COMMUNITIES SEEKING CREATION OF DISTRICTS HIT 83..AS JIMETA REJECTS MOVES

Adamawa State House of Assembly Ad Hoc Committee for the proposed creation of new districts has so far received 83 memoranda from different communities seeking the creation of additional districts.

The ad hoc committee headed by Hon. Hammantukur Yetisuri (Jada Mbulo) has since last week commenced public with a view to collecting imputs from stakeholders before passing a bill for the creation of new districts.

Hon. Yetisuri's led committee is expected to round up its public hearing today, after which it might embark on the verification exercise by visiting all the headquaters of the proposed districts.

This is coming as stakeholders of Jimeta community in Yola North Local Government Area on Wednesday, rejected the proposed creation of 2 additional districts, and vowed to fight the division of Jimeta district.

According to the high powered delegation of Jimeta stakeholders, the move by the assembly to create 2 additional districts in Jimeta is inimical to peace and communal harmony.

Former Speaker of the House of Assembly, Muhammad Hassan Turaki who led the delegation advised the government to strive and address challenges confronting the society and shelve the idea of creating additional districts in Yola North LGA.

The stakeholders including a billionaire, Alhaji Musa Garba, Alhaji Usman Ibrahim and Alh. Yusuf Dan Umma, former members of ADHA, Chairmen of LGC, Councillors among others, said they do not want the creation of additional districts as they have not been consulted and called on the house to reject any memor submitted to that effect.

Responding while receiving their complaint letter, the Chairman of the committee, Hon. Yetisuri, promised to consider their submission before the creation new district more especially in the area.

YOLA COURT SENTENCES MAN TO 9 YRS IN PRISON FOR CHEATING PRAYER PARTNER #7.8MILLION

A middle age man, Dominic David Chama of Luggere in Yola, Adamawa state has been convicted and sentenced to 9 yrs in prison for cheating his prayer partner the sum of N7.8million.

Dominic was jailed 7 years for cheating and 2 years for impersonation with an option of N200, 000 and N150, 000 respectively and was discharged and acquitted for the offence of defamation of character.

Likewise, he was ordered to pay the sum of N6.947 million compensation to one Onubiyi Augustine, of Jambutu in Yola North Local Government Area, whom he cheated.

The sentences, according to the court, are to run concurrently.

Hon. Aliyu Bello of the Upper Area Court 1 sitting in Yola, convicted and sentenced the 32 year old man after he was tried and found to have committed the offences.

He was charged before the court for impersonation, cheating and defamation of character contrary to sections 145, 312 and 377 of the Adamawa State Penal Code law, 2018.

Dominic paraded himself as Personal Assistant (PA) to one Professor Geofrey Barminas Sware, the Director General (DG) National Institution for Chemical Technology, Zaria, in Kaduna state sometimes in 2018, and cheated Onubiyi.

The convict and the complainant worship in the same church, Christ Miracle Church Mission (CMCM) in Jimeta Yola, and it was there that they established rapport and became prayer partners.

NEWS PLATFORM learnt that there was a time that Onubiyi assisted the convict with the sum of N200,000 to treat his mother who was hospitalised, and that since then, he took the advantage of the gesture and started planning on how to defraud him.

To perpetuate the crime, he registered a sim card after  Professor Barminas, and called his victim where he pretended to be the Professor and told him that he will send Central Bank of Nigeria's form for him to fill.

After the phone call, Domimic met Onubiyi with the form and told him it was the Professor that sent him with the form for him to fill after which he asked him to deposit money in 2 accounts provided on the forms.

He went on calling him with the number he registered after the Professor where he urged him to continue to deposit money which later amounted to N7.8million with the expectation of proceeds on the amount deposited.

Later on, Onubiyi, became suspicious with the transaction and narrated his ordeal to his auntie who in turn contacted the Professor on the matter.

But to their surprise, the Professor denied knowledge of the transaction after which they reported the matter at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the police headquarters, hence the arrest of the convict.

During trial, the prosecutor, Inspector Zakka Musa, called witnesses who testified in court and closed his case.

But when asked to enter his defence, the convict maintained his earlier guilt plea and chose not to enter defence; hence, the conviction and sentence.

NAMDAS GUBER AMBITION GETS BOOST AS 17 LG BOSSES DUMP ADC FOR APC

The drive by Hon. Abdulrazak Namdas to secure the gubernatorial ticket of the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) got a tremendous impetus today as 17 hairmen of African Democratic Congress (ADC), other officials of the party alongside thousands of their supporters defected to APC and endorsed Namdas' gubernatorial aspiration.

ADC which is the third strongest party in Adamawa State recorded over 100,000 votes in the last election.

It has been validated in political circles that had aggrieved ADC members who defected from APC to ADC in the build up to the 2019 general polls remained in the party, APC would have won the guber polls with a landslide.

Leader of the ADC group and secretary of the party in the state, Abubakar Babajo noted that they took the decision because of the belief that Namdas has what it takes to salvage the state from its current state of underdevelopment.

He said out of the array of those trying to lead the state, only Namdas cares about the people which informed his drive to embark on massive consultation with the people.

"Politics is about give and take and Namdas is the only aspirant who approached us and ask for our support.

"As politicians we weighted the request and found that it is out of a genuine drive to salvage the state and we have no option other than to support it," he said.

He noted that his group also decided to endorse Namdas because of his pedigree as a grassroot politician who enjoys mass appeal.

"Apart from being a grassroot politician, Namdas is intelligent, young, vibrant and exposed. So we believe he has the clout and the wherewithal to rescue the state," he said.

Also speaking, the chairman of APC in Adamawa State, Ibrahim Bilal who applauded Namdas for wooing the defectors into the party said the chances of the party's victory come 2023 has been boosted.

Bilal who was represented by the PRO of the party, Mohammed Abdullahi said the party will continue to provide enabling ground for all members wishing to contest elections under the party's banner.

He thanked Namdas for the contributions he has been giving towards the growth of the party urging him to maintain the tempo so that the party can reclaim its lost mandate come 2023.

Also speaking, the campaign coordinator of Namdas, Abdurrahman Shuaibu said the massive defection in support of Namdas is a good tidings for Namdas aspiration.

He said it signals the confidence and trust the people have for his aspiration and has increased the numerical strength of the party.

"ADC is the third strongest party in the state. So if the third and the second biggest political parties fuse, the future of the ruling party is at stake," he said.

He noted that the aspiration of Namdas has reinvigorated the party and has made it a rallying point of many stakeholders adding that with the strides being recorded, APC will surely retake its lost prize come 2023.

He urged the new entrants to go back to their various wards to regularize their registration into the APC for proper documentation.

LEKO KOMA LEGISLATOR DONATES ASSORTED EMPOWERMENT ITEMS TO ELECTORATE

In fulfillment of his electioneering campaign promises, the member representing Leko Koma constituency at the Adamawa state House of Assembly, Hon. Abdullahi Ahmadu, has donated assorted empowerment items to his electorate.

