Crime is an offence against the law, and to curb the menace is what the government at all levels have been battling with year in, year out. Adamawa State is not an exception as people are being threatened, particularly at night, with burglary, theft and snatchings. Areas such as Bajabure […]
The immediate past Secretary General of Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Mr. Anthony Sani on Friday said Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, former governor of Lagos and National leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) can be prosecuted if he runs foul of the law. Speaking with Daily Independent, Sani said even […]
Wife of Nigeria President, Aisha Buhari, on Monday, lamented the rate at which women and girls are being kidnapped in the country by bandits and terrorists. In a message, she personally signed and titled “Message of the First Lady, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dr Aisha Muhammadu Buhari, on the occasion […]
After the success of Modibbo Adama Conventional University Bill, Senator Aishatu Dahiru Ahmed (Binani) is once again on her feet with 3 brand bills before the Senate. The Federal Medical Centre Establishment Bill, 2021 is one of the Bills sponsored by the Gimbiyar Adamawa which is presently progressing in the […]
Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah said most people who have been criticizing him will tour around to appreciate him after 2023 general election. Kukah, known to be a critic of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, made this statement on Sunday during an interview with an academician and historian, Toyin Falola […]
Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami, SAN, on Monday said Nigeria is leaving no stone untouched to end gender base violence in the country and is working towards the establishment of specialised courts and judicial divisions to handle GBV cases. According to a statement by […]
Chief Consultant Dermatologist at the National Hospital, Abuja, Dr Olarewanju Falodun, has cautioned Nigerians against skin bleaching, saying it may result in health disorders associated with cancer, diabetes and other complications. Falodun gave the warning in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja on Sunday, noting that […]
The Atyap Community Development Association (ACDA) has expressed concerns over reports that some unpatriotic elements in Zango Urban Ward in Zango Kataf Local Government Area are providing cover to bandits that are attacking communities around the area. This was expressed in a statement signed by ACDA President Worldwide, Comrade Dr. […]
The Chairman, Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) in Kebbi, Alhaji Muhammed Sahabi-Augie on Sunday said the total rice output produced annually in the state has reached over four million tonnes. Sahabi-Augie told some students on excursion at the Zauro Rice Pyramid near Birnin Kebbi, that the rise in production […]
Adamawa Lawmaker representing Shelleng constituency of the state House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Isa Abubakar has turned a fellow member of the Environment and Safety Management Institute (ESMI). Isa who is an expert in environmental resources management,safety and security has last weekend bagged and honored with an award as a […]
Police in Dunukofia Local Government Area of Anambra State have apprehended many homosexuals in the area. The police were said to have raided a hotel, where the homosexuals were having a party following a tip-off. “The officers arrested an undisclosed number of them, mostly men of different age brackets,” a […]
By: Musa Terrang Perhaps there is hardly a better barometer to gauge the palpable feelings of many Nigerians about the political and infrastructural development as champion by the SGF, our very own Mr. Synergy than Nigerians, Adamawa people and many communities across the length and breadth of this country through […]
Supreme Court Justice, Sylvester Ngwuta is dead. It was learnt that he died in his sleep on Sunday morning. According to sources, his death at his official residence in Abuja was confirmed by the apex court. The Supreme Court judge was said to be getting ready for his retirement from […]
Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka has described state governors in Nigeria as being too timid. He challenged them to push to ensure there is a change in the current structure being operated in the country. He also said it was madness for anyone to think Nigeria will work under its […]
Former Secretary-General of Commonwealth, Chief Emeka Anyaoku has lamented the current deteriorating situation of Nigeria. He said that in order to arrest the situation the Federal Government and the National Assembly must urgently organise an all-inclusive national dialogue that will take into account the recommendations of previous national conferences, and […]
Sheikh Musa Abdullahi Usman Jimeta, Chairman Ulama’u of Jamaatul Izalatil Bida Wa Ikamatus Sunnah (JIBWIS) Adamawa state has reminded Muslims in Adamawa of the need to live in peace with one another. Jimeta gave the charge Friday during the opening of a three-day seminar organized by JIBWIS holding in Jumma’at […]
Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha says nobody is safe from COVID-19 infection until everyone is vaccinated. The SGF said this on Friday during the formal rollout of COVID-19 vaccines at the National Hospital in Abuja, the nation’s capital. “For us in Nigeria and indeed nations […]
THE Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) on Thursday, said it has paid N1,103,987,124.44 to 559 members of Nigerian Police Force that took sides with the State of Biafra during the Nigeria Civil War under aegis of Retired War Affected Police Officers their gratuities and pension arrears. The Executive Secretary of […]
Unity Bank Plc has extended support to over 642,860 small-holder farmers across 35 states of the federation, under the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Anchor Borrower’s Programme, to boost food production and attain self-sufficiency in rice production in Nigeria. Giving the assessment at the flag-off of the 2020 wet season harvest […]
Jonathan inaugurates group of ex-presidents to mitigate electoral conflicts in W’Africa Former President Goodluck Jonathan said reports on him contesting the presidential election in 2023 were mere speculations. He spoke during a condolence visit to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State on his father’s death. Speaking at the State Government […]
