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Adamawa Assembly visits Ganye after windstorm destroyed houses, offices
The Adamawa State House of Assembly has sent a delegation to Ganye, a local government area 145 kilometres south of the capital, Yola, after a devastating windstorm that killed a child and lifted roofs off houses and offices.
The fierce storm is believed to be the worst such incident in recent years.
A resident, Abubakar Njidda said of the storm, “Today’s powerful windstorm, which attained frightening speeds in nautical miles, severely impacted the Chief Magistrate Court and the Upper Area Court Ganye, marking the worst storm in more than 50 years.”
An Ad-hoc Committee of the Adamawa House of Assembly visited the affected communities Wednesday to assess the level of destruction and to sympathize with the victims.
The committee, led by the member representing Mayo Belwa Constituency, Musa Kallamu, Bulus Kantomon of Shelleng Constituency, Emmanuel Kefas of Song Constituency, Kelvin Kefas of Toungo Constituency, and Japheth Hammanjabu of Verre Constituency, inspected several affected areas, including Sugu town and Ganye General Hospital.
Speaking at one of the scenes of destruction, Musa Kallamu emphasized the commitment of the State Assembly to ensure provision of necessary relief materials.
Kallamu who had earlier led his team to the Ganye paramount ruler, the Gangwari Ganye, Alhaji Umaru Adamu, was told that the windstorm occurred on Saturday, April 27, and destroyed several homes, caused massive loss of property and claimed the life of a six-year-old boy.
The committee also visited Sani Usman, the father of the deceased.
In Sugu town, the delegation assessed the damage to residential buildings and interacted with affected families.
At the Ganye General Hospital, the lawmakers were received by the Principal Medical Officer, Dr. Moses Malena, who conducted them to the maternity and outpatient department which were mostly affected.
Speaking after the sympathy tour, Kalamu said his team would deliver a comprehensive report for swift government intervention.
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EID-EL-FITR: IGP DISU FELICITATES MUSLIM FAITHFUL, ORDERS NATIONWIDE DEPLOYMENT OF TACTICAL ASSETS
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, has extended warm felicitations to the Muslim faithful across Nigeria on the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan and the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr.
In furtherance of his commitment to ensuring a safe and secure environment during the festive period, the Inspector-General has directed Commissioners of Police and Tactical Commanders across all states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory to implement robust security arrangements.
Operational measures include:
Strategic deployment of tactical teams and intelligence operatives.

Deployment of the Special Intervention Squad and conventional police personnel to Eid prayer grounds and critical infrastructure.
Increased presence at highways, motor parks, recreational centers, and other public spaces to ensure peaceful, hitch-free celebrations.
The IGP has also ordered heightened visibility policing, coordinated patrols, enhanced surveillance operations, and intelligence-led stop-and-search duties. These actions are aimed at proactively deterring criminal activities and ensuring a swift response to any emerging threats.
IGP Disu calls on members of the public to remain vigilant, cooperate with law enforcement agencies, and promptly report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station or through the following emergency lines:
08057000001, 08057000002, 09133333785, and 09133333786.
IGP Tunji Disu wishes all Muslim faithful a peaceful and joyous Eid-el-Fitr.

DCP ANTHONY OKON PLACID psc(+) mni
Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters, Abuja
20th March, 2026
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Hon Success Opara celebrates Mothering Sunday with St. Peter women, hails them as the ‘neck that controls the household
Hon Success Opara, former councilorship candidate for Ikenegbu Ward 2, celebrated Mothering Sunday with the women of St. Peter Anglican Church, Ikenegbu, extolling them as the backbone of their households.
He described them as the “neck that controls the household,” acknowledging their vital role in shaping families and communities.
Opara’s gesture is seen as a testament to his commitment to uplifting and empowering women.
The celebration, which coincided with the Christian observance of Mothering Sunday, featured fellowship and words of encouragement from Opara, who prayed for the women’s well-being.
This event highlights the importance of recognizing and appreciating mothers and mother figures in Nigerian society.
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“Early marriage is better than fornication” – Mixed reactions as young Nigerian couple trends after welcoming a child
A young Nigerian couple are currently trending on Arewa social media circles after they welcomed their first child.
The pictures taken by a Kaduna-based photographer have sparked mixed reactions, with some people saying that the girl is underaged and not old enough to be a wife and mother.

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