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The Adamawa State House of Assembly has passed a 3-points resolutions aimed ending Bachama/Chobo clashes in Lamurde LGA, Adamawa state. The resolutions followed the recent clashes between Bachama and Chobo communities in Lamurde LGA. The recent clashes resulted in destruction of property as well as the alleged shooting and killing of 10 women by the soldiers. It is against this backdrop that the assembly, passed resolutions as part of effort towards ending the recurring clashes between the communities. Part of the resolutions passed by the lawmakers include a call on Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri led administration to immediately investigate the root cause of the shooting that led to ihe death of the 10 women leaving 23 wounded. The investigation according to the resolution will enable the government identify the perpetrators and prevent future occurrence of the heinous crime against humanity. The assembly constituted a committee to visit to Numan General Hospiial as well as Yola Adama...

The Adamawa State House of Assembly has passed a 3-points resolutions aimed ending Bachama/Chobo clashes in Lamurde LGA, Adamawa state. The resolutions followed the recent clashes between Bachama and Chobo communities in Lamurde LGA. The recent clashes resulted in destruction of property as well as the alleged shooting and killing of 10 women by the soldiers. It is against this backdrop that the assembly passed resolutions as part of effort towards ending the recurring clashes between the communities. Part of the resolutions passed by the lawmakers include a call on Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri led administration to immediately investigate the root cause of the shooting that led to ihe death of the 10 women leaving 23 wounded. The investigation according to the resolution will enable the government identify the perpetrators and prevent future occurrence of the heinous crime against humanity. The assembly constituted a committee to visit to Numan General Hospiial as well as Yola Adamaw...

Adamawa CAN The Adamawa State Chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) is deeply saddened by the recent resurgence of communal clash between the Bachama and Chobo in Lamurde LGA The recent clash resulted in the loss of lives and property including burning down of households, food items among other valuables. This is contained in a statement signed by the Chairman of the association Adamawa State, Rev. Dr. Joel Danjuma Manzo, and made available to newsmen in Yola. The leadership of the Christian body recalled the time taking to make peace between the two warring communities through the Adamawa State Government, Christian bodies and other well-meaning organizations but, alas the recent needles attacks has set another bad record between the two parties who once lived happily and even intermarry. Even as the Government imposed a 24 hour curfew, the leadership of CAN is therefore calling on both communities to remain calm and immediately ceasefire to create the necessary space ...

The Adamawa State Jail Delivery Committee has discharged a total of 113 inmates as well as convicted 23 at Mubi, Maiha, Hong and Dumne correctional centres. News Platform  The committee chaired by the Chief Judge Adamawa state, Justice Hafsat Abdulrahman, also reviewed the sentences of 137 and granted bail to 8 inmates during prison decongestion. She discharged 65 inmates, reviewed the sentences of 76, granted bail to 5 and convicted 19 at Mubi and discharged 15 and reviewed the sentences of 21 at Maiha correctional centres respectively. Justice Hafsat discharged 19 inmates at Hong Custodial Centre, granted bail to 3, convicted 3 and reviewed the sentences of 20, and freed 14, convicted 1 and reviewed the sentences of 20 at Dumne correctional centre. While addressing the beneficiaries at various correctional centres, the Chief congratulated them and cautioned them against committing crime. She advised them to be of good behaviour and avoid acts that will land them into prison, and ...

An 18 years old Aminu Abdulazeez of Bazza community in Michika LGA Adamawa state has confessed stealing soft drinks in order to organise a befitting birthday party. News Platform  Abdulazeez confessed that he had carted away half crates of nutri milk and Dudu so as to celebrate his  birthday with his friends and well wishers in the community. According to him, he was not lucky as he was trailed and apprehended while preparing for the event. He made the confession when he appeared before the Adamawa state Chief, Justice Hafsat Abdulrahman led Jail Delivery Committee at Mubi Correctional Centre on Tuesday. Abdulazeez landed at the Mubi correctional on the 28th November, 2025 sequel to his arraignment before Area Court I Bazza where he was tried for the offence. In case number CR/70/2025, the area court sentenced the convict to 3 months behind bars or pay option of N40,000 for the offence which contravened sections 333 and 276 of the penal code law. Justice Hafsat reviewed his 3 ...

