BIZARRE: ADAMAWA LOVER STABS RIVAL IN BUTTOCKS TO DEATH

A jealous lover, Benedict Musa Haziel, is being investigated by the Operatives of the Adamawa State Police Command for allegedly stabbing his rival to death.

The 22 year old Benedict of Nasarawo Jereng in Mayo Belwa Local Government Area, thrust a knife into the buttocks of his rival, Luka, during a quarrel over Blessing, his fiancee.

He was recently paraded along side 43 other suspects by the Commissioner of Police, S. K. Akande, for various offences where the CP assured of their prosecution upon completion of investigation. 

Benedict allegedly used a knife in his possession and launched it into Luka's buttocks, as a result of which he gave up his ghost due to excessive bleeding.

The culprit who paid the sum of N15, 000 as part of Blessing's dowry, allegedly murdered his rival whom he had accused of going out with his fiancee.

Benedict was said to have warned the deceased on several occasions to stop going out with her but refused to heed the warning instead, kept on going out with her.

NEWS PLATFORM gathered that the suspect, who was planning to go to Pastors' School, trailed his so called wife to be right at the residence of the deceased on the 18th August, 2022, where the bloody encounter ensued.

The suspect said, "I warned him to steer clear of her because we are planning to get married. So, on that fateful night, I trailed her to the residence of Luka, with an intention of taking her to her parents".

"He engaged me in a fight on my arrival at their residence. I mistakenly used a knife in my possession and stabbed him in the buttocks. It was not my intention to kill him",  he regretted.

JUST IN: HON. DEPOLIS WINS AS COURT REFUSES TO NULLIFY HIS REPS ELECTION

The Federal High Court II sitting in Yola, Adamawa State on Friday, declined to nullify the primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) which produced Hon. Joseph Ayuba Kwada(Depolis) as the candidate for Michika/Madagali Federal constituency.

Hon. Justice S. I. Kogo, refused to nullify the election while his delivering judgement in suit instituted by an Aspirant, Anna Sini, who also contested for the seat in the just concluded primary election.

The judge declined to grant all the reliffs sought by the female politician and upheld the election, saying that the exercise conducted by APC for Michika/Madagali, was in compliance with the provision of the law.

According to him, Hon. Depolis was duly screened and cleared by the Screening Committee of the party; hence, his participation in the exercise.

Anna, had dragged Hon. Depolis and APC to court where she asked the court to nullify his election as his contest had violated the provision of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, the electoral act and the guidelines for the nomination of APC candidates.

She prayed for the court's order declaring her as the duly elected Candidate of the APC for the constituency having secured highest number of lawful votes during the exercise.

While reacting on the judgement, Counsel to Hon. Depolis, M. C. Chijoke, and that of Plaintiff, Ever Odo, respectively, appreciated the court for the decision. 

ADAMAWA POLICE ON THE TRAIL OF KILLERS OF BABY...APPEAL FOR CALM

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Adamawa State Police Command has vowed to trail the attackers of a woman who also killed her daugther in Kodomti, Numan Local Government Area.

The Command has strongly condemned the attack and the gruesome murder of the little girl by men suspected to be herders.

The woman and the deceased who were on their way for burial, were attacked by the suspected herdsmen. She is now receiving treatment at a general hospital in Numan due severe injuries inflicted on her.

The Commissioner of Police, S. K. Akande, who condemned the attack, however ordered for immediate arrest of the suspects. 

CP Akande, in a statement by SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, image maker of the Command warned that attacks on innocent citizens would no longer be tolerated under whatever guise.

He said that the Command holds the lives of the citizens sacrosanct, and that such unwarranted attacks would be strictly treated in accordance with extant laws.

He also reiterated the Command's commitment to protecting lives and property, stressing the need to work with other sister security agencies in protecting citizens.

While appealing for calm, CP Akande, said that the Command is doing everything legally possible to fish out the perpetrators.

       

MAN WHO THREATENED TO KILL HIS MOTHER, SISTER ENDS UP IN YOLA PRISON

A middle age man, Muhammed Boderi, was on Thursday, convicted and sentenced to 2 years in prison for threatening to kill his mother and sister.

The Jimeta Area Court II, presided by Hon. Muhammad Alamin Diya Lamurde, sentenced Boderi, after he was found guilty for the offence of criminal intimidation.

Boderi of Wuro Jabbe in Yola South Local Goverment Area brandished a cutlass and threatened to kill his mother known as Jummai Muhammed and his sister.

NEWS PLATFORM learnt that Jummai who narrowly escaped being killed by her biological son, rushed and reported him to the police; hence, his arrest and prosecution.

Boderi, was said to have been intimidating his family members for a long time without provocation and admitted attempting to kill his mother and sister when docked.

He was earlier arraigned before the court by Seargent Ahmed Abubakar, for the offence contrary to section 382 of the Staste Penal Code Law, 2018.

During the convict's trial, Seargent Umar Abdullahi who held the brief of Sgt Ahmed Abubakar, urged the court to try him summarily since he pleaded guilty and still maintained his plea.

The presiding Judge of the court, Hon. Alamin Diya,  convicted and semtenced him to 2 years behind bars with 50, 000 option of fine, and also ordered him to pay N20, 000 compensation.

BREAKING: BILAL WITHDRAWS SUIT AGAINST TADAWUS, APC, 13 OTHERS

The impeached Chairman of the All Progressives Congress(APC), Adamawa State chapter, Alh. Ibrahim Bilal, has withrawn his suit against the new Chairman of APC, Samaila Tadawus.

Bilal, had dragged Tadawus, APC and 13 others to court, seeking 8 reliffs among which an order nullifying his removal from office, as well as an order of perpetual injunction restraining the defendants from taking any further step against him.

But at a resumed sitting on Wednesday, for hearing, Bilal through his counsels led by Ever Odo, made a u-turn and sought the leave of the court to withraw his suit against the defendants.

Ruling on the application for withrawal, Justice Musa Usman of the High Court of Justice, granted his prayers and struck out the matter.

Speaking to NEWS PLATFORM, Lead Counsel to Bilal, Ever Odo, said, "We just withdrew the suit, and being a political matter, the party itself decided to deal with it internally, and of course, our client is satisfied with it".

Odo, said that the court itself encourages settlement, and it is a good idea, expressing optimism that the parties will be able to resolve their differences amicably.

" For now, we are out of court. So, the suit as it is today, is struck out", Odo added.

Reacting on the development, the Chairman APC Adamawa State Chapter, Samaila Tadawus, said that this is the day they have been waiting for and commended him for withdrawing the suit.

Tadawus, told newsmen in his office that when Bilal was putting his resignation, he had promised to work for the unity and progress of the party, explaining that it was circumstances that made him to resign.

He stated that he has to take over the mantle of leadership because he was his deputy, pointing out that the party is united and preparing towards winning the 2023 general election.

BREAKING: BILAL CEASES FIRE, WITHDRAWS SUIT AGAINST TADAWUS, APC, 13 OTHERS

The impeached Chairman of the All Progressives Congress(APC), Adamawa State chapter, Alh. Ibrahim Bilal, has withrawn his suit against the new Chairman of APC, Samaila Tadawus.

