PHOTO NEWS: St. Vincent De Paul Society of St. Mary's Catholic Church Yola have Secured the Release of Six Prisoners for Trespass.

By Catherine Philip Jelani<div>29/09/2022</div><div>The St Vincent De Paul Society of St. Mary's Catholic Church Yola have Secured the Release of Six Prisoners with the Offence of Trespassing Possessions today being the 29th of September 2022 at the Yola Prison.<br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GYNTeTFuWv8/YzX9VI3cvMI/AAAAAAAAlxM/ZFd2LpndBkAmKbnkC_QW992B_vSPRoy1wCNcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1664482640520910-0.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GYNTeTFuWv8/YzX9VI3cvMI/AAAAAAAAlxM/ZFd2LpndBkAmKbnkC_QW992B_vSPRoy1wCNcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1664482640520910-0.png" width="400"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Chairperson of the Society, Mrs. Angelina Augustine presenting some sanitary pads for female inmates and some other hygiene materials for sanitation.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--XLSUkGQPQw/YzX9Tfo7zPI/AAAAAAAAlxI/xcHkqbuxBpAH6zHRoAlY_hKCXiZQXrdIQCNcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1664482631528337-1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--XLSUkGQPQw/YzX9Tfo7zPI/AAAAAAAAlxI/xcHkqbuxBpAH6zHRoAlY_hKCXiZQXrdIQCNcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1664482631528337-1.png" width="400"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Prison Officials, Representatives of St. Vincent De Paul Society and the Benefitiaries. </div><br></div>

PHOTO NEWS: St. Vincent De Paul Society of St. Mary's Catholic Church Yola have Secured the Release of Six Prisoners for Trespass.

By Catherine Philip Jelani 29/09/2022 The St Vincent De Paul Society of St. Mary's Catholic Church Yola have Secured the Release of Six ...

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Peace and Security:Second Action Plan On Women Peace And Security Kicks Off.

<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-F1MZgygePHg/YzX6iBbWi3I/AAAAAAAAlxA/32h6WtV_Mc4ZkpHDAI_3_FPdtzkBm3QVACNcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1664481924064296-0.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-F1MZgygePHg/YzX6iBbWi3I/AAAAAAAAlxA/32h6WtV_Mc4ZkpHDAI_3_FPdtzkBm3QVACNcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1664481924064296-0.png" width="400"> </a> </div>By: AISHA SA’AD<br></div><div>27-9-2022</div><div><br></div><div>The  second  phase of  Adamawa State action plan on women peace and security has kicked off on Tuesday, 27th of September, 2022 at City Green Hotel, Yola.</div><div><br></div><div>The State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development in collaboration with UN WOMEN, has organised a one day training on second phase of state action plan on women peace and security. </div><div><br></div><div>Women peace and security is a united nations security council resolution 1325, which advocates for women  engagement  in Peace and security, women economic empowerment and protection of women from all forms of violence and harmful practices perpetrated on women and Girls.</div><div><br></div><div>Declaring the training open, the Hon. Commissioner,  Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs. Lami Ahmed Ga’anda, commended organisers of the programme for organising a programme that is timely, because women in  Adamawa state has suffered untold hardship of conflict over the years. She added that more needs to be done in order to ameliorate the sufferings of women, she added that UN Women is doing a job well done in ensuring women voices are heard. She called on participants to disseminate what they will learn to heir various organisations for effective implementation of Adamawa state action plan.</div><div><br></div><div>The participants were  taken to have an in depth overview of Women peace and security and it five pillars thus;  promotion Protection, prosecution, prevention and post conflict recovery. By the facilitator, Mrs. Olubukola. </div><div><br></div><div>The training is aimed at ensuring  that the state action plan on women peace and security is documented, implemented and remain a working document in Adamawa state.</div><div><br></div><div>The training further looked at challenges, gap, linkages, monitoring and reporting of women peace and security action plan.</div><div>Furthermore,  participants were also, urged to inform their various Ministries, Departments and Agencies to appoint a Gender Desk Officer who will work in synergy with  the State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development as a Member of the steering committee  to draft a terms of refernce for implementation of  Adamawa state action plan. </div><div><br></div><div>The participants were grouped into two groups to deliberate and come up with ideas on how to address the gaps and challenges for fully implementation of the action plan. </div><div><br></div><div>After a successful deliberation, they came up with the following; -They will organise annual briefing, reporting to Governor and State House of Assembly, Develop a work plan for 2022-2023 fiscal allocation for  implementation of the action plan.</div><div><br></div><div>There is also, the need for enhancing synergy/ coordination with other  Women peace and security platforms, mentors and media network.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>

Peace and Security:Second Action Plan On Women Peace And Security Kicks Off.

