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 By Abbas Wali, Bauchi  In continues efforts to train and retrain members of the Union, The Nigeria Union of Journalists Bauchi State Council, has collaborated with Bauchi Field office of the United Nations Children's Funds (UNICE) to train 50 Journalists across the Media organizations in the State including Correspondent chapel in a One-day  training program on Maternal and Newborn reporting, aimed at addressing maternal mortality in Bauchi state. The one day partnership training took place on Monday at Late Mohammed Abdullahi Conference hall of NUJ Bauchi Council Secretariat to  improve reporting on health issues affecting women and children.  Speaking at the opening ceremony, the State Chairman of NUJ, Comrade Umar Sa’idu, expressed gratitude to UNICEF for supporting and bankrolling the initiative to reality. He emphasized the importance of capacity building for journalists, noting that professionals in all fields, including journalism, require continuous tra...

From Jamilu Isah Gusau   The Zamfara State Local Government Service Commission (ZLGSC), in collaboration with Gadabo Farm and General Enterprise Limited, has organized a three-day training workshop for 28 agricultural Extension and Irrigation workers from fourteen local government areas in the State. The training workshop, themed “Scaling solar irrigation for improving dry season yields of tomatoes, pepper, onion, and vegetables; is aimed at supporting farmers and enhancing agricultural productivity at the grassroots level. It stressed that enhancing awareness of improved agricultural methods remains the backbone of the rural economy in the State.  Declaring the workshop open at a ceremony held at the Ministry of Agriculture Multipurpose Hall in Gusau, the State Capital, the Executive Chairman of the Commission, Alhaji Aminu Aliyu Mafara, who was represented by the Permanent Commissioner 4, Hon. Jafaru Umar Kaura, said the commission designed the workshop to improve the techni...

From Jamilu Sani Tsafe    The District Head of Tsafe South, Sarkin Kudu Alhaji Abubakar Muhammad Mazawaje, has urged his people to prioritize prayers, especially in these security-challenged times.  Sarkin Kudu Alhaji Abubakar Muhammad made the call at a stakeholders' meeting at his palace in Tsafe, emphasizing the importance of community engagement.     Abubakar Muhammad Mazawaje encouraged ward heads to rally round to the wealthy individuals to support orphans and the less privileged in their area.   He asked politicians and affluent folks to work with ward heads to drive development in the district and Emirate at large.    The District Head also thanked Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal for bringing developmental project to Tsafe Emirate and Local Government.    Reponding Magajin Garin Tsafe, (Village head of Tsafe South) Comrade Jamilu Sani Kogo, urged ward heads to report suspicious activities to relevant authorities to prevent cri...

By Abbas Wali, Bauchi The All Progressives Congress (APC) Stalwart in Bauchi State, Dr. Hassan Halim, has called for  leadership continuity in governance after 2027 general elections, insisting that APC must take over to serve for the next 8 years to deliver meaningful development to the test of people in the State. Dr. Hassan made the call during interactions with political reporters in Bauchi, where he described as poor governance in the State resulting to lack of impactful leadership, which he said has contributed to rising insecurity, unemployment and poverty in the state. He challenged governorship aspirants within the party to present verifiable records of achievements in their constituencies or previous offices that influenced their interest to run. “Those seeking leadership must show tangible projects and credible track records, not just looking for  cheap popularity and political  relevance,” he said. He  took a swipe at politicians who allegedly use financi...

By Abbas Wali, Bauchi A coaliation of 50 political groups in Bauchi State have warned that any move by Governor Bala Mohammed to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) could weaken Nigeria’s opposition and undermine democratic plurality. The warning followed consultations with over 50 political groups, who described the governor as a critical voice in holding the ruling party accountable. The group led by it's chairman, Comrade Rayyan Adamu, stated in Bauçhi while interacting with Journalists, where he argued that Mohammed’s role transcends Bauchi State, portraying him as a national figure whose opposition stance has strengthened democratic discourse. They cautioned that joining the ruling party would amount to “silencing one of the few remaining voices of the masses,” particularly at a time when Nigerians are seeking strong alternatives. The group linked the governor’s growing popularity to his consistency in opposition politics, sugg...

By Abbas Wali, Bauchi   Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, has on Sunday paid a Sallah homage to Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, at the Ramat House Bauchi, where both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to unity, resilience, and national development. Governor Makinde, while speaking during the visit, congratulated the government and people of Bauchi State on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast and the Eid celebrations.  He expressed solidarity with Governor Bala Mohammed, particularly in the face of leadership challenges, noting that such experiences are part of the price of leadership. The Oyo State Governor encouraged his Bauchi counterpart to remain steadfast, adding that sacrifices made during the holy month of Ramadan would not be in vain. He emphasized that despite difficulties, “joy will surely come in the morning,” urging continued dedication to service and good governance. In his response, Governor Bala Mohammed described the visit as significant, sta...

FROM JAMILU SANI TSAFE The Zamfara State Government has commended the Dangote Foundation for its outstanding efforts in supporting orphans and people with special needs, particularly through the provision of food assistance at a time when many citizens are in need of relief. The Acting Governor of the Ssate, Mani Malam Mummuni Masamar Mudi, made this known while speaking at the official flag-off ceremony for the distribution of rice donated by the Dangote Foundation to vulnerable groups across the state. The event was held at the Zamfara State Zakat and Endowment Board Gusau.  According to the Deputy Governor, the Foundation donated 20,000 bags of 10kg rice, with each ward across the fourteen local government areas of the state receiving 80 bags and above. Mani Malam Mummuni praised the Dangote Foundation, established by renowned business magnate Alhaji Aliko Dangote, and called on other wealthy individuals in the country to emulate such humanitarian gestures by initiating similar ...