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Residents of Numan Local Government Area in Adamawa state have carried out monthly sanitation exercise with a view to keeping clean environment. During the exercise, a Person Living with Disability identified as Lazarus Simon, also took part in the exercise so as to contribute his part in promoting clean and healthy environment. Likewise, during the exercise there was presence of security agencies including military, police, civil defense, vigilante groups and staff from the LGC and that of Ministry of Environment who restricted the movement of vehicles and enforced the exercise. Speaking to newsmen, the Zonal Coordinator Ministry of Environment, Numan Zonal Officer, Patience Harris Peter, described Saturday's exercise as a successfull one compared to the previous ones. Patience said that the security agencies have given them support which brought about the success of the exercise, saying that the residence on their part have done their best in sanitising their surroundings. She co...

The Speaker Adamawa State House of Assembly Rt Hon Bathiya Wesley on behalf of himself and the entire members of the state Assembly Felicitate with his Excellency Rt Hon Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri on his 57th birthday anniversary.  The Speaker in a press statement signed by his chief press secretary Hyellamada Bernard said the Governor who assumed mantle of leadership in the state at his early 50s has written his name in Gold.  The statement further noted that the leadership style exhibited by the Governor in the last five years is something that  people of the state will live to remember.  Rt Hon Bathiya Wesley maintained that  members of the 8th Assembly under his leadership  is proud to be Associated with the administration and will continue to support the Governor in moving the state forward.  While wishing the Governor more fruitful years ahead in good, the Speaker call on the people of the state to continue to pray and support Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fin...

The Senator representing Adamawa Nothern Senatorial District, Rev. Amos Yohanna Kumai, has congratulated Governor Ahmadu Umaru on his 57th birthday. Senator Rev. Amos Yohanna, rejoiced with the "Fresh Air Governor" on his behalf, family members and entire electorate across the Northern Senatorial District as he marks his birthday.  While saluting the Adamawa born political colossus for the grace of God that has sustained him over the years, the Distinguished Senator recognizes Fintiri's outstanding performance in critical sectors in the society. He described the peoples' Governor as a leader who has demostrated consistent sacrifice, service to humanity and commitment to the general good, saying that the Governor deserves to be celebrated by all. He hailed Governor Fintiri’s life of impact and contributions to the state, noting that he had painstakingly invested efforts and God-given wisdom since his first tenure which saw him making difference in the act of governance...

A deadly clash which erupted between farmers and herders in Kukta community in Waltadi District, Song LGA, Adamawa State has resulted in the death of at least 5 persons with many others injured. The violence occurred on Saturday and Sunday Morning leaving several people dead while houses burnt down. The Police Public Relations Officer of the Adamawa State Police Command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, confirmed this to News Platform on Sunday. He said that the Commissioner of Police, CP Morris Dankombo, has deployed operatives of the command at the scene and the situation is currently under control. More details.. 

A deadly clash which erupted between farmers and herders in Kukta community in Waltadi District, Song LGA, Adamawa State has resulted in the death of at least 5 persons with many others injured. The violence occurred on Saturday and Sunday Morning leaving scores of people dead while houses burnt down. The Police Public Relations Officer of the Adamawa State Police Command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, confirmed this to News Platform on Sunday. He said that the Commissioner of Police, CP Morris Dankombo, has deployed operatives of the command at the scene and the situation is currently under control. More details 

The Member representing Michika constituency at the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Moses Yarima Zah, has bagged an award of excellence in recognition to his dedication, commitment, and impactful representation to his electorate. Hon. Moses Yerima Zah, who is the Chief Whip of the assembly, was bestowed with an award by the Chairmen of the PDP across the 16 Political Wards in Michika LGA, Adamawa State.  According to the Chairmen of the PDP, the award symbolizes the collective acknowledgement of the Legislator's effort in driving development, fostering unity, and ensuring that the voice of constituency is heard at the state level. They added that his contributions in promoting youth and women empowerment, provision of water supply, and legislative excellence undoubtedly earned him the admiration of his colleagues and his electorate. Presenting the award to the Lawmaker, the Leader of the Forum and Chairman Michika II, Hon. Tari Tarujima (Jeje), said that the award was not onl...

