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A former staff of Adamawa State Universal Basic Education Board, Aminu Mahdi has been arrested for allegedly beating up his 43 year old wife to death. NEWS PLATFORM  Aminu, who is 63 year old and hails from Yelwa ward in Mubi North LGA, allegedly beat up his 2nd wife, Hadiza Zubuchi to death for denying him access to her bed. The suspects has since confessed to the heinous crime while being grilled by the spokesman of the Adamawa State Police Command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, on Thursday. Aminu narrated that he returned back home at 9:00pm on the 27th August, 2023, saying that after he ate food and changed his clothes, he went to sleep, but his late wife denied him access to he bed. He said that the deceased prevented him from sleeping on her bed and started beating with a stick, saying that he eventually snatched the stick from her and beat her up on her buttocks and chest. He further narrated that he beat her 4 times which led to her untimely demise, saying that he had married...

Adamawa State Police Command on Wednesday, dismissed 2 officers after they were tried and found guilty of killing 2 women accused of witchcraft. The dismissed officers include: Insp Ahmed Suleiman and  PC Mahmood Muhammed were formally attached to Dumne Divisional Police Headquarters in Song LGA. A statement by the image maker of the command, SP Suleman Yahaya Nguroje and made available to newsmen explained that the officers were dismissed after they were tried and found guilty. "The men were tried on 3 count charge including discreditable conduct to wit defamation of character, culpable homicide and unlawful exercise of authority contrary to paragraph 'E'(I)(iii) and 'Q'(I) (iii) of First Schedule of Police Act and Regulations, Section 370, 2020 as Amended. Said SP Nguroje. He said, "The command found them guilty as charged and recommended the punishment of dismissal for both defaulters. They are to be charged to court along side other co-suspects". Acco...

Adamawa State Police Command on Wednesday, dismissed 2 officers after they were tried and found guilty of killing 2 women accused of witchcraft. The dismissed officers include: Insp Ahmed Suleiman and  PC Mahmood Muhammed were formally attached to Dumne Divisional Police Headquarters in Song LGA. A statement by the image maker of the command, SP Suleman Yahaya Nguroje and made available to newsmen explained that the officers were dismissed after they were tried and found guilty. "The men were tried on 3 count charge including discreditable conduct to wit defamation of character, culpable homicide and unlawful exercise of authority contrary to paragraph 'E'(I)(iii) and 'Q'(I) (iii) of First Schedule of Police Act and Regulations, Section 370, 2020 as Amended. Said SP Nguroje. He said, "The command found them guilty as charged and recommended the punishment of dismissal for both defaulters. They are to be charged to court along side other co-suspects". Acco...

The Leader of Mubi South Local Government Council, Hon. Mohammed Auwal Haruna, and the Executive Chairman of the council, Hon. Hamidu Adamu Jingi Dirbishi, are currently at each other's throat over the leadership of the council. NEWS PLATFORM  Hon. Auwal declared that he is the one running the affairs of the LGC in acting capacity as required by law, insisting that he has been performing his duty effectively without any hindrance. In his further affidavit to the respondents counter claim dated 12th July, 2023, tendered before Adamawa State High Court, Hon. Auwal said that he is the acting Chairman, and that he has been acting in that position even after the judgement. Hon. Auwal, who tendered his affidavit through his counsel, R. M. Agav, said that Hon. Hamidu and the Vice Chairman have not resumed as Chairman and Vice Chairman of the council, explaining that he is the person running the office till date. However, in his counter affidavit opposing the applicant's motion for inj...

L-R: Hon. Hamidu Adamu Jingi Dirbishi and Hon. Mohammed Auwal Haruna The Leader of Mubi South Local Government Council, Hon. Mohammed Auwal Haruna, and the Executive Chairman of the council, Hon. Hamidu Adamu Jingi Dirbishi, are currently at each other's throat over the leadership of the council. NEWS PLATFORM  Hon. Auwal declared that he is the one running the affairs of the LGC in acting capacity as required by law, insisting that he has been performing his duty effectively without any hindrance. In his further affidavit to the respondents counter claim dated 12th July, 2023, tendered before Adamawa State High Court, Hon. Auwal said that he is the acting Chairman, and that he has been acting in that position even after the judgement. Hon. Auwal, who tendered his affidavit through his counsel, R. M. Agav, said that Hon. Hamidu and the Vice Chairman have not resumed as Chairman and Vice Chairman of the council, explaining that he is the person running the office till date. However,...

