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 From Usman Shehu Bauçhi Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, has appealed to Nigerians who have taken up arms against the state to drop their arms and seek for  dialogue with authorities concern to address their grievances amicably in the interest of the national. He however said the dissident Nigerians who took arms against the state should see reason that its only in an atmosphere of peace,and tranquility that the country’s economy can thrive and progress for national development. “I’m appealing to Nigerians who have taken up arms against the state to see reason that its only in an atmosphere of peace that the economy can thrive, experience progress and all those things they desire from the government can be realized. Lt. Gen.Taoreed Lagbaja, stated this during interaction with journalists shortly after the commissioning of New Armoured Corps Headquarters at the Obienu Barracks in Bauchi Wednesday, where he said the disgruntled should instead seek...

.  From Usman Shehu Bauchi Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed of Bauchi State has expressed optimism that Nigerian Army is well- equipped and determined to defend the integrity Nigeria and Nigerians against all forms of insecurity with the modernization of its operations for excellence. Governor Bala Mohammed, spoke at the official commissioning of the new Headquarters of the Nigerian Army Armoured Corps Complex and the opening ceremony of the Armour Reunion Celebration held at Obienu Barracks Bauchi, emphasized the need for strengthening the country's security architecture by boosting the morale of troops, and improve the welfare of military personnel for effective and  efficient service delivery. The Governor who was represented by his Deputy, Rt. Hon. Mohammed Auwal Jatau, believed that the Obienu Barracks new complex, with its state-of-the-art facilities and infrastructure, will undoubtedly serve as a hub for the training and deployment of personnel and coordination of the ...

Ex- Gubernatorial Candidate His Excellency Dr, Sanusi Bala Maituta From Khadija Aliyu Gusau Former Gubernatorial Candidate and renowal Philanthropist, His Excellency, Dr, Sanusi Bala MON, FCNI, (Sarkin Dawaki Maituta) has embarked on an Educational Outreached to 16 Secondary Schools and primary Schools across the 14 local government of Zamfara State. His Excellency Dr, Sanusi Bala said that the gesture was borne out of his resolve to give back to the society and encourage the younger ones to study hard. "I embarked on Educational outreach to Secondary Schools cutting across the 149 Wards of our political climes.  On tour, i distributed 1000 copies of note books to Sixteen Secondary Schools”  Maituta said. .

. From Usman Shehu Bauchi The Secretary to the State Government of Bauchi state (SSG) and Chairman of the Main Organizing Committee of the upcoming Bauchi State Sports Festival, Barrister Ibrahim Kashim, has said that Bauchi State Government has a vision and expectations for what promises to be a transformative experience for Bauchi state and vibrant sporting Community. The SSG and MOC Chairman stated this at a one day Meeting of Council on Sports/Stakeholders meeting held on the 25ft june, 2024 at Multi _Purpose indoor Sports hall Bauchi, through the Special Adviser to the State Governor on Special Duties Hashimu Yakubu Kumbala. Barrister Kashim, expressed gratitude to the State Ministry of Youth and Sports Development for nursing the idea of Organizing this important meeting and for their tireless efforts in revatalizing sports in the state. He said their commitment to fostering a culture of excellence in sports is evident. The SSG highlighted that under the visionary leadership of G...

From Usman Shehu  Bauchi The Malam Kawu Youth Rehabilitation and Orphanage Center (MKYROC) Bauchi, undergoing rehabilitation and treatment, has slaughtered and shared four cows and four rams at the just concluded Eid-el Kabir celebration as sacrificial Sallah meat to the vulnerable, orphanage and less privileged members of the Center. The Proprietor of the Center, Mallam Abdullahi Muhammed Tahir disclosed to journalists on the activities of the centre in Bauchi at the weekend. Where he said "as usual with the centre for each and every Eid-el Kabir, they used to slaughter sacrificial animals for the enjoyment of those undergoing rehabilitation here" Tahir explained that the 2024 Eid-el Kabir, like the previous years, has bought four cows and four rams out of his own pocket to buy and slaughter the sacrificial animals for the beneficiaries, revealing that only one parent from Niger Republic that had a son at the centre, sent him a donation of N200, OOO to complement his efforts...

