by ‘Jola Sotubo A farmer in Bauchi has had his hand cut off after an argument with a herdsman over cattle in the Zaki Local Government Area of the state. Sani Abubakar, resident in Maduba Village, confronted the unidentified assailant when he found the latter’s herd grazing on his farm. Abubakar then made an attempt... Read More

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YNaija Editorial: Let us be clear, we totally – unequivocally – stand against the anti-gay law

We have to wonder when it became our culture imperative to marginalise, to victimise, to hate. To witch-hunt a particular section of the otherwise law-abiding population. This one came upon us like a mist, the kind that brings no good, settling gradually over the general populace. Did he or did he not? Confirmation, unfortunately, came... Read More

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January 16, 2014

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Man receives 20 lashes for gay offence in Bauchi, others arrested

A Nigerian man has received 20 lashes after an Islamic court in the northern city of Bauchi convicted him of homosexual offences. Under Islamic law, courts can punish homosexual acts by stoning to death. But the judge said he took into account that the Muslim man, Mubarak Ibrahim, 20, carried out the acts seven years... Read More

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December 9, 2013

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PDP crisis: Bamanga Tukur may be shown the way out

It has emerged that the embattled national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Bamanga Tukur may be on his way out as governors elected on the party’s platform last night asked the North-east caucus of the party to shop for an immediate replacement. This was part of the resolutions reached at the meeting... Read More

November 21, 2013

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Monster: Man to die by stoning in Bauchi for raping and impregnating younger sister

by Oge Okonkwo A 30-year-old man, Umar Mohammed Kandahar has be sentenced to death by stoning by an Upper Sharia court in Bauchi for impregnating his younger sister. The court records which was made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Bauchi, showed that Umar was arraigned before an Upper Sharia Court Unguwar Jaki by the Bauchi State... Read More

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October 25, 2013

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Man caught with human leg in Bauchi, escapes lynching by mob

by Adeola Balogun A man found with a human leg in Bauchi State was rescued by the whiskers from being killed by an angry mob after police officers came to his aid. The middle aged man was discovered to be in possession of the amputated body part, which belonged to his father, in Gudun village,... Read More

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September 1, 2013

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Terrible: Medical director, district head murdered by gunmen in Bauchi

by Oge Okonkwo The Chief Medical Director of the Federal Medical Centre, Azare, in Bauchi State, Musa Mohammed along with the District Head of Yame Community in the Dambam Local Government Area of the state, Muhammadu Manu, were shot and killed by armed men on Saturday, according to police reports. The incident was confirmed on Sunday by Public Relations Officer... Read More

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August 9, 2013

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Sad news: Bodies of 2 children found dumped in a fish pond in Bauchi

by Oge Okonkwo The bodies of two children,between ages three and four, were found in a fish pond near Railway Quarters in Bauchi metropolis of Bauchi State. Though there were different reports on how the little children died, they were said to have been dumped in the pond by some individuals who came in a commercial... Read More

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April 20, 2013

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Sad: Pregnant woman who was raped in presence of her children dies in Bauchi

A housewife, Fatsuma Isa, from Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area of Bauchi State allegedly raped by a commercial motorcycle has died. The mother of four died shortly after her discharge from the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, (ABTBUTH), Bauchi She was discharged from the hospital on March 21, 2013. Fatsuma, who was five months... Read More

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April 10, 2013

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“He has spoilt my name and reputation” – Man, 35, seeks justice for wife who was raped by ‘okada’ rider

by Isi Esene Isa Umar, a 35-year-old man from the Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area of Bauchi State has appealed to the government and law enforcement agencies to help him in bringing to justice an individual who allegedly raped his wife. He made the plea yesterday at the secretariat of the Nigerian Union of Journalists... Read More

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April 4, 2013

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Tragic: 2 university students and a 3rd man drown while celebrating Easter in Bauchi

by Isi Esene Three people including two students of the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, died yesterday at Gubi dam, Ganjuwa Local Government Area of Bauchi State while on vacation to celebrate the Easter holidays. Reports say the students organised a party to celebrate the holiday by the dam and a few of them decided to... Read More

