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In preparation for the farming season, the Senator representing Adamawa North Senatorial District, Rev. Amos K. Yohanna has empowered his constituents with modernized farming inputs that will enable Climate Smart Agriculture CSA, leveraging his expertise in Agribusiness.  The initial batch of Agricultural support for 2025 includes hybrid seeds, herbicides, and fertilizers. This initiative aims to boost Agricultural productivity, CSA and support farmers with the high cost of farm inputs.  The Senator's effort has been applauded by the beneficiaries Farmers' from various communities, and Religious leaders, who have also offered prayers for his success.

  As Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri marks 6th Years in office, the Senator representing Adamawa North Senatorial District, Rev. Amos Kumai Yohanna, has extended hearty felicitations to the Governor, describing him as an astute, reliable and goal oriented Governor. In his goodwill message, the Distinguished Senator congratulated Governor Fintiri, his amiable Wife, Hajiya Lami Umaru Fintiri and indeed the entire Adamawa State citizens on the prestigious occasion of 6 years anniversary. Senator Amos Yohanna further described Governor Fintiri as an apostle of social justice, saying, "I count it a great privilege and honor to be among the team that is serving Adamawa people at this crucial moment in projecting the blueprints and empirically delivering the people's needs in governance as enshrined in the leadership radar of His Excellency.  "Today, Adamawa people are deeply impressed and count themselves lucky to have an uncommon pacemaker at the helm of governance affairs, the ...

The Senator Representing Adamawa Central Senatorial District, Aminu Iya Abbas, has congratulated Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri on his six Years in Office.  Sen. Abbas, who doubles as Chairman Senate Committee on Innovation, Science and Technology congratulated Fintiri on his behalf and his constituents. Sen. Abbas also saluted the security measures put in place by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, saying that it is another laudable effort to enhance security of lives and property of the people at all level as it is everybody's business.  The senator of the 10th National Assembly added that within the six years of Governor Fintiri, he provided infrastructural development throughout the state, citing clear example of ongoing construction of more flyovers on strategic locations, building of ultra modern Jimeta Shopping complex and International Conference and Events Centers in the state.  He commended the Governor for implementing the 70,000 naira national minimum wage to both ...

Alimat Care Foundation in collaboration with the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE-AF) during the week, trained no fewer than 43 learning facilitators on 2nd chance education in Adamawa state. The 5-days event was organised by the organisations primarily to equip leaning facilitators with methodologies/techniques on second chance education opportunities for adolescent girls and young women in Adamawa State. The training which was held at the Nurses House in Yola, Adamawa State Capital, drew 43 learning facilitators from 20 centres across 9 pilot LGAs where 2nd chance education is taught. In his welcome address, the Project Coordinator AGILE AF Adamawa State, Eng. Liman Sidiki, described the event as an important activity aimed at equipping them. The Project Coordinator who was represented Mohammed Hassan Bede, urged them to pay attention and ask questions for more understanding and clarification in order to het what is needed to step down to their learners...

The Speaker Adamawa State House of Assembly Rt Hon Bathiya Wesley has congratulated Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri for his continued transformation of the state in the second year in his second tenure.  The Speaker described Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri as God sent to the people of the state considering his dedication and commitment to the peace unity and development of the state .  According to a press statement issued by his chief press secretary Hyellamada Bernard, the Speaker noted that most Governors are not performing in their second tenure but Governor Fintiri is exceptional as his performance in transforming the state increases day by day.  Rt Hon Bathiya Wesley maintained that since the emergence of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri as Governor of Adamawa state the people experience the genuine fresh air across the state through peaceful coexistence, provision of massive Infrastructural development across the state among others.  The Governor during his two year...

The Speaker Adamawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, has joined other dignataries as well as several youths in Hong LGA in observing a Candle Light Procession and Night of Tribute in honour of late Thomas Godwin Zamfara. Also in the procession were member representing Uba Gaya Constituency at ADHA, Hon. Eng. John Alaba, Commissioner Ministry of Education, Dr. Umar Garba Pella, Chairman Hong LGC and several others. The event brought together youths from across the state who reiterated their call for justice for the late Thomas Godwin Zamfara. Late Thomas Godwin Zamfara was gruesomely murdered by some individuals on the 17th April, 2025. Since then, his departure threw not only his immediate family in the state of mourning, but the community, youths, PDP Hong Local Government Area and the entire LGA and Adamawa State in general.  Fourty days after his demise, the memory and legacy of the late Thomas remain fresh in the hearts of the youths, colleagues and associates;...

