Yobe

British

/ ˈjəʊˌbI /

noun

a state of Nigeria, in the NE. Capital: Damaturu. Pop: 2 321 591 (2006). Area: 45 502 sq km (17 568 sq miles)

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Orders were given for many schools to close in the states of Kebbi, Niger, Katsina, Yobe and Kwara.

From BBC

"The fuel tanker was coming from Kano and heading to Nguru in Yobe state when the driver lost control of the vehicle."

From BBC

The Yobe community had been at peace for over a year before this attack, residents said.

From Reuters

The worst-affected states are all in the north - Kano, Yobe, Katsina, Borno, Jigawa and Kaduna.

From BBC

In order to get safely from Damaturu in Yobe state to Borno's capital, Maiduguri, we have to fly in a UN helicopter.

From BBC

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