Radio Nigeria North East Zonal Station Bauchi

30/03/2024

The Borno state Governor, Babagana Zulum has urge christians in the state and beyond to commit the Easter period with prayers for the development and prosperity of Borno and Nigeria as a whole.

By Dauda Iliya The Borno state Governor, Babagana Zulum has urge christians in the state and beyond to commit the Easter period with prayers for the development and prosperity of Borno and Nigeria …

28/03/2024

Kaduna State government has donated 10 million naira to the family of the head of teachers of Kuriga Primary School who died in the bandits’ captivity due to health complications.

By Aminu Dalhatu Kaduna State government has donated 10 million naira to the family of the head of teachers of Kuriga Primary School who died in the bandits’ captivity due to health complications. …

27/03/2024

The speaker of the Kano state house of the Alhaji Jibril Isma’il Falgore has donated food items to former speakers, former Clarks, securities and staff of the assembly.

By Khalidija Aliyu The speaker of the Kano state house of the Alhaji Jibril Isma’il Falgore has donated food items to former speakers, former Clarks, securities and staff of the assembly. Spe…

27/03/2024

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has pays off a Subsidy of five hundred thousand Naira for Each Intending Pilgrims who’s intending to perform this years Hajj under the umbrella of Kano State Pilgrims welfare Board.

By Abdullahi Jalalalluden Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has pays off a Subsidy of five hundred thousand Naira for Each Intending Pilgrims who’s intending to perform this years Hajj …

27/03/2024

Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Uba Sani has flagged off the construction of a 5.5 kilometres road in Tudun Biri, Igabi local government area of the state.

By Aminu Dalhatu Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Uba Sani has flagged off the construction of a 5.5 kilometres road in Tudun Biri, Igabi local government area of the state. He also performed ground…

27/03/2024

The Kebbi State Government, has flagged-off dry season aerial spray to control transboundary quelea birds in the 12 frontline states.

By Abdullahi Tukur The Kebbi State Government, has flagged-off dry season aerial spray to control transboundary quelea birds in the 12 frontline states. The State Governor, Comrade Nasiru Idris, wh…

26/03/2024

About Five million people are in dire need of water, sanitation and hygiene WASH services in the North East.

Group photograph: Borno state government officials, members of the state assembly, UNICEF, Development partners and national NGOs during the commemoration of World Water Day in Maiduguri. By Dauda …

24/03/2024

Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna has received the Inspector General of Police IGP Special Intervention Squad sent to keep peace in the state against resurgence of banditry.

The Squad which consists trained two hundred officers and personal with two Armoured Personal Carriers other wise known as APC.

Governor Uba Sani while receiving the Squad, expressed appreciation to the; Inspector General of Police Mr Kayode Egbetekun for fulfilling his promised on the development of the squad.

He said the deployment of the Special squad would help in addressing security challanges bedevelling the state, adding that Kaduna State is really in need of more security personnel.

Governor Uba Sani also expressed appreciation to the Federal Government perticulerly President Bola Ahmad Tinubu and the security agencies for the successful rescued of the kidnapped Kuriga School Children.

The reception of the IGP Special Intervention Squad came while the rescued School Children are being expected at Kaduna Government House.

As at the time of filling this report, Governor Uba Sani, his Deputy, and other top government officials were in a closed door meeting with head of security agencies in the state with leaders of Kuriga Community.

24/03/2024

The Nigerian Army Officers Wives Association (NAOWA) seven Division Chapter has supported widowers of the Personnel for paid the supreme price.

By Abdullahi Gambo The Nigerian Army Officers Wives Association (NAOWA) seven Division Chapter has supported widowers of the Personnel for paid the supreme price. The Chairperson NAOWA seven Divisi…

22/03/2024

The United Nations Children Education Fund UNICEF, has provided safe water supply to about 400,000 people in the North East region in 2023.

UNICEF Chief of Maiduguri Field Office, Phuong Nguyen presenting a gift to one of the students that participated in the debate as part of activities to commemorate World Water Day in Maiduguri By D…

22/03/2024

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has granted the release of ninety six inmates serving various Jail terms in correctional centers across the state.

