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Four elderly men were on Tuesday, remanded in prison custody in Yola, Adamawa State for allegedly killing and setting on fire the corpse of a 57 year old man accused of witchraft. Ezekiel Kumtha, 62, Awo Mesa, 42, Ishaku Sanda, 58 and Oga Dapila, 55, were remanded in prison custody after they were arraigned before Chief Magistrate Court I in Yola. The Hon. Court presided by Chief Magistrate Abdullahi Muhammed Digil, ordered the remand of the Defendants after they pleaded not guilty to the 2 count offences. According to the prosecution, the offences, criminal conspiracy and culpable homicide, contravened sections 60 and 192 of the State Penal Code Law, 2018. The Prosecutor, Inspector Zakka Musa, informed the Court that the ugly incident occured on the 15th May, 2022 at Dumna Dutse in Guyuk Local Government Area in the State. Inspector Zakka, alleged in the First Information Report laid in Court that the Defendants criminally conspired and attacked the Deceased, Benson Timothy, on that f...

Following a clash between Police Officers and Military personnel along Numan road, the Adamawa State Commissioner of Police, S. K. Akande, has ordered for an immediate investigation into the killing of a Military Officer during the clash. There was a clash between Police Officers and the Military which resulted into the killing of the Military Officer along Numan road recently. But the CP in a statement by the Image Maker of the Command, DSP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, condenmed the incident in strong terms and ordered for an immediate investigation into the incident towards ensuring peace and justice. He added thus:"The Commissioner of Police has strongly condemned the recent conflict between Police Officers and Military which led to an exchange of fire and ruthless murder of Military Officer all in their line of duty to protect the citizens" He warned that attacks on all security personnel while on duty would no longer be tolerated under whatever guise, saying that the command...

A 76 year old man, Markus Ganivo, has been granted bail by the Adamawa State High Court of Justice after languishing in prison custody for over 10 years without trial. Hon. Justice. Musa Usman of the Adamawa State High Court of Justice No. 5, admitted the Applicant and father of 8 to bail following a motion brought before him by Barr.M. M. Tumba, who took up the case on pro bono basis. Markus, of Gorobi in Mayo Belwa Local Government Area was arrested sometimes in April, 2012 and since then, he had been in prison custody with no hope of freedom any time soon until the intervention of the Counsel. He was remnanded at the Yola Correctional Centre by the order of the Magistrate Court Yola town without being arrainged before a Court of competent jurisdiction for over 10 years. NEWS PLATFORM gathered that the Applicant was nabbed by the Police for allegedly causing the death of his brother during a fight at Gorobi community in Mayo Belwa LGA. The Deceased and the Applicant were said to have...

By Adm. (Hon.) Madanga Banga Martin. I find it imperative to celebrate and salute an ICON who has greatly touched the lives of his people and achieved a lot in the Three years of his stewardship as the Executive Governor of Adamawa State. His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, is variously described as the ATM GOVERNOR, FRESH AIR GOVERNOR, FLYOVER GOVERNOR, HASKEN TOUNGO and PROJECT MASTER.  These names have been earned as a result of his keen sense of direction, dogged diligence, astute political prowess and his passionate determination to move Adamawa State forward. I am an avowed fan of Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Fintiri whom I fondly refer to as DU BARKAM; a Marghi salutation expressing high regard, respect or honour to a deserving personality. He has been my role model since 2014 when he briefly served as the Acting Governor of Adamawa State for only seventy-two days. I find his style of leadership, charisma and courage charming.  During the seventy-two days of his stay at t...

Erstwhile Member of the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Joseph Ayuba Kwada(aka Depolis) has defeated 6 Aspirants who contested for Michika/Madagali Federal Constituency. Hon. Depolis who represented Michika constituency before his seat was declared vacant for cross carpeting to APC recently, defeated 6 other contenders to become the flag bearer of the party. While, Hon. Depolis, garnered 49 votes, Marcel Gaila got 20, Bitrus Teri Musa, 2, Patience Charles Kwache, 2, Markus Grema, 8, Anna Sini, 45 and Tijani Kwaji, 3 votes.  Reacting over his victory, Hon. Depolis appreciated the leadership of the party for creating a level playing ground for what he described as a historic exercise, and commended the party. He thanked the Delegates for giving him the mandate and promised not to disappoint them if finally elected as Member, and further appreciated other Aspirants for the spirit of sportsmanship exhibited. Hon. Joseph Ayuba Kwada, appealed to the teeming electorate in Michika a...

