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Atiku Hosts Peter Obi In Adamawa, Sparking Reunion Speculations For 2027 Election (Video)

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, have fueled speculation about a potential political alliance ahead of the 2027 elections following a cordial breakfast meeting at Atiku's residence in Adamawa State. The gathering, held on Saturday, November 30, 2024, was documented in a vi

Smuggled Fuel Valued at N86.5m Intercepted in Adamawa by Nigerian Customs

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has successfully intercepted smuggled Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), valued at ₦18.5 million, in Adamawa State. This was disclosed by Mr. H.K. Ejibunu, the national coordinator of the customs’ special operation unit, "Operation Whirlwind," during a press briefing in Yola on Wednesday.Alongside the smugg
How Thugs Beat Police Officer To Death In Adamawa

Operatives of the Adamawa State Police Command have arrested two individuals in connection with the murder of a policeman, Ibrahim Maizabuwa.It was gathered that the suspects, Ezekiel Kefas, and Stephen Zabadi, are from Wamsa Suwa Ward in Lamurde LGA of the state.The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, said the suspec

Two Men Arrest Over Killing Of Policeman In Adamawa

Two men have been arrested in Adamawa State over the killing of a police officer.The Adamawa State Police Command arrested the two men: Ezekiel Kefas, 67, and Stephen Zabadi, 44, who hail from Wamsa Suwa Ward in Lamurde Local Government Area, in connection with the murder of the policeman identified as Ibrahim Maizabuwa.The State Police Public Rel
NSCDC Nab 14 Herders For Unauthorised Cattle Movement In Adamawa

The Adamawa State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has arrested 14 herdsmen for allegedly violating an order of the state government banning movement of cattle across unauthorised paths.The Adamawa NSCDC Command said in a statement Tuesday that the operation leading to the arrest was carried out in Hong, a town and l

Teenager, Aliyu Yaro In Adamawa Allegedly Kills Newborn Child Amid Parental Dispute

A disturbing incident has emerged from the northern town of Mubi, where a 19-year-old teenager, Aliyu Yaro, is accused of killing his newborn child following a dispute over parental responsibility. According to police investigations, the tragic event unfolded after Yaro’s girlfriend, Safiya, who recently gave birth, repeatedly urged him to assum
22 Miners Killed As Mining Pit Collapses In Adamawa, Taraba

Twenty two miners have been killed after a mining pit at an illegal mining site located within a national game reserve spanning Gashaka Local Government Area in Taraba State and Toungo Local Government Area in Adamawa State collapsed.A miner from Gashaka, Adamu Jamtare, who confirmed the incident to Daily Trust, explained that many of the deceased

30Yr Old Man, Angwa Uku Arrested For Allegedly Defiling Two Minors In Adamawa

A 30-year-old man identified as Angwa Uku has been arrested by the Adamawa State police command for allegedly defiling two minors in Numan local government area of the state.In a statement released, the command said on October 28, it received the report of the alleged defilement and effected the arrest of the suspect. The command said on October 2
Farmers-Herders Clash In Adamawa Claims Five Lives, Many Injured

A violent clash between farmers and herders in Kukta community, Waltadi District of Song Local Government Area in Adamawa State, has resulted in the deaths of five people and left many others injured. The altercation, which took place between Saturday evening, October 27, and the early hours of Sunday, led to widespread destruction of property, in

Seven Arrested In Adamawa For Vandalizing NNPC Pipelines

In a significant crackdown on infrastructure vandalism, the Adamawa State Police Command has apprehended seven individuals accused of damaging critical pipeline structures belonging to the Nigeria National Petroleum Company (NNPC). The arrests were made following an operation on Friday, October 25, during which police recovered 53 pieces of vandal
Pandemonium As Peacemaker Who Was Separating A Fight Gets Punched To Death In Adamawa

A man who attempted to intervene in a fight to promote peace has been tragically punched to death in Adamawa State.The peacemaker, Markus Dali, had stepped between Barka Yama and Alex Tari who were exchanging fisticuffs, seeking to make them stop the fight, only to become the victim as Barka Yarma allegedly gave him the blow that proved fatal.The

Four Robbery Suspects Arrested For Terrorizing Adamawa Community

Four youths have been nabbed by the Police for allegedly terrorizing a community in the Adamawa State capital, Yola.The suspects are charged with making life difficult for residents of Jambutu in Yola North Local Government Area.The Adamawa State Police Command said in a press release signed by its spokesman, Suleiman Nguroje, that the suspects �
37yr Old Fatima Abubakar Arrested For Physically Assaulting Two Toddlers in Adamawa

The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a 37-year-old woman, Fatima Abubakar, in Yola South Local Government Area for allegedly torturing two toddlers under her care. The incident occurred after the children, whom she was responsible for, urinated and defecated inside the house.The state police spokesman, Suleiman Nguroje, confirmed the arre

Police Arrest Woman, Fatima Abubakar For Allegedly Torturing Two Toddlers In Adamawa

Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a 37-year-old woman, Fatima Abubakar in Yola South local government area of the state for allegedly torturing two toddlers under her care.The police took Fatima into custody after it was revealed that she had physically assaulted a 2-year-old girl and a young boy.Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, the police spokesp
Islamic Teacher Nabbed For Alleged S3xual Abuse Of Two Male Pupils In Adamawa

An Islamic teacher in Adamawa State, Malam Idris Abubakar, has been nabbed for alleged homosexuality with two of his pupils.Operatives of the Nigeria Police arrested 22-year-old Idris of Gaya Ward in Mubi South Local Government Area after the parent of one of the boys established cause to suspect him and then reported him to the police.Narrating t

Adamawa Police Nab Man Who Climbed High Tension Pole To Call For Pres Tinubu's Resignation

