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Police begin manhunt for abductors of governor’s brother

Ihesiulo Grace 26 March 2020 0

The Bauchi state Police Command has confirmed the kidnap of the brother of the Bauchi state Governor, Bala Mohammed by unknown gunmen in the evening of Wednesday. Police Public Relations Officer of the command, Kamal Abubakar, who made the confirmation in a press statement circulated to

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I shook hands with Atiku Abubakar’s son, I am going on self- quarantine – Bauchi State governor

Ihesiulo Grace 23 March 2020 0

Sen Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, the Bauchi state governor has notified the public of going into self-isolation after having a hand shake with Mohammed Atiku Abubakar, son of Atiku Abubakar, the former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate of 2019 presidential election. This was made known in a press release signed by Mukhtar M. Gidado, his Senior […]

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Bauchi orders closure of schools over COVID-19 fears

Ihesiulo Grace 22 March 2020 0

The Bauchi state government on Sunday ordered the closure of all schools across the state with effect from Monday as part of measures to curb the spread of Lassa fever and the coronavirus in the state. Governor Bala Mohammed announced this while addressing newsmen on the outcome of the stakeholders’ engagement and update meeting held […]

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Bauchi to prosecute Yuguda, Abubakar for alleged treasury looting

Ihesiulo Grace 11 March 2020 0

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state has stated that his government will immediately commence the prosecution of ex-Governors, Isah Yuguda, Mohammed Abubakar and all officials that have been indicted by the funds and assets recovery committee set up by his administration. The governor stated this at the Government House when he received the committee’s report […]

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We’ve been sidelined, physically challenged persons tell Bauchi govt

Ihesiulo Grace 9 March 2020 0

Physically challenged people in Bauchi State have lamented that contrary to their expectations, Bauchi State government has not deemed it fit to consider their plights almost a year after assumption into office. The Bauchi State Chapter Secretary for Physically Challenged Association of Nigeria, Buhari Adamu Jamda, who disclosed this in an exclusive interview with our […]

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Bauchi NLC issues 21-day ultimatum over minimum wage

Ihesiulo Grace 6 March 2020 0

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has handed down a 21-day ultimatum to the Bauchi state government within which to resume negotiations and subsequently, implement the N30, 000 national minimum wage in the state. NLC Chairman in the state, Comrade Danjuma Kirfi while giving the ultimatum at a press conference on Friday, said it is part […]

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Bauchi to empower local hunters to assist in tackling insecurity

Ihesiulo Grace 1 March 2020 0

The Bauchi state government has indicated its interest to support local hunters in order to support security agencies ensure lasting peace in the society. Governor Bala Mohammed, who gave the hint at the weekend at an annual ‘Salala’ festival day organized by the Baushe Hunters held at Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida Square, Bauchi, noted that empowering […]

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Bauchi flags -off learning centres for girl -child, integrates almajiri schools

Ihesiulo Grace 28 February 2020 0

The Bauchi state government has flagged -off the distribution of instructional materials to almajiri schools’ and girl -child learning centres in the state. The government through the Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) in the state flagged-off the distribution at Gudum Hausawa Village in Bauchi Local Government Area of the state. Speaking at the occasion, the

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World Bank executes N20bn water projects in Bauchi

Ihesiulo Grace 26 February 2020 0

The Bauchi state government in collaboration with the World Bank has commenced the execution of water projects valued at N20 billion to boost water supply in Bauchi metropolis. Managing Director of the Bauchi state Water Corporation, Aminu Aliyu -Gital, who said this in Bauchi on Tuesday, said that all the projects were ongoing. Aliyu -Gital […]

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Foundation offers free medical treatment to 2, 000 patients in Bauchi

Ihesiulo Grace 25 February 2020 0

A Bauchi based non-governmental organization, Almuhibbah Foundation, says it has offered free medical treatment to 2, 000 patients suffering from various ailments in Bauchi state. Founder of the organisation, Dr. Aisha Mohammed, made the disclosure in an interview in Bauchi. Mohammed disclosed that the foundation has initiated medical outreaches to treat persons with