For some personal reasons, I had been reluctant to join issues with Dr. Umar Ardo over his article titled ‘’When praise becomes propaganda: A Refutal of ‘The Fintiri Aura’. However, the shallowness of the article and how a few people seem to be swayed by it, compels me to clarify some things and offer an advise to Dr. Ardo.   I wrote ‘’The Fintiri Aura’’ in which I drew attention to the visionary leadership qualities of Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, the Governor of Adamawa State and highlighted, among others, his courage and deep faith in God. This is my personal opinion. I and everyone is entitled to choose his or her heroes and heroines. Even the global leadership icons that I listed such as Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King Jnr, Mahatma Ghandi, Nelson Mandela and so on, may not be viewed as heroes by others. I know that some would rather list Malcolm X, Adolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini and the like as their heroes.  Dr. Ardo too has the right to choose his heroes....

  The Hama Batta, HRM, Homun Alhamdu Gladstone Teneke, has  bestowed prestigious traditional title of " Zamburamo Batta" on the Member representing Numan constituency at the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Pwamwakeno Mackondo. The traditional titles were conferred on the Lawmaker along side Hon. Chief Barr. A. K. Jingi, Attorney General and Commissioner Ministry of Justice Adamawa state as "Impah Batta", Hon. Chief Maurice Vunobolki, PhD as "Dyapa Batta, Chief Dr. (Mrs.) Bridget Zidon as "Gbindatu Batta" among others. The event held at the palace of Hama Batta on Saturday, was graced by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, represented by the Chief of Staff Government House Yola, Dr. Edgar Amos Sunday, Speaker Adamawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, represented by Hon. Adun John Alaba (Uba-Gaya), Hon. Commissioners, Paramount Rulers several other dignitaries, sons and daughters of Batta kingdom as well as friends and well wishers....

  The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria (LCCN) has advocated for the need for government to address cases of human trafficking by ending illegal Migration which encourages the menace that has become a global problem, ravaging lives During its 219th General Church Council (GCC) which brought together over 690 participants, the Church led by Archbishop Musa Panti Filibus PhD, also frowned at gender based violence, a social vice in which especially the female folk are dehumanized through respective immoral behaviors While reflecting on key national challenges, including insecurity, economic hardship, poor education and health systems, the GCC observed that Nigeria citizens are ravaged by hunger and suggested the revitalization of Agriculture to boost food production On faith-based matters, the Council affirmed that the Church will continue on the identity of Christ as it strives daily uphold the gospel of Christ which is the basis of the great commission Part of the resolutions bot...

The Senator representing Adamawa Central Senatorial District, Aminu Iya Abbas has raised concern over the release of 6 out of 9 suspects apprehended in connection to the gruesome murder of PDP Chieftain, Godwin Thomas Zamfara. News Platform  Senator Iya Abbas expressed concern over the release while raising matter of personal explanation before the senate on the need to avert communal clash over non diligent investigation of the killing of Godwin Zamfara in Hong LGA. He said, "I want to bring to the notice of the senate that a politician called Thomas Godwin Zamfara was murdered on the 15th April, 2025, in my constituency". The Senator disclosed that the police in Adamawa State while investigated the matter apprehended 9 suspects in connection to the murder. He informed the senate that while investigation was still going on, a team of police came from IRT Abuja and took over the case, saying that they were later told that the suspects will be released. He said, "I wrote ...

The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria (LCCN) has expressed concerns over growing insecurity which results in the loss of hundreds of lives at different parts of the Country in recent times particularly in Plateau state, Hong LGA in Adamawa state among other parts At the Church's General Council held at its headquarters in Numan Adamawa state, the Leader of the Church, Archbishop Musa Panti Filibus queried that it is not enough for the FG to only condemn the acts of the perpetrators and condole relatives of casualties but that justice must be seeing to be done by arresting and bringing perpetrators to book. The Lutheran Archbishop posited that it is unfortunate that Nigeria is gradually becoming a Country where human life means nothing as on daily basis, citizens have continued to die either as a result of bandits' attacks, insurgents' terrorism or across religious and ethnic lines Archbishop of the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria LCCN Most Rev Musa Panti Filibus rem...