Some of the items distributed to the electorate in Koma I and 2, Yeli, Leko and Mapeo wards include; 11 motorcycles, 40 grinding machines, 20 generators and 25 sewing machines.

Speaking while donating the items on Thursday, the speaker of the assembly, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas, lauded the gesture, saying that the member has redeemed his campaign promises.

The speaker, who was represented by the member representing Ganye constituency, Hon. Alhassan Hammanjoda, explained that "though Hon. Ahmadu, is a first timer, he has done what many could do to their pepole".

He commended Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, for approving constituency project fund to all the members, saying that Fintiri is planning to approve another funds for the members to execute constituency projects.

In his remarks, the organiser of the event, Hon. Abdullahi Ahmadu (Leko Koma) thanked his electorate for the confidence reposed in him and promised to continue to provide good representation.

Hon. Ahmadu, told the gathering that the event being the first of its kind in the constituency is just the beginning as he is planning to organise second phase and appealed for their support.

Also speaking, the Majority Leader of the assembly, Hon. Hammantukur Yetisuri, who was represented by Hon. Salihu Mohammed So'o, Member 4 State Pension Board stated that the member has done the right thing buy empowering his people.

On her part, the Women Leader of the APC in the state, Hajiya Hauwa Koma, congratulated Leko Koma constituents for giving their mandate to a man who has their love at heart.

Hajiya Koma, applauded the contributions of more especially APC legislators at the assembly and called on them not to relent in reaching out to their voters from time to time to make them become self reliant.

She urged the beneficiaries not to sell the empowerment items donated to them by the member, and called on them to support him so as to enable him succeed in legislating.

Also speaking, the Administrator Koma Vomni Development Area, Hon. Ezekiel Baferi, said that the member has constructed a block of classroom, distributed herbicides to some farmers in all the wards and sank 5 boreholes.

In his welcome address, the Chairman All Progressives Congress(APC) Jada Local Government Area, Hon. Babangida Danjauro, commended the member for organising the event.

Hon. Babangida, said that the programme was the first of its kind in the constituency, saying that though it was not an event for campaign, however, appealed to the entire electorate to return Hon. Ahmadu for second term.

YOLA COURT REMARDS 3 FOR THREATENING TO KILL A MAN OVER N5 MILLION

Three suspected kidnappers have been remanded in prison custody for threatening to kill or abduct a man failure to pay the sum of N5million as his ransom.

Chief Magistrate Mohammed Abdullahi Digil, ordered the remand of the defendants for criminal conspiracy, intimidation and attempt to commit kidnapping contrary to sections 60, 382 and 249 of Adamawa penal code law.

The defendants, Mohammed Tukur, Abdullahi Bello and Garba Usman, of Ngbalang in Numan Local Government Area, pleaded guilty to the offences.

The trio had on 11th December, 2021, called one, Kabiru Sulei, of the same address and threatened to kill him failure to pay them N5million as his ransom.

Kabiru, went and reported the matter to the police on that fateful day; hence, the arrest of the defendants and their arraignment.

After the case was mentioned, the prosecutor, Inspector Zakka Musa, urged the chief magistrate court to adjourn the matter to enable the prosecution forward case file to DPP for legal advice.

Ruling, Chief Magistrate Digil adjourned the matter to the 17th January, 2022, and ordered that the defendants be remanded in prison custody till then.

LEKO KOMA LEGISLATOR DONATES ASSORTED EMPOWERMENT ITEMS TO ELECTORATE

In fulfillment of his electioneering campaign promises, the member representing Leko Koma constituency at the Adamawa state House of Assembly, Hon. Abdullahi Ahmadu, has donated assorted empowerment items to his electorate.

Some of the items distributed to the electorate in Koma I and 2, Yeli, Leko and Mapeo wards include; 11 motorcycles, 40 grinding machines, 20 generators and 25 sewing machines.

Speaking while donating the items on Thursday, the speaker of the assembly, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas, lauded the gesture, saying that the member has redeemed his campaign promises.

The speaker, who was represented by the member representing Ganye constituency, Hon. Alhassan Hammanjoda, explained that "though Hon. Ahmadu, is a first timer, he has done what many could do to their pepole".

He commended Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, for approving constituency project fund to all the members, saying that Fintiri is planning to approve another funds for the members to execute constituency projects.

In his remarks, the organiser of the event, Hon. Abdullahi Ahmadu (Leko Koma) thanked his electorate for the confidence reposed in him and promised to continue to provide good representation.

Hon. Ahmadu, told the gathering that the event being the first of its kind in the constituency is just the beginning as he is planning to organise second phase and appealed for their support.

Also speaking, the Majority Leader of the assembly, Hon. Hammantukur Yetisuri, who was represented by Hon. Salihu Mohammed So'o, Member 4 State Pension Board stated that the member has done the right thing buy empowering his people.

On her part, the Women Leader of the APC in the state, Hajiya Hauwa Koma, congratulated Leko Koma constituents for giving their mandate to a man who has their love at heart.

Hajiya Koma, applauded the contributions of more especially APC legislators at the assembly and called on them not to relent in reaching out to their voters from time to time to make them become self reliant.

She urged the beneficiaries not to sell the empowerment items donated to them by the member, and called on them to support him so as to enable him succeed in legislating.

Also speaking, the Administrator Koma Vomni Development Area, Hon. Ezekiel Baferi, said that the member has constructed a block of classroom, distributed herbicides to some farmers in all the wards and sank 5 boreholes.

In his welcome address, the Chairman All Progressives Congress(APC) Jada Local Government Area, Hon. Babangida Danjauro, commended the member for organising the event.

Hon. Babangida, said that the programme was the first of its kind in the constituency, saying that though it was not an event for campaign, however, appealed to the entire electorate to return Hon. Ahmadu for second term.

YULETIDE: NAMDAS DOLES OUT CASH, RICE TO APC EXCO

Adamawa State Governorship Aspirant under the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Hon. Abdulrazak Namdas, on Thursday donated 36 bags of rice and over N1million to APC exco.

Speaking while donating the cash at the APC secretariat in Yola, Namdas said the gesture is a sign of his loyalty to the newly elected executive council under the leadership of Alhaji Ibrahim Bilal.

Namdas who was represented by Muhammed Abdu Mayas, said it was important to support the party officials in this yuletide season especially in this period of the economic hardship the nation is going through.

"We are happy that the party has come out to receive this gift from us. It is a sign of our loyalty to the party and support to the executive team and other members in this yuletide season," he said.

He added that he is confident that the party executives are strongly behind the candidature of Hon. Abdulrazak Namdas and he is sure that gestures like this one will further solidify that support and mutual respect and understanding between the party exco and the aspirant.