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March 9, 2013

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Islamist group, Ansaru claim to have executed 7 foreign hostages (PHOTO, WATCH)

by Isi Esene The Daily Mail, a UK tabloid newspaper is reporting that the seven hostages kidnapped in Bauchi by members of the radical Islamic sect, Ansaru might have been executed by the group. Among the hostages kidnapped on February 16 by the terrorist group was a Briton who was an employee of a Lebanese... Read More

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February 17, 2013

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Gunmen kidnap 7 foreign nationals in Bauchi

by Isi Esene Reports say seven construction workers of different nationalities were kidnapped in Bauchi earlier on Sunday. Among the abducted were four Lebanese, Briton, Italian, and a Greek working for the construction firm, Setraco. Gunmen reportedly attacked the workers’ camp in Jamaare, Bauchi where they killed a security guard to gain entry. An official... Read More

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January 2, 2013

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New Year, new trees, new streets – and more, in today’s news round-up with Cheta Nwanze

by Cheta Nwanze One thing that is definitely not obeying the age-old economic laws of demand and supply however, is President Jonathan’s much vaunted “second term”. Happy new year to all of you. For those of you in Lagos, enjoy the “traffic-free” season that you are currently having. All those easterners will return over the... Read More

Aliyu Umar, Bauchi, Goodluck Jonathan, INEC, NEPA, Rabiu Ibrahim, Rasheed Bisiriyu

December 24, 2012

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Bauchi: Gunman open fire on drinking joint, injure 5 people

At least five people sustained injuries at a drinking joint when an unknown gunman Monday opened fire in Bigi village a suburb of Bauchi metropolis in Bauchi local Government area. Vanguard gathered from a reliable security source that the gunman entered the joint where people were eating and drinking and joined them. He said,“ After... Read More

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December 24, 2012

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6 armed robbers arrested for stealing telecom power generators

A vigilante known as Donga Security has arrested six armed robbery suspects in two separate operations in Toro local government area of Bauchi State at the weekend. Parading the suspects in their office in Magama Gumau village, Chairman of the vigilante group Alhaji Shehu Musa said they received information that armed robbers had invaded Globacom... Read More

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December 11, 2012

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China to invest N146bn in Nigeria’s power sector

China is to invest N146.466 billion ($927 million) in Nigeria’s power sector, in a move designed to boost the nation’s power situation. China will through its Export-Import Bank provide 75 per cent of required funds to build a 700 mega watt hydro power station on the Northern Zungeru River, while Nigeria will provide the remaining... Read More

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November 19, 2012

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Church pastor killed by gunmen in Borno, police inspector assassinated in Bauchi

by Isi Esene A police inspector and a retired pastor were yesterday gunned down by unidentified men. The inspector, identified as Babangida Danbaba, who is attached to the Bauchi State Government House, was said to have been trailed by his assailants just after observing his morning prayers in a mosque along Nasarawa road. Residents of... Read More

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October 21, 2012

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Back-and-forth: University of Jos says Bature forged certificate, he says university’s disclaimer is a forgery

by Stanley Azuakola The University of Jos has once again, loudly dissociated itself from the claim by a member of the House of Representatives, Abdulrazak Nuhu Bature, who represents Ningi/Warji Federal Constituency of Bauchi State, that he possesses an Advanced Diploma in Public Administration (ADPA) from the university. Bature claims to be a 2006/2007 graduate... Read More

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September 24, 2012

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Gunmen abduct Governor Isa Yuguda’s key loyalist

by Stanley Azuakola This morning, at about 5:15am, unknown gunmen abducted Muhammadu Sade from his residence along Railway Road Quarters in Bauchi, Bauchi State. Sade has great influence in Bauchi where he is the arrowhead of Governor Isa Yuguda’s political apparatus as well as the Chairman of the State Committee for fertilizer distribution, a position... Read More

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September 23, 2012

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SAD PHOTOS: Some victims of the Bauchi church suicide bombing (GRAPHIC)

by Isi Esene These are the pictures of some of the victims of the St. John’s Catholic Cathedral in the Batyan Gari Area of Bauchi, Bauchi State. Six people were reported dead in the suicide attack but many victims sustained varying levels of injury. “When the suicide bomber targeted the church, he was prevented by... Read More