A young man who climbed a 33kv high tension pole in the Mayo-Belwa Local Government Area headquarters of Adamawa State insisting that he would only come down when President Bola Tinubu resigns, has been rescued and arrested by the police.It was gathered that on Friday morning, September 27, 2024, the market day of Mayo Belwa, the young man climbed

Photo of Fake Policeman Arrested For Extortion in Adamawa

A man has been arrested by operatives of the Adamawa State Police Command for allegedly pretending to be a policeman and extorting money from people.The suspect, Shafiu Abdulkadir, 26, a resident of Anguwan Yelwa in Yola North Local Government Area, was arrested on Thursday, September 26, according to a statement released on Friday by the police.T

Youth Arrested For Alleged Gangsterism 2 Weeks After Release From Prison In Adamawa

The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a young man, Khalifa Modibbo for alleged ‘Shila gangsterism.’Shila gangsterism is a term used by the police in the state to describe crimes which typically include snatching of phones and other light valuables by young elements known locally as Shila Boys.Khalifa who hails from Hayin Gada in Girei
15 Persons Confirmed Killed As Adamawa Confirms Cholera Outbreak

Fifteen persons have been confirmed killed in Adamawa State, in a cholera outbreak.The figure might be much much higher as no fewer than 300 other affected persons are in hospitals.The epidemic has so far ravaged four local government areas of the state.Confirming the outbreak, yesterday, in Yola, the state Commissioner of Health and Human Service

‘I Weep For Nigeria’s Democracy' - Adamawa Governor Fintiri Condemns Edo Election

The Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, has condemned the outcome of the Edo State governorship election. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared APC's Monday Okpebholo as the winner of the September 21 governorship poll.In a statement released today September 22, Fintiri said he wept for Nigeria’s democracy, d
Adamawa Confirms Cholera Outbreak, Records 12 Deaths

The Adamawa State Government has confirmed a cholera outbreak, resulting in 12 deaths. This was announced by the State Commissioner for Health, Felix Tangwami, during a statement in Yola on Sunday.Tangwami revealed that out of 50 suspected cholera cases, 30 were confirmed positive, with six of the deaths occurring in medical facilities and the rem

Court Orders College Registrar To Pay N1m For Slapping Female Lecturer In Adamawa

Musa Chiroma, the Acting Registrar of the College for Legal Studies in Yola has been ordered to pay N1m as damages for slapping a married female lecturer, Fadimatu Mus. The order was given by the Chief Magistrate Court 3 sitting in Yola, Adamawa State. The court later discharged him after he paid the N1 million as damages to the lecturer, Mrs. Fad
Police Confirm Mob Killing Of Three Accused Of Witchcraft In Adamawa

The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the killing of three individuals accused of witchcraft in Adamawa State. The victims were identified as Lazarus Bashiru, Galion Isa, and Ajasko Yakubu. According to a press statement by the state’s police spokesperson, Suleiman Nguroje, the incident occurred in the Lamurde Local Government Area.On September

Cholera Outbreak In Adamawa Claims Four Lives, 36 Hospitalized

A cholera outbreak in Adamawa State has resulted in four fatalities, with an additional 36 individuals currently hospitalized and undergoing treatment for the disease.Mr Jibrin Ibrahim, Chairman of Yola-North Local Government Area, made the announcement to journalists during his visit to the victims on Sunday at the Infectious Disease Centre, IDC,
Three Youths Arrested After Failed Attempt To Snatch Man’s Phone In Adamawa

Three youths have been arrested in Yola, Adamawa State, after a scuffle with a man over his phone.The youths, said to be among notorious young criminal elements known around Adamawa State as Shila Boys, had deceptively operated their Keke NAPEP as a passenger vehicle.They picked up their victim, only to turn on him and attempt to remove his phone

How Shila Boys Attempted To Kill Police Officer In Adamawa

An attempt to kill a Police officer by three Shila boys, has been thwarted by the Adamawa Police command.Hamza Ibrahim, 19, Auwal Kolo, 19, and Mubarak Sadiq, the owner of the tricycle, had hatched a sinister plot to snatch a mobile phone from the unsuspecting officer, who had boarded their tricycle from the Adamawa Unity Bridge to the former APC

Five Suspects Arrested Over Alleged Theft Of Copper Cables, Gas Cylinder In Adamawa

Five young men have been arrested in Adamawa State over alleged theft of copper cables and gas cylinder.Operatives of the state command of the Nigeria Police Force arrested the men aged between 17 and 29 years.The state Police Public Relations Officer, Suleiman Nguroje who confirmed the development on Thursday, said the arrests resulted from effor
35 Yr Old Muhammad Auwal Allegedly Defiles His 14 Year Old Daughter In Adamawa

A man in Adamawa State, 35-year-old Muhammad Auwal, has allegedly defiled his teenage daughter.The state command of the Nigeria Police said in a statement obtained on Thursday morning that it had arrested the man over the offence.The command said in the statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, Suleiman Nguroje, that it made the arrest on
70Yr Old Woman Freed After 10 Years In Adamawa Prison Awaiting Trial Over Witchcraft Allegation

The Adamawa State Chief Judge, Justice Hasfat Abdulrahaman, has freed a sexagenarian, Saraya Silma, who had spent 10 years awaiting trial at the Yolde-pate Correctional Centre in Yola, over a witchcraft allegation. AbdulRahman who headed the committee on prerogative of mercy, pardoned Silma and 41 other inmates. The custodial centre had earlier pr
NSCDC Parades Twelve Suspected Vandals In Adamawa

The Adamawa State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has apprehended and paraded 12 suspected vandals involved in burglary and theft. During the event, the state commandant, Idris Bande, addressed newsmen, emphasizing the command's firm stance against criminal activities. "Adamawa is not a place for vandals o