Bauchi
Tinubu Okays Oil Licences for Northern Projects
In a major push to unlock Nigeria’s dormant oil potential in the North, President Bola Tinubu has approved all critical regulatory licences for the Kolmani Integrated Development Project—an ambitious multibillion-dollar oil and gas initiative straddling Bauchi and Gombe States. This landmark approval was announced by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken […]
Gov Bala, Tried Slap me in VP Shettima’s Presence – Minister
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, Opens Up on Long-Standing Rift with Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has publicly addressed what he described as a long-standing strained relationship with the Governor of his home state, Bauchi, Senator Bala Mohammed. In a candid interview with the BBC Hausa […]
Northern Governors Decry Escalating Insecurity
The Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) has expressed deep concern over the worsening security situation in the region, particularly the killings attributed to Boko Haram. The governors emphasized that the resurgence of Boko Haram activities in parts of the North-East and the outbreak of violent killings in the North-Central necessitate an immediate review of strategies […]
Ex-Local Govt Chairman Isa Wabi Stabbed to Death by Son Acquaintances
Isa Muhammad Wabi, who had previously served as the Chairman of Jama’are Local Government Area in Bauchi State, was stabbed to death by individuals who were acquainted with his son, Abdulgafar Isa Mohammed. On the morning of Friday, May 2nd, 2025, the incident took place in Fadaman Mada, which is located close to the Government […]
Man Arrested for Beating Mother to Death with Pestle
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old man, Safiyanu Dalhatu, for allegedly beating his mother to death with a pestle. The incident occurred on February 24, 2025, in the Abujan Kwata area of Bauchi. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, Ahmed Wakil, the suspect allegedly assaulted his 40-year-old mother, Salama Abdullahi, with […]