Yobe Journalists Protest Assault on NTA Reporter During Budget Coverage

Yobe journalists protested after an NTA reporter was assaulted by the Chief Security Officer of the Yobe Government House, CSP Yakubu Zakari Deba, during the coverage of Governor Mai Mala Buni's 2026 budget presentation. The incident disrupted media coverage, leading to threats of a boycott until intervention by Alhaji Abdullahi Bego.

This event highlighted strained relations between the press and the government, with past boycotts occurring in 2022. The State Police Commissioner, CP Emmanuel Ado, promised to investigate the matter.