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STAKEHOLDERS ASK FG, NIGER STATE GOVT TO UNVEIL DETAILS OF MoU WITH BRAZILIAN AGRIC FIRM FOR THE BENEFIT OF UNEMPLOYED NIGERIANS

By Princess Simon (Bureau Chief North Central, in Minna)

Stakeholders to a One-Day industrial animal farming roundtable have asked the Federal and Niger state governments to make public the contents of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with Brazilian agricultural business firm, JBS for the benefits of especially unemployed Nigerians that may be intrested to explore the opportunities contained therein.

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Insecurity: NIGER STATE POLICE COMMAND DISPELS RUMOURS OF PLANNED BANDIT'S ATTACK ON SCHOOLS, LGAs, MINNA TOWNSHIP

By Princess Simon (Bureau Chief North Central, in Minna)

As rumour of planned attacks on some schools in Minna, the state capital and other Local Government Areas (LGAs) spreads, Niger state Police Command has dispelled claims of attacks in some schools tagging it as, 'false and misleading', aimed at causing fear and panic.

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POLICE SEEK PUBLIC ASSISTANCE AS SCID INVESTIGATES SUSPICIOUS DEATH IN BAUCHI STATE

By Mohammed Nasir Shuaibu (Bauchi State Correspondent)

The Bauchi State Police Command has appealed to members of the public to provide useful information that could aid ongoing investigations into the suspected murder of a resident of Gwallaga, Bauchi.

The deceased, identified as Aminu Najamu, 33, was reportedly last seen entering his room on June 7, 2026, before he was discovered dead two days later.

Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) SP Nafi'u Habib, on Saturday, disclosed that officers attached to the 'A' Division, Township, initially handled the case before it was transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further investigation.

The Command stated that detectives are conducting a discreet inquiry aimed at establishing the exact cause and circumstances of the death while pursuing leads that could result in the arrest of suspects.

Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, called on residents to cooperate with investigators by reporting any relevant information to the nearest police station.

He assured the public that the Command remains committed to safeguarding lives and ensuring that criminal acts do not go unpunished. NNL.

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BAUCHI STATE FIRST LADY ADVOCATES SKILLS ACQUISITION FOR WOMEN'S ECONOMIC GROWTH

By Mohammed Nasir Shuaibu (Bauchi State Correspondent)

The Wife of the Bauchi State Governor, Hajiya (Dr.) Aisha Bala Mohammed, has called on women across the state to embrace entrepreneurship and self-reliance as key drivers of economic growth and improved living standards.

She made the call while receiving members of a support group for the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Women Affairs, Hajiya Maimuna Ahmad, who paid her a courtesy visit in Bauchi.

Speaking during the visit, the First Lady emphasized the importance of vocational skills, business ventures and economic empowerment initiatives in enhancing the welfare of women and their families.

She also urged women to remain united and committed to contributing positively to community development and nation-building.

Earlier, speaking on behalf of the group, Hajiya Maimuna Ahmad expressed appreciation to the governor’s wife for her leadership, care and commitment to improving the lives of women and vulnerable groups across Bauchi State.

The event was attended by the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) House of Representatives candidate for Alkaleri/Kirfi Federal Constituency, Hon. Hajara Wanka, alongside party supporters and stakeholders.

Special prayers were offered for peace, unity, progress and sustained development in Bauchi State before the meeting ended with renewed commitments to supporting programmes aimed at empowering women and promoting social development. NNL.

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In Bauchi: POLICE ADVISE PARENTS ON CHILD SAFETY AFTER RESCUING KIDNAP VICTIM

By Mohammed Nasir Shuaibu (Bauchi State Correspondent)

The Bauchi State Police Command has urged parents and guardians to strengthen child safety awareness following the successful rescue of a four-year-old boy allegedly abducted from Gida Dudu Housing Estate.

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Revamping Nigeria's Industrial Value Chain: NASENI'S ROLE FROM R & D TO MARKET

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-chief)

Asian countries like Japan, China, Singapore and Vietnam add value to their industrial chains by controlling the high-margin stages of research and development (R&D) design, engineering, branding and after sales services while using advanced manufacturing, automation, and skilled labour to convert raw materials and imported inputs into differentiated high-quality finished goods.

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