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  • “Go to your parents after completing NYSC, not your boyfriends” – Coordinator advises female corps members

    “Go to your parents after completing NYSC, not your boyfriends” – Coordinator advises female corps members

    Mrs Rifkatu Yakubu, the Bauchi State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has urged female Corps members to return home to their parents after completing their service.

    Yakubu, made the call on Thursday in Bauchi during the distribution of National Service certificates to corps members.

    While specifically addressing the 2024 Batch ‘A’ Stream 11 female corps members, she said, “Ladies, please remember that your boyfriends are not your parents.

    “Do not say that after collecting your certificates, you are heading to your boyfriends’ houses,” she advised.

    “Go back home to your parents and celebrate with them. You have just completed your national service, and this is a moment to share with your family.”

    She also encouraged corps members to put their skills to good use, particularly those acquired through the NYSC’s Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme.

    “Even if you haven’t learnt anything from the SAED programme, it’s not too late.

    “Instead of going home to sit idle, find something to do to support your parents. Use this last allowance wisely; invest in learning a trade,” she said.

    Yakubu further cautioned corps members against engaging in fraudulent activities such as internet fraud (yahoo yahoo), kidnapping, or ritual killings in pursuit of quick wealth.

    “These are not the values NYSC has instilled in you. You have served to become responsible members of society,” she said.

    “Represent your family well, be a good ambassador of Nigeria, your institution, and the NYSC.”

    She also advised the corps members to carefully check their National Service certificates for errors before laminating them.

    A total of 1,652 corps members passed out in Bauchi State, comprising 1,118 males and 534 females.

  • Bauchi women to benefit from sanitary pad banks through new bill

    Bauchi women to benefit from sanitary pad banks through new bill

    The Bauchi State House of Assembly (BAHA) has passed a bill mandating the establishment of sanitary pad banks within schools, correctional facilities, and community centers throughout the state.

    Mr. Lawal Dauda, the Chairman of the House Committee on Health, presented the bill during Wednesday’s plenary session.

    Leading the debate on the bill, Dauda emphasized that the provision of free sanitary pad banks would address menstrual hygiene management challenges and contribute to a reduction in absenteeism within schools.

    “This initiative will also improve hygiene for indigent adolescent girls, women, and female inmates during their menstrual periods,” he said.

    According to Dauda, Bauchi State is the first state in the country to pass such a bill.

    “This pioneering legislation aims to tackle menstrual hygiene management issues and promote women’s development in the state,” he added.

    The Speaker of the House, Mr Abubakar Suleiman, congratulated the state and other partners for their tireless efforts in advocating for the passage of the bill.

    Suleiman assured that the bill would have a positive impact on indigent adolescent girls and women who could not afford sanitary pads.

    In response to the passage of the bill, Mrs. Comfort Attah, Executive Director of ASHH Foundation, expressed her gratitude to the state government, the legislature, and partner organizations for their collaborative efforts.

    However, she reminded that while the bill’s passage represents a significant milestone, its full implementation is contingent upon the governor’s signing it into law.

  • Man beats wife to death over Ramadan food in Bauchi

    Man beats wife to death over Ramadan food in Bauchi

    A 50-year-old businessman, Alh Nuru Isah has been arrested by the Bauchi State Police Command for allegedly beating his second wife to death over food in Fadamam Mada area of the state.

    Spokesperson of the command, CSP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, in a statement on Sunday, March 2, 2025, said the incident occurred during a domestic dispute over the handling of food ingredients and fruits designated for breaking the Ramadan fast.

    The PPRO, Isah struck his 24-year-old wife with a cane, causing her to collapse and lose consciousness and was immediately rushed to ATBU Teaching Hospital, where medical personnel confirmed her death.

    The statement reads: “On March 1, 2025, at about 11:30 00PM, the Bauchi State Police Command was alerted to an alleged culpable homicide incident near Government Girls College, Fadamam Mada Area, Bauchi.

