Bala Mohammed
5 Feb
A lawyer, Mohammed Sani has been appointed by the Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed to replace Yahuza Haruna who held the post before as the Head of Service while Tahuza has now been made the Chief Economic Adviser to the Governor. Sani comes in with seasoned experience as a public sector administrator in the state’s…
31 Jan
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who was the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was conspicuously absent at the North East Zonal Caucus meeting of the party, yesterday, in Bauchi State.
28 Jan
Former Speaker, House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has alleged that the Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, knelt before FCT minister Nyesom Wike in 2018 to receive funds to sponsor his governorship campaign. Dogara revealed that the former Rivers Governor, Wike, mandated a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Dan Osi Orbih to deliver…
27 Jan
The Nigerian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yussuf Tuggar, has accused Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed of attacking President Bola Tinubu because of the latter's presidential ambitions. The Bauchi governor has been a staunch critic of the president in recent times. Following the introduction of the tax reform bills, Mohammed, who is also the chairman of…
26 Jan
The much-anticipated National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), slated for February 29, looks doubtful after moves to settle party bigwigs' irreconcilable differences deadlocked. The meeting, which is set aside to broker peace given the long list of contentious issues within the party, looks shaky as party top shots continue their…
25 Jan
A former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) Prof Usman Yusuf said that the North engaged in self-
25 Jan
About a year ago, Bauchi State University, Gadau, joined the rest of beneficiary public tertiary institutions across Nigeria, to enjoy the assistance offered by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund).
24 Jan
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, on Thursday night, described the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nyesom Wike, as a transactional politician who bites the hand that feeds him. He said the minister is a friend who is “unreliable and fair-weather.” Mohammed also said that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) provided opportunities for…
15 Jan
The Governor of Bauchi State, Senator Bala Mohammed, has urged Nigerians to support the families of fallen heroes who sacrificed a lot for the country. Speaking during the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day held at IBB Square, Bauchi, the governor said the fallen heroes contributed unwaveringly to the security and stability of the country. He…
13 Jan
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has flagged off the 2025 livestock vaccination campaign, targeting over two million different types of animals across the state. Mohammed, who spoke during the event in Itas on Monday, said that the state is among the highest producers of livestock, with 75 per cent of farmers engaging in rearing different…
11 Jan
The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has faulted Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi for saying without proof that the proposed tax reform will affect the north more than any part of the country. Mr Emeka Nwankpa, Chairman of TMSG, and Mr Dapo Okubanjo, Secretary, in a statement on Saturday, accused Mohammed of making false claims…
10 Jan
The presidency on Friday cautioned Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State over his sustained criticism of the Tax Reform Bills before the National Assembly. Mr Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President, Media and Public Communication, in a statement, said attempts to stampede or abort the tax Reform Bills must be regarded as undemocratic and…
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The Movement for the Survival of Ogoni People (MOSOP) has petitioned President Bola Tinubu over the alleged selective approach by the consultative team set up by the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) to interface with all facets of Ogoni society for possible oil resumption. MOSOP President, Fegalo Nsuke, in a petition signed on…
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The Nigerian Medical Association has appealed to the Federal Government to ensure the health budget positively impacts the lives of doctors and health workers. Its first Vice-President, Dr Benjamin Olowojebutu, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lagos. Nigeria’s 2025 health budget is ₦2.48 trillion, which is…
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Some pilot members of the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) scheme say its introduction by Customs will boost exporters’ profits and enhance cargo turnaround time. The exporters said this in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Sunday. NAN recalls that the AEO, as defined by the World Customs Organisation (WCO),…
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The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) has stated that for the country to achieve the fundamental objectives of education as envisioned in the National Education Policy, the challenges militating against quality tertiary education must be tackled with a sense of urgency and sincerity. According to TETFUND, these challenges include inadequate funding, frequent industrial action, cultism,…
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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed concern over growing the poor reading culture among young Nigerians, saying the trend could erode the nation’s literary heritage. He stated this in his speech at the monthly ‘Reading/Writers Dialogue’ of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), FCT chapter, on Saturday in Abuja. The two-time Nigerian leader and prolific…
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The Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) has decried low production output in the sector due to inconsistencies on the part of the farmers. RIFAN Lagos State Chairman, Mr Raphael Hunsa, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lagos. Hunsa noted that in spite of the support…