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  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.

The Adamawa Progressive Elders Council, under the leadership of Brig. Gen. Muhammadu Buba Marwa (Rtd), has extended its heartfelt congratulations to Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda on his well-deserved election as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC).  The congratulatory message is contained in a statement signed by Ahmad I. Sajoh, Head of Media and Publicity Adamawa Progressive Elders Council. According to the statement, the momentous occasion marks a significant milestone, not only for Prof. Yilwatda but also for the entire members of the Progressive family in Nigeria.  It said his election is a testament to his exceptional leadership qualities, unwavering dedication, and the trust he has garnered within the APC.  "We are immensely proud to see a man with acknowledged progressive credentials such as Prof. Nentawe, assume this important role at this critical moment in our history," stated General Marwa, Chairman of the Adamawa Progressive Elders Cou...

  Alimat Care Foundation (ACF) has officially commenced implementation of its AmplifyChange-funded project, “Breaking Barriers: Advancing Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) for Women and Girls through Policy Reform and Cultural Transformation,” marking a significant milestone in efforts to improve SRHR outcomes in Adamawa State. The project targets four Local Government Areas—Mubi North, Mubi South, Maiha, and Michika where structural, cultural, and systemic barriers continue to limit access to SRHR information, services, and protection mechanisms for women and girls. Despite the existence of progressive legal frameworks such as the VAPP Law, implementation gaps remain a major challenge. Limited awareness, weak accountability systems, and entrenched socio-cultural norms have hindered effective service delivery and protection for vulnerable populations. This initiative responds directly to these gaps by adopting a systems-strengthening and rights-based approach, focusi...