SEN. IYA ABBAS SEEKS DREDGING OF RIVER BENUE, CONSTRUCTION OF DASIN HAUSA DAM

Worried by the perennial flooding which wrecks havoc in Adamawa State and some parts of the country, the Senator representing Adamawa Central Senatorial District, Aminu Iya Abbas has sought for the dredging of River Benue to proffer permanent solution on disaster.

Aside the need for the dredging River Benue, Senator Iya Abbas also hammered on the need to embark on the construction of Dasin Hausa Dam project in Fufore Local Government Area in the State.

Senator Iya Abbas stressed the need for the dredging of River and construction of Dasin Hausa Dam while speaking on a motion he  at the floor of the Nigerian senate recently.

He told the senate that several LGAs including Fufore, Yola South, Yola North, Girei in Central Senatorial District and Demsa, Numan and  Lamurde in Southern Senatorial District respectively are being affected annually by flooding.  

According to him, the affected LGAs reside along the bank of River Benue, and that whenever the authorities of Cameron Republic releases water from Lagdo Dam couple with rainfall, the river will overflow and cause flooding.

He lamented that the natural disaster claims several lives and destroy property worth millions of naira annually, saying that the only solution to recurrent flooding is the dredging of River Benue and the timely construction of Dasin Hausa Dam.

ADHA SPEAKER REFERS 2024 MTEF TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, BUDGET

The Speaker Adamawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, has referred the 2024 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF), Economic and Fiscal Update (EFU) to Committee on Finance, Budget and Appropriation for scrutiny. News Platform 

Rt. Hon. Bathiya had while presiding over Tuesday plenary session, committed the MTEF to the committee for the purpose of scrutiny and gave it 2 weeks within which to submit its report. 

This followed the consideration of an importance of a letter forwarded to the assembly by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri.

Governor Fintiri, in a letter dated 30th October, 2023, requested the hallowed chamber to approve the 2024 MTEF which according to him was designed primarily to guide the government in its annual planning.

Earlier, speaking while considering the importance of the letter, the Majority Leader and member representing Demsa constituency, Hon. Kate Raymond Mamuno, described the letter as timely consudering the fact that the year is coming to an end.

Hon. Kate told the assembly that if the MTEF is finally considered and approved, will help Governor Fintiri led administration in planning on how to deliver more dividends of democracy to the electorate.

Baring his mind, the member representing Guyuk constituency, Hon. Sunday Peter, congratulated the Governor for transmitting the MTEF at this crucial time, saying that it will enable the government to present 2024 budget ahead of time for consideration.

Also speaking, the member representing Gombi constituency, Hon. Japhet Kefas, said that the letter is timely and it reflects the yearnings of their electorate and commended the Governor for timely transmission of MTEF.

LADY CUTS MAN's MANHOOD OVER RAPE ATTEMPT IN ADAMAWA

 

A 75 years old man identified as Daniel Jaja has been arrested by the Adamawa state Police Command over allegation of attempted rape.

Daniel of Mukuvinyi village in Hong Local Government Area, Adamawa state was apprehended on the 30th October, 2023 and now being investigated. 

He was accused of attempting to rape a 25 years old girl whom he had invited to his house on the 18th October, 2023.

A release by the spokesperson of the command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, said that the accused invited his victim to his house and suddenly started advancing towards her in an attempt to rape her, and that his victim resisted the attempt.

He said,"Investigation, so far revealed that the victim while trying to prevent the act, used razor blade and cut the man's penis leaving him with serious injury and now on admission at a hospital receiving treatment".

He disclosed that the Commissioner of Police, CP Afolabi Babatola, who frowned at the ugly incident, directed the officer in charge of Family Support Unit of the command to take over investigation and ensure deligent prosecution. 

"The Police Boss equally called on members of the public particularly those in rural communities to give timely information to police especially against criminally minded elements who are in the habit of committing crime against feminine gender". Said Nguroje.

LADY CUTS MANHOOD OF 75 YR-OLD MAN OVER RAPE ATTEMPT

 

A 75 years old man identified as Daniel Jaja has been arrested by the Adamawa state Police Command over allegation of attempted rape.

Daniel of Mukuvinyi village in Hong Local Government Area, Adamawa state was apprehended on the 30th October, 2023 and now being investigated. 

He was accused of attempting to rape a 25 years old girl whom he had invited to his house on the 18th October, 2023.

A release by the spokesperson of the command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, said that the accused invited his victim to his house and suddenly started advancing towards her in an attempt to rape her, and that his victim resisted the attempt.

He said,"Investigation, so far revealed that the victim while trying to prevent the act, used razor blade and cut the man's penis leaving him with serious injury and now on admission at a hospital receiving treatment".

He disclosed that the Commissioner of Police, CP Afolabi Babatola, who frowned at the ugly incident, directed the officer in charge of Family Support Unit of the command to take over investigation and ensure deligent prosecution. 

"The Police Boss equally called on members of the public particularly those in rural communities to give timely information to police especially against criminally minded elements who are in the habit of committing crime against feminine gender". Said Nguroje.

BREAKING: TRIBUNAL THROWS OUT PETITION AGAINST TOUNGO LAWMAKER

The National/ House of Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Yola, Adamawa State on Monday, dismissed petition filed against the member representing Toungo constituency at the House of Assembly, Hon. Kalvin Kefas. NEWS PLATFORM 

The tribunal dismissed the petition filed against Hon. Kalvin Kefas of the PDP by the defeated immediate past member of the assembly, Hon. Umar Abdullahi Nyako.

Nyako was challenging the declared result which saw Hon. Kefas emerging the winner of the election conducted on the 18th March, and 15th April, 2023 for Toungo constituency.

He alleged that the 1st respondent was not duly elected by the majority of lawful votes cast during the election and prayed the tribunal to nullify the poll and set aside the certificate of return issued to him.

According to him, the election conducted at certain polling units in the constituency are invalid by reasons of non-compliance with the Electoral Act.

He also asked the tribunal to declare him (petitioner) winner of the exercise and further prayed the tribunal to order the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) to issue him with certificate of return.

In his response, Hon. Kefas said that the election was conducted in compliance with the Electoral Act, alleging that the petitioner assembled incompet witnesses and that the documents were inadmissible and not authentic.

