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The Hama Batta, Homun Alhamdu Gladstone Teneke, on Saturday, turbaned the Majority Leader of the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Kate Raymond Mamuno, in recognition of her contributions in the society. According to Hama Batta, the traditional council identified and recognised sons, daughters and friends of the kingdom with prestigious titles in recognition of their selfless service to humanity. Hon. Kate Raymond Mamuno, who represents Demsa constituency at the House of Assembly, was bestowed with chieftaincy title as "Dwa-Mbawara Batta" along side other distinguished personalities. The event attracted several dignitaries within and in diaspora including Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, who was represented by his Deputy, Prof. Kaletapwa Farauta. Recall that it was in recognition of Hon. Kate Mamuno's contributions in the development of her community that Hama Kodomun conferred the traditional title of "Kpauye Kodomon" on the only female Lawmaker at the assemb...

The Speaker Adamawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, has donated seeds as well as farm inputs to dry season farmers in Hong LGA. It was a dream come for the benefiting group of the dry season farmers in Hong LGA, as they were surprised with farm inputs by the Speaker of the hallowed chamber. Rt. Hon. Bathiya, donated the items to the dry season farmers who paid him solidarity visit at his residence in Hong LGA, and called on the citizens embrace dry season farming so as to mitigate shortage in the society. He thanked them for sharing the season with him and his family, saying dry season farming is what is required to complement the normal wet season farming.  He said embracing dry season farming will boast food production as well as improve the economy.  The Speaker noted that the state government under Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri is poised to promoting Agriculture; hence, the need for all to embrace Agriculture.  He urged the leadership of dry season...

The Hama Batta, Homun Alhamdu Gladstone Teneke, on Saturday, turbaned no fewer than 25 personalities in recognition of their positive contributions in the society. Those conferred with traditional titles include the Deputy Governor Adamawa State, Prof. Kaletapwa Farauta, the Majority Leader of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Kate Raymond Mamuno, among others. According to Hama Batta, the traditional council identified and recognised sons, daughters and friends of the kingdom with prestigious titles in recognition of their selfless service to humanity. The member representing Demsa constituency at the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Kate Raymond Mamuno, was bestowed with chieftaincy title as "Dwa-Mbawara Batta" along side other distinguished personalities. The event attracted several dignitaries within and in diaspora including Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, who was represented by his Deputy, Prof. Kaletapwa Farauta. Recall that It was in recognition of Hon. Kate Mamun...

Adamawa State Police Command has intensified effort at ensuring peaceful New Year celebrations across the state. The command has also announced diversion of traffic around police flyover in Yola, Adamawa State Capital on 31st December, 2023 to 1st January, 2024. The command in a statement by its Spokesman, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, said that the security has been intensified to ensure hitch free celebrations. The command advised motorists coming from Yola International Airport to Yola town to divert to Fire Service Roundabout- Bekaji - Federal Secretariat, while those going to Numan road from Dougirei to follow Ribadu Square- Target Junction to Fire Service Roundabout. According to SP Nguroje, the night of entertainment and waiting will take place at the Great Interchange Flyover by the Police Headquarters, appealing to the public to cooperate with security agencies for sustainable peace. "To ensure effective policing within the period, the Command wishes to inform the public th...

The president Emnamu Foundation, Dr. Emmanuel N. Musa has marked his 3rd edition of banquet of gratitude commemorating his birthday. The event which took place at Kala'a in Hong Local Government Area, Adamawa state, attracted dignitaries including government officials, traditional title holder's, supporters and well wishers from within and outside who celebrated the humanitarian Icon. The community stood still for the Philanthropist and  humanitarian icon, Dr. Emmanuel N.Musa, as he celebrated this year's birthday. In his opening remark, the National Coordinator Emnamu Foundation, Kukuya Godwin, commended all invited guest, dignitaries, supporters and well wishers for their love and discribed Emnamu foundation as a big umbrella for the less privileged and vulnerable. In their separate goodwill messages, the Speaker Adamawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, the Member representing Gombi/Hong Federal constituency, Rt. Hon. James Barka, former Provost COE Hong,...

