Adamawa news now

Here are some recent news updates from Adamawa State, Nigeria:

Breaking News

• Bandits Attack Adamawa Village, Kill 10: Bandits have attacked a village in Adamawa State, killing 10 people and injuring several others. The attack occurred in the early hours of yesterday morning in the village of Kala Balge, located in the Gombi Local Government Area of the state. (Source: Daily Trust)
• Adamawa Governor Inaugurates New State Assembly Complex: The Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has inaugurated a new complex for the state House of Assembly. The complex, which is located in the state capital, Yola, is expected to improve the working conditions of lawmakers and enhance the state's legislative activities. (Source: Vanguard)

Politics

• Adamawa APC Crisis Deepens as Factional Leaders Clash: The crisis in the Adamawa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened, with factional leaders of the party clashing over the control of the party's structure in the state. The crisis has led to the suspension of several party officials, including the state chairman of the party. (Source: ThisDay)
• Adamawa PDP Chieftain Defects to APC: A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Adamawa State, Alhaji Ahmed Lawan, has defected to the APC. Lawan, who is a former member of the state House of Assembly, cited the poor leadership of the PDP in the state as the reason for his defection. (Source: Daily Post)

Security

• Adamawa Police Arrest 10 Suspects over Kidnapping: The police in Adamawa State have arrested 10 suspects in connection with a kidnapping incident that occurred in the state. The suspects, who were arrested in a sting operation, are alleged to be members of a kidnapping gang that has been terrorizing residents of the state. (Source: Punch)
• Adamawa Community Laments Over Insecurity: Residents of a community in Adamawa State have lamented over the rising insecurity in the area, which has led to the displacement of several families. The community, which is located in the Gombi Local Government Area of the state, has been plagued by banditry and kidnapping in recent months. (Source: Leadership)

Economy

• Adamawa Government to Establish New Rice Mill: The Adamawa State government has announced plans to establish a new rice mill in the state. The mill, which is expected to be completed within the next two years, will have a capacity to produce 20,000 metric tons of rice per annum. (Source: The Nation)
• Adamawa Farmers Cry Out Over Insecticide Resistance: Farmers in Adamawa State have cried out over the resistance of pests to insecticides, which has led to a significant decline in their crop yields. The farmers are calling on the government to provide them with alternative solutions to the problem. (Source: Daily Trust)