By: AISHA SA’AD 27-9-2022 The  second  phase of  Adamawa State action plan on women peace and security has kicked off on Tuesday...

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NEWS:Remains of Veteran Broadcaster Late Chief Timawus Mathias Has Been Laid to Rest.

<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-F5PZDR9XzRk/YzFn2-tqz0I/AAAAAAAAlwg/cQvbey5hnGs18vwJPzJpxfHHm3Ots3vOwCNcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1664182230115369-0.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-F5PZDR9XzRk/YzFn2-tqz0I/AAAAAAAAlwg/cQvbey5hnGs18vwJPzJpxfHHm3Ots3vOwCNcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1664182230115369-0.png" width="400"> </a> </div><br></div><div>By: Yusuf Umar<br></div><div><br></div><div>The Remains of Veteran Broadcaster  Late Chief Timawus Mathias has been laid  to rest at his family compound in Numan. </div><div><br></div><div>Governor Aumadu Umaru Fintiri has described late Chief Timawus Mathias as a tolerant professional whose emense contributions for the development of the media industry, Adamawa and the country at large will be greatly missed.</div><div><br></div><div>The Governor stated this at the funeral service of the deceased held at the LCCN Cathedral Numan local government of Adamawa state.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zQ8iMsV0e7k/YzFn1MfmWCI/AAAAAAAAlwc/nHfB2ak-vC02Zz6cDDAsaJqgCTEcCc6FACNcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1664182224049748-1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zQ8iMsV0e7k/YzFn1MfmWCI/AAAAAAAAlwc/nHfB2ak-vC02Zz6cDDAsaJqgCTEcCc6FACNcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1664182224049748-1.png" width="400"> </a> </div>Governor Aumadu Umaru Fintiri represented by his Chief of Staff Professor Maxwell Giddado said Chief Timawus Mathias was a pace setter whose service to God and humanity can not be quantified, encouraging those he left behind to build on his legacies.</div><div><br></div><div>He emphasized that Late Mathias has contributed to the Peace and Unity of the Country, stressing that he has left an indelible mark that will forever be cherished.</div><div><br></div><div>While commiserating with the bereaved family, the Bachama Kingdom, Numan federation, Adamawa and the Country at large, the governor stressed the need for the bereaved to summon courage and bear such a great loss.</div><div><br></div><div>Also speaking the Secretary to the Government of the Federation Barrister Boss Gida Mustapha eulogized late chief Timawus Mathias, noting that he has lived a legacy that can never be forgotten.</div><div><br></div><div>Boss Mustapha who described Late Timawus as a fallen iroko tree in the media industry and beyond stressed that he has lived an impactful life.</div><div><br></div><div>There were other Condolence messages from prominent personalities, Captains of Industries, Royal Highnesses, Religious leaders, and Organisations among others.</div><div>   </div><div>In a message, the Bishop of the Upper Room Cathedral Bishop Peter Makanto who described death as inevitable admonished Christians to live a Holy life.</div><div>     </div><div>The Clergyman also advised the congregation to exhibit the spirit of love and forgiveness as enshrined in the scriptures.</div><div>   </div><div>Born on 5th December, 1948, Chief Timawus Mathias passed away on the Ninth of September twenty twenty Two at the Modibbo Adama Teaching Hospital Yola after a protracted illness at the age of 74.</div><div>     </div><div>Among the Mourners were the Deputy Governor of Adamawa State Chief Crowther Seth, Founder DAAR communication Chief Raymond Dokpesi, members of the state executive council and the legislators among others.</div><div><br></div><div>Late Chief Timawus Mathias was buried in his family compound in Numan.</div>

NEWS:Remains of Veteran Broadcaster Late Chief Timawus Mathias Has Been Laid to Rest.

By: Yusuf Umar The Remains of Veteran Broadcaster  Late Chief Timawus Mathias has been laid  to rest at his family compound in N...

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NEWS:Governors of North East Talked Tough on Bandits Migration to Region.

