Politics
Adamawa APC Guyuk/Shelleng HoR candidate tasks media team on mobilisation
Ahead of 2027 general elections, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Adamawa state chapter, a gender House of Representatives candidate for Guyuk/Shelleng Federal Constituency in Adamawaa state, Hon. Golfa Chaugwarau has enjoyed her media team to intensify coverage of the party’s activities and promote its programmes and political engagements.
Jobs & Opportunities
New customs boss takes mantle leadership in Adamawa, Taraba, pledge stronger smuggling operations
Acting Area Controller, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adamawa/Taraba Area Command, Deputy Comptroller Mamman Ali, has promised to strengthen the fight against smuggling through intelligence-led operations, digital and deployment of modern technology.
Politics
2027 election: Fintiri inaugurate 3000 APC campaign council come forthcoming elections
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa state has inaugurated no fewer than 3000 campaign members for All Progressive Congress (APC) for it's preparation into the forth general elections.
Politics
Peoples lives beyond periodic election, renew your contract with citizens - Osibanjo
Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has called on African governments to renew their social contract with citizens, stressed that democracy must deliver real improvements in people’s lives beyond periodic elections.
Politics
APC inaugurate Door to Door movement for P-BAT, 35 campaign vehicles
The All Progressive Congress (APC) Adamawa state chapter has inaugurated Door to Door campaign of President Bola Ahmed Tinibu (P-BAT) with 35 campaign vehicles in Yola the state capital.
Security & Crime
Insecurity: Adamawa Gov’t calls FG to deploy drones to boost neighboring Cameroon
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa state has called on Federal Government to explore all means through drones as a means of modern surveillance technology and joint border patrols to curb arms proliferation.
He said this will checkmate every illegal migration and smuggling along Nigeria’s border with Cameroon.
Politics
APM governorship candidate urges politicians to be assessed objectively based on their records and experience
The governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Abdulrahman Haske, has called on the public and the media to assess political leaders objectively, based on their records, experience, and policy proposals, ahead of the 2027 governorship election.
Politics
PDP urge the newly inaugurated executives across the state, LGA and ward levels to maintain constitutional discipline
The state and local government Electoral Committee Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Jalo Donga has charged the newly inaugurated executives to uphold the party’s constitution, maintain discipline and discharge their duties with integrity to strengthen the party.
Politics
Adamawa state govt marks 66th Independent reaching out to hospitals and supports
As Adamawa State Government marks 66th Nigeria Independent Anniversary, the state Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, took a visit to major hospitals provided support to patients also celebrated Independent newborn n babies (Independent Babies)
Provisions includes toiletries, sanitary materials and financial support to newborn babies, pregnant women and mothers as part of activities marking Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary.
Politics
PDP urge the newly inaugurated executives across the state, LGA and ward levels to maintain constitutional discipline
The state and local government Electoral Committee Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Jalo Donga has charged the newly inaugurated executives to uphold the party’s constitution, maintain discipline and discharge their duties with integrity to strengthen the party.
Religion
Adamawa Muslim Pilgrims Board Fills 952 Slots, Sets Course for Stronger Hajj 2027
Preparations for the 2027 Hajj are already firmly underway in Adamawa State, with the Muslim Pilgrims Board confirming that all 952 slots allocated by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria have been filled and fully paid for.
The Board’s leadership and District head of Gurin, Saliyu Abubakar told journalists in Yola that a team will travel to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the coming days to finalise accommodation and feeding arrangements for the pilgrims.
Politics
Adamawa Christian Pilgrims Board Prepares Nearly 700 for 2026 Holy Land Journey
In Adamawa State, preparations are well underway for the 2026 Christian pilgrimage to Israel, with the State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board aiming to send close to 700 faithful on the sacred journey.
Chief Geoffrey Garba, Executive Secretary of the Board Yola, confirmed that Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri's approval has been secured for 500 sponsored pilgrims, with an additional 120 slots allocated across the state’s local government areas and room for self-sponsored participants.
Economy
Supplementary budget: Adamawa approves N169bn greenlights multi-billion-naira projects
Sequel to the Adamawa State Executive Council has approved a supplementary budget of N169.1 billion for the 2026 fiscal year and awarded multi-billion-naira contracts covering infrastructure, healthcare, power and education across the state.
The decisions were taken at the council’s 16th meeting of the year, presided over by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri at the Government House, Yola, on Thursday.
Politics
Adamawa YPP candidate unveils selected point ‘Reset’ agenda
The Young Progressives Party (YPP) governorship candidate in Adamawa State, Pharm. Wafarinyi Theman, on Monday unveiled a 17-point agenda he said would guide his administration if elected in 2027.
Politics
I'll establish a mechanism to address insecurity challenges, education, electricity and media relegation in Adamawa- Nathaniel
The Adamawa state candidate of Social Democratic Party (SDP), Hon Christopher Nathaniel, says he will tackle insecurity through establishing mechanisms in monitoring to address the security challenges.
Hon. Nathaniel made this while interacting with journalists in Yola, that he outlined his plans for the state, including security, agriculture, education, healthcare, transportation, electricity and media development.
Politics
Northern govr's wives forum empowers 1200 vulnerable women in Yola
The 19 Northern Governor's wives Forum (NGWF) led by the wife of Adamawa state Hajiya Lami Fintiri has empowered no fewer than 1200 vulnerable Women Yola.
The intervention and empowerment programme was held as part of activities marking the 2nd triannial meeting of the Northern Governors’ Wives Forum at the Bouquet Hall, Government House, Yola.
Politics
2027 Polls: Adamawa APC guber candidate, Galadima, flags off campaign, vows continuity
In accordance to the Independent National Election Commission (INEC) timetable for electioneering campaign on 9th September 2026,
the Adamawa state All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate, Ahmed Galadima Aminu has formally flagged off his campaign in Yola, the state Capital
Lifestyle
Girei Road Accident: Gov Fintiri condoles with bereaved families, pledges collaboration with Federal Government
Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has expressed deep sadness over the recent fatal accident along the Girei-Jimeta Road and has personally visited the homes of several bereaved families to offer his condolences.
Politics
Adamawa APC gives 21 LGA chairmen campaign vehicles as Fintiri-led structure pushes Tinubu’s 2027 bid
The Adamawa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has handed logistics support to its 21 local government chairmen, saying the vehicles will help them cover the state’s 226 wards and drive grassroots mobilisation for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 re-election.
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Girei road fatal accident: claims six lives- Adamawa Police
The Adamawa State Police Command says fatal motor accident occurred claims six along Girei Road.
Statement by the police image maker SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje said preliminary report indicates that 6 persons lost their lives in the crash. The victims were rushed to a hospital where they were confirmed dead.
Investigations
Tor Tiv threatens to remove the Abiseku/AkuBise of Abinsi of Benue
The Chairmen Benue state council of Chiefs and traditional ruler has threatened the traditional ruler of a former provisional Head quarter of Benue, the Abiseku of Abinsi Guma local government area of the state.
Economy
Yobe Govt, EU Swiss Embassy, UN Partners Deepen Alliance On Government Led Durable Solutions
The Yobe State Government has secured renewed commitments from the European Union, the Governments of Switzerland, France and Germany, alongside key United Nations agencies and development partners, to deepen collaboration on governance-led durable solutions for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), reinforcing the transition from humanitarian response to sustainable recovery, resilience and inclusive development.
Agriculture
Adamawa's agricultural potentials makes it major driver of economy- Fintiri
Governor Ahamdu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa state says the mass production of food in the state is as a result of fertile land for agricultural potentials that made it major driver of economy.