ABSENCE OF WITNESS STALLS N80M FRAUD TRIAL OF EX-GOV NYAKO's CSO

The continuation of trial of a retired Assistant Commissioner of Police, and former Chief Security Officer to a former Governor, Murtala Nyako, was on Wednesday, stalled due to the absence of prosecution witness.

The CSO to erstwhile Governor Nyako, Sheriff Abubakar Rabiu, is standing trial before Adamawa State High Court of Justice, presided by Justice Hafsat Abdulrahaman, over alleged N80million property fraud.

The trial, which was scheduled for continuation today, was further adjourned to the 18th October, 2022 due to the unavailability of prosecution witness.

It was gathered that the prosecution's witness billed to testify on Wednesday, will be the 4th and the last witness to testify against the Defendant in the matter.

At the resumed hearing, the prosecution’s counsel, A. M. Iliyasu (Senior State Counsel II), asked the court for an adjournment to enable him call his last witness to testify in court.

On his part, counsel to the defendant, S. J. Abul, said that he painfully conceded to the application filed by the prosecution counsel because it was the same application he had filed on the 27th June, 2022.

It was at this juncture that the presiding Judge, Hapsat Abdulrahaman, adjourned the case for continuation of trial on the 18th October, 2022.

REPS: EX-LG CHAIR, 4 OTHERS SUE ADAMAWA APC FOR SCORING THEM ZERO VOTES

Former Chairman Maiha Local Government Council, Jibrilla Mohammed (Ustaz) and 4 other Aspirants in the just concluded primary election for Mubi North, South and Maiha, federal constituency have dragged APC to court for scoring them zero votes.

The APC primary election for the constituency saw the emergence of the incumbent, Ja'afar Abubakar Magaji, as winner after scoring a 103 out of 125 votes cast. NEWS PLATFORM recalled.

During the exercise held at Yadzara Cinema on the 25th May, 2022, the plaintiffs, Jibrilla Mohammed and Amina Kabir Mala scored zero votes, while, Mahmood Sali Yunusa got 1, Abubakar Umar Jarengol, 5 and Abubakar Sadiq Mana 9.

But the plaintiffs through their counsel, D.K. Rigange, approached the Federal High Court sitting in Yola and asked it to nullify the exercise, saying Ja'afar was not validly elected having failed to comply with accredition as contained in the guidelines for the nomination of candidates.

They sought for an order directing INEC to disregard and ignore the name, details, particulars of Ja'afar, submitted by the APC , and that the party be directed to organise fresh primary election for the plaintiffs and the 2nd defendant.

But in its motion on notice, the party through its counsel, D. S. Adebole, urged the court presided by A. M. Anka, to extend/enlarge the time within which his client (1st defendant) may file and serve its counter affidavit in opposition to originating summons.

He informed the court that the delay in filing their counter affidavit is not intentional or deliberate, saying they needed time to regularise their processes.

The presiding judge, A. M. Anka, adjourned the matter to the 29th August,  2022 for hearing.

62 YR OLD HERBALIST RAPES MINOR IN ADAMAWA

A 62 year old herbalist, Godwin Sanda, is currently cooling his heels in police cell in Adamawa State for allegedly raping a 14 year old girl with mental disorder. 

The accused who hails from Zangun community in Numan Local Government Area, was arrested by the police on the 23rd July, 2022 for the alleged offence.

The police command in a statement by its image maker, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, made available to NEWS PLATFORM on Sunday, said the suspect raped his victim brought to him for treatment.

According to police, the victim who was suffering from mental disorder, was rushed to the suspect for possible medication, and that the man advised her mother who brought her to return home pending time the suspect will recover.

SP Nguroje, said it was as a result of the mother's absence for a period of Five (5) days that the suspect used the opportunity and had unlawful canal knowledge of the victim.

After raping her, according to him, the victim escaped from his premises and returned to her parent's house as result of which her parents reported the matter to the police in Numan.

"The suspect is undergoing investigation at the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) following the order from the office of Commissioner of Police, CP S. K Akande, " SP Nguroje added.

It advised the public more especially parents to be wary of questionable characters within their neighborhoods and always seek for expert's opinion before taking a decision especially on issues concerning health generally

WIFE STABS HUSBAND TO DEATH FOR COMING HOME LATE, DRUNK

Adamawa State Police Command has apprehended a 20 year old housewife, Caroline Barka, for allegedly stabbing her 38 year old husband, Barka Dauda to death.

The suspect who hails from Angwan Tamiya, Madagali LGA, engaged her late husband in a fight following an argument which ensued between them after the deceased returned home drunk and very late.

A statement by the image maker of the Command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, which was made available to NEWS PLATFORM, said the suspect became angry with him for being a drunkard, keeping late night and failure to provide basic necessity for family.

He said the duo engaged themselves in a fight which resulted in the wife stabbing the husband as a result of which he fell down unconscious and was later rushed to the Hospital where he was confirmed dead.

"The suspect and nursing mother was arrested by the Police in Madagali LGA, on the 22nd July, 2022, following report received from a relative of the deceased",  Nguroje said.

"Investigation so far revealed that the suspect being a nursing mother had a child with the deceased after 2years of marriage",  Nguroje added.

He extended the commendation of the Commissioner of Police, S. K Akande, to the ocals and police for making it impossible for the criminals to escape justice, and directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police Investigation to take over the case and ensure that the suspect is prosecuted accordingly.

20 YR OLD WIFE STABS HUSBAND TO DEATH FOR COMING HOME LATE, DRUNK

Adamawa State Police Command has apprehended a 20 year old housewife, Caroline Barka, for allegedly stabbing her 38 year old husband, Barka Dauda to death.

The suspect who hails from Angwan Tamiya, Madagali LGA, engaged her late husband in a fight following an argument which ensued between them after the deceased returned home drunk and very late.

A statement by the image maker of the Command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, which was made available to NEWS PLATFORM, said the suspect became angry with him for being a drunkard, keeping late night and failure to provide basic necessity for family.

He said the duo engaged themselves in a fight which resulted in the wife stabbing the husband as a result of which he fell down unconscious and was later rushed to the Hospital where he was confirmed dead.