"I can assure you without mixing words that the party is strongly behind Namdas. He is so far the only aspirant that has identified with the party and has taken time to ensure that those who lost elections at the congresses remain loyal to the newly elected Executive of the party. That is the spirit and qualities of a leader. He will continue to receive such support from the party and I'm sure this will be translated into votes at the party primaries," he added.

While receiving the gift on behalf of the party exco, the state publicity secretary, Abdullahi Muhammed said they are grateful to Namdas for reaching out to them at this crucial time of festivities. 

Abdullahi said that the gesture is a sign of Namdas' loyalty and support to the party. "We are happy that these food items and money are coming from one of our own who has been representing us positively. I want to also commend the lawmaker for selecting a good team to represent him. They are men of reputable characters that will deliver whatever responsibility is given to them. We pray and assure Namdas that the party will continue to support him in all his endeavors."

Hajiya Halima Hayatu who addressed women and youths at the party secretariat on behalf of Namdas urged them to support the aspiration of Hon. Namdas, noting that he is the only aspirant that can guarantee that youths and women are well presented and benefit from whatever is due to them.

"Hon. Namdas has asked me to give you the sum of N200, 000 naira for the Christmas celebration so that you can buy something for your families. He also asked me to assure you that he will come and have a meeting with you very soon on his plans and aspirations for both women and youths in the state. I urge you to continue to give him the maximum support and ensure that he gets the governorship ticket of the All Progressives Congress," she said.

Representatives of the women and youths groups all appreciated Namdas for having them in mind despite busy schedules. They also assured him of their continuous support and promised to work towards ensuring he becomes the governor of Adamawa state come 2023.

JUST IN: ADHA TO CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING ON DISTRICTS CREATION FRIDAY

Ad Hoc Committee for the Creation of New Districts of the Adamawa State House of Assembly has fixed Friday, this week for the conduct of public hearing on the proposed creation of districts.

The public hearing is to enable the ad hoc committee constituted by the Speaker of the Assembly, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas, to collect imputs for the creation of the districts. 

According to the committee, the representatives of the communities who submitted their memoranda are expected to attend the public hearing.

After the public hearing, the committee headed by the Majority Leader of the assembly, Hon. Hammantukur Yetisuri(Jadas Mbulo) will visit all the proposed headquarters of the new districts for verification.

The committee told NEWS PLATFORM that it has so far received no fewer than 63 memoranda from communities around Adamawa seeking for the creation of new districts.

 

ADAMAWA MEDIA WORKERS TO SMILE HOME SOON AS BILL PASSES 2nd READING

Media Practitioners in Adamawa state may smile home soon as bill aimed at improving their working condition on Wednesday scaled through second reading at the House of Assembly.

The second reading of the bill followed a motion to that effect by its sponsor, Hon. Japhet Kefas(Gombi) and seconded by Hon. Abdullashi Umar Yapak(Verre).

The bill is seeking to increase the retirement years and other allowences for media workers so as to enhance their condition of the service for effective performance.

After the seconding reading of the bill, the speaker of the assembly, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas, constituted 6 man committee headed by Hon. Simon Isa (Song) to scrutinise it and given 3 weeks within which to submit its report.

The members of the ad hoc committee include; Hon. Kate Raymond Mamuno(Demsa), Hon. Abdullahi Umar Yapak(Verre), Hon. Adwawa Donglock(Guyuk), Hon. Alhassan Hammanjoda(Ganye) and Hon. Bauna Myandassa(Lamurde).

If finally enacted and assented to by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, the law will not only improve the working condition of the media workers but promote productivity, effectiveness and efficiency in the media industry.

CHRISTMAS: POLICE BAN USE OF MOTORCYCLES, KNOCKOUTS IN ADAMAWA

Adamawa state police command has banned the use of motorcycles,  knockouts, covered number plates and tinted glasses.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Mohammed Ahmed Barde, in a statement by the command's image maker, DSP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, said that the ban is to ensure a hitch-free Christmas and new year celebrations. 

According to the statement, "the police command and other security agencies cannot allow hoodlums have a field day without taking steps to maintain law and order". 

"The Command has ordered the ban on the use of motorcycles, tinted glasses and covered number plates on SUV vehicles by some unauthorised individuals." Nguroje added.

He said that the CP has deployed personnel and assets for the Joint Patrol in order to provide watertight security within Yola Metropolis and other parts of the state during and after Christmas and new year celebrations.

 He appealed to all stakeholders to avail the police and other security agencies with credible information at all times so as to make the state crime free and a hitch-free Christmas and New year days

DSP Nguroje, said that the command has made available the following hotlines:08089671313, 08153872326 and 08107364974 in case of emergency.

              

HOW 22 YR OLD "SHILA" BOY ARRESTED ON 1st DAY OF OPERATION IN YOLA

A 22 year old Sabiu Sani, has been caught up by the long arm of the law on his 1st day of operation as "Shila" boy in Yola, Adamawa state capital.

Sabiu of Nasarawo ward, Yola North LGA who was recruited by Sani Umar of Bauchi street and Kenzo (now at large) has since been arraigned and remanded in prison custody.

The accused person and tricycle operator who turned "shila" boy was apprehended on Sunday the 19th December, 2021, shortly after snatching a P36 cell phone valued N38, 000.

Sabiu, who was recruited by Umar and Kenzo, armed themselves with knives and cutlasses and went out for operation on the tricycle he was riding around 8:00pm in Demsawo on that fateful day.

During their operation, the boys sighted one Faisal Mohammed holding his GSM mobile phone where they snatched the phone from him.

Immediately, Mohammed was said to have raised alarm which attracted mob and other tricycle operators who volunteered and pursued the suspects.

While trying to escape being arrested, the "Shila" boys had an accident and fell on the ground.

NEWS PLATFORM learnt that while Umar and Kenzo took to their heels and escaped, Sabiu was trapped by the tricycle which fell on him as a result of which he could not escape.

He was there and then apprehended, dragged to Doubeli police station and subsequently charged before Criminal Area Court 1 in Yola, Adamawa state.

When arraigned in court by the prosecutor, Corpral Ismail Mohammed, for criminal conspiracy and extortion contrary to sections 60 and 284 of the penal code law, the defendant pleaded guilty, and said " it is a temptation from God".

Thereafter, the prosecutor urged the court to adjoun the matter to enable him call a witness to corroborate the plea of the defendant.

In its ruling, the court presided by Honourable Mathias Nuhu, adjourned the case to the 5st January, 2022, for corroboration and summary trial.

 

MAN HACKS NEIGHBOUR TO DEATH OVER A GOAT IN ADAMAWA

A knife wielding man simply identified as Musa Usman, has pleaded guilty to hacking his neighbour, Abubakar Yunusa to death.

Usman, who hails from Sangere community in Yola South Local Government Area, admitted perptrating the heinous crime when arraigned before Chief Magistrate Court 1 in Yola, on Monday.

