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The Senator representing Adamawa Central Senatorial District, Rt. Hon. Aminu IYA Abbas, has donated the sum of N10million to the victims of fire disaster in Yola South main market. News Platform  Senator Iya Abbas, donated the money to victims when he visited the market on Thursday, to commiserate with the victims of the inferno. The distinguished Senator sympathised with the affected traders, Yola South LGC and Adamawa State in general, explaining that he was out of the country on official assignment at the time of the incident. He said though he had extended his words of comfort and sympathy them while he was away, he deemed it imperative to come in person and commiserate with them. He told them that nobody can be able compensate them on the damages they had incurred, saying that his visit was to enable him render his financial assistance to those affected to cushion the effect of hardship. He applauded Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, for his promise to construct a befitting Morde...

Mesmerised by the scorecards of the Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, in the last 5 years, the Member representing Song constituency at the House of Assembly, Hon. Emmanuel Kefas, has heaped accolades on the governor over what he calls a successful completion of a glorious 5 years in office. Pointedly, in a statement made available to newsmen on Wednesday, Hon. Kefas, described Fintiri as a workaholic "Fresh Air Governor, saying that his numerous achievements did not come to him as a surprise due to his track record.. “Exactly a year today, the electorate unanimously took a decision to give Governor Fintiri 2nd term, saying that the Governor has displayed an exemplary leadership in terms of transformation he brings to the state. According to him, the administration of Fintiri must be commended for the achievements recorded in 5 years, saying that the transformation agenda of Fintiri has changed the history of the state positively. He felicitated with the Governor and A...

Lawmaker representing Michika constituency at the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Moses Yerima Zah, has applauded the administration of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, for its remarkable achievements. In his congratulatory message, Hon. Moses Yerima Zah, said Adamawa State is proud of Governor Fintiri and his administration for its giant strides in 5 years. The Chief Whip of the assembly added that his constituents and Adamawa State in general can testify to the fact that the Governor has justified the mandate given to him by the electorate, and congratulated him for marking 1year anniversary of 2nd tenure. According to him, numerous completed and ongoing urban and rural road network projects, transformation in education, health sector, empowerment of people at the grassroots among other critical sectors were recorded by the Governor. He noted that history will remember Fintiri as a transformational leader who rose above personal and partisan interests to make bold decisions and p...

The member representing Numan constituency at the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Pwamwakeno Mackondo, has scored the Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri-led administration high on the delivery of dividends of democracy. Rt. Hon. Mackondo, who is the Chairman House Standing Committee on State Planning, congratulated Governor for clocking 1 year in office in his second tenure. The PDP Lawmaker in a congratulatory message to Fintiri on Wednesday, said that the "Fresh Air Governor" has performed creditably well in delivering on his campaign promises and wished him sound health and wisdom in piloting the affairs of the state. The former Deputy Speaker described Fintiri as "Project Governor, Hasken Toungo, Flyover Governor" as well as "peoples' Governor", explaining that he has been given all the names because of his outstanding performance. He said that Fintiri is one of the best performing Governors in Nigeria today, and that as Lawmakers, they are su...

The member representing Numan constituency at the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Pwamwakeno Mackondo, has scored the Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri-led administration high on the delivery of dividends of democracy. Rt. Hon. Mackondo, who is the Chairman House Standing Committee on State Planning, congratulated Governor for clocking 1 year in office in his second tenure. The PDP Lawmaker in a congratulatory message to Fintiri on Wednesday, said that the "Fresh Air Governor" has performed creditably well in delivering on his campaign promises and wished him sound health and wisdom in piloting the affairs of the state. The former Deputy Speaker described Fintiri as "Project Governor, Hasken Toungo, Flyover Governor" as well as "peoples' Governor", explaining that he has been given all the names because of his outstanding performance. He said that Fintiri is one of the best performing Governors in Nigeria today, and that as Lawmakers, they are su...

  The Senator Representing Adamawa Central Senatorial District, Aminu Iya Abbas, has congratulated Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, on his 5 years in office.  Sen Abbas, who is the Chairman House Committee on Innovation, Science and Technology in a congratulatory message made available to newsmen in Yola, Wednesday on behalf of People of Adamawa Central, described Fintiri's developmental projects as commendable.  Abbas also saluted the security measures put in place by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, saying that it is another laudable effort to enhance security of lives and property of the people at all level as it is everybody's business.  The Federal lawmaker added that, within the five years of Governor Fintiri he provide Infrastructural development throughout the state, improved the welfare of civil servants and retirees, also set machinery in motion for the much-desired people-oriented projects.  The senator also commended the government for providing palliati...