"The suspect and nursing mother was arrested by the Police in Madagali LGA, on the 22nd July, 2022, following report received from a relative of the deceased",  Nguroje said.

"Investigation so far revealed that the suspect being a nursing mother had a child with the deceased after 2years of marriage",  Nguroje added.

He extended the commendation of the Commissioner of Police, S. K Akande, to the ocals and police for making it impossible for the criminals to escape justice, and directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police Investigation to take over the case and ensure that the suspect is prosecuted accordingly.

BREAKING: GUNMEN KILL DEP LEADER SONG LGC IN ADAMAWA

A gang of armed men in the early hours of Saturday, killed the Deputy Leader Song Local Government Legislative Council, Adamawa state, Hon. Ishaya Bakano.

 

Late Hon. Ishaya, who represents Gudu Mboi Ward was shot dead by the suspected gunmen shortly after they whisked him away from his residence at Bannga in the LGA.

A source told NEWS PLATFORM that the suspected gunmen also shot the son of the deceased, and that he is currently receiving treatment at Song hospital.

The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, confirmed the incident to NEWS PLATFORM.

The spokesman said the incident happened in the early hours of today, and that the security are doing everything possible to arrest the suspects.

ADAMAWA CENTRAL: ASPIRANT ASKS COURT TO NULLIFY ADHA SPEAKER's ELECTION

The Speaker of the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas, has been dragged to court by an aggrieved senatorial aspirant in the just-concluded Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) primary election, Mohammed Murtala Modibbo.

Mohammed, former aspirant for Adamawa Central Senatorial Zone, has asked the Federal High Court sitting in Yola to declare null and void the election Rt. Hon. Iya Abbas, which was conducted on the 23rd May, 2022.

The embattled aspirant alleged that the election which saw the Speaker emerging the winner was plagued/characterised by a lot irregularities and malpractices, and that the election be nullified. 

He also prayed for an order restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) joined as a party in the suit, its privies, agents, representatives or whosoever that is acting through it from recognising or presenting the Speaker as the PDP candidate.

Likewise, he urged the court to restrain the Speaker from parading himself as the standard bearer or candidate of the PDP in the forthcoming general election for the seat of Adamawa Central  Senatorial Zone.

Mohammed through his Counsel, D. S. Adebole, also sought for a perpetual injunction restraining the Speaker from participating in any future election that will be conducted by the PDP to nominate its candidates for the forthcoming general election.

But in his counter affidavit to the originating summons, the Speaker, through his Counsel, T. H. Shabo, said that the primary was free and fair as a result of which all the aspirants who participated in the election freely signed the results of the exercise.

Rt. Hon. Iya Abbas, averred that the exercise was regular and malpractice free, and that it was not true that the list of delegates used was doctored let alone in his favour while knowing fully well that doctoring a document is an offence.

According to him, none of the delegates who took part in the election was a civil servant, explaining that it was not true that the political appointees of the government hijacked the election which was monitored and certified by INEC as alleged by the plaintiff.

He dismissed an allegation that he had submitted falsified/fake documents to the PDP Screnning Committee, saying that he did not pay delegates whether alone money let alone huge sums of money to buy votes.

He prayed the court to dismiss the suit in its entirety with punitive cost of N10million for being vexatious.

The court has fixed 2th August, 2022 for hearing after the matter was mentioned as reported by NEWS PLATFORM.

FCE YOLA PROVOST TASKS STAFF ON TEAM WORK, CAPACITY DEVT

The Acting Provost, Federal College of Education, Yola, Johnson Blo Malgwa, has tasked the staff of the institution on team work and capacity development in order to achieve the desired result of the college.

Equally, the Provost has cautioned the staff against divulging classified and authorized government information to the public. 

Malgwa, had while receiving the Staff of the College Procurement Department led by the new Head of Department, Hamza Halilu on a courtesy call to his office on Wednesday, further urged the staff to be dedicated to their duties for the progress of the institution.

He appealed to them to maintain teamwork and strive to develop their capacity through attendance in workshops and seminars/training, as well as by furthering their education.

Malgwa, while reminding them of the need to abide by the oath of secrecy in the discharge of their duties, charged the department to always check to ensure that supplies are done properly.

He encouraged the staff to be dedicated to their duties, maintain teamwork and strive to develop their capacity through attendance in workshops and seminars/training, as well as by furthering their education.

Speaking, the new Head of the Procurement Department, Hamza Halilu, informed the Acting Provost of their collective resolve to work as a team and assured him that the department will improve service delivery to the College.

In a remark, the Senior Assistant Registrar in the Department, Usman A. Abule emphasized the importance of Need Assessment and Market Survey functions of the Procurement Department, saying it is significant in cutting down government expenses and prompts transparency in the procurement process.

In a vote of thanks, Engr. Hassan Sani Hassan and Felicia Taru expressed appreciation to Management for supporting the department and the Provost for emphasizing the need for confidentiality and solicited more training and retraining on contemporary issues bordering on Procurement for every staff of the department. 

 

JUST IN: COURT RESERVES RIBADU's SUIT AGAINST BINANI FOR JUDGEMENT

The Federal High Court 1 Yola Division on Wednesday, reserved a suit instituted by former APC Governatorial Aspirant, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, for judgement. 

The presiding judge of the court, Justice A.M. Anka, reserved the suit for judgement, saying that the date for judgement will be communicated to the parties involved. 

NEWS PLATFORM recalled that Mallam Ribadu has dragged APC Governorship Candidate, Aishatu Binani, before the court, seeking the nullification of the primary election conducted on the 27th May, 2022.

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MAN STEALS MOSQUE GEN, AMPLIFIER, SELLS N6, 000, SPENDS IT ON INDIAN HEMP

A man simply identified as Umar Sani, has been remanded in prison custody for stealing the sum of N48, 000, a generator and amplifier belonging to a mosque in Yola, Adamawa State capital.

Umar was remanded by the Jimeta Area Court II presided by Hon. Muhammad Alamin Diya Lamurde, and adjourned the matter to the 2nd August, 2022 for corroboration and summary trial.

The court's order followed the defendant's guilt plea when arraigned before it by the Prosecutor, Cpl Ismail Mohammed of Jambutu Division.