The Adamawa State Judicil Service Commission(JSC) has dismissed 11 staff for securing employment into the service with forged certificates. Likewise, the Commission has demoted a Magistrate to Registrar as well as 20 other staff for using fake certificates to obtain promotions. However, the Commission has approved the appointment of Victoria Jonah Polycarp and Yahya Abdullahi as Deputy Chief Registrars for the High Court. A press release signed by the Secretary of the Commisssion, Hindatu W. Lamorde, and obtained by NEWS PLATFORM, explained that the JSC approved the appointment of a Director and a Deputy Director. The release added that Abubakar Ishaku has been appointed as Acting Deputy Chief Registrar Sharia Court of Appeal. Hindatu W. Lamorde, stated that the JSC at its 177th meeting held on the 25th May, 2022, equally okayed the appointment of Adabala Nicholas as Acting Chief Customary Court of Appeal and Elishama Gwama Dimas as Deputy Chief Registrar Custormary Court of Appeal res...

Honourable Justice Hapsat Abdulrahaman, of the Adamawa State High Court of Justice has discharged and acquitted a 28 year old Nicodemus Njaye, for the offences of conspiracy and armed robbery. Nicodemus, who hails from Bazza in Michika LGA was said to have spent about 8 years in prison custody before he was discharged and acquitted by the Court on Tuesday. He was arraigned before the Court for alleged conspiracy to commit robbery while armed with offensive weapons contrary to section 6(b) and punishable under section 1(2)(a) of robbery and firearms (Special Provision) Act Cap R11 Laws of the Federation. Earlier, the Prosecution alleged that Nicodemus and Stephen Kwada (now Deceased) forcefully dispossessed Wafari Luwahya, of his Bajaj Motorcycle, while armed with offensive weapons on the 20th July, 2014 between 9:00am to 10:00am. NEWS PLATFORM gathered that the duo who planned to snatch Wafari's motorcycle, requested him to convey them to Warakanza community so as to carry a goat a...

Honourable Justice Hapsat Abdulrahaman, of the Adamawa State High Court of Justice has discharged and acquitted a 28 year old Nicodemus Njaye, for the offences of conspiracy and armed robbery. Nicodemus, who hails from Bazza in Michika LGA was said to have spent about 8 years in prison custody before he was discharged and acquitted by the Court on Tuesday. He was arraigned before the Court for alleged conspiracy to commit robbery while armed with offensive weapons contrary to section 6(b) and punishable under section 1(2)(a) of robbery and firearms (Special Provision) Act Cap R11 Laws of the Federation. Earlier, the Prosecution alleged that Nicodemus and Stephen Kwada (now Deceased) forcefully dispossessed Wafari Luwahya, of his Bajaj Motorcycle, while armed with offensive weapons on the 20th July, 2014 between 9:00am to 10:00am. NEWS PLATFORM gathered that the duo who planned to snatch Wafari's motorcycle, requested him to convey them to Warakanza community so as to carry a goat a...

Following his victory at the just concluded Primary Election, the Deputy Speaker of the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Pwamwakeno Mackondo, has extended his heartfelt appreciation to the Executive Governor, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri for creating a level playing ground for the exercise. Hon. Mackondo, who represents Numan constituency at the Assembly emerged the winner of the primary election for the Membership of the Assembly. He is now the flagbearer of the ruling party in the constituency. The Honourable Member in his message of appreciation, specifically appreciated the Governor as well as the Member representing Demsa, Numan and Lamurde at the House of Representatives, Hon. Kwamoti Laori, for their support/solidarity which brought about his success. He also thanked the Hama Bachama, Homun Daniel Shaga Ismaila, PhD; OON, (Kpawo Nomwe, Gilongo Diya) for his fatherly role towards the restoration of peace and stability which contributed tremendously to the hitch free exercis...