    “This unfortunate event arose from a misunderstanding between one Alh Nuru Isah, aged 50, a businessman at Central Market Bauchi and his second wife, Wasila Abdullahi, aged 24, concerning handling of food ingredients and fruits designated for breaking the Ramadan fast, which escalated into a violent confrontation.

    “Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspect, Alh Nuru Isah, is accused of using a cane to strike his wife, which resulted in her collapsing and becoming unconscious within their matrimonial residence. The victim was subsequently transported to ATBU Teaching Hospital, where medical personnel confirmed her d3ath.

    “The Bauchi State Police Command has initiated a thorough investigation into this incident and has apprehended the suspect, Alh Nuru Isah. The cane purportedly utilised in the assault has been recovered as exhibits, and the deceased has been placed in the mortuary pending autopsy procedures.

    “Commissioner of Police CP AUWAL MUSA MUHAMMAD Psc Anpir has assured the public that the commitment to ensuring justice remains a priority for the command.

    “Important Reminders: Domestic violence constitutes a serious offence with potentially devastating repercussions. Every individual is entitled to reside in a safe and secure environment. Collectively, we can foster a community that prioritises respect, empathy, and understanding.

    “The Bauchi State Police Command reiterates its unwavering commitment to safeguarding the lives and properties of all citizens while ensuring that offenders of criminal activities are held accountable.”

  • Housewife stabs husband to death in Bauchi

    Housewife stabs husband to death in Bauchi

    The Police command in Bauchi State has arrested a 25-year-old resident of Nadabo village in Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area.

    She is accused of killing her husband after a domestic dispute.

    CSP Ahmed Wakil, the command’s spokesperson, confirmed this to journalists in Bauchi on Monday.

    He said preliminary investigations suggest the couple had been struggling with marital issues, mainly concerning the custody of Salamatu’s six-year-old daughter from a previous relationship.

    “Although initial discussions with Salamatu’s family seemed to support bringing the child into their home, the husband’s subsequent refusal reportedly heightened tensions within the household,” Wakil stated.

    The situation escalated fatally when, during a heated argument, the wife allegedly grabbed a knife from their bedroom.

    According to Wakil, this led to the tragic incident.

    Detectives from the Bununu Police Divisional Headquarters responded swiftly to a distress call. They evacuated the victim to the Cottage Hospital in Bununu for urgent medical attention.

    “Despite the efforts of medical personnel, the husband was pronounced dead due to the injuries sustained,” Wakil added.

    The Commissioner of Police, CP Auwal Musa, has directed the State Criminal Investigation Department to conduct a thorough and discreet investigation. Legal action will follow based on the findings.

  • Police foil robbery, arrest 3 in Bauchi

    Police foil robbery, arrest 3 in Bauchi

    The Police command in Bauchi State has foiled a robbery attempt and arrested three suspects in Bauchi metropolis.

    CSP Ahmed Wakil, the command’s spokesperson, disclosed this to newsmen on Friday in Bauchi.

    He said operatives of the State Intelligence Department (SID) apprehended suspects who target bank customers across Bauchi, Borno, and Kano States.

    Wakil said the three suspects and their ringleader, who is still at-large, used locally fabricated master keys to access victims’ vehicles and properties unlawfully.

    “Their modus operandi involved monitoring customers withdrawing large sums from banks, intending to rob them.

    “They followed their targets and used fabricated keys to unlock their vehicles,” Wakil explained.

    Wakil noted that the arrest occurred on Jan. 28, after the suspects conspired to rob a businessman withdrawing money from FCMB Bank in Bauchi.

    “The victim noticed he was being followed and alerted the police, leading to the arrest of the three suspects.

    “During interrogation, the suspects confessed and provided information to help capture the fleeing ringleader,” he said.

    According to the spokesperson, the Police recovered three locally fabricated master keys, two Toyota Honda saloon vehicles, and other exhibits.

    Wakil urged residents to remain vigilant when leaving banks and report suspicious activities to the police immediately.