President Muhammadu Buhari has been vaccinated against COVID-19 with AstraZeneca vaccine which arrived in Nigeria on Tuesday. Buhari was vaccinated by his personal physician on Saturday at about 11:51 am at a brief ceremony witnessed by top government officials at the New Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He […]
Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, on Friday maintained his stand against the world’s current most dreaded disease, the coronavirus. The Kogi State governor described COVID-19 as an imported disease that is being forced on people for no just cause and meant to shorten the lifespan of people. He maintained […]
A committee led by the Executive Secretary of the Petroleum Equalisation Fund (PEF), Ahmed Bobbo has disclosed that the superlative performance of the Chief Medical Director of Federal Medical Center (FMC) Yola, professor Awwal Mohammed was the major driving force behind his organization’s quest to ensure the hospital’s upgrade to […]
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that he once tested positive for COVID-19 and after 72 hours tested negative for the virus. He disclosed this while marking his 84th birthday on Friday. “It will surprise you that I was tested positive for COVID-19. “I called them to come and test […]
Army officer and his girlfriend have been arrested in Zamfara State for allegedly supplying ammunition and uniforms to bandits. The state government announced this on Friday during a news briefing at the State Government House Gusau, through the Deputy Chief of Staff, Dr Bashir Muhammad Maru. He said the soldier […]
A police officer of the Federal Republic of Nigeria who has turned into a attacker of people, especially political office holder and high profile personalities,Luwa Debeghi Daudah Michika was remorseful Saturday evening to have send an epistle of apology to Senator Binta Masi Garba over unprinted and unwarranted names calling […]
The managing Director (M D) of Fombina Ambassadors suites and Apartments, Alhaji Hamza A. Mohammed said a new idea of hotel industry has come to give and to be a haven for Adamawa comfort. Hamza who granted an interview with our reporter in his office at Adamu Muazu Modibbo street […]
The Police Command in Adamawa, on Friday confirmed the arrest of one Lekan Agboola, over complicity in the death of a 37-year-old mother of two. DSP Sulaiman Nguroje, Adamawa State Police Command Public Relations Officer, confirmed the development to TGNEWS in Yola. Nguroje said Agboola, who was arrested on a […]
According to a NAN report of Friday that the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 708 new cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19), taking the total number of infected people in the country to 157,671. According to it, Adamawa recorded 180 new infections, Lagos confirmed 141, Ondo reported 60 and […]
Saudi Arabia has announced that taking of COVID-19 vaccine would be compulsory for those wishing to participate in the Hajj this season. The Saudi Minister of Health, Dr Tawfiq Al-Rabiah, stated this via a circular on Monday evening. He said, “You must prepare early to secure the manpower required to […]
Nigerian on Thursday quizzed the Ministry of Environment over 55 government vehicles allegedly missing from the ministry. The Chairman of Senate Public Accounts Committee, Senator Mathew Urhoghide conducted the probe based on the 2018 Auditor General’s report. “Audit observed that 55 vehicles were not presented for physical inspection; all efforts […]
Governor Rotimi Akeredolu-led government of Ondo State has directed schools in the state to ensure that pupils now recite the Oodua anthem. The directives, according to the state government, affected both public and private schools starting from primary to the higher institution. The development is embedded in a circular titled […]
Popular Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, on Thursday, insisted that the Federal Government must pardon the bandits if it could forgive coup plotters in the past. Gumi, made the statement while replying to the Christian Association of Nigeria in Kaduna, adding that forgiving the bandits is the only way for […]
Chairman of Mubi North Local Government area of Adamawa state, Alhaji Suleiman Yahaya Sudi confirmed to this medium that he has set to do a mega empowerment programme Invitations statement signed by his special assistant on Media, Ahmed Wuronge Mubi said the empowerment will culminate with the Commissioning of PDP […]
Officers of Nigeria Police Force, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos State have arrested five COVID-19 certificate forgery suspects. Suspect are Moses Samuel, Achibong Idonrenyin, Popoola Adewala, Abdulmalik Ibrahim and Wale Aderele. Two of the suspects, Shehu Imam and Adeola Darlington are at large. According to Bature Umar, the […]
Bala Abdulkadri Mohammed, Bauchi State governor had on Monday, cautioned politicians loyal to the former speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara not to allow toxic utterances and “opportunistic politicians” to divide them on the basis of religion and tribe. Governor Mohammed who stated this in Bogoro local government […]
The Police in Anambra State led by the Anti-cult grand Commander, SP Noel Uche of Enugu-Ukwu have arrested a blind 419 kingpin in Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State. The suspect, Mr. Tochukwu Ikebuife alias Mmanye was said to have specialised in spitting saliva in the palms […]
The vice chancellor of Modibbo Adama University, professor Abdullahi Liman Tukur has disclosed that the management of the institution has concluded arrangements to convert to a conventional university. He noted that the university is 100% ready to take up its new status as more management courses are already underway while […]
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, on Thursday said his Bauchi State counterpart, Bala Muhammed would soon defect from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party to the ruling All Progressive Congress. Zulum revealed this in Bauchi state during the groundbreaking ceremony for the reconstruction and upgrading of the Bauchi State Government […]
The President Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo and the secretary to the Government of the federation, Barr Boss Mustapha will receive shots of AstraZeneca/Oxford COVID-19 vaccines on Saturday. Dr Faisal Shuaib, the Executive Director, National Primary Health Care Development Agency disclosed this at a State House briefing in Abuja […]
