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Bauchi targets 20 LGAs in second phase of drainage clearing

Samuel Luka 1 August 2025 0

The Bauchi state government says it is intensifying efforts to clear blocked drainages and reduce the impact of heavy rainfall on vulnerable communities. Mahamood Mohammed Bose, director-general of the Bauchi State Environmental Protection Agency (BASEPA), said the state would begin a fresh

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Creation of Emirates, Chiefdoms: Bauchi Gov constitutes 41-member c’ttee

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 1 July 2025 0

By Samuel Luka Bauchi state governor, Senator Bala Mohammed has announced the appointment of 41-member high powered committee for the creation of Emirates and chiefdoms in the state. As contained in a press statement made available to newsmen by the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Comrade Mukhtar Gidado, the appointment of the committee […]

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Doctors Without Borders Targets Malnutrition in Bauchi with New Approaches

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 20 June 2025 0

By Samuel Luka The Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) also known as Doctors Without Borders said on Friday that it has launched initiatives to enhance healthcare access for vulnerable populations in remote areas across Bauchi state. According to Adam Ousmane Ngari, outgoing MSF Head of Mission in Nigeria, the organisation has introduced the integrated Community Case […]

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Environmental Protection: Bauchi prohibits farming on road sides

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 18 June 2025 0

By Samuel Luka In a move to ensure a clean, safe, and healthy environment for all residents, Bauchi state Government has through the State’s Environmental Protection Agency (BASEPA), placed a ban on farming activities on road setbacks. The Public Relations Officer of the BASEPA, Yahaya Waziri who made this known in a press statement Friday, […]

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Bauchi recruits 100 skilled birth attendants to address maternal mortality

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 3 June 2025 0

By Samuel Luka The Commissioner of Health, Bauchi state, Dr Sani Dambam has disclosed that no fewer than 100 volunteer skilled-birth attendants have been engaged by the state government in order to address maternal mortality. Dr Dambam who stated this while speaking at the orientation ceremony of the newly contracted skilled birth attendants at the […]

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Gov Bala’s support instrumental to SAZU’s success – VC

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 2 June 2025 0

By Samuel Luka The Vice Chancellor of Sa’adu Zungur University Gadau, Bauchi state, Professor Fatimah Tahir has stated that the support given to the institution by Bauchi State Government under the leadership of Governor Bala Mohammed have been very instrumental to the progress and success of the university towards achieving academic excellence. Professor Fatimah

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Bauchi Gov hails former Nigerian First Lady, Dame Patience on Doctorate Degree Award

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 2 June 2025 0

By Samuel Luka Governor Bala Mohammed has on behalf of himself, his family, his government and the entire people of Bauchi state congratulated former Nigerian First Lady, Dame Patience Goodluck Ebele Jonathan on recent award of Doctorate Degree. The Governor who described the award as a well-deserved, noted that the conferment of the Doctorate Degree […]

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Bauchi CP pledges provision of peaceful atmosphere for all citizens

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 29 May 2025 0

By Samuel Luka The Commissioner of Police, Bauchi state police command, Sani-Omolori Aliyu has reiterated commitment to providing conducive environment for peaceful coexistence among the various people of the State irrespective of ethno-religious and political affiliations. The CP made this known when he received the leadership of Gung Zaar Council of Traditional Rulers in

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Bauchi govt debunks reports of Gov Mohammed disparaging western education

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 22 May 2025 0

By Samuel Luka Bauchi state government has denied a publication making rounds that Governor Bala Mohammed had while speaking at a public function, described western education as a worthless venture. The state commissioner of information, Alhaji Usman Shehu Usman made the denial on Wednesday in a press statement titled: “Rebuttal against distorted media on the […]

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Bauchi legislators task FG on construction of Akwanga-Jos-Bauchi -Gombe – Yola high way

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 20 May 2025 0

By Samuel Luka An elite group known as the Bauchi Legacy Legislators (BLL) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s led federal government to ensure the implementation of the Akwanga-Jos-Bauchi -Gombe – Yola high way amongst other laudable initiatives of the government. BLL, a foremost socio-economic and political interest group also commended the President

