Category: Community

16 Days of Activism: J4PD Calls for Safer Digital Spaces

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By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar A media-based Civil Society Organization, the Journalists for Public Health and Development Initiative, J4PD, has held a Stand Still Activity at the Dogon Yaro Roundabout in Bauchi as part of the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. The event focused on the growing threat of digital violence against women and girls. Placards were held high by coalition of activists with messages calling for safe online spaces, digital respect, and protection for women and girls. The Executive Director of J4PD, Elizabeth Carr, said the standstill…

Bandits Attack Darazo, Bauchi State; Five Police Officers Confirmed Dead

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By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar Five officers of the Bauchi State Police Command have lost their lives after a patrol team was ambushed by armed bandits in Sabon Sara village, Darazo Local Government Area of the state. The fallen officers were identified as DSP Ahmad Muhammad (SID), ASP Mustapha Muhammad (10 PMF), Inspector Amarhel Yunusa (10 PMF), Inspector Idris Ahmed (10 PMF) and Corporal Isah Muazu (AKU). Two others—Inspector Isah Musa (SID) and Inspector Yusuf Gambo (SID)—sustained injuries. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Command’s spokesperson, CSP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil,…

Apologetic FCTA Directors Confront Wike With ’18-Year-Old Letter’ On Abuja Land

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The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) directors have apologised to Nyesom Wike over a recent confrontation with military officers. It could be recalled that on Tuesday, November 11, a video widely circulated online showing Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), in a heated exchange with a naval officer, A.M Yerima, at a site in the Gaduwa district of Abuja. Construction on the contentious land, plot 1946, allegedly commenced by former naval chief Awwal Gambo, was halted by an FCTA directive due to the alleged absence of valid documentation.…

Kogi: Troops Rescue 31 of 40 Abducted by Kidnappers

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Forty people traveling by bus from a Continuous Voter Registration Exercise (CVR) were abducted by kidnappers along the Dekina-Ajiyolo-Anyigba road in Kogi state around 6:00 p.m. on Friday, November 7. According to reports, most of the individuals abducted were residents of the Abocho community and environs, who had chartered a bus to transport them to the Dekina LGA headquarters for the Continuous Voters Registration (CVR) exercise. Troops of 12 Brigade Lokoja, in collaboration with the local security network, sprang into action to rescue the abducted persons. Thirty-one persons were rescued,…

ASHH Foundation, UNICEF Train Facilitators on Positive Parenting in Bauchi

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By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar A women-led civil society organization, Attah Sisters Helping Hand (ASHH) Foundation, has concluded a two-day Training of Trainers (ToT) workshop on Positive Parenting in Bauchi. The training, supported by UNICEF Nigeria, was designed to equip 32 selected facilitators with practical knowledge and skills to promote positive parenting practices and enhance the well-being of children across 32 communities in Bauchi, Darazo, Dass, and Ganjuwa Local Government Areas of Bauchi State. During the sessions, participants engaged in interactive modules covering key themes such as Healthy and Unhealthy Relationships,…

Crime Control: Gov Zulum Donates 63 Patrol Vehicles to Strengthen Security in Borno

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By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has handed over 63 patrol vehicles to security agencies and the Civilian Joint Task Force in Maiduguri. The vehicles, distributed to various security outfits, aim to enhance their mobility and response capacity in tackling security threats. 30 vehicles were given to the CJTF, 16 to Rapid Response and Anti-Social Vices, 10 to paramilitary organizations, 6 to hunters, and 1 to NAPTIP. Speaking at the ceremony, Governor Zulum reiterated his government’s commitment to providing logistical support to security forces. He emphasized that security…

NRC: 4 Days After Resumption, Warri-Itakpe Train Suspended Again After Derailment

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The Management of Nigerian Railway Corporation has confirmed the suspension of Warri-Itakpe Train services following a derailment in the Agbor area of Delta State, four days after the resumption of train service was announced, with no casualties recorded. This was contained in a statement on Sunday, October 2nd, signed by the corporation’s Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Kayode Opeifa; he, however, said no casualties were recorded. “We are pleased to confirm that all passengers on board were safely evacuated to Agbor, and everyone has been fully accounted for. No casualties or…

Kidnappers Abducted Kebbi State Deputy Speaker

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The Nigeria Police have confirmed the abduction of Samaila Bagudo, the Deputy Speaker, Kebbi State House of Assembly, by unknown gunmen. It was reported that gunmen invaded the lawmaker’s hometown in Bagudo Local Government Area of the state and abducted him while returning home after he observed his Isha’i prayers. Police have deployed a team of security operatives in a major search-and-rescue operation. In a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Nafiu Abubakar, said the incident occurred on Friday, October 31, 2025, at about 8:20p.m. “A joint…

Trade Facilitation: Oyo State Partners FG to Develop Ibadan ICD, Hands 90 Hectares of Land

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The Oyo State Government has on Friday, October 31, handed over title documents of 90 hectares of Land to the Federal Government through the Hon. Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, HE Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, for the development of an Inland Dry Port project at Moniya, Ibadan, Oyo State. The title documents were presented by the Deputy Governor of the State, His Excellency, Barr. Abdul-Raheem Adebayo Lawal. Oyetola was represented at the memorable occasion by the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Marine & Blue Economy, Mr. Oloruntola Michael Olufemi. In…

MWAN, NEDC Take Cancer Awareness to Bauchi Community

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By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar The Bauchi State Chapter of the Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN), in collaboration with the North East Development Commission (NEDC), has conducted a Cancer Awareness Campaign in Dungal community, Bauchi Local Government Area of Bauchi State. The event, held on Thursday, October 30, 2025, drew participants from the State health ministries, civil society organizations (CSOs), MWAN’s national body, NEDC, students, and members of the media. In her welcome remarks, MWAN Bauchi State President, Dr. Ummahani Jafaru, reminded participants that October is globally recognized as Cancer…