The Senator Representating Adamawa Central Senatorial District, Aminu Iya Abbas has expressed shock over the death of Deputy Minority Whip of the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Abdulmalik Jauro Musa Member Representing Ganye Constituency.  Iya Abbas who is the Chairman Senate Committee on Innovation, Science and Technology in a condolence message through his Media Office in Yola on behalf of the people of Central Zone, consoled with the Speaker, members of the 8th Assembly, Government and People of Adamawa State.  The Senator described the death of the young lawmaker as a great lost not only to his family and Ganye constituency but the entire state.  According to Iya Abbas, Hon. Abdulmalik was a humble rising politician, who committed his life to the service of humanity. The Senator further said that the late lawmaker who served as Senior Legislative Aide to his former colleague in the 7th Assembly from Ganye constituency was an committed Aide who provided effectiv...

The Senator Representing Adamawa Central Senatorial District, Aminu Iya Abbas, has expressed shock over the death of the former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), DIG Ibrahim Lamorde (rtd). Iya Abbas In a condolence message through his Yola Media Office on behalf of the people of Adamawa Central, described the death of the Former Anti Corruption Czar as a great lost not only to his family and colleagues but the entire Adamawa state and the country at large. While consoling the government and people of Adamawa state and the country as a whole, Senator Iya Abbas said the former DIG died when his wealth of experience is much more needed in addressing national issues.  He also extended his condolences to Lamorde’s immediate and extended families and other colleagues of the DIG in the NPF and the EFCC. Iya Abbas also prayed to Almighty Allah to grant the deceased eternal rest and give the members of his family the fortitude to bear the irreparable lost.

Three persons are currently facing trial before the Chief Magistrate I in Yola, Adamawa State, for allegedly stealing the sum of N72.818million in Ganye LGA. The defendants standing trial before the court include: Abdulrashed Waziri, 36, Richard Moses, 42 and Uche Sunday, 32 for the alleged offences. They were arraigned before the court for the alleged offences of theft by clerk or servant, misappropriation and criminal breach of trust. Abdulrashed, and 2 other defendants allegedly made away with the sum of N72.818million belonging to Saro Agro-Science Limited located in Ganye Local Government Area. According to the prosecution, Abdulrashed, a Store Keeper, Richard, Market Sales Rep and Uche, Van Sales Rep of the company conspired and perpetrated the crime without the prior knowledge of the management. Arraigning the defendants, the Prosecutor, ASP Zakka Musa, informed the court that one Olajide Oladeji of Investment Quarters Tunfure in Gombe state who is also the Regional Business Hea...

  The Speaker Adamawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, has mourned the death of the member representing Ganye constituency, Hon. Abdulmalik Musa Jauro. Late Abdulmalik, who died in India over the weekend, was buried today at his home town in Ganye Local Government Area. Rt. Hon. Bathiya, in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Hyellamada Bernard, on behalf of the members and the entire assembly, sympathised with the immediate constituency of the deceased. The statement specifically consoled the immediate family of the member and Ganye constituents over the demise of the lawmaker, and described as shocking the sudden death of the member. The Speaker described late Abdulmalik as a team player, saying that he will be missed greatly and prayed for the repose of the departed.  Until his demise, Hon Abdulmalik was the member representing Ganye constituency and Deputy Minority Whip elected under the APC during the 2023 general election.

Critical Stakeholders at a One-Day Townhall Meeting organised by the Forum for African Women Educationalist (FAWE) Nigeria have brainstormed extensively on the "Tsangaya" System of Education: prospects and challenges. The townhall meeting on "Tsangaya" was organised by FAWE with a support from PLAN International EU-INTPA Project on "Strengthening Civil Society to Enhance Education for all in Northern Nigeria". The event attracted relevant stakeholders including Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, Adamawa State Universal Basic Education Board (ADSUBEB), Muslim Council of Nigeria Adamawa State Chapter, Jama'atul Nasir Islam(JNI), CSACEFA, Youth Groups and Civil Society Organisations among others. The townhall meeting which was held at the Universal Basic Education Board on Wednesday, provided an ample opportunity where the participants identified several factors affecting Almajiri Education System in Adamawa State and Northern Nigeria in...

