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Embattled APC Governorship Candidate in Adamawa State, Aishatu Dahiru Binani, has accepted the Supreme Court verdict which affirmed Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri's election. Binani had while reacting to the judgement of the Apex Court on Wednesday, said that she had accepted judgement in good fate. The female Governorship Candidate was floored at the polls by Governor Fintiri as well as at the Election Tribunal, Appeal Court and Supreme Court, which marks the end of the legal battle on the governorship seat. She also appealed to her teeming supporters to accept the judgement in good fate, saying that afterall there must be a winner and a loser. She appreciated her supporters for their immense contributions in one way or the other from the beginning of the contest to date.

The President and founder Emmnamu foundation Dr Emmanuel Musa has congratulated Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri on his victory at the Supreme Court.  The Adamawa Born philantropist, said the victory of the Governor at the Supreme Court is the confirmation of the peoples' mandate for Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri  during the 2023 Governorship elections.  Dr Emmanuel Musa in a congratulatory message personally signed said the decision of the Apex Court 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 and wondered how someone will want to deprive the people of their mandate.  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...

The member representing Numan constituency at the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Pwamwakeno Mackondo, has celebrated the Supreme Court victory affirming Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri’s election. Reacting on the judgement of the court on his behalf and entire Numan electorate, on Wednesday, hours after the supreme court’s verdict, Hon. Mackondo, extended his hearty congratulations to the Governor over the victory. The apex court on Wednesday ended legal tussle on Adamawa State governorship poll by dismissing an appeal filed before it by Aishatu Dahiru Binani, seeking the nullification of the exercise. Rt. Hon. Mackondo and former Deputy Speaker of the Assembly, congratulated Governor Fintiri, his Deputy Governor, Prof. Kaletapwa Farauta, PDP family for clinching victory at the Supreme Court. The PDP lawmaker noted that the thrilling triumph marks the end of a drawn-out legal battle, illuminating the power of resilience and underlining the efficacy of our legal system, and app...

Adamawa State House of Assembly Lawmaker representing Song constituency, Hon. Emmanuel Kefas, has hailed Supreme Court judgement which affirmed Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri's election. Hon. Emmanuel Kefas, however congratulated Governor Fintiri and the entire citizens over the victory at the Supreme Court in Abuja. The apex court on Wednesday, dismissed an appeal filed by the Gubernatorial Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC). While delivering Judgement, the court held that the suspended Resident Electoral Commissioner of INEC, Hudu Ari Yunusa, has no power to declare the result of governorship poll as he did. In a congratulatory message, Hon. Emmanuel Kefas, said that the judgement which affirmed earlier verdicts of lower courts has proven that the mandate of the people of the state will not be shortchanged.  He commended the apex court for its wise decision in giving the entire Adamawa State electorate their mandate, saying that the judgement is well deserved and wor...

The Speaker Adamawa State House of Assembly Rt Hon Bathiya Wesley on behalf of the entire members of the State Assembly Congratulate Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri and the entire People of the state over the victory at the Supreme Court.  The Speaker in a Press Statement Issued by his chief press Secretary Hyellamada Bernard said the decision of the supreme Court in upholding the election of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri is a confirmation of the people's mandate.  The judgement has finally brings to an end the issue of litigation on the victory of the Governor in the 2023 general elections.  The Speaker while commending Judiciary for live to it's obligation, said judiciary remains the last hope of the common man.  He noted that the Governor will now concentrate on Governance in continuation of his developmental programs for the state.  While calling on people of the state to continue to support the Fintiri administration, Rt Hon Bathiya Wesley maintain that the s...

The Speaker Adamawa State House of Assembly Rt Hon Bathiya Wesley on behalf of the entire members of the State Assembly Congratulate Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri and the entire People of the state over the victory at the Supreme Court.  The Speaker in a Press Statement Issued by his chief press Secretary Hyellamada Bernard said the decision of the supreme Court in upholding the election of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri is a confirmation of the people's mandate.  The judgement has finally brings to an end the issue of litigation on the victory of the Governor in the 2023 general elections.  The Speaker while commending Judiciary for live to it's obligation, said judiciary remains the last hope of the common man.  He noted that the Governor will now concentrate on Governance in continuation of his developmental programs for the state.  While calling on people of the state to continue to support the Fintiri administration, Rt Hon Bathiya Wesley maintain that the s...