About 8 incumbent Members of the Adamawa State House of Assembly have so far won the ongoing primary election being conducted by the PDP across the State. The Hon. Members are seeking for 2nd term to continue in representing their various constituencies at the hallowed chamber. So far, those that emerged victorious include;Hon. Bathiya Wesley(Hong), Hon Adwawa Donglock(Guyuk), Hon. Hamidu Sajo Lekki(Yola North), Hon. Myandassa Bauna(Lamurde), Hon. Japhet Kefas(Gombi), Hon. Kate Raymond Mamuno(Demsa), Hon. Haruna Jilantikiri(Madagali), and Hon. Pwamwakeno Mackondo(Numan). Follow NEWS PLATFORM for details...

Adamawa State High Court of Justice has sentenced Danlami Mohammed, to death by hanging for killing a Commercial Motorcycle Rider, Murtala Mohammed with candy (aka sweet). While, the Convict was convicted and sentenced to death by hanging on count 3, he was also sentenced to life imprisonment on count 1. For count 2, Danlami was to 10 years inprisonment without option of fine and also sentenced to 10 years in prison without option of fine on count 4 respectively.  The Chief Judge of the State, Hon. Justice Nathan Musa, sentenced the Convict after he was tried and found guilty on 4 count charges slammed against him by the Prosecution. Justice Nathan declared thus:" In the final analysis, it is my considered view that the Prosecution through the confessional statement of the Defendant and the unchallenged and undiscredited testimonies of the Witnesses has proved the charge against the Defendant beyond reasonable doubt; as such the Defendant is convicted as charged".  He declare...

Adamawa State High Court of Justice has sentenced Danlami Mohammed, to death by hanging for killing a Commercial Motorcycle Rider, Murtala Mohammed with candy (aka sweet). While, the Convict was convicted and sentenced to death by hanging on count 3, he was also sentenced to life imprisonment on count 1. For count 2, Danlami was to 10 years inprisonment without option of fine and also sentenced to 10 years in prison without option of fine on count 4 respectively.  The Chief Judge of the State, Hon. Justice Nathan Musa, sentenced the Convict after he was tried and found guilty on 4 count charges slammed against him by the Prosecution. Justice Nathan declared thus:" In the final analysis, it is my considered view that the Prosecution through the confessional statement of the Defendant and the unchallenged and undiscredited testimonies of the Witnesses has proved the charge against the Defendant beyond reasonable doubt; as such the Defendant is convicted as charged".  He declare...

  The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has shifted its scheduled primary election. The primaries is now scheduled to hold thus: Monday 23rd - State House Of Assembly and House of Representatives Primaries. Wednesday 25th- Senate Primaries Thursday 26th- Governorship Primaries

As arrangements have been concluded and powers vested on you to decide on who to vote on the 23th of May, 2022, to fly the party's ticket for the Central Senatorial Zone This is just a gentle reminder to you on a ranking and powerful legislator, accessible, generous, honest,  trustworthy and above all a lawmaker who always insist on selfless services to humanity.    An experience lawmaker with leadership qualities who is currently serving as "Presiding Officer"  the "SPEAKER" of the 7th Assembly in Adamawa State on the platform of People's Democratic Party PDP which comprises of Majority and Minority Groups from the other side that are almost rubbing shoulders with each other from different political parties. He is the Number three Citizen of the State, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas the Speaker Adamawa State House of Assembly and Member Representing Uba/Gaya Constituency. A leader and representative who put the interest of the people above his own personal intere...

A 20 year old Mohammed Alkasim accused of theft in the Jimeta Ultra Modern Market has been remanded in a Yola prison custody. The Chief Magistrate Court I in Yola, Adamawa State remanded the Defendant after he was charged before the Court for the alleged offence of theft. Mohammed, who was charged before the Court by Inspector Galion Nimrod, for alleged theft in a dwelling house contrary to section 279 of the Penal Code Law, pleaded guilty. According to the prosecution, Mohammed, was arrested by one Idris Jibrill, a Security Guard attached Saico Plaza along Galadima Aminu Way on the 19th May, 2022. Mohammed, a resident of Rumde Baru, was arrested by the Security Guard after he jumped through the fence of the market with some stolen items by 4:00am. When the First Information Report was read and interpreted to him in Hausa Language by the Clerk of the Court, Umar Nuhu, the Defendant admitted committing the offence. After the Defendant's plea, the Court presided by Chief Magistrate A...

