Bauchi State

Nigerian by-election security measures

2 clusters · 22 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: INEC conducts bye-elections in four Nigerian states to test 2027 readiness

Nigerian police commands in Gombe and Bauchi states implemented security measures and peace agreements ahead of scheduled by-elections. In Gombe State, political parties signed a peace accord to prevent violence during t

Allegations against Nigerian Senator Shehu Buba Umar

4 clusters · 22 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Senator Shehu Buba submits to security probe over banditry allegations

Senator Shehu Buba Umar, representing Bauchi South and a governorship candidate for the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), has denied allegations linking him to the sponsorship of banditry and terrorism in northern Nigeria.

Nigeria Lassa fever outbreak – September 2026

7 clusters · 28 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: NCDC launches readiness plan to combat seasonal Lassa fever surge

By the end of epidemiological week 33, the NCDC reported 1,035 confirmed cases and 252 deaths, bringing the case-fatality rate to 24.4%. This is a notable increase from the 18.6% recorded during the same period in 2025.

Cholera outbreak in Nigeria

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Nigeria reports over 65,000 suspected cholera cases

Nigeria has recorded over 65,000 suspected cholera cases across 35 states and approximately 195 local government areas. While weekly case numbers and fatality rates have declined significantly from the season’s peak, the

Bauchi State governance and security issues

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Bauchi State Governor seeks federal aid for floods and suspends livestock policy

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has addressed several security and environmental challenges within the state. Initially, the governor focused on counter-terrorism efforts, praising security agencies for an intelli