Hon. Kefas prayed the tribunal to dismiss the petition in its entirety for lacking in merit, 

NUJ CONGRATULATES GOV. FINTIRI ON TRIBUNAL VICTORY

 

On 28th October 2023, the Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal Sitting in Yola, the Adamawa state capital  delivered Judgement in favour of the incumbent Governor of the state, His Excellency Rt.Hon.Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri.

The Judgement which was unanimously endorsed by three Jurists and delivered by Justice Theodora O.Uloho put to rest all the political legal tussles and vindicated His Excellency,Rt.Hon.Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri as the substantive Governor of Adamawa state.

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) which is an umbrella body of all Practicing Journalists in the state viewed the verdict as divine and in the best interest of the good citizens of Adamawa and beyond.

The victory also reflected the resilience of  Judiciary in the country to entrenching democratic tenets and the rule of law for a formidable enterprising state like Adamawa and the nation at large.

The union in congratulating His Excellency ,Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri,His Deputy, Professor Kaletapwa George Farauta on these landmark affirmation called on all the oppositions to rally-round this irrefutable choice of the good citizens of Adamawa state for more flourishing infrastructural development.

The NUJ equally urged people of the state to be law abiding, prayerful in supporting the Governor and Government of Adamawa in remodeling the state to global taste.

Peace is expensive and Fintiri has made it cheaper through his uncommon and unparalleled leadership style that is propelling transparent, accountable, competent and committed leadership in governance.

Your Excellency, accept the warmest felicitations of the state chairman Comrade Ishaka Donald Dedan and the entire Council members.

Fidelis Jockthan,

Secretary.

30-10-2023

DEMSA LGC BOSS CONGRATULATES FINTIRI ON TRIBUNAL VICTORY

 

Hon. Wenakam Wesley Fwa, Demsa LGC Chair

The Executive Chairman Demsa Local Government Council, Hon. Wenakam Wesley Fwa, has extended hearty congratulations to Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri on his victory at the governorship tribunal.

In his congratulatory message, Hon. Wenakam rejoiced with "Fresh Air Governor" on his victory at the tribunal, declaring that Governor Fintiri's victory is well-deserved.

Hon. Wenakam said that the verdict of the tribunal underscores the importance of transparency and legality in democratic process and hailed the decision of the tribunal.

He said, "On behalf of my humble self, family and the good people of Demsa LGA, we wish to congratulate you and the entire Adamawa electorate. May God continue to strengthen and grant you more wisdom to continue with the good work".

He added that Fintiri's  victory is well deserved and sets tone for more dividends of "Fresh Air 2.0" for the good people of Adamawa.

APPEAL COURT DIDN'T CONVICT, BAR ME FROM HOLDING PUBLIC OFFICE- EX-REP ABBA GIREI

 

Immediate past member who represented Girei, Yola North and Yola South Federal Constituency, Hon. Salihu Mohammed (aka Abba Girei) has clarified that the court of appeal did not convict or bar him from holding public office.

Hon. Salihu was sacked by the appeal court sitting in Abuja, while delivering judgement in an appeal instituted against him by the Candidate of the APC, Hon. Baba Zango, recently.

The court nullified the judgement of the election petition tribunal sitting in Yola, Adamawa state and declared Hon. Zango as the authentic winner of the election for the constituency.

Addressing newsmen, Hon. Abba, clarified that he was neither convicted nor barred from holding public office based on the judgement of the appellate court, saying that the issue was an election matter and not criminal case.

"I am very disappointed with that judgment because the judgment was not based on the facts and documents I had presented before the Court. I know that the Court of Appeal is the final court of appeal in this kind of case, but that does not mean it is infallible.

"The Court based its judgment on the evidence of a fake Assistant Headmaster (Mohammed Alhaji Yusuf) (PW4) instead of relying on the evidence of the Headmistress of Wulari 1 Primary School, Maiduguri (Hajja Gana Abubakar), who attended the tribunal and tendered all the school records showing that I did not forge my primary school certificate and that my certificate is authentic", said Hon. Abba.

He explained that the Court said “Salihu” is different from “Salisu” and “Saliu”; and the court ignored the Supreme Court decision that “Mohamadu” and “Mohammed” are the same in the case of Atiku Abubakar V. INEC (2020).

 

"The Court said I was born on 16th March, 1983 instead of 16th March, 1979 which is my correct date of birth as was affirmed by a Deputy Director from Maiduguri Metropolitan Council who tendered official records of the issuing authority, and affirmed that my birth certificate was not forged.

 

"A Deputy Director under Medical and Health Department, responsible for registration of birth and deaths, etc. (Hamza Buka) (RW4) stated that Salihu was born on 16th March, 1979 in Maiduguri, Borno State", he added.

According to him, the Court relied on documents which were not part of the documents he submitted to INEC, saying that the court said that "I did not attend any Secondary School, and disregarded my NECO Certificate which clearly shows that I attended Government College, Maiduguri".

He said "The court disregarded the evidence of the four Subpoenaed witnesses (the Headmistress, the Examinations Officer, the Education Secretary and the Deputy Director, all from the Maiduguri Metropolitan Council who gave evidence and tendered documents to show that the Certificates I submitted to INEC were genuine, and not forged.

"There was no official disclaimer of my certificates, yet the Court said my documents were forged just because of the wrong spelling of the name “Salihu” as “Saliu” and “Salisu”. Again, the Court of Appeal refused to follow the Supreme court judgement in Oyetola v. INEC (2023).

Hon. Abba pointed out thus:"Ordinarily, from the above observations, I would have lodged an Appeal at the Supreme Court if the 1999 Constitution permitted that but unfortunately I cannot seek redress at the Supreme Court.

"Therefore, I call on the National Assembly to set the machinery in motion to amend the Constitution to allow appeals in all election matters to end at the Supreme Court. My confidence in the judiciary remains firm, but from the above observations in this judgment, it is clear that the Court of Appeal should not be allowed to be the final Court of Appeal in this kind of sensitive matters that has to do with the legitimate mandate of the people.

"Where is the justice to the people, if the candidate who scored 71,223 votes is dropped in favour of the candidate who scored 54,335 votes just because of spelling mistakes in my name? I have been denied justice; and how I wish I had the remedy to seek redress at the Supreme Court. 

"However, I take it in good fate, but it is important that I address this press conference to correct some wrong impressions that I was convicted or that I will not hold any public office again. I have not been convicted by the Court of Appeal; and the Court of Appeal did not bar me from holding any public office. This was an election matter and not a criminal case.