Already, the presiding judge of the court, Abdullahi Mohammed Digil, has ordered the remand of the defendant until January 11th, 2022, as applied by the prosecutor, Seargent Sawe Nicholas.

However, Magistrate Digil, has ordered the prosecution to complete investigation and transmit case file to the Directorate of Public Prosecution for legal advice.

The defendant and Yunusa, the deceased were said to have had misunderstanding over a goat on Wednesday last week by 7:00pm during which the former used knife in his possession and stabbed the later on his ribs which led to his untimely demise.

According to the prosecutor, the one count charge of culpable homicide contravenes section 191 of penal code law of the state 2018.

"The victim was rushed to the specialist hospital Yola, but was confirmed dead the following day by the medical doctor" added the prosecutor.

Earlier, Sgt Sawe, told the court in First Information Report tendered that it was one Idris Saidu, who reported the incident to the police; hence, the arrest of the defendant.

GOV FINTIRI RECEIVES LEGISLATOR, 10, 000 APC FAITHFUL INTO PDP

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa state on Monday, received the member representing Mubi South constituency at the House of Assembly, Hon. Musa Umar Bororo, into the ruling People's Democratic Party(PDP).

Hon. Bororo, was received into the PDP fold along side 10, 000 supporters who dumped the opposition All Progressives Congress(APC) for PDP.

Speaking while receiving the legislator and other decampees, Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, told the gathering that his administration is doing its best to improve on the security of lives and property, construction of roads, provision of water supply, quality education, healthcare delivery among others.

Governor Fintiri, disclosed that 5 other APC members of the assembly will soon join PDP in the state, and appealed for support towards ensuring the success of the party.

In his remarks, the speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas, said that nothing is being done at the assembly without Hon. Bororo's support, and welcomed him and his supporters into PDP.

Rt. Hon. Iya Abbas, urged the leadership of the PDP to hold him in high esteem due to his contributions, and called on the electorate in Mubi South LGA to give him second chance come 2023.

On his part, the newly elected Assistant National Financial Secretary of the PDP and former Member House of representative Michika/Madagali federal constituency, Hon. Adamu Kamale, called on the party faithful to strive hard and take over power at the national level come 2023.

Also speaking, the Chairman of the PDP in the State, Hon. Barr. A. T. Shehu, appealed for support in order to ensure that the party continue to wax stronger ahead of 2023 polls, and urged them to go and obtain membership as well as voters cards.

Also speaking, the Chairman of the occasion and member of the PDP Board of Trustees, (BoT), Hon.  Auwal Tukur, congratulated the legislator and other decampees for their decision to defect to PDP.

Hon. Auwal who is the Chairman Adamawa State University (ADSU) Mubi, Governing Council, described Hon. Bororo as a great fighter and urged them to feel at home.

Baring his mind, the erstwhile Chairman of ALGON Adamawa State, Hon. Jingi Rufai, said that the gathering was as a result remarkable achievements recorded by the present administration.

According to him, Fintiri's laudable programmes attracted the member and his teeming supporters to cross carpet to PDP, calling on the leadership of the party at all levels to carry the decampees along in the scheme of things.

Also speaking, the representative of Fintiri Awareness Northern Senatorial Zone, Mallam Abdullahi Mudufa, said that the organisation was established to support policies and programmes.

In his welcome address, the Chairman of the PDP Mubi South LGA, Alhaji Ahmadu Sardauna, rejoiced with the lawmaker for joining the great party, saying any responsible politician will not continue to remain in the APC. 

Speaking on behalf of the decampees, Adamu Risku, apologised to Fintiri, PDP Chairman and supporters, saying that he tried to scuttle the effort of Fintiri not to be win election but failed woefully.

ADHA LEGISLATOR EMPOWERS 1, 200 WITH CASH, CAR, MOTORCYCLES, OTHERS

The member representing Nasarawo Binyeri constituency at the Adamawa state House of Assembly, Hon. Umar Nashon Gubi, on Saturday, distributed empowerment items to over 1, 200 constituents.

Some of the empowerment items distributed include; 14 motorcycles, 1 Toyota starlet, 10 sewing machines, 10 grinding machines as well as cash to 700 women and scholarship to 500 indigene students.

According to the member, the items were procured and distributed to the beneficiaries in order to make them become self reliant in the society. 

Speaking while presenting the items to the beneficiaries, the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas, commended Hon. Umar, for distributing the items to his constituents.

The speaker who was represented at the event by the member representing Hong constituency, Hon. Bathiya Wesley, explained that the primary responsibility of a legislator is to make laws and not distribute cash or empowerment items.

Also speaking, Hon. Umar Nashon Gubi(Nasarawo Binyeri) appreciated the beneficiaries and other electorate for the trust bestowed on him to represent them.

Hon. Umar, told his electorate that he decided to distribute the items and disburse the cash to his teeming electorate in appreciation to what they have done to him, saying that the empowerment programme is just the beginning as he is planning to reach out to them by next year.

In his remarks, the Special Adviser to Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, on Livestock and Acqua -Culture, Alhaji Aminu Buba Sebore, applauded the member for reaching out to his electorate.

In his welcome address, the Chairman of the People's Democratic Party(PDP) Mayo Belwa LGA, Hon. Hammanjoda Bashir, said that the member has helped them and the ruling party.

Hon. Bashir, noted that what the member has done is what he has been elected to do and appealed to those that could not benefit from the items to exercise patience and wait for another time.

In his vote of thanks, a stakeholder, Alhaji Audu Buba, gave kudos to the member for quality stewardship, and called for support to enable him continue to represent them effectively.

2023 POLLS: I'M OVERWHELMED WITH THE SUPPORT OF ADAMAWA PEOPLE- NAMDAS

Adamawa State Gubernatorial Hopeful, Abdulrazaq Namdas, has expressed happiness over unconditional support his aspiration is getting from people, promising to serve them well if elected.

Namdas who is the incumbent member representing Toungo, Ganye, Jada and Mayo Belwa federal constituency is seeking to govern the state under the banner of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Namdas who made the revelation during the commissioning of Ganye zonal campaign office, expressed optimistic of flying the party's ticket because of the massive support he is getting from all nooks and crannies of the state.

He noted that his aspiration has recorded significant mileage since he announced his drive to govern the state in January this year.

 

"In January this year, I told Adamawa people that I have the intention to contest for governorship election.

" In line with that aspiration, I have to back my words with action and today, I have commissioned an office in my constituency because this is where I'm having majority of the support.

"They sent me to national assembly on two occasions and I want to start from home as they say charity begins at home. It is a zonal office for the four LGs that I represent at the national assembly.

 "I will also commission another one in Numan federation because, the southern zone has about nine local governments five in Numan federation," he said.

When asked why he remained one of the most visible governorship aspirants in the state, Namdas said he believed in the sanctity and power of the people in a democracy as such he accords them the respect they deserved.

