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Impressed by the quality of work being executed on Muchalla-Ribawo rural road in Mubi North Local Government Area in Adamawa State, the State House of Assembly Standing Committee on Rural Infrastructure and Community Development has scored Gongola and Group of Company high in the rehabilitation of rural feeder roads in the state. According to the Committee, out of all the rural roads being rehabilitated by the Rural Access and Mobility Projects (RAMP II) visited so far, Muchalla -Ribawo road being handled by G and G topped the best in terms of quality job. The Chairman of the Committee and Member representing Ganye Constituency, Hon. Alhassan Hammanjoda, stated this while leading members of the Committee including: Hon. Abdullahi Umar Yapak (Verre), Hon. Japheth Kefas(Gombi) and Hon. Shuaibu Babas(Fufore/Gurin) and Alh. Audi Buba, Secretary of the Committee on the inspection tour Thursday. Hon. Alhassan said that his Committee has inspected so many rural roads being executed b...

Adamawa State Government and the World Bank have received pat on the back for embarking on the rehabilitation of rural feeder roads in and around the state. The State Government and the World Bank through Rural Access and Mobility Projects (RAMP II) have commenced the rehabilitation of rural roads in the state so as to ease mobility, connect and open up the rural roads for socio economic development. The House of Assembly Standing Committee on Infrastructure and Community Development of the State House of Assembly made the commendation during an on the spot assessment of Parda- Muninga and  and Yolde Pate- Yadim roads in Fufore Local Government Area. The Member of the Committee, Hon. Japheth Kefas (Gombi Constituency) commended the Construction Company for adhering to the contract agreement, saying that the Contractor has tried his best in the construction work. Hon. Kefas thanked the State Government and the World bank for establishing RAMPII, explaining that the reha...

The controversy surrounding the purported illegal recruitment of thousands of civil servants by the past Governor Muhammad Umar Jibrilla's led administration in Adamawa State has finally been laid to rest as the State Government has stepped down all processes inherent in the recruitment. Likewise, the State Government has approved the payment of #150million as state counterpart funding for European Union project on small towns component of water supply in Fufore and Mubi South. The termination of the appointment of civil servants followed the approval of the White-Paper Report of the Committee on Regularization of Appointments and Transfer of Service in Adamawa State Civil Service from September 2018, to May 2019. Briefing newsmen shortly after the State Executive Council's meeting presided by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri Wednesday, the Commissioner Ministry of Information and Strategy, Dr. Umar Garba said that the stepdown of the affected civil servants followed the ...

Two suspected kidnappers are to be arraigned before a Yola High Court in Adamawa state today. The suspects, Mohammed Abubakar and Mohammed Goni, who were apprehended in Girei and Song Local Government Areas of the state respectively, are expected to appear before High Court of Justice presided by Hon. Justice Abdul-Aziz Waziri today. One of the suspect, Mohammed Abubakar hail from Madugu in Girei LGA will be charged to Court for alleged kidnapping contrary to section 248(9) of the Adamawa State Penal Code Law, 2018, and punishable under section 248(b) of the same Code. The commencement of trial of the defendant is in pursuant to section 111(b) of the Adamawa state Administration of Criminal Justice Law. According to First Information Report, the suspect and 2 others at large, while armed with guns on 18th May, 2019, unlawfully kidnapped and held for ransom one Abiola Dubagari of Bajam in Girei LGA and in the course of which they shot and killed, Dubagari, the father of the v...

House Standing Committee on Infrastructure and Community Development of the Adamawa State House of Assembly has on Tuesday stormed Fufore Local Government Area in continuation of its oversight function on Rural Access and Mobility Projects (RAMPII) road projects. The committee has been inspecting the rural feeder roads being executed by the World Bank in conjunction with the State Government through RAMP II with a view to ascertaining the level of work so far achieved. According to the House Committee, the inspection tour is part of its constitutional responsibility to oversight on the activities of the executive arm so as to ensure checks and balances. Speaking while leading other members of the Committee shortly after assessing Parda-Moninga road in Fufore LGA, the Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Alhassan Hammanjoda (Ganye Constituency) disclosed that the primary reason behind the tour was to ensure compliance with budgetary provision. The Chairman explained that it is...