"Therefore, I did not forge any certificate and I call on the police to investigate this matter thoroughly. The schools I attended are still in existence. You can conduct your own independent investigations. Wulari 1 Primary School, Maiduguri issued my Primary School Certificate, and they affirmed the genuineness of my certificate. Maiduguri Metropolitan Council issued my birth Certificate, and they affirmed the genuineness of my birth certificate", stated Hon. Abba.

NGO ADVOCATES CHILD-SPACING FOR HEALTHY FAMILIES

 

A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), The Challenge Intiative (TCI) has advocated for child-spacing for a healthy and wealthy families in the society.

It is against this backdrop that the organisation stressed the need for an increase in support from States as well as Local Government Councils across Nigeria through timely release of bugetery allocation, proper funding of child-spacing and family planning.

The organisation stressed the need for child-spacing and timely release of budgets earmarked for funding of child-spacing at 3- Day Advocacy Workshop it has organised and held in Abuja.

The event attracted cross section of participants from the Ministry of Health, Primary Health Development Agencies, Civil Soviety Organisations (CSO's), the Media and the Traditional Institutions who made presentations on behalf of their various states.

Speaking at the event, one of the Leading Resource Persons who also spoke on behalf of the organisers, Dorcas Akila, said that no woman deserves to die while giving life to another person.

Dorcas said " Issues surrounding family planning or child-spacing has some myths and misconceptions. Therefore, there is need to effectively engage decision and policy makers towards changing the narratives".

 She called for an increase in the involvement of traditional and religious leaders as well as the Media whom she described as a key partner towards child-spacing or family planning as well as maternal mortality programmes and activities.

According to her, her organisation "The Challenge Initiative" which is founded by Bill and Mellinda Gates Foundation through John Hopskin Centre for Communications Programme and being implemented in Nigeria, was put up with a view to increase advocacy and engage participants to come up with acceptable data and true informations from states that through policy briefs and fact sheets concerning each of the participating States.

She noted that bringing participants from Adamawa, Borno, Yobe, Jigawa, Akwa Ibom and Sokoto has increased skills on approach to techniques that will ease their advocacy approach to critical stakeholders in their various States.

Dorcas Akila said despite the challenges in indices concerning family planning in Nigeria, yet both the two major religions, Christianity and Islam encourage child spacing so as to allow both mother and child have a healthy living.

PRESIDENT EMNAMU FOUNDATION CONGRATULATES FINTIRI ON TRIBUNAL VICTORY

The President Emmnamu foundation, Dr Emmanuel Musa has  congratulated Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri on his victory at the Governorship election petition tribunal. 

The Adamawa Born philantropist, said the victory of the Governor at the tribunal is the confirmation of the choice made by Adamawa people during the Governorship elections. 

Dr Emmanuel Musa in a congratulatory message he personally signed said the decision of the tribunal has brought to an end the issue of who wins the Governorship of Adamawa state. 

The humanitarian president maintained that the decision of Adamawa people in voting Governor Fintiri is in recognition of his developmental strides in the last four years. 

Dr Emmanuel Musa while wishing the Governor successful tenure urged him to settle down for Governance in continuation of his developmental programs to the good people of the state.

The founder and president Emnamu foundation Dr Emmanuel Musa use the medium to call on Adamawa citizens to continue to support Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri as he continue with the good works.

TRIBUNAL VERDICT: EMNAMU FOUNDATION CONGRATULATES FINTIRI

The President Emmnamu foundation, Dr Emmanuel Musa has  congratulated Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri on his victory at the Governorship election petition tribunal. 

The Adamawa Born philantropist, said the victory of the Governor at the tribunal is the confirmation of the choice made by Adamawa people during the Governorship elections. 

Dr Emmanuel Musa in a congratulatory message he personally signed said the decision of the tribunal has brought to an end the issue of who wins the Governorship of Adamawa state. 

The humanitarian president maintained that the decision of Adamawa people in voting Governor Fintiri is in recognition of his developmental strides in the last four years. 

Dr Emmanuel Musa while wishing the Governor successful tenure urged him to settle down for Governance in continuation of his developmental programs to the good people of the state.

The founder and president Emnamu foundation Dr Emmanuel Musa use the medium to call on Adamawa citizens to continue to support Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri as he continue with the good works.

BATHIYA CONGRATULATES GOV FINTIRI ON TRIBUNAL VICTORY

The Speaker Adamawa State Assembly, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley has congratulated Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri on his victory at the Governorship election petition tribunal. 

The Speaker in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Hyellamada Bernard said the decision of tribunal has has further confirmed the choice of the people of Adamawa State during the 2023 Governorship election. 

Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley maintained that the tribunal judgement has put to rest the issue of 2023 Governorship elections in Adamawa state, noting that the victory is for the entire Adamawa citizens. 

This development according to the speaker will now enable the Governor to concentrate on Governance for the people of the state. 

The Speaker used the medium and wished the Governor successful tenure in office.

JUST IN: GIREI, TOUNGO LAWMAKERS TO KNOW FATE ON MONDAY

 

The National/ House of Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Yola, Adamawa state has slated Monday, for judgement in separate petitions filed against 2 Members of the House of Assembly.

The panel 2 of the tribunal is to deliver judgement in petitions filed against Hon. Abdullahi Abubakar Wambai and Kalvin Kefas of Girei and Toungo constituencies respectively.

Hon. Abdullahi of the PDP was dragged before the tribunal by the immediate past member of the assembly, Hon. Muhammed Mutawali who contested election under APC.

Likewise, the election of Hon. Kalvin Kefas' of the PDP is being challenged at the tribunal by the former member of the assembly, Hon. Umar Abdullahi Nyako.

BREAKING: BINANI'S PETITION AGAINST FINTIRI DISMISSED

Adamawa State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Yola, Adamawa State on Saturday, dismissed petition filed against Governor Ahmadu Umaru. NEWS PLATFORM 

The petition was filed by the Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Aishatu Dahiru Binani and her party challenging the election of Governor Fintiri of the PDP.

Delivering judgement, the Chairman of the 3-member panel, Theodora Obi Uloho, said that petitioners woefully failed to establish their allegations of non- compliance with the electoral act and prove their case with cogent, credible and satisfactory evidence.

According to her, all documents tendered by the petitioners were dumped on the tribunal and that their star witness did not demonstrate any of the documents to link it with any of their material allegations in the petition. 