The defendant, resident of Rumde Baru in Yola South Local Government Area, confessed that himself and the son of their Ward of Head stormed Rumde Baru mosque on Sunday by 12:00, when nobody was in the mosque.

He narrated that they carted away the items (generator,  amplifier and other electrical appliances) and sold each at the sum N6,000 and lavished the proceeds on indian hemp with friends.

He told NEWS PLATFORM in Hausa language thus" Oga, mun kashe kudin kwata kwata a kan Wiwi da shaye shaye". Meaning that "We expended the entire proceeds on Indian hemp".

The Prosecutor, Cpl Ismail, informed Hon. Alamin Lamurde that the defendant was apprehended by the operatives attached to Jambutu Division.

It was after the plea of the defendant that the court ordered for his remand and subsequently adjourned the matter for summary trial as applied by the Prosecutor.

MAN STEALS MOSQUE GENERATOR, AMPLIFIER, SELLS N6, 000, LAVISHES IT ON INDIAN HEMP

A man simply identified as Umar Sani, has been remanded in prison custody for stealing the sum of N48, 000, a generator and amplifier belonging to a mosque in Yola, Adamawa State capital.

Umar was remanded by the Jimeta Area Court II presided by Hon. Muhammad Alamin Diya Lamurde, and adjourned the matter to the 2nd August, 2022 for corroboration and summary trial.

The court's order followed the defendant's guilt plea when arraigned before it by the Prosecutor, Cpl Ismail Mohammed of Jambutu Division.

The defendant, resident of Rumde Baru in Yola South Local Government Area, confessed that himself and the son of their Ward of Head stormed Rumde Baru mosque on Sunday by 12:00, when nobody was in the mosque.

He narrated that they carted away the items (generator,  amplifier and other electrical appliances) and sold each at the sum N6,000 and lavished the proceeds on indian hemp with friends.

He told NEWS PLATFORM in Hausa language thus" Oga, mun kashe kudin kwata kwata a kan Wiwi da shaye shaye". Meaning that "We expended the entire proceeds on Indian hemp".

The Prosecutor, Cpl Ismail, informed Hon. Alamin Lamurde that the defendant was apprehended by the operatives attached to Jambutu Division.

It was after the plea of the defendant that the court ordered for his remand and subsequently adjourned the matter for summary trial as applied by the Prosecutor.

ADAMAWA CP HAILS NUJ FOR SUPPORT IN CRIME FIGHTING

Adamawa State Commissioner of Police, S. K. Akande, has commended the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) State Council and its members for their support in the fight against crime.

CP Akande, gave the commendation on Tuesday, while receiving the new officials of the NUJ Adamawa State Council led by its Chairman, Comrade Ishaka Donald Dedan, on a courtesy call.

He noted with satisfaction the tremendous support the command has been receiving from Journalists, expressing optimism that the support will enable the command surmount challenges more especially insecurity. 

According to him, journalism is justice while press is policing, explaining that anyone who is a pressman is automatically a police man, describing a journalist as just person whose major concern is to ensure peace, unity and progress.

CP Akande, further assured on the determination of the police command towards ensuring  justice to all citizens while carrying out their duties.

Earlier, speaking while leading the exco of the union, the Chairman of the Council, Comrade Ishaka Donld Dedan, said that the new officials were at the command to introduce themselves.

Comrade Dedan, applauded the CP for striving assidously towards the reduction in crime and criminalty in the state, saying that the state has recorded breakthrough in its fight against insecurity since the CP assumed office.

"We have seen how suspects are being arrested, paraded and prosecuted since you assumed office as CP Adamawa State Police Command". Comrade Ishaka Dedan stated.

He intimated the CP that Adamawa Journalists see police as friends as a result of coordial working relationship, assuring that the members of the union will do justice, balance their reports and abide by the code of ethics guiding the profession.

While pledging the NUJ's continued support to the command, Comrade Ishaka, Donal Dedan, however urged him and the command to intensify effort towards protecting lives and property of the citizens.

Likewise, during the visit, the CP presented a plaque as a mark of honour to NUJ so as to spur the council and its members to continue in rendering social responsility.

ADAMAWA CP PRAISES NUJ FOR SUPPORT IN CRIME FIGHTING

Adamawa State Commissioner of Police, S. K. Akande, has commended the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) State Council and its members for their support in the fight against crime.

CP Akande, gave the commendation on Tuesday, while receiving the new officials of the NUJ Adamawa State Council led by its Chairman, Comrade Ishaka Donald Dedan, on a courtesy call.

He noted with satisfaction the tremendous support the command has been receiving from Journalists, expressing optimism that the support will enable the command surmount challenges more especially insecurity. 

According to him, journalism is justice while press is policing, explaining that anyone who is a pressman is automatically a police man, describing a journalist as just person whose major concern is to ensure peace, unity and progress.

CP Akande, further assured on the determination of the police command towards ensuring  justice to all citizens while carrying out their duties.

Earlier, speaking while leading the exco of the union, the Chairman of the Council, Comrade Ishaka Donld Dedan, said that the new officials were at the command to introduce themselves.

Comrade Dedan, applauded the CP for striving assidously towards the reduction in crime and criminalty in the state, saying that the state has recorded breakthrough in its fight against insecurity since the CP assumed office.

"We have seen how suspects are being arrested, paraded and prosecuted since you assumed office as CP Adamawa State Police Command". Comrade Ishaka Dedan stated.

He intimated the CP that Adamawa Journalists see police as friends as a result of coordial working relationship, assuring that the members of the union will do justice, balance their reports and abide by the code of ethics guiding the profession.

While pledging the NUJ's continued support to the command, Comrade Ishaka, Donal Dedan, however urged him and the command to intensify effort towards protecting lives and property of the citizens.

Likewise, during the visit, the CP presented a plaque as a mark of honour to NUJ so as to spur the council and its members to continue in rendering social responsility.

ADAMAWA CP PRAISES NUJ FOR SUPPORT IN CRIME FIGHTING

Adamawa State Commissioner of Police, S. K. Akande, has commended the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) State Council and its members for their support in the fight against crime.

CP Akande, gave the commendation on Tuesday, while receiving the new officials of the NUJ Adamawa State Council led by its Chairman, Comrade Ishaka Donald Dedan, on a courtesy call.