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has urged secondary school students across the country to take ownership of the fight against corruption and champion the values of integrity and good character in Nigeria. The call was made on Wednesday in Abuja when the Commission hosted students and staff from three secondary schools at its headquarters, as part of an educational visit designed to promote integrity and raise awareness about the fight against corruption. The visit forms part of ICPC’s broader initiative to instill anti-corruption values in young Nigerians and nurture a generation of responsible citizens committed to transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct. Welcoming the students on behalf of the Commission, Mr. Demola Bakare, Director of the Public Enlightenment and Education Department, emphasized the critical need to tackle corruption at all levels of society, especially within the education sector. The Deputy Director in charg...

The Chairman Senate Committee on Science and Technology, Aminu Iya Abbas, has graced the African Raw Materials Summit 2025. Sen. Iya Abbas who represents Adamawa Central Senatorial District on Tuesday, joined cream of policymakers, researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, and other key players in the raw materials value chain and brainstormed on the raw materials endowed in Africa. Distinguished Sen Iya Abbas is known for his effort in promoting energy equity and local innovation, ensuring all Nigerians have access to reliable power while advancing a just and green energy transition.  The Chairman Senate Committee and other critical stakeholders from across the African continent shared insights and strategies on how to unlock Africa's raw materials for industrial growth and global competitiveness.   Sen. Aminu Iya Abbas represented the Special Guest of Honour ,President of Sen. Goodswill Akpabio, assured a 30% value addition to raw materials before export, which mean...

Adamawa State Police Command has apprehended Mohammed Umar for dressing as woman for fraud purposes. The 19 years old and resident of Abuja Road, Yola South LGA, who dressed like a woman,  was sighted loitering at Ngurore LCCN Church premises. "The arrest follows a report received from Sunday Andrawus to Ngurore Divisional Police Headquarters, after observing the suspect's movement  within the premises of the Church. "The Commissioner of Police Adamawa state Command, Dankombo Morris, has Directed the case to be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Yola, for discreet and full scale investigation. "The Command remains committed to ensuring public safety, Public order and encourages residents to keep vigilant and give timely report of  suspicious movement to the Police", said release signed by SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje. 

A Chief Magistrate Court 3 sitting in Yola, Adamawa State on Monday, ordered the remand of 3 persons in prison custody for allegedly killing Thomas Godwin Zamfara. News Platform  The defendants including Godwin Chakukuyada, Ibrahim Bakari and Danlami Ali, were arraigned in court for allegedly killing late Thomas Godwin Zamfara while one Stephen Peter is currently at large. The trio were arraigned for the offence of criminal conspiracy and culpable homicide contrary to sections 60 and 191 of Adamawa State Penal Code 2018 as amended. According to the First Information Report tendered in court, the deceased who was on his way from Fadama Rake to Kala'a was attacked by violent political thugs allegedly sponsored by a prominent son of the land a frontline philanthropist. The defendants, according to FIR beat up the deceased and became unconscious, saying that he was rushed to Federal Medical Centre Hong where he was confirmed dead by a medical doctor. Arraigning the Defendants, the Pros...

An Expert in Terrorism, Samaila Adamu Ziradzo PhD, has dragged his elder brother before Chief Magistrate Court 4 in Yola, Adamawa state for allegedly using Nigerian Army and Gangs to attack him. The Complainant, Samaila of Karewa Extension in Yola, Adamawa state capital sued his elder brother, Yusuf Adamu Ziradzo, who resides at Karewa Masakare in Yola, Adamawa State. In his direct criminal complaint pursuant to section 91 and 112 of the Adamawa State Administration of Criminal Justice Law 2018, the Complainant alleged that the defendant had on the 27th December, 2024 trespassed into his house at Tudun Wada Bazza in Michika LGA, which he had inherited from his late father and obstructed renovation work going at the site. The Complainant aveered that he reported the matter at Michika Police Station, and that the DPO tried to settle the matter amicably, but that the defendant hid himself and refused to appear for settlement.  He stated that the following day, the defendant blocked hi...

