation in the country and the deteriorating image of the military, President Muhammadu Buhari has directed military authorities to flush out all those elements in the army with criminal tendencies.
Yobe Commissioner Dies In Car Accident - aljazirahnews
By Hassan Jirgi, Damaturu Yobe Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Honorable Goni Lawan Bukar is dead. Bukar, who is fondly known as BUGOM, served as a commissioner under the government of governor, Hon Mai Mala Buni. A source said that he died in a road accident along the Damaturu-Kano expressway on Tuesday A family source confirmed the death of the Commissioner in a post on his Facebook page, Thursday evening , “Rest in peace, Goni Lawan Bukar, BUGOM”.
Leader Of Tinubu Support Group In Borno Dumps APC For PDP - aljazirahnews
By HASSAN JIRGI, Maiduguri A former member of the House of Representatives and leader of Tinubu Support Group in Borno South District of Borno State, Hon Abdu Musa Msheliza, has dumped the All Progressives Congress (APC) and joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Msheliza who was an aspirant for House of Representatives, Askira Uba/Hawul Federal Constituency in the just concluded APC primaries, where he was not allowed to partake is an astute grassroot politician with track record of...
Suspected Terrorists Kill Vigilante Commender In Yobe - aljazirahnews
BY HASSAN JIRGI, DAMATURU Suspected members of Islamic State West African Province, ISWAP, have killing a Commender of vigilante group, Umaru Balami in Buni Yadi of Gujba local government area of Yobe state. Family members told AljazirahNigeria that, the Commender of vigilante group Umaru Balama was killed in his resident at about 11:30, on Tuesday 26/07/2023.
2023: Sen President, APC N’East Caucus Hail Shettima’s Choice As Tinubu’s Running Mate - aljazirahnews
By HASSAN JIRGI, Maiduguri The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, and the North-East Caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the National Assembly, have hailed the choice of Senator Kashim Shettima as the APC presidential running mate for the 2023 elections. According to him, the APC presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the ruling party, have made an excellent choice in Shettima.
Eid-el-Kabir: Emir Of Ngazargamo Charges Muslims On Faith, National Unity - aljazirahnews
By HASSAN JIRGI, Damaturu His Royal Highness the Emir of Ngazargamu, Alhaji Ahmed Tijjani Saleh, has felicitated Muslim faithful on the occasion of the 2022 Eid-el-Kabir celebration. He urged Muslims to continue to promote national unity in order to enhance growth and development in all sectors of the country’s economy.
Troops Kill ISWAP Top Commanders, Others In Borno - aljazirahnews
By HASSAN JIRGI, Maiduguri Nigeria troops of Operation Hadin Kai in continuation of a subsidiary operation Desert Sanity, have confirmed the killing of top suspected Boko Haram/Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters including their top another commanders in Borno State. According to the Nigerian Army on its official social media handle said the feat was recorded on Thursday, July 7, 2022 along Dikwa-Gamboru highway in the State.
Yobe Former Senator, Talba, Dumps APC For PDP - aljazirahnews
BY HASSAN JIRGI, DAMATURU Senator Adamu Garba Talba, who represented Yobe South Senatorial district, has dump the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Talba, today, formally announced his defection from the APC to PDP. Speaking with our senior correspondent, he said his decision was informed by his effort to fulfil the desire of his supporters spread across the state.
Machina Alleges Plot To Forge Withdrawal Letter That He Stepped Down For Lawan - aljazirahnews
By HASSAN JIRGI, Damaturu The Yobe North senatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Hon Bashir Machina, has raised an alarm about an alleged plan to forge his signature on a letter, stating that he has voluntarily withdrawn from the race to pave the way for Senate President Ahmad Lawan.
Suspect Boko Haram Attack Military Helicopter In Borno - aljazirahnews
By HASSAN JIRGI, Maiduguri Suspected terrorists have opened fire on a military helicopter belonging to the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) in a deadly attack. According to sources, the pilot and co-pilot were the only ones onboard and were able to land the aircraft successfully unhurt. The militants were said to have used “sophisticated anti-aircraft rifles and GPMG” during the attack on the helicopter last Thursday.
