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03/12/2023

Data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) indicated that N221.8 billion was allocated to expenses in Government Houses across the 19 Northern states in the 2023 fiscal year.

StatiSense, a data hub, revealed that Kogi, Zamfara, Adamawa, Taraba and Borno States topped the list of the Northern states that allocated more to their respective government houses in 2023.

WikkiData: Northern States Budgeted Over N200 Billion for Govt Houses in 2023

03/12/2023

The Executive Chairman of the Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS), Jerry Adams, says they have eliminated all tax leakages and corrupt practices, where the state emerges fifth in IGR collection in Nigeria.

Adams said this on Saturday in Kaduna at the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) Kaduna & District Society’s 2023 Annual Tax Week dinner. The theme of the week was: “Taxation: A Panacea to Economic Growth and Development”.

The Executive Chairman of the Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS), Jerry Adams, says they have eliminated all tax leakages and corrupt practices,

03/12/2023

Despite warnings from the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) about the impending floods, the Kebbi State government failed to take adequate measures to prevent or mitigate the impact of the disaster. This negligence resulted in widespread flooding, which caused significant loss of life, property, and livelihoods. For WikkiTimes, SHEREEFDEEN AHMAD reports.

Despite warnings from the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) about the impending floods, the Kebbi

03/12/2023

Residents of Bununu, Tafawa Balewa local government area of Bauchi State have turned out en masse for the free HIV/AIDS test outreach offered by the Bauchi State Agency for Control of HIV/AIDS Tuberculosis Leprosy and Malaria (BACATMA).

In 2022, the Bauchi Health Ministry confirmed detecting about 2000 new HIV/AIDS infections. The figure represented the highest number of new infection cases ever recorded in the state. About 30,000 were estimated to be living with HIV/AIDS in the state and out of 30,000 recorded cases, the ministry identified 29,160 persons infected with HIV/AIDS and put on Antiretroviral therapy.

Residents of Bununu, Tafawa Balewa local government area of Bauchi State have turned out en masse for the free HIV/AIDS test outreach offered by the Bauchi

03/12/2023

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in collaboration with Al-Muhibah Foundation, has commenced skills acquisition training for 60 selected Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in Bauchi.
The Bauchi state Programme Officer of UNFPA, Deborah Tabara, disclosed this on Sunday during the commemoration of the 2023 International Day for Persons with Disabilities.

She said “Let us create an environment that empowers them well to reach their full potential regardless of their abilities.

30/11/2023

Bauchi State Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has proposed a NN300,219,705,820.60 billion budget for the 2024 fiscal year to the Bauchi State House of Assembly for consideration and approval.
Presenting the budget on Thursday, the governor said the budget estimate was made on the basis of a 1.7 million barrel oil production benchmark per day at $73 per barrel

Bauchi State Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has proposed a NN300,219,705,820.60 billion budget for the 2024 fiscal year to the Bauchi State House of

29/11/2023

Following the Court of Appeal Judgement that nullified the election of the Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly, members of the House have on Wednesday elected the member representing Hardawa Constituency, Babayo Muhammad to serve as the new Speaker.
Similarly, the lawmakers also elected the member representing Dass Constituency, Ahmad Abdullahi as Deputy Speaker.

Following the Court of Appeal Judgement that nullified the election of the Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly, members of the House have on

03/11/2023

In an attempt to save his wife, Amina Sani from being forcefully snatched away by suspected thugs, Ibrahim Ahmadu, 25, has lost his life to the assailants in Bazai, a community in Shira local government area of Bauchi State.

In an attempt to save his wife, Amina Sani from being forcefully snatched away by suspected thugs, Ibrahim Ahmadu, 25, has lost his life to the assailants in

05/10/2023

Teachers are the unsung heroes of our lives, the guiding stars who illuminate the darkest of paths with the light of knowledge. They are the architects of our

03/10/2023

Suspected terrorists have killed three persons and kidnapped many others in Soro community of Binji local government area of Sokoto State.

Eyewitnesses said the assailants stormed the community at about 1am Monday. They said the terrorist came in their large number with cattle suspected to be

02/10/2023

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Bauchi State branch has asked for fervent prayers for God’s intervention to allay the current economic hardships and sufferings of Nigerians.
Federal Government in May this year announced the removal of fuel subsidy which affected prices of commodities as the cost of transportation shut up.
For the first time in nearly two decades, inflation in Nigeria reached 24.08 percent in July against 22.79 percent in June this year, eroding savings and plunging families into untold hardships.

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Bauchi State branch has asked for fervent prayers for God's intervention to allay the current economic hardships

02/10/2023

In its effort to address the menace of out-of-school children in the area, authorities in Jama’are local government area of Bauchi State inaugurated a task force to enrol street kids back to school.

