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By Peter Cheman Koti In the annals of leadership, there are figures who leave behind more than policies and programs, they leave legacies of hope, dignity, and transformation.  Chief Maurice Michael Vunobolki PhD stands among such leaders. During his stewardship of the MCRP (World Bank Assisted Project), his steadfast commitment to Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) in Adamawa and by extension the northeast, became not just a professional pursuit, but a moral calling. As man who grew in Numan, a riverine community, he understood the essence of having water close to his abode, and yet having same water unsafe. Chief Vunobolki understood that water is more than a resource, it is life itself. He often spoke of the silent struggles of communities where children walked miles for a single bucket, where mothers worried about the safety of every sip, and where preventable diseases robbed families of their joy. A recollection of his childhood and early struggles. When the opportunity to ...

  The Governorship ambition of Senator Aminu Iya Abbas, representing Adamawa Central Senatorial District, gained significant momentum today as he successfully appeared before the All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Screening Committee in the Federal Capital Territory. ​The screening, a mandatory constitutional requirement for all aspirants on the party’s platform, saw the Senator presenting his credentials and vision for the future of Adamawa State to the high-level panel. ​Senator Abbas, a seasoned legislator known for his strategic approach to governance and legislative mastery, arrived at the party’s screening committee venue accompanied by a cohort of key stakeholders and supporters.  His appearance before the committee marks a formal transition from an aspirant to a frontline contender for the state’s top executive seat. ​Sen. Abbas supporters have hailed the successful screening as a testament to the Senator’s readiness to provide good governance to Adamawa Stat...

The Adamawa State Police Command has arraigned 23 out of 73 suspects apprehended in Mubi for various offences. It could be recalled that a joint security operation conducted in Mubi and environs led to the arrest of 73 suspects for various offences. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, made this known in a release made available to News Platform on Saturday. He said preliminary investigation had revealed that some of the suspects were among persons previously placed on the command’s wanted list for their alleged involvement in violent crimes and other criminal activities within the state. "The Command wishes to state that 23 indicted suspects have been arraigned before a competent court of jurisdiction for prosecution, while investigation is being intensified to apprehend other fleeing members of the criminal syndicates and further unravel criminal networks connected to the suspects", he stated. The Commissioner of Police, Adamawa State Command, Ka...

The Majority Leader Adamawa State House of Assembly and Member representing Demsa Constituency, Hon. Kate Raymond Mamuno, has expressed her interest to seek re-election to enable her provide greater representation for her constituents. Hon. Kate Mamuno who is the only female lawmaker at the assembly has picked her nomination form to enable her recontest during the forthcoming general election. The legislator who served as the Deputy Majority Leader during her first tenure and currently the Majority Leader said she had gathered enough experience as a legislator that will enable her take deliberate and concrete steps toward advancing women’s political representation through legislation. Hon. Kate Mamuno who is also the Chairman House Committee on Appropriation, Budget and Finance, highlighted some of her achievements in the area of sponsoring of bills, motions on matters of public interest, organising mega empowerment programmes for youth, women, cash support and lobbied  for develop...

In Adamawa State, political permutations and combinations are defining the wave of leadership. The movers and shakers are scrambling for tickets and recognition. There is a man whose demeanor is calm, yet fierce. Gentle, yet determined. Meek, yet so calculative. These are all embodied in the person of Chief Dr. Maurice Michael Vunobolki.  Chief’s story is one of resilience, intellect, and service, a narrative that positions him as a transformative gubernatorial candidate with the capacity to steer Adamawa toward prosperity and stability. Born in Numan Local Government Area, Chief Vunobolki grew up with a strong sense of discipline and purpose.  He chased education like a hungry lion - his academic journey reflects a relentless pursuit of knowledge: a degree in Accounting from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, a Master’s in International & Development Finance, another in Applied Business Research from SBS Swiss Business School, Zurich, and ultimately a Doctorate in Corporate ...

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...