The Member representing Michika Constituency at the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Moses Yerima Zah, has congratulated Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri on his victory at the Supreme Court. The supreme court on Wednesday, dismissed an appeal brought before it by the Governornorship Candidate of the APC, Aishatu Binani against Governor Fintiri. In his congratulatory message, Hon. Moses Yerima Zah, rejoiced with "Fresh Air Governor" on his behalf and the entire Michika electorate on his victory at the Election Petitions Tribunal, Appeal Court as well as at the Supreme Court respectively. "I wish on bahalf of the good people of Michika constituency felicitates with you and the entire Adamawa electorate on the Supreme Court verdict. May God continue to strengthen and grant you more wisdom, foresight to continue with the good work". The PDP lawmaker said that the verdict of the Supreme Court underscores the importance of transparency and legality in democratic process...

The Supreme of Court on Wednesday, dismissed the appeal filed by APC Governorship Candidate, Aishatu Dahiru Binani against Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri. The court dismissed the appeal, saying that the suspended Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) Hudu Yunusa Ari, has no vires to declare the result.  According to the apex court, it is the returning officer that has powers to declare election results and its winner.

The Supreme Court has fixed Wednesday, 31st January,2024 for judgement in an appeal filed by Ashatu Binani against Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri. News Platform 

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Adamawa State Command has arrested no fewer than 365 including 5 female drug offenders in 2023. The command has secured the convictions of 174 suspects during the period under review and recorded total seizure of 1,845.070 kg (1.8 tons) of assorted illicit drugs. Some of the assorted drugs seized include: Cannabis Sativa,1,081,866 kg, Methamphetamine, 0.51706 kg, Formalin (Suck & Die) 71 drums 65 jerricans of 25 titres (14,830 litres), Akuskura Herbal Mixture, 60.150 kg Ammunition, 34 RLA 17.62 mm caliber). According to the command, the psychotropic substances seized include: Tramadol Caps/Tabs/Injection, 160.00206kg Diazepam Tabs, 14.94651kg, Exol Tabs, 498.4009kg, Rohypnol Tabs 0.0926 kg, Cough syrup with codeine 28.0926kg and Pentazocine injection 1.082kg. The Commander NDLEA Adamawa State Command, Agboalu Femi Samson, disclosed this while briefing press on the operational activities of the command in the year 2023, on Monday. Agb...

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Adamawa State Command has arrested no fewer than 365 including 5 female drug offenders in 2023. The command has secured the convictions of 174 suspects during the period under review and recorded total seizure of 1,845.070 kg (1.8 tons) of assorted illicit drugs. Some of the assorted drugs seized include: Cannabis Sativa,1,081,866 kg, Methamphetamine, 0.51706 kg, Formalin (Suck & Die) 71 drums 65 jerricans of 25 titres (14,830 litres), Akuskura Herbal Mixture, 60.150 kg Ammunition, 34 RLA 17.62 mm caliber). According to the command, the psychotropic substances seized include: Tramadol Caps/Tabs/Injection, 160.00206kg Diazepam Tabs, 14.94651kg, Exol Tabs, 498.4009kg, Rohypnol Tabs 0.0926 kg, Cough syrup with codeine 28.0926kg and Pentazocine injection 1.082kg. The Commander NDLEA Adamawa State Command, Agboalu Femi Samson, disclosed this while briefing press on the operational activities of the command in the year 2023, on Monday. Agb...

