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Coalition of AIA Support Groups drawn from the 21 LGAs of Adamawa State has formally endorsed Senator Aminu Iya Abbas for the 2027 governorship election. The endorsement was announced during a press conference held at the Teachers’ House Conference Hall in Jimeta-Yola on Saturday, where representatives of the various groups described the lawmaker as the “gold standard for progress” ahead of the next electoral cycle. Addressing journalists, stakeholders, youth and women leaders, the coalition said their decision followed extensive consultations across the state’s three senatorial districts, noting that Adamawa requires leadership anchored on “intellectual depth, administrative transparency, and a proven record of impactful service.” The groups, including AIA Movement, AIA Community Mobilisation, AIA Community Engagement, AIA Support Group, AIA Frontiers, AIA Media, AIA Sisters, AIA Door-to-Doors, AIA Yola Youth Group, Unique Sisters Group, and TYPA Youth Group, among others, unanimously...

As Christians across Adamawa State and the nation join the global community to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Senator representing Adamawa Central Senatorial District, Senator Aminu Iya Abbas, has extended a warm and heartfelt message of hope, peace, and national unity. ​In a statement released through the AIA Media Team, Senator Abbas urged the Christian faithful to embrace the profound lessons of Easter—sacrifice, forgiveness, and renewal—as essential pillars for building a stronger and more harmonious Adamawa State.  ​The Senator emphasized that the progress of our dear state depends on our ability to look past our differences and work together toward a common goal. ​"Easter is a reminder that after every period of sacrifice and trial, there is a dawn of hope and victory," Senator Abbas stated. "I call on all citizens, regardless of faith, to use this season to reflect on our shared humanity and to strengthen the bonds of peace and mutual understandin...

  As Christians faithful around world commemorate Easter, the Speaker of the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, has urged citizens to embrace peace, love and unity for the progress of the society.  Rt. Hon. Bathiya, on behalf of the entire members of the Assembly extended warm Easter greetings to the good people of Adamawa State and all Nigerians as they mark the sacred season of reflection, sacrifice, and renewal. The Speaker in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Hyellamada Bernard said Easter reminds faithful of the enduring values of love, humility, and selflessness demonstrated through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It added that it is a time that calls for deep reflection on their collective responsibility to foster peace, unity, and progress within our communities and across the state. The Speaker urged citizens to embrace the spirit of Easter by promoting harmony, tolerance, and compassion, regardless of religious, ethnic, or p...

The Senator representing Adamawa Central Senatorial District, Aminu Iya Abbas, on Friday, declared his interest to contest the 2027 governorship election in Adamawa under the platform of the APC. News Platform  Senator Iya Abbas, who disclosed this while briefing newsmen in Yola, Adamawa State, said that he is well prepared to slug it out during the election, assuring that God's willing he is going to win the election. He explained that he will be a better alternative to succeed Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri come 2027, and promised to consolidate on the remarkable achievements recorded by the Governor. He disclosed that the new Adamawa they have today, is the product of all of them, and that he was part of the foundation for the formation new Adamawa, saying that he was part of the history and doesn't want it to stop. He added that they want to continue on the trajectory Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, will be leaving behind so that Adamawa state will move on the part of progres...

Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has extended his goodwill message to Christians faithful across the state as they celebrate Easter. This is contained in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Humwashi Wonosikou, and made available to newsmen in Yola, Adamawa State. He urged citizens to take the opportunity of the Easter season presents to reflect on the suffering and victorious resurrection of Jesus Christ that signifies that even suffering has to come to an end.  “And as we enter into this Easter Season, let's remember that it is a season to sacrifice ourselves, the same season that Jesus was sacrificed for the sake of our sins and peace. He died for our healing and not for destruction.” He prayed that citizens continue to live in unity and oneness so that we build Adamawa to become a respected State that the people are proud of. “A State where people forgive each other,” Governor Fintiri said. He called on Christians to make an effort to spread lo...

Newly deployed Commissioner of Police Adamawa State Command, Kabir Umar Hassan, has paid a courtesy visit to Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri. The CP who was accompanied by the members of his management team, vowed to ensure tougher fight against crime. During the visit, CP Kabir Umar commended Governor Fintiri for his unwavering support to the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies in the State.  He reaffirmed the command’s commitment to strengthening security architecture, enhancing public safety, and fostering effective community policing across Adamawa State. In his remarks, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri congratulated the Commissioner of Police on his appointment anddeployment to Adamawa State. The Governor assured him of his support and collaboration to ensuring the protection of lives and property, while emphasizing the importance of synergy among security stakeholders in addressing emerging security challenges.