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Adamawa State Police Command on Monday, dragged no fewer than 110 persons to court for allegedly looting both government and private warehouses. The suspects including 10 women were apprehended by the operatives of the command for allegedly looting warehouses in the early hours of Sunday. The hoodlums had ransacked the affected warehouses and carted away both food and non food items belonging to government and private organisations. The Spokesman of the Police Command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, confirmed to NEWS PLATFORM that the accused were on Monday charged to court for prosecution. SP Nguroje said that the command had arrested 110 suspects and recovered a lot of items, saying that investigation is ongoing to apprehend more suspects especially those who participated in the act as well as recover more items.

The Speaker Adamawa State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Bathiya Wesley, has condemned in totality the looting of government warehouses by hoodlums. Rt. Hon. Bathiya, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Hyellamada Bernard, described the act as unfortunate, noting that the youths, who are the leaders of tomorrow, should not allow themselves to be used by people who do not mean well for the state.  While commending Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri for taking a proactive measures by immediately declaring 24 hour curfew to curtail the situation from further escalation to some parts of the state, Rt.Hon Bathiya Wesley added that people of the state are lucky to have leader like Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri.  The speaker disclosed that just recently Governor Fintiri rolled out his plans on palliative measures that will take care of all the classes of citizens wondered what brought about the ugly incident.  He reiterates that the Fintiri administration has been mindful on the ...

Adamawa State House of Assembly has slated the 1st August, 2023 for the screening of 9 out of 23 Commissioner Nominees. Those to be screened on Tuesday include: Ibrahim Yayaji (Yola North), Adamu Prambe (Song), Prof. Finthuwa David Jatau (Gombi), Adamu Atiku and Alloysious Babadoke (Jada). Others are: Mohammed Sadiq (Ganye), Tijjani Maksha (Maiha), Dr. John Ishaya Dabari and Augustina Wandayi (Michika), Chief Felix Tangwami and Iiya James (Demsa), Anthony Birina (Guyuk) and Joab Haggai Sahma (Girei). Other nominees are to be screened on Wednesday, the 2nd August, 2023. The Speaker of the assembly, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, announced this while presiding over the sitting on Monday, saying that the nominees are to submit 35 copies of their CV's.

About 13 Members of the Adamawa State House of Assembly including the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, on Sunday, joined 3 illustrious sons of Imbru in Numan Local Government Area at a thanksgiving service. The thanksgiving service was organised by the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria (LCCN) Imbru to celebrate the goodness of God in the lives of the illustrious sons of the community. The 3 sons of the community include: Hon. Barr. Kwamoti Laori, Member representing Numan, Demsa, and Lamurde constituency at the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Pwamwakeno Mackondo, former Deputy Speaker who is the incumbent member representing Numan constituency and Mr. Henry Alfred Bagume, Permanent Secretary Ministry of Entrepreneurship Development. The event, which was well attended, drew dignitaries, among whom were the Deputy Governor Prof. Kaletapwa Farauta, Speaker of the assembly, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Muhammed Buba Jijiwa (Jada/Mbulo), and Majority Leader, Hon....

The Governor of Adamawa State, the Rt Hon Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has declared a 24-hour curfew on the state, effective immediately Sunday 30th July, 2023. Governor Fintiri said the curfew followed the dangerous dimension the  activities of hoodlums had assumed across the state capital as they attack people with matches and breaking into business premises carting away property. With the curfew imposed, there will be no movement throughout the state. Rt. Hon. Fintiri said only those on essential duties with valid identification would be permitted to move around during the period of the curfew. The Governor is appealing to citizens and residents of the state to comply with the directive, adding that any person found contravening the order would be arrested and made to face the wrath of the law. Humwashi Wonosikou  Chief Press Secretary to the Governor 

Hon. Yohanna Sahabo Jauro(Mubi South), Chair ADHA Committee on Environment Adamawa State Ministry of Environment says it has been mandated by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri to procure 500,000 seedlings for planting in order to check deforestation. This is coming as the Adamawa State House of Assembly Standing Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Development, pledged to support measures adopted by the government towards curtailing deforestation. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Eng. Cletus Hilkiah Gwotyel, stated this while receiving the Chairman and Members of the House Committee who were in his office on a familiarisation visit. He informed them that the ministry has been mandated by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri to procure 500,000 seedlings for planting so as to check deforestation in the State. The Permanent Secretary enumerated some of the challenges facing the ministry to include: lack of mobility and low running cost which is affecting the smooth o...

