By Segun Adewale in Bauchi The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has expressed deep sorrow over the death of a cameraman with the Bauchi State Television Authority (BATV), Kabiru Ahmed Ilaleh, who died from injuries sustained in a recent road accident while on official duty in Bauchi state. A delegation from the commission paid a condolence visit to the residence of the late cameraman to sympathise with his family over the tragic loss. The accident involved at least 13 journalists from various media organisations who were covering the commissioning and handover of projects executed by the NEDC to the Bauchi…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
By Segun Adewale in Bauchi Bauchi Field Office of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has expressed happiness over the cordial and professional relationship between it and working Journalists in Bauchi State, describing it as “healthy and beneficial to the well-being of women and children.” The Chief of Field Office (CFO), Dr Nuzhat Rafique made the commendation when she led a condolence visit to the Secretariat of the Bauchi State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), on Monday. According to her, “Since I have come in to this country and the Bauchi Field Office, this is my first…
By Segun Adewale in Gombe The Gombe State contingent of Forest Guards has arrived at the Mobile Police Training School in Osun State, where their training has officially commenced as part of efforts by the Gombe State Government to strengthen security and safeguard forest reserves The recruits departed for the training yesterday after undergoing a rigorous screening exercise in Gombe, where about 700 candidates were carefully vetted at the instance of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya in preparation for the specialized programme. The training is designed to equip the forest guards with the necessary skills and operational capacity required to effectively…
The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr. Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh, SAN has disclosed that the Ministry is to commence a programme tagged “ Energise Commercialisation”. He disclosed this while on a visit to the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu at the State House Abuja. Dr Tochukwu Udeh who explained that the visit was to inform the First Lady of the decision of the Ministry to have her be the Champion of the program pointed out that it is aimed at moving the nation from a technology importing nation to a technology innovating nation. The Minister noted that…
By Femi Ogbonnikan Gateway International Airport (GIA) is on the verge of making history. The Nigerian aviation authorities, in collaboration with the Ogun State government, are working tirelessly to ensure a smooth maiden airlift of pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj in Saudi Arabia. The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) have already inspected and designated the airport as one of the 17 approved departure centres for the 2026 Hajj. This milestone marks a significant development in Ogun State’s aviation infrastructure, positioning the airport as a key player in the region’s logistics and commerce.…
In a strategic move to strengthen collaboration between the local government and traditional institution, the newly appointed Executive Cabinet Members of Imota Local Council Development Area on Monday, March 9, 2026, paid a familiarization visit to the palace of the Ranodu of Imota. The delegation was led by the Executive Chairman of Imota LCDA, Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele, alongside the Vice Chairman, Hon. (Princess) Abisoye Omowunmi Jimoh, and other members of the newly inaugurated executive cabinet. The visit was aimed at formally introducing the new cabinet members to His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Mudashiru Ajibade Bakare Agoro, CFR, Ranodu of…
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has intensified advocacy for the protection of women and girls by organising a community town hall meeting in Bwari as part of activities marking the 2026 International Women’s Day. The sensitisation programme brought together traditional rulers, youth leaders, women groups and other community stakeholders to discuss the need for stronger action against discrimination and violence affecting women. Executive Secretary of the Commission, Tony Ojukwu, said the annual commemoration of International Women’s Day provides an important opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women while drawing attention to the obstacles that still limit their full participation…
The President of the ECOWAS Court of Justice, Claudio Monteiro Gonçalves, has called for stronger regional action to combat gender-based violence and ensure justice for women and girls across West Africa, warning that many victims still suffer in silence. Gonçalves, who was represented by the Acting Deputy Registrar of the ECOWAS Court of Justice, Mrs. Marie Sanie, made the call in Abuja during the court’s celebration of International Women’s Day, organised by the CCJ Women Forum under the theme “Rights, Justice, Action for All Women and Girls,” with a sub-theme urging stakeholders to “Break the Silence: End Gender-Based Violence Now.”…
Alarm over worsening desertification and environmental degradation across Northern Nigeria has prompted the Federal Government to move ahead with new strategic plans aimed at restoring damaged ecosystems and safeguarding the livelihoods of millions of rural residents. The initiative, supported by the World Bank and implemented under the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project, focuses on the development and validation of nine Strategic Catchment Management Plans intended to tackle land degradation, water scarcity and declining agricultural productivity in vulnerable communities. The plans are currently being reviewed at a multi-stakeholder workshop in Abuja, where government officials, development partners, environmental experts and…
The Embassy of Israel in Nigeria has accused Iran of sponsoring terrorism across the globe and backing militant networks, including alleged links to activities in Nigeria. In a statement issued in Abuja, the Israeli mission challenged recent remarks by Iran’s envoy to Nigeria denying Tehran’s involvement in terrorism, insisting that evidence accumulated over the years contradicts such claims. The embassy said Iran has long been identified by several governments and security agencies as a major state sponsor of terrorism, accusing the country of providing funding, weapons, training and strategic guidance to militant groups such as Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthi…