24 h. ago Bauchi govt laments increasing cases of child abuse, harmful practices

The lament was expressed by the State Commissioner of Justice and Attorneys-General, Hassan El-Yakub SAN, on Thursday during the commemoration of the 2025 World Children’s Day, organised by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), in collaboration with relevant MDAs.

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38 h. ago Bauchi govt reiterates commitment to partnership for conducive environmental atmosphere

Bauchi State Government has reiterated its commitment to continue partnering with relevant agencies and international developmental partners in ensuring a conducive atmosphere for environmental development for economic growth and development. The assertion was made by the State Commissioner of Housing and Environment, Rt Hon Danlami Ahmed Kawule, while speaking at the opening of a 2-day […]

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48 h. ago Kano govt mourns renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi

The Kano State Government has expressed deep sorrow over the death of eminent Islamic scholar and spiritual leader, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, who passed away in the early hours of Thursday after a prolonged illness.

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5 d. ago Schools closure: ATBU, FedPoly comply with Bauchi govt’s directive

The two Federal tertiary institutions in Bauchi, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) and Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi, have commended

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5 d. ago Bauchi Govt. Shuts All Public, Private Primary, Secondary, Tertiary Institutions Over Security Fears

*PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT!!!* *TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF ALL SCHOOLS IN BAUCHI STATE DUE TO SECURITY CONCERNS.* The Bauchi State Government wishes to notify the general public that all primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions—including Federal Government-owned schools and private schools—are hereby closed with immediate effect. This decision, though difficult, was taken by the Government of Bauchi State after […] The post Bauchi Govt. Shuts All Public, Private Primary, Secondary, Tertiary Institutions Over Security Fears appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Bauchi govt directs temporary schools closure over security concerns

All schools in Bauchi State have been directed to close temporarily following security concerns in order to safeguard the lives of school communities.

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8 d. ago MSF decries increasing cases of diphtheria in seven Northern States

Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has lamented the increase in diphtheria cases in Borno, Kano, and...

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9 d. ago Alleged Child Abuse: Stanel Group Distances Self From JOFIN Orphanage Home

Stanel Group and Stanley Uzochukwu Foundation (SUF) have distanced themselves from JOFIN Orphanage Home operating in Jos, Plateau State, over allegation of child abuse. Stanel Group Legal Officer, Barrister Chukuemeka Okeke, stated this while addressing journalists in Jos, saying, “We the members of staff of the Stanel Group have the instructions and support of our […]

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1 week ago Sowore Calls For Senator Nwoko’s Arrest Over Alleged Child Trafficking, Abuse Of Power

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate of AAC, Omoyele Sowore, has called for the immediate suspension and arrest of Senator representing Delta North, Ned Nwoko, over allegations of cross-border sex trafficking, intimidation, unlawful detention, and the misuse of state security agencies for personal gain. Sowore made the call in a video shared on his […]

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2 w. ago Emir of Bauchi laments high cost of diabetes drugs, seeks govt’s subsidy

The Emir of Bauchi, Alhaji Rilwanu Suleiman Adamu, has lamented that the out-of-pocket expenses of people living with diabetes is over burdening, making its management getting out

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2 w. ago Bauchi govt, ECOWAS Bank deepen economic diplomacy, unlock $150m facility

“Bauchi is open for business, and we are determined to leverage our strategic position to attract investors...

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2 w. ago We Created New Emirates, Districts To Propel Growth – Bauchi Govt

The Bauchi State government has stated that it created new emirates and districts to promote growth and development, while bringing governance closer to the grassroots. This was stated by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Aminu Hammayo, yesterday while speaking to journalists shortly after a two-day meeting between Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed and […]

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2 w. ago Police Arraign Woman For Defamation After Accusing Husband Of Child Abuse

A 29-year-old woman, Chisom Okonkwo, has been arraigned before an Enugu Magistrate Court for allegedly defaming her husband, Ozioma Okonkwo, and giving false information to the police over claims that he sexually assaulted their two young daughters. According to a charge sheet filed by the Commissioner of Police, the accused allegedly committed the offences in […]

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2 w. ago Operate within ambit of existing laws, Bauchi govt urges Emirs

Bauchi State Government has called on the six first-class Emirs in the state to accept the creation of 13 new Emirates and

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2 w. ago Former Lawmaker Alleges Forceful Takeover Of Property By Bauchi Govt

A former Senator from Bauchi South, Senator Salisu Ibrahim Matori (Dan Masanin Bauchi), has alleged that the state government forcibly took over his land and structures adjacent to the Glo Office on Bank Road, Bauchi. A letter of Notice of Compulsory Acquisition dated 6th November, 2025, signed by the Bauchi Commissioner of the Ministry of […]

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3 w. ago Iran: Child bride faces execution, £80,000 fine for killing ‘abusive’ husband

Goli Kouhkan, a 25-year-old woman on death row in Iran, faces execution for killing her abusive husband unless she raises £80,000 in blood money by December,

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