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  • Dogara is a sinking man, says Bauchi gov

    Bauchi State Governor Mohammed Abubakar on Tuesday dismissed Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara as a sinking man desperate to hold on to any straw for survival.

    The governor, who spoke to newsmen at the APC National secretariat in Abuja, also cautioned as the nation’s number four citizen, the Speaker cannot afford to be careless in his utterances.

    He said: “Dogara is from a tiny community in Bauchi state and is contesting for one of the 12 House of Representatives seats in Bauchi state and I am contesting for Governor. Even if we will meet, we are going g to meet in that tiny area.

    “I understand where he is coming from. He is a sinking man and so, he is grabbing everything he can hold on to. I am not his opponent in the election.

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    “What people failed to understand is that in 2015, the President did not win election in Dogara’s local government and I did not win election in his local government.

    “But today, Buhari is President of Nigeria and I am governor of Bauchi state. Secondly, people should understand that Dogara represents a total of 80,000 registered voters and I won elections in 2015 with over 300,000 differences. Please do your arithmetic and place it very well.”

    He went on: “Go to the website of the Federal Ministry of Finance, download the total allocation to Bauchi state from June 2015 till date and do a calculation.

    “You will have a total allocation for the entire Bauchi state. It is not up to N400 billion.

    “So, Dogara, as the number four citizen of Nigeria should be careful with his utterances because there is no way the number four citizen can afford to be reckless in whatever he says.

    “I have consulted with my lawyers and I intend to sue Dogara and so, I will not comment much on his claims.

    “I have said that Dogara should be careful in his utterances because he speaks without considering what comes out of his mouth.”

    On the marching order to security agencies to arrest electoral offenders, especially ballot box snatchers by President Muhammadu Buhari, Abubakar said: “Mr. President is the chief security officer of Nigeria. Anybody who snatches a ballot box is a common criminal under the law.

    “Therefore, stopping a criminal is not an act that should be politicized because we keep complaining of lack of free, fair and transparent elections in Nigeria and Mr. President is bent on ensuring that the 2019 elections are free, fair and transparent.

    “So, if it takes stopping criminals to ensure credible elections, so be it. There is nothing wrong about stopping criminal, even you as a citizen as the right under the constitution t9 stop criminals in the act of committing an offense.”

  • ‘Kidnapping made us swim in cash’

    The police in Niger State have arrested four suspected kidnappers terrorising Fota village in Lapai Local Government.

    The suspected kidnappers, Mohammed Abubakar, Mamuda Mohammed, Mohammed Mohammed and Amadu Garba, confessed that the ransom they got from their victims made them to live big.

    The suspects met their Waterloo after one of their kidnapped victims, Sani Dakuma, escaped from their den.

    It was learnt that the suspects had kidnapped the father of Sani and collected N1.5 million as ransom before his release.

    Speaking to reporters when paraded in Minna by the police, one of the suspects, Mamuda Mohammed, said they made a lot of money from kidnapping, adding that they used the ransom to marry many wives and live big.

    “We have been making a lot of money from our victims. Whenever we kidnapped them, the ransom paid was quite rewarding to the extent that we could compare ourselves with directors in the ministries.

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    “We swim in cash, marry many wives and lavish money on our girlfriends. Honestly, we never knew that our cups would become full until we found ourselves in the police net,” he said.

    Police spokesman Muhammad Abubakar said the suspects were trailed and apprehended following a tip-off by officers attached to Lapai Divisional Office.

    He said the suspects have admitted to committing the offence, adding that the matter has been charged to court.

     

  • Kidnapping made us swim in cash and marry more wives – Suspect

    Four suspected notorious kidnappers terrorizing Fota village in Lapai local government area in Niger state have been arrested by the Police.

    The kidnappers, Mohammed Abubakar, Mamuda Mohammed, Mohammed Mohammed, and Amadu Garba confessed that the ransom they get from their victims make them live lavishing lives.

    The group met their waterloo one of their kidnapped victims, Sani Dakuma escaped from their den.

    It was learnt that the suspects had earlier kidnapped the father of Sani and collected the sum of N1.5 million as ransom before his release.

    Speaking to newsmen when paraded in Minna, One of the suspects, Mamuda Mohammed said that kidnapping was their sole fast growing business in the area and they use the ransom money to marry more wives and lavish money on their girlfriends.