Former Member of the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Aliyu Safiyanu Muleng, has been ordered to pay the sum of N200,000 to Hon. Emmanuel Kefas. News Platform  Hon. Emmanuel Kefas is the incumbent member representing Song constituency at the Adamawa State House of Assembly under PDP platform. The Election Petition Tribunal awarded N200,000 against Hon. Muleng and All Progressives Congress (APC), while delivering judgement in petition he had instituted before it. While delivering judgement in the petition, Hon. Justice Aloysius Okuma, declared that the petitioners had failed woefully to prove their petition with a convincing evidence. According to him, Hon. Muleng and his party are not entitled to any of the relifs sought and dismissed the petition with N200,000 cost in favour of Hon. Emmanuel Kefas. Earlier Hon. Muleng alleged that the declaration of Hon. Emmanuel Kefas, as elected member to represent Song constituency is invalid by reason of substantial non compliance with th...

The National/House of Assembly Petitions Tribunal sitying in Yola, Adamawa State has dismissed a petition challenging the victory of the member representing Michika constituency at the assembly, Hon. Moses Yerima Zah.   The tribunal also awarded the sum of N150,000 cost in favour of Hon. Moses Yerima Zah against the petitioners, Hon. Luka Danbaba and the All Progressives Congress(APC). Hon. Yerima of the Peoples' Democratic Party(PDP) who is the member representing Michika constituency at the Assembly was dragged before the tribunal by Hon. Luka Danbaba. Hon. Danbaba had filed his petition on the 7th April, 2023 and joined the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Hon. Moses Yerima and PDP as parties, alleging that Hon. Moses was not duly elected by the majority of lawful votes cast at the election. The petitioner averred that the election at some polling units was marred by non compliance with the provisions of electoral act and prayed the tribunal to declare the votes...

The National/House of Assembly Petitions Tribunal sitying in Yola, Adamawa State on Wednesday, dismissed petition contesting the election of Hon. Moses Yerima Zah. NEWS PLATFORM  The tribunal also awarded the sum of N150,000 cost in favour of Hon. Moses Yerima Zah against the Petitioners, Hon. Luka Danbaba and his party, the All Progressives Congress(APC). Hon. Yerima Moses Zah of the Peoples' Democratic Party(PDP) is the member representing Michika constituency at the Adamawa State House of Assembly. Hon. Danbaba Luka of APC dragged INEC, Hon. Moses Yerima Zah, and PDP, alleging that Hon. Moses Yerima Zah was not elected by the majority of lawful votes cast. Hon. Luka Danbaba averred that the election was cancelled at some polling units, over voting, and not in compliance with the electoral act and prayed the tribunal to declare the election inconclusive. The petitioner urged the tribunal to order the electoral empire to conduct supplementary election at the polling units and ward...

Petition filed against the member representing Song constituency at the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Emmanuel Kefas has been dismissed. NEWS PLATFORM  The National/House of Assembly Petitions Tribunal sitting in Yola, Adamawa State on Wednesday, dismissed the petition instituted against the lawmaker by Hon. Safiyanu Aliyu Muleng. Hon. Muleng and Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), dragged Hon. Emma before the tribunal, contesting the election held on the 18th March, 2023. He alleged that the declaration and return of Hon. Emmanuel Kefas as elected member to represent Song constituency is invalid by reasons of non compliance with the electoral act. On his part, Hon. Emmanuel Kefas told the tribunal that the petition is not supported by any valid ground, arguing that the petition is incompetent, and that it should be dismissed in its entirety. Hon. Emma, further told the tribunal that the election across 207 polling units which saw to his emergence as winner wa...

Concerned by the alarming rate of hunger, hardship and frustrations being experienced in the country and the need to bring succour, a non- Governmental Organisation, Emnamu Global Foundation has flagged off massive distribution of assorted food and non food items to over 30,000 in Adamawa State. Some of the items distributed at the event include: bags of rice, sphergetti, ground nut oil, detergents, zinc, cements, wrappars among many other foods and non food items worth millions of naira. The flagged up ceremony, which took place in Kala'a, Hong LGA, targeted over 30,000 beneficiaries mainly the poor/needy, people living with disabilities and other vulnerable groups. The event attaracted mammoth crowd of beneficiaries people across all strata of the sociey. Speaking at the event, he President of the foundation, Mr. Emmanuel Musa said that the distribution of the food and non foods items is in line with the foundation objective of bringing succour to humanity. Emnamu noted that alth...

