Adamawa State
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General News
World Heritage Day: Commission solicits support for preservation of heritage resources
Mr. Olugbile Holloway, Director-General of the National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM), has called for support from Nigerians in the preservation of the nation’s cultural and natural heritage resources. He made the call in his goodwill message as Nigeria joins the rest of the world in commemorating the 2024 International Day for Monuments and Sites, also known as World…
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General News
Borno, Adamawa, Yobe observe peaceful Eid-el-Fitr
Thousands of Muslim faithfuls trooped out in Maiduguri, Yola, and Damaturu, the capitals of Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe states, respectively, to observe prayers for Eid-el-Fitr on Wednesday. In Maiduguri, Vice President Kashim Shettima, Gov. Babagana Zulum, and Shehu of Borno, Abubakar Garbai El-Kanemi, joined other Muslim faithful to observe the prayers at Ramat Square. The two raka’at prayers were led by Imam…
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General News
Easter: Fintiri greets Christians, preaches unity, peaceful coexistence
Gov. Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa has called on Christians to show the spirit of unity, love, and peace as the world celebrates Easter. This is contained in a statement signed by his press secretary, Mr. Humwashi Wonisikou, and made available to newsmen in Yola on Friday. Fintiri said that such fundamental values would go a long way in promoting and…
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economy
UNICEF trains EIU, budget officers on budget tracking
The Bauchi Field Office of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has organised a training on budget tracking, monitoring, and analysis for officials of the Economic Intelligence Unit (EIU), Budgets and Planning Officers, and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) from Gombe, Bauchi, and Adamawa states. Speaking at the event on Tuesday in Jos, Dr. Yusuf Auta, UNICEF’s Social Policy Specialist, said…
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education
Adamawa tasks stakeholders on credible schools census
Adamawa State Government on Thursday in Yola tasked education stakeholders to generate credible data during the Annual Schools Census (ASC) to enhance the development of education in the state. The Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr. Garba Pella, made the call at the first census planning meeting held in collaboration with Better Education Service Delivery for All (BESDA).…
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judiciary
2 men jailed 18 months for stealing pipes, electric cables
An Area Court in Yola sentenced two unemployed men to 18 months imprisonment each for stealing electric cables belonging to a businessman, Mr. Edward Eke. The convicts, Adamu Mohammed and Alex Ofor, both of Hospital Road Yola, had pleaded guilty to the crime. They, however, prayed to the court to temper justice with mercy and be lenient with them. Delivering…
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Gunmen abduct German in Nigeria’s North East Adamawa
Gunmen, Wednesday morning, abducted a German, Mr. Fisch Nachi, in Gombi town of Adamawa State. According to residents, the incident occurred at about 7 a.m. at Anguwan Faransa area of the town. The gunmen were riding on motorcycles. The man, who is said to be the principal of a technical skill acquisition centre in the town, was abducted on his…
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NEWS
Impeached Governor Nyako escapes arrest, to be charged for treason
Information reaching our news desk indicated that security officials Wednesday stormed the Asokoro, Abuja residence of the impeached Governor of Adamawa State, Murtala Nyako, to arrest him few hours after he was impeached by members of the state House of Assembly. However, it was gathered that Nyako, whose security aides were withdrawn at about 1pm on Tuesday shortly after his…
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