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 By Alhassan  Haladu Yola. The President of Northern Nigeria Traders Association, Alhaji Muhammadu Ibrahim, has called on business associations across the country to unite and speak with one voice to foster meaningful development in commercial activities. In an exclusive interview with Newsmen in Yola, the Adamawa State Capital, Alhaji Ibrahim identified  lack of unity among traders’ associations as a major cause of setbacks in the business sector.  He emphasized that solidarity among traders is crucial for attracting support in various areas and overcoming common challenges. While acknowledging the efforts of the Adamawa State Government in providing vocational skills training, Alhaji Ibrahim urged the administration to intensify its support for small-scale traders.  He highlighted that empowering this sector is vital for improving the state’s overall economic health. Beyond economic issues, the association leader also addressed civic participation.  He ad...

By Alhassan Haladu Yola. ‎The Federal Government, state governments, and other relevant stakeholders have been urged to provide adequate storage facilities for onion farmers across Nigeria to enable them to expand production and reduce post-harvest losses. ‎ ‎The National President of the Onion Farmers Association of Nigeria, Aliyu Isa Maitasamu, made the call in an interview with An-Nur Hausa newspaper, where he described the lack of storage facilities as the biggest challenge facing onion farmers in the country. ‎ ‎According to him, many farmers suffer huge losses due to poor storage, which discourages large-scale production and affects supply. He stressed that urgent intervention by both the federal and state governments is needed to improve the sector. ‎ ‎Aliyu Isa noted that Nigeria is among the leading onion-producing countries, with all states in Northern Nigeria actively involved in onion cultivation. He said the crop deserves greater attention because of its importance to food...

By Alhassan Haladu Yola. Commissioner of Police, Adamawa State Command, CP Dankombo Morris,  has received eighteen (18) newly passed-out Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs) from the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, who have been posted to the Command. Police Public Relation Officer Adamawa state Command SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje stated this in a statement made available to Newsmen in Yola. The CP charged the officers to exhibit dedication, professionalism, and discipline, while shunning corruption and all forms of misconduct as they embark on their policing careers. He noted that the addition of the officers will strengthen the Command’s manpower and further enhance its capacity to fight crime and criminality across the State.

By Alhassan Haladu Yola. The Adamawa State Police Command has swiftly responded to the renewed Lamurde tribal conflict between the two natives of Bachama and Chobo, leading to the killing of three women and the apprehension of two suspects. Police Public Relation Officer Adamawa state Command SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje stated this in a statement made available to Newsmen in Yola. The three women were allegedly attacked and killed yesterday, 3rd January, 2026, by some Bachama natives at their farm around Tigno village, Lamurde LGA. The suspects are William Joshua, 30 yearsE zekiel Luka, 23 years, All residents of Tigno, Lamurde LGA, were arrested following reliable information received. Preliminary investigation conducted so far led to the recovery of some offensive weapons in their possession. which include 29 rounds of live ammunition, one magazine of AK-47 rifle, cash of ₦90,000, others.. The Commissioner of Police, CP Dankombo Morris  appealed for calm as the Command is doing ev...

By Alhassan Haladu Yola. The Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Adamawa State Command, CC Abdulmaliq Dama Bello, today paid a courtesy visit to the former Corps Marshal and Chief Executive of the Federal Road Safety Corps, General Haldu A. Hananiya (Rtd), on the occasion of his 84th birthday. Adamawa state Command information Office SRC A. H Tukur stated this in a statement made available to Newmen in Yola ADAMAWA state Capital. The visit took place at the residence of the celebrant in his hometown, Hong, Adamawa State. The purpose of the visit was to honour and celebrate the former Corps Marshal for his distinguished service, exemplary leadership, and immense contributions to the establishment and development of the Federal Road Safety Corps and road safety management in Nigeria. During the visit, the Sector Commander conveyed heartfelt birthday wishes and goodwill messages on behalf of the Management and staff of the FRSC Adamawa State Command. He described General H...

By Alhassan Haladu Yola. In preparation for the annual Cross Over Night celebration scheduled to hold on 31st December, 2025, at the Unity Flyover, the Adamawa State Police Command has put in place a comprehensive security architecture to ensure a peaceful, safe, and hitch-free celebration. Police Public Relation Officer Adamawa state Command SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje discloused this in a statement made available to Newsmen in yola The Commissioner of Police,  CP DANKOMBO MORRIS  has ordered the massive deployment of police personnel, in collaboration with sister security agencies, to strategic locations across the state capital, with particular focus on the event venue and other identified flashpoints. In furtherance of public safety and effective policing, the Command notes that the Unity Flyover Bridge will be temporarily closed from Monday, 29th December, 2025, to Thursday, 1st January, 2026, to allow unhindered security coverage and crowd control around the event area. M...