By Peter Cheman Koti Governor Ahmadu Umaru recently extended his congratulations to H.E. Nyemsom Wike, the former governor of Rivers State, on his appointment as the FCT (Federal Capital Territory) minister by the government of Bola Ahmed. However, Umaru's gesture was met with heavy criticisms, with some accusing him of betrayal.  Though, I am not his aide or assigned to hold any brief on his behalf, I knew some will receive such with a pinch of salt, especially reminiscing the path Wike took in the last election against the PDP. I have seen some statements flying already. Nevertheless, it is worth considering an alternative perspective by removing political lenses and viewing Umaru's congratulatory message as an expression of friendship rather than a political maneuver. The depth of Umaru and Wike's friendship may transcend our understanding, and it is essential to acknowledge that friendships can exist alongside opposite political affiliations. While it is natural for ind...

L-R: Rt. Hon. Buba Muhammed Jijiwa(Jada/Mbulo), Alh. Atiku Abubakar , Hon. Geoffrey Bulus(Leko/Koma) and Hon. Ahmed Jingi Belel(Maiha) during the visit in Abuja. Three Members of the Adamawa State House of Assembly have visited the Presidential Candidate of the Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP), Alh. Atiku Abubakar at his Abuja residence. The Honourable Members who were at the residence of Alh. Atiku on courtesy visit include: Rt. Hon. Muhammed Buba Jijiwa (Jada/Mbulo), Deputy Speaker of the assembly, Hon. Ahmed Jingi Belel (Bero), Maiha constituency and Hon. Geoffrey Bulus, of Leko Koma constituency. The Members had during their visit to the former Vice President and PDP Presidential Candidate in the 2023 general election, pledged their unalloyed support and solidarity to him and the PDP. Briefing NEWS PLATFORM on the purpose of the visit on Monday, the member representing Maiha constituency at the assembly, Hon. Ahmed Jingi Belel (Bero), said that the members who were elected under...

Senator representating Adamawa Central Senatorial District Senator, Aminu Iya Abbas has congratulated the member representating Yola North, Yola South and Girei federal constituency, Hon. Salihu Muhammad (Abba Girei) on his victory and the Election Petition Tribunal.  Sen. Abbas in a statement through his media office in Yola, on Monday, said that the jubilation that erupted in the state capital after the judgement showed that Abba Girei's mandate came from the people. Sen. Abbas who is the (Iya Adamawa) said Abba Girei's victory is victory for democracy and affirmation of the expressed will of the people of Yola North, Yola South and Girei federal constituency in their quest for purposeful representation and good governance. “The jubilation in Yola the State capital of Adamawa State is a testament of the fact that Abba Girei’s election is not only a reflection of the aspiration of the majority of the people but also that of many of lovers of democracy across the constituency. ...

The National Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Yola, Adamawa State on Monday, dismissed the petition filed against Hon. Mohammed Salihu(Abba Girei). Hon. Abba Girei who is the member representing Girei, Yola North, Yola South federal constituency, was dragged before the tribunal by the APC Candidate, Hon. Baba Zango. In his petition filed on the 19th March, 2023, Hon. Zango alleged that the election of  of Hon. Salihu Abba Girei is invalid and that it should be nullified. He further alleged that Hon. Salihu at the time of the election held on the 25th February, 2023, not qualified to contest the election, and urged the tribunal to invalidate his election and withdraw certificate of return. He asked the tribunal to order INEC to issue him with certificate of return having polled majority of lawful votes cast during the election. According to him, Hon. Salihu had presented forged his primary school certificate and birth certificate to the electoral body which he used in...

The National Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Yola, Adamawa State has just dismissed the petition challenging the election of Hon.Jingi Rufai, Member representing Mubi North, Mubi South and Maiha federal constituency. NEWS PLATFORM  Hon. Abubakar Magaji Jaafar had on the 17th March, 2023 instituted his petition, alleging that Hon. Jingi was not duly elected by the majority of lawful votes cast during the election held on the 25th February, 2023. He prayed the tribunal to set aside the certificate of return issued to Hon. Jingi by INEC, and that he should be issued with the certificate of return having scored the majority of lawful votes cast.