<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hTh55wp4L9I/Yy1ydZf0BZI/AAAAAAAAlv8/8SmnpdSVrdoBNqXYmOIFVa8ZEo1uAGyHACNcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1663922801025643-0.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hTh55wp4L9I/Yy1ydZf0BZI/AAAAAAAAlv8/8SmnpdSVrdoBNqXYmOIFVa8ZEo1uAGyHACNcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1663922801025643-0.png" width="400"> </a> </div>By Barnabas Augustine<br></div><div>16/9/2022</div><div><br></div><div>The Governors of the North East region of Nigeria have raised alarm over the migration of the bandits whose activities was devastating in the North West to the North East region.</div><div><br></div><div>The North East region have been devasted by the activities of the Boko Haram with thousands of lives of innocent Nigerians lost while millions were dislodged from their homes.</div><div><br></div><div>The meeting of the North East Governors' Forum which was the seventh since it began in 2020 had in attendance the Governor of Adamawa Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, Governor of Borno Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, Governor of Gombe Muhammadu Inuwa Yahya, Governor of Bauchi Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed and the Governor of Yobe Mai Mala Buni.</div><div><br></div><div>The Forum which was Chaired by its Chairman, Prof Babagana Umara Zulum who appreciated  the efforts of President Muhammadu Buhari in combating the menace of Boko Haram insurgency in the northeast sub region through the use of both kinetic and nonkinatic approach. </div><div><br></div><div>In the communique issued after the meeting, the Governors alarmed that the fierce onslaught against bandits in the northwest by the security, is increasing the vulnerability of the northeastern states.</div><div><br></div><div>The Forum disclosed this in a communique which was signed by the North East Governors' Forum Chairman, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum and read by the Governor of Yobe State, HE Mai Mala Buni, read in part:</div><div><br></div><div>"The Forum, lauded President Muhammadu Buhari and the security agencies for the effort in combating the Boko Haram insurgency. It noted the improvement in the security situation in the region which had largely been achieved through kinetic and non-kinetic measures. </div><div><br></div><div>"The Forum, noted the relative peace being experienced in the subregion, especially the reduced incidences of Farmer-herder clashes, as encouraging. However, there is increasing vulnerability of the region to insecurity due to the mass movement of the bandits who are gradually being pushed out of the Northwest by the security forces.  On the influx of the bandits, there is an urgent need to launch a coordinated security road map in conjunction with the security agencies and the Federal Government. </div><div><br></div><div>"The Forum, noted the link between mining activities and insecurity especially the abuse of the mining leases.  It therefore resolved to ensure strict compliance with the provisions of the Land Use Act. </div><div><br></div><div>The Forum, again expressed concern on the parlous state of power supply in the north-east region, which at present receives less than 5% of national allocation of grid energy while accounting for 14% of the population and 30% of landmass. While noting the direct correlation between energy security and high level of poverty and our GDP status, it called on the Federal Government to introduce innovative strategies by investing in the production of comparatively cheaper hydropower and renewable energy. </div><div><br></div><div>"Related to this, the Federal Government is called upon to accelerate the execution of the Mambila hydroelectricity project.  </div><div><br></div><div>"The Forum, noted the need to harness the vast untapped resources of the subregion by fostering integration in commerce as well as holding trade fairs with a view to attracting foreign investments. Forum therefore, urged the North-east Council of Chambers of Commerce to revive the Northeast Joint Trade Fair and commodity markets to stimulate economic activities. </div><div><br></div><div>"The Forum thanked the Federal Government for establishing the University of Health Sciences, in Azare to address the huge manpower deficit in the health sector and pledged to support the University to deliver on its mandate. </div><div><br></div><div>"The Forum, expressed grave concern about the devastating effect of flooding which is destroying homes and livelihood including road infrastructures. The Forum therefore calls on the Federal Government to as a matter of urgency direct its relevant agencies to immediately deploy all necessary interventions to ameliorate the situation in the affected areas.</div><div><br></div><div>"The Forum appreciates the Government and People of Gombe State for hosting the meeting. It resolved to hold the 8th Meeting in Maiduguri, Borno State on Friday, 25th November, 2022".</div>

NEWS:Governors of North East Talked Tough on Bandits Migration to Region.

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NEWS:Fintiri to Connect Bahuli and other Communities in Michika to National Grid.