Namdas noted that as someone who believed in the power of the people, he has been consulting with them and selling his aspiration,  adding that because of the gesture, the people have expressed unreserved support for his ambition.

"When you want to vie for public office, you can't seat in Abuja and claim that you will get the thing by force. You need to meet the people, you need to convince the stakeholders to buy into your aspiration and show them you're serious.

" These are the steps I decided to take right from the day I declared my intention to contest the governorship of Adamawa State in January this year.

" I have met with the people, I have talked to them and because we rely on the masses we have to follow them where they are. I cannot sit in the comfort of my room and expect people to endorse me," he added.

The ancient town of Ganye was agog as a mini durbar was organized in reception of Namdas while enthusiastic youths and women chanted solidarity songs in support of his aspiration.

DEMSA STAKEHOLDERS HOLD MEETING, VOW TO RETURN FINTIRI COME 2023

Stakeholders in Demsa Local Government Area, Adamawa state on Friday, vowed to re-elect Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri come 2023.

Cross section of stakeholders who stated this during stakeholders meeting held at the Government Lodge in Demsa LGA today, promised to re-elect Fintiri for second time.

Speaking during the stakeholders meeting organised in compliance to Fintiri's directives,  the member representing Demsa constituency, Hon. Kate Raymond Mamuno, said that the meeting was in obedience to Fintiri's directives to all stakeholders across the 21 LGAs.

Hon. Kate, told the stakeholders that Fintiri directed them to come down to their LGA and invariably their various wards to form committees that will meet other stakeholders in their wards so as to nominate councillors and supervisory councillors.

She explained that those that will be nominated will be appointed to form a transition committee that will be constituted to oversee LGCs, adding that the meeting was to serve as an avenue to pass Fintiri's information to them. 

She informed them that the Fintiri has promised to embark on the construction of developmental projects including cottage hospital, Dong-Kpasham road and Girei -Gwamba road, saying that the projects have been captured in 2022 budget.

The female legislator appealed to the entire electorate to rally round Fintiri, to enable him continue to deliver dividends of democracy to the people at the grasstroots.

In his remarks, the Commissioner Ministry for Entrepreneurship Development, Hon. James Iliya, appreciated the Governor for giving them the opportunity to commence the process of selecting those that will represent them at the LGCs.

On his part, a Stakeholder, Hon. Felix Tangwami, said that the did exactly as instructed by the Governor, and that their people are happy with it, appealing to those vested with the responsibilty to be just and fair while carrying out the exercise.

Hon. Tangwami, added that it is good to leave a legacy of fairness, saying some of them are still reaping the fruits of fairness because they were fair to all manner of people.

He called on the stakeholders to support Fintiri, as according to him, the exercise is a genuine action intended by the Governor, and that it should not be abused.

In his welcome address, the PDP Chairman Demsa LGA, Hon. Gideon, appreciated the stakeholders for organising the meeting.

He said that their major concern at the moment is to work together in order to provide dividends of democracy to the people and how to give Fintiri a bloc vote just like they did in 2019.

JUST IN: ADAMAWA JSC APPOINTS 2 REGISTRARS, 30 MAGISTRATES

Adamawa State Judicial Service Commission has anounced the appointment of Two Deputy Chief Registrars for High Court Division.

They are; Barrister Aliyu Bawuro and Barrister Umar Isa.

It has also approved the appointment of 15 magistrates from the judiciary, 3 from the public bar and 12 from the private bar.

The commission in a release signed by its Secretary, Hindatu W. Lamorde, said that the commission also converted 133 Registrars to Area Court Members.

Those appointed as magistrates include; Musa Alhaji Adamu, Michika LGA, Blessing Ishaya Dabari, Michika LGA, Julius D. Lerum, Jada LGA, Hasiya Yunusa Nyako, Mayo Belwa, Jiune Sylvanus Damdoso, Lamurde, Dauyina Baba Wathi, Guyuk, Ishaka Isa, Shelleng, Jiga Iya Fufore, Frankling Jingi, Fufore, Sasni Adamu Biu, Yola South, Abubakar Mohammed Arabo, Yola South, Aminu Dule, Yola North.

Others include;Hayatu Abdulmalik, Girei, Ibrahim Aminu Modibbo, Song, Kucheli Yusuf, Gombi, Jacob Hyellamda Hyelladandu, Hong, Ibrahim Ahmed Hamman, Hong, Dorcas Jesse Mavah, Hong, Sale Dalatu, Hong, Aminu Abudukadir, Maiha, Alfred John Elias, Mubi North, Hauwa Gambo, Madagali, Bilkisu Ahmed Tijanni Michika, Adamu Muhammed, Jada.

Others are; Zalikahu Ibrahim Babawa, Madagali, Mohammed Ali, Fufore, Umar Sano Mohammed, Fufore, Boniface Benjamin, Michika, Mbursa Dajuma Goni, Gombi, Ali Chivi, Mubi South.

YOLA COURT SENTENCES CLERGY TO 10 YRS IN PRISON FOR CHEATING 40 STUDENTS OF N5.9MILLION

Adamawa State Chief Magistrate Court I has convicted and sentenced a 61 year old Reverend, Ajiboye Kadmiel, to 10 years imprisonment for cheating 40 students of the sum of N5.947million.

Reverend Ajiboye, who hails from Imbru ward in Numan Local Governmernt Area was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment by Chief Magistrate Abdullahi Mohammed Digil for cheating the students of the said sum of money.

Ealier, the prosecutor, Inspector Zakka Musa, informed the court that the convict collected the money from the students under the pretence of registering them into Passion College of Health and Remedial Science, Numan LGA, but converted same for his personal use.

According to him, the 61 year old allegedly collected the money ranging from N150, 000 to 200, 000 in 2017 and 2018 from his unsuspecting victims with assurance of registering them but to no avail.

The affected studernts are said to be an indigenes of Numan, Demsa, Lamurde, Guyuk, Fufore, Shelleng, Mayo Belwa and Song Local Goverment Areas, while others are from Taraba state.

When he was arraigned in court, the defendant and now convict pleaded guilty to the alleged offence after which, Inspector Zakka, lined up 3 witnesses who corroborated his plea.

After the testimonies of its witnesses, the prosecution closed its case during which the defendant was asked to enter his defence, but chose not to instead, maintained his guilt plea.  

Thereafter, the prosecutor applied that the defendant be convicted and sentenced going by his plea and corroboration.

It was at this juncture that the counsel to the defendant, Danbaba Rigange, pleaded with the court to give his client another time to raise money, but the court replied that he was given enough time but failed to utilise it and left with no option than to dispose the matter.

Delivering its judgement, the court presided by Digil, sentenced him to 10 years in prison with an option of N200, 000, fine.

The court also ordered the convict to pay the sum of N5.947million as compensation to the complainants.

