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The Chief Magistrate Court I sitting in Yola, Adamawa state has remanded 16 persons in prison custody in connection to clashes between Bachama and Chobo communities. News Platform  The defendants include Naslan Falana, Doranzi Ishaya, Classon Misali, Bulus Misali, Tanamoro Joseph, Jethro Jonah, Silas Bitrus, Maxwell Yohanna, Jackson Williams and Enoch Ibrahim. Other defendants remanded include Abba Danladi, Godwin Alagi, Ajayi Ephraim, Jaspher Solomon, Jasmine Irmiya and Musa Isreal. They were arraigned before the court presided by M. A. Adamu, for the criminal conspiracy, inciting disturbance, unlawful possession of firearms and terrorism contrary sections 60, 80, 274, of the penal code of Adamawa state, 2018. The defendants were apprehended on the 28th April, 2026 by the team of personnel of the Nigeria Army attached to 23rd Armoured Brigade while on their routine in some communities. The personnel were deployed to Tigno Dutse, Dundili and Laka communities in Lamurde LGA in order...

Political landscape in Adamawa State has witnessed a significant shift in momentum on Thursday, as Senator Aminu Iya Abbas, APC Governorship led a large delegation of supporters to the All Progressives Congress (APC) State Secretariat in Yola. ​The visit, a key fixture in his Ongoing statewide engagement, was a powerful demonstration of his deep roots within the party and his evolution as a consummate grassroots politician with an unmatched legislative pedigree. ​Senator Abbas’s rise is a testament to his steady climb through the political ranks. Addressing the party leadership, he reminded the audience of his extensive service, as ​Two-time member of the State House of Assembly, ​Former Speaker of the Adamawa State House of Assembly and ​High-performing Serving Senator of the Federal Republic. ​Speaking with the confidence of a leader who understands the state’s political geography, Senator Abbas, who represents Adamawa Central Senatorial District, emphasized that his quest for the Do...

Elders and Bonafide Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Adamawa South Senatorial District on Thursday, endorsed Chief Peter Leonard Ndwacho Fwa, as authentic candidate for the senatorial seat. The Elders and Bonafide Members of APC cut across, Numan, Lamurde, Guyuk, Shelleng, Ganye, Jada, Mayo-Belwa, and Toungo Local Government Areas, which comprise the zone. Addressing the newsmen during the endorsement, Muyinani Peter Aini, said that they have carefully observed recent developments within their party as preparations intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections.  He said that while they fully align with the leadership’s commitment to a transparent, credible, and peaceful primary process, they find it necessary to clearly and unequivocally state our position. According to him, in the event that ongoing alignments and realignments shape the direction of their party, Chief Peter Fwa remains their preferred and authentic candidate for the Adamawa South Senatorial seat. "I...

  ​ In a significant recognition of professional excellence and legislative leadership, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Innovation, Science, and Technology, Senator Aminu Iya Abbas, has been named a recipient of the Capital Market Academics of Nigeria (CMAN) Fellowship Award. ​The conferment ceremony is scheduled to take place on June 30, 2026, in Abuja, where Senator Abbas will join an elite cohort of 27 distinguished Nigerians recognized for their contributions to the nation’s economic and financial landscape. ​Senator Abbas’s selection for this fellowship underscores a career built on technical precision and administrative mastery. Beyond his legislative duties, Abbas is a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and a Forensic Expert, skills that have proven invaluable in his oversight of Nigeria’s burgeoning science and technology sectors. ​His inclusion on a list featuring the Minister of Finance, the Auditor General for the Federation, and top leadership from the Central Bank ...

By Abubakar M. Kareto, Public Affairs Analyst As of May 2026, the political horizon in Adamawa State is beginning to shift. The All Progressives Congress (APC) is witnessing a flurry of activity that signals a significant era of party expansion and a deepening of its democratic processes. A diverse fields of aspirants have emerged, with each bringing a distinct flavor of administrative, legislative, and corporate experience to the table ahead of the 2027 elections. The presence of five key figures, alongside recent high-profile entries, suggests that the APC is intent on presenting a formidable alternative in the "Land of Beauty." However, a critical look at the field reveals that while ambition is common, the depth of institutional capacity and grassroots connectivity varies significantly. The Technocrats and the National Players Among the early contenders are Engr. Ahmed Tijjani Galadima Aminu and Dr. Salihu Bakari Girei. Engr. Aminu represents the technocratic wing, emphas...

Lawmakers at the Adamawa State House of Assembly on Wednesday, received the final 2025 Revised Budget Amendment Bill for consideration and passage. Already, the amendment bill has scaled 1st and 2nd reading at the assembly's resumed sitting presided by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley. The bill is contained in a letter forwarded to the assembly by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, asking the assembly to consider and approve it. Fintiri informed the legislators that the State Executive Council at its 4th (2026) meeting held on Wednesday 29th April, 2026, considered and approved the final 2025 Revised Budget Amendment in order to regularise the over expended sub -heads by some ministries, departments and agencies. After the bill was presented at the floor by the Speaker, the Deputy Majority Leader, Hon. Ahmed Jingi Belel, moved for the 2nd reading and seconded by the Member representing Uba-Gaya Constituency, Hon. John Adum Alaba, respectively. Thereafter, the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Bath...