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By Shehu Aliyu. The importance of education as a catalyst for societal progress was brought to the forefront during a one-day higher education and career awareness programme held at Adamawa College of Nursing Sciences, Yola. The event attracted students, parents, education professionals, and community stakeholders who gathered to explore academic opportunities and discuss pathways to personal and national development. Speaking at the occasion, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics) of Lincoln University College Malaysia, Kumo Campus, Dr. Umaru Aliyu, emphasized the critical role education plays in shaping a peaceful and prosperous society. He noted that providing young people with quality education equips them with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to contribute meaningfully to their communities and the nation at large. Dr. Aliyu explained that the programme was designed to enlighten prospective students and their families about available academic options, career prospects, a...

The gubernatorial campaign of Dr. Jamil Isyaku Gwamna has received a significant boost following the defection of the State Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dr.Ahmed Gana, to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Dr. Gana, a respected technocrat and former Commissioner, formally resigned from his position and membership of the ADC, citing his conviction that Dr. Gwamna remains the most qualified candidate to lead Gombe State at this critical time. According to him, his decision was driven by Dr. Gwamna’s proven competence, deep understanding of governance, compassion for the people, and clear vision for sustainable development across all sectors of the state. He added that Dr. Jamil Gwamna has all it takes to lead Gombe State and put on from where the current administration of Governor Inuwa Yahay has stopped. He is the right man for the job, that is why I decided to join the APC and work hard towards the actualization of his goal. He emphasized that the need to prior...

 By Alhassan Haladu Yola. The Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 3 Headquarters, Yola, *AIG Akinwale Kunle Adeniran, psc, mni, mspsp,* has charged officers and men of the Taraba State Police Command to remain committed to professionalism, discipline, intelligence led policing, and continuous capacity building in the discharge of their constitutional responsibilities. , Police Public Relation Zone 3 Yola Command SP Aminu Umar Bashir discloused this in a statement made available to Newsmen in Yola. The charge was delivered in line with the vision of the Inspector-General of Police, *IGP. Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM,* during a lecture presented to the officers and men of the Command on 3rd June, 2026. The lecture focused on enhancing operational effectiveness through professionalism, discipline, community intelligence gathering, school safety, Ebola awareness, training and retraining in weapon handling and operations, and collective efforts against insecurit...

By Alhassan Haladu Yola. The Adamawa State Police Command regrets to confirm a fatal motor vehicle accident that occurred on 3rd June, 2026, at about 1:50 p.m. along the Narehi area of Girei-Song Local Government Areas. Police Public Relation OfficerAdamawa state Command SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje  discloused this in a statement made available to Newsmen in Yola. The unfortunate incident involved a military Gun truck travelling from Gombi towards Yola and a commercial Hummer bus conveying five (5) passengers from Yola to Mubi. Preliminary findings reveals that both vehicles were involved in a head-on collision, resulting in the commercial bus flipped over and burst into flames. Tragically, all five passengers aboard the Hummer bus were burnt to death after the vehicle caught fire following the collision. Preliminary identification reveals that four of the deceased were serving members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)  posted to Adamawa State. They are.. 1. Suleuman J...

       By Shehu U. Aliyu  Preparations are in top gear for the Lincoln University College Malaysia, Kumo Campus Education Fair in Adamawa State, with organizers confirming that all arrangements have been finalized. Our correspondent reports that the venue, logistics, and staffing are fully secured. The Adamawa State College of Nursing Auditorium has been booked to host the event on Saturday sixth of June twenty twenty six. Speaking ahead of the fair, the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academics, Dr. Umaru Aliyu, said prospective students and their parents are expected to attend. He disclosed that qualified candidates will be offered admission on the spot. Dr. Aliyu urged students and parents to take advantage of the opportunity, highlighting Lincoln Kumo’s conducive learning environment and its focus on delivering quality education with practical skills for global competitiveness. The fair will also provide firsthand information on academic programmes, scholarships and...

A coalition of stakeholders from opposition political parties in Gombe State has defected to the All Progressives Congress, APC, and declared support for the governorship ambition of Dr. Jamil Isyaku Gwamna. The stakeholders, drawn from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, African Democratic Congress, ADC, and Labour Party, made the announcement during a visit to Dr. Gwamna in Gombe. According to the defectors, their decision was informed by Dr. Gwamna's leadership qualities, integrity, and growing acceptance among the people of Gombe State.  They said they were committed to supporting him ahead of the 2027 governorship election. Among those who announced their defection are Professor Sulaiman Dankande,  Nura Abba,  Abdullah Amtai,  Dedan Mela, and Honorable Murtala Usman Dukku. Responding, Dr. Gwamna welcomed the new members and described their decision as a positive step toward advancing the development of Gombe State.  He assured them of his commitment to worki...