A young female student at the Federal Polytechnic Mubi, Adamawa State, Jamima Shetima Balami, has reportedly taken her own life.  A young female student at the Federal Polytechnic Mubi, Adamawa State, Jamima Shetima Balami, has reportedly taken her own life. The 24-year-old was a National Diploma II student of Mass Communication and was about to complete her Industrial Training (IT) at Adamawa Television (ATV) in Yola at the time of her death. Balami, who hailed from Garkida Gombi, was reportedly found dead at her residence in Vinikilang, also known as Hayin Gada, in the Girei Local Government Area of the state. It is believed that she ingested a substance suspected to be rat poison. According to reports, Balami’s boyfriend, said to be a university lecturer, asked her to end their relationship, which may have been a contributing factor to her decision to take her own life. The father of the deceased reported the matter to the police, and the state Police Public Relations Officer (P...

  A young female student at the Federal Polytechnic Mubi, Adamawa State, Jamima Shetima Balami, has reportedly taken her own life.  A young female student at the Federal Polytechnic Mubi, Adamawa State, Jamima Shetima Balami, has reportedly taken her own life. The 24-year-old was a National Diploma II student of Mass Communication and was about to complete her Industrial Training (IT) at Adamawa Television (ATV) in Yola at the time of her death. Balami, who hailed from Garkida Gombi, was reportedly found dead at her residence in Vinikilang, also known as Hayin Gada, in the Girei Local Government Area of the state. It is believed that she ingested a substance suspected to be rat poison. According to reports, Balami’s boyfriend, said to be a university lecturer, asked her to end their relationship, which may have been a contributing factor to her decision to take her own life. The father of the deceased reported the matter to the police, and the state Police Public Relations Off...

Adamawa State House of Assembly Adhoc Committee on a Bill for a Law to Establish Information Technology Development Agency (ITDA) Law, 2023, has engaged stakeholders on the merits of the proposed bill. The stakeholders engagement and public hearing which was held on Monday, drew several stakeholders who threw their weight behind the establishment of the agency in the state. Declaring the event open, the Speaker of the Assembly, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, said that embracing digital transformation is not just a necessity but strategic for the progress of the state in an era of rapid technological advancement. Rt. Hon. Bathiya, told the stakeholders that having an ICT compliance in all Ministries, Development and Agencies will go along way in enhancing productivity and service delivery in the State. He stated that the state is also lucky to have Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, who has the love of the masses at heart thereby providing condusive atmosphere for investors into the state. He poi...

From Shafi'u Saleh The Member representing Demsa/Numan/Lamurde Federal Constituency, Hon. Kwamoti La'ori, has commissioned a multi-Purpose hall at Borrong in Demsa LGA. The hall was dedicated to late Waziri Mbula, Chief John Eddy Manassah in recognition of his effort towards uniting people in the society. Speaking at the event, Rt. Hon. Laori, paid tribute to the late Waziri Mbula and prayed to God to continue to be a symbol of unity, mutual understanding and peace, for the local community. He recalled that at an event held at Prince Medan Teneke's town hall that he had built in Demsa town, some of the constituencies asked to be given the block of classrooms he built in Lasala, Gwamba Ward; The JJ Fwa examination hall in Mbula area, and the John Eddy Manassa hall which was inaugurated in Borrong on Saturday. Therefore, he appealed to the people of the constituency to continue to approach him with meaningful words and ideas that will move the people of his constituency forwa...

Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC) has sought for a special court try electricity offenders and offences in Adamawa State. According to company, the special court will adjudicate on electricity offences as provided by section 223(1) and (2) of the Electricity Act 2023. The Management and Staff of YEDC sought for the special court when they paid a courtesy call on the Adamawa State Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Hafsat Abdulrahman. The YEDC team, led by Barr. Blessing Urang and Maryam Bukar of the Legal Department, congratulated the Chief Judge who happens to be the first female judge in the state and commended her for the positive reforms in the Adamawa Judiciary. While on the visit, the team tabled three requests for consideration by the Hon. Chief Judge, aimed at enhancing the prosecution of electricity offenders and offences in the state. The first request was to designate a special court within the State High Court Headquarters Complex for the trial of electricity offenders an...

