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Weather Outlook: NiMet Predicts 3 Days of Sunshine and Thunderstorms

12May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

News

Weather Outlook: NiMet Predicts 3 Days of Sunshine and Thunderstorms

Forecasting ahead, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, anticipates a mix of sunshine and thunderstorms across the country starting Sunday and continuing through Tuesday. As highlighted in its weather outlook released on Saturday, NiMet expects clear skies on Sunday with pockets of clouds lingering over the northern region. Specifically, isolated thunderstorms are likely to occur in regions including Katsina, Borno, Yobe, Adamawa, Kaduna, Kebbi, Jigawa, and Taraba States during morning hours. Later in the day, similar weather patterns are expected over areas such as Adamawa, Zamfara, Sokoto, Kebbi, Bauchi, Gombe, Kaduna, and Taraba. In the North Central region, cloudy skies with occasional sunshine intervals are predicted, with chances of thunderstorms in locations like Kwara, Ni...

Record of 19,470 Complaints of Rights Abuse by Govt Agents as NHRC Reports

12May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

News

Record of 19,470 Complaints of Rights Abuse by Govt Agents as NHRC Reports

In April 2024, the National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, documented a total of 19,470 complaints of rights abuse, with a majority of the reports directed towards government agents. The NHRC’s Human Rights Assessment Dashboard for April 2024, unveiled in Abuja on Friday, revealed that 5,259 complaints were lodged against state actors, specifically government agents like the police, military, and other security bodies. This marked the highest number of complaints attributed to a specific group in the April dashboard. Additionally, the dashboard disclosed 4,317 complaints concerning domestic violence and 1,457 complaints related to children's rights violations. Furthermore, the NHRC received 2,877 complaints against non-state actors and 1,063 reports against private sector entiti...

Police in Bauchi State ban the use of covered vehicle plate numbers and tinted glasses

11May

By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments

Metro

Police in Bauchi State ban the use of covered vehicle plate numbers and tinted glasses

In a recent statement, the Bauchi State Police Command has issued a warning regarding the unauthorized use of tinted glasses and covered number plates on vehicles within the state. The Command highlighted the growing trend of this practice, emphasizing the significant threat it poses to public safety and order. According to the Command's spokesperson, Ahmed Wakil, the concealment of number plates and the use of tinted glasses present challenges for security agencies in identifying vehicles involved in criminal activities. Superintendent of Police Wakil urged all unauthorized individuals to refrain from such practices, cautioning that the Command would take action against offenders. The spokesperson also appealed to the public to cooperate in enforcing the law...

The Surge in 12.5kg Cooking Gas Price – A 55% Increase in Nigeria

11May

By Afolake IbidunNo Comments

Business

The Surge in 12.5kg Cooking Gas Price – A 55% Increase in Nigeria

According to the latest March Cooking Gas Price Watch by the National Bureau of Statistics, the average cost of refilling a 12.5-kilogram Cylinder of Liquefied Petroleum Gas, known as Cooking gas, has risen by 55.22% to N15,929.04 this March from N10,262.56 in the same month a year ago. In a month-on-month analysis, the price of cooking gas in March 2024 increased by 5.77% to N15,929.04, up from N15,060.38 in February. When looking at state profiles, Sokoto had the highest average retail price for refilling a 12.5kg Cylinder of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Cooking Gas) at N17,833.33, followed by Osun at N17,588.46, and Anambra at N17,417.65. On the other hand, the lowest average prices were seen in Katsina at N12,400.00, followed by Kebbi and Bauchi at N13,137.50 and N14,484.25, respectiv...

Man in Bauchi receives death sentence through stoning from Sharia court for being homosexual

11May

By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments

Metro

Man in Bauchi receives death sentence through stoning from Sharia court for being homosexual

A man named Abdullahi Sani from Unguwar Makara Huta has been handed a death sentence by stoning by a Sharia Court located in Ningi, which serves as the headquarters of Ningi Local Government Area in Bauchi State. The sentence was passed due to allegations of homosexuality. The verdict was issued by Sharia Judge Abdullahi Aliyu Doya during a court session held on May 10, 2024. Sani was found guilty of the charges brought against him. The Sharia Judge mentioned that the Court initiated the trial on 02/05/2024, concluding it on Thursday, 09/05/2024, leading to the judgment and sentencing. The decision was reached after considering various arguments presented. He further elaborated that Abdullahi Sani was declared guilty and sentenced to death by stoning, following witness testimonies and ...