He noted with satisfaction the tremendous support the command has been receiving from Journalists, expressing optimism that the support will enable the command surmount challenges more especially insecurity. 

According to him, journalism is justice while press is policing, explaining that anyone who is a pressman is automatically a police man, describing a journalist as just person whose major concern is to ensure peace, unity and progress.

CP Akande, further assured on the determination of the police command towards ensuring  justice to all citizens while carrying out their duties.

Earlier, speaking while leading the exco of the union, the Chairman of the Council, Comrade Ishaka Donld Dedan, said that the new officials were at the command to introduce themselves.

Comrade Dedan, applauded the CP for striving assidously towards the reduction in crime and criminalty in the state, saying that the state has recorded breakthrough in its fight against insecurity since the CP assumed office.

"We have seen how suspects are being arrested, paraded and prosecuted since you assumed office as CP Adamawa State Police Command". Comrade Ishaka Dedan stated.

He intimated the CP that Adamawa Journalists see police as friends as a result of coordial working relationship, assuring that the members of the union will do justice, balance their reports and abide by the code of ethics guiding the profession.

While pledging the NUJ's continued support to the command, Comrade Ishaka, Donal Dedan, however urged him and the command to intensify effort towards protecting lives and property of the citizens.

Likewise, during the visit, the CP presented a plaque as a mark of honour to NUJ so as to spur the council and its members to continue in rendering social responsility.

42 SUSPECTS INCLUDING "SHILA" BOYS, SEX WORKERS ARRESTED

In an effort to mop up remnants of "Shila" boys and other criminal elements in the society, the operatives of Zone 3 Headquaters Yola, in Adamawa state have arrested 42 accused of various offences.

The operatives recovered fabricated Iron used for house breaking, hard drugs, dry leaves suspected to be Indian hemp, scissors, bottles containing liquids locally known as suck and die, bucket, pot among others.

This is contained in a release by the Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 3 Headquarters, Yola, AIG Daniel Sokari Pedro, and signed by the Public Relations Officer of the Zone, SP Yusuf Adamu.

"The Operatives swiftly acted and arrested 42 suspects in connection with various offences ranging from being in possession of hardrugs, house breaking/ burglary, brothel among others," SP Adamu said.

According to the release, the arrest followed directives by AIG to the Deputy Commissioner of Police in-charge of Operations to wipe out the remnants of "Shila" boys and other criminal elements within the zone. 

He added that this to complement the efforts of the two components states (Adamawa/Taraba) under the zone, and called on the general public to be vigilant and report any infraction of law to the nearby police formation for appropriate action.

In another development, the AIG has presented cheques of N500,000 and N200, 000 to each of the next of kins of 3 deceased police officers who died while on duty. 

Presenting the cheques to the families at the Zonal Headquarters, the AIG advised them to make judicious use of the IGP's family support welfare packages in order to cushion the effects of the loss.

POLICE ARREST FAKE SOLDIER EXTORTING MONEY IN ADAMAWA

A self-professed soldier simply identified as Paul Shaltha, was on Sunday, arrested for extorting money from a tricycle operator who allegedly violated traffic rules.

The 22-year-old man, resident of Sabon Gari, Sangere FUTY in Girei Local Governmernt Area, was apprehended by the operatives of the command attached to Girei Divisional Police headquarters.

A statement by the command's spokesman, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, and made available to NEWS PLATFORM, said that the operatives arrested the suspect while on patrol to ensure safety and security at Sangere FUTY.

"The operatives apprehended the suspect who was sighted parading himself as a military man threatening and extorting members from the public",  Nguroje said.

According to him, the suspect confessed to have extorted one Micheal Stephen, a tricycle operator who allegedly violated traffic rules.

He stated that the Commissioner of Police, CP, S. K. Akande, had ordered the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), CP's Monitoring unit, Public Intellegence Bureau (PIB) to descend on people of questionable character.

"The CP has ordered the Deputy Commmissioner of Police to immediately take over the matter and ensure discreet investigation as well as the prosecution of the suspect to serve as deterrent to others.

He appealed to the general public not to hesitate in reporting men of suspicious character in and around their neighbourhood to the nearest police formation or via emergency numbers: 08089671313, 32718318 and 08036617428.

HOW 2 MEN STAB 13 YR OLD GIRL WITH BROKEN BOTTLE TO DEATH

Two young men on Thursday, appeared before Adamawa State High Court of Justice No 7 over alleged gruesome murder of a 13 year old girl, Jemimah Reuben.

The young men, Barnabas Peter, 21, and Augustine Anthony, 23, are facing trial before Justice Ishaku Yakubu Haliru, for armed robbery and culpable homicide punishable with death.

Both Barnabas and Augustine, who hail from Badarisa in Girei Local Government Area, were formerly arraigned before the trial court for allegedly killing Jemimah Reuben and robbing her of the sum N37, 000.

In their evil attempt to rob the girl, the 1st Defendant(Barnabas) allegedly stabbed her with a broken bottle on the neck and mangled her to death with heavy sticks and made away with POS machine and hand bag.

It all began on the 9th October, 2020 where Barnabas, informed Augustine, about his effort to raise money either by hook or crook to replace the one he had stolen at their family compound.

In order to raise money for that purpose, both defendants conspired to go and rob a female POS operator known as Zippora Zaro, of the same address on the 10th October, 2020 by putting illicit drugs in her food to make her fall asleep.

On that fateful day, Augustine gave Barnabas, hard drugs where he grinded same and applied it on a chocolate and proceeded to Zippora's POS shop to perpetrate their crime.

On his arrival at the shop, Barnabas met late Jemimah, daughter of the shop owner, who informed him that Zippora, had requested her to stay in the shop and left for home due to stomach pain as a result of menstrual circle.

NEWS PLATFORM learnt that the 1st defendant who knew the deceased very well, removed the chocolate from his pocket and gave her, and that the girl collected it, and immediately returned it back to him after she had tasted it without anything happening to her.

But after his failed attempt to make the girl fall asleep and rob her, Barnabas returned to the residence of his friend where he narrated what transpired and devised another method of robbing late Jemimah.

It was gathered that Barnabas, wore different clothes, put on a cap and covered his face with a veil and stormed the POS shop for second time where gave late Jemimah ATM card to withdraw the sum of N2000, but it was discovered that there was no money in the account.