Bilal, had dragged Tadawus, APC and 13 others to court, seeking 8 reliffs among which an order nullifying his removal from office, as well as an order of perpetual injunction restraining the defendants from taking any further step against him.

But at a resumed sitting on Wednesday, for hearing, Bilal through his counsels led by Ever Odo, made a u-turn and sought the leave of the court to withraw his suit against the defendants.

Ruling on the application for withrawal, Justice Musa Usman of the High Court of Justice, granted his prayers and struck out the matter.

Speaking to NEWS PLATFORM, Lead Counsel to Bilal, Ever Odo, said, "We just withdrew the suit, and being a political matter, the party itself decided to deal with it internally, and of course, our client is satisfied with it".

Odo, said that the court itself encourages settlement, and it is a good idea, expressing optimism that the parties will be able to resolve their differences amicably.

" For now, we are out of court. So, the suit as it is today, is struck out", Odo added.

Reacting on the development, the Chairman APC Adamawa State Chapter, Samaila Tadawus, said that this is the day they have been waiting for and commended him for withdrawing the suit.

Tadawus, told newsmen in his office that when Bilal was putting his resignation, he had promised to work for the unity and progress of the party, explaining that it was circumstances that made him to resign.

He stated that he has to take over the mantle of leadership because he was his deputy, pointing out that the party is united and preparing towards winning the 2023 general election.

BREAKING: BILAL CEASES FIRE, WITHDRAWS SUIT AGAINST TADAWUS, APC, 13 OTHERS

The impeached Chairman of the All Progressives Congress(APC), Adamawa State chapter, Alh. Ibrahim Bilal, has withrawn his suit against the new Chairman of APC, Samaila Tadawus.

Bilal, had dragged Tadawus, APC and 13 others to court, seeking 8 reliffs among which an order nullifying his removal from office, as well as an order of perpetual injunction restraining the defendants from taking any further step against him.

But at a resumed sitting on Wednesday, for hearing, Bilal through his counsels led by Ever Odo, made a u-turn and sought the leave of the court to withraw his suit against the defendants.

Ruling on the application for withrawal, Justice Musa Usman of the High Court of Justice, granted his prayers and struck out the matter.

Speaking to NEWS PLATFORM, Lead Counsel to Bilal, Ever Odo, said, "We just withdrew the suit, and being a political matter, the party itself decided to deal with it internally, and of course, our client is satisfied with it".

Odo, said that the court itself encourages settlement, and it is a good idea, expressing optimism that the parties will be able to resolve their differences amicably.

" For now, we are out of court. So, the suit as it is today, is struck out", Odo added.

65 YR OLD LOCAL HUNTER HIRES 3 FOR N1MILLION...KILL STEP SON IN ADAMAWA

A 65 year Local Hunter identified as Isa Kurungu, has been arrested by the operatives of the Adamawa State Police Command for allegedly masterminding the killing his step son.

Kurungu, who hails from Garkida in Gombi Local Government Area, allegedly promised to pay his hired killers the sum of N1million after killing his 40 year old step son, Martani Graima.

NEWS PLATFORM gathered that the murder was allegedly plotted by the local security agent after he had accused the deceased of aiding and abetting crime.

The 3 hired killers who are now at large were said to have stormed the residence of the deceased about a month ago where they whisked him away and killed him.

But the 65 year old man who was among the suspects paraded by the State Police Command on Monday, denied promising to pay money to anybody to kill his step son.

He narrated that anytime he apprehended suspects and handed over to the security in Maiduguri, his step son will follow and secure their bail, and that it was as a result of that that he ordered for his arrest.

He said that he only ordered for Martani's arrest and not to be killed, saying that he did not promise to give a dime to anybody not to talk of killing him.

On his part, Bauche Gomna, who was arrested in connection to the murder, confessed that Kurungu, met him on 2 different occasions and told him to go and kill Martani, but he refused.

Bauche, said that Kurungu, went and hired his son known as Modu, but did not know whether they kill Martani or not, saying that he did not discuss anything pertaining money with Kurungu, when he first met him.

N5,000 CATTLE TAX: COURT REFUSES TO EXTEND RESTRAINING ORDER ON GOVT

Adamawa State High Court of Justice on Tuesday, refused to extend order of interim injunction restraining the State Government from collecting N5, 000 as taxes on cattle. NEWS PLATFORM can report.

Hon. Justice Musa Usman, refused to extend the order while ruling on the oral application filed by Roland C Enem, counsel to the Incorporated Trustees of Amalgamated Cattle Dealers Association of Nigeria. 

Consequently, the judge has adjourned the matter to the 30th September, 2022 for hearing of the preliminary objection filed by counsels to the respondents.

Earlier, the association through its counsel, Roland C. Enem, asked the court to extend its order which has expired today, so as to continue to restrain the Government from collecting N5, 000 instead of N500.

On their part, counsels to the respondents, Konleganyiga U. J and A. M. Iliyasu(Senior State Counsel II), vehemently objected the oral application for the extention.

According to them, the applicants did not establish to the satisfaction of the court that the extension will better serve the interest of justice than refusing it, and urged the court to refuse it.

The presiding judge of the court had last week, restrained the government from collecting N5, 000 tax on every cattle being transported from Adamawa State markets to other States in the Country.

The association and its Chairman Mubi chapter, Abubakar Daifuru and Bello Bakori, sued the State Government, Attorney General and Commissioner Ministry of Justice, Board of Internal Revenue, Commissioner of Police, and one other for reviewing taxes on the cattle.

Fielding questions from newsmen shortly after sitting, counsel to the applicants, Roland C. Enem, said that the court had slated today for hearing of motion on notice.

He said that the matter could not be heard because the respondents' counsels served them with preliminary objection and counter affidavit, saying that they had asked for adjournment to enable them respond.

On his part, the Chairman Incorporated Trustees of Amalgamated Cattle Dealers Association of Nigeria, Adamawa State, Abubakar Inuwa, said that members of the association are law abiding citizens, and that they will not violate court order. 

Inuwa said that they are ready to abide by the decision of the court, and that their concern is how ensure a cordial working relationship between the association and the government.

Also speaking, the Chairmen of the association Mubi and Ngurore, Abubakar Daifuru and Bamanga Salihu, respectively, called on their members to exercise patience and wait for the court to determine the matter.

FOUR SENTENCED 5-7 YRS FOR STEALING 54 JERRICANS OF OIL

Upper Area Court 4 sitting in Yola, Adamawa State on Tuesday, convicted and sentenced 4 young men to 5-7 years in prison for criminal conspiracy, house breaking, theft and receiving stolen property.

The convicts include; Hassan Mohammed of Rumde, Mohammed Ismail, Zira James, and Idris Abdullahi, of Jambutu in Yola North LGA.

Hassan, Ismail and Zira were sentenced to 1 year in prison for criminal conspiracy, 1 year for house breaking and 3 years for theft, while Idris was jailed 7 years for receiving stolen property.

While, the 3 convicts were given option of N150, 000 for the 3 offences each, Idris was sentenced with an option of N150, 000 for the offence of receiving stolen property.

The court presided by Hon. Ibrahim Musa Ulenda, ordered the convicts to pay the sum of N1.846 million as compensation to the nominal complaint.

The convicts were earlier arraigned before the court by the prosecutor, Inspector Danjuma Hamidu, for the offences which contravene sections 60, 345, 276 and 308 of penal code law. 

