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Articles by Umar Duguri
Why Senator Bala Mohammed Deserves Another Opportunity in the Senate
….…Experience, Institutional Memory, and the Imperative of Effective Representation By Umar Usman Duguri. As Nigeria edges closer to another defining electoral season, the conversation should move beyond political slogans, ethnic arithmetic, and personality cults.
Governor Bala Mohammed Condoles Family of Late Sheikh Abdulaziz Idris
• vows to Restore Games Village Eid Ground By Umar Usman Duguri Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has extended his condolences to the family and followers of the late Sheikh Dr. Idris Abdulaziz Dutsen Tanshi, a highly respected Islamic scholar who passed away recently. Leading a delegation of top government officials,Mohammed visited the family to offer his sympathies on behalf of himself, his family, the Government, and the people of Bauchi State.
Governor Bala Mohammed losses Uncle
By Umar Usman Duguri The Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed has announced the passing of his Uncle, Alhaji Muhammadu Abdulkadir Village Head of Alkaleri. The announcement was contained in a statement by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Comrade Mukhtar Gidado, made available to Journalists in Bauchi state on Thursday night.
Governor Bala Mohammed Hosts Christian Communities for Ramadan Iftar, Pledges Continued Inclusivity
By: Usman M A Karofi In a move to foster unity and inclusiveness, Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State hosted a special Ramadan Iftar for Christian communities at the Banquet Hall of the Government House.
Renewed Hope Agenda: Time To Outlive ‘UP NEPA’? – By Tijjani Mohammad, Federal Ministry Of Information, Abuja
Spontaneous outbursts of UP NEPA, UP NEPA across the neighbourhood have become a regular refrain as toddlers relished the restoration of public power supply. That toddlers could chorus UP NEPA, UP NEPA, at the restoration of public power in 2025, thirty years after I similarly chorused, reminded me how little we had moved over the years. How could we not have outlived some of our ugly past?
Akpabio, Natasha And Gender Issues - By Ola Awoniyi
Thursday, 6th March 2025, started like any other day in the Nigerian Senate. But before the day ran out, some events that would not be easily forgotten had unfolded. First: a woman Senator was sanctioned for misconduct after flouting the rules of the Senate. Second: Women Legislative Aides in the Office of the Senate President hosted a huge gathering of women for a global event.
Shamsuddeen Bala: a signal of good representation - By Umar Usman Duguri
Politics like life in general is dynamic, it changes in several ways and it transgress in several ways too but the most amazing one is the nature that define each one and the circumstances that warrant actions and exhibition for good and betterment of those in concern.
Accountability faces onslaught in Adamawa as Fintiri secretly moves to change procurement laws
• Move will institutionalize corruption in procurement process – Stakeholders. By Umar Duguri The executive and legislative arms of government in Adamawa State are working strenuously to change the procurement laws in a covert move to make procurement processes opaque, susceptible and amenable to corruption this paper has learnt.
Sankara reels out Gov. Namadi's Goals
By Umar Usman Duguri Jigawa State Government has announced significant achievements in meeting of 80 percent of bond commitment as well as a feat in reducing poverty to zero level in the state, marking a major milestone in its efforts to improve the lives of its citizens.
Jigawa: Doctors Negligence Caused Our Daughter's Death... Deceased Family
…We have done our duty successfully, it is not our fault …Doctor By Umar Usman Duguri The family and relative of Fatima Alfa Umar have accused doctors and nurses of deliberate negligence over the death of their daughter penultimate week at Rashid shikoni, federal university teaching hospital as a result of Cesarean operation performed on her October 21, 2024.
Why Government Should Regulate Social Media: Address Harmful Content And Protecting Society - By Idris Bunu Umar
Social media has transformed how we communicate, share information, and build communities. It offers immense potential for good, enabling personal connections, supporting activism, and even fostering innovation. However, as social media has become increasingly integral to daily life, it has also presented significant challenges. The proliferation of harmful content, including obscene images, violent videos, hate speech, and cultural degradation, has raised concerns globally.
Let's Save Our Democracy from this Axis Of Evil - By Hassan Gimba
Several people, including Nigerian leaders, have said that democracy, as a form of government, has no better alternative. And why not, if democracy is all about a system of government in which the governed freely participate in electing their representatives? Nigeria has had a go at practising democracy even before its independence from Britain. From independence, we practised it fully for six years, though it was the Westminster system, bequeathed to us by the colonisers.
Shamsudeen Bala: The Messiah of Bauchi South - By Umar Usman Duguri
It is true the saying, “the joy of a dying father s the present of a worthy successor”. The Bauchi state governor senator Bala Mohamed can raise his head high for having a son that will replicate his leadership acumen and public support in whatever he ought to achieve in life considering the popularity and commendations Engineer Shamsu is receiving from all and sundry.
