FINTIRI’S POLITICAL GAMBIT: ONE DEFECTION, MANY POWER BLOCS IN MOTION By Zare Baba, Yola The political landscape of Adamawa has been dramatically upended. The defection of Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri to the All Progressives Congress (APC), publicly sealed in a massive, high-octane reception, is not merely a change of party, it is a strategic power play…

Bridging the Divide: Nigeria’s Urgent Call for Unity Beyond Politics. By Zare Baba, Yola At a time when Nigeria stands at a critical crossroads, the deepening political divide across regions, parties, and identities poses a growing threat to national cohesion. From the heated rhetoric between the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)…

Eid-el-Fitr: Taraba HSMB ES Felicitates Muslim Ummah, Urges Sustenance of Ramadan Virtues. By Christiana Babayo The Executive Secretary of the Taraba State Health Services Management Board (HSMB), Dr. Garba Danjuma, has congratulated the Muslim Ummah in Taraba State and across the country on the occasion of the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. In a message to mark the…

Troops Arrest Suspected Gunrunners, Recover 444 Rounds of Ammunition in Taraba. By Christiana Babayo Troops of the Nigerian Army under 6 Brigade/Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke have arrested two suspected gunrunners and recovered 444 rounds of ammunition during a routine stop-and-search operation in Taraba State. In a statement signed by the Acting Assistant Director…

Eid-el-Fitri: Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri Urges Unity, Tolerance Amid National Challenges. By Zare Baba, Yola. Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has called on Nigerians to embrace tolerance, unity, and peaceful coexistence as Muslims across the country mark the Eid al-Fitr celebration. In a Sallah message issued on Thursday, the governor stressed that unity across…

₦762m Shock Move: Fintiri Reroutes Power, Ends Borrong Darkness. By Zare Baba, Yola. Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has approved a major infrastructure boost aimed at strengthening electricity supply across parts of Adamawa State, with the State Executive Council endorsing a combined sum of ₦762 million for critical projects. The approval includes ₦598 million for the…

Taraba State University: The Human-Centred Vision of Sunday Paul Bako By Stephen Victor Gana Four years ago, when Professor Sunday Paul Bako assumed office as Vice-Chancellor of Taraba State University (TSUJ), the expectations were high. Today, as he marks his fourth anniversary in office, the verdict from many quarters—students, staff, alumni and stakeholders—is clear: the…

Fintiri Tasks New Commissioners on Accountability. By Zare Baba, Yola. Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has charged newly appointed commissioners in Adamawa State to uphold accountability and responsibility in the discharge of their duties. The governor gave the directive on Wednesday during the swearing-in of three commissioners and a member of the State Independent Electoral Commission…