When the content of the First Information Report was read to the convicts as applied by Inspector Danjuma, the convicts pleaded guilty.

The prosecutor told the court that the 3 convicts carted away 54 jerricans of Dozzy engine oil valued 1.846million, on the 17th September, 2022.

According to him, the trio made away with the oil belonging to Micheal Bitrus, of Police Estate Yola South LGA, and that it was Idris Abdullahi of Wauru Jabbe Yola South LGA who dishonestly recieved it.

After the plea of the convicts, the prosecutor, applied that the defendants and now convicts be tried summarily under section section 351 of Administration of Criminal Justice Law, 2018.

It was at this juncture the Hon. Ibrahim Ulenda, convicted and sentenced them accordingly.

BREAKING: COURT GRANTS BAIL TO A. A. LAWAN AFTER 42 DAYS IN DETENTION

The Chief Magistrate Court 4 on Tuesday, granted bail to the Gubernatorial Candidate of African Action Congress (AAC) in Adamawa State, A. A. Lawan Uba. NEWS PLATFORM can report.

Lawan, who spent 42 days in prison, was admitted to bail by the presiding judge of the court, Aminu Abdulkadir Maiha, following an oral application by his Counsel, R. M. Agav.

Ruling on the bail application, the judge declared thus: "I hereby admitted the defendant to bail if he provides one prominent politician who resides within the jurisdiction of the court as a realible surety".

He said that the defendant shall also sign a bond to be of good behaviour throughout the trial, explaining that he is admitted to bail in line with the provision of section 36(5), 159 and 163 of the 1999 Constitution as well as ACJL.

A. A. Lawan, through his counsel, R. M. Agav, urged the court to grant bail to his client as according to him, the offences are bailable in nature, and that he will not jump bail and has a realible surety to stand for him.

In his reply, counsel to the prosecution, A.M. Iliyasu, who held no objection, urged the court to use its discretion judiciously and judicially.

BREAKING: COURT GRANTS BAIL TO A. A. LAWAN AFTER 42 DAYS IN DETENTION

The Chief Magistrate Court 4 on Tuesday, granted bail to the Gubernatorial Candidate of African Action Congress (AAC) in Adamawa State, A. A. Lawan Uba. NEWS PLATFORM can report.

Lawan, who spent 42 days in prison, was admitted to bail by the presiding judge of the court, Aminu Abdulkadir Maiha, following an oral application by his Counsel, R. M. Agav.

Ruling on the bail application, the judge declared thus: "I hereby admitted the defendant to bail if he provides one prominent politician who resides within the jurisdiction of the court as a realible surety".

He said that the defendant shall also sign a bond to be of good behaviour throughout the trial, explaining that he is admitted to bail in line with the provision of section 36(5), 159 and 163 of the 1999 Constitution as well as ACJL.

A. A. Lawan, through his counsel, R. M. Agav, urged the court to grant bail to his client as according to him, the offences are bailable in nature, and that he will not jump bail and has a realible surety to stand for him.

In his reply, counsel to the prosecution, A.M. Iliyasu, who held no objection, urged the court to use its discretion judiciously and judicially.

BREAKING: COURT GRANTS BAIL TO A. A. LAWAN AFTER 42 DAYS IN DETENTION

The Chief Magistrate Court 4 on Tuesday, granted bail to the Gubernatorial Candidate of African Action Congress (AAC) in Adamawa State, A. A. Lawan Uba. NEWS PLATFORM can report.

Lawan, who spent 42 days in prison, was admitted to bail by the presiding judge of the court, Aminu Abdulkadir Maiha, following an oral application by his Counsel, R. M. Agav.

Ruling on the bail application, the judge declared thus: "I hereby admitted the defendant to bail if he provides one prominent politician who resides within the jurisdiction of the court as a realible surety".

He said that the defendant shall also sign a bond to be of good behaviour throughout the trial, explaining that he is admitted to bail in line with the provision of section 36(5), 159 and 163 of the 1999 Constitution as well as ACJL.

A. A. Lawan, through his counsel, R. M. Agav, urged the court to grant bail to his client as according to him, the offences are bailable in nature, and that he will not jump bail and has a realible surety to stand for him.

In his reply, counsel to the prosecution, A.M. Iliyasu, who held no objection, urged the court to use its discretion judiciously and judicially.

COURT DISMISSES LAWAN'S NO CASE SUB AFTER 41 DAYS IN PRISON

The Gubernatorial Candidate of African Action Congress (AAC) in Adamawa State, A. A. Lawan Uba, is to continue to remain in prison custody as the Chief Magistrate Court 4 on Monday, dismissed his no case submission.

Lawan who is standing trial for allegedly insulting Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has been in prison custody for 41 days for the offences which he had since denied committing it. 

The Chief Magistrate Court 4 presided by Aminu Abdulkadir Maiha, dismissed the no case submission filed by the defendant through his counsel, R. M. Agav.

While delivering his ruling, Magistrate Aminu, said he is convinced that the testimonies of the prosecution witnesses really linked the defendant with the alleged offences.

He stated that he had gone through the content of the First Information Report, testimonies of the PW1 and PW2, exhibit tendered and admitted in evidence, cross examination and re-examination.

He added that he had also gone through no case submission filed by the defence counsel, the single issue formulated and argued, the authorities cited and relied upon as well as the prayers. 

It was based on the foregoing that the judge discharged the defendant on alleged offence of inciting public disturbance and ordered him to open his defence as he has a case to answer.

The judge said he is convinced that the court lacks the jurisdiction to hear and determine the offence of inciting public disturbance contrary to section 80 of penal code law and accordingly discharged him in line with section 385 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Law, 2018.

After ruling, Magistrate Aminu, proceeded and framed 2 count charges against the embattled politician, and subsequently adjourned the case to enable him prepare and enter his defence.

The defendant pleaded not guilty to the new charges of " defamation of character and use of insulting language" contrary to section 377 of the penal code law and punishable under section 378 of the same code.

Meanwhile, the defendant has pleaded with the trial court to admit him to bail to enable him prepare for his defence. 

A. A. Lawan, through his counsel, R. M. Agav, urged the court to grant bail to his client as according to him, the offences are bailable in nature.

Agav, assured the court that his client will always appear in court and stand his trial, and that he has a realible surety to stand for him, and pleaded with the court to admit him to bail because he has been in detention for 41 days.

Magistrate Aminu Abdulkadir Maiha, adjourned the matter to the 27th September, 2022 for ruling on the bail application.

In their separate reactions on the ruling, A. M. Iliyasu(Senior State Counsel II) who appeared for the prosecution and R. M. Agav, for defendant thanked the court for a well considered ruling.

POLICE ARREST 44 SUSPECTS, RECOVER 5 AK-47 RIFLES IN ADAMAWA

The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested no fewer than 44 suspects and recovered sophisticated weapons in and around the state. NEWS PLATFORM can report.

The command has recovered 5 AK-47 rifles, 2 rounds of live ammunition, laptop, computer accessories, pistols, locally made single barrel, 2 cars jerricans of dozzy engine oil.

Others include; cartons of hydraulic oil, hsndsets, gnerator, television/electronic, cutlass, knife and other dangerous weapon, uniform and Keke Nape wheel screen.

