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‘AK-47 is a Figure of Speech,’ Bauchi gov defends armed herdsmen comment
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State on Friday defended his comment about armed herders, explaining that he used AK-47 as a figure of speech for protection. TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports that the Bauchi governor came under intense condemnation over his recent comments stressing the need for Fulani herdsmen to carry ammunition for protection. Defending his comment…
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My AK47 comment not in support of criminal Fulani herdsmen – Bauchi Governor
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed on Sunday described as erroneous, claims that he had, during his speech last week in Lafia, shown support for crimes committed by some Fulani herdsmen. He said nothing could be farther from the truth, adding that as a “constitutionalist”, he could not support anything that would subvert the Constitution. Mohammed,…
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Herdsmen compelled to carry AK-47 in self-defence, says Bauch governor
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has said Fulani herders are compelled to carry firearms in self-defence. Speaking during the Press Week Celebration organised by Correspondents’ Chapel of Nigeria Union Journalists Bauchi State Council, the governor said the arms prevent cattle rustlers from killing them and taking away their cows. Mohammed said the failure of the…
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Bauchi governor’s private secretary resigns
Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state, on Saturday, approved the resignation of Mr Musa Mohammed, the Principal Private Secretary (PPS) to the governor, according to a statement by Mr Mukhtar Gidado, the Senior Special Assistant (SSA), on media, to the governor. According to the statement made available to newsmen in Bauchi, the governor commended the…
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Bauchi Gov clears air on alleged plans to join APC
Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state has denied speculations that he was negotiating to defect from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), the platform on which he was elected as state governor, to the ruling party, All Progressives Congress (APC). The denial was contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Bauchi on Friday by…
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JP Clark: Bauchi governor pays condolence visit to Edwin Clark
Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, on Friday paid condolence visit on national elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clark, over the death of his younger brother, the renowned poet, Emeritus Prof. (Dr.) John Pepper Clark. TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports that the literary icon died on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 in the comforting arms of his wife, children…
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Bauchi Government orders monarch to apologise for negligence of duty
The Bauchi State Government on Friday asked the Emir of Misau, Ahmed Suleiman, to tender an apology for his negligence of duty to the state government. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalled that Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State suspended Suleiman, the First Class Emir of Misau, and two other traditional rulers over a…
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Why I approved appointment of SA on unmarried women affairs – Bauchi Gov
Bauchi State Governor Mohammed Bala has defended the appointment of Balaraba Ibrahim as a Special Assistant on unmarried women affairs. Earlier, in a letter dated August 4, 2020, with reference number GO/SS/POL/S/83, the governor approved the appointment. Meanwhile, the new appointment caused a controversy in the media. However, in a statement released by his senior…
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Bauchi Gov, Bala Mohammed appoints Special Assistant on ‘Unmarried Women Affairs’
Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has appointed Balaraba Ibrahim as his Special Assistant on Women Affairs (Unmarried). Mohammed Sabi’u Baba, Secretary to the State Government, made this known in a letter to Ibrahim dated August 4, 2020. The letter reads, “I am pleased to convey the approval of His Excellency, Senator Bala Abdulkadir…
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I’m the most investigated, denigrated public official in Nigeria – Bauchi Gov
Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State on Saturday said he was battling a gang-up by people he had worked with before clinching the governorship position. Mohammed made the revelation in Bauchi during a chat with journalists as part of activities marking his first year anniversary in office. ”We are doing our best and we are…