Nigeria has had more than its fair share of controversial senators since it returned to democratic rule in 1999. From former governors and ministers who contest for senatorial seats as a a form of immunity against prosecution for their crimes while in office to others who see the senate as a protracted retirement home, we’ve... Read More

October 9, 2017

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President Buhari meets with 3 Northern governors

President Muhammadu Buhari Monday, met with three Northern governors in closed-door at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The three governors are: Ibrahim Gaidam of Yobe, Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto and, Abubakar Badaru of Jigawa. According to Vanguard, Governor Gaidam said he visited the President to felicitate with him on his recovery from his medical trip and also make... Read More

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August 26, 2014

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Tension eases in Yobe as lawmakers deny plot to impeach Gaidam

by Abubakar Sadiq The decision of Yobe State lawmakers not to go ahead with alleged plot to remove the state governor, Ibrahim Gaidam has diffused tension in the state, the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced. After weeks of rumoured scheming, members of the state House of Assembly finally denied reports,... Read More

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Abubakar Bakabe, APC, damaturu, Ibrahim Gaidam, Yobe State

August 22, 2014

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As Gaidam opens the coffers in Yobe, Boko Haram steps in

by James Sambo Yobe state governor, Ibrahim Gaidam has approved the sum of N948.9 million to pay 532 civil servants who were retired recently. Although he failed to specify what is meant by “retired recently”, Gaidam’s spokesman, Abdullahi Bego, said the next-of-kin of some civil servants who have passed away will also benefit from the... Read More

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June 6, 2014

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‘Warn Edwin Clark, your local champion’ – Yobe gov. tells Pres. Jonathan

by ‘Jola Sotubo The Governor of Yobe, Ibrahim Gaidam has urged President Goodluck Jonathan to caution First Republic Information Minister, Edwin Clark on his penchant for making controversial statements. The Governor described Chief Clark as “ill-informed, malicious and vindictive” and urged him to “respect his very old age and either speak with decorum and facts... Read More

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July 8, 2013

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Killers of Yobe students will burn in hell – President Jonathan

by Rachel Ogbu President Goodluck Jonathan has described the killing of over 30 students and a teacher of the Government Secondary School in Mamudo village, Yobe State, as “barbaric, horrific and wicked.” “The perpetrators will burn in hell,” President Jonathan said. Speaking through the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Reuben Abati,... Read More

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July 7, 2013

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Heartbreaking story: How gunmen massacred innocent Yobe students – Commissioner

by Akan Ido The Yobe Governor, Ibrahim Gaidam has ordered that all secondary schools in the state be closed down from Monday, July 8 till September when the new academic session commences. The governor gave this directive after visiting the Government Secondary School, Mamudo where over twenty of the students were gruesomely murdered. Reports say a... Read More

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Meet Senator Ibrahim Gaidam; sponsor of the new Boko Haram Bill

President Buhari meets with 3 Northern governors

Tension eases in Yobe as lawmakers deny plot to impeach Gaidam

As Gaidam opens the coffers in Yobe, Boko Haram steps in

‘Warn Edwin Clark, your local champion’ – Yobe gov. tells Pres. Jonathan

Killers of Yobe students will burn in hell – President Jonathan

Heartbreaking story: How gunmen massacred innocent Yobe students – Commissioner

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