   The Member representing Maiha constituency at the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Ahmed Jngi Belel(Bero) has felicitated with his electorate on the occasion of Christmas celebration. Hon. Bero in a message by his Media Aid, Maxwell Moses Maiha, rejoiced with Christian faithful in his constituency and beyond as they joyfully celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. The lawmaker specifically felicitated with Governir Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, his Deputy, Prof. Kaletapwa Farauta, Speaker of the Assembly, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, other Hon. Lawmakers, Hon. Commissioners and the entire Adamawa citizens on the historic occasion of Christmas celebration. He admonished Christian faithful to imbibe the teachings of Jesus Christ in their daily lives and also charged citizens to use this time to rededicate themselves to the virtues of love for one another. He urged his teeming electorate to embrace peace and unity at this period and to love one another for the progress of his constituen...

  The Nigeria Union of Journalists NUJ Adamawa state Council has extended it's warmest felicitations to the Executive Governor of Adamawa state,Rt.Hon.Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri,His Deputy,Professor Kaletapwa George Farauta, Speaker, Adamawa state House of Assembly Rt Hon Bathiya Wesley, Members of the state Executive Council, Honourable lawmakers and the good people of the state on this auspicious day of 2023 Christmas celebration. On this special day which signifies the birth of Jesus Christ,NUJ admonished Christians across all the denominations,and of course, their brothers alike, to keep on demonstrating their love for the Almighty God and mankind which is solemnly the core significance for the celebration of the season. As contained in the Biblical Scripture , "it is because of this unique love that the Lord sent His only begotten son, Jesus Christ,to be born by a woman so that He can also die for us for the remission of our sins as well as guaranteeing salvation to mankind...

An Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal on Friday, restored the election of the member representing Gombi constituency at the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Japhet Kefas. The court of appeal restored the election of Hon. Japhet, while delivering judgement in an appeal he had filed before it seeking to upturn the decision of the Election Petitions Tribunal which nullified his election.  Hon. Japhet, had his election nullified by the tribunal while delivering judgement in a petition filed by the immediate past member of the assembly, Hon. Umar Rufai. Hon. Umar Rufai, alleged that the election was characterised by irregularities and substantial non compliance with the electorate act and prayed the tribunal to invalidate it.  In its judgement, the tribunal voided the exercise and ordered the electoral body to issue certificate of return to the petitioner, Hon. Umar Rufai, after it had nullified the election.

The President Emnamu Foundation, Dr. Emmanuel Musa, on Wednesday, disbursed cash to patients at the Specialist Hospital in Yola, Adamawa State. Dr. Emmanuel, disbursed the cash to patients irrespective of political, social, economic and ethno religious background at all the wards at the hospital when he visited the hospital. Likewise, as part of his support to education sector, the Hong born Philanthropist commissioned 3-blocks of classrooms for basic and secondary education which he had reconstructed at Yolde Pate Correctional Center. Dr. Emmanuel, had embarked on the reconstruction of the classrooms burnt down about 18 years ago. The gesture followed a passionate appeal for his intervention by the stakeholders of the community. While at the Specialist Hospital earlier, the Philanthropist was received by the Managing Director, Dr. Ibrahim Wadinga, and took him round all the wards at the hospital with the exception of Psychiatric unit. Speaking during the visit, the President of the fo...

   The Honourable Members of the Adamawa State House of Assembly on Wednesday, passed a vote of confidence on Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri. NEWS PLATFORM  Equally, the Lawmakers have unanimously passed a vote of confidence on the Speaker of the assembly, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley. According to the members, the resolution to pass the vote confidence on the Governor as well as the Speaker is in recognition of their giant strides. The lawmakers stated that the vote of confidence will spur the Governor as well as the Speaker to do more for the progress of the state, saying that Adamawa electorate have felt the impact of their leadership. The resolution of the assembly followed a motion of urgent of public importance sponsored by the Minority Leader and member representing Yola North constituency, Hon. Umar Suleiman Alkali, and Hon. Sunday Peter of Guyuk constituency. Several Members including the Majority Leader, Hon. Kate Raymond Mamuno(Demsa), Hon. Pwamwakeno Mackondo (Numan...