The Pene Da Bwatiye Development Association (PDBDA) Worldwide has condemned in strong terms the shooting and killing 7 women in Lamurde LGA Adamawa state. However, the Development Association has called on the Nigerian Army to identify, suspend its personnel who allegedly killed 7 innocent women in the LGA. This is contained in a release signed by the General Secretary, Mr. Emmannuel Pwakavi Bapatu and made available to newsmen. "We demand a transparent, independent judicial panel of inquiry-comprising respected civil society leaders, human rights experts, and judicial officials-to investigate this specific massacre the broader security failures in this conflict. Its findings andrecommendations must bemade public. "We demand the immediate redeployment ofthe current army units in the area and their replacement wth vetted,disciplined forcesunderk clear and public mandate toprotect civilians and property, not terrorize them. "We call on the President of the Federal Republic...

A 30 years old man identified as Ibrahim Usman, has been convicted and sentenced to 2 years imprisonment for the offence of theft. News Platform  The Upper Area Court Hong in Adamawa state presided by Hon. A. Hayatu, sentenced the convict for the offence. Usman along side others currently at large carted away no fewer than 20 crates of beer at Wuro Bokki in Hong LGA, where he was apprehended and charged to court. The convict has been serving his jail term at Hong correctional centre with correctional number A1101/2024. On his appearance before the Jail Delivery Committee headed by the Chief Judge Adamawa State, Justice Hafsat Abdulrahman, the convict confirmed the commission of the crime. Justice Hafsat's committee declined to review the sentences of the convict, saying  sentences are running concurrently. The committee visited the correctional centre to decongest it. The centre has 94 inmates instead of 50 based on its capacity.

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has secured the conviction of one Hassan Abdullahi, a Superintendent of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), for offences bordering on certificate forgery and corrupt advantage. Delivering judgement on the matter, Hon. Justice E. Okpe of the Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Gudu, Abuja, found the defendant guilty on a two-count charge preferred against him by the Commission. In the course of the trial, ICPC’s Prosecutor, Mr. Hamza Sani had led evidence before the court on how the convict dishonestly presented a forged Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) of Adamu Augie College of Education, Argungu, Kebbi State, to the NSCDC in December 2010 for the purpose of career advancement.  The offence contravenes Section 366 and is punishable under Section 364 of the Penal Code Act. The court accordingly sentenced the convict to two (2) years imprisonment or a fine of ₦2,000,000....

The Speaker Adamawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley alongside his colleagues joined Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri as he received NEAPS Governor of the Year Award on Urban Infrastructure at the president Villa Abuja.  In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary Hyellamada Bernard, Speaker Bathiya said the recognition to Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri  by the Nigeria Excellence Awards in Public Service for his outstanding contributions to State and National Development is the third in series.  The Secretary to the Government of the Federation Senator George Akume Presented the Award to Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri alongside other Governors and some notable Nigerians on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Speaker Adamawa State House of Assembly Rt Hon Bathiya Wesley on behalf of members of the 8th Assembly congratulates Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri on the well deserved award. The Speaker noted that the tireless efforts of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintir...

As part of commitment to complemeting Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri's effort in improving education sector, the Member representing Michika constituency at the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Moses Yerima Zah, has distributed 20,000 exercise books as well as textbooks to students in his constituency. The textbooks which comprise Mathematics, English language as well as exercise books were distributed free of charge to thousands of pupils/students across primary and secondary schools in Michika LGA. The effort of Lawmaker who is also the Chief Whip of the assembly is aimed boosting the educational sector in his constituency. Hon. Moses Yerima Zah explained that he decided to embark on the distribution of the basic instructional materials to the schools considering their need, and urged the beneficiaries to dedicate themselves to studies in order to brighten their future. He urged school authorities as well as the pupils/students to make good use of the textbooks as well as the...