  • Bauchi govt presents N4m to best JAMB candidates

    Bauchi govt presents N4m to best JAMB candidates

    Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state has presented N4 million cash to four outstanding Bauchi indegene candidates that scored highest in the 2024 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination.

    Mohammed, who was represented by Alhaji Yehuza Adamu, the state Head of Civil  Service, disclosed this during the presentation of the cash gift to the candidates in Bauchi on Tuesday.

    He said said that the gesture was to encourage others to work hard to excell in their academic pursuits.

    The governor explained that each  student would be given the sum of N1 million, saying that it would help in securing admissions into their various choice of higher institutions.

    “The gesture has shown the commitment of the state government in investing in human capital development.

    “Human capital development is the antidote for every development and If you want to destroy a generation, a country or a nation, just destroy their education system and that’s all. No need to carry a gun or any ammunition.

    “Once the people are not educated, they are already destroyed and this is why the government has been working round the clock to see that education is not only given the attention but also, has been given the greatest priority.

    “If somebody can sit in Bauchi state and score 348, that tells you that our education is working and if these four can do it, it means we have so many others that have the potential to do it also,” he said.

    According to him, I’m requesting for the staff of the Ministry of Education to go back and see how we can reciprocate what the governor is doing by bringing more of these students to the front burner so that tomorrow, we will have like 40 of Bauchi indigenes that scored over 300 in JAMB.

    He congratulated the students, their parents and urged all the students of Bauchi state origin to sit up and aspire to surpass the awardees.

    Also speaking, Alhaji Ali Babayo,  Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, lauded the governor for creating an enabling environment for the implementation of all the education policies in the state.

    “The journey started some months ago when we presented our request to the JAMB office to give us the names of four outstanding students of Bauchi state indigenes that performed wonderfully in the 2024 examination.

    “They honoured our request and submitted to us the names of the four students who scored the highest mark in the JAMB examination.

    “This gesture is to encourage the students and set a good example for others to emulate, especially those who are about to sit for the same examination,” he said.

    He named the students as Kawthar Shehu who had the highest score of 348, Geoffrey Yakubu with 347, Abdullahi Garba, 347 and Magaji Umar with 333.

    In a vote of thanks on behalf of the parents of the students, Malam Ali Garba, appreciated the state government for the kind gesture and said that the money would help them in their academic endeavours in their various high institutions.

  • Bauchi Gov downgrades sacked commissioners to SAs

    Bauchi Gov downgrades sacked commissioners to SAs

    Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has converted three of the five commissioners recently dropped to special advisers.

    This is contained in a statement on Tuesday by the Special Adviser to the state governor on Media and Publicity, Mr Mukhtar Gidado.

    Gidado recalled that the governor had earlier dropped the five commissioners while nominating eight new appointees as commissioners to strengthen his administration’s service delivery.

    Affected commissioners dropped include Dr Jamila Dahiru, Education; Abubakar Bununu, Internal Security and Home Affairs; and Usman Danturaki, Information and Communication.

    Others are Prof. Simon Yalams, Agriculture; and Alh.Yakubu Hamza, Religious Affairs and Societal Reorientation.

    In a fresh twist, the governor appointed Bununu as Special Adviser on Multilateral Coordination and Regional Integration.

    Similarly, Danturaki has been appointed as the Special Adviser on Labour Matters and Contributory Pension Scheme with Yalams as Special Adviser on Technical and Vocational Education.

    The governor urged the appointees to bring their wealth of experience, dedication, and expertise in their respective fields to contribute significantly toward the attainment of the administration’s vision for Bauchi State.

    Mohammed also enjoined them to discharge their responsibilities with diligence, transparency, and a renewed focus on improving the lives of the people of the state.

  • JUST IN: Bauchi Gov fires 5 commissioners in major cabinet reshuffle

    JUST IN: Bauchi Gov fires 5 commissioners in major cabinet reshuffle

    Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has sacked five commissioners in a cabinet reshuffle to enhance governance and ensure optimal service delivery.