In continuation of its oversight function on rural feeder roads being rehabilitated by Rural Access and Mobility Projects (RAMP II) in the state, the Adamawa state House of Assembly Standing Committee on Infrastructure and Community Development has commended the quality of work executed on Ndikong road in Mayo Belwa LGA. The House Committee headed by Hon. Alhassan Hammanjoda (Ganye) has embarked on an on the spot assessment of the RAMP II road projects so as to ascertain the level of work so far executed in some Local Government Areas. Already, the Committee had visited Toungo- Kiri, Longa ewa- Wuro Abbo, Kola-Boshikiri, Shelleng -Bakta in Toungo, Jada, Guyuk and Shelleng Local Government Areas. While the Committee lauded the quality of work executed in some LGAs, it however called for improvement on others so as to be of standard for the benefit of the communities. Speaking to newsmen shortly after inspecting Poll Waya- Ndikong road in Mayo Belwa LGA Monday, the Chairma...

Hon. Simon Isa, Member Representing Song Constituency at ADHA Adamawa State House of Assembly Member representing Song constituency, Hon. Simon Isa has joined other well meaning citizens to celebrate the victory of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri at the Supreme Court last week. A panel of 7 Justices of the apex court  led by Hon. Justice Olabode Rhodes Vivour delivered a unanimous judgment which held that the appeal instituted by the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), challenging the election of Governor Fintiri lacked merit and summarily dismissed it. Hon. Simon disclosed that the supreme court's verdict which validated the election of their Governor has closed the chapter of the legal battle initiated by opposition party since last year, declaring that the victory of the peoples' Governor at the court worth the celebration of all the citizens. The Lawmaker pointed out that Song constituency in its entirety is delighted about the outcome of the judgemen...

Ex-Governor Muhammad Umar Jibrilla of Adamawa state No fewer 7 Traders at Jimeta Shopping Complex in Yola, the Adamawa State capital have dragged the authorities of the complex to a Yola High over alleged attempt to dispose access road to unsuspecting buyers. The Traders led by Salihu Abdulrauf told the court that the access road in contention is between shops and backside of the Police Station in the complex and it is used like emergency exit for shop owners and customers in emergency situations. According to the complainants, the access road is also used as car park for traders and that it is the only available space where traders park their vehicles in the market. The Traders alleged that the authorities of the complex are making plans to dispose the land to unsuspecting buyers illegally and secretly, saying that they had met the Secretary of the complex, Husseini A. Kyari and informed him that disposing the place will directly affect them. They added that the Secretary ...

A man, Saddam Umar of Owerre street, Upper Luggere in Yola North Local Government Area, Adamawa state linked with a death body found at Bayero Hungushi in Yola has appeared before Yola High. Saddam has been charged to court for alleged "conspiracy, culpable homicide and causing hurt from the same cause of action". According to First Information Report (FIR), a piece of information received from one Buba Hassan of Army Barracks road in Jimeta Yola revealed that a death body was found laying down inside a soak away in the house and premises of one Samuel Paul of Bayero Hungushi in Jimeta Yola. The scene of the incident according to FIR was visited by the Police men, and that the death body was found laying in a pool of blood while the suspect knew about the the incident but declined comment. It added that Saddam Umar had information about the death body but refused to report the matter to the police on 1st April, 2019 Contrary to Section 105 Laws of Adamawa State 201...