  The Appeal Court Yola Division on Thursday, granted leave to the incumbent President Chartered Institute of Professional Printers of Nigeria (CIPPON), Mr. Olugbemi Malomo, to file notice and grounds of appeal. It is in the light of the foregoing that the leadership as well as members of the CIPPON across the nation and the general public are advised to disregard rumours making round that Mr. Omoniyi Adesoye, has been confirmed as leader of CIPPON. The rumours making round is nothing but tissue of lies fabricated by mischief makers who are hell bent in destroying the reputable image of CIPPON under the able leadership of Mr. Malomo. The members of CIPPON are to note that the rumours which are baseless, unfounded and completely false which emanated from the arc-enemies of CIPPON contrary to the ruling of the appellate court sitting in Yola, Adamawa State Capital. At its resumed proceedings on Thursday, the Appeal Court granted an application of the President of CIPPON, Mr. Olugbemi...

The Appeal Court Yola Division on Thursday, granted leave to the incumbent President Chartered Institute of Professional Printers of Nigeria (CIPPON), Mr. Olugbemi Malomo, to file notice and grounds of appeal. It is in the light of the foregoing that the leadership as well as members of the CIPPON across the nation and the general public are advised to disregard rumours making round that Dr. Omoniyi Adesoye, has been confirmed as leader of CIPPON. The rumours making round is nothing but tissue of lies fabricated by mischief makers who are hell bent in destroying the reputable image of CIPPON under the able leadership of Mr. Malomo. The members of CIPPON are to note that the rumours which are baseless, unfounded and completely false which emanated from the arc-enemies of CIPPON contrary to the ruling of the appellate court sitting in Yola, Adamawa State Capital. At its resumed proceedings on Thursday, the Appeal Court granted an application of the President of CIPPON, Mr. Olugbemi Malom...

Operatives of the Adamawa State Police Command have neutralised 3 suspected kidnappers and rescued 2 victims. The men of the command have also recovered Pump Action, Single Barrel Gun and locally fabricated revolver gun, handsets, chains, mats, charms among other items from the suspects. A statement by the Spokesman of the Command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, said that the command's operatives attached to Crack Squard in a joint operation with Hunters of Tapital Pulaaku Association recorded the success. SP Nguroje said that the operation was carried out on the 24th January, 2024, aimed at disconnecting the criminal network at Koma hill, connecting part of Kojoli and Karlahi Districts of Jada and Fufore LGAs respectively. "The outcome of these successes followed a security strategy designed by the command to checkmate crime bordering kidnapping, armed robbery, cattle rustling, unlawful possession of firearms, amongst others.   "The suspected kidnappers on the 24th January,...

Operatives of the Adamawa State Police Command have neutralised 3 suspected kidnappers and rescued 2 victims. The men of the command have also recovered Pump Action, Single Barrel Gun and locally fabricated revolver gun, handsets, chains, mats, charms among other items from the suspects. A statement by the Spokesman of the Command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, said that the command's operatives attached to Crack Squard in a joint operation with Hunters of Tapital Pulaaku Association recorded the success. SP Nguroje said that the operation was carried out on the 24th January, 2024, aimed at disconnecting the criminal network at Koma hill, connecting part of Kojoli and Karlahi Districts of Jada and Fufore LGAs respectively. "The outcome of these successes followed a security strategy designed by the command to checkmate crime bordering kidnapping, armed robbery, cattle rustling, unlawful possession of firearms, amongst others.   "The suspected kidnappers on the 24th January,...

Adamawa State High of Justice presided by Benjamin Manji Lawan, has alleged that there is a connivance between the suspended Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, Barr. Hudu Yunusa Ari, and the Independent National Electorate Commission (INEC) to frustrate case before him. Justice Benjamin Manji Lawan, noted with dismay the inability of both the prosecution and counsels to the defendant to arraign Barr. Hudu, to stand his trial despite series of adjournments. The Judge had while presiding over sitting Wednesday, alleged that there is something between the prosecution and the defendant to frustrate case which the court does not know, assuring that the court will get there. This followed another failure of the prosecution to arraign the suspended REC to face trial on 6-count charge slammed against him by the Independent National Electorate Commission (INEC). The case which was scheduled for Wednesday, for arraignment of the suspended REC again could not hold due to failure of the defenda...