She said that the court is an adjudicator and not an investigator, saying that all the witnesses of the petitioners came with documentary hearesy and failed to prove their case beyond reasonable doubt.

On declaration of Binani as winner of the poll by the suspended REC,Barr. Hudu Ari Yunusa, she declared that the declaration by Hudu is null and void and that the former REC acted Recklessly because it is not his function to collate, announce and declare winner of the election.

She added that the role of Barr. Hudu Ari is supervision and administration, saying it is the Returning Officer (RO) that is empowered by law to collate, announce and declare the winner of elections.

She said that the petitioners also failed to prove beyond allegation of over-voting and non accreditation of voters, saying that the petitioners ought to tender BVAs used in conducting election across all polling units.

In their petition marked No. EPT/AD/GOV/1/2023, Binani and APC joined the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri and the PDP, as 1st to 3rd respondents respectively.

Binani and APC jointly filed the petition on the 6th May, 2023, alleging that the election conducted on the 18th March, 2023 and 15th to 18 April, 2023 was marred by thuggery, ballot papers and BVAs snatching, harassment of the electoral officers and several other offences.

According to them, the election was violated by substantial non-compliance with and breaches of the mandatory statutory requirements of the Electoral Act and regulations made thereunder, which substantially affected the validity of the election that none of the candidates can be validly returned as having won the election.

The petitioners averred that Fintiri's election was invalid by reason of non-compliance with the provisions of the Electoral Act, 2022, arguing that Fintiri was not duly elected by the majority of lawful votes cast during the election.

Binani asked the tribunal to declare her validly elected and return as winner of the exercise, and also prayed for an order of the tribunal directing INEC to issue her with certificate of return as the duly elected Governor of Adamawa state.

Equally, she sought for an order declaring null and void the certificate of return issued to the 2nd respondent, Governor Fintiri by the electoral umpire, and alternatively order INEC to conduct fresh governorship election in the state.

In his reply, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, vehemently denied all the catalogue of allegations as contained in the petition, saying that the election was conducted in substantial compliance with the Electoral Act 2023.

Fintiri told the tribunal that the election was credible, free, fair and transparent and in total compliance with the Electoral Act and urged the tribunal to dismiss the petition in its entirety for lacking in merit and being incompetent.

He further informed the tribunal that the teeming electorate in Adamawa State overwhelmingly voted for him and duly returned winner of the exercise by electoral body and prayed the tribunal to uphold his election. NEWS PLATFORM

ADAMAWA FINANCE COMMISSIONER CELEBRATES FINTIRI@56

Your Excellency, I am delighted to join thousands of well wishers to rejoice with you as you mark this special day in your life journey with great sense of honour and respect.

Your birthday is one of the important occasions that we celebrate because you are great gift to the citizens of Adamawa state

.

Your Administration has provided a significant developments and a stable economy which makes payments of salaries, projects, pension as well as other welfare of citizens in the state steady and progressively.

Your continuous hard work has proven that you are a visionary leader with versatile knowledge of leadership, 

I pray that days ahead will brings you more wisdom, good health, peace of mind and progress.

Thank you for being a true leader.

We are looking forward to celebrate your victory tomorrow God's willing at the tribunal.

Happy birthday to my favourite leader, His Excellency RT. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri and our amiable first Lady, Her Excellency Hajiya Lami Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri.

Hon. Augustina Wandamihya

Commissioner, Ministry of Finance.

HON. AUGUSTINA WANDAMIHYA CELEBRATES FINTIRI@56

Your Excellency, I am delighted to join thousands of well wishers to rejoice with you as you mark this special day in your life journey with great sense of honour and respect.

Your birthday is one of the important occasions that we celebrate because you are great gift to the citizens of Adamawa state

.

Your Administration has provided a significant developments and a stable economy which makes payments of salaries, projects, pension as well as other welfare of citizens in the state steady and progressively.

Your continuous hard work has proven that you are a visionary leader with versatile knowledge of leadership, 

I pray that days ahead will brings you more wisdom, good health, peace of mind and progress.

Thank you for being a true leader.

We are looking forward to celebrate your victory tomorrow God's willing at the tribunal.

Happy birthday to my favourite leader, His Excellency RT. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri and our amiable first Lady, Her Excellency Hajiya Lami Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri.

Hon. Augustina Wandamihya

Commissioner, Ministry of Finance.

ADAMAWA MINISTRY OF WORKS CELEBRATES FINTIRI AT 56TH

 

On behalf of my self and the entire staff of Ministry of Work and Energy Development in Adamawa State, we would like to extend our warmest birthday greetings to you, Your Excellency.

Today, as we celebrate your special day, we reflect upon your remarkable leadership and dedication to the development of our beloved state. Your visionary approach and unwavering commitment to the welfare of the people of Adamawa have brought about positive transformations in various sectors, including infrastructure and energy.

Under your guidance, the Ministry of Work and Energy Development has flourished, witnessing significant progress and achievements. Your emphasis on sustainable and inclusive development has paved the way for improved road networks, efficient power supply, and the overall enhancement of our state's infrastructure.

Your Excellency, your relentless efforts in ensuring the welfare of every citizen are truly commendable. The numerous initiatives you have spearheaded, aimed at uplifting the lives of Adamawa residents, have left an indelible mark on our hearts.

As we celebrate your birthday, we also express our gratitude for your unwavering support and encouragement. Your leadership has inspired us to work diligently towards the advancement of our state and the betterment of our people.

On this special day, we pray for good health, wisdom, and continued success to accompany you in all your future endeavors. May the coming year be filled with even more achievements and milestones for you, Your Excellency.

Once again, happy birthday, and may you have a joyous celebration surrounded by loved ones.

Warmest regards,

Adamu Atiku

Ministry of Work and Energy Development

Adamawa State

JUST IN: GOMBI LAWMAKER REJECTS TRIBUNAL VERDICT, HEADS TO APPEAL COURT

Member representing Gombi constituency at the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Japhet Kefas, has vehemently rejected the judgement of the Tribunal which nullified his election.

The National/ House of Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Yola, Adamawa State on Wednesday, nullified the election of Hon. Japhet Kefas of the PDP.

The tribunal invalidated the election of the lawmaker and declared the petitioner, Hon. Umar Rufai of the APC as winner of the election conducted on the 15th April, 2023 for the constituency.

Likewise, the tribunal ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to issue certificate of returned to the petitioner after it had nullified the election at the 14 polling units.