Right to Left: Hon. Japheth Kefas(Gombi), Hon. Abdullahi Umar Yapak(Verre), Hon.Shuaibu Babas(Fufore Gurin), Executive Chairman Shelleng LGA, Hon. Alhassan Hammanjoda(Ganye) and Alh. Audu Buba, Sec C'tee on Infrastructure. Outrightly dissatisfied with the standard of work done on some rural feeder roads, the Adamawa State House of Assembly Standing Committee on Rural Infrastructure and Community Development has queried a Chinese construction company handling the rehabilitation of some rural roads in the state. The House Committee which was furious about the nature of work so far done on some of the roads, however summoned the construction company, Chinese Zhangwou to appear before it on Monday to explain reasons behind executing the work below standard. According to the committee, there is no reason why the company will collect huge amount of money from the state government through Rural Access and Mobility Projects (RAMP II), yet could not execute projects to the satisfact...

Late Rev. Lawan Andimi, CAN Chairman Michika branch Adamawa state House of Member representing Michika constituency, Hon. Joseph Ayuba Kwada has expressed heartfelt sympathy to the President Church of Brethren in Nigeria (EYN) and Michika Local Government Area over the killing of the Chairman Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Michika branch, Rev. Lawan Andimi. Boko Haram terrorists had early this week rejected a N50m ransom and went ahead and beheaded the Chairman of the association Michika branch. In a condolence message which was made available to newsmen Thursday, the Honourable Member extended a heartfelt sympathy on behalf of his family and Michika constituency to the President of EYN, Rev. Joel S. Billi and entire EYN church, family of the deceased, Michika LGA and the state in general over the killing of the Chairman. "As you mourn the tragic loss of our dear father in the Lord, please be assured of my sympathy and profound sorrow by the manner of his demise...

Erstwhile Acting Pastor of the Redeem Christian Church of God, Olagunju Oladipo has dragged his wife, Omotosho Kiken to a Yola High Court in Adamawa state over wife's disrespect and cruelty. However, the man prayed the court to dissolve the marriage contracted about 19 year ago as he will no longer continue to live with her anymore. The couple who live in Yola, the Adamawa state capital got marriage on 15th July, 2000 at the Marriage Registry of the High Court of Justice Olurunda Local Government Area of Osun state. The petitioner and the respondent who appeared in court today, alleged that his wife is rude and not submissive to him, and that she has consistently maintained a cruel disposition towards him. He informed the court that due to the respondent's disrespect, rude and cruel disposition towards him, on two occasions engaged in physical fight and he had to run out of his matrimonial home for safety to Kajulu, in Kajulu LGA in Kaduna state. He added that it w...

Middle age man, Dominic David Chama of Luggere ward in Yola, the Adamawa state capital has been arraigned before Upper Area Court I Yola for duping his prayer partner, Onubiyi Augustine ofJambutu ward the sum of #7.8 million. The suspect has been charged before the court over alleged impersonation, cheating and defamation of character contrary to sections 145, 312 and 377 of the Adamawa State Penal Code laws, 2018. According to prosecution, the accused sometimes in 2018, presented himself as Personal Assistant (PA) to Professor Jeofrey Barminas Sware, the Director General (DG) National Institution for Chemical Technology, Zaria, in Kaduna state. The prosecution added that the suspect deceived his victim and made him to fill and sign a form for a purported Federal Government Assisted Programme tagged "Say Yes To My Need" and duped the victim the sum of #7.8million. The suspect who was arraigned before the court pleaded guilty and said he duped the victim about #4mil...

Comrade Rodney Nathan, Chairman NUT Adamawa state chapter The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) Adamawa state chapter has congratulated Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri over his victory at the supreme Court on Tuesday. The Apex Court on Tuesday in Abuja, upheld the election of Governor Fintiri as duly elected Governor and dismissed the appeal brought before it by All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state for lacking in merit. This was contained in a statement personally signed by the Chairman of the union, Comrade Rodney Nathan, and made available to NEWS PLATFORM in Yola, the Adamawa state capital today. The NUT boss insisted that the affirmation of Fintiri as the Governor of Adamawa state by court was a perfect will of God and electorate which according to him will advance positive development in the state. According to him, the verdict has no doubt laid to rest the legal tussle over the victory of the ruling Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, and howeve...

