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Boko Haram Renames Mubi In Adamawa To "City Of Islam" Implements Sharia

According to Premium Times, Boko Haram members who captured Mubi town in Adamawa State as renamed the town as Madinatul Islam, meaning the City of Islam. Here’s how Premium Times reports it;Contrary to the claim by the Nigerian military that it is on top of the security challenge in the commercial town of Mubi in Adamawa state, the dreaded Boko H

Boko Haram Launched Attack On Christians Today In Adamawa

According to Reports, Boko Haram men launched a fresh attack on Sabon Gari, a village in Adamawa state which is predominantly inhabited by Christians, in the early hours of today. Residents of the village, which is on the border of Borno and Adamawa state, said several members of their community were slaughtered by the sect men as they were headin
Boko Haram Attacked Military Unit,Police Station & The Emir’s Palace In Adamawa

Pandemonium yesterday enveloped Mubi, the commercial nerve centre of Adamawa State, as Boko Haram attacked a military unit, police station, the emir’s palace and prison in the city.It was gathered that the insurgents, in a swift attack, moved from Michika to Uba and finally Mubi where they wreaked devastating havoc.In the attack, the Mub

Boko Haram Releases Abducted Women in Adamawa

There are reports that Boko Haram insurgents, who abducted about 50 women and girls from two border villages between Adamawa and Borno states have freed the women among their captives.This was disclosed in an interview by villagers, who spoke on the issue with newsmen on the telephone from their hide-outs. They however, said that the exact number
Adamawa Election Suspended By Court,Former Deputy To Be Sworn In As Acting Gov.

There is a new twist to the ongoing political squabble in Adamawa state, as just three days to the bye-election in the state; the court has delivered judgement on the case filed by Governor Murtala Nyako’s Deputy, Bala Ingilari where he challenged the swearing-in of the Speaker. The court in its judgment has ordered that ousted Deputy Governor,

Boko Haram Destroys 500 Houses In Adamawa State

No fewer than 500 houses were destroyed in the Kubi and Watu villages in Michika Local Government Areas of Adamawa State as the suspected Boko Haram insurgents operated unchallenged in one of its recent attacks.Members of the community, who spoke on the telephone from their hideouts told us that the absence of military personnel in Michika a
BREAKING NEWS: Boko Haram Kidnap Another 50 Women In Adamawa

Reports coming in states that Boko Haram fighter have reportedly kidnapped hundreds of people including women and children across Northern Adamawa State.According to Daily Trust, Residents who got free and ran away said that the group kidnapped at least about 50 young women in Gulak town on saturday as the victims were assembled at a preaching gro

Breaking: Nigerian Army Battle Boko Haram To Reclaim Mubi, Michika In Adamawa

There is an ongoing battle between the Nigerian soldiers and the Boko Haram insurgents in Mubi area of Adamawa State.According to Gistmania, the troops are reportedly have engaged the insurgents in a fierce battle all through Sunday night and Monday morning to reclaim Michika, a suburb of the volatile state.Fighter jets are bombing the hideouts of
“We Shall Probe Nyako To Recover Stolen Funds” – Adamawa Acting Governor

More trouble appear to be coming the way of former Governor of Adamawa State, Murtala Nyako as the the Acting Governor of Adamawa, Alhaji Ahmadu Fintiri, announced on Tuesday of plans to probe him over N82billion debt profile.Fintiri, who announced this in a broadcast to people of the State in Yola, said “we shall set up a judicial panel of inqui

BREAKING: Soldiers Displaced As Boko Haram Storm Adamawa Town, Scores Killed

Garjida, a community in Gombi Local Government Area of Adamwa State is currently under attack by the Boko Haram sect.DailyPost sources say scores have been killed in the attack which started at about 5pm Nigerian time.Many residents have gone into hiding, while whereabouts of hundreds of others is yet to be ascertained.Soldiers deployed around the
German Kidnapped By Gunmen In Adamawa

The principal of a Technical Skill Acquisition Centre, Mr Fisch, a German has been abducted in Gombi town, Adamawa State, Premium Times reports. Mr Fisch was abducted this morning, around 7:am on his way to work.A resident of the town, who asked not to be named for security reasons, informed us that the man, whose name he referred to as Mr. Fisch,

Adamawa State Governor, Nyako impeached, House Speaker Sworn In

The Adamawa State House of Assembly’s speaker, Umaru Fintiri, has been sworn-in as the Acting Governor after the House impeached the state governor, Murtala Nyako, on allegations of financial impropriety against him and his deputy, Bala Ngilari.The governor was impeached by the lawmakers after reviewing the report of a panel of inquiry set up to
BREAKING NEWS! Twin Bomb Blast Recorded In Abuja, Adamawa States Today

There's been a bomb blast in Abuja. Popular Abuja shopping complex Banex Plaza in Wuse II area of Abuja, Nigeria's capital was hit and eyewitnesses say there are body parts scattered at the scene. [size=24pt] CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE PHOTOS [/size]

