Insecurity: Adamawa Gov, Fintiri imposes 24-hour curfew on LG
To control the growing insecurity in Adamawa State, Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has announced a 24-hour curfew in Lamurde Local Government Area. The curfew is effective immediately and aims to restore peace and order in the troubled area. This was made known in a statement released in Yola by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Humwashi Wonosikou. […]
True progress comes from unity – Doagara tells Nigerians
Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, recently shared an important message about what really drives progress in a country. He said that true progress does not depend on how big a community or country is, but on how united its people are. Speaking in Adamawa State during a cultural event, Dogara explained […]
Adamawa: Boko Haram hit Hong again, destroy facilities, hoist flags
Boko Haram has attacked another village in Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State. This time, the attack happened in Dabna village from 10pm Friday to 3am Saturday. The terrorists came with dangerous weapons and explosives. They burned down houses and properties and even raised their flag in the village, claiming control. People in the […]
Man electrocuted attempting to Vandalize transformer in Adamawa State
A man tragically lost his life after being electrocuted while trying to damage electrical cables at a transformer near Ribadu Square in Jimeta, Yola North Local Government Area, Adamawa State. The incident occurred on January 19, 2025, at around 6:00 AM. The police discovered the man’s body close to the transformer. It is believed that […]
Gov Fintiri Cuts Lamido Of Adamawa’s Influence, Creates New Emirates, Chiefdoms
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has introduced significant changes to the state’s traditional system by creating new chiefdoms and emirates. This move is aimed at strengthening traditional institutions, improving local governance, and fostering peace across the state. In his statewide address on Monday, the governor announced the establishment of four second-class chiefdoms: Additionally, a […]
Senator Abbo Denounces Hardship, Laments, ‘We Now Ration Not Only Food But Water Too’
Senator Ishaku Abbo, who represented Adamawa North from 2019 to 2023, recently addressed the growing economic challenges in Nigeria, especially in Adamawa State. Speaking to journalists in Yola, he raised concerns about severe water shortages and rising costs, making it hard for residents to access this essential resource. Abbo highlighted that in Adamawa, people are […]
Customs’ Operation Whirlwind Seizes 94,550 Litres Of Petrol
The Nigeria Customs Service has made significant strides in its fight against smuggling through Operation Whirlwind, recently announcing the seizure of 94,550 litres of petrol. This operation focuses primarily on international borders, where the petrol was intercepted, believed to be destined for smuggling out of Nigeria. During a press briefing in Yola, Adamawa State, the […]
Former Senator Jonathan Zwingina Passes Away at 70
Nigerian politics has lost one of its veteran leaders as former Senator Jonathan Zwingina reportedly passed away on October 2, 2024, at the age of 70. Zwingina, who hailed from Adamawa State, was a well-respected politician with decades of experience in the country’s political landscape. Though his family has yet to officially confirm his death, […]
Adamawa Governor Begins Paying New ₦70,000 Minimum Wage
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has started paying the new ₦70,000 minimum wage, following the Federal Government’s recent approval. President Bola Tinubu signed the Minimum Wage bill into law just a few weeks ago after several discussions with labor unions. While some state governors have claimed they can’t afford the new wage due […]
Nigerian Customs Seizes 85 Drums of Petrol Smuggled to Cameroon
Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted 85 drums of petrol destined for Cameroon, discovered near the Nigeria-Cameroon border in Adamawa State. Additionally, 795 25-litre jerry cans of petrol were seized along a bush path in Sahuda. The Customs Area Controller of Adamawa/Taraba Area Command, Comptroller Garba Bashir, announced these seizures at a press briefing in Yola. The operations, […]