Reacting to the judgement of the tribunal, Hon. Japhet Kefas, expressed disatisfactaction with the verdict and vowed to seek redress at the court of appeal, assuring that the appeal court will do justice to his case.

He further described the judgement of the tribunal as ” a miscarriage of justice”, saying that the decision is against the will of majority of voters in his constituency.

Hon. Japhet Kefas called on his teeming supporters/ electorate to remain calm, reiterating that he is sure that justice will be done to the mandate of his electorate. 

BREAKING: TRIBUNAL SACKS GOMBI ADHA LAWMAKER

The National/ House of Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Yola, Adamawa State on Wednesday, nullified the election of  the member representing Gombi constituency at the House of Assemnly, Hon. Japhet Kefas.

The tribunal declared the petitioner, Umar Rufai of APC as winner of the election .

BREAKING: TRIBUNAL THROWS OUT PETITION AGAINST GOMBI LEGISLATOR

The National/ House of Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Yola, Adamawa State on Wednesday, dismissed petition against the member representing Gombi constituency at the House of Assemnly, Hon. Japhet Kefas.

The three-man justices, in a unanimous judgment, stated that the candidate of the APC, Hon. Rufai Umar failed to provide substantial evidence to prove the case.

In his petition filed on the 4th April, 2023, Hon. Rufai Umar alleged that the election which saw Hon. Japhet Kefas of PDP emerging the winner was not in substantial compliance with the Electoral Act and sought for its nullification.

He alleged that Hon. Japhet was not elected by the majority of lawful votes cast at the election for Gombi constituency conducted on the 15th April, 2023, urging the tribunal to invalidate the election.

Hon. Umar told the tribunal that the exercise was marred by irregularities such as over-voting, non-stamping and signing of results sheets, unauthorised alteration and cancellation, inconsistencies in enteries of relevant result forms.

He further alleged that there were irregularities at units 002, 010 Boga/Dingai Registration Area/Ward, units 001,015, Ga'ada Registration Area/Ward and unit 017 Gombi South Registration Area/Ward.

The erstwhile legislator said that there were irregularities at units 012, 015 and 017 of Guyaku Registration Area/Ward, units 007, 012, 001, 004, 006, 007, 008 and 009 of Yang Registration Area/Ward.

In his reply to the petition dated 25th May, 2023, Hon. Kefas, averred that he was not wrongly returned as winner of the election, arguing that he was duly returned as winner of the election having polled the highest number of lawful votes cast.

Hon. Japhet explained that the election is valid as it was conducted in substantial compliance with the Electoral Act 2022, and other relevant laws, saying that no person was allowed to vote without properly accredited using the BVAS machines and having name ticked in the voter register.

According to him, his returned was not based on the improperly computed results but were properly computed as required by law, saying that there were no objections whatsoever from agents of political parties as they had accepted the results at various polling units and signed them.

Hon. Japhet Kefas told the tribunal that the petitioner did not disclose a reasonable cause of action, saying that the petitioner is not entitled to any of the relifs sought and prayed the tribunal to strike out the petition.

FORMER SENATOR BINANI AND 2023 CONSTITUENCY PROJECTS

By Muhammad Shamsuddeen Bello 

AIA MEDIA TEAM.

- Do the Cars Presented Part of Our 2023 Constituency Projects or Her Personal Property? 

- Is Binani Still the Senator Representing Adamawa Central or She's Still Campaigning For the Governorship? 

- Where Are the Remaining Fertilizer and Other Constituency Projects Meant For Adamawa Central Senatorial Zone? 

As concern citizens and Adamawa central senatorial district electorates, we are writing this piece to seek for detail explanation regarding the recent distribution of about 50 cars to "ONLY" All Progressives Congress (APC) diehards and "Binani's" loyalists. 

We are not objecting or writing against the gift/empowering her political loyalist, rather we only seek for clarification on either the cars are part of the constituency projects of the Adamawa Central Senatorial district constituency project 2023. 

If the cars are part of the 2023 constituency projects then Senator Binani is not fair to her self and the people of Adamawa central by giving them less than what is expected in the multi million naira constituency projects as the gesture was not utilized for the purpose intended. 

This considering the fact that, even those from other senatorial zones of the state benefited, despite having their own from Senator representing Southern Senatorial District and even those from Northern Senatorial Zone have their own before a court judgement recently sacking the senator. 

Normally, it's a tradition in both the lower and upper chambers that lawmakers who are not returning to the National Assembly do hand over all the ongoing constituency projects in their jurisdiction to their successors to continue from where they have left, but we wonder why her own case is becoming different. 

Why can't she hand over to the serving Senator Representing Adamawa Central to continue with the distribution of the constituency projects? or she is still campaigning for the Governorship in the State, while His Excellency the Governor of the State Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri is busy fulfilling his 8th Point Agenda's to the people of the state. 

As we have said earlier, the constituency projects meant for the people of Adamawa Central Senatorial District were donated to some selected groups/ individuals in the state who were said to have pushed the Binani's train during the 2023 electioneering campaigns irrespective of their Senatorial district  

It is clear to all of us that, constituency projects are properties belonging to the electorate who have representative in either National or State Assemblies and projects meant for execution in respective constituencies all over the country must be executed to the satisfaction of the electorate and that the political elites must also not see themselves as the sole owners of that projects. 

People of Adamawa Central Senatorial District need Justice on their 2023 Constituency projects and will not condone any act of conversion of their projects for cheap politicking to keep her political allies together, forgetting that 2023 election is over and gone for good. 

We equally thank God for not making such a person to be the governor of our land of beauty and home to peace loving people of Adamawa State. 

SIGNED

Muhammad Shamsuddeen Bello 

AIA MEDIA TEAM.

ADHA COMMITTEE VOWS TO CORRECT ANOMALIES IN LGCs

Adamawa State House of Assembly Standing Committee on Local and Chieftaincy Affairs has vowed to correct anomalies being perpetrated at the LGCs. 

The Chairman of the Committee and Member representing Toungo constituency, Hon. Kefas Calvin, made the promise during a familiarization visit at Jada, Ganye and Toungo LGCs on Tuesday.

He said that the committee has been empowered by the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended to oversight on agencies under it and make necessary corrections.

Hon. Calvin who is the immediate past Chairman of Toungo LGC said that the committee had received complaints from some councillors against their chairmen, hence, their decision to tour the LGCs and address them.