Breaking News: Galadima Adamawa is dead

The Galadima Adamawa, Alhaji Aliyu Raji, is dead.The late Raji passed away, Tuesday night at the Federal Medical Centre, Yola.He will be buried by 12 noon today at the Yola cemetery according to Islamic rites.
Adamawa Bans Football Viewing Centers on The Advice of the Nigerian Army

The Adamawa Government has banned the operation of football viewing centers indefinitely in the state.The state government said in a statement by Ahmad Sajoh, Director Press and Public Affairs to Governor Murtala Nyako, that the ban was based on the advice of the Nigerian Army.The statement said the government regretted any inconvenience caused by

Crazy: Boko Haram Kill Over 60 People In Adamawa Brothel Bomb Blast

Another bomb blast have occurred today in Adamawa around 6pm in a bar and brothel located very close to a major military base in Mubi, Adamawa. Soldiers and civilians usually sit there to eat, drink and have fun at the brothel named Kabang.No fewer than 60 people were killed in the blast. How sad!

House of Reps approves extension of Emergency rule in Borno, Yobe, Adamawa

The House of Reps, today May 15th approved the extension of emergency rule in the troubled states of Adamawa, Yobe and Borno states, after a crucial closed door meeting with security chiefs. President Jonathan had sent a letter to members of the National Assembly a few days ago requesting for extension of emergency rule in the three states. The Se

National Imigration Service arrests 45 Foreigners in Adamawa

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) says it has arrested 45 suspected illegal aliens in Yola, Adamawa.The Controller of the service in the state, Alhaji Rauf Adegboyega, said on Wednesday, in Yola, that the arrest was part of the renewed effort by the command to check illegal entry into the country.Adeboyega said the suspects, who allegedly gaine
Adamawa State Governor, Yero Nyako Caught In The Act With A 17-Year-Old Girl [PH

The Governor of Adamawa state, Murtala Haman Yero Nyako has allegedly been caught having a good time with a 17 years old girl indentified as Aisha B. Dauda.According to source , Governor Nyako spent over N100million from the state resources on teenage girls for fun, travel and sex. He has reportedly sponsored trips of several teenage girls to di

FG closes Federal Government Colleges in Yobe, Borno, Adamawa

Following the killing of over 40 students of the Federal Government College in Yobe State by Boko Haram members, the Federal Government has shut five FG colleges in Yobe, Borno and Adamawa The schools that were shut down are:*Federal Government Girls College, Munguno*Federal Science and Technical College, Lassa in Borno*Federal Government College,
JUST IN: Boko Haram Attack Adamawa State Governor, Murtala Nyako

\According to information reaching us, the convoy of the governor of Adamawa State, Murtala Nyako was attacked by gunmen believed to be Boko Haram insurgents earlier today, The Herald reports.Nyako was ambushed at Shuwari area of the State on his way returning from a condolence visit to victims who were attacked by the Boko Haram set two days ago.

Boko Haram Slaughter Pastor and 10 Worshippers In Adamawa State

Barely a week after unknown gunmen struck in a Catholic Church in Chakawa village in Madagali local government area of Adamawa State, killing over 35 persons, another community in the local government has been attacked by suspected terrorists who killed a pastor and 10 members of his congregation. The latest attack occurred on Friday night when gun
Warders Beat Prisoner To Death, Sparking Inmate Revolt In Adamawa Prison

Irate inmates in a prison in Numan, Adamawa State on Monday staged demonstrations against prison officials over the death of an inmate who was brutally beaten by warders. Armed soldiers were drafted to the prison for fear that the protest by inmates could spill over into uncontrollable violence, SaharaReporters learned from a prison source as well

How father beheaded 5-yr-old son for N1m in Adamawa

[size=9pt]«§» 7 August 2013[/size] Adamawa state Police Command has on Tuesday paraded a 24 year old man Bappa Alti of Gamji Village, in Gombi local Government Area of Adamawa state for beheading his 5year old son Buba Bappah for the sum of one Million Naira which he intends to use in purchasing cows. [size=10pt] The fath
Goodluck Jonathan Declares State Of Emergency In Borno, Adamawa and Yobe States

Nigeria's president has declared a state of emergency across three northeastern states because of ever-increasing guerrilla attacks by Islamic extremists.

TRAGIC!! Boko Haram Kill 16 Christians At Church Service In Yola, Adamawa

ANOTHER church service was brutally terminated in Yola, Adamawa State, on Friday night after suspected Boko Haram members marched into the Christ Apostolic Church, Jimeta, spraying worshippers with bullets.At least 16 lay dead after the attack.Three persons were killed in a nearby salon also by suspected Boko Haram members while two were kill

Governor Offer N25M Reward For Killers Of Igbos In Adamawa

There is a N25million (100k GBP) reward for information leading to unmasking the brains behind the spate of killings in Adamawa State. The reward is courtesy of Governor Murtala Nyako .At least 43 people have been killed in the state since Thursday.The latest victims,16 in all, were murdered on Friday night during a service at the Christ
20 Killed In Igbo Community Meeting In Adamawa State

Boko Haram gunmen this aftermoon in Mubi in Adamawa state, attacked a town hall where a group of Igbo people were meeting. Twenty people were shot dead in the attack.