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Miracle at PWD: Driver Narrowly Escapes Death as Train Crushes Car in Lagos

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A major disaster was narrowly averted on Friday, October 9, 2026 at the PWD railway crossing inward Oshodi, Lagos, when a moving passenger train slammed into a Honda Accord car navigating the tracks. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) confirmed that its elite Eagle Response Team, stationed at Cappa, was immediately scrambled to the scene following a high-priority distress call received at exactly 7:07 AM. The train was bound for Oshodi from Ikeja when it struck the passenger side of the sedan. LASEMA emergency responders disclosed that the driver,…

New Era Begins as The Guardian Reporter Takes Helm of Bauchi NUJ Correspondents’ Chapel

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By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar Members of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Bauchi State Council, have elected Abdulra’uf Oyewole of The Guardian as the new Chairman of the Chapel for a three-year tenure. Oyewole emerged after defeating Samuel Luka of Daily Times by 18 votes to 16 in a keenly contested election held on Wednesday at the Chapel’s office. Other elected officers are Muhammad Nasiru Shuaibu of Telegraph as Secretary, Adamu Shehu Imam of Trust TV as Treasurer, and David Adenuga of The Nation as Auditor,…

North-East Govs Earmark N15.8bn for Regional Airline, Plan 10MW Solar Power Per State

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By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar The North-East Governors’ Forum has raised N15.8 billion for the establishment of a regional airline to boost economic connectivity and transportation in the zone. Chairman of the Forum and Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, disclosed this at the opening of the 13th meeting of the forum in Maiduguri. Zulum said he was optimistic that other member states would make additional contributions before the end of the year for the take-off of the project and urged sustained collaboration to make it a reality. He said…

BACAS Old Students Adopt Interim Leadership, Set to Conduct Fresh Election

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By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar Members of the Bauchi College of Arts and Science (BACAS) Old Students Association (BACAS OSA) have adopted a eight-member interim leadership to oversee the affairs of the association and facilitate the transition to an elected executive. The development was one of the major outcomes of the just-concluded BACAS OSA Grand Convention, Reunion and Golden Jubilee Celebration held on Saturday at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi. Announcing the composition of the interim leadership, Chairman of the Organising Committee for the 50th Golden Jubilee Celebration, Alhaji Yusuf…

​UNFPA and Bauchi State Demand Higher Funding to Expand Rural Contraception Access

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​By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar ​To mark World Contraception Day 2026, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Bauchi State Primary Health Care Board joined forces during a public awareness walk to call for increased domestic investment in family planning services. UNFPA Resident Representative Muriel Mafico, whose message was read by Bauchi Program Officer Deborah Tabara, commended state authorities for funding direct commodity procurement. However, she stressed that continuous, sustained funding is vital to extend supply chains into remote villages, minority communities, and areas affected by humanitarian crises. ​UNFPA emphasized…

LOGISTICS AND TRADE FACILITATION FOR BLUE ECONOMY GROWTH

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Int’l Maritime Institute of Nigeria Appoints Ex-Shippers’ Council Complaints Chief Dr. Bashir Ambi as Comms & Ad Head

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The International Maritime Institute of Nigeria (IMION) has appointed industry veteran Dr. Bashir Ambi-Mohammed as its new Head of Communications and Advertising. This strategic appointment comes at a pivotal time as the institute, established by the Nigerian Navy, accelerates its mission to strengthen capacity, policy formulation, and global advocacy across Nigeria’s expanding blue economy ecosystem. Dr. Ambi-Mohammed brings an extraordinary, multi-modal track record to the institute following a stellar 26-year career at the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC). During his landmark tenure as the Head of the Complaints Unit, Dr. Ambi…

Bauchi, UNFPA Advocate Greater Investment in Youth for Sustainable Development

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By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar The Bauchi State Ministry of Budget, Planning and Multilateral Coordination, in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), has commemorated the 2026 World Population Day with a renewed commitment to investing in young people as a pathway to sustainable development. The event, themed “Realizing the Hopes and Aspirations of Young People – Today and for the Future,” featured a keynote address, a paper presentation by Dr. Jamilu Yahaya, and an interactive panel discussion involving young participants. Delivering the keynote address, the Commissioner for Budget, Planning…

Talks Collapse as Bauchi PDP Declines APC’s Defection Offer

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By Bashir Hassan Abubakar  The Bauchi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has formally ended political discussions with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), citing unfavourable conditions proposed during the engagement. The State Chairman of the PDP, Pharmacist Sama’ila Adamu Burga, disclosed this at a press conference held at the party’s secretariat in Bauchi. Burga explained that the talks were initiated following an invitation by the APC to Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, PDP members and other elected officials to consider joining the ruling party. He noted that the governor…

Hajj Crackdown: Saudi Arabia Announces SR100,000 Fine for Illegal Pilgrimage Facilitation

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The Saudi Ministry of Interior Riyadh has announced rigorous penalties for unauthorized Hajj participation. Individuals performing the pilgrimage without a permit, or those facilitating visit visa holders in doing so illegally, now face severe consequences. Specifically, a maximum fine of SR100,000 will be imposed on anyone providing transportation, shelter, or logistical support to those overstaying their visas for Hajj. According to the Saudi Gazette ”The following penalties will be applicable to the violators during the period starting from Dhul Qada 1, corresponding to April 18, until the end of Dhul…