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  Following a successful commissioning of road projects by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri and his counterpart of Bauchi state, Senator Bala Mohammed, the Member representing Michika constituency at the state Assembly, Hon. Joseph Ayuba Kwada, has appreciated the Governors and their entourage for commissioning Michika township roads. Fintiri and Bala stormed Michika town on Thursday where they commissioned 7.8 kilometer State Lowcost, Hospital road, Mukaddas, Lassa and Futu roads executed by Governor Fintiri. Hon. Kwada appreciated Governor Fintiri, and that of Bauchi state, ADHA Speaker, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas, Member representing Michika/Madagali at the House Representatives, Hon. Zakariya Dauda Nyampa, Members of the State Executive Council, Chairman of the ruling PDP in the State, Barr A. T. Shehu, and other Exco at all levels, Traditional Rulers, top politicians/stakeholders, management and staff of Michika LGC and good people of Michika for gracing the historic event. He also...

  The House of Representatives Committee on Army says it has received with shock the news of the sudden death of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, which occurred in an air incident in Kaduna on Friday. A press statement by the Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Abdulrazak Namdas, which was made available to newsmen, said that Lt.-Gen. Attahiru was an energetic officer, who was committed to improving the security of the country, especially prosecuting the war against insurgency. "In his brief stay in office as the COAS, late Attahiru had a rolled-out plan on how to defeat Boko Haram and bring under control other security threats, which the country faced in recent years". The committee noted that it is unfortunate that Lt.-Gen. Attahiru did not live to see to the successful execution of his counter-terrorism strategies. The Committee commiserated with the Nigerian Army, his immediate family and the Federal Government over this untimely incident, and prayed the Al...

 General Ibrahim Attahiru, the Chief of Army Staff and his wife,  Mrs. Fati Attahiru as well as 10 others have died in a plane crash. Details of the incident are still sketchy but a military source told Daily Trust that it happened in Kaduna on Friday. In a statement, the Nigerian Air Force confirmed that there was an accident involving one of its aircraft in Kaduna but did not go into details. “An air crash involving a @NigAirForce aircraft occurred this evening near the Kaduna International Airport. The immediate cause of the crash is still being ascertained. More details to follow soon,” read the statement signed by Edward Gabkwet, the force’s Director of Public Relations and Information. A source said there were eight persons on board the aircraft. Attahiru was appointed Chief of Army Staff on January 26, 2021. Born on 10th August 1966 in Doka, Kaduna North Local Government Area, Kaduna State, he graduated from the Nigerian Defence Academy. He commenced cadets training in ...

  General Ibrahim Attahiru, the Chief of Army Staff, has died in a plane crash. Details of the incident are still sketchy but a military source told Daily Trust that it happened in Kaduna on Friday. In a statement, the Nigerian Air Force confirmed that there was an accident involving one of its aircraft in Kaduna but did not go into details. “An air crash involving a @NigAirForce aircraft occurred this evening near the Kaduna International Airport. The immediate cause of the crash is still being ascertained. More details to follow soon,” read the statement signed by Edward Gabkwet, the force’s Director of Public Relations and Information. A source said there were eight persons on board the aircraft. Attahiru was appointed Chief of Army Staff on January 26, 2021. Born on 10th August 1966 in Doka, Kaduna North Local Government Area, Kaduna State, he graduated from the Nigerian Defence Academy. He commenced cadets training in January 1984 and was commissioned into the rank of Second L...

 General Ibrahim Attahiru, the Chief of Army Staff, has died in a plane crash. Details of the incident are still sketchy but a military source told Daily Trust that it happened in Kaduna on Friday. In a statement, the Nigerian Air Force confirmed that there was an accident involving one of its aircraft in Kaduna but did not go into details. “An air crash involving a @NigAirForce aircraft occurred this evening near the Kaduna International Airport. The immediate cause of the crash is still being ascertained. More details to follow soon,” read the statement signed by Edward Gabkwet, the force’s Director of Public Relations and Information. A source said there were eight persons on board the aircraft. Attahiru was appointed Chief of Army Staff on January 26, 2021. Born on 10th August 1966 in Doka, Kaduna North Local Government Area, Kaduna State, he graduated from the Nigerian Defence Academy. He commenced cadets training in January 1984 and was commissioned into the rank of Second Li...

