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Two Ex–Bauchi Govs To Refund 1Trillion Naira To State Coffers

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6 years ago

March 7, 2020

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From Adamu Shehu, Bauchi

An Assets Recovery Committee set up by the Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, has disclosed that two former governors of the sori, Mallam Isa Yuguda, and immediate past governor M. A. Abubakar and their associates are to refund over one trillion naira allegedly looted during their administration in the state.

The Committee, while disclosing this in a statement made available to journalists as it winds up its activities, claimed discovery of more items allegedly belonging to the State Government from the House of the former governor, Mohammed Abubakar.

A member the Committee, Barrister Lawal Husseini stated this on Saturday in Bauchi while answering question from journalists on the investigation of the Committee so far.

Lawal confirmed that, as the Committee rap up its activities, it received from a whistle blower that items were being carted away and transferred outside the state by the family of former governor Abubakar.

He added that the Committee visited the House of the former governor at Fadaman Mada and was able to recover only few items like 105 Pasta making machines, 10 sewing machines, carton of surgical hand gloves and several office furniture’s belonging to the Bauchi Government.

Further more Barrister Lawal said the committee had earlier recovered four tractors, a luxury Bus and a House belonging to the state government which the former governor, Abubakar sold to himself.

He added that the Committee traced over 16 different land parcels, building and property at different locations in Kaduna State with certificate of occupancy belonging to the Bauchi government.

He said the Committee investigated various contracts awarded by the two previous administrations like purchase of 500 tractors of which 40 weee delivered, how ecological funds, Paris club refunds and various loans were taken and details of their finding will be made available when they submit their report to the state government, he said.

He continued that the Committee traced a lot of state government property and resources frittered away by the two former governors and their associates and the committee may submit its report any moment.

Lawal expressed optimism that if the recommendations of the committee are implemented, the two former governors and their associates will refund over one trillion naira to the state government.

When asked about the suit filed by the two former governors challenging the activities of the Committee, Lawal said, “ Yes the former two governors Abubakar and Yuguda took the Committee before the Federal High Courts in Abuja and Bauchi State High Court, but the committee is responding adequately to the suits and will submit its report without hitches by the grace of Allah.”

Effort to Speak to the two former commissioners of Information during Mallam Isa Yuguda Salisu Ahmad Barau and Umar Sade during M A Abubakar government proved abortive as Barau number was not reachable while Sade didn’t pick calls and he didn’t reply text message sent to him at the time of filing this report.

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Edo NLC Crisis: Caretaker Committee Drags Rival Exco, Govt To Court

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3 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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The division in the Edo State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), took a new dimension on Wednesday as Prof. Monday Monday Lewis Igbafen-led caretaker committee approached the National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Benin Judicial Division, seeking to affirm its authority and restrain a rival executive from parading itself as the council’s leadership.

Joined in the suit are the Edo State Government, the Commissioner for Labour and Productivity, and the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice.

In a suit marked: NICN/BEN/12/2026, and filed before the court in Benin, the claimant, Igbafen, acting for himself and on behalf of the NLC Caretaker Committee in Edo State, is challenging the continued occupation of the union’s secretariat and control of its assets by members of the Bernard Egwakhide-led factional State Executive Council.

The claimants are asking the court to declare that the caretaker committee (Igbafen-led faction), constituted on August 11, 2025, by the NLC national leadership, remains the only lawful authority to administer the affairs of the Edo State Council pending fresh elections.

They further seek a declaration that the continued occupation of the NLC secretariat located at No. 1 Teboga Road, Benin City, as well as the retention of union assets, financial records, and official instruments by the defendants, is illegal and void.

The suit also prays for an order of perpetual injunction restraining the defendants from parading themselves as officials of the NLC Edo Council or interfering with the functions of the caretaker committee.

In addition, the claimants are seeking a mandatory order compelling the defendants to immediately hand over the secretariat, vehicles, financial documents, cheque books, and all other properties belonging to the union.

The caretaker committee further urged the court to restrain the state government and its officials from interfering in the internal affairs of the union, alleging undue support for the dissolved executive.

The claimants further demand N50 million as general and exemplary damages against the defendants for alleged unlawful usurpation of office and acts prejudicial to the administration of the council.

According to court documents made available to our correspondent, the crisis followed the dissolution of the Edo State Council by the NLC National Executive Council on February 27, 2025, over allegations of misconduct, anti-union activities, and constitutional violations.

However, the matter has yet to be assigned a hearing date.

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Transfer: Premier League Clubs Scramble For Dele-Bashiru

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8 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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Lazio midfielder, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is a subject of interest from three Premier League clubs, according to Sky Sports.

Lazio reportedly rejected offers from Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth for the Nigeria international in January.

La Biancolesti are bracing for more interest in Dele-Bashiru ahead of the summer transfer window, according to Sky Sports.

The 24-year-old has two years left on his contract with the Serie A club.

The attacking midfielder joined the Rome-based club from Turkish Super Lig outfit Hatayspor in 2024.

He has been a regular feature for Lazio this season.

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Xenophobic Attacks: Nigerian Students To Picket MTN, MultiChoice, Other Businesses

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9 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS South-West Zone D, has announced plans to picket South African companies in Nigeria following the ongoing xenophobic attacks in the country.

DAILY POST reports that some Nigerians were recently killed in South Africa over the violent attacks.

A statement issued to newsmen by Comrade Adeyemo Josiah Kayode, Coordinator, NANS South-West, Zone D, said that the association is mobilizing to take decisive and lawful action by organizing peaceful picketing and mass advocacy against South African business interests operating in Nigeria.

“We categorically state that the continued targeting of Nigerians under any guise is unacceptable and must come to an immediate end.

“This will include major corporations such as MTN Group and MultiChoice Group. It is morally indefensible for businesses to thrive in an environment where the lives of Nigerians are protected, while Nigerians are subjected to fear and violence elsewhere.

“This contradiction will no longer be tolerated,” the statement said.