By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar Following the Federal Government’s launch of a ₦10 billion healthcare intervention in Bauchi State, the Bauchi State Accountability Mechanism for Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (BASAM) has pledged to closely monitor the implementation of the massive investment. The Federal Government recently rolled out the intervention to improve maternal and newborn healthcare across the state. The package includes the distribution of emergency obstetric and neonatal equipment, medical commodities, ambulances, and delivery kits to various healthcare facilities. Reacting to the development, BASAM’s CSO Co-chair, Abu John Yusuf, stated…
Category: Community
Nearly 1,000 Benefit as Senator Buba Sponsors Flood Response Medical Outreach
By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar Nearly 1,000 residents of Bara Community in Kirfi Local Government Area of Bauchi State have benefited from a free medical outreach sponsored by Bauchi South Senator, Shehu Buba Umar, as part of efforts to cushion the health impact of the recent flood disaster in the area. The outreach, conducted at the Bara Primary Health Care Centre (PHC), offered beneficiaries a range of healthcare services, including medical consultations, malaria testing and treatment, blood pressure and blood sugar screening, Hepatitis B screening, treatment of common ailments, health education…
Breaking Barriers in Bauchi Community: ActionAid and ASHH Foundation Equip Women for Local Governance and Economic Growth
By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar Women in the Yelwan Kumdum community have achieved a significant milestone in leadership and economic independence, thanks to targeted interventions by the Attah Sister Helping Hand (ASHH) Foundation. Driven by the Renewed Women’s Voice and Leadership (RWVL) Project—implemented by ActionAid Nigeria and funded by Global Affairs Canada—the initiative successfully established a dedicated Women’s Hub. Through this platform, 30 local women received intensive training in core governance skills, including leadership, conflict resolution, and collective advocacy, to amplify their voices in local decision-making and grassroots development. To turn…
Logistics & Votes: Freight Forwarders Unite for Dr. Basil Nwolisa’s 2027 Apapa know Bid
In a major political realignment ahead of the 2027 general elections, key freight forwarding groups and maritime stakeholders at the PTML/Grimaldi Command on Tuesday officially threw their weight behind Dr. Basil Nwolisa for the Apapa Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives. The stakeholders announced a strategic coalition to deploy full logistics assets, financial resources, and grassroots voter mobilization to secure victory for the maritime chief, prolific writer, and anti-corruption advocate. Dr. Nwolisa’s endorsement came during a strategic stakeholders’ meeting at the PTML/Grimaldi axis. Returning to familiar professional terrain,…
Bauchi’s Heritage at Risk: Conservator General Rallies Government, Private Sector to Revive Iconic Monument
By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar The race to save one of Bauchi State’s most treasured heritage landmarks has reached a critical point. Dr. Muhammad Nasiru Yusuf, Managing Director and State Conservator General of the Bauchi State Tourism Development Corporation, issued an urgent appeal this week for immediate intervention to rescue the Baban Gwani Gidan Madaki Monument from imminent collapse. Speaking during an inspection visit to the historic site, Dr. Yusuf warned that years of disrepair have left the monument dangerously vulnerable. “We are standing before history that could vanish if we…
Bauchi Police and Top DIGs Unite with Community Leaders to Fight Crime
By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar The Bauchi State Police Command hosted a high-powered Security Stakeholders Engagement and Consultative Meeting featuring the Coordinating Deputy Inspector General of Police for the North East, DIG Zachariah Fera Achinyan, and DIG Ibrahim Baba Zango. The strategic forum brought together a diverse group of community gatekeepers, including government officials, traditional and religious leaders, heads of sister security agencies, academics, and civil society organizations. The primary objective of the meeting was to review ongoing crime-fighting initiatives, identify emerging threats, and forge stronger community partnerships across the state.…
Bridging the Divide: How ‘D’ Division’s Community Policing Restored Harmony in Bauchi Neighbourhoods
By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar In a significant stride toward lasting peace and community harmony, the Divisional Police Officer of ‘D’ Division in Bauchi, CSP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, successfully facilitated a series of reconciliation meetings aimed at healing rifts and ending youth skirmishes across several local communities. The interventions brought together community elders and youths from Jahun, Unguwar Dem, Yan Yamawa, Abuja House, and Unguwar Kuka, as well as representatives from Sabuwar Kasuwa, Unguwar Kur, and Fadan Bayak. These areas had recently experienced friction due to Sara-Suka and thug-related clashes, making…
CAPITAL CITY UNIVERSITY, KANO APPOINTS HIS HIGHNESS MUHAMMADU SANUSI II AS VISITOR
A Strategic Milestone in Strengthening Academic Excellence and Institutional Development Capital City University, Kano (CCUK) has officially appointed His Highness, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, Emir of Kano, as the Visitor to the University, in a landmark development that underscores the institution’s commitment to excellence, visionary leadership, and meaningful engagement with society. The appointment was formally conveyed during a courtesy visit to the Emir’s Palace by a high-powered delegation from the University. The delegation was led by the Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT) and included the Vice-Chancellor, the Registrar,…
Border Security: Oba Oloola Hosts Brig. Gen. Onu for Strategic Talks
Committed to safeguarding lives and property, the Paramount Ruler of Ilara Kingdom,Oba Mutiu Alani Adedimeji Oyede-Lawal, Ph.D, Sijuade Adunkunnu I, Oloola of Ilara Kingdom, held a strategic security meeting with Brigadier General F.O. Onu. The high-level discussions took place during a familiarisation tour by the Commander of the 32 Artillery Brigade, Alamala, Abeokuta, Ogun State, aimed at enhancing peace and stability. In a statement released by the Oloola Palace on Sunday, June 14, Brigadier General F.O. Onu disclosed that his visit is part of a scheduled familiarisation tour of communities…
Democracy Day: Oba Lawal Honors Heroes, Calls for Unity and Progress in the Nation
A distinguished traditional ruler and peacemaker devoted to fostering unity and prosperity among his subjects, Oba Dr. Mutiu Alani Adedimeji Oyede-Lawal, the Oloola of Ilara Yewa, Ogun State, warmly felicitates with all Nigerians on the occasion of the 2026 Democracy Day. An official statement signed by His Royal Majesty and made available to Sooth News on Friday, June 12, 2026, describes the astute administrator, accomplished academic, and revered royal father, Oba Dr. Lawal, stated:“On behalf of the good people of Ilara Yewa, I rejoice and congratulate all Nigerians on this…