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Bauchi State Government Dismisses Plans to Join Nationwide Protest
Surviving on Grass: 72-Year-Old Malam Muhammad Sani’s Heart-Wrenching Tale of Struggle in a Failing Economy
Bauchi State Intensifies Efforts to Combat Climate Change and Promote Sustainable Agriculture
In a bid to harness the state’s natural resources and promote economic growth, the Bauchi State Government has introduced new policies aimed at making the state an international mineral trading destination. According to Commissioner for Natural Resources, Muhammad Maiwada Bello, the policy seeks to curb the illegal movement of minerals, enhance marketing, generate revenue, and create employment opportunities. Speaking at a press briefing organized by the Ministry of Information and Communication at the Abubakar Umar Secretariat, Bello revealed that the state government, through the Ministry of Natural Resources, has empowered the Bauchi Mining Synergy & Exploration Limited (BAMSEL) to partner with local producers, purchase their products, and liaise with major marketers for international export. The Commissioner stated that the initiative is in line with the administration’s trust policy to promote economic growth and development in the state. He highlighted the Ministry’s achievements, including the advancement of plans to build an Oil and Gas free trade zone along Kolmani Road in Alkaleri Local Government Area. Additionally, the State Executive Council has approved the transfer of revenue heads relevant to the Ministry, including haulage fees, registration of mineral businesses, and surface rent. Other notable achievements recorded by the Ministry, according to the Commissioner, include: – Partnership with Minsheng Group of Shandong Province, China to establish a Tin/Columbite factory in Toro LGA worth over $50 million – Partnership with Resident Cement Company to establish a 10m ton Cement plant in Gwana, Alkaleri LGA worth over $500m USD – Establishment of Bauchi Oil & Gas Academy, Alkaleri – Recruitment of over 73 senior and junior staff – Consent letter policy and many more The Commissioner commended the efforts of Governor Bala Abdulkadir Muhammed for his developmental projects across the state and appreciated the Ministry of Information and Communication and the Press for organizing the briefing, describing it as a welcome development in leadership transparency.
“FAWOYDI Calls for Urgent Government Action: Bridging the Extension Worker Gap to Empower Women Farmers in Bauchi State”

“Empowering Women for Change: FOMWAN’s Women Voice and Leadership Project Graduates 291 in Bauchi State, Fostering Economic and Educational Empowerment”

January 18, 2024January 18, 2024 Muhammad Sani Mu'azu ACTIOAID NIGERIA, BASAME, FOMWAN

By Muhammad Sani Muazu The Women Voice and Leadership Project, aimed at enhancing women’s influence in economic, social, educational, andRead more

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WikkiTimes Launches Umaru Pate Accountability Reporting Fellowship, To Train Young Graduates on Accountability Journalism

January 1, 2023 Kamaluddeen Ibrahim Investigative reporting, Professor Ummaru Pate, WikkiTimes

WikkiTimes, an investigative and data journalism outlet founded in 2018 will launch Umaru Pate Accountability Reporting Fellowship. Named after ProfessorRead more

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Extrajudicial Killings, Torture, Robbery… Excesses of ‘Ba Beli’ Armed Group Turning Bauchi-Plateau Border into a Bloodbath Field

November 19, 2022 Kamaluddeen Ibrahim

By Usman Babaji In mid-July, three children, Maryam, Abduljabbar, and Ja’afar returned home from school in Langai, one of the borderRead more

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Despite multi-million naira contracts by FERMA, Bauchi-Jigawa, Azare-Katagum Roads Still in a Deplorable State

November 13, 2022 Kamaluddeen Ibrahim Azare, Bauchi, Federal Roads, FERMA, Ningi

In April, 2021, the Federal Government through the Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA) paid a contractor, Na’atika Nigeria Ltd, N75.5Read more

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Baba Iyali Constituency Project Scam: Disguised With Two Different Names, Road Project Was Paid Twice in Ningi/Warji Federal Constituency, But Remains Uncompleted

November 12, 2022 Kamaluddeen Ibrahim Baba Iyali, Bauchi State, Ningi, Warji

By Aminu Adamu Naganye Disguised and awarded two different times, a 2.5km Baima-Rumba road facilitated by Hon. Abdullahi Saad (fondlyRead more

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REPUBLISHED: How INEC Officials In Gombe Disenfranchise Residents of Hard-to-reach Communities Who Fail to Bribe Them

October 24, 2022 Kamaluddeen Ibrahim Gombe, INEC, PVC registration 2023

Ahead of Nigeria’s 2023 general elections, residents of some hard-to-reach communities in Gombe state cannot participate in the general election.Read more

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PLSI Moves To Promote Public Accountability In Nigeria

September 21, 2022 Abdullahi Yahaya Accountability, Auditing, covid 19, Nigeria

A Civic Society Organization, Paradigm Leadership Support Initiative, PLSI, has taken steps to ensure accountability and transparency on public funds,Read more

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NDERCOVER: How Bauchi Health Workers Connive With Drug Vendors To Divert, Sell Medicines Distributed By Government, NGOs

September 17, 2022 Kamaluddeen Ibrahim Bauchi Primary healthcare agency, corruption in Nigeria healthcare system

By Usman Babaji Bauchi State government and a host of non-governmental organisations have for years been distributing both free and subsidisedRead more

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Explosions, Cracks, Asthma… What Triacta Construction Company Gives Birshi Fulani Community In Bauchi

August 21, 2022 Kamaluddeen Ibrahim Bauchi Community, Traicta

Triacta Nigeria Ltd is building infrastructure in Bauchi State — giving it an outstanding look — sadly, residents of BirshinRead more

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How Contractors Pocketed Over N78 Million Meant For Road Projects In Bauchi

August 12, 2022 Kamaluddeen Ibrahim

In what appears to be a safe money-laundering channel for corrupt and dubious reasons, WikkiTimes’ Idris Kamal Ibrahim in thisRead more

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Despite N36.3 Billion In Releases, Gembu-Serti Road In Taraba Still ‘A Death Trap’

July 10, 2022 Kamaluddeen Ibrahim Bali.Fashola, Darious, Serti.Gembu, Taraba

By Usman Babaji In what looks like collaborative deceit and corruption, both the Federal Government and Taraba state have comfortablyRead more

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WikkiTimes Insists Its Investigative Story On Adamawa Streetlight Racketeering Is Credible, Challenges FG To Provide Evidence

January 11, 2022 Kamaluddeen Ibrahim Presidency, Sustainable Development Goals, Wikktimes

By Elijah Ojonicko Akoji WikkiTimes, an online news outlet, says its revelation of the fraudulent award of contracts for solar streetlights in AdamawaRead more

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Investigation: How N41m Disappeared Through Failed, Abandoned Skills Acquisition Centres In Bauchi North Senatorial District

January 6, 2022 Kamaluddeen Ibrahim Corruption in Nigeria, Nazif Gamawa, Youths unemployment in Nigeria

In 2019, Senator Nazif Gamawa representing Bauchi North at the upper legislative chamber nominated several projects for his constituency, amongRead more

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Cross River SUBEB Colludes With Contractors To Divert School Project To Cover Up Alleged Corruption

December 1, 2021 Abdullahi Yahaya Albarkaradio, Corruption, Cross River, School Project, SUBEB

By Patrick Obia In Cross River State’s 2019 budget, over N145 million was earmarked for new classrooms at PCN Primary SchoolRead more