A man has been remanded in prison custody for allegedly attempting to shoot and kill a female Staff of Federal Polytechnic Mubi identified as Tsinivery John Jajuwal. News Platform  The defendant, Edward Ibrahim of Digil road in Mubi North LGA Adamawa State, has been remanded by the Chief Magistrate Court I presided by Muhammed Buba. Chief Magistrate Buba, ordered the remand of the defendant for alleged "house trespass, criminal force, assault and attempt to commit culpable homicide". The offences, according to the prosecuting police officer, Inspector S.S. Nicholas, contravened sections 334, 240, 241 and 201 of the penal code law. On his arraignment, the defendant pleaded not guilty to the multiple allegations levelled against him by the prosecution as contained in the First Information Report(FIR). After the plea of the defendant, the prosecutor asked the court to remand the defendant at the correctional center to enable him forward case file to DPP for legal advice. Ibrahim...

Adamawa State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of 6 applicants with fake documents during the ongoing police recruitment exercise. The Spokesman of the Command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, made this disclosure to newsmen in Yola, Adamawa State Capital on Tuesday, saying that the applicants were arrested during screening exercise. According to him, the applicants were discovered to have forged their certificates in order to gain employment, saying that the accused are being investigated. He explained that so far a total number of 16,736, applicants have been screened successfully, and that the exercise will continue till 29th January, 2024, to cover all the 29,848 applicants in the state.

  The Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC) has dismissed rumours that Nigeriens are taking over the company and laying off Nigerian workers.  The Acting Head of Corporate Communications, Mr. Peter Cheman, clarified this in a press briefing on Monday. Mr. Cheman, explained that the Chief Technical Officer of (YEDC) is a technical partner from Niger who is part of the senior management team and is responsible for improving the network performance.  He said that the man is not in charge of staff-related matters of any sort but works to make sure the network is constantly improved to serve the customers that are subscribed to the services of the company.  He added that all the staff positions, both permanent and outsourced, are occupied by Nigerians who follow the rules and regulations of the power sector. Mr. Cheman urged the customers of the company to disregard the false news circulating on social media and other faceless platforms and to report any issues rel...

A woman who was beheaded in a hotel in Yola, Adamawa State by a suspected ritualist has been identified by a man who claimed to be her former husband. News Platform  The man who identified himself as Auwal Garba, confirmed to the Police Command on Friday, that the deceased known as Bilkisu Alhaji Idi, murdered at Happy Day Guest Inn on the 18th January, 2024, was his wife. Auwal informed the Spokesman of the Police Command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, that late Bilkisu was his wife whom he had married about 6 years ago. He explained that they got married about 6 years ago and divorced her between November and December, 2023, saying that the marriage was blessed with a child. He said that the deceased even called him on the day she was killed that she wanted to talk to her child, but he informed her that the child is with his grant mother. More details ...

Adamawa State Command has so far apprehended the staff of the hotel (names withheld) where a young lady was beheaded by a ritualist. The command has also recovered drug and a handset of the deceased, and vowed to arrest whoever that is behind the gruesome murder of the young lady. The hotel staff apprehended include; Offer Jacob and Yifarta Caleb Receptionists and Habibu Isah, Security Guard. A suspected ritualist on the 18th January, 2024, by 9:00pm beheaded the deceased after they had lodged in the affected hotel and made away with the head of his victim. Confirming the arrest to News Platform on Friday, the Spokesman of the Command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, said that the command has so far apprehended 3 staff of the hotel and recovered drug and handset of the lady. According to him, the drug and handset were recovered at the scene of the crime, assuring that the command is doing everything possible to arrest the perpetrator of the heinous crime.

