Bauchi
Bauchi NHP Housing handed to Air Force, sparks residents’ protest
Bauchi NHP Housing units on Ningi Road have been handed over to the Nigerian Air Force, sparking protests from residents who claim they were original beneficiaries The federal government has formally handed over the 270 housing units of the National Housing Programme (NHP) located on Ningi Road, Bauchi State, to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), […]
Eligible voters urged to update records as INEC resumes CVR
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called on all eligible voters in Bauchi State to actively participate in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, stressing the importance of updating personal records and replacing lost or damaged Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking at a press briefing on Friday, […]
BASIEC Schedules LG Elections for August 2026
The Bauchi State Independent Electoral Commission (BASIEC) has announced that local government elections will occur on Monday, August 17, 2026. This date marks the beginning of another democratic process aimed at electing new leaders into the third tier of government in the state. The disclosure was contained in an official notice issued in Bauchi on […]
Serving Corps Member Found Dead, Police Launch Investigation
The Bauchi State Police Command has officially confirmed the unfortunate death of a serving corps member within the Dambam Local Government Area of Bauchi State. The incident, which has left the local community and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members in shock, reportedly occurred on the morning of Sunday, August 10, 2025, at approximately […]
Bauchi Council to Bar Women, Girls from Farming
Authorities in Shira Local Government Area of Bauchi State are currently working on a legal framework that would prohibit women and teenage girls from engaging in farming activities. According to the council chairman, Babangida Maliya, the move is rooted in cultural values and the need to safeguard the safety and dignity of women in the […]
NSCDC Intercepts Stolen Railway Materials in Bauchi
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Bauchi State Command, has made significant strides in its ongoing efforts to curb the vandalism of critical national infrastructure. The Corps has confirmed the arrest of two individuals suspected to be involved in the unlawful removal and transportation of railway materials in Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area […]
16 Arrested Over Murder of Two Girls, Newborn Rescued
The Bauchi State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of no fewer than sixteen individuals in connection with the abduction and gruesome murder of two seven-year-old girls from Unguwan Sarkin Yaki Village, located in Toro Local Government Area of Bauchi State. In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Ahmed Wakil, the […]
Bauchi Stakeholders Push for New State Creation, More LGAs, Royal Roles
Bauchi State Stakeholders have called on the National Assembly to assign constitutional roles to traditional rulers, create additional local government areas, and consider the creation of a new state out of the present Bauchi State as part of the ongoing amendment of the 1999 Constitution. These key demands were presented at a one-day town hall […]
NSCDC Uncovers Railway Vandalism Plot, Suspects in Custody
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Bauchi State Command, has intercepted a truck transporting a large consignment of vandalised railway sleepers and apprehended three individuals believed to be connected to the crime. The operation was part of ongoing efforts to curb the activities of infrastructure vandals in the state. This development was made […]
Bauchi Govt Bans Farming on Roadsides, Urban Open Spaces
The aim of this directive is to ensure a clean, safe, and healthy environment for all residents. People are therefore strongly advised against cultivating crops or engaging in any form of farming in areas set aside for beautification and urban development. The Bauchi State Government, through its Environmental Protection Agency (BASEPA), has announced a total […]