The Adamawa State Government has cancelled the “Cross Over Night” festivities set on December 31 at the Unity Flyover in Jimeta, Yola, the state capital.
Humwashi Wonosikou, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, announced the announcement in a statement released to the media on Wednesday.
Wonosikou indicated that the crossover event was cancelled for citizens’ safety and security, and that additional details would be provided as needed.
“The Adamawa State Government has cancelled all activities planned for the Cross Over Night on Dec. 31, 2025, to Jan. 1, 2026, at the Unity Fly-Over in Jimeta, Yola.
“The safety and security of citizens remain our top priority. The government will continue to work with security agencies to ensure peace and stability in the state,” the statement said.
The administration also asked inhabitants, particularly those in Yola North and South Local administration locations, to remain careful and avoid congested locations.
“Avoid any potential risks and report any suspicious activities to the authorities,” the statement added.
The development comes just after the Lagos State Government announced the cancellation of the 2025 Greater Lagos Fiesta, which was supposed to take place on December 31.
The declaration was made in a statement issued on Tuesday by Gboyega Akosile, the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s assent.
Sanwo-Olu decreed that, instead of the annual Greater Lagos Fiesta, also known as the Countdown to 2026, citizens should “spend quality time in personal prayers for the nation, the state, and the people of Lagos.”
The governor also encouraged Lagosians to pray for “our continued prosperity, leadership, peace, productivity, and general well-being.”
While wishing people well as the year comes to a close, Sanwo-Olu voiced confidence for the year ahead, wishing all Lagosians “a happy and prosperous year 2026,” and remarking that the future year “shows great promise for the state and Nigeria.”
According to the statement, the governor also urged locals “to continue to live in peace and harmony.”
