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  BY Alhassan Haladu Yola. On the 27th March, 2026, the newly posted Commissioner of police CP Kabir Umar Hassan, fdc, has assumed duty as the 33rd Commissioner of Police, Adamawa State Command. He assumed the leadership of the Command with vast experience in operations, investigations, administration, and training, acquired over decades of distinguished service in the Nigeria Police Force. Police Public Relation Officer Adamawa State Command SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje discloused this in a statement made available to Newsmen in Yola. The new Commissioner of Police was born on 15th August, 1967, and hails from Katagum Local Government Area of Bauchi State. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A) Degree in History from the University of Maiduguri (1992). He was appointed into the Nigeria Police Force as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) in 1996. CP Kabir Umar Hassan has attended several professional courses, including the Defence College (2023), Advanced Detective Course, Ju...

  By Alhassan Haladu Yola. ,The  Commissioner 1 of the Police Service Commission , Justice Paul Adamu ,has visited the Adamawa State Police Command to assess the ongoing recruitment exercise for 50,000 personnel into the Nigeria Police Force. A statement signed by the Command's Spokesman SP Suleiman Nguroje said, the Commissioner was received at the Command Headquarters by the Command Management Team led by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Administration, DCP John D. Sendere,  on behalf of the Commissioner of Police. During the visit, the PSC delegation paid a courtesy call on Lamido Adamawa,Dr. Muhammadu Barkindo Aliyu Mustapha where he underscored the importance of community stakeholder participation and transparency in the recruitment process. Justice Galamje stated that the recruitment exercise is strictly merit-based, transparent, and adheres to federal character principles.  He noted that the exercise was approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as...

BY Alhassan Haladu Yola. The Adamawa State Ministry of Agriculture, through its Department of Agricultural Services, has trained over twenty women on coconut oil production to help them acquire self-reliance skills that will improve their daily livelihoods. The training took place at the ministry’s office located within the Adamawa State Government Secretariat in Yola. Speaking at the event, the Commissioner for the Adamawa State Ministry of Agriculture, Professor David Jatau, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Dr. Heldi S. Edga, commended the organizers of the training. She stated that the programme would help women become self-reliant within their communities. She added that the initiative is part of the ministry’s commitment to empowering women with various skills to improve their standard of living. Dr. Heldi also praised Governor Ahmadu Fintiri for his efforts in promoting agricultural development and for providing opportunities, especially for women a...

  By Alhassan Haladu Yola. As preparations are underway for the celebration of the Eid al-Fitr festival across Adamawa State, the Civil Defence Corps NSCDC has pledged to ensure the safety and security of lives and property. The Corps, through its spokesperson, DSC Amidu Nyako Baba, stated that all necessary measures have been put in place to provide protection for worshippers at all Eid prayer grounds across the state. DSC Amidu Nyako Baba made this known while speaking to journalists in his office at the Federal Secretariat in Yola. He further confirmed that the Corps has deployed over 1,100 personnel to various parts of the state to monitor neighborhoods and other areas, as part of efforts to ensure that no security breaches occur before, during, or after the Sallah celebrations. He also noted that the Corps, under the leadership of the Adamawa State Commandant, Idris Bande, is fully committed to maintaining security at all Eid prayer grounds and recreational centers across the ...

  By Alhassan Haladu Yola. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Adamawa State says it has made full preparations to ensure the smooth and safe celebration of the Eid al-Fitr festival across the state. The agency has already deployed 650 personnel to monitor activities and ensure the festivities are conducted without incident. Public Relation Officer of the FRSC Adamawa Command  SRC A H Tukur discloused this in a statement made available to Newsmen in Yola. He explained that the agency has mobilized its personnel to maintain order and ensure that the Sallah celebrations proceed peacefully without any problems. The commander outlined some of the measures taken ahead of the celebration, including the deployment of 4 ambulances, 12 patrol vehicles, and the strategic positioning of officers in various parts of Adamawa State, totaling about 650 personnel. He advised parents to closely monitor their children, especially those who drive, to help ensure a safe Sallah celebration. He...

By Lado Salisu M Garba  As political activities continue to intensify in Adamawa State, communities in the southern part of the state are increasingly voicing their opinions on who they believe is best suited to lead them. This momentum led to the organization of a significant gathering aimed at declaring support and urging Dr. Salihu Bakari Girei to contest for the governorship seat. The event was held at the main conference hall in Yola North Local Government Area of Adamawa State. It brought together stakeholders and supporters who expressed their endorsement and called on Dr. Girei to run under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking at the event, the chairman of the gathering, Alhaji Hamman Kogoli, stated that the meeting was convened to inform communities across various local government areas about Dr. Girei’s vision, commitment, and developmental agenda for the state. One of the participants from Guyuk Local Government Area, Jona Palta, described the mo...