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Police deploy personnel for Eid-el-Fitr security in Adamawa 
Worldpunch-ng27d ago

Police deploy personnel for Eid-el-Fitr security in Adamawa 

The Adamawa State Police Command deploys heavily armed personnel to ensure peaceful Eid-el-Fitr security and a hitch-free celebration across the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-deploy-personnel-for-eid-el-fitr-security-in-adamawa/

Bayo Onanuga Taunts Atiku Over Fintiri's Defection
PoliticsPremium Timesvanguard-ng1mo ago2 sources

Bayo Onanuga Taunts Atiku Over Fintiri's Defection

Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, taunted former Vice President Atiku Abubakar following Governor Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State's defection from the Peoples Democratic Party.

25 killed in jihadist attacks in northeast Nigeria – Report
Worldnospunch-ngvanguard-ng1mo ago3 sources

25 killed in jihadist attacks in northeast Nigeria – Report

At least 25 people were killed in two separate jihadist attacks in Nigeria’s Adamawa state, attributed to Boko Haram militants in Madagali and Hong. Read More: https://punchng.com/25-killed-in-jihadist-attacks-in-northeast-nigeria-report/

Adamawa leads as 616,873 apply for police recruitment
Politicspunch-ng1mo ago

Adamawa leads as 616,873 apply for police recruitment

Over 616,000 applications were received for the Nigeria police recruitment, with Adamawa State leading. See the full breakdown of applicants by state. Read More: https://punchng.com/adamawa-leads-as-616873-apply-for-police-recruitment/

ADC Faction Suspends Atiku, Babachir Amid Adamawa Crisis
PoliticsPremium Timespunch-ng20h ago2 sources

ADC Faction Suspends Atiku, Babachir Amid Adamawa Crisis

A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Adamawa state has announced the suspension of prominent figures Atiku and Babachir Lawal, deepening the party's internal crisis. Babachir Lawal has since debunked the suspension claims, attributing them to drug use.

27 killed in Boko Haram attack on Adamawa community
Worldvanguard-ngmyjoyonline1mo ago2 sources

27 killed in Boko Haram attack on Adamawa community

NO fewer than 27 persons have been killed following a joint Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists attack in Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State in the early hours of yesterday. The post 27 killed in Boko Haram attack on Adamawa community appeared first on Vanguard News.

Just In: Atiku’s son resigns as commissioner in Adamawa
Politicspunch-ngvanguard-ng1mo ago2 sources

Just In: Atiku’s son resigns as commissioner in Adamawa

Adamu Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has resigned from his role as Commissioner for Works and Energy Development in Adamawa State. In a resignation letter dated March 2, 2026, and addressed to Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, Adamu said his decision came after “deep personal reflection and careful consideration.” “I write to […] The post Just In: Atiku’s son resigns as commissioner in Adamawa appeared first on Vanguard News.

Adamawa Governor Fintiri Defects to APC
Politicspunch-ng1mo ago

Adamawa Governor Fintiri Defects to APC

Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, has defected from the PDP to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), citing the developmental interests of the state as his reason.

Police recruitment: Adamawa leads with 39,989 applicants, Anambra lowest
Politicsvanguard-ng1mo ago

Police recruitment: Adamawa leads with 39,989 applicants, Anambra lowest

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has revealed that Adamawa State recorded the highest number of applicants for the ongoing police recruitment exercise, with 39,989 submissions, while Anambra State posted the lowest with 1,739 applications. The post Police recruitment: Adamawa leads with 39,989 applicants, Anambra lowest appeared first on Vanguard News.