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Bauchi PDP applauds Gov Bala for non interference in party affairs

Ihesiulo Grace 23 February 2020 0

The Chairman of the Bauchi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Hamza Koshe has applauded Governor Bala Mohammed for not unnecessarily interfering in the party’s affairs. The PDP chairman made the commendation on Saturday while speaking to journalists on the just concluded party’s stakeholders meeting conducted at the Government House

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Gov. Bala tasks public officials on attitudinal change

Ihesiulo Grace 3 February 2020 0

Bauchi state Governor, Bala Mohammed has tasked public officers in the state to embrace attitudinal change in the conduct and management of government businesses to enable the state reclaim its lost glory and assume its rightful place among the best performing states in Nigeria. The governor, who noted that the civil service is the engine […]

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Gov. Mohammed tasks LG chairmen on prudent management of resources

Ihesiulo Grace 30 January 2020 0

Bauchi state Governor, Bala Mohammed has called on local government administrators to exhibit a high sense of prudence in managing their resources most especially, the internally generated revenue. Gov. Bala gave the charge yesterday while declaring open, a two- day retreat for commissioners, special advisers and other political appointees organized by the office of the

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Accident kill four persons in Bauchi

Ihesiulo Grace 26 January 2020 0

The Bauchi state sector command of the Federal Road Safely Corps has confirmed the death of four persons that were involved in an auto crash in Bayara, along Bauchi-Dass road. Daily Times gathered that some of the victims died on the spot while the rest were taken to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital […]

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Police restricts movements of persons, vehicles ahead re-run election in Bauchi

Ihesiulo Grace 25 January 2020 0

The Bauchi state Police Command has announced restrictions on movements of persons during the today re-run elections in Gamawa and Zaki Local Government Areas of the state. Police Public Relations Officer of the command, Kamal Datti said in a press release that the decision was taken after due consultations with relevant stakeholders superintending over the […]

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INEC distributes sensitive materials for re-run elections in Bauchi

Ihesiulo Grace 24 January 2020 0

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Bauchi state on Thursday distributed sensitive election materials for the House of Representatives re-run and supplementary elections in the state. The elections slated for tomorrow will take place in Zaki and Gamawa Federal Constituencies following the Court of Appeal, Jos judgement on November 14, 2019, that sacked

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Bauchi LG adopts measures to curb indiscriminate tree felling

Ihesiulo Grace 17 January 2020 0

Acting caretaker committee Chairman of Ningi Local Government Area of Bauchi state, Alhaji Saleh Nasaru has disclosed that the council under his watch has taken proactive measures against indiscriminate feeling of trees in Burra Forest. Alhaji Nasaru, who disclosed this while answering questions from newsmen in Bauchi on Thursday said the measure, became necessary because

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Bauchi government debunks reports of Governor Bala’s illness

Ihesiulo Grace 15 January 2020 0

The Bauchi state government has debunked rumours that Governor Bala Mohammed is bed-ridden in a London hospital and would not be back anytime soon to continue performing his official duties. This is contained in a press statement issued to journalists in Bauchi by the Senior Special Assistant on Media to the Governor, Comrade Mukhtar Gidado […]

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Bauchi chief judge frees 27 awaiting trial inmattes

Ihesiulo Grace 14 November 2019 0

The Bauchi state Chief Judge, Justice Rabi Umar has set free 27 suspects awaiting trial in Bauchi Custodial Centre and other correctional service centres across the state. Governor Bala Mohammed in his bid to decongest prisons in the state, had set up a committee headed by the chief justice to undertake routine quarterly visits to […]

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Bauchi solicits World Bank support on human capital development

Ihesiulo Grace 13 November 2019 0

The Bauchi state government has sought the support of the World Bank to enable it achieve human capital development in critical sectors of the economy. State Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Dr. Aminu Gamawa made the request during an interactive session with World Bank officials in Bauchi. According to him, the request has become […]