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Residents of Gombi Local Government Area, Adamawa State on Saturday, observed the monthly sanitation exercise reintroduced by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri. During the exercise, filling stations, shops, Gombi main market were closed down to allow people clean their surroundings for a healthy environment. Security agencies including police, military men, civil defence among others mounted road blocks and restricted the movement of both private and commercial vehicles as part of effort towards enforcing the order. Cross section of the residents applauded Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri led administration for reintroducing the monthly sanitation exercise and commended the Chairman of the LGC, Hon. Mark Ishaya, for his support to see to the success of the exercise. Speaking to newsmen shortly after the exercise, the Zonal Coordinator Gombi Zonal Office Ministry of Environment Adamawa State, Eng. Ginshi Daude Obwams, commended the residents for their compliance. Eng. Ginshi, advocated for the...

No fewer than 5,000 business women across Adamawa Central Senatorial District are expected to benefit from Senator Aminu Iya Abbas' cash grant. Sen. Iya Abbas, who represents Adamawa Central Senatorial District, made this known during a meeting with his LG Coordinators and 2023 Senatorial Campaign Council in Yola, Adamawa state. He informed them that he is working towards facilitating cash grant to 5,000, business women and men across the 7 LGAs which comprise central senatorial district.  The meeting which was fruitful reflected on his representation in the last 14 months as the senator representing Adamawa central and fashioned out ways to enable him meet the yearnings of his electorate.  Sen. Abbas who is the Chairman Senate Committee on Innovation, Science and Technology said he will soon embark on inspection visit to various infrastructural projects completed and ongoing he facilitated in the Senatorial zone and meet with his people.  He added that there is need to m...

  The Dangote Sugar Refinery (DSR) Plc-Numan Operations in Adamawa State has empowered 50 female farmers with cash so as to boost their farming activities. The beneficiaries of the empowerment scheme cut across Numan, Lamurde, Demsa, Shelleng and Guyuk Local Government Areas in the state. The event, which was the first of its kind, attracted Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, Four (4) First Class Chiefs, Stakeholders, the Management, Staff of the DSR as well as the beneficiaries of the scheme. Speaking at the event, the Executive Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, commended the President, Alh. Aliko Dangote and the mananagent of DSR particularly the Head of Corporate Affairs Dangote Sugar, Madam Ngoze Ngene, for their commitment. Fintiri, urged the beneficiaries not to waste the money disbursed to them but use it to boost farming activities for food sufficiency not only for their families but the state in general. Governor Fintiri who was represented by the Commissioner M...

Adamawa State House of Assembly has taken steps in order to restore the provision for mediation and arbitration in the public procurement law in the state. To achieve this, the lawmakers during the week, commenced legislating on a bill aimed at restoring provision for mediation and arbitration in the law in the event of dispute. The bill which is sponsored by the Member representing Numan constituency, Hon. Pwamwakeno Mackondo, has since been accorded necessary consideration by the legislators. The bill is tagged, " A bill for a law to repeal Adamawa State Public Procurement (Amendment) Law, No 15 of 2020 and re-enact Adamawa State Public Procurement (Amendment) Law, 2024 so as to restore provision for mediation and arbitration in the event of dispute". According to Hon. Mackondo, the bill is seeking to amend the old law in order to provide for mediation and arbitration in an event of dispute which has not been catered for in the old law.

The Senator representing Adamawa Central Senatorial District, Aminu Iya Abbas, on Thursday, flagged off the distribution of 2,400 bags fertilizer to his electorate. The fertilizer were distributed to the Senator's electorate across 7 Local Government Areas which comprise central district including Fufore, Yola South, Yola North, Girei, Song, Gombi and Hong. The gesture by the distinguished Senator is aimed at boosting food production in the district and Adamawa state in general. Speaking while flagging off the distribution of the commodity in Yola, Adamawa State Capital, Senator Iya Abbas, said that the fertilizer will be distributed free of charge to his electorate across 76 political wards. Senator Iya Abbas, explained that out of 2,400 bags of fertilizer, 1,800 bags will be distributed today, while 600 bags will be distributed to dry season farmers, saying that every political ward is expected to get 20 bags each. He stated that he had bought 725 bags and that he had entered par...

