yobe state news

The Digest: A tragedy has struck on the waters of Yobe State, where a canoe capsized during a Saturday evening crossing from Jigawa, leaving at least 25 people dead, 14 missing, and exposing the perilous daily journeys many undertake without adequate safety. Key Points: A canoe carrying 52...

A suspected Improvised Explosive Device (IED) detonated on the Katarko-Goniri Road in Yobe State, killing four people and injuring 21 others who were on their way to a local market. The victims, from the Gotala community located near the Sambisa forest, were traveling in a vehicle that stepped...

A deadly Boko Haram raid in Yobe has left four soldiers dead and a nation wondering whether the insurgency can still be contained. As leaders urge prayer, many Nigerians ask more complex questions about strategy and hope. KEY POINTS: Boko Haram insurgents attacked a military base in Katarko...