As part of commitment to complemeting Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri's effort in improving education sector, the Member representing Michika constituency at the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Moses Yerima Zah, has distributed 20,000 exercise books as well as textbooks to students in his constituency. The textbooks which comprise Mathematics, English language as well as exercise books were distributed free of charge to thousands of pupils/students across primary and secondary schools in Michika LGA. The effort of Lawmaker who is also the Chief Whip of the assembly is aimed boosting the educational sector in his constituency. Hon. Moses Yerima Zah explained that he decided to embark on the distribution of the basic instructional materials to the schools considering their need, and urged the beneficiaries to dedicate themselves to studies in order to brighten their future. He urged school authorities as well as the pupils/students to make good use of the textbooks as well as the...

Adamawa State House of Assembly has taken steps towards enacting a law aimed at providing electricity for the citizens in Adamawa state. Already, a bill for a law to provide a comprehensive legal and institutional framework for electricity services in Adamawa State on Tuesday, scaled first and second reading at the assembly. The bill tagged "the Adamawa State Electricity Bill 2025, seeks to repeal the Gongola Basin Energy Development Company Law of 2009 and establish a modern framework for electricity generation, transmission, distribution, supply, trading, and the protection of consumer rights within the state".  Likewise, the bill is meticulously designed to create a functional electricity market for Adamawa state. At the resumed sitting on Tuesday, the Majority Leader of the assembly, Hon. Kate Raymond Mamuno, of Demsa constituency moved separate motions for the first and reading of the bill and seconded by Hon. Suleiman Umar Alkali(Yola North) and Hon. Moses Yerims Zah(Mi...

Adamawa State House of Assembly on Monday, urged Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, to suspend the Executive Chairman Madagali LGC, Hon. Simon Sashi for allegedly closing public schools. News Platform  The assembly urged Fintiri to suspend him for 1 month pending the outcome of investigation to be carried out by the joint committees on education and LG Affairs of the assembly. Hon. Simon allegedly shutdown all public schools in the LGA without the consent of the relevant authorities. The suspension followed a motion to that effect by the Majority Leader of the assembly and Member representing Demsa Constituency, Hon. Kate Raymond Mamuno. The Speaker, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, who presided the sitting, directed the Clerk to the assembly to communicate the recommendations of the assembly to the Governor. 

The Adamawa State Government has debunked a misleading information circulating in some quarters about school closure. This is contained in a release signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Humwashi Wonosikou. Fintiri described the information that the government had ordered schools to shutdown as false, baseless and unfounded. “At no point did the Government direct schools to close, and we have no intention to do so. This malicious rumor is the work of mischief makers who are bent on tarnishing the image of the Government and disrupting the public peace.” it explained. Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri urged the public to disregard the information, saying “Schools should continue with academic activities as usual.” The Governor has also warned that, the Government will not hesitate to take decisive action against enemies of the administration who are spreading false information and causing chaos in the State. "We will not tolerate any attempt to undermine our efforts to r...

The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria (LCCN) has convened its 200th General Church Council, a historic gathering presided over by the Archbishop of the LCCN, Most Rev. Musa Panti Filibus, PhD, who is also the immediate past President of the Lutheran World Federation. The landmark council brought together a broad representation of the church’s leadership, including diocesan bishops, cathedral deans, district pastors, members of the Board of Trustees, and heads of departments, among other key officials.  Discussions at the council centered on strengthening the church’s mission, promoting social justice, and addressing the growing national challenges affecting Nigerian communities. In his welcome address, Archbishop Filibus delivered a strong and emotional condemnation of the worsening insecurity across Nigeria, lamenting the repeated tragedies that continue to disrupt communities and places of worship. He condemned the recent abduction of worshippers in Niger State, the kidnapping...

A Butcher identified as Umaru Usman of Shelleng LGA Adamawa state, who was convicted and sentenced to 17 years in imprisonment has been discharged. News Platform  Usman was incarcerated for 17 years over N150,000 debt by the Shelleng Area Court presided by Hon. Musa Fari. In case number CR/99/025, the court sent the convict to Numan Correctional Centre  for the offence of criminal breach of trust and cheating where he was serving his jail term with custody number E.1090/035. He was discharged and ordered to pay the sum of N150,000 to the complainant after he returns home. The convict was freed by the Adamawa state Chief Judge, Justice Hapsat Abdulrahman led Jail Delivery Committee when her committee visited Numan Custodial Centre for prison dicongestion. On his appearance before the committee, the convict confessed that he had supplied rams for his business with a promise to pay its owner after the business. He said after the business, he was unable to raise the whole money bu...