 The burial arrangement for late Murum Mbula, His Royal Majesty, Joel Joram Fwa, has been announced by the family. The remains of the First Class Chief will be committed to mother earth at Mbula Kuli in Demsa Local Government Area,  Adamawa state tomorrow. A statement by Prince Fenny Fwa on behalf of the entire family of late Murum Mbula and the Mbula Traditional Council and made available to newsmen on Friday, said that the Royal Father will be buried on Saturday.  "Prince Fenny J. Fwa wishes to inform the general public that the funeral service of His Majesty will be held tomorrow being Saturday, the 22nd May, 2021 at Mbula Kuli, Demsa Local Government, Adamawa State" According to him, the funeral program will begin by 10:00am,  and appealed to friends, family, associates and well wishers to attend the funeral service.

 The Executive Chairman Numan Local Government Council, Hon. Innocent Koto, has conveyed his hearty appreciation to the Executive Governor of Adamawa state, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri and his counterpart of Gombe state, Inuwa Muhammad Yahaya for commissioning road projects constructed in his LGA. Governor Fintiri and his counterpart of Gombe state were in Numan on Wednesday where they commissioned the 3.5kilometer Izala-Gweda mallam road and Rapha- Wayam road constructed by the workaholic, determined and committed Governor, the event which marks the beginning of the commissioning of laudable projects across Adamawa. Hon. Koto appreciated Governor Fintiri, and that of Gombe state, Adamawa Deputy Governor, Chief Crowther Seth, ADHA Speaker and his Deputy, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas, and Rt. Hon. Pwamwakeno Mackondo, Senator representing Southern Senatorial Zone, Binos Dauda Yaroe, Member representing Numan, Demsa and Lamurde at the House Representatives, Hon. Barr. Kwamoti Laori, ADHA Lawmak...

  Plans are underway to use part of the #100 billion Agric Bond approved by the Adamawa state House of Assembly to upgrade all cattle markets so as to boost socio economic activities as well as internally generated revenue for the state. According to the government, part of the #25billion that will first be collected out of the #100 billion bond will be utilised in upgrading all cattle markets and produce markets to a world class standard as a deliberate plan to boost economic activities and in return generate #100 billion IGR.  This was made known by the Chairman House Standing Committee on Information of the Adamawa state House of Assembly, Hon. Japhet Kefas, while making clarification on the whooping #100billion agric bond approved for Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri. Hon. Kefas who represents Gombi constituency at the hallowed chamber told newsmen in Yola that the Honourable Members gave the approval because there was a clear cut explanation as to how the #100 billion would ...

Four (4) young men have gang raped a 25 year old girl(names withheld) after which they gave her the sum of #500 to buy drugs for her treatment in Yola, Adamawa state capital.  Already, the principal suspect who claimed to be a boyfriend of girl has been apprehended by the police, and now being investigated at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), in Yola in connection to the alleged offence, while 3 other suspects are still at large.  Narrating the ugly incident to NEWS PLATFORM at the police headquaters in Yola on Wenesday, the accused who hail from Alkaleri Local Government Area, Bauchi state, said that himself and 3 of his friends gang raped the girl on Sunday evening and gave her the sum of #500 to buy drugs.  The 22 year old Abubakar Usman (Habu Digare)and a Keke NAPEP rider who resides in Jambutu, said that he first met the girl who resides at Upper Luggere in Jimeta sometimes in the past where he collected her phone number and became friends since then. He e...

 Two (2) out of Fifty Two (52) Indigenes of Kwapre community in Hong Local Government Area, Adamawa state that were abducted during an attack by the dreaded Boko Haram insurgents have escaped from the camp of the insurgents. It could be recalled that the insurgents had last month killed 11 and abducted 52 locals, while burning several houses, public structures, food items and other valuables during the deadly attack on the community which is sharing borders with Sambisa forest. Shortly after the attack, the insurgents called the inhabitants of the community and demanded #30 million ramsom on their captives, and later reduced the amount to #27 million, the amount which up till now has not paid for the people to regain their freedom. But sources from the community informed NEWS PLATFORM on Tuesday that 2 young men out of those abducted had miraclously managed and escaped from the den of the hoodlums and found themselves in Damboa LGA, Borno state in their effort to return back home. ...

