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Bauchi Gov Swears-in First Female Chief Judge

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By Sule ALIYU, Bauchi

Justice Rabi Talatu Umar took over an office that had been vacant since 2014 after the retirement of Justice Ibrahim Zango.
The State Governor equally swore-in 5 Advisers reminding them of Code Conduct.
At a brief ceremony at the Government House Bauchi, the governor described the judge as a woman of “long records of uprightness, impartiality and incorruptible adjudication who has distinguished herself as a seasoned legal officer by the way she had been handling her official assignments”.
Governor Abubakar, a lawyer, said under the new CJ, he expected a judiciary that will “sustain its role of consolidating the rule of law without compromising its independence to the Executive arm”
The governor reaffirmed his confidence that the new chief judge would bring about all the qualities into play in discharging the duties of the State Chief Judge.
The appointment of Justice Umar was initially greeted by protests and petitions.
Critics said she was not the most senior judicial officer for the position.
Swearing-in the 5 new Special Advisers, Governor Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar said the idea of appointing Special Advisers in any government is to give the chief executive of the state the “opportunity of making wide consultations thereby having variety of opinions on different aspects concerning the state”.
Governor Abubakar noted that “considering the economic realities in the country, the present position of things does not call for profligacy and merry-making. Unlike what obtained in the past, our appointments of political office holders are purely guided by merit, loyalty, competence and the need to reflect the geopolitical spread of the state”.
The Governor said because of the vast experiences of the appointees, those sworn-in are expected to add value to the system and help the administration in impacting positively on the lives of the citizens of the state “who overwhelmingly voted us to power.”
He stressed that the APC administration has come with a change agenda and is determined to effect positive change on the lives of the people who for nearly two decades were traumatized by corrupt and inept administration, but maintained that the “change we are bringing about is not only limited to economic or financial gain for the people. It is aimed at changing the mindset of the people and inculcating discipline in them so that they can be responsible citizens… and doing away with the bad habits of corruption, indolence and other negative tendencies which over years have major impediments to our development”.
The Governor however noted that “people should not expect change to come easy. For change to be successful, we need to make sacrifices and appreciate the difficulties we are in”, saying the administration is merely contending with huge debt profile and drop in the state’s allocation from the federation accounts. He however assured that in spite of the challenges, the administration is determined to forge ahead and provide meaningful development to the people.

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Banditry: Rep member condemns attack on Kwara community

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Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin

The Member representing Ekiti/Isin/Irepodun/Oke-Ero Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Hon. Raheem Tunji Olawuyi Ajuloopin, has strongly condemned the recent attack in Idofin Odo-Ashe, Oke-Ero Local Government Area of Kwara State, describing it as a cowardly act that seeks to disrupt the peace and stability of the community.

Hon. Ajuloopin, in a statement personally signed by him, expressed deep concern over the unfortunate incident and sympathised with the victims, their families, and the entire community affected by the dastardly attack, emphasising that acts of violence have no place in a civilised society, and therefore urged security agencies to intensify efforts in bringing the perpetrators to justice.

While commending the swift response of both the federal and Kwara State governments, as well as the security agencies and local vigilante groups, the lawmaker reiterated that the fight against insecurity requires collective responsibility, calling on traditional rulers, community leaders, and residents to remain vigilant and cooperate fully with security operatives by providing timely and credible information.

“Security is everyone’s business. We cannot afford to leave the safety of our communities solely to government agencies. Every citizen must be actively involved in safeguarding our environment and ensuring that peace prevails,” Hon. Ajuloopin admonished.

He reaffirmed his commitment to continued collaboration with relevant authorities to ensure that lasting peace in all parts of Kwara South and beyond.

Hon. Ajuloopin also appealed for calm, assuring that both the federal and state governments are working tirelessly to address the root causes of insecurity and prevent future occurrences.

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Governor Namadi Attends High profile Ministerial Meeting On Self-Sufficiency In Cairo

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From Hassan Taiye

Governor Umar Namadi is currently in Cairo,Arab Republic of Egypt, attending the Third High-Level Ministerial Meeting on Rice Self-Sufficiency, holding from October 7th to 9th, 2025, in Cairo and Sakha.

The meeting, themed “Towards Rice-Based Agri-Food Systems Transformation and Delivering on Rice Self-Sufficiency through Peer-to-Peer Learning: The Case of the Arab Republic of Egypt,” is jointly organized by the Egyptian Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, AfricaRice, the Arab Organization for Agricultural Development (AOAD), and other key continental partners.

This high-level gathering brings together African Ministers of Agriculture, State Governors, and agricultural leaders to share practical experiences on achieving rice self-sufficiency and agricultural transformation.

The event will showcase Egypt’s remarkable progress in achieving rice self-sufficiency despite its limited water and land resources, offering valuable lessons adaptable to other African contexts.
Namadi is participating alongside top policymakers, agricultural experts, and private sector players from across Africa to discuss innovations, policy reforms, and strategic investments aimed at strengthening food security and transforming the agricultural sector on the continent.

Over the three-day programme, delegates will engage in high-level ministerial sessions, technical discussions, and a field visit to Egypt’s renowned Rice Research and Training Centre (RRTC) in Sakha.

During the visit, participants will interact directly with Egyptian scientists and farmers to learn about the country’s advancements in high-yield rice varieties, efficient irrigation systems, and modern post-harvest technologies.

Jigawa State’s participation in this important forum underscores the state’s commitment to agricultural transformation, food self-sufficiency, and consolidating Jigawa’s position as one of Nigeria’s leading hubs for rice production and agribusiness development.

The meeting is expected to conclude with a Ministerial Declaration setting a continental roadmap for achieving rice self-sufficiency through collaborative research, policy coordination, and targeted investment across the rice value chain.

Governor Namadi is accompanied by senior officials from the Jigawa State Ministry of Agriculture and related agencies.

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There’s Political Genocide Against Christians in Northern Nigeria – Aisha Yesufu

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By: Fabian Apechihin

Sociopolitical activist Aisha Yesufu has accused Nigerian political leaders of perpetuating what she described as a “political genocide” against Christians in Northern Nigeria.

Yesufu made the remark on Tuesday in response to American comedian and TV host Bill Maher, who recently alleged that Nigerian Christians are facing coordinated attacks.

Maher, speaking on his HBO show, said, “I’m not a Christian, but they are systematically killing Christians in Nigeria. They’ve killed over 100,000 since 2009 and burned 18,000 churches. These are the Islamists, Boko Haram.”

Reacting via her X handle, Yesufu criticized what she called hypocrisy among Nigerian politicians who express concern over Christian persecution yet supported the Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket during the 2023 elections.

“You are shouting that Northern Christians are being persecuted, but you championed a Muslim-Muslim ticket! Their Christianity was not Christian enough for you during the 2023 election,” she wrote.

She concluded by calling for greater attention to what she termed the “political genocide” against Northern Christians, urging consistency in both words and actions when addressing religious and political marginalization in Nigeria.

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