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The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a 29 years old man, Isiaka Hassan, for allegedly killing 5 years old boy identified as Abba Bashiru. The suspect allegedly murdered the minor and buried the corpse in a shallow grave in Tingno, Lamurde LGA Adamawa State. This is contained in release by the the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje. SP Nguroje said that that the command had on the 30th August l, 2025, rceived a report from Hadiza Bashiru of Tingno, Lamurde LGA, that her 5-year-old son, Abba Bashiru, got missing and was later sighted with one Isiaka Hassan. He said after receiving the report, the command's operatives led by the Divisional Police Officer, Tingno, swiftly led an operation and arrested the accused. According to him, during interrogation, the suspect confessed to have conspired with one yet to be arrested and killed the boy and buried him in a shallow grave.  "The corpse was exhumed and taken to Hospital for autopsy. The Commi...

With the support of Action Against Hunger (ACF), the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has monitored the disbursement of cash-for-food assistance to 898 households across Fika, Fune and Postiskum LGAs affected by the 2025 windstorm and flooding. No fewer than 329 households affected by the windstorm in Fika LGA on 28th August, 2025, Potiskum LGA 340 households by windstorm/flooding ongoing and 229 households (combined windstorm and flood victims completed.  Earlier, SEMA provided cash-for-rent support to hundreds of flood-displaced families, ensuring they secure safe, dignified shelter as they rebuild their houses.  Today’s cash-for-food distribution under the Food Security and Livelihood (FSL) programme keyed into Governor Buni's plan to support the recovery of disaster victims, helping families to meet their most basic needs of essential food while they rebuild their lives. During the cash disbursement, the ES SEMA said, "These interventions reaffirm our commitment to...

With the support of Action Against Hunger (ACF), the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has monitored the disbursement of cash-for-food assistance to 898 households across Fika, Fune and Postiskum LGAs affected by the 2025 windstorm and flooding. No fewer than 329 households affected by the windstorm in Fika LGA on 28th August, 2025, Potiskum LGA 340 households by windstorm/flooding ongoing and 229 households (combined windstorm and flood victims completed.  Earlier, SEMA provided cash-for-rent support to hundreds of flood-displaced families, ensuring they secure safe, dignified shelter as they rebuild their houses.  Today’s cash-for-food distribution under the Food Security and Livelihood (FSL) programme keyed into Governor Buni's plan to support the recovery of disaster victims, helping families to meet their most basic needs of essential food while they rebuild their lives. During the cash disbursement, the Executive Secretary SEMA said, "These interventions reaffirm ...

As part of commitment towards complementing the effort of the state government in providing quality healthcare delivery, the Senator representing Adamawa Central, Amos Yohanna, has flagged off the construction of state-of-the-art Primary Healthcare Centre in Michika LGA. Senator Amos Yohanna had secured the project through effective lobbying which was subsequently captured in the budget; hence, the flagging off ceremony for the construction of the centre. Speaking at the event on Saturday, Senator Amos Yohanna, who was represented by his Senior Legislative Aide, Dr Victor Sunday Kwambuge, congratulated his constituents and assured them of more people oriented projects. Dr Victor Sunday Kwambuge, who led the Team and Consultants on behalf of the Senator, appreciated the people of Adamawa North for their unflinching support and prayers. The Senator was received by the Provost College of Health Technology Michika, and management staff of the institution who commended him for effective rep...

As part of commitment towards complementing the effort of the state government in providing quality healthcare delivery, the Senator representing Adamawa Central, Amos Yohanna, has flagged off the construction of state-of-the-art Primary Healthcare Centre in Michika LGA. Senator Amos Yohanna had secured the project through effective lobbying which was subsequently captured in the budget; hence, the flagging off ceremony for the construction of the centre. Speaking at the event on Saturday, Senator Amos Yohanna, who was represented by his Senior Legislative Aide, Dr Victor Sunday Kwambuge, congratulated his constituents and assured them of more people oriented projects. Dr Victor Sunday Kwambuge, who led the Team and Consultants on behalf of the Senator, appreciated the people of Adamawa North for their unflinching support and prayers. The Senator was received by the Provost College of Health Technology Michika, and management staff of the institution who commended him for effective rep...

The Adamawa State Civil Service Commission wishes to inform all applicants who participated in the recently conducted Computer-Based Test (CBT) recruitment exercise that the results will be released tomorrow, 23rd August, 2025. Applicants are advised to check their status through the Commission’s official portal (www.csc.ad.gov.ng/result, www.csc.ad.gov.ng) or in the Adamawa State Weekly Newspaper (The Scope). Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews via SMS, email, or official Commission channels. The interviews will be held in three phases, starting with Degree holders from 28th August to 18th September, 2025. Dates for HND and ND/OND categories will be communicated in due course. The Commission further cautions that no candidate should be engaged in dual employment with any Federal, State, or Local Government organization, as this will attract criminal prosecution. Reassuring applicants of a transparent and merit-driven process, the Commission wishes all shortlisted can...

The Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN) Northeast Zone has applauded Adamawa  State for the implementation of financial autonomy for the state legislature. The association has urged other states in the Northeast including Bauchi, Yobe, Gombe, Borno, Taraba to commence the implementation of the autonomy for their state assemblies. The parliamentary staff made the call during its meeting in Yola, the Adamawa state capital on Thursday.  The event drew the leadership of the associations cut across the Northeast states. During the meeting, the leardership of the association in the zone used the opportunity and presented award of excellence to the Speaker of the Adamawa state, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley and Clerk, Umar Hamid Laleh. Speaking while declaring the event open, the Speaker of the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, congratulated Adamawa state PASAN for hosting the event. The Speaker appreciated the leadership of the association Northeast ...