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The Speaker of the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, has extended warm new year greetings to the citizens, describing it as a season of renewed hope, unity, and collective responsibility. The Speaker in a press statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Hyellamada Bernard congratulated the citizens for witnessing the beginning of the year 2026 under peaceful atmosphere.  He thanked the people of the state for their continued support, cooperation, and trust in the fresh air administration and the state House of Assembly under his leadership.  He lauded the resilience, patience, and peaceful coexistence demonstrated by citizens despite economic and social challenges experience in the out gone year 2025. . The Speaker on behalf of his colleagues reaffirmed the commitment of the Adamawa State House of Assembly to enacting people oriented laws, strengthening democratic governance, and supporting policies that promote development, security, and social Wel...

A High Court of Adamawa State sitting in Yola has discharged and acquitted three young men who were standing trial for culpable homicide, after the prosecution failed to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt. The judgment was delivered by Hon. Justice Musa Usman of High Court No. 4, Yola, bringing to an end a trial that lasted over three years. The defendants—Godwin John (19), Sadiq Finias Atomsa (27), and Na’Allah Gemu (23)—all natives of Dumne Community in Song Local Government Area of Adamawa State, were accused of causing the death of Buba Alhaji Bayo at Sabe Kaichi in 2021. According to the prosecution, the defendants allegedly conspired and committed the offence of culpable homicide contrary to Sections 61(1) and (2), 191, and 192 of the Adamawa State Penal Code Law, 2018, and also caused the disappearance of evidence contrary to Section 133 of the same law. The prosecution alleged that the defendants beat the deceased with sticks, knowing that death would be the probable conseq...

The Night of the Makers has honored Senator Aminu Iya Abbas, representing Adamawa Central Senatorial District, with the award as the People's Politician of the Year. This prestigious award, presented at Lelewal Hotel Yola, recognizes Senator Abbas's outstanding contributions to democracy, good governance, service to humanity, advocacy for transparency, accountability in governance, and commitment to empowering youths and promoting education.  Senator Abbas, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Science, Innovation, and Technology, has driven innovation, education, and sustainable development in Adamawa Central Senatorial District. He has initiated impactful programs, providing financial support to underprivileged students.  Responding to the award, Senator Abbas expressed gratitude to the Night of the Makers and the people of Adamawa Central, reaffirming his commitment to continue serving them with dedication and passion. The award ceremony was attended by prominent figures, inc...

Following fresh attack by the insurgents which claimed about 14 lives in some communities in Hong LGA, the Adamawa State House of Assembly on Tuesday, passed 7 resolutions aimed at curtaling further attacks on the communities. News Platform  The assembly urged the Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri to collaborate with the Federal Government to deploy additional military personnel, equipment, and surveillance assets to Hong Local Government Area, particularly at the communities sharing borders with the Sambisa forest. The Lawmakers urged the North East Development Commission (NEDC), to dig a trench at communities sharing borders with Sambisa forest to curtail easy access of the insurgents into communities. The assembly called on the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Adamawa State Emergency Management Agency (ADSEMA), NEDC and other relevant humanitarian agencies to intervene with relief materials, including food, medical supplies, clothing, and psychosocial support to the vict...

The Adamawa State House of Assembly on Monday, considered and approved the sum of N583.3billion budget estimate for the services of the state in the year 2026. News Platform  It could be recalled that Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri recently presented N583.3billion budget estimate to the Hallowed Chamber for consideration and passage. The approval of the budget followed the consideration of the report of the House Committee on Finance, Budget and Appropriation headed by Hon. Haruna Jilantikiri of Madagali constituency. The report was duly considered after Hon. Kate Raymond Mamuno (Demsa Constituency) moved that the assembly be dissolved into the committee of supply to enable it consider the report. The assembly dissolved into the committee of supply, considered and subsequently adopted the report after which the Majority Leader, Hon. Kate Raymond Mamuno moved a motion for the third reading of the bill and seconded by the Minority Leader, Hon. Suleiman Alkali (Yola North). Commenting ...

The Senator representing Adamawa North Senatorial District, Amos K. Yohanna, has joined hundreds of his constituents in celebrating 2025 Christmas. The Distinguished Senator and his entourage marked the birth of Jesus Christ with other worshippers at the Church of Brethren in Nigeria (EYN) -LCC Futuless in Michika Local Government Area in the state. He was joyfully received by the leadership of the church and other worshippers, who commended him for his decision to come and celebrate Christmas with them. According to him, his decision was aimed at celebrating Christmas with cross section of his electorate while wishing them merry Christmas and a prosperous new year. It could be recalled that Senator had recently distributed 5,000 bags of rice, 1,000 cartons of spaghetti, 200 bags of sugar, 500 cartons of cooking oil, 500 pieces of wrappers, 500 pieces of men’s clothing materials and 500 pieces of children’s wears in the spirit of Christmas to cross of his electorate across Madagali, Mi...