WIFE OF ARMY OFFICER JAILED 6 MONTHS FOR BURNING MINOR WITH HOT IRON POT

A heavily pregnant wife of military officer, Sara Freeman David, has been convicted and sentenced to 6 months behind bars for burning an 11 year old girl, Esther Emoita, with hot iron pot.

Sara Freeman, who is expected to deliver any moment from now will celebrate Christmas in prison custody for child abuse and causing grievious hurt which violated sections 209 and 218 of penal code law.

The Chief Magistrate Court I Yola, Adamawa state convicted the 27 year old Sara of Army Barracks Jimeta/Yola after she was found to have committed the offence.

The convict was found to have used hot iron pot and burnt the little girl at her back and right hand as a result of which she sustained serious injuries.

Documents filed in this case indicated that it was the National Human Right Commission (NHRC) that reported the matter at the Karewa police station on the 27th October, 2021.

Earlier, the commission which brought the little girl to the police station, alleged that the wife of the Military Officer used hot iron pot on Esther Emoita, as a result of which she sustained injuries.

The commission informed the police that the woman had been maltreating the child who was staying with her, and sought for the intervention of the police.

Following the complaint by the commission, the woman was subsequently arrested and charged to court on the 4th November, 2021, for the alleged offence where she pleaded guilty.

In view of her plea, the court adjourned the matter to the 14th December, 2021, for corroboration and summary trial as earlier prayed by the prosecutor, Seargent Gallion Nimrod.

At the court's resumed sitting on Tuesday, the woman maintained her guilt plea and pleaded with the court to temper justice with mercy when Sgt Gallion applied that the suspect be tried summarily.

Ruling, Chief Magistrate Abdullahi Mohammed Digil, convicted and sentenced the defendant to 6 months in prison or pay N25, 000 option of fine.

NEWS PLATFORM was informed that the child has since been reunited with her biological parents in Akwa Ibom state.

UPDATE: 63 ADAMAWA COMMUNITIES SEEK CREATION OF NEW DISTRICTS

Adamawa State House of Assembly Ad Hoc Committee for the Creation of New Districts has so far received 63 memoranda from communities seeking for the creation of new districts. 

The committee about 2 weeks ago announced that it has received 28 memoranda from communities agitating for the creation of new districts.

But checks by NEWS PLATFORM on Tuesday, indicated that about 35 more communities have forwarded their memoranda aside the 28 earlier received by Hon. Hammantukur Yetisuri (Jada Mbulo)led adhoc committee.

The new communities who forwarded their memoranda include; Maiva, Ndalmi, Gwaram, Wuragas village, Sakun village, Shishiwa village in Madagali LGA, Tambo, Bakopi in Girei LGA, Uki Tuki, Yadim, Njamana in Fufore LGA.

Others are; Guto, Gben, Batum, Waltadi (Additional Name Village) in Song LGA, Loh Community Development Association, Dwam and Kawon in Demsa LGA, Mazang, Nasarawo Jereng, Tola Hosere, Genle in Mayo Belwa LGA, Hatta, Bina, Boga in Gombi LGA.

Other communities include; Kogin Baba, Bako, Dawo II in Toungo LGA, Njirzal, Opalo Community Development Association in Numan LGA, Adamawa Concern Citizen Yola North LGA, Kem in Shelleng LGA, Zakawon, Lunguda Traditional Council in Guyuk LGA, Jene in Lamurde LGA.

The communities that sought for the creation of districts as earlier  reported by NEWS PLATFORM include; Yandang in Mayo Belwa LGA, Mbangan, Komo, Nassarawo, Nwuding and Mayo Kalaye in Jada, LGA, Libo, Tamali, Gurum, District Committee and Elders Forum and Shelleng Traditional Council from Shelleng LGA.

Other communities are; Mubi Emirate Council, Yeliso in Toungo LGA, and Gereng in Girei LGA, Bazza, District Head of Futu and Michika Elders Council in Michika LGA, Sukur Sakun Devt Area in Madagali LGA, Gabun in Gombi LGA, Batta Traditional Council as well as Mbula in Demsa

Some of the communities include; Bachama Traditional Council, Farang in Fufore LGA, Ganye Traditional Council, Murke in Song LGA, Yadafa in Mubi South and Jimeta Concerned Citizens, Yola North LGA.

ADHA THUMBS-UP CJ, SEEKS ESTABLISHMENT OF COURTS IN GANYE, MUBI, NUMAN

Adamawa State House of Assembly Committee on Judiciary on Monday, commended the Acting Chief Judge of the state, Hon. Justice Nathan Musa, for establishing an Upper Area Court 4.

The committee however advocated for the establishment of additional upper area courts in Ganye, Mubi and Numan Local Government Areas.  

The committee headed by the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Pwamwakeno Mackondo(Numan), said that the establishment of upper area court 4 by the state judiciary deserves commendation from all and sundry.

Already, the newly established upper area court 4 has since taken off and presided by its pioner judge, Hon. Ibrahim Musa Ulenda, and erstwhile judge of Chief Magistrate Court II Yola,

According to the committee, establishing more courts will help in administering justice to the citizens more especially in the affected areas.

This is coming as the assembly is making effort to repeal area court edict (amendment) law number 7 of 2016 and to re-enact the state area court (amendment) law 2021 so as to return appeals from area courts to upper area courts, increase the jurisdiction of the area courts.

The steps taken by the assembly to that effect is contained in a report presented at the floor of assembly on Monday, by the Chairman of the judiciary committee, Hon. Pwamwakeno Mackondo(Numan).

Hon. Mackondo led committee informed the assembly that if amended and passed, the law will provide for the right of litigants to initiate a hitch free appeals from the area courts to upper area courts.

It added that repealing the area court edict will allow appeals from area courts to upper area courts, and that it can reduce loads and delay of cases in the high courts and urged the hallowed chamber to consider and okay it.

After receiving the report, the Speaker of the assembly, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas, who presided over the sitting, directed the Chairman Rules and Business to schedule the report for consideration on Tuesday.

 

FAKE MILITARY OFFICER REMANDED FOR SNATCHING HANDSETS IN YOLA

Yola Chief Magistrate Court I has ordered the remand of a 22 year old Faisal Isa, over alleged impersonation.

The 22 year old Isa, resident of NEPA in Yola North Local Government Area was not only parading himself as military man but snatching handsets and other valuables.

Faisal, and one other (now at large) snatched spark 5 pro handset and sold it at the sum of N20, 000, out of which he was given N7, 000 as his own share.

The youngman had while wearing a camouflage military uniform,  snatched the phone at the GT bank in Yola, and was later arrested by team of vigilantes who handed him over to the Operation Farauta.

He was subsequently handed over to the operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps for prosecution; hence his arraignment before the court for trial.

The defendant was arrested and charged to court for alleged impersonation and extortion which contravened sections 98 and 282 of the state penal code law.

He admiitted committing the crime when the First Information Report was read to him as prayed by the prosecutor, Gamaniel Eli.