By Isiyaka Ismail Wunti Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has granted the release of ninety six inmates serving various Jail terms in correctional centers across the state. He also settled fin…

21/03/2024

Jigawa state government has commended the International Medical Organization Medicine Sans Frontiers known as Doctors Without Borders MSF for rendering support to the health sector in the state.

By Usman Mohammed Zaria Jigawa state government has commended the International Medical Organization Medicine Sans Frontiers known as Doctors Without Borders MSF for rendering support to the health…

21/03/2024

Nine hundred and ninety seven thousand people in Six LGAs of Adamawa, Borno and Yobe states have been reached with safe drinking water, under the Accelerating Sanitation and Water for All (ASWA II) project.

By Murtala Muhammad Nine hundred and ninety seven thousand people in Six LGAs of Adamawa, Borno and Yobe states have been reached with safe drinking water, under the Accelerating Sanitation and Wat…

21/03/2024

The Yobe State Government has commenced the distribution of food items to one hundred and twenty thousand, 120,000, households across the seventeen, 17, Local government areas of the state.

By Mohammed Dalah Lawan The Yobe State Government has commenced the distribution of food items to one hundred and twenty thousand, 120,000, households across the seventeen, 17, Local government are…

21/03/2024

The Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has disbursed the sum of 255,650,000 naira cash to over five thousand five hundred members of the Civilian JTF and hunters operating in Maiduguri Metropolitan and Jere local government area.

Borno state Governor Babagana Zulum during symbolic presentation of the food items to chairman of CJTF Baba Lawan at Government House Maiduguri By Dauda Iliya The Borno State Governor, Babagana Zul…

21/03/2024

Gwamnatin Jahar Bauchi ta kaddamar da rabon kayakin abinci kimanin buhu 110,000 a matsayin tallafin Azumi

Kayakin da kudin su yakai sama da naira biliyan 2 sun hada da shinkafa buhu 20,000 , masara buhu 40,000, Gero buhu 40,000 da Siga buhu 10,000.

21/03/2024

Bauchi State Government has commenced distribution of over one hundred and ten thousand bags of food items across the twenty local government areas of the state.

By Isiyaka Ismail Wunti Bauchi State Government has commenced distribution of over one hundred and ten thousand bags of food items across the twenty local government areas of the state. The exercis…

20/03/2024

A three-day Agricultural Input Supply Workshop has commenced in Bauchi with participants from four implementing states of Bauchi, Jigawa, Kebbi and Nassarawa.

Mr Isaac Ishaya Audu, the Care International, CASCADE Nigeria Project Manager for Bauchi State, giving an overview of the project. Photo: Murtala Muhammad By Murtala Muhammad A three-day Agricultur…

20/03/2024

Citizen groups in Kano have urged the government, and relevant stakeholders to ensure the timely implementation of the 2024 approved budget estimate.

By Khadija Aliyu Citizen groups in Kano have urged the government, and relevant stakeholders to ensure the timely implementation of the 2024 approved budget estimate. The groups made the call durin…

20/03/2024

The National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) has embarked on a three-day warning strike to press home our demands.

Chairman NAAT Unimaid Branch, Comrade Yusuf Bulus during a rally commencing the 3-day warning strike. By Dauda Iliya The National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) has embarked on a thre…

19/03/2024

Borno State government has approved the sum of one billion naira for the training of basic-level teachers across the twenty seven local government areas of the state.

Borno state Governor, Babagana Zulum while inaugurating the newly appointed education secretaries in Maiduguri By Dauda Iliya Borno State government has approved the sum of one billion naira for th…

19/03/2024

Access to Education, healthcare, shelter, nutrition, information, water sanitation and Hygiene WASH facilities, as well as protection from all forms of abuse, have been identified as the major factors exposing children to poverty.

UNICEF Social Policy Specialist, Mr Yusuf Auta fielding questions from Journalists on the sidelines of the recently concluded Media Dialogue on Child Poverty in Gombe. Photo: Murtala Muhammad By Mu…

19/03/2024

Chief of Defence Staff warns individuals or groups advocating for unrest that will never have peace.

The Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa has warned that any individuals or groups advocating for unrest in Nigeria will never have peace while armed forces and other security agencies will swiftly address such threats.

He gave the warning when he paid a visit to Kaduna State over the abduction of 287 schoolchildren in Kuriga Chikun Local Government Area of the State.

General Musa who urged Nigerians to support the military and other security forces, said they are working tirelessly to address all acts of criminality.

He assured that the Armed forces in collaboration with other security agencies will bring to justice those sponsoring and encouraging insecurity against the County.

General Musa further disclosed that, the state cannot be put under the control of anybody or group, it is under the State government and the Military will ensure that anyone who stands in the way of getting peace in the State and Nigeria is brought to book.

According to him, “there are individuals that are not happy to see the nation develop, and they want to cause mayhem and underdevelopment because by the time there’s insecurity, nobody will want to invest in Kaduna State or Nigeria and as long as the people are not happy, things will not work well.

"But like I said, God Almighty has not brought us here for us to be destroyed. As they are working on their evil plans, we are also working tirelessly to ensure that the State is secured, the citizens are safe and also to free the abducted ones especially the school children and the others

“We are happy with the President about the directives he has given based on the unfortunate incident that happened in Delta State, that he is giving us all the support that we require and those are the mandates that we need"

The Chief of Defence Staff, also said the Nigerian armed forces is making some adjustment to ensure that Kaduna State is secured, the North west and the country as a whole.

General Christopher Musa also stressed the need for Nigerians to always support the armed forces by providing timely information for necessary action

He commended Governor Uba Sani for his support to the armed forces, and commiserated with the government and people of Kaduna State over the recent unfortunate abduction of school pupils.

Responding Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna commended Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa for the support the state is being receiving since of the incident of Kuriga community.

Malam Uba Sani also stressed that his government is doing everything possible to protect the lives of it citizens.

18/03/2024

Gov. Sule swears-in four new permanent secretaries, chairman, members Disability Right Commission.

Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State, has sworn in four new permanent secretaries as well as Chairman and members of the State Disability Right Commission.

The exercise took place at the Government House Lafia.

Those sworn in as permanent secretaries are Idris Umar Idris, Mohammed Otaki Ibrahim, Umar Abdullahi and polinus Felix Wahe.

While Sale Barde Keana was sworn in as Chairman of the State Disability Right Commission with Tafida Adamu Jibrin, Ishaku Manji, Mohammed Mohammed and Bridget A. Christopher as members of the commission.

The Governor while swearing them in tasked them to live above board and deliver on their mandate by justifying the trust bestowed on them.

He emphasized the need for them to contribute their quotas in enhancement of his administration's policy drive.

The Speaker Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Mr. Danladi Jatau led other members of the House to attend the event which also had in attendance the State Chief Judge, Justice Aisha Bashir Aliyu and State APC Chairman Hon. Aliyu Bello among others.

18/03/2024

Livestock Production: Yobe Govt, L-PRESS Trains Veterinary, Para-Veterinarians, Others On Disease Surveillance and Monitoring

Yobe State ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources in collaboration with Livestock productivity and resilience support project (L-PRES) have organised a two-day training for Veterinarians, para-veterinarians and community Animal health workers on disease surveillance and monitoring, under one health approach.

The commissioner of Agriculture Hon Ali Mustapha Goniri while declaring the training open expressed satisfaction that the present administration, considers the health of its citizens with utmost priority.

Mustapha revealed that efforts are geared towards rehabilitating and constructing modern abattoir and meat factory in three major towns, which include; Gashu’a, Potiskum and Damaturu the State Capital.

He explained that the state government has equally procured and vaccinated over one million livestock with Anthrax vaccines for the prevention of the trans-border disease in addition to boosting livestock production and the economy of the state.

The commissioner commended the management of L-PRES for the training which he said is timely urging the veterinarians among other participants to put in their best for better results.

Earlier in an address, the director veterinary services in the ministry Dr Iliyasu Maina said as an Agrarian state, the training in Yobe is not only apt but necessary in the quest to foster productivity and rearing quality animals under one health.

