Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa has congratulated Christians on the celebration of the 2024 Christmas. Humwashi Wonosikou, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, made this known in a statement on Tuesday in Yola. Fintiri reminded Christians that Christmas, the birth of Jesus Christ, signified hope and salvation brought to the world in need of redemption.…

Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa has presented a N486.2 billion budget to the State House of Assembly for 2025. The budget tagged “Budget of Service” was presented on Monday in Yola. The governor said the appropriation bill budget was in line with the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP). “Out of the…

The Adamawa State government has directed traditional rulers to take active steps in curtailing the perennial clashes between herders and farmers in their domains.

Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, has argued that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) should not be scrapped but rather strengthened to improve its effectiveness. Fintiri made this statement in response to a lawsuit filed by 16 state governors at the Supreme Court, challenging the legality of the laws establishing the anti-graft agency. Speaking…

The Senior Special Assistant to the Adamawa State governor on peace and security, Ahmed Lawan, has enjoined residents, especially the youth, to snub the October 1 national protest called by "few faceless and unpatriotic Nigerians." Describing Adamawa as ever peaceful, Lawan said it is suicidal for any claimed patriot to consider a protest of this…

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has said that his successor must be a leader willing to make sacrifices for the development and progress of the state. Speaking on Thursday while playing host to the leadership of the party spread across the wards, local government councils, and the state levels, the governor underscored the…

Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, has condemned the outcome of the Edo State governorship election, describing it as "shameful," "rape," and a threat to Nigeria's democracy. Fintiri's statement comes after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) the winner of the September 21 poll. Okpebholo, 54, secured…

Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has finally broken his silence on why his administration allows women to serve as vice chairpersons of the local government councils of the state. Speaking on Friday while playing host to the vice chairpersons of the twenty-three local government councils of the state, his decision to allow women to…

Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has issued an Executive Order prohibiting all forms of scavenging activities across the nooks and crannies of the state. In a statement made available to journalists in Yola, the state capital, by the governor's Chief Press Secretary, Humwashi Wonosikou, on Thursday, Fintiri also directed the security agencies in the…

Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has charged President Bola Tinubu to act fast in addressing the grievances of Nigerians.

Govt, ECOWAS, Red Cross empower flood victims The Adamawa State government has denied receiving 20 trucks of grains from the Federal Government. The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, James Iliya, at a press conference in Yola, clarified that the state was yet to receive the consignment.    Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, had at a briefing in…

Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has issued a directive to the leadership of the state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to ensure that women are selected as chairmanship running mates ahead of the forthcoming local government elections in the state.