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BY ZEE ASLAM CHAPTER TWENTY EIGHT Days passed by, weeks passed by and it’s getting to a month. Khaleel had moved into his own apartment. As discussed and agreed, everyone…
Power Reform: FG launches distribution of Free Meters to households
The Federal Government under the National Mass Metering Programme (NMMP) has commenced the distribution of free electricity meters to Nigerians across the country. The distribution which was launched yesterday in…
DG (NESREA) visits Bauchi, assures strong partnership
The Director General, National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency, (NESREA) Professor Aliyu Jauro has paid a visit to Bauchi State Governor Senator Bala Mohammed in an effort to establish…
AUTONOMY: LGAs in Niger State gets partial autonomy
Niger State Government has granted partial autonomy to the 25 Local Government Area Councils in the State. This was part of councils decision made known to journalists by the commissioner…
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BY ZEE ASLAM CHAPTER TWENTY SEVEN Khaleel sized her from head to toe then asked in a harsh tone, “where are you coming from this late”? She did not provide…
Why balanced diet is important to our body
By Gurama A. Gurama (PhD) Nutrition is vital for our body and all of its systems to function properly. Good nutrition will help you maintain a healthy weight, reduce body…
President Buhari visits Zulum, commends his style of leadership
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday paid tribute to Governor Babagana Umara Zulum for his style of leadership in Borno State. Buhari’s commendation was delivered by Minister of state for agriculture,…
#EndSARS: Inside PMB’s parley with former heads of state
By Femi Adesina It was very touching, poignant, as President Muhammadu Buhari met with all living former heads of state on October 23, 2020, to discuss the state of the…
Katsina Governor partners NSCDC to establish Katsina State Road Traffic Agency (KATROTA)
By Mustapha Abubakar Governor Aminu Bello Masari says the state government plans to synergize with the Nigeria Civil Defense Corps to train the proposed 30,000 personnel to establish Katsina state…
OPINION: Nigeria: Like the leaders, like the led
By Rilwan Muhammad Events unfolding in the country lately are not, in any way, what anyone will appreciate. Of course, some may say that the looting of warehouses in many…
MAULUD 2020: President Buhari urges love and understanding among citizens
As Muslims in Nigeria join others all over the world to mark the Eid-el-Maulud, President Muhammadu Buhari has urged all citizens to use the occasion to reflect on the virtues…
#ENDSARS: Governor Bala inaugurates judicial panel on human right abuses by police
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has today inaugurated a Judicial Panel of Inquiry to investigate human right abuses in Bauchi State by the Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS) of…
OPINION: PALLIATIVES: Sincerity paid off in Bauchi
By Muhammad Khalid Idris The most notable quality in a leader that attracts people’s attention is being steadfast and truthful to the people he governs, and it is also what…
Boko Haram: Governor Zulum approves scholarship for orphans of Civilian JTF killed since 2013, Rolls out support for widows of CJTF
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum has approved government scholarship for children, most of them orphans, whose fathers were volunteers amongst Civilian JTF, hunters and vigilantes killed at battle fronts…
OPINION: NIGERIA: Before it is too late
By Shehu Musa Gabam (Makaman Tilde) Nigeria came to be in 1914 after the amalgamation of the Northern and Southern Protectorate by Sir. Frederic Lugard the former Nigerian Governor General…
OPINION: When party difference is burried, patriotism prevails
By Sulaiman Maijama’a If someone sees the intensity of understanding and the friendly relationship that exist between the executive governor of Bauchi State, Sen. Bala Mohammed, his carbinet and the…
Governor Zulum unveils 2 mega schools in low-income communities, targets 3,000 deprived kids for enrollment
A total of 3,000 children, mostly from underprivileged families, are being enrolled in two mega schools built and commissioned by Borno Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum on Monday. The elegant three-story…
THE #ENDSARS PROTESTS: A fundamental lesson in democratic governance
By Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu I heavily grieve for those who have lost their lives or been injured during the period of these protests. My deepest sympathies go to their…
Covid 19 Palliative: KDSG warns on health risks from drugs and grains looted in Kaduna
The National Agency for Food & Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has updated the Kaduna State Government about the items looted yesterday from their warehouse in the Narayi area of…
OPINION: The Soliloquy of Aunty Corona
By Rilwan Muhammad The world, in its laughable surmisal, thinks it’s conspicuously winning the fight against me, unbeknownst to it that I’m just lurking, rearranging my pernicious tactics before I…
Buhari: A high time to sanitize your government
By Zakariyya Aliyu Gwaram “A good leader should be proactive. A good leader should have plans long-term/short-terms. A good leader should always prioritize his subjects before any other thing A…
Emir of Zazzau installs in November.
