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Adamawa State House of Assembly has commenced legislation on a bill for a law to establish state roads fund for the purpose of financing development, rehabilitation and maintenance of rural roads. News Platform  The bill is tagged, a bill for a Law to establish the Adamawa State Roads Fund for the purpose of financing the development, rehabilitation and maintenance of state and rural roads". The bill is sponsored by the Majority Leader and Member representing Demsa constituency, Hon. Kate Raymond Mamuno. Already, the assembly presided by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, on Wednesday, committed the bill to the Committee on Works, Energy, Land and Survey and given 2 weeks within which to submit its report. Rt. Hon. Bathiya referred the bill to the Committee after 1st and 2nd reading following separate motions by the sponsor of the bill, Hon. Kate Raymond Mamuno.

Cross section of beneficiaries at the ongoing free medical outreach organised by the Senator representing Adamawa Central Senatorial District, Aminu Iya Abbas, have applauded the Senator for sponsoring the medical outreach. No fewer than 15,000 patients across Adamawa Central Senatorial Zone are expected to benefit from the ongoing Phase II Free Medical Outreach sponsored by Senator Aminu Iya Abbas, in partnership with the Iya Abbas Foundation and the Nigeria Natural Medicine Development Agency. While speaking to newsmen during an inspection of facilities at the Specialist Hospital, Yola, Senator said the outreach was designed to ensure inclusive healthcare delivery, particularly for residents at the grassroots who cannot afford specialised medical treatment. Senator Abbas explained that although clinics exist across the state’s 226 wards, many lack doctors and specialists, making access to surgeries and advanced care difficult for rural communities. He noted that the intervention was ...

Cross section of beneficiaries at the ongoing free medical outreach organised by the Senator representing Adamawa Central Senatorial District, Aminu Iya Abbas, have applauded the Senator for sponsoring the medical outreach. No fewer than 15,000 patients across Adamawa Central Senatorial Zone are expected to benefit from the ongoing Phase II Free Medical Outreach sponsored by Senator Aminu Iya Abbas, in partnership with the Iya Abbas Foundation and the Nigeria Natural Medicine Development Agency. While speaking to newsmen during an inspection of facilities at the Specialist Hospital, Yola, Senator said the outreach was designed to ensure inclusive healthcare delivery, particularly for residents at the grassroots who cannot afford specialised medical treatment. Senator Abbas explained that although clinics exist across the state’s 226 wards, many lack doctors and specialists, making access to surgeries and advanced care difficult for rural communities. He noted that the intervention was ...

The Deputy Speaker Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Mohammed Buba Jidjiwa, on Monday, distributed assorted empowerment items to cross section of his constituents. Hon. Jidjiwa distributed 11 Toyota Yaris, 20 Motorcycles, 15 Sewing Machines and 16 Granding Machines to his electorate cut across 6 political wards of Jada-Mbulo constituency. The lawmaker also renovated 5 blocks of classrooms and offices across primary schools, constructed multi purpose hall at Gangwaso primary school, constructed primary health care centre at Njarendi Gada. He constructed 5 culverts/mini bridge at strategic locations across the wards to improve rural access roads, prevent soil erosion, and facilitate the smooth movement of goods and services especially during the rainy season. The legislator had drilled boreholes across all the wards in Jada Mbulo including Danaba, Nyibango, Mbulo, Mayo Kalayi, Jada 1 and Jada 2 respectively to ensure access to potable water. The empowerment items were distributed to ...

By Peter Cheman Koti  The first anniversary of the Yungur Chiefdom under the leadership of Gubo Yungur, Pa Johnson Matalo, marks a historic milestone in the life of the Yungur nation. It is beyond a mere celebration of time passed, but a reflection on the profound transformation that has unfolded since his installation. This moment calls for gratitude, pride, and renewed commitment to the vision of unity and progress. Since ascending to the throne, Pa Johnson Matalo has steered the Yungur Chiefdom into a new era of strategic growth and cultural renaissance. His reign has been characterized by: - Revitalization of Tradition and Identity: The Yungur people have witnessed a revival of their cultural heritage, with renewed emphasis on language, customs, and communal values. This has strengthened the collective identity of the nation. - Community Cohesion and Unity; Breaking away from divisions of the past, the Chiefdom has fostered inclusivity, ensuring that every Yungur son and daught...

In Gella Community of Mubi South Local Government Area, water is more than a resource — it is a lifeline for farming, health, and survival. Yet years of water scarcity, inefficient irrigation, and poor household water practices have placed increasing pressure on livelihoods, especially for women and smallholder farmers. To address these challenges, Alimat Care Foundation (ACF), with support from UNDP GEF/SGP, conducted a two-day hands-on training aimed at strengthening community capacity in water-efficient agriculture, household water management, sanitation, and hygiene in Gella Community. Held on 16–19 December, the training brought together 400 community members, with women making up 60% of participants, alongside youth and persons with disabilities. Using participatory learning methods, the sessions blended indigenous knowledge with practical climate-smart solutions tailored to the community’s realities. Participants learned low-cost rainwater harvesting techniques, simple water pur...