21 LGAs in 10 states, Federal Capital Territory submerged in flood — FG
ABUJA – THE Federal Government said yesterday no fewer than 21 local government areas in 10 states and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, have been submerged by flood as a result of torrential rainfall in the past few days. The…
Student remanded for allegedly raping mad woman
A secondary school student in Adamawa State has been remanded for allegedly raping a mad woman three times. The student, Idris Alex Emeka who attends Capital Government Day Secondary School, pleaded guilty at the Chief Magistrate Court 2 in Yola…
World Bank grants Oyo N3.5bn to renovate 105 schools
The Oyo State Government has received a N3.5 billion grant from the World Bank to renovate 105 public primary schools across the state. The grant, part of the Better Education Service Delivery for All – Additional Funding project, aims to…
JUST IN: Adamawa Assembly minority whip is dead
The Adamawa State House of Assembly has lost its member representing Ganye constituency, Hon Abdulmalik Jauro Musa. A source close to him said he died in the early hours of Friday, May 24, while receiving medical attention in India. Abdulmalik…
Adamawa Governor appoints 182 advisers
Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has approved the appointment of Special Assistants to help in the running of the administration. In a statement issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Humwashi Wonosikou, said those appointed were: Diana Beatrice Gayus,…
Nine Men Remanded for Conspiracy and Robbery in Adamawa State
A Chief Magistrate court in Adamawa State has remanded nine men at a correctional centre in Yola on charges of criminal conspiracy and armed robbery. The Chief Magistrate Court I in Yola issued the remand order after the presiding judge,…
Adamawa police arrest man for defiling one-year-old step-daughter
Operatives of the Adamawa State Police Command have arrested one man, Idi Adamu, 30, for allegedly defiling his one-year-old girl step-daughter. The police noted that Adamu, a barber, committed the crime on April 30, 2024, at his residence in Wuro-Ardo,…
Woman, 60, admits brutalizing 9-year-old househelp over cooked macaroni
A 60-year-old woman, Hauwa Nelson, appeared before the Chief Magistrate Court I in Yola, Adamawa State, where she confessed to causing multiple injuries to a 9-year-old adopted girl named Merable Nelson. Following her admission of maltreatment towards Merable, the court…
Corps Member Dies At Adamawa Viewing Centre During Nigeria/South Africa Match
A National Youth Service Corps member serving in Adamawa State has reportedly died at a football viewing centre in the Numan area of the state during the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) semifinal between Nigeria and South Africa. The corps…