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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...