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Adamawa Government Takes Down Yola Shopping Complex, Leaving Traders in Limbo

15May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

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Traders affected by the demolition of Yola Shopping Complex Adamawa Government Takes Down Yola Shopping Complex, Leaving Traders in Limbo

On Wednesday, traders, artisans, and shop owners at the popular Shopping Complex in Jimeta, Yola found themselves stranded as the Adamawa State government initiated the demolition of the complex. The demolition is part of a larger plan to make space for a flyover being constructed around the Mubi Road area, necessitating the removal of the existing complex. One shop owner at the complex, Martins Cyril, shared his dismay at the situation, reflecting on the uncertainty of relocating to a temporary space and the fear of losing customers in the process. While the government has assured shop owners of a place in the new complex upon completion, doubts linger among many regarding the allocation process. The new temporary location for the displaced traders is the vacant ...

Adamawa Police arrest 5 gangsters from wanted list

15May

By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments

Metro

Adamawa Police arrest 5 gangsters from wanted list

Five individuals known as Shila Boys, a notorious group involved in robbing residents of their possessions, especially phones and other small devices, were apprehended by operatives of the Adamawa State Police Command. These suspects had been sought after by the police for some time, according to the command. During regular operations in criminal hideouts and high-risk areas such as Yola Market, Wuro Hausa, and Damare in Yola Town, Yola South Local Government Area, the arrests were made, stated a release by police spokesperson, Suleiman Nguroje, on Wednesday. "The individuals captured are associated with Shilla gang activities and have been on the Command's watchlist. There is an ongoing investigation to ensure that justice is served," the statement emphasized. The public was urged by...

Police arrest five robbery suspects terrorising passengers along Numan-Jalingo highway

14May

By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments

Metro

Police arrest five robbery suspects terrorising passengers along Numan-Jalingo highway

Five robbery suspects causing fear among passengers along Numan-Jalingo highway apprehended by police Authorities have captured five individuals believed to be behind a spate of armed robberies and abductions on the Numan-Jalingo route. In a statement released on Tuesday morning, the Adamawa State Police Command announced the arrests which were made on May 10, 2024, in collaboration with local hunters. "Following distress calls reporting an armed robbery incident on the Numan-Jalingo road in Adamawa and Taraba States, our team swiftly responded resulting in the apprehension of the suspects," the police revealed. According to the State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Nguroje, the timely intervention led to the arrest of five out of the seven suspects involved in the criminal...

Escalating Malnutrition Crisis Among Children in North-East, Warns UNICEF

13May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

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Escalating Malnutrition Crisis Among Children in North-East, Warns UNICEF

UNICEF has expressed deep concerns regarding the rapidly increasing cases of acute malnutrition among children in Marte local government area of Borno state, attributed to limited access for humanitarian workers. The United Nations agency highlighted that prolonged conflicts have severely impacted the agricultural productivity of households, leading to a rise in food insecurity. Following a recent field mission to Marte LGA in Borno State, UNICEF Emergency Manager, Andrea Malatesta, emphasized the urgent need for a comprehensive response to address the escalating levels of malnutrition among children in northeast Nigeria. Security challenges remain a major obstacle, with access to New Marte restricted to road travel, necessitating military escort for humanitarian operations tra...

Man Arrested for Using Abusive Language towards Adamawa Government Officials on Social Media

13May

By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments

Metro

Man Arrested for Using Abusive Language towards Adamawa Government Officials on Social Media

The Adamawa State Police Command has taken into custody a social media user named Aliyu Musa for allegedly using offensive language towards public figures in the state. In a statement released on Monday, the Command noted the presence of a concerning video involving a 33-year-old individual identified as Aliyu Musa, also known as Imam Mahdi. He hails from Kwacham Ward in the Mubi South Local Government Area and goes by the Tiktok handle @faty5076, which has been circulating on various social media platforms. The TikTok video in question features the young man asserting that certain stakeholders in Adamawa have been unfair, resulting in him verbally attacking them in an inappropriate manner. According to a statement signed by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Su...