The Senator representing Adamawa Central Senatorial District, Aminu Iya Abbas has congratulated Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, on the occasion of his 57th birthday.  In his goodwill message, Senator Iya Abbas described Fintiri, as a visionary leader who places the interest of Adamawa above his own personal interest.  Senator Abbas celebrated the Governor’s life of impacts and contributions to state and national building, noting that Fintiri had invested efforts and God-given wisdom over the years in making difference in the state.  While celebrating with the Adamawa-born political giant for the grace of God that has sustained him over the years, Senator Iya Abbas recognizes Fintiri’s leadership style in both legislative and executive as refreshing and worthy of emulation. "On behalf of his family and the good people of Adamawa Central Senatorial District, the senator congratulated the Governor of Adamawa State, as he marks 57th birthday.  "Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Finti...

  The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested 7 persons for allegedly vandalising 53 pipelines belonging to Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). The suspects include Umar Musa, 40, resident of Kaduna road, Abuja, Mohammed Hassan, 25, of Kasuwan Shanu Potiskum ,Yobe State, Adamu Abdullahi, 28, resident of Bununu Funai,Yobe State and Yakubu Adamu, 27, resident of Sabon Layi, Potiskum, Yobe State  Others include Gabriel Wale, 40, resident of Mafoluku Oshodi, Lagos state, Abubakar Garba, 40, resident of Anwan Losa, Kaduna State and Aliyu Muhammad, 28, Darazo LGA Bauchi state. A statement by the spokesman of the command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, said that the suspects were arrested on the 25th October, 2024, following a tip off. He said that the case had been meticulously documented for a comprehensive investigation, and that measures are underway to apprehend their collaborators who are operating along with them from behind the scene. "These achievements underscore...

The Commissioner of Police, Adamawa State Command, CP Dankombo Morris, has convened an action plan meeting to curtail crime and criminality during ember months. CP Dankombo held the meeting with Area Commanders, Operational, Commanders, Divisional police officers, Heads of Departments, amongst others. The meeting was aimed at reflecting on accomplishments, portraying future strategies, and reinforcing the commitment to protecting lives and property and maintaining law and order across the state. The meeting equally focused on decisive action plans to further strategize to sustain the tempo during ember months to achieving operational excellence in service delivery to all citizens. Highlighting the achievements recorded, the CP said that the command raided criminal hideouts, arrested and prosecuted "shila boys, had joint operations with sister security agencies, improved immediate response to distressed and emergencies, and constant community policing engagement initiatives with St...

In continuation of his Local Government-to-Local Government tour in his constituency, the Senator representing Adamawa Central Senatorial District, Aminu Iya Abbas, has visited Yola North and South LGAs respectively. During his visit to Yola North and Yola South, the Senator doled out a total sum of N20million cash to the stakeholders in the LGAs, urging them to submit 3 key projects of their interest for his consideration. This brings to the total amount of N40million cash the Distinguished Senator presented to the stakeholders in Fufore, Girei, Yola South and Yola North. Speaking during visit in the 2 LGAs, Senator Iya Abbas, urged the stakeholders to identify 3 key projects in each of the LGAs for consideration and execution.  He said the objective of the tour was to account for his performance at the National Assembly since his election in 2023 and avail him the opportunity of a direct feedback from his constituents on the impact of various projects/programmes he had initiated....

  In continuation of his Local Government-to-Local Government tour in his constituency, the Senator representing Adamawa Central Senatorial District, Aminu Iya Abbas, has visited Yola North and South LGAs respectively. During his visit to Yola North and Yola South, the Senator doled out a total sum of N20million cash to the stakeholders in the LGAs, urging them to submit 3 key projects of their interest for his consideration. This brings to the total amount of N40million cash the Distinguished Senator presented to the stakeholders in Fufore, Girei, Yola South and Yola North. Speaking during visit in the 2 LGAs, Senator Iya Abbas, urged the stakeholders to identify 3 key projects in each of the LGAs for consideration and execution.  He said the objective of the tour was to account for his performance at the National Assembly since his election in 2023 and avail him the opportunity of a direct feedback from his constituents on the impact of various projects/programmes he had ini...

