The police in Adamawa State have arrested a young man identified as Isa Abdullahi for stealing his girlfriend’s mobile phone valued at N60,000 in Yola, the Adamawa State capital, and selling it off and converting the proceeds to his personal use.

Police sources say his arrest followed a formal complaint lodged by his girlfriend, who reported the theft at the police station.

He was subsequently trailed and arrested by police operatives attached to Doubeli Police Station before being arraigned at Chief Magistrate Court No. 2, presided over by Chief Magistrate Zainab Buba.

The defendant was arraigned by Inspector Kabiru Abubakar of Doubeli Police Station, where he pleaded guilty to the offences of theft and misappropriation.

On Wednesday, Isa appeared before the Adamawa State Jail Delivery Committee, chaired by the Chief Judge of the state, Hon. Justice Hafsat Abdulrahaman.

While appearing before the committee, he admitted stealing his girlfriend’s mobile phone and expressed regret over his actions.

He promised to replace the stolen handset if he eventually regained his freedom from prison custody.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced a gift of N100 million naira for each member of Flamingos national team following their victory at the U-17 World Cup.

The Nigerian team defeated Japan 2-1 to win the trophy at the U-17 female World Cup which held in Morocco.

The players and their coaches visited the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Wednesday, November 11, and the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, announced that they will each get a gift of 100 million naira.

She said the monies would be kept in trust for the young champions in designated banks.

The coach of the Flamingos also received N100 million, while the Technical Crew were gifted N50 million each.

The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Edo State Chapter, Emperor Jarrett Tenebe, has introduced the *“Ask the Chairman: 5 Letters Initiative,”* a weekly public engagement platform designed to create a direct channel of communication between the Party Chairman and citizens across Edo State.

The initiative seeks to bridge the communication gap between political leadership and citizens by providing party members, grassroots supporters and non-party members, particularly residents of remote and underserved communities, an opportunity to communicate directly with the Chairman.

Through this platform, citizens can ask questions, express concerns, share personal experiences, make suggestions and present ideas on issues relating to the party, governance and the overall development of Edo State.

Beyond providing an avenue for communication, the initiative is also designed to translate listening into meaningful action. Selected concerns requiring personal or social intervention will be considered for support through the *Jarrett Tenebe Foundation*. Where matters fall outside the Foundation’s capacity or mandate, they will be referred to *His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo,* for possible government intervention.

This approach aligns with the Governor’s commitment to people-centred governance and reflects the importance of having a listening government that places the welfare, concerns and aspirations of the people at the heart of its policies and programmes.

Under the initiative, five letters will be selected every week and personally presented to Emperor Jarrett Tenebe for reading, consideration and appropriate action.

The initiative reflects the Chairman’s belief that meaningful political leadership must extend beyond engagements with party executives, political officeholders, advisers and established political structures. It must equally create room for direct interaction with underserved citizens and an understanding of their everyday experiences, expectations and challenges, particularly those whose voices are rarely heard.

Importantly, participation is open to everyone, irrespective of political affiliation. APC members, grassroots supporters, non-party members and all other residents of Edo State are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity.

Citizens are invited to submit letters containing questions, concerns, observations, suggestions, personal experiences and constructive ideas that could contribute to strengthening the party, improving governance and advancing the development of Edo State.

SUBMISSION CHANNELS

Interested individuals can submit their letters through the following dedicated channels:

* Email: [email protected]

* Facebook: APC Edo State Chairman – Jarrett Tenebe

* TikTok: @legendary.ejt

* Twitter (X): @JarrettTenebe01

Five submissions will be selected and presented to the Chairman every week as part of this ongoing engagement process.

The “Ask the Chairman: 5 Letters Initiative” is founded on a simple but important principle: leadership must never become so distant from the people that it loses touch with their everyday realities.

It is a commitment to listening, understanding and responding, while ensuring that citizens have a voice in the conversations and decisions that shape the party and the future of Edo State.

Because effective leadership begins with listening, and every voice deserves to be heard.