Ruling, Chief Magistrate Abdullahi Mohammed Digil, ordered that the defendant be remanded in prison custody and adjourned the case to 23rd December, 2021, for corroboration and summary trial.

ADAMAWA NUJ APPLAUDS NAMDAS, TASKS POLITICIANS TO EMULATE HIM

The leadership of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) Adamawa state chapter has extolled Hon. Abdulrazak Namdas, describing him as a true ambassador of the journalism profession in Nigeria.

The Chairman of the union, comrade Ishaka Donald Dedan and some members of the state executive council who received a 3-horse power factory air conditioner donated to the council by Hon. Namdas said the lawmaker has proven to be a good leader and representative who do not forget where he came from.

While receiving the gift from the Personal Assistant to Hon. Namdas, comrade Dedan said the air conditioner will go a long way in ensuring that the atmosphere is conducive for work for every journalist.

"We are not surprised by this gesture but highly elated because we know what our own, Namdas can do. This is a true reflection that he has not forgotten where he came from. We are indeed grateful," Dedan said.

He called on all politicians, especially those who were once journalists to look back and assist the union in whatever way they can.

"We have several journalists who have ventured into politics and other spheres of life and are doing very well for themselves. We are calling on them to emulate Hon. Namdas and support the union that molded them into becoming the men and women that they are now. There are so many things they can do to assist us no matter how little it is and we will surely be grateful for it. Namdas is a good example and we want all politicians to emulate him," the chairman added.

He said the council wishes Namdas the best in his political career while urging him to continue with the good work he has been doing of ensuring a quality and effective representation of the people of Ganye, Jada, Toungo, and Mayo-Belwa.

Hon. Namdas who was represented by his P.A assured the NUJ council of his continuous support whenever he is called upon. He urged them to continue to ensure that professionalism take center stage in their endeavour.

Hon. Namdas was one time secretary of the Adamawa NUJ council before he was appointed to serve as the Chief Press Secretary to former Governor Boni Haruna.

He has since sojourned into politics and has been representing Gamye, Jada, Toungo and Mayo-Belwa federal constituency at the House of Representatives.

He is currently contesting for the APC governorship ticket for the 2023 general elections.

TRAGEDY: JSS 3 STUDENTS STAB COLLEAGUE 4 TIMES IN ADAMAWA

Najib Ibrahim and Abdullahi Abdulrazak, JSS 3 students have confessed to stabbing their colleague and SS 3 student, Abdullahi Sule, 4 times.

Both accused persons and students of Government Day Secondary Demsawa in Yola North Local Government Area, said they stabbed Sule for insulting and slapping Abdulrazak.  

NEWS PLATFORM learnt that the ugly incident occured on Wednesday 8th December, 2021 when Abdullahi Abdulrazak who was riding on his bicycle was alleged to have hit Sule with the said bicycle at the premises of the school.

After hitting him with the bicycle, the victim, Sule insulted and gave Abdullazak, a dirty slap and demanded to know the reasons behind his action.

But the 18 year old Abdulrazak, who became angry with the action of his senior colleague, rushed back to the town and armed himself with a long knife and returned back to the school fully prepared to confront Sule.

After returning to school, the teenager mobilised some of his colleagues and close friends where he briefed them on the incident and asked them to help him teach Sule unforgettable/bitter lesson.

The boys were said to have patiently waited until the 22 year old Sule completed writing his 1st term examination on that fateful day where they followed him outside the gate, pounced on him and stabbed him on the head, chest and hands.

It took prompt intervention of some vigilantes who rescued Sule, resident of Bali street, Nasarawo ward in Yola North LGA and apprehended the accused persons who subsequetly admitted committing the crime.

Unconfirmed sources told NEWS PLATFORM that the victim went into coma while being taken to hospital but later regained his counsciousness and now receiving treatment due to severe injuries he sustained.

Upon arraignment before Yola Criminal Area Court I, the defendants pleaded guilty to criminal conspiracy and causing of grievious hurt contrary to sections 60 and 218 of the state penal code law.

The court presided by Hon. Mathias Nuhu, ordered the remand of the of the defendants and adjourned the case to 5th January, 2022 for corroboration and summary trial.

Mathias, however ruled that bail of the defendants would be considered and granted if they have reasonable sureties.

Earlier, the prosecutor, corpral Ismail Mohammed, told the court in First Information Report that Abudulrazak who is 18 years old and resident of Wuro Kuturu in Jimeta, conspired with an 18 year old Najib, resident of Wuro Jabbe and perpetrated the act.

Corpral Ismail, applied that the matter be adjourned to enable the prosecution assemble witnesses and tender exhibit so as to corroborate guilt plea of the defendants. 

23 YR OLD GUN DEALER ARRESTED WITH 6 FABRICATED GUNS IN ADAMAWA

Men of the Adamawa state police command have apprehended a 23 year old Shenomano Remos, with 6 fabricated guns supplied from Askira Uba Local Government Area, Borno state.

The operatives attached to Gombi Division in a joint operation with Hunters arrested the accused person on the 10th December, 2021, while on stop and search operation along Ga'anda Gombi road in Gombi LGA.

A release by DSP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, spokesman of the police command and made available to NEWS PLATFORM on Friday, said that the suspect hails from Sheno Belta village, Gombi LGA.

He said that the suspect being a notorious gun dealer bought and smuggled in the weapons from Askira Uba LGA and was on his way to distribute same to his collaborators.

He further stated that the Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Ahmed Barde, has reinvigorated special action plan on the ongoing fight against banditry, kidnapping, armed robbery and other violent crimes across the state.

SENATE PRESIDENT LAUDS BINOS OVER 7TH FREE MEDICAL OUTREACH

Impressed by his quality representation at the senate, the Senate President, Ahmed Lawan, has commended Senator representing Southern Senatorial Zone, Binos D. Yaroe, for his constituents free medical services.

Senator Ahmed Lawan, made the commendation at the closing ceremony of the 7th Free Medical Outreach sponsored by Senator Binos Dauda Yaroe , and held at Jada Local Government Area.

He described Senator Binos, is a good example of what the 9th Senate stands for, regarding policies and programmes that designed to improve the quality of lives of the citizens.

Ahmed Lawan, who was represented by Senator Bulus Amos (Gombe South) at the National Assembly, applauded Senator Binos Dauda Yaroe for priotising  health care delivery and sustaining it to make sure all his constituents are reached with good healthcare services.

The Senate President urged Adamawa state citizens to support government programmes and policies in order to improve their living condition.

Speaking at the event, Senator Binos Dauda Yaroe, said that delivering quality healthcare services to his constituents was one of his campaign promises, expressing satisfaction that he has been able to go this far in fulfilling it.

He further expressed happiness with the turnout of people who came to access free medical services, adding that his mission is fulfilled having touched lives of individuals from different works of life, directly or indirectly.