In continuation of his Local Government-to-Local Government tour in his constituency, the Senator representing Adamawa Central Senatorial District, Aminu Iya Abbas, has visited Yola North and South LGAs respectively. During his visit to Yola North and Yola South, the Senator doled out a total sum of N20,000 cash to the stakeholders in the LGAs, urging them to submit 3 key projects of their interest for his consideration. This brings to the total amount of N40,000 cash the Distinguished Senator presented to the stakeholders in Fufore, Girei, Yola South and Yola North. Speaking during visit in the 2 LGAs, Senator Iya Abbas, urged the stakeholders to identify 3 key projects in each of the LGAs for consideration and execution.  He said the objective of the tour was to account for his performance at the National Assembly since his election in 2023 and avail him the opportunity of a direct feedback from his constituents on the impact of various projects/programmes he had initiated. He ad...

The Adamawa State Commissioner of Police, CP Dankombo Morris, condoled the Commander Nigeria Air Force, 153 Base Service Group Yola, over the demise of 5 officers. CP Dankombo in a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, said that the tragic incident  has cast a pall of grief over the entire officers and men of the command. "The Adamawa Police Command shares in the deep pain and loss felt by the Nigerian Air Force, families, and all associated personnel. The deceased officers served with distinction, honour, and dedication. Their contributions to the safety and security of our nation will not be forgotten. "Our thoughts and prayers are with the families, friends, and colleagues of the fallen officers during this period of mourning. We pray that God Almighty to grant them the strength to endure this immense loss and may the souls of the departed rest in perfect peace", CP added. He command identifies with the Nigeria Air Force during ...

At least three people have been confirmed dead following a canoe accident in Borong, Demsa local government Area of Adamawa State on Tuesday. According to Umar Musa, one of the passengers, the canoe hit a piece of wood in the river, causing panic among the passengers. Some passengers jumped into the water, while others stayed in the canoe and were rescued. One person who jumped into the water was found dead, and two others were reported missing. Abubakar Shuaibu, another passenger, expressed concern over the incident, stating that many passengers wanted to jump into the water when the canoe hit the wood. He however said, the driver has earlier advised against jumping into the river, but the victims failed to comply.

The Remains of Senator Jonathan Silas Zwingina has been committed to mother earth at his hometown in Guyuk Local Government Area of Adamawa state at the age of 70. The Deputy Governor, Prof. Kaletapwa George Farauta who represented Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri at the funeral service held at Dishon Dansanda square Guyuk, prayed for God to raise men and women that are fearless and brave to fill the vacuum he left behind The Governor said that the deceased had lived a fulfilled life woth of emulation, saying that the legacy he left behind will continue to speak for him.urged the living to seek their creator before is too late. He described the death of late Zwingina as a great lost not only to Guyuk nation, state and the country but the globe as whole. According to the Governor, there is no better time to reconcile with the lord than now that they are still alive, charged them to always be their brothers keeper and build a strong relationship with one another. Late senator Jonathan Silas...

The Senator representing Adamawa Central Senatorial District, Aminu Iya Abbas, has announced his plans to embark on free medical services in 7 LGAs. The free medical services will cover Fufore, Girei, Yola North, Yola South, Song, Gombi and Hong LGAs which comprise Adamawa Central Senatorial District. Senator Abbas, disclosed this during his tour in Fufore and Girei LGAs, where he had meeting with PDP LGA officials, elders, party supporters, youth, women, groups and other stakeholders. During the meeting, the Senator doled out N20million to the stakeholders in Fufore and Girei LGAs and reviewed his performance since assumption of office as well as unveiled his plans on how to continue to impact positively in the lives of his electorate. In his remarks at the meeting, Senator Iya Abbas, announced that he will soon embark on free medical intervention for the benefit of his electorate, saying that the exercise will commence in Gombi before Girei and Fufore LGAs respectively. According to ...

