Tag: Adamawa
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Boko Haram/ISWAP’s murder of preacher won’t break our trust in God – Christian group
Despite the gruesome murder of Adamawa-based preacher, Rev Lawan Andimi, by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists, the Northern Christian Forum of Nigeria (NCFN) has vowed to hold on to its faith and support for President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. The Christian group made this known at a press conference on Thursday condemning the wicked act which it described…
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Fintiri awards scholarship to slain CAN chairman’s children
…as CAN declares three day mourning The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Adamawa State has declared a three-day fasting and prayer session from Monday over what it termed rampant killing of Christians in the state. The exercise was announced just as Governor Ahmadu Fintiri awarded scholarship for children of CAN chairman in Michika local…
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Adamawa: We accept Supreme Court verdict in good fate – APC
The Adamawa State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accepted Supreme Court verdict against it in good faith. The apex court had on Tuesday upheld the election of Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), dismissing the case of the APC and its candidate in the last governorship election, Sen Mohammed…
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CAN confirms execution of Adamawa chairman by Boko Haram
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has confirmed execution of its Michika chairman in Adamawa State, Rev Lawan Andimi, by Boko Haram insurgents It was learnt that Andimi was executed on Monday along with a soldier. Special Adviser to CAN President, Bayo Oladeji, confirmed the cleric was beheaded. He however said: “We are working on…
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Boko Haram attacks Michika town in Adamawa
Boko Haram insurgents have reportedly attacked a town, Michika in Adamawa state. The terrorists were said to have hit the town in the evening of Thursday, January 2, 2019. According to a Military source located in the community the attack reportedly started around 6pm. The source who spoke to newsmen under condition of anonymity said,…
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Didon Ndonya’s Book Highlights Rich Cultural Heritage of Adamawa’s Kilba (Huba) People
The rich cultural heritage of the Kilba (Huba) ethnic group in Adamawa State comes alive in a newly released publication; even as stakeholders point out the role culture can play in uniting a diverse society. The book, “Kilba (Huba): Cultural Ceremonies, Festivals, Dances, Games and Folktales”, written by seasoned educationist, community leader and administrator, Didon…
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Gunmen kidnap Adamawa director, school principal, three others
Gunmen have kidnapped a director of litigation in the Adamawa State Ministry of Justice, Samuel Yaumande, as well as a school principal and three others. The police spokesman, DSP Suleiman Nguroje, who confirmed the development to newsmen in Yola, on Tuesday, said the police were working round the clock to ensure the release of the…
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PDP sweeps Adamawa LG chairmanship election
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has won all the 21 local government council chairmanship position in the Saturday’s LG elections in Adamawa. Mr. Isa Shetima, chairman, Adamawa State Independent Electoral Commission (ADSIEC), who declared the results on Sunday in Yola, said the result of councillors for the 226 wards had been announced at the local…
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Kidnapped Adamawa DPO regains freedom
The Adamawa Police Command has confirmed the rescue of DSP Ahijo Muhammad, DPO of Mubi Division, who was kidnapped a fortnight ago by unidentified persons. DSP Sulaiman Nguroje, the Command’s Spokesman, confirmed the development on Saturday in Yola. Nguroje explained that Muhammad was rescued on Saturday evening by Police Operation Puff Ader/Operation Farauta in Mubi.…
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Flood sacks 40 villages in Adamawa
No fewer than 40 villages have been sacked by flood in Adamawa, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. Dr Muhammad Sulaiman, the Executive Secretary, Adamawa State Emergency Management Agency (ADSEMA), confirmed this to NAN on Saturday in Yola. Sulaiman said the development followed heavy downpour recorded in the last three days in some parts of…