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Governorship Aspirant of the All Progressives Congress(APC) in Adamawa State, Ahmed Tijjani Galadima, has promised fairness and justice to citizens if elected Governor of Adamawa State. Galadima made the promise while addressing mammoth crowd during stakeholder engagement and town hall meeting held in Yola, Adamawa State on Sunday. The event attracted the campaign team of the governorship aspirant, coordinators, stakeholders, party faithful, youth and women groups as well as supporters who pledged their support to him. He told the gathering that if he finally becomes Governor of the state, he will continue from where Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri will stop more especially in critical sectors such as security, education, health among others. He commended President Bola Tinubu led administration and its positive impact of the on the state. He also lauded Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, for his hard work and dedication towards laying solid foundation for development and reiterated his comm...

A middle age man identified as Abubakar Mohammed in Yola, Adamawa State has been remanded in prison custody for the alleged offence of buying stolen items. News Platform  Mohammed, was remanded at the correctional centre along aside a lady known as Fatima Muhammed and Babangida Abubakar. Mohammed who operates business at Falluja market in Jimeta-Yola and 2 other defendants were remanded at correctional centre by the Chief Magistrate Court II presided by M. A. Adamu. Arraigning the defendants, Inspector Kabiru Abubakar, informed the court that Abubakar Danjuma of Nasarawo ward Jimeta Yola reported an incident of theft at Dubeli police station on the 14th May, 2026. Inspector Kabiru told the court that the nominal complainant had reported that on the 21st March, 2026, Babangida of Wauru Jabbe Yola South LGA burgled his shop located at Zarandan street and carted several items. According to him, some of the items stole by the defendants include 2 itel phones valued N10,000, 2 tecno pho...

No fewer than 115 Aspirants under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) are expected to slug it out during the forthcoming primary election to conducted the party. News Platform  The Screening Committee constituted by the party, recently screened and cleared 115 aspirants to contest for seats at the hallowed chamber. Several incumbent members of the assembly who also declared their interest to seek re-election for the 2nd and 3rd time have made up of the list of the cleared contenders. The party reiterated its commitment to conducting free, fair and credible primary election in order to produce candidates that will contest and win election for the party.

  The Adamawa State Police Command on Friday, inaugurated Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) saddled with the responsibility of curtailing emerging security threats. The unit was formed and inaugurated to curtail kidnapping, shila gangsterism, terrorism, armed robbery, cult-related offences among others. In his remarks at the event, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, hailed the inauguration of the unit, saying that it will go along way in curtailing violent crime in the society. Governor Fintiri who was represented by the Special Adviser on Security, Ahmed Lawan assured the command of support and cooperation at all the times to enable it rid Adamawa free from crime and criminality. Inaugurating the unit, the Commissioner of Police, Kabiru Umar Hassan, emphasized the importance of the formation of task force by the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to counter insurgency and combat crime. CP Hassan explained that the task force aims to act swiftly in responding to any criminal activities...

  Wednesday marked a defining moment in the political landscape of the M3 Federal constituency as Hon Dauda Mohammed (MAMS) received a heroic welcome in Mubi during his official declaration, drawing an overwhelming crowd in a powerful show of love, unity, acceptance, and political confidence. From youths to elders, women to community stakeholders, supporters poured into the streets in large numbers to welcome the aspirant, signaling what many observers described as a growing wave of grassroots support and belief in the MAMS movement. In a significant display of respect for tradition and leadership, Hon Dauda Mohammed MAMS first paid a courtesy visit to the palace of His Royal Highness, Alhaji Dr. Abubakar Isa Ahmadu CFR, the Emir of Mubi, where he received royal blessings, fatherly guidance, and prayers for success. The visit further highlighted his commitment to humility, respect for traditional institutions, and responsible leadership. The movement then advanced to Lokuwa I Prima...

A frontline Aspirant for the Adamawa South Senatorial District, Chief Peter Fwa, has officially dumped All Progressives Congress (APC). Equally, Peter Fwa, has withdrawn from the 2026 Senatorial Primary to be conducted by the APC, citing compromised and unfair primary process scheduled for May 18th, 2026. Addressing journalists at the press centre, Prince Peter Fwa said his decision followed extensive consultations with political associates, supporters, and stakeholders across the 9 LGAs which comprise the Adamawa South Senatorial Zone. He expressed disappointment over what he termed the deviation from principles of fairness, transparency, and justice within the party’s internal process. He said that he had fully complied with all requirements stipulated by the APC by purchasing his nomination forms and successfully passed the screening exercise conducted by the party’s National Screening Committee in Abuja. Prince Fwa explained that his decision to contest the Senate seat again was dr...