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APM unveils inclusive governance agenda
News November 8, 2026 12:00 am The presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement, Seyi Makinde, and the party’s national leader, Bala Mohammed, have promised Nigerians an inclusive government that will ensure equitable representation of all ethnic and religious groups if elected in 2027.
Substance abuse: Bauchi police rescue 17 minors, arrest two
The suspects. Photo Credit: Bauchi State Police Command. The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two suspected suppliers of rubber solution. It also rescued 17 minors allegedly found abusing the substance in Bauchi metropolis. The command said the operation was part of its commitment to protecting children, dismantling drug supply networks and ensuring the safety of communities. The command’s spokesperson, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday.
Five arrested for defiling Bauchi minors
News November 7, 2026 1:01 am Bauchi State Police Command logo Five suspects have been arrested by the Bauchi State Police Command over separate cases of alleged sexual abuse involving four girls and a 13-year-old boy in different parts of the state. The victims, aged between four and 17, were allegedly sexually assaulted in different communities, while the suspects, aged between 18 and 44, were arrested following reports of the incidents.
Police arrest five for defiling minors in Bauchi
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested five suspects over separate cases of alleged rape, defilement and sodomy involving children aged between four and 17 across the state. The suspects, aged between 18 and 44, were arrested in connection with the reported sexual assaults involving four girls and a 13-year-old boy. The Police Public Relations Officer of the command, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement on Friday.
Police present ₦12.1m cheques to families of fallen officers in Bauchi
News November 6, 2026 5:13 pm The Bauchi State Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, has presented cheques totalling ₦12.1m to families of deceased officers of the command under the Group Life Assurance and IGP Family Welfare Scheme. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib. The presentation took place at the command headquarters in Bauchi.
Bauchi APC chieftains restate commitment to party’s victory
Not a few chieftains of the All Progressives Congress in Bauchi State have assured the party faithful of the party’s undeniable electoral victory in the state. Leading the pack of the chieftains was Musbahu Magayaki, who expressed confidence in the party’s chances of winning the Bauchi North Senatorial District seat, while also pledging to mobilise support for its candidate, Ibrahim Baba, popularly known as IMBA.
Police arrest three over woman’s murder in Bauchi
The suspects. CREDIT: Bauchi State Police Command The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the murder of a woman in Toro Local Government Area of the state. The suspects were arrested on November 2 following a report of criminal conspiracy and culpable homicide in the area. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, the incident occurred on October 31 at about 7.30pm.
ATBU VC urges biochemists to challenge outdated scientific assumptions
The Vice-Chancellor of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Prof Ibrahim Garba The Vice-Chancellor of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Prof Ibrahim Garba, has urged newly inducted biochemists to challenge outdated scientific assumptions, question inefficient systems and deploy their knowledge to address societal challenges.
CITAD launches two digital initiatives
News November 3, 2026 12:00 am The Centre for Information Technology and Development has launched two digital communication initiatives, dComms and DANCIT, to promote data privacy, digital freedom and decentralised communication in Nigeria. The initiatives aim to offer alternatives to mainstream social media and messaging platforms amid growing concerns over data exploitation, online surveillance, algorithmic manipulation, and the dominance of major technology companies.
Police arrest two over robbery in Bauchi, recover stolen phones
Bauchi State Police Command logo The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two suspects for allegedly attacking and robbing residents in separate incidents in Bauchi and Gamawa Local Government Areas of the state. The command also said it had recovered one of the stolen mobile phones, while efforts were ongoing to arrest a fleeing accomplice and recover the second phone. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday.
Police arrest five over defilement of two minors in Bauchi
Bauchi State Police Commissioner, Sani-Omolori Aliyu. Photo: Bauchi State Police Command. The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested five suspects over the alleged rape of two minors in separate incidents in Zaki and Katagum Local Government Areas of the state. The command’s spokesperson, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, saying four suspects were arrested over the alleged rape of a 12-year-old girl in Sakwa District, Zaki LGA.
Police arrest fake soldier, recover stolen vehicle in Bauchi
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old man, John Umar, for alleged impersonation, criminal breach of trust, assault and theft, recovering a vehicle reportedly stolen from a water factory owner in Bauchi. The suspect, a resident of Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, was also accused of impersonating a Nigerian Army personnel to perpetrate criminal activities.