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    “We have been making a lot of money from our victims whenever we kidnapped them, the ransom was  quite rewarding to an extent that we can compare ourselves with Directors in the state ministries.

    “We swim in cash, marry more wives and lavish money on our girl friends. Honestly we never knew that our cups will come to brim until we found ourselves in the police net,” Mohammed confessed.

    The Police Public Relations Officer, Muhammad Abubakar said the suspects were trailed and apprehended based on tip-off by officers attached to Lapai Divisional Office.

    He said the suspects had admitted to committing the offence and the matter has been charged to Court.

  • Election: Be neutral, former IGPs tells Adamu

    Former Inspector Generals of Police (IGP) have tasked the Acting IGP Mohammed Adamu to be neutral and professional in the discharge of his mandate especially as the election draws near.

    The former IGPs who stated this in Abuja during the decoration ceremony of 18 newly promoted Assistant Inspector General (AIGs) and 33 Commissioners of Police emphasized the need to stop god-fatherism in the Force and show respect to all.

    The former IGPs Aliyu Attah, Mohammed Abubakar, Suleiman Abba, and Solomon Arase also reminded the senior officers that no seat of power was permanent.

    The former police chiefs while charging Adamu to take advantage of the 2019 elections to write his name in gold in the history of the country also advised him to refuse to be used by anyone.

    Earlier in his remark, the Ag. IGP Mohammed Adamu assured Nigerians and the international community that the police has perfected plans and mobilized available assets towards giving the nation peaceful and credible elections.

    Adamu also charged the decorated officers to be professional in their conduct.

    He said: “Let me remind the promotees that the 2019 general elections are around the corner and the Nigeria Police Force, being the lead agency in the electoral process are expected to exhibit Optimal level of professionalism and to undertake their mandate within the dictates of rule of law.

    “I can assure the nation and the international community that we have perfected plans and mobilized available assets towards giving to the country peaceful and credible elections.”

    He also disclosed that all the new senior officers will be deployed for election duties.

    “All of you, the newly promoted officers, will be deployed to play active roles in this process, The Force leadership and indeed, the nation looks up to you to manifest your sense of professional excellence in the election security task you might be deployed to perform. I trust that you shall not fail the Force, neither will you fail the nation in this arduous national duty.”

    “The elevation of these seasoned senior Police Officers is a clear testimony to their history of professional excellence, loyalty, zeal and invaluable experience. That their promotion was guided by the principles of seniority and merit are also a clear testimony to the new focus of my leadership in relation to promotion policy.”

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    The promoted AIGs are; Maurice A. Yusuf; Ibrahim A. Lamorde, former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC); Murtala Usman Mani, Wilson A. Inalegwu, a former CP, FCT; Dibal Paul Yakadi, Haruna Huzi, Mshelia, Mohammad A. Mustafa, Hyelashinda Kimo Musa, former CP, FCT, Ebonyi and Akwa Ibom Commands, Adeleye Olusola Oyebade, a former Oyo State Command CP; Olusola Kamar Subair, Basen Dapiya Gwana, David Oyebanji Folawiyo, Zanna Mohammed Ibrahim, Nkpa N. Inakwu, Chris Okey Ezike, until now CP, Abia State; Moses Ambakina Jitoboh, D.M Obembe and Wilson O. Akhiwu.

    The new CPs are; Uche J. Anozie, Nwamhi Felix Yame, Mohammed Abdulmumini Gimba, Musa Adze, Philip Sule Maku, Umaru Haruna Miringa, Usman Sule Gomna, Adamu Usman, Daniel Sokari-Pedro, Ahmed Mohammed Azare, Adamu Saleh Jajeri, Maigana Alahi Sani, Audu Adamu Madaki and Dajuma Mohammed Lawal.

    Others are; Ibrahim Sani Ka’oje, John Ogbonnaya Amadi, Ede Ayuba Ekpeji, Mohammed Bagega, Bello Makwashi, Buba Sanusi, Suleiman Balarabe, Rabiu Ladodo, Ndatsu Aliyu Mohammed, Yunusa Edwin Ogwuche, Cyril I. Okoro, Awosola Awotunde, Ayodele Andrew Olatunji, Garuba Danjuma, Bello Sani Dalijan, Imaikop Asuquo Okpongkpong and Sahabo Abubakar Yahaya, Jerome E. Bentem, Idris Nagoyo, Ibrahim A. Gora and Edna Obiageri.” Ugbebor.