  Two (2) out of Fifty Two (52) Indigenes of Kwapre community in Hong Local Government Area, Adamawa state that were abducted during an attack by the dreaded Boko Haram insurgents have escaped from the camp of the insurgents. It could be recalled that the insurgents had last month killed 11 and abducted 52 locals, while burning several houses, public structures, food items and other valuables during the deadly attack on the community which is sharing borders with Sambisa forest. Shortly after the attack, the insurgents called the inhabitants of the community and demanded #30 million ramsom on their captives, and later reduced the amount to #27 million, the amount which up till now has not paid for the people to regain their freedom. But sources from the community informed NEWS PLATFORM on Tuesday that 2 young men out of those abducted had miraclously managed and escaped from the den of the hoodlums and found themselves in Damboa LGA, Borno state in their effort to return back home....

 Former Vice Chairman Song Local Government Council in Adamawa state, Hon. John Ability Dirma is dead. Information available to NEWS PLATFORM indicated that the former Vice Chairman died in the early hours of Tuesday 18th May, 2021. Details.

  Adamawa State House of Assembly Deputy Speaker,  Hon. Pwamwakeno Mackondo, has sympathised with the Mbula Kingdom and the entire citizens of the state over the death of Murum Mbula, His Royal Highness, Chief Joel J. Fwa. The Deputy Speaker in a statement on his behalf and Numan constituency, expressed saddness over the transition of the royal father and described his demise as a great loss not only to the royal family, Mbula kingdom but the state in general. Hon. Mackondo, however condoled with the immediate family of the deceased, the Mbula Traditional Council, Adamawa state government and the good people of the state over the death of the First Class Chief. According to him, Murum Mbula died at a time when his fatherly advice are needed most in Mbula kingdom and the state in general, and prayed God to grant his gentle soul eternal rest and the kingdom fortitude to bear the great loss.                 

  By Fidelis Jockthan In the annals of democratic culture all over the world, it is a tradition for the Presidents, Governors and Local Government Chairmen to have a Vice/Deputies whose major function is to assist their principals in running the affairs of the Country, State or LGCs as the case may be. Sometimes due to the complexity of the human nature, challenges use to erupt between the deputies and their principals mainly as a result of personal ego, lack of trust/confidence or even outright arrogance and unbridled disrespect for one another. Such scenarios have in the past led to serious altercations and vitriolic confrontations between the two parties as was witnessed in many states of Nigeria in the course of our nascent democratic journey. But two years after assuming power in Adamawa State, relationship between governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri and his deputy is waxing stronger by the day to the admiration of all and sundry. In fact, the cordial relationship between Governor A...

  The ancient town of Mubi went into a spontaneous celebration mode yesterday as Hon. Abdulrazaq Namdas declares intention to contest for the plum seat of Adamawa State. Enthusiastic residents on hearing about Namdas homecoming,  trooped out to major streets to catch a glimpse of the lawmaker who respectfully went to the palace of the Emir of Mubi to intimate His Royasl Highness about his ambition. Youths were seen dancing and singing solidarity songs for the ambition of Namdas, saying that as one of them, they will never let him down. "We are tired of supporting people who do not have us in their minds. We are happy that a man with a track record of integrity, honesty, dedication and excellence is coming out to contest the gubernatorial seat. " Tell him to go home and rest as we have already endorsed him. We will deploy resources from our own pockets to ensure he wins the election," a leader of the youths, Abdul Fali told our reporter. Many residents defied the COVID-19...

  Adamawa State House of Assembly Deputy Speaker,  Hon. Pwamwakeno Mackondo, has sympathised with the Mbula Kingdom and the entire citizens of the state over the death of Murum Mbula, His Royal Highness, Chief Joel J. Fwa. The Deputyuty Speaker in a statement on his behalf and Numan constituency, expressed saddness over the transition of the royal father and described his demise as a great loss not only to the royal family, Mbula kingdom but the state in general. Hon. Mackondo, however condoled with the immediate family of the deceased, the Mbula Traditional Council, Adamawa state government and the good people of the state over the death of the First Class Chief. According to him, Murum Mbula died at a time when his fatherly advice are needed most in Mbula kingdom and the state in general, and prayed God to grant his gentle soul eternal rest and the kingdom fortitude to bear the great loss.                 