The Adamawa State Commissioner of Police, CP Dankombo Morris, has received 21 operational vehicles donated by Governor Ahmadu Umaru of Adamawa state. The vehicles, Innoson IVM G6C/GRANITE Series, consist of double-cabin pickup Hilux fitted with security gadgets. The effort of Governor Fintiri is aimed at supporting the ongoing efforts at repositioning the crime-fighting strategy for optimum performance in the state. Donating the vehicles, Governor Fintiri, assured of his continued support to the command’s community policing aimed at preventing crime before it happens and make the state peaceful, safe, and secure. In his remarks, CP Dankombo expressed  appreciation to the police-friendly Governor for the gesture towards the command.  He noted that the support will enable the police to meet its operational and infrastructural needs in combating crime and criminality in the state.  He enjoined other well-meaning individuals and corporate bodies to complement this gesture so ...

A 24 years old man identified as Usama Abdullahi, has been sentenced to community service in Shelleng LGA, Adamawa State for theft. News Platform  Usama, who works at a car wash in Shelleng, was sentenced to community service following the review of his 2 years jail term slammed to him by the court in the LGA. The convict had his sentence reviewed by the Adamawa  State Jail Delivery Committee chaired by the Chief Judge, Adamawa State, Hon. Justice Hafsat Abdulrahman. Justice Hafsat, reviewed the sentence of the convict when her committee visited Shelleng Satellite Custodial Facility on Wednesday for prison dicongestion. She reviewed his sentence from 2 years to community service at the public facility. On his appearance before the committee, the convict narrated that he stole packs of instant noodles and distributed it to his 3 girlfriends and escaped to Shani where he was arrested. He regretted that since he landed in prison none of the ladies paid him a visit, saying he will...

The Chief Judge Adamawa State, Justice Hafsat Abdulrahman on Wednesday, stormed Numan Federation and discharged a total of 69 inmates. Equally, Justice Hafsat, reviewed the sentences of 34 inmates, convicted 8 and granted bail to 2 others. While at Shelleng Satellite Custodial Facility, Justice Hafsat led Jail Delivery Committee, freed 6 inmates and reviewed the sentences of 15 others. She discharged 52, admitted 2 to bail, reviewed the jail terms of 19 and convicted 8 others at Numan Correctional Facility and also discharged 11 and reviewed the sentences of 8 others from Guyuk Facility. Several inmates were discharged while others had their sentences reviewed for the offences of criminal breach of trust, cheating, intimidation, theft, criminal force, or assault, criminal misappropriation, attempt to commit an offence among others. The committee declined to entertain those convicted or awaiting trial for the alleged offences of kidnapping, shila gangsterism, culpable homicide, rape, tr...

The Senator representing Adamawa North Senatorial District, Amos K. Yohanna, has congratulated General Mohammadu Buba Marwa (Rtd.) on his reappointment as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). Marwa was recently reappointed as Chairman and CEO of the agency for another five year-term by President Bola Tinubu.  Senator Amos Yohanna who congratulated the NDLEA Boss when he visited him in office, commended him for his effort in combating drug abuse and trafficking. "As a proud son of Adamawa North, Gen. Marwa’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s fight against drug abuse and illicit trafficking continues to make our senatorial district and entire state proud.  "Your reappointment is, without doubt, a well-deserved recognition of your exceptional leadership and the remarkable transformation you brought to the NDLEA. "During our meeting, I commended him for his dedication, professionalism, and the impact of his work on nat...