The Member representing Mubi South constituency at the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Musa Umar Boororo has declared his intention to run for 2nd term come 2023 under the platform of the PDP. Hon. Bororo who made the declaration at Mudah area of Mugulvu district in Mubi South LGA, said his decision to re-contest for the second time was born out of his desire to continue providing the people of the area with more devidends of democracy at their doorsteps. Bororo who is the Chairman Committee on Commerce, Industries, Trade and Cooperatives told the party executives and other stakeholders that, he called for the meeting to formally inform them of his aspiration and seek for their vote in the fourthcoming primaries. While assuring them readiness to work with other stakeholders towards meeting the yearning and aspirations of the electorate, the lawmaker also saluted the sterling qualities and performance of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri as the entire state has been transformed and th...

Criminal Area Court II sitting in Yola, Adamawa State has convicted and sentenced 8 "Shila" boys to 6 years in prison each. Those convicted include; Isa Yunusa, Aliyu Bello, Samaila Adamu, Ali Musa, Danlami Mohammed, Abubakar Usman, Muktar Saminu and Umar Faruk. The Court sentenced the Defendants who hail from Jambutu Motor park, Hulere and Rumde Baru in Yola North and South Local Government Areas respectively. They were convicted to 6 years in prison each without option of a fine for "criminal conspiracy, theft, mischief and inciting disturbance," contrary to sections 60, 276, 318, and 80 of the Penal Code Law.  They were also ordered to pay the sum of N65, 000 compensation to their Victim and Commander of the Vigilante Group, Ishaku Mohammed, as applied by the Prosecutor, Corporal Ismail Mohammed. The Court presided by Hon. Muhammad Alamin Diya Lamurde, also revoked the bail of the 10 Defendant, Hudu Ya'u, for failure to appear in court. Hon. Alamin, while iss...

A Leading Aspirant for Michika/Madagali Federal Constituency, Hon. Markus Gamache, has engaged the Delegates of the All Progressives Congress(APC) cut across the LGAs ahead of the scheduled primary election. During the interactive session with the teeming Delegates, the Aspirant set agenda for Michika/Madagali which will no doubt turn around the myriad of challenges to opportunities for the entire electorate in the 2 LGAs. More so, the meeting which was adjudged to be 1st of its kind in recent times was well attended and provided rare opportunity for Aspirant where unveiled long anticipated people orinted programmes for the LGAs. Hon. Gamache, had while addressing the Delegates, informed them about his readiness to meet the yearnings and aspirations through the provision of quality representation if finally given the mandate during primary as well as general election. Likewise, to some, the 2 LGAs which were hit hard by the insurgents, need a vibrant Legislator who can float legislatio...

A 67 year old man, Aliyu Yuguda has been convicted and sentenced to 17 years imprisonment for diverting the sum of N3.556 million meant for buying and selling of cattle. The Chief Magistrate Court I sitting in Yola, Adamawa State sentenced the Defendant after he was tried and found guilty on 2 count charges slammed against him by the Prosecution. The Court presided by Chief Magistrate Abdullahi Mohammed Digil, convicted and sentenced the Defendant to 7 and 10 years respectively for the offences of criminal breach of trust and cheating. However, the Convict was given N400, 000 option of fine for the 2 offences because he was said to be a 1st time offender and also ordered to pay the sum of N3.556 million compensation to the Complainants. Earlier, the Prosecution informed the Court that the Convict who hails from Karewa GRA in Yola North Local Government Area was entrusted with the money he had diverted sometimes in the year 2021. The Prosecution stated that Mallam Yunusa Ibrahim and Abd...

It was a declaration like no other. Even cross section of Journalists who came to cover the declaration of Hon. Bathiya Wesley, said it was more of a carnival of acceptance than a declaration.  To some, even a formal declaration of a Presidential Aspirant in a densely populated States like Lagos and Kano cannot be graced by a tumultuous crowd like the declaration of Hon. Bathiya Wesley, Member representing Hong constituency at the Adamawa State House of Assembly. The crowd was impressive and ecstatic as the Legislator of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and his  entourage stormed Hong Local Government Area to declare his interest to contest for 2nd term. The Lawmaker was received amidst cheers and drums of triumph, beautiful songs of solidarity from several support groups, friends and associates many of who, spurred by the joy of the moment, pleaded with him to start preparing for governorship seat after Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri completed his 2nd term. The arriva...

