A body, identified as the 45-year-old Falmata Abubakar, was found near the Federal University, Gashua, Yobe State, on Friday, October 17, 2025. SP Dungus Abdulkarim, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Yobe State command of the Nigeria Police Force, notified the institution and stated that the command has begun an investigation into her death. The
Police in Yobe State have opened an investigation into the death of a woman whose body was found near the fence of the Federal University Gashua in Bade Local Government Area. Police spokesperson SP Dungus Abdulkarim said the incident was reported on October 17 by a resident, Yusuf Sarkin Baka, from Sabon Daula Ward. He
Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has approved the creation of the Mai Mala Buni College of Integrated Science (MMB-CIS) in Damaturu. The new school will merge modern education with Islamic values, a model already working in Malaysia and Indonesia. Announcing the development, Prof. Adam Idriss, Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, stated that
The Yobe State Government has unveiled plans to launch the Journalism Community Continuing Education (JCCE) Programme, designed to help working journalists enhance their skills and deliver higher-quality news. Commissioner for Home Affairs, Information and Culture, Abdullahi Bego, announced the initiative during a workshop for members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ). He said the
Yobe State, which has long been affected by insurgency and underdevelopment, is now witnessing a notable turnaround in its education sector under Governor Mai Mala Buni. The administration has made education a key pillar of recovery, committing substantial resources to improve schools, train teachers, and introduce innovative learning programmes. A central initiative is the Recovery
The Federal Ministry of Education has commended the Yobe State Government for its outstanding achievements in basic education delivery. In a statement on Wednesday, conveyed to Governor Mai Buni, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, personally signed a letter expressing appreciation for the state’s commitment to advancing the basic education sector. The Minister’s commendation
Yobe philanthropist, Kashim Musa Tumsah, has applauded three students from the state for their exceptional performance at the 2025 TeenEagle Global English Championship held in London, United Kingdom. Tumsah announced a cash reward of ₦500,000 and a brand-new laptop for each of the students to support their academic endeavours. The students, 17-year-old Nafisa Abdullahi Aminu,
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised Yobe State for its “failure to address the prolonged challenges of the education sector in the state.” Prof. Muhammad Ibrahim Jawa stated that many public schools lack teachers and teaching and learning materials. According to him, the state of education in Yobe is demoralising the teachers and denying
The North East Development Commission (NEDC), in partnership with the Yobe State government, commenced a five-day workshop on Monday for 600 teachers and administrators from basic and secondary schools across Yobe State. The training aims to build capacity for effective teaching and learning in basic education through modern techniques and the integration of Science, Technology,
Reaffirming its commitment to digital safety and responsible information use, the Yobe State Government has organised a one-day symposium on cybersecurity-themed “Contemporary Challenges and Solutions.” The event was held in collaboration with the Office of the Honorary Special Adviser on Policy Delivery and the State’s Cyber and Information Technology Office. The symposium focused on proactive