APM inaugurates Bauchi caretaker committee
The newly sworn-in APM Caretaker Committee members in a group picture with the Bauchi State Deputy Governor, Auwal Jatau, and some other party stakeholders. Credit: Umar Sani. The Allied Peoples Movement has inaugurated a caretaker committee in Bauchi State, charging its members to reconcile aggrieved members and organise conventions to produce substantive leadership at the state and local government levels.
Police arrest drug dealer, rescue 14-year-old courier in Bauchi
News October 27, 2026 2:40 pm The arrested suspect. Photo: Bauchi State Police Command. The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a convicted drug dealer and rescued a 14-year-old boy allegedly used as a courier to deliver illicit drugs in the state. The command said the arrest followed an operation by operatives of its Violent Crimes Response Unit during a routine patrol, leading to the recovery of suspected methamphetamine and other controlled substances.
Police arrest Bauchi woman for stabbing husband
News October 27, 2026 12:02 am The arrested suspect. Photo: Bauchi State Police The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested an 18-year-old woman, Fatima Dalha, for allegedly stabbing her 30-year-old husband during a domestic argument in Lirr Bajar, Dass Local Government Area of the state. The command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement made available on Sunday.
Bauchi police arrest five suspects for defiling minors
News October 27, 2026 12:00 am The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested five suspects for allegedly five minors in separate incidents across the state. The incidents were said to have occurred in Yana, Shira Local Government Area; Azare, in Katagum LGA, Tilden Fulani in Toro LGA, Yelwa in Bauchi metropolis and Misau LGA. The command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, adding that investigations had commenced into the cases.
Police arrest two over deaths of minors in Bauchi
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the deaths of two minors in the Alkaleri and Ganjuwa local government areas of the state. The Command’s spokesperson, Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday, adding that the suspects were arrested in connection with separate incidents involving a boy and a five-year-old girl.
Bauchi urges girls to embrace education, non-traditional jobs
News October 26, 2026 11:32 am Participants at the International Day of the Girl Child event. Photo: Umar Sani. Girls in Bauchi State have been urged to pursue education, acquire vocational skills and consider careers traditionally dominated by men to promote financial independence and tackle gender inequality. The call was made at an event held in Bauchi on Sunday to mark the International Day of the Girl Child.
Police arrest two robbery suspects in Bauchi
News October 25, 2026 2:12 pm The arrested suspects. Photo: Bauchi State Police Command. The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two suspected members of a gang accused of robbing residents and inflicting machete injuries on them in Bauchi metropolis. The suspects, identified as Salisu Ibrahim, 19, and Shuaibu A. Ladan, 21, were arrested over alleged armed robbery and causing grievous hurt following an attack on two residents of the state capital.
Foundation equips Bauchi youths with digital skills
News October 25, 2026 5:09 am The graduated traines. Credit: Wunti Alkhair Foundation. A Bauchi-based foundation, Wunti Al-Khair Foundation, has trained 30 youths in digital skills to promote employment, entrepreneurship and job creation in the state. The graduates were trained under the Bala Wunti Tech Fellowship Cohort Two, an initiative aimed at equipping young people with technology skills and preparing them for opportunities in the digital economy.
Varsity workers protest shortfalls in FG’s arrears payment
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News October 25, 2026 1:14 am University workers across the country have reported different experiences following the Federal Government’s reported release of arrears under its 2026 agreement with university unions, with some confirming payment while others complain of shortfalls, unpaid allowances and uncertainty over outstanding entitlements.
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NEDC to deploy 10,330 electric vehicles in North-East
News October 24, 2026 11:13 am The North-East Development Commission has engaged stakeholders in Bauchi State on plans to deploy 10,330 electric vehicles across the six states of the region. The initiative is aimed at reducing transportation costs and creating employment opportunities. The initiative comprises 10,000 electric tricycles, 300 electric taxis and 30 electric buses and is being implemented in partnership with Attahir Enterprises Nigeria Limited.
Police arrest man for stabbing, killing colleague in Bauchi
File: Nigeria Police officers The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 40-year-old man, Sallau Inuwa, popularly known as Liman Katagum, for allegedly stabbing his colleague, Ibrahim, to death following an argument over the price charged for washing vehicles. According to a statement issued on Friday by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, the argument broke out between the suspect and the deceased over the price charged per vehicle washed.
Police arrest two, recover illicit drugs in Bauchi
News October 23, 2026 12:19 pm The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two suspected drug dealers and recovered suspected Indian hemp, Colorado, tramadol and other illicit tablets during separate operations in the state. The suspects were arrested by operatives of the Violent Crimes Response Unit on October 21, 2026, following credible intelligence.