The Defendant who knew very well that there was no money account, insisted that the deceased must withdraw the sum of N1000 for him unknown to the innocent girl that the hoodlum was planning on how to rob her.

While she was trying to insert ATM card in the machine, Barnabas grabbed her neck, dragged her, and that in the process, the girl removed his veil and recognised it was Barnabas.

It was at this juncture that Barnabas, picked a coca cola bottle and violently hit the helpless girl in the face until the bottle got broken and also used the broken bottle and stabbed her on the neck where she fell down. 

He there and then picked a stick and beat her 3 times leaving her lifeless in her pool of blood after which he carried her bag and POS machine and fled the scene and hid himself in an uncompleted building.

NEWS PLATFORM gathered that Augustine who accompanied Barnabas at the scene of the crime, stood a distance away from the shop in order to signal him by raising up his hands if anybody is coming to the shop.

While in the uncompleted building, Barnabas, called Augustine, and informed him that he had succeeded in robbing the girl after killing her, and that he should meet him with his clothes in order change the blood soaked clothes used during the operation.

After changing his clothes, he escaped to Unguwan Fulani in Vunoklang and later went to Jimeta ultra modern market where he bought a trouser, t. shirt and pair of shoes at the sum of N6, 500, and also obtained ticket at the sum N11, 000, so as to escape to Lagos state the following day.

He later decided and travelled to Song town where he lodged in a hotel after paying the sum of N2000 and returned back to Yola, the following morning in order to travel to Lagos state as arranged.

On his arrival in Yola, he met with Augustine and gave him the sum of N7, 000 as his own share out of N37, 000 they had realised from the operation and bid each other farewell.

NEWS PLATFORM learnt that bubble finally bust at the time Barnabas, called his brother by name Mercel Peter, on phone where he pleaded with him to bring him some clothes because he wanted to escape to Lagos as he was the one resposible for the untimely death of Jemimah.

Upon receiving the news, Mercel immediately informed their father who also invited police officers and apprehended Barnabas. 

It was Barnabas, who led the team of the police officers and arrested Augustine who both confessed to the gruesome murder of the girl.

But at the resumed sitting of the court on Thursday, Counsel to the prosecution, S. B. Digil (Senior State Counsel II) called a witness, Zippora Zaro, who testified against the Defendants and was throughly cross-examined by Counsel to the Defendants, A. M. Gindow.

The presiding judge, Hon. Justice Ishaku, adjourned to the case to the 5th and 6th October, 2022 for continuation of hearing and ordered that the defendants be returned to prison custody till then.

 

I'VE RECEIVED COVID-19 VACCINE...IT'S SAFE- JIMETA ROYAL FATHER

The Village Head of Va'atita and Ajiyan Jimeta, Alhaji Dauda Mumini, says he has recieved his COVID-19 Vaccine, insisting that the vaccine is safe and effective.

According to him, people have nothing to worry about when it comes to the safety of the vaccine, urging his subjects to avail themselves with opportunity and get vaccinated.

Alhaji Dauda, had while interacting with NEWS PLATFORM at his palace on Thursday, disclosed that himself and his subjects have responded positively by receiving their vaccines.

He stated that initially even in his domain people rejected it, but due to enligthenment campaigns/awareness so far created on the importance vaccines to humanity, his people are responding positively to it.

He said, "I move around with my card to show my subjects that I have received vaccine against the dreaded COVID-19. I use the opportunity and advise them to get the vaccine. I can assure you that the response is much more than it used to be which is commendable".

"As royal father, I have been able to demonstrate my confidence in the health and safety of this vaccination", and appealed to his remaining subjects who could not be vaccinated to embrace the opportunity created by the government and get it.

The traditional ruler pointed out that he has been in touch with Ward Heads, and that they have been contributing their part by creating awareness and attributed it to the success so far recorded.

Alhaji Dauda Mumini, applauded the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) as well as health workers for making it possible for them to get vaccines, advocating for more awareness through traditional and social media platforms.

RETURN SPY NUMBER PLATES OR RISK SEIZURE- ADAMAWA POLICE

Adamawa State Police Command has vowed to enforce the order of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Usman Alkali Baba, on the total ban on the use of spy number plates.

To this end, the command has fixed the 14th July, 2022 for the return of such number plates by unathorised users or risk confiscation.

The command said that it is set to enforce the total ban on the use of spy number plates by vehicle owners across the state without exception.

The command in a statement by the spokesman, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, advised the public particularly vehicle owners using spy number plates either approved or otherwise to respectfully return to the office of the PPRO at the police headquarters today.

"The Commissioner of Police, S. K Akande, will not in any way allow violators and misguided elements to use the spy number plates unchallenged," Nguroje added.

He said that  even security agents are not allowed to operates with such number plates, assuring that the Command and other security agents will confiscate the numbers from those found disobeying such order. 

CP Akande, directed the Divisional Police Officers, Operational Commanders and their Supervisory Area Commanders to immediately enforce the order,  adding that a Task Force Team which comprises of all security agents will be going round to ensure compliance and equally enforce it.

         

              

"SHILA" BOYS IN SCHOOL UNIFORM LAUNCH ATTACK, SNATCH PHONES

Two criminal elements popularly known as ‘Yan Shila or Shila Boys who attacked as well as snatched mobile phones in Yola, Adamawa state capital have been remanded in prison custody.

The miscreants who appeared in the uniform of Capital Government Day Secondary School Yola, attaked 2 of their unsuspecting victims with a long knife and extorted their mobile phones.

It was gathered that the suspects including Madu Ibrahim and Husseini Abbas, who conspired with 6 others (now at large), dressed like students before attacking and extorting the phones.

NEWS PLATFORM learnt that 6 other suspected "Shila" Boys including Paul, Sani, Mohammed, Abdulrazak Yusuf, Joshua and Umar Mohammed who escaped arrest, currently wear school uniform with dangerous weapons before attacking and extorting people of their valuables.

Madu and Husseini were said to have armed themselves with the knife and attacked Margret Peter and Alhassan Yunusa on the 6th July, 2022, and made away with 2 of their phones valued N68, 000 only.