The Adamawa State Joint Public Negotiating Service Council has extended its congratulations to Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, on his victory at the Court of Appeal Abuja Division. The council in a statement by the Chairman of the council, Comrade (Dr) Bathimawus Nyalas, on Tuesday, conveyed its hearty felicitations to Fintiri, whom it described as Labour friendly Governor on his sustained victory at the courts.  Comr (Dr) Nyalas, noted that the victory of "Fresh Air Governor" at the Abuja Division of the Appeal Court on Monday, is an affirmation of peoples' mandate to the labour friendly Governor. He stated that Fintiri's victory is a vindication that the majority of the citizens especially workers have exercised their legitimate franchise in casting their votes massively to the Governor. According to him, Fintiri, has undoubtedly met several demands of the Organised Labour in addition to those that were not even requested by the unions. "The landslide victory is...

The Adamawa State Joint Public Negotiating Service Council has extended its congratulations to Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, on his victory at the Court of Appeal Abuja Division. The council in a statement by the Chairman Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade (Dr) Bathimawus Nyalas, on Tuesday, conveyed its hearty felicitations to Fintiri, whom it described as Labour friendly Governor on his sustained victory at the courts.  Comr (Dr) Nyalas, noted that the victory of "Fresh Air Governor" at the Abuja Division of the Appeal Court on Monday, is an affirmation of peoples' mandate to the labour friendly Governor. He stated that Fintiri's victory is a vindication that the majority of the citizens especially workers have exercised their legitimate franchise in casting their votes massively to the Governor. According to him, Fintiri, has undoubtedly met several demands of the Organised Labour in addition to those that were not even requested by the unions. "The lands...

A 43 years old drunk man, Linus Dimsa, has been apprehended by the Adamawa State Police Command for stabbing court's bailif to death. The suspect, who hails from Kugama Wuro Jibir community in Mayo Belwa Local Government Area, admitted killing the bailif identified as Yauba Usman. Linus, who drinks local beer known as "burukutu" stabbed the bailif with a knife severally to death, when the deceased stormed the community to serve him with court summons. According to the spokesman of the Adamawa State Police Command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, the suspect was arrested on the 18th December, 2023, in connection to the crime. SP Nguroje, explained that the suspect rejected service from Yauba Usman, a staff of Nasarawo Jereng Area Court, and and in the process fight ensued between them. He added that the accused who is also a barber used a knife in his possession and stabbed his victim severally thereby inflicting deep cuts on him. He said that the deceased was immediately rush...

Adamawa State House of Assembly on Tuesday, passed a total of N225.893 billion budget for the services of the state in 2024 as presented by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri. The passage followed the presentation as well as consideration of the report of the Committee on Finance, Budget and Appropriation at the resumed sitting presided by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley. While considering the report, the assembly dissolved in to the Committee of Supply and unanimously considered the report presented by the Chairman of the Finance Committee, Hon. Haruna Jilantikiri (Madagali). After the consideration and adoption of the report, the Majority Leader, Hon. Kate Raymond Mamuno(Demsa) moved for the third reading of the appropriation bill and seconded by the Minority Leader, Hon. Umar Suleiman Alkali (Yola North). Speaking while considering the report earlier, the Majority Leader, Hon. Kate Raymond Mamuno (Demsa) commended the committee for doing justice in their report, saying that the citi...

  The Speaker Adamawa State House of Assembly Rt Hon Bathiya Wesley has congratulated Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, PDP in the State and the entire citizens over the victory at the Court of Appeal in Abuja.  The Speaker in a press statement through his chief press secretary Hyellamada Bernard said the judgement by the court of Appeal in affirming the earlier judgment of the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has proven that the mandate of the people of the state will not be shortchanged.  The speaker while calling on the opposition to join Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri in moving the state forward saying elections are over it is time for governance in the interest of the entire Adamawa Citizens in respective of party affiliation.  While calling on the Governor to concentrate on the good walks he is doing in the state, Rt Hon Bathiya Wesley assured him of the state Assembly support in carrying out his constitutional mandate.

