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Muslims Urged to Use Ashura Fasting to Pray for Peace, Security and Economic Recovery

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By Alhassan Haladu Yola. Muslims have been urged to use the forthcoming Ashura fasting period to seek Allah’s intervention in addressing the security and economic challenges facing Nigeria. The Chairperson of the Women’s Humanitarian Support Group of Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) in Adamawa State, Hajiya Amina Muhammad, made the appeal in an interview with Fombina FM in Yola. Hajiya Amina explained that the fasting observed on the 9th and 10th days of Muharram holds great spiritual significance for Muslims and provides an opportunity for believers to draw closer to Allah through worship and supplication. She encouraged Muslims to observe the two days of fasting and offer special prayers for lasting peace, improved security, and economic recovery across the country. According to her, the nation is in need of collective prayers and sincere devotion to overcome the numerous challenges confronting citizens. The JNI women's leader also called on Muslims to increase acts of charity and kin...

An bukaci Al umma Musulmai da Maida hankali wajen yin Adu o I domin Samar da zaman lafiya a fadin Najeriya.

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  Daga Alhassan Haladu Yola. A Wani mataki na inganta tsaro da Samar da zaman lafiya da magance matsalar tattalin arziki an kirayi Al umma musulmai da suyi amfani da azumin tasu a da ashura wato Tara da goma ga wata Al Muharam domin Neman taimakon Allah madaukakin sarki wajen kawo karshen dukkanin kalu balen tsaro a fadin kasan Nan baki Daya. Shugabar kungiyar Yan agaji a  bangaren mata na Jama atul Nasril Islam dake jahar Adamawa, Hajiya Amina Muhammed ce tayi wannan Kira a zantawarta da manema labarai a Yola. Amina Muhammed tace azutar ranan Tara da goma ga watan Al Muharam suna da matukan muhimmanci ga Al umma musulmai saboda haka Yana da muhimmanci Al umma musulmai su azumci kwanaki biyu tare da yin Adu o I Samar da zaman lafiya dama kawo karshen matsalar tattalin arziki a fadin kasan Nan baki Daya.  Hajiya Amina ta Kuma shawarci Al umma musulmai da sukasance masu gudanar da aiyukan Alheri da adu o I a cikin lwanakin biyu domin Neman falalan da Lada masu yawa daga All...

EIGHT KILLED IN FARMERS-HERDERS CLASH IN GULMA TOWN, POLICE RESCUE FIVE

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By Alhassan Haladu Yola. The Kebbi State Police Command is investigating a violent farmers-herders clash in Gulma Town, Argungu Local Government Area, which resulted in the death of eight persons: one farmer and seven herders. Police Public Relation Officer Kebbi state Command SP Bashir Usman discloused this in a statement made available to Newsmen in Kebbi. The incident occurred on 22/06/2026 at about 1500 hours when a herder, Yaron Buba Dogo, allegedly allowed his cattle to stray into the farmland of one Alh. Aminu Ala, destroying crops. A confrontation ensued, during which the farmer was fatally stabbed in the neck. Following the incident, an angry mob mobilised, attacked the herder, killed him, and set his body ablaze. The mob thereafter carried out further attacks on members of the affected community. Despite the intervention of security operatives, four additional persons were killed and their bodies burned beyond recognition. Two more corpses were later recovered from a farmland...

Governor Fintiri Congratulates Governor Oyebanji On Reelection. Says Victory Well Deserved

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By Alhassan Haladu Yola. Adamawa State Governor, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, CON, has congratulated the Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, on his reelection for a second term in office. Chief Press secretary to the Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, Humwashi Wonosikou stated this in a statement made available to Newsmen in Yola. Governor Fintiri described the victory as well deserved, noting that Governor Oyebanji has proven himself in his first tenure through purposeful leadership, people-centered policies, and visible developmental strides that have directly impacted the lives of the people of Ekiti State. “On behalf of the Government and good people of Adamawa State, I extend my warmest congratulations to my brother, Governor Biodun Oyebanji, on his resounding reelection. This mandate is a clear testament to the trust and confidence the people of Ekiti have in your capacity to continue delivering the dividends of democracy,” Governor Fintiri stated. He commended Oyebanji’s c...

NSCDC. CHANGE OF VENUE FOR MEDICAL SCREENING EXERCISE FOR 2025 CDCFIB RECRUITMENT.

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By Alhassan Haladu Yola. This is to inform all applicants who have successfully progressed to the medical screening stage of the 2025 recruitment exercise into the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) that the venue for the screening exercise has been changed. Command  Public  Relation Officer Adamawa state DSC Amidu Nyako Baba discloused this in a statement made available to Newsmen In Yola. The initial venue, Federal Secretariat, Yola, has been relocated to the Nigerian Air Force Base, Yola. All shortlisted applicants are advised to take note of this change and report to the new venue as scheduled for their medical screening. We regret any inconvenience this change may cause and appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

POLITICAL COMMENTARY | THE MAKING OF A REPRESENTATIVE, NOT JUST A CANDIDATE

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By Lado Salisu M Garba  In every election cycle, voters are presented with many names. Some come with promises, others with popularity, and a few with a record that speaks long before they open their mouths. As political activities gradually gather momentum ahead of the contest for Yola North, Yola South and Girei Federal Constituency, one name continues to feature prominently in discussions across homes, markets, social gatherings and among stakeholders: Engr. Ahmad Salihijo Ahmad. What makes his candidacy a subject of growing interest is not merely his political ambition, but the perception that he represents a combination of exposure, competence and understanding of the developmental needs of the constituency. In today's Nigeria, representation is no longer about occupying a seat in the National Assembly. The people increasingly demand a representative who can attract opportunities, influence policies, facilitate development and maintain a strong connection with the grassroots. ...

𝐀𝐃𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐖𝐀 𝐏𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐂𝐄𝐏𝐓 117 𝐕𝐄𝐇𝐈𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐒, 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐔𝐓𝐄 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐖𝐈𝐃𝐄 𝐄𝐍𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐓 𝐔𝐍𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐃, 𝐂𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐓𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐍𝐔𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒.

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By Alhassan Haladu Yola.  Adamawa State Police Command has recorded significant success in the ongoing enforcement exercise against vehicles operating without registration number plates and those with concealed, covered, altered, defaced, or tampered registration details. Police Public Relation Officer ADAMAWA state Command Stated this in a statement made available to Newsmen in Yola. The operation, carried out by the Special Task Force constituted by the Commissioner of Police, Adamawa State Command, 𝐂𝐏 𝐊𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐮 𝐔𝐦𝐚𝐫 𝐇𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐧, 𝐟𝐝𝐜, led to the interception of one hundred and seventeen (117) vehicles found in violation of vehicle registration regulations. The offenders were subsequently prosecuted in accordance with extant laws. The Command notes that the use of unregistered and improperly identified vehicles poses serious security threats and undermines efforts aimed at crime prevention, intelligence gathering, and public safety. The Commissioner of Police commends...