Politics

Pro-Buhari group berates PDP over claims on June 12, says good governance alien to party’s culture

Ihesiulo Grace 17 May 2019

Patrick Okohue The Buhari Media Organisation (BMO) has accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of embarking on a fruitless ego trip with its criticism of the Federal Government’s decision to schedule some inauguration Day ceremonies for June 12, 2019. The group described the opposition party

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Alleged N29bn fraud: How Nyako, Son laundered N1.8bn- Witness

Ihesiulo Grace 30 November 2018 0

A detective with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Adekunle Odofin, on Thursday gave the Federal High Court, sitting in Maitama, Abuja, a graphic detail how a former governor of Adamawa State, Murtala Nyako, allegedly laundered over N1.8billion belonging to the state, using a company co-owned with his son, Abdul-Aziz Nyako, a Senator. Odofin, […]

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War against graft gets tough: 2 witnesses die after testifying against ex- Gov

Ihesiulo Grace 28 November 2018 0

…How witnesses died after making crucial statement -EFCC A detective with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Adekunle Odofin, on Tuesday, informed Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court in Abuja that two witnesses who made “crucial statements” during the investigation into an alleged N29 billion fraud case involving former Adamawa

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Atiku’s endorsement by 38 parties blatant lies – IPAC

Ihesiulo Grace 28 November 2018 0

Adamawa State aggrieved Inter-Party advisory council (IPAC) members have denied endorsing Atiku Abubakar of People’s Democracy Party (PDP) Presidential candidate. In a Press conference at the Yola NUJ secretariat, the spokesperson, Mr Aboki Wunuji stressed that they do not endorse Atiku as their candidate but were on a mission to his House in Yola to […]

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Gov Bindo, born leader: Testimony of school principal

Ihesiulo Grace 27 November 2018 0

The Principal of ECWA Secondary School (ESS) Miango, Mrs Mary Gregg Kaltams has extolled the Governor of Adamawa state, Sen Muhammadu Umaru Jibrilla Bindo as a natural born leader, with an exceptional good qualities of leadership while in the Alma Mata. Kaltams made the remark during the Miango Old Students Association (MIASO) 2018 Convention and […]

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Gov Bindo visits NYSC camp, donates food items

Ihesiulo Grace 23 November 2018 0

The Adamawa State Governor, Senator Muhammed Umaru Jibrilla Bindow on Tuesday paid an unscheduled visit to the National Youth Service (NYSC) permanent Orientation Camp at Damre Yola and donated cows, bags of rice and other condiments to the corps members. In a statement signed by his special assistant on Press and Media Affairs, Martins Dickson, […]

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Adamawa Majority leader sponsors bill for consolidated salaries of administrative staff

Ihesiulo Grace 14 November 2018 0

A Bill for a Law to provide for Consolidation of Administrative Staff Salary Structure for administrative Officers in the State has scaled through first reading on the floor of the house. The bill which is sponsored by the Majority Leader of House, Hassan Mamman Barguma was presented during Monday plenary Session. Speaker Kabiru Mijinyawa who […]

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Over 40,000 Adamawa traders receive FG’s ‘Traders’ Moni’

Ihesiulo Grace 27 October 2018 0

The national enumerator of the Federal Government enterprise and empowerment programme, Mr Ignatius Gabriel has revealed that over forty thousand traders received ‘Traders Moni’ in Jimeta, Adamawa state. Gabriel stated that the programme is aimed at encouraging innovative business ideas for people that need small capital. The programme was launched yesterday at Jimeta

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Yola billboard-climbing man for psychiatric test

Ihesiulo Grace 25 October 2018 0

The Police in Yola, Adamawa state are sending a 25-year old man for mental examination after climbing a 40 metre high billboard and threatening to commit suicide. The man, Lawan Yaro, said he wanted to die to protest “hardship” and frustration. The Adamawa Police Command Public Relations Officer, SP Othman Abubakar made this known to […]

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Legal luminaries laud Gov Wike over rapid development of Rivers

Ihesiulo Grace 22 October 2018 0

Former Attorney General of Adamawa State, Professor Maxwell Gidado (SAN) has declared that Rivers State was lucky to have what he described as action Governor. He said the governor, Barr. Nyesom Wike was committed to the rapid development of the state. Speaking during a State Dinner Organised in honour of the Nigerian Law School Class […]