NLC Protests and Pickets YEDC, NERC Offices in Adamawa, Declaring an End to Servitude

13May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

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NLC Protests and Pickets YEDC, NERC Offices in Adamawa, Declaring an End to Servitude

In Adamawa State, the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) took action on Monday by closing down the regional offices of the Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC) and the National Electricity Regulatory Commission of Nigeria (NERC). During the demonstration at the picketed offices in Yola, Emmanuel Fashe, the State NLC Chairman, expressed dissatisfaction with the high electricity tariff. Fashe pointed out that the charges in Ban A had skyrocketed by 300%, making it unaffordable for the average Nigerian. He mentioned that the decision to picket these offices was in compliance with a directive from the NLC headquarters and is part of a nationwide effort. Fashe criticized the segmentation of power supply into different bans, stating that it creates a social divide and threatens the exis...

Catholic Bishop of Yola Laments Rise of Profit-Driven Churches

12May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

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Catholic Bishop of Yola Laments Rise of Profit-Driven Churches

In Yola, Stephen Mamza, the Catholic Bishop, criticized the emergence of numerous churches that seem to prioritize financial gains over spiritual purposes. During a special Mass in Yola, Bishop Mamza, who also serves as the Adamawa State Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria, expressed his concern, highlighting the growing trend of churches being established solely for monetary reasons. He remarked on the saturation of churches in Yola, suggesting that even the Holy Spirit would struggle to keep track of them all. According to him, the proliferation of churches in Nigeria reflects a trend where individuals aspire to attain the title of general overseer and acquire private jets, with Nigerian overseers owning more aircraft than counterparts globally. Sharing a personal anecd...

Significant Seizure of Opioids by NDLEA: 3 Trailer Loads, 3.5m Pills, 344,000 Codeine Bottles

12May

By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments

Metro

Significant Seizure of Opioids by NDLEA: 3 Trailer Loads, 3.5m Pills, 344,000 Codeine Bottles

At Abule Ado in Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos state, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, reported the interception of three trailer loads of opioids. The seizure included a total of 3,450,000 pills and 344,000 bottles of codeine syrup. According to the agency, the valuable consignments, worth billions of Naira, were found in two 40-ft container trucks and another 20-ft truck at the AML bonded terminal, Abule-Osun. They were en route to a large warehouse at Abule-Ado where the suspects were apprehended by NDLEA officers on Thursday, May 9, 2024. Three suspects were taken into custody in connection with the operation. Among those arrested were Cosmas Obiajulu, 51, the warehouse agent, Ridwan Balogun, 25, Banjo Tayo, 30, who were drivers of two trucks, while a t...

12,435 Liters of Petrol Intercepted by Customs on its Way to Cameroon

12May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

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12,435 Liters of Petrol Intercepted by Customs on its Way to Cameroon

The Nigerian Customs Service, specifically the Adamawa/Taraba Command, has successfully intercepted a total of 12,435 liters of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) with an estimated value of N10.8 million. In a statement to the press in Yola, Customs Area Comptroller Bashir Garba-Bature disclosed the details of the seizure, which comprised 491×25lt and 8×20lt jerrycans of the fuel. The petrol was confiscated in Mubi while being transported towards Cameroon. During recent anti-smuggling operations along the border, the command's officers have intercepted PMS shipments destined for Cameroon on five different occasions within a two-week period. Garba-Bature emphasized the commitment of the command to continue combating smuggling activities, stating that operational personnel have been strategicall...

Weather Outlook: NiMet Predicts 3 Days of Sunshine and Thunderstorms

12May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

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Weather Outlook: NiMet Predicts 3 Days of Sunshine and Thunderstorms

Forecasting ahead, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, anticipates a mix of sunshine and thunderstorms across the country starting Sunday and continuing through Tuesday. As highlighted in its weather outlook released on Saturday, NiMet expects clear skies on Sunday with pockets of clouds lingering over the northern region. Specifically, isolated thunderstorms are likely to occur in regions including Katsina, Borno, Yobe, Adamawa, Kaduna, Kebbi, Jigawa, and Taraba States during morning hours. Later in the day, similar weather patterns are expected over areas such as Adamawa, Zamfara, Sokoto, Kebbi, Bauchi, Gombe, Kaduna, and Taraba. In the North Central region, cloudy skies with occasional sunshine intervals are predicted, with chances of thunderstorms in locations like Kwara, Ni...