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N9.26bn allocated as Fintiri initiates construction of 3rd flyover

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By Tom Garba Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State officially commenced the construction of the third flyover in Yola, the capital of Adamawa State, at a cost of N9.26 billion yesterday. During his first term, Governor Fintiri oversaw the construction of a grade interchange at the

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Owner Housing Scheme: Gov Fintiri forms 9 Man c’ttee to ejects illegal occupiers

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By Tom Garba A nine nan committee to eject illegal occupier was formed by the Governor of Adamawa State, Rt Hon Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri. The executive governor has approved the committee of which some Adamawa right standing men and women will serve as the task force members to enforce the ejection. The committee is to […]

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100 days : Gov Fintiri is a performer, a wonder in Adamawa- Lawan

Ihesiulo Grace 6 September 2023 0

…Adamawa NUJ praise Fintiri’s leadership style By Tom Garba A top-notch member of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party in Adamawa State, Mr. Ahmed Lawan said the state governor, Rt Hon Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri remained a wonder and performer to the people of the state. Lawan who granted an interview to our Yola correspondent revealed that […]

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Gov Fintir jets out of state on vacation, transmits power to his Deputy

Ihesiulo Grace 15 August 2023 0

By Tom Garba The Speaker of the Adamawa House of Assembly , Rt Hon Bathiya Wesley has confirmed to this medium that the Governor of the State, Rt Hon Ahmadu Fintiri has presented a letter informing them to go on vacation for two weeks. Wesley said in the letter Governor Ahmadu has told the honorable […]

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Gov in sacking spree of royal fathers

Ihesiulo Grace 14 August 2023 0

By Tom Garba Governor Adamu Fintiri of Adamawa State has descended on some traditional rulers in the state, deposing three and suspending few others. One of the affected, the village head of Tsukumu, Bazza District, HRH Lawan Salihu Zubairu, who brandished his deposition letter before Daily Times, accused the governor of using the traditional institution […]

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Gov Fintiri vows to remove any non performing cabinet member

Ihesiulo Grace 11 August 2023 0

By Tom Garba Adamawa State governor, Rt Hon Ahmadu Fintiri has charged his newly sworn – in cabinet members to double their performance in delivering the government-christened 8-point agenda. The governor at the swearing-in ceremony of the twenty-five commissioners yesterday urged them to work with him in making sure Adamawa people get the best out […]

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Stop heating the polity, Adamawa Gov warns politicians

Ihesiulo Grace 27 July 2023 0

….says it is time to work not politicking By Tom Garba Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State Wednesday warned the citizens especially politicians against inciting comments, saying the time of politicking is over. He stated this when he received in audience stakeholders of Yola South on a thank-you visit over appointment of their son, […]

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I will fulfil campaign promises, Fintiri assures Adamawa people

Ihesiulo Grace 26 July 2023 0

By Tom Garba Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has reaffirmed the staunch commitment of his administration to implement its promises to the people, saying leadership is trust . He stated this on Tuesday when he received in audience the sons and daughters of Bata Chiefdom from the Demsa local government area on a […]

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Gov Fintiri honors late Tukur, renames Abuja Road to immortalize him

Ihesiulo Grace 19 July 2023 0

By Tom Garba Governor of Adamawa State, Rt Hon Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has renamed the popular Abuja road, one of the major roads in Yola Town, Yola South Local Government area of Adamawa State in honor of late Dr Mahmud Tukur. The road which was officially renamed during the late Lamido of Adamawa, HRH Aliyu […]

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It’s the triumph of victory- Gov Fintiri …pardons two prisoners

Ihesiulo Grace 13 June 2023 0

By Tom Garba Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has extended his felicitations to citizens of Adamawa State on the occasion of Democracy Day celebrations. The governor who expressed delight over Nigeria’s unbroken democracy since the return to civil rule in 1999 described it as the triumph of freedom. “Twenty-seven years ago, we witnessed a scene that […]

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Gov Fintiri deserves re-election – Kadzai, ex-Christian Youth leader

Ihesiulo Grace 23 April 2023 0

By Tom Garba A former National President, Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWICAN), Engr. Daniel D. Kadzai has congratulated the Adamawa State People’s Democratic Party Governor-elect, Ahmadu Fintiri in the just concluded 2023 governorship supplementary elections. Kadzai in a statement, sent to our correspondent said he was excited by the victory gained

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Adamawa guber poll

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Fintiri wins as court turns down Binani’s motion Errant REC to be handed over for prosecution, says INEC *IGP orders redeployment of Police Commissioner By Tunde Opalana Incumbent governor, Ahmadu Fintiri was on Tuesday declared the winner of the 2023 Adamawa State governorship election. His victory came after much furore over the polls which spiraled […]

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Elections results: Fintiri calls for calm , warns miscreants not to break law and order 

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By Tom Garba, Yola Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State  has assured the people of the state of government readiness to protect life and property and therefore urged them to remain calm and be law abiding. Ahmadu made the call during a state broadcast in Yola over the mounting  tensions across the country as the […]

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End of 2022 celebration: Gov Fintiri praises Military For Restoring Peace To Northeast region

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By Tom Garba Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has lauded the Nigerian Air Force for its commitment towards restoring peace and stability to all parts of the North East and Adamawa State in particular. The Governor who stated this during the End of Year 2022 Base Sociocultural Activities (BASA) of the Nigerian Air […]

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2023: I will beat Fintiri hands down -Adamawa SDP Guber candidate assures

Ihesiulo Grace 10 November 2022 0

By Tom Garba The gubernatorial candidate of the social Democratic Party (SDP) in Adamawa State, Dr Umar Ardo said is going to beat Rt Hon Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri hands down in the coming 2023 governorship polls. He said Fintiri who is the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate does not have what it takes to win […]

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Adamawa Court sacks Fintiri aide as PDP candidate, orders INEC to withdraw the certificate

Ihesiulo Grace 18 October 2022 0

By Tom Garba The Federal High Court II Yola Division on Monday nullified the election of Hon. Adamu Baba Mustapha, Senior Special Assistant to Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri. The court has ordered the National Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) to withdraw the certificate issued to Hon. Mustapha, after he was declared winner of the PDP primary […]

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Nigerians won’t forgive us if we fail to elect Atiku as president – Fintiri

Ihesiulo Grace 15 August 2022 0

By Tom Garba Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has disclosed that Nigerians will not forgive the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) if it fails to produce the next president, considering the rudderless nature of the Nigerian state under the APC government. Fintiri, who made the disclosure on Saturday in Yola, noted that his party was working seriously […]

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Tension in Adamawa over Fintiri’S N22 Billion Expenditure

Ihesiulo Grace 12 May 2015 0

Fintiri’s 22 billion expenditure as acting governor for 86 days causes tension Adamawa state is enmeshed in tension following allegations that the speaker of the state house of assembly, UmaruFintiri spent over N 22 billion during his stay as acting governor of the state. The allegation is coming as the 86-day tenure of former Acting […]