By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar The Igbo Community in Bauchi State (ICB) has elected a new executive council to steer its affairs for the next three years. The election, which was described as peaceful and hitch-free, was held in Bauchi. At the end of the exercise, Chief Ignatius Ifemenem, a businessman, was returned unopposed as President-General for a second term to lead all Igbo-speaking towns and communities residing in the state. In the only contested position, Dr. Okolo Christopher Chuks was re-elected as Vice President-General after polling 54 votes to defeat…
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Hormuz Chokehold: 6 Ships Halted, Tanker Ablaze
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy intercepted six merchant vessels attempting to transit the strategic Strait of Hormuz via unauthorized routes overnight, state broadcaster IRIB reported on Monday. The maritime confrontation marks a sharp escalation in the contested waterway, signaling Tehran’s intensifying grip on global shipping lanes amid an ongoing blockade. The crisis deepened further following verified reports that an unidentified commercial oil tanker exploded and went ablaze after drifting off course and striking a navalmine. [ SHOT ACROSS THE BOW ] [ IRGC Navy Patrol ] ──(Warning Shots)──►…
Thrones & Homes: Marwa Charges Leaders, Parents to Crush Drug Abuse
Driven by an unrelenting nationwide campaign to dismantle illicit drug networks, the Chairman and Chief uExecutive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa (Rtd), has issued a clarion call to Nigeria’s traditional institutions, parents, and community leaders. Marwa urged these vital societal pillars to join forces with the agency, emphasizing that crushing the menace of substance abuse requires absolute grassroots ownership. According to a statement released on Saturday, July 25, 2026, by NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, the anti-narcotics boss…
Desert Ships Stranded: Even Camels Are Sweltering in Africa’s New Heat
They are famously dubbed the “ships of the desert,” but even camels are failing to cope with Africa’s intensifying heatwaves. As global temperatures climb, the endurance of these legendary beasts is being pushed past its absolute limit. The crisis is starkly visible on the ground. According to a BBC report: “The Afar region of north-eastern Ethiopia is one of the hottest and driest places on Earth, where nomads often lead camel caravans carrying salt through the desert. “I can see my camels suffering from extreme heat,” Ali Umer, a camel…
Hormuz Risks: CMA CGM Imposes Emergency Surcharge
CMA CGM, a French shipping giant will levy a new emergency fuel surcharge starting August 1, 2026, due to a sharp escalation of hostilities in the Strait of Hormuz. The emergency fee will range from $65 to $165 per container and remain in place until further notice.According to an official carrier advisory, the sudden flare-up in regional conflict has abruptly reversed recent fuel price relief, driving up bunker costs across all global maritime trade lanes. This operational shift directly strains corporate shipping budgets and threatens wider supply chain disruptions, including…
ADF, SCIDaR, Bauchi Government Celebrate CRoWN Community Ambassadors
By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar The Bauchi State First Lady, Hajiya Aisha Bala Mohammed, has celebrated women serving as Community Reorientation Women Network (CRoWN) Ambassadors for their outstanding contributions to improving maternal and child health, nutrition, and community development across selected Local Government Areas of the state. The CRoWN initiative, implemented by the Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) in partnership with the Solina Centre for International Development and Research (SCIDaR) and the Bauchi State Government, has trained and empowered women volunteers to serve as trusted community ambassadors, promoting access to essential health…
Senator Buba, Hon. Shehu Roll Out Free Medical Outreach in Bauchi Community
By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar No fewer than 700 vulnerable residents of Bununu community in Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area of Bauchi State have benefited from a two-day free medical outreach aimed at reducing the burden of out-of-pocket healthcare expenses among low-income families. The outreach was organised by the Community Advancement and Development (CAD) Foundation, a civil society organisation, and facilitated by the Senator representing Bauchi South Senatorial District, Shehu Buba Umar, and supported by the former national assembly member, Hon. Shehu Aliyu Musa , as part of efforts to improve…
Professor Fatimah Tahir Calls for Peaceful Coexistence Through Culture
By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar The Vice Chancellor of Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU), Bauchi, Professor Fatimah Tahir, has called on Nigerians to embrace peaceful coexistence, tolerance and mutual respect, describing the country’s cultural diversity as a powerful tool for strengthening national unity and integration. Professor Tahir made the call at the Second Cultural Exhibition and Language Fair (SAZUCELF 2026), organised by the University’s Centre for Languages and Culture Studies. She said the maiden edition of the festival held last year exposed the rich cultural and linguistic diversity within the university community…
Relief and Jubilation as Abducted Oyo Pupils, Teachers Freed After 56 Days in Captivity
Thirty-nine pupils and seven teachers abducted from the Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State on May 15, 2026, have been successfully rescued after 56 days in captivity within the Old Oyo National Park. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga announced the breakthrough in a post on X on Friday evening, July 10, 2026. “Finally, the kidnapped pupils and teachers in Oriire, Oyo, have been freed,” Onanuga wrote, crediting a highly coordinated, intelligence-driven operation by the military, the Department of State Services (DSS), and police forces. Oyo State Commissioner for Information, Prince…
900 Venomous Snakes Escape After Devastating China Floods
A real-life horror story is unfolding in southern China. According to a CNN report on Friday, around 900 snakes—including many venomous species—are on the loose after Typhoon Maysak triggered catastrophic flooding. State media reports that the devastating severe weather has already claimed at least 39 lives. A recent CNN report detailed the terrifying crisis unfolding in southern China: “It sounds like the script of a low-budget horror movie – a community besieged by hundreds of snakes. But in Hengzhou, a southern Chinese city of some one million residents, floodwaters have…