The Adamawa State House of Assembly has passed a bill for a law to establish the Adamawa State Water Supply and Sanitation Service. The bill was passed by the hallowed chamber at a resumed plenary during the week presided by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley. The bill is tagged, "A bill for a law to Establish the Adamawa State Water Supply and Sanitation Service Law, 2024, and provide for other matters incidental thereto". The passage of the bill followed a motion for its third reading by the Deputy Majority Leader and member representing Maiha constituency, Hon. Ahmed Jingi Belel and seconded by Hon. Moses Yerima Zah (Michika constituency) during resumed plenary. After the enactment of the bill, the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, directed the Clerk to the assembly to prepare a clean copy of the bill for Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri's assent. Likewise, the State Lawmakers during the week, read for the third time, a bill for a law to establish the Adamawa State Teac...

Flood has wreaked havoc in several communities in Madagali Local Government Area, Adamawa state, submerging many houses and farmlands. The incident which claimed 6 lives, displaced over 2,000 people, destroyed houses, bridge, foodstuffs and other valuable property in the affected communities. Worst hit communities include Kichinga, the hometown of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, Mildu, Maradi, Mayo Wandu, Shuware, Pambla 2, and Palam in the LGA. Confirming the incident in an interview with newsmen, the Executive Chairman Madagali LGC, Hon. Simon Musa, said that some affected communities have never experienced such incident in their histroy. Hon. Simon, explained that thousands of people displaced by the flooding are currently seeking refuge at 10 temporary camps established so far. He attributed the cause of the flooding to a heavy downpour which resulted to flooding from the Mandara mountain damaging Shuwa Bridge, houses, foodstuff, farmlands as well as causing erosion. He said, "...

It has been a celebration galore in Yola, Adamawa State State as Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, commenced payment of N70,000 new minimum wage approved by the Federal Government. Governor Fintiri, had granted approval for the payment of the new minimum wage beginning from August, 2024, while that of the LG workers will begin in September, 2024. In fulfiment of his promise to the workers, Governor Fintiri, on Friday commenced the payment as confirmed by some workers who had received their salaries with the new minimum wage. Cross section of the state workers who spoke to News Platform, said that they have received their salaries with the promised new minimum wage and appreciated the effort of the Governor. The workers commended Governor Fintiri for fulfilling his promises to them and the state, and described him as a man of words. The workers thanked the "Fresh Air Governor" for putting smile in their faces and that of their families and promised to continue to support him to e...

The lawmakers at the Adamawa State House of Assembly on Monday, enacted a bill for a law to establish the Adamawa State Teachers Service Commission. The Honourable Members also passed 2 other bills including a bill for a law to repeal Adamawa State College of Nursing and Midwifery law number 2 of 2017 and re-enactment of Adamawa State College of Nursing Science law. Other bill is for a law to establish the Adamawa State Health Supplies Management Agency Law 2014, which repealed the Adamawa state essential drugs programme edict 1996. The passage of the 3 bills followed a motion for its third reading moved by the Deputy Majority Leader and member representing Maiha constituency, Hon. Ahmed jingi Belel during resumed plenary. After the passage, the Speaker of the assembly, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, directed the clerk of the assembly to prepare a clean copy of the bills for Governor's assent. During the sitting, the legislators also considered 2 separete reports just as other 2 executiv...

The Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) Women Forum, Adamawa State Chapter, on Wednesday, held its August Congress Meeting with a pledge from the members to strive for the unity and progress of the forum. The meeting attracted the Chief Judge Adamawa State, Hon. Justice Hafsat Abdulrahman, Hon. Justice Bulila Ladokiya Ikharo, Chairperson Magistrates Association of Nigeria Adamawa State chapter, Chief Magistrate Uwani Garba Ibrahim, Senior Women Lawyers and members of the forum. The event created an ample opportunity for the members of the forum who deliberated on the challenges affecting them and made recommendations on how to cater for their wellbeing, profession, families as well as ensure progress of the forum. From L-R: Mrs. Fatima Bello Raji Esq, State Lead NBA Women Forum Adamawa State Chapter, Hon. Justice Bulila Ladokiya Ikharo, Chief Magistrate Uwani Garba Ibrahim, Chairperson Magistrates Association of Nigeria Adamawa State Chapter at the event In her presentation on a topic titled...

The Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) Women Forum, Adamawa State Chapter, on Wednesday, held its August Congress Meeting with a pledge from the members to strive for the unity and progress of the forum. The meeting attracted the Chief Judge Adamawa State, Hon. Justice Hafsat Abdulrahman, Hon. Justice Bulila Ladokiya Ikharo, Chairperson Magistrates Association of Nigeria Adamawa State chapter, Chief Magistrate Uwani Garba Ibrahim, Senior Women Lawyers and members of the forum. The event created an ample opportunity for the members of the forum who deliberated on the challenges affecting them and made recommendations on how to cater for their wellbeing, profession, families as well as ensure progress of the forum. From L-R: Mrs. Fatima Bello Raji Esq, State Lead NBA Women Forum Adamawa State Chapter, Hon. Justice Bulila Ladokiya Ikharo, Chief Magistrate Uwani Garba Ibrahim, Chairperson Magistrates Association of Nigeria Adamawa State Chapter at the event In her presentation, a Resource Perso...

The Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) Women Forum, Adamawa State Chapter, on Wednesday, held its August Congress Meeting with a pledge from the members to strive for the unity and progress of the forum. The meeting attracted the Chief Judge Adamawa State, Hon. Justice Hafsat Abdulrahman, Hon. Justice Bulila Ladokiya Ikharo, Chairperson Magistrates Association of Nigeria Adamawa State chapter, Chief Magistrate Uwani Garba Ibrahim, Senior Women Lawyers and members of the forum. The event created an ample opportunity for the members of the forum who deliberated on the challenges affecting them and made recommendations on how to cater for their wellbeing, profession, families as well as ensure progress of the forum. From L-R: Barr. Fatima Bello Raji, NBA Women Forum State Lead, Hon. Justice Bulila Ladokiya Ikharo, Chief Magistrate Uwani Garba Ibrahim Chairperson Magistrates Association of Nigeria, Adamawa State Chapter at the event. In her presentation, a Resource Person, Hon. Justice Bulila L...

The Local Government Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Yola, Adamawa state has fixed Thursday, 15th August, 2024, for the mentioning of 8 petitions filed against new LGCs Chairmen. The petitioners are seeking the disqualification and nullification of the recent LG poll which saw the emergence of all PDP candidates. The tribunal presided by Hon. John Daniel, will mention 8 petitions brought before it by some candidates of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The aggrieved ADC candidates have dragged Adamawa State Independent Electoral Commission (ADSIEC), PDP and newly elected Chairmen and joined them as parties in the petitions. The petitions expected to be mentioned tomorrow were filed by Mohammed Jalo, Mustapha Yusuf, Abraham Innocent, Ja'afaru Umar, Khalled Yaro and Zacharia Adamu Umar ADC candidates for Gombi, Song, Girei, Maiha, Mubi North and Jada LGAs. Other petitions were instituted by Muhammed Lawan Bello and Shehu Inuwa, both ADC Chairmanship Candidates for Fufore ...

The member representing Demsa constituency at the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Kate Raymond Mamuno, has distributed bags of rice, maize as well as cash to her constituents. The food items as well as cash were distributed to electorate across 10 political wards which comprise Demsa constituency. Speaking while flagging off the distribution at Government Lodge in Demsa LGA today, the Speaker of the assembly, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, described the event as unique and commended the only female legislator for the food intervention programme. Rt. Hon. Bathiya, thanked Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, for his support to the members of the assembly which assisted them in carrying out their constituency projects aimed at ameliorating  hardship being faced by their electorate. According to him, some legislators supplied herbicides, water pumps, sewing machines, sank boreholes for their constituents, and applauded the decision of the member to provide foodstuffs for distribution as par...

  Adamawa State House of Assembly on Tuesday, passed a bill for a law to amend the State Environmental Protection Agency Law. The passage of the agency law was sequel to a motion by the Majority Leader, Hon. Kate Raymond Mamuno (Demsa) and seconded by the member representing Michika constituency, Hon. Moses Yerima Zah. Hon. Kate Mamuno and Hon. Yerima Moses Zah, respectively, had while sponsoring the motion for the passage of the bill, urged the assembly to pass it in the interest of the state. The legislation is tagged," A bill for a law to amend the Adamawa State Environmental Protection Agency Law No 3 of 2021 so as to modify the qualifications of the Executive Director and Secretary of the agency". After the passage of the bill, the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, who presided over the sitting, directed the Clerk to the assembly to prepare a clean copy for Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri's assent.

