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The Yobe State Government is planning to create a State Drug Abuse Prevention and Rehabilitation Agency to combat drug abuse and substance dependency in the state.

The North East Development Commission has provided rescue boats and relief materials to Yobe State residents following a deadly boat accident.

Nigerian troops have neutralized 29 Boko Haram terrorists in coordinated operations across Borno and Yobe states over a weekend.

The Governor of Yobe State has allocated over N398 million for the Ramadan feeding program to support vulnerable residents.

The Yobe State Government has revised official working hours for civil servants in observance of Ramadan, allowing for earlier closing times.

The Nigeria Union of Teachers has given a two-week ultimatum to Gombe and Yobe states to implement the new minimum wage for teachers, criticizing the lag in payment compared to other sectors.

Yobe State Police successfully prevented a kidnapping and apprehended four suspects involved in various criminal activities.

The Federal Road Safety Corps in Nigeria has refuted a media claim that 120 fatalities occurred on a major road, correcting inaccurate reporting of crash statistics.

The Yobe State Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has denied an online report claiming that 120 deaths occurred on the Damaturu–Buni Yadi road, asserting that the figures are inaccurate and were incorrectly attributed to the Sector Commander.

The new Vice-Chancellor of Federal University Gashua, Professor Yaqub Geidam, has commenced his role and outlined his agenda for enhancing the university's academic and infrastructural development.

A fire at the residence of APC Zonal Woman Leader Hajiya Fatima Mairiga in Yobe caused two injuries and significant property damage.

An 18-year-old woman was arrested in Yobe State, Nigeria, for allegedly mutilating her husband's genitals during a domestic dispute.

The African Democratic Congress plans to unseat the ruling All Progressives Congress in Yobe State in the upcoming 2027 elections, focusing on strengthening grassroots structures.

Hassan Ahmadu, a 17-year-old student at Government Science and Technical College in Yobe, was killed by classmates in a bullying incident.

A teacher from Yobe State, Gambo Lawan, has been recognized as the Best Teacher in the North-East and awarded a N25 million prize at a national ceremony.

An 18-year-old woman in Yobe State, Nigeria, allegedly stabbed her husband in a domestic dispute, leading to severe injuries.

An 18-year-old woman has reportedly stabbed her husband during a domestic dispute in Potiskum, Yobe State, prompting a police manhunt.

Over 18,193 individuals have received digital training through a European Union-funded program in Borno and Yobe, aimed at bridging the digital gender gap and enhancing community capacity in fragile areas.

An 18-year-old suspect named Shettima Adamu and five accomplices have been arrested in Yobe State for theft and related offenses after numerous complaints from local shop owners.

The Yobe State Police have arrested 26 suspects for their involvement in illegal tree felling which is contributing to desertification in the region.

The Yobe State Police have apprehended an 18-year-old suspect and five accomplices for burglary and theft, following complaints from local shop owners.

The Yobe State Police have arrested 26 men for illegal tree felling in Garaji village, linked to complaints from local authorities about desertification.

The National Examinations Council (NECO) announced a 78% pass rate for the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination while uncovering instances of whole-centre malpractice in Niger, Kano, and Yobe.

Nigerian troops have destroyed three terrorist detention facilities in the Timbuktu Triangle, enabling the escape of 70 captives and resulting in 32 insurgent deaths during a coordinated operation.

Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni launched a financial empowerment programme aimed at benefiting women, girls, and displaced persons, with over N1.2 billion allocated for various initiatives.

Nigerian troops from Operation Hadin Kai have destroyed three ISWAP detention facilities in Borno and Yobe states, resulting in the deaths of 32 terrorists and the rescue of 70 hostages.

Yobe State Government plans to distribute five million seedlings to combat desert encroachment and restore degraded lands as part of a shelterbelt initiative.

The All Progressives Congress has appointed Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma as Chairman and Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni as Secretary of its National Convention Central Coordination Committee in preparation for the upcoming national convention.

The Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni has inaugurated a Fulani Rural Grazing Area initiative in Nguru Local Government Area to mitigate violence between farmers and herders.

A man in Yobe State has been arrested for allegedly murdering a fellow villager over suspicions of an affair with his wife.

Over 25 people have died after a boat capsized in Yobe State, northeastern Nigeria, with 14 others still missing.