There are great Nigerians whose talents, wisdom, and ingenuity have never being taped or harnessed well, still underutilized because of the system failure to spot them for nation building. In the Northeast region, Dr. Johnson H Pongri is an Adamawa-born Academician whose wealth of experience and vast knowledge in the […]
Adamawa State
A Youth activist and a renowned social media influencer, Salisu Idris in Adamawa state have extolled Hon Hussaini Ahmadu Har as a vibrant Young politician who is a serious political mobilizer in the history of Adamawa central in recent years. Idris described Har as his Hero politician who has given […]
The gubernatorial candidate of MRDD 2019 general election in Adamawa state, Hon Eric B. Theman has on Thursday sued no fewer than 59 people to Upper Area Court I Yola over alleged burning of household and destruction economic trees worth #137.4 million. The former Chairman of Hong Local Government Council […]
A title holder in the Batta traditional council, the Ngra-Batta, Chief Rodney Nathan,has doved his cap for three-hearty cheers for His Royal Majesty, the Hama Batta, Homun Alhamdu Glastone Teneke,JP,MFR,(Diyoshifoto, Tikulo Batta, Kpangashe) on his 74th birthday celebration. Chief Rodney Nathan,who is also the Chairman of Nigeria Union of Teachers, […]
Adamawa State Chapter of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in a condolence letter to Numan Traditional Council mourned the death of his Royal Highness, Humon Honest Stephen Irmiya. The letter signed by its Fidelis Jockthan said NUJ which is the umbrella body of all practising Journalists in the State […]
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has described Lamido of Adamawa, His Royal Highness Muhammadu Barkindo Aliyu Musdafa, as “a fountain of inspiration” to his people and all other leaders in the country on the 10th anniversary of his ascension to the throne. In a congratulatory message he personally […]
The National Industrial Court, Abuja has dismissed the suit of ex-Adamawa State Governor, Bala Ngilari, for payment of pension and other benefits for lack of proof. Ngilari was a deputy governor and then governor of Adamawa State between May 29, 2007 and May 29, 2015. He instituted the suit against […]
The Attorney General of the Federation,Mallam Abubakar Malami today during a courtesy call in Government House Yola said Governor Muhammadu Umaru Jibrilla Bindow of Adamawa state has delivered in terms of security, physical infrastructures and the state’s Health System. Malami said his coming to Adamawa has made him to witness […]
An association known as Atiku Support Group (ASG) hail and congratulate His Excellency, the former vice President of Nigeria, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar who recently received an award of “The Silver Bird Extraordinary Achievement Award ” by Silver Bird. The Director General of the group, Mr Mark Wosi signed a congratulatory […]
The National President of Youth wing of Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWICAN), Engr Daniel Kadzai Praises Governor Muhammadu Umaru Jibrilla Bindow of Adamawa state on the developmental strides is recording in the state. Kadzai told our correspondent in a telephone interview that none of his second in the entire Northern […]
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) Mubi Chapter has withdrawn its activities from its national body. Mr Martins Bunu, the chairman of the chapter made this known on Tuesday at a press briefing in Yola. Bunu stated that the decision to suspend its activities with the national body was […]
The Nigerian Foundation for the Support of Victims of Terrorism (VSF) is to open offices in Yola and Maiduguri for effective service delivery to victims of Boko Haram insurgency in the North East. The Executive Director of the fund, Prof. Sunday Ochoche, made the disclosure on Monday in Yola at […]
A group of suspected Fulani criminals stormed Gerreng village of Girei local government in Adamawa state and killed One person and injured three others people. The victims whose name was not immediately known was reported to have died after sustaining bullet wounds during the attack. The other victims of the […]
The Member representing Toungo Ganye, Jada and Mayo Belwa constituency of the Federal House of representatives (Green Chambers),Hon. Abdulrazaq Namdas said this year’s Budget will be free from all form of padding. The Lawmaker who Is the chairman committee on Media and Publicity of the House revealed that the lawmakers […]
As part of its corporate social responsibility,the Federal Medical Center Yola ,FMC has embarked on medical outreach to rural communities facing dysfunctional health care facilities and transportation constraints. Chief Medical Director Prof. Muhammad Auwal Abubakar led his management staff to Jada General Hospital,in Jada Local Government Area in the state on weekend for a facility tour. […]
The office of Atiku Support group (ASG) in the Spirit of a new year celebration issued a Press statement to our reporter in Yola , appreciating the courage and resilient nature of Nigerians despite the economy recession currently experiencing in the country. The letter contains a message that is centre […]
No wonder the Governor of Adamawa state,Senator Muhammad Umaru Jibrilla Bindow is succeeding. Its because of the careful selection of his cabinet members who have being his back bone and arrow head of the great turn around of developmental achievements in the state. Honourable Alhassan Umar Pakka, the commissioner of […]
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr Babachir David Lawal replied that the Senators who want him removed had their session to only Malign him with baseless reports. While reacting to the demand for his resignation by the Senate who had their session on Wednesday demanded the resignation […]
The Council Chairman of Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa state, Hon. Yusuf Mohammed have confirm that many people feared dead as a result of a twin bomb blast at the Madagali central market. According to him food stuff of different varieties worth millions of Naira have been destroyed by […]
On his remarks during the 11th annual Founder’s day ceremony of America University of Nigeria (AUN), Yola. The former vice President of Nigeria Alhaji Atiku Abubakar said the Boko Haram insurgency is still around and not total bring their activities to a halt in the country especially the North East […]