The suspended Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Barr. Hudu Yunusa Ari, on Monday, failed to appear before Adamawa State High Court due to ill health. News Platform The court presided by Hon. Justice Benjamin Manji Lawan, was told that the embattled REC failed to appear before it due to ill health as well as a letter sent to the court by the Attorney General of the Federation(AGF). At the court's resumed sitting on Monday, Counsel to the prosecution, Rotimi Jacobs (SAN), said that the prosecution was informed that the defendant had collapsed while preparing to appear in court for trial. Rotimi Jacobs, said that they were informed that the defendant had collapsed on the 15th December, 2023 and was rushed to Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH) for medical attention.  According to him, the defendant has been writing letters and filing motions upon motions in order to stall his trial, saying that the o...

The Court of Appeal Abuja Division has slated Friday,22nd December, 2023 for judgement in appeal filed by the member representing Gombi constituency at the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Japhet Kefas. News Platform The court will also determine the fate of the member representing Girei constituency at the assembly and former Speaker of the assembly, Rt. Hon. Abubakar Abdullahi. Hon. Japhet Kefas, has filed the appeal contending the judgement of the National/State Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal delivered on the 25th October, 2023 which invalidated his election. The tribunal voided the election of Hon. Japhet Kefas while delivering judgement in a petition filed by the former member who represented the constituency, Hon. Umar Rufai. On his part, the immediate past member of Girei constituency, Hon. Muhammed Mutawali is challenging the judgement of the tribunal which dismissed his petition against Rt. Hon. Abubakar Abdullahi

The Court of Appeal Abuja Division on Monday, dismissed an appeal filed against Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State. NEWS PLATFORM  The appeal was filed by the embattled APC Governorship Candidate, Sen. Aishatu Dahiru Binani and APC against Governor Fintiri, INEC and PDP. In a unanimous decision by 3-member panel of justices led by T. O. Awotoye PJ, the court dismissed the appeal and upheld the election of Governor Fintiri. The appellate court held that the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal was right in thrashingthe petition instituted by the defeated APC Guber Candidate. In her appeal marked: CA/ YL/ EP/ AD/ GOV/ 18/2023, Binani had asked the appeal court to invalidate the judgement of the election tribunal which dismissed her petition in its entirety.

  By Ibrahim Abubakar Yola  Conducted a comprehensive two-day training session for 30 paralegals in Yola North LGA. In collaboration with the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), CARE International,  Aisha Umar, the Protection/GBV Officer at CARE International, highlighted during an interview in Yola, she said that the initiative falls under the HARP project funded by FCDO. The primary objective of the training was to equip Paralegal Committees to play a pivotal role in combatting Gender-Based Violence (GBV). By enhancing their capabilities to raise awareness and offer vital legal support and services, the training aimed to empower them to significantly contribute to the well-being and safety of GBV survivors, facilitating their access to legal assistance. Aisha emphasized the pivotal role of paralegals as the initial contact point for survivors of GBV and other rights violations. They are poised to act as advisors to community-based mediation services and tr...

The Court of Appeal Abuja Division has fixed the 18th December, 2023, for judgement in appeal filed against Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State. NEWS PLATFORM  This followed hearing in the appeal filed by the APC Governorship Candidate, Sen. Aishatu Dahiru Binani and her party against Governor Fintiri, INEC and PDP.

TG News has unveiled the list of distinguished personalities for January 6th, 2024 maiden edition of excellent award ceremony. The award is aimed to reward, recognize and celebrate outstanding personalities who have made significant impact in Adamawa State and the nation at large. The event will be held on the 6th at the event hall, Lelewal Motel in Yola, Adamawa State. According to the list released by the TG News, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri and the immediate past Governor, Sen. Muhammadu Umaru Jibrilla Bindow have been shortlisted as awardees. Other distinguished personalities to be honoured include: the Immediate past Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Barr (Dr) Boss Mustapha, Vice Chancellor Federal University Kashere, Professor Umar Pate, Rear Admiral (Barr) Jamila Sadiq Malafa rtd. Others are: Rev. Dr. Panti Filibus, LCCN Arch Bishop, Sheik Nurudeen Khalid, Emir of Mubi, HRH. Alh. Abubakar Isa Ahmadu, Gangwari Ganye, HRH Adamu Sanda, Hama Bachama, HRH Homun Is...