Arrangements for installation of the Emir of Zazzau, Ambassador Ahmad Nuhu Bamalli as the 19th Emir is on top gear as the Emirate Council constitutes a Committee to that effect.…
Zulum visits Kala-Balge again, shares cash to 8,000 widows, others
Borno Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum today, visited Rann, headquarters of Kala-Balge Local Government Area in Central part of Borno State. Today’s visit was Zulum’s fifth humanitarian trip to Kala-Balge since…
NAF Conducts Medical Outreach in Gombe, provides free dental screening, free eyes tests, medicated glasses and drugs
By Mukhtar Sani Saulawa, Gombe Following the establishment of 203 Combat Reconnaissance Group Gombe, No fewer than 3000 indigent residents on Saturday benefitted from the medical outreach of Nigerian Air…
ENDSARS: A Hijacked Protest, Stance of the North and President’s Address
By Mahmud Yahaya For over two weeks now, Nigeria is rocked with ENDSARS protests. A hitherto well intended cause against police brutality and the need to reform the Nigeria Police…
Bauchi Polytechnic resumes November 2 – Registrar
The management of Abubakar Tatari-Ali Polytechnic, Bauchi, has fixed November 2, 2020, for the commencement of normal academic activities. The Registrar of the institution, Malam Abdullahi Adamu, made this known…
#ENDSARS: Calming the tide, Buhari’s antidote
By Usman Abdullahi Koli There come a moment when almost all the citizens glued to their televisions as President Buhari appeared to address the Nation over the ongoing #EndSARS protest…
#ENDSARS: Governor Darius sets up Judicial Panel of Enquiry
The Taraba state Governor, Darius Ishaku has inaugurated a 10 man judicial panel of inquiry and restitution for victims of police brutality and other security agencies. The inauguration was made…
HEALTH SUMMIT: A clear indication of Governor Bala’s improved health care service in Bauchi
By Muhammad Khalid Idris It is counted as part of dedication to serving people when a leader strives to fulfil his promises, that will make people believe that the government…
Bauchi Governor’s Aid Empowers 100 people on entrepreneurship development
The Senior Special Assistant to the Bauchi State Governor on Empowerment, Comrade Khalid Barau Ningi in collaboration with five public and private organisations has trained about 100 young entrepreneurs on…
PRESIDENT BUHARI ASSURES IMPROVED WELFARE OF POLICE OFFICERS, COMMISSIONS NPF PENSIONS HEADQUARTERS.
President Muhammadu Buhari has on Tuesday in Abuja, applauded Nigerian Police Fund Pensions Ltd for instituting a Retirees Resettlement Support Scheme, which will provide financial support for retired police officers,…
Opinion: Effective Media Relations, A Key To Success of Governor Bala Muhammad’s Administration.
By Isiyaka Wunti Governor Bala Muhammad of Bauchi state is among the few governors from the thirty six states of the federation that established a better relationship with media through…
Covid 19: NDE To Train Nigerian Youth On Various Skills Acquisition.
By: Sani Adamu Musa As part of efforts to cushion the effect of Corona Virus Pandemic, the National Directorate of Employment is to train Nigerians on various skills acquisitions with…
EndSARS Protests: NUJ Urges Buhari To Address The Nation.
Nigeria Union of Journalists is alarmed by the continued silence of President Muhammadu Buhari over the #EndSARS protests that have engulfed the country. In a statement signed by the National…
Kwankwaso sets up FM Radio in Kano, begins Test Transmission this week
A former governor of Kano State and leader of Kwankwasiyya movement, Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has established a radio station in Kano and appointed a former BBC journalist, Maude Gwadabe,…
#EndSARS Protests: A wake up call to AREWA
By Usman Abdullahi Koli I may be right to say that the #EndSARS protest ignited the call to end the aged-long insecurity that has tilted the northern region towards underdevelopment.…
ASUU calls for resignation of Education Minister.
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has called for the immediate resignation of State Minister for Education, Mr. Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, for it described as incompetence for him occupy the…
BREAKING: NECO Reschedules Computer Studies Practical Paper.