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammad From Usman Shehu, Bauchi As Bauchi State Ministry of Youth and Sports Development in Collaboration with Bauchi State Sports Council Prepars to revive Bauchi State Sports Festival, beginning with Refresher course and Stakeholders Meeting between 23rd -- 25ft june 2024. The Secretary to the State Government Barrister Ibrahim Mohammed Kashim, who served as Chairman of the occasion commended the organizers of the Refresher course for their initiative. The SSG gave the commendation when he decleared open a 3 day Refresher course for 20 local government sports officers across the state, Coaches, Refrees,Organizing secretaries and stakeholders held at Mulpurpose indoor Sports hall Bauchi on Sunday. The Secretary to the State Government who was represented at the event by the Special Adviser to the state governor on special duties Alhaji Hashimu Yakubu Kumbala, said the need for Bauchi state to excel in sports can not be overemphasized. "Therefore the ...

 By Usman Shehu Bauchi The Executive Governor of Bauchi State, Senator Bala Mohammed, has bankrolled over N42 million to support the state contingent that will represent Nigeria at the Nigeria-Malaysia Bilateral School Debate Championship. The prestigious event is expected to commence from July 15 to 21, 2024, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This gesture of governor Bala Mohammed, is a demonstration of display of dedication to education and youth empowerment. The Chairman of the National Advisory Board of President’s School Debate Nigeria, Alh.Usman Muhammad, announced that Bauchi State’s representatives earned this honour after over showdowing Ogun State in a keenly contested final held in Abuja. According to him, “This victory explains the exceptional talent and dedication exhibited by Bauchi’s students.” Bauchi State Universal Basic Education Board informed that Governor Bala Mohammed, also in appreciation to their outstanding performance,  granted the five winners of the champi...

Newly Elected SWAN Executives By Usman Shehu Bauchi   The Bauchi state Chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has elected new executive officers to run the affairs of it's Members for the next three years. The election which took place at the NUJ Secretariat Bauchi on Thursday under the suppervision of the North East Zonal Vice President of the Association, produced Mallam Bala Bawaji as Chairman and Elizabeth Kah as Secretary. Other officers elected are Adamu Shehu Imam Vice Chairman, Selya Yarnab Treasure, Imrana Yakubu Galaje Wealfere Officer, Abubakar Usman Shehu Financial Secretary, Mubarak Aliyu Bako Assistant Secretary while Mohammed Nasiru Shuaib and Abdullahi Shehu Yankari serves as Ex - Officio Members. In his Speach after taking orth of office by the newly elected executives, the National President Sports Writers Association of Nigeria SWAN Mr. Benjamin Isaiah, who was represented by the North East Zonal Vice President Mallam Ahmed Amshi, congratulat...

Emir of Birnin Magaji, Dan Ali Alhaji Hussaini Mode Usman From; Haruna Muhd Gusau  The Emir of Birnin Magaji, Dan Ali Alhaji Husaini Mode Usman has called on his subjects and wealthy Muslims in general to embrace the culture of helping the needy, especially at this trying moment.  The Emir made the call while addressing people of Birnin Magaji Emirate shortly after the Eid congregational prayer at Birnin Magaji Central Jumuat Mosque . Alhaji Husaini Mode Usman assisting the needy may attract the blessings of Almighty Allah, especially at this period where things remain difficult to the ordinary citizens of Nigeria. The Emir therefore, emphasised the importance of following the teachings of Prophet Muhammad SAW, which emphasized helping the needy and less privileged during Eid-el-kabir Sallah celebrations. He called on people in his domain to use the Sallah period and pray for peace and tranquility to reign in the Emirate, Zamfara State and Nigeria in general. Dan Ali Mode Usma...

