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Worried by the spate of unemployment in the society, the Senstor representing Adamawa Central Senatorial District, Aminu Iya Abbas, has pledged to lobby for the conversion of Federal Government's structure to skills acquisition centre for youth. News Platform  According to Senator Iya Abbas, the conversion of the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) structure located along Yola- Fufore road to training centre will equip youth with needed skills to become self reliant. Aside the training centre, the Sen. Iya Abbas, disclosed that the Senate is impressing on the FG to implement food stamp programme where citizens will be issued with identity cards so that they can collect food free of charge. Sen. Iya Abbas, who made the pledge while speaking to newsmen in Yola, said that he is determined to follow necessary steps towards the conversion of the structure to training center for unemployed youth. He explained that the centre will train both educated and uneducated youth in relevant s...

SEN. IYA ABBAS SEEKS CONVERSION OF FG's STRUCTURE TO KILLS TRAINING CENTRE FOR YOUTH Worried by the spate of unemployment in the society, the Senstor representing Adamawa Central Senatorial District, Aminu Iya Abbas, has pledged to lobby for the conversion of Federal Government's structure to skills acquisition centre for youth. News Platform  According to Senator Iya Abbas, the conversion of the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) structure located along Yola- Fufore road to training centre will equip youth with needed skills to become self reliant. Aside the training centre, the Sen. Iya Abbas, disclosed that the Senate is impressing on the FG to implement food stamp programme where citizens will be issued with identity cards so that they can collect food free of charge. Sen. Iya Abbas, who made the pledge while speaking to newsmen in Yola, said that he is determined to follow necessary steps towards the conversion of the structure to training center for unemployed youth....

Adamawa State Police Command has apprehended a 30 years old man identified as Buba Alhaji Adamu, over the allegation of kidnapping. The suspect who hails from Abba Kumbo, Wuro Bokki in Fufore LGA, was arrested on the 23rd February, 2024, for kidnapping a woman. The suspect who had confessed to the crime, said that he had once participated in kidnapping, adding that himself and 2 other suspects who are currently at large abducted the woman. He revealed that he is into cattle rustling only and not kidnapping, saying that he rustles cattle and sell at Ngurore and Song markets respectively. "I don't kidnap people. I rustle cattle and sell at Ngurore market in Yola South LGA and at Song market respectively. So far, I rustled 3 cattle only". Meanwhile, the spokesman of the Police Command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Ngurore, said that the Commissioner of Police, Dankombo Morris, had ordered for discreet investigation into the matter. SP Ngurore assured that the suspect will charged to c...

A driver identified as David Donald has been remanded in prison custody in Yola, Adamawa state for the offence of cheating. An Upper Area Court 4 sitting in Yola, issued the remand order after the accused pleaded quilty to the alleged offence contrary to section 302 of the penal code law. David, who hails from Karin Lamido in Taraba State, was arraigned before Hon. Ibrahim Musa Ulenda, led Upper Area Court in Yola, by the Adamawa State Police Command. The defendant had on the 21st February, 2024, at a local joint in Yola, ordered 5 plastic buckets of alcohol known as "Burkutu" as well as 2 plates of fish pepper soup. After consuming the beer and eating 2 plates of fish pepper soup on the spot, David attempted to escape without paying a dime but was immediately intercepted. Arraigning the defendant, the prosecuting police officer, Sgt Kabiru Abubakar, informed the court that the defendant dishonestly collected the beer and pepper soup valued N6,600, from Felicity Sunday and Li...

The Senator representing Adamawa Central Senatorial District, Aminu IYA Abbas, has sank boreholes as well as distribited water pump machines to farmers in Gombi LGA. News Platform  According to Senator Iya Abbas, the gesture is aimed at encouraging farmers to actively engage in dry season farming so as to boost food production in the LGA and Adamawa State in general. Sen. Iya Abbas, had while distributing the empowerement items in Gombi LGA  on Tuesday, said that the gesture is aimed at assisting rural farmers as a way to reduce poverty at the grassroots. The Senator who was represented by the immediate past Member Gombi constituency, Hon. Japhet Kefas, explained that the distribution of the items was in fulfillment of the promise he had made to them recently. He told them that he had already made a promise to them when he visited the LGA and deemed it necessary to fulfill it as part of effort to cushion the effect of hardship being faced by his elctorate. He said that the Sen...

