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The Adamawa State House of Assembly has introduced a bill for a law create seal of Adamawa State. News Platform  The bill was initiated by the executive arm of government to create a seal which according sources will serve as a symbol of authority. The bill which scaled 1st and 2nd reading at the assembly on Wednesday, will equally provide for the regulation on the use of the seal if finally created. Already, the bill has been committed to the committee on Yourh, Sports, Culture and Tourism and given one week to report back. The Speaker of the assembly, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, who presided over the sitting, referred the bill to the committee for further legislative action.

Senator representing Adamawa Central Senatorial District, Aminu Iya Abbas, has donated N10 million to victims of flooding in Yola South LGA. Aside the money, the Senator equally donated bags of rice, maize, mats, blankets and sundry relief materials to the victims. Senator donated the N10million as well as the items on Wednesday, while on the spot assessment of the level damages caused by the recent flooding. He commiserated with the victims as well as prayed for the repose of the souls of those who lost their lives in the incidents. While addressing the victims of the flooding in some areas visited, Senator Abbas assured them of his commitment towards providing them with necessary support to ameliorate their suffering.  He commended Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State, National Emergency Management Agency ,NEMA, North East Development Commission ,NEDC, Adamawa State Emergency Management Agency (ADSEMA), Red Cross, among other relevant agencies for their support to the v...

The Adamawa State Police Command has detained a 16 years old, identified as Ijai Anthony as well as his mother for alleged culpable homicide. Ijai, who hails from Pallam community in Madagali LGA, allegedly beat up his stepmother, Victoria Anthony, with piece of wood on the head leading to her death. The suspect was said to have perpetrated the heinous crime during a quarrel which ensued between his own mother, Rhoda Anthony, 55, and the deceased. A release by the police command and signed by its Spokesman, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, said that the suspects have been arrested and  currently in protective custody undergoing investigation. SP Nguroje said that the victim was confirmed dead when she was rushed to the Cottage Hospital Madagali by the operatives of the command for treatment. According to him, the Commissioner of Police, Morris Dankombo, who condemned the incident, ordered for thorough investigation and prosecution of the suspects.

The Adamawa State House of Assembly has summoned all the 21 Local Government Council Chairmen to appear on the floor of the assembly in order to account for their stewardship in the last oner year. News Platform  The LGC Bosses are expected to start appearing at the hallowed chamber for an oversight interface on the 5th August, 2025, as resolved by the lawmakers. According to the assembly, every Chairman shall come along with the following key documents and information including a comprehensive scorecard summarizing achievements and activities over the past year. Other documents include a copy of annual budget and a performance report indicating budget implementation status, details of Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), sources, monthly breakdowns, and expenditure. The affected Chairmen are also expected to come along with records of all completed and ongoing projects, including locations, contract amounts, and contractors. Others are employment records, including number of staff ...

Adamawa State Police Command has apprehended a middle age man identified as Idi Buba for stabbing his biological father to death. According to a release by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, the suspct killed his father during quarrel in Fotta Community, Gombi LGA. He said that Idi Buba had attacked his father, Buba Jelli by stabbing him in the neck and back with a knife, during a domestic altercation. He explained that the victim was immediately rushed to the Primary Health Care Center in Fotta, and died while receiving treatment. The suspect according to him was arrested at the scene of the crime, and recovered the knife which he had used in attacking the victim and also recovered the weapon which will be treated as an exhibit. He said that the Commissioner of Police, Dankombo Morris, had condemned the attack, and urged citizens to always exercise restraint, avoid taking law into their hands, and seek peaceful means in resolving conflicts. He stated that...

The Archbishop Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria, Most. Rev.  Musa Panti Filibus, has extended heartfelt sympathy to the victims of flooding in Yola South LGA, Adamawa State. The devastating flooding which affected Yolde Pate, Modire, Shagari, Sabon Pegi, and other settlements in Yola resulted in the loss of lives, displacement of thousands of people and destruction of properties. Bishop Panti on behalf of the Lutheran Church commiserated with the victims more especially those who lost their loved ones as well as properties. "With a heavy heart, I mourn alongside the people and communities of Yola South LGA of Adamama state. This tragic incident has led to significant loss of lives, destruction of properties displacement of thousands, and considerable unrest and confusion as many families are separated", he stated. He commended the Adamama Adamawa State government, Police Command, and the 23rd Armoured Brigade, Yola for their prompt response in rescueing some of the affect...

The Senator representing Adamawa North Senatorial District, Amos Yohanna, has decorated one of the police officers attached to his office, Lucky Moses. The police officer was recently promoted from the rank of Sergeant to Inspector in the Nigeria Police Force. Decorating the officer during a brief but symbolic ceremony in his office, Senator Amos Yohanna congratulated the officer on his new rank. He commended him for his dedication, discipline, and exemplary service, describing the promotion as a well-deserved recognition of hard work, urging him to continue to uphold the values of professionalism and integrity. “Your commitment to duty and loyalty is not unnoticed. This elevation is both a reward and a responsibility,” the Senator said. Responding, Inspector Lucky Moses expressed gratitude to the Nigeria Police Force and to the Senator for his support and mentorship.