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NiMet Predicts 3-day Cloudiness, Sunshine From Saturday

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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted cloudiness and sunshine from Saturday to Monday across the country.

NiMet`s weather outlook released on Friday predicted cloudy skies on Saturday with spells of sunshine over the northern region with prospects of thunderstorms over parts of Kaduna, Sokoto, Zamfara and Kebbi States in the morning hours.

It said that isolated thunderstorms were expected over parts of Bauchi, Gombe, Kaduna, Adamawa, Taraba, Katsina, Kano, Yobe and Jigawa States later in the day.

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“Cloudy atmosphere is anticipated over the North Central region with prospects of rain showers over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Kwara and Niger States in the morning hours.

“Later in the day, thunderstorms and rains are envisaged over parts of Plateau, Kogi, Niger, Benue, the Federal Capital Territory and Kwara States.

“Cloudy atmosphere is expected over the inland states of South and coastal states in the morning with chances of light rains over parts of Ondo, Oyo, Osun, Anambra, Imo, Enugu, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, Cross River and Rivers States.”

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It anticipated thunderstorms and rains over parts of Ebonyi, Imo, Anambra, Abia, Edo, Ogun, Oyo, Ekiti, Ondo, Osun, Lagos, Bayelsa, Delta, Akwa Ibom, Rivers and Cross River States later in the day.

According to NiMet, cloudy atmosphere with intervals of sunshine was expected over the northern region on Sunday with prospects of thunderstorms over parts of Kaduna, Adamawa, Bauchi, Gombe, Jigawa, Zamfara and Taraba States in the morning hours.

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The agency forecasted thunderstorms over parts of Borno, Yobe, Adamawa, Taraba, Kano, Katsina, Sokoto, Kebbi, Gombe and Bauchi States in the afternoon to evening hours.

“Cloudy atmosphere is anticipated over the North Central region with prospects of thunderstorms over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Plateau, Kwara, Niger and Nasarawa States in the morning hours.

“Later in the day, thunderstorms with rains are envisaged over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Benue, Kwara, Nasarawa, Kogi, Kwara and Plateau States.

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“Cloudy atmosphere is expected to prevail over the Inland of the South and the coast with prospects of rains over parts of Abia, Ebonyi, Lagos, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Delta states in the morning hours, “ it said.

NiMet envisaged intermittent rains over parts of Ebonyi, Imo, Abia, Edo, Anambra, Ondo, Oyo, Ogun, Cross River, Enugu, Ekiti, Delta, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Bayelsa States later in the day.

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It predicted cloudy skies with sunshine intervals over the northern region on Monday with prospects of morning thunderstorms over parts of Sokoto, Kebbi, Katsina, Kano, Kaduna, Zamfara and Taraba States.

The agency forecasted prospects of thunderstorms over parts of Zamfara, Bauchi, Gombe, Taraba and Borno later in the day.

“Thunderstorms with rains are anticipated over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Nasarawa, Kogi, Benue and Plateau in the morning hours.

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“Later in the day, thunderstorms are expected over the entire region. Cloudy atmosphere is expected to dominate the inland cities of the South and the coastal states.

“There are chances of intermittent rains over parts of Abia, Enugu, Anambra, Imo, Ogun, Oyo, Rivers, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom during the morning hours, “ it said.

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NiMet anticipated chances of thunderstorms with rains over parts of Oyo, Osun, Ekiti, Edo, Anambra, Imo, Abia, Ebonyi, Enugu, Delta, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, Lagos, Rivers and Cross River later in the day.
The agency said that moderate to heavy rainfall could lead to flash floods.

“The public is advised to take necessary caution, avoid driving and walking through flood waters. Strong winds are likely to precede and accompany the thunderstorms, citizens are advised to take necessary safety precautions.

“Disaster Risk Managers, Agencies and individuals should be proactive, to avert loss of lives and property during the rainy season.

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“All Airline operators are advised to avail themselves of weather reports and alerts periodically from NiMet for effective planning for their operations,” it said.
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Bauchi Govt Sanctions 4 Senior Officers For Gross Misconduct

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The Bauchi state Civil Service Commission (CSC) has sanctioned four senior officers for gross misconduct in the discharge of their service.

This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Bauchi on Friday by Mr Saleh Umar, the Public Relations Officer of the Bauchi state Civil Service Commission.

According to him, the decision, which was made during the Commission’s plenary session, was in its continued effort to sanitise the State’s Civil Service.

