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By Alhassan Haladu Yola. In line with the welfare and motivation initiatives of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP. Olatunji Rilwan Disu, and the Police Service Commission (PSC), the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 3 Headquarters, Yola, AIG Akinwale Kunle Adeniran, psc, mni, mspsp, today decorated 11 newly promoted junior officers and men serving at the Zonal Headquarters. Zone 3 Yola Police Public Relation Officer SP Aminu Umar Bashir Stated this in a statement made available to Newsmen in Yola. The officers were elevated to the rank of Corporal as part of the Nigeria Police Force's commitment to recognizing hard work, dedication, and professionalism. The promotion is intended to boost the morale of personnel and encourage greater commitment to service delivery. While congratulating the officers on their well deserved promotion, AIG Adeniran urged them to remain disciplined, dedicated, and professional in the discharge of their duties. He emphasized the n...

More than one thousand five hundred indigenes of Gombe State currently working with the Kano Electricity Distribution Company, KEDCO, have endorsed Dr. Jamil Isyaku Gwamna for the 2027 Gombe State governorship election. The endorsement was announced during a solidarity gathering organized by the workers, who expressed appreciation for what they described as Dr. Gwamna’s role in facilitating employment opportunities for many Gombe indigenes during his time at KEDCO. Speaking on behalf of the group, the workers praised Dr. Gwamna’s leadership and pledged their support for his gubernatorial ambition.  They stated that the employment opportunities had positively impacted their lives, families, and communities across Gombe State. The Managing Director of KEDCO, Dr. Abubakar Shuaibu Jimeta, participated virtually from Saudi Arabia, where he is currently performing the Hajj pilgrimage. In his remarks, Dr. Gwamna expressed gratitude for the endorsement and commended the workers for their d...

The Emir of Gombe,  Abubakar Shehu Abubakar the Third, has commended Governor  Inuwa Yahaya for what he described as seven years of impactful governance and unprecedented development across Gombe State. The commendation came during the traditional Sallah homage paid by the Emir and members of the Gombe Emirate Council to the Governor at the Government House in Gombe. Receiving the royal delegation, Governor  Inuwa Yahaya reaffirmed his administration's commitment to sustaining peace, unity, and development in the state.  He assured citizens that the achievements recorded over the past seven years would be protected and consolidated for the benefit of present and future generations. The Governor thanked the Emir for his continued support and for publicly acknowledging the numerous development projects executed by the administration.  He noted that the cordial relationship between government and traditional institutions has contributed significantly to peace, stab...

By Alhassan Haladu Yola. Adamawa State Police Command is investigating a case of criminal conspiracy, house breaking, and armed robbery following a reported of attack by suspected hoodlums around students’ residence in Numan Local Government Area. Police Public Relation Officer Adamawa state Command SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje stated this in a statement made available to Newsmen in Yola. The incident occurred in the early hours of 28th May, 2026, when a group of unidentified persons armed with cutlasses, sticks, and knives reportedly stormed a students’ compound behind MOPE Extension, Numan, and robbed residents of cash, mobile phones, power banks, and other valuable items. Some victims also sustained various degree of injuries during the attack and were rushed to the General Hospital, Numan for medical attention. Upon receipt of the report, Police operatives attached to Divisional Police Headquarters, Demsa, swiftly responded to the scene, conducted preliminary investigation, and comme...

By Alhassan Haladu Yola. The Adamawa State Police Command has successfully rescued a kidnapped victim unhurt, and recovered two AK-47 rifles with live ammunition during a coordinated rescue operation carried out in Song Local Government Area of the State. Police Public Relation Officer Adamawa state Command SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje discloused this in a statement made available to Newsmen in Yola. The operation followed actionable intelligence received by the Command regarding the abduction of one Alhaji Sidiki Isah, a 54-year-old resident of Tambo Village, Girei Local Government Area, who was reportedly kidnapped and held captive at Luro Mountain in Song LGA. The Kidnappers had demanded a ransom of Ninety Million Naira (N90,000,000) from the victim’s family. On the Strength of that, the Commissioner of Police,  𝑪𝑷 𝑲𝒂𝒃𝒊𝒓 𝑼𝒎𝒂𝒓 𝑯𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒂𝒏, , swiftly deployed operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, using Geospartial intelligence  linked to the kidnappers and immedia...

By Alhassan Haladu Yola. The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in Nigeria has called on the Federal Government to urgently fulfill all promises and agreements reached with the union in order to avoid further disruption in the education sector. The ASUU Zonal Chairperson at the Modibbo Adama University branch in Yola, Comrade Modibbo Muhammed Buba, made the call while speaking to journalists after a meeting of the union’s leadership. He explained that following deliberations held at the university in Yola, the union observed that the Federal Government has been slow in implementing agreements previously reached with ASUU, a situation which, according to him, has continued to affect the progress and development of universities across Nigeria. ASUU also expressed concern over the government’s reported plan to suspend certain courses, including language and cultural studies. The union maintained that many lecturers and students depend on such disciplines for their academic and pr...