Tag: Adamawa State

Elevator Tragedy: Sanwo-Olu’s Wife Says Doctor’s Death Was a Spiritual Attack; Governor Fintiri’s Appointment of 47 Media Aides Sparks Criticism Amidst State’s High Poverty Rate | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Elevator Tragedy: Sanwo-Olu’s Wife Says Doctor’s Death Was a Spiritual Attack Governor Fintiri's Appointment of 47 Media Aides Sparks Criticism Amidst State's High Poverty Rate NLC Threatens Nationwide Strike if…

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Peter Obi Questions FG: ‘Where’s the Fuel Subsidy Money Going?’; President Tinubu Employs Special Investigator to Probe CBN | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Peter Obi Questions FG: ‘Where's the Fuel Subsidy Money Going?’ President Tinubu Employs Special Investigator to Probe CBN ECOWAS Takes Bold Stand Against Coup Plotters in Niger – Imposes Drastic…

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Why the UN Is Seeking $396M Fund to Avert Humanitarian Crisis in Northern Nigeria

In a dire call to action, the United Nations (UN) has declared that immediate intervention is crucial to salvaging a catastrophic humanitarian crisis in Nigeria's Northeast region. The UN Office…

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Suspended Adamawa REC Yunusa-Ari arrested by police

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has arrested Hudu Yunusa-Ari, the suspended resident electoral commissioner, over his conduct during the governorship election in Adamawa state. The police are currently interrogating him…

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Global cost of living crisis not unique to Nigeria – Garba Shehu; ‘Thank you for tolerating me,’ Buhari tells Nigerians | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Global cost of living crisis not unique to Nigeria - Garba Shehu ‘Thank you for tolerating me,’ Buhari tells Nigerians Nigeria and Brazil paired in 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup…

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Adamawa REC Yunusa-Ari suspended as Buhari gives approval; Tinubu appoints Marwa, Kyari, Onanuga and others to serve on his 14-man inauguration committee | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Adamawa REC Yunusa-Ari suspended as Buhari gives approval Tinubu declares willingness to collaborate with all Nigerians DSS detains armed men en route to deliver weapons for attack in Northern state…

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The Media Blog: Arise TV Presenter Rufai Oseni Criticizes NBC for Inaction Over NTA’s Broadcast of Binani’s ‘Illegal’ Acceptance Speech

Arise TV presenter, Rufai Oseni, has taken to his Twitter handle to demand that the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) take action against the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) for airing the…

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How I contested against those in Abuja who feel they own Nigeria – Gov Fintiri; Peter Obi says he remains unfazed by lies and propaganda | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

How I contested against those in Abuja who feel they own Nigeria – Gov Fintiri INEC writes Buhari, IGP over REC Yunusa's misconduct in Adamawa election Peter Obi says he…

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Fintiri emerges victorious defeating APC’s Binani in tightly contested Adamawa Governorship Election

After weeks of political suspense, Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has been declared the winner of the supplementary election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The closely contested…

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My family conspired against me to vote for Peter Obi – Gov Umahi; APC’s Binani requests judicial review on Adamawa Guber win | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

My family conspired against me to vote for Peter Obi – Gov Umahi APC's Binani requests judicial review on Adamawa Guber win Osinbajo believes Nigeria can overcome ethnic, religious bias…

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INEC Commissioner stripped and beaten in Adamawa; No proof of wrongdoing by Tinubu, Governance isn’t about sainthood – Fashola | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

INEC Commissioner stripped and beaten in Adamawa No proof of wrongdoing by Tinubu, Governance isn’t about sainthood - Fashola Dino Melaye secures PDP’s governorship ticket in Kogi PDP calls for…

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Adamawa, Kebbi, and other states conduct supplementary elections; Nobody can force me to leave Nigeria – Peter Obi | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Adamawa, Kebbi, and other states conduct supplementary elections Nobody can force me to leave Nigeria – Peter Obi Collapsed building in Banana Island yields one fatality Gov Uzodinma selected as…

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INEC sets date for supplementary elections in Kebbi and Adamawa

On Monday, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced through a tweet that the supplementary elections for governorship, national, and state assembly will be held on Saturday, April 15. “Arising…

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Fintiri of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) defeats Binani in Adamawa’s gubernatorial race