Adamawa State House of Assembly Standing Committee on Water Resources has commended the Ministry of Water Resources over 2023budget implementation. The ministry of water and its departments and agencies on Thursday, defended its 2024 budget estimate allocated to it by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri. The Commissioner of the ministry, Hon. Audu Ayuba, led the General Managers of Water Board, RUWASSA and Small Towns and other principal officers of the ministry and defended its 2024 budget. The ministry and its agencies successfully defended its budget following its appearance before the committee on the legislative compliance. Earlier, in his welcome address, the Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Moses Yerima Zah, commended the ministry for availing itself to defend what was appropriated to it. Hon. Moses Yerima Zah, who represents Michika constituency said that the budget defence is not designed to witchunt anybody but scrutinise budgetary allocation. He urged them to work towards implement...

Adamawa State House of Assembly Standing Committee on Water Resources has commended the Ministry of Water Resources over 2023 implementation. The ministry of water and its departments and agencies on Thursday, defended its 2024 budget estimate allocated to it by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri. The Commissioner of the ministry, Hon. Audi Ayuba, led the General Managers of Water Board, RUWASSA and Small Towns and other principal officers of the ministry and defended its 2024 budget. The ministry and its agencies successfully defended its budget following its appearance before the committee on the legislative compliance. Earlier, in his welcome address, the Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Moses Yerima Zah, commended the ministry for availing itself to defend what was appropriated to it. Hon. Moses Yerima Zah, who represents Michika constituency said that the budget defence is not designed to witchunt anybody but scrutinise budgetary allocation. He urged them to work towards implementing th...

The Speaker Adamawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, has declared the 2024 budget defence open, saying their ultimate goal is to ensure the development of the state. Rt. Hon. Bathiya, who declared the defence open at the assembly complex on Wednesday, tasked Ministries, Departments and Agencies(MDAs) on the development of the state. "Let us strive to key into the aspiration of this administration headed by our amiable Governor, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, to leave a legacy of progress and inclusion for generations to come", said Bathiya. He stated that the citizens are looking up to them, and that they do not have a cause to fail them, stressing the need to work together as well as speak with one voice for the betterment of the state. He assured that the assembly will ensure that any fund appropriated is timely released and judiciously utilised, saying that "We shall therefore be meticulous with a view to ensuring that only justified allocations scale...

A female Health Worker attached to Primary Health Care Centre Girei LGA in Adamawa State identified as Florence Vandi has committed suicide while protesting the death of her boyfriend. Late Florence, an indigent of Michika LGA, who resides at Viniklang in Girei Local Govenment Area, ended her life by consuming local substance suspected to be "ota piya piya". A statement by the PPRO Adamawa State Police Command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, on Tuesday, said that the 22 years old deceased killed herself on 12th December, 2023. He said that the command has received a report that a 22 years old lady identified as Florence Vandi, has committed suicide by drinking a liquid substance suspected to be "otapiyapiya". "The deceased took the unfortunate decision few hours to the death of her boyfriend kown Nuhu Boniface who died while receiving treatment at the hospital. "Investigation further revealed that until her death, Florence was a Health Worker attached to Gire...

  A young lady and Health Worker attached to Primary Health Care Centre in Girei LGA in Adamawa state identified as Florence Vandi has committed suicide while protesting the death of her boyfriend. Late Florence, an indigent of Michika LGA, who resides at Viniklang in Girei Local Govenment Area, ended her life by consuming the local substance suspected to be "ota piya piya". A statement by the PPRO Adamawa State Police Command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, on Tuesday, said that the 22 years old deceased killed herself on 12th December, 2023. He said that the command has received a report that a 22 years old lady identified as Florence Vandi, has committed suicide by drinking a liquid substance suspected to be "otapiyapiya". "The deceased took the unfortunate decision few hours to the death of her boyfriend kown Nuhu Boniface who died while receiving treatment at the hospital. "Investigation further revealed that until her death, Florence was a Health Worker...