Recently Returned Chibok Girls Recount How They Escaped From Boko Haram Den
By HASSAN JIRGI, Maiduguri The two rescued girls abducted from Government Girls Secondary School in Chibok, Borno State, Hauwa Joseph and Mary Dauda, have revealed that more than 20 missing others are still in Gazuwa camp in Sambisa Forest, eight years after being kidnapped by the Boko Haram insurgents. They made the disclosure while speaking to newsmen in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital at a news conference at the Command and Control Centre Maimalari Cantonment.
ISWAP Kills 3 Civilian Joint Taskforce, Abducts Humanitarian Workers In Borno
BY HASSAN JIRGI, MAIDUGURI The suspected members to be Islamic State West African Province (ISWAP) have killed three members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) and abducted some of the humanitarian workers in Monguno, Borno state. A credible source confirmed that, during the attack the insurgents reportedly abducted three humanitarian employees of Damuli Investment Limited.
Bauchi Poly ASUP Downs Tool, Joins Nationwide Warning Strike - aljazirahnews
By HASSAN JIRGI Bauchi State Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic (ATAP) Bauchi chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) have resolved to join the 2-weeks warning strike as declared by the national office of the Union to press home their demands.
Troops Bomb Boko Haram Commanders’ Convoy, Kill Several Members In Borno - aljazirahnews
By HASSAN JIRGI, Maiduguri Troops of the Nigerian Army (Operation Hadin Kai) have confirmed that it attacked the convoy of a commander of the Boko Haram terrorists´ group, Abubakar Sarki, in Sambisa Forest, killing an unconfirmed number of terrorists. The sources added that intelligence information had it that Abubakar Sarki and his team were heading towards Abu-Ubaida’s camp to engage their rival fighters from the Islamic State West African Province (ISWAP), in a battle of supremacy.
Yobe: House Of Reps Aspirant Promises Quality Representation - aljazirahnews
BY HASSAN JIRGI, DAMATURU A House of Representstives aspirant for Bade/Jakusko Federal constituency of Yobe state under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) , Hon Hassan Kaikaku Jakduwa, has promised to offer quality representation to his constituency, if elected. Hassan spoke to newsmen in Damaturu shortly after submitting his party’s expression of interest and nomination forms for the House of Representatives election.
APC Chieftain, Jirgi, Warns On Dangers Of Political Desperation To Nigeria's Democracy - aljazirahnews
By HASSAN JIRGI, Damaturu Veteran Journalist and Chieftain of the All Progrossives Congress (APC), Ibrahim Jirgi has warned that the current frenzy for indication of interest to contest the 2023 presidency particularly in APC is alarming and portends danger to democracy and Nigeria’s continued existence.
Troops Kill 2 Boko Haram Leaders In Borno - aljazirahnews
By HASSAN JIRGI, Maiduguri The multinational joint task force (MNJTF) has confirmed that the troops have killed two prominent leaders of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), identified as Bako Gorgore and Aba Ibrahim, in Abadam Local Government Area, of Borno state. According to Zagazola Makama, a counterinsurgency expert in Lake Chad, the ISWAP leaders were killed in a week-long ground and aerial bombardments by the air task force of MNJTF.
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Final victory against terrorists ‘within sight’ – Buhari Don’t relent, COAS charges troops Anyim, Saraki, Atiku seek sustained prayers for better Nigeria .Imbibe lessons of Ramadan, says Lawan By Abdullateef Bamgbose, Caleb Ishaya (Abuja), Abdul Salaudeen, Ilorin, Hassan Jirgi, Maiduguri As Muslims in the country join their counterpart across the world to celebrate Eid-el-Fitr which marks the end of fasting and intense supplication in the holy month of Ramadan the nation’s leaders from...
Police Arrest 5 Kidnapped Suspects In Yobe, Rescue Victim - aljazirahnews
BY HASSAN JIRGI, Damaturu Yobe State Police Command has confirmed the arrested five members of a kidnapping syndicate in the state.