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State Amidst wild celebration of the legal victory by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa state at the Supreme Court in Abuja Tuesday, the Governor has stormed Yola, the state capital with a vow to probe previous governments in the state. This is in line with his resolved to ensure accountability, probity, equity and political balance in the act of governance in the state. Governor Fintiri who was addressing a tumultuous crowd who besieged Mahmadu Ribadu Square Wednesday to welcome him back, announced his intention to go tough on past corrupt public office holders who siphoned public funds meant for the development of the state. He told the gathering that the corrupt practices perpetrated in the previous administrations have crippled most especially Local Government administrations in the state and the entire system of governance. According to him, the government of the day has zero tolerance on corruption and as such no any cor...

Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas, Speaker ADHA The speaker Adamawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas has felicitated with Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri over the supreme court judgement which affirmed his election as Governor of Adamawa state He described the ruling as a victory for people of the state as their hope of breathing the fresh air was rekindled. Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas called on the people of Adamawa state to continue in supporting the present administration in its commitment to initiate more result oriented projects and policies that will have impact on their  lives. According to him,the state legislature will always partner with the executive arm in the interest of development of the state.

Hon. Joseph Ayuba Kwada (Depolis), Michika Constituency ADHA Adamawa State House of Assembly Legislator representing Michika Constituency, Hon. Joseph Ayuba Kwada and his Michika Community have joined hundreds of well wishers in and around the state in celebrating the victory of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri and the Peoples' Democratic Party(PDP) at Apex Court. The Supreme Court had on Tuesday validated the election of Governor Fintiri and his party and duly threw away the appeal instituted by the opposition All Progressives Congress(APC) in the state. A statement by the Media Office of Hon. Kwada (Depolis) and made available to newsmen in Yola, the Adamawa state capital, said that the entire Michika Local Government Area welcomed the court dismissal of the appeal against the peoples' Governor and his political party. Hon. Kwada who is the Chairman House Standing Committee on Security of the hallowed chamber noted that the apex court was apt and consistent with the pr...

Hon. Hamidu Sajo Lekki, Yola North Constituency ADHA Member representing Yola North Constituency in the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Hamidu Sajoh Lekki has described the victory of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri and the Peoples' Democratic Part (PDP) at the Supreme Court as victory for democracy and the people of the state. In a congratulatory message on behalf of his family and the good people of Yola North Constituency by his Media Office on Tuesday, the lawmaker disclosed that the Supreme Court verdict affirmed the yearnings of the people of state that Fintiri is the preferred leader with requisite attributes to fix the state on the path of greatness. Hon. Lekki who is the Chairman House Standing Committee on Health and Human Services, declared that the resounding victory of Fintiri, "The Fresh Air Governor" has refreshed every part of the state, adding that the outcome would enhance good governance that will make everybody proud. Hon. Lekki added tha...

Hon. Hamidu Sajo Lekki, Yola Constituency ADHA Member representing Yola North constituency in the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Hamidu Sajoh Lekki has described the victory of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri and the Peoples' Democratic Part (PDP) at the Supreme Court as victory for democracy and the people of the state. In a congratulatory message on behalf of his family and the good people of Yola North constituency by his Media Office on Tuesday, the lawmaker said that the Supreme Court verdict affirmed the yearnings of the people of state that Fintiri is the preferred leader with requisite attributes to fix the state on the path of greatness. Hon. Lekki who is the Chairman House Standing Committee on Health and Human Services, declared that the resounding victory of Fintiri, "The Fresh Air Governor" has refreshed every part of the state, adding that the outcome would enhance good governance that will make every body proud. Hon. Lekki added that the vict...

A 32 year old, Dominic David Chama of Luggere ward in Yola, the Adamawa state capital has been arraigned before Upper Area Court I Yola for duping his prayer partner, Onubiyi Augustine of Jambutu ward the sum of #7.8 million. The suspect has been charged before the court over alleged impersonation, cheating and defamation of character contrary to sections 145, 312 and 377 of the Adamawa State Penal Code laws, 2018. According to prosecution, the accused sometimes in 2018, presented himself as Personal Assistant (PA) to Professor Jeofrey Barminas Sware, the Director General (DG) National Institution for Chemical Technology, Zaria, in Kaduna state. The prosecution added that the suspect deceived his victim and made him to fill and sign a form for a purported Federal Government Assisted Programme tagged "Say Yes To My Need" and duped the victim the sum of #7.8million. The suspect who was arraigned before the court pleaded guilty and said he duped the victim about #4mil...