The Chief Magistrate Court II sitting in Yola, Adamawa State on Monday, convicted and sentenced a house wife, Fatima Abubakar, to 1 year in prison without option of fine for child abuse. News Platform  Magistrate M. A. Adamu, sentenced Fatima Abubakar, 37, of Sanda Makama B ward in Yola South LGA, after she was tried and found guilty for the offence of cruelty to persons. The court slammed her 1 year prison term without option of fine and also ordered her to pay the sum of N100,000 to the government as well as N150,000 as medical bills for the treatment of the 2 kids whom she had maltreated. He convicted the woman after the corroboration of the plea of guilt of the convict by the prosecution witness 1 who happens to the Investigative Police Officer. The IPO also tendered the confessional statement of the convict. Meanwhile, the court has granted bail to the husband of the convict, Abubakar Yuguda, 54, of Galadima Faruk street in Yola South LGA who were arraigned jointly. He admitte...

Adamawa State House of Assembly on Monday, passed a bill for a law to amend the State Revenue Administration law, 2020, so to provide for the appointment of Executive Directors to enlarge the composition of the board. The motion for the third reading of the bill which was moved by the Majority Leader, Hon. Kate  Raymond Mamuno, representing Demsa constituency, seconded by Hon. Musa Mahmud kallamu (Mayo Belwa). After the passage of the bill, the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, who presided over the plenary, directed the clerk of the assembly to prepare a clean copy for Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri's assent.

Guinness World Record holder and founder of the Chess in Slums Africa initiative, Tunde Onakoya, has described chess as a transformative tool for self-discovery and empowerment. Over the weekend, Onakoya visited an Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Yola, Adamawa State, to inspire and uplift children displaced by the Boko Haram insurgency. His visit was part of a special programme titled “Chess Tournament and Back to School Campaign for IDP Kids.”  Speaking about his mission, Onakoya shared, "This is my first time in Yola, and it has been a surreal experience. I'm here because of chess—to offer this gift that helped me find my path in life to children who, like me, are often overlooked. These kids are much more than the poverty or circumstances they were born into; they have the potential for greatness."  Thirty children took part in the tournament held at the camp, showing their chess skills and intelligence to the amazement of the world-renowned chess player. De...

  As part of his effort towards ensuring quality representation to the people of his constituency, the Senator representing Adamawa Central Senatorial District, Aminu Iya Abbas (PDP) has embarked on constituency tour starting with Fufore and Girei LGAs respectively. During his visit in the LGA's to meet with the stakeholders, the senator has doled out 20 million naira to the Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) officials at the local government and ward levels, stakeholders, elders, party supporters, youths, women and other groups.  The cash support ranging from 100,000, 50,000, 30,000 downward was distributed to the beneficiaries accordingly.  The senator who was at the LGA'S purposely to brief them about his routine legislative performance, said the gesture is also part of his support to cushion the present economic hardship. The meeting held simultaneously with the 11 and 10 ward executives and all the local government party officials in Fufore and Girei local government ar...

Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has raised concerns over the alleged cases of extortion and high-handedness being perpetrated by certain members of the force. However, the Police Boss has reassured Nigerians of his leadership’s zero tolerance to corrupt practices amongst officers. The IGP made this known while addressing Assistant Inspectors-General of Police, Commissioners of Police, and heads of various formations at the IGP’s Conference with Senior Police Officers held at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan International Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja recently. In his speech, the IGP charged the senior officers on proper supervision of the activities of officers at their various levels and ensure the highest standard of professional conduct is maintained in the course of carrying out their lawful duties. He ordered the IGP X-Squad, Monitoring Unit, Complaint Response Unit (CRU) and other disciplinary Units to carry out routine checks on the activities...