In their goodwill messages, the Commissioners of Health and that of Environment, represented by Director Public health, Dr Hauwa Lare Goni and G.M Environmental respectively commended the cordial working relationships between the health and agriculture officials calling on the concerned stakeholder to continue with the momentum with a view to give out the best result for the L- PRES project in the state.

The state Coordinator of the project L-PRES Hajiya Adama Hussaini madaki, highlighted that the terms and duration of the project will last for six years expressing optimism that it will impact positively on livestock production in the state.

Madaki noted that out of the 36 states of the federation, Yobe state was amongst the 13 states that were chosen and have accessed their disbursements.

The training which began at the Medical and Health Workers Union Secretariat along Potiskum road Damaturu, had in attendance representative commissioners of health and Environment, Veterinarians, Public Health Workers and others.

18/03/2024

SOKOTO CENTRAL MARKET ENGULFS BY FIRE

Fire destroyed property worth millions of naira in Sokoto central market in the early hour of today Monday., the 18/03/2024.

The fire which started at about three a:m, in the morning, gutted the motorcycles and bicycles section of the market.

Speaking to Radio Nigeria in Sokoto state, the chairman of Motorcycles Marketers Association, Shehu Muhammad, said they could not quantify the number of motorcycles burnt by the fire because it was still raging.

He lamented that many people lost their shops along with their motorcycles because they could not come in time as the fire started around 3 :am

Radio Nigeria also gathered that the federal and state fire services are still battling, to quench the fire as at the time of writing this report.

The chairman appealed to the state government to come to the aid of those who lost their property during the inferno.

17/03/2024

Kebbi Customs Complies With CGC Directives of Border Reopening With Niger Republic

The newly appointed Customs Area Controller, Kebbi State Command, Comptroller Iheanacho Ernest Ojike, has abide by the directive of the Comptroller General of Customs Bashir Adewale Adeniyi to reopened Kamba Border for international trade.

In a statement by Mohammed Tajuddeen Salisu Public Relations Officer of the Command and made available to Radio Nigeria, said Kamba was a strategic border with major share in Kebbi Revenue generation.

The statement stated that, the border reopening was aimed at paving way for legitimate trade that would impact positively on Nation building, not a permission for importation of prohibited items that would ransack the economy and compromise national security.

Its emphasised that, the state Comptroller said, officers and men of the Command are ever ready to facilitate legitimate trade and act within the ambit of the law to simplify trade across Kamba Border seamlessly as long as stakeholders import what is permitted by Customs extant laws, make proper declaration and pay appropriate duties to the Federal Government coffers.

The statement stated that, Comptroller Ernest Ojike
stressing that, Food grains are still prohibited for exportation out of the country, considering the scarcity of food in the country.

17/03/2024

Zulum inaugurates mega water project in southern Borno

The Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has inaugurated the Azare mega water works in Hawul Local Government Area, southern part of the state.

The project is one of the eight mega water works initiated by the administration of Professor Zulum across the state.

At a ceremony, the Governor said project is aimed at addressing the lingering water scarcity in Azare town and the adjoining communities.

"It is my singular honour and privilege to commission the Azare mega water works today, the 17th of March, 2024, to the glory of God and the benefit of humanity and this community" Zulum said.

Commissioner for water resources, Tijjani Alkali said with completion of the water works, incidences of water-borne diseases will be curtailed in the area.

According to him, the project has a combined 565,000-litre capacity reservoir, a 400,000 liters corrugated surface tank and another 165,000 liters corrugated overhead tank.

The Commissioner added that the facility is powered by 22,000kv solar power and equipped with 10 horse power buster pumps, a five kilometer distribution reticulation network system.

"Zulum’s administration has constructed over ten basements and hybrid boreholes, 17 hand pump boreholes and rehabilitated 20 hand pumps in Hawul Local Government Area" Alkali remarked.

Correspondent Dauda Iliya reports that some of the completed water works are that of Ngarannam, Moramti, Pulka and Chibok whole those of Madinatu and Shokwari in Jere and Musari in Maiduguri are still ongoing.

