From Umar Dankano, Yola The Senator representing Adamawa Southern Senatorial District, Binos Dauda Yaroe, has refuted speculations that the bill for the establishment of the Federal University of Education, Numan, was rejected…
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Aggrieved Adamawa Stakeholders Sue Gov. Fintiri Over Creation of Fufore Emirate
From Umar Dankano, Yola A group of concerned stakeholders in Adamawa State has taken legal action against the state government over the creation of the Fufore Emirate, carved out of the historic…
Police Arrest Four for Burglary, Car Theft in Adamawa
From Umar Dankano, Yola The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested four suspects in two separate incidents of store burglary and car theft. Command spokesman SP Suleiman Nguroje said in a press…
NNPP Elects New 30-Man State Executive in Adamawa for Four-Year Tenure
From Umar Dankano, Yola The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Adamawa State chapter, has successfully elected a new 30-man state executive committee to steer the affairs of the party for the next…
Tola Community Protests Alleged Move to Change Name of Newly Created District in Adamawa
From Umar Dankano, Yola Thousands of residents from Tola Community in Mayo-Belwa Local Government Area of Adamawa State staged a peaceful protest on Thursday, demanding the reinstatement of the name of the…
Police Arrest 3 Shila Boys Gang Members for Alleged Armed Robbery in Adamawa
From Umar Dankano, Yola In its ongoing fight against Shila gangsterism, the Adamawa State Police Command has arrested three members of a five-man syndicate suspected of terrorizing residents in the state capital,…
Governor Fintiri Creates 7 New Chiefdoms, Emirates in Adamawa
From Umar Dankano, Yola Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has announced the establishment of seven (7) new chiefdoms and Emirates in the state. In a statewide broadcast on Monday at the…
Foundation Secures Release of 51 Inmates in Adamawa
From Umar Dankano, Yola In celebration of Christmas and the founder’s birthday, the Yola-based humanitarian organization, Emnamu Foundation, facilitated the release of 51 inmates from various correctional facilities across Adamawa State. The…
2024: Adamawa Police Arrest 715 Suspects, Prosecute 292 Offenders
From Umar Dankano, Yola As 2024 draws to a close, the Adamawa State Police Command has reported significant achievements in combating crime, including the arrest of 715 suspects and the prosecution of…
CSLS, Justice Ministry & RoLAC Train Justice Sector Operators on ACJA in Adamawa
From Umar Dankano, Yola The Centre for Socio-Legal Studies (CSLS), in collaboration with the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (RoLAC) program and the Federal Ministry of Justice, has organized a two-day capacity-building…
Nobody Sacked Lamido Adamawa as Life Chairman, Council of Emirs & Chiefs, Says State Assembly
From Umar Dankano, Yola The Adamawa State House of Assembly has refuted reports suggesting the removal of the Lamido Adamawa, His Royal Highness Muhammadu Barkindo Aliyu Mustapha, as the Life Chairman of…
NDE Commences Employment Initiative Training to 93,731 Beneficiaries
From Umar Dankano, Yola No fewer than 93,731 youths and women have been selected for an extensive skills acquisition and vocational training across the country. Director General, National Directorate of Employment, NDE….
AGILE to construct 64 classrooms across 21 LGA’s in Adamawa
From Umar Dankano, Yola In an effort to improve quality education on the adolescent population especially girls aged 13-19, the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment, AGILE to construct 64 class…
Police Arrest Two Suspects for Allegedly Killing Inspector in Adamawa
From Umar Dankano, Yola The Adamawa State Police Command has apprehended two suspects in connection with the alleged killing of a police inspector. In a press release, the Command’s spokesperson, SP Suleiman…
NDLEA , JEJE Riders Launch Nationwide Anti-Drug Abuse Campaign in Adamawa
From Umar Dankano, Yola The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), in partnership with JEJE Riders Nigeria, has launched a nationwide anti-drug abuse campaign in Adamawa State. The event, held over the…
Garga Foundation, ACWIP Train 21 Female Vice Chairpersons on Administrative Skills in Adamawa
From Umar Dankano, Yola A capacity-building workshop focused on administrative and leadership skills has been conducted for 21 newly elected female vice chairpersons in Adamawa State. The one-day training, organized by the…
FRSC to introduce aviation-like safety and cautionary tips to drivers in Adamawa – Sector Commander
From Umar Dankano, Yola Adamawa state newly posted sector commander of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), Yahaya Sabo Adikwu has expressed commitment in upgrading driving habits among motorists. Commander Adikwu dropped…
Customs Auction Seized PMS to Public at N630 Per Litre in Adamawa
From Umar Dankano, Yola The Whirlwind Operation Wing of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has auctioned 94,550 litres of seized Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) valued at ₦155,157,560 to the public in Yola,…
Adamawa: Sen. Yaroe’s Foundation Medical Outreach Treats 1,500 Constituents
From Umar Dankano, Yola Senator Binos Dauda Yaroe’s foundation through its free medical outreach program has treated 1,500 residents with different health challenges in Adamawa state. The outreach was conducted at a…
Adamawa Gov’t Issues Deadline for Presentation of Certificates
From Umar Dankano, Yola Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has issued a directive requiring all workers in government institutions, ministries, boards, and agencies to immediately present their certificates. Chief Press…
Police Arrest 30-Year-Old Man Over Attempted Suicide in Adamawa
From Umar Dankano, Yola A 30-year-old man, Abdullahi Muhammad, has been apprehended by the Adamawa State Police for attempting suicide. The suspect, on Sunday, September 29, 2024, climbed a 33KVA high-tension pole…
Police, Gov. Fintiri’s Aide Caution Youths Over Planned Protest in Adamawa
From Umar Dankano, Yola The youths in Adamawa State have been urged to avoid participating in any unlawful gatherings aimed at serving selfish interests. Comrade Ahmad Lawan, Senior Special Assistant on Peace…
Sen. Binos Sponsors 250 Youths for Solar Technology Training in Adamawa
From Umar Dankano, Yola Senator Binos Dauda Yaroe has sponsored the training and empowerment of 250 youths from the Adamawa Southern Senatorial Zone in solar PV technologies. The five-day program, aimed at…
PPDC Partners with CSOs to Improve Justice Delivery in Adamawa
From Umar Dankano, Yola The Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) has collaborated with various civil society organizations (CSOs) in Adamawa State to create a coordination and communication platform aimed at enhancing…
Cholera Outbreak Claims 12 Lives, 308 Hospitalized in Adamawa – Commissioner
From Umar Dankano, Yola The Adamawa state Ministry of Health and Human services has officially confirmed outbreak of cholera disease in the state claiming twelve (12) lives with 308 victims hospitalized. Commissioner…