  Throughout history, leaders have emerged that shaped destinies of their societies, nations and the world. On the positive side, the likes of Abraham Lincoln, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Martin Luther King Jnr, Winston Churchill, Mahatma Ghandi, Kwame Nkrumah and Nelson Mandela all exuded the kind of aura that enabled them to influence the world around them and altered the course of history. In Nigeria, one contemporary leader that has emerged with his compelling presence and transformative energy is His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, the Governor of Adamawa State. Being an aide of Governor Fintiri may be construed as having influenced my opinion. However, to remain silent in a situation where the truth is clear is to be complicit in the lies that are occasionally spewed in the direction of the Governor. Without any shadow of doubt, Governor Fintiri has gravitas; that quality of seriousness that inspires trust and respect. With a decidedly choleric temperament, Fintiri does...

The Senator Representing Adamawa Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Aminu Iya Abbas has raised a serious concern over the deteriorating security situation in the Northeast region more especially in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states. Iya Abbas while speaking in a motion raised on the floor of the Nigerian Senate Friday, highlighted the devastating impact of Boko Haram’s resurgence particularly in Hong LGA in his constituency. He revealed that the effect and spread of Boko Haram in some communities from his are are being felt recently, saying that many lives are lost in some communities of Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State.  Senator Iya Abbas who doubles as Chairman Senate Committee on Innovation, Science and Technology, while commending the efforts of Nigeria’s security forces, Senator Abbas stressed the need for a tactical overhaul to curb the insurgency. “Our security forces are trying, but we urge them to consider changing tactics or reworking their plan...

The Senator representing Adamawa North Senatorial District, Distinguished Senator Amos K. Yohanna, has called on the Senate to give accelerated consideration and passage to the reports on the Federal Eye Centre, Ochadamu, Kogi State, and the Federal Eye Centre, Jimeta, Adamawa State Establishment Bills. Speaking on the floor of the Senate Chamber, Senator Yohanna who is also a member of the Senate Committee on Health presented the Committee’s report along with its recommendations for consideration by the Senate. The bill for the establishment of the Federal Eye Centre in Ochadamu, Kogi State was sponsored and presented by Senator Isa Jibrin Echocho while the bill for the establishment of the Federal Eye Centre in Jimeta, Adamawa State was presented by Senator Aminu Iya Abbas, who represents Adamawa Central Senatorial District. Senator Yohanna informed the Senate that the Committee, after conducting a thorough review and due diligence, examined all the clauses in both bills and proposed...

The Chief Magistrate Court II sitting in Yola, Adamawa state on Friday, remanded 5 persons in prison custody for allegedly beating a man with sticks to death during a party in Mubi South LGA. The court presided by Magistrate M. A. Adamu, remanded the defendants including Timothy Hassan ,25, Iliya Kwada, 28, Markus Ezra, 38, Joel Micheal, 32 and Lukman Shuaibu, 27 and adjourned the case to 3rd June, 2025 for further mention. Hassan and 4 others were arraigned before the court for alleged "criminal conspiracy, causing grievous hurt, being in possession of weapons, mischief and culpable homicide". The offences, according to the First Information Report, contravened sections 60, 218, 69, 318 and 191 of penal code law Adamawa state 2018 as amended. Arraigning the defendants, the Prosecutor, Inspector Hamza Abdullahi informed the court that the defendants armed themselves with dangerous weapons and stormed the venue of a party and Wuro Barka in Mubi South LGA on the 4th May, 2025. ...

In a strategic move to address corruption in the pension system, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) have agreed to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at combating fraud and other corrupt practices in pension administration. The development was announced on Thursday by the Chairman of ICPC, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, during a courtesy visit by the Executive Secretary of PTAD, Ms. Tolulope Abiodun Odunaiya, and her management team to the Commission's headquarters in Abuja. Dr. Aliyu, who expressed concern over the persistent difficulties retirees face in accessing their benefits due to corrupt practices within the system, emphasized the Commission’s readiness to collaborate with PTAD to improve transparency and accountability in pension management. He said, “I want to thank the Executive Secretary and her team for this important visit. The issue of pensions is very clos...

  The Operatives of Adamawa State Police Command attached to State intelligent Department (SID) have arrested a 22 years old man identified as Habubakar Umar for allegedly defiling 4 minors. A release signed by the Spokesman of the Command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, said that the suspect was apprehended on the 14th May, 2025. The suspect and resident of Rumde Baru, Yola North Local Government Area and a commercial tricyclist allegedly had sexual intercourse with the male children between 8 and 9 age bracket. SP Nguroje said that the arrest followed a complaint from the victims' parent who reported that the suspect was hired to be conveying their children to school. He said the suspect took the advantage, lured the kids and had unnatural offence with them, saying he has since confessed having committing the crime and blamed devil for his action. "The Commissioner of Police, Dankombo Morris, has condemned the act and directed that the case be diligently investigated and charge...