Again, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has failed to arraign its suspended Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Barr. Hudu Ari Yunusa, before Adamawa State High Court for prosecution. NEWS PLATFORM   The electoral umpire had slammed 6 count charge on its suspended REC but failed to produce him for the 3rd time on Thursday, the 27th July, 2023 for him to face trial for the alleged offences.  It was as a result of the failure to arraign him that the court presided by Justice Benjamin Manji Lawan, on Thursday, threatened to strike out the case on the ground that the court cannot continue to harbour a case that is not going on. Manji warned that the court should not be involved in the game INEC is playing with the case, insisting that if the electoral body is not ready to proceed with the case, the court will strike it out.  INEC had dragged Hudu before the court for the alleged offences of announcement of false electoral result, violating the oath...

The House Standing Committee on Health and Human Services of the Adamawa State House of Assembly on Thursday, visited the Ministry, Departments and Agencies under it. The MDAs visited by the committee include: Ministry of Health and Human Services, Specialist Hospital, Adamawa State Agency for the Control of HIV/AIDs, Adamawa State Contributory Health Management Agency and Hospital Services Management Board. Speaking during the visit, the Chairman of the committee and Member representing Leko/Koma constituency, Hon. Geoffrey Bulus, told his MDAs that his committee deemed it necessary to embark on the visit. Hon. Geoffrey explained that the committee members decided to tour all the MDAs in order to familiarise themselves with them considering the fact that some of them are new members. The Lawmaker pledged to work hand in hand with the MDAs in order to address the challenges confronting them, and appealed to them to corporate with the committee for the development of the state. Also spe...

  Adamawa State House of Assembly on Thursday, received list of 23 commissioner nominees for confirmation. NEWS PLATFORM  Those nominated include: Barr. Wali Yakubu, (Madagali) Dr. John Ishaya Dabari and Mary Augustina Vasumu( Michika), Hon. Usman Abdullahi(Mubi South),Hon. Tijjani Maksha (Maiha), Dr. Umar Garba Pella(Hong), Prof. Fintiwa David Jatau(Gombi), Abdullahi Adamu Prame (Song). Others include:Job Haggai Sama(Girei), Ibrahim Mijinyawa Yayaji(Yola North), Barr. Bello Hamman Diram(Yola South),Chief Felix Tangwami and Hon. Iliya James(Demsa), Hon. Ibrahim Haruna (Shelleng), Hon. Kallamu Musa Mohammed (Mayo Belwa), Adamu Atiku(Jada), Aloysius Babadoke(Jada). Others are: Emmanuel Biridimso(Toungo), Mrs. Nedo Geoffrey (Numan), Titus Solomon(Lamurde), Anthony Birina(Guyuk),Mohammed Sadiq(Ganye), Ayuba Audu Tanko(Mubi North). The list of the nominees was submitted to the assembly by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri for consideration and confirmation. Fintiri appealed to the asse...

  Adamawa State House of Assembly on Thursday, received list of24 commissioner nominees for confirmation. NEWS PLATFORM  Those nominated include: Barr. Wali Yakubu, (Madagali) Dr. John Ishaya Dabari and Mary Augustina Vasumu( Michika), Hon. Usman Abdullahi(Mubi South),Hon. Tijjani Maksha (Maiha), Dr. Umar Garba Pella(Hong), Prof. Fintiwa David Jatau(Gombi), Abdullahi Adamu Prame (Song). Others include:Job Haggai Sama(Girei), Ibrahim Mijinyawa Yayaji(Yola North), Barr. Bello Hamman Diram(Yola South),Chief Felix Tangwami and Hon. Iliya James(Demsa), Hon. Ibrahim Haruna (Shelleng), Hon. Kallamu Musa Mohammed (Mayo Belwa), Adamu Atiku(Jada), Aloysius Babadoke(Jada). Others are: Emmanuel Biridimso(Toungo), Mrs. Nedo Geoffrey (Numan), Titus Solomon(Lamurde), Anthony Birina(Guyuk),Mohammed Sadiq(Ganye), Ayuba Audu Tanko(Mubi North). The list of the nominees was submitted to the assembly by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri for consideration and confirmation. Fintiri appealed to the assem...