He explained that the free medical outreach in all the 7th LGA so far covered were carried out without any discrimination, either on religions or tribal affiliations, saying that people should be accorded the treatment free a

In an interview with newsmen, the Chief Medical Consultant and the Leader of the Medical Team at the Outreach, Dr Telemo Dah, said that so far about 6, 800 patients have been attended to in the areas of suggery, eye treatment, laboratory test and treatment, dental surgery, family planning as well as distribution of drugs among others.

He added that the number of treated patients is still on the increase because more people are still coming and been attended to.

LOOMING STRIKE: COMPEL GOVT TO HONOUR OUR DEMANDS OR REGRET-ASUU TO CITIZENS

Academic Staff Union Of Universities(ASUU), Yola Zone, on Friday, called on stakeholders to compel the federal government to honour its agreements with the union in order to avert another strike action.

The union said Nigerians will regret bitterly the kind of action ASUU will take towards pressing home its demands, and advised the citizens not to blame its members but president Muhammadu Buhari led federal government.

Equally, the union vowed not to entertain any plea from any stakeholder to call off its industrial action whenever its members down tool, saying it is going to be an indefinite total shutdown of the all universities.

More so, the ASUU observed with dismay how the take back home of its members do not take them back home, and regretted that its members are left with no option than to prepare and cross the read line. 

The Yola Zonal Coordinator of ASUU, Reuben Jonathan, made the call during press conference at the Nigeria Union of Journalists(NUJ) press centre in Yola, Adamawa state.

The Coordinator of the union told newsmen that the zone convened at the Modibbo Adama University (MAU), Yola on Thursday, December 9th, 2021 and reviewed the Memorandum of Action (MoA) entered into with the FG on 23rd December, 2020, after a prolonged strike by the union.

Jonathan recalled that in their press conference in Yola on the 15th December, 2021, the union briefed the press on the government's refusal and foot-dragging in implementing the said agreement, lamenting that since then, nothing has been done by the government to address the issues beside propaganda and blackmail.

He said that the issues in contention remain: renegotiationof the 2009 Agreement, University Transparency Accountabilty Solutions (UTAS), State of the State Universities, Revitalisation Funds for Public Universities and Earned Academic Allowances(EAA). 

On the issue of renegotiation of the 2009 agreement, he lamented that the refusal of the government to address the issue has left them on the same salary for 12 years even as the government has reviewed the minimum wage twice.

While on UTAS, he noted that they have developed a robust and dynamic system known as UTAS which passed through integrity test without shortcoming, but unfortunately, the beneficiaries of corrupt -laden Integrated Payroll and Personal Information System(IPPIS) have continued to ensure that UTAS does not see the light of the day. 

According to him, it it worrisome to note that the state governments in recent times have politicised the establishment of state universities, leading to the neglect of the noble values of universities and universal entities, and that undue interference in the governance of these universities is counterproductive and erodes the autonomy of the universities.

He added that though education is an inalienable right of every Nigerian child, they are aware that due to flagrant neglect and frustration of public universities, government functionaries are deliberately denying the poor Nigerian children access to university eduction as their children are secured in private iniversities all over the world.

FINTIRI LAUDS BINOS OVER 7TH FREE MEDICAL OUTREACH IN JADA LGA

Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has commended the Senator Representing Southern Senatorial Zone, Binos D. Yaroe, for his constituents free medical services.

Governor Fintiri, who made the commendation while flagging off the 7th Free Medical Outreach organised by the Senator and held at the General Hospital in Jada, noted that the initiative is in line with priority of the present administration in the state.

According to Governor Fintiri, the contributions of Senator Binos in providing free medical care to people of his zone, is a right step in the right direction.

Fintiri, who was represented by the Chief of Staff Government House Yola, Professor Maxwell Gidado, rated the performance of Senator Binos, and pointed out that it has direct impact on the lives of the people.

After flagging off the free medical outreach, the Governor Inspected drugs and the health facility.

In his remarks, Senator Binos Dauda Yareo, noted that the outreach began in 2019 and covered 7 LGAs, and expressed hope that the remaining LGAs would be reached in the next 6 months.

He promised to keep on the good work of serving his people and giving priority to this sector stressing that ” health is wealth” and that his medical intervation will not end with the completion of the outreach in the remaining 2 LGAs which include Lamurde and Shelleng.

Senator Binos, disclosed that after the coverage, a grand finale of the medical outreach will be carried out to mop up all remaining medical cases whether old or new in Demsa LGA and a special free medical outreach strictly for eye. 

He acknowledged the contributions of others including well to do in the area of providing accommodation to the visiting health personnel, adding that the health need of the people is essential.

Also Speaking, Chairman People’s Democratic Party, PDP, in the state,  Barrister A. T Shehu, said people of varied political background have benefitted from the outreach since inception and called on people of the area to take advantage of the initiative.

Leader of the Medical Team, Doctor Wyicliff Talimo Dah, noted that the medical outreach has addressed the health need of about 40, 000 people in the zone.

According to him, the 4-day outreach in Jada is targeting 8, 000 patients and appealed to them to be patience during the period for maximum benefit.

Principal Medical Officer, PMO of the General Hospital in Jada, Doctor Kelvin Gaiya, said people of the area have a challenge in getting adequate health care attention and expressed optimism that the outreach will meet the health need of the people.

There were messages from representative of Chairman of the LGC,  and a politician Ahmadu Nwagubi Fons, former House of Reps Representing Jada, Mayo-Belwa, Ganye and Toungo. Federal constituency 

The 3- day medical outreach offers obstetrics and gynecology, ophthalmic and dental surgery, distribution of drugs, free medical classes, family planning, free medical consultations among others.

3 KILLED, 2 INJURED IN HERDER/FARMER CLASH IN ADAMAWA

Three people have been killed while 2 others injured in fresh clash between herders and farmers in Toungo Local Government Area, Adamawa state.

The state police command confirmed to NEWS PLATFORM on Wednesday, that 3 people were killed, while 2 others sustained injuries during the clash between herders and farmers.

DSP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, the spokesman of the command said that the operatives of the command have arrested 3 suspects in connection to the clash, saying that the situation is under control at the moment, and their men are investigating the matter. 

The incident occurred on Monday, around 2:00pm at Kasuwan Ladi village in Toungo LGA, during which 2 farmers and a herder lost their lives.

 

According sources, some herdsmen put their cattle into the farms of the deceased farmers on that fateful day, and that when the farmers were informed about the destruction going in their farms, they decided to visit their farms to see things for themselves.

During the visit, the affected farmers were said to have clashed with the herdsmen as a result of which they were killed by the herdsmen, and that other farmers mobilised and retaliated by killing herder.

When contacted, the Chairman of Toungo LGC, Hon. Calvin Kefas, also confirmed the incident to NEWS PLATFORM, saying that everywhere is calmed as security agencies including police, army are on ground.