New year: Bauchi governor reiterates commitment to security

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has assured residents of the government’s unwavering commitment to maintaining security across the state. The governor gave the assurance in his 2025 New Year goodwill message to the people of Bauchi State. This is as he warned that no criminal elements or their collaborators would find safe haven in the
New year: Bauchi governor reiterates commitment to security

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has assured residents of the government’s unwavering commitment to maintaining security across the state.

The governor gave the assurance in his 2025 New Year goodwill message to the people of Bauchi State.

This is as he warned that no criminal elements or their collaborators would find safe haven in the state.

Mohammed in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado on Tuesday highlighted the state government’s continued support for security agencies to ensure the effective handling of any security challenges.

He urged residents to cooperate with security personnel by reporting suspicious activities or individuals, adding that the fight against insecurity is a collective responsibility.

“Our government remains vigilant against the activities of criminal elements. I want to assure you that criminals and their collaborators will have no safe haven in Bauchi State,” the governor declared.

He called on traditional rulers, religious leaders and community stakeholders to join hands in fostering peace and stability, which he described as essential for Bauchi State’s socio-economic development.

Mohammed also outlined his administration’s efforts in improving the lives of citizens despite economic challenges.

He pointed to significant investments in infrastructure, youth empowerment, and social services as evidence of his government’s commitment to ensuring a better future for all residents.

New year: Bauchi governor reiterates commitment to security

Police arrest two for ₦110m scam of Canada-based Nigerian

The Rivers State Police Command has announced the arrest of two suspects, Michael Onyedikachi and his accomplice, Akachukwu Benedict, for their involvement in an online scam targeting a Canada-based Nigerian. According to the command, the case involved Sandra Austin, a Nigerian resident in Ontario, Canada, deceived by the suspects into transferring N110m over two years.
Read More

The Rivers State Police Command has announced the arrest of two suspects, Michael Onyedikachi and his accomplice, Akachukwu Benedict, for their involvement in an online scam targeting a Canada-based Nigerian. According to the command, the case involved Sandra Austin, a Nigerian resident in Ontario, Canada, deceived by the suspects into transferring N110m over two years.

Read More

Police arrest two for N110m scam on Canada-based Nigerian

The Rivers State Police Command has announced the arrest of two suspects, Michael Onyedikachi and his accomplice, Akachukwu Benedict, for their involvement in an online scam targeting a Canada-based Nigerian. According to the command, the case involved Sandra Austin, a Nigerian resident in Ontario, Canada, deceived by the suspects into transferring N110m over two years.
Read More

The Rivers State Police Command has announced the arrest of two suspects, Michael Onyedikachi and his accomplice, Akachukwu Benedict, for their involvement in an online scam targeting a Canada-based Nigerian. According to the command, the case involved Sandra Austin, a Nigerian resident in Ontario, Canada, deceived by the suspects into transferring N110m over two years.

Read More

2025: Address insecurity, others, PDP urges Tinubu 

The Peoples Democratic Party on Tuesday, urged President Bola Tinubu to prioritise and take immediate action to address the escalating issues of insecurity, fuel shortages, and the growing food crisis as the country enters the New Year, 2025. The PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, in a statement, accused Tinubu of focusing on empty rhetoric,
Read More

The Peoples Democratic Party on Tuesday, urged President Bola Tinubu to prioritise and take immediate action to address the escalating issues of insecurity, fuel shortages, and the growing food crisis as the country enters the New Year, 2025. The PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, in a statement, accused Tinubu of focusing on empty rhetoric,

Read More

2024: Police kill 40 bandits, rescue 319 kidnapped victims in Katsina

Katsina State Police Command says its operatives rescued no fewer than 319 kidnapped victims from kidnappers and bandits in 2024. The State Police Commissioner, Aliyu Musa disclosed this at the…

Kano assembly passes N719.7bn 2025 budget

The Kano State House of Assembly on Tuesday passed the 2025 Appropriation Bill into law, approving a budget of ₦719,755,417,663. The budget, titled Budget of Hope, Human Capital, and Economic Development, received legislative approval following a rowdy session. It prioritizes education, healthcare, infrastructure, water and rural development, security, poverty reduction, agriculture, and economic development. The
Read More

The Kano State House of Assembly on Tuesday passed the 2025 Appropriation Bill into law, approving a budget of ₦719,755,417,663. The budget, titled Budget of Hope, Human Capital, and Economic Development, received legislative approval following a rowdy session. It prioritizes education, healthcare, infrastructure, water and rural development, security, poverty reduction, agriculture, and economic development. The

Read More

  • Africa
  • December 31, 2024
  • 9 views
Real Madrid hold last training session of 2024

Real Madrid hosted their final training session of the year in front of their fans as they prepare for their La Liga match away at Valencia on FridayRead More

‘Where is Davido?’ Fans ask as Lagos announces Burna Boy, Wizkid, Tiwa Savage for countdown fiesta

The Lagos State Government has announced the 2025 edition of its annual end-of-year fiesta, the Greater Lagos Countdown. The event, set to take place across five major locations in the state — Ikorodu, Badagry, Ikeja, Lagos Island, and Epe — will commence on Tuesday at 7 pm and culminate the following day with the New
Read More

The Lagos State Government has announced the 2025 edition of its annual end-of-year fiesta, the Greater Lagos Countdown. The event, set to take place across five major locations in the state — Ikorodu, Badagry, Ikeja, Lagos Island, and Epe — will commence on Tuesday at 7 pm and culminate the following day with the New

Read More

  • Africa
  • December 31, 2024
  • 7 views
One of longest-held inmates at Guantanamo repatriated to Tunisia

One of Guantanamo Bay’s first inmates, Ridah Bin Saleh al-Yazidi, has been repatriated to Tunisia, the US has announced. Yazidi was accused by the US of having ties to a…

FG unveils N250bn fund to boost affordable housing

The Federal Government has launched a N250bn Ministry of Finance Incorporated Real Estate Investment Fund to bridge Nigeria’s housing finance gap, promote affordable housing, and stimulate economic growth. According to a press statement on Tuesday by Mohammed Manga, Director of Information and Public Relations at the Ministry of Finance, the initiative was announced during a
Read More

The Federal Government has launched a N250bn Ministry of Finance Incorporated Real Estate Investment Fund to bridge Nigeria’s housing finance gap, promote affordable housing, and stimulate economic growth. According to a press statement on Tuesday by Mohammed Manga, Director of Information and Public Relations at the Ministry of Finance, the initiative was announced during a

Read More

Business & Economy

AFDEIC 2025: Tech leaders to discuss $180 billion African digital economy