A 17-year-old boy, Ishaku Idriss, has died after being struck with a stick during a violent clash at a wedding ceremony in Potiskum, Yobe State. Police have arrested suspects as investigations continue into the tragic incident.
An inmate at Potiskum Correctional Centre in Yobe State, allegedly impregnated by a correctional officer, has delivered a baby boy. The Nigerian Correctional Service has suspended the officer and others involved, citing zero tolerance for misconduct.
A devastating road accident on the Damaturu-Maiduguri highway in Yobe State has claimed the lives of five family members, with three others injured and hospitalized. Police are investigating the cause of the tragic incident.
Yobe State Police Command has dismantled a criminal syndicate involved in burglary and motorcycle theft across Yobe, Gombe, and Bauchi states, arresting one suspect and recovering five stolen motorcycles.
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Yobe State Police Command has successfully foiled a kidnap attempt in Potiskum, rescuing a 35-year-old victim and arresting four suspects linked to fraud and impersonation.
Yobe State Police have arrested Hadiza Jamilu, an 18-year-old housewife, for allegedly cutting her husband's manhood during a domestic dispute in Potiskum. The suspect fled but was tracked and apprehended days later.
A Senior Secondary School student in Yobe State has died after being beaten by classmates who accused him of stealing a phone. Police investigation is ongoing.
Mrs Gambo Lawan from Yobe State emerges as Best Teacher in North-East at 2026 National Teachers Award, receiving N25 million cash prize and scholarship for her dedication to education.
Yobe State Police are searching for Khadija Jamilu, 18, who allegedly stabbed her 25-year-old husband in the genitals during a domestic dispute in Potiskum. The victim is hospitalized.
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The North East Development Commission has initiated construction of a 2.5km road and two bridges in Potiskum, Yobe State, aimed at enhancing connectivity and economic growth in post-insurgency recovery efforts.
A devastating truck accident in Yobe State's Potiskum area has resulted in three fatalities and 40 injuries. The FRSC cites speeding and overloading as primary causes of the tragedy.
A fire outbreak destroyed eight shelter rooms and a mosque at a military checkpoint in Potiskum, Yobe State. One personnel was injured. Authorities suspect an electrical fault. Read the full report.
Six people died in a head-on collision on the Potiskum-Damaturu highway in Yobe State after a Canter truck drove against traffic. Police confirm two survivors are hospitalized. Read details.
A tragic road accident in Yobe State has left seven dead, including children, after a bus tyre burst. Police urge motorists to prioritise vehicle maintenance to prevent such disasters.
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A fatal accident in Yobe State claims seven lives, including two children, after a Sharon bus tyre burst. Police urge motorists to maintain vehicles and avoid speeding.
Yobe State authorities confirm a sexual exploitation network at Potiskum Correctional Centre. Investigations ongoing, with officers suspended. Read the full report.