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He listed the names of the officers that were sanctioned to include; Garba Hussaini, a Director, Education and former Provost, Haruna Umar, a Deputy Director, Administration and Human Resources.

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Others included; Umar Yusuf, Chief Executive Officer (Account)- Bursar and Mohammed Usman, Chief Clerical Officer – Cashier, all attached to Bill and Melinda Gate College of Health Sciences Technology in Ningi Local Government Area of the state.

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Umar explained that the interdicted officers have been placed on 50 per cent of their salaries with effect from 28th October, 2025 until the end of the full investigation.

The Commission’s decision was taken to allow further investigation into the allegations laid against the officers.

“The Officers were found guilty of misconduct that contradict Bauchi State Public Service Regulations – 0327 (x) and (xxii) and interdicted under rules 0329 (i), (ii) and (iii) to further distance them from their duty posts for seamless and smooth investigation.

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“In a light-hearted part, the Commission has promoted 21 officers to their next grades of Deputy Chief Librarian, Assistant Chief Librarians and Principal Librarians to grade levels 15, 14, 13, 12 and 10 respectively.

“Others were Assistant Chief Executive Officer and Chief Confidential Secretary on grade levels 13 and 14,” said Umar.

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The Public Relations Officer added that Dr. Ibrahim Muhammad, the Chairman of the Commission, reiterated the Commission’s unwavering commitment to the rules of law under his watch.

He noted that while promising to continue to uphold integrity, transparency and fairness in the commission, the Chairman also expressed dismay over the nonchalant attitude of some Civil Servants not knowing the disciplinary procedures in civil service and its consequences.

Chairman also called on all workers to be conversant with the do and don’t in carrying out their assignments to avoid unnecessary offense,” he said.

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Don’t Take Law Into Your Hands – NYSC Warns Corps Members

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The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has warned all corps members serving their fatherland not to take laws into their own hands during and after their service year.

Mr Umoren Kufre, the Bauchi state Coordinator of NYSC gave the warning during the swearing-in ceremony of the 2025 Batch ‘C’ stream 1 corps members at the state’s NYSC permanent orientation camp, Wailo in Ganjuwa Local Government Area of the state on Friday.

“I urge you to obey all the rules and regulations governing the NYSC. In case you notice any irregularity, do not take the laws into your hands.

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“Always ensure that you follow the proper channel of communication to express your grievances.

“Let me assure you again that management will ensure that the basic amenities you need in the camp are provided for you. Your safety and comfort remains our utmost priority,” he said.

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Kofre, who explained that a total of 2,050 corps members were posted to the state for the one year compulsory service, said there has not been any serious problem since the commencement of the course and the prospective corps members were participating actively in all camp activities.

He appreciated Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state for his continuous support to the scheme in the state as well as the complete renovation of Corps Members hostels and the construction of a brand new Multipurpose Hall in the camp.

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The NYSC boss, however, called on the governor to help them rebuild the part of the camp perimeter fence that collapsed about a year ago.

Declaring the orientation camp exercises open, Gov. Bala Mohammed urged the corp members to take the lead and advocate for national development and transformation.

Represented by Mr Mohammed Umar, the State’s Head of Service, Mohammed called on them to take the noble call with utmost seriousness and commit themselves to achieving the scheme’s objectives of national unity and development.

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While administering the oath of allegiance, Justice Rabi Umar, the Chief Judge of the state who was represented by Abdullahi Yau, Deputy Registrar, High Court of Justice, charged the corps members to maintain law and order towards the peaceful orientation exercises

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17 Nigerian States Implementing CPS As PenCom Assets Rise To Over N26trn

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The National Pension Commission hassaid only 17 Nigerian states are currently implementing the Contributory Pension Scheme as its assets rose to over N26 trillion in September 2025.

Ms Omolola Oloworaran disclosed this during an event in Benin, Edo State.

Oloworaran, who was represented by the Commission’s Inspectorate Commissioner, Chief Samuel Chigozie Uwandu, stressed that CPS plays a vital role in national economic development.

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According to her, CPS has evolved beyond a retirement policy and has become a symbol of a national shift towards financial discipline and long-term planning.

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Oloworaran noted that the scheme illustrates “a decisive break from past dependencies on state-provided old-age financial security to a new culture of retirement savings and forward planning.

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A contract between the worker and the employer, with the assurance that a lifetime of labour would be rewarded with financial security in old age.”

“Seventeen states out of the 36 states in the country are currently implementing the Contributory Pension Scheme. Twelve states have not started at all, while seven states are at various stages of establishing their pension bureaux.”

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