The Local Government Election Petitions Tribunal in Adamawa State has received 9 petitions challenging the candidiacy as well as the recent LGCs elections conducted across the 21 LGAs. Those who filed petitions include Mohammed Jalo, Mustapha Yusuf, Abraham Innocent, Ja'afaru Umar, Khalled Yaro and Zacharia Adamu Umar ADC Candidates for Gombi, Song, Girei, Maiha, Mubi North and Jada LGAs. Others are; Muhammed Lawan Bello and Shehu Inuwa, both ADC Chairmanship Candidates for Fufore and Yola North LGAs respectively, Gamaliel Gandume of the Labour Party is challenging the candidacy of Hon. Barr. Kassa Dangi Shallom of the PDP who was declared of LG poll conducted in Guyuk LGA. All the ADC Candidates have dragged Adamawa State Independent Electoral Commission, PDP and its who won the exercise at the affected LGAs. The aggrieved ADC Candidates are contesting the qualifications as well as the election which saw the emergence of all candidates fielded by the ruling Peoples Democratic Part...

The member representing Shelleng constituency at the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Bulus Napthali Kantomon, on Saturday, flagged off the distribution food items. Speaking while flagging off the distribution of the food items, the Speaker of the assembly, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, commended the member for the food intervention programme. Rt. Hon. Bathiya, said that the gesture will bring succour to his constituents at this time that citizens are passing through hardship and applauded the electorate for voting the member. According to him, it was the Adamawa State Poverty Alleviation and Wealth Creation Agency (PAWECA) that supplied the food items on behalf of the Hon. Members with the financial support given to them by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri. He said that the member has been doing everything possible to provide good representation to his constituents, and assured that very soon, they will be coming to Shelleng LG to commission projects being executed by the lawmaker. In hi...

As part of his commitment towards providing people oriented representation, the member representing Numan constituency at the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Pwamwakeno Mackondo, on Saturday distributed assorted empowerment items to his constituents. Rt. Hon. Mackondo, distrbuted empowerment items including water pumps, knapsack sprayers, herbicides, liquid fertilizer, bags of rice, maize and N20,000 to 500 people each and over million naira medical bill to one of his electorate. The Mega Empowerment Programme was organised by Rt. Hon. Mackondo and former Deputy Speaker of the assembly with a view to cushioning the effect of hardship being faced by his constituents. During the event, hundreds of the electorate in Numan constituency who benefited from the gesture, applauded the lawmaker for the gesture and wished a successful tenure. Speaking while flagging off the distribution of the items at Government Lodge in Numan LGA, the Speaker of the Adamawa State House of Assembly, R...

Cross section of stakeholders in transport sector in Adamawa state have applauded House of Assembly as well as Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri for taking steps to establish transport agency. The stakeholders commended Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley led assembly as well as Governor Fintiri, for a robust steps towards establishing the agency. The stakeholders made the commendation at one day public hearing organised by an Ad-hoc Committee on Transport Agency headed by the member representing Mayo Belwa constituency, Hon. Musa Mahmud Kallamu. The public hearing attracted stakeholders including Ministry of Transport, Adamawa Transport Company (Adamawa Sunshine), NURTW, Association of Private Drivers, FRSC, VIO, DSS among others. Likewise, the event was attended by lawmakers including the Majority Leader, Hon. Kate Raymond Mamuno (Demsa), Hon. Ahmed Jingi Belel (Maiha), Hon. Sahabo Yohanna Jauro (Mubi South), Hon. Geoffrey Bulus (Leko/Koma), Hon. Calvin Kefas (Toungo) The bill is tagged, "A bil...

In just 9 months, Senator Amos Yohanna has demonstrated a level of leadership and commitment that has set a new benchmark for public service in Adamawa North Senatorial District. His swift and decisive actions since taking office are not only visible but also resonate deeply with the aspirations of the people who entrusted him with their mandate.  Senator Yohanna’s achievements reflect a vision for progress, development, and sustainable change that starkly contrasts with the underwhelming performance of his predecessors. A Vision of Tangible Transformation From the moment Senator Yohanna assumed office, he embarked on an ambitious agenda focused on job creation, infrastructure development, and social welfare. Recognizing that unemployment is one of the most pressing issues facing his constituency, he prioritized securing job opportunities for the youth.  Through persistent lobbying and strategic partnerships, he has already facilitated employment for many young people, with fu...