  Adamawa State Police Command has extended its condolence message to the Royal family, Mbula Kingdom and the state government over the demise of Murum Mbula, His Royal Highness, Chief J. J. Fwa. The Commissioner of Police, CP Aliyu Adamu Alhaji, in a press statement signed by the PPRO of ther command and made available to NEWS PLATFORM on Monday, commiserated with the kingdom over the death of the royal father. Specifically, the Command conveyed its heartfelt condolences to the immediate family, Mbula Traditional Council, Demsa LGA and the state Government over the demise of the Paramount Ruler who died on the 16th May, 2021 after a protracted illness. The CP described late Murum Mbula as a versatile and experienced Monarch, whose style of leadership was generally accepted by all and sundry irrespective of tribe or religion, adding that the command will no more get his contributions and support in its fight against crime. CP Alhaji noted that the First Class Monarch's death is com...

  Adamawa State former Governor, Barrister Bala James Ngilari has joined the the Mbula Nation, Adamawa State and Nigeria at large to mourn the demise of a phenomenal traditional ruler, the Murum Mbula, HRM, Chief JJ Fwa, OON. According to Ngilari, the Murum Mbula had not only placed indelible legacies in our dear land but has mentored many, both young and old, to thread his majestic path and ensure generational gab is closed. A statement by the erstwhile Governor sympathised with the immediate family of ther deceased, Mbula Nation, Adamawas State and the Nation, saying that the royal father had worked for peace in the state and that the peace was achieved. "Let me implore the Mbula Nation and Adamawa in general to take solace in the fact that, he lived a fulfilled life. May God comfort us and rest his soul, in Jesus Mighty Name, Amen".

  Adamawa State former Governor, Barrister Bala James Ngilari has joined the the Mbula Nation, Adamawa State and Nigeria at large to mourn the demise of a phenomenal traditional ruler, the Murum Mbula, HRM, Chief JJ Fwa, OON. According to Ngilari, the Murum Mbula had not only placed indelible legacies in our dear land but has mentored many, both young and old, to thread his majestic path and ensure generational gab is closed. A statement by the erstwhile Governor sympathised with the immediate family of ther deceased, Mbula Nation, Adamawas State and the Nation, saying that the royal father had worked for peace in the state and that the peace was achieved. "Let me implore the Mbula Nation and Adamawa in general to take solace in the fact that, he lived a fulfilled life. May God comfort us and rest his soul, in Jesus Mighty Name, Amen".

 Managerment of the Adamawa State Polytechnic, Yola, has fixed  Monday 17th May, 2021 for the resumption of both academic and non academic activities. The Manasgement in a statement signed by the Registrar of the Polytechnic, Mrs Rebecca Kingir, indicted that the institution is expected to resump tomorrow about month after the school was closed down due to protest by the students. According to the statement, the students of the Department of Crime Prevention Management and Control are to pay a fine of 5,000, while other students at the main campus are to pay the sum of 2,500 through the institutions keystone Bank Account. It added that every student must present an evidence of his or her payment and identity card before being allowed entry into the school, after which an undertaking would be signed as an indication to be a good student.

  Fresh facts have emerged from Guyuk Local Government Council in Adamawa state that Nine (9) out of Ten (10) Councillors have summoned the Executive Chairman of the LGC,  Hon. Kassa D. Shallom to appear before them on the 24th May, 2021 for questioning over 7 count allegations levelled against him or risk impeachment. The Councillors during the week strived assidously to serve the Chairman with impeachment notice, but was said to have refused to collect the notice when the Councillors met him eyeball to eyeball.     It took the intervention of a stakeholder and a prominent politician from the LGA who pleaded with the aggrieved Councillors not to sack him, and equally promised to compel the embattled Chairman to appear before them to answer all the allegations slammed against him. The councillors were said to have initiated the impeachment process against Hon. Kassa popularly known as Chajawa, where they accused him of abuse office, misappropriation of funds and...