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has postponed Computer Studies Practical Paper 1, scheduled for Monday, October 19, 2020, until November 16 This was contained in a statement by the Head,…
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BY ZEE ASLAM CHAPTER TWENTY SIX Later in the evening, Farida arrived at royal hotel’s restaurant. The meeting or rather the dinner was casual and fun. Her manager still remembers…
LGA POLLS: BASIEC reassures free, fair and credible elections
By Garba Adamu Gwan Gwan Gwan Bauchi state independent electoral commission (BASIEC)has reiterated it commitment toward conducting free, Fair and credible local government election in the state. The state chairman…
OPINION: Governor Bala performing beyond expectations
By Muhammad Khalid Idris There will always be a hearsays about anyone who wishes to take the mantle of leadership, it does not only happen in politics, it also applies…
Governor Zulum pays morale boosting visit to troops, shares food to 5,000 families in Jere
Borno Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum was on Thursday, at three communities of Jere LGA, where he supervised the distribution of food items to 5,000 vulnerable families, directed the execution of…
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BY ZEE ASLAM CHAPTER TWENTY FIVE Bello was perplexed by the woman Farida was becoming. In the past few years she was married to him, she appeared to be like…
The Unforeseen love 24
BY ZEE ASLAM CHAPTER TWENTY FOUR A very hot slap landed on her face which made her withdraw her lips immediately. “Listen, I can never be seduced by any woman…
LGA Polls: Bauchi Chief Judge Swears in Tribunal Chairmen
By Muhammad Sani Abdulhamid The Bauchi State Chief Judge, Justice Rabi Talatu Umar has swear in local Government Election tribunal chairmen and members for the forthcoming local Government Election schedule…
LGA POLLS: A litmus test for Governor Bala’s popularity in Bauchi
By Sulaiman Maijama’a Although Local Government Election in Bauchi State has not been conducted for the last past Eleven years, it is not something new to the electorate. This forthcoming…
Borno: Zulum to resuscitate ailing and abandoned factories
Governor Babagana Umara Zulum on Monday directed the immediate upgrade of 5 factories currently operating at low production output. The factories are the NEITAL Shoes which processes animal skin to…
LGA POLLS: Governor Bala welcomes defectors from opposition parties
Governor Bala Mohamed of Bauchi State has welcomed leaders of about twenty thousand supporters who decamped from various political parties to the ruling People’s Democratic Party ( PDP )in Bauchi…
WTO LEADERSHIP: President Buhari assures Okonojo-Iweala total support
President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Abuja assured Nigeria’s former Minister of Finance and Economy, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, that the country will explore every opportunity and deploy its entire energy to…
Schools Resumption: SUBEB urges parents to send their pupils immediately
By Jibrin Hussaini Kundum Bauchi State Universal Basic Education Board SUBEB has charged parents and guardians to send their children to school following the reopening of public and private schools…
Education Reform: Zulum meets Borno’s 84 principals of public schools, reintroduces Common Entrance Exams
Governor Babagana Umara Zulum on Sunday hosted 84 principals of all public secondary schools in the State but at the beginning, Zulum conditioned them to be honest in telling him…
University Don advocates for removal of Immunity Clause for President, Governors
By Ibrahim Mallam Goje A University Don Professor Yahaya Ibrahim Yero has challenged the constitutional provision of immunity for the President and Governors and advocated for an amendment to allow…
End SARS: Northern Youth Assembly cautions FG against scrap, calls for reform
By Jibrin Hussain Kundum Following the recent dissolution of the special anti robbery squad SARS by the inspector general of police Mohammed Adamu, the Northern youth Assembly of Nigeria NYAN…
Ganduje suspends media aide over attack on Buhari
Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano state has suspended his Special Adviser on Media, Salihu Tanko Yakasai over some unguarded utterances on the person of President Muhammadu Buhari on the…
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BY ZEE ASLAM CHAPTER TWENTY THREE Khaleel got to the palace towards evening, when he noticed mai martaba wasn’t holding any meeting, he decided to extend his greetings. He came…
CRYPTOCURRENC: Chairman, Gombe state fiscal responsibility commission warns residents against investing money
By Muktar Sani Saulawa The Chairman, Gombe State Fiscal Responsibility Commission Mallam Abubakar Inuwa Tata has warned residents not to part with their hard-earned money with a promise to make…
LGA Polls: Bauchi Lawmaker urges voters to exhibit maturity
By Garba Adamu Gwan Gwan Gwan Electorates have been urged to exhibits high sense of maturity during the forthcoming local government election in Bauchi state. A member representing Bogoro constituency…