The Senator representing Adamawa Central Senatorial District, Aminu Iya Abbas, has secured the establishment of the Centre for Cimate Change and Food Security Mubi Adamawa State. Senator Iya Abbas secured the approval for the establishment of the centre dated 6th October, 2025. The approval was granted by the Hon. Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology. The centre, according to the notification letter addressed to Senator Iya Abbas, forms part of the agency's ongoing effort to strengthen its national presence and enhance delivery of specialised services for the country. It said that that the centre has been designed to focus on clmate change adaptation, food security research, the use of space-based solutions for agricultural development and capacity building for relevant stakeholders.  "The Centre will further support national objectives by fostering collaborations with State instutions, traditional leadership and communities within Adamawa State, North east and Niger...

  A 31 years old Iliya Abdullahi of Shelleng LGA Adamawa state has been sentenced to 1 year imprisonment for theft. News Platform  Iliya was earlier convicted and sentenced to 2 years imprisonment by the Shelleng Area Court 2 for the offence contrary to section 277 of the penal code law. He was sent to prison on the 15th November, 2025 after he was convicted for carting away 1 measure of beans. The convict had his sentence reviewed when he appeared before Adamawa Jail Delivery Committee headed by the Chief Judge, Adamawa State, Hon. Justice Hafsat Abdulrahman. Justice Hafsat reviewed the sentence of the convict from 2 years to 1 year when her committee stormed Shelleng Satellite Custodial Centre on Wednesday. She advised him to be of good of behaviour and contribute positively towards the development of the society.

  Adamawa State Jail Delivery Committee has so far discharged a total of 140 inmates from 3 Custodial Centres. The committee has also convicted 90, granted bail to 72 and reviewed the sentences of 26 from Jimeta, Yolde Pate, and Yola Old custodial centres currently housing over 1,000 inmates. The Jail Delivery Committee headed by the Chief Judge, Justice Hafsat Abdulrahman, discharged the imnates during the ongoing prison dicongestion.  At the Yola Old Custodial Centre, the CJ discharged 28 inmates, convicted 6, granted bail to 3 and reviewed the sentences of 10 inmates. Addressing newsmen shortly after the completion of jail delivery at Yola Old, on Monday, the Chief Judge, Justice Hafsat Abdulrahman congratulated the beneficiaries. She urged them to be of good behaviour and engage in a meaningful ventures for their benefit and that of their families and warned them not to commit crime again. Responding on behalf of the freed inmates, Nurudeen Aliyu, appreciated the CJ in par...

A young man identified as Mujahid Mohammed of Gurin community in Fufore LGA, Adamawa state has confessed stealing mobile phone of his friend and sold it N2,000. Mujahid made the confession when he appeared before Adamawa State Jail Delivery Committee headed by the Chief Judge, Justice Hafsat Abdulrahman. The suspect was remanded at the Jimeta Custodial Centre in Yola, Adamawa State on the 10th October, 2025, by the Modire Area Court for the offence of theft. The accused made away with the GSM mobile phone of his friend valued N15,000 and sold it N2,000 only. He confessed committing the crime and pleaded for mercy, assuring that he will never commit crime again. The committee convicted and sentenced him to community service for 3 months.

No fewer than 112 inmates have been released from Jimeta as well as Yolde Pate Custodial Centres respectively in Yola, Adamawa state. News Platform  The Adamawa State Jail Delivery Committee headed by the Chief Judge, Justice Hafsat Abdulrahman, discharged the inmates during jail delivery at the 2 custodial centres. The committee also convicted 84 and granted bail to 69 and reviewed the sentences of 16 from the 2 custodial centres housing over 700 inmates.

No fewer than 112 inmates have been released from Jimeta as well as Yolde Pate Custodial Centres respectively in Yola, Adamawa state. News Platform  The Adamawa State Jail Delivery Committee headed by the Chief Judge, Justice Hafsat Abdulrahman, discharged the inmates during jail delivery at the 2 custodial centres. The committee also convicted 84 and granted bail to 69 and reviewed the sentences of 16 from the 2 custodial centres housing over 700 inmates.

