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Adamawa State Government Relaxes Curfew in Lamurde LGA, Urges Residents to Sustain Peace

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By Alhassan Haladu Yola. Following a review of the security situation and the noticeable improvement in Lamurde Local Government Area, the Adamawa State Government has approved the relaxation of the curfew earlier imposed on the area following the prolonged crisis. Chief Press Secretary to the Adamawa state Governor Humwashi Wonosikou stated this in a statement made available to Newsmen in Yola. Governor of Adamawa State, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, CON, said that the relaxed curfew takes immediate effect and will now be in force from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily until further notice. The Governor commended the people of Lamurde for their cooperation with security agencies and for the gradual restoration of calm in the area. “This improvement reflects the value of the decisive measures taken by government to halt the violence and restore normalcy,” Governor Fintiri said. While announcing the relaxation, the Governor warned that the Government would not tolerate any further breach of...
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Ex-DSS Director Claims Politics Overrode Security Advice In Pantami Appointment

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By Ya u Waziri Gombe. A retired Assistant Director of Nigeria's Department of State Services, Dennis Amachree, says the appointment of Isa Pantami as Minister of Communications and Digital Economy under former President Muhammadu Buhari raised national security concerns and exposed weaknesses in the country's security vetting process. Amachree made the remarks in his newly released memoir, DSS @40: My Journey Behind the Shield, where he reflected on the controversy that followed the resurfacing of Pantami's past sermons and public statements in 2021. According to the retired intelligence officer, the controversy prompted questions about how an individual overseeing Nigeria's critical telecommunications and digital infrastructure passed through the nation's security screening process. He explained that the DSS carries out comprehensive background checks on nominees for sensitive public offices, examining past affiliations, public speeches, academic records, political...
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FRSC, Adamawa PHCDA Strengthen Partnership as Agency Donates Essential Drugs to Command Clinic

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By Alhassan Haladu Yola.  Adamawa State Primary Health Care Development Agency (PHCDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) following a courtesy visit by its Executive Chairman to the Sector Commander, FRSC Adamawa Sector Command, Corps Commander Ibrahim A. Sadiq. Public Relation Officer Adamawa state Command SRC A H Tukur discloused this in a statement made available to Newsmen in Yola. The visit, which took place at the Sector Command Headquarters in Yola on Monday, was in fulfilment of the Executive Chairman's promise to reciprocate an earlier courtesy visit by the Sector Commander to the Agency. During the meeting, both organisations pledged to deepen their partnership in areas critical to public safety and healthcare delivery. Their discussions focused on capacity building and training for personnel, improvement of ambulance and emergency response services across Adamawa State, as well as enhanced collaboration ...
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APC Governorship Candidate Prioritizes Youth Empowerment In Gombe

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By Ya u Waziri Gombe. The All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate in Gombe State, Dr Jamil Isyaku Gwamna, has reaffirmed that youth empowerment will be a top priority of his administration if elected. Dr Gwamna says his government will invest heavily in the creative economy, digital innovation, entrepreneurship, skills acquisition and job creation to unlock the potential of young people across the state. Describing the youth as the backbone of Gombe State, the APC candidate said investing in their education, health and economic empowerment is essential to building a prosperous future. He pledged that, In Shaa Allah, his administration would implement inclusive and impactful youth development programmes that would benefit young men and women in every part of the state. Dr Gwamna also promised to expand opportunities in agriculture, education, vocational training, technology and small business development, equipping young people with the skills needed to compete in today...
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Government Secondary School (GSS) Hong sincerely appreciates everyone who attended and supported the 55th Graduation Ceremony.

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By Alhassan Haladu Yola. The management and staff of GSS Hong wish to express heartfelt gratitude to the following individuals and Dignatories : His Royal Majesty 1.Tol Alheri Bulus Nyako(Ph.D).Former Head of Service,  Dr Lewis Mandama, Dr. Ismail Nuhu Maksh., Hon.Dr Umar Garba Pella. Commissioner of Education, Amb. Eng. Omar Suleiman.Governoship A D C Candidate Adamawa state,  Dr. Nelson Jonathan.  Hon. Zakaria Naiwa.  Associate professor Aisha.  Professor Yakubu Nyandaiti.  His Excellency former SGF Boss Mustapha (Ph.D).  Professor Benson Baha.  Agt. Executive Secretary post Primary Schools Management Board, Mr. Birsan Penue. Hong old students Association of various sets.  Grand patron of EMNAMU foundation justice Nathan Musa. Hong traditional Council.. The Governor of Adamawa State, His Excellency Rt.Hon.Ahmadu Filtri. and his Deputy Professor Kaletapwa Farauta. Dr Joshua Markus.  Staff members of GSS Hong.  ANCOPSS president, Ad...
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Adamawa Launches First 1,000 Days Nutrition Initiative to Combat Child Malnutrition

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By Aisha Mohammed  Deputy Governor of Adamawa State,  Kaletapwa Farauta has reaffirmed the State Government's commitment to tackling child malnutrition and improving maternal healthcare. Farauta stated this at the official launch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' support, in collaboration with the United Nations Children's Fund, UNICEF and the Adamawa State Government, for the First 1,000 Days of Life Nutrition Project, as well as the inaugural inception meeting held in Yola, Adamawa State. The Deputy Governor, Kaletapuwa Farauta said the first 1,000 days of life, from conception to a child's second birthday, are the most critical period for physical growth, brain development and lifelong health.   She explained that Nigeria is faced with a heavy burden of malnutrition, with undernutrition contributing to nearly half of all deaths among children under five years of age. The Deputy Governor stressed the need to tackle the menace in order to give every c...
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NSCDC ADAMAWA COMMAND ARRESTS 10 SUSPECTED “SIGNED OUT” STUDENTS OVER PUBLIC NUISANCE, ASSAULT AND ALLEGED THEFT

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By Alhassan Haladu Yola. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Adamawa State Command, has arrested ten (10) secondary school students suspected to have been involved in acts of public nuisance and other misconduct associated with the celebration of the completion of secondary school final examinations, popularly known as “Signed Out. Public Relation Officer Adamawa state Command DSC Amidu Nyako Baba discloused this in statement made available to Newsmen in Yola. The suspects were apprehended by the Command's Safe School Response Squad following reports of disruptive activities involving students of ( Capital School, GDSS Demsawo, Doubelli and Damilu) who allegedly engaged in painting their bodies, tearing their school uniforms, engaging in street fights and other activities capable of disrupting public peace and order. The trend, which has increasingly become a source of concern to parents, school authorities and the general public, had earlier attracted the attenti...
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