Court remands teacher for allegedly defiling 7-year old girl
A Jimeta Chief Magistrates’ Court in Yola, on Friday ordered the remand of a 37-year old teacher, Adamu Ayuba in a correctional facility for […]
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Democracy dividends: FG to partner states – Minister
The Federal Government has expressed its resolve to collaborate with state governments to deliver dividends of democracy to Nigerians. The Minister of State, Ministry […]
Heavy shooting as soldiers, policemen clash in Adamawa, one killed
A soldier was injured on Tuesday night while a policeman was killed in a clash between some Army and Police personnel in Adamawa. The […]
8 dead, 7 missing in Adamawa boat mishap – Official
Executive Secretary, Adamawa State Emergency Management Agency (ADSEMA), Dr Suleiman Muhammad, has confirmed that eight persons died, eight rescued and seven others missing in a […]
Many feared dead as boat capsizes in Adamawa
No fewer than 15 persons are feared dead after a local boat conveying residents including children, capsized on Friday in the popular Njuwa lake across […]
Attempted Boko Haram attack: Atiku deserves protection – APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) says Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Candidate, deserves the fullest protection of the law as a […]
PDP demands investigation into Boko Haram attack on Atiku’s residence
People’s Democratic Party (PDP) is calling for an investigation into the reported terrorist attack on its presidential candidate Alhaji Atiku Abubakar in Yola, Adamawa. […]
INEC sues Adamawa REC over misconduct
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has filed a six-count charge against the suspended Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) deployed to […]
Bureau releases preliminary report on Max Air aircraft incident
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), on Thursday in Abuja, released preliminary report on the serious incident involving a Boeing 737-400 aircraft operated by Max […]
Fuel subsidy: FG urged to revive Kaduna, Port Harcourt refineries
Mrs Kate Mamuno, Member Adamawa House of Assembly (PDP) representing Demsa constituency, has urged the Federal Government to revive Kaduna and Port Harcourt refineries for […]
Zulum wants more investments on science-tech in Universities
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has emphasised the need for more investments in science and technology across universities and other […]
Sultan of Sokoto, 3 others get honorary doctorate degree
The Modibbo Adama University (MAU), Yola, has conferred an honorary doctorate degree to the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Abubakar Sa’ad, and three others. The three […]
Usman Danfodiyo University VC condemns dehumanizing attack on Prof. Zuru
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – The Vice Chancellor of Usman Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Prof Lawal Bilbis has condemned the recent attack on Professor Abdullahi Abdu […]
Adamawa Govt sponsors 41,668 students for 2023 WAEC, NECO exams
The Adamawa government on Monday says it will sponsor 41,668 indigent students for the 2023 West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and National Examination Commission (NECO). […]
Adamawa agog as Buhari arrives Yola for political campaign
The ancient town of Yola in Adamawa is full of activities as President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to arrive the state for the All Progressives […]
Floods kill 50, destroy 172,000 farmlands in Adamawa – Official
Recent floods killed at least 50 persons in in 11 communities in Adamawa and injured 71 others. Executive Secretary of Adamawa Emergency Management Agency (ADSEMA), […]
Police arrest man for attempt to commit suicide, sodomy in Adamawa
The Adamawa State Police Command on Friday confirmed the arrest of a 45-year- old man, Kawu Sale, who attempted to commit suicide after sodomising a […]
FCE Yola in recruitment scandal after offering jobs to 1,000 ‘paying applicants’
No fewer than 1,000 of them were reported to have been offered employment letters by authorities of the Federal College of Education (FCE), Yola, in […]
FMC Yola develops childhood vaccine reminder App – Official
The Federal Medical Center (FMC), Yola, in partnership with Manaco Impact Foundation has developed vaccine reminder App (Peadiatric Oncall) designed to promote childhood vaccination. Prof. […]
COAS charges troops to sustain onslaught against insurgents, bandits
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, has directed troops of the Nigerian Army to sustain ongoing onslaught […]