A woman known as Zhihwi Mercy Tizhe in Adamawa State has sought for an enforcement of judgement delivered by the Upper Area Court I on the custody of her children. Mrs. Zhihwi who works with the Partnership for Learning for All in Nigerian Education (PLANE) funded by the Foreign Commonwealth Development Office, decried delay in the enforcement of the judgement which granted her custody of her daughters. Addressing newsmen in Yola, Adamawa state, Mrs Zhihwi, narrated that she was married to Prof. Caleb Fili of the Department of Food Science snd Technology MAU, Yola, and had catalogue of issues as a result of which the union was dissolved over 12 years ago. She said that after a failed reconciliatory meetings and complete denial of access to her 4 children by her ex-husband, she filed a civil case before Upper Area Court I sitting in Yola, Adamawa state. She said that the former judge of the court who is currently the Chief Registrar, Buba Abubakar, delivered judgement in her favour on t...

A 48 years old man identified as Mathias Yusuf, on Thursday, bagged 3 months jail term as well as community service for the offence of theft. Mathias was jailed 3 months by the Jail Delivery Committee headed by the Adamawa State Chief Judge, Justice Hafsat Abdulrahman, during jail delivery. He was earlier remanded at the Jimeta Custodial Centre by the Chief Magistrate Court II on the 19th August, 2025, for offence of theft contrary to section 278 of the penal code law. The convict told the committee that he had stole 6 bottles of liquor as well as cigarette at a beer parlour in Jambutu, Yola North LGA. He drank the liquor and got drunk as a result of which he was apprehended. He was jailed 3 months from the time of the remand and ordered to sweep health facility at Jambutu.

The Adamawa Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Hafsat Abdulrahman, on Wednesday, discharged no fewer than 55 Inmates and admitted about 40 others to bail. Equally, Justice Hafsat led Jail Delivery Committee convicted 32 and reviewed the sentences of 13, bringing a total of 140 beneficiaries out of 420 inmates at the Yolde Pate Correctional Centre. The CJ discharged well as granted bail to the beneficiaries when her jail delivery committee stormed the correctional facility for the purpose of decongesting it. Addressing press shortly after the exercise, Justice Hafsat said that the committee discharged, granted bail and reviewed sentences of the inmates at the conclusion of the 2-day exercise at the correctional centre She advised the beneficiaries to engage in a fruitful ventures for their benefit and that of their families and warned them not to commit crime again as the committee will not temper justice with mercy to them anymore. In his remarks, the Controller of the Correctional Service, Odu...

  The Adamawa State leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged the general public to disregard the fake news circulating on the social media claiming that the CAN Chairman was beheaded. The leadership of the Christian body in the state described such fake and baseless sources on the social media as agents of the underworld who are out to smear image of the government, and the security agencies thereby causing confusion on the already fragile atmosphere in the country. "The general public should therefore disregard such fake information thus, the state CAN Chairman is in good health and busy going about his official engagement in the state without any threat fear or intimidation. "The association is calling on the security agencies in the state to launch an investigation and apprehend the agent of the fake news who's action is not only dangerous to the security, unity and peace of the state and nation at large but, tantamount to an affront to the ef...

The Adamawa State leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged the general public to disregard the fake news circulating on the social media claiming that the CAN Chairman was beheaded. The leadership of the Christian body in the state described such fake and baseless sources on the social media as agents of the underworld who are out to smear image of the government, and the security agencies thereby causing confusion on the already fragile atmosphere in the country. "The general public should therefore disregard such fake information thus, the state CAN Chairman is in good health and busy going about his official engagement in the state without any threat fear or intimidation. "The association is calling on the security agencies in the state to launch an investigation and apprehend the agent of the fake news who's action is not only dangerous to the security, unity and peace of the state and nation at large but, tantamount to an affront to the effo...

The member representing Lamurde Constituency at the Adamawa State, Hon. Bauna Myandasa, on Friday, demostrated accountability as well as transparency by giving records of account of the sum of N100million constituency allowance. News Platform  Out of N100million constituency allowance, according to him, N40million was earmarked for the construction of 3 classrooms at Opalo, N22.8million for procurement of 600 bags of fertilizer and N3.8million for herbicides for distribution to dry season farmers. He said that he had decided to expend N11million for the procurement of 100 water pumps, N3million for 10,000 exercise books, N2.746 charges and N1million for company charges. Hon. Bauna gave the account during townhall meeting with he convened and held at GDSS Lamurde, in Lamurde LGA on Friday. The townhall meeting gathered the PDP exco at the LG and Wards level, leadership of opposition political party, traditional rulers, religious leaders, representatives of youths and women groups am...