Operatives of the Adamawa State Police Command have arrested a 48 years old man identified as Abubakar Suleiman, for defrauding unsuspecting citizens of the state. The suspect, who hails from Mararaba Mubi, in Adamawa State was arrested in Yola, Adamawa state capital while attempting to dupe a man and since confessed to the crime. Abubakar confessed while being interrogated by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, that he had been perpetrating the crime for the past 2 in Uba in Hong and Michika LGAs. He further confessed that he put his hands in the pocket of co-passenger on tricycle along bank road in Yola and removed money, but unfortunately, the money fell on the ground and all of them noticed what he did. He narrated that the man stopped the tricycle and picked his money, saying that after counting his money, the man and the people around alerted the police who came and arrested him.  He said that he normally distract the attention of passengers on tr...

The Chief Magistrate Court 2 sitting in Yola, Adamawa State has remanded a 22 years old, Muhammed Mustapha, for allegedly kidnapping, killing and dumping the corpse of 8 years old first cousin in a river. The Chief Magistrate Court presided by Alhaji Musa Adamu, ordered the remand of the defendant when he was arraigned before him by the prosecution and adjourned the case to the 21st August, 2024. Magistrate Adamu adjourned the matter to enable the police duplicate the case file and transmit same to DPP for vetting and legal advice. The defendant was arraigned before the court by the prosecutor, Inspector Boyom Alex, who earlier on tendered First Information Report used in arraigning the defendant. The 22 years old defendant, Muhammed Mustapha of Madina, Mubi North LGA, allegedly perpetrated the heinous crime on the 25th July, 2024. The defendant abducted the deceased and his first cousin identified as Muhammed Auwal (aka Khalifa) and demanded the sum of N2.8million before releasing him...

In his effort towards sponsoring bills for good governance in Adamawa state, the member representing Mubi South constituency at the State House of Assembly, Hon. Sahabo Yohanna Jauro, has floated a new bill aimed at establishing new climate change commission. According to the lawmaker, the new bill is meticulously crafted to establish Adamawa State State Climate Change Commission to provide for the mainstreaming of climate change actions. The bill scaled first reading at the assembly on Monday, following a motion to that effect by the sponsor and expected to be read for 2nd tme at the next legislative day. Cross section of the Hon. members unanimously supported the 1st reading of the bill considering its significance when put to voice vote by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, while presiding the sitting.   The legislation is tagged," a bill for a law to establish Adamawa State State Climate Change Commission to provide for the mainstreaming of climate change actions and ma...

Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a man for allegedly abducting and killing 8 years old first cousin identified as Muhammed Auwal (aka Khalifa). The 22 years suspect known as Muhammed Mustapha of Madina, Mubi North LGA was arrested on the 27th July, 2024 after committing the crime. A statement by the spokesman of the police command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, said that the unfortunate incident happened on the 25th July, 2024, at Madina ward, Mubi North LGA. According to SP Nguroje, the suspect had kidnapped and held the boy captive and demanded a ransom of N2.8 before releasing him. He said that the accused intoxicated his victim and later strangulated him leading to his death. He explained that the suspect was arrested by the Detective Officers of the command attached to State Intelligence Department (SID), following a complaint by Harris Muhammed, the victim’s father who doubles as uncle to the suspect.

The Chairmanship Candidate of the Labour Party for Guyuk LGC in the just concluded LGCs election in Adamawa state, Hon. Gandume Gamaliel, has urged the LG Election Petitions Tribunal to disqualify Hon. Barr. Kassa Dangi Shallom, over allegation of forgery. Hon. Barr. Kassa Shallom and the new chairman of Guyuk LGC, was declared winner of the 13th July, 2024, election conducted by the Adamawa State Independent Electoral Commission (ADSIEC). In his petition filed before the Local Government Election Petitions Tribunal presided by Hon. Daniel John, the Labour Party candidate, asked the tribunal to disqualify Hon. Barr. Shallom, for contesting election with forged certificate. Hon. Gamaliel, alleged that Hon. Kassa, had submitted a forged certificate of the West African Examination Council with examination number 10502120, to the screening committee which he had used in seeking for election. He told the tribunal that the screening committee failed/refused to disqualify him in spite of the ...