 Fresh facts have emerged from Guyuk Local Government Council in Adamawa state that Nine (9) out of Ten (10) Councillors have summoned the Executive Chairman of the LGC,  Hon. Kassa D. Shallom to appear before them on the 24th May, 2021 for questioning over 7 count allegations levelled against him or risk impeachment. The Councillors during the week strived assidously to serve the Chairman with impeachment notice, but was said to have refused to collect the notice when the Councillors met him eyeball to eyeball.     It took the intervention of a stakeholder and a prominent politician from the LGA who pleaded with the aggrieved Councillors not to sack him, and equally promised to compel the embattled Chairman to appear before them to answer all the allegations slammed against him. The councillors were said to have initiated the impeachment process against Hon. Kassa popularly known as Chajawa, where they accused him of abuse office, misappropriation of funds and ...

  In the spirit of Eid-el-Fitir celebration, the Member representing Guyuk constituency at the Adamawa state House of Assembly,  Hon. Adwawa Donglock has donated a Toyota Corolla to Muslim Council of Nigeria Guyuk Local Government chapter. The legislator had while donating the car, diclosed that he personally donated the vehicle to the leadership of the council with a view to assisting them in their movement, and urged them to effectively utilise the vehicle for the purpose intended. Hon. Adwawa who is the Deputy Chief Whip as well as Chairman House Committee on Public Petition of the house, said that the gesture was aimed celebrating Sallah with Muslim brothers in his constituency. The Honourable Mermber extended hearty felicitations to ther faithful on successful completion of Ramadan fast, and admonished them to make use of the lessons learnt during Ramadan to live in peace and unity with their neighbours for the progress of not only his constituency but the entire state. T...

  The Hama Bachama,  Homun Dr. Daniel Shaga Ismail (OON) has  condoled the family of late former Nigeria's Chief of the Defence Staff, General Joshua Dogonyaro (retired) who died after a brief illness at the Jos University Teaching Hospital in Plateau state.   General Dogonyaro who passed onto glory at the age of 80, was Nigeria's Chief of Defense Staff at a time when the Country was struggling to consolidate its sovereignty against both internal and external threats A press statement signed by the Media Officer to Hama Bachama,   Mr.Anselm Nuhu Kyauta, and made available to NEWS PLATFORM in Yola on Friday, said that the Hama Bachama had received the news of the death of the Army General who was also Field Commander of the Economic Community of West African States Monitoring Group (ECOMOG) in Liberia with a rude shock and a deep sense of loss. According to him, Nigeria, Plateau state, his immediate family, Bachama Kingdom and the entire Bwatiye Nation world...

  Erstwhile Governor of Adamawa  State, Barrister Bala James Ngilari has joined tens and thousands of well wishers in saluting Muslims Ummah on the successful completion of Ramadan Fast. According to him:"The Holy month of RAMADAN has come to an end with the sighting of the crescent moon yesterday".  "Let me use this medium to salute all the Muslims for their sacrifices, endurance and patience in observing the prayers and abstaining from eating and drinking in this Ramadan".  "Though, this year's Ramadan came at a time when the temperature is so high and inflation on the prices of goods and services got to an unspeakable level, I commend your doggedness, notwithstanding". "My prayer is for God to reward your sacrifices and bless you and your family as you celebrate". "May God accept your supplications and restore peace to all parts of Nigeria". "Barka Da Sallah".

  The Speaker Adamawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas has congratulated Muslims on the successful completion of the 2021 Ramadan Fast Rt. Hon. Iya Abbas commended the faithful for their perseverance, patience and tolerance as well as other spiritual exercise during the sacred month and prayed Allah to accept their ibadats. Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas called on the ummah to uphold the virtues and values of Ramadan to enhance their spiritual being. He urge the Muslims to use the period of the  festival to promote peace and unity in the society and to also  pray  against the security and economic challenges bedeviling the country. The speaker therefore wished muslim ummah a happy and peaceful Eid-el Fitr sallah celebration.  

