Category: Education

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…

School Closures: FG Clarifies Misinformation

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The Federal Ministry of Education has strongly refuted widely circulated social media reports claiming schools nationwide were ordered to shut down effective November 24, 2025, due to recent student abductions by bandits. Folasade Boriowo, Director of Press and Public Relations at the Ministry of Education, disclosed in a Saturday statement that the reports were false, misleading, and without a credible source. The statement emphasized that the directive did not come from any official government or security channel. She advised the public to trust only authentic information from official channels, cautioning…

My Day, My Rights: Children Call for Real Change in Bauchi

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By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar Children in Bauchi took centre stage on Thursday as UNICEF Nigeria, Bauchi Field Office, in collaboration with state MDAs, marked the 2025 World Children’s Day with a special interface between children and policymakers. The event created a rare platform where children engaged directly with government officials, community leaders, civil society groups, and the media under the theme “My Day, My Rights.” Speaking at the celebration, the Chief of UNICEF Bauchi Field Office, Dr. Nuzhat Rafique—represented by Oluseyi Olosunde—reminded participants that World Children’s Day commemorates the adoption…

Shippers’ Council Boosts Maritime Police Port Efficiency

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APAPA, Nigeria — Nov. 19, 2025 — The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) and the Nigeria Police Maritime Command have initiated joint efforts to streamline port operations and mitigate delays stemming from human factors. The continued routine delays in cargo clearance at Nigerian seaports are negatively impacting business and increasing costs for stakeholders. The average dwell time of 21 days is significantly higher than Singapore’s 6 hours and Lome’s 7 days. The Nigerian Shippers’ Council Executive Secretary Akutah Pius Ukeyima emphasized the Maritime Police’s strategic role in trade facilitation and interference…

J4PD Seeks Ethical, Compassionate GBV Reporting

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By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar As the world prepares for the 2025 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, media-focused Civil Society Organization, Journalists for Public Health and Development Initiative (J4PD), has urged journalists nationwide to follow GBV cases through to their logical conclusion to ensure justice is served. J4PD stressed that beyond reporting arrests, journalists must monitor court proceedings, trials and eventual convictions to help deter perpetrators and reinforce survivors’ confidence in the justice system. The organisation also appealed for empathy in GBV reportage, emphasising compassion and ethical sensitivity when…

Gumi: ”I acted With Approval” in Bandit Talks.

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Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has rebuffed critics calling for his arrest, stating that those who advocate for his arrest do not know his role in efforts to address banditry. Gumi maintained that his involvement with armed groups was part of a wider search for peace and was undertaken with the knowledge of authorities. To recall, his recent comment on his staunch support for dialogue as a viable approach to ending rural violence ignited public debate across some parts of the country, where other citizens are calling for his arrest. Gumi stated:…

DRF Coverage to Hit 50% as Bauchi Pushes Healthcare Upgrade

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By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar The Bauchi State Drugs and Medical Consumables Management Agency (DMMA) has intensified efforts to ensure uninterrupted access to quality and affordable essential medicines by expanding the Drug Revolving Fund (DRF) scheme across the state. So far, 352 health facilities—representing 30 percent of public healthcare institutions—are enrolled. In a major push to extend coverage, Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed has approved the enrolment of an additional 248 facilities and released funds for their capitalization. The expansion aims to strengthen the availability of essential drugs, especially at primary healthcare…

New Globe, Bauchi SUBEB Move Toward Partnership on Basic Education Reform

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By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar The Permanent Secretary of the Bauchi State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Abduhamid Mohammed, has expressed optimism over a proposed partnership with New Globe, an international education support organisation, aimed at enhancing the delivery of basic education in the state. Mohammed stated that the collaboration is expected to help address key challenges affecting foundational learning in Bauchi State. He made the remark shortly after a delegation from New Globe presented it’s profile to SUBEB management as part of efforts to explore areas of cooperation with the…

NDLEA Enhances Maritime Capabilities Post-UK Training

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Following a week-long working visit to the United Kingdom, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) officers have intensified maritime surveillance and interdiction operations. Commander of Narcotics (DCN) Aminu Danjuma Jega headed a six-member delegation for training between 19 and 25 October 2025. The training was conducted under the guidance of Errol Flynn Macdonald of the UK Home Office (International Operations). Agency spokesman Femi Babafemi announced Friday, November 14, that the team visited key British maritime and border enforcement facilities to learn international best practices in maritime intelligence, port security,…

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,…