Tag: Adamawa
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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…
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Fintiri Orders Promotion, Financial Benefits for Adamawa Civil Servants
By Paul Joseph Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has directed the Adamawa State Civil Service Commission to implement outstanding promotions for civil servants, including all related financial benefits, before the end of May 2026. The directive was issued during a meeting with officials of the Nigeria Labour Congress, where the governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to…
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Suspected Boko Haram Attack Kills 15, Scores Injured in Adamawa
By Paul Joseph At least 15 people have been reported dead following a suspected Boko Haram attack on Guyaku community in Gombi Local Government Area of Adamawa State. According to local sources, the attack occurred on Sunday evening when armed assailants stormed the community, catching residents off guard. Eyewitness social media accounts said the attackers…
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Vigilantes Foil Alleged Boko Haram Plot to Destroy Key Adamawa Bridge
By Paul Joseph Local vigilante operatives in Adamawa State have reportedly arrested three suspected members of Boko Haram over an alleged plan to sabotage a major bridge linking parts of the state to the capital, raising fresh security concerns in Nigeria’s North-East. According to an emerging online video, the suspects were apprehended in Madagali Local…
