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The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a 32 years old man, Anas Dauda, in possession of Ak-47 rifle. The suspect who hails from Jalingo B area, Lamorde Ward, Mubi South Local Government Area, was nabbed for unlawful possession of a firearm. This is contained in a release signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje and made available to newsmen in Yola. He said, "The arrest followed a video circulating on social media showing the suspect displaying an AK-47 rifle loaded with three magazines making disturbing and threatening comments. "He claimed that he will sell or lease the weapon for a certain amount of money. The video, which caused panic amongst residents, was promptly brought to the attention of the Command". He said that it was on the strength of that that the Commissioner of Police, Dankombo Morris, immediately deployed command's operatives led by the DPO Mubi South Divisional police headquarters who investigated and appreh...

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening accountability, advancing criminal justice reforms, and promoting value reorientation among Nigerian youths. The reaffirmation was made by the ICPC Chairman, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, who was represented by Mr. John Okor Odey, Deputy Director and Head, Education Division, in the Public Enlightenment and Education Department of the Commission at the Nigeria Accountability Summit (NAS) 2025, held in Abuja. Mr. Odey served as a panelist at the Summit, themed “Strengthening Accountability for Inclusive Economic Growth,” jointly organized by Step Up Nigeria, Accountability Lab, and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). In his remarks, Mr. Odey emphasized that accountability remains the foundation of sustainable development, stressing that a fast-tracked and effective criminal justice system is key to building public confidence in the fight against co...

The Senator representing Adamawa North Senatorial District, Amos K. Yohanna, has extended hearty felicitations to Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri as well as his Wife, Hajiya Lami Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, on the occasion of their 58th and 47th birthdays, respectively. Senator Amos congratulated the Governor and his Wife on his behalf and entire electorate across Adamawa North Senatorial District. "Your Excellencies, today we celebrate not just your lives, but your shared vision, partnership, and commitment to the service of humanity. "By his side, Hajiya Lami has remained a pillar of strength, grace, and motherly warmth, uplifting women and children through her quiet but impactful humanitarian efforts. "As you both mark another milestone, may God Almighty continue to bless your union, grant you long life in sound health, and strengthen your resolve to keep working for the peace and progress of Adamawa State", Sen Amos prayed. He described Fintiri as a visionary leader and...

The Speaker Adamawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, was on Sunday, conferred with Ndi Igbo chieftaincy title by the Igbo Cultural Association Adamawa state (ICA) and the Council of Elders. The Igbo community in Adamawa State honoured the Speaker with " Okwuruoro Ndi Igbo" meaning Peoples' Advocate in recognition of his achievements. Likewise, the Igbo community bestowed traditional title on Chief Maurice Vunobolki. Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley and Chief Vunobolki were honoured during the 2025 Igbo day celebration held at the Mamudu Ribadu Square in Yola, Adamawa State. The event gathered sons and daughters of Igbo from across Adamawa who appreciated God for making it possible to witness another day. Speaking at the event, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, congratulated the celebrants for the honour done to them as well as the Igbo Community for successful celebration of 2025 Igbo day. Governor Fintiri who was represented by his Deputy, Prof. Kaletapwa Farauta, c...

The ruling Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) in Adamawa State has asked the Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Yola, to allow it amend major error in its petition against the Member representing Ganye Constituency at House of Assembly, Hon. Misa Musa. News Platform  The party and its Candidate at the just concluded bye-election for Ganye Constituency Adamawa state House of Assembly, Hon. Buba Mohammed Joda, jointly filed petition dated 6th September, 2025, challenging the election of Hon. Misa of the APC. In their relief 2 as contained in the petition, Hon. Joda and the PDP erroneously sought for an order of the tribunal directing the return of Hon. Misa Musa, 1st respondent as winner of the election instead of Hon. Joda, 1st petitioner. It is against this backdrop that the petitioners in order to save their petition filed a motion on notice seeking for the amendment of particularly relief 2 considering how it has punched serious holes in the entire petition. But in their reply, H...

The ruling Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) in Adamawa State has asked the Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Yola, to allow it amend major error in its petition against the Member representing Ganye Constituency at House of Assembly, Hon. Misa Musa. News Platform  The party and its Candidate at the just concluded bye-election for Ganye Constituency Adamawa state House of Assembly, Hon. Buba Mohammed Joda, jointly filed petition dated 6th September, 2025, challenging the election of Hon. Misa of the APC. In their relief 2 as contained in the petition, Hon. Joda and the PDP erroneously sought for an order of the tribunal directing the return of Hon. Misa Musa, 1st respondent as winner of the election instead of Hon. Joda, 1st petitioner. It is against this backdrop that the petitioners in order to save their petition filed a motion on notice seeking for the amendment of particularly relief 2 considering how it has punched serious holes in the entire petition. But in their reply, H...

The Candidate of the Labour Party at the just concluded bye-election for Ganye Constituency Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Benjamin Brandford, has filed an application seeking to withdraw his petition against Hon. Misa Musa, representing Ganye at the assembly. Hon. Brandford is seeking to withdraw his petition which he had earlier filed before the Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Yola, Adamawa state, challenging the election of Hon. Misa Musa of the APC. In his petition, Hon. Brandford and his party alleged that the election of Hon. Misa was invalid across the constituency for non compliance with the Electoral Act, Manuals for Election Officials and Regulations and Guidelines for the conduct of the elections. Hon. Brandford who scored 68 votes only and his party had joined Hon. Misa Musa, APC, Hon. Buba Mohammed Joda, PDP and INEC as 1st to 5th respondents in the petition marked: EPT/AD/SHA/01/25. At the pre-hearing of the Tribunal on Friday, neither the petitioner nor his ...