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Adamawa Govt Orders Swift Relief Intervention for Yola Flood Victims

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By Abubakar Ibrahim Yola.  Adamawa State Deputy Governor, Professor Kaletapwa G. Farauta has visited flood-affected communities in Shagari and Yolde Pate within Yola South Local Government Area, where torrential rains lasting over 10 hours led to the deaths of two people and widespread destruction of homes and farmlands. During her visit to the Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital, Yola, where some of the injured victims are receiving treatment, Professor Farauta expressed shock at the extent of the devastation. She directed the immediate provision of temporary shelters, food, clothing, and medical supplies to the affected individuals, emphasizing the government’s commitment to alleviating their suffering. “We woke up to a terrible flood that has claimed two lives and left many injured. The government is deeply saddened by the losses and is mobilizing all necessary support to assist the victims,” she stated. Dr. Yusuf Nuhu of the hospital’s Accident and Emergency Unit confi...

COAS Decorates Four Officers in Yola, Urges Commitment and Strategic Service

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By Abubakar Ibrahim  The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has approved the decoration of four officers of the 23 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Yola, with their new ranks of Captain in a brief but symbolic ceremony held at the Brigade headquarters in Yola, Adamawa State. Presiding over the event on behalf of the Army Chief, the Commander of the 23 Brigade, Brigadier General Amaechi Ogbonnaya Agwu, led the decoration exercise and charged the officers to regard their new positions not merely as a promotion in rank, but as a call to higher responsibility and duty. He emphasized that their elevation should inspire them to serve with renewed strategy, wisdom, and commitment to professionalism.  "This new rank is not just about the insignia you now wear. It is about the trust reposed in you and the responsibility you carry. You must now think and act like leaders — with courage, tact, and purpose," Brigadier General Agwu told the newly promoted captains. The ...

Adamawa state post primary Schools management Board Congratulates Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri on honorary Doctorate degree by University of Port Harcourt.

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By Alhassan Haladu Yola. Post Primary School Management Board Adamawa state, extends its heartfelt congratulations to his excellency, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, on the conferment of an honorary doctorate degree by the prestigious University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Post Primary schools management Board this well deserved recognition is a testament to Governor Ahmadu Fintiri outstanding leadership, and his effort on Education, significant contributions to the developmental project across Adamawa state and the Nation. This contained in a statement by Acting Executive Secretary post primary schools management Board Yola. Mr Birsan Penuel.

Rundunan Yan sandan jahar Adamawa ta ceto yara sha uku da ake zargin an safaransu daga jahar Adamawa zuwa jahar Anambara.

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  Daga Alhassan Haladu. Rundunan yan sandan jahar Adamawa tace ta samu nasaran kama mutane 567 bisa zarginsu da aikata laifuka daban daban Wanda suka hada da yin garkuwa da mutane, kwacen wata, fashi da makami, safaran Yara da dai sauransu. Kwamishinan Yan sandan jahar Adamawa Dankwambo Morris ne ya baiyana haka a lokacinda yake yiwa manema labarai jawabi dangane da aiyukan rundunan a shelkwatan rundunan dake Yola. Dankwambo Morris yace cikin wadanda aka kama akwai Mrs Ngozi Abdulwahab yar shekaru 43  Wanda ke zaune a anguwar Jambutu a jahar Adamawa, da Mrs Uche Okoye yar shekaru 55 dake zaune a jahar Anambara, ana zarginsune da sarafan Yara daga jahar Adamawa zuwa jahar Anambara.  Rundunan ta Kuma ceto Yara Sha uku da akayi sarafansu da Kuma mutane hudu da akayi garkuwa da su, tare da gano makamai wasu kayaki irinsu mota, keken Napep, tv, kwanfita, da dai sauransu a wajen wadanda ake zargin. Kwamishinan Yan sandan yace sun samu nasaran gudanar da wannan aiyuka ne tare da...

Gwamna Fintiri Ya Kai Ziyara Ga Yara 13 da Aka Ceto Daga Hannun Masu Safarar Yara, Ya Ba da Tallafi

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Daga Ibrahim Abubakar Yola. Gwamnan Jihar Adamawa, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, ya kai ziyara ga yara 13 'yan asalin jihar da aka ceto daga hannun masu safarar yara. Gwamnan, wanda mataimakinsa ya wakilta tare da rakiyar Shugaban Karamar Hukumar Yola North, ya nuna kudirin gwamnatin jihar na kula da walwalar yaran da aka ceto. Yaran da lamarin ya rutsa da su suna karɓar kulawar lafiya a Asibitin Musamman na Yola, inda ake basu magani saboda radadin da suka sha. A matsayin nuna jin ƙai da goyon baya, gwamnatin jihar ta ba kowane yaro kuɗi da kayan abinci. Mataimakin Gwamna, a madadin gwamnatin, ya mika tallafin kuɗi da kayan agaji domin tallafa wa yaran da iyalansu a lokacin murmurewa daga wannan ibtila’in. A lokacin taron, Sakatare na Karamar Hukumar Yola North, Maulud Ishaq, ya bayyana lamarin a matsayin abin tashin hankali, yana kuma kira ga jama’a da su ƙara saka ido tare da haɗa kai domin hana irin wannan faruwa a gaba. Rahotanni sun nuna cewa an kama wanda ake zargi da safarar yaran ...

AIG AKINWALE LEADS TACTICAL SHOOTING EXERCISE IN ZONE 3, YOLA

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Assistant Inspector General of Police AIG in charge of Zone 3 Police Headquarters, Yola, AIG Akinwale Kunle Adeniran, psc, mni*, led a shooting range exercise at the Counter-Terrorist Office, located behind NASS FM Radio, Girei LGA, Adamawa State. The AIG was accompanied by members of the Zone's management team during the exercise. Zonal Police Public Relation Officer SP Yusuf Adamu Muhammed discloused this in a statement made available to Newsmen in Yola. The exercise commenced with the AIG taking the lead by participating first, followed by his management team, CTU personnel and other officers of the Zone. The session focused on improving marksmanship, precision shooting, and tactical response under pressure. The exercise was convened in line with the vision of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM to ensure the safety and security of all Nigerians. It is scheduled to conclude on Saturday, July 19, 2025.  In his remarks, the AIG emphasized the nee...

Adamawa State Muslim Council Launches 1447 Islamic Calendar

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By Alhasan Haladu  Adamawa State Muslim Council has launched the annual Islamic Calendar marking the year 1447 after the Hijrah of Prophet Muhammad Peace be upon him from Mecca to Madinah. The event took place at the Secretariat of the Muslim Council in Yola, the Adamawa State capit During his speech, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri commended the Muslim Council for its efforts in promoting the use of the Islamic Calendar through its annual launch among the Muslim Ummah. Governor Fintiri, who was represented by the Commissioner for Rural Rehabilitation and Reconciliation, Bello Hamman Diram, called on the Muslim Ummah to use the Islamic Calendar in various Islamic centres to promote development and peaceful coexistence among Muslims and beyond. He assured that his administration will continue to give maximum support to the Muslim Council to promote peace and development in the state and across the country. Earlier, the Chairman of the Muslim Council in Adamawa State, Alhaji Gambo Jika...