NACOMYO inaugurates new Excos, tasks them for fair and accountable leadership
By Sani Adamu Hassan Fairness, transparency and accountability has been identify as the major qualities of good leadership in Islam which lead to the development of any society. The Ameer…
2021 Hajj: Gombe Governor pledges intervention to make Hajj Camp befitting for pilgrims
By Muktar Sani Saulawa Gombe State Government in collaboration with the National Hajj Commission would do everything possible to ensure that basic facilities are provided at the Gombe Hajj Camp…
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BY ZEE ASLAM CHAPTER TWENTY TWO Farida quietly walked behind the driver as he led the way to Didi’s chamber. She felt like things won’t go the right way. She…
ONDO ELECTION: President Buhari assures peaceful, transparent and credible polls
President Muhammadu Buhari has declared that all necessary measures have been put in place to ensure that the October 10 gubernatorial election in Ondo State is peaceful, transparent and credible.…
OPINION: Governor Bala’s strategy to end the systematic blame game
By Muhammad khalid Idris The hope of the electorates at everywhere that the democratical system is flourishing, is voting a leader who will join hands with them to make the…
Breaking: Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli emerges 19th Emir of Zazzau
In a statement sign by Ja’afaru Ibrahim Sani Commissioner, Ministry of Local Government Affairs, the state governor Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has approved the appointment of Alhaji Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli as…
Governor Zulum decries high level of poverty in Borno.
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum on Monday inaugurated two committees to complete ongoing reconstruction works and facilitate the full restoration of civil authority comprising policemen, civilian JTF, local…
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BY ZEE ASLAM CHAPTER TWENTY ONE It was a cool and autumn night. October’s weather had begun to cool down. Farida stood by the window in thin clothing as she…
Eleven people rescued from Bandits in Zamfara State
In furtherance to his carrot and Stick approach to lasting peace in Zamfara State, Governor Bello Mohammed has facilitated the rescue of eleven Nigerians from bandits without payment of ransom.…
Baga Attack: Your demonstration of courage in the service to the people is very commendable, Niger President tells Zulum.
The President of the Republic of Niger, Muhammadu Yusufu on Sunday send a high powered delegation to commiserate with the Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum over an attack…
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BY ZEE ASLAM CHAPTER TWENTY That morning, rain poured down on the land of Kaduna, each drop followed by another. The view was dark and dull, making it difficult for…
OPINION: NIGERIA AT 60: Buhari fires on all cylinders
By FEMI ADESINA President Muhammadu Buhari came sparkling as Nigeria marked her Diamond Jubilee on Thursday, October 1. In the National Broadcast to commemorate the day, the President fired on…
UN SUMMIT: President Buhari warns against trafficking in nuclear materials, says it’s a threat to international peace and security
President Muhammadu Buhari Friday called for the total elimination of nuclear weapons, warning that trafficking in nuclear materials remains a potential threat to international peace and security. In his video-message…
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BY ZEE ASLAM CHAPTER NINETEEN The next morning, he was woken up by the sun rays streaking into the room from the curtain, seeming like he didn’t close the window…
Nigeria @60: What to Celebrate
By Adamu Sodangi Aliyu Nigeria is 60 years old today as an independent sovereign nation. Rejoice and celebrate with Nigeria and Nigerians this independence anniversary; as a free, independent, sovereign…
AM I 60 TODAY?
By Rilwan Muhammad The realisation that I’d be 60 today didn’t even jolt me until I saw my children (Nigerians) in green and white T-shirts, some of them with ‘customised’…
Taking Action to Empower Women in West Africa
By AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. Across the globe, societies are seemingly convulsed by campaigns for greater equality on gender and identity grounds. We have an equivalent gender parity problem in West Africa.…
NIGERIA @60: Future of Nigeria depends on quality of our youth – Bauchi Speaker
The Chairman, Conference of Speakers of Northeast and Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly, Abubakar Y Suleiman says the future of Nigeria largely depends on the quality of…
Gombe @24: Keeping with the vision of the founding fathers
By Kabiru Danladi Lawanti Every October 1 is a very special day for the people of Gombe. Nigeria is celebrating its independence from the British colonialists, on the other hand,…
Nigeria @ 60, Gombe @ 24: Double Cheers in Gombe State
By Ismaila Uba Misilli The mood nationwide is genial as Nigerians celebrate 60 years of nationhood. To analysts and commentators alike, the situation is not different except the expected divergence…