17/03/2024

Governor Uba Sani flags off construction of a 327 kilometers road .

Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has flagged off the construction of a 327 kilometers road linking College Road to Mashigi, stretching down to Eastern Bypass of Millennium City.

He has also performed the constructions of Nurus Suraj Unguwan Dosa New Extension Layout and 15 Span Dual Carriage Bridge linking College Road to Mashigi up to Eastern Bypass of Millennium City, IBB Way, and MKO Abiola Way.

Governor Uba Sani while performing the ground breaking in Kaduna said the State Rural transportation programme is being executed concurrently with the upgrade of infrastructure in urban areas.

He explained that, the road will cut across Igabi, Kaduna North and Chikun Local Governments, saying that the 327 kilometers includes the main road linking College Road to Millennium City and other feeder roads within the various districts.

Malam Uba Sani pointed out that during the construction period, employment opportunities would be created for skilled, semi - skilled and unskilled labour.

According to him, when it completed, the road will ease movement of people and goods.

"Today’s event brings to 21 the number of roads I have performed their groundbreaking across our local governments since assumption of office. About 827 kilometers of roads are currently under construction"

He added that, his government is determined to make Kaduna State a business hub in the North and a choice destination for investors.

In her well come remarks, the Deputy Governor of Kaduna State Dr Hadiza Balarabe said the Nurus Siraj Unguwan Dosa New Extension Layout symbolizes Governor Uba Sani administration’s effort to open up new districts by utilizing private sector capital to provide primary and secondary roads, power supply, waste management systems, amongst many other things.

According to her, the state government has believed in supporting the private sector and providing enabling environment to drive economy towards more efficiency and better performance.

Dr Balarabe explained that, the project is expected to cost huge amount of money and will provide employment opportunities for over 2000 of it citizens with the ripple effect on improved human capital development.

"We are honored to inaugurate the construction of the 15 Span Dual Carriage Bridge linking College Road to Mashigi, extending down to the Eastern Bypass of Millennium City.

She maintained that, the bridge when completed would not only enhance connectivity within the city but also facilitate smoother transportation, thereby fostering further economic growth and improving the quality of life of people.

Furthermore, the rehabilitation and expansion of IBB Way and MKO Abiola Way underscore Kaduna State government unwavering resolve to modernize it road infrastructure network.

Dr Hadiza Balarabe also extended her sincere appreciation to all stakeholders involved in making the projects a reality, including government agencies, private sector partners, community leaders, and the hardworking men and women who will labor tirelessly to bring these visions to fruition.

16/03/2024

Bauchi State Government to Complete 25 Kilometer Road Linking Ganjuwa and kirfi local Government areas.


Bauchi State government has reitterate it's commitment to remobilize contractor handling the construction of 25 kilometer kamfanin kutare - kubi and Gadda Jayyi road linking Ganjuwa and kirfi local government areas back to site.

The Commissioner Ministry of Works and Transport Alhaji Ibrahim Gambo Galadima stated this while inspecting the progress of work done on the road project.

Alhaji Ibrahim Gambo Galadima who express dismay over the progress of work done and disappearance of the contractor from the site,assured readiness of the state government to complete the project with a view to bringing succour to the motorist and other road users.

In his remark, the Adviser Engineering services to the Bauchi Engr Abdulkarim Suleman Hassan said Governor Bala Muhammad has directed the Ministry to supervise and review the Level of work done with a view to completing the road project.

Engr Abdulkarim Suleman Hassan said over 9 kilometers of the road has been completed with surface dressing while artworks of 16 kilometers was also completed.

He assured the benefiting Communities of state government readiness to complete the road on time for their benefit.

On his part, the Village Head of Kubi Alhaji Sule Sale Suleman said the road has been their major challenge in the area, and Commended the State Government for it renewed effort towards completing the road.

He assured Traditional Leaders support and cooperation toward executing the project.

Radio Nigeria learned that the Contract for the construction of 25 kilometer Kamfanin kutare, Kubi and Gaddan Jayyi road was awarded in 2017.