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The MD/CEO of Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC), Engr. Abdulrahman Isa, has revealed that the company recently recorded no fewer than 37 cases of vandalism across its franchise areas. According to the CEO, Yobe region ranked the highest with 20 cases, saying, “So far, we have prosecuted 12 of these cases, with the culprits serving jail terms.”  The MD futher noted that such incidents disrupted service delivery and caused significant financial losses, affecting YED cability to meet its obligations. This engagement took place during a sensitization engagement at the Fombina Emirate Council in Adamawa State, where he led a team of senior management to engage with stakeholders. Addressing questions on the ongoing power supply challenges, Engr. Isa discussed the rising costs associated with generating, transmitting, and distributing electricity. He stated “For instance, delivering 1 kWh of power to Adamawa costs ₦214, but when the government was subsidizing, the highest tarif...

The Adamawa State Police Command has apprehended a 22 year- old Islamic Teacher and an Imam, Malam Idris Abubakar, for allegedly defiling 2 pupils. Mallam Idris who lives at Unguwan Gaya in Mubi South LGA, allegedly, had sexual intercourse with his 11 and 12 years old victims (Almajiri) through their anus. The pupils who also hail from the community are being taught islamic knowledge by the suspect in the community. While narrating their ordeal to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, one of the victims who is 12 years old ( names withheld) said that the suspect who happens to be their teacher used to ask him and the 11 years old to work for him after closing hours. "He normally delayed us after closing hours and engaged us in domestic activities like sweeping and washing of plates during which he takes advantage of us." Also speaking, the mother of the 12 year old victim  (names withheld) told the PPRO that her son used to complain of stomach ache ...

The Forum for African Wmen Educationalists (FAWE) Nigeria and Plan International on Monday, unveiled 3 different training Manuals on Gender Responsive Education Sector Planning as well as on "Tsangaya" education. The manuals include Gender Responsive Education Sector Planning (GRESP) Facilitator's Manual, Facilitator's Manual on "Tsangaya" education and Directory for Women Right Youth-Led Disability Grassroots Associations in Adamawa state. The documents are the brain child of the project titled" Strengthening Civil Society Organisations to Enhance Education for All in Northern Nigeria'. Interestingly, the documents were developed following a rigorous research and desk review process which involved various stakeholders and expected to serve as a guide for training actors both in government and Civil Society Organisations. More importantly, the documents are expected to have a multiplier effect, serve as a guide for further training both at organisat...

The Senator representing Adamawa Central Senatorial District, Aminu Iya Abbas (Iya Adamawa) has expressed deep regret over the demise of a former Senator Adamawa South District, Prof. Jonathan Silas Zwingina. In a condolence message through his Yola Media Office, to the Adamawa State Government, Adamawa South Senatorial District, and the Nunguraya nation, the senator  said he was saddened by news of the death of an illustrious son  of Adamawa.  He described the departure of the former Majority Leader of the Senate, as a great loss to the Nunguraya nation, Adamawa State and Nigeria as a whole. The Senator who doubles as Chairman Senate Committee on Innovation, Science and Technology, prayed God to forgive the shortcomings of the late Sen. Zwingina and to grant his soul eternal rest. "On behalf of my family, people of Adamawa central senatorial district i consoled with the family of late senator Jonathan Silas Zwingina" the statement reads Aminu Abbas, equally urged members...

  The Speaker Adamawa State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Bathiya Wesley on behalf of members and staff of the Adamawa state House of Assembly consoled with the family of late Clarkson Gajere past on to glory Tuesday 1st October 2024. A statement by Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker, Hyellamada Bernard, said the Speaker who led members of the assembly o the residence of the deceased in Bekaji Housing Estate, sympathised with family over the loss. Until his demise late Clarkson Gajere was a Planning Officer House of Assembly as well as Secretary House standing Committee on Finance Appropriation and Budget. 

Speaker Adamawa State House of Assembly Rt Hon Bathiya Wesley has saluted Nigerians and Adamawa citizens on Nigeria's 64th Independent.  The Speaker in a statement signed by his chief press secretary Hyellamada Bernard  said Nigeria in the last 64 years of Independence passed through different moment with experience of both military and political administration. Nigerians should use the experiences for sober reflection, where it was and it's present situation at 64. Rt Hon Bathiya Wesley notes that 25 years of uninterrupted Democracy is something to be celebrated and there is a need for improvement in Nigeria's democratic process. The Speaker maintained that despite the current economic hardships Nigerians are passing through,that should not be used as yard stick to bring disunity rather remain peaceful and United as a Nation.  He used the medium to commend Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri for his leadership qualities that provided required democracy devidents and empowermen...

Adamawa State House of Assembly Lawmaker representing Uba/Gaya constituency, Hon. Eng. Adum John Alaba, has extended his hearty felicitations to his constituents as the country’s Independence Day being observed today. Hon. Alaba, in an Independence message in Yola, Adamawa state, congratulated his constituents and other Nigerian for their resilience and faith in a united democratic Nigeria. He specifically congratulated Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, Senator Aminu Iya Abbas, representing Adamawa Central Senatorial District, Speaker of the assembly, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, other lawmakers and his constituents on the occasion of nation's independence. “On this occasion of our 64th Independence Anniversary, I want to specially celebrate our leader, Governor Fintiri, for transforming Adamawa state. He is providing good leadership that citizens of the state are yearning for', he added. He used the opportunity and expressed his commitment to give Uba/Gaya needed leadership, appealin...