  Adamawa State House of Assembly has taken steps towards curbing farmer-herder clashes which results in the loss of lives and destruction of public property. News Platform  Farmer-herder clashes usually occur during rainy season as well as period of havest in some parts of Adamawa State despite effort by the state government and security agencies towards curtailing it. To this end, the assembly under the leadership of Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, passed resolutions aimed at curbing the clashes and promoting peace and stability in the state. As part of effort towards addressing it, the assembly directed all the Hon. Members to visit their various constituencies and educate their electorate more especially farmers and herders on the need to live peacefully. The resolution followed the matter of urgent public importance sponsored by the Member representing Song constituency and the Chairman House Committee on Security, Hon. Emmanuel Kefas. Earlier, Hon. Emmanuel Kefas had while spon...

Some Students of the Modibbo Adama University (MAU), Yola, in Adamawa State may heave a sigh of relief following the arrest and arraignment of 3 notorious armed robbers terrorising them. News Platform  The defendants include Aliyu Bala, Yusuf Sale and Abdullahi Abubakar of different addresses in Yola North LGA, were arrested, arraigned and remanded by the Chief Magistrate Court II presided by A. M. Adamu, on Tuesday. During their last operation which led to their arrest, the trio and 12 others now at large, allegedly invaded Waya Ventures Villa and Salima Students Compound Sabon Gari Futy with offensive weapons and subjected their victims into extreme fear and carted away N2.5million properties. Aliyu and 2 other defendants who have since pleaded guilty to the offences on their arraignment, robbed students of 5 laptops 12 smart phones and sold same to Sani Sale, Jamilu Sani and Bashir Ibrahim. The victims numbering 11 had jointly reported to the police on the 2nd April, 2025, that ...

A middle age man identified as Abubakar Abdulsalam has been remanded in prison custody for allegedly defiling 12 years old boy (names withheld) and 2 others in Adamawa state. News Platform  Abdulsalam of Yolde Pate in Yola South LGA equally penetrated 8 and 10 years old girls respectively of the same address on the 19th April, 2025. The defendant was remanded at the correctional centre by the Chief Magistrate Court II presided by Magistrate A. M. Adamu. He was charged to the court for "defilement and unnatural offence" contrary to sections 263 and 211 of the Adamawa State Penal Code Law 2018. He was charged to court by the Prosecuting Police Officer, Inspector Ibrahim Aliyu, on First Information Report.

  The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has expressed its readiness to collaborate with the National Assembly, particularly the House of Representatives, to promote transparency, open governance, and accountability in Nigeria’s legislative processes. The Chairman of the ICPC, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, made this known on Monday during the inaugural National Policy Dialogue on the Legislative Agenda of the House of Representatives. Dr. Aliyu stated that the ICPC, as an anti-corruption agency, is pleased to align with the House on initiatives that foster open governance and transparency, stressing, “Mr. Speaker, we want to assure you that, on our part, we are open to working with the National Assembly, especially the House of Representatives, to deepen transparency and accountability in your legislative agenda. Our doors are open to policies that promote transparency and ensure that the masses receive the dividends of democracy.” In his remark...

In fulfilment of his campaign promises to his electorate, the Member representing Leko-Koma constituency at the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Bulus Geofrey, has commissioned 2 Primary Healthcare Centres in order to provide health services to his electorate. Hon. Geofrey commissioned health centres at Komni in Koma II ward which he had constructed and at Jalingo Lektere which he had renovated in Mapeo ward Jada LGA with a view to meeting the health need of his people. The legislator also commissioned the newly constructed box culvert at Lendo in Mapeo which links Kojoli, So'o and Leko wards with Koma I and II and inspected the ongoing renovation of 1 block of primary school at Jebe in Mapeo ward. He also commissioned 500 capacity examination hall which he had constructed at the Government Day Secondary School (GDSS) So'o. Likewise, the Lawmaker distributed 135 cartons of herbicides to his constituents as part of his effort to boost farming activities in his constituency ...