The Senator representing Adamawa Central Senatorial District, Aminu Iya Abbas, has sank 40 boreholes as well as distribited water pump machines to farmers in Gombi LGA. News Platform  According to Senator Iya Abbas, the gesture is aimed at encouraging farmers to actively engage in dry season farming so as to boost food production in the LGA and Adamawa State in general. Sen. Iya Abbas, had while distributing the empowerement items in Gombi LGA  on Tuesday, said that the gesture is aimed at assisting rural farmers as a way to reduce poverty at the grassroots. The Senator who was represented by the immediate past Member Gombi constituency House of Assembly, Hon. Japhet Kefas, explained that the distribution of the items was in fulfillment of the promise he had made to them recently. He told them that he had already made a promise to them when he visited the LGA and deemed it necessary to fulfill it as part of effort to cushion the effect of hardship being faced by his elctorate....

Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC) has announced the appointment of Engr. Abdulrahman Ahmad Isa, as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the company. The appointment of Eng. Abdulrahaman, according to the company, is effective from 1st February, 2024. A release signed by the Head, Corporate Communications, YEDC, Olugbenga Oladimeji Adebola, said that Eng. Abdulrahaman is a seasoned electrical engineer and business leader with over 20 years of experience in the power sector.  "He has held various positions in the defunct National Electricity Power Authority and Power Holding Company of Nigeria, where he was responsible for designing, operating, and maintaining electrical networks across the country.  "He is also a consultant on turnover strategy for Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, where he helped improve the company's performance and customer satisfaction," it stated. It added that Engr. Abdulrahaman holds a Bachelor of Engineerin...

  Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC) has announced the appointment of Engr. Abdulrahman Ahmad Isa, as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the company. The appointment of Eng. Abdulrahaman, according to the company, is effective from 1st February, 2024. A release signed by the Head, Corporate Communications, YEDC, Olugbenga Oladimeji Adebola, said that Eng. Abdulrahaman is a seasoned electrical engineer and business leader with over 20 years of experience in the power sector.  "He has held various positions in the defunct National Electricity Power Authority and Power Holding Company of Nigeria, where he was responsible for designing, operating, and maintaining electrical networks across the country.  "He is also a consultant on turnover strategy for Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, where he helped improve the company's performance and customer satisfaction," it stated. It added that Engr. Abdulrahaman holds a Bachelor of Engineer...

  Adamawa State House of Assembly on Monday, considered and adopted a report of its Ad hoc Committee on a bill for a law to estalish an Information Technology Development Agency (ADSITDA). The consideration and adoption of the report followed its presentation by the Chairman of the Committee and member representing Maiha constituency, Hon. Ahmed Jingi Belel. The bill is tagged," A bill for a law to establish the Adamawa State Information Technology Development Agency law, 2023 and to provide for matters incidental thereto". Floated by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, the bill is aimed at creating an agency saddled with the responsibility of harmonising as well as regulating the activities of information technology in the state. In its report, the committee told the assembly that bill will create a framework for the planning, research, development, standardization, application, coordination, monitoring, evaluation and regulation of Information Technology practices, activities an...

In a bid to cushion the economic hardship amongs his electorate, the Senator representing Adamawa Northern Senatorial District, Rev. Amos Yohanna Kumai (aka RAY), has distributed over 4,000 bags of rice to his constituents. The beneficiaries of the food support cut across Madagali, Michika, Mubi North, Mubi South and Maiha Local Government Areas which comprise Northern Senatorial Zone. Interestingly, the distribution, which is still going on, will be extended to the vulnerable, elderly men and women, youth, widows, Persons Living with Disabilities and among others in the 5 LGAs. Sen. Rev. Amos, has embarked on distribution of the bags of rice to thousands of his electorate in the LGAs as an immediate relief amidst the prevailing economic challenges confronting the nation. According to the PDP Senator, the distribution of the food items is to cushion the effects of the current economic hardship in the country. While promising to provide his electorate with quality representation, Senato...

