Editorial

Need to curb high level militarisation of FRSC personnel

Ihesiulo Grace 29 March 2018 0

The establishment of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on 18 February 1988 through Decree 45 of 1988 as amended by Decree 35 of 1992 otherwise referred to as CAP 141 Laws of the federation 1990 which was repealed and reenacted as the FRSC Establishment Act, 2007 under the civil democratic

News

Bauchi governor signs 2018 Appropriation of N168b into law

Ihesiulo Grace 18 March 2018 0

Governor Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar of Bauchi state has passed into law the 2018 appropriation bill of N168 billion, with provision for massive rural road construction, covering 1,000 kilometers across the state. The statement which was contained in a press release made available to newsmen in Bauchi by the Press Secretary to the governor, Abubakar Al-Sadique, […]

Energy News

JED to boost electricity supply with information technology

Ihesiulo Grace 2 March 2018 0

The Jos Electricity Distribution Company (JED), is to leverage on the ever growing information technology to best boost electricity supply to its franchise states of Plateau, Bauchi, Gombe and Benue States. Speaking at a one-day workshop, an expatriate and consultancy company known as ‘Triple Seventh’ posited that electricity utility are realizing the benefits

News

2019: Stakeholders back Dogara’s 4th term ambition, endorse Buhari, sidelines Bauchi gov

Ihesiulo Grace 28 February 2018 0

The Concerned Stakeholders of Dass, Tafawabalewa and Bogoro local government areas of Bauchi State have endorsed the Speaker of the House of Representatives, rt honourable Yakubu Dogara for fourth term and president Muhammadu Buhari for second term while sidelining governor Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar of Bauchi state come 2019 general elections. The leader of the concerned

Politics

IPAC, road users decry indiscriminate placement of campaign billboards on Bauchi roads

Ihesiulo Grace 27 February 2018 0

The Bauchi State chapter of Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC), has joined several road users in the state to express dismay at the attitude of some highly placed politicians in the state whose billboards constitutes nuisance on major roads in Bauchi metropolis. Secretary of the council in the state, Malam Musa Mato, told the News […]

Politics

We fear what our constituents could do to us over sequence of elections – Senator Wakili

Ihesiulo Grace 19 February 2018 0

The lawmaker representing Bauchi South Senatorial district, in the upper chambers of the National Assembly, Senator Ali Wakili has said that the three Senators from Bauchi State risk the chance of being attacked by their constituents over the sequence of elections believed to have been targeted at getting President Muhammadu Buhari out of office in […]

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We are proud of you- Bauchi Gov tells Speaker Dogara @ 50

Ihesiulo Grace 31 December 2017 0

Governor Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar of Bauchi state has described the Speaker, House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara as a son and single individual who excelled to the level of his forefathers who immensely helped in establishing Nigeria as country. ‎The Governor who was represented by his deputy, Engineer Nuhu Gidado explained that, “Bauchi state is proud […]

Money

Agric, health get lion share of Bauchi’s 2018 budget

Ihesiulo Grace 28 December 2017 0

Governor, Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar of Bauchi State on Thursday, presented a budget of N167.9 billion for the 2018 fiscal year to the state House of Assembly for consideration. The governor, while presenting the budget on the floor of the Bauchi State House of Assembly, disclosed that agriculture, health, education, water supply, roads, women and youth […]

News Nigeria

Imbibe virtues of peace, love, generosity- Bauchi Gov’s wife

Ihesiulo Grace 25 December 2017 0

The wife of the Bauchi State governor, Hajiya Hadiza Mohammed Abubakar, has called on Christian women to imbibe the values of peace, love, generosity, tolerance and humility in all spheres of life during this period of Christmas and beyond, as Jesus Christ did during his life time. Hajiya Hadiza Abubakar stated this, weekend during the […]

News Nigeria

52 prison inmates regain freedom in Bauchi

Ihesiulo Grace 19 December 2017 0

About 15 prison inmates with minor offences have regained freedom in Bauchi state after they had their fines settled by the wife of the Bauchi state governor, Hajiya Aisha Mohammed Abubakar. Speaking during the payment of fines and compensation for the prison inmates in Bauchi on Monday, Hajia Aisha Abubakar who is also the founder […]

