Adamawa news today from The Trumpet: government and politics, security and policing, Customs and border trade, health and education from Yola, Mubi and across Adamawa State, updated every time we publish a new Adamawa story.
Adamawa State was created on 27 August 1991 from the old Gongola State, with Yola as its capital. It lies in North-East Nigeria on the border with Cameroon and shares boundaries with Borno, Gombe and Taraba states. The state is home to the Sukur Cultural Landscape, Nigeria’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Adamawa State at a glance
| Capital | Yola |
|---|---|
| Created | 27 August 1991 (from Gongola State) |
| Governor | Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri (since May 2019) |
| Local government areas | 21 |
| Senatorial districts | Adamawa North, Adamawa Central, Adamawa South |
| Population (2006 census) | 3,178,950 |
| Known for | Sukur Cultural Landscape (UNESCO), the Mandara Mountains and the River Benue |
| Region | North-East Nigeria |
What we cover in Adamawa
- Government: Governor Fintiri’s administration, from the N169bn supplementary budget and the investment drive to his call to upgrade FCE Yola to a federal university of education.
- Security: insurgency, kidnapping and crime, such as the Army rescue of three kidnap victims and the police recovery of an AK-47 rifle.
- Customs and border trade: smuggling along the Cameroon frontier, including the N79.86m seizure of petrol and foreign rice.
- Health and welfare: public health and workers’ pay, from the mandatory Ebola screening for travellers to the EFCC’s recovery of N1.05bn for 659 teachers.
- Politics and peace: the 2027 race and community relations, including the governorship candidates’ peace accord and the herders’ peace deal in Song.
Latest Adamawa news
Army Foils Terrorist Attack, Rescues 3 Kidnap Victims In Twin Operations In Adamawa
Troops have foiled a terrorist attack, rescued three kidnapped civilians and recovered weapons, ammunition and suspected explosive materials in two…
Adamawa Reaffirms Commitment To Create Enabling Environment For Investors
By Charles Suru Adamawa State has reiterated its commitment to creating an enabling environment for investors and promoting economic growth…
Adamawa: 28-Year-Old Man Arrested for Allegedly Stabbing Neighbour to Death Over Roasted Meat
The Adamawa State Police Command says it has arrested a 28-year-old man, Ibrahim Augustine, over the alleged fatal stabbing of…
Police Recover AK-47 Rifle, 15 Rounds Of Ammunition In Adamawa
The Adamawa State Police Command has recovered an AK-47 rifle and 15 rounds of live ammunition from Shiga-Daniya Mountain in…
Customs Chief Vows Technology-Driven Crackdown On Smuggling In Adamawa, Taraba
The newly appointed acting Area Controller of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adamawa/Taraba Area Command, Mamman Ali, has vowed to…
Police Foil Kidnap, Unravel Cases Of Rape, Murder, Robbery In Adamawa
From a foiled midnight kidnapping operation in Song to disturbing allegations of child rape, murder over witchcraft accusations and armed…
EFCC Recovers, Returns N1.05bn To 659 Adamawa Teachers After Years Of Unpaid Entitlements
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over ₦1.05 billion recovered funds to 659 disengaged teachers in Adamawa…
Osinbajo Commends Fintiri’s Transformation Of Adamawa At Governor’s 59th Birthday
Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has commended Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri for transforming the state through infrastructure development, describing…
Adamawa Announces Mandatory Health Screening For All Incoming Travellers As Ebola Threat Raises Health Concerns
Adamawa State Government has announced plans to introduce mandatory health screening for all incoming travellers arriving by air, road and…
Governor Fintiri Urges Tinubu To Convert FCE Yola To Federal University of Education
Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to convert the Federal College of Education (FCE), Yola,…
Customs Seize Contraband Goods Worth N79.8m in Adamawa
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adamawa/Taraba Area Command has intercepted contraband goods with a duty-paid value of N79.86 million in…
Police Arrest Two Suspected Drug Dealers in Bauchi as Adamawa Relaxes Lamurde Curfew
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two suspected drug dealers and recovered suspected illicit substances, including Indian hemp, Colorado…
Customs Seize ₦79.86m Worth of Petrol, Foreign Rice, Other Goods in Adamawa
YOLA — The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adamawa and Taraba Area Command, has intercepted petroleum products, foreign parboiled rice, foreign…
Adamawa Intensifies Ebola Outbreak Preparedness
The Adamawa State Ministry of Health and Human Services has intensified preparations against the potential threat of an Ebola outbreak,…
Customs Intercepts 38,700 Litres Of Petrol Worth N63.1m In Adamawa
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted 38,700 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), valued at ₦63.115 million, during a…
Police Raise Alarm Over Rising Cases Of Cyberbullying, Sextortion In Adamawa
The Adamawa State Police Command has raised concerns over the increasing cases of cyberbullying, blackmail and the unauthorised circulation of…
Police Arrest 7 Suspects In Kala’a Drug Raid, Recover Suspected Illicit Substances In Adamawa
The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested seven suspects during a raid on identified drug joints, criminal hideouts and black…
Fintiri Brokers Peace Between Fulani Herders, Song LG Council
Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has brokered a peace agreement between Fulani herders and the management of Song Local Government…
‘Tinubu Must Come’ Supporters Clash With ‘Tinubu Must Go’ Group In Adamawa
Supporters of the ‘Tinubu Must Come’ campaign group reportedly fled for safety after members of the opposing ‘Tinubu Must Go’…
APM Guber Candidate Haske Defends Choice Of Female Running Mate In Adamawa
The governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Adamawa State, Abdulrahman Haske, has defended his decision to select…
Adamawa news: frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Adamawa State?
Yola is the capital of Adamawa State. The twin town of Jimeta-Yola is the state’s main commercial and administrative centre.
When was Adamawa State created?
Adamawa State was created on 27 August 1991, when the old Gongola State was split into Adamawa and Taraba states.
How many local government areas are in Adamawa State?
Adamawa State has 21 local government areas, spread across three senatorial districts: Adamawa North, Adamawa Central and Adamawa South.
Who is the governor of Adamawa State?
Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has been Governor of Adamawa State since May 2019 and was re-elected in 2023. He joined the APC from the PDP in 2026.
What is Adamawa State known for?
Adamawa is home to the Sukur Cultural Landscape, Nigeria’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Mandara Mountains on the Cameroon border and the River Benue, which flows past Yola.
Where can I read the latest Adamawa news today?
This page updates automatically whenever The Trumpet publishes a story about Adamawa, so the newest reports always appear in the Latest Adamawa news section.
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