In a bid to cushion the economic hardship amongs his electorate, the Senator representing Adamawa Northern Senatorial District, Rev. Amos Yohanna Kumai (aka RAY), has distributed over 4,000 bags of rice to his constituents. The beneficiaries of the food support cut across Madagali, Michika, Mubi North, Mubi South and Maiha Local Government Areas which comprise Northern Senatorial Zone. Interestingly, the distribution, which is still going on, will be extended to the vulnerable, elderly men and women, youth, widows, Persons Living with Disabilities and among others in the 5 LGAs. Sen. Rev. Amos, has embarked on distribution of the bags of rice to thousands of his electorate in the LGAs as an immediate relief amidst the prevailing economic challenges confronting the nation. According to the PDP Senator, the distribution of the food items is to cushion the effects of the current economic hardship in the country. While promising to provide his electorate with quality representation, Senato...

The Management of Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC), has announced that it is working with the regulator to refund every customer overbilled in 2023. The management made this known in a press release made available to newsmen in Yola, Adamawa State capital on Friday. "Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC) wishes to inform its esteemed customers that it is aware of the position of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) in its 2023 Annual Report which indicates that distribution companies (Discos) across the country, including YEDC, had overbilled their customers in 2023 due to the implementation of the Service Reflective Tariff (SRT)", the release stated. It disclosed that YEDC is working with the regulator to ensure that every customer that falls within this category are given their commensurate refund as it is their right.  According to the management, the modalities of the refund are yet to be finalised and communicated to the public. YEDC u...

  Adamawa State House of Assembly Committees on Transport, Rural Infrastructure and Community Development as well as that of Finance, Budget and Appropriation on Thursday, conducted public hearing on bills to establish transport board as well as harmonise allowances of LGs Finance Officers. News Platform  One of the bills is tagged "A bill for a law to provide for the establishment of Adamawa State Transport Board and to provide for the Management, Operation of Urban, Intra-state, Inter-state and International Transport Service" Another bill is "a bill for a law to harmonise the allowances of the Local Government Finance Officers with their state counterparts and matters incidental thereto". The bills, which successfully scaled 1st and 2nd readings, were sponsored by the Deputy Majority Leader and Member representing Maiha constituency, Hon. Ahmed Jingi Belel. The 2 committees conducted separate stakeholders engagement and public hearing on the affected bills as man...

Adamawa State House of Assembly Committees on Transport, Rural Infrastructure and Community Development as well as that of Finance, Budget and Appropriation on Thursday, conducted public hearing on bills to establish transport board as well as harmonise allowances of LGs Finance Officers. News Platform  One of the bills is tagged "A bill for a law to provide for the establishment of Adamawa State Transport Board and to provide for the Management, Operation of Urban, Intra-state, Inter-state and International Transport Service" Another bill is "a bill for a law to harmonise the allowances of the Local Government Finance Officers with their state counterparts and matters incidental thereto". The bills, which successfully scaled 1st and 2nd readings, were sponsored by the Deputy Majority Leader and Member representing Maiha constituency, Hon. Ahmed Jingi Belel. The 2 committees conducted separate stakeholders engagement and public hearing on the affected bills as manda...

The Senate has halted the Federal Government's plan to remove electricity subsidy as well as increase electricity tariff. The Upper Legislative Chamber halted the plan to withdraw electricity subsidy through a motion it has adopted at plenary in Abuja on Wednesday. The motion was captioned “Planned Increase in Electricity Tariff and Arbitrary Billing of Unmetered Customers by Distribution Companies (DisCos)” brought under matters of urgent public importance by Sen. Aminu Iya Abbas (PDP Adamawa) and 10 co-sponsors Sen. Iya Abbas, said it was worrisome to hear of the plan to increase electricity tariff by the relevant statutory authority in spite increased economic challenges with attendant widespread poverty and high cost of living in Nigeria. He claimed that the minister of power was reported to have said that “The nation must begin to move towards a cost-effective tariff model, as the country was currently indebted with N1.3 trillion naira to Generating Companies (GenCos) and $1.3...

The Senate has approved the resolution requesting the Federal Government to continue the electricity subsidy due to the ongoing economic hardship being faced by the Nigerians. The decision was reached following thorough a review and endorsement of a motion presented at a plenary season by Senator Aminu iya Abbas (PDP), representing Adamawa Central Zone. More importantly, Sen. Iya Abbas, proposal highlights the significance of maintaining the Electricity Subsidy for the near future taking into account the ongoing difficulties experience by Nigerian citizens.