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61st Anniversary: NAF offers free medical care to over 700 Bauchi community

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 18 May 2025 0

By Samuel Luka As part of activities to mark its 61 years anniversary, the Nigerian Air Force has offered free medical care to over 700 Bauchi community. The medical outreach which was held on Saturday had residents of Kuhu community in Bauchi Local Government Area as beneficiaries. Our Correspondent reports that the medical outreach was […]

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Foreign Affairs Minister Explains Face-off With Bauchi Gov

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 17 May 2025 0

By Agency Report The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Maitama Tuggar has opened up on the reported altercation he had with Bauchi State government officials recently. He debunked reports alleging a clash between him and the Deputy Governor of Bauchi State, Auwal Jatau. Tuggar clarified that the altercation was not with the Deputy Governor […]

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Former LG chairman murdered in Bauchi, as police arrests one suspect

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 2 May 2025 0

By Samuel Luka The Bauchi state police command has arrested one Abdulgafar Isa Mohammed in connection with the murder of Mr Isa Muhammad Wabi, a 66-year-old former Chairman of Jama’are LGA. The Police Public Relations Officer of the command, CSP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil made this known in a crime bulletin on Friday. The crime bulletin […]

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12-yr-old male Arabic scholar, sexually abused by a 40-yr-old woman in Bauchi

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 24 April 2025 0

By Kingsley Chukwuka An Arabic scholar, 12 years old male, who is a house help to a 40 years old woman in Bauchi State, has been serially abused sexually by her madam, Ms Fatima Ibrahim, Police confirmed to newsmen on Wednesday. Spokesman for the Bauchi State Police Command, CSP Ahmed Wakil informed that the Arabic […]

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Man dies of mob action over alleged dog theft in Bauchi, police vows to fish out perpetrators

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 10 April 2025 0

By Samuel Luka A individual identified as Peter has died following a mob action over alleged theft of dog while his companion, Dokagk Danladi was left with injuries in Lushi community of Bauchi state. This development was contained in a crime bulletin made available to newsmen by the Police Public Relations Officer of Bauchi state […]

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Essential medicines: Bauchi reviews list, adds multiple micronutrient supplements, others

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 10 April 2025 0

By Samuel Luka Bauchi state government has in collaboration with FHI360 Alive and Thrive, reviewed the state’s essential medicines list (EML) with the inclusion of Multiple Micronutrient Supplements (MMS). Speaking to newsmen after the end of a two-day review workshop for essential medicines list for Adults and children on Wednesday, the Managing Director of the […]

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Bauchi Govt terminates contract with food vendors to enhance students’ nutrition

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 11 March 2025 0

By Samuel Luka Bauchi State government has announced the dissolution of all existing contracts with food vendors supplying foodstuffs to boarding schools across the state. The government made this known through the Honorable Commissioner for Education, Dr. Lawal Mohammed Rimin Zayam in a press statement on Monday. The statement which was e-signed by the Information […]

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Bauchi Gov reassures priotization of civil servants’ welfare

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 10 March 2025 0

By Samuel Luka Bauchi state Governor, Bala Mohammed has reiterated the commitment of his administration towards priotizing the welfare of the state’s workforce and ensuring their career progression. A statement from the office of his special adviser on media and publicity, Comrade Mukhtar Gidado said the Governor gave the assurance when he hosted Permanent

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Solid minerals: Bauchi inaugurate committee to ensure safety of mining communities

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 9 March 2025 0

By Samuel Luka In an effort to ensure safety of mining communities and the environment, Bauchi state government has inaugurated the newly appointed executive members of the mineral resources and environmental management committee (MIREMCO). Inaugurating the committee members on Thursday, state Commissioner of Natural Resources Development, Hon. Muhammad Maiwada Bello

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2027 Presidency: Bauchi christian faith-based group drums support for Gov Mohammed

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 25 February 2025 0

By Samuel Luka A Christian faith-based group known as Bauchi state Coalition of Christian Youths and Elders in Politics has called on Governor Bala Mohammed of the state to answer the numerous calls on him by individuals and groups to contest for the office of the president of Nigeria come 2027. The group which made […]