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President Buhari Gladdened By Bauchi Assembly’s Passage Of VAPP Law, Says women affairs minister

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The Minister of Women Affairs Mrs Pauline Tallen has informed the members of Bauchi State House of Assembly that the Assembly has gladdened the heart of President Muhammadu Buhari for passing the Violence Against Persons Prohibition act into law.

 

She made the statement when she paid a courtesy visit to the Bauchi State House of Assembly in appreciation of the passage of the law, today.

 

The Minister congratulated the House for passing the VAPP law which she said is first in the Northeast.

 

According to her the action of the Assembly is historic, unique thus the reason of her visit which is her first visit to any State since the breakout of coronavirus pandemic.

 

Mrs Pauline Tallen emphasized that rape is evil, deadly and its punishment should be equivalent to that of murder and commends Kaduna State’s legislative band executive arms for adding castration to the punishment of rape.

 

However, the Minister explained that there is a serious burning issue on the ground which is a child right act that requires the urgent attention of the Assembly.

 

“I see hope for the child in the Speaker and the Honourable Members of this Assembly.

 

“Children are molested, denied education, drop out of school and other forms of violence. Education is the key.

 

“It is our responsibility to take care of the child. Girls child education is my top agenda. Bauchi State has produced many great women, we must therefore equip our children with education.

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“The society can only develop if women and children are carried along and we make sure the education of girl child is necessary.” She said.

 

While appealing to the Honourable House to help Governor Bala Mohammad in his efforts for women and children bypassing the child right act, Mrs Tallen said she feels sad that there are no women in the Assembly but commended the House for the deep concern on women and children.

 

According to her Bauchi State House of Assembly has a promising Speaker who stands for HE for SHE saying she will honour him as gender champion for acknowledging the women and their role in nation-building which is she said is very important.

 

She advocates for more He for SHE in the Assembly to strengthen the role of women in nation-building, educate the women because if you educate a woman you educate the society.

 

In his remarks, Speaker Rt. Hon. Abubakar Y Suleiman thanked the Minister for the visit which he said is first of its kind in the history of the Assembly.

 

He added that women being the mothers of the world, the Honourable House noted their role and importance in the development of society.

 

Rt. Hon Abubakar Y Suleiman added that the 9th Assembly of Bauchi State is gender-sensitive thus put their welfare and protection as a top priority which led them to be the first in the Northeast that passed violence Against Person Prohibition Bill into law.

 

On the child right act, the Speaker told the Minister that despite the controversial nature of the act, the House will look at the Act and domesticate it in tandem with the culture, tradition and religions of the people of Bauchi State.

 

He pledged to work with the State Ministry of Women Affairs on the Act and urged the Ministry to commence awareness creation drive on the Act.

 

The Speaker assured the Minister that House has been working with executive arm to ensure girls child education is given rightful attention in the State.

 

He informed the Women Affairs Minister that all the members of the House are HE for SHE working to protect the women and children and ensure their wellbeing.

 

In a statement by the House Spokesperson Abdul Ahmad Burra said the Minister was accompanied to the Honourable House by the State’s First Lady Hajiya Aisha Bala Mohammad, Commissioner of Women Affairs and Child Development Hajiya Hajara Jibrin Gidado and other government officials.

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Former Kano LG Chairmen Endorse Tinubu, Reaffirm Loyalty to Ganduje as Kano APC Leader

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‎Former local government chairmen in Kano State who served between 2014 and 2024 under the administration of Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term and reaffirmed their loyalty to the immediate past National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Ganduje, as the party’s leader in Kano State.
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‎The former Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) in the state, Baffa Takai, made this position known during a closed-door meeting with Kano APC stakeholders in Abuja.
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‎‎The former local government chairmen also expressed their solidarity with APC stakeholders under the leadership of Hon. Abubakar Kabir Bichi, commending their efforts toward promoting unity and progress within the party.
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‎They called on other party members to join hands with them in fostering peace, unity, and progress within the APC.
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‎The group further reaffirmed its commitment to the party’s ideals and principles and pledged to continue working collectively to strengthen the party and ensure its victory in future elections.

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President Tinubu Graces Late President Buhari’s Book Launch

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The family of the late president Buhari, on 15 December, 2025, launched a book entitled “From Soldier to Stateman: The Legacy of Muhammadu Buhari”

The event took place at the presidential villa with dignitaries in attendance include: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Aisha Buhari, the wife of the late president Buhari, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the wife of the president, Dr. Charles Omole, the Author of the book, Adama Borrow, the president of Gambia, Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, and many others.

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Speaking at the launch of the biography, Tinubu said Buhari’s legacy of integrity and modesty would continue to inspire Nigerians.

The president described the late president Buhari as a “leader of quiet strength and discipline.”

“President Muhammadu Buhari left behind a reputation for integrity, a spartan lifestyle, and the belief that public office is a trust and not a windfall,” Tinubu said.

He recounted his political journey with Buhari, decorating him as a consistent patriot whose honesty was acknowledged even by critics, adding that their political partnership taught the value of cooperation across differences.

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Prominent Kano Politician Ibrahim Little Sues Danagundi, Ibn Sina Over Hisbah Establishment

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A chieftain and leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kano State, Alhaji Ibrahim Ali Amin “Little,” has filed a legal action at the Kano State High Court challenging the establishment of an Independent Hisbah body in the state.

It will be recalled that Little had earlier written to the concerned parties, urging them to suspend the move in the interest of peace and stability in the state. A copy of the letter, addressed to former Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, was also sent to the Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf; Baffa Babba Danagundi; Haruna Ibn Sina; and the Department of State Services (DSS).

According to his Executive Assistant and Media Aide, Adnan Mukhtar, Little decided to seek legal redress following what he described as the respondents’ persistence and insistence on proceeding with the establishment of the Independent Hisbah.

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“Dissatisfied with their recent actions and continued insistence on moving forward with the establishment process, Little approached the Kano State High Court to seek redress,” Mukhtar said.

Those listed as respondents in the suit include the Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, the Kano State House of Assembly, the Attorney General of Kano State, the Kano State Hisbah Board, Baffa Babba Danagundi, and Haruna Ibn Sina.

In an official statement posted on his Facebook page, Little said:

“I have today instructed my lawyers to file an action challenging the establishment of an Independent Hisbah in Kano State. This follows my recent letter to the parties concerned and their insistence on proceeding with the establishment of the Independent Hisbah.

 

“I believe this move is an attempt to disrupt our peaceful coexistence at a time when the state is facing security challenges.

 

“The peace of Kano State remains our utmost priority.

Kano Sabuwa, In sha Allahu.”

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