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Security Issues Must Be Viewed From A Wider Perspective – Ex-Air Chief

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3 years ago

May 28, 2022

Formal Chief of Air Staff, Sadique Abubakar, says security issues must be viewed from a broader perspective in order to understand what is needed to be done to solve issues of insecurity in the country.

Abubakar stated this during an interaction session with Newsmen in Bauchi on Saturday while appreciating God for his emergence as the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s governorship candidate of the party in the state.

According to him, security has different dimensions and all of them must be recognised and addressed.

“It is important to advise that we look at security from a very broad perspective. The dimensions of security are so many, but generally, we tend to focus on the physical dimension of security which is not the main thing.

“We have the economic dimension of security. Even, there is a political dimension, for people to come and express their interests and to ensure that those interests are reflected in what turns out to be the results is an issue that could generate insecurity.

“That is the political dimension of security. We also have the social dimension of security.

“If we begin to address the political, economic and social dimensions of security especially, at the state level, it will help and make us understand what needs to be done.

“The federal government is doing a lot in terms of equipment and that’s the physical of it”, he said.

Abubakar, who is also Nigeria’s Ambassador to Chad, appreciated the leadership of the APC from the national to the state level, including all the executives as well as members of the party that had worked round the clock to ensure that the primary was peaceful and transparent.

He also commended other aspirants for the sportsmanship spirit demonstrated by them, assuring them that he would work with them as a family to address the fundamental problems facing the people of the state

I want to assure them that we will work together as a family, hand in hand in order to ensure that we are able to address the fundamental problems that are facing our people in Bauchi state.

“I want to also appreciate the entire people of Bauchi state for giving us the support especially for the peaceful conduct of the primary.

“There was no trouble anywhere within the state and that is how it should be. Bauchi is a home of peace and tranquility, so we are very delighted and we are not surprised that the people were able to support the entire process,” he added.

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Out-of-school: Bauchi Education Ministry Takes ‘Back To School’ Campaign To Markets

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12 hours ago

October 15, 2025

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The Bauchi State Ministry of Education has launched a sensitization campaign on the importance of education across selected market places in the state.

The campaign aims to encourage school enrolment and showcase the infrastructural facilities provided by the Bauchi state government to ensure a conducive environment for learning and teaching in the state.

Speaking during the flag off of the campaign at Gadan-Maiwa Community, Dr. Mohammed Lawal, the state’s Commissioner for Education, emphasized that the marketplaces are ideal locations to promote education, as it is a hub of activity where people gather to buy and sell.

He highlighted the various infrastructural facilities provided by the government, which he said included the mega schools, provision of qualified teachers, and educational materials to woo parents to enroll their wards into school.

The Commissioner noted that the state has made significant progress in reducing the number of out-of-school children.

Lawal stated that the government has implemented a Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) programme to support the education of girl children, which he said, has recorded significant success.

He therefore urged parents to take advantage of the government’s efforts and send their children to school.

The commissioner also commended Governor Bala Mohammed for his commitment to education and reducing the number of out-of-school children in the state.

On their part, the village head of Gadan-Maiwa, Safiyanu Ahmed, and the Chairman of Gadan-Maiwa motor Park, Alhaji Adamu Abubakar, lauded the government’s initiative and urged parents to support the effort.

The duo also appealed for more teachers to be employed to improve education in the state.

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How My Fiancée kept Me From Temptations – Singer Spyro

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17 hours ago

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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17 hours ago

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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