The Speaker Adamawa State House of Assembly,  Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, has extended a warm greetings to the citizens as Christians in the state join the rest of the world commemorating birth of Jesus Christ. Rt. Hon. Bathiya in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Hyellamada Bernard said Christmas is a season that reminds faithful of the enduring values of love, peace, sacrifice, and unity.  "It is a time to reflect on the importance of living together in harmony, showing compassion to one another, and strengthening the bonds that unite us as one people, regardless of our religious or ethnic differences. The Speaker commended the resilience, patience, and cooperation of the people of Adamawa State, especially in the face of economic and social challenges. He reassured citizens of the continued commitment of the Adamawa State House of Assembly to enacting people-oriented laws, promoting good governance, and supporting policies that will improve the welfare and development ...

Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has reminded Christians that Christmas, which is the birth of Jesus Christ, signifies hope and salvation brought to the world in need of redemption. Fintiri said that the world would be a better place if the values and virtues reflected by the holy birth of Christ, especially the love for one another were imbibed and practiced faithfully. He stated in his Christmas message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Humwashi Wonosikou and made available to newsmen in Yola, Adamawa. He urged the citizens to give thanks to the Almighty “for  the grace, provision, and protection extended to us as individuals, families, communities, as a Nation, and as humanity”. He said that the “Holy and festive season reminds us of our shared humanity and the common values that unite us irrespective of religion or tribe.” “Regrettably, the Nation has had to contend with the worst security and economic crisis of our time.” He said the profound message heralded b...

The Member representing Michika constituency at the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Moses Yerima Zah, has disbursed cash as well as food items to his constituents. Aside, the cash disbursement to his constituents, Hon. Moses Yerima Zah, also donated 25kg bags of rice, wrappers, yards to his electorate across 16 political wards of Michika constituency. He disbursed the cash, wrappers, yards and rice to the exco at the Local Government and wards levels and hundreds of other beneficiaries. The gesture is part of the effort of the Lawmaker to make the Christmas and new year celebrations memorable for his constituents.  Cross section of beneficiaries who smiled home with cash and other items, appreciated God for the life of the Member and commended him for reaching out to them at the time of need. Speaking, Hon. Moses Yerima Zah, said that the gesture is to improve the standard of living of his constituents, calling on them to keep faith alive as he urged them to preach peace, rec...

The Member representing Michika constituency at the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Moses Yerima Zah, has disbursed cash as well as food items to his constituents. Aside, the cash disbursement to his constituents, Hon. Moses Yerima Zah, also donated 25kg bags of rice, wrappers, yards to his electorate across 16 political wards of Michika constituency. He disbursed the cash, wrappers, yards and rice to the exco at the Local Government and wards levels and hundreds of other beneficiaries. The gesture is part of the effort of the Lawmaker to make the Christmas and new year celebrations memorable for his constituents.  Cross section of beneficiaries who smiled home with cash and other items, appreciated God for the life of the Member and commended him for reaching out to them at the time of need. Speaking, Hon. Moses Yerima Zah, said that the gesture is to improve the standard of living of his constituents, calling on them to keep faith alive as he urged them to preach peace, rec...

The Senator Representing Adamawa North Senatorial District, Amos K. Yohanna, has distributed assorted food items as well as other essentials to his electorate. The items were distributed to cross section of electorate across Maiha, Michika, Madagali, Mubi North, and Mubi South Local Government Areas of Adamawa North Senatorial District. The items distributed include 5,000 bags of rice, 1,000 cartons of spaghetti, 200 bags of sugar, 500 cartons of cooking oil, 500 pieces of wrappers, 500 pieces of men’s clothing materials and 500 pieces of children’s wears. The gesture was in furtherance of the Senator Amos Yohanna's commitment to the welfare and well-being of his constituents. Senator Amos said that the intervention was designed to provide relief and support to vulnerable households, particularly in the face of prevailing economic challenges, and to reaffirm his belief that representation must be people-centered and compassionate. He said, "I remain convinced that leadership g...

  Adamawa State Governor, Rt. Hon Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri CON, has granted pardon to Sunday Jackson who was sentenced to death.  Jackson who is in Kuje Medium Security Custodial Centre has been pardoned alongside Joseph Eugene from the Medium Security Custodial Centre Yola new and Maxwell Ibrahim serving at the Medium Security Custodial Center in Kaduna. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor, Humwashi Wonosikou, said that the pardon is in commemoration of Christmas and New Year celebrations. Others who had the reminder of their sentences remitted whole include Joshua James Audo, Adamu Ibrahim, Mohammed Abubakar, Ibrahim Usman and Saidu Abubakar serving at the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Numan and Medium Security Custodial Centre, Jada. Governor Fintiri said the inmates had demonstrated significant improvement in their behaviour and conduct. “Therefore, in the exercise of my prerogative of mercy as enshrined in the constitution of the Federal Republic of Niger...

