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                  By  Shehu Usman Aliyu YOLA– The bold move of safeguarding the future of Islamic pilgrimage practice, of Mallum Taskiyatul Banat Islamiyya, Yola, in partnership with AL-Huda Islamiyya, Yola, launched a series of training programmes to instill the correct rites of Hajj in young Muslims from an early age has been commended. The Chief Imam of Shagari Central Masjid, Dr. Ahmad Sa'ad who made commendation noted that the initiative would ensure that when the opportunity for the pilgrimage comes, today’s youth will perform the Hajj with knowledge, sincerity and confidence rather than confusion and costly mistakes. He made the assertion during a lecture on Tuesday at Shagari Phase II Central Masjid, describing the programme as “a seed of light planted at the right time.” “Just as we teach children how to perform ablution, how to pray, and other religious duties from a young age, Hajj must also be taught early,” Dr. Sa’ad told a ...

By Alhassan Haladu Yola. The Adamawa State Police Command has continued to record significant successes in its sustained fight against Shilla gangsterism and other violent crimes across the state, with the arrest of three more suspects involved in criminal conspiracy, possession of dangerous weapons, and banned substances. Police Public Relation Officer ADAMAWA state Command SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje discloused this in a statement made available to Newsmen in Yola. Acting on credible intelligence, operatives attached to D15 ofvthe state criminal investigation department,  carried out a targeted operation that led to the arrest of the following suspects: 1. Abdulmalik Mohammad, 22 years 2. Abba Mustapha, 21 years 3. Ibrahim Yusuf, 22 years. All residents of Various Addresses within Shagari, Yolde Pate, and Doubeli. During the operation, the command operatives recovered dangerous weapons and suspected banned substances from the suspects. Preliminary investigation indicates that the ...

By Alhassan Haladu Yola. The Adamawa State Police Command has recorded another significant breakthrough in its sustained fight against Shilla gangsterism and other violent crimes within Yola North and Yola South Local Government Areas. Police Public Relation Officer Adamawa State Command SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje discloused this in a statement made available to Newsmen in Yola. On 12th June, 2026, Police operatives attached to Doubeli Divisional Police Headquarters responded swiftly to a distress call following an attack on a passenger aboard a commercial tricycle (Keke Napep) along Doubeli Bye-Pass. The suspect, one Abdulmalik Mohammed, 22 years old, of Zango area, armed with a cutlass, reportedly attacked the victim and dispossessed him of his mobile phone. Upon raising an alarm, members of the public apprehended the suspect and attempted mob action against him before police operatives arrived, rescued, and took him into custody. Preliminary investigation further linked the suspect ...

The Gombe State Urban Planning and Development Authority (GOSUPDA) has reiterated its commitment to demolishing unauthorized buildings and structures within the Gombe metropolis. The Executive Chairman of the agency, Bappayo Samanja, disclosed this to journalists shortly after a demolition exercise targeting illegal structures along Ojir Quarters to the Old Mile Three Roundabout in Gombe. Samanja stated that the agency would not hesitate to take action against any illegal structure erected on government land, public spaces, or in violation of urban planning regulations. According to him, the Gombe State Government, under the leadership of Governor Inuwa Yahaya, is committed to beautifying the state capital and ensuring orderly urban development.  He therefore urged residents to refrain from building on waterways, road setbacks, and government property. The GOSUPDA chairman further warned that the agency would continue to remove any unauthorized buildings or attachments found in ill...

By Bamanga Abdullahi Gombi. Knowledge and education are widely regarded as the greatest investments in human progress and development.  They also remain powerful tools for transforming society. With this in mind, the Adamawa State Universal Basic Education Board ADSUBEB appears to be making significant strides in improving basic education across the state. A Radio Nigeria investigation in Yola indicates that infrastructure development and the quality of teaching and learning in public primary schools have improved significantly. The Education Secretary of Lamurde Local Education Authority, Mr. Nathaniel Ali, said classroom facilities in the area's 80 public primary schools have improved significantly, allowing learning activities to continue smoothly despite recent security challenges. Ali noted that despite the security challenges in some communities in the area, educational activities are still ongoing, saying that only three schools were closed as a result of the communal clashe...

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...