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Non-indigenous groups pledge to improve security in Adamawa

Ihesiulo Grace 22 October 2018 0

Different non-indigenous associations has formed a Coalition Forum (CONIF), in Adamawa state and vowed to support government towards improving security situation in all parts of the state. Chairman of the coalition, Chief Ofor Eze, Nwachukwu, stated this at the formal inauguration of 19 member state executives and LGAs Coordinators in Yola over the weekend. The […]

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Power tussle grounds Adamawa state polytechnic Yola

Ihesiulo Grace 20 October 2018 0

Academic and administrative activities in the Adamawa state Polytechnic, Yola SPY, is gradually being grounded as the Rector and the Registrar, two principal officers of the institution engaged in power tussle. Sources within the institution revealed that unless urgent steps are taken by the Adamawa state Government, to resolve the faceoff between the duo, the […]

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AGN: Adamawa Speaker receives 2018 Icon Award

Ihesiulo Grace 16 October 2018 0

The Adamawa state Chapter of Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has decorated speaker of Adamawa State House of Assembly (ADHA), Rt Hon Kabiru Mijinyawa as the 2018 Icon of Nollywood. The Award is in recognition of his massive constituency projects, Youths and women empowerments, bills and laws, including motions and resolutions contributing to the development […]

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Only God knows why Gov Bindow appoints me DG campaign-Tangwami

Ihesiulo Grace 15 October 2018 0

The Director General (DG) of Adamawa State governor, Muhammadu Umaru Jibrilla Bindow’s campaign for 2019 reelection, Chief Felix Tangwami said only God knows why the governor appointed him. Tangwami said this to his Mbula kinsmen who paid a solidarity visit Friday to thank the Governor for appointing one of their illustrious sons for the noble […]

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APC Primaries: Adamawa Deputy Speaker, Tsamdu retains State Assembly ticket

Ihesiulo Grace 10 October 2018 0

The Deputy speaker of Adamawa state House of Assembly (ADHA), Rt Hon Emmanuel Tsamdu who is representing Madagali constituency has retained the state Assembly ticket of his constituency base on Party and stakeholders arrangement. Tsamdu has earlier picked a nomination and expression of interest forms, successful screened to vie for Michika/Madagali Federal House of

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Sen Binta Masi, Binani clinch APC senatorial tickets in Adamawa

Ihesiulo Grace 9 October 2018 0

Two female Senatorial aspirants in Adamawa have secured tickets of All Progressives Congress (APC) to contest for Senatorial seats in the 2019 general elections. Senator Binta Masi of Adamawa North Senatorial District, who is the only female Senator from the North in the current Senate, was returned unopposed. Also, a popular female politician and former […]

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APC guber primary: Committee returns Gov Bindow winner

Ihesiulo Grace 8 October 2018 0

The committee delegated by the National Working Committee (NWC) to conduct Adamawa Governorship primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared Senator Muhammadu Umaru Jibrilla Bindow as the sole candidate of the party in 2019 general elections. Chairman of the committee, Jibrin Ahmed announced Governor Bindow as the winner after a rescheduled primary

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Decamped Adamawa lawmaker faces suspension threats by colleagues

Ihesiulo Grace 5 October 2018 0

Adamawa House of Assembly has threatened to suspend Lawmaker, Abdulrahaman Abubakar who is representing Mubi South for raising accusing fingers on the executives of withdrawing public funds to buy delegates at the postponed governorship primaries of All Progressives Congress (APC). Abubakar who recently decamped to ADC party alleged that the executive has refused to meet

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Imposition of candidates is undemocratic- Group warns APC NWC

Ihesiulo Grace 3 October 2018 0

A group under the umbrella of Kautal Khairu, has called on the National Working Committee (NWC) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to desist from the habit imposing candidates on the people of Adamawa state. Describing the action of the NWC as undemocratic, the group said that the people of the state will resists […]

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Ribadu now to participate in rescheduled Adamawa APC governorship primaries

Ihesiulo Grace 2 October 2018 0

Former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Malam nuhu Ribadu has indicated interest to participate in the rescheduled Adamawa APC governorship primaries election, hours after he withdrew from the race. Alhaji Salihu Bawuro, the Director-General, Ribadu campaign organisation, made the announcement at a news conference in Yola on Monday. The