Adamawa State House of Assembly on Wednesday, launched an investigation into the operations of 19 Colleges of Health in and around the state. To this end, the assembly mandated its Committees on Health and Human Services and that of Education to jointly investigate the operation of the institutions. The committees are directed to investigate the minimum standard of operation, courses being offered and whether or not they have secured approval or license from relevant authorities to operate. The assembly presided by its Speaker, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley however gave the House Committees 2 weeks within which to submit its report for necessary action. The resolutions of the legislators followed a matter of urgent public importance sponsored by the member representing Mubi South constituency, Hon. Yohanna Sahabo Jauro. Hon. Yohanna Sahabo Jauro, Member Rep. Mubi South Const Earlier, Hon. Yohanna, briefed the hallowed chamber about the proliferation of colleges of health, lamenting that the ...

Adamawa State House of Assembly on Tuesday, approved the sum of N974.670.000 for the procurement of fertilizer and maize. News Platform. The legislators approved for the procurement of items in order to reduce hardship being faced by the citizens following the removal of fuel subsidy by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.  Items to be procured include: 2,100 metric tones of maize at the sum of N260,000 per metric tone amounting 546,000,000 and 900 metric tones of fertilizer at N23,815.00 per bag totalling 428.670.000. The approval followed the consideration of a letter forwarded to the assembly by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri dated 25th July, 2023. Fintiri informed the assembly that the State Government is in receipt of maize and fertilizer under the Presidential Declaration on the State Emergency on food security from the Federal Ministry of Finance. He requested for the approval to issue an Irrevocable Standing Payment Order (IPSO) to the Federal Ministry of Finance in the sum of N974,...

BREAKING: ADHA RECEIVES LIST OF ...COMMISSIONER NOMINEES  Adamawa State House of Assembly on Tuesday, received list of..commissioner nominees for confirmation.  The list of the nominees was submitted to the assembly by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri. Fintiri appealed to the assembly to consider and confirm the nominees in order to form members of his cabinet. The list was read by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley while presiding over the plenary session.

Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) on Tuesday, asked Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal to dismiss petition filed by the Governorship Candidate of SDP, Dr. Umar Ardo. Likewise, Governor Ahamadu Umaru and the PDP have described Ardo's petition as vexatious, abuse of court process and lacking in merit and should be dismissed in its entirety. The electoral body, Governor Fintiri and PDP urged the tribunal to dismiss the petition while adopting their final written addresses. After the adoption of the final addresses by the petitioners and respondents, the tribunal reserved judgement, and said the date for the judgement will be communicated to the parties.  Adopting their addresses, Counsels to 1st to 4th respondents, through their counsels, Leader Leneke, J. K. Gajere, Chief L. D. Nzadon, and M. Abdulwasiu, prayed the tribunal to dismiss the petition. On his part, Counsel to the petitioners, S. O. Emmanuel, urged the tribunal grant all the reliefs sought by the petit...

Polilce in Adamawa State have apprehended 3 young men accused of gang raping a 15 year old girl in Mayo Belwa LGA. The suspects include: Uzairu Dan Fulani, 25, a resident of Gasabga Mayo Belwa LGA, Hassan Nasir, 25, and Yahaya Edward, 26, both residents of Sabon Pegi, Ngurore, Yola South LGA. A release by the Spokesman of the Command, SP Suleiman  Yahaya Nguroje, on Monday said the suspects were arrested  on the 20th July, 2023.   He said, "The suspects lured the girl who boarded a tricycle from Mayo Belwa to Ngurore and was diverted behind Cottage Hospital in Mayo -Belwa". According to him, the gang forcefully dragged her into a certain house and had an unlawful carnal knowledge of her without her consent. "The incident was reported  to the Divisional Police Headquarters, Mayo Belwa by a relation of the victim which resulted to their arrest". SP Nguroje added. He said that the Commissioner of Police, Afolabi Babatola, had expressed worry over the unfortunate incide...