Tension mounts in some constituencies of the Adamawa State House of Assembly as the electorate await the judgment of the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal involving 3 lawmakers. The affected legislators include: Hon. Japhet Kefas, Rt. Hon. Abubakar Abdullahi and Hon. Calvin Kefas, representing Gombi, Girei and Toungo constituencies respectively. The appellate court will decide on the fate of the 3 PDP legislators in appeals filed by Hon. Japhet Kefas himself and 2 other appeals filed against Rt. Hon. Abubakar and Hon. Calvin Kefas respectively. The date of the judgement, according to the appellate court, will be communicated to the parties involved in the appeals any moment from now. This followed hearing in the appeals. Other appeals challenging the seats of the 2 other legislators were filed by the immediate past members of Girei and Toungo constituencies, Hon. Muhammed Mutawali and Hon. Umar Abdullahi Nyako. The embattled lawmakers resolved to challenge the decision of the tribu...

An angry man identified as Sadiq Idrissu, has reportedly shot and killed his mother accused of witchcraft in Adamawa state. The 30 years old Sadiq of Boga in Gombi Local Government Area, opened fire on his biological mother on the 5th December, 2023, leaving her lifeless. Sadiq, who admitted killing his mother, added that he does not regret killing her; instead, he sympathised with his father for marrying and staying with her for all this while. "I killed my mother because she appeared to me as a witch. People have been accusing her of witchcraft for about 2 years ago. It is true because something kept frightening more especially in the night", he stated. The suspect, who drinks chemical known as "suck and die" said that his mother had been appearing to him in a dream as a witch and kept sending terrible fears and causing him sleepless night. He narrated that on that fateful day, he stormed their family house in the mid night and could not find his mother in the roo...

An angry man identified as Sadiq Idrissu, has reportedly shot and killed his mother accused of witchcraft in Adamawa state. The 30 years old Sadiq of Boga in Gombi Local Government Area, opened fire on his biological mother on the 5th December, 2023, leaving her lifeless. Sadiq, who admitted killing his mother, added that he does not regret killing her; instead, he sympathised with his father for marrying and staying with her for all this while. "I killed my mother because she appeared to me as a witch. People have been accusing her of witchcraft for about 2 years ago. It is true because something kept frightening more especially in the night", he stated. The suspect, who drinks chemical known as "suck and die" said that his mother had been appearing to him in a dream as a witch and kept sending terrible fears and causing him sleepless night. He narrated that on that fateful day, he stormed their family house in the mid night and could not find his mother in the roo...

An appeal filed by the member representing Gombi constituency at the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Japhet Kefas, is slated for hearing on Tuesday this week. Likewise, an appeal filed by the immediate past member of Girei constituency, Hon. Muhammed Mutawali, will be heard  tomorrow. The Court of Appeal Abuja Division has fixed the 2 separate appeals for hearing in its notice of hearing on Sunday. According to the court, the appeals are riped for hearing hence the notice and called on parties in the matter to avail themselves for the hearing. Hon. Japhet Kefas, has filed the appeal contending the judgement of the National/State Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal delivered on the 25th October, 2023. The tribunal which sat in Yola, Adamawa State nullified the election of the appellant and declared the petitioner, Hon. Rufai Umar as winner of the constituency election. Likewise, the tribunal ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to issue certificate of ...

Governors of Adamawa and Taraba States respectively and several other dignitaries on Saturday, joined the Speaker Adamawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley and his bride, Faith Polycarp in celebration of holy matrimony. The holy matrimony which was contracted at the St. Monica Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria, while the grand reception held at the Mahmud Ribadu Square, attracted hundreds of dignitaries, family members, friends and well wishers. The unique event was attended by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, his Deputy, Prof. Kaletapwa Farauta, Governor of Taraba State, Kefas Agbu, represented Hon. Peter Julius, Senator Adamawa Central Senatorial District, Aminu Iya Abbas, Chairman Speakers' Conference of Nigeria and Speaker Oyo State House of Assembly and Speaker Gombe State House of Assembly. Other dignitaries include: former Secretaries to the Government of the Federation, Boss Gida Mustapha and Babachir Lawal, Adamawa State SSG, former Minister of Education, I...

