Jim Ochetenwu

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Intergrity still pays - Ex-SGF Boss Mustapha tells leaders

1 week ago | dailypost.ng | Jim Ochetenwu

The immediate past Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Boss Mustapha, says integrity still pays, and enjoined Nigerians, especially people in leadership positions, to be upright in their actions. Mustapha spoke at the weekend in Mombol, Adamawa State, during a ceremony to honour an official of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Comptroller Haniel Hadison. He noted that commitment to duty helps national development and attracts personal honour.
'We're closing in on murderers' - Fintiri gives update on investigation into PDP stalwart's killing

1 week ago | dailypost.ng | Jim Ochetenwu

Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State on Saturday revealed that progress has been made in the search for the murderers of a popular stalwart of the Peoples Democratic Party, Thomas Godwin. He asserted that he was sure the murderers would soon be apprehended and made to face the law. Thomas Godwin, a well-known political figure in Hong Local Government Area, was few days ago waylaid and hacked to death by yet to be identified killers believed to be assassins hired by political enemies.
Adamawa: Boko Haram hit Hong again, destroy facilities, hoist flags

1 week ago | dailypost.ng | Jim Ochetenwu

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have hit a community in Hong, Adamawa State, causing destruction to valuable properties. DAILY POST learnt that starting from 10pm Friday to 3am Sarurday, the terrorists reportedly stormed Dabna village in Yadul/Dugwaba District of Hong Local Government Area, bearing scary weapons and IEDs.Witnesses said the terrorists occupied and burnt houses, properties, and hoisted their flag of conquest.
Equity demands tertiary institution for southern Adamawa - Sen Binos

1 week ago | dailypost.ng | Jim Ochetenwu

The southern senatorial zone of Adamawa State, the only one without a single major tertiary institution in the state, should have one at last, the senator representing the zone has said. Senator Binos Yaroe made the assertion on Thursday in Yola, giving the hint that a bill he sponsored to establish a university of education in Numan would soon be passed and very likely signed into law.
Police confirm killing of popular Adamawa youth, Zamfara, begin investigation

1 week ago | dailypost.ng | Jim Ochetenwu

The Adamawa State Police Command has confirmed the killing of a popular youth, Thomas Godwin, also known as Zamfara. The police command, which said on Wednesday that Zamfara’s killing occurred on the night of Tuesday, April 15, 2025, described the incident as unfortunate. “Preliminary reports indicate that the victim was attacked by unknown person(s) while returning home,” the command said in a press release signed by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Suleiman Nguroje.
7 Killed, assets destroyed as Boko Haram attacks Adamawa community

1 week ago | dailypost.ng | Jim Ochetenwu

Seven people have allegedly been killed by suspected members of the Boko Haram insurgents in the course of attacks on communities in Hong, Adamawa State. The Banga and Larh communities of Hong are the scenes of the latest attacks, according to residents who have reported that the insurgents poured into the communities on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, and left a trail of death and destruction.
NSCDC cracks down on illegal mining in Adamawa, seizes 228 bags of fluorides

1 week ago | dailypost.ng | Jim Ochetenwu

The Adamawa State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) has confiscated hundreds of bags of solid minerals taken out of two illegal mining sites in the state. The confiscated minerals include 228 bags of fluorides recovered from an illegal site in Dumne, Hong Local Government Area, and 41 bags of monoxide recovered from Michika in Michika LGA.
Adamawa: Hong people vow to resist Boko Haram attacks

2 weeks ago | dailypost.ng | Jim Ochetenwu

The paramount king of the Hong in Adamawa State, the Tol Huba, Alheri Bulus Nyako has spoken of a resolve by his people to stand up against any further attacks by insurgents. The royal father, fielding questions from newsmen who called at his palace over recent attacks by Boko Haram in communities around his chiefdom, said his people have decided that running from the terrorists is unhelpful.
Man hangs self in Adamawa

2 weeks ago | dailypost.ng | Jim Ochetenwu

A man in Adamawa State has committed suicide by hanging himself. The incident took place in Doubeli, a residential community in Jimeta, Yola North Local Government Area. Witnesses said his corpse was found swinging from a tree at Sauki Transport Motor Park at Doubeli Junction. The man, whose identity is yet to be revealed, left no clue for his actions, but random commentators suggest that he chose the grim way out due to social pressures arising from the prevailing economic difficulties.
We reject one-party system - EYN condemns attack on 'political enemies' in Nigeria

2 weeks ago | dailypost.ng | Jim Ochetenwu

The Church of the Brethren in Nigeria, otherwise known as Ekklesiyar ‘Yan’Uwa A Nigeria, EYN, has rejected what it described as the narrowing of the polity to a one-party system. The Church declared at its annual general meeting in Adamawa State that attacks on perceived political enemies by the powers that be must stop.