He said that instead of inviting the chairmen and their councillors to the assembly to answer some questions and discuss other issues, the committee decided to visit the LGCs to deliberate on issues affecting them. 

According to him, their visit was not to witchunt anybody but correct anomalies in the the LGCs so as to enable those on the helms of affairs deliver on their mandate.

Speaking while receiving the committee, the Executive Chairman Jada Local Government Council, Hon. Salihu Mohammed So'o, pledged his administration's support to the committee.

He told the committee that the LGC is willing to support as well as take advice from the committee to enable his administration provide dividends of democracy to his electorate.

Also speaking while receiving the committee, the Chairman Ganye LGC, Hon. Jibrin Al Gangjari who was represented by his vice, Hon. Emmanuel Dominic pledged their unflinching support to the committee.

On his part, the Chairman Toungo LGC, Hon. Suleiman Ahmed Gangkuba who was represented by his Vice, Julius Veren applauded the visit and assured of their readiness to cooperate with the committee.

TRIBUNAL FIXES 25TH OCT. FOR JUDGEMENT IN PETITION AGAINST GOMBI LAWMAKER

The National/House of Assembly Petitions Tribunal sitting in Yoka, Adamawa state has fixed Wednesday 25th October, 2023 for judgement in petition against, Hon. Japhet Kefas.

Hon. Japhet Kefas is the member representing Gombi constituency at the Adamawa State House of Assembly  under the platform of the PDP.

He was dragged before the tribunal by the former member of the assembly, Hon. Rufai Umar, who contested election under the APC and lost.

ELECTORAL OFFENCES: HUDU ARI TO BE ARRAIGNED NOV. 6TH

Adamawa State High Court of Justice has fixed 6th November, 2023, for the arraignment of the suspended Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Barr. Hudu Ari Yunusa.

Hudu will be arraigned on count charge boredering  announcement of false electoral result, violating the oath of neutrality, breach of duty, disorderly conduct at election, inciting disturbance and personating a public servant.

The former REC was to be arraigned on the 27th July, 2023 for him to face trial but failed as a result of which the court presided by Justice Benjamin Manji Lawan, adjourned the case for 3rd time.

Justice Manji adjourned the matter to the 23rd October, 2023 to enable the electoral umpire arraign its suspended officer for alleged electoral offences.

NEWS PLATFORM gathered that the arraignment could not hold on the 23rd October, 2023 as earlier adjourned due to the inability of the court sit.

BATHIYA, OTHER LAWMAKERS CONGRATULATE TITI ATIKU OVER " HEART OF GOLD AWARD"

The Speaker Adamawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley and the entire members of the State Assembly have congratulated Wife of erstwhile Vice President Dr. Mrs. Titi Atiku, over an award conferred on her by Champion Newspaper.

Dr. Mrs. Titi Atiku, a mother and a philanthropist was conferred with "Heart of Gold Award" by the champion Newspaper. 

A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Speaker, Hyellamada Bernard, described Dr. Titi Atiku as a Mother to  the nation who contributed immensely to humanity especially her effort towards fighting against child trafficking in the country. 

"The conferment of heart of Gold Award will not have come at a better time than now when Nigerians need your motherly advice and support," it added.

The speaker and the either members of the state Assembly while wishing her long life and believe that the award will ginger her to do more for the humanity.

YEDC DISTRIBUTES SEPT. ENERGY BILLS, URGES PROMPT PAYMENT

 

Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC) says that the company has successfully distributed energy bills for the month of September 2023, urging customers to ensure prompt payment for effective service delivery.

The company has urged its valued customers to pay their bills on time to enable the company supply power to their communities, homes and business centers.

The company in a statement by Mr. Peter Cheman Koti for the Management of Yola Electricity Distribution Company said that the company is committed to providing reliable and efficient electricity services to its esteemed customers.

According to the company, timely and total payment of bills is crucial to ensure uninterrupted power supply to homes and communities.

"YEDC recognises the importance of prompt bill payment in maintaining a sustainable electricity distribution system. Since the company also procures electricity in order to distribute this, it is instructive that customers pay their bills completely as at when due. 

"This is the only way the company can continue investing in infrastructure, upgrading equipment, and improving service delivery to meet the growing energy needs of its customers, the statement added.

It stated that to facilitate seamless payment processes, YEDC offers a range of convenient payment platforms designed to meet the diverse needs of its customers and these include Buy Power, Interswitch (Quickteller) and YEDC Customer Care App. 

It explained that the mobile applications offer a user-friendly interface that allows customers to pay their bills effortlessly.

It said that Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC) is a reputable electricity distribution company serving the northeastern region of Nigeria. 

The company, according to the statement, is committed to providing reliable and efficient electricity services aimed at improving the quality of life and contribute to the economic growth of the communities it serves.

YERC DISTRIBUTES SEPTEMBER ENERGY BILLS, URGES PROMPT PAYMENT

Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC) says that the company has successfully distributed energy bills for the month of September 2023, urging customers to ensure prompt payment for effective service delivery.

The company has urged its valued customers to pay their bills on time to enable the company supply power to their communities, homes and business centers.

The company in a statement by Mr. Peter Cheman Koti for the Management of Yola Electricity Distribution Company said that the company is committed to providing reliable and efficient electricity services to its esteemed customers.

According to the company, timely and total payment of bills is crucial to ensure uninterrupted power supply to homes and communities.

"YEDC recognises the importance of prompt bill payment in maintaining a sustainable electricity distribution system. Since the company also procures electricity in order to distribute this, it is instructive that customers pay their bills completely as at when due. 

"This is the only way the company can continue investing in infrastructure, upgrading equipment, and improving service delivery to meet the growing energy needs of its customers, the statement added.

It stated that to facilitate seamless payment processes, YEDC offers a range of convenient payment platforms designed to meet the diverse needs of its customers and these include Buy Power, Interswitch (Quickteller) and YEDC Customer Care App. 

It explained that the mobile applications offer a user-friendly interface that allows customers to pay their bills effortlessly.

It said that Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC) is a reputable electricity distribution company serving the northeastern region of Nigeria. 

The company, according to the statement, is committed to providing reliable and efficient electricity services aimed at improving the quality of life and contribute to the economic growth of the communities it serves.

ADHA COMMITTEE TOURS LGCs, PLEDGES ROBUST WORKING RELATIONSHIP

The House Standing Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs of the Adamawa State House of Assembly has embarked on familiarisation visit of all the 21 Local Government Councils.

