Tag: Adamawa
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Woman Allegedly Thrown Into Well After Confronting Suspected Thief in Adamawa
By Paul Joseph A 77-year-old woman, identified as Jummai Elman, has allegedly died after she was reportedly thrown into a well following a confrontation with a suspected thief in Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State. Elman was said to have encountered the suspect while he was allegedly stealing in her neighbourhood and reportedly confronted…
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Adamawa Mourns As Master Warrant Officer Matini Identified In Ondo Air Force Crash Victims
By Paul Joseph Adamawa State has been thrown into mourning following the identification of Master Warrant Officer (MWO) Matini, a native of Guyuk Local Government Area, among the Nigerian Air Force personnel who died in the aircraft crash in Ondo State. The death of the officer has particularly devastated the Lunguda community, with sons and…
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Two Women Arrested in Taraba Over Alleged Attempt To Traffic Three Children To Adamawa
By Paul Joseph The Taraba State Police Command has arrested two women over allegations of attempting to traffic three children from Jalingo, the Taraba State capital, to Yola, Adamawa State. The suspects, identified as Ada Eze and Ujunyi F., were reportedly arrested following the rescue of the children at Yola Park in Jalingo. The children,…
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Adamawa Assembly Begins Process to Grant Traditional Rulers Gratuity, Death Benefits
By Sunday Ameh The Adamawa State House of Assembly has commenced moves to amend the state’s Chiefs’ (Appointment and Deposition) Law to provide gratuity and death benefits for traditional rulers. The proposed amendment was initiated by Governor Ahmadu Fintiri and transmitted to the Assembly for legislative consideration. The Speaker of the House, Bathiya Wesley, read…
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Adamawa Police Arrest 30-Year-Old Man Over Alleged Killing Of Father, Dumping Corpse In Well
By Paul Joseph The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old man, identified as Peter Sinamai, over the alleged killing of his biological father and dumping of the corpse in a well in Sangere Gombi Local Government Area of the state. Sinamai was arrested following a report received by the police, which prompted operatives…
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Adamawa Cracks Down on ‘Signed Out’ Festivities, 10 Students Arrested Over Disorder
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has intensified enforcement of Adamawa State’s ban on the controversial “Signed Out” graduation celebration, arresting 10 students and other suspects allegedly linked to activities that disrupted public order. The arrests were carried out by the Corps’ Safe School Response Squad following intelligence reports that…
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Police Arrest Man Over Alleged Murder of 30-Year-Old in Adamawa
By Paul Joseph The Adamawa State Police Command has on Monday arrested a man, Abubakar Musa, in connection with the alleged killing of 30-year-old Nathaniel Yusuf in Jambutu Ward, Yola North Local Government Area of the state. According to the police, the suspect was apprehended after the victim’s sister, Grace Yusuf, reported the incident at…
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“This Journey Is Far From Over” — Haske Rejects APC Primaries, Urges Supporters to Remain Calm
By Paul Joseph An aspirant in the governorship primary election of the All Progressives Congress in Adamawa State, Abdulrahman Haske, has reacted to the outcome of the party’s primary election, declaring that his political journey is “far from over.” Haske made the statement shortly after the APC concluded its governorship primary election, which produced Ahmed…
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Senatorial Aspirant In Adamawa Quits APC, Cites Imposition Of 28 Aspirants By Fintiri, Tinubu
By Paul Joseph Fresh divisions have emerged within the All Progressives Congress in Adamawa State following the resignation of Adamawa South senatorial aspirant Peter Fwa over alleged plans to impose candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking during a press conference in Yola on Friday, Fwa accused party leaders of undermining internal democracy and…
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Adamawa Adopts Policy to Re-Enrol Married, Pregnant Girls in School
By George Omagbemi Sylvester The Adamawa State Government has officially adopted a new policy allowing married and pregnant adolescents to return to school as part of efforts to improve access to education and reduce the number of out-of-school girls in the state. The policy was adopted on May 11, 2026, during an official event in…
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Atiku’s Son Adamu Declares for Adamawa South Senate Under ADC
By Paul Joseph Adamu Atiku has officially declared his intention to contest the Adamawa South Senatorial seat ahead of the 2027 general elections. Announcing his ambition in a statement, Adamu said the decision came after months of consultations with constituents, political stakeholders, and supporters across the senatorial district. He revealed that he will be contesting…
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Adamawa Govt Confirms Resignation Of Two Commissioners
……Approves N7bn Projects for Schools, Water Supply By Paul Joseph The Adamawa State Government has announced the resignation of two commissioners while approving major projects valued at over ₦7 billion to boost infrastructure and public welfare across the state. The outgoing officials Felix Tangwami, Commissioner for Health and Human Services, and Tijjani Maksha, Commissioner for…