Tag: Bauchi

‘It’s unfair for Nigerians to judge us in just 9 months’ – APC Governor

Bauchi State governor, Mohammed Abubakar, has advised Nigerians not to expect magic from the the All Progressives Congress (APC) government, owing to the fact that it took the Peoples Democratic…

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APC chieftain recommends firing squad for looters

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, in Bauchi, Alhaji Shuia'abu Ahmed has advised President Buhari to take to more stricter legal methods of dealing with corruption. While speaking to…

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#YNaija2015Review: ‘Orubebe, Vic O, APC Senators’ | 7 moments in 2015 that made us cringe with shame

The year 2015 has been eventful! With the drama that followed the April presidential election, formation of the 8th senate, Drake and Meek Mill beef and a host of other…

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Thousands of Shiites hold prayers for El-Zakzaky as protests hold in Bauchi, Katsina (PHOTOS)

Thousands of members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria on Wednesday, protested against the arrest of their leader, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky. Protests were held in Katsina and Bauchi states, as thousands…

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Missing Bauchi plane returns to Nigeria from Morocco (PHOTOS)

The Bauchi state government, has welcomed back home, the state-owned aircraft, reported to be missing. The plane, Embraer ERJ 145 landed in Nigeria from Morocco- where the state government claimed…

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Bauchi APC vice chairman changes his mind, reverses resignation

Apparently, his integrity does not matter anymore... The Vice Chairman of All Progressives Congress for Bauchi South Senatorial District, Musa Adamu, seems confused and doesn't know what he wants. Adamu has…

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Suicide bomber arrested in Bauchi motor park

A suicide bomber has been arrested in Yankari motor park in Bauchi. The suspected bomber, was nabbed while trying to gain entrance into the park. A security source revealed to…

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Bauchi govt seizes 22 vehicles from wives of former governor

The Bauchi State government has reportedly seized 22 vehicles in the possession of the wives of former governor of Bauchi State, Isa Yuguda. The Chairman of the Transition Committee, Senator Mohammed…

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#NigeriaDecides: Gen. Buhari gets a win in Bauchi

by Ranti Joseph The Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Muhammadu Buhari, won the presidential election of Bauchi state. He polled 931, 598 votes to defeat the candidate of…

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We hear a man was killed at INEC office in Bauchi (Viewer Discretion)

by Akan Ido There are reports that a young man has been killed at the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Bauchi. The voter was killed by…

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We hear Boko Haram invaded a town in Bauchi last night

by Panshak Ibrahim "Please help!!"- was the cry of a Twitter user, Sisi Zolanski, on Sunday night, as she shared that the town of Bununu in Bauchi state, was under serious…

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Gunmen attack collation centre, INEC office in Bauchi

by Ranti Joseph Gunmen on Sunday morning attacked a centre where election results were being collated in Bauchi state. Apart from attacking the Central Primary School in Alkaleri Local Government…

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The day thousands besieged Bauchi airport to welcome Buhari (WATCH)

by Panshak Ibrahim Apparently, Buhari is well loved by the people of Bauchi. With chants of 'Baba Oyoyo', thousands of Bauchi residents recently trooped out to the state airport to…

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Woman killed by mob in Bauchi was not a suicide bomber

by Ranti Joseph File photo The woman who was beaten to death on Sunday in Bauchi on suspicion of being a suicide bomber was actually mentally ill according to police…

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Mob sets woman ablaze in Bauchi

by Ranti Joseph Some residents of Bauchi on Sunday set a lady ablaze at the popular Muda Lawal market. The mob were said to have acted after the lady refused…

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War is coming, it’s time to stockpile – 7 important things you didn’t read yesterday (but should have)

by Kolapo Olapoju 1. Edwin Clark's herculean request. How do you ask 'aggrieved' persons to support you? You don't, rather you make them feel un-aggrieved and by default, you get their…

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Not again! Pres. Jonathan’s convoy pelted with stones in Taraba

by Panshak Ibrahim After the recent attacks on his convoy in Katsina and Bauchi states, President Goodluck Jonathan’s convoy was yet again stoned on Thursday, January 29, by some irate…

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FCT minister says Gov. Yuguda is an APC spy

by James Sambo The back and forth between the Bauchi State Governor, Isa Yuguda, and the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Senator Bala Mohammed, seems to be getting very interesting as…

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14 people killed in Gombe state governor’s convoy

by Panshak Ibrahim 14 people were reportedly killed in an accident which involved the convoy of Gombe State Governor, Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo on Thursday, January 22. The victims were burnt…

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Today’s Daily Brief: Dan Orbih says Oshiomhole killed industries in Edo, Trouble breaks out at PDP campaign rally, David Mark says GEJ is the best candidate, and more

EDO State Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has accused the state governor, Mr Adams Oshiomhole, of carrying out what it described as “as total killing of industries in the state.” It…

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#CampaignDiary: Thugs invade Jonathan’s Bauchi rally || Bomb scare reported at Buhari’s Sokoto rally

by Panshak Ibrahim On Thursday, January 22, there were hitches at the respective presidential campaigns of President Goodluck Jonathan and Muhammadu Buhari. The candidates of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and…

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‘We will end terrorism very soon,’ Jonathan assures

by James Sambo President Goodluck Jonathan says the terror reign of Boko Haram insurgents have diverted the attention of people from his administration’s numerous achievements. Jonathan made the statement on…

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Lagos businessman in EFCC net over N3.8billion bank loan

by Akan Ido A Lagos businessman who allegedly diverted N3.8billion loan secured from an old generation bank has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Samuel Joseph…

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13-year-old female suicide bomber paraded by police in Kano (PICTURED)

by James Sambo   A 13-year-old female suicide bomber has been arrested in Kano. On Wednesday, December 24, the Department of State Service (DSS) and the Nigeria Police Force paraded…

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Breaking News: Explosion rocks busy market in Bauchi

by James Sambo   A bomb explosion has gone off in Central market in Bauchi. The explosion reportedly hit a crowded area which had a high concentration of women traders.…

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Teenager stabs 6-year-old boy to death over N500

by Panshak Ibrahim   A 13-year-old boy has been arrested for stabbing a 6-year-old boy to death. According to the police in Bauchi, the suspect, Abubakar Abdullahi murdered Lukam Yusuf over N500. Police spokesperson,…

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Terrible: Boy dies after his father chained him for 10 days

by Panshak Ibrahim   A 43-year-old man, Rabiu Yusuf, has been arrested for the murder of his 10-year-old son. Yusuf, a resident of Maina Maji, Alkaleri LGA of Bauchi State, reportedly chained his…

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Boko Haram: Nigerian army uncovers plan to invade 5 states

by Anike Jacobs The Nigerian Army has discovered a plan by the Boko Haram insurgents to attack 25 communities and villages spread across five states - Adamawa, Borno, Bauchi, Gombe,…

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Nigeria’s primary school net attendance ratio drops

by Tunji Andrews Indications have emerged that the primary school attendance ratio in Nigeria dropped by 2.3% between 20012 and 2014. In a report published by the National Bureau of…

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How 62-year-old man paid assassins N40,000 to kill son-in-law

by James Sambo A 62-year-old man, Dotti Jumba, has been arrested by Bauchi state police for paying N40,000 to have his son-in-law killed. Jumba, who is from Tumbarja in Kubdia district of…

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