According to committee, the visit which was the first of its kind, was to enable the members acquaint themselves with the activities of the LGCs and ask questions on the some complaints received by the committee.

The visit was in line with the provisions of the 1999 constitution which empowers the House of Assembly committees to carry out oversight function on the agencies under it.

Some of the LGCs visited by the committee so far include: Michika, Madagali, Mubi South, Mubi North, Maiha, Hong, Gombi, Song, Girei, Shelleng, Lamurde and Numan LGAs.

The assembly committee has Hon. Calvin Kefas(Toungo), Chairman, Hon. Geoffrey Bulus(Leko Koma) Vice Chairman and Rt. Hon. Pwamwakeno Mackondo (Numan), Hon. Bulus Kantomon Nafthali (Shelleng), Hon. John Adun Alaba(Uba/Gaya), Hon. Emmanuel Kefas(Song), and Hon. Ahmed Jingi Belel(Maiha) as members.

Speaking during the visits at the various LGAs, the Chairman of the committee and Member representing Toungo constituency, Hon. Calvin Kefas, said that the visit was to enable the members to familiarise themselves with the LGCs.

Hon. Calvin Kefas who is the immediate past Chairman of Toungo LGC, disclosed that the committee deemed necessary to visit the LGCs in line with the constitutional requirement.

He said that the committee was inaugurated and mandated along side other committees by the Speaker of the assembly, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley to oversight on the Ministries, Departments and Agencies.

The Chairman of the committee pledged the readiness of the committee to ensure cordial working relationship for the betterment of the LGCs and the state at large, saying that they are not out to cause problem but solve them amicably.

He pointed out that the visit was not designed to witch hunt any body but to acquiant themselves with the modus operandi of the LGCs, and assured that the assembly and the committee in general is ready to support the LGCs to succeed.

According to him, the visit was not to oversight on the LGCs but familiarise themselves, saying that as they work hand in hand, the LGCs will perform to the expectations of their electorate.

In his contribution while at Michika, Guyuk and Mubi North LGCs, the former Deputy Speaker and Member representing Numan, Rt. Hon. Pwamwakeno Mackondo, urged the Chairmen and the councillors to voice out their challenges to enable them address them.

Also in contribution at Madagali LGC, Hon. Ahmed Jingi Belel (Bero), who represents Maiha said that the committee had received some complaints on lack of auditing, lack of cordial working at LGCs among others and moved to address them.

While at the Mubi South, the member representing Uba Gaya constituency, Hon. John Adun Alaba, said that the visit was not to victimise anybody but make sure that the LGC Chairmen and their councillors operate within the confines of the law.

The Vice Chairman of the committee and Member representing Leko Koma constituency who bared his mind while at Hong LGC, assured that the committee will ensure that the LGCs succeed in their activities.

While at Gombi LGC, the member representing Shelleng constituency told the council that the reason of the visit was to know how they the Chairmen relate with their councillors and know whether they follow due process as well as resolve issues amicably.

Baring his mind while at Shelleng LGC, Hon. Emmanuel Kefas of Song constituency, said that the committee is willing to support the LGCs to enable them provide dividends of democracy to the electorate. 

In their separete responses, the Chairmen of Michika, Madagali, Girei, Shelleng, Guyuk, Lamurde and Numan LGCs appreciated the committee for the visit.

The chairmen used the opportunity and briefed the committee on their developmental projects, and urged the committee to visit the LGCs from time to time in order to assess their performance.

BREAKING: APPEAL COURT DISMISSES CASE AGAINST SONG LAWMAKER

Appeal instituted against the member representing Song constituency at the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Emmanuel Kefas has been dismissed. NEWS PLATFORM 

The Appeal Court sitting in Abuja on Thursday, dismissed the appeal filed against Hon. Emmanuel Kefas of PDP by the former  lawmaker, Hon. Safiyanu Aliyu Muleng of the APC.

JUBILATION AS ADAMAWA JDC DISCHARGES 106 PRISON INMATES

Adamawa State Jail Delivery Committee(JDC) on Tuesday, stormed 4 correctional centers and discharged no fewer than 106 convicted and non convicted inmates.

The committee discharged the convicts and non convicted inmates at Ganye, Kojoli, Jada and Mayo Belwa custodial centers in continuation of its activities.

While at Ganye correctional centre, the committee freed 1 out of 14 awaiting trial inmates and discharged 30 out of 172 convicted inmates and reviewed sentences of 29 others.

At Kojoli custodial center, the committee set free 12 out of 57 convicted inmates, and discharged 41, reviewed sentences of 11 at Jada correctional center and discharged 23 and reviewed 22 sentences at Mayo Belwa correctional centers respectively.

The committee which is headed by the Adamawa State Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Hapsat Abdulrahaman.

Addressing the inmates who regained their freedom during at the various correctional centers, the Chairman of the committee, Hon. Justice Hapsat Abdulrahaman, rejoiced with them for regaining their freedom.

She warned them not to go back to the society and commit another crime again, saying that the court will not be lenient to any one of them if caught and arraigned for another offence.

She advised the benefiting inmates to be of good behaviour while in the society and further urged them to contribute meaningfully to the development of the society.

Meanwhile, the committee which was at the palace of Gangwari Ganye, Alh. Dr. Adamu Sanda on courtesy visit, briefed the royal father on the activities of the committee.

Speaking at the palace, the Chairman of the committee, Hon. Justice Hapsat Abdulrahaman, told the Paramount Ruler that the committee was at his palace to pay a courtesy visit and seek for his royal blessings.

Responding, the Gangwari Ganye thanked the committee for the visit and commended her for granting freedom to the inmates, and wished her success in her activities.

APPEAL COURT NULLIFIES REP ABBA GIREI's ELECTION

The Court of Appeal has just nullified the election of the Member representing Girei, Yola North and Yola South Federal constituency, Hon. Salihu Muhammed (aka Abba Girei).

The appellate court sacked Abba Girei, elected under PDP platform and ordered INEC withdraw certificate of return issued to him.

The court declared the appellant, Hon. Baba Zango as winner of the election and further ordered the electoral body to issue certificate of return to him with immediate effect.

YEDC INVESTS N19BILLION IN NETWORK REHABILITATION

 

Yola Electricity Distribution Company, YEDC, has invested over N19 billion in its network rehabilitation and systems upgrade in the process of its operations since take over. 