Immediate Account General, permanent secretary and others Suspended for misconduct in Bauchi
By Umar Usman Duguri In order to strethen clear course for productive service delivery, The Bauchi State Civil Service Commission (CSC) has suspended immediate accountant general and one (1) Permanent Secretary plus another single Chief Executive Officer (Account) from the State Service for serious misconduct with effect from 27th September, 2024.
Come Out To Declare Your Interest For Senatorial Seat Or We Sue You!... Southern Voters Threaten Chikairen Bauchi
By Umar Usman Duguri. Pleased by the numerous philanthropic gestures and selfless service to humanity for decades, the people of Bauchi south, threaten to sue, Retired comptroller of the Nigeria customs service, comptroller Mohamed Abubakar Umar to declare his interest to aspire for the senatorial position in order to continue his salvation and credible representation to the good people of the state meritoriously represents that the customs service before his recent retirement.
Sa’adu Zungur University Expands Academic Offerings with New Programs
By Umar Usman Duguri Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU) has recently introduced a range of new programs aimed at providing students with enhanced academic and career opportunities. Dr. Wasilu Suleiman, Director of Human Resources and Career Development, said the introduction of the new programs was unveiled following approval by the University’s Senate during its 49th Regular Meeting held on 25th July, 2024.
Gov Bala Mohammed Flags Off Construction Of 115km Rural Roads
By Umar Usman Duguri Bauchi State Governor, Sen. Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, on Wednesday, flagged off the construction of rural roads totaling 115km across several communities in the state. These projects, valued at several billions of naira, are part of ongoing efforts to open up rural areas and improve access.
Local Government Election In Bauchi: APC Rejects Results
By Umar Usman Duguri. The major strong political party, The All Progressive Congress (APC) Bauchi State, has rejected the results of the just concluded Local Government Election in the state.
Bauchi Local Government Elections In Progress Hitch-Free
By: Umar Usman Duguri The judgement day for the long-awaited local government elections is ongoing on across the twenty-local government areas of Bauchi state as people going about exercising their franchise amid normal security operations statewide to ensure sanity and smooth conduct. This medium learnt that the state independent electoral commission has distributed materials on time to ensure timely conduct.
We’re Optimistic PDP Would Clinch Local Polls - Ex Speaker
By Umar Usman Duguri. Few days after governor Bala Mohamed of Bauchi state Flag up campaign for the upcoming local government elections scheduled to take place which in line with the governor’s promise to conduct free fair and credible elections as constitutional enshrined.
Kauran Bauchi’s Hope For Future Youths
By Umar Usman Duguri When Governor Bala Mohammed took over the mantle of leadership, little did many believe he would address the menace of restiveness and Sara-suka within the shortest ample time? Before the coming of the PDP led government fear of attacks, snatching of money from pocket, vehicles and kidnappings, has set-off its base in the ancient city of Yakubun Bauchi.
Oil and Gas Academy and Adamu Tafawa Balewa praise Gov. Bala Mohammed
By Umar Usman Duguri. The recent conferment of Distinguished Award for Urban Renewal to Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state continue to receives praises and felicitations from all and sundry, much described it as a well-deserved honor for changing the narrative of the state despite paucity of funds that globally affects economy.
College Of Agriculture Bauchi Congratulates Governor Bala Mohammed On NEAPS Award
By Umar Usman Duguri In commemoration of selfless service and jubilation for an outstanding performance on numerous services to humanity in the last five years of reign as governor of Bauchi state, the provost college of agriculture Bauchi state, Dr. Ahmad Isa Ahmed, joins well wishers to congratulate His Excellency Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, on his recent Award of Excellence on Urban Renewal by the Nigeria Excellence Award in Public Service (NEAPS).
HOA Alkaleri Local Government Applaud Bauchi Gov.
By Umar Usman Duguri. The head of Administration as well as the overseer of the oil prospecting local Government Alkaleri local Government area council, Barrister Fatiu, commended Senator Bala Mohamed for multiple initiated and completed project across Bauchi state and a smooth Eid-El-Kabir Celebration in the state. The Head of Administration made the commendation in a Sallah homage to the Governor addressed to various media outlets and for posterity.
Kano’s political saga and the consequences (1) - By Umar Usman Duguri
Since the declaration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano state, the politics of the state swerve to another direction which is breeding the unexpected and the expected. Depends on which angle the populace or individual is perceiving it.
Governor Fintiri Approves N4.7B for new stadium
By Umar Usman Duguri. In fulfilment of his electoral promise of rebuilding new Adamawa state through multiple initiatives, Governor Ahmadu Fintiri’s led state executive council approves the sum of N4.7 Billion naira for the construction of new befitting global standard ultra-modern stadium that world boost sporting activities and socioeconomic activities in the state and the country at large during festivities and other national assignment.
