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Northeast, Northwest Always At The Receiving End Of Negativity – Govt Official

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5 years ago

November 10, 2020

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Mr Aminu Gamawa, Bauchi State Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning has said that both the Northeastern and Northwestern part of the country were always at the receiving end of negativity, especially on the issue of health and education.

Gamawa stated this in Bauchi on Monday during ‘the 2020 Government/UNICEF End-of-Year Review and Planning Meeting for states supported by UNICEF Nigeria, Bauchi Field Office’.

The Commissioner, however, stated that a meeting of this nature is a welcome development as it would not only add value to the lives of the people, but it should also be taken as an opportunity to further change the narrative of the negativity highlighted.

“The number one region leading in infant and maternal mortality, if it is not Northeast, it is Northwest.

“Drop out, out of school children, if it is not Northeast, it is Northwest. Everything negative in Nigeria, we are at first.

“For this reason, if we have an opportunity like this to come and view something that can please the lives of our people, then, it is a welcome opportunity.

“We should take this meeting as an opportunity for us to further change the narrative of what I just highlighted now,” said the commissioner,” he said.

Gamawa, who was represented by his Permanent Secretary, Mr Yahuza Haruna, said that the state government would continue to collaborate with UNICEF and other development partners to ensure that all health challenges in the state were conquered.

He also urged the participants to take the meeting very seriously, praying that at the end of the meeting, the living standard of the people of Northeast would be improved upon.

Speaking with journalists at the sideline of the event, Mr Banu Pathak, Chief of Field Office, Bauchi, UNICEF Nigeria, said one of the objectives of the meeting was to take stock of what they have achieved and to see the challenges encountered during the year.

Pathak who was represented by Mr Amos Kudzala, Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) specialist, UNICEF Bauchi Field Office also said that another objective was to see if there were success stories as well as to look at how to plan for the coming year and to tackle any challenges headlong together with the state governments supported by the organization.

He revealed that the meeting featured five states under UNICEF Bauchi Field Office which include: Gombe, Bauchi, Adamawa, Plateau and Taraba states

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How My Fiancée kept Me From Temptations – Singer Spyro

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October 15, 2025

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Nigerian singer, Oludipe Oluwasanmi David, popularly known as Spyro, has revealed that his fiancée, Janet Atom, keeps him him grounded and away from temptations.

The ‘Who’s Your Guy’ crooner shared that before meeting his fiancée he was “tempted” by ladies, especially in Lekki.

Hailing his fiancée as his “Jesus baddie,” he appreciated her for changing his life.

The singer captioned a picture of his fiancée via Instagram; “Eiii God! My very own Jesus baddie @_callme_njure.

“Thank you again for saving me from Lekki girls o, na me know wettin my eyes see.”

Recall that Spyro recently engaged Janet Atom. He disclosed that he met her at a nightclub while announcing their engagement in September.

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Drama In Abuja Hotel As BBNaija Star, Phyna Creates Scene Over alleged N200,000 Dispute [VIDEO]

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October 15, 2025

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Former Big Brother Naija winner, Ijeoma Josephina Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, was reportedly involved in a heated altercation at a hotel in Abuja following an alleged N200,000 disagreement.

According to eyewitness accounts, the confrontation began in the early hours of Tuesday inside Phyna’s hotel room in Abuja, before spilling into the lobby, attracting the attention of guests and staff.

Sources claimed the dispute stemmed from an unsettled financial issue involving N200,000, which quickly escalated into a shouting match.

The argument reportedly intensified when neither party was willing to back down, leading to pushing and chaos within the hotel premises.

Eyewitnesses further alleged that the situation worsened after others connected to the individuals involved joined the confrontation, turning the verbal exchange into a physical clash.

Security personnel and police officers were eventually called in to restore order, using teargas to disperse the crowd.

The incident comes shortly after Phyna returned to the public eye following a brief break to mourn the death of her sister, who died in an accident involving a Dangote truck.

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BREAKING: Bayelsa Governor, Douye Diri Dumps PDP For APC

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October 15, 2025

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Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

According to Arise TV, the governor joined the ruling APC alongside 23 members of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly.

This is coming barely 24 hours after the Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah also joined the ruling party.

Although details of the move remain sketchy, it was gathered that the governor and the lawmakers may be preparing to officially announce their defection to the APC in the coming days.

Several federal and state lawmakers recently dumped opposition parties for the APC ahead of the 2027 general elections.