A civil society group under the auspices of Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Center (CISLAC), has call upon the media for cooperation in achieving its set goals and objectives. The Program Officer and Trainer Organization Management and Structure, Moses Oluwaseyi who made the call while speaking to journalist maintained that the […]
Atiku Abubakar owner of Gotel communication whose corporate headquarters is in Jimeta Yola Adamawa state has downsizes over 200 of it’s staff in other to manage the company well as a result of economy recession bedevilling the country’s economy. Sources revealed to our reporter has it that Gotel communication comprises […]
Adamawa state governor, Senator Muhammadu Umar Jibrilla Bindow has stated that the backlog of unpaid salary arears were inherited from past administrations in the state. The governor made remark, Tuesday, at the opening ceremony of the first Education Summit in the state. According to Bindow, his administration is fully committed to […]
As firm donates materials worth millions to Adamawa IDPs Adamawa State governor, Senator Muhammadu Umar Jibrilla Bindow and his media consultant, Hajiya Nanah Asma’u Gwadabe have been honoured with a special recognition awards by the Periscope Newspaper for their philanthropic and humanitarian services. Governor Bindow, who was represented by his […]
The Nigerian Export Promotion Council has advised business stakeholders in Adamawa to adopt the Zero oil plan for increment of revenue generation. Mr. Ambikpute Andy, the regional coordinator of the council gave the advice during a one day stakeholders forum on zero oil plan held in Yola on yesterday. According […]
As part of activities marking physician’s week , Nigeria Medical Association Associaiton (NMA) Adamawa chapter has provided free medical treatment to over 6,000 patients in Malkohi IDP camp and Mubi general hospital in the state. Dr Adiel Adamu Apagu, the state chairman of the association made this known on Friday […]
The future of Nigeria is no longer bleak, the generation of future credible leaders gets bigger in the country as against the backdrop of the present corrupt leaders, who had subjected the country to a state of mockery and a long chain of economic regress. One of such symbol of […]
The State Programme Manager,of FHI360 handling project in Adamawa state Dr. Murtala Umar ,said Over 700 households have been empowered to benefit under the Strengthening Integrated Delivery of HIV/AIDS Services (SIDHAS) and Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) in the state. Umar made this known during presentation of empowerment materials to […]
The people of Michika Local Government Area of Adamawa have lauded the nomination of their kingsman, Dr Clifford Tizhe Zira among the 21 Ambassador nominees sent to the Senate for confirmation. Some indigene of Michika who spoke to newsmen in Yola on the nomination of Zira, said that its a […]
The Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), Usman Tilli in charge of zone 3 command while addressing Journalists at police officers Mess in Yola,reminded Nigerians that every Policeman in the country is under a salary to serve the people of Nigeria. Stressing that Nigerians should work hand-in-hand with the police […]
By John Idoko Yola The embattled Chairman of Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), Federal Polytechnic, Mubi Chapter, Mohammed Kabir, has been impeached. The Chairman was removed Tuesday afternoon as the Congress deliberated on the report of the state of the union and the allegation of high handedness levelled against […]
A former presidential aspirant and CPC gubernatorial candidate in Adamawa state, Rtd Gen. Buba Marwa lament how the All Progressive Congress (APC) party in the country have sidelined them. He expressed his concern over inability of the present administration to carry them along in running the affairs of this country. […]
The paramount traditional ruler in Adamawa state, Muhammad Mustafa Barkindo , on Friday stripped a former governor of the state, Murtala Nyako, and his son, Abdul’Aziz, of their traditional titles of Sarkin Yamma, and Sarkin Matasa respectively. The younger Nyako is a senator representing Adamawa central.The Adamawa Emirate council also […]
Attention: The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria The Governor of Adamawa State Inspector General of Police Director General of State Security Services The Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria The Federal House of Representatives Adamawa State House of Assembly All Church Leaders All Muslim Leaders Adamawa State […]
The Adamawa state Government has concluded plans to introduce Pay-Direct system of revenue mobilization and ensure prompt remittance of Pay-As-You Earn (PAYE) by federal ministries and parastatals present in the state. Yunusa Mahmud ,Adamawa’s Finance Commissioner who made this disclosure while speaking to newsmen over the weekend maintained that the […]
The World bank has donated the sum of 50 Million Dollars to assist the six insurgent affected North-Eastern states of Borno, Yobe, Adamawa, Bauchi, Taraba and Gombe under the FADAMA programme. The Task Team Leader Dr. Adetunji Oredipe who stated this while speaking to newsmen said the reason for carrying […]
By Nana Gwadabe The Speaker, House of Representative, Hon Yakubu Dogara has said that Adamawa State governor, Senator Muhammad Umar Jibrilla Bindow is redefining development in the State. Dogara made the remark on Saturday night at the Tozali Magazine Henna Ball and People’s Award 2016 at the International Conference Centre, […]
Christian Welfare board in Adamawa to train pilgrims on agriculture as facilitators while in a holy pilgrimage in Israel. Adamawa’s Governor Muhammadu Umaru JIbrilla has reiterated government efforts to sustain sponsoring pilgrims from the state to holy lands despite the shortages of resources in the state. Jibrilla made this known Saturday at […]
Former local government council chairman of Hong LGA in Adamawa state has been convicted and sentenced to 70 years imprisonment by a Federal High Court in Yola for fraud. The report emanated from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). According to the report, on October, 6 2016, Justice B. […]
Women in Adamawa state have been called upon to come together and support the developmental strides of Governor Muhammed Umar Jibrilla Bindow and encourage him to do more. Abdullah Bakari, “Team Bindow” coordinator who gave the call yesterday while meeting with women groups disclosed that the governor is very compassionate […]
