By Bamanga Abdullahi Gombi Muslims across Nigeria have been called upon to pay greater attention in to the Hijrah (Islamic) calendar, as a scholar describes it as essential to preserving acts of worship, Islamic identity, and the unity of the Ummah. The Chief Imam of Mopol 14, Mbamba Jumma’at Mosque, Bashir Thahir. made […]
By Fidelis Jockthan A Chief Magistrate Court II in Yola, the Adamawa State Capital has imposed a fine of three million naira on the African Democratic Party (ADC) Gubernatorial candidate, Ambassador Omar Suleiman Omorana, for pasting campaign posters on public structures, including the popular flyover within the Yola metropolis. Presiding Magistrate Alaji Musa […]
By Jawati Friday The Adamawa State Government has distributed financial assistance alongside food and non-food relief materials to victims of the recent communal clash in Lamurde Local Government Area of the state. Presenting the items to the victims, the Deputy Governor of Adamawa State, Professor Kaletapwa Farauta, urged residents, particularly youths, to embrace dialogue, […]
By Babangida Galleon The Adamawa State Government has banned all illegal mining activities in Lamurde Local Government Area, and has assured residents of Chobo and Bachama communities of decisive steps to restore lasting peace in the area. Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri announced the ban at the Government House, Yola, while receiving the preliminary […]
By Bamanga Abdullahi The slaughter and trade of donkeys is not peculiar to Adamawa State, as the practice has existed for years in several parts of northern Nigeria. However, growing international demand for donkey skins has increased attention on the business and concerns over its regulation. A Radio Nigeria investigation examined the […]
By Abubakar Musa Waziri A Non Governmental Organisation Sharing Education and Learning for Life (SELL) Foundation Nigeria has convened a stakeholders’ forum to address the overlooked mental health consequences and discrimination against Persons With Disabilities (PWDs). Radio Nigeria observed that speakers at the forum condemned policies that enrich the treasury while impoverishing the […]
By Aisha Mohammed Communal crises have continued to displace families, destroy critical infrastructure, disrupt farming, economic activities, and undermine livelihoods across northeastern Nigeria, with women, children and petty traders among the worst affected. To support conflict-affected communities, the North East Development Commission was established to provide humanitarian assistance, rebuild damaged infrastructure and help […]
By: Aisha Mohammed In a strategic move to boost its digital presence and enhance operational efficiency, Radio Nigeria North East Zonal Station, Bauchi, has organized a one-day in-house training on website maintenance and social media management. The training, designed for staff of Fombina FM, Yola, aimed to equip participants with modern digital tools […]
By Gloria Abutu The Adamawa State Government has directed all 21 local government councils to provide designated refuse dump sites as part of measures to improve waste management and reduce flood risks across the state. Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Mohammed Sadiq, gave the directive during the June monthly sanitation exercise. He […]
By Bamanga Abdullahi The Chief Imam of the Police Barracks Juma’at Mosque, CSP Ahmadu Suleiman, has called on the Muslim Ummah to hold firmly to prayer, describing it as a highly esteemed act of worship that brings both reward and divine intervention. Delivering his Friday sermon, Imam Suleiman said prayer occupies a central […]