Hon. Pwamwakaino Mackondo, Dep Speaker ADHA Following a resounding victory by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri at the supreme court Tuesday, the Deputy Speaker Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Pwamwakaino Mackondo has felicitated with the Governor over supreme court's verdict that upheld his election. Hon. Mackondo who is the member representing Numan Constituency expressed heartfelt congratulations over the victory of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Fintiri at the court, saying that the victory is not for the PDP and the Governor alone but the entire people of the state. A statement by the Deputy Speaker which was made available to newsmen in Yola, the Adamawa state capital Tuesday, said that the court has finally put indelible judicial seal on Fintiri's victory at the poll. The lawmaker asserted that himself and entire Numan constituents are glad that the legal tussle which started at Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, Appeal Court and now Supr...

Facts have emerged on how Boko Haram terrorists rejected N50m ransom and went ahead to behead Chairman Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Michika, Adamawa State, Rev. Lawan Andimi on Monday. The insurgents had demanded for £2m (N946m) but was only offered N50m, infuriating the terrorists, who soon turned their anger on the victim, according to CAN chairman in the state, Stephen Dami Mamza. He said, “Pastor Lawan was beheaded yesterday.“Negations were still ongoing when they stopped calling. They were offered N50m but they rejected it. “They called his wife last week, informing her that they will be beheading him on Saturday but somehow they waited till Monday. “Also yesterday, Pastor Dennis Bagauri of the Lutheran Church was killed in Jereng, Mayo-Belwa area of Adamawa State. “It is now clear that Christians are not protected by the government; we don't feel like we have a government.” Reacting to the incident, the Adamawa State Government described the action...

Adamawa State House of Assembly has on Monday joined hundreds of sympathizers in condoling the family of one its correspondents, Maxwell Nashon who was murdered in cold blood by unidentified persons in Yola last week. Until his glorious exit, Nashion was the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) Fombina FM's House of Assembly correspondent. A statement by the Vice Chairman House Standing Committee on Information and member representing Shelleng, Hon. Abubakar Isa described the death of the Correspondent as unfortunate and huge loss to the family, Fombina, NUJ and the House of Assembly. The statement specifically expressed heartfelt sympathy to the Management of Fombina FM Yola, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) over the untimely death of the season broadcaster. According to the statement, the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas, other Honourable Members and the entire staff of the House received the news of Maxwell's killing with rude shock, des...

Adamawa State House of Assembly has on Monday joined hundreds of sympathizers in condoling the family of one its correspondents, Maxwell Nashon who was murdered in cold blood by unidentified persons in Yola last week. Until his glorious exit, Nashion was the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) Fombina FM's House of Assembly correspondent. A statement by the Vice Chairman House Standing Committee on Information and member representing Shelleng, Hon. Abubakar Isa described the death of the Correspondent as unfortunate and huge loss to the family, Fombina, NUJ and the House of Assembly. The statement specifically expressed heartfelt sympathy to the Management of Fombina FM Yola, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) over the untimely death of the season broadcaster. According to the statement, the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas, other Honourable Members and the entire staff of the House received the news of Maxwell's killing with rude shock, des...

A man, Meshack Teri and 6 others from Mararaba Mubi in Adamawa state have on Friday appeared before Upper Area Court I in Yola over alleged criminal conspiracy and assault against 2 house wives. However, the Upper Area Court had during it sitting fixed Tuesday 4th February, 2020 for ruling on the alleged criminal conspiracy and assault against Monica Zira and Omega Sunday of Mararaba Mubi. The suspects were charged to court over criminal conspiracy, inciting disturbance, trial by order, assault, criminal force to women with intent to outrage modesty causing grievous hurt and attempt to commit culpable homicide. The plaintiffs informed the honourable court that it all started on 20th May, 2018 when the daughter of Meshack who was impregnated by unknown person, lost a lot of blood during her time of delivery. According to them, instead of her father to seek for medical attention, he went to a native doctor and the doctor told him that it was the complainants (Monica Zira and...