  The 23rd Armored Brigade as well as the Adamawa State Police Command have pledged to synergise so as to provide adequate security in and around Adamawa state. The Commander 23rd Brigade, Brig. Gen. Paul Zawaya, and the newly deployed Commissioner of Police, CP Dankombo Morris, made the pledge when the former played host to the CP in Yola. Speaking, the Commander 23rd Brigade, Brig. Gen. Paul Zawaya, emphasized the need for cooperation as well as collaboration among the security agencies to guarantee peace and security for the citizens.  He assured the police command of his readiness to operate 24- hours open door policy of friendship, collaboration and cooperation, saying "Cooperation is a must among all security agencies as it is our collective responsibility to pull the country together in a better state". Brig. Gen. Zawaya, said that the Nigerian Army and the Nigeria Police Force together with other security agencies must complement each other and strive towards achievin...

Communities in Hong, Mubi South and Maiha Local Government Areas in Adamawa State have sought for the rehabilitation/construction of 25 kilometers road. News platform  The road is linking Shuwa-Kala'a-Dilwachira-Yadafa-Buladega in Kulinyi, Yadafa and Vokna Pakka Districts in Hong, Mubi South and Maiha LGAs. More importantly, some major communities that would benefit from the road if rehabilitated include; Dilwacira, Hosere zum, Garari, Mombul and Kwakwaah in Hong LGA. Others are; Nassarawo, Mbalagi, Naddere, Humburudi and Vokna in Maiha LGA, and Mojengo Hudu, Mbilla- Yadafa, Muchami, Dubu Dubu, Kwadankin, and Kagi'i in Mubi South LGA. The communities sought for the rehabilitation/ construction of the rural road during courtesy visit on the Speaker and other members of the Adamawa State House of Assembly on Tuesday. Speaking earlier, the leader of the delegation who is the District Head of Yadafa, Alh. Abubakar Bello Galadima, appealed to the Speaker and other lawmakers to champ...

Adamawa State House of Assembly has passed 4 Points resolutions aimed at rescuing the special school of the blind, deaf as well as dump located in Jada Local Government Area. News Platform  Part of the resolutions is directing the Ministry of Education as well as the Post Primary Schools Management Board to ensure that only qualified and specially trained teachers are employed or deployed to the school. The hallowed chamber equally urged government to stop the redeployment of qualified teachers to other normal schools considering the fact that the special school is faced with shortage of qualified teachers. The legislators further prayed the government to provide adequate and relevant learning and instructional materials specially designed to assist the comprehension of the blind, deaf and dump. Furthermore, the assembly mandated the House Standing Committee on Education to properly incorporate the needs of the special school in the current bill before it, ie a bill for a law to pr...

The Management of Dangote Cement Plc has stated that two of its trucks that were wrongly intercepted in Adamawa State have been released.  The company stated that the two trucks loaded with 900 bags of cement each from the Obajana Cement Plant were on their way to Jamtari, Maiha Local Government, Adamawa State, based on a customer’s request. However, they were intercepted by security agents who accused them of trying to export banned products to the Republic of Cameroun through the Adamawa routes.  The interception, on Friday, February 9, 2024, followed an executive order banning the transportation of food and building materials across the country's border through Adamawa routes by the Adamawa State Government. A statement signed by the Group's Chief Branding and Communication Officer, Mr. Anthony Chiejina, revealed that the company has a functional cement plant in Cameroun and that, the allegation of attempting to export cement there is false and malicious. Chiejina explained...

The police in Adamawa state have alerted residents to the rising incidence of car theft in Yola North, Yola South and Girei LGAs. News Platform  A statement by the spokesman of the State Police Command, SP,Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, said that their daily situation reports indicated an increased in car snatching and theft in Jimeta, Yola South and Girei LGAs. According to him, to stem the ugly trend, the command shall be embarking on vigorous checks in the affected areas which may result in slow traffic flow.  "The Commissioner of Police therefore appealed to motorists for their understanding as the action is in the interest of their safety and security," Nguroje explained.  The statement appealed to the general public to call the Command's Control Room on 08089671313, in case of emergency for necessary action. 

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has said that only 171,956 out of 315,114 applicants for General Duty Cadre were successful during the just concluded screening exercise. News Platform  However, the commission has fixed Tuesday, March 5th, 2024 for the Computer Based Test (CBT) for successful applicants which will be conducted throughout the 36 states of the Federation and the FCT, Abuja. This is contained in a press release signed by Ikechukwu Ani Head, Press and Public Relations, and made available to newsmen on Thursday. Ani explained that for the General Duty Cadre, 315, 114 applicants were invited for the screening exercise out of which 171,956 were successful and shortlisted for the JAMB CBT, saying that the 171,956 applicants shortlisted are made up of 25,818 females and 146,138 males. According to him, a total of 171,956 applicants who were successful from the screening exercise are expected to take part in the Computer Based Tests, adding that the candidates for the apt...