The member representing Lamurde Constituency at the Adamawa State, Hon. Bauna Myandasa, on Friday, demostrated accountability as well as transparency by giving records of account of the sum of N100million constituency allowance. News Platform  Out of N100million constituency allowance, according to him, N40million was earmarked for the construction of 3 classrooms at Opalo, N22.8million for procurement of 600 bags of fertilizer and N3.8million for herbicides for distribution to dry season farmers. He said that he had decided to expend N11million for the procurement of 100 water pumps, N3million for 10,000 exercise books, N2.746 charges and N1million for company charges. Hon. Bauna gave the account during townhall meeting with he convened and held at GDSS Lamurde, in Lamurde LGA on Friday. The townhall meeting gathered the PDP exco at the LG and Wards level, leadership of opposition political party, traditional rulers, religious leaders, representatives of youths and women groups am...

The Majority Leader Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Chief Kate Raymond Mamuno, has bagged the best state female lawmaker award of the year 2025. The best female lawmaker award was in recognition of the performance of Hon. Chief Kate Mamuno, who is representing Demsa Constituency at the Adamawa State House of Assembly. Hon. Chief Kate Mamuno was presented with the prestigious award by the National Assembly News (NASSNEWS) at the National Assembly Library Trust Fund Hall on Wednesday. According to NASSNEWS, the ADHA female Legislator was selected to receive a legislative award as "Best State Female Lawmaker" in recognition of her outstanding contributions in the state as the only female lawmaker among the 25 members of ADHA. According to the organisers, the Majority Leader had sponsored several important laws, complemented Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri's effort in the education sector and youth/women empowerment, provided infrastructure and constituency development am...

    As part of her commitment towards providing quality representation to her constituents, the Majority Leader Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Kate Raymond Mamuno, has embarked on the drilling of boreholes in order to provide water supply to her electorate. Hon. Kate Mamuno who represents Demsa Constituency at the assembly, embarked on the drilling of number of boreholes as part of her constituency projects to her electorate. Already, the only female Legislator has completed the drilling of boreholes at Dong and Nasarawo Demsa political wards, while other projects for Demsa, Dilli and Gwamba political wards respectively are ongoing and at the various levels of completion. The execution of the people oriented projects by the Lawmaker followed the need assessment carried out by the Hon. Member in order to enable her execute projects that are needed most or have direct bearing on the lives of the constituents. The constituency projects are being implemented by the Lawmaker...

  The Adamawa State Judiciary has received a boost in its workforce on Monday as 22 newly appointed magistrates were added. The 22 new magistrates took their oath of office at the high court complex administered by the Chief Judge of Adamawa State, Justice Hafsat Abdulrahman. In her remarks shortly after the swearing ceremony, Justice Hafsat, said that their appointment to the revered lower bench could not have come at a better time than now. The CJ stated that the event serves as a testament to their unwavering dedication to justice, fairness and sacred principles upon which the constitution is founded. "As you have been sworn-in today, you have undertaken a profound oath to deliver justice impartially and fairly to all individuals who come before you seeking justice.  "Allow me to remind you that this oath is more than mere words; it is a solemn pledge, a promise to stand in place of God Almighty in passing judgment on the affairs of humanity, a role that is indeed next to ...

  The leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Adamawa State Council, has joined the global community to commemorate the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists being observed annually on November 2. This is contained in a statement jointly signed by the Chairman, Comr Abdullahi Ibrahim, and Secretary, Comr Kissinger Bukar, of the council. The union expressed deep concern over the increasing threats, harassment, and violence faced by journalists in the course of their professional duties, both globally and within Nigeria. The leadership noted that the day serves as a solemn reminder of the sacrifices made by journalists who risk their lives in pursuit of truth, accountability, and justice. It emphasized that impunity for crimes against media practitioners remains a major challenge to press freedom and democracy. ‎ “We use this occasion to call on government authorities, security agencies, and all stakeholders to ensure the protection of journal...