Adamawa State Commissioner of Police, CP Afolabi Babatola,  has strongly condemned the recent brutal killing of a lady in a hotel in Yola North Local Government Area. Consequently, the CP has ordered an immediate investigation into the matter with a view to apprehending the perpetrator and collaborators of the dastardly act for prosecution. He however, cautioned Hoteliers to report people of questionable characters to the police for immediate action, and vowed to apprehend the suspect. The CP in a statement by the the Police Public Relations Officer,PPRO, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje on Friday, warned that the killing of innocent citizens would no longer be tolerated under whatever guise. According to him, the Command holds the lives of all Citizens sacrosanct, and such unwarranted act would be strictly treated in accordance with extant laws.  He equally reiterated the commitment of the Command to protecting lives and property while stressing that it is vital to work with other ...

A total of 416,270 unemployed Nigeria youth are being screened in the ongoing exercise for the recruitment of 30,000 constables. According to the Police Service Commission, 136,177 candidates have been screened while 108,768 successfully uploaded, out of 416,270 youth jostling for 30,000 slots. The candidates are being subjected to physical and credentials screening, a prelude to an aptitude test and other processes including medical examination. In Adamawa State alone, no fewer than 29, 843, applicants have applied for 2023/2024 as confirmed to News Platform by the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje. Meanwhile, unconfirmed sources had it that the number of candidates that will be employed in Adamawa State is between 400 to 500 based the slots given to the state. Several youth who applied for the job observed with utter dismay, the number of unemployed Nigerian youth who are scrambling for the job opportunities in country. Some of them urged government to...

Adamawa State High Court of Justice sitting in Yola, has convicted and sentenced a drug hawker as well as a labourer to death by hanging or by lethal injection. News Platform. The court pesided by Hon. Justice Kaynson S. Lawanson, sentenced Habu Badaru, 27 years old and Auwal Lawan, 26 years old to death for "criminal conspiracy, robbery snd culpable homicide". Habu of Askira Uba in Borno State and Lawan of Uba Hildi in Adamawa State were condemned after they were tried and found guilty for the offences. While delivering judgement, Justice Lawanson, said," The sentence of the court upon you is to be hanged by the neck or by lethal injection until you are dead. May the Lord have mercy upon you". Earlier, the prosecution informed the court that the convicts had conspired and robbed a tricycle operator known as Algoni Muhammed, after drugging him with pentazocine injection at Uba Hildi in Hong LGA. The prosecution further explained that the convicts later made away wit...

Adamawa State High Court of Justice sitting in Yola, has convicted and sentenced a drug hawker as well as a labourer to death by hanging or by lethal injection. News Platform. The court pesided by Hon. Justice Kaynson S. Lawanson, sentenced Habu Badaru, 27 years old and Auwal Lawan, 26 years old to death for "criminal conspiracy, robbery snd culpable homicide". Habu of Askira Uba in Borno State and Lawan of Uba Hildi in Adamawa State were condemned after they were tried and found guilty for the offences. While delivering judgement, Justice Lawanson, said," The sentence of the court upon you is to be hanged by the neck or by lethal injection until you are dead. May the Lord have mercy upon you". Earlier, the prosecution informed the court that the convicts had conspired and robbed a tricycle operator known as Algoni Muhammed, after drugging him with pentazocine injection at Uba Hildi in Hong LGA. The prosecution further explained that the convicts later made away wit...

A significant breakthrough in the fight against vandalism was recorded for Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC) as a group of suspects were apprehended by vigilantes in the community at Sebore Guga along Jada road.  The arrest comes as a result of the company's ongoing efforts to combat the illegal tampering with power infrastructure that has been a persistent challenge for the distribution of electricity in the region. The suspects in custody have been identified as Emmanuel Kefas, aged 45, Jonah Linus, aged 39, and Mustapha Aliyu, aged 38. However, one suspect, Biri Modibbo, is currently at large and is being pursued by authorities. YEDC has indicated that the suspects will be charged to court following the completion of a thorough investigation into their activities. In recent times, YEDC substation vandals have attempted to cut cables at Target junction and Ghana crescent at Bekaji, all in Yola, the Adamawa state capital, where they were chased away before they could ca...