Adamawa State House of Assembly Committee on Water Resources headed by the Member representing Michika constituency, Hon. Moses Yerima Zah, has successfully conducted its budget defence for 2026.  The committee hosted the Commissioner, Permanent Secretary and other management staff of the Ministry as well as heads of agencies who defended the budget of their respective organisations. Recall that last week, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, presented the 2026 budget estimates to the assembly for considering and approval; hence, the invitation of ministry, departments and agencies for defence. Speaking while declaring the budget defence open, Hon. Moses Yerima Zah, commended Governor Fintiri for presenting the budget for approval in line with the provision of the constitution. The Lawmaker applauded the membership of the committee as well as the Commissioner and other principal officers for availing themselves for the exercise, and described the defence as very important for good govern...

The Adamawa State House of Assembly has expressed its readiness to provide full legislative backing for the successful implementation of the proposed 2026 budget, aimed at promoting development and growth across the state. This assurance was given by the Chairman, House Standing Committee on Education, who also represents Uba/Gaya Constituency, Hon. John Adam Alaba, during a budget defence session with the management of Adamawa State University (ADSU), Mubi, led by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Augustine Clement. ‎ Hon. John Adum Alaba explained that the essence of the budget defence is to enable the legislature to critically examine budgetary allocations to MDAs, ensuring effective and transparent utilisation of public funds. ‎ He noted that the current Assembly is determined to ensure that all government appropriations and expenditures strictly comply with constitutional provisions and best practices. ‎ The lawmaker also used the opportunity to commend Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri for ...

Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri and Focal Person Sustainable Development Goals Adamawa state, Muhammed Alfa Raji, on Friday, appeared before Adamawa State House Committee on Security and SDGs and defended 2026 budget. SSA Raji along side the Project Manager and Staff of the organisation were received at the assembly by the Chairman of the Committee on Security and Member representing Song constituency, Hon. Emmanuel Kefas. In his opening remarks, the Chairman of the committee, said that the budget defence is an annual event aimed scrutising what the executive arm presented before the legislature. Hon. Emmanuel Kefas, said that the exercise is constitutionally stipulated to enable lawmakers scrutinise the budget for good governance. The Lawmaker stated that they have seen how the state is making progress in critical sectors and attributed same to cordial relationship between the legislature and the executive arm. He explained that whatever they will discu...

Adamawa State House of Assembly on Thursday, passed a vote of confidence on Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, for his administration's excellent performance in critical sectors. The assembly passed a vote of confidence on the Governor Fintiri shortly after he presented the whooping sum of N583billion budget estimates for the services of the state in 2026. The passage of the vote of confidence followed the appraisal of the Governor's performance by the Speaker of the assembly, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, while presiding over the sitting. Rt. Hon. Bathiya said that according to their findings which is also visible to all citizens, Governor Fintiri had performed excellently well in the implementation of 2025 approved budget.  He said, some of the projects executed include construction of flyovers, super high way along Numan road, construction of new Governors office at the Government House, renovation of Government House gate, construction of Jimeta Ultra Modern shopping mall, construct...

Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, has called for a recalibration of anti-corruption frameworks at state and local government levels to close governance loopholes exploited through weak oversight structures. The Chairman stated this at the thematic session titled “Building Anti-Corruption Frameworks for Sub-national Governance” during the 11th Session of the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC), held on 17 December 2025. The convention was organised by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Doha. Dr Aliyu stressed that corruption must be confronted where public resources and service delivery intersect most directly with citizens. He argued that tackling corruption solely at the federal level risks “allowing systemic leakages to thrive where institutional safeguards and public scrutiny are weakest”.  He cited the fact that Nigeri...

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa state will on Thursday present N589billion 2026 budget to the Adamawa House of Assembly. News Platform  The presentation will take place at 10:00am at the House of Assembly Complex. The Speaker of the assembly, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, announced this while presiding over the resumed plenary session on Wednesday. He informed the assembly that Governor Fintiri will be presenting the budget for the consideration of the lawmakers and urged the members to attend.

The Adamawa State House of Assembly has passed a bill for a law to provide electricity for the citizens in Adamawa state. News Platform  The bill was designed to provide a comprehensive legal and institutional framework for electricity services in Adamawa State was passed at the resumed sitting on Tuesday. After the passage, the Speaker of the assembly, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, who presided over the sitting, directed the Clerk to prepare a clean copy for Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri  The bill 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".  The bill was read for the third time and passed following a motion by the Majority Leader and Member representing Demsa Constituency, Hon. Kate Raymond Mamuno. Earlier, according to the report presented by the House Committee on Works headed by Hon. ...

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...