The suspects were apprehended in connection to kidnapping activities, Culpable Homicide, Rape, Causing Grievous Hurt, House Breaking, Theft and other violent crimes in the state.

Parading the suspects at the police headquarters on Monday, the CP S. K. Akande, said that the operatives of the command arrested the suspects during the week under review.

He said that the police operatives drawn from Crack Squad, Special Rapid Respond Squad, Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and Divisional Police Headquarters to carry out a tactical and intelligence-driven dusk to dawn raids of criminal hideouts in order to disconnect the crime network connecting to kidnapping activities and other violent crimes.

CP Akande, said that the command will not allow space for any group of persons to temper with the peace of the state, saying that the command is empowered enough to respond to any treat.

He said that they are is poised to fight crime for peace and stability, explaining that the command is not resting on its oars in combating crime.

"The command appreciates the government and good people of the State for the continued support they have been rendering,  and assured that all the suspects will be diligently prosecuted on completion of investigation", CP Akande added.

The Police will not relent in the man hunt of those suspects at large until they are apprehended and brought to book, and appealed to the general public to furnish police with relevant information.

On the 2023 general election, CP Akande, disclosed that the command has designed a crime fighting strategies to clear pathways for a smooth electoral process and ensure public safety, public order and smooth electoral process in the countdown to the elections.

He charged all officers to boost the security of the public space towards guaranteeing a crime-free enabling environment for political campaigns.

ADAMAWA ALGON CHAIR TASKS 226 COUNCILLORS ON FINTIRI's RE-ELECTION

The Chairman Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Adamawa chapter, Hon. Gidado Abdulsalam, has tasked 226 Councillors to work towards the re-election of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri. NEWS PLATFORM can report.

Hon. Abdulsalam, who is the Chairman Song LGC, charged them to strive towards delivering their political wards to Governor Fintiri, come 2023.

He gave the charge while addressing 226 Councillors at the just concluded 2-Day Indunction Workshop organised by the State House of Assembly in conjunction with Ministry of LG Affairs for the Councillors.

The ALGON Boss stated that politics is about people, and urged them to go round house to house and mobilise eligible voters to vote massively for Fintiri during the forthcoming general election.

He appealed to them to work hand in hand with the officials of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at wards level, and deliver their wards to the former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, Governor Fintiri and any other PDP candidate come 2023.

"We are foot soldiers of Governor Fintiri, and we have the confidence that we will win the 2023 elections, from the House of Assembly, House of Representatives, Senate, Governorship and the Presidency",  Hon. Abdulsalam added.

According to him, the performance of the Fintiri led administration and its predisposition to infrastructural development in Adamawa State is enough for the electorate to support his re-election bid.

Hon. Abdulsalam Gidado, said that this is an opportunity for them as Chairmen and Councillors to demostrate their capabilities, explaining that collectively, they will deliver the State to Atiku, Fintiri and any other candidate.

ADAMAWA SSG, HoS, PROF PATE, PROF TAHIR OTHERS BID MATHIAS FAREWELL

Adamawa State Government functionaries, the Vice Chancellor Federal University Kashere, Gombe State, Professor Umar Pate as well as Professor Abba Tahir of the American University of Nigeria(AUN) Yola, on Thursday, bid farewell to the media legand, late Chief Timawus Mathias.

Among top government officials who bid farewell to late Mathias include; ther Secretary to the State Government(SSG) Bashir Ahmad, Head of Civil Service, Dr. Edgar Amos, Commissioner Ministry of Information, Rector Adamawa State Polytechnic, Yola, and Provost Federal College of Education(FCE), Yola.

Several other eminent elders and union leaders who paid tributes to the media icon include; the National President as well as Vice President Northeast Zone of the NUJ, Press Secretary to Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, veterans of the pen profession.

The media icon, Chief Timawaus Mathias, passed away on Friday, September, 9th, 2022 at Modibbo Adama Teaching Hospital, Yola, at the age of 74.

In his tribute at a valedictory session organised by the NUJ, Adamawa State Council, the Guest Speaker, Prof. Umar Pate, thanked the NUJ for honouring him to be the Guest Speaker at what he described as "heart tourching gathering".

Prof Pate, said late Timawus Mathias popurlay called uncle Tim, lived a glittering life with credible success, and; when his time came, he bowed in honour and took his eternal exit.

In life, according to Pate, Chief Mathias, was dutiful, thoughtful, insightful, faithful, prayerful, thankful and truthful, saying that writing on such fellow can be a challenging task for someone like him. 

He stated that late Chief Mathias, excelled at home and abroad as a star broadcaster of outstanding talent and phenomenal versatility, explaining that he was an uncle to many, caring husband to Betty, beloved father to his children, a kind brother to countless people and a leader, mentor, and motivator to thousands.

While condoling his immediate family, and media industry in general, Prof. Umar Pate, described his death as a collective loss for all of them, adding that the broadcast industry and Nigeria will miss him.

Likewise, in his tribute, Professor Abba Tahir of AUN, disclosed that late Chief Mathias was a rare gift not only to broadcasting industry but to Nigeria.

Also speaking, the Chairman Organising Committee, Dr. John Ngamsa, of the Modibbo Adama University (MAU), described Chief Mathias as a man of great respect, and that whatever one says about him is not enough.

In his welcome address, the Chairman Nigeria Union of Journalists(NUJ), State Council, Comrade Ishaka Donald Dedan, said that the event reminds them about the inevitabilty of the death.

Comrade Dedan noted that the exit of Chief Mathias, is a great loss not only to the family but media industry in general, and extended the condolences of the Nigeria President of the union, Vice Chair Northeast, Zare Baba, and the entire media practitioners in the state.

ADAMAWA SSG, HoS, PROF PATE, PROF TAHIR OTHERS BID MATHIAS FAREWELL

Adamawa State Government functionaries, the Vice Chancellor Federal University Kashere, Gombe State, Professor Umar Pate as well as Professor Abba Tahir of the American University of Nigeria(AUN) Yola, on Thursday, bid farewell to the media legand, late Chief Timawus Mathias.

Among top government officials who bid farewell to late Mathias include; ther Secretary to the State Government(SSG) Bashir Ahmad, Head of Civil Service, Dr. Edgar Amos, Commissioner Ministry of Information, Rector Adamawa State Polytechnic, Yola, and Provost Federal College of Education(FCE), Yola.

Several other eminent elders and union leaders who paid tributes to the media icon include; the National President as well as Vice President Northeast Zone of the NUJ, Press Secretary to Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, veterans of the pen profession.

The media icon, Chief Timawaus Mathias, passed away on Friday, September, 9th, 2022 at Modibbo Adama Teaching Hospital, Yola, at the age of 74.

In his tribute at a valedictory session organised by the NUJ, Adamawa State Council, the Guest Speaker, Prof. Umar Pate, thanked the NUJ for honouring him to be the Guest Speaker at what he described as "heart tourching gathering".

Prof Pate, said late Timawus Mathias popurlay called uncle Tim, lived a glittering life with credible success, and; when his time came, he bowed in honour and took his eternal exit.

In life, according to Pate, Chief Mathias, was dutiful, thoughtful, insightful, faithful, prayerful, thankful and truthful, saying that writing on such fellow can be a challenging task for someone like him. 

