Foreign Affairs minister Tuggar resigns from Tinubu’s govt
Yusuf Tuggar has reportedly resigned as Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs in the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The announcement was confirmed by former presidential aide Bashir Ahmad, who shared the update on social media. Reports indicate that Tuggar stepped down to focus on his political ambition to contest the Bauchi State governorship election […]
Insecurity: US deploys drones, troops to Nigeria
The United States has deployed drones and about 200 troops to Nigeria to assist in tackling rising insecurity, especially threats from extremist groups in the region. According to officials, the deployment includes advanced MQ-9 drones, which are being used strictly for intelligence gathering. The troops are not involved in direct combat operations on the ground. […]
Government’s inaction fuels mob killings, not Sharia law – Ex-Rep Danmaliki
Former House of Representatives member, Aminu Danmaliki, has blamed rising mob killings linked to alleged blasphemy on government failure to prosecute offenders. Speaking in Bauchi, he insisted that Sharia law does not support the killing of innocent people. Danmaliki said Sharia law is a religious legal framework meant for Muslims and does not apply to […]
Court remands Bauchi Finance Commissioner over alleged money laundering
A court has ordered the remand of the Bauchi State Commissioner for Finance following his arraignment over allegations of money laundering. The case was brought before the court by anti-corruption authorities, who accused the official of being involved in suspicious financial transactions. During the court session, prosecutors asked that the commissioner be kept in custody […]
Suspected herders injure resident, burn property in Bauchi
A community in Bauchi State was thrown into fear after suspected herders reportedly attacked a resident and set several houses on fire. Locals said the incident happened late at night, leaving one person seriously injured. The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital, while families fled their homes to avoid further harm. Residents explained that […]
Bauchi won’t be hiding place for criminals – Gov Mohammed
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has made it clear that the state will never be a hiding place for criminals. He said this while addressing security concerns and promised that his administration will continue to work closely with security agencies to keep communities safe. The governor stressed that peace and safety remain top priorities for […]
BBP condemns alleged assassination attempt on Lt. Yerima, demands thorough probe
The Bauchi Peoples Party (BBP) has condemned the alleged assassination attempt on Lt. Ahmed Yerima, describing it as a dangerous attack on democracy and public safety. The party urged security agencies to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation to bring the perpetrators to justice. BBP stressed that such violent acts undermine public confidence in governance […]
Tinubu supporter in Bauchi pledges September salary to fund Oluremi Tinubu’s 65th birthday project
A devoted supporter of President Bola Tinubu from Bauchi State, Khamis Musa, has announced that he will give his September salary to support the 65th birthday project of Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu. The First Lady, who celebrates her 65th birthday on September 21, 2025, requested that well-wishers avoid sending gifts, cakes, flowers, or […]
Police arrest suspect over gruesome m8rder of ex-LG chairman in Bauchi
The Bauchi State Police have arrested a suspect after the shocking k!lling of a former Local Government chairman, Alhaji Isa Muhammad Wabi, in Jama’are LGA. According to police spokesperson CSP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, Wabi was attacked at his home in Bauchi on the night of May 1, 2025. Two young men—Ahmad Abdulkadir (also known as […]
ATBU sacks lecturer over alleged sexual harassment of married student
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) in Bauchi has fired one of its lecturers, Dr. Usman Mohammed Aliyu, after he was accused of sexually harassing a married student. The student, Mrs. Kamila Rufai Aliyu, who is studying for a master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, said the lecturer made unwanted advances and even threatened to make her […]