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Adamawa State Tertiary Institutions Shutdown Over Minimum Wage Snub

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YOLA – Academic and non-academic staff of Adamawa State-owned tertiary institutions have shutdown all tertiary institutions in the state as a result of failure by the Fintiri-led government to include tertiary institutions in the state in its minimum wage implementation plan. The instructions decided to embarked on an indefinite strike following the government’s failure to address their demand for new minimum wage implementation after its seven-day warning strike elapsed, Monday, 10th March, 2025 as the state government keeps mum. The decision was announced in a statement released by the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of academic and non-academic staff unions, signed by the committee’s chairperson , Comrade Maryam Abdullahi. According to the communiqué, the unions had initially declared a seven-day warning strike on February 27, 2025, which ended on March 10, 2025. However, due to the government's non-responsiveness, the unions have now resolved to continue with an indefi...
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Gov. Fintiri Congratulates Muhammad Hammajoda New EFCC Secretary

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Daily Rendezvous  Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing Muhammad Hassan Hammanjoda as the new Secretary of the Economic And Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). While congratulating him for the well deserved appointment, Fintiri noted that it was as a result of the confidence that President Tinubu and indeed the entire Nigerians have in him. Gov. Fintiri made this known in a press statement issued his Chief Press Secretary Humwashi Wonosikou, and made available to Daily Sun over the weekend in Yola, Adamawa state. Fintiri said, “On behalf of the good people and Government of Adamawa State, I congratulate you on your appointment as Secretary of EFCC; this unique assignment glaringly shows the confidence that President Tinubu and the people of this country have in your ability and capacity to perform, as exemplified by your excellent performance in your previous assignments. “Adamawa is proud of your meritorio...
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Come Clean, You Can't Gloss Over Weighty Allegations Against You - Osanyani Fires Back at APC National Women Leader

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News Rendezvous  The leader of the National Women Coalition of APC, Pharm. Deborah Mathew Osanyani, has fired back at the national women's leader of the APC, Dr. Mary Idele Alile, for mounting a spurious defence against some weighty allegations leveled against saying it is not something that one defends with empty words but with proofs to show that one's hands are clean and not guilty as alleged, which simply means where are the wrappers meant for APC women in the 36 states of the country? It is either that Nigerian women have it or do not have it. Dr. Alile in a report captioned, "Leave Dr. Mrs. Mary Alile Alone, Says Progressive Women and Youth Alliance" had attempted to brush aside serious issues boiling on integrity and the welfare of the millions of APC's women supporters across the country. Under president Bola Ahmed Tinubu, APC has been reinventing itself to show that it is a political party that looks after its own and behavior like that of Ali...
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West African Youths Thumbs-Up Ribadu, Badaru Over Security Gain

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