Senate Orders Probe into Fresh Bandit Attacks in Adamawa, Demands Relief for Victims
The Nigerian Senate has ordered an investigation into renewed attacks by suspected bandits in Lamurde Local Government Area of Adamawa State, following reports of violence that displaced several residents. The upper chamber also directed the immediate provision of relief materials to affected communities, including Kwa, Gyakan, Rigange, Waduku and Tchobo, where gunmen reportedly carried out […]
Amnesty Condemns Boko Haram Attack in Adamawa
Amnesty International has condemned the killing of at least 29 people in an attack by suspected Boko Haram militants on Guyaku community in Gombi Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The incident, which occurred on Sunday, left several residents dead while others were reported missing as villagers fled the area in panic. In a statement […]
Kano Governor’s Aide Explains Absence of Red Cap
Abba Kabir Yusuf’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, has dismissed speculation surrounding the governor’s recent public appearance without the symbolic red cap associated with the Kwankwasiyya movement. The clarification followed Yusuf’s outing in Yola, the capital of Adamawa State, where he attended a gathering alongside other prominent personalities. His appearance without the red cap sparked […]
NiMet Warns Northern States of Rising Meningitis Risk
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has warned that several northern states could face an increased risk of cerebrospinal meningitis as temperatures rise across parts of the country. In a public health advisory issued Thursday on its X platform, the agency said the disease is a serious infection that affects the protective membranes covering the brain […]
Police Rescue Two Kidnap Victims In Adamawa
The Adamawa State Police Command has rescued two kidnapped teenagers and arrested a suspected kidnapper during a security operation in Song Local Government Area of the state. Police spokesperson Suleiman Nguroje disclosed in a statement on Thursday that the victims were abducted from Gwewan Village in Dumne, Song LGA. According to the statement, a joint […]