  As Muslim faithful in Adamawa state join the rest of the world in celebrating Eid-el- Fitir marking the end of Ramadan Fast, the Deputy Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Pwamwakeno Mackondo has conveyed his Sallah felicitations to the entire Muslim faithful for a successful Ramadan fast. The Deputy Speaker in a press statement on his behalf and Numan constituency, extended his hearty congratulations to Muslim Ummah on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast and wished them a blessed and peaceful Eid-el-Fitri celebration. Specifically, Hon. Mackondo congratulated the Executive Governor of the state, Rt. Hon. Amadu Umaru Fintiri, the Deputy Governor, Chief Crowther Seth, the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas, other Honourable Members, Members of the State Executive Council, the Premier Ruler of Adamawa, Alhaji Dr.Barkindo Aliyu Mustapha, Emirs and Chiefs, Chairmen of the Local Government Council, Religious and opinion leaders and the entire Muslims...

 Deputy Governor of Adamawa State, Chief Crowther Seth( Nzeanzo Bachama) has extended his heartfelt felicitations to his Boss, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri and the entire Muslim Ummah in the state on the occasion of EID-IL-FITR Sallah celebration. EID-IL-FITR in the Islamic calendar,marks the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting. A statement made available to newsmen in Yola, quoted the Deputy Governor as also congratulating the premier Ruler of Adamawa, Alhaji Dr.Barkindo Aliyu Mustapha,Emirs and Chiefs, Speaker of the Adamawa State House of Assembly,Hon.Aminu Iya Abbas and Honourable Lawmakers, members of the state Executive Council,all local government Chairmen, Religious and opinion leaders and the good people of the state on this special and auspicious eid-il+fitr Sallah celebration. Certainly,Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri led administration has re-invent history in Adamawa because of the robust infrastructural Development that cut across the state. Fintiri has changed t...

 A community in Hong Local Government Area Adamawa state has cried out for help to enable it secure the release of no fewer than 52 people abducted by the dreaded Boko Haram insurgents during attack. This is coming as the hoodlums have vowed not to release the 52 people including women and children kidnapped during the deadly attack launched on Kwapre community about a month ago. The insurgents who earlier called the inhabitants of the community and demanded that they should pay the sum of #30million before releasing their relations had last week asked the community to pay #28million as ransom in order to set their people free. Speaking exclusively to NEWS PLATFORM on their plight, the Village Head of Kwapre, Joel Kulaha, lamented that the Boko Haram insurgents have been calling and demanding his community to pay #28million before releasing their people.   The royal father noted with concern how the hoodlums destroyed the community and at the same time demanding such huge...

The Adamawa State Police Command says it is deploying no fewer than 1,207 of its personnel to ensure a hitch-free Eid-ei- Fitir Sallah celebration in the state. The state’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje told NEWS PLATFORM on Monday in Yola that it was part of steps aimed at preventing crimes before, during and after the Sallah. According to him, the command has made adequate arrangements towards the deployment of its officers and men across the state with a view to ensuring hitch free Sallah in and around Adamawa. DSP Nguroje disclosed that during such festivities, there are some undesirable elements such as mischief makers and religious fanatics that may likely attempt to cause confusion with a view to endanger lives and create sense of insecurity during Sallah. He said that the command in conjunction with other security agencies will ensure water tight security before, during and after Sallah, saying that the personnel will monitor and neutralise...

  The Adamawa State Police Command says it is deploying no fewer than 1,207 of its personnel to ensure a hitch-free Eid-ei- Fitir Sallah celebration in the state. The state’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje told NEWS PLATFORM on Monday in Yola that it was part of steps aimed at preventing crimes before, during and after the Sallah. According to him, the command has made adequate arrangements towards the deployment of its officers and men across the state with a view to ensuring hitch free Sallah in and around Adamawa. DSP Nguroje disclosed that during such festivities, there are some undesirable elements such as mischief makers and religious fanatics that may likely attempt to cause confusion with a view to endanger lives and create sense of insecurity during Sallah. He said that the command in conjunction with other security agencies will ensure water tight security before, during and after Sallah, saying that the personnel will monitor and neut...