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Police burst syndicate of notorious kidnappers in Adamawa

Muhammad Adam Aug 18, 2021 0

The police in Adamawa have confirmed the arrest of 14 suspected notorious kidnappers terrorising people of the state.The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, DSP Sulaiman Nguroje disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday…

Environment

Flood sacks Adamawa community, destroys 150 farmlands, 66 houses

Muhammad Adam Aug 14, 2021 0

Adamawa State Emergency Management Agency (ADSEMA), says 66 houses and 150 farmlands were destroyed by flood in Lababiri village, Bakta district in Shelleng Local Government Area of the state.Dr Mohamed Sulaiman, Executive Secretary,…

Government

Adamawa spending 95% of monthly federal allocation on salaries – Governor laments

Muhammad Adam Jul 15, 2021 0

Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa says the state government spends 95 per cent of its monthly Federation account allocation on the payment of salaries, describing the situation as ‘worrisome’.Fintiri, who disclosed this while declaring…

Government

Nigeria Customs Intercepts Smuggled Items Worth N37m in Adamawa

Muhammad Adam Mar 18, 2021 0

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), says it intercepted smuggled items worth N37 million from December 2020 to March 2021 in Adamawa.Mr Ishak Ganiyu, Comptroller, NCS, Adamawa and Taraba Area Command, disclosed…

Crime

NDLEA Seizes 46.8 kg of Tramadol Capsules Worth N50m in Adamawa

Muhammad Adam Feb 27, 2021 0

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has seized 46.8 kilograms of suspected Tramadol capsules worth N50 million in Mubi, Mubi North Local Government area of Adamawa.The NDLEA Commander in the state, Mr Idris…

Government

Adamawa Govt Recruits Over 1,000 Health Workers

Muhammad Adam Feb 16, 2021 0

The Adamawa Government has recruited no fewer than 1,000 health workers to improve primary healthcare services in the state. Dr. Sulaiman Bashir, the Executive Chairman of the Adamawa State Primary Health Care Development Agency…

Security

Minister of Humanitarian Affairs condemns Southern Borno, Adamawa attacks

John Ogunsemore Dec 28, 2020 0

Hajia Sadiya Farouq, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, on Monday in Abuja condemned the killings and destruction of properties in Southern Borno and Adamawa.Farouq in a statement signed by the…

Government

Fintiri signs Adamawa N140 bn 2021 budget into law

Ibrahim Kado Dec 26, 2020 0

The Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Fintiri on Saturday signed the state's N140 billion 2021 budget into law.Speaking at the ceremony in Yola, Fintiri said that 52 per cent of the budget was for capital expenditure, while 48 per cent…

Politics

2023: Ribadu reacts to APC, ADC merger in Adamawa

John Ogunsemore Dec 6, 2020 0

Former Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, says the merger of All Progressives Congress (APC) and African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Adamawa is for the best interest of the people of the state.…

Politics

2023: APC, ADC to merge in Adamawa

Ibrahim Kado Dec 5, 2020 0

The All Progressives Congress (APC) and African Democratic Congress (ADC) have announced plans to merge in Adamawa ahead of the 2023 governorship election in the state.The parties said this would enable them to wrest power from the…

Government

Adamawa Government Offers Jobs to 4,000 Youths

Muhammad Adam Nov 7, 2020 0

Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa on Saturday said his administration has given approval for the employment of additional 4,000 workers.Fintiri, who made the announcement at the Amalgamated Youths Rally held in Yola, said that…

Government

Adamawa Government Relaxes 24- Hour Curfew

Muhammad Adam Nov 2, 2020 0

The Adamawa Government has relaxed the 12- hour curfew imposed on the state in the wake of #ENDSARS protest, which was hijacked by hoodlums.This is contained in a statement by Mr Humwashi Wonosikou, Press Secretary to Gov.…

Government

EndSARS Protest: APC Commiserates With Adamawa Govt

Muhammad Adam Nov 1, 2020 0

The opposition All Progressives Congress ( APC) in Adamawa has commiserated with the state government on the EndSARS protests which turned violent in the state. SEE ALSO: Plateau Attack: Police confirms 5 people killed by Gunmen The…

Government

Majority Of Looted Properties Recovered- Adamawa Committee

Ibrahim Kado Oct 31, 2020 0

The committee set up by the Adamawa government to recover property looted by hoodlums during the EndSARS protest has recovered majority of the items, its Chairman, Alhaji Ahmad Bashir, has said. SEE ALSO: 27 Rape Suspects Arrested In…

Agriculture

Police Recover 30 More Tractors Looted In Adamawa

Ibrahim Kado Oct 29, 2020 0

Police in Adamawa said on Thursday in Yola that they have recovered additional 30 tractors, 107 bags of fertilisers, 28 hand tractors and 29 cartons of agro chemicals looted by some hoodlums who hijacked the #EndSARS protest. SEE ALSO:…

News

Adamawa Govt Relaxes Curfew, Movement Now From 8am To 6pm

Muhammad Adam Oct 29, 2020 0

Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa has relaxed the 24-hour curfew imposed on the state, saying it will now run from 8 am to 6 pm with effect from Friday.SEE ALSO: Thieves Break Into Home Of Leah Sharibu's Parents, Cart Away Generator…