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September 23, 2012

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Bauchi church bomb update: Suicide bomber kills six, several others critically injured

by Isi Esene There are reports that the bomb which exploded earlier today at the St. John’s Catholic Cathedral in the Batyan Gari area of Bauchi was caused by a lone suicide bomber who reportedly rammed an Opel Vectra into the gates of the church when he was refused entry into the church premises. The... Read More

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September 23, 2012

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Update: Church bomb kills several worshippers in Bauchi

by Isi Esene Unconfirmed reports say that the bomb which exploded in Bauchi State at St. John’s Catholic Cathedral directly across from the Bauchi Township stadium killed several christian worshippers earlier this morning. The explosion reportedly occurred a few minutes after 9am this morning during Sunday church service on Murtala Mohammed way in the Bayan... Read More

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September 23, 2012

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TICKER: Not again: Bomb blast hits Catholic church in Bauchi

Reports reaching us say a fresh round of explosion has rocked Bauchi, the Bauchi State capital. A source said a loud explosion was heard around a church in the Bayan Gari area of the city. The Bauchi Police Command’s spokesperson, Mohammed Hassan, confirmed he had also received report of the explosion but that he was... Read More

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September 18, 2012

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Gunmen murder Borno State Justice commissioner

by Isi Esene The Borno State commissioner for Justice, Zannah Malam Gana, was yesterday killed by unidentified gunmen. Reports say the commissioner was killed Monday night at his residence. A government official who spoke to reporters on the condition of anonymity said, “He was shot dead by some gunmen in his house around 8:45 pm last... Read More

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September 2, 2012

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At ease: New bill seeks to put military officers under control

by Isi Esene The Federal Government is proposing a law to penalize military personnel who violate the rules of engagement in their activities within a civilian population during disturbances. The bill was sent to the National Assembly for deliberation and passage to punish offenders who unjustifiably attack civilians. The proposed law known as ‘A Bill... Read More

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August 12, 2012

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Northern states top Nigeria’s jobless list according to figures released by NBS

by Isi Esene The Nigerian Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has recently released the 2011 unemployment data which reveals a wide dichotomy between states in the North and those in the southern part of the country. According to the released data, the bottom ten in the jobless list are; Zamfara State with 42.6%; Bauchi, 41.4%; Niger,... Read More

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Man receives 20 lashes for gay offence in Bauchi, others arrested

Monster: Headmaster, 42, arrested for raping primary 3 pupil in school

PDP crisis: Bamanga Tukur may be shown the way out

Monster: Man to die by stoning in Bauchi for raping and impregnating younger sister

Man caught with human leg in Bauchi, escapes lynching by mob

Terrible: Medical director, district head murdered by gunmen in Bauchi

Sad news: Bodies of 2 children found dumped in a fish pond in Bauchi

Sad: Pregnant woman who was raped in presence of her children dies in Bauchi

“He has spoilt my name and reputation” – Man, 35, seeks justice for wife who was raped by ‘okada’ rider

Tragic: 2 university students and a 3rd man drown while celebrating Easter in Bauchi

Islamist group, Ansaru claim to have executed 7 foreign hostages (PHOTO, WATCH)

Gunmen kidnap 7 foreign nationals in Bauchi

New Year, new trees, new streets – and more, in today’s news round-up with Cheta Nwanze

Bauchi: Gunman open fire on drinking joint, injure 5 people

6 armed robbers arrested for stealing telecom power generators

China to invest N146bn in Nigeria’s power sector

Church pastor killed by gunmen in Borno, police inspector assassinated in Bauchi

Back-and-forth: University of Jos says Bature forged certificate, he says university’s disclaimer is a forgery

Gunmen abduct Governor Isa Yuguda’s key loyalist

SAD PHOTOS: Some victims of the Bauchi church suicide bombing (GRAPHIC)

Bauchi church bomb update: Suicide bomber kills six, several others critically injured

Update: Church bomb kills several worshippers in Bauchi

TICKER: Not again: Bomb blast hits Catholic church in Bauchi

Gunmen murder Borno State Justice commissioner

At ease: New bill seeks to put military officers under control

Northern states top Nigeria’s jobless list according to figures released by NBS

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