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Man killed, another injured over alleged dog theft in Bauchi

A violent mob in Bauchi State has killed a man identified simply as Peter and left another 38-year-old Dokagk Danladi, severely injured over allegation of dog theft. The attack occurred on the night of April 9 in the Lushi area of the state. Confirming the

TCN commissions new Bauchi substation, expands power supply to Northeast

The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, said it has commissioned two 150MVA power transformers and 75MVA reactor at its new 330/132/33kV Bauchi Transmission Substation. The feat, according to a statement signed and made available to journalists on Monday

President Buhari in tears over Azare market fire in Bauchi

Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari was moved to tears by the devastation caused by the fire incident that gutted no fewer than 750 shops in the central market in Azare, Bauchi state. Buhari, who is on a visit to the state, said he was in Azare to see things

Bauchi Poly students spotted studying under streetlights ahead of exams

Photos seen on Facebook today, show some students of the Federal Polytechnic Bauchi, studying under the streetlights at midnight ahead of their forthcoming second semester examinations. 

BREAKING: Bauchi state Governor, Bala Mohammed, Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Bala Mohammed, Bauchi State Governor has tested positive to coronavirus. This was disclosed by the governor's Senior Special Assistant on Media, Mukhtar Gidado, on Tuesday. This comes a day after the governor took the test after he had contact with the son

Bauchi chief judge raises alarm over rising cases of witchcraft

The Chief Judge of Bauchi State, Justice Rabi Talatu Umar, has raised concerns over the increasing number of witchcraft-related cases, describing them as a persistent challenge in legal jurisprudence. She made this known while reviewing cases of awaiting trial

Police arrest teenage herder for allegedly amputating farmer's hand in Bauchi

Operatives of the Bauchi State Police Command have arrested 15-year-old Adamu Ibrahim of Jital village along Gombe road for allegedly amputating a farmer's hand following a disagreement. The suspect was said to have, on several occasions, trespassed into the

Bandits ambush local vigilante group in Bauchi, kill 9, injure dozens.

Nine members of a local vigilante group, popularly known as Yan Ba Beli in Bauchi state, have been killed by bandits. The Yan Ba Beli was killed in the forest of Gamji village while searching for the bandits who have been terrorizing the communities in Ningi

How Bauchi Lawmakers Allegedly Divert NEDC Palliative To Serve Political Interests

Lawmakers in Bauchi prioritised political cronies instead of poor constituents while distributing the palliative North East Development Commission provides, to cushion the effects of fuel subsidy removal. For Isah Ahmed Masama, it was a moment of joy when

Former Military Personnel Arrested in Bauchi for Allegedly Defrauding Job Seekers

The suspect, who hails from Obi Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, was arrested for impersonation, cheating, criminal misappropriation, and criminal breach of trust. A dismissed military officer, Lance Corporal Aliyu Adamu, has been arrested by the Bauchi

#EndBadGovernanceInNigeria: Police Officers Seen Brutalizing Protester On Wheelchair In Bauchi (Video)

Men of the Nigerian police have been caught on tape brutalizing a physcally challenged protester at the Bauchi Government House gate. The victim has been identified as the leader of the Initiative for the Liberalisation of Physically Challenged People on the

EFCC seizes luxury items, arrests 21 for cyber fraud in Bauchi

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested 21 suspected internet fraudsters in Bauchi State. The commission's Gombe Zonal Directorate carried out the operation on Saturday, March 15, 2025, following credible intelligence on the suspects' alleged

How Bauchi Police Nabbed Notorious Online Scammer Behind 40 Fraud Cases

The arrest came after an online businesswoman, Mrs. Fatimah Faiz Ali Bawahab, petitioned the police, alleging persistent impersonation and online scams conducted using her name and photographs. The Bauchi State Police Command has apprehended a 25-year-old

Bauchi Emirate strips Senator of traditional title 'for insulting Gov Mohammed'

The Bauchi Emirate Council has revoked the traditional title of Senator Shehu Buba Umar representing Bauchi South senatorial district in the National Assembly for allegedly 'insulting and criticizing' the State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed. We recall that

Drama as Bauchi Deputy Gov, Jatau slaps Foreign Affairs minister Tuggar

There was mild drama at the Emir's Palace in Bauchi on Friday, when the state's Deputy Governor, Auwal Jatau, allegedly slapped the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, during a heated altercation. The incident occurred during the turbaning of

Suspected Boko Haram Terrorist Aliko Nabbed By Soldiers In Bauchi [Photo ]

A suspected Boko Haram terrorist Aliyu Ahmed a.k.a Aliko, have been arrested by troops of 33 Brigade Nigerian Army at Yuga, Toro Local Government Area of Bauchi State, Friday 16th June 2017 following a tip off that he's hiding in the village. 1 Single barrel

Bauchi State House of Assembly adopts Hausa as official language of communication

Bauchi State House of Assembly has adopted Hausa Language as its second official language of communication. Following the development, hausa will be used in addition to English in conducting the business of the House, according to DailyTrust. Speaker of the

Nigerian Man Shot Dead While Testing Bulletproof Charm In Bauchi, Police Say

Ali was shot dead while testing the protective charm he had collected from a herbalist, according to the police. A 43-year-old man, Muhammadu Ali has been shot dead while experimenting with bulletproof charm in Bauchi State, Northeast Nigeria. Ali was shot