They were arrested and arraigned before Upper Area Court 4 in Yola, by the Prosecutor, Seargent Kabiru Abubakar for the offences of criminal conspiracy and extortion contrary to sections 60 and 282 of the penal code law.

The duo, who attacked their victims and snatched their handsets along Numan road by 5:00pm on that fateful day, had their luck run out as they were apprehended and arraigned in court.

 

After the substance of their offences as contained therein in the First Information Report was read over to them, both admitted perpetrating the offences as alleged.

It was this juncture that the court presided by Hon. Ibrahim Musa Ulenda, ordered their remand and adjourned the matter to the 26th July, 2022 for the purpose of corroboration and summary trial.

 

FCE PROVOST GREETS MUSLIMS AT SALLAH, URGES PRAYERS TO END INSECURITY

The Acting Provost Federal College of Education, Yola, Johnson B Malgwa, has felicitated with muslim faithful on this year's Eid-el-Kabir celebration, urging them to intensify prayers to end insecurity.

Malgwa in a Sallah Message signed by the College Principal Public Relations Officer, Bashiru Abdullahi, also called on Nigerians to use the period and pray for the country to overcome its daunting security challenges.

He specifically congratulated President Muhammed Buhari, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, the State Assembly, Lamido Adamawa, HRH Alhaji (Dr) Muhammadu Barkindo Aliyu Musdafa, the Emir of Mubi, HRH Alhaji Abubakar Ahmadu, and the entire Adamawa traditional Council, and wished them a memorable Sallah Celebration.

The Acting Provost who is also the Tafidan Madagali said, “As we make sacrifices, We should also pray for the nation to overcome the current daunting security challenges and issues bordering on unity, and tolerance, which are quintessential in sustaining the glory of our country.”

He cautioned students not to allow themselves to be used for political thuggery or engage in drug abuse as they await the outcome of negotiations between the Federal Government and striking lecturers to return to classrooms.

Johnson B Malgwa, reiterated the commitment of the College to improving its infrastructure and manpower toward meeting its expanding status and producing professional teachers for the nation.

YOLA COURT REMANDS 18 YR OLD FOR STEALING SALLAH RAM

 

An 18 year old Sani Ibrahim is to celebrate 2022 Eid-el-Kabir in a Yola prison custody in Adamawa State for theft of N100, 000 Sallah ram.

Hon. Ibrahim Musa Ulenda of the Upper Area Court 4 remanded the Defendant after he pleaded guilty for the offence of theft contrary to section 276 of the Penal Code Law.

Sani, who hails from Numan Local Government Area, admitted stealing the ram belonging to Mohammed Yahaya of Shelleng LGA on the 5th July, 2022.

He was arraigned before the court by the Prosecutor, Seargent Kabiru Abubakar, after he was apprehended in connection to the offence.

After the Defendant's guilt plea, the Prosecutor prayed the court to adjourn the matter to enable him call a witness for the purpose of corroboration and summary trial.

The Court presided by Hon. Ibrahim Musa Ulenda, granted the application and adjourned the case to 28th July, 2022 for summary trial.

ADAMAWA CP DEPLOYS PERSONNEL, ASSURES OF PEACEFUL SALLAH

The Adamawa State Police Command has assured citizens of efforts to improve public safety and security across the state during and after the Eid-el-Kabir celebration.

To this end, the Commissioner of Police(CP) S. K. Akande, has ordered for the deployment of officers and men of the command to ensure water tight security across the state. 

CP Akande, in a statement by the Commasnd's spokesman, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, and made available to NEWS PLATFORM on Friday, assured of safety during the cerlebration.

The Police Boss however cautioned officers to display high level of professionalism while protecting lives and property of the citizens in the state.

He stated that the CP has put in place adequate security measures to protect the citizens, ensure the success of all the activities lined-up for the Sallah celebration.

According to him, the Command is ready to prevent any act capable of breaking down law and order before, during and after the celebration. 

"Consequently, the CP directed Deputy Commissioner of Police Department of Operation to coordinate and ensure all the Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, and Operational Commanders lead the Sallah celebration themselves",  Akande added.

He said that they are to also ensure high visibility policing, stop and search operation and confidence building patrols around the Eid grounds, venues of the celebrations, residential areas and other places of public resort to prevent any infiltration by hostile elements. 

He congratulated Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, and the entire people of the State on the occasion of the Sallah celebration.

S. K. Akande, called on the citizens to go about their celebrations in the most peaceful and law abiding manner and  report any suspicious person(s) around their neighborhoods to the nearest Police or the following mergency numbers 08089671313 and 08036617428.

TRIBUNAL DISMISSES PETITION AGAINST ADAMAWA PDP COUNCILLOR

 

Left to Right: Hon. Suleiman Abubakar Goni, Councillor Bako Ward, Yola South LGA, and his Counsel, Dahiru Abdullahi.

A petition challenging the election of Suleiman Abubakar Goni, Councillor representing Bako Ward in Yola South Local Government Area, Adamawa State has been dismissed. 

The Local Government Election Petition Tribunal on Wednesday, dismissed petition filed by Mohammed Bobbo, Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for councillorship seat.

Bobbo also joined the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and the State Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) as respondents in the petition.

He prayed the tribunal to nullify the emergence of Suleiman of the ruling PDP as Councillor, alleging irregularities and lack of compliance with the provisions of the state electoral law.

But the 3 man tribunal in a unanimous judgement delivered by its Chairman, Hon. Aliyu Bello Isa, dismissed Bobbo's petition for lacking in merit.

According to the tribunal, the petition could not stand because it has woefully failed to substantiate the grounds that there was noncompliance to standards of the Adamawa electoral law.

The tribunal subsequently dismissed the petition and declared that the state electoral body was right to have declared Suleiman as duly and lawfully elected Councillor representing Bako ward.

It added that the SIEC had complied substantially with the provisions of the electoral law by declaring the 1st Respondent as the winner of the April 9th LGCs election of the ward.

Reacting separately on the judgement, Counsels to the 1st and 2nd Respondents, Dahiru Abdullahi, 3rd Respondent, M. U. Sabo, and Petitioner N. I. El-Yakub, thanked the tribunal for its sound judgement.

Fielding questions from newsmen after the sitting, Counsel to the 1st and 2nd Respondent, Dahiru Abdullahi, stated that the tribunal has done justice to the petition and his clients.

