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From: Musa Muhammad  Bauchi, The Chairman of the Tinubu Lungu-Lungu & Progressive Unity Coalition, Abdullahi Saidu Gumau, Dan Amanan Wunti I, has welcomed the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, ahead of his visit to Bauchi State. Professor Yilwatda is expected in the state to represent His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, at the inauguration of the Akwanga–Jos, Jos–Bauchi, and Bauchi–Gombe road project, a major federal infrastructure intervention linking the North Central and North East regions. According to him, the anticipated visit underscores the Federal Government’s sustained focus on infrastructure as a driver of economic growth, trade, and national cohesion under the Renewed Hope Agenda. “We warmly welcome the National Chairman of the APC to Bauchi State,” he said. “Your visit reflects the Federal Government’s commitment to infrastructure development and national progress, and it will give our people direct assurance o...

From: Faith Johnson  Bauchi, Rt. Hon. Ukkasha Hamza Rahama has congratulated the newly appointed RMAFC Commissioner and described her as “the best representative Bauchi has produced for the Commission at this time.” In his message, he said Gamawa’s nomination reflects capacity, integrity, and a deep understanding of fiscal issues that will serve Bauchi State well in national revenue deliberations. He expressed confidence that she will use the opportunity to advance the state’s interests within the framework of equitable allocation and fiscal responsibility. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Amina Gamawa, an indigene of Bauchi State, for appointment as Commissioner to the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission, RMAFC. The nomination is expected to be transmitted to the National Assembly for confirmation in line with constitutional requirements. The RMAFC is a constitutionally established body charged with monitoring accruals to and disbursement of revenue from...

From: Faith Johnson  Bauchi, Our attention has been drawn to the above media publication credited to a group identified as Katagum Youth Progressive Group (KYPG), issued on Tuesday through one Baba Isah Azare, calling on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, to revisit the party’s gubernatorial candidature process ahead of the 2027 elections.   In a statement signed by Comrade Sani Danaudi Mohammed, a strong advocate for the return of former Governor Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar, SAN, Makama Babba, the claims made by KYPG were described as a clear case of attention seeking, laced with political mischief and lacking any credible foundation. He urged such groups to abandon campaigns of calumny and instead embrace politics of peace, progress, and development for the collective good of Bauchi State.   Comrade Danaudi maintained that the APC gubernatorial ticket in Bauchi State remains the most formidable and strategically ...

From: Johnson Faith  Bauchi,The member representing Toro Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ismael Haruna Dabo, has continued to demonstrate unwavering support for women across the constituency through deliberate and consistent interventions aimed at uplifting grassroots women who form the backbone of local economies. His empowerment programs are structured to reach households directly, providing tools and capital that enable women to improve their livelihoods and contribute to community development. Under the flagship Haske Gida Gida initiative, Hon. Dabo has prioritized economic empowerment as a pathway to household stability. The program is designed to ensure that financial support gets to women at the ward level, removing bottlenecks that often limit access for rural beneficiaries. Stakeholders in the constituency have described the approach as practical, transparent, and impactful for families who rely on small-scale trade, farming, and artisanship. In ...

From: John Faith  Bauchi, The lawmaker representing Toro Federal Constituency, Hon. Ismail Haruna Dabo, has commenced the distribution of fertilizers and farm implements to farmers across the constituency under the Haske Farmers Care 2026 initiative. The intervention is aimed at easing the economic strain on farmers and boosting food production in the face of rising input costs and insecurity affecting rural communities. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony, Hon. Dabo said the initiative directly responds to the hardships farmers have endured in recent seasons. He noted that access to quality inputs remains a major barrier for smallholder farmers, and the Haske Farmers Care program is designed to bridge that gap, enhance productivity, and secure livelihoods. A total of 421 farmers drawn from various wards in Toro have already benefited from the first phase of the distribution. In a parallel effort to support livestock owners, the lawmaker also flagged off a large-scale cattle vaccinat...

From: Mustapha Aminu  Jos, The Executive Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, on Wednesday held a strategic reconciliation meeting with aggrieved aspirants of the All Progressives Congress, APC, who contested for seats in the Plateau State House of Assembly. The move is seen as part of ongoing efforts to heal divisions within the party and build a united front ahead of future political contests. The high-level meeting took place at the Plateau State Government House, Little Rayfield, Jos, and had in attendance top government officials and key party figures. Present at the gathering were the Governor himself, his Chief of Staff, the Secretary to the Plateau State Government, the State APC Chairman, and other critical stakeholders of the party across the state. Their presence underscored the importance attached to the reconciliation process. While addressing the aspirants, Governor Mutfwang emphasized his commitment to inclusiveness and party unity. He acknowledg...

From: Faith Johnson  Abuja, The former aspirant of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Plateau State, Hon. Tijjani Mohammed Amana, Zannan Gindiri, has commiserated with Alhaji Murtala Laushi over the demise of his beloved father. In a statement issued in Abuja on Monday, Hon. Amana described the death of the late patriarch as a great loss, not only to the Laushi family but to the Bauchi State and the nation at large.  He noted that the deceased lived a life of integrity, service, and devotion to family and community. His contributions to peacebuilding, moral upbringing, and communal development remain a legacy that will outlive him. Losing such a father figure creates a vacuum that is difficult to fill. Hon. Amana further stated that in times of grief, words are often inadequate to console the bereaved. He however urged Alhaji Murtala Laushi and the entire family to take solace in the fact that their late father lived a fulfilled life and left behind worthy children and las...