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The Speaker of the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, has extended warm new year greetings to the citizens, describing it as a season of renewed hope, unity, and collective responsibility. The Speaker in a press statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Hyellamada Bernard congratulated the citizens for witnessing the beginning of the year 2026 under peaceful atmosphere.  He thanked the people of the state for their continued support, cooperation, and trust in the fresh air administration and the state House of Assembly under his leadership.  He lauded the resilience, patience, and peaceful coexistence demonstrated by citizens despite economic and social challenges experience in the out gone year 2025. . The Speaker on behalf of his colleagues reaffirmed the commitment of the Adamawa State House of Assembly to enacting people oriented laws, strengthening democratic governance, and supporting policies that promote development, security, and social Wel...

A High Court of Adamawa State sitting in Yola has discharged and acquitted three young men who were standing trial for culpable homicide, after the prosecution failed to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt. The judgment was delivered by Hon. Justice Musa Usman of High Court No. 4, Yola, bringing to an end a trial that lasted over three years. The defendants—Godwin John (19), Sadiq Finias Atomsa (27), and Na’Allah Gemu (23)—all natives of Dumne Community in Song Local Government Area of Adamawa State, were accused of causing the death of Buba Alhaji Bayo at Sabe Kaichi in 2021. According to the prosecution, the defendants allegedly conspired and committed the offence of culpable homicide contrary to Sections 61(1) and (2), 191, and 192 of the Adamawa State Penal Code Law, 2018, and also caused the disappearance of evidence contrary to Section 133 of the same law. The prosecution alleged that the defendants beat the deceased with sticks, knowing that death would be the probable conseq...

The Night of the Makers has honored Senator Aminu Iya Abbas, representing Adamawa Central Senatorial District, with the award as the People's Politician of the Year. This prestigious award, presented at Lelewal Hotel Yola, recognizes Senator Abbas's outstanding contributions to democracy, good governance, service to humanity, advocacy for transparency, accountability in governance, and commitment to empowering youths and promoting education.  Senator Abbas, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Science, Innovation, and Technology, has driven innovation, education, and sustainable development in Adamawa Central Senatorial District. He has initiated impactful programs, providing financial support to underprivileged students.  Responding to the award, Senator Abbas expressed gratitude to the Night of the Makers and the people of Adamawa Central, reaffirming his commitment to continue serving them with dedication and passion. The award ceremony was attended by prominent figures, inc...

Following fresh attack by the insurgents which claimed about 14 lives in some communities in Hong LGA, the Adamawa State House of Assembly on Tuesday, passed 7 resolutions aimed at curtaling further attacks on the communities. News Platform  The assembly urged the Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri to collaborate with the Federal Government to deploy additional military personnel, equipment, and surveillance assets to Hong Local Government Area, particularly at the communities sharing borders with the Sambisa forest. The Lawmakers urged the North East Development Commission (NEDC), to dig a trench at communities sharing borders with Sambisa forest to curtail easy access of the insurgents into communities. The assembly called on the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Adamawa State Emergency Management Agency (ADSEMA), NEDC and other relevant humanitarian agencies to intervene with relief materials, including food, medical supplies, clothing, and psychosocial support to the vict...

The Adamawa State House of Assembly on Monday, considered and approved the sum of N583.3billion budget estimate for the services of the state in the year 2026. News Platform  It could be recalled that Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri recently presented N583.3billion budget estimate to the Hallowed Chamber for consideration and passage. The approval of the budget followed the consideration of the report of the House Committee on Finance, Budget and Appropriation headed by Hon. Haruna Jilantikiri of Madagali constituency. The report was duly considered after Hon. Kate Raymond Mamuno (Demsa Constituency) moved that the assembly be dissolved into the committee of supply to enable it consider the report. The assembly dissolved into the committee of supply, considered and subsequently adopted the report after which the Majority Leader, Hon. Kate Raymond Mamuno moved a motion for the third reading of the bill and seconded by the Minority Leader, Hon. Suleiman Alkali (Yola North). Commenting ...

The Senator representing Adamawa North Senatorial District, Amos K. Yohanna, has joined hundreds of his constituents in celebrating 2025 Christmas. The Distinguished Senator and his entourage marked the birth of Jesus Christ with other worshippers at the Church of Brethren in Nigeria (EYN) -LCC Futuless in Michika Local Government Area in the state. He was joyfully received by the leadership of the church and other worshippers, who commended him for his decision to come and celebrate Christmas with them. According to him, his decision was aimed at celebrating Christmas with cross section of his electorate while wishing them merry Christmas and a prosperous new year. It could be recalled that Senator had recently distributed 5,000 bags of rice, 1,000 cartons of spaghetti, 200 bags of sugar, 500 cartons of cooking oil, 500 pieces of wrappers, 500 pieces of men’s clothing materials and 500 pieces of children’s wears in the spirit of Christmas to cross of his electorate across Madagali, Mi...

The Speaker Adamawa State House of Assembly,  Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, has extended a warm greetings to the citizens as Christians in the state join the rest of the world commemorating birth of Jesus Christ. Rt. Hon. Bathiya in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Hyellamada Bernard said Christmas is a season that reminds faithful of the enduring values of love, peace, sacrifice, and unity.  "It is a time to reflect on the importance of living together in harmony, showing compassion to one another, and strengthening the bonds that unite us as one people, regardless of our religious or ethnic differences. The Speaker commended the resilience, patience, and cooperation of the people of Adamawa State, especially in the face of economic and social challenges. He reassured citizens of the continued commitment of the Adamawa State House of Assembly to enacting people-oriented laws, promoting good governance, and supporting policies that will improve the welfare and development ...