The fate of the SS 3 Students of the Government Secondary School  Mubi in Adamawa State is hanging in the balance following the theft of laboratory facilities few days to the commencement of WAEC and NECO. It is not yet known whether the final year students of the school can sit for practical physics and chemistry among others due to the criminal act of the perpetrators. Already, 2 young men arrested in connection to the crime have been remanded in the prison custody after they had admitted breaking into the school's laboratory and carting away the facilities as well as receiving the items. The Court presided by Chief Magistrate Japhet Ibrahim Basani, ordered the remand of the defendants after they were arraigned before him on Monday, by the Prosecutor, Inspector Theman John. Earlier, Inspector Theman, informed the Court in the First Information Report(FIR) he had tendered before it that the Defendants, Umar Mohammed Inuwa, 18, and Samaila Ibrahim, 21 committed the offences on the ...

The fate of the SS 3 Students of the Government Secondary School  Mubi in Adamawa State is hanging in the balance following the theft of laboratory facilities few days to the commencement of WAEC and NECO. It is not yet known whether the final year students of the school can sit for practical physics and chemistry among others due to the criminal act of the perpetrators. Already, 2 young men arrested in connection to the crime have been remanded in the prison custody after they had admitted breaking into the school's laboratory and carting away the facilities as well as receiving the items. The Court presided by Chief Magistrate Japhet Ibrahim Basani, ordered the remand of the defendants after they were arraigned before him on Monday, by the Prosecutor, Inspector Theman John. Earlier, Inspector Theman, informed the Court in the First Information Report(FIR) he had tendered before it that the Defendants, Umar Mohammed Inuwa, 18, and Samaila Ibrahim, 21 committed the offences on the ...

The Deputy Chief Whip and Member representing Guyuk constituency, at the Adamawa State House of Aasembly, Hon. Adwawa Donglock, on Saturday, met with Ward and Local Government Exco and other Stakeholders of the PDP where he declared his interest to contest for 2nd term. During the meeting, the Stakeholders and the party Exco, used the avenue and passed a vote of confidence on the Lawmaker for his outstanding representation within his three years in office. Declaring his intention to run for second time, Donglock said he is committed to meeting the aspirations of his electorate, adding that if given another mandate, he will do more especially in the areas of lobbying for more development projects Hon. Adwawa enumerated some of his achievements which among others including lobbying for the construction of roads in both rural and urban areas, renovation of schools and facilitating for the employment indigents into various government MDA's, empowering of youths, women and scholarship t...

Adamawa State High Court of Justice has discharged and acquitted a 34 year old man, Tanko Kadiri, after spending 5 years in prison for allegedly raping 10 year old girl(names withheld). The High Court presided by Hon. Justice Kyanson Lawanson, discharged and acquitted the Defendant for lack substantial evidence to prove the 3 count charges boredering defilement, rape and indecent treatment of a child. Kadiri who hails from Nyibango, Army barracks road in Yola North Local Government Area, had spent 5 years in Yola prison for the alleged offences before he was discharged. The Prosecution alleged that the Defendant on or about 10th March, 2017 at Nyibango, unlawfully and indecently dealt with the child. It added that the Defendant and a Security Guard took the little girl into his apartment and raped her. NEWS PLATFORM gathered that the victim was taken to Valada and Specialist hospitals respectively where she was examined and discovered that she was sexually assaulted as a result of whic...

The Member representing Mayo Belwa constituency at the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Ibrahim Musa Italiya, has donated 5 brand new motorcycles to APC Ward Chairmen. The Lawmaker used the avenue and declared his interest to seek re-election during 2023 general election, and appealed for support to enable him secure victory to continue in representing them.  Hon. Italiya, appreciated the support of his electorate since the day of his election to date, saying that he will continue to remain grateful to them. Speaking during the event, the Chairman APC in the State, Alh. Ibrahim Bilal, who was represented by the Zonal Vice Chairman, Alh. Ahmed Bako Gamu, commendation the representation of the Lawmaker. He said that APC does not give automatic ticket to aspirants if not he would given it to the Member and assured him of the party's support.   In his remarks, an APC Stakeholder, Hon. Mijinyawa Umaru Kuguma, said that they were in Mayo Belwa to support the 2nd term ambition o...