Join on Telegram

Yobe State

4 LAS News stories tagged “Yobe State”, newest first. Every story links its sources.

Federal High Court dismisses legal challenge to Yobe APC governorship candidate
Africa/Nigeria

Federal High Court dismisses legal challenge to Yobe APC governorship candidate

A Federal High Court in Damaturu has dismissed a suit filed by Engr. Mustapha Yunusa Maihaja, leaving Alhaji Baba Malam Wali's APC ticket for the 2027 Yobe governorship election intact.

LAS News Desk · 9 Nov 2026, 23:43 WAT · 2 sources

Yobe State Pursues UNDP Innovation Grant and University Tech Hub
Africa/Nigeria

Yobe State Pursues UNDP Innovation Grant and University Tech Hub

Yobe State officials met with UNDP representatives to discuss a US$250,000 innovation grant and the establishment of a University Innovation Pod at Yobe State University.

LAS News Desk · 9 Nov 2026, 11:11 WAT · 1 source

Yobe APC rallies in Damaturu to counter opposition calls for Tinubu's removal
Africa/Nigeria

Yobe APC rallies in Damaturu to counter opposition calls for Tinubu's removal

Thousands of All Progressives Congress supporters marched in Yobe State's capital to endorse President Tinubu's 2027 re-election bid, directly countering recent protests demanding his resignation.

LAS News Desk · 7 Nov 2026, 20:15 WAT · 2 sources

Nigerian Army rescues ransom victim in Borno, arrests ISWAP collaborator in Yobe
Africa/Nigeria

Nigerian Army rescues ransom victim in Borno, arrests ISWAP collaborator in Yobe

Security forces in northeastern Nigeria thwarted a 7 million naira ransom payment in Borno State and arrested a suspected Islamic State West Africa Province collaborator in Yobe State.

LAS News Desk · 26 Oct 2026, 07:16 WAT · 2 sources

Get the LAS News briefing

The day's top stories from Nigeria, Africa and the world, in your inbox.