    This is contained in a statement by his media aide, Mukhtar Gidado, in Bauchi on Tuesday.

    Those affected by the reshuffle are Dr Jamila Dahiru, Commissioner for Education; Abubakar Bununu, Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Usman Danturaki, Commissioner for Information and Communication, Prof. Simon Yalams, Commissioner for Agriculture and Yakubu Hamza, Commissioner for Religious Affairs and Societal Reorientation.

    Gidado said the move reflected the governor’s commitment to inject new ideas and energy into governance, in line with his vision to strengthen government machinery towards addressing emerging challenges.

    “In a strategic effort to reinvigorate governance and ensure optimal service delivery to the people of Bauchi State, the governor has approved the reconstitution of his cabinet.

    “In that respect, five commissioners were dropped and this cabinet reconstitution is a routine measure aimed at enhancing the administration’s effectiveness.

    “His Excellency extends his profound gratitude to the outgoing commissioners for their dedication, service, and invaluable contributions to the growth and development of Bauchi State.

    “Their efforts have been instrumental in advancing key initiatives and policies of this administration and the governor also wishes them success in their endeavors,” he said.

    Gidado said the governor also forwarded the list of eight commissionership nominees to the state House of Assembly for approval.

    They include Isa Tilde; Abdullahi Mohammed, Dr Bala Lukshi, Usman Shehu, Iliyasu Gital, Prof. Titus Ketkukah, Adamu Gabarin and Dr Mohammed Lawal.

    He reitrated the administration commitment to fulfil its mandate as it remained steadfast in its mission to deliver impactful development and improved welfare for all.

  • Bauchi Governor appoints new SSG, private secretary

    Bauchi Governor appoints new SSG, private secretary

    Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has approved the appointment of Alh. Aminu Hammayo as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG).

    Mr Mukhtar Gidado, the Special Adviser to the governor on Media and Publicity, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Bauchi.

    Gidado explained that Hammayo had replaced Mr Ibrahim Kashim, who resigned his appointment on Dec. 13.

    Gidado, who described the new SSG as a seasoned administrator and public servant, said that he served the state with distinction in various capacities.

    “He was a one time SSG and until his new appointment he was the Commissioner for Budget and Multi Lateral Coordination,” Gidado said.

    The special adviser said that the governor also approved the appointment of Alhaji Hashimu Kumbala as his Principal Private Secretary.

    He said that Kumbala would be providing critical administrative and advisory support to the governor as well as ensuring effective communication and coordination within the government.

    “He was a retired permanent secretary and until his new appointment he was the Special Adviser to the governor on General Services,” Gidado added.

    According to Gidado, the appointments reflected Mohammed’s commitment to effective governance and vision for a more inclusive and progressive administration.

  • BREAKING: Bauchi SSG resigns, Gov Mohammed annonces replacement

    BREAKING: Bauchi SSG resigns, Gov Mohammed annonces replacement

    The Secretary to the State Government (SSG) of Bauchi State, Mr Ibrahim Kashim has resigned with immediate effect.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the State Governor, Bala Mohammed has accepted the resignation Kashim and announced Mr Aminu Gamawa as his replacement.

    This is contained in a statement by Mr Mukhtar Gidado, the Special Adviser to the governor on Media and Publicity in Bauchi on Friday.

    Until replacing Kashim as SSG, it was gathered that Gamawa was the Chief of Staff, Government House. He was directed by the Governor to take over as SSG with immediate effect in an acting capacity.

    “Governor Bala Mohammed has accepted the resignation of the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Ibrahim Kashim with immediate effect .

    “The Chief of Staff, Government House, Bauchi, Mr Aminu Gamawa, has been directed to take over from him in an acting capacity.

    “Governor Mohammed, on behalf of the government and the people of Bauchi State, thanked him for the services he rendered to the State and wished him well in his future endeavors,” the statement reads.