Tragic outbreak of Meningitis claims the lives of six Almajiri students in Bauchi

10May

By Linda IfeomaNo Comments

Health

Tragic outbreak of Meningitis claims the lives of six Almajiri students in Bauchi

Reports indicate that an outbreak of meningitis in Udubo village, located in the Gamawa local government Area of Bauchi State, has resulted in the tragic deaths of six Almajiri pupils. Confirming the unfortunate incidents to the press on Friday was Nasiru Bakura, the Chairman of the caretaker committee of the local government. The deaths occurred in three separate Tsangaya schools within Udubo town of Gamawa local government area, as relayed by Bakura. It was highlighted that these particular Tsangaya schools were densely populated with Almajiri pupils, which exacerbated the severity of the situation. An active response to the outbreak is being conducted by health workers at both local and state levels, with the procurement of necessary medications for the treatment of affected individ...

NCDC reports 857 cases of lassa fever and 156 deaths in Nigeria

10May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

News

NCDC reports 857 cases of lassa fever and 156 deaths in Nigeria

As per the announcement from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), there have been a total of 857 confirmed cases of Lassa fever and 156 fatalities reported across 28 states from January to April 28. The official report published on the NCDC website disclosed these statistics concerning the prevalence of Lassa fever in the country. With a case fatality rate (CFR) of 18.2 percent, the current situation is more severe compared to the 17.0 percent CFR recorded during the same period in 2023. Lassa fever, a potentially deadly viral hemorrhagic disease, is endemic in several West African nations, including Nigeria. The disease is caused by the Lassa virus, primarily transmitted through contact with items contaminated by the urine or excreta of the mastomys natalensi...

The Chief Judge of Bauchi State Issues Warning to Magistrates and Sharia Court Judges Regarding Remand of Debtors

9May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

News

The Chief Judge of Bauchi State Issues Warning to Magistrates and Sharia Court Judges Regarding Remand of Debtors

In her visit to correctional centers across Bauchi State, Justice Rabi Talatu Umar, the Chief Judge, cautioned chief magistrates and Shari’a Court judges against the unjust remand of debtors in efforts to recover debts. She emphasized the need to avoid unnecessary incarceration for debt-related issues. The purpose of her quarterly review was not only to expedite the judicial process by releasing awaiting trial inmates but also to alleviate congestion in the correctional facilities. Justice Umar stressed the importance of mediation and amicable settlements in resolving disputes related to debts and marriage, highlighting that imprisonment is not a progressive solution to such issues. She also reminded the judges and magistrates not to misuse their authority by allowing litigants to int...

Legislation in Bauchi Aimed at Decreasing Number of Out-of-School Children

9May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

News

Legislation in Bauchi Aimed at Decreasing Number of Out-of-School Children

Plans are underway in the Bauchi State House of Assembly to pass a bill that would establish a strategy to reduce the prevalence of out-of-school children in the region. Dr. Nasiru Ahmed Ala, the Chairman of the House Committee on Education, made this announcement during a two-day Regional Stakeholders Engagement Meeting focused on Out-of-School Children and the Retention, Transition, and Completion Models in Bauchi, Gombe, and Adamawa states. The event took place at the Emerald Hotel Hall in Gombe, Gombe State, on Thursday. Representing the Madara/Chinede constituency in the State Assembly, Ala expressed alarm at the substantial number of out-of-school children in Bauchi, estimated to be around 1.2 million. He stressed the pressing need to tackle this issue and highlighted the collab...

Statement from Bauchi Legislator Advocating for Suspension of National Cybersecurity Levy in House of Representatives

8May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

News

Statement from Bauchi Legislator Advocating for Suspension of National Cybersecurity Levy in House of Representatives

During a recent session at the House of Representatives, Mansur Soro, the representative for Darazo/Ganjuwa Federal Constituency in Bauchi State, put forward a motion to halt the enforcement of the national cybersecurity levy mandated by the Central Bank of Nigeria. Soro raised concerns about the unfortunate timing of the levy amidst the current hardships being experienced by many Nigerians. Expressing his stance, the lawmaker emphasized that the responsibility of managing accumulated funds should not rest with the National Security Adviser, a political position. He called upon the House to push for the cancellation of the levy and to avoid introducing new taxes or escalating existing ones in light of the prevailing economic challenges. Speaking during the session, Soro highlighted, “O...