He stated that late Chief Mathias, excelled at home and abroad as a star broadcaster of outstanding talent and phenomenal versatility, explaining that he was an uncle to many, caring husband to Betty, beloved father to his children, a kind brother to countless people and a leader, mentor, and motivator to thousands.

While condoling his immediate family, and media industry in general, Prof. Umar Pate, described his death as a collective loss for all of them, adding that the broadcast industry and Nigeria will miss him.

Likewise, in his tribute, Professor Abba Tahir of AUN, disclosed that late Chief Mathias was a rare gift not only to broadcasting industry but to Nigeria.

Also speaking, the Chairman Organising Committee, Dr. John Ngamsa, of the Modibbo Adama University (MAU), described Chief Mathias as a man of great respect, and that whatever one says about him is not enough.

In his welcome address, the Chairman Nigeria Union of Journalists(NUJ), State Council, Comrade Ishaka Donald Dedan, said that the event reminds them about the inevitabilty of the death.

Comrade Dedan noted that the exit of Chief Mathias, is a great loss not only to the family but media industry in general, and extended the condolences of the Nigeria President of the union, Vice Chair Northeast, Zare Baba, and the entire media practitioners in the state.

FINTIRI vs LAWAN: COURT FIXES MONDAY FOR RULING ON NO CASE SUBMISSION

Chief Magistrate Court 4 sitting in Yola, Adamawa State has slated Monday next week, for ruling on no case submission filed by A.A. Lawan Uba, accused of insulting Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri.

The ruling will determine the fate of the defendant as to whether he will be called upon to enter defence or be discharged and acquitted if prima facie case has not been established against him.

Magistrate Aminu Abdulkadir Maiha, fixed the date after the adoption of no case submission filed by, R. M. Agav, counsel to the defendant.

While adopting his no case submission, Agav, told the court that from the evidence adduced by the prosecution, prima facie case has not been made to warrant the court to call his client to enter his defence.

He argued that based on the evidence before the court, the prosecution could not prove even one element of the offences which the defendant is standing trial.

On the alleged offence of "disturbing public peace", he submitted that even the prosecution admitted that the court lacks jurisdiction to entertain the matter, and that the only order the court can issue is nothing but striking it out.

While on the alleged offence of"defamation of character", he observed that defamation is personal and private, and that it is only the person whose character has been defamed can complaint and not another person.

Likewise, on the alleged offence of "insult",  Agav, stated that it is also personal, and that it is only Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, who was allegedly insulted can tell the court what it is an insult to him and not another person.

Arguing further, Agav, said that the Prosecution Witness (PW1) in person of Abdullahi Yakubu, cannot determine the words allegedly spoken by the defendant which amount to an insult or defamation of character.

However, he urged the court to uphold his client's no case submission and discharge and acquit the defendant since there is no case for him to answer.

On his part, Counsel to the prosecution, J. A. Waya(Senior State Counsel II), had while adopting his reply on no case submission, urged the court to proceed and frame a charge against the defendant for him to enter his defence.

Waya, prayed the court to dispel the assertion raised by the defence counsel that they are using the machinery of the state for intimidation. 

According to him, the court has jurisdiction to entertain the offence of public disturbance because the law has donated powers to the court to so do, saying that the statutory law rests comfortably on the bossom of the court.

He submitted that the court is empowered to frame a charge against the defendant having heard the evidence laid and having read the exhibit before it.

He added that all the extant laws are before the court to draw an inference as to whether a prima facie case has been made on the First Information Report tendered.

Waya urged the court to hold that the prosecution has laid a prima facie against the defendant in this matter and proceed to frame a charge for Lawan, to enter his defence.

GOV FINTIRI vs LAWAN: COURT FIXES MONDAY FOR RULING

Chief Magistrate Court 4 sitting in Yola, Adamawa State has slated Monday next week, for ruling on no case submission filed by A.A. Lawan Uba, accused of insulting Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri.

The ruling will determine the fate of the defendant as to whether he will be called upon to enter defence or be discharged and acquitted if prima facie case has not been established against him.

Magistrate Aminu Abdulkadir Maiha, fixed the date after the adoption of no case submission filed by, R. M. Agav, counsel to the defendant.

While adopting his no case submission, Agav, told the court that from the evidence adduced by the prosecution, prima facie case has not been made to warrant the court to call his client to enter his defence.

He argued that based on the evidence before the court, the prosecution could not prove even one element of the offences which the defendant is standing trial.

On the alleged offence of "disturbing public peace", he submitted that even the prosecution admitted that the court lacks jurisdiction to entertain the matter, and that the only order the court can issue is nothing but striking it out.

While on the alleged offence of"defamation of character", he observed that defamation is personal and private, and that it is only the person whose character has been defamed can complaint and not another person.

Likewise, on the alleged offence of "insult",  Agav, stated that it is also personal, and that it is only Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, who was allegedly insulted can tell the court what it is an insult to him and not another person.

Arguing further, Agav, said that the Prosecution Witness (PW1) in person of Abdullahi Yakubu, cannot determine the words allegedly spoken by the defendant which amount to an insult or defamation of character.

However, he urged the court to uphold his client's no case submission and discharge and acquit the defendant since there is no case for him to answer.

On his part, Counsel to the prosecution, J. A. Waya(Senior State Counsel II), had while adopting his reply on no case submission, urged the court to proceed and frame a charge against the defendant for him to enter his defence.

Waya, prayed the court to dispel the assertion raised by the defence counsel that they are using the machinery of the state for intimidation. 

According to him, the court has jurisdiction to entertain the offence of public disturbance because the law has donated powers to the court to so do, saying that the statutory law rests comfortably on the bossom of the court.

He submitted that the court is empowered to frame a charge against the defendant having heard the evidence laid and having read the exhibit before it.

He added that all the extant laws are before the court to draw an inference as to whether a prima facie case has been made on the First Information Report tendered.

Waya urged the court to hold that the prosecution has laid a prima facie against the defendant in this matter and proceed to frame a charge for Lawan, to enter his defence.

ADHA, OTHER TO TRAIN 226 NEW COUNCILLORS ON PROCEEDINGS

Arrangements have been concluded for the induction of not less than 226 newly elected Legislative Councillors and Clerks across Adamawa State.

The new Councillors are expected to be trained on legislative processes, practice, procedures as well as how initiate bills, motions and how to conduct successful proceedings.

The 3 -Day exercise which is expected to kick-start today, is organised by the House of Assembly Standing Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in conjuction with the Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs.

The House Committee under the Chairmanship of Hon. Umar Nashon Gubi, Member representing Nasarawo Binyeri constituency is set to equip the participants with the needed legislative knowledge so as to successful in their representation.

An in an invitation letter made available to newsmen indicates that the theme for the workshop is "Lgislative Processes, Practice and Procedures".

It added that the workshop will commence on Wednesday 21st - 23rd September, 2022  with the registration of participants by 8:00 am.

Likewise, the event is slated to hold at Fadfatis Event Center NO. 15 Olusegun Obasanjo road close to IQRA Academy in Yola, Adamawa State.

FIVE INJURED OVER CHIEFTAINCY TUSSLE IN ADAMAWA

Five persons have sustained varying degrees of injury during a clash over a traditional stool in Mijilu Community in Mubi North Local Government Area, Adamawa State.