A 30 year old house wife, Asma'u Isa of Nepa ward in Yola North Local Government Area has dragged her neighbour, Mustapha Usman to Criminal Area Court II in Yola over attempted rape. Asma'u told the honourable court that her husband, Isa left for Jalingo, Taraba state in search for greener pasture and decided to leave her in Yola to take care of the family. The house wife alleged that on Wednesday 15th January, 2020 by 1:00am her neighbour and the accused entered her room and removed her rapper in an attempt to rape her. She said that the respondent took her torchlight and tried to have an affair with her even when the bulb of her room was on as there was power supply at that time, saying that she was able to identify him since there was light. She added that on Thursday 16th January, 2020, the mother of the suspect returned the torchlight to her and pleaded with her to exercise patience. But when the case was mentioned, the suspect vehemently denied the allegation...

Comrade Rodney Nathan, NUT Chair Adamawa State Batta Traditional Council in Adamawa State is set for another historic event as necessary arrangements have been completed for the turbaning ceremony of the current Chairman Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) Adamawa state chapter, Comrade Rodney Nathan as "Ngra Batta" Comrade Rodney is the Chairman Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) Adamawa state chapter, Vice Chairman Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in the state and Deputy National Leader NUT, Arewa. Like any other traditional institution in the country, Batta Traditional Council equally crowns its illustrious sons and daughters who distinguished themselves in their calling. A copy of the invitation which was made available to NEWS PLATFORM Friday, indicated that Comrade Rodney will be turbaned by his Royal Majesty, the Hama Batta, Homun Alhamdu G. Teneke. The event according to the invitation will take place on 8th February, 2020 by 10:00am at the palace of the royal fathe...

Late Patience Amos Ya'u, of Bachure in Yola North LGA A 23 year old, Patience Amos Ya'u of Bachure ward in Yola North Local Government Area Adamawa state would not be among her peers and new Army recruits who have commenced training at Military training depot in Kaduna state. Patience Amos Ya'u who was newly recruited Army Officer could not be part of the training because of the tragedy which struck a day to the commencement of the training The beautiful Patience was said to have been hacked to death by her boy friend, Ali Mohammed Wakil during a scuffle that ensured while they were alone in a room around 11:00pm on 12th January, 2020. The gruesome murder of the girl threw the family, relations, friends and the management and staff of the Adamawa Press Limited, Publishers of The Scope newspaper, Yola where the father of the deceased works as Chief Driver. Sources close to the family of the victim told NEWS PLATFORM that Mohammed Wakil was a familiar friend to th...

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa state Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has pledged to equip Ganye General Hospital in Ganye Local Government Area Adamawa state with sophisticated medical equipment to make it become a referral centre for the chiefdom. According to the governor, the government of the day will soon deploy more man power at the hospital for effective service delivery. The Governor who stated this Tuesday while fielding questions from newsmen shortly after inspecting  the hospital, said that his government is committed to improving the standard of the hospital to meet the health needs of the people in the area. According to him, making the general hospital more functional will go along way in assisting people in the chiefdom, reiterating his commitment to according the sector needed attention. He told newsmen that the present administration will equally embark on the renovation of other hospitals in the state with state-of-art faciliti...

