North East
Coronavirus: Bauchi govt still awaiting report on governor’s status — Deputy
“We have taken the samples and we are waiting for the report of the NCDC. Unless the result from the NCDC comes, as a government, we will not comment further on this matter.”
Borno governor pledges to irrigate lake in displaced communities
Governor Zulum was ferried in a battle boat of the Nigerian military to the agrarian communities.
Yahaya assumes duty as Theatre Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole
Farouq Yahaya, a major general, takes over from Olusegun Adeniyi.
Six passengers ‘killed in Boko Haram ambush’
Two 18-seater passenger buses were heading to Maiduguri from Damaturu, Yobe state capital, when they were ambushed by suspected Boko Haram gunmen.
COVID-19: Taraba govt. distributes hand sanitisers to CAN, Muslim Councils
The government said the donation to CAN and Muslim Councils is part of its efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19.
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APC expels Reps member over anti-party activities
The lawmaker condemned the expulsion and said it is illegal.
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COVID-19: Bauchi officials, business community donate cash, relief items to government
Bauchi State government said it has received about N70 million from banks and business people in cash and material in donations.
COVID-19: Adamawa gov signs restriction order into law
The restriction order is aimed at containing the spread of COVID-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus: Bauchi to shut down for 14 days from Thursday
The state recorded its third index case on Tuesday when an unnamed 55 years old man tested positive to the COVID-19 virus.
Yobe governor, deputy, lawmakers, judges donate 50% of salaries to combat coronavirus
Others who have indicated same gesture include the Secretary to the State Government and members of the Yobe State House of Assembly.
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Troops destroy Boko Haram terrorists’ logistics base, neutralise fighters in Borno
The military says destruction of the logistic base of the Boko Haram terrorists was achieved in an air raid.
Bauchi records third case of coronavirus
The victim is a 55 years old man who tested positive for the virus, a Bauchi official said.
COVID-19: Yobe governor inspects isolation centre, orders decongestion of commercial vehicles
The state said compliance is absolutely necessary in ensuring that the state remains free from the coronavirus disease.
Coronavirus: AUN transitions to online learning for spring 2020 semester
The American University of Nigeria(AUN) has announced a switch to the online mode of instruction for the remaining Spring 2020 semester.
COVID -19: Yobe governor closes boundaries, urges traders not to hike food prices
Yobe is yet to record a confirmed case of coronavirus
Boko Haram attack, with ’15 gun trucks,’ repelled by Nigerian soldiers – Official
“Yet, we are not running or fleeing from them. Me and other generals are on the ground. We are good to go,” an army general said.
Horseriding gunmen abduct woman in Jigawa
Residents said the gunmen stormed the community on horses and abducted Harira Nasir.
Groom, five others kidnapped in Taraba
The victims were returning from a wedding in the neighbouring Benue State
Coronavirus: 47 of 70 suspected cases in Bauchi test negative – Official
The official said 21 more results sent to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) are being expected.
Dissenting Supreme Court judge in Imo election case maintains position in Zamfara’s
Justice Nweze who backed the PDP in the Imo case, now supports the APC, while advancing the same argument.
I am sound, in good spirit – Bauchi gov
The Bauchi State governor tested positive to coronavirus on Tuesday.
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Gov Zulum donates money to families of 47 slain soldiers
The soldiers lost their lives in a deadly Boo Haram ambush on their convoy.
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Nigerian military destroys terrorists’ hideout in Borno – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters says the terrorists’ hideout was destroyed in an air strike at Muktu in Northern Borno.
Coronavirus: Jigawa shuts routes to Bauchi, others
The state commissioner of health told reporters the decision would be effective as from Friday.