Governors of Adamawa and Taraba States respectively and several other dignitaries on Saturday, joined the Speaker Adamawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley and his bride, Faith Polycarp in celebration of holy matrimony. The holy matrimony which was contracted at the St. Monica Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria, while the grand reception held at the Mahmud Ribadu Square, attracted hundreds of dignitaries, family members, friends and well wishers. The unique event was attended by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, his Deputy, Prof. Kaletapwa Farauta, Governor of Taraba State, Kefas Agbu, represented Hon. Peter Julius, Senator Adamawa Central Senatorial District, Aminu Iya Abbas, Chairman Speakers' Conference of Nigeria and Speaker Oyo State House of Assembly and Speaker Gombe State House of Assembly. Other dignitaries include: former Secretaries to the Government of the Federation, Boss Gida Mustapha and Babachir Lawal, Adamawa State SSG, former Minister of Education, I...

The suspended Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Barr. Hudu Yunusa Ari, has again failed to appear before Adamawa State High Court for trial. News Platform  Hudu Ari, was to be arraigned on Wednesday, 6th December, 2023, to face 6-count charge boredering electoral offences slammed against by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). At the resumed proceedings of the court presided by Justice Benjamin Manji Lawan, neither the erstwhile REC nor his client,  Dr. Suleiman Usman (SAN) appeared before the trial court. At the last sitting on the 22nd November, 2023, Counsel to the defendant, Dr. Usman (SAN), informed the court that the suspended REC was in Niger Republic at that time with one of his wives and promised produce him in court to face trial. In order to convince the court of his inability to show up at the resumed sitting Yesterday, the suspended REC in a letter through his Counsel, pleaded with Justi...

The suspended Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Barr. Hudu Yunusa Ari, has again failed to appear before Adamawa State High Court for trial. News Platform  Hudu Ari, was to be arraigned on Wednesday, 6th December, 2023, to face 6-count charge boredering electoral offences slammed against by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). At the resumed proceedings of the court presided by Justice Benjamin Manji Lawan, neither the erstwhile REC nor his client,  Dr. Suleiman Usman (SAN) appeared before the trial court. At the last sitting on the 22nd November, 2023, Counsel to the defendant, Dr. Usman (SAN), informed the court that the suspended REC was in Niger Republic at that time with one of his wives and promised produce him in court to face trial. In order to convince the court of his inability to show up at the resumed sitting Yesterday, the suspended REC in a letter through his Counsel, pleaded with Justi...

  Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State will on Friday this week present the whooping N225.8billion appropriation bill before the State House of Assembly. The decision to lay the budget before the assembly for consideration and approval followed an approval granted to the budget by the State Executive Council on Wednesday. According reports, the exco unanimously approved the whooping N225.8billion budget proposal for the services of the state in the year 2024. Governor Fintiri is expected to lay the budget before the Honourable Members as announced at Wednesday resumed plenary session by the Majority Leader, Hon. Kate Raymond Mamuno. Hon. Kate who represents Demsa constituency made the announcement at the plenary presided by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley.

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State will on Friday this week present the whooping N22.8billion appropriation bill before the State House of Assembly. The decision to lay the budget before the assembly for consideration and approval followed an approval granted to the budget by the State Executive Council on Wednesday. According reports, the exco unanimously approved the whooping N22.8billion budget proposal for the services of the state in the year 2024. Governor Fintiri is expected to lay the budget before the Honourable Members as announced at Wednesday resumed plenary session by the Majority Leader, Hon. Kate Raymond Mamuno. Hon. Kate who represents Demsa constituency made the announcement at the plenary presided by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley.

Adamawa State House of Assembly on Tuesday, enacted a bill for a law to increase the retirement years of Judicial Officers, Law Officers and Legal Officers. The passage of the bill followed a motion to that effect by the Majority Leader, Hon. Kate Raymond Mamuno (Demsa) and seconded by the Minority Leader, Hon. Umar Suleiman Alkali(Yola North) respectively. If finally assented to by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, the benefiting officers will retire from service after putting 40 as against 35 years or bow out of service at the age of 65 as against 60 yrs by age. After the passage of the bill, the Speaker of the assembly, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, directed the clerk to prepare a clean copy of the bill for Governor Fintiri's assent.