Bauchi news today from The Trumpet: government and politics, security, tradition and infrastructure from Bauchi city, Azare, Misau, Katagum and across Bauchi State, updated every time we publish a new Bauchi story.
Bauchi State was created on 3 February 1976 from the old North-Eastern State, with Bauchi as its capital. Known as the Pearl of Tourism, it is home to the Yankari Game Reserve and borders Kano, Jigawa, Yobe, Gombe, Taraba, Plateau and Kaduna states.
Bauchi State at a glance
| Capital | Bauchi |
|---|---|
| Created | 3 February 1976 (from North-Eastern State) |
| Governor | Bala Mohammed (since May 2019) |
| Local government areas | 20 |
| Senatorial districts | Bauchi North, Bauchi Central, Bauchi South |
| Population (2006 census) | 4,653,066 |
| Slogan | Pearl of Tourism |
| Region | North-East Nigeria |
What we cover in Bauchi
- Government: Governor Bala Mohammed’s administration, including a salary review for magistrates, ₦10bn for pensioners’ gratuities and a cabinet reshuffle.
- Politics: party realignments, from the governor’s defection to the APM to his meeting with Peter Obi.
- Security and crime: policing and safety, such as the rescue of 17 minors from solvent abuse and the closure of 25 cattle markets over insecurity.
- Tradition and infrastructure: the emirate and public works, including Goodluck Jonathan’s Jigon Bauchi title and the alarm over removed railway infrastructure.
Latest Bauchi news
Police Rescue 17 Minors From Rubber Solution Abuse, Arrest 2 Suppliers In Bauchi
By Nicholas Ojo The Bauchi State Police Command has rescued 17 minors found inhaling rubber solution in different parts of…
Bauchi Gov Orders Salary Review, Vehicles for Magistrates; New Court Divisions Sought
By Charles SuruBauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has directed the provision of official vehicles for magistrates and Shari’a Court judges…
Police Arrest Fake Soldier Who Attacked Employer, Stole Vehicle In Bauchi
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old man, John Shehu, for allegedly impersonating a soldier, attacking a prospective…
Police Arrest 40-Year-Old Man Over Alleged Killing Of Colleague In Bauchi
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 40-year-old man, Sallau Inuwa, popularly known as Liman Katagum, over the alleged…
Police Arrest Two Suspected Drug Dealers in Bauchi as Adamawa Relaxes Lamurde Curfew
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two suspected drug dealers and recovered suspected illicit substances, including Indian hemp, Colorado…
Police Arrest Man Who Robbed Schoolchildren At Knifepoint In Bauchi
By Nicholas Ojo The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old man accused of stabbing another man to death…
Bauchi Releases ₦10bn for Pensioners’ Gratuities, Dismisses ₦3bn Claims
The Bauchi State Government has released ₦10 billion for the payment of outstanding gratuities owed to retired civil servants, dismissing…
Police Foil Robbery, Arrest Man Over Fatal Gunshot In Bauchi
The Bauchi State Police Command has foiled an armed robbery operation along the Kajala-Kere Road and arrested a 35-year-old man…
Goodluck Jonathan Crowned ‘Jigon Bauchi’ Traditional Title by Emir
Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has been honoured with the traditional title of Jigon Bauchi by the Emir of Bauchi,…
Bala Mohammed Reshuffles Cabinet, Submits New Commissioner Nominees To Assembly
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle, resulting in the exit of three commissioners from the…
Governor Zulum Donates Additional N200m To National Orthopaedic Hospital, Azare
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has approved an additional N200 million donation to the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Azare, to support…
Bauchi House Of Assembly Member Dies After Brief Illness
A member of the Bauchi State House of Assembly, representing Sakwa Constituency, Wanzam Mohammed Zaki, has died after a brief…
Forum accuses APC of imposing consensus candidates in Bauchi
The Bauchi Progressives Forum has rejected the results announced by the committee overseeing the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primaries…
Gov. Bala Mohammed defects to APM alongside PDP structure
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the Allied Peoples Movement…
EFCC re-arraigns Bauchi accountant-general, BDC operator in N1.63bn fraud case
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has re-arraigned the Bauchi State Accountant-General, Sirajo Muhammad Jaja, alongside an unlicensed Bureau…
Peter Obi meets Bala Mohammed in Bauchi as defection speculation deepens
Peter Obi, a leading figure in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former Labour Party presidential candidate, arrived in Bauchi…
Gov. Mohammed raises alarm over removal of railway infrastructure in Bauchi
The Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed has raised concerns over the reported removal of railway sleepers along key rail…
Bauchi State Government shuts down 25 Cattle Markets over rising insecurity
The Bauchi State Government has suspended all commercial activities in 25 cattle markets across four local government areas following escalating…
Bauchi APC caucus moves against Bala Mohammed’s alleged defection bid
A significant political shift appears to be unfolding within the All Progressives Congress (APC), as its Bauchi State caucus has…
Police arrest 3 murder suspects in Bauchi
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested three suspects over the brutal killing of a 35-year-old man, Saleh Ibrahim, an…
Bauchi news: frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Bauchi State?
Bauchi is the capital of Bauchi State.
When was Bauchi State created?
Bauchi State was created on 3 February 1976 from the old North-Eastern State.
How many local government areas are in Bauchi State?
Bauchi State has 20 local government areas, across three senatorial districts: Bauchi North, Bauchi Central and Bauchi South.
Who is the governor of Bauchi State?
Bala Mohammed has been Governor of Bauchi State since May 2019. He was re-elected in 2023.
What is Yankari Game Reserve?
Yankari Game Reserve in Bauchi State is one of Nigeria’s best-known wildlife parks, famous for its elephants and the Wikki Warm Spring.
Where can I read the latest Bauchi news today?
This page updates automatically whenever The Trumpet publishes a story about Bauchi, so the newest reports always appear in the Latest Bauchi news section.
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