# Potiskum

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Yobe Emir Urges Residents to Embrace Agriculture After Eid-el-Fitr

The Emir of Potiskum in Yobe State has encouraged his people to utilize the upcoming rainy season by returning to farming. This call, made following the Eid-el-Fitr prayers, aims to enhance food production and economic strength in the area.

Mar 20, 20267 min read

Politics

Yobe Police Apprehend 18-Year-Old Wife Over Alleged Genital Mutilation of Husband

Authorities in Yobe State have apprehended an 18-year-old woman, Hadiza Jamilu, accused of severing her husband's genitals during a domestic altercation in Potiskum Local Government Area. The suspect had reportedly fled the scene following the incident on Friday, February 6, 2026, but was later located and arrested by the police.

Feb 10, 20264 min read

Arrest Domestic Violence Gender-based violence