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By Alhassan Haladu Yola The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Adamawa State Command, today witnessed a seamless transition of leadership as Commandant Nasiru Saleh officially assumed office as the 16th State Commandant of the Command following the formal handing over ceremony by the outgoing State Commandant, Commandant ID Bande. Public Relation Officer NSCDC Adamawa state Command DSC Amidu Nyako Baba discloused this in a statement made available to Newsmen in Yola. The handing-over ceremony, which took place at the State Command Headquarters, Yola, was attended by members of the Command's Management Team. In his farewell address, Commandant ID Bande expressed profound appreciation to officers and men of the Command for their loyalty, dedication, and unwavering support throughout his tenure. He commended the personnel for their professionalism and urged them to accord the incoming State Commandant the same cooperation to enable him achieve greater success in advanci...

The All Progressives Congress, APC, has won all chairmanship and councillorship seats in the Gombe State Local Government Council elections. The elections, conducted by the Gombe State Independent Electoral Commission, GOSIEC, took place across the state's eleven Local Government Areas and thirteen Local Council Development Areas. Announcing the results, GOSIEC Chairman, Abdullahi  Talasse, said the APC secured all eleven local government chairmanship seats, all thirteen LCDA chairmanship seats, and all two hundred and forty councillorship positions. He explained that the APC was the only political party that fielded candidates in all the local governments, LCDAs, and councillorship wards, while other parties contested only in selected areas. Talasse said the creation of the thirteen LCDAs has expanded grassroots governance and increased opportunities for political participation across the state. He commended political parties, security agencies, election officials, observers, and ...

By Alhassan Haladu Yola. The Executive Secretary of the Adamawa State Post Primary Schools Management Board (PPSMB), Mr. Birsan Penuel, has urged the 5,000 newly recruited teachers employed by the Adamawa State Government under the leadership of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri to remain committed to their responsibilities and uphold high teaching standards to ensure the delivery of quality education across the state. Mr. Penuel gave the advice while speaking with journalists in Yola, shortly after the successful completion of the screening exercise for the newly recruited teachers. He disclosed that all successful candidates had been issued their appointment and posting letters without delay, explaining that the recruitment exercise is part of the state government's efforts to strengthen the education sector and address the shortage of qualified teachers in public schools. The Executive Secretary urged the teachers to be disciplined, obedient to their supervisors, and maintain a cord...

By Alhassan Haladu Yola. It is with profound sorrow that, the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, in-charge of Zone 3 Command Headquarters, Yola, *AIG Akinwale Kunle Adeniran, psc, mni, mspsp,* on behalf of the entire officers and men of Zone 3 Headquarters, extends heartfelt condolences to *SP Sulaiman Yahaya Nguroje, Anipr,* Police Public Relations Officer, Adamawa Command, on the painful passing of his beloved mother.   Police Public Relation Office Zone 3 Command Yola SP Aminu Umar Bashir discloused this in a statement made available to Newsmen in Yola. We share in your grief during this difficult time and pray that Almighty Allah grants you and your family the strength, fortitude, and courage to bear this irreparable loss. The loss of a loving mother is a deeply painful experience, as mothers occupy a unique and irreplaceable place in our lives. While no words can truly ease the pain of such a loss, we hope you find solace in the cherished memories of her exemplary lif...

By fidelis Jocthan yola Ahead of the 2027 General eneral elections, a prominent Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) youth leader from Adamawa State has called on Nigerians to rally behind former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, citing his transformative legacy and proven leadership credentials. Abubakar Kunchi, who serves as PDP Youth Leader of the Caretaker Committee in Adamawa State, declared that Jonathan represents the most viable option to tackle Nigeria's pressing challenges, pledging to mobilise youths across the state in support of the former president's potential candidacy. "At this critical time, when Nigeria is grappling with numerous challenges, Goodluck Jonathan stands out as the best choice," Kunchi stated. He further emphasised that the PDP possesses an appealing manifesto and that Nigerians are agitating for credible leadership. Highlighting the former president's achievements between 2010 and 2015, Kunchi  noted that Jonathan's administration del...

By Alhassan Haladu Yola. The Adamawa State Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has commenced a five-day stakeholders’ workshop on multi-hazard risk assessments and the development of an emergency preparedness and response plan for the state. The workshop, which is also supported by the Government of the United States, brought together key stakeholders from various sectors, including the Federal Ministry of Health, Water Resources, Environment, the Adamawa State Emergency Management Agency (ADSEMA), the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), security agencies, civil society organisations, and other health sector partners. According to the organisers, the initiative is aimed at identifying and addressing multiple hazards while developing a comprehensive multi-hazard risk assessment framework and emergency preparedness strategy for Adamawa State. Speaking at the opening session on Wednesday in Yola, the Commissioner for Health and Human Serv...