Mohammed Abubakar

4 days ago | independent.ng | Mohammed Abubakar

In a surprise visit, Governor Mai Mala Buni inspected the newly completed Department of Community Medicine building at the Yobe State Teaching Hospital, Damaturu. The inspection visit was aimed at assessing the quality of work on the project. The visit comes on the heels of the West African College of Physicians (WACP) granting full accreditation for training 25 senior and junior physicians. Governor Buni was accompanied by Senator Musa Mustapha and Special Adviser on Special Duties, Hon.

4 days ago | independent.ng | Mohammed Abubakar

DAMATURU. – In a significant development, Yobe State has reaffirmed its commitment to the Stabilization and Livelihoods for Displaced Persons (SOLID) project, a World Bank-funded initiative aimed at promoting sustainable recovery and development in communities affected by conflict and displacement. The state’s commitment was reiterated by Suleiman Dauda, Yobe State SOLID Project Coordinator, during a 5-day technical meeting for SOLID Project Appraisal hosted by the World Bank in Abuja.

5 days ago | independent.ng | Mohammed Abubakar

Damaturu: The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Damaturu Branch, has sworn in a new set of executive members to lead the Association for the next two years. The inauguration ceremony took place on Saturday, April 19, 2025, in Damaturu. Barrister Ahmad Khalil was sworn in as the new Chairman of the branch, along with other executive members, including: Barr. Ahmed Mohammed (Vice Chairman), Barr. Abba Maina (Secretary), Barr. Ali Kadai (Assistant Secretary), Barr. Maryam Bamai (Treasurer).

6 days ago | independent.ng | Mohammed Abubakar

DAMATURU – Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume (APC Borno South) has condemned fresh Boko Haram invasion into the newly resettled communities of Yamtake in Gwoza local government area of Borno state which led to the killing of soldiers, unspecified number of civilians. This is as the former Chairman Senate Committee on Army commended Brig. Gen.

1 week ago | independent.ng | Mohammed Abubakar

Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has presented working tools to 150 almajirai students trained in vocational skills by his administration. The training covered a variety of trades, including electrical installation and repair work, solar installation and repair work, leatherwork, welding, carpentry and building construction. The initiative also includes cash support to enable beneficiaries to start their trades and contribute to the society’s development.