Eighteen families of deceased police officers in Adamawa State have received financial assistance amounting to ₦14,911,511, courtesy of the Nigeria Police Force. The cheques, issued under the Group Life Assurance and Inspector-General of Police Family Welfare Scheme, were presented by … Continue reading 18 families of fallen police officers in Adamawa get N14.9m welfare cheques
AGS NEWS – Adamawa State Police Command has arrested two drug dealers in Yola South Local Government Area of the state. Spokesperson of the command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday night, June 6, … Continue reading Police arrest two drug dealers in Adamawa
The Adamawa State Police Command has made arrests in connection with the beheading of a young lady, allegedly for ritual purposes, in a Yola hotel on Thursday evening. The suspects include three hotel staff members on duty during the incident. … Continue reading Ritualist beheads woman in Adamawa hotel
A 16-year-old boy identified as Basiru Enu, a resident of Kwatau Village, Hong local government area of Adamawa state has been arrested for allegedly defiling a nine-year-old girl. A statement released by SP Suleiman Nguroje, spokesperson of the command, said … Continue reading 16 year old boy arrested for defiling nine year old girl in Adamawa
In Adamawa, traditional, religious, and community leaders have joined forces to advocate for a ban on the open sale of tobacco as a measure to discourage young individuals from smoking. During a sensitization and awareness event organized by the non-governmental … Continue reading Adamawa community leaders call for ban on sale of tobacco to curb youth smoking
Adamawa State police have arrested a 36-year-old man, Jafaru Adamu, a resident of Anguwar Diocese Kala’a in Hong local government, in connection to the alleged rape of his 21-year-old neighbor’s wife. According to a statement by the command’s spokesperson, SP … Continue reading Adamawa police arrest 36 year old man for raping neighbor’s wife
On Friday, September 8, a tragic incident occurred as a local boat carrying residents, including children, capsized in Njua Lake near Rugange village in Adamawa State’s Yola South local government area. The calamity has led to fears that at least … Continue reading Boat capsizes in Adamawa, many feared dead
The Adamawa State Police Command has taken into custody three alleged members of the criminal gang known as Shila Boys, in connection with the tragic killing of Umar Abdulkadir, a 37-year-old individual. The incident took place last week in the … Continue reading Three arrested in Adamawa for alleged murder of 37 year old man
The Adamawa State Government has made changes to the 24-hour curfew imposed by Governor Ahmadu Fintiri in response to the upheaval that occurred on Sunday. The curfew will now be in effect from 6 pm to 6 am, allowing free … Continue reading Adamawa government relaxes curfew throughout the state
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has taken significant steps to alleviate the adverse impact of petrol subsidy removal on civil servants and pensioners. In an effort to provide relief, the governor has approved a monthly palliative of N10,000 for … Continue reading Adamawa gov. approves N10,000 monthly palliative for civil servants and pensioners
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has lodged a six-count charge against its suspended Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Adamawa State, Hudu Yunusa-Ari. This action follows a review of the police case file, which established a prima facie case against … Continue reading INEC files six charges against suspended Adamawa REC
In Kaduna, the police have apprehended Inspector Moses Paul for making an attempt to strangle his fellow officer, Inspector Simnawa Paul, while they were both on duty at the Police Mobile Force base of 62 Squadron Kafanchan on June 16. … Continue reading Police officer arrested in Adamawa for attempting to kill his colleague
A 19-year-old man, Auwal Abdullahi, has been arrested by the Adamawa State Police Command for allegedly raping a 16-year-old girl named Blessing, whom he claimed to be his girlfriend. Auwal, a tricycle operator, was apprehended on June 6 and admitted … Continue reading Man arrested in Adamawa for raping 16 year old girl
The first group of 475 Muslim pilgrims from Adamawa State have commenced their journey to Madinah, Saudi Arabia, for this year’s hajj. The pilgrims were transported by an aircraft operated by Aero-Contractors. Alhaji Mikail Danjuma Mubi, the Public Relations Officer … Continue reading 475 muslim in Adamawa state depart for hajj in Saudi Arabia
Unknown assailants seized Reverend Mike Ochigbo, the General Overseer of Freedom Power Chapel, and one of his associate pastors, John Moses, on Tuesday night in Yola North LGA. The gunmen stormed Rev. Ochigbo’s residence in Nyibango, kidnapping both individuals and … Continue reading General overseer and associate pastor kidnapped in Adamawa state
The Nigeria Police have granted administrative bail to Hudu Yunusa-Ari, the suspended Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of Adamawa State. The police have also seized his passport and restricted his movement to the Federal Capital Territory, with the directive to report … Continue reading Police likely to invite Aishatu Dahiru “Binani” for questioning in connection to Adamawa poll
Barrister Hudu Yunusa-Ari, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Adamawa State in Nigeria, has been confirmed arrested by the Nigeria Police Force. This was following his unilateral announcement of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate as the winner of the … Continue reading Suspended Adamawa REC arrested by Police and in custody
The suspended Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Adamawa State, Hudu Yunusa-Ari, has explained in a letter to the Inspector General of Police, that he declared the results of 69 polling units in the April 15 supplementary election due to security … Continue reading Suspended Adamawa State REC explains why he declared Binani winner
Adamawa State Government has requested that the state police command investigate the crisis that occurred following the illegal declaration of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship candidate, Aishatu Dahiru, also known as Binani, as the winner of the supplementary governorship … Continue reading Adamawa sets to prosecute individuals responsible for Binani’s illegal declaration as winner
The possibility of prosecuting the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of Adamawa State, Hudu Yunusa Ari, is low despite receiving a letter from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) detailing the alleged impropriety of his actions during the just concluded controversial … Continue reading Politics and prosecutorial hurdles could lead to release of ‘Fleeing’ Adamawa REC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that it is unaware of the whereabouts of its suspended Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Adamawa State, Yunusa Hudu Ari, who caused controversy when he declared Aisha Binani of the All Progressives … Continue reading INEC claims ignorance of suspended REC Ari’s whereabouts after controversial Adamawa election declaration
Senator Aishatu Dahiru (Binani), the All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship candidate in Adamawa, has vehemently denied the allegations leveled against her of giving a bribe of N2 billion to INEC staff to secure her victory as Governor-elect. In a statement … Continue reading Binani denies giving N2 billion for declaration of results
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially declared Ahmadu Fintiri of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the winner of the Adamawa State governorship election. The Returning Officer, Muhammed Melee, made the announcement on Tuesday after the collation of … Continue reading INEC declares Ahmadu Fintiri as the winner of the Adamawa State governorship election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has issued a directive to the Adamawa State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Hudu Ari, to stay away from the state office, as stated in a memo with reference number INEC/SEC/442/V.II, signed by the Secretary to … Continue reading INEC directs Adamawa REC, Hudu Ari, to stay away from office due to misconduct
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to resume the collation of Adamawa governorship election results and declare their candidate, Ahmadu Fintiri, as the winner. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, stated … Continue reading Adamawa: PDP demands INEC to declare Gov. Fintiri as winner
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