Metro

Hoodlums bust, loot COVID-19 palliative warehouse in Adamawa

John Ogunsemore Oct 25, 2020 0

Hoodlums have busted a large warehouse believed to contained COVID-19 palliative in Yola, Adamawa State.A cellphone video of residents packing foodstuff and other relief materials from the warehouse is presently circulating on social…

Crime

2 Suspects Arrested For Allegedly Raping Minors In Adamawa

Muhammad Adam Aug 2, 2020 0

Police in Adamawa has arrested two suspects for alleged raping of two minors in Jambutu, Yola North Local Government Area of the state.SEE ALSO: Four nine-year-old boys take turns raping five-year old school mateDSP Sulaiman Nguroje…

Health

Adamawa Govt Relaxes Lockdown, Urges Resident To Use Face Masks

Muhammad Adam Jul 27, 2020 0

The Adamawa Government has relaxed the curfew imposed on the communities and towns of Guyuk and Lamurde Local Government Areas of the state, to now run from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. SEE ALSO: Man detained after girlfriend dies of stomach pain in…

Metro

Adamawa: Thieves looted electric transformer, cables worth millions in our council – Idi Amin

Muhammad Adam Jul 25, 2020 0

An electric transformer and cables worth millions of naira have been carted away by suspected criminals in Maiha Local Government Area (LGA), of Adamawa, dashing its hope of reconnecting to the National Grid.Alhaji Idi Amin, Chairman of…

Crime

Man, 39 , Arrested For Rape Of 9-Year-Old Step-Daughter In Adamawa

Muhammad Adam Jul 21, 2020 0

The Police in Adamawa have confirmed the arrest of one Obiora Patrick, 39, for allegedly raping his nine-year-old step-daughter in Jimeta, Yola North local government area of Adamawa.SEE ALSO: Nigeria's Unity: My Response To Muhammed…

Transportation

FRSC Urge Motorists To Ensure Strict Compliance COVID-19 Safety Protocols

Muhammad Adam Jul 17, 2020 0

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Adamawa, has enjoined motorists to ensure strict compliance with COVID-19 safety protocols, to stem further spread of the pandemic in the state.SEE ALSO: Deaconess of Wickedness: See the Torture…

Aviation

FAAN slams Adamawa governor for ignoring COVID-19 protocols at Port Harcourt airport

John Ogunsemore Jul 16, 2020 0

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has said that Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State endangered the lives of other passengers by allegedly violating established COVID-19 protocols at the Port Harcourt International…

Metro

17-Year-Old Daughter Allegedly Raped And Impregnated By Father In Adamawa

Muhammad Adam Jul 2, 2020 0

The Police Command in Adamawa has arrested a 42-year-old father for allegedly raping and impregranting his 17-year-old daughter in Yola.SEE ALSO: Video of sex in UN official car deeply disturbing – OfficialDSP Sulaiman Nguroje, the…

Environment

Firewood, Timber Dealers Activities Threaten Adamawa Forest Reserves- Ministry

Ibrahim Kado Jun 21, 2020 0

The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources in Adamawa said on Sunday that firewood and timber dealers were threatening forest reserves in Adamawa. SEE ALSO: NAF destroys Insurgents Structures, Logistics Facilities in Borno Mr…

News

‘My doors are always open for meaningful advice’ – Adamawa State Gov.

Muhammad Adam Jun 15, 2020 0

Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa says his doors are always open for constructive advice that will move the state forward.SEE ALSO: COVID-19: Germany Supports Nigeria With Additional €5.5 MillionFintiri declared this at the…

Metro

Thunder killed 18 kidnappers in Cameroon, not Adamawa – Police

Muhammad Adam Jun 13, 2020 0

The Police in Adamawa has confirmed the alleged killing of 18 suspected kidnappers by thunderstorm in neighbouring Republic of Cameroun and not in the state.This is contained in a statement signed by the spokesman of the state police…

Agriculture

CBN to Empower 11,250 Wet Season Farmers in Adamawa

Muhammad Adam May 28, 2020 0

Nigeria’s Apex Bank, under its Anchor Borrowers Programme, says it is set to empower no fewer than 11,250 farmers for the 2020 wet season farming in Adamawa.Alhaji Ilyasu Mu’azu, the Chairman, Adamawa branch of Maize Association of…

Government

NDLEA Seizes 619.08kg of Illicit Drugs in Adamawa

Muhammad Adam May 18, 2020 0

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA ) in Adamawa, has announced the seizure of 619.08kg of psychotropics and other illicit drugs between January and May 2020.Mohammed Idris, NDLEA’s Commander in Adamawa, said at a press…

Government

Adamawa Govt Declares Councillor Wanted Over Cattle Rustling

Muhammad Adam May 13, 2020 0

The Adamawa Government has declared Mr Makana Enan Ngari, councillor, representing Vulpi Ward, in Numan Local Government Area (LGA) of the state wanted over alleged cattle rustling.This was contained in a statement by Mr Humwashi…

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