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Governor Fintiri Congratulates Governor Oyebanji On Reelection. Says Victory Well Deserved

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By Alhassan Haladu Yola. Adamawa State Governor, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, CON, has congratulated the Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, on his reelection for a second term in office. Chief Press secretary to the Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, Humwashi Wonosikou stated this in a statement made available to Newsmen in Yola. Governor Fintiri described the victory as well deserved, noting that Governor Oyebanji has proven himself in his first tenure through purposeful leadership, people-centered policies, and visible developmental strides that have directly impacted the lives of the people of Ekiti State. “On behalf of the Government and good people of Adamawa State, I extend my warmest congratulations to my brother, Governor Biodun Oyebanji, on his resounding reelection. This mandate is a clear testament to the trust and confidence the people of Ekiti have in your capacity to continue delivering the dividends of democracy,” Governor Fintiri stated. He commended Oyebanji’s c...
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NSCDC. CHANGE OF VENUE FOR MEDICAL SCREENING EXERCISE FOR 2025 CDCFIB RECRUITMENT.

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By Alhassan Haladu Yola. This is to inform all applicants who have successfully progressed to the medical screening stage of the 2025 recruitment exercise into the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) that the venue for the screening exercise has been changed. Command  Public  Relation Officer Adamawa state DSC Amidu Nyako Baba discloused this in a statement made available to Newsmen In Yola. The initial venue, Federal Secretariat, Yola, has been relocated to the Nigerian Air Force Base, Yola. All shortlisted applicants are advised to take note of this change and report to the new venue as scheduled for their medical screening. We regret any inconvenience this change may cause and appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
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POLITICAL COMMENTARY | THE MAKING OF A REPRESENTATIVE, NOT JUST A CANDIDATE

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By Lado Salisu M Garba  In every election cycle, voters are presented with many names. Some come with promises, others with popularity, and a few with a record that speaks long before they open their mouths. As political activities gradually gather momentum ahead of the contest for Yola North, Yola South and Girei Federal Constituency, one name continues to feature prominently in discussions across homes, markets, social gatherings and among stakeholders: Engr. Ahmad Salihijo Ahmad. What makes his candidacy a subject of growing interest is not merely his political ambition, but the perception that he represents a combination of exposure, competence and understanding of the developmental needs of the constituency. In today's Nigeria, representation is no longer about occupying a seat in the National Assembly. The people increasingly demand a representative who can attract opportunities, influence policies, facilitate development and maintain a strong connection with the grassroots. ...
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𝐀𝐃𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐖𝐀 𝐏𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐂𝐄𝐏𝐓 117 𝐕𝐄𝐇𝐈𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐒, 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐔𝐓𝐄 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐖𝐈𝐃𝐄 𝐄𝐍𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐓 𝐔𝐍𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐃, 𝐂𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐓𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐍𝐔𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒.

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By Alhassan Haladu Yola.  Adamawa State Police Command has recorded significant success in the ongoing enforcement exercise against vehicles operating without registration number plates and those with concealed, covered, altered, defaced, or tampered registration details. Police Public Relation Officer ADAMAWA state Command Stated this in a statement made available to Newsmen in Yola. The operation, carried out by the Special Task Force constituted by the Commissioner of Police, Adamawa State Command, 𝐂𝐏 𝐊𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐮 𝐔𝐦𝐚𝐫 𝐇𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐧, 𝐟𝐝𝐜, led to the interception of one hundred and seventeen (117) vehicles found in violation of vehicle registration regulations. The offenders were subsequently prosecuted in accordance with extant laws. The Command notes that the use of unregistered and improperly identified vehicles poses serious security threats and undermines efforts aimed at crime prevention, intelligence gathering, and public safety. The Commissioner of Police commends...
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𝐊𝐈𝐃𝐍𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐆: 𝖠𝖣𝖠𝖬𝖠𝖶𝖠 𝖯𝖮𝖫𝖨𝖢𝖤 𝖠𝖱𝖱𝖤𝖲𝖳 𝖮𝖭𝖤 𝖲𝖴𝖲𝖯𝖤𝖢𝖳 𝖫𝖨𝖭𝖪𝖤𝖣 𝖳𝖮 𝖧𝖴𝖫𝖫𝖤𝖱𝖤 𝖪𝖨𝖣𝖭𝖠𝖯𝖯𝖨𝖭𝖦 𝖨𝖭𝖢𝖨𝖣𝖤𝖭𝖳

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By Alhassan Haladu Yola. The Adamawa State Police Command has succeeded in arresting one Alhaji Adamu Yahaya, m, of Hosere Jambutu, Yola North Local Government Area, in connection with the kidnapping of three persons in Yola North LGA of Adamawa State. Police Public Relation Office ADAMAWA state Command SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje discloused this in a statement made available to Newsmen in Yola. On June 16th, 2026, one Samaila Musa, m, of Hullere Gwalamba, Yola North LGA, reported at the State Intelligence Department (SID) that on 12th June, 2026,  three of his sons, namely: Adamu Samaila Sultan, aged 24 years, Bilal Abdurrahman, aged 8 years, and Ya'u Sani Baba Iyali, aged 10 years, were kidnapped and whisked away to an unknown destination. The complainant further reported that the kidnappers later established contact with the family and demanded ransom as a condition for the release of the victims. Upon receipt of the report, the Commissioner of Police, 𝐂𝐏 𝐊𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐫 𝐔𝐦𝐚𝐫 𝐇...
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Youths in Yola Trained on Righteous Hajj as Cleric Warns Against ‘Empty’ Pilgrimage

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                  By  Shehu Usman Aliyu YOLA– The bold move of safeguarding the future of Islamic pilgrimage practice, of Mallum Taskiyatul Banat Islamiyya, Yola, in partnership with AL-Huda Islamiyya, Yola, launched a series of training programmes to instill the correct rites of Hajj in young Muslims from an early age has been commended. The Chief Imam of Shagari Central Masjid, Dr. Ahmad Sa'ad who made commendation noted that the initiative would ensure that when the opportunity for the pilgrimage comes, today’s youth will perform the Hajj with knowledge, sincerity and confidence rather than confusion and costly mistakes. He made the assertion during a lecture on Tuesday at Shagari Phase II Central Masjid, describing the programme as “a seed of light planted at the right time.” “Just as we teach children how to perform ablution, how to pray, and other religious duties from a young age, Hajj must also be taught early,” Dr. Sa’ad told a ...
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Adamawa state police command Arrested Three Suspected Shila boys

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By Alhassan Haladu Yola. The Adamawa State Police Command has continued to record significant successes in its sustained fight against Shilla gangsterism and other violent crimes across the state, with the arrest of three more suspects involved in criminal conspiracy, possession of dangerous weapons, and banned substances. Police Public Relation Officer ADAMAWA state Command SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje discloused this in a statement made available to Newsmen in Yola. Acting on credible intelligence, operatives attached to D15 ofvthe state criminal investigation department,  carried out a targeted operation that led to the arrest of the following suspects: 1. Abdulmalik Mohammad, 22 years 2. Abba Mustapha, 21 years 3. Ibrahim Yusuf, 22 years. All residents of Various Addresses within Shagari, Yolde Pate, and Doubeli. During the operation, the command operatives recovered dangerous weapons and suspected banned substances from the suspects. Preliminary investigation indicates that the ...
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