Sen. Bala Muhammed: Governor from Triumph of Reason - By Sanusi Muhammad
It may sound a revisit of the past in view of the eventual formation of former President Goodluck Jonathan’s cabinet to revisit some contentious issues in our body polity with specific reference to the interrogation of political tolerance and its utility in the development of our democracy. Arguably, political intolerance is a vice in the polity. It manifests itself when political leaders refuse to give space to opposition politics through a rejection of different views.
Senator Abdul Ningi: a courageous leader - By Umar Usman Duguri
Senator Abdul Ningi, was and is still in limelight in political and public spare these days, due to many contemporary issues, perceptions and thoughts that is defining and redefining the maturation of Nigeria’s politics. Depending on everyone’s decipher and ability to reason on development of Nigeria that is somewhat in parallel with out growth which is normally in a developing country but, abnormal in advance nation.
Adamawa and Bauchi state Governors pledged to address workers demand
By umar usman Duguri. The two powerful governors from the northeastern Nigerian Governor Bala Mohamed and Governor Ahmadu Umar Fintiri, move again to serve and support civil servants in their states. This was made known to newsmen penultimate Thursday in Adamawa state in a joined meeting with the members of the organize national labor and their state’s counterparts which is in line with ongoing discussions going across the country after the removal fuel subsidy.
Bauchi South Constituents Commend Senator Shehu Buba Umar
By Umar Usman Duguri Despite the global economic recession, constituents of Bauchi South Senatorial Zone of Bauchi State have every reason to commend the efforts of their Senator, Shehu Buba Umar towards their plight and infrastructural development through robust representation in the senate.
Bauchi South Constituents Commend Senator
By Umar Usman Duguri Despite the global economic recession, constituents of Bauchi South Senatorial Zone of Bauchi State have every reason to commend the efforts of their Senator, Shehu Buba Umar towards their plight and infrastructural development through robust representation in the senate.
Group Berates Bauchi South Senator, Shehu Buba Umar
By Umar Usman Duguri A Bauchi based Non-Political Group, The Other Alternative, has described the representation of Bauchi South Senator, Shehu Buba Umar as an insult to civilization, democracy, extremely retrogressive and a slap on progressive politics tailored to weakening and discouraging innovation and invention while demoralizing the moral of the people that should be condemned by all.
Group Berates Bauchi South Senator
By Umar Usman Duguri A Bauchi based Non-Political Group, The Other Alternative, has described the representation of Bauchi South Senator, Shehu Buba Umar as an insult to civilization, democracy, extremely retrogressive and a slap on progressive politics tailored to weakening and discouraging innovation and invention while demoralizing the moral of the people that should be condemned by all.
Think-Tank Calls for Discreet Investigation
By Umar Usman Duguri Disturbed by the weighty allegation of banditry sponsorship by a serving senator from the North-east, a North-east based Political Think-Tank Group, The Defenders led by Muhammed Al-Ghazali, has called on security agencies to commence a deep rooted investigation on the allegations of the banditry sponsorship flying the media space targeted at a particular senator from the North-east sub-region who is alleged to be one of the sponsors of banditry activities bedeviling the...
Maiden Northeastern Bauchi Oil and Gas Academy Rolls Out Achievements
By Umar Usman Duguri. Following the recent discovery of Oil and Gas in the Kolmani River Valley of Bauchi and Gombe States, the Government of Bauchi State under the leadership of Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed CON (Kauran Bauchi) approved the establishment of an Oil and Gas Academy to provide the requisite skills for the drilling and refining activity expected to commence, soon. The Bauchi Oil and Gas Academy was established through the Bauchi Oil and Gas Academy, Alkaleri Law, 2020.
Gov Bala Mohammed’s Docket Agenda (1)
“My position is that Bauchi state is greater that everyone and I assure you that we will make Bauchi state better than we found it” … Gov. Bala. By Umar Usman Duguri.
Constituents commend Bappa Aliyu
A group from Misau/Dambam federal constituency in Bauchi State, has commended their federal lawmake Honourable Bappa Aliyu for living up to expectations in attending to the needs of constituents. The group, called Misau/Dambam Political Observers, expressed satisfaction with the style of leadership of Aliyu saying everyone was carried along irrespective of political and other differences.
FUDMA Students were Abducted outside the University premises……Vice Chancellor
By Umar Usman Duguri. Months after the abduction of five female students of the Federal University Dutsinma, Katsina state. The management of the institution and the host community of Dutsinma local government opined the true incident, that heightened tension from all and sundry, on the level of rising insecurity and the proactive measures in addressing the menace.
Bauchi Announces 2024 Hajj Deposit At N3m
By Umar Usman Duguri Bauchi State has pegged the sum of Three Million Naira *N3M* as 2024 initial Hajj deposit and also declared 1st October to 31st December 2023 dateline for the collection of the deposits from intending pilgrims. The Executive Secretary of the Bauchi State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board Imam Abdurrahman Ibrahim Idris made the disclosure today during an interview with the press in his office.
