Yobe news today from The Trumpet: government, investment and power, health and education, security and politics from Damaturu, Potiskum, Gashua, Nguru and across Yobe State, updated every time we publish a new Yobe story.
Yobe State was created on 27 August 1991 from part of the old Borno State, with Damaturu as its capital. Known as the Pride of the Sahel, it borders Borno, Gombe, Bauchi and Jigawa states and the Republic of Niger.
Yobe State at a glance
| Capital | Damaturu |
|---|---|
| Created | 27 August 1991 (from Borno State) |
| Governor | Mai Mala Buni (since May 2019) |
| Local government areas | 17 |
| Senatorial districts | Yobe North, Yobe East, Yobe South |
| Population (2006 census) | 2,321,339 |
| Slogan | Pride of the Sahel |
| Region | North-East Nigeria |
What we cover in Yobe
- Government: Governor Mai Mala Buni’s administration, including a new salary structure for top civil servants, the employment of 1,095 health graduates and ₦73.3bn of development projects.
- Investment and power: economy and electricity, such as a planned gas-powered plant and YOREC’s electricity budget.
- Health and education: hospitals and schools, from the North-East’s first total hip replacement to a 95% WAEC success rate.
- Security and politics: the insurgency and 2027, including arrests of suspected Boko Haram members and a Tinubu rally in Damaturu.
Latest Yobe news
Yobe APC Supporters Stage ‘Tinubu Must Go Again’ Rally In Damaturu
By Charles Suru The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yobe State has mobilised thousands of supporters in Damaturu for a…
Buni Reaffirms APC Unity, Mobilises North-East Youths Ahead of 2027 General Elections
Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has reaffirmed his commitment to the unity and electoral success of the All Progressives…
Troops Kill 48 ISWAP Terrorists, Recover Large Cache of Arms In Borno, Yobe
Troops of the Joint Task Force, North East, Operation Hadin Kai, have killed 48 suspected Islamic State West Africa Province…
Police Arrest 3 Suspects, Recover Stolen Farm Equipment In Yobe
The Yobe State Police Command has arrested three suspects over alleged criminal conspiracy, theft and receiving stolen property involving farm…
Yobe Approves New Salary Structure For Top Civil Servants
Yobe State has approved a new salary structure for top civil servants, with the head of service to earn ₦1.43…
I Never Ordered Anyone’s Arrest In 7 Years As Governor, Buni Declares
Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has denied any involvement in the arrest of a Geidam-based businessman, Wakil Goni, popularly…
Governor Buni Approves N230.6m To Purchase Dangote Refinery Shares For 43,928 Vulnerable Women
Yobe State Governor, Mai Buni, has approved N230.62 million for the purchase of shares in the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and…
YOREC Proposes ₦3bn 2027 Capital Budget to Expand Electricity Access in Yobe
The Yobe State Rural Electrification Commission (YOREC) has proposed a ₦3 billion capital budget for 2027 to expand electricity access,…
Yobe ADC Refunds N1m Over Alleged Payment Linked to IPAC Meeting
The Yobe State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has refunded N1 million allegedly paid into the account of…
Buni Approves Employment Of 1,095 Medical, Allied Health Students In Yobe
Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has approved the employment of 1,095 medical and allied health science students undergoing training…
Death Of Twin Sisters Throws Family, Yobe Medical Community Into Mourning
The death of twin sisters, Dr. Hadiya Usman and Dr. Aidah Usman, has plunged their family, colleagues and the people…
Yobe River Incident: 14-Year-Old Child Recovered as Search Continues for Second Victim
A Yobe river incident in Dapchi Community, Bursari Local Government Area of Yobe State, has left two children swept away…
Buni Reaffirms Support for Islamic and Arabic Education as Yobe Holds 36th Qur’anic Competition
Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to promoting Islamic and Arabic education alongside conventional education,…
Clean Sweep In Enugu And Yobe: How APC Just Turned LG Polls Into A 2027 Warning
The results of the September 26 local government elections in Enugu and Yobe states have produced two strikingly similar electoral…
Yobe Unveils Investment Development Agenda At UNGA 2026
The Yobe State government has unveiled its investment and development agenda at the 2026 United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), seeking…
Troops Arrest 4 Suspected Boko Haram Terrorists In Yobe Night Ambush
Troops of the Joint Task Force, North East, 'Operation HADIN KAI' have arrested four suspected Boko Haram terrorists following a…
Yobe Begins Promotion Screening For 342 Senior Civil Servants
Yobe State has commenced the screening of 342 senior civil servants for promotion from Grade Level 14 to Grade Level…
Yobe NCoS Records 95% Success Rate In 2026 WAEC Examination
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Yobe State Command, has recorded a 95 per cent success rate among inmates who participated…
Buni Woos Russian Investors For Gas-Powered Plant In Yobe Agro-Industrial Zone
Yobe State Governor, Mai Buni, has commenced discussions with Russian investment firm, Legion Investment Moscow, on the establishment of gas-powered…
Yobe Teaching Hospital Performs 1st Total Hip Replacement Surgery In North-East
The Yobe State University Teaching Hospital (YSUTH) has successfully performed a total hip replacement surgery on a young man suffering…
Yobe news: frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Yobe State?
Damaturu is the capital of Yobe State.
When was Yobe State created?
Yobe State was created on 27 August 1991 from part of the old Borno State.
How many local government areas are in Yobe State?
Yobe State has 17 local government areas, across three senatorial districts: Yobe North, Yobe East and Yobe South.
Who is the governor of Yobe State?
Mai Mala Buni has been Governor of Yobe State since May 2019. He was re-elected in 2023.
What is the slogan of Yobe State?
Yobe State’s official slogan is “Pride of the Sahel”.
Where can I read the latest Yobe news today?
This page updates automatically whenever The Trumpet publishes a story about Yobe, so the newest reports always appear in the Latest Yobe news section.
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