Adamawa State House of Assembly on Thursday, confirmed 7 nominees as members of the Adamawa State Independent Electoral Commission. News Platform  Those screened and confirmed by the include: Mohammed Umar Jabu, Love Zidon, Emmanuel Anuhu Abba, Gidado Abdulsalam , Mark Balanso, Suleiman Yahaya Sudi and Mohammed Tuki. The confirmation followed the screening of the nominees by the House Standing Committee on Public Petitions, Public Service and Electoral Matters. The committee is headed by the Member representing Shelleng constituency, Hon. Bulus Kantomon Napthali. Earlier, Hon. Kantomon, presented the report of his committee at the plenary session presided by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley. Hon. Kantomon, informed the hallowed chamber that his committee had invited the nominees who appeared in person and submitted their CVs, and other relevant documents during screening exercise. He said his committee found out that the nominees obtained the required minimum educational qualif...

Adamawa State House of Assembly on Thursday, confirmed 7 NOMINEES as Members of the Adamawa State Independent Electoral Commission. Those screened and confirmed by the include: Mohammed Umar Jabu, Love Zidon, Emmanuel Anuhu Abba, Gidado Abdulsalam , Mark Balanso, Suleiman Yahaya Sudi and Mohammed Tuki. The confirmation followed the screening of the nominees by the House Standing Committee on Public Petitions, Public Service and Electoral Matters. The committee is headed by the Member representing Shelleng constituency, Hon. Bulus Kantomon Napthali. Earlier, Hon. Kantomon, presented the report of his committee at the plenary session presided by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley. Hon. Kantomon, informed the hallowed chamber that his committee had invited the nominees who appeared in person and submitted their CVs, and other relevant documents during screening exercise. He said his committee found out that the nominees obtained the required minimum educational qualifications to hold pu...

The Adamawa State House of Assembly has passed a resolution, urging Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, to direct all security agencies to intensify effort towards rescuing Very. Rev. Fr.Oliver Buba, kidnapped by unknown gunmen. News Platform  They also appealed to Governor Fintiri, to render medical assistance to the victims of Saturday, attack in Numan LGA, as well as directing all security agencies to swing into action to ensure the release of the Priest and apprehend perpetrators. The lawmakers have also condemned in strong terms the attack on the Chairman of the PDP Numan III ward who is also the Vice Chairman Muslim Council of Nigeria Numan LGA branch, Alh. Muhammed Bello and his sons. The attack which claimed the life of one of the sons of the Chairman, identified as Hassan Muhammed, left the Chairman and and his other son known as Gambo Muhammed severely wounded. The resolution of the Hon. Members followed a matter of urgent public importance sponsored by the Member representing...

Adamawa State House of Assembly has passed a resolution, urging Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, to direct all security agencies to intensify effort towards rescuing Very. Rev. Fr.Oliver Buba, kidnapped by unknown gunmen. News Platform  They also appealed to Governor Fintiri, to render medical assistance to the victims of Saturday, attack in Numan LGA, as well as directing all security agencies to swing into action to ensure the release of the Priest and apprehend perpetrators. The lawmakers have also condemned in strong terms the attack on the Chairman of the PDP Numan III ward who is also the Vice Chairman Muslim Council of Nigeria Numan LGA branch, Alh. Muhammed Bello and his sons. The attack which claimed the life of one of the sons of the Chairman, identified as Hassan Muhammed, left the Chairman and and his other son known as Gambo Muhammed severely wounded. The resolution of the Hon. Members followed a matter of urgent public importance sponsored by the Member representing Num...

  Adamawa State House of Assembly has received 57 nominees for confirmation as Members and Executive Directors of various Boards and Commissions. News Platform The nominees for screening and confirmation for Adamawa State Local Government Service Commission include: Kennedy Dauda, Fibi Nuhu, Amos Drambi, Aliyu Umar Toungo, Barr. Abdulhamid Alkali and Aminu Dahiru Those nominated for Local Govt Staff Pendion Board are; Dr. Nuhu Tari, Hajiya Habiba Hassan, Musa J. Afraimu, while Ibrahim Abba, Mr. Philemon Bakari Amtonbito, Hon. Jika Musa Mustafa, Sabiru Yari , Hon. Yosi Lerum have been nominated for State Pension Board. Adamawa State Planning Commission has Mary Paninga, Hon Harald Mirchalum, Isa Shettima while those for Adamawa State Primary Healthcare Development Agency include: Dr. Bashir Suleimon, Adamu Simon, Renos B. Peter. The assembly also received the names of Barr. Musa Kaibo, Alh. Salizu Buba, Mrs. Patience Ahmadu, Jephet Kefas, Kennedy Bartimawus for Adamawa State Civil S...