Troops Repel Deadly Attack In Borno As Suspected Boko Haram Burnt 4 Military Van - aljazirahnews
BY HASSAN JIRGI, Maiduguri The Nigeria troops have confirmed it repelled an attempt by suspected members of Boko Haram terrorists to overrun a military formation in Molai village of Borno state in Norheast Nigeria. According to sources, the terrorists launched the attack at about 5:00 pm. One of the community members told AljazirahNigeria on telephone that the terrorists engaged troops in a heated gunbattle for at least an hour until reinforcements; both land and air joined the defense.
ISWAP Terrorists Burn Hospital, Gov't College In Borno - aljazirahnews
By HASSAN JIRGI, Maiduguri Suspected members of the Islamic State of West African Province, ISWAP, have on Wednesday morning attacked Damboa Town of Borno, in North East of Nigeria. A security source who confirmed the attack to AljazirahNigeria, said the suspected attackers stormed the town at about 1:00am today, parked their motorcycles behind the trench dug around the town and moved in on their foot,’ the source said.
Buni Commiserates With Jajare Emir Over Mother's Death - aljazirahnews
BY HASSAN JIRGI, DAMATURU Governor Hon Mai Mala Buni of Yobe state has commiserated with the Emir of Jajere, Alhaji Hamza Ibn Buba Mashio and Hon. Ciroma Buba Mashio, over the demise of their mother. Governor Buni prayed for the repose of the soul of the deceased and for the family to bear with the loss. Similarly, the Governor has condoled with the families of Ustaz Sirajo Sabo and Adam Mohammed who died in a road traffic accident on the Potiskum-Bauchi federal Highway.
Ramadan: Buni Reviews Vehicular Movement Curfew In Yobe - aljazirahnews
By Hassan Jirgi, Damaturu Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has approved a review of the night curfew restricting human and vehicular movements across the state. This was contained in a press statement signed by the Special Adviser on Security Matters, Brigadier-General Dahiru Abdulsalam (rtd) and made available to AljazirahNigeria in Damaturu, Yobe State capital. According to the statement, “The governor gave the approval following improvement in the security situation in the state”.
NCS: Comptroller Kano-Jigawa Command Assure Alliance With Sister Security - aljazirahnews
By HASSAN JIRGI The new Customs Comptroller Kano – Jigawa Area Command, Mohammed Abubakar Umar, has promised to forge strong alliance with sister security organization for smooth operation of services and provision of secure environment to facilitate trade and ensure business thrive in Kano. He said that the enforcement unit of the command has been reinvigorated to brace up for new anti-smuggling operations since he assumed duty.
Buni Returns To Yobe, Amidst Cheers From Residents, Civil Servants - aljazirahnews
BY HASSAN JIRGI, DAMATURU Hundreds of All Progressives Congress (APC) supporters including youths, women and civil servants across the 17 local government areas of Yobe state storm the streets to welcome Buni after successful party assignment. However, the residents of the state stormed the streets in excitements to welcome their governor who has won accolades for a job well done.
Borno: Military Kills 126 Terrorists, Recover 81 IED In 3 Months - aljazirahnews
By HASSAN JIRGI, Maiduguri The Theatre Commander, Operation Hadin Kai Joint Taskforce, Major General Christopher Musa, has confirmed that the troops of the Nigerian military have killed 126 suspected members of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in the past three months. According to General Musa, over 50,801 Boko Haram terrorists and their families surrendered to troops at various locations in Borno State and Cameroon between July 2021 to March this year.
2023 Yobe Governorship: Abba Gana Tata Picks PDP Forms - aljazirahnews
BY HASSAN JIRGI, DAMATURU Hon Abba Gana Tata, has obtained the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship nomination and expression of interest forms to contest 2023 election in Yobe State. Tata, who spoke after picking the forms, pledged to reduce unemployment in the state to curb the rising rate of criminal activities, and attributed the insecurity in the country to stealing by the political leadership.
Borno Youths Protest Killing Of Timber Dealer, Urge Zulum To Shut Down Kasuwar Fara - aljazirahnews
BY HASSAN JIRGI, MAIDUGURI Hundreds of aggrieved youths have protested around the popular Shagari Low-Cost area of Maiduguri over the killing of the deputy chairman of Maiduguri Timber Shed Association, Mr Aga City, by suspected gunmen. The youths who chanted songs with placards also demanded the immediate closure of the Locust Market popularly known as Kasuwan Fara, alleging that the market had become a hideout for criminals and terrorists.