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has said that only 171,956 out of 315,114 applicants for General Duty Cadre were successful during the just concluded screening exercise. News Platform  However, the commission has fixed Tuesday, March 5th, 2024 for the Computer Based Test (CBT) for successful applicants which will be conducted throughout the 36 states of the Federation and the FCT, Abuja. This is contained in a press release signed by Ikechukwu Ani Head, Press and Public Relations, and made available to newsmen on Thursday. Ani explained that for the General Duty Cadre, 315, 114 applicants were invited for the screening exercise out of which 171,956 were successful and shortlisted for the JAMB CBT, saying that the 171,956 applicants shortlisted are made up of 25,818 females and 146,138 males. According to him, a total of 171,956 applicants who were successful from the screening exercise are expected to take part in the Computer Based Tests, adding that the candidates for the apt...

  The Senator representing Adamawa Central Senatorial District, Aminu Iya Abbas (Iya Adamawa) has congratulated Lamido Adamawa, Dr. Muhammadu Barkindo Aliyu on his 80th Birthday.  Sen. Iya Abbas, in a statement through his Yola Media Office on behalf of people of his electorate, described His Royal Highness the Lamido of Adamawa as an exceptional royal father whose reign has witnessed peace and phenomenal development. According to him, the Grand Patron Tabital Pulaku International has continued to encourage progressive initiatives which engendered unity, peace and tolerance in and around the state and Nigeria worthy of emulation. “I join all people of Adamawa and Nigerians at large to congratulate your on your 80th Anniversary.  “It is my prayer that Allah grant you excellent health, prosperity and many more years to continue in your immeasurable service to the people of Fombina Kingdom, Adamawa State and the nation as a whole," the senstor stated.

  The Chairman Board of Internal Revenue Adaamawa State, Alh. HammanAdama Njabari, has congratulated Hon. Musa Mahmud Kallamu on his election as well as swearing in ceremony. Njabari In his congratulatory message issued in Yola, Adamawa State capital, commended Kallamu for his resilience and commitment to genuine democratic practices.  The chairman said, the victory is an affirmation by Mayo Belwa constituents of Hon. Kallamu's sterling quality representation and confirmation of his outstanding performance in providing dividends of democracy. "I congratulate and rejoice with you and the people of our constituency on your well-deserved re-election and swearing in as the Member representing Mayo Belwa at the assembly," he said. “Your victory is testimony of your excellent performance in office as member representing Mayo Belwa constituency in Adamawa State House of Assembly from (2011-2015) and (2015-2019)" he added He added that the victory is also an indication that,...

  The new Commissioner of Police, CP Dankombo Morris, deployed to Adamawa State Police Command has assumed duty as the 32nd CP. CP Dankombo took over from CP Afolabi Babatola, who was recently promoted to the rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) and redeployed to higher responsibility as AIG  in charge of zone 3 Headquarters Supervising Adamawa and Taraba States. A statement by the image maker of the command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, said that CP Dankombo hails from Kaltungu Local Government Area of Gombe State.  According to the statement, the new CP holds a BA (Hons) in History, from University of Maiduguri, Borno State and MA International Relations. He was enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force in the year 1992 as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police and rose through ranks.

Adamawa State House of Assembly on Monday, passed a bill for a law to amend Adamawa State College of Health Technology Law 2018. News Platform  The passage of the bill followed its 3rd reading at the resumed plenary session presided by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley. The bill was enacted sequel to a motion to that effect by the Member representing Demsa constituency, Hon. Kate Raymond Mamuno and seconded by Hon. Moses Yerima Zah of Michika constituency respectively. The 2 lawmakers had while sponsoring the motion, urged their colleagues to consider the significance of the bill and pass it in the interest of the general public. After the 3rd reading of the bill, the Speaker of the hallowed chamber, directed the clerk to the assembly to prepare a clean copy of the bill for Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri's assent. It could be recalled that Governor Fintiri sometimes last year directed the immediate relocation of the college from Mubi to Michika its permanent site during a meeting...