Adamawa State Governor and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Adamawa State, Ahmadu Fintiri, has won the majority of votes cast in Saturday's election. While Mr. Fintiri has not…

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Six States petition Supreme Court to cancel Presidential and National Assembly Elections

Six member states of the Federation have petitioned the Supreme Court to invalidate the Presidential and National Assembly elections held on February 25, 2023. Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta, Edo,…

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2023 Elections: Atiku wins in Yobe and Gombe, leads with a large margin in Adamawa

Atiku wins Yobe, Home of the Senate President Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, has won the February 25 presidential election in Yobe State. Prof. Umar Pate,…

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Buhari urges Nigerians to vote for Tinubu and APC candidates; I hope to retire in peace and relocate to Katsina – Buhari | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Buhari urges Nigerians to vote for Tinubu and APC candidatesI hope to retire in peace and relocate to Katsina - BuhariDSS sued for N500 million over the imprisonment of activist…

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Tinubu’s election as president in 2023 will solidify my accomplishments – Buhari; Nigeria’s Flamingos qualify for first-ever World Cup semi-final | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Tinubu's election as president in 2023 will solidify my accomplishments - BuhariNigeria’s Flamingos qualify for first-ever World Cup semi-finalSeven feared dead as gunmen attack Apostle Suleman in EdoFloods kill 50…

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LASG cautions that violators of the Okada ban risk three years in prison; NANS demonstrators, security personnel fight at APC secretariat | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

LASG cautions that violators of the Okada ban risk three years in prisonTwo teens die in Jigawa canoe mishap.Cholera outbreak in Adamawa claims two lives and hospitalizes dozensAPC presidential aspirants'…

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The Late 5: 12 die of cholera in Adamawa, SERAP advises Buhari to refer Obasanjo to EFCC and other stories

Here are the stories that drove the conversation today: Twelve people have died of cholera in Adamawa state in the past four days, State Health Commissioner said on Wednesday, in…

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Just In: Boko Haram insurgents attack two Adamawa communities

Two communities in Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State have been attacked by Boko Haram. Channels TV reports that the attacks took place at Nyibango and Muduvu communities of…

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The Spelling Bee Challenge Adamawa quiz debate contest: AUN Academy, St. Peters, Concordia, five others, survive first scare

Twelve schools took centre stage on Wednesday, March 08, 2017, as The Spelling Bee Challenge Adamawa Quiz Debate Contest. The tri-educational championship involving Debate, Quiz and Spelling Bee, got underway…

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Macwrites launches the Adamawa Quiz Debate Contest in the North-east

Come the 25th – 28th of January 2017, The Spelling Bee Challenge, the educational promotion initiative administered by Macwrites, will hold the Adamawa State education space in grandeur with the…

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Adamawa govt to review use of hijab over suicide attack

As part of efforts to reduce suicide attacks, the Adamawa State government may temporarily review the use of hijab in troubled areas in the state. This was disclosed by the…

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JUST IN: Twin explosion hits Adamawa town

A twin bomb on Friday exploded at Madagali in Adamawa State, leaving scores of people dead, Premium Times reports. It was gathered that the attack occurred very early on Friday.…

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Adamawa LG destroyed by Boko Haram calls out for help

Chairman of Madagali Local Government Council in Adamawa State, Alhaji Yusuf Mohammed on Monday pleaded with the Federal Government to assist in the rehabilitation of damaged infrastructure by Boko Haram in the…

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N41.1m fraud: Council boss sentenced to 70 years

The Federal High Court sitting in Yola the Adamawa state capital on Thursday sentenced a former local government area chairman to seventy years imprisonment for fraud. Justice B. B. Aliyu…

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One Governor, 35 special advisers, only in Adamawa

The Adamawa House of Assembly has approved the appointment of 35 Special Advisers for Governor Jibrilla Bindow. This approval makes the appointment the largest for any incumbent governor in the country.…

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Vice President Osinbajo visits IDP camps in Adamawa state (Photos)

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo arrived Adamawa state on Thursday to visit some of the internally displaced persons (IDP)  camps in the state. Osinbajo was warmly welcomed in Yola the state capital by…

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Suicide bomber kills 9 people, injures many in Adamawa

by Ranti Joseph A fresh attack occurred in Adamawa state as a suspected male suicide bomber attacked the Garkida cattle market in Gombi Local Government Area of the State. Reports from…

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