In a proactive move to ensure public safety and prevent electrical accidents, a Joint Task Force comprising officials from Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC), the Ministry of Environment, Urban and Regional Planning, and the National Orientation Agency (NOA) has initiated a robust advocacy campaign to address rising cases of electrical right-of-way (RoW) violations in Adamawa State. The campaign, a series of safety initiatives of the Company was launched in Yola North Local Government Area, and aimed to raise awareness about the hazards posed by illegal structures and commercial activities carried out beneath high-tension (HT) lines.  Already, Two tragic accidents have already been recorded in Jimeta, emphasizing the need for immediate attention. According to Mr. Julius Idowu, Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Personnel at YEDC, “Right-of-way violations occur when structures are built under high-tension lines or during commercial or business activities carried out ben...

In a proactive move to ensure public safety and prevent electrical accidents, a Joint Task Force comprising officials from Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC), the Ministry of Environment, Urban and Regional Planning, and the National Orientation Agency (NOA) has initiated a robust advocacy campaign to address rising cases of electrical right-of-way (RoW) violations in Adamawa State. The campaign, a series of safety initiatives of the Company was launched in Yola North Local Government Area, and aimed to raise awareness about the hazards posed by illegal structures and commercial activities carried out beneath high-tension (HT) lines.  Already, Two tragic accidents have already been recorded in Jimeta, emphasizing the need for immediate attention. According to Mr. Julius Idowu, Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Personnel at YEDC, “Right-of-way violations occur when structures are built under high-tension lines or during commercial or business activities carried out ben...

A peace-seeking man, Markus Dali, has met his tragic end while trying to separate a fight between two men, Barka Yama and Alex Z. Tari, of Sina Kwande community in Michika LGA, Adamawa State. News Platform  Markus, of the same community who had gone to broker peace between Barka and Tari, was killed in the process after the former gave him a heavy blow. Already, the Adamawa State Command had arrested the 32 year old Barka and arraigned him before the Chief Magistrate Court I sitting in Yola, for the offence of culpable homicide contrary to section 191 of the penal code. Arraigning the defendant, the prosecuting police officer, ASP Francis Audu, narrated that while the duo were fighting on the 30th August, 2024, the deceased decided to intervene in order to settle their differences amicably. ASP Francis told the court that the defendant violently gave the deceased heavy blow as a result of which he felled down unconsciously, saying that he was later confirmed dead by a medical docto...

Adamawa State House of Assembly, on Monday, confirmed 6 nominees for the appointment as chairman and members of the Bureau for Public Procurement and Fiscal Responsibilty Commission respectively. News Platform Those confirmed for BPP include Mrs. Martina Abba as Chairman, Hon. Hassan Gaigama, Hon. Joab Gambo Gundiri, Hon. Rukaiya Hayatu, and Peter Gowon Joel as Members, while Hon. Kwada Peter, has been confirmed as member of FRC. The confirmation followed the consideration of the report of the Adhoc Committee on the Screening and Confirmation constituted by the assembly and headed by Rt. Hon. Pwamwakeno Mackondo of Numan constituency. Earlier, while presenting the report of his committee, Rt. Hon. Mackondo, told the assembly that the screening of the nominees was conducted transparently and thoroughly.  Mackondo, said that all the nominees had presented their credentials in line with the requirements for appointment and also demonstrated significant experience in public sector. Acc...

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, of Adamawa State has forwarded 6 names of nominees to the State Assembly for confirmation as Chairman and Members of Bureau for Public Procurement and Fiscal Responsibilty Commission respectively. News Platform The names were conveyed in a letter signed by Governor Fintiri, asking for expeditious consideration and confirmation of the assembly. Those nominated for BPP include Mrs. Martina Abba as Chairman, Hon. Hassan Gaigama, Hon. Joab Gambo Gundiri, Hon. Rukaiya Hayatu, and Peter Gowon Joel as Members, while Hon. Kwada Peter is to be screened and confirmed as member of FRC. The letter was received and read at the assembly by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, while presiding over the plenary recently. Rt. Hon. Bathiya, constituted an adhoc committee under the Chairmanship of the Member representing Numan constituency, Rt. Hon. Pwamwakeno Mackondo for screening and confirmation. The members of the adhoc committee include Hon. Emmanuel Kefas (Song), Rt....