The House Standing Committee on Commerce, Trades and Industries of the Adamawa State House of Assembly on Monday, pledged to revitalise the ministry so as to boost the revenue profile of the state. The Chairman of the committee who is also the Member representing Fufore/Gurin constituency, Hon. Barr. Umar Bobbo Ismaila made the pledge during familiarisation visit on the ministry, Jimeta Shopping Complex and Jimeta Ultra Modern Market. Hon. Barr. Ismaila said that the committee embarked on the visit to familiarise itself with the ministry in order to work together for the betterment of the state, explaining that the ministry is the bedrock of every development. According to him, the ministry is the source of all industries, businesses and determines the development of every state, saying that it is the ministry that boosts the revenue of the state. He added that the revenue profile will increase tremendously whenever the ministry, its departments and agencies are made to function effect...

By Anselm Nuhu kyauta Her Royal Majesty, Mbamtu Bachama, Mbamto Roseline Tongsat Daniel Ismaila has strongly condemned killings in Mangu, her ancestral hometown in Plateau State. Mbamto Roseline however called on both State and Federal  Governments to as a matter of urgency intervene for the restoration of peace and stability. Her Royal Majesty condemned the recent killings by alleged bandits when she visited the community in order to deliver relief materials to cushion the effect of the hardships being experienced by the victims. Most of the inhabitants had their homes, properties and farmlands destroyed, others burnt down by the assailants leaving them with no sustenance as they count on their losses in both human lives and properties.  The Bachama Queen, translated Mbamtu Bachama Roseline Tongsat Daniel Ismaila is the wife of the 29th Hama Bachama, King of the Bachama Kingdom, a 1st Class Monarch in Adamawa State Northeast Nigeria. During the visit, Her Majesty Roseline Ism...

A jealous husband, Tukur Sale as well as his younger brother, Ibrahim Sale have been accused of killing a man over suspicion of having illict affair with his wife. The 20 year old Tukur and Ibrahim, 19 of Ngurore Chigari in Fufore LGA, Adamawa state allegedly beat up Usman Sale with sticks to death after he was caught red handed with the former's wife. Already, the Chief Magistrate Court I in Yola, has remanded the defendants arraigned before it by the prosecutor, Inspector Zakka Musa. Magistrate Alheri Ishaku, remanded the duo and adjourned the case to the 27th July, 2023 after the defendants admitted having killed Usman. Earlier, Inspector Zakka informed the court that the defendants had attacked the deceased with cutlasses and sticks on the 30th June, 2023 which led to his demise. According to him, the victim was rushed to the Cottage Hospital Fufore town where he was confirmed dead at by the medical doctor contrary to sections 60 and 141 of the penal code law. While in court, t...

The 8th Adamawa State House of Assembly has vowed to revamp the Ministry of Mineral Resources in order to boost internally generated revenue for the services of the state. The Deputy Speaker of the assembly, Rt. Hon. Muhammed Buba Jijiwa, made the promise during familiarisation visit on the ministry by the House Standing Committee on Mineral Resources. Jijiwa who is the member representing Jada/Mbulo constituency, said that the 8th assembly led by Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley is poised to overhaul the ministry to work towards enhancing revenues. The legislator who is the member of the committee explained that some LGAs such as Guyuk, Toungo and Mubi among others have untapped mineral resources, insisting that if such resources are harnessed, it will serve as a mainstay of the state. He noted that if the ministry is accorded topmost priority by the government, it will be better than agriculture, and assured that the assembly is ready to work on a blue print presented to the legislature. Earl...

Adamawa State House of Assembly Committee on Rural Infrastructure, Community Development and Transport on Thursday, embarked on familirisation visit on ministries, depatments and agencies under it. Some MDAs visited by the committee include: Ministry of Infrastructure and Community Development, Ministry of Transportation, Adamawa State Second Access and Mobility Project(RAMP-2), Adamawa Transport Board and Adamawa State Community and Social Development Agency(CSDA). The committee which was recently constituted by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, has Hon. Jingi Ahmed Belel(Maiha) as its Chairman, Rt. Hon. Abubakar Abdullahi(Girei), Vice Chairman, while Hon.Paul Samuel (Mubi North), Hon. Bauna P. Myandasa (Lamurde) and Hon. Barr. Umar Bobbo Ismaila as members. Speaking while leading the members of the committee during the visit, the Chairman of the committee who is the member representing Maiha constituency, Hon. Jingi Ahmed Belel, said was that the visit was to familiarise themselv...