Bauchi approves zero right-of-way charges to attract telecom investments
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has approved zero right-of-way charges for broadband deployment across the state to attract telecommunications investments and expand internet access. The governor also called on telecommunications companies and Internet Service Providers to invest in the state, assuring them of a favourable environment to expand their services.
Bauchi unveils new startup law, tech initiatives
News October 21, 2026 12:06 pm Trainees of the Bauchi State Cybernation Programme. Credit: Bauchi State Government The Bauchi State Government has launched the Bauchi State Innovation and Startup Law 2026 and graduated over 100 youths trained in cyber security under its Cybernation programme.
Police arrest three over armed robbery, murder in Bauchi
Bauchi State Police Commissioner, Sani-Omolori Aliyu. Photo Credit: Bauchi State Police Command. The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with armed robbery, culpable homicide and alleged illicit drug trafficking in separate operations across the state. The command also disclosed that two other suspects allegedly involved in the robbery of three secondary school students were still at large.
Bauchi scraps right-of-way charges to attract telecom investors
News October 20, 2026 3:34 pm Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed. Photo: Umar Sani Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has approved zero right-of-way charges for broadband deployment across the state to attract telecommunications investments and expand internet access. The governor also urged telecommunications companies and internet service providers to invest in the state, assuring them of a favourable environment to expand their services.
Bauchi NDC gov candidate dumps party
News October 20, 2026 1:00 am The Bauchi State governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Ibrahim Kashim, has resigned from the party. Kashim announced his resignation in a statement on Monday, saying the decision took effect from October 16, 2026. He said his decision followed careful reflection but stressed that it would not affect his commitment to the political struggle for a better Bauchi State.
NMA seeks better pay, safer hospitals to retain doctors
News October 20, 2026 12:09 am The Nigerian Medical Association has raised concerns over Nigeria’s dwindling medical workforce, urging state governments to expand medical training, improve doctors’ welfare and strengthen healthcare infrastructure to stem the migration of skilled professionals.
Bauchi court jails eight thugs
News October 20, 2026 12:01 am The Bauchi State Police Command has secured the conviction of eight suspected thugs arrested for thuggery and disturbance of public peace in Unguwar Dim, Bauchi metropolis. The convicts were each sentenced to eight years’ imprisonment, with an option of a N370,000 fine, after pleading guilty to the charges against them. The command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday.
Wike’s Tinubu re-election push triggers PDP rift
News October 20, 2026 12:01 am The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike’s campaign for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027 has exposed divisions among Peoples Democratic Party stakeholders, with several state chapters rejecting the Rainbow Coalition while political blocs in other states rally behind the President.
NMA urges Bauchi, FG to improve doctors’ conditions to stem brain drain
News October 19, 2026 2:21 pm The Nigerian Medical Association, Bauchi State Branch, has called on the state and Federal Governments to improve healthcare workers’ working conditions and introduce measures to retain skilled medical personnel amid rising migration of doctors. The association also urged the Bauchi State Government to commence internship and postgraduate medical training at the Specialist Hospital, Bauchi, as part of efforts to retain doctors trained in the state.
Police arrest 17 over violent witchcraft allegation in Bauchi
Bauchi State Police Commissioner, Sani-Omolori Aliyu. Credit: Bauchi State Police Command. The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested 17 suspects over an alleged violent attack on a family following accusations of witchcraft in Gobirawa Village, Alkaleri Local Government Area of the state. The suspects were arrested in connection with alleged criminal conspiracy, defamation of character, house trespass, intimidation, attempted culpable homicide and mischief.
Police arrest two robbery suspects in Bauchi
Police officers. Photo: TheCable The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two suspected armed robbers and recovered some stolen valuables worth millions of naira following a robbery incident in Birshi Gandu, on the outskirts of Bauchi metropolis. The suspects were arrested following a distress report and a coordinated operation involving police operatives and community members.
Bauchi health agency boss, four children die in car crash
News October 18, 2026 12:38 pm Bauchi State Health Contributory Management Agency, Ibrahim Duguri. Photo: Umar Sani. Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has mourned the death of the Executive Secretary of the Bauchi State Health Contributory Management Agency, Ibrahim Duguri, who died in a motor accident alongside four of his children. The accident reportedly occurred at Yalwan Duguri in Alkaleri Local Government Area of the state on Saturday.