Yola Upper Area Court III in Adamawa state has struck out a case of criminal breach of trust and cheating against the erstwhile Administrator Dumne State Development Area, Hon. Padio Amos Sunday. The former Administrator was earlier dragged to the court by one Alhaji Umar Abdullahi who was contracted to supply 50 trips of laterite for the rehabilitation of Loko -Dumne road. The ex- Administrator and younger brother to the Head of Civil Service of the state, Dr. Edgar Sunday Amos, awarded the contract in his capacity as the Admonistrator of the Development Area. Hon. Padio engaged the services of the complainant to supply the laterite at the cost of #200,000 which the complainant supplied but only #110,000 was given to him as part payment. But at its resume sitting today, the Court presided by Hon. Umar Isa, struck out the case as a result of failure of the complainant and his counsel to appear in court. Hon. Umar dismissed the case based on the application filed by the cou...

Yola Upper Area Court III in Adamawa state has struck out a case of criminal breach of trust and cheating against the erstwhile Administrator Dumne State Development Area, Hon. Padio Amos Sunday. The former Administrator was earlier dragged to the court by one Alhaji Umar Abdullahi who was contracted to supply 50 trips of laterite for the rehabilitation of Loko -Dumne road. The ex- Administrator and younger brother to the Head of Civil Service of the state, Dr. Edgar Sunday Amos, awarded the contract in his capacity as the Administrator of the Development Area. Hon. Padio engaged the services of the complainant to supply the laterite at the cost of #200,000 which the complainant supplied but only #110,000 was given to him as part payment. But at its resume sitting today, the Court presided by Hon. Umar Isa, struck out the case as a result of failure of the complainant and his counsel to appear in court. Hon. Umar dismissed the case based on the application filed by the cou...

Upper Area Court III sitting in Yola, the Adamawa state capital has just acquitted and discharged a 25 year old, Mohammed Aliyu of a rape charge slammed against him. Mohammed Aliyu, a commercial tricyclist hailed from Yola South Local Area, Adamawa state was arraigned before the court for an of "Act Gross Indencency" against 5 year old girl from the LGA. As contained in the First Information Report (FIR) tendered before the Honourable Court by the prosecution in suit number/Y/12/c3/2018/, the young man was charged for an offence of an "Act of Gross Indecency" and not rape as widely reported recently. Delivering its judgement on the matter on Tuesday, the Court presided by Honourable Umar Isa declared that the prosecution failed to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt. Hon. Isa said that the prosecution woefully failed to provide authoritative medical report to support the matter that complainant was actually raped.  According to him, the suspect as co...

Yola Division of the Appeal Court in Adamawa state has affirmed the judgement of the state High Court sentencing three men to death by hanging for armed robbery and culpable homicide. The Court of Appeal held that the state High acted in the interest of justice by sentencing the convicts to death by hanging, thereby upholding the death penalty. The convicts, Rabiu Alhaji Wada, 25, Luka Umaru,35, and Hamisu Sani, 22, from Adamawa were handed down the death sentence after pleading quilty of three count charge of conspiracy, armed robbery and culpable homicide. The trio were convicted for conspiracy and armed robbery while armed with offensive weapons contrary to section 6(b) and punishable under section 1(2) (a) of the robbery and firearms (Special Provision) act cap R11 Laws of the Federation. According to the prosecution, the culpable homicide with death was committed in furtherance of a common intention contrary to section 79 and 221 (a) of the Penal Code. Earlier, the co...

Hon. Alhassan Hammanjoda, Ganye Const ADHA Following a fire disaster which wrecked havoc in Ganye market on Saturday, the Member representing Ganye constituency at the Adamawa State House of Assembly Hon. Alhassan Hammanjoda has extended his heartfelt sympathy to victims of the inferno in his constituency. The Honourable member however sought for government's intervention on behalf of the victims of the fire disaster where it razed down about 20 shops, warehouses and other valuables. A statement by the Lawmaker's Media Office which was made available to NEWS PLATFORM in Yola Sunday, expressed heartfelt commiserations to victims over the unfortunate incident. Hon. Alhassan said he was deeply saddened by the level of destruction recorded and appealed for government's intervention in order to cushion the effect of hardship felt by the victims. The Lawmaker specifically sympathised with the Gangwari Ganye, Alhaji Umaru Adamu Sanda, the executive Chairman Ganye Loc...