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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 Came...

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...

  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 charg...

  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 charg...

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) winn...

  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 Kaletap...

  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.

  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 f...

  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 deserve...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

  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.

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 ...

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 Fint...

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 Fint...

  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 upli...

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 a...

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 .

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, ...

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 ...

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 any...

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.

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.

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.

  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 w...

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 whe...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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.

  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 investigati...

   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 inves...

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.

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 

  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 

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.