2027: Wike, Adeleke, Soludo’s alliance with Tinubu rattles opposition
News October 18, 2026 12:00 am The appointment of prominent opposition figures to President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election campaign council has triggered discontent within the ruling All Progressives Congress and raised fears among opposition candidates that the political alliances could undermine their electoral fortunes.
Safe school: Bauchi federal varsity seeks govt intervention on perimeter fencing
News October 17, 2026 3:40 pm File: Participants and guests at FUHSA Maiden Convocation Ceremony. The Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare, Bauchi State, has called on the Federal Government to provide a perimeter fence for the institution over security concerns. The vice-chancellor of the university, Prof. Bala Audu, made the appeal during the institution’s maiden convocation ceremony held on Saturday.
2027: Police warn parties against hate speech, violence in Bauchi
News October 16, 2026 5:32 pm 2027: Police warn parties against hate speech, violence in Bauchi The Bauchi State Police Command has warned political parties against abusive language, hate speech and political violence, urging them to adopt issue-based campaigns ahead of the 2027 general elections. The command also assured political parties of adequate and impartial security during the electioneering period.
Three arrested in Bauchi for drug possession, child defilement
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two men over alleged possession of Indian hemp and a 20-year-old man for allegedly defiling a seven-year-old girl in the state. The arrests were disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib. Habib said the arrests were part of the command’s sustained efforts to combat crime across the state.
Police arrest three over drug possession, defilement of minor in Bauchi
News October 13, 2026 7:19 pm Bauchi State Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu. Photo: Bauchi State Police Command. The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two suspects over alleged possession of Indian hemp and one other for defiling a seven-year-old girl in the state. The arrests were disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib.
Police arrest two over alleged Bauchi disturbances
One of the suspects. Photo: Police The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two suspects over alleged thuggery and public disturbance in separate incidents in Bauchi metropolis. The command said the arrests followed intensified efforts to tackle Sara-Suka thuggery and other violent crimes across the state.
Bauchi stakeholders seek increased investment in girls’ education
News October 13, 2026 12:03 am Stakeholders in Bauchi State have called for increased investment in girls’ education, positive parenting and child protection to address child marriage and other harmful social practices affecting the girl-child.
Bauchi assembly deliberates on Bill regulating private healthcare practices
News October 13, 2026 12:00 am The Bauchi State House of Assembly has held a public hearing on a bill seeking to establish the Bauchi State Private Health Institutions Regulatory Agency, known as BAPHIRA, to strengthen the regulation of private healthcare facilities and curb quackery in the state.
Bauchi assembly deliberates on Bill regulating private healthcare practices
The Bauchi State House of Assembly has held a public hearing on a bill seeking to establish the Bauchi State Private Health Institutions Regulatory Agency, known as BAPHIRA, to strengthen the regulation of private healthcare facilities and curb quackery in the state.
Police arrest two men for thuggery, public disturbance in Bauchi
News October 12, 2026 1:14 pm Bauchi State Commissioner of Police Sani-Omolori Aliyu. Photo: Bauchi State Police Command. The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two suspects over alleged thuggery and public disturbance in separate incidents in the state. The command said the arrests followed a sustained crackdown on Sara-Suka thuggery and other violent crimes across the state.
Police arrest four over sexual offences in Bauchi
News October 12, 2026 11:50 am Bauchi State Commissioner of Police Sani-Omolori Aliyu. Photo: Bauchi State Police Command. The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested four male suspects over alleged defilement and sexual exploitation involving three minors and a 20-year-old woman with a mental health condition across the state.
2027 election: Missing names, party disputes cloud INEC list
News October 12, 2026 12:55 am Political parties and their candidates have begun moves to resolve discrepancies in the Independent National Electoral Commission’s final list of candidates for the 2027 general elections, following the omission of several governorship and other candidates across the country.
Firm donates mental health drugs, contraceptives to Bauchi
Samples of the donated psychotropic medications and SRHR commodities. Photo: Umar Sani. Plan International Nigeria has donated psychotropic medications, family planning commodities and drugs used to treat sexually transmitted infections to the Bauchi State Government as part of activities marking the 2026 World Mental Health Day.
Four arrested as farmer dies in Bauchi clash
Bauchi State Police Command logo The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested four suspects over a clash between farmers and herders in Guda Village, Ningi Local Government Area of the state, which left one person dead and several houses burnt. The deceased, identified as Usman Jibrin, 40, reportedly died while receiving treatment for injuries sustained during the clash. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday.
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