L-R: Sen. Aminu Iya Abbas and Sen. Abdulazeez Murtala Nyako The National Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Yola, Adamawa State on Saturday, dismissed the petition instituted against Aminu Iya Abbas, Senator representing Adamawa Central Senatorial District. The decision of the tribunal has put to rest allegation of falsification of documents levelled against the incumbent Senator, Iya Abbas by the defeated Candidate of the All Progressives Congress(APC), Sen. Abdulazeez Murtala Nyako. Sen. Abdulazeez, son of the erstwhile Governor, Murtala Nyako, and his party had filed petition, alleging that Sen. Iya Abbas, who was declared winner and return elected of the exalted seat, had used forged documents in vying for the most coveted seat in the district. Abdulazeez, and one time senator who represented the district, had joined Sen. Iya Abbas, PDP and INEC as 1st to 3rd respondents in his petition and asked the tribunal to nullify his election on ground that he had falsified his ...

The Majority Leader of the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Kate Raymond Mamuno, has felicitated with the Hama Batta, Homun Alhamdu Gladstone Teneke, as he clocks 76th on Saturday. Hon. Kate who represents Demsa constituency at the assembly, congratulated the Hama Bata, Homun Gladstone, JP, MFR, (Diyoshifoto Tikulo Batta, Kpangashe) on his 76th birthday. The female legislator's congratulatory message is contained in a statement she personally signed and made available to NEWS PLATFORM on Saturday. The Lawmaker joined the indigenes of Demsa and Numan Federation, Adamawa state, friends and well wishers of the Hama Batta in celebrating the septuagenarian. "On the most auspicious and joyous occasion of the 76th Birthday of his Majesty the Hama Batta, on behalf of myself and the entire Demsa constituency heartly join the nation in expressing our sincere prayers for his Majesty's good health and well being", she stated. She noted that the Royal Father's reign has u...

The Majority Leader of the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Kate Raymond Mamuno, has felicitated with the Hama Batta, Homun Alhamdu Gladstone Teneke, as he clocks 76th on Saturday. Hon. Kate who represents Demsa constituency at the assembly, congratulated the Hama Bata, Homun Gladstone, JP, MFR, (Diyoshifoto Tikulo Batta, Kpangashe) on his 76th birthday. The female legislator's congratulatory message is contained in a statement she personally signed and made available to NEWS PLATFORM on Saturday. The Lawmaker joined the indigenes of Demsa and Numan Federation, Adamawa state, friends and well wishers of the Hama Batta in celebrating the septuagenarian. "On the most auspicious and joyous occasion of the 76th Birthday of his Majesty the Hama Batta, on behalf of myself and the entire Demsa constituency heartly join the nation in expressing our sincere prayers for his Majesty's good health and well being", she stated. She noted that the Royal Father's reign has u...

The Majority Leader of the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Kate Raymond Mamuno, has felicitated with the Hama Batta, Homun Alhamdu Gladstone Teneke, as he clocks 76th on Saturday. Hon. Kate who represents Demsa constituency at the assembly, congratulated the Hama Bata, Homun Gladstone, JP, MFR, (Diyoshifoto Tikulo Batta, Kpangashe) on his 76th birthday. The female legislator's congratulatory message is contained in a statement she personally signed and made available to NEWS PLATFORM on Saturday. The Lawmaker joined the indigenes of Demsa and Numan Federation, Adamawa state, friends and well wishers of the Hama Batta in celebrating the septuagenarian. "On the most auspicious and joyous occasion of the 76th Birthday of his Majesty the Hama Batta, on behalf of myself and the entire Demsa constituency heartly join the nation in expressing our sincere prayers for his Majesty's good health and well being", she stated. She noted that the Royal Father's reign has u...

The National Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Yola, Adamawa state on Saturday, dismissed petition filed by Sen. Abdulazeez Murtala Nyako against Senator Aminu Iya Abbas, representing Central Senatorial District. NEWS PLATFORM 

The National Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Yola, Adamawa state on Saturday, dismissed petition filed by Rev. Amos Kumai Yohanna against Ishaku Abbo, Senator representing Northern  Senatorial District. NEWS PLATFORM 

A UK based Critical Infrastructure Protection Consultant has lauded the noble efforts of a Nigerian Islamic cleric, Sheikh Bala Lau and some Ulamas, over their intervention to broker peace between the Nigerien Military juntas, ECOWAS and the Negerien populace. Abdalla said, the Bala Lau-led Islamic mediation team has succeeded in quenching the embars of war that would have engulfed the country and had also made the difference in halting unnecessary shedding of blood in the country through mediation and constructive engagement. Abdalla made this known in a press statement made available to Rendezvous news, over the weekend. Yakub Abdalla pointed out that the actions of the clerics was consistent with Islamic injunctions and typically reflects the humanity and humane culture of the African people. Yakub said, “Peace in Islam is an eternal constitution. The principle of Islam is peace and coexistence, not conflict, violence and war. “Islamic peace-making therefore is a teaching and tradit...