Some of the victims sustained grievious injuries while exchanging fire over the stool on Monday, and presently receiving treatment at a hospital in Mubi.

The clash followed the election of the new Village Head of the Community, Shua'ibu Ka'inga, who happens to be the son of the late royal father of the Community, Adamu Ka'inga.

Shuaibu's election was vehemently opposed by 2 other Contenders as well as some of his subjects who rejected him over allegation of unsavouring behaviour of grabbing other people’s land like his late father.

He was elected following the demise of his father and the then traditional ruler, Adamu, who was first accused of dispossessing and selling several percerls of land belonging to his subjects.

Sources told NEWS PLATFORM that it was as a result of the resistance that his supporters, and that of other Contestants as well as other subjects clashed on Monday this week which left 5 injured.

Reacting over the incident, the Commissioner of Police, S. K. Akande,  strongly condemned the act, and ordered for full scale investigation into the incident. 

CP Akande, in a statement by SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, Spokesman of the Command ordered for immediate investigation into the matter with a view to ensuring peace and justice to all parties, and cautioned against the unruly behaviour of the youth.

He warned that those taking laws into their hands would no longer be tolerated under guise, explaining that the command holds the right of the citizens sacrosanct and such unwarranted clash would be strictly treated in accordance with extant laws.

He mandated all Divisional Police Officers, Operational Commanders and their Supervisory Area Commanders to ensure that the already existing peace being enjoyed  is sustained.

He further assured that the command's operational asset will be deployed to detect and arrest individuals or groups found disrupting the peace of the public.

 

            

JUST IN: EX-MINISTER, DALUNG STORMS YOLA COURT TO SEEK JUSTICE FOR LAWAN

The former Minister of Youth and Sports, Barr. Solomon Dalung, on Tuesday, stormed the Chief Magistrate Court 4 in Yola, Adamawa State to seek justice A.A. Lawan Uba.

A.A.Lawan Uba, an Adamawa based politician has been in detention for 39 days for allegedly insulting Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri.

Barr. Dalung had while addressing newsmen at the court premises, said that he came to the court as a Nigerian citizen to ensure justice for Lawan, who has been in detention for several days.

The immediate past Minister noted that as Nigeria citizen who always stands out for justice, he cannot afford to allow a fellow citizen to be denied justice, saying that Lawan, ought not to have been in prison because the offence is bailable in nature.

He challenged Adamawa state Judiciary to raise up and ensure justice delivery system and not in anyway compromise or allow cases to be politicised, and vowed to ensure justice for the politician.

NEWS PLATFORM recalls that the defendant allegedly accused Fintiri, of betraying him and his supporters and promised to ensure that the Governor does not win election for 2rd term come 2023.

He was arraigned before the Chief Magistrare court, presided by Magistrate Aminu Abdulkadir Maiha, for defamation of character and several other offences of which he vehemently denied committing it.

While standing trial before the trial court, Lawan through his Lead Counsel, D. S. Adebole, approached Adamawa State High Court presided by Hon. Justice Musa Usman, with a bail application.

But while ruling on the bail application filed by the embattled politician, Justice Musa Usman, refused to admit him to bail.

Meanwhile, the Magistrate court which had fixed today, for adoption of no case submission filed by Counsels to Lawan, however adjourned the matter to Wednesday, for the adoption.

EX-MINISTER, DALUNG STORMS YOLA COURT TO SEEK JUSTICE FOR LAWAN

The former Minister of Youth and Sports, Comrade Solomon Dalung, on Tuesday, stormed the Chief Magistrate Court 4 in Yola, Adamawa State to seek justice A.A. Lawan Uba.

A.A.Lawan Uba, an Adamawa based politician has been in detention for 39 days for allegedly insulting Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri.

Comrade Dalung had while addressing newsmen at the court premises, said that he came to the court as a Nigerian citizen to ensure justice for Lawan, who has been in detention for several days.

The immediate past Minister noted that as Nigeria citizen who always stands out for justice, he cannot afford to allow a fellow citizen to be denied justice, saying that Lawan, ought not to have been in prison because the offence is bailable in nature.

He challenged Adamawa state Judiciary to raise up and ensure justice delivery system and not in anyway compromise or allow cases to be politicised, and vowed to ensure justice for the politician.

NEWS PLATFORM recalls that the defendant allegedly accused Fintiri, of betraying him and his supporters and promised to ensure that the Governor does not win election for 2rd term come 2023.

He was arraigned before the Chief Magistrare court, presided by Magistrate Aminu Abdulkadir Maiha, for defamation of character and several other offences of which he vehemently denied committing it.

While standing trial before the trial court, Lawan through his Lead Counsel, D. S. Adebole, approached Adamawa State High Court presided by Hon. Justice Musa Usman, with a bail application.

But while ruling on the bail application filed by the embattled politician, Justice Musa Usman, refused to admit him to bail.

Meanwhile, the Magistrate court which had fixed today, for adoption of no case submission filed by Counsels to Lawan, however adjourned the matter to Wednesday, for the adoption.

SAD: MAN STABS MOTHER DURING ARGUMENT IN ADAMAWA

A 22 year old Ibrahim Umar, of Michika Local Government Area, Adamawa state has been remanded in prison custody for stabbing his mother.

He was remanded in prison custody after he had admitted stabbing his mother, Hajiya Lami Mallum, during an argument which turned physical.

The Chief Magistrate Court I Yola, Adamawa state, presided by Mohammed Buba, remanded the defendant and adjourned the case to the 17th October, 2022.

NEWS PLATFORM gathered that an argument ensued between the defendant who hails from Zibadari in Michika and his mother which degenerated into a fight on the 12th September, 2022.

In the ensuing brawl, Umar was said to have fatally stabbed Hajiya Lami with a knife in the face as a result of which she sustained a grievious injury.

The victim who was rushed to the General Hospital Michika and is still on admission receiving treatment.

The defendant was arraigned before Chief Magistrate Buba, on Monday, by Inspector S.S.Nicholas.

During the arraignment, the prosecutor applied that that the content of the First Information Report be read to the defendant after which the later pleaded guilty as alleged.

BREAKING: BILAL HAS NOT RESIGNED AS ADAMAWA APC CHAIR- COUNSELS

Counsels to the embattled Chairman of the All Progressives Congress(APC), Adamawa State chapter, Alhaji Ibrahim Bilal, have disclosed that their Client has not resigned his position as APC Chairman Adamawa state.

There was a letter over the weekend dated 13th September, 2022 and addressed to the National Chairman through the office of the National Vice Chairman Northeast Zone, indicating that Bilal, had resigned his position.

But reacting on the letter, Lead Counsel to the embattled Chairman, Ever Odo, told NEWS PLATFORM on Monady, that their Client is very much in his office, and that the court has been protecting his seat.

He disclosed thus: "To the best of our knowledge as lawyers representing him in this matter, we are not aware of his resignation. He has not resigned, and he is still the APC Chairman Adamawa State".

"It is also interesting that all the lawyers representing all the Defendants in this matter have appeared in court today. The matter has been adjourned for hearing proper",  Odo added.

"As far we are concerned, there is no problem at all. In fact, the court order restraining anybody from tempering with his seat is still in force. Our plaintiff in this matter has not resigned, and he is pursuing his case to a logical conclusion", he stated.