No fewer than 9 persons were on Tuesday, remanded at the correctional centre in Yola, Adamawa State for alleged criminal conspiracy and armed robbery. The Chief Magistrate Court I sitting in Yola, Adamawa State Capital issued the remand order when the defendants were arraigned before it for the offences. The presiding judge, Magistrate Mohammed Njidda Fufore, remanded the defendants after they were arraigned before him for the offences. The order followed the arraignment of the defendants before the court by the prosecuting police officers, Inspector S. S. Nicholas and ASP Frsncis Audu, respectively. The defendants include: Abdulwahab Abdulkarim, Musa Mohammed , Ibrahim Buba, Mallamjo Yunusa, Haruna Umar, Musa Buba and Sumai Buba, pleaded not guilty to all the offences. All the aforementioned defendants were arraigned on the same First Information Report tendered in court by Inspector S. S. Nicholas. While the 2 other defendants including Samson John and Babangida Mohammed (aka Azare) ...

Following Saturday attack which claimed a life in Numan LGA, the Member representing the constituency at the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Pwamwakeno Mackondo, has sympathised with the Chairman PDP Numan III Ward over the attack. The fresh attack left Hassan, one of the sons of the Chairman dead while the Chairman and his 2nd son sustained life threatening injuries and fractures and currently receiving treatment. The lawmaker in his condolence message to the Ward Chair, other victims of the attack and his entire constituents, expressed rude shock over the fresh violent attack by herders on innocent farmers in his constituency.  Rt. Hon. Mackondo, and former Deputy Speaker of ADHA had while commisserating with the family of Alh. Bello Bantakwa Kakanda, the Ward Chairman of PDP Numan III, strongly condemned the attack on his electorate and called for immediate arrest of the perpetrators. He urged the security agencies and Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri led "Fresh Air Admi...

The member representing Numan/Demsa/Lamurde Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Kwamoti Laori, has expressed shock over the resurgence of violent attacks by criminal herders on farmers in his constituency.  The lawmaker condemned the attack while commisserating with the family of Alh. Bello Bantakwa Kakanda, the Ward Chairman of PDP Numan III, who was violently attacked by criminals suspected to be herdsmen at his rice farm in Kwapukai on Saturday, last week. During the attack, Hassan, one of the sons of the chairman who accompanied him to the farm couldn't make it alive while the Chairman and his second son sustained life threatening degrees of injuries and fractures and currently receiving treatment. Rt. Hon. Laori, who sympathised with the family over the loss also called on the youth to remain calm and avail authorities any useful information that may aid their investigation and possible arrest of the perpetrators.  The ranking member called on his constituents to remain vigila...

The Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE), Nigeria has organised an awareness raising and advocacy planning session for Civil Society Organisations(CSOs) in and around Adamawa State in Nigeria. The forum is currently implementing European Union (EU)-INTPA Project in Adamawa State titled " Strengthening Civil Society to Enhance Education for all in Northern Nigeria" with support from Plan International. The event which was held at Duragi hotel in Yola Adamawa on Thursday, was well attended by members of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), School Based Management Committee (SBMC), Parents Teacher Association (PTA) and Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities. During the event, the organisers were able to raise the awareness of the CSOs on gender responsive education sector planning and why it is important for them to join the coalition to advocate for more gender responsive and inclusive education sector plan for Adam...

The Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE), Nigeria has organised an awareness raising and advocacy planning session for Civil Society Organisations(CSOs) in and around Adamawa State in Nigeria. The forum is currently implementing European Union (EU)-INTPA Project in Adamawa State titled " Strengthening Civil Society to Enhance Education for all in Northern Nigeria" with support from Plan International. The event which was held at Duragi hotel in Yola Adamawa on Thursday, was well attended by members of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), School Based Management Committee (SBMC), Parents Teacher Association (PTA) and Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities. During the event, the organisers were able to raise the awareness of the CSOs on gender responsive education sector planning and why it is important for them to join the coalition to advocate for more gender responsive and inclusive education sector plan for Adam...

The Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE), Nigeria has organised an awareness raising and advocacy planning session for Civil Society Organisations(CSOs) in and around Adamawa State in Nigeria. The forum is currently implementing European Union (EU)-INTPA Project in Adamawa State titled " Strengthening Civil Society to Enhance Education for all in Northern Nigeria" with support from Plan International. The event which was held at Duragi hotel in Yola Adamawa on Thursday, was well attended by members of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), School Based Management Committee (SBMC), Parents Teacher Association (PTA) and Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities. During the event, the organisers were able to raise the awareness of the CSOs on gender responsive education sector planning and why it is important for them to join the coalition to advocate for more gender responsive and inclusive education sector plan for Adam...

  The newly elected Executive Council members of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Adamawa State have been officially inaugurated to pilot affairs of the Christian body for the next 5 years. The epoch event which took place at St. Monica Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria (LCCN) in Jimeta Yola, had in attendance top Government officials, traditional rulers and members of the Christian body in the state from different denominations from far and near. Those inaugurated include: Rev. Dr. Joel Danjuma Manzo as Chairman, Rev. Dr. Victor Saje as Vice Chairman, Rev. Emeka Obionyo Secretary, Rev. Gambo Bupwada as Assistant Secretary while Rev. Dr. Malacy Wache will served as Treasurer. Also inaugurated are departmental sub-heads of the association which include Barr. Victor Eze as Director, Legal and Public Affairs, Apostle Dr. Rufus Director Ecumenism and inter-faith, while Pastor Ishaku Shehu will serve as Director, State issues and welfare. Others are Evangelist Haruna Don...

The Member representing Yola South constituency at the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Kabiru Mijinyawa, on Thursday, donated the sum of N5.180million to the victims of Yola market fire disaster. The money was disbursed to 259 business men affected by the disaster which everyone of them smiled home with the sum of N20,000 each. Speaking while disbursing the money to the victims at the scene of the incident, Rt. Hon. Kabiru Mijinyawa, commiserated with the victims and urged them to take it as an act of God. Rt. Hon. Mijinyawa, who is the former Speaker of the Assembly, told them that he was planning to give all the victims something tangible, but that could not work out as planned and pleaded with those that could not benefit to exercise patience. He assured that he will do everything possible to support those that could not benefit, and promised to reach out to his wealthy friends to help the businessmen regain their losses. The legislator explained that he was away for treat...

Justice Benjamin Manji Lawan of Adamawa State High Court of Justice on Wednesday, issued warrant of arrest against Barr. Hudu Yunusa Ari, suspended Resident Electoral Commissioner of INEC.  The court ordered the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to arrest Barr. Hudu Ari and provide him in court with immediate effect to stand his trial on 3 count charge. Justice Manji, issued the warrant of arrest in his ruling on the application dated and filed on the 16th April, 2024, by the Adamawa State Government through its Counsels. Earlier, while moving the application, Counsel to the Complainant, Chief L. D. Nzadon, informed the court that the application is seeking the court's warrant of arrest against the defendant. Chief Nzadon, who referred the court to section 20 sub sections (1j) of the Administration of Criminal Justice Law (ACJL) 2018, urged the court to exercise its powers and direct the IGP to arrest the defendant wherever he is found. He told the court that efforts to serve the d...

Justice Benjamin Manji Lawan of Adamawa State High Court of Justice on Wednesday, issued warrant of arrest against Barr. Hudu Yunusa Ari, suspended Resident Electoral Commissioner of INEC.  The court ordered the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to arrest Barr. Hudu Ari and provide him in court with immediate effect to stand his trial on 3 count charge. Justice Manji, issued the warrant of arrest in his ruling on the application dated and filed on the 16th April, 2024, by the Adamawa State Government through its Counsels. Earlier, while moving the application, Counsel to the Complainant, Chief L. D. Nzadon, informed the court that the application is seeking the court's warrant of arrest against the defendant. Chief Nzadon, who referred the court to section 20 sub sections (1j) of the Administration of Criminal Justice Law (ACJL) 2018, urged the court to exercise its powers and direct the IGP to arrest the defendant wherever he is found. He told the court that efforts to serve the d...

The new leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Adamawa State Chapter has paid a courtesy visit on Three (3) First Class Chiefs in Numan Federation. So far, the CAN Exco have paid the visit on their royal highnesses, the Murum Mbula, Murum Bwaltam B. Biyapo, Hama Batta, Humon Alhamdu Gladstone Teneke and the Kwandi Nunguraya, Kuruhaye Dishon Dansanda. Speaking at the palaces of the paramount rulers respectively, the new CAN Chairman, Rev. Dr. Joel Danjuma Manzo, said that they were at the palaces to pay homage on the royal fathers. Rev. Dr. Joel, explained that they visited the palaces primarily to express their profound gratitude for what he described as the royal fathers uncommon love and consistent support to the Christian body within their jurisdictions and the state at large. He added that they were at their palaces to identify and cherish their unbiased principles in adding values in the lives of their subjects and how they allowed themselves to be used by God in...