News Nigeria

Mrs. Buhari offers free medical treatment to 3000 persons in Bauchi

Ihesiulo Grace 2 December 2017 0

No fewer than 3000 citizens and people living in Bauchi State are expected to benefit from a medical outreach organised by the wife of President Muhammadu Buhari, Mrs. Aisha Buhari, under her pet project, “Future Assured.” The wife of the president, who stated this while flagging-off the medical outreach at the State Specialist Hospital in […]

News Nigeria

No fewer than 4079 people are HIV infected in Bauchi, says BACATMA

Ihesiulo Grace 1 December 2017 0

The Bauchi State Agency for the Control of HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Malaria (BACATMA), has revealed that no fewer than 4079 persons in Bauchi State have been confirmed to be HIV positive from January to September 2017. This was made known Thursday in a press statement by the Executive Secretary of the agency, Dr Mansur […]

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FG files more charges against Senator Misau

Ihesiulo Grace 29 November 2017 0

…Challenges subpoena issued on IGP The Federal Government on Tuesday filed two additional criminal count charges against Senator Isa Misau before the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), High Court in Maitama Abuja increasing the count on which he was arraigned from five to seven. Dr. Alex Izonyon (SAN) a private lawyer who announced appearance as government […]

Politics

INEC commences 3rd quarter registration of Permanent Voters Card

Ihesiulo Grace 18 November 2017 0

The Bauchi State Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the commencement of its third quarter registration of eligible voters in the state. This was disclosed by the Electoral Officer (EO) in charge of Bauchi Local Government Area, Alhaji Aliyu Hassan Shaaba in an interview with journalists in his office. Alhaji Shaaba explained that the […]

Business News

Ecological Fund to construct N300m 3km road in Bauchi community

Ihesiulo Grace 7 November 2017 0

The Ecological Fund yesterday, said it is set to commence the construction of 3 kilometer road worth over N300m from Tada to Gwammadaji village in Dull ward, Bula District of Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area of Bauchi State. The team leader of the fund, Mrs. Esifa, A.O disclosed this while handing over the project to […]

News

Bauchi govt to appeal judgment acquitting civil servant of misappropriating N8m

Ihesiulo Grace 29 October 2017 0

The Bauchi state government said it was set to file a notice of appeal against court judgment that acquitted and discharged one, Kabiru Ahmed, a civil servant who was alleged to be involved in the embezzlement of eight million naira (N8m) million realized from sales of plate numbers. The accused, Ahmed Kabiru, a staff of […]

Technology

Bauchi State, NITDA partner to boost ICT among youths

Ihesiulo Grace 9 March 2017 0

The Bauchi State Government is to work in partnership with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) to boost the capacity of the youth for job creation via Information and Communication Technology (ICT). A statement signed by the Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Abubakar Al-Sadique, and made available to newsmen on Thursday in Bauchi, […]

News

Ex-governor Yuguda visits Bauchi after 18 months absence, says not yet time for politics

Ihesiulo Grace 24 November 2016 0

Immediate-past governor of Bauchi State, Malam Isa Yuguda returned to Bauchi Thursday to the warm embrace of his supporters after 18 months of absence from the state. Addressing newsmen, Yuguda said that he came home to thank the people of Bauchi State, after suffering from an ailment for one and half years. He said a […]

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Buhari Sympathises with Gov Yuguda Over Mother's Demise

Ihesiulo Grace 3 May 2015 0

  The President-elect, General Muhammadu Buhari has said losing a parent is the most painful stage of one’s life. General Buhari, who expressed this sentiment in a statement to condole Governor Isa Yuguda of Bauchi State who lost his mother, said he was deeply touched by the death of the Governor’s mother. According to the President-elect, losing […]

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Bauchi Gov’S Mother Dies at 85

Ihesiulo Grace 1 May 2015 0

The mother of the Bauchi State governor, Hajiya Hauwa Yuguda, popularly known as Goggo, died at the age of 85. Hajiya Goggo died on Thursday at her residence in Bauchi as a result of a protracted illness. Governor Isa Yuguda, the senior son of his late mother, described her death as a great loss to […]