A bill floated to increase the severity of punishment for "Shila" boys has scaled through 2nd reading at the Adamawa State House of Assembly. NEWS PLATFORM  Already, the assembly presided by its Speaker, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, has committed the legislation to the committees on security and judiciary and entrepreneurship development for scrutiny. The committees headed by Hon. Emmanuel Kefas (Song) and his counterpart of Jada/Mbulo who is also the Deputy Speaker of the assembly, Hon. Muhammad Buba Jijiwa. The Speaker referred the bill to the committees with a mandate to scrutinise it, and submit its report in 2 weeks time. The decision to commit the bill followed a motion for 2nd reading by the member representing Yola North constituency, Hon. Suleiman Alkali and seconded by the member representing Michika constituency, Hon. Yerima Moses Zah respectively. The legislation, sponsored by Hon. Suleiman Alkali (Yola North) is seeking to expand a range of punishment with a view to ...

Adamawa State Primary Health Care Development Agency (ASPHCDA) on Tuesday, introduced vaccine for cervical cancer, a commonest cancer in women. According to the agency, the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccination has been introduced into routine immunization which will commence on the 25th to 29th September, 2023. It explained that the vaccine is safe, free and effective, saying that vaccine against HPV is available, and that it is the most cost-effective means of prevention of cervical cancer in women. Briefing press, the Executive Chairman of the agency, Dr. Suleiman Sa'idu Bashir, disclosed that HPV vaccination will commence in the state as a campaign for 5 days at some strategic sites in the communities. He noted that the HPV vaccination if given to girls between 9 -15 years before exposure to the virus, it offers the maximum protection, saying that women older than 14 years will require screening before vaccination. He observed that cervical cancer is the commonest cancer in w...

  A POS Operator in Yola, Adamawa State, Umar Faruk Usman on Monday, drank locally made insecticide (Otapiapia) in order to kill himself over N1.760 debt. NEWS PLATFORM  Umar of Yola South LGA, attempted to commit suicide at the Upper Area Court I in Yola, where he was sued by his friend, Mustapha Baraya, over the money. He was sued by his friend of the same address on the 13th February, 2023 for "criminal misappropriation and breach of trust" contrary to section 299 of penal code law 2018. Baraya gave Umar the sum of N1.960 million to operate POS business but misappropriated the whole money, and refunded the sum of N150,000 only out of the money. NEWS PLATFORM learnt that effort by the complainant to recover the remaining N1.760 balance was not successful as Umar and his father kept deceiving him even after the judgment delivered by the court. In its judgement, the court ordered him to refund the money and given one month grace within which to do so, but failed to so do. The...

Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON), Adamawa State Chapter has pledged to support, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley's led House of Assembly so as to succeed. NEWS PLATFORM   The association also promised to support the newly constituted House Standing Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs headed by the member representing Toungo constituency, Hon. Kefas Calvin. The Chairman of the association, Hon. Abdulsalam Gidado made the pledge while fielding questions from newsmen shortly after a close door meeting with the committee at the assembly on Friday. Hon. Abdulsalam who is the Chairman Song LGC, explained that the association was at the assembly to interact with the committee members, saying that they discussed how they will come together to support the government of the day. The Chairman said that they had discussed a lot of issues, and that they are ready to work for people, saying that their major concern at the moment is how to support Fintiri.  He reit...

The speaker Adamawa State House of Assembly and member representing Hong constituency Rt.Hon Bathiya Wesley one of the enterprising and determined youth who stands out amongst his peers in the struggle to be self reliant despite his condition as a result of an accident that affected one of his arm. The young entrepreneur has impacted the lives of Many especially youths who worked under him in one way or the other.  The Youngest speaker during his late 20s worked with different politicians in Hong local government under the peoples Democratic party PDP and was committed, dedicated and loyal to leaders, with or without victory of the party.  In his late 30s Rt.Hon Bathiya Wesley in 2019 contested for the house of assembly seat with a popular slogan from his peer group and supporters "one hand." Many have confidence in him because of his capability and capacity to deliver.  He is endeared to many which informed his constituents voting him massively to represent the people of...

