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Teenage Wife Detained for Allegedly Poisoning Spouse Shortly After Marriage
A 19-year-old woman in Bauchi has been arrested for allegedly poisoning her husband just over a month after their wedding; the victim is currently recovering in the hospital.
APM Reappoints Dantalle as Chairman, Names New National Officials
The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has re-elected Yusuf Mamman Dantalle as National Chairman and inaugurated 26 new officers, while calling for opposition unity ahead of the 2027 elections.
Goodluck Jonathan Receives Jigon Bauchi Chieftaincy Title
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has been conferred the title of Jigon Bauchi by the Bauchi Emirate Council in recognition of his contributions to Nigeria's democracy and peace.
Bauchi community members request military base after new violence
Following a violent raid in Bauchi State that left six injured, residents of Gwana Emirate are calling for a permanent military base to curb recurring attacks.
Buba Galadima Explains Governor Bala Mohammed’s Hesitation Regarding NDC Membership
Buba Galadima, an NDC leader, reveals that Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed opted against joining the party due to advice regarding potential presidential candidate conflicts.
Bauchi State Governor Orders Security Forces to Clear Kidnapper Strongholds
Governor Bala Mohammed has tasked security agencies with dismantling criminal hideouts and strengthening border surveillance to eliminate kidnapping and banditry in Bauchi State.
Governor Bala Mohammed Overhauls Bauchi State Cabinet with Four New Appointments
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has appointed four new commissioners following a cabinet reshuffle prompted by recent resignations and dismissals.
Bauchi State Governor mandates crackdown on illicit mining operations
Governor Bala Mohammed has ordered security agencies to prosecute all illegal miners in Bauchi State, declaring that even his own family members will face legal consequences if implicated.
Fatal Collision on Bauchi–Maiduguri Road Leaves Nine Dead
A late-night road crash on the Bauchi–Maiduguri highway claimed nine lives and left eight others injured after a commercial bus and a tipper truck collided.
Suspect detained following fatal witchcraft-related assault in Bauchi
A 30-year-old woman was killed and three others injured during a witchcraft-related attack in Bauchi State, leading to the arrest of one suspect.