The Chief Magistrate Court I sitting in Yola, Adamawa State has ordered the remand of 2 people for allegedly vandalising 68 electricity poles as well as theft of over N22 million cables belonging to Savannah Sugar Company. The court presided by the Chief Magistrate Muhammed Njidda Fufore, remanded the 2 defendants including Elijah Zira and Edan Ayuba, after they were arraigned them before him. Magistrate Njidda, remanded the defendants in prison custody for the offences of criminal conspiracy, mischief in relation to electricity and telecommunication and theft. Both defendants pleaded not guilty to all the allegations levelled against them by the prosecution which contravened sections 60, 325 and 276 of the Penal Code law 2018. The prosecuting police officer, ASP Francis Audu, told the court that the defendants perpetrated the crime on the 17th April, 2024, at Savannah Sugar Company.  He said that the Chief Secretary Officer of the Company, Yunade Lasisi, had reported to the police...

  The Senator representing Adamawa Central Senatorial District, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas, has commiserated with the victims of windstorm in Hong LGA. It could recalled that the windstorm destroyed several houses, worship centres and public structures in Pella, Garari, Wuro Garba, Jabba, Lugga and Mombol communities in Hong LGA. Sen. Abbas who is the Chairman Senate Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation sympathised with the victims of the natural disaster. He used the opportunity and called on governments at all levels to as a matter of urgency provide emergency relief materials to the victims of the windstorm especially those rendered homeless. He said the emergency assistance especially building materials will help to rebuild the affected communities, and urged the victims especially those in rural areas to desist from cutting down of trees to prevent loss of lives and property to such disasters. The Senator added that he is working with relevant stakeholders to meet wit...

  The Chief Magistrate Court 3 sitting in Yola, Adamawa State on Friday, remanded the Acting Registrar College for Legal Studies, Yola, Musa Chiroma, in prison custody for the offences of assault and causing of grievous hurt.  The court presided by the Chief Magistrate Uwani Muhammed Danladi, remanded the registrar after he was arraigned before her by the Prosecutor, Inspector Abubakar Nurudeen, from State Intelligence Department. Musa Chiroma, was remanded at the correctional center for the offences of assault, criminal force to deter public servant from discharging her lawful duty and voluntary causing of hurt contrary to sections 244 and 219 of the penal law 2018. The registrar landed in prison for beating up Fatimatu Musa (Mrs.), Assistant Chief Lecturer with the college who is also the Chairman Task Force Committee for the Enforcement of Payment of School Fees in the institution. Fadimatu, a house wife was ruthlessly dealt with by the registrar while enforcing the rules l...

Adamawa State Police Command has arrested 2 suspected kidnappers for abducting and killing 6 years old victim in Ganye LGA. The accused apprehended include; Muktar Mohammed, 20 years old and Hussein Suleiman, 20 years, who reside at Bashin village, Yoro LGA, Taraba State. A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, said that the suspect were arrested following a complaint to the command by the father of the victim. SP Nguroje, said that the father of the deceased who resides at Tudun Wada in Ganye LGA, had reported to the police that the suspects invaded his residence and abducted his son known as Eboka Edwin. According to him, the suspects later called the father via GSM and demanded N10 million as ransom as well as demanded N152 000 from him as feeding fee which he gave them the fee. He said that after receiving the complaint, the Commissioner of Police, Adamawa State Command, CP Dankombo Morris, deployed detectives led by SP Mohammed Yahaya Nuhu, ...

The Speaker Adamawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, has symphatised with victims of wind storm which affected several communities in Hong LGA. The Speaker, in a press statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Hyellamada Bernard expressed concern over the natural disaster which wrecked havoc several communities thereby rendering them homeless.  The statement disclosed that the Speaker had already directed officials from Adamawa State Emergency Management Agency ADSEMA and NEMA to visit the affected communities for on the spot assessments for necessary intervention.  While calling on the victims to take it as an act of God, the Speaker prayed God to avert the future occurance.  The communities visited by the assessment team include Pella, Garari, Wuro Garba, Jabba, Lugga and Mombol.