Aisha Binani: Why we are celebrating her court victory – Electoral Hub, other CSOs
“We believe that the judgment would in the long run promote gender inclusivity in the electoral process and politics.
Adamawa
Alleged 62bn: Why Bindow? Why now?
By Engr Madu Kabiru Jimeta Before I delve into this piece, I want to categorically state that, I am not a fan or a follower […]
Appeal Court declares Binani APC Governorship candidate In Adamawa
The Appeal Court in Yola, Adamawa, has declared Sen. Aishatu Binani as the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the state.
The court presided over by Justices Tani Hassan, Mistura Bolaji-Yusuf and James Abundaga respectively set aside the judgment of a Federal High Court which nullified the governorship primary and declared that APC has no candidate for the 2023 governorship election.
NHRC records 229 SGBV cases in Adamawa – Official
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in Adamawa, says it has recorded 229 cases of Sexual Gender Based Violence (SGBV) between January and Nov. 22, 2022.
Adamawa APC: Disquiet as First Lady moves to stop Binani, endorses Ribadu
However, reports of late indicate that First Lady, Mrs Buhari is allegedly reportedly pulling all the stops to ensure that Sen. (Mrs) Aishatu Dahiru Ahmed (Binani) is not All Progressives Congress APC governorship candidate of Adamawa State.
INEC laments poor rate of collection of PVC in Adamawa
The Adamawa office of the National Independent Electoral Commission (INEC), has lamented the poor pace of collection of outstanding voter cards by the electorate in the state.
Adamawa Assembly appoints deputy leader, other principal officers
The Adamawa House of Assembly has appointed Mrs Kate Raymond (PDP-Demsa constituency) as Deputy Majority leader of the legislature.
The Speaker of the House, Malam Aminu Iya-Abbas (PDP), who announced the appointment at plenary in Yola on Monday, said the appointment was on merit after considering her track record as a legislator.
Adamawa Govt. Settles backlog of N5bn pension arrears
The Adamawa State Government says it has so far spent N5 billion on settlement of backlog of pension and gratuity arrears of retired civil servants out of the inherited backlog of N20 billion.
Adamawa Assembly recommends immediate reinstatement of Poly lecturers
The Adamawa State House of Assembly has recommended to the state owned Polytechnic (SPY) to reinstate the four lecturers of the institution who were dismissed from service recently.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the advice followed the presentation, consideration and adoption of the report of the House Committee on Public Petition and Electoral Matters in Yola on Friday.
2023: Court nullifies Adamawa APC governorship primary
By Ibrahim Kado A Federal High Court sitting in Yola on Friday nullified the Adamawa governorship primary of the All Progressive Congress (APC) which produced […]
NEMA, SEMA begins sensitisation against flood in Adamawa
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), and the Adamawa State Emergency Management Agency (ADSEMA), has advised people living in riverine areas to relocate to safer […]
UN, others initiate action plan to tackle Adamawa farmer-herder conflict
The United Nations International Organisation for Migration (IOM-UN) and other stakeholders in the migration sector on Thursday initiated a mitigation project aimed at tackling farmer-herder […]
NDLEA arrests 297 suspects, intercepts 3,107.786 kg of drugs in Adamawa
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Adamawa Command, arrested no fewer than 297 suspected drug offenders between June 2021 and May 2022, the Commander, […]
Adamawa State: As 2023 beckons, By Babayola M. Toungo
During a press conference to kick-start his quest for the gubernatorial seat of Adamawa state in 2019, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, sounded conciliatory and […]
Adamawa govt lauds USAID over technologically base M&E training
The Adamawa Government has lauded the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), over its intervention in the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) training and validation of […]
Fintiri’s undemocratic tendencies in Adamawa: The inability to manage failure
By Babayola M. Toungo I like politicians, especially the northern Nigeria variant. The enjoy talking from both sides of the mouth or tongue-in-cheek. They can […]
Police arrest man over alleged murder of mother, son in Adamawa
The Police command in Adamawa has arrested an 18-year-old man (name with) over alleged murder of a nursing mother and her son at Sabon-Layi village […]
USAID trains govt officials, CSOs on procurement planning in Adamawa
United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has begun a three-day training for 42 government officials and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) on procurement planning in […]
APC primaries: Female Senator defeats ex-Governor, 4 others to emerge flagbearer in Adamawa
Sen. Aishatu Ahmad, popularly known as Binani, has picked the governorship ticket of the APC in Adamawa with 430 votes. Mr Gambo Lawal, the Chairman, […]
Foundation enrolls 55 orphans, vulnerable children to school in Adamawa
The Salihijo Ahmed Foundation, an NGO, has enrolled55 orphans and vulnerable children to school in Mayo-Belwa Local Government Area of Adamawa. The Executive Director of […]
Food security: Fintiri pledges to sustain IITA’s agric programmes in Adamawa
Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa has pledged to sustain the integrated agricultural programmes of International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) to ensure food security in […]
Madawaki and the perfect chance for APC to wrest power in Adamawa
By Missang Oyama The aura around him exudes peace, and his carriage is a manifestation of serenity to wit. He carries a certain charm and […]
Defection: Adamawa Assembly declares lawmaker’s seat vacant
The Adamawa State House of Assembly has declared the seat of Mr Joseph Ayuba (PDP-Michika) vacant for defecting from Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to All […]
World Malaria Day: Adamawa govt. tasks communities on environmental sanitation
The Adamawa Government has tasked people of the state to always clean their surroundingsto avoid breeding of mosquitoes, the vector for malaria disease and other […]
NHRC records 93 cases of human right violations in Adamawa
By Ibrahim Kado The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has recorded no fewer than 93human right violations between January and April 18 in Adamawa. Grace […]