Police Arrest 2 Suspected Kidnappers in Adamawa
Adamawa State Police Command arrests two men for alleged kidnapping threats in Sarau Belel. Suspects confessed, investigation ongoing. Read more on the police operation.
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Two Suspects Arrested for Kidnapping in Adamawa
Adamawa Police arrest two men for alleged kidnapping in Sarau Belel. The suspects confessed after a swift operation. Read how the community's tip led to the breakthrough.
Two Kidnapping Suspects Arrested in Adamawa
Adamawa Police arrest two men accused of terrorising Sarau Belel community and threatening a man over his brother's 2024 abduction. CP Dankombo Morris orders thorough probe.
All Niger Schoolchildren Accounted For After Kidnapping
The Catholic Diocese confirms all students and staff from St Mary's school in Papiri are safe and reunited with families. Get the full story on the resolution of this harrowing incident.
Adamawa Governor Fintiri pardons farmer on death row
Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has granted a state pardon to farmer Sunday Jackson, who was sentenced to death for killing a herder. The decision, part of Christmas clemency, sparked jubilation in Yola. Read the full story.
US Lawmaker Reacts to Pardon of Nigerian Farmer
US Rep. Riley M. Moore commends the release of Sunday Jackson, pardoned by Adamawa Governor after a decade on death row for a self-defence killing. Read the full story.
Governor Fintiri Pardons Farmer After US Outcry
Adamawa Governor Ahmadu Fintiri pardons Sunday Jackson, a farmer on death row. The move follows US advocacy over alleged Christian persecution in Nigeria. Read the full story.
Police Investigate Kidnap, Murder of Corps Member in Adamawa
Adamawa Police launch investigation into the kidnap and killing of NYSC member Beecroft Wenisefrus Dankunama in Lamurde LGA. CP Dankombo Morris deploys experts for discreet probe.
Adamawa Governor Pardons Farmer Sentenced to Death
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has pardoned farmer Sunday Jackson, sentenced to death for killing a herder in self-defence in 2015. Read the full story of this national debate.
Fintiri Hosts Adamawa Unity Dinner, Cuts Peace Cake
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri hosted political and community leaders for the 2025 Unity and Peace Dinner in Yola. The event reviewed state achievements and promoted harmony through cultural displays.
Ex-UN Envoy Rejects Death Penalty for Kidnappers
Former UN Human Rights Envoy, Prof. Uchenna Emelonye, urges Nigerian Senate to strengthen security institutions, not expand capital punishment laws, to effectively combat kidnapping and banditry.
Fintiri Presents N583bn 2026 Budget to Adamawa Assembly
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri presents a N583.3 billion 2026 budget focused on capital projects and social programmes. Read the full breakdown of allocations for Adamawa State.
Son, 4 others arrested for fake kidnapping in Lagos
Lagos police arrest five suspects, including a 15-year-old boy, for staging his own kidnapping to extort N1.7 million from his mother. Full details of the elaborate scam revealed.
Boy Fakes Kidnapping, Extorts N1.7m from Mother
Lagos police arrest five suspects, including a 15-year-old boy, for staging a fake kidnapping to extort N1.7 million ransom from his mother. Full details of the elaborate scam revealed.
5 Arrested in Lagos for Staged Kidnapping, Extortion Plot
Lagos police have arrested five suspects for orchestrating a fake kidnapping to extort N1.7m from a victim's mother. The staged video caused public panic. Read details of the police investigation.
Adamawa Governor Presents N583.3bn 2026 Budget
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri presents a N583.33bn budget for Adamawa State in 2026, focusing on infrastructure, poverty alleviation, and economic renewal. Read the full details.
Adamawa Governor Presents N583.3bn 2026 Budget to Assembly
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri presents a N583.33 billion budget for 2026 to the Adamawa State House of Assembly, focusing on infrastructure, social services, and economic renewal. Read the full details.
Adamawa Gov Gives Workers One-Month Bonus for Christmas
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has approved a one-month basic salary bonus for Adamawa civil servants as a Christmas gift to ease economic pressure. Read more about this festive gesture.
Actor Lalude Links Kidnapping to Destiny, Not Government
Yoruba actor Fatai Oodua (Lalude) sparks debate by claiming kidnapping in Nigeria is a matter of fate. He argues it's not the government's failure and advises citizens to stay vigilant. Read his full controversial take.
Fintiri Orders Judicial Panel for Lamurde Killings
Adamawa Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has set up a judicial panel to probe the December 8 shooting that killed 10 women and a girl. He pledges justice and support for victims' families.
Rape survivor's cry: 'Poverty has made my voice silent'
A young woman in Adamawa demands justice after her alleged rapist was granted bail. Stigma and financial barriers threaten her case, highlighting systemic failures for survivors.
NUJ Chief Impressed by Adamawa's Development Projects
NUJ President Alhassan Yahaya commends Governor Fintiri's infrastructural strides in Adamawa, citing roads, drainage, and a super highway. Plans a national media tour to showcase progress. Read more.
Police bust kidnapping syndicate, recover GPMG in Gombe
Gombe State Police Command, with hunters, neutralized two kidnappers, arrested seven, and recovered a General Purpose Machine Gun. The syndicate confessed to receiving N150 million in ransoms. Read the full details.
7-Year-Old Boy Missing in Adamawa, Father Pleads for Help
Simon Samson Ibrahim, 7, disappeared in Bachure, Adamawa. His father reports no updates from police after 5 days, amid rising cases of missing persons in the state.
Customs Seizes N181m Petrol from Smugglers in Adamawa
Nigeria Customs Service intercepts over 184,000 litres of PMS in Adamawa, its largest fuel seizure in the state. Operation Whirlwind makes 55 seizures, combating economic sabotage.
Ex-Adamawa Councilor Killed, Sons Abducted
Former Madagali councilor Shamalsinmi Umaru was shot dead at home. His two sons were abducted, with kidnappers demanding a N7m ransom. The family pleads for help as the deadline looms.
NCS Seizes N181.6m Petroleum Products in Adamawa
Nigeria Customs Service intercepts smuggled fuel worth N181.6 million near Cameroon border in eight weeks. ACG Kolapo Oladeji warns smugglers face life imprisonment. NNPCL also announces another petrol price cut.
Adamawa Approves N12bn for Bridges, Roads, Chiefdoms
Adamawa State Executive Council greenlights N12.3 billion for critical infrastructure, including Gombi-Ngada bridges, Yola roads, and security for new chiefdoms. Details inside.
Power Outage Cripples Life in Adamawa, Taraba
A planned week-long power outage in Adamawa and Taraba states disrupts daily life and businesses. Residents face darkness as YEDC conducts critical maintenance. Read more.
516 Rights Violations Recorded in Adamawa
The NHRC in Adamawa state documented 516 human rights complaints from January to November 2025. Over half involved family and child abandonment. Report violations for redress.
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