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The Comptroller of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Adamawa State Command, Ibrahim Mohammed, has sought for collaboration between the command and Ganye Traditional Council in a bid to bolster security and monitor cross-border movements in the region. The Comptroller made the call during a courtesy visit to the palace of Gangwari Ganye, His Royal Highness Alhaji Adamu Umaru Sanda, as part of his official tour of the southern zone of the state. Comptroller Mohammed noted that Ganye, being a border local government area, serves as a point of access for foreigners, and as such, requires increased vigilance and cooperation from traditional institutions and local communities. He urged the people of Ganye and its environs to support the Nigeria Immigration Service by working with its officers to identify and report illegal migrants in order to safeguard the nation’s territorial integrity. In his remarks, the Gangwari Ganye, Alhaji Adamu Umaru Sanda, expressed gratitude to the Comptrolle...

As part of his effort to boost security in Hong LGA in Adamawa Central Senatorial District, the Senator representing the District, Aminu Iya Abbas has donated 10 motorcycles to local security operatives in Hong LGA.  Speaking while donating the motorcycles at palace of Tol Huba in Hong LGA, Aminu Iya Abbas said the gesture was part of his commitment towards ensuring peace and security to the area.  Senator Iya Abbas, who was represented by the Chairman Hong LGC, Hon. Inuwa Usman Waaganda, appreciated all security operatives in the area for working towards ensuring people sleep with their two eyes closed. While saluting the security agencies for their contribution in the society, reaffirmed his commitment towards providing basic needs of his constituents.  He also called for more collaboration between the security and the communities especially Police, Army, and the local security operatives like the Hunters and VGN by reporting suspicious movement of strangers or any pers...

  The trial of Mr. Umar Abubakar, facing alleged charges related to job racketeering and forgery, has been stalled following his failure to appear before the Adamawa State High Court in Yola. Mr. Abubakar was arrested by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) in a sting operation in 2022. He was arraigned on June 1, 2023, before Hon. Justice Hafsat Abdulrahman on a three-count charge bordering on obtaining by false pretence, fraudulent document creation, and corruptly receiving a benefit in exchange for employment. According to the ICPC, in April 2022, Abubakar falsely claimed he had high-level connections in the Presidency and induced one Mr. Kabiru Musa to pay N100,000 in exchange for a job placement at the ICPC. He was further alleged to have presented a forged temporary appointment letter, purportedly signed by the ICPC Chairman, to deceive the victim. At Tuesday’s scheduled hearing, defence counsel Mr. A.U. Sangere informed the court tha...

The Ministry of Land and Survey as well as Urban and Regional Planning and Development Board in Adamawa state have been sued for allegedly converting plots of land belonging to 7 persons. The plaintiffs, Pius Augustine Zira and 6 others, dragged the defendants/ respondents before Justice Kaynson Lawanson, led high for converting plots of land situated at Mayo-Inne Road, Army Barracks Road, Jimeta-Yola. Pius and 6 others informed the court that they own houses and or property at the location, alleging that the defendants embarked on a massive conversion of the old road at plots of land which has been serving as access road to them. The plaintiffs averred that by reason of the defendants converting and creating plots of land from the old and abandoned road, they have been denied access road to their property. According to them, if the defendants are not restrained from their unlawful act, they would suffer hardship over and above other persons in accessing their houses and or property. T...

A 20 years old drug dealer identified as Abdullahi A. Bawa, has been remanded in prison custody for allegedly stabbing a friend with pair of scissors to death. The Chief Magistrate Court II presided by A. M. Adamu, issued the remand order when the defendant was arraigned before him by the Adamawa State Police Command. Bawa, who hails from Ngurore in Yola South LGA, stabbed Baba Ali with a pair of scissors in the chest which led to his death during quarrel over hard drug known as Diazepam. He also stabbed a lady known as Hasim who is currently receiving treatment at a medical facility. Bawa, a habitual, was arraigned before the court by the prosecutor, Inspector Nanugi Tayeri, who informed the judge that the defendant had committed the crime on the 25th April, 2025. Insp. Nanugi told the court in the First Information Report he had tendered that the defendant allegedly murdered his victim over hard drug and injured one other. He stated that the offences "causing grievous hurt and c...

The Adamawa State Civil Service says it has so far received 61,951 applications in the ongoing recruitment of 4,000 new workers.  Details.....

Lately, there have been strident attempts especially using the social media to smear the reputation of Governor Ahmadu Fintiri and cast him in the mould of a religious bigot and a male chauvinist. This has gained traction particularly since the death of the Chairman of Fufore Local Government Council, Hon. Shaibu Babas on 23rd April, 2025.  Some people claim that Governor Fintiri did not immediately swear-in the Fufore Local Government Vice-Chairman, Mrs. Peace Samson Audu to replace the deceased because she is a Christian or a Woman.  I concede that there may be some people that are genuinely concerned or sincerely ignorant of the issues. However, many of the vociferous commentaries are borne out of mischief, blackmail, provocation or attempts to ignite religious strife. This is reprehensible.  At a personal level, Senator Ishaku Abbo, for instance, called me on the issue but misrepresented our discussion in his jaundiced facebook post. Unfortunately.  Having closel...