According to a UNESCO 2022 data, Bauchi State has the highest number of out-of-school children in Nigeria with about 1.2 million children projected to be out of school. UNICEF raises concern over the growing number of children out of formal learning institutions in the state. The global body expressed fear that more girls in Alkaleri local government continue to quit school.

In its effort to address the menace of out-of-school children in the area, authorities in Jama'are local government area of Bauchi State inaugurated a task

02/10/2023

For the first time in a period spanning 62 years following the suspension of the title and office, the Emir of Ningi, Dr Yunusa Muhammad Danyaya has turbaned Ambassador Shuaibu Adamu as the 4th Wazirin-Ningi.
WikkiTimes reports that Ningi Emirate has been without Waziri since 1961 when the Northern Region Government ordered the suspension of the office to maintain peace and tranquillity in the Emirate.

For the first time in a period spanning 62 years following the suspension of the title and office, the Emir of Ningi, Dr Yunusa Muhammad Danyaya has turbaned

20/09/2023

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The three-man panel presiding over Bauchi State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has reaffirmed Bala Mohammed's reelection.

19/09/2023

The Bauchi State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal will deliver its judgement on the petition by the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Sadiq Baba Abubakar challenging the re-election of the incumbent Governor of the state, Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, PDP, tomorrow.

The Bauchi State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal will deliver its judgement on the petition by the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC),

19/09/2023

As part of their commitment to stay true to the founding creed of the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Bauchi (ATBU), lecturers of the university have won 59 Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) Institutional Based Research Grants to the tune of N108 Million.

As part of their commitment to stay true to the founding creed of the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Bauchi (ATBU), lecturers of the university have won 59

19/09/2023

Some personnel of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) beap up Mustapha Usman, a journalist with the International Center for Investigative Reporting (The ICIR) for video-taping their ‘assault’ on a woman driving around Wuye Bridge in Abuja.

Some personnel of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) beap up Mustapha Usman, a journalist with the International Center for Investigative Reporting (The

19/09/2023

Police personnel in Kaduna State have arrested four suspected child traffickers dealing in stolen children in Zaria local government area of the state.

Police personnel in Kaduna State have arrested four suspected child traffickers dealing in stolen children in Zaria local government area of the state.

19/09/2023

Some personnel of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) beap up Mustapha Usman, a journalist with the International Center for Investigative Reporting (The

17/09/2023

Ahead of the judgement of the Bauchi State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal (GEPT), police have suspended all fireworks and rallies for or against the judgment of the tribunal.
INEC declared incumbent Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, PDP, winner of the election with 525,280 votes to defeat his closest contestant Ambassador Sadique Baba Abubakar, APC, who polled 432,272 votes.

Ahead of the judgement of the Bauchi State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal (GEPT), police have suspended all fireworks and rallies for or against the

17/09/2023

Six years after Professor Ahmed Sarki Fagam served as Returning Officer for the Bauchi South Senatorial District Bye-Election, the Senate of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Bauchi (ATBU) elected him to the position of Deputy Vice-Chancellor Administration.

Six years after Professor Ahmed Sarki Fagam served as Returning Officer for the Bauchi South Senatorial District Bye-Election, the Senate of Abubakar Tafawa

10/09/2023

The Nation reports that before his arrest, Dr Kereker has been attending to patients at his Murna Clinic and Maternity located in Yanshanu community of Jos

10/09/2023

Unknown gun-wielding men have killed a woman after they invaded the residence of one Mr Balanko Alex in Mile 6 area of Jalingo, Taraba State capital on Sunday.

10/09/2023

The National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Jigawa State has sacked Adamu Yakubu, PDP, from his seat as the member representing Birnin

10/09/2023

A 400-level female student of the Department of Public Administration Gombe State University (GSU) has allegedly killed her baby immediately after delivery on

09/09/2023

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Women cumulatively constitute 41 percent of the first tranche of political appointments by Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, an independent analysis by

09/09/2023

Mrs Odubiro Adebisi, a 60-year-old woman from Ijebu-Ode in Ogun State, has appealed to kind-hearted Nigerians to assist her in raising N20 million for a

09/09/2023

The Emir of Ningi, Yunusa Mohammed Danyaya has promised to remove any traditional ruler found to be assisting kidnappers and criminals in his domain. 

09/09/2023

As Nigerian Muslims continue to mourn the demise of Sheikh Abubakar Giro Argungun, many have eulogised the prominent Sheikh describing him as a man of the

08/09/2023

The Bauchi State House of Assembly (BAHA) has rejected the nomination of Mr Ishaku Yankari for screening and appointment as Auditor General of the state.