  • PDM backs Buhari for second term

    The People’s Democratic Movement (PDM) on Friday backed President Muhammadu Buhari for second term in office.

    The leadership of the group led by its National Chairman, Senator Abubakar Maadi, met with President Buhari on Friday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

    Bauchi State Governor, Mohammed Abubakar facilitated the meeting, which started around 11.02am when the President arrived the Council Chamber.

    Maadi, disclosed that the leadership of the party across the country endorsed President Buhari for second term on the 4th of January, 2019.

    Recalling that the party was formed by late Shehu Musa Yar’ Adua in 1987, he said that the PDM decided to endorse the President because of his giant strides in the development of the country, especially in the fight against corruption, successes against Boko Haram and improved power supply, among other achievements.

    At the meeting, the former National Chairman of PDM, Faruk Abdullaziz presented to Buhari, the signature of all the 36 states executives of the party endorsing the President for second term.

    Bauchi Governor, while making brief remarks explained that he was not a member of PDM.

    “I am a friend to the National Chairman of PDM and I facilitated this meeting.” he said

    According to him, the PDM has sat and resolved to support President Buhari for second term.

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    He said that the delegation comprises of national, state, zonal, coordinators of the PDM.

    The President commended the members of the group for remaining committed to the organization over the years.

    According to him, the bottom line of everything is patriotism.

    Government officials in attendance included the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari, Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed.

    Others include National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Danbazzau, Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu.

  • Bauchi projects N15bn IGR

    The Bauchi State Board of Internal Revenue has projected N15 billion for the 2019 fiscal year, the Chairman, Mr Hussain Jibo, said on Wednesday.

    Jibo told the News Agency of Nigeria in Bauchi that the projection relied on the approved Treasury Single Account (TSA) which would soon take off.

    The chairman said that the board had introduced other forms of taxation.

    “The projection was in line with the TSA that was approved by Gov. Mohammed Abubakar. Ministries, departments and agencies are urged to remit revenues into the account.

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    “In the approved budget, the board projected N15 billion as 2019 internally-generated revenue.

    ” The board has, after a feasibility study, introduced taxes that will not affect the common man.“Some of them are development levy for contractors and hospitality tax for hotels.

    “The study shows that what contractors and hotels in the state pay is nothing tangible,” he said.
    Jibo thanked tax payers in the state for their cooperation, and urged them to seek clarification on taxation and its benefit.

    NAN reports that the state state projected N8 billion internal-generated revenue for 2018.

  • Police arrest suspected armed robbers on Xmas eve

    Fifteen persons have been kidnapped and two others killed by unknown armed bandits at Mangwaro,a boundary with Kaduna and Niger state, The Nation learnt on Wednesday.

    All the kidnapped victims are from Niger state, 10 are from Gwada in Shiroro local government area and 5 from Munya local government area of the state.

    It was learnt that they were returning from Kaduna state when they were kidnapped.

    The Niger state Commissioner of Information and Strategy Alh Danjuma Sallau confirmed the incident to newsmen in Minna.

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    Sallau who hails from Munya local government area however said that all is calm as government has deployed security agents to the area to maintain normalcy as panic and tension filled the town when the news of the kidnap filtered in.

    “A combined team of security agencies of d Army Police Civil Defence and Local Vigilante have been drafted to the area to enforce peace”, the Commissioner said.

    He said that the government is working together with the security agencies to figure out how to  release the kidnapped victims from their abductors.

    The state Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Mohammed Abubakar confirmed that the incident occurred at Mangwaro neighboring town of Kaduna and Niger state.

     

  • APC clear National Secretary, 23 others for 2019 governorship poll

    The National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress ( APC ) has affirmed the nomination of the party’s National Secretary, Mai Mala Buni and 23 others as governorship candidates of the party for the 2019 governorship election across the country.