Odo, noted that if he was the one that signed the letter, he would have informed them to withdraw their appearance for him so that the matter will end.

According to him, it is easy for somebody to scan a signature and put it on a document, saying that such signature will look as if it was the owner who had signed it.

Meanwhile, the Adamawa State High Court of Justice presided by Hon. Justice Musa Usman, has fixed the 23rd September, 2022 for hearing in the suit instituted by Bilal.

Bilal has sued Samaila Tadawus, the new APC Chairman and 14 others to court contesting his removal from office. 

NEWS PLATFORM gathered the embattled Chairman is seeking 8 reliffs among which an order nullifying his purported removal from office by Tadawus(1st Defendant) and 14 others.

He prayed the court to declare that in view of the provision of section 36 of the 1999 Constitution and Article 21.1 of the APC constitution, the 1st to 14 Defendants cannot validly issue a notice of complaint against him(Bilal) and also unilaterally decide his fate over the same complaint by removing him from office without following the procedure provided by Article 21.3 of APC's Constitution.

Further more, he urged the court to declare that by the virtue of the provision of the Article 13.8, 13.9 and 21.3(a) and (b) of the APC Constitution, the 1st to 14 Defendants have no powers to discipline and purportedly remove him from office.  

He also asked the court to declare that the notice of complaint dated 26th August, 2022, addressed to the him by the 1st to 14 Defendants is not a competent notice of complaint to proper authority having regard to the provision of APC constitution.

While urging the court to order all the Defendants to pay him the whooping N1billion as general damages, Bilal, sought for an order to of perpetual injunction restraining the Defendants from taking any step against him that is not in accordance with the procedures laid down by APC constitution as well as the 1999 constitution.

The Lead Counsel, Ever Odo, appeared in court on Monday, for Ibrahim Bilal along side Aji Kamale (Wazirin Garta), and Hassan Maidawa, while A. A. Jatau and Idriss Shuaibu, appeared for all the Defendants.

BREAKING: BILL HAS NOT RESIGNED AS ADAMAWA APC CHAIR- COUNSELS

Counsels to the embattled Chairman of the All Progressives Congress(APC), Adamawa State chapter, Alhaji Ibrahim Bilal, have disclosed that their Client has not resigned his position as APC Chairman Adamawa state.

There was a letter over the weekend dated 13th September, 2022 and addressed to the National Chairman through the office of the National Vice Chairman Northeast Zone, indicating that Bilal, had resigned his position.

But reacting on the letter, Lead Counsel to the embattled Chairman, Ever Odo, told NEWS PLATFORM on Monady, that their Client is very much in his office, and that the court has been protecting his seat.

He disclosed thus: "To the best of our knowledge as lawyers representing him in this matter, we are not aware of his resignation. He has not resigned, and he is still the APC Chairman Adamawa State".

"It is also interesting that all the lawyers representing all the Defendants in this matter have appeared in court today. The matter has been adjourned for hearing proper",  Odo added.

"As far we are concerned, there is no problem at all. In fact, the court order restraining anybody from tempering with his seat is still in force. Our plaintiff in this matter has not resigned, and he is pursuing his case to a logical conclusion", he stated.

Odo, noted that if he was the one that signed the letter, he would have informed them to withdraw their appearance for him so that the matter will end.

According to him, it is easy for somebody to scan a signature and put it on a document, saying that such signature will look as if it was the owner who had signed it.

Meanwhile, the Adamawa State High Court of Justice presided by Hon. Justice Musa Usman, has fixed the 23rd September, 2022 for hearing in the suit instituted by Bilal.

Bilal has sued Samaila Tadawus, the new APC Chairman and 14 others to court contesting his removal from office. 

NEWS PLATFORM gathered the embattled Chairman is seeking 8 reliffs among which an order nullifying his purported removal from office by Tadawus(1st Defendant) and 14 others.

He prayed the court to declare that in view of the provision of section 36 of the 1999 Constitution and Article 21.1 of the APC constitution, the 1st to 14 Defendants cannot validly issue a notice of complaint against him(Bilal) and also unilaterally decide his fate over the same complaint by removing him from office without following the procedure provided by Article 21.3 of APC's Constitution.

Further more, he urged the court to declare that by the virtue of the provision of the Article 13.8, 13.9 and 21.3(a) and (b) of the APC Constitution, the 1st to 14 Defendants have no powers to discipline and purportedly remove him from office.  

He also asked the court to declare that the notice of complaint dated 26th August, 2022, addressed to the him by the 1st to 14 Defendants is not a competent notice of complaint to proper authority having regard to the provision of APC constitution.

While urging the court to order all the Defendants to pay him the whooping N1billion as general damages, Bilal, sought for an order to of perpetual injunction restraining the Defendants from taking any step against him that is not in accordance with the procedures laid down by APC constitution as well as the 1999 constitution.

The Lead Counsel, Ever Odo, appeared in court on Monday, for Ibrahim Bilal along side Aji Kamale (Wazirin Garta), and Hassan Maidawa, while A. A. Jatau and Idriss Shuaibu, appeared for all the Defendants.

JUST IN: BILL HAS NOT RESIGNED AS ADAMAWA APC CHAIR- COUNSELS

Counsels to the embattled Chairman of the All Progressives Congress(APC), Adamawa State chapter, Alhaji Ibrahim Bilal, have disclosed that their Client has not resigned his position as APC Chairman Adamawa state.

There was a letter over the weekend dated 13th September, 2022 and addressed to the National Chairman through the office of the National Vice Chairman Northeast Zone, indicating that Bilal, had resigned his position.

But reacting on the letter, Lead Counsel to the embattled Chairman, Ever Odo, told NEWS PLATFORM on Monady, that their Client is very much in his office, and that the court has been protecting his seat.

He disclosed thus: "To the best of our knowledge as lawyers representing him in this matter, we are not aware of his resignation. He has not resigned, and he is still the APC Chairman Adamawa State".

"It is also interesting that all the lawyers representing all the Defendants in this matter have appeared in court today. The matter has been adjourned for hearing proper, and the court order restraining anybody from tempering with his seat is still in force",  Odo added.

"As far we are concerned, there is no problem at all. Our plaintiff in this matter has not resigned, and he is pursuing his case to a logical conclusion", he stated.

Odo, noted that if he was the one that signed the letter, he would have informed them to withdraw their appearance for him so that the matter will end.

According to him, it is easy for somebody to scan a signature and put it on a document, saying that such signature will look as if it was the owner who had signed it.

Meanwhile, the Adamawa State High Court of Justice presided by Hon. Justice Musa Usman, has fixed the 23rd September, 2022 for hearing in the suit instituted by Bilal.

Bilal has sued Samaila Tadawus, the new APC Chairman and 14 others to court contesting his removal from office. 

NEWS PLATFORM gathered the embattled Chairman is seeking 8 reliffs among which an order nullifying his purported removal from office by Tadawus(1st Defendant) and 14 others.

He prayed the court to declare that in view of the provision of section 36 of the 1999 Constitution and Article 21.1 of the APC constitution, the 1st to 14 Defendants cannot validly issue a notice of complaint against him(Bilal) and also unilaterally decide his fate over the same complaint by removing him from office without following the procedure provided by Article 21.3 of APC's Constitution.

