In a decisive move aimed at protecting public assets and restoring order in land administration, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa state has ordered the immediate revocation of all illegal allocations of portions of the Red Brick Market land along Numan road. The governor’s directive follows reports that parts of the government-owned market were unlawfully allocated to traders and private individuals by unauthorized persons without official approval, due process, or remittance of proceeds to the state treasury. The development has raised concerns over the growing trend of illegal transactions involving public land, particularly in commercial areas where land values continue…
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The Taraba State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has seized more than 1.1 tonnes of suspected cannabis in a major anti-drug operation conducted in Bali Local Government Area of the state. The illicit substance, identified as Cannabis Sativa, was intercepted during an intelligence-led operation carried out on June 13, 2026, in Maihula Town. According to the agency, operatives recovered 70 bags of the substance weighing a total of 1,121.5 kilograms, equivalent to approximately 1.12 metric tonnes. The operation also led to the arrest of a 45-year-old suspect, Ali Adamu, in whose warehouse the drugs were allegedly…
The governorship candidate of the Accord Party in Taraba state, Professor Jerome Nyameh, has called for calm among party supporters following a recent Federal High Court judgment, insisting that the ruling has no bearing on the party’s political future or its participation in future elections. In a statement aimed at addressing growing concerns within party ranks, Nyameh urged members and supporters not to panic or lose confidence in the party, stressing that the court decision represents only an early stage in an ongoing legal process. “Don’t be discouraged by the Federal High Court judgment. ACCORD will be on the ballot…
The Adamawa State Police Command has recorded another major breakthrough in its sustained campaign against Shilla gangsterism and other violent crimes, leading to the arrest of three suspected offenders in separate operations across the Yola metropolis. Police authorities revealed that operatives attached to the Doubeli Divisional Police Headquarters apprehended a 22-year-old suspect, Abdulmalik Mohammed, following an alleged robbery attack on a passenger aboard a commercial tricycle, popularly known as Keke Napep, along the Doubeli Bye-Pass on June 12, 2026. According to police reports, the suspect, a resident of the Zango area, allegedly attacked the victim with a cutlass before dispossessing…
Proceedings in a suit challenging the conduct of the All Progressives Congress, APC, primaries for the Jalingo/Yorro/Zing and Ardo-Kola/Karim-Lamido/Lau federal constituencies were on Monday stalled following the absence of the presiding judge, Justice Mashkur Salisu of the Federal High Court, Jalingo. The case was filed by Princess Leah Olusiyi Solomon and Job Julius who participated in the APC primary election process. Solomon contested for the party’s ticket for the Jalingo/Yorro/Zing Federal Constituency, while Julius sought the nomination for the Ardo-Kola/Karim-Lamido/Lau Federal Constituency. The plaintiffs are asking the court to nullify the primaries, alleging that no valid primary elections were conducted…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has further consolidated its political dominance in Adamawa state after recording a comprehensive victory in the just-concluded local government elections, winning all 21 local government chairmanship seats and every councillorship position across the state’s 226 wards. The landslide outcome, announced by the Chairman of the Adamawa State Independent Electoral Commission (ADSIEC), Mohammed Umar, marks one of the most decisive electoral victories in the state’s recent political history. Declaring the results at the ADSIEC headquarters in Yola after the completion of the collation exercise, Umar said the elections were successfully conducted in all parts of the…
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai, have recorded significant successes in ongoing counterterrorism operations across the North-East, thwarting a terrorist infiltration attempt and arresting several suspected logistics suppliers and collaborators linked to insurgent groups. The military said troops successfully repelled an attempted terrorist advance toward the North East Theatre Training School in Buni Yadi, Borno State, on June 9, 2026. According to military authorities, the terrorists were detected at about 9:00 a.m., prompting a swift response by troops who employed coordinated fire missions to neutralise the threat and prevent the insurgents from gaining access to…
The Adamawa state police command has announced the arrest of two suspected armed robbers following an intelligence-led operation under its ongoing security initiative, Operation Sanity Mubi. The suspects, identified as Abdulhamid Salihu, popularly known as “Baban Anty,” and Bello Yahaya, also called “Baban Yambiyu,” were apprehended in connection with a robbery incident that occurred in the early hours of June 10, 2026, at Unguwar Kara in Mubi, Mubi, Adamawa state. According to the Command, the suspects, alongside two accomplices who are currently at large, allegedly attacked one Mustapha Ali, inflicted injuries on him, and dispossessed him of cash and other…
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa state has called on Nigerians to continue supporting democratic governance and remain committed to strengthening the country’s institutions and democratic values. In a message to mark the 2026 Democracy Day celebration, Fintiri described June 12 as a landmark in Nigeria’s political history, symbolising the resilience, sacrifices and triumph of the people’s will in the nation’s democratic journey. The governor paid tribute to democracy heroes, both living and deceased, whose struggles and sacrifices helped entrench democratic governance in the country. He said June 12 serves as a reminder that sovereignty resides with the people. Fintiri…
By Our Correspondent The leadership of the Taraba State Internal Revenue Board (TIRSB) has cautioned taxpayers across the state against paying taxes into private accounts, stressing that all tax payments must be made through designated government revenue channels and authorized officers. The warning was issued on Thursday during a sensitization and awareness campaign on the state’s new tax reform initiatives held in Jalingo, the Taraba State capital. The exercise was organized by the board in collaboration with I4cus. The campaign, which covered major parts of the city, attracted traders’ associations, market women, bankers, and other stakeholders. It was aimed at…