  The Chief Magistrate Court 5 sitting in Yola, Adamawa state has fixed the 24th October, 2024, for corroboration and summary trial of 4 arraigned before it for multiple offences. News Platform  The defendants including Sadiq Usman, 20, Abbaji Ibrahim,18, Abdul Jibrin, 20, and Labaran Muhammed, 20, were arraigned on Friday by the prosecutor, ASP Iliya Akawu, who represented the Commissioner of Police. Chief Magistrate Jummai Ibrahim (DCR), the presiding judge, fixed the date following the arraignment and the subsequent plea of guilt separately entered by the defendants. However after the defendants' plea, the court ordered their remand in Yola prison custody and adjourned the case for corroboration and subsequent summary trial under section 351(1) of the Administration Criminal Justice Law 2018.    Sadiq and 3 others are facing trial on offences boredering "criminal conspiracy, prohibition of illicit drugs and banned substance, unlawful possession of weapons, and an ...

Mayo-Haki Community Development Co-operative Society in Jada LGA, Adamawa State has commended the Member representing Leko-Koma constituency at the State House of Assembly, Hon. Geoffrey Bulus for quality representation. The community commended Hon. Bulus who is the Chairman House Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources for providing good leadership for his constituents. The community made the commendation while presenting a letter of appreciation and appeal for intervention to the lawmaker at the Assembly Complex during the week. Speaking while presenting the letter on behalf of the delegation, the Chairman of the Co-operative Society, Permsec Mahmud Abubakar, said that the community and its environs are appreciative to him for identifying with their yearnings and aspirations. Mahmud particularly commended him for his timely intervention by rehabilitating their Community Health Centre, saying he has proven beyond any shadow of doubt that he is really a reliable representative...

  In its ongoing efforts to create an enabling environment and maintain peace and security across the state, the Adamawa State Police Command has again arrested four suspected individuals terrorizing parts of Jambutu, in Yola North Local Government Area. The suspects include Sadiq Usman, 20, Abba Ibrahim,18, Abdul Jibrin, 20, and Labaran Muhammed, 20, were apprehended at Geriyo Junction around 2 a.m. SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, Spokesman of the Police Command, said that the suspects were arrested in possession of some dangerous weapons, including a dagger and a knife, and were also smoking dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp. "These arrests followed several complaints of robbery and theft from communities in the area. The suspects are currently in police custody for further investigations and more recoveries  He said that the Commissioner of Police, Dankombo Morris, assured the public of the command's continued commitment to ensuring the safety and security of citizens.

The Chief Magistrate Court II sitting in Yola, Adamawa State on Tuesday, remanded a house wife along side her husband in prison custody for criminal conspiracy and cruelty to persons" The court remanded Fatima Abubakar, 37, of Sanda Makama B ward and her husband Abubakar Yuguda, 54, of Galadima Faruk street in Yola South LGA for the offences. Fatima, landed at the correctional center for wilfully maltreating Usman Abubakar, 3-year old and her sister, Hafsat Abubakar, 2-year-old respectively. The 1st defenadant is the step-mother to the kids, while Yuguda is the biological father of the children who had divorced their mother after marrying Fatima. Yuguda goes to prison for his failure to assume his full responsibility as father and how he had condoned or abetted the excesses of his wife and for neglecting the children at the mercy of their step-mother.  The couple were arraigned before Magistrate M. A. Adamu, for the offences which contravened sections 60 and 209 of the Penal Code ...

Bills to revert salaries and allowances of the Staff of Judiciary, State Legislature, Accountant General have scaled 2nd reading at the Adamawa State House of Assembly on Tuesday. News Platform  Others are bills to revert salaries and allowances of the staff of the State Auditor-General, Local Government Auditor-General, Adamawa State Debt Management Agency and Adamawa State Public Procurement. Others include a bill for a law to repeal the Adamawa State new condition of service for Magistrates, Area Court Judges, Law Officers and Legal Officers and that of the Adamawa State Physical Responsibility Commission.   The executive bills were sponsored in order to revert the salaries and allowances of the affected staff to normal civil service scale to enable them benefit from the new national minimum wage/ consequential adjustment. The 2nd reading of the bills followed separate motions by the Majority Leader, Hon. Kate Raymond Mamuno (Demsa) and seconded by several lawmakers. A...