    Also cleared to fly the party flag are Lagos state flag bearer, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Kaduna state Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, Kano state Governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, Plateau state Governor, Simon Lalong, Bauchi state Governor, Mohammed Abubakar, Kebbi state Governor, Abubakar Bagudu and Katsina state Governor, Aminu Bello MASARI.

    Others are Jigawa stage Governor, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, Niger state Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello, Sokoto state deputy governor, Ahmed Aliyu, Prof. Babagana Umara-Zulum (Borno), Abubakar Sule (Nasarawa), Emmanuel JIme (Benue), Tonye Cole (Rivers), Uche Ogah (Abia), Nsima Ebere (Akwa Ibom), Adebayo Adelabu (Oyo), Fapo Abiodun (Ogun), Great Ogboru (Delta), Senator John Owan Enoh (Cross River), Inuwa Yahaya (Gombe), Senator Sunny Ogboji (Ebonyi) and Sani Abubakar Danladi (Taraba).

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    Acting National Publicity Secretary of the party, Yekini Nabena said in a statement that the clearance followed the adoption of the report of the various electoral committee sent to conduct the primaries in the various states.

    The governorship primaries for Enugu, Kwara and Adamawa states have not been conducted, while the party has cancelled the primary in Zamfara and Imo states due to irregularities.

    The NWC also approved the report of the pane, that conducted the governorship primary in Ogun State which declared Dapo Abiodun as the candidate of the party.

  • Execute people oriented projects – Abubakar

    Bauchi state governor, Mohammed Abubakar, has appealed to Corps members serving in the state to execute people oriented projects aimed at improving the living standard of the people.

    The governor made the appeal during the closing ceremony for 2018 Batch “B” Stream Two Orientation Course for Corps Members deployed to Bauchi and those dislodged from Gombe State jointly held at Wailo Orientation Camp.

    Represented by his Deputy, Audu Katagum, the governor said corps members as agents of positive change have contributed to the development of the nation in many facets, hence the need to intensify efforts on educational development of the two states.

    The governor, in a statement by the Director, Press and Public Relations, NYSC, Adenike Adeyemi, also appealed to the corps members to contribute their quota to the development of Information Communication Technology among students and youths in the country.

    The statement quoted the governor as saying: “Join hands with the government in rendering efficient services in the area of healthcare, education, social and infrastructural development and the promotion of sound Information Communication Technology knowledge among the youths.

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    “You should remain focused and equip yourselves with the necessary entrepreneurial skills in a bid to actualize the industrial revolution drive of the country.

    “We shall continue to render necessary support to ensure that the trail blazing successes of the Scheme in all segments of our national life are sustained.”

    He urged them to pursue the post-camp component of the skills acquisition and entrepreneurship development training which would make them job creators and reduce unemployment.

    Bauchi State Coordinator of the scheme, James Afolayan, urged the corps members to be guided by the objectives of the scheme.

    He appealed to them to respect the culture and traditions of their respective host communities in order to contribute to their development.

  • 2019: Bauchi APC adopts Buhari, Abubakar

    The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bauchi State has adopted President Muhammadu Buhari and Gov. Mohammed Abubakar of the state as its presidential and gubernatorial candidates respectively for the 2019 general elections.

    Mr Abubakar Al-Saddique, Press Secretary to the Governor, said in a statement in Bauchi on Friday, that the party took the decision at its stakeholders’ meeting on Thursday at the Government House, Bauchi.

    Al-Sadique said the meeting also reaffirmed the party’s earlier decision to adopt indirect primaries for the election of its candidates for the 2019 poll.

    “The decision becomes necessary in view of the massive infrastructural development and stability in the nation and in Bauchi State.

    “There is improved security and prudent management of resources that have been witnessed under these great leaders,” he stated.

    He quoted the stakeholders as saying that the APC government had initiated policies that had touched the life of the common man hence the adoption of the president and the governor.

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    He said the people of Bauchi state were satisfied with the commitment of the president and the governor to combating insurgency and other criminal activities.

    Meanwhile, the Deputy Governor, Alhaji Audu Katagum, has advised all those seeking elective positions in the state to reach out to the electorate who will take the final decision on their ambition.

    “Gov. Abubakar has not anointed candidates and I want to warn all of you against vote buying.

    “The party is working out ways of checking electoral fraud during the conduct of the primaries,’’ Katagum said.