Rt. Hon, Aminu Sani Jaji From: Haruna Muhd Gusau .  Rt. Hon. Dr Aminu Sani Jaji representing kaura Namoda/ Birnin magaji federal constituency from zamfara state has said   National unity and love to one another should be Put in the minds of Nigerians for the country to prosper. This was Contained in his  press release of  Eid-kabir sallah and goodwill good will message to people of zamfara state and country at large signed by his media aide Jamilu Iliyasu Birnin magaji available to The weekly Legacy newspaper. According to the statement release also called on Muslims ummah to unite themselves and devote their time on virtues of love peace, tolerance and total commitments to peaceful coexist ce ta all the times.   Dr Aminu Sani Jaji also has urged Muslims ummah faithfuls in the state and country at large. The law marker who is also the House committee on Ecological funds noted that as Muslims celebrate this year's Eid- el-kabir there need for them imbibe the...

  From Aliyu Buhari Gusau Zamfara State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Sani Mustapha tasked the personnel of the Corps to be professional and diligent in their conduct  during and after the Eid Kabir celebrations in the state. This was Contained in a press released signed by the Spokesperson of the Command Ikor Oche SC issued to the truth newspapers in Gusau the State Capital. According to Press released Commandant Sani Mustapha  released the  Operational Order for the Sallah Security Coverage, warned sternly all the officers and men involved in the operations to abhor any act inimical and capable of jeopardising the peace of the celebrations. Commandant Sani Mustapha  reiterated the resolve of the Corps to provide a holistic security coverage before, during and after the celebrations. He emphasized that,  the Order released has efficaciously shown a massive deployment of personnel to all nooks and crannies of the state, especial...

Zamfara State Sector Commandant, FRSC, CC Umar Mas'udu Matazu From Aliyu Buhari Gusau Federal road safety Corps Zamfara State Command has deployed 590 Personels, 29 Operational Vehicles, 3 Ambulance one Towing truck, and extrication Machines to 14 local government area of the State. This was disclosed by the newly deploy Sector Commandant of the Corps,  CC Umar Mas'udu Matazu in a press Compress held at the Command headquarters in Gusau the State capital, “We the Massive deployment of the Personel logistics and the envisaged Public, Support, the corps is Confident that the Celebration would be huge success”  Matazu assured. The Sector Commandant reassured that, Motoring  public of FRSC's  renewed  Vigour towards entreching sanity on the road, the corps in Nigeria wishes all Muslims save and peaceful Eid-del Kabir Celebrations. “The Main objectives of the operations is to achieve reduction in road traffic crashes fatality injuries in Zamfara and  Country at ...

Zamfara State Governor Dr, Dauda Lawal From Aliyu Buhari Gusau Zamfara State Governor Dr, Dauda lawal has charges the Social media users to avoid spreading or pass fake stories/news in the state. Governor Dr, Dauda Lawal made the charges in a 34th edition of the Nigerian Army Social Media Seminar held at the Command Guest House Gusau. Governor who was represented by the Commissioner of Youth and sports development, Hon. Tasi'u Musa Shinkafi, said that, fake news/story is a pervasive issue that undermines the credibility of legitimate news sources and distorts public perception. “It can have terrible consequences for national security by spreading false information that cab lead to unrest and conflict” he added. “As Consumers and disseminators of information, we must be vigilant in identifying and combating fake news” he said. He noted that, several steps can take to mitigate the spread of fake news, include Verifying sources, fact checking, critical thinking, among others. “As a so...

  Zamfara State Governor Dr, Dauda Lawal FROM JAMILU SANI TSAFE Zamfara state Government provided  six thousand tree seeds for planting as part of it's efforts to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change and create a sustainable environment for the well-being of it's citizens This was contained in a press Released signed by the information officer ministry, Mallan Abubakar Aliyu and made available to the  legacy newspaper in Gusau the state capital. According to the press released, State Commissioner of environment and natural resources, Muhammad Dantawasa,  who was represented by the permanent secretary of the Ministry Alhaji Garba Altine Dauran disclosed this during the 2024 world environment day celebration held in Gusau. The statement said, Dantawasa emphasized the importance of tree planting  in combating desertification, erosion, and other environmental challenges facing the state, and also highlighted the need for collective action and community inv...

