Association Caution Youths Of Neglecting Mother Tongue

Youths have been charged to always speak their mother tongue as a way of preserving the language from extinction. The acting National Chairman Laka Cultural Association Mr. Shu’aibu Leman made the plea during the 2020 National Retreat organized by the association held at Lelewal Motel, Jimeta with the theme “Laka Nation; Pathway to development”. He said Laka people, especially youths should continue to promote their real cultural heritage by speaking their mother tongue anywhere they...

We Are Faced With Challenges of Life, IDPs Cries Out

After staying for seven years in the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) informal camp in Malkohi, a suburb of Yola town in Adamawa state Northeast Nigeria the 2,860 IDPs from Borno state with the majority from Gwoza Local Government Area are now faced with a myriad of life challenges. Narrating their ordeal to West African Pilot News, the IDPs said inhabitants of Malkohi who offered some portions of land turned into IDP Camp are now demanding their...

State Lawmaker In Adamawa Empower Electorates

The Member representing Hong constituency in the Adamawa State House of Assembly Mr. Bathiya Wesley has distributed empowerment items to electorates aimed at improving their living standard. Items distributed include; 8 brand new cars, 50 sewing machines, 10 motorcycles, 8 wheelchairs, solar panels, and cash to 213  women across Hong Local Government.  The lawmaker while making the presentation of the items to beneficiaries in Hong said: “the items are procured with a view to improving...

205 Women Vegetable Sellers Receives N6.15m In Kebbi State

As part of effort to encourage women to be self-reliant, Kebbi state government has donated N6.15 million to 205 women vegetable sellers in the state. Each of the 205 women received N30,000 in order to boost their vegetable businesses. Governor Atiku Bagudu announced the donation at the graduation of women trained in preservation of perishable items in Birnin Kebbi on Sunday. “The comprehensive training of the women traders was conducted by the state chapter of...

COVID-19: Government Directs Universities to Remain Close

As University students are preparing to return to classes following the suspension of strike by ASUU, the National Universities Commission (NUC) has ordered Vice-Chancellors of universities to stop academic activities amid increasing COVID-19 cases. Chris Maiyaki, Deputy Executive Secretary (Administration) signed the circular that Classrooms, hostel accommodation, conferences, and seminars are to be put on hold. Maiyaki directed the universities to remain closed and await further instructions. The statement read in part “Vice-Chancellors are to...

20 Doctors Died Less Than A Week In Nigeria

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) says, no fewer than 20 doctors have died of COVID-19 in the last one week in Nigeria in the second wave of the pandemic. Dr. Emma Amodu, NMA Chairman of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), disclosed this at a press briefing on Friday in Abuja. “These doctors lost their lives after contracting the deadly disease while treating infected patients who failed to disclose their true health status. “For those of...

Governor Fintiri Condemns Attack on Garkida by Boko Haram

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has condemned the Boko Haram attack on Garkida town in Gombi local area of Adamawa state. Boko Haram fighters attacked Garkida town on the eve of Christmas killing two civilians including a 5-year-old. The attackers also vandalized and looted properties including that of the hospital. A statement by Governor Fintiri’s spokesperson, Humwashi Wonosikou said the Governor sympathized with residents of Garkida over the unfortunate Christmas Eve attack, calling...

The Adamawa state Commissioner for Transportation, Alhaji Mustapha Musa Jika says the Ministry is doing its best to make the Adamawa sunshine express operators of Sunshine Bus Company becomes one of the leading transport companies in Nigeria. The commissioner stated this Wednesday during the sunshine productivity award ceremony held at the corporate headquarters of the Adamawa Transport Board in Yola. “Hard work pays, staff of the board should work hard by ensuring honesty, transparency, and...

Cyber Crime Suspect Landed In Police Net

A cybercrime suspect, who allegedly specialises in issuing fake tinted glass permit to vehicle owners in Adamawa state has been arrested. The command’s spokesman, DSP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, confirmed the arrest to the Newsmen on Thursday in Yola. He said that the suspect was arrested by operatives from the command’s intelligence bureau while forging and issuing fake vehicle tinted glass permits, with the police logo, to vehicle owners. “The suspect, operating a business venture at...

ADHA Passes 2021 Budget Of Over N140b

Adamawa State House of Assembly Thursday during a rare session passed the 2021Appropriation bill of over one hundred and forty billion naira (N140b) as the proposed Budget Estimate of the Adamawa State Government. The Passage of the bill followed the presentation of the report of the House Standing Committee on Finance, Appropriation and Budget on the floor of the House by the committee chairman Mrs. Kate Raymond Mamuno. After resolving some issues raised, Mrs. Mamuno...

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