Dahiru, added that they were satisfied with the final decision of tribunal which validly allowed his client who was duly elected to continue with his representation, and applauded the wisdom of tribunal.

Baring his mind, the Councillor Bako ward and 1st Respondent in the matter, Suleiman Abubakar Goni, appreciated the tribunal for doing justice to his case.

Suleiman also thanked his Counsel and supporters for their solidarity and promised to justify the mandate given to him by providing quality representation. 

7 SPECIAL HUNTERS REMANDED FOR KILLING MAN, SETTING CORPSE ON FIRE

Seven Special Hunters operating in Lafiya, Lamurde Local Government Area, Adamawa State have been remanded in prison custody for allegedly killing a man and setting the corpe ablaze.

The Chief Magistrate Court I ordered the remand of the Defendants upon arraignment before it for the alleged offences of criminal conspiracy and culpable homicide.

The Defendants include; Abubakar Hamman, Musa Mohammed, Musa Ibrahim, Ibrahim Nepa, Ibrahim Jibrilla, Yusuf Buba and Abdullahi Siniya.

According to the prosecution, the Special Hunters conspired and attacked the deceased identified as Danlami Kaura and killed as well as set the corpse ablaze.

The First Information Report tendered in Court by the Prosecutor, Inspector Zakka Musa, alleged that the Defendants gruesomely murdered their victim and burnt him beyond recognition.

Inspector Zakka added that the Defendants also threatened to attack one Bashir, but that he was lucky enough to have escaped from them.

But the Defendants denied committing the offences when the content of the FIR was read to them as prayed by the Prosecutor.

It was after the case was mentioned that Counsel to the Defendants, M. O. Otokpa, who was represented by M. P. Dangi, urged the court to admit the Defendants to bail.

The presiding Judge, Chief Magistrate Mohammed Buba, adjourned the matter to the 13th July, 2022 for ruling on the bail application and ordered the remand of the Defendants.

ADAMAWA: TRIBUNAL SACKS APC COUNCILLOR, ORDERS FRESH ELECTION

Local Government Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Yola, Adamawa State, on Tuesday, nullified the election of Mustafa Bashir, Councillor representing Toungo ward in Yola South LGA.

The Tribunal however ordered the State Independent Electoral Commission (ADSIEC) to conduct fresh election in the ward within a reasonable time. 

Bashir who won election held on the 9th April, 2022 under the All Progressives Congress(APC), was dragged before the Tribunal by the PDP Candidate, Abubakar Muktar. 

Muktar along side PDP, joined Bashir, APC and ADSIEC as 1st, 2nd and 3rd respondents in a petition dated 22nd April, 2022, and prayed the Tribunal to declare  Bashir's election null and void.

In his petition, Muktar, informed the Tribunal that the Respondent was not screened by the Screening Committee constituted by ADSIEC as required by the State Electoral Law 2002 and the 2022 election procedures.

While delivering its judgement on the matter, the Chairman of the Tribunal, Hon. Aliyu Bello Isa, nullified the election and ordered for fresh exercise.

Hon. declared that the report of the Screening Committee of all political parties constituted by ADSIEC was not duly sign by the Chairman of the Committee.

During the sitting, El-Kabir Auwal appeared for the Petitioner, while N. I. El-Yakub and Ibrahim Saidu, appeared for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Respondents respectiverly.

Speaking to NEWS PLATFORM shortly after the judgement, Counsel to the 1st and 2nd Respondents, N. I. El-Yakub, appreciated the Tribunal for its time and wisdom and vowed to appeal the decision.

ADAMAWA LG TRIBUNAL NULLIFIES APC COUNCILLOR'S ELECTION

Local Government Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Yola, Adamawa State, on Tuesday, nullified the election of Mustafa Bashir, Councillor representing Toungo ward in Yola South LGA.

The Tribunal however ordered the State Independent Electoral Commission (ADSIEC) to conduct fresh election in the ward within a reasonable time. 

Bashir who won election held on the 9th April, 2022 under the All Progressives Congress(APC), was dragged before the Tribunal by the PDP Candidate, Abubakar Muktar. 

Muktar along side PDP, joined Bashir, APC and ADSIEC as 1st, 2nd and 3rd respondents in a petition dated 22nd April, 2022, and prayed the Tribunal to declare  Bashir's election null and void.

In his petition, Muktar, informed the Tribunal that the Respondent was not screened by the Screening Committee constituted by ADSIEC as required by the State Electoral Law 2002 and the 2022 election procedures.

While delivering its judgement on the matter, the Chairman of the Tribunal, Hon. Aliyu Bello Isa, nullified the election and ordered for fresh exercise.

Hon. declared that the report of the Screening Committee of all political parties constituted by ADSIEC was not duly sign by the Chairman of the Committee.

During the sitting, El-Kabir Auwal appeared for the Petitioner, while N. I. El-Yakub and Ibrahim Saidu, appeared for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Respondents respectiverly.

Speaking to NEWS PLATFORM shortly after the judgement, Counsel to the 1st and 2nd Respondents, N. I. El-Yakub, appreciated the Tribunal for its time and wisdom and vowed to appeal the decision.

MAN, 21 REMANDED FOR BEING IN POSSESSION OF 24 SIM CARDS

 

A man simply identified as Isa Usman, allegedly caught with 24 sim cards of different networks among others has been remanded in prison custody.

The 21 year old man was remanded by the Chief Magistrate Court I in Adamawa State after he was arraigned before it on 4 count charges of which he pleaded guilty.

He was arraigned for resistance or obstruction by a person to his lawful arrest or escape, having possession of things reasonably suspected to be stolen, unlawful possession of weapons, illicit or banned substances.

Isa who lives at Sabon Gari, Sangere Futy in Girei Local Government Area, Adamawa State admitted committing the offences contrary to sections 138, 311, 399 and 271 of the Penal Code Law 2018.

He was apprehended in possession of 24 sim cards of various networks, 2 scissors, 1 Chicha pot, and indian hemp on the 25th June, 2022.

Earlier, the Prosecutor, Inspector S. S Nicholas, informed the Court that Isa was arrested following a reliable information received by the police on series of criminal activities around Sangere Futy.

