Adamawa
4 LAS News stories tagged “Adamawa”, newest first. Every story links its sources.
28‑year‑old Ibrahim Augustine arrested after fatal stabbing over meat dispute in Adamawa
Police say Ibrahim Augustine, 28, was detained after allegedly stabbing his 21‑year‑old neighbour Haggai Markus during a disagreement over roasted meat in Mararaban Vimtim, Mubi North, on 4 November 2026.
LAS News Desk · 5 Nov 2026, 09:05 WAT · 2 sources
NCDC confirms two suspected Ebola cases in Adamawa tested negative after two rounds of lab work
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control announced that two individuals in Yola, Adamawa State, who showed Ebola‑like symptoms were isolated and tested negative, leaving the Federal Capital Territory case as the only confirmed infection in Nigeria.
LAS News Desk · 1 Nov 2026, 10:52 WAT · 12 sources
Governor Fintiri backs Tinubu and pushes for FCE Yola upgrade
Adamawa Governor Ahmadu Fintiri declared Adamawa a supporter of President Tinubu’s re‑election and urged the federal government to elevate the Federal College of Education, Yola to university status. The appeal came during the college’s 16th convocation and a door‑to‑door campaign launch.
Photo: Chatham House / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
LAS News Desk · 26 Oct 2026, 19:46 WAT · 2 sources
Nyesom Wike denies backing Adamawa Labour Party candidate Ishaku Abbo
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has rejected claims that he supports Adamawa State Labour Party gubernatorial candidate Ishaku Abbo, calling the viral post a fabrication and stating he would announce any endorsement himself.
LAS News Desk · 24 Oct 2026, 08:45 WAT · 2 sources