From Abbas Shehu Bauchi As journalists embarks on facilities tour of some healthcare centers in the State, a Nutrition specialist, Mrs Rahila Idi Umar, informed that lack of exclusive breastfeeding for children aged between 06-23 months is one of the factors responsible for children's malnutrition. She also identified that lack of family planning among couples  contributed to the high rate of malnutrition cases in many families as a result of neglecting child spacing after given birth. A nutrition Specialist at Kofaran Primary Healthcare Centre, unfolded this when  journalists on facility tour visited the center to assertain the level of impact of the diseases in the centre. Saying "the disease mostly affected families living in the rural areas or within the suburb city that lacks access to the facility for freqeunt antinatal".  Mrs. Rahila further disclosed that poverty, high costs of living and present economic duldrum facing the country were among factors that deny man...

Director Sports Bauch State Yusuf Usman From Abbas Shehu Bauch In his efforts to revive Sports and Sporting activities in the state, in line with his Bauchi Projects agenda, Bauchi State Governor Senator Bala Mohammed,has approved the appointment of Sixteen Main Organizing Committee Members to Organize Bauchi State Sports Festival. The Main Organizing Committee which is under the Chairmanship of Barr. Mohammed Ibrahim Kasim Secretary to the State Government, has Hon. Salis Mohammed Gamawa Commissioner of Youths and Sports Development as Member, Hon. Hamza Saidu Chairman Bauchi State House of Assembly Committee on Sports Development and Hon. Commissioner of Information Hon. Usman Garba Danturaki. Other Members are Hon. Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Permanent Secretary Ministry of Youths and Sports Development, Usman Yusuf Director of Sports Bauchi, Chairman ALGON, Ado Ibrahim Ama Chairman Bauchi State Sports Commission and Engr.Auwal Musa Gotel Chairman Wikk...

  Zamfara State Deputy Governor, Malan Mani Malan Mummuni From Aliyu Buhari Gusau Zamfara State Governor Dr, Dauda Lawal has approved the constitution of the 2024 Amirul Hajj Committee. This was Contained in a press released signed by the Senior Special Assistant (Media) Office of the Secretary to the State Government, Suleiman Ahmad Tudu issued to the truth newspapers in Gusau. According to Press released, The Committee members include, Deputy Governor His Excellency Malam Mani Malam Mummuni  serve as Chairman, Emir of Maradun His Royal Highness, Alhaji Garba Muhammad Tambari  Vice  Chairman, Mal. Ibrahim Abubakar Member. Others are Hadiza Mohammed Gummi, Member, Aisha Ibrahim Member, Special Adviser to the state Governor on Religious Matters Bello Isah Almufty Member, Parmanent Secretary Cabinet affairs Dr. Lawal Hussein Secretary, Executive Secretary, Zakkat Board Mal. Habibu Sheikh Balarabe, Assistant Secretary. “I expects the committee Members to provide effecti...

  Hon Aminu Sani Jaji From; Haruna Muhd Gusau A member of the Federal House of Representatives, representing Kaura Namoda/ Birnin magaji federal constituency in zamfara state Rt. Hon. Dr Aminu Sani Jaji has earmarked 3,000 Rams and Distribution to less privileged people in the state. This was Contained in a press statement issue and signed by the chairman Jaji coordinating committee Alhaji Aliyu Abubakar MC available to The truth newspapers According to the statement a member Hon Aminu Sani Jaji his constituents of Kaura Namoda and Birnin magaji will receive a special package of both Rams and cash. The statement further stated other beneficiaries included, prominent personalities in the state, various categories of former political appointees,APC states Executives, local government and wards Executives of the party, state APC Elders , former Directors General Forum, former local government councils chairmen and vice chairmen councillors forum as well as various categories of APC As...

