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The Adamawa State House of Assembly has joined the rest of the world in commemorating International Women's Day, commending the vital role women play in advancing society. The assembly specifically felicitated with the women folk across Adamawa State on the occasion of International Women's Day during plenary session presided by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley. This followed a Matter of Personal Explanation sponsored by the Majority Leader of the assembly, Hon. Kate Raymond Mamuno, of Demsa Constituency. While speaking at the plenary, Hon. Kate Raymond Mamuno drew the attention of the assembly on the significance of the day and the need to reflect briefly on the progress, challenges, and collective responsibility before them as representatives of the people. Hon. Kate Mamuno who is the only female Lawmaker at the assembly, told the assembly that the day is being celebrated on the 8th March every year. She disclosed that the occasion provides important opportunity to recogn...

Adamawa State House of Assembly on Monday, confirmed 3 commissioner nominees as requsted by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri. News Platform  The nominees include Sali Idris (Maiha LGA), Eng. Muhammed Suleiman ( Mubi North LGA), Chubado Mohammed (Jada LGA). The nominees were screened and subsequently confirmed following their appearance before the plenary session presided by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley.  The Majority Leader of the assembly, Hon. Kate Raymond Mamuno (Demsa Constituency) moved for the confirmation of the nominees and seconded by the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Buba Mohammed Jidjiwa (Jada Mbulo). After the confirmation, the Speaker, directed the Clerk to communicate the resolution of the assembly to Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri. Earler, speaking during the screening of the nominee from Jada LGA, the Deputy Speaker of the assembly, Rt. Hon. Buba Muhammed Jidjiwa (Jada Mbulo), applauded the nomination of his constituent. Rt. Hon. Jidjiwa, described Chubado as a ...

Barely a week after his resignation from the PDP and formal realignment with the APC, the Speaker Adamawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, has formalised his defection to APC. Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, over the weekend, formally visited his Ward and Local Government Area for the first time as APC member.  Cross section supporters of the Speaker and former PDP members and those from his new party, turned out from the 12 wards in Hong LGA, chanting solidarity and APC slogan.  Earlier, the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, who registered at his ward, expressed appreciation to the people of Hong LGA for their continued support and promised to carry everyone alone describing the alignment as another strategy for unity and progress.  He noted that the alignment with the APC will bring more development to the state and the local government, adding that all of them will work together in accordance with the Constitution of the APC.  The Secretary of the All Pr...

Hussaini Hammangabdo  Press Secretary Adamawa Deputy Governor, Professor Kaletapwa Farauta has inaugurated new block of students hostel at the Nigerian Law School, Yola Campus built by the state government The 80 bed capacity hostel was constructed to enhance accomodation capacity in the institution. Inaugurating the hostels Friday, on behalf of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, reiterated government support for optimal training of lawyers from the campus She said the initiative is to ensure government continues to drive more developmental projects across the state for the benefit of the citizens. She urged for proper maintenance of the hostel to stand the test of time. Earlier, the Deputy Director General, Nigerian Law School Yola Campus, Barr. Rilwanu Salmanu Muhammed, acknowledged the efforts of the state government in transforming and reshaping the institution. He appreciated the passion of development by Governor Fintiri, which he noted is glaring all over the state. The State Co...

In a significant political development in Adamawa State, Dr. Victor Sunday Kwambuge, has officially resigned from the People's Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). Dr. Kwambuge confirmed his new political alignment after registering earlier today in Madzi Ward, Michika Local Government Area.  His move follows the recent defection of his Principal, Sen. Amos Yohana, who also left the PDP for the APC after engaging with constituents in Mubi Local Government Area. He stated that the decision reflects a shared vision for stronger leadership, purposeful representation, and greater development opportunities for the people. Dr. victor further reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening the APC at the grassroots as political activities gradually build toward the 2027 General Elections.

By Onimisi Alao Foremost philanthropist and rising politician, Dr Emmanuel Musa did for the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria (LCCN) what he enjoys doing: giving out things. The President of Emnamu Foundation, at the 2026 Annual Convention of the LCCN, donated N200 million. This was a cash offering accompanied with other commitments, in form of pledges of 200 employment opportunities for pastors’ children or dependants, and 200 scholarships for pastors’ children or other  dependants who have admission for full degree programs in Nigerian universities. In the package also are 200 free UTME JAMB registrations, and 10  hand pump boreholes to be constructed across the various dioceses of the LCCN.  Dr Musa, represented at the LCCN convention by Hon Yohana Audu Yoyyo and his Chief of Staff, Comrade Chakukuyada Godwin Kala'a, commended the Archbishop of the LCCN, Most Rev Panti Filibus Musa, for his foresight in advancing the mission of the Church. The Church leadership and ...