2023: INEC begins training personnel in Adamawa ahead elections
Ahead of the 2023 General Elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has commenced training of senior staff in Adamawa, in preparation for the polls. […]
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Police in Adamawa apprehend 4 suspected kidnappers, recover cash, guns
The Police Command in Adamawa has apprehended four suspected kidnappers who reside in Garwayel Village of Hong Local Government Area of the state. The command’s […]
Buhari condoles with Adamawa community over insurgents’ attack
President Muhammad Buhari has condoled with Kwapre community in Hong Local Government Area (LGA) of Adamawa over thecrecent Boko Haram insurgents attack. Buhari, represented by […]
Cement: Scarcity, middlemen, induce price hike in North East – NAN survey
Some residents of North-East have attributed the rise in price of Cement to the widening gap between the demand and supply of the product. News […]
Price of cooking gas increase in March – NBS
Average price for refilling a 5kg cylinder of cooking gas increased to N2, 057.71 in March from N2, 018.91 in February, according to the National […]
Nigeria records 89 new COVID-19 infections, total now 164,000
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has recorded 89 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 164,000. […]
Piracy: Nigerian Copyright Commission raids shops in Adamawa
The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) raided some shops and confiscated 30 Laptop Computers for alleged theft of intellectual property in Yola.Mr Yusuf Ibrahim, NCC state […]
Guber poll: PDP says ’ll win, revamp Anambra
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it is optimistic of winning the Nov. 6 Anambra governorship election and revamp the state. PDP National Publicity Secretary, […]
Adamawa Polytechnic shut indefinitely
Adamawa State Polytechnic, Yola, was shut on Thursday after final year students went on rampage. The rampaging students destroyed the school’s 500-seater lecture theatre, burnt […]
Adamawa Polytechnic shut indefinitely
Adamawa State Polytechnic, Yola, was shut on Thursday after final year students went on rampage. The rampaging students destroyed the school’s 500-seater lecture theatre, burnt […]
Fintiri inaugurates free PPR, rabies vaccination, targets 206,500 animals
Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa on Thursday inaugurated free annual ‘Pest de Petit Ruminant’ (PPR) and rabies vaccination campaign, targeting no fewer than 206,500 sheep, […]
Umahi urges USAID to increase developmental grants to states
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has urged the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to provide more developmental grants to states of the country. […]
DPR seals 16 filling stations over alleged irregularities in Adamawa
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has sealed off 16 petroleum stations over alleged irregularities in Adamawa. Mr Sadiq Ibraheem, DPR Operation Controller in Adamawa, […]
ASUP threatens strike over unresolved issues with FG, states
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), has threatened to embark on strike from April 6, over what it described as “unresolved issues with the […]
Adamawa varsity adopts new sources of funding
The Adamawa University, Mubi, has adopted new sources of income by diversifying its funding potential. Dr Auwal Tukur, the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Governing Council of […]
Fintiri tasks Adamawa Varsity on alternative power source
Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa, has challenged the state-owned University to develop alternative means of power supply to the university. Fintiri, who threw the challenge […]
FG should maximise use of social media for peace, development – Kwamoti
By Haruna Salami A lawmaker, Kwamoti Bitrus Laori representing Numan/ Demsa/Lamurde Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to […]
NEDC takes over reconstruction of bridges destroyed by insurgents in North East
The North East Development Commission (NEDC) says it has taken over the reconstruction of major bridges destroyed by Boko Haram insurgents in the North-East. Mr Mohammed […]
Politics and the Court of Appeal, By Reuben Abati
It is most unfortunate that the proposed appointment of new judges for Nigeria’s Court of Appeal has been controversial since the announcement of a […]
NDLEA warns patent medicines vendors against illegal practices
The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has warned patent medicine vendors against illegal practices. Muhammad Marwa, Chairman of the Agency gave the warning during […]
Transborder drug trafficker arrested in Sokoto with N1bn worth of cocaine
A transborder drug trafficker, 36-year-old Nkem Timothy, alias Auwalu Audu has been arrested in Sokoto by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, […]
Bala Mohammed counsels youths on need to be productive
Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, has counseled youths to engage in meaningful productive ventures, to enable them contribute positively to national development. Mohammed disclosed […]
SSS arrests Ganduje’s aide, Salihu Tanko, for criticizing Buhari – Daily Nigerian
The State Security Service, SSS, has arrested Salihu Tanko Yakasai, the special adviser to the governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje, on Media, for […]
Reps C’ttee to investigate Foreign Affairs ministry, calls for public support
The House of Representatives, has called for evidence from the public, to enable it carry out an extensive investigation into alleged malpractices in the […]
Security: Northern Governors, NSA, IGP meet in Kaduna
Governors of the 19 Nothern States and traditional rulers of the region are meeting in Kaduna over security challenges bedeviling the region. The News […]