Zamfara State Commissioner of Health Dr, Aisha MZ Anka From Aliyu Buhari Gusau Zamfara State Commissioner of health Dr, Aisha MZ Anka Commended Ear care  Foundation for Volunteering to treats people who have hearing defects in the State. In a Press Statement by the spokesperson of the Ministry Mallan Bello Ibrahim Boko, issued to the truth newspapers in Gusau the state capital. According the to Statement, the Commissioner made the Commendation when she visited Yariman Bakura special hospital were the exercise happening, “the turnout of the patient was amazing” The Commissioner expressed happiness over the program, assured the Ear care foundation of full government support throughout their stay in the State. In her response, the team leader of Ear care foundation Dr. Aderinola Olopade appreciates with the Honorable Commissioner,  assured of their commitment during the exercise. Dr. Aderinola said that they were in the state for hearing assessment, putting free hearing aids to p...

By Abbas Shehu Bauchi The National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Foundation has trained Secondary school Students to create environmental awareness, to address problems of deforestation, in Bauchi  State. This was stated by the Managing Director NNPC  Foundation, Mrs Emmanuella Arukwe said that the mission of the foundation is to support environmental sustainability. The training session was held at the Government Girl's Day Secondary School Azare, Katagum LGA of Bauchi state. MD Said the Students selected for the training were drawn from Girls secondary schools in Azare, Katagum Local Government Area of Bauchi state, where they received training on practical tree planting skills as part of activities marking the 2024 World Environment Day with the theme: "Land Restoration, Desertification and Drought Residence". Mrs Emmanuella Arukwe further said that the mission of the foundation is to support environmental sustainability through impactful initiatives such as reforestati...

 . By Abbas Shehu, Bauchi   Following earlier assurance by the Executive Governor of Bauchi state Senator Bala Mohammed of the willingness of his administration to conduct Local Government election in the State. The Bauchi state independent Electoral Commission (BASIEC), has on Friday morning officially announced 10th August 2024 as the Local Government election day in Bauchi state. The Executive Chairman of the (BASIEC) , Ahmed Makama unfolded this to Newsmen on Friday in his office along Ningi Kano Road. According to Makama, " the state electoral laws provides 60 days notice before election day. And that is why the commission finds it necessary to invite and brief you journalists on the development so that you pass it across to all stakeholders". While promising to provide level field ground to all Political parties, the Executive Chairman assured the commitments of the Commission to conduct free, fair and credible elections in the state to the administration of all parties...

By Abbas Shehu, Bauchi A global organization of Medical Professionals popularly known as Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has expressed great concern over lack of facilities in northern Nigeria that led to  extraordinary increase in admissions of severely malnourished children with life-threatening complications, with much more  admissions than experienced last year in some locations. This terrifying influx of malnourished patients is occurring before the usual peak season for malnutrition  in July  and August MSF expressed concern over the increasing numbers of children affected by Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) in the Northeastern part of Nigeria and other regions where they are working.  A press statement signed and issued to journalists by Abdulkareem Haruna, MSF’s spokesperson in the North East Region of Nigeria, lamented that the alarming trend of SAM among children is alarming and cause of concern, therefore calls for urgent need fo...

    By Abbas Shehu Bauchi Bauchi State government has commence the demolition of illegal structures  airms at to Sanitize Various businesses, Commercial, enlarge economic activities, beautifying and growing the economy of the state. While addressing the people of the state through Ministerial Press briefing lead by Secretary to the state Government,  Barr, Ibrahim Kashim Mohammed, held at the Executive Council Chambers  Government House Bauchi recently,   “The victims of the Small Shops demolition will be relocated to new locations, of corner shops proposed to be constructed within Bauchi metropolis, among other people friendly adjustments across the affected areas”  SSG noted According to the SSG, the ongoing demolition of illegal structures in the state  is not meant to victimize anyone or make people suffer, but is aimed at making the state  look attractive and Fascinating. Barr, Ibrahim Kashim  Mohammed said that the action is a...

His Eminence the Sultan of sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar From Aliyu Buhari Gusau His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar GFR, Mni, the sultan of sokoto, and president - General Nigeria supreme council, for Islamic affairs (NSCIA) has declared Friday 7  2024 as the first day of zulhijja. This was contained in a press released signed by the chairman advisory committee on religious affairs sultanate council sokoto. According to the press released, the sultan noted that, Sunday 16 of june 2024 equivalent to 10 zulhijja will mark as this years eid-del kabir, he prayed Allah to accept our religious deeds.