Further more, he urged the court to declare that by the virtue of the provision of the Article 13.8, 13.9 and 21.3(a) and (b) of the APC Constitution, the 1st to 14 Defendants have no powers to discipline and purportedly remove him from office.  

He also asked the court to declare that the notice of complaint dated 26th August, 2022, addressed to the him by the 1st to 14 Defendants is not a competent notice of complaint to proper authority having regard to the provision of APC constitution.

While urging the court to order all the Defendants to pay him the whooping N1billion as general damages, Bilal, sought for an order to of perpetual injunction restraining the Defendants from taking any step against him that is not in accordance with the procedures laid down by APC constitution as well as the 1999 constitution.

The Lead Counsel, Ever Odo, appeared in court on Monday, for Ibrahim Bilal along side Aji Kamale (Wazirin Garta), and Hassan Maidawa, while A. A. Jatau and Idriss Shuaibu, appeared for all the Defendants.

APC CRISIS CONSUMES BILAL, TENDERS RESIGNATION LETTER

The embattled Chairman of the All Progressives Congress(APC), Adamawa state, Ibrahim Bilal, has resigned.

In a letter dated 13th September, 2022 and addressed to the National Chairman through the office of the National Vice Chairman Northeast Zone, Bilal, apologised for the inconvenience his resignation may cause the party.

He said, "I write to inform you that I am resigning from my elected position as the Adamawa State Chairman of our great party, APC".

" While the constitution of the party requires me to occupy the office until 2026, I will be grateful if I could cease from being the State Chairman immediately "Bilal added.

He thanked the party and its members for the opportunity given to him to serve the party, and assured of his unalloyed loyalty and commitment to the ideals of the party.

APC CRISIS: COURT ORDERS FRESH SERVICE ON 8 ADAMAWA OFFICIALS

Adamawa State High Court of Justice, on Thursday, ordered for substituted service on 8 officials of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state.

The affected State Exco include; Mustapha Atiku Ribudu, Organising Secretary, Idriss Shuaibu, Legal Adviser, Saidu Maitalata Naira, Ex-Officio II, and Abubakar Abubakar, Youth Leader.

Others are; Audu Monday, Welfare Secretary, Usman Hamalai, Senate Youth Leader, Idriss Abubakar, Assistant Youth Leader and Obed Shadrack, Auditor.

Issuing an order, Justice Musa Usman, said that the court had carefully considered the application, its grounds and affividat in support of the application.

He said that the court is satisfied with the application as it is meritorious and ought to be granted and same is accordingly granted, and however ordered that all processes be pasted at the APC State Secretariat 

Justice Musa Usman, however adjourned the matter to the 19th September, 2022 for hearing of the motion on notice.

The motion ex-parte was brought before the court by Ever Odo, Aji Kamale(Wazirin Garta), Hassan Maidawa and A.S Augustine, Counsels to the Plaintiff, Alh. Ibrahim Bilal.

The motion ex-parte dated and filed on the 14th September, 2022, prayed for an order of the court to allow substituted service of all the processes on all the defendants.

NEWS PLATFORM recalls that Bilal in suit marked: HC/ADSY/143/2022, has joined Samaila Tadawus, APC and 13 others contending his purported removal from office.

Speaking to NEWS PLATFORM shortly after the sitting, Lead Counsel to Bilal, Ever Odo, explained that they approached the court for an interim order to effect service of processes on some of the Defendants who appear to have been evading service.

Odo added that the court had granted an order to effect the service, and that they will serve them appropriately because they want the matter to continue and be determined best on its merit.

According to him, their Client was elected in accordance with APC Constitution for a term of 4 years, and that he has the right to occupy the office for that period of time.

He said that removing him from office must be strictly in accordance with the same Constitution under which he was elected which is also binding on all APC members.

He added that by the Constitution of APC, the Exco is made up of close to 100 people: 36 elected members, all the Chairmen and Secretaries of the 21 LGAs, former Governors and their Deputies. 

He alleged that only 14 people who sat and took a decision in the early hours when normal human beings were sleeping without the knowledge of other exco.

NCS DECORATES 177 NEWLY PROMOTED OFFICERS IN ADAMAWA

No fewer than 177 officers and men of the Nigerian Correctional Service in Adamawa State were on Wednesday, decorated with their new ranks.

Decorating the personnel in Yola, Ahmed A. Usman, the Controller of NCS, State Command, said that they are gathered to celebrate, rejoice and decorate 177 deserving officers.

Usman, said that the Controller General NCS, Haliru Nababa, mandated the Assistant Controller General in charge of Zones, Commandants of Staff College Training Institutions and State Controllers to decorate all newly promoted officers with their new ranks.

He said that the promotion to a high rank is a product of loyalty, industry and performance appraised over a period of time as well as having passed prescribed examination.

According to him, the promotion is not gotten on a platter of gold but earned, adding that everything that is happening at the moment of their lives is as a result of decisions they have taken in the past.

He told them that what will happen in the future depends on what they decide now, saying to move to the next level, they should never be satisfied with their results no matter how good they are now.

He congratulated the newly promoted officers and urged them to work more diligently and assidously to justify the trust and confidence the nation reposed in them.

Ahmed A. Usman, urged others anticipating promotion and decoration to be patient and ensure they continue with their high level of dedication to service to the nation.

Responding on behalf of the newly decorated officers, DCC Anthony A. Sanda, thanked God for the opportunity he has given them to serve the nation.

He explained that they were promoted and decorated not because they are more than other officers but because of the grace of God.

He commended the Controller of the NCS State Command as well as the Controller General, and pledged their renewed commitment to their official responsibilities.

The State Correctional Service decorated 2 ACC to DCC, 1 CSC-ACC, 1 SOC -CSC, 8 DSC-SOC, 11 ASC I -DSC, 32 ASC II-ASC, 60 IC-ASC II, 11 AIC-IC, 48SCA-CCA, and 3 CA I-SCA.

The event was graced by the representatives of the Commissioner of Police, Nigeria Security and Civil Corps, Fire Service, Road Safety Commission, National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency, family members as well as well wishers.

FINTIRI VS LAWAN: LAWYERS TO FILE NO CASE SUBMISSION TODAY

Adamawa state based politician, A.A.Lawan Uba, is set to file no case submission in the trial involving him and Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri.

Lawan, through his Counsels led by D. S. Adebole, is expected to file no case submission after the prosecution had closed its case.

The defendant who has been in prison custody for 31 days,  accused Fintiri of betraying him and his supporters and vowed to ensure that Fnitiri does not win election for 2rd  term come 2023.

The politician has been standing trial before the Chief Magistrare Court 4 in Yola, Adamawa state over alleged defamation of character and several other offences which he had denied perpetrating it.

A. A.Lawan's application to file no case submission followed the testimonies of the prosecution witnesses and tendering of exhibits by the prosecution who eventually closed its case.

During its sitting, the court presided by Magistrate Aminu Abdulkadir Maiha, granted the application and adjourned the case to Wednesday, for filing and adoption of no case submission.

NEWS PLATFORM recalls that the State High Court presided by Hon. Justice Musa Usman, refused to admit the defendant to bail while delivering his ruling on bail application.