The voyage of Gov Bala Mohammed to modern Bauchi state - By Umar Usman Duguri
If there’s any Governor the good people of Bauchi state will not forget in a hurry is Senator Bala Mohamed, the Kauran Bauchi, a ‘Hallmark’ the Governor created for himself to make to comfort his followers and the thousands of electorates that brought him to power for two consecutive term in a more tensed and challenging period of uncertainty, quest for power retention in 2019 and a gang up in 2023 by power mongers and frustrated garbage politicians looking for an opportunity to maintain...
Anambra’s Model Of Incremental Development - By Uche Nworah, Ph.D
The biggest piece of news coming out of the Anambra Investment Summit which held today, Thursday, 7th September, 2023, at the International Convention Centre, Awka, is the signing of memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Anambra state government and CPCs Transcommunication Ltd, for the delivery of a masterplan for Anambra Intra-City Rail, connecting Awka, Ekwulọbịa, Nnewi and Onitsha.
Another Terzetto of Local Government Sublimation - By Umar Usman Duguri
“A good Friday will be the sun from Wednesday” From the dawn of history, Bauchi was the home of democracy. It produced seasoned politicians, military strategists, bureaucrats of repute and technocrats with a conscience for the general development of Nigeria. It produced the first and only prime minister of Nigeria, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa and its first civilian governor, Abubakar Tatari Ali and of recent, Sen. Bala Muhammed, who carve a niche for himself as a Man of his words.
Gombe youth commends State RIFAN coordinator for making them millionaires
By Umar Usman Duguri. Convinced by the giant strides and concern for the plight of one the Fulani predominant state in the Northeastern NIGERIA, Gombe. The group of concern citizens also known as Yiwa kai Development Organisation commends Dr. Abubakar Mohamed S. Bello for empowering them to be millionaires through multiple drives and RIFAN program within a span of time.
Patriotic Congress Forum Appeal to Gov Bala Mohammed To Confirm Munkaila Y. Abubakar as AG
By Umar Usman Duguri Pleased by the latest development that stops the screening and confirmation of Ishaku Yankari, a nominee for the position of Auditor General of Bauchi state by the Bauchi state House of Assembly, on Wednesday due to orison written and forwarded to the assembly for consideration.
Orison stops Bauchi Assembly from screening of Auditor-General Nominee
By Umar Usman Duguri Orison stops Ishaku Yankari from screening and confirmation as the Bauchi State Auditor General by the state house of assembly. The House had received a message from the Executive Governor of the State, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Muhammad forwarding the name of Mr. Yankari as nominee for confirmation as Auditor General of Bauchi State.
Ministry Of Works To Work With Bauchi State House Committee On Works And Transport To Deliver The Peoples Mandate
By Umar Usman Duguri Bauchi State Ministry of works and Transport has reiterated to remain committed to a harmonious working relationship with the House Committee on works and Transport of the Bauchi State House of Assembly (BAHA) in order to deliver on the mandate of the people. The Hon. Commissioner of the Ministry, Hon. Ibrahim Gambo Galadima gave the indication when the Bauchi House Committee team on works and Transport of the assembly paid him a courtesy visit in his office. Hon.
Gov Bala Mohammed And the Second Coming - By Umar Usman Duguri
While jokers, power mongers and buffoonery are in the court waiting to be affirm that Governor Bala Mohammed con, smoothly clinched victory in the February, 2023 gubernatorial election after defeating his close rival contestant Air Marshall Sadique Baba in a gang up race.
Bauchi State Modernizes Through Mass Housing - By Umar Usman Duguri
The reelection of Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed as Governor is a huge blessing to the good people of Bauchi state, its also a panacea and succor to the civil servants of the state who gave up to their dreams of having accommodation and welfare package due to lackadaisical attitudes of the past leaders in addressing the needs and wants.
Ekpa Is Not an IPOB Member - Nnamdi Kanu
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Maazị Nnamdi Kanu has declared that the Finland-based self-acclaimed Biafra agitator, Mr. Simon Ekpa, is not and has never been a member of IPOB. Kanu made the declaration through a stakeholder in the IPOB Family, Mr. Benjamin Madubugwu, who recently visited him at DSS custody in Abuja, in company of Kanu’s lawyer, Barr. Ifeanyi Ejiofor.
Patriotic Civil Servants Wants Rotational of the Head Of Civil Service to Southern Part
Advertisement By Umar Usman Duguri Amazed by the Governor Bala Mohamed’s Civil Service Transformation that changed the narrative of the inherited bastardized civil service against its initial core mandate of setting a proper yardstick for human and capital development.
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