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PRP denies knowledge of Bauchi Gov’s plan defection 

The Bauchi State chapter of the Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, has denied knowledge of speculated move by  Governor Bala Mohammed from his party, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP to PRP. A statement signed by the State Secretary, Wada Abdullahi and made available to journalists in Bauchi on Wednesday indictated that the PRP is not eager […]

Why we shutdown schools in Bauchi – Gov Mohammed 

Senator Bala Mohammed Bauchi

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has stated that the decision to close all state, federal, and private schools, covering primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions, was based on security agencies’ advice. Speaking on Wednesday in Bauchi ahead of the State’s Executive Council, SEC, meeting, Mohammed explained that intelligence reports indicated a potential threat of school invasions […]

PDP Governors’ forum chairman condemns police blockade of party Hqrs

The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum, Senator Bala Mohammed has condemned the police blockade of the party’s national secretariat which occurred on Tuesday in Abuja. Mohammed who is also the governor of Bauchi made the condemnation in post on his Facebook page, saying “enough is enough”. He affirmed that the PDP […]

Bauchi Gov tasks first-class emirs to strengthen traditional institution

Bala Mohammed

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed on Monday held a closed-door meeting with the six first-class Emirs of the state to deepen collaboration with the traditional institution. A press release made available to newsmen by the Senior Special Assistant on communications to the governor, Abdulwahab Muhammad said the meeting, held at the Government House, Bauchi, brought […]

Bala Mohammed: Obi or Jonathan may get PDP presidential ticket

Bala Mohammed, Bauchi state governor, has revealed PDP’s desire to consider Peter Obi or Goodluck Jonathan as the 2027 presidential flagbearer. He made the statement on Thursday on Channels TV’s Politics Today program while discussing the party’s recent presidential zoning decision . The Bauchi state governor, who is an active member of the PDP governors’ […]

PDP Governors: Security agents infiltrating our party to create division

Governor Bala Mohammed

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum has warned party leaders to beware of security agents who have infiltrated the party to cause division amongst members. Bala Mohammed, governor of Bauchi state, made this statement on behalf of his colleagues on Monday, shortly after the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja. Mohammed, who was […]

Bala Mohammed appoints Chinese national as economic adviser

Bala Mohammed, Bauchi state governor, has appointed a Chinese national, Li Zhensheng, as economic adviser to the state government. Mohammed made the announcement on Thursday during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the China Global Promotion Cooperation Research Centre in Bauchi. He said the move aims to position Bauchi as “a rising […]

Bala Mohammed vows to strengthen PDP in Delta before 2027 elections

Senator Bala Mohammed Bauchi

Bala Mohammed, chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum and governor of Bauchi state, says he will work to strengthen the party’s chances in Delta state ahead of the 2027 general election. Mohammed gave the assurance when he received a delegation of PDP members from Delta, led by elder statesman Edwin Olley and […]

Bala Mohammed flags off N7.8bn assembly renovation, promises completion before 2027

Bala Mohammed, governor of Bauchi, has flagged off the reconstruction of the state house of assembly complex. Speaking at the assembly premises on Tuesday, the governor said the project is valued at N7.8 billion and will be completed before the end of his tenure in 2027. Mohammed said the renovation is part of his administration’s […]

Insecurity: Governor Mohammed emphasis strengthening Nigeria’s security setting

Senator Bala Mohammed Bauchi

By Samuel Luka Bauchi State governor, Senator Bala Mohammed has emphasized the need for strengthening the country’s security setting by boosting the morale of troops and improved welfare of military personnel for efficient service delivery. The Governor made the emphasis while speaking during the commissioning of new Headquarters of the Nigerian Army Armoured Corps Complex […]

Governor Mohammed approves 50% subsidy on Hajj fare for Bauchi Pilgrims

By Samuel Luka Governor, Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has announced the approval of 50 percent subsidy on this year’s Hajj fare for intending Muslim Pilgrims from the state. The gesture, according to the governor was aimed at facilitating religious obligations and enhancing the welfare of the citizens. The approval of the subsidy on Hajj […]

Governor Bala opens education summit, vows to ensure no child is left out of school

Bala Mohammed

By Samuel Luka Bauchi State governor, Senator Bala Mohammed has vowed to ensure that no child is left out of school during his administration, calling on stakeholders in the education sector to get involved in the business of educating the younger ones. The governor who made this known while declaring open, the 2023 Bauchi Education […]

We budget more to Capital aspect due to its impact on general public – Gov Bala Mohammed

Bala Mohammed

By Samuel Luka Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed has disclosed that his administration normally injects more funds to the Capital aspect of the state budgetary allocations because of the impact it has on the general public. The governor stated this at the banquet hall of the government on Wednesday during the State Executive Council meeting […]

Ahead May 29, Gov Bala inaugurates transition committee, directs political appointees to prepare handing over notes

Bala Mohammed

By Samuel Luka Governor Bala Mohammed has inaugurated a transition committee in preparation for the May 29 swearing-in ceremony weeks after emerging re-elected in the March 18 Governorship election. Speaking during the inauguration at the government house Bauchi on Wednesday, Bala Mohammed expressed gratitude to Almighty God for having him re-elected for another four years. […]

2023: Don’t involve in national controversy, focus on your campaigns, Gov Bala tells PDP candidates

Bala Mohammed

By Samuel Luka Bauchi state Governor, Bala Mohammed has warned members and candidates contesting various political offices in the state to focus on how to succeed rather than involving themselves in the controversy at the national level of the party. Governor Bala who gave the warning during the party stakeholders meeting at the government house […]

Bala distributes N150m worth of support packages to 1000 people in LGAs

Bala Mohammed

By Samuel Luka In his administration’s continued effort to reduce poverty among women and youths, Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has distributed empowerment packages worth N150 million to 1000 beneficiaries in Warji and Ningi Local Government Areas of the state. The Governor, while flagging-off the distribution of the packages in Warji and Ningi yesterday, […]

Court dismisses 11 of 20 fraud charges against Bauchi Gov’s son

Court

The Federal High Court Abuja has discharged and acquitted Shamsudeen Bala, son of Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, on 11 out of a 20-count charge preferred against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Justice Nnamdi Dimgba acquitted Bala on Tuesday while ruling on a no-case-submission filed by the defendant. Bala is […]

Intrigues as 42 northern groups back PDP governor for president in 2023

Bala Mohammed, northern

Ahead of the next general elections in 2023, the youth leaders in 42 groups in the northern region have reportedly endorsed the Bauchi state governor, Bala Mohammed, to run for president. The Nation reported that the youth leaders made their position known in Yola, the Adamawa state capital at a news conference on Wednesday, June […]

FG lacks idea to grow Nigeria’s economy, says Gov Bala Mohammed

Samuel Luka, Bauchi The Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed has said that the Federal Government of Nigeria has lost the idea of how to grow the country’s economy. Bala made the observation Thursday while Fielding questions from journalists at the Government House on what should be done to grow the economy of the country in […]

Rising population overwhelms our services, infrastructure, says Governor Bala

Governor Bala Mohammed

Samuel Luka, Bauchi Bauchi state Governor, Bala Mohammed said on Monday that the rising population of people occasioned by the influx of internally Displaced Persons from neighbouring states is overstretching government services and infrastructure in the state. The Governor while speaking at the government house when he received members of the National Institute for Security […]