Bala Mohammed
7 Aug
The Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has again hit the President, Bola Tinubu, over his economic policies, which he said have caused more pain, hunger, and anger to the citizens, hence the reason for the #EndBadGovernance protests. Mohammed said that the President's broadcast on Sunday to the nation failed to address the grievances of the…
7 Aug
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has affirmed a disconnect between the people and government, acknowledging hunger and Nigerians’ displeasure against bad governance. He said although it is not time for buck passing, the governor stated that the failure of the Federal Government is equally the failure of subnationals and local councils. Mohammed, who addressed the…
6 Aug
The Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, acknowledged a disconnect between the people and the government, recognizing the excruciating hunger and displeasure of Nigerians against bad governance. The Governor, while noting that it is not the time for buck-passing, said that the failure of the federal government is the failure of subnationals and the local governments.…
20 May 2024
The Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, has flagged off the N20bn construction of two flyover bridges in Bauchi State. Fintiri, accompanied by his counterparts in North East, said that with the type of projects he has seen in the state, including the two flyovers that would be constructed, the people of the state made no…
22 Mar 2024
Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has advised the 96 freed inmates not to terrorise the people of the state with criminality.
12 Mar 2024
The wife of the President, Senator Remi Tinubu, has reacted to a viral threat to her life, saying she is not afraid of death after attaining the age of 60 in life. The First Lady who spoke at the Palace of Emir of Bauchi, Adamu Suleiman Rilwanu, on Thursday was reacting to a viral video…
19 Feb 2024
Cries of hunger and despondency in the land have left the realm speculation. The confusion and hardship in communities have reached a pitiable state, where citizens don’t have assurances of how the next meal can be put together...
16 Feb 2024
Inflation and cost of materials are posing threats to the road projects recently awarded by the Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, across the 20 local councils.
15 Feb 2024
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has lamented over the state of the nation's economy, saying that the common man is experiencing hunger which is translating into anger. Mohammed therefore pledged to urgently do something about it instead of trading blame. The governor made the statement on Thursday during his opening remarks at the State Executive…
13 Feb 2024
Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) rose from a meeting, yesterday, in Abuja and called for the adoption of state police as a way of resolving issues of insecurity.
7 Feb 2024
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has flagged off reconstruction of the 22km Darazo–Gabchiyari road at N2.6billion. Mohammed while speaking in Darazo local government area of the state during the official flag off commended the people of the Gabchiyari community for being patient with his administration over the years that the road was neglected. He lauded…
29 Jan 2024
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The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has urged residents to remain calm and resist any temptation that could provoke unrest in the ancient city. Sanusi made the appeal Friday evening while reacting to the verdict of the Court of Appeal on the validity of his appointment as 16th emir of Kano. The three-member panel…
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Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) on Saturday revealed that two male adults who fell into a diesel reservoir along Ikosi-Oregun Road in Lagos have died. LASEMA, in a statement, said following distress calls received via the CRM on the 767/112 Emergency Toll-Free Lines at 1037hrs, it activated the state's Emergency Response Plans and its…
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The Lagos State Government has reiterated its readiness to integrate mini and midi buses, popularly known as Korope and Danfo, operating along the Lekki-Ajah axis into its Bus Reform Initiative. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Sola Giwa, disclosed this during a meeting with relevant stakeholders in Alausa. Giwa explained that the project…
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Delta State governor, Sheriff Oborevweri, has sacked the information commissioner, Ifeanyi Osuoza, with immediate effect for alleged poor performance. According to government sources, the governor had directed the commissioner for works (rural roads) Charles Aniagwu to take over the affairs of the Ministry of Information temporarily. Accordingly, Aniagwu will resume office on Monday as both…
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The Olusola Saraki Market in the Ilorin West Local Government of Kwara was gutted by fire on Friday night. The fire caused by a surge in power supply destroyed about seven shops and goods worth millions of naira. Sources at the market said the fire started around 9:36 pm. The spokesperson for the Kwara State…