Dolapo Osinbajo Visits North-East Children’s Centre In Maiduguri - aljazirahnews
By Hassan Jirgi, Maiduguri Wife of the Vice President, Mrs Dolapo Osinbajo, visited the North East Children’s Learning Centre and interacted with students most of whom were drawn from internally displaced persons camps across the North East. Mrs Dolapo was in Maiduguri to visit the North East Children’s Learning Centre, which is a donor- funded school initiated by her husband on the 8th of March, 2017, during his 60th birthday.
Borno: Zulum Visits Malam-Fatori As Resettlement Starts Before Ramadan - aljazirahnews
By HASSAN JIRGI, Maiduguri Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has directed the rehabilitation of a healthcare centre and a Friday-mosque around the old cattle market in Malam-Fatori town in Borno state. On Sunday, governor zulum undertook a humanitarian assessment of Malam-Fatori, headquarters of Abadam Local Government Area in northern Borno on the fringes of the Lake Chad.
Yobe Reps Member, Empowers 200 Constituent's Youths - aljazirahnews
By Hassan Jirgi, Damaturu A member of the House of Representatives, representing Bade/Jakusko Federal Constituency in Yobe State, Honourable Zakariya’u Mohammed Galadima, is training 200 youths of both genders in vocational skills acquisition and entrepreneurship development through the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) as part of efforts to make them self-reliant.
Suspected Terrorists Kill 10 Villagers, Injure Many In Borno - aljazirahnews
BY HASSAN JIRGI, MAIDUGURI Suspected Members of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have attacked Sabon Gari village of Borno State on sunday afternoon, killing over eight person, AljazirahNigeria has gathered. According to some members of the community who confirmed this said that the suspected ISWAP mebers had on Sunday afternoon attacked Sabongari village of Damboa local government area killing at least ten persons.
Troops Say 41 Terrorists Have Surrendered In Borno - aljazirahnews
By Hassan Jirgi, Maiduguri The Nigeria troops of 144 Battalion, have confirmed that over 41 members of terrorists were surrendering following troops onslaught in Borno stste. https://aljazirahnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/cbn-keep-the-naira-clean.gif Army, while on clearance operations received surrendering members of terrorists comprising 22 females,11 males and eight children.
KACRAN Commends FG, Yobe For Joint Development Of Livestock In Yobe - aljazirahnews
BY HASSAN JIRGI, DAMATURU The National Presidrnt of Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) Hon Khalil Mohd Bello, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari and Yobe State Governor Hon Mai Mala Buni for jointly awarding a multi billions naira livestock development projects in Jakusko Nasari Grazing reserves Yobe State https://aljazirahnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/cbn-keep-the-naira-clean.gif In a press statement signed by its National president which was made...
One Dead, Scores Injured As Fire Guts Borno IDPs Camp - aljazirahnews
By Hassan Jirgi, Maiduguri The Information Officer of the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, North East Zonal Office, Mallam Abdulkadir Ibrahim, has confirmed that one of the Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs, has been reported dead, others were injured as fire suspected to have originated from a cooking point escalated in Muna Elbawawi, near Maiduguri.
Zulum Distributes N100m Grant To 152 Youths who Renounced Thuggery - aljazirahnews
BY HASSAN JIRGI, MAIDUGURI Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has presented the sum of N100m to 152 reformed youths who were prominent members of a violent political thuggery group code named ‘ECOMOG’ in Maiduguri.
Motorists Now Buy Litre Of Fuel At N624 In Borno
By Hassan Jirgi, Maiduguri The motorists of Maiduguri the Borno state capital, have confirmed that they buying a four-litre gallon of petrol for as highas N2,500. According to our correspondent some of the filling stations in Maiduguri are still under lock with vehicle owners spending most of their day on endless queues at the NNPC mega station, the only place where fuel is sold at the official pump price.
Yobe Varsity Receives Strike Notice From ASUU
By Hassan Jirgi, Damaturu The Yobe State University, Damaturu, on Thursday said it received a notification of one month strike from the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). In a statement signed and issue by the University’s Registrar, Dr Kalli Gazali, in Damaturu, said that the ASUU informed the university management that the strike is with effect from Feb. 16.
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