SWAN President, Mr, Isah Benjamin  From U. S. Gungura, Bauçhi The National President Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Mr. Isah Benjamin, has congratulated the Minister of Sports development, Senator John Owan Enoh, on the occasion of his blessful Birthday. This was contained in a special message  through the Association's Secretary-General, Amb. Ikenna Okonkwo, and made available to sports journalists recently, where he said the Minister has stood tall in his life time and therefore deserves to be celebrated. The  number one sports journalist in Nigeria described Senator Enoh as a trailblazer who has distinguished himself so far as a notable Politician and Honourable Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

From Aliyu Buhari Gusau The Zamfara State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Sani Mustapha has reiterated the resolve of the Corps to rejuvenate the synergy with the Federal Road Safety Corps in the State. This was contained in a press released signed by the spokesperson of the command, Ikor Oche SC issued to the truth newspapers in Gusau the state capital. According to the press released, Commandant Sani Mustapha stated this when he hosted the newly posted Sector Commander of the FRSC  at the State Command Headquarters of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Gusau. The Commadant reaffirmed that, the Corps under his administrative purview is poised to accord the FRSC all needed assistance for them to succeed in their operations. He  also expressed the readiness of the Corps to partner with the FRSC in the enforcement of the state executive order on the ban on the usage of tinted car glasses, siren and covered plate numbers. Earlier, the new Sec...

Left Zamfara State Governor, Dr, Dauda lawal, right Zamfara State Commandant nigeria security and civil defence, Sani Mustapha From Aliyu Buhari Gusau Zamfara State Governor Dr, Dauda lawal has innaugrates Agro rangers consolidation squad in the state. The innaugration ceremony held at main field of Millinium secondary school in Gusau the state capital. Governor Dauda charged the Rangers to be resilient and steadfast in ensuring that peace returns permanently to the State. “The Agro Rangers consolidation Squad, extolled the doggedness of the Corps in the fight against insecurity and crime waves in the State” he said Governor Dauda promised to give maximum support to the Corps in all facets to enable it perform optimally. Left Zamfara State Governor Dr, Dauda lawal, right Zamfara State Commandant Nigeria security and civil defence corps Sani Mustapha In his remarks, State Commandant of the nigeria security and civil defence corps Sani Mustapha, welcome all those grace the ceremony, appr...

Zamfara State Commandant of Nigeria security and civil defence corps Sani Mustapha From Aliyu Buhari Gusau The Zamfara state Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Sani Mustapha has enjoined all officers and men of the Corps to get aquinted with the newly Gazetted State Administration of Criminal justice Laws 2024 to be able to function effectively and efficaciously in the prosecution of cases. This was contained in a press released signed by the spokesperson of the command Ikor Oche SC issued to the truth newspapers in Gusau the state capital. According to the press released, Commandant Sani Mustapha made the charge when the Director for Public Prosecution DPP in the state Ministry of Justice, Barr. Abdul Ahmad gave a breakdown of the new laws of the State and the Penal Code to the officers and men of the Corps in a one day seminar organised by the State Commandant. Commandant Sani Mustapha said that, his goal is to ensure that the Corps in the State handles and pr...

Cross section of school students  From Aliyu Buhari Gusau Madarasatul rahamaniyya and islamiya school sabon fegi Gusau Zamfara state graduates 330 Students This was disclosed by the director of the school Mallan Aminu Abdulkadir jelani during a graduation ceremony held at the school premises. Mallan Aminu Abdulkadir jelani expressed happiness over the graduation ceremony,  thanked the important personality that answering invitation to attend the ceremony, also commended the organizers of the ceremony for their job weldone. “Our students  graduated from various university, polytechnics, collage of education's” he said. He thanked all those contribute in one way or the other for the success of the ceremony. He commended the school teachers for for their up and doing toward the success of the school. In their sprate speeches Mallan Abubakar Sodangi, chief imam correctional service, Mallan Hussaini gyambarawa, and Mallan Abdullahi Umar Dalla - Dalla, expressed happiness over ...