In its renewed commitment towards curtailing crime and criminality, the Adamawa State Police Command has apprehended 4 suspects for allegedly robbing Commissioner Ministry of Environment, Hon. Muhammed Sadiq Wali, of his official vehicle as well as other valuables. The gallant operatives of the command have also succeeded in recovering the stolen Toyota Hilux, Barreta Pistol, 3 live ammunitions, 2 Anti-trackers, Handsets, foreign currency among others. The suspected armed robbers include Salihu Buhari 38, and Abdullahi Abubakar, 35, residents of Garoua in Cameroon Republic, Isa Adamu, 55, Tudun Wada, Sokoto State and Mustapha Muhammed, 47 of Lelewalji, Girei Local Government Area. A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, and made available to News Platform on Monday, said that the suspects were arrested on the 12th February, 2024. SP Nguroje explained that the culprits were nabbed by a combined team of police operatives attached to Girei Di...

Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC) as well as Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) on Monday, hosted a pivotal engagement with customers and key stakeholders in Damaturu, the capital of Yobe State. The purpose of this event is to sensitize customers and stakeholders about recent developments in the sector, vandalism and the operations of the NERC Forum in Yobe.  It was also a meeting where customers could channel their complaints to the forum in the event that their concerns reported to YEDC remain unresolved. The event brought together representatives from various sectors, including the Military, Paramilitary, Civil Society, and Industrialists underscoring the importance of collaboration in ensuring efficient electricity distribution and customer satisfaction. During the engagement, the new NERC Forum members were introduced, along with their contact details for easy access by customers with a view to ensuring that customers always have access to the forum wh...

In its renewed commitment towards curtailing crime and criminality, the Adamawa State Police Command has apprehended 4 suspects for allegedly robbing Commissioner Ministry of Environment, Hon. Muhammed Sadiq Wali, of his official vehicle as well as other valuables. The gallant operatives of the command have also succeeded in recovering the stolen Toyota Hilux, Barreta Pistol, 3 live ammunitions, 2 Anti-trackers Handsets, foreign currency among others. The suspected armed robbers include Salihu Buhari 38, and Abdullahi Abubakar, 35, residents of Garoua in Cameroon Republic, Isa Adamu, 55, Tudun Wada, Sokoto State and Mustapha Muhammed, 47 of Lelewalji, Girei Local Government Area. A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, and made available to News Platform on Monday, said that the suspects were arrested on the 12th February, 2024. SP Nguroje explained that the culprits were nabbed by a combined team of police operatives attached to Girei Div...

Adamawa State House of Assembly on Monday, swore in Hon. Musa Mahmud Kallamu as new member representing Mayo Belwa constituency. News Platform  Hon. Kallamu, was elected member to represent Mayo Belwa constituency during rerun election conducted recently following the nullification of election at 7 polling units in the constituency. The Election Petitions Tribunal voided the election of the immediate past member of the constituency, Hon. Ibrahim Musa Italiya, of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and ordered for the rerun election which was affirmed by the court of appeal. Hon. Kallamu, took the oath of allegiance and oath of membership administered by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, during a plenary held at the Assembly Complex, in Yola today. Inaugurating the lawmaker, the Speaker of the assembly, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, congratulated him, and said that he is now the member representing Mayo Belwa constituency.  The Speaker charged him to work with his colleagues reg...

An Upper Area Court 4 sitting in Yola, Adamawa state on Friday, remanded about 9 police job applicants over allegations of falsification of documents. Those remanded at the correctional center include: Auwal Adamu, Momsisuri Shamaki, Emmanuel Dennis (Omo), Hyellengeri Alex, Faisal Muhammed, Terman Dandi Sunday, Moh'd A. Moh'd, Abubakar Gidado and Raphael Geoffrey. The applicants were arrested with fake documents at the just concluded screening exercise for the recruitment of the police constables. The affected applicants were discovered to have forged their documents in order to gain employment into the Nigeria police. On their arraignment before Hon. Ibrahim Musa Ulenda, led Upper Area Court 4, the defendants pleaded guilty to the allegations of criminal conspiracy and forgery. Arraigning the defendants, the prosecuting police officer, Operative Nurudeen Abubakar from the State Intelligence Department (SID) of the Nigeria Police, told the court that the offences contravene sec...