Barr. Musa Abdu was turbaned the new District Head of Karewa in Yola North Local Government Area of Adamawa State alongside three others.They are the District Heads of Yola, Nassarawo Abba and Namtari.  The ceremony which took place at the Lamido's palace recently, was witnessed by top government functionaries including the representative of the Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, Awal Tukur the Adamawa State Secretary to the Government " SSG" as well as other dignitaries from all walks of life. Performing the ceremony, the representative of the Lamido Dr. Barkindo Aliyu Mustapha, the Galadima Adamawa, admonished them to be God fearing and eschew all forms of corruption. He told them that it is a responsibility given to them by God and therefore they should treat everyone in their dormain equally while discharging their responsibilities. The Royal father further reminded them to be compassionate, stressing that this is one of the qualities of a good leader and urged them to hu...

By Zalson Willam Recently, the Laka community within and outside Adamawa State marked their 2023 annual national cultural festival. The event took place at the Mahmud Ribadu Square in Yola the Adamawa State capital. The event was witnessed by prominent sons and daughters of the Laka extraction and top government functionaries including the Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, was represented by the Commissioner of Culture and Tourism, Hon. Aloysius Baba Doke. In his paper with the theme "Cultural Festivals And inter Communal Cohesion" , the guest speaker, Dr. Calvin Yusuf Pelene defined cultural festival as a celebration of the tradition of a particular people. Dr. Calvin Yusuf, added that it is an organized set of special events such as musical performance or plays, usually happening in one place or a special day or period in memory of a cohesive effort, saying that the beauty of festivals are the joy they to our lives.  He urging them to embrace the spirit and spre...

By Zalson William Recently, the Laka community within and outside Adamawa State marked their 2023 annual national cultural festival. The event took place at the Mahmud Ribadu Square in Yola the Adamawa State capital. The event was witnessed by prominent sons and daughters of the Laka extraction and top government functionaries including the Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, was represented by the Commissioner of Culture and Tourism, Hon. Aloysius Baba Doke. In his paper with the theme "Cultural Festivals And inter Communal Cohesion" , the guest speaker, Dr. Calvin Yusuf Pelene defined cultural festival as a celebration of the tradition of a particular people. Dr. Calvin Yusuf, added that it is an organized set of special events such as musical performance or plays, usually happening in one place or a special day or period in memory of a cohesive effort, saying that the beauty of festivals are the joy they to our lives.  He urging them to embrace the spirit and spr...

By Shafi'u Saleh This is a time of joy for students, parents, and the people of the rural development area of ​​Vulpi district in Numan local government in Adamawa state, where the member of reps representing Demsa/Numan/Lamurde constituency has built an Examination hall for them. Speaking at the event, the principal of GDSS Gamadio, Mr. Zacheaus, who expressed his happiness, explained how the students sitting in SSCE travel to the neighboring local governments of Lamurde and Demsa to write the WAEC/NECO exams. He explained that even if the WAEC/NECO centers are established in 2019, classes will have to be suspended to leave the classrooms to be used for the duration of the examination due to the lack of examination room for students. . The principal also called on the lawmaker to increase his efforts in the field of fences, science laboratories and computers as well as improving the classrooms of the schools to give students the opportunity to study effectively. Also speaking at t...

The Executive Chairman Girei Local Government Council, Adamawa State, Hon. Judah Amisa, has been turbaned as "Katuka Girei" by the Ubandoma Adamawa and District Head of Girei. Hon. Judah, was on Saturday, turbaned as "Katuka Girei" along side the Divisional Police Officer(DPO) Girei, SP. Abubakar Usman Bafeto as "Wakilin Doka Girei" and Alh. Saidu Hamma as "Mai Jimillah Girei". The Girei LGC Chairman and 2 other title holders were turbaned by the Ubandoma Adamawa and the District Head of Girei, Alh. Dr. Ahmed Ibrahim Mustapha, in recognition of their selfless service to humanity. According to the Royal Father, the turbaning of Hon. Judah, was in consideration of his patriotism, commitment, selflessness and dedication in rendering service to humanity. The traditional ruler explained that the honour done to the Chairman was aimed at appreciating him and the DPO for curtailing security challenges bedeveilling Girei and environs. Girei Traditional Co...