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Senator Adamawa Central Fetes Michika Chiefdom over Turbaning, Anniversary Celebration

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The Senator representing Adamawa Central Senatorial District, Senator Aminu Iya Abbas, has extended his warmest felicitations to the Michika Chiefdom following a series of landmark events held on Friday. ​In a statement released through his media office, the Senator joined the people of Michika in celebrating the turbaning of several distinguished individuals as District Heads, Council Members, and traditional title holders.  The ceremonies were presided over by His Royal Majesty, the Mbege ka Michika, Professor Bulus Luka Gadiga. ​Senator Abbas described the appointments as a testament to the recipients' dedication to their communities and their proven integrity.​ "These traditional titles are not merely honors; they are a call to service. I congratulate all the newly turbaned District Heads and Council Members. Your elevation comes at a time when our traditional institutions remain the bedrock of peace and local development," the Senator said. ​Senator Aminu Iya Abbas u...

Sen. Amos Yohanna Graces Michika Chiefdom Anniversary, Hails Unity, Culture

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Senator representing Adamawa North Senatorial District,  Amos K. Yohanna, has attended the one year anniversary celebration of Michika Chiefdom as well as turning ceremony of title holders. The Senator attended the anniversary celebration as well as turbaning ceremony of several distinguished sons and daughters of the Chiefdom held in Michika LGA. He said "I had the honour of gracing the colourful anniversary celebration of the Michika Chiefdom, a moment that brought together sons and daughters of the kingdom in a remarkable display of unity, culture, and pride. "The highlight of the occasion was the installation of distinguished indigenes into various traditional titles by the Gbeke Ka Michika Prof. Luka Gadiga".  He explained that watching prominent sons and daughters of their land being honoured was deeply inspiring, saying that it reflects not just personal achievement, but a collective appreciation of service, sacrifice, and commitment to community development. ...

2027: Adamawa Northern Youth Forum Endorses Sen Iya Abbas' Guber Ambition

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The political landscape of Adamawa State witnessed a significant shift yesterday as the Adamawa Northern Youth Forum (ANYF) under the Umbrella of the People of Adamawa North gathered in Mubi, and formally endorsed Senator Aminu Iya Abbas for the 2027 governorship race under the All Progressives Congress (APC). ​The endorsement speech, delivered by Faisal Babagari Duhu, marked a unified call to action from youth representatives across Michika, Madagali, Mubi North, Mubi South, and Maiha LGAs. The forum commended the "Fresh Air" government under Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, while emphasizing the need for a successor who can sustain and amplify current developmental milestone. ANYF acknowledged the economic reforms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, noting that falling inflation and ward-level development programs are creating a stable foundation for the state's future.S Senator Abbas was hailed for his "distinguished track record," citing his successful tenure as S...

Sen. Iya Abbas Secures Employment of 20 at Federal MDAs

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The AIA Media Office in Yola Adamawa state has announced that the Senator representing Adamawa Central Senatorial District, Aminu Iya Abbas, had secured permanent and pensionable appointments of 20 constituents at various ministries, departments and agencies of the federal government. According AIA, the announcement followed the successful unveiling of the first set of beneficiaries last week. It said that the 2nd batch of qualified graduates and professionals from Adamawa Central who had secured permanent and pensionable appointments at various federal MDAs were facilitated by Senator Iya Abbas. "This milestone is a testament to the silent, relentless, and result-oriented leadership of Distinguished Senator Aminu Iya Abbas (Iyan Adamawa). "By breaking the barriers of unemployment, the Senator is ensuring that the "less privileged" but highly capable sons and daughters of our district finally have a voice and a seat at the national table. List of batch 2 of benefici...

Adamawa South Youth Groups Beg Moallahyidi to Recontest for Senate

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Cross section of youth groups across Adamawa South Senatorial District have thrown their weight behind former Senator Ahmad Moallahyidi Abubakar, urging him to recontest for the senatorial seat  represent the zone. The endorsement, which came during a stakeholders’ meeting in Numan, reflects growing momentum among young people within the Numan Federation who believe the former lawmaker possesses the experience and leadership capacity needed to reposition the zone for sustainable development. Representatives of the youth groups, including Hans Fwah, Danladi Carpenter, and Ummul Shehu, described Moallahyidi as a tested and trusted leader whose previous tenure brought measurable progress to the area.  According to them, his track record of initiating people-oriented programmes and sponsoring impactful legislation sets him apart as the most suitable candidate to address the socio-economic challenges confronting the Southern Zone. They lamented what they termed the “lingering stagn...

Adamawa South Youth Groups Beg Moallahyidi Recontest for Senate

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Cross section of youth groups across Adamawa South Senatorial  District have thrown their weight behind former Senator Ahmad Moallahyidi Abubakar, urging him to recontest for the senatorial seat  represent the zone. The endorsement, which came during a stakeholders’ meeting in Numan, reflects growing momentum among young people within the Numan Federation who believe the former lawmaker possesses the experience and leadership capacity needed to reposition the zone for sustainable development. Representatives of the youth groups, including Hans Fwah, Danladi Carpenter, and Ummul Shehu, described Moallahyidi as a tested and trusted leader whose previous tenure brought measurable progress to the area.  According to them, his track record of initiating people-oriented programmes and sponsoring impactful legislation sets him apart as the most suitable candidate to address the socio-economic challenges confronting the Southern Zone. They lamented what they termed the “lingering...

2027: Sen. Iya Abbas Guber Bid Gets Boost as Groups Pledge Support

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Coalition of AIA Support Groups drawn from the 21 LGAs of Adamawa State has formally endorsed Senator Aminu Iya Abbas for the 2027 governorship election. The endorsement was announced during a press conference held at the Teachers’ House Conference Hall in Jimeta-Yola on Saturday, where representatives of the various groups described the lawmaker as the “gold standard for progress” ahead of the next electoral cycle. Addressing journalists, stakeholders, youth and women leaders, the coalition said their decision followed extensive consultations across the state’s three senatorial districts, noting that Adamawa requires leadership anchored on “intellectual depth, administrative transparency, and a proven record of impactful service.” The groups, including AIA Movement, AIA Community Mobilisation, AIA Community Engagement, AIA Support Group, AIA Frontiers, AIA Media, AIA Sisters, AIA Door-to-Doors, AIA Yola Youth Group, Unique Sisters Group, and TYPA Youth Group, among others, unanimously...