Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has granted a dramatic Christmas pardon to Sunday Jackson, a farmer who was controversially sentenced to death for killing a herder while defending himself during an attack on his farmland—bringing to a close one of the state’s most emotionally charged justice sagas.The pardon, announced on Tuesday as part ofContinue reading "JUSTICE AT LAST: Gov. Fintiri Frees Death-Row Farmer, Sunday Jackson, In Christmas Pardon That Shakes Adamawa"
TERROR ON PLATEAU ROADS: Gunmen Abduct 12 Muslim Worshippers En Route Maulud Prayers
By Our Correspondent Fear and outrage gripped Plateau State on Saturday night as gunmen suspected to be local militias abducted 12 Muslim worshippers travelling to attend Maulud prayers in Gaji village, Bashar District of Wase Local Government Area.The chilling incident reportedly occurred at about 10:30 p.m. along the Bunyun axis of Wase LGA, when theContinue reading "TERROR ON PLATEAU ROADS: Gunmen Abduct 12 Muslim Worshippers En Route Maulud Prayers"
PDP on the Brink: Leadership Crisis, Governor Exodus and the Adamawa Earthquake Signal a Party Headed for Doom
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), once Nigeria’s most formidable political force, is today wobbling dangerously on the edge of political irrelevance. Crippled by an unending leadership crisis, battered by internal betrayals, and hemorrhaging governors to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), the party now looks less like an opposition-in-waiting and more like a house collapsingContinue reading "PDP on the Brink: Leadership Crisis, Governor Exodus and the Adamawa Earthquake Signal a Party Headed for Doom"
AFCON 2025 KICKS OFF IN STYLE: BRAHIM DÍAZ, EL KAABI FIRE MOROCCO PAST COMOROS IN OPENING NIGHT THRILLER
Host nation Morocco ignited the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in electrifying fashion on Sunday night, grinding out a spirited 2–0 victory over a stubborn Comoros side at the iconic Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, as Africa’s biggest football fiesta roared to life.Roared on by a sea of red and green, the Atlas Lions eventually turnedContinue reading "AFCON 2025 KICKS OFF IN STYLE: BRAHIM DÍAZ, EL KAABI FIRE MOROCCO PAST COMOROS IN OPENING NIGHT THRILLER"
Walin Ganye Applauds Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, Hails Visible Gains, Urges Nigerians to Sustain Support
By Our Correspondent The Walin Ganye, a respected statesman and community leader in Adamawa State, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what he described as the clear vision, courage and determination driving the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda, saying the policy framework is already yielding visible and measurable results across key sectors of theContinue reading "Walin Ganye Applauds Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, Hails Visible Gains, Urges Nigerians to Sustain Support"
JUST IN: APC Unveils High-Stakes 2025/2026 Congress Timetable, Sets March Date for National Convention
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has formally rolled out a comprehensive timetable for its nationwide ward, local government, state, zonal congresses, culminating in a crucial national convention for the 2025/2026 political cycle—setting the stage for an intense internal power contest ahead of the 2027 general elections.In the schedule released Tuesday morning, the APC announcedContinue reading "JUST IN: APC Unveils High-Stakes 2025/2026 Congress Timetable, Sets March Date for National Convention"
2027 POWER PLAY: Fintiri Hints at Dumping PDP, Keeps Adamawa Guessing
Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has ignited intense political tremors after openly suggesting he may walk away from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing deepening and unresolved crises within the party’s national leadership.The governor dropped the political bombshell in Yola, moments after presenting the 2026 Appropriation Bill to the Adamawa State House of Assembly,Continue reading "2027 POWER PLAY: Fintiri Hints at Dumping PDP, Keeps Adamawa Guessing"
NO MERCY: TINUBU DECLARES BANDITS TERRORISTS, UNVEILS HARDLINE SECURITY DOCTRINE
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has drawn a bold red line in Nigeria’s long-running battle against violent crime, formally designating bandits and all armed non-state actors as terrorists and vowing an uncompromising crackdown on those who threaten national peace and stability.The declaration was made on Friday during the presentation of the 2026 Appropriation Bill to aContinue reading "NO MERCY: TINUBU DECLARES BANDITS TERRORISTS, UNVEILS HARDLINE SECURITY DOCTRINE"
2027 Beckons: ₦8bn Gratuity, ₦32,000 Minimum Pension Still a Promise as Adamawa Retirees Watch—and Remember
As the 2027 general elections draw closer, the silence surrounding Adamawa’s unpaid retirees is becoming louder—and more politically consequential. Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri’s much-publicised approvals and promises are yet to translate into relief for those who carried the state on their shoulders for decades.In 2024, the governor approved ₦8 billion to clear gratuity backlogs forContinue reading "2027 Beckons: ₦8bn Gratuity, ₦32,000 Minimum Pension Still a Promise as Adamawa Retirees Watch—and Remember"
FINTIRI UNVEILS ₦583.3BN 2026 BUDGET, GIFTS ADAMAWA WORKERS FREE ONE-MONTH SALARY FOR CHRISTMAS
Our Correspondent Yola — In a bold blend of fiscal vision and festive cheer, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri on Thursday presented a ₦583.33 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill to the Adamawa State House of Assembly, while announcing a free one-month basic salary bonus for civil servants to cushion the Yuletide season.The budget, christened the “Budget ofContinue reading "FINTIRI UNVEILS ₦583.3BN 2026 BUDGET, GIFTS ADAMAWA WORKERS FREE ONE-MONTH SALARY FOR CHRISTMAS"
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