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Ex-Convict Re-Arrested Over UK-Bound Cocaine in Starch

NDLEA arrests a previously convicted drug trafficker, Nwobodo Chidiebere Basil, and three cargo agents over 1.50kg cocaine hidden in liquid starch sachets bound for the UK from Lagos airport. Read the full story.

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.

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.

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.

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-convict nabbed for stabbing Okada rider in Ondo

A 25-year-old ex-convict has been arrested in Ondo after a violent attempt to snatch a motorcycle. The victim's cries alerted residents, leading to the suspect's capture. Read the full story.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Lecturer Missing from Yola Psychiatric Ward

Emmanuel Peter, a 40-year-old lecturer with mental health issues, has disappeared from Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital in Yola. Police urge anyone with information to contact them immediately.

Boko Haram Attack in Adamawa: Ex-Councillor Killed, Sons Taken

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists attacked Kirchinga, Adamawa, killing former councillor Thlama Sini Gadzama and abducting his two sons. The attack in Governor Fintiri's hometown signals a troubling escalation. Read more and demand action.

Fintiri Denies Adamawa School Closure Rumors

Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri refutes claims of school shutdowns due to insecurity. Government warns against fake news and emphasizes commitment to education.

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