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as well as the PDP have asked the Election Petitions Tribunal to dismiss petition filed by Aishatu Dahiru Binani. News Platform  The tribunal on Friday heard that Binani, APC Governorship Candidate in 2023 election, filed application for pre-hearing on the 15th instead of 19th June, 2023 after the closure of all pleadings. The tribunal also heard that Binani's petition is an abandoned petition because there is no competent application for pre- hearing to activate it. It is against this backdrop that Fintiri, INEC and PDP urged the tribunal to strike out the application which according to them was filed prematurely. According to them, Binani's application is not only prematurely but invalid, null and void and ought to be struck out and therefore the petition is dead on arrival. In his motion on notice challenging Binani's application, Counsel to Fintiri, D.D. Dodo, said Binani's petition is a...

A 20 year old girl, Blessing Ben has been accused of killing and dumping the corpse of her newborn baby boy inside a dustbin. News Platform  Already, the Adamawa State Police Command has apprehended the girl and her boy friend, Luka Iliyasu and currently being grilled for the alleged crime. Blessing was was put in a family way by her boy friend, Luka of Police Barracks in Yola, Adamawa state after they fell in love about 2 years ago. The girl who resides at Jambutu in Yola North LGA, delivered on Saturday 8th July, 2023 and dumped the baby in a dustbin in their compound. However, the girl has vehemently denied killing the baby while being interrogated by the image maker of the command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje. She said that she had delivered successfully without the help of anybody, and that the baby came out lifeless, and was left with no option than to throw the corpse in a dustbin. She said that she has been living with her aunt, and that even her aunt did not know that she w...

The newly constituted House Standing Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs has undertaken a familiarisation visit on the Ministries, Departments and Agencies under it. The Committee has the member representing Toungo constituency, Hon. Kefas Calvin as its Chairman and Hon. Emmanuel Kefas (Song), Hon. Geoffrey Bulus (Leko/Koma), Rt. Hon. Pwamwakeno Mackondo(Numan), Hon. Adun Hyellapari John(Uba/Gaya) and Hon. Bulus Kantomon Napthali as members, while Mrs Grace Kurkuwa the Secretary. Some of the MDAs visited by the committee today include: Ministries for LG Affairs and that of the Chieftaincy Affairs, Local Government Service Commission and Local Government Staff Pension Board. Speaking while leading members of the committee during the visit at the Ministry for LG and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. kefas Calvin, explained that the committee was at the ministry to familiarise itself with the ministry. "This visit is just for us to come and know each other. We are supposed ...

Adamawa State High Court sitting in Yola may issue warrant of arrest against the suspended Resident Electoral Commissioner of INEC, Barr. Hudu Yunusa Ari. News Platform. Barr. Hudu who was to be arraigned before the State High Court in Yola, on Wednesday 12th July, 2023, had obtained an order restraining the prosecution and the court from proceeding with his trial. The order, which was issued by Federal High Court in Abuja, restrained the prosecution and the court from taking any  action against him pending the hearing of the motion on notice slated for the 18th July, 2023. When the matter came up for mention at the State High Court on Wednesday, Counsel to the prosecution, Rotimi Jacobs (SAN) informed the court that Hudu had obtained an order restraining the them from arraigning him.  Rotimi informed the court that they had read on newspaper that the defendant had obtained an order restraining both prosecution and the High Court from proceeding with his trial. He said that th...

An IDZAH Women Association Adamawa State has hailed the emergence of Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley as the Speaker of the 8th assembly. The association led by Josephine Geoffrey (Mrs) hailed Bathiya's emergence during a courtesy visit on him in his office on Tuesday. Josephine had while speaking during the visit, said that the members of the association were in his office to congratulate him on his re-election and subsequent emergence as the speaker. She thanked Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri as well as the members of the 8th assembly for supporting the election of the speaker, and assured him of their support as mothers. She charged him to always stand by the truth and nothing but the truth while steering the affairs of the hallowed chamber for the progress of the state. Responding, the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Bathiya appreciated them for the visit and appealed to them to continue to pray for him like the way they have been doing since 2019. Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley pledged the assembly's re...