By Babangida Galleon Dangote Sugar Refinery, Numan Operations, has hosted its annual secondary schools quiz competition, with Government Day Secondary School, Demsa, emerging as the winner of this year’s edition. The annual event, which featured five secondary schools representing the host communities of Numan, Demsa, Shelleng, Guyuk and Lamurde Local Government Areas, took place […]
By Hannah Akanta Taraba State Government, in collaboration with the Federal Fire Service, has commenced the screening and recruitment of firefighters to strengthen emergency response and mitigate fire outbreaks across the state. Speaking during the screening exercise in Jalingo, the Permanent Secretary, Special Duties, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the […]
By Jamilu Abubakar The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Gombe State Government have called for sustained investment in nutrition during the first 1,000 days of life as a lasting solution to child malnutrition, poor learning outcomes and low productivity. Speaking at the launch of the Preventing Malnutrition in the First 1,000 […]
By Fidelis Jockthan Musiliu Oseni The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has convened a regional seminar for High Court judges from Adamawa and Taraba States, aimed at deepening judicial understanding of the newly enacted Electricity Act 2023. The three-day seminar, themed “Nigeria Electricity Law: Regulation and the Courts,” is designed to expose judges to […]
By Jawati Friday Youths in Adamawa State have been encouraged to embrace continuous learning, develop entrepreneurial mindsets, acquire digital and technical skills, and remain resilient in the face of societal challenges. The Commissioner for Entrepreneurship Development, Hammajumba Gatugel, gave the advice during the 2026 World Youth Skills Day celebration held in Yola. Commissioner for Entrepreneurship […]
By Lawan Ahmed The Today for Tomorrow (TFT) Initiative has called for the implementation of policies that will strengthen women’s participation in peacebuilding, climate resilience, conflict prevention, and decision-making processes across Adamawa State. The call was made during a press briefing organized to mark the close of the ‘Her Response Counts Project,’ implemented in […]
By Babangida Galleon Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, has commended President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of Education for approving a dual mandate status for the Federal College of Education (FCE), Yola. The governor gave the commendation while receiving the institution’s Governing Council at the Government House, Yola. Fintiri described the approval, which empowers […]
By Babangida Galleon Adamawa State Governor, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has directed the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industries to engage competent facility managers to oversee the security and maintenance of the newly remodelled Yola Modern Market, now named Modibbo Adama Modern Market, to safeguard the facility and give it a befitting status. […]
By Fidelis Jockthan The Chief Judge of Adamawa State, Justice Hafsat Abdulrahman, has reaffirmed her commitment to fostering a harmonious and productive working relationship between the Bench and the Bar, while pledging full institutional support to the newly elected leadership of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Adamawa State Branch. Justice Abdulrahman gave this […]
By Bamanga Abdullahi Gombi The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, says President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s proposal to establish State Police is a welcome step that will help reduce insecurity in Nigeria. Speaking on Radio Nigeria Kaduna’s Hausa programme, “Hannu Da Yawa”, on Saturday, Senator Barau said the initiative is aimed at […]