Three Local Hunters as well as a woman have been arrested by the Adamawa State Police Command for allegedly torturing a 14 year old boy, Abobo Nasani, accused of stealing the sum of N21,000 only. Abobo of Tasala community in Demsa Local Government Area was accused of carting away the money which belonged to a woman known as Ngularo Pemu of the same community. The local hunters, Kanisi India, 35, Paul India, 25 and Dickson Hani ,30,along side the woman are now being investigated for pouring petrol and "ogogoro" on the minor while torturing/flogging him for the alleged crime. Abobo who was tied on a tree, tortured as well as starved for 2 days, was said to have finally dumped by the road side in Demsa by the local security. The security personnel allegedly kept flogging the minor while pouring petrol and local gin on his body for him to feel the pain and confess, but that the boy denied having stolen the money as a result of which the security agencies inflicted wounds on his b...

National Assembly Petitions Tribunal has fixed the 19th August, 2023 for judgement in petitions against Senators representing Adamawa Northern and Central Senatorial Districts respectively. The petitions were instituted by Hon. Rev. Amos Kumai Yohanna of PDP against Sen. Ishaku Abbo (Cliff) of APC and Abdulazeez Murtala Nyako of APC against Sen. Aminu Iya Abbas of PDP. Likewise, the Tribunal has slated Monday 21st August, 2023 for judgement in petitions against Hon. Mohammed Salihu(Abba Girei), member representing Girei, Yola North, Yola South federal constituency and Hon. Jingi Rufai, member representing Maiha, Mubi North and Mubi South Federal constituency. Hon. Abba Girei and Hon. Jingi Rufai were dragged before the tribunal by Hon. Baba Zango of APC and Ja'afar Abubakar Magaji, of APC, challenging their victory at poll. 

National Assembly Petitions Tribunal has fixed the 19th August, 2023 for judgement in petitions against Senators representing Adamawa Northern and Central Senatorial Districts respectively. The petitions were instituted by Hon. Rev. Amos Kumai Yohanna of PDP against Sen. Ishaku Abbo (Cliff) of APC and Abdulazeez Murtala Nyako of APC against Sen. Aminu Iya Abbas of PDP. Likewise, the Tribunal has slated Monday 21st August, 2023 for judgement in petitions against Hon. Mohammed Salihu(Abba Girei), member representing Girei, Yola North, Yola South federal constituency and Hon. Jingi Rufai, member representing Maiha, Mubi North and Mubi South Federal constituency. Hon. Abba Girei and Hon. Jingi Rufai were dragged before the tribunal by Hon. Baba Zango of APC and Ja'afar Abubakar Magaji, of APC, challenging their victory at poll. 

Adamawa State House of Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, is not leaving things to chance in order to put in place a vibrant and robust assembly expected to meet the yearnings and aspirations of the electorate around the 25 constituencies which comprise the assembly. Since his emergence as the speaker of the 8th assembly over 2 months ago, the number one lawmaker, who represents Hong constituency, has been striving assiduously to prepare his colleagues for competency, people oriented legislature as well as good governance in Adamawa state. Undoubtedly, his sheer commitment and zeal to equipping the Honourable Members with the requisite legislative knowledge for optimum performance will go along way in enabling the legislators to provide effective and efficient representation to their teeming constituents. To this end, the Speaker through the assembly House Standing Committee on Legislative Compliance and Special Duties has organised a 5-Day Retreat for the Legislators which is ...

Adamawa State Police Command has arrested 3 suspects in connection to the gruesome murder of a 38 year-old Umar Abdullahi. Late Umar Abdullahi, of Ajiya Street and younger brother to the member representing Yola North constituency at the House of Assemnly, Hon. Umar Suleiman Alkali, was murdered by unidentified men recently. Those apprehended in connection to the crime include: Ismail Isah, 21, Umar Usman Sola, 17 and Suleiman Muhammed,16 all various addresses within the state capital. This is contained in a statement by the command's spokesman, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, which was made available to newsmen on Wednesday. SP Nguroje disclosed that the suspects were arrested on the 13th August, 2023 following the attack and killing of Umar Abdullahi in his resident.