The Defendant along side 3 others who were arrested and remanded for the same offences were said to have specialised in entering peoples' houses by night and stealing phones, laptops and other valuables.

According to the Prosecutor, the police raided their hideout on the 1st June, 2022 by 3:00am and arrested Suleiman Isa, Saidu Lawan and Aliyu Ibrahim.

During the raid, Isa Usman, who managed and escaped through the ceiling, was arrested by the police; hence, his arraignment.

It was after his plea that the Prosecutor, applied that he should be remanded to enable him call a witness for the purpose of corroboration.

The presiding Judge, Chief Magistrate Mohammed Buba granted the application and subsequently adjourned the matter to the 18th July, 2022 for corroboration and summary trial.

18 YR OLD KILLS LOVE RIVAL FOR FLASHING TORCH AT HIM

A jilted lover, Idrissa Muhammadu, who allegedly killed his rival with a cutlass, has been remanded in a prison custody in Yola, Adamawa state.

Chief Magistrate, Mohammed Buba, of Chief Magistrate I gave the order at the arraignment of the defendant on 1 count charge of "culpable homicide".

The Judge said that the defendant should be held pending legal advice from the State Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP).

Idrissa, who resides at Marinawo village in Pella district, Hong Local Government Area matcheted his love rival, Adamu Zumdi of the same address to death.

The tragic death, according to the prosecution, was caused by the Defendant who allegedly used his cutlass and hacked his love rival to death.

Adamu who sustained deep matchet cut, was rushed to General Hospital Hong for medical attention but was confirmed dead by the Doctor on duty.

But while in court for mention, the Prosecutor, Inspector S. S. Nicholas, informed the court that the father of the deceased, Alh. Jobdi of Song LGA reported the matter to the police. 

Credible sources who confided in NEWS PLATFORM narrated that the Defendant and the Deceased once fought at a local market over a girlfriend and that since then, there was deep seated animosity between them. 

Late Adamu was said to have flashed a torch at the Defendant by 6:00pm on 14th May, 2022, and that the action of the Deceased provoked the later as result which he pounced on him and matcheted him to death.

During the arraignment, the Defendant pleaded guilty to the alleged offence which contravenes section 191 of the Penal Code law, 2018. He admitted thus:" I matcheted him".

NIG BAR ASSOCIATION YOLA BRANCH INAUGURATES NEW EXCO

The Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Yola Branch has inaugurated its newly elected officials expected to steer the affairs of the association in the next 2 years.

Those elected and inauguarated include; Hassan G. Maidawa, Chairman, Fabarya A. Thliza, Vice Chairman, Joshua A. Waya, Secretary and Samira M. Attah, Assistant Secretary.

Others are; Rose S. Tarfa, Treasurer, Mohammed Abubakar, Financial Secretary, Promise R. Ajumebor, PRO and Jimmy J. Akor, Director Social. 

Inaugurating the Exco, the Adamawa State Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Nathan Musa, gave kudos to the electoral committee for conducting peaceful,free and fair election.

Justice Nathan, told the new officials that their election is well deserved and however conveyed hearty congratulations on behalf of Adamawa Judiciary.

The CJ applauded the immediate past Exco for a successful tenure, saying that the leadership was felt, and that the successes recorded had raised the bar.

"In fact, as the head of the Judiciary, I really enjoyed working with you. The ongoing Exco have recorded many successes for the branch and indeed its members".

He urged the new officials to build on the achievements recorded by the past Exco in order to consolidate on the laudable programmes and projects embarked upon for the progress of the association.

" We in the Judiciary will continue to support and colloborate with you in all your activities. It is my prayers that NBA Yola branch will continue to succeed in its mandate in promoting rule of law for the good of the common man".

Justice Nathan Musa, advised them to carry all their members along for the success of their tenure, appealing to the members of the association to support and coorperate with the new leadership.

In his goodwill message, the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, A. K. Jingi, stated that he was elated for the opportunity to witness the event and congratulated the new Exco.

He charged them to build on where their predecessors stopped and not to do less while piloting the affairs of the association in the next 2 years.

A. K. Jingi, used the opportunity and commended the CJ for the revolution in the Judiciary and described him as a visionary, committed and proactive CJ.

On his part, a Legal Luminary and erstwhile Chairman of the association, Chief L. D. Nzadon, congratulated them and wished them successful tenure.

Chief Nzadon, pointed out that all organisations in the country have associations, but that legal profession stands out as a distinguished and honourable profession, explaining that the profession is the most outstanding in the world.

Responding on behalf of the new Exco, the Chairman, Hassan G. Maidawa, thanked NBA members for electing them, and promised to justify the confidence reposed in them.

The Chairman pledged the readiness of his new Exco to addressing some of the challenges confronting the association within a reasonable time.

"This Exco will strive to ensure a harmonious working relationship between them and especially ensure that members of the Bar maintain the highest standards of professional conduct and decorum in their relationship with the Bench and the public at large", Hassan stated.

While assuring their commitment to tackle some of the challenges including non -regular meetings, lack of active participation of senior members, poor welfare more especially for young lawyers among others, Hassan G. Maidawa, lauded the CJ and other Judges for always giving NBA listening ears.

YOLA FCE COMMITTED TO PROMOTING BASIC EDUCATION- ACTING PROVOST

Acting Provost Federal College of Education(FCE), Yola, Johnson Malgwa, has reaffirmed the commitment of the college towards producing quality teachers for the development of basic education in the country.

 

According to the Acting Provost, the mission and vision of the institution is to produce effective and efficient teachers for the development of basic education nationwide.

The Acting Provost stated this while congratulating the newly elected officials of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Adamawa State Council.

Malgwa, in a release by the Principal Information Officer of the college, Bashiru Abdullahi, expressed the readiness of the institution to partner with NUJ and other relevant bodies in its mission of producing effective and efficient teachers.

He added that the teacher training institution is proud to associate itself with the union and reiterated its commitment to collaborating with NUJ towards promoting basic education in the country.

He congratulated the newly elected Chairman, Comrade Ishaka Donald Dedan on his re-election as well as other officials, and wished them a successful tenure.

He tasked the union members to remain steadfast in their social responsibility of building public understanding on issues in a way that advances public knowledge on issues.