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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...

𝐊𝐈𝐃𝐍𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐆: 𝖠𝖣𝖠𝖬𝖠𝖶𝖠 𝖯𝖮𝖫𝖨𝖢𝖤 𝖠𝖱𝖱𝖤𝖲𝖳 𝖮𝖭𝖤 𝖲𝖴𝖲𝖯𝖤𝖢𝖳 𝖫𝖨𝖭𝖪𝖤𝖣 𝖳𝖮 𝖧𝖴𝖫𝖫𝖤𝖱𝖤 𝖪𝖨𝖣𝖭𝖠𝖯𝖯𝖨𝖭𝖦 𝖨𝖭𝖢𝖨𝖣𝖤𝖭𝖳

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By Alhassan Haladu Yola. The Adamawa State Police Command has succeeded in arresting one Alhaji Adamu Yahaya, m, of Hosere Jambutu, Yola North Local Government Area, in connection with the kidnapping of three persons in Yola North LGA of Adamawa State. Police Public Relation Office ADAMAWA state Command SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje discloused this in a statement made available to Newsmen in Yola. On June 16th, 2026, one Samaila Musa, m, of Hullere Gwalamba, Yola North LGA, reported at the State Intelligence Department (SID) that on 12th June, 2026,  three of his sons, namely: Adamu Samaila Sultan, aged 24 years, Bilal Abdurrahman, aged 8 years, and Ya'u Sani Baba Iyali, aged 10 years, were kidnapped and whisked away to an unknown destination. The complainant further reported that the kidnappers later established contact with the family and demanded ransom as a condition for the release of the victims. Upon receipt of the report, the Commissioner of Police, 𝐂𝐏 𝐊𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐫 𝐔𝐦𝐚𝐫 𝐇...

Youths in Yola Trained on Righteous Hajj as Cleric Warns Against ‘Empty’ Pilgrimage

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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 ...

Adamawa state police command Arrested Three Suspected Shila boys

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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 ...

𝐀𝐃𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐖𝐀 𝐏𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐃 𝐀𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐇 𝐒𝐔𝐂𝐂𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐖𝐀𝐑 𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐓 𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐀 𝐆𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐌, 𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐊𝐄𝐘 𝐒𝐔𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐒

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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 ...

GOSUPDA to Demolish Illegal Structures in Gombe Metropolis

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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...