  Adamawa State Police Command has tasked vehicle owners on e-CMR registration system for the safety of their vehicles. A statement by the Spokesman of the command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, on Tuesday, urged the public particularly vehicle owners to ensure that their vehicles are registered. He said, "This initiative is to ensure the validation of vehicle genuineness, ownership and prevent the purchase of stolen vehicles. "The e-CMR system will effectively track and recover stolen vehicles from far and near. He urged users to register and obtain the digitalized CMR certificate online at https//cmris.npf.gov.ng and gave the following phone numbers for further enquiries 08117777666, 09169892000 or 07067385337

Adamawa State House of Assembly on Monday, received Eight (8) bills forwarded to it by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri. News Platform  The bills include a bill for a law to repeal the Adamawa State Accounting Amendment Law of number 22 of 2018, a bill for a law to repeal Adamawa State Condition of Service for Registrars, Court Clerks and Bailiffs Law number 8 of 2018. Other bills are a bill for a law to amend Adamawa State and Local Government Audit Law 2021, a bill for a law to amend Adamawa State Debt Management Agency Law 2011, and a bill for a law to amend the Adamawa State Public Procurement law 2013. Others include a bill for a law to repeal the Adamawa State new Condition of Service for Magistrate, Area Court Judges, Law Officers and Legal Officers Law number 11 of 2006 and a bill for a law to repeal the Adamawa State Condition of Service for Staff of Legislature Law number 6 of 2010. Another bill received by the assembly is a bill for a law to amend the Adamawa State Physical...

A woman, Fatima Abubakar, 37, has been arrested by the Adamawa State Police Command for torturing a 2-year old girl and a little boy under her custody. News Platform  Fatima, who hails from Sanda, Makama B ward in Yola South LGA, was nabbed by the police, for torturing the kids for reasons of urinating as well as defecating in the room. The barren house wife who happens to be the step- mother to the kids, physically assaulted them and since confessed to the crime upon her arrest on Sartuday. Neighbours had reported that the woman was in the habit of torturing the kids and denying them food, saying that the woman had warned them to stop interfering in her affairs.  The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, who confirmed the arrest on Monday, said that the culprit was arrested following a tip-off from concern community members. SP Nguroje said that the Commissioner of Police, Morris Dankombo, had ordered that the accused be charged to court for prosecution...

In his commitment towards fighting crime and criminality in Adamawa State, the Commissioner of Police, Morris Dankombo, has deployed operatives of the command to clamp down on hoodlums. Those deployed to wage war against crime include Special Rapid Response Team (SRRT), Crack squad, Anti Shilla and Narcotics squads. They are expected to carryout a tactical and intelligence -driven 24/7 raid against all violence crimes and their perpetrators who are hell bent on distrupting relative peace being enjoyed especially at this moment of Ember period. This is contained in a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, and made available to newsmen in Yola, Adamawa State. SP Nguroje disclosed that the CP's deployment to checkmate all criminal activities is a further manifestation of the command's determination to providing peaceful and conducive atmosphere in the state. "These deployments will surely assist in  coordinating timely response to distre...

Ahead of the presentation of the 2025 budget estimates, the Adamawa State House of Assembly Standing Committee on Education and Human Capital Development and the Ministries, Departments and Agencies as well as the Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) Nigeria on Friday, advocated for gender responsive budgeting. The assembly committee and line MDAs as well as FAWE advocated this during a high level strategic meeting towards a guaranteed Gender Responsive Education 2025 budget for Adamawa state. The interface which was convened by the Adamawa Assembly Committee on Education attracted line ministries including Ministries of Education and Human Capital Development, Women and Social Development, and that of Budget and Planning. Other MDAs who participated in the meeting include; Adamawa State Basic Education Board, Adamawa State Mass Education Board and Civil Society Organisations. More so, the event which was organised by the committee was supported by the project being implement...