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Eminent stakeholders back Gwamna for Gombe Governor in 2027

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By Abdullahi Tukur. Prominent stakeholders in Gombe State on Sunday unanimously endorsed the governorship aspiration of Dr.Jamil Isyaku Gwamna, the All Progressives Congress APC gubernatorial candidate in Gombe State, describing him as their top choice candidate for the 2027 governorship election. This contain in a statement by spokepersno of Jamil Isyaku Gwamna made available to Newsmen in Gombe. The endorsement was made during a high-level Gombe State Stakeholders' Engagement held in Abuja and chaired by the Special Adviser on General Duties to the Vice President, Dr. Aliyu Modibbo Umar.  The meeting brought together distinguished personalities of Gombe indigenes committed to promoting the unity, progress, and sustainable development of the state. The stakeholders represented a broad and influential cross-section of society, including four former ministers, four retired Major Generals, one retired Air Vice Marshal, several retired Permanent Secretaries, three retired ambassadors,...
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*ZONE 3 POLICE HEADQUARTERS, YOLA, DEBUNKS FALSE SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT ON THE RETIREMENT OF AIG AKINWALE KUNLE ADENIRAN.*

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BY Alhassan Haladu Yola. The attention of Zone 3 Police Headquarters, Yola, has been drawn to a misleading publication circulating on the WhatsApp platform, *"GREAT NIGERIA RENAISSANCE,"* today, 5th July, 2026, alleging that *AIG Akinwale Kunle Adeniran, psc, mni, mspsp,* was forcibly retired by the Inspector-General of Police, *IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc (+), NPM. Police Public Relation Office Zone 3 Yola Adamawa state  Command SP Aminu Bashir Umar discloused this in a statement made available to Newsmen in Yola. Zone 3 Police Headquarters categorically states that, the publication is false, misleading, and without any iota of truth. For the avoidance of doubt, AIG Akinwale retired honourably from the Nigeria Police Force upon attaining the statutory retirement requirements of Sixty (60) years of age in pensionable service, in accordance with the relevant laws and extant  regulations Governing Federal Civil Service in the Nigeria Police Force. Throughout his distinguished...
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AIG ZONE 3, AKINWALE KUNLE ADENIRAN BOWS OUT OF SERVICE.

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By Alhassan Haladu Yola. On 3rd July, 2026, officers and men of the Zone 3 Command Headquarters, Yola, celebrated the successful and meritorious retirement of Assistant Inspector General of Police, *AIG Akinwale Kunle Adeniran, psc, mni, mspsp,* who officially bowed out of the Nigeria Police Force after thirty-four (34) years of dedicated and exemplary service to the Nation.  Police Public Relation Officer Zone 3 Command Yola SP Aminu Bashir Umar discloused this in a statement made available to Newsmen in Yola. The farewell ceremony was attended by the Commissioner of Police, Adamawa State Police Command, *CP. Hassan Kabir Umar fdc,* together with members of his management team, friends, and other stakeholders who gathered to honour his remarkable career and invaluable contributions to policing and public safety. CP Hassan expressed his appreciation to the AIG for his mentorship, exemplary leadership, and the invaluable support he has provided to the Command through his wealth of e...
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ASUU Mubi Gives Adamawa Govt Two Weeks Ultimatum to pay KATA Allowance or face industrial action.

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By Alhassan Haladu Yola. The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Adamawa State University Mubi Branch, has urged Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri to implement the agreed payment of the “KATA" Allowance within one week or face industrial action.  Addressing journalists in Mubi, Branch Chairman, Dr. Godwin Boniface, said lecturers in federal universities have been receiving the same allowance since January 2026, noting that both federal and state universities fall under the National Universities Commission, NUC, hence the agreement was jointly negotiated.  According to him, the allowance is critical to supporting teaching, and learning process thereby boosting academic output at the academic institution. "Failure to pay the allowance would demoralize lecturers’ morale and compromise the quality of education". Dr. Boniface who acknowledged Governor Fintiri’s performance in paying academic staff salaries higher than the federal scale called on him to hasten the payment ...
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Stakeholders, UNICEF Draft 2028-2032 Plan for Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara

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By Alhassan Haladu Yola. UNICEF and stakeholders from Sokoto, Kebbi, and Zamfara states have reviewed 2026 programme progress and drafted a new Country Programme for 2028-2032 focused on women and children. At the two-day meeting in Sokoto, UNICEF Chief Field Officer Michael Juma said the goal was to identify key challenges from the last 3.5 years and propose evidence-based, high-impact, child-centric solutions.  He urged ministries to set 4-5 critical priorities for health, education, and other sectors, and stressed aligning state development plans with the new CPD to improve scalability, quality, and sustainability.  He also called for stronger links between development and humanitarian responses to address emergencies and child deprivations. He urged Permanent Secretaries to lead their ministries in defining critical, evidence-based, child-centric priorities for women and children in the three states.  This, he said, will provide better leverage for incorporation into ...
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PPSMB VOW TO PROMOTING EDUCATION ACROSS SECONDARY SCHOLLS IN THE STATE.

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  By Alhassan Haladu Yola. The Adamawa State Post-Primary Schools Management Board has reaffirmed its commitment to improving the quality of education in all secondary schools across Adamawa State. The Acting Executive Secretary of the Adamawa State Post-Primary Schools Management Board, Mr. Birsan Penuel, disclosed this while speaking with Newsmen in Yola. Mr. Penuel said the Board has taken all necessary measures to ensure that secondary schools are adequately supplied with teaching and learning materials for both teachers and students.  According to him, this will contribute significantly to improving educational standards across the state. He commended the Adamawa State Government, under the leadership of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, for prioritising the education sector and providing schools with the resources needed to ensure that students receive quality education. Mr. Penuel added that, in addition to paying students' examination fees for the West African Senior Scho...
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GOVERNOR FINTIRI ASSURES HIS COMMITMENT TO SUPPORT NSCDC TO ENHENCE SECURITY ACROSS THE STATE.

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By Alhassan Haladu Yola. The Executive Governor of Adamawa State, His Excellency Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to supporting NSCDC in the discharge of its constitutional mandate across the state. Public Relation Officer Adamawa NSCDC Command DSC Amidu Nyako Baba Stated this in a statement made available to Newsmen in Yola. The assurance was given when the newly deployed Adamawa State Commandant, Commandant Nasiru Saleh, paid a courtesy visit to the Governor at the Government House, Yola, following his assumption of duty. During the visit, Commandant Saleh conveyed the warm regards and best wishes of the Commandant General of the NSCDC, Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, mni, OFR, while expressing profound appreciation for the cordial relationship and sustained support the Adamawa State Government has consistently extended to the Corps. The State Commandant reaffirmed the Corps' commitment to collaborating with the state government and siste...
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