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Nigeria Gets $100m AfDB Loan for Youth Fund

Nigeria's FEC has approved a $100 million AfDB loan for the Youth Investment Fund and a $50m Islamic Bank loan for Yobe agriculture. President Tinubu pushes for 7% growth.

INEC Ends Yobe Voter Registration Phase 1 Dec. 10

INEC concludes the first phase of physical voter registration in Yobe on December 10. The display of the register for claims and objections runs from December 15-21. Ensure your details are correct.

Yobe Closes Boarding Schools Over Kidnap Fears

Yobe state government orders immediate closure of all boarding secondary schools following security review. Governor Buni urges prayers for peace and security nationwide.

Teen Girl Raped and Murdered in Yobe

Yobe police hunt suspects after 16-year-old Sadiya Suleiman was found raped with her throat slit near Gashua prison. Community urged to provide information to apprehend perpetrators.

Nigerians Die in Libya Migrant Boat Capsize

Two Nigerians confirmed dead, two rescued as migrant boat carrying 49 people capsizes off Libya coast. Over 1,000 lives lost on Central Mediterranean route in 2025.

Yobe vows justice for 4-year-old rape victim

Yobe State Government promises swift justice for 4-year-old girl sexually assaulted by HIV-positive man. Police arrest suspect as commissioner demands full legal action.

Navy rescues 11 from sinking boat in Bonny River

Quick-thinking Nigerian Navy personnel rescue 11 passengers from certain tragedy as passenger boat encounters disaster in Bonny River waters. Heroic operation prevents potential maritime tragedy.

Navy rescues 11 from sinking boat in Bonny River

In a heroic emergency operation, the Nigerian Navy rescued 11 passengers from a sinking passenger boat along Bonny River. The swift response prevented a potential tragedy in the busy waterways.

Yobe Hisbah destroys 8,700 alcohol bottles

In a dramatic crackdown, Yobe State's Hisbah board has publicly destroyed over 8,700 bottles of alcoholic beverages seized across the state. The enforcement operation signals zero tolerance for substances prohibited by Islamic law in the northeastern regi

Money Performs Magic: Yobe Lawmaker's Stunning Makeover

Former classroom teacher and Yobe lawmaker Hon. Aisha K. Buba leaves Nigerians speechless with her dramatic physical transformation, sparking heated debates about beauty standards and political image in Northern Nigeria.

Youth Killed in Yobe Love Triangle Violence

A violent confrontation between two young men over a romantic relationship turned fatal in Yobe State, leaving one dead and highlighting growing concerns about youth violence in northern Nigeria.

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