A 23 year old man simply identified as Tangla Isuwa has confessed bewitching a neighbour as well as turning him to a chicken for 3 weeks in Adamawa State. NEWS PLATFORM  Tangla, who hails from Dong community in Demsa Local Government Area, confessed that he had bewitched Danladi Markus for allegedly killing his father by witchraft in the community. It was against this backdrop that some youth in the community descended on Tangla and beat him up in an attempt to kill him for the alleged crime. Already, the police command through its spokesman, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, on Monday, confirmed the arrest of about 15 persons for allegedly assaulting the suspected witch. Narrating the incident while being interrogated by SP Nguroje, Tangla said that sometimes in 2020, a man known as Mabudi gave him charms to fortify himself, explaining that Mabudi had asked him to mix the charms with white chicken and eat after cooking it. He narrated that after he had eaten the chicken mixed the charms...

Adamawa State Commissioner of Police, CP Afolabi Babatola Adeniyi, on Monday, decorated 384 newly promoted police officers. The Police Boss, CP Afolabi decorated 137 Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP II) to ASP I and 247 Inspectors to ASP. The newly promoted officers were decorated following recent promotions released by the Police Service Commission (PSC) as recommended by the Inspector-General of Police.  Decorating the newly promoted officers, CP Afolabi Babatola, congratulated them and warned them to operate within the context of the law as well as have respect for human life. The Police Boss reminded them that to whom much is given, much is expected from him, and urged them to redouble their effort towards protecting lives and property of the citizens. Speaking to newsmen shortly after the event, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, explained that those promoted had performed excellently while discharging their duty, hence, their recomm...

National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS) in Adamawa state has pleaded with Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri to extend payment of WAEC and NECO fees to students in private schools. More so, the association advocated its involvement in policy making particularly on education sector, saying that its inputs in such policies or programmes will help tremendously in education growth. The Acting Chairman of the association, Muhammed Musa Wambilmi, made the plea when the association paid a courtesy and a congratulatory visit on the Adamawa State House of Assembly Committee on Education, Tertiary and Professional Institutions. "We appreciate Fintiri's effort in paying WAEC and NECO examination fees for students; however, we wish to request that the gesture be extended to students in private schools, because they are also indigenes of Adamawa". He stated. He said that there are many programmes being carried out by the ministry including distribution of instruction...

Standing Committee on Education,Tertiary and Professional Institutions of the Adamawa State House of Assembly says it will amend law establishing private schools in the state. The Chairman of the committee, Hon. Eng. John Adun Alaba, stated this while receiving the officials of the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS) in Adamawa state who paid his committee a courtesy and a familiarisation visit on Friday. Hon. Eng. Alaba who represents Uba/Gaya constituency, assured that his committee will scrutinise the legislation establishing private schools and make necessary amendment. He told the proprietors that their contributions to the development of education sector cannot be over-emphasized, saying that the committee will support them with the needed legislation. The lawmaker further assured that his committee and the assembly by extension will create an enabling environment for them to operate, and advised them to notify the committee whenever there is any proble...

By Boston Innocent. The newly sworn in Commissioner Ministry of Finance, Hon. Augustina Wandamihya, has thanked Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri for appointing her to serve in his cabinet. However, she pledged to deploy her wealth of experience in order to deliver quality job, assuring that God's willing, she will never betray confidence reposed in her by the "Fresh Air Governor". Hon. Wandamihya who stated this in her acceptance speech at her residence on Thursday shortly after swearing ceremony said," I must thank His Excellency for finding me worthy for the task". The former Accountant General of the state further promised not to disappoint Fintiri, his government and the good people of Adamawa state while discharging her duties, and prayed God to grant her solomic wisdom in order deliver on her mandate.  She reiterated her commitment to good services because according to her, Governor Fintiri needed nothing less than good output, saying that she had worked with...

The member representing Nasarawo Binyeri constituency, Hon. Babangida Mohammed Njidda, has urged the election petition tribunal to dismiss petition instituted against him. Hon. Njidda Babangida, urged the tribunal to dismiss the petition filed against him by the former member of the assembly, Hon. Umar Nashin Gubi while adopting his final written address on Thursday. The legislator through his counsel, O. S. Alawode, prayed the tribunal to dismiss the petition in its entirety, saying that the petitioners are alleging over voting and non usage of BVAs. Alawode told the tribunal that even the witnesses called by the petitioner's confirmed to the tribunal that the BVAs were used at those 4 polling units, saying that even the star witness testified to that effect. Adopting their final written address earlier, counsel to the petitioner, E. O. Odo, prayed the tribunal to allow the petition and grant their prayers therein.  The tribunal has reserved judgment in the petition, saying that t...