<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LC4NyvkCHdw/YyL4F1B4rUI/AAAAAAAAlu8/Z3ivBYdPuroWWk0n4ba2ABr5OCGdzbXdQCNcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1663236109464629-0.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LC4NyvkCHdw/YyL4F1B4rUI/AAAAAAAAlu8/Z3ivBYdPuroWWk0n4ba2ABr5OCGdzbXdQCNcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1663236109464629-0.png" width="400"> </a> </div>By Murna Panya</div><div><br></div><div>In his efforts to connect rural communities to the national Grid,His Excellency Gov Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri awards the contract for the connection of Bahuli community in Mubi North Local Government area and Bariki-dlaka, voka-gye,  Dlaka communities in Michika Local Government Areas respectively. The State Ministry for Rural Infrastructure and Community Development is saddled with the responsibility.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RX9ymOdqlkQ/YyM_Wji5IAI/AAAAAAAAlvE/X3OoxcduLA8T09IMuXu18MWhfP1vzA5QwCNcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1663254358745028-0.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RX9ymOdqlkQ/YyM_Wji5IAI/AAAAAAAAlvE/X3OoxcduLA8T09IMuXu18MWhfP1vzA5QwCNcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1663254358745028-0.png" width="400"> </a> </div><br></div><div>In their efforts to supervise the ongoing projects across Adamawa State to ensure quality work ,Hon. Dr Abdullahi Prambe , Commissioner , Adamawa State Ministry for Rural Infrastructure and community development together with his Permanent Secretary, Engr. Muhammad H Muktar and Engr Kennedy Director, Rural Electrification visited the site to supervise the ongoing projects.</div>

NEWS:Fintiri to Connect Bahuli and other Communities in Michika to National Grid.

By Murna Panya In his efforts to connect rural communities to the national Grid,His Excellency Gov Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri awards t...

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EXCO:Adamawa EXCO Approves Completion, Connection of Communities to National Grid.

<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_21z3YAxMh8/YyHjYohJ1dI/AAAAAAAAluw/x2EBIzC03oYiFh514QRm5XpCsXgdIMxFQCNcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1663165274568917-0.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_21z3YAxMh8/YyHjYohJ1dI/AAAAAAAAluw/x2EBIzC03oYiFh514QRm5XpCsXgdIMxFQCNcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1663165274568917-0.png" width="400"> </a> </div>By Barnabas Augustine<br></div><div>14/9/2022</div><div><br></div><div>The Adamawa State Executive Council has approved the completion of abandoned rural electrification in Bille, Dong and Kpasham in Demsa LGA and connection of So'o and Mapeo in Jada LGA to National Grid.</div><div><br></div><div>The EXCO made the approval, Wednesday in its ninth meeting for the year 2022, presided by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri at the Council Chambers, Government House, Yola.</div><div><br></div><div>Briefing newsmen after the meeting, the Commissioner Ministry of Information and Strategy, Dr Umar Pella said that in its effort to ensure that no one is left behind and nothing is left untouched, the EXCO has approved sixhhundred and fifty four million, sixhhundred and thirty thousand, three hundred and six naira, seven Kobo (N664,630,306.07k) for the completion of Bille, Kpasham and Dong rural electrification.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LjQ2cyuu6Vw/YyHjWSyVbcI/AAAAAAAAlus/r1spBL7QDGcSOwrruoWv9R9jopumRnvYgCNcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1663165262377634-1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LjQ2cyuu6Vw/YyHjWSyVbcI/AAAAAAAAlus/r1spBL7QDGcSOwrruoWv9R9jopumRnvYgCNcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1663165262377634-1.png" width="400"> </a> </div><br></div><div>According to Dr Pella, Bille and Kpasham rural electrification contract was awarded by the Federal Government in 1997. He added that the project was abandoned and becomes a lingering issue.</div><div><br></div><div>He explained that the Adamawa state government has take the project having the communities are in the state. He maintained that the Governor Fintiri led administration will not continue seeing it's communities in darkness.</div><div><br></div><div>Also approved at the Council meeting is the electrification of the rural communities of So'o and Mapeo in Jada LGA.</div><div><br></div><div>The Commissioner of Information and Strategy disclosed that two hundred and and seventy million, one-hundref and eighty five thousand, ninety-nine naira, twenty-five Kobo (N270,185,099.26k) was approved for the electrification of So'o and Mapeo communities in Jada.</div><div><br></div><div>He explained that the contracts approved by the state Executive Council at its ninth meeting for the year 2022 was awarded to Electromax Engineering Nigeria Limited and each of the contract will be completed in twelve weeks at the point of signing of the contract.</div><div><br></div><div>Contributing, the Commissioner Ministry of Rural Infrastructure and Community Development, Hon. Abdullahi Prambe added that when the communities are connected to the national grid, it will burst their economy activities and check rural urban migration.</div>

EXCO:Adamawa EXCO Approves Completion, Connection of Communities to National Grid.

By Barnabas Augustine 14/9/2022 The Adamawa State Executive Council has approved the completion of abandoned rural electrificati...

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