This was stated by Mr. Siraj Abdullahi, a Board Member of the company who represented the Chairman, during the management’s condolence visit to the Taraba State Governor over the unfortunate incident of electrocution that claimed the lives of some residents of the state. 

The incident, which occurred recently, is still under investigation by the relevant authorities. 

The Entourage included the Vice Chairman, Alhaji Awwal Manga, members of senior management and staff of YEDC.

Mr. Abdullahi expressed his deep sorrow and sympathy to the government and people of Taraba State over the loss of lives and property caused by the electrocution. 

He assured them that YEDC was committed to providing safe and reliable electricity supply to its customers and would cooperate fully with the investigation to prevent such occurrences in the future.

He stated that “YEDC had invested over 19 billion Naira into its network to improve its infrastructure and service delivery and is working hard to ensure that all its customers enjoy uninterrupted power supply and benefit from its various initiatives such as prepaid meters, customer care centers, and social responsibility programs”.

The Deputy Governor of Taraba State, Alhaji Aminu Abdullahi Alkali, who received the YEDC delegation on behalf of the Governor, appreciated their gesture and commended them for their prompt response to the incident. 

He said that YEDC had shown that it was a much more humane organization than others, saying “They did not wait for the investigations to be concluded before they came to condole with us and support the victims and this is indeed heartwarming.”

He also acknowledged the efforts of YEDC in improving the power sector in the state and urged them to continue to deliver quality service to their customers. He assured them of the government’s support and cooperation in addressing the challenges facing the electricity industry.

The Galadima of Muri, Lamido Abba Tukur was appreciative of the visit by the high echelon of the Company and assured them that power distribution in the state has improved. Lauding the rehabilitation projects which have been completed in the states he expressed great satisfaction with YEDC’s initiative of replacing bare conductors with recline cables and high quality poles, he stated “you have come to Jalingo and turned some of our communities to Abuja with the quality of work you have carried out. 

YEDC had previously sent a delegation to the affected community where the incidence occurred and had taken responsibility of all medical bills and associated costs.

YERD INVESTS N19BILLION IN NETWORK REHABILITATION

  

Yola Electricity Distribution Company, YEDC, has invested over N19 billion in its network rehabilitation and systems upgrade in the process of its operations since take over. 

This was stated by Mr. Siraj Abdullahi, a Board Member of the company who represented the Chairman, during the management’s condolence visit to the Taraba State Governor over the unfortunate incident of electrocution that claimed the lives of some residents of the state. 

The incident, which occurred recently, is still under investigation by the relevant authorities. 

The Entourage included the Vice Chairman, Alhaji Awwal Manga, members of senior management and staff of YEDC.

Mr. Abdullahi expressed his deep sorrow and sympathy to the government and people of Taraba State over the loss of lives and property caused by the electrocution. 

He assured them that YEDC was committed to providing safe and reliable electricity supply to its customers and would cooperate fully with the investigation to prevent such occurrences in the future.

He stated that “YEDC had invested over 19 billion Naira into its network to improve its infrastructure and service delivery and is working hard to ensure that all its customers enjoy uninterrupted power supply and benefit from its various initiatives such as prepaid meters, customer care centers, and social responsibility programs”.

The Deputy Governor of Taraba State, Alhaji Aminu Abdullahi Alkali, who received the YEDC delegation on behalf of the Governor, appreciated their gesture and commended them for their prompt response to the incident. 

He said that YEDC had shown that it was a much more humane organization than others, saying “They did not wait for the investigations to be concluded before they came to condole with us and support the victims and this is indeed heartwarming.”

He also acknowledged the efforts of YEDC in improving the power sector in the state and urged them to continue to deliver quality service to their customers. He assured them of the government’s support and cooperation in addressing the challenges facing the electricity industry.

The Galadima of Muri, Lamido Abba Tukur was appreciative of the visit by the high echelon of the Company and assured them that power distribution in the state has improved. Lauding the rehabilitation projects which have been completed in the states he expressed great satisfaction with YEDC’s initiative of replacing bare conductors with recline cables and high quality poles, he stated “you have come to Jalingo and turned some of our communities to Abuja with the quality of work you have carried out. 

YEDC had previously sent a delegation to the affected community where the incidence occurred and had taken responsibility of all medical bills and associated costs.

JUST IN: APPEAL COURT SACKS REP JINGI RUFAI, DECLARES JAAFAR WINNER

The Court of Appeal on Tuesday, voided the election of Hon. Jingi Rufai, who represents Mubi South, Mubi North and Maiha federal constituency. NEWS PLATFORM 

The court declared Hon. Jaafar Magaji of APC as the winner of the election for the constituency and ordered INEC to issue him with certificate of return.

BREAKING: APPEAL COURT SACKS SENATOR ISHAKU ABBO

The Court of Appeal Yola Division on Monday, nullified the election of Senator Ishaku Abbo, representing Adamawa Northern Senatorial District.

The Court of Appeal however ordered INEC to withdraw Certificate of return issued to Senator Abbo, and be issued to Rev. Amos Yohanna Kumai, PDP Candidate. 

Details shortly 

BREAKING: APPEAL COURT SACKS SENATOR ISHAKU ABBO

 

The Court of Appeal on Monday, nullified the election of Senator Ishaku Abbo, representing Adamawa Northern Senatorial District.

The Court of Appeal however ordered INEC to withdraw Certificate of return issued to Senator Abbo, and be issued to Rev. Amos Yohanna Kumai, PDP Candidate. 

Details shortly 

CHEATING: I WAS GIVEN N470,000 ONLY OUT OF N8MILLION RANSOM -KIDNAPPER

A 25 years old man identified as Gaiya Mallam Usman has been arrested after a man-hunt by the operatives of the Adamawa State Police Command in connection to kidnapping.

Gaiya, who hails from Tambo in Girei LGA, and 4 others now at large abducted 3 people in the community and collected the sum of N8million ransom.

According to him, he was given N470,000 only out of N8million they had collected from the families of their victims, explaining that he had used his proceeds and bought clothes.

He told the spokesman of the Command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, during interrogation that they had realized the money from 3 operations carried out recently.

After interrogation, SP Nguroje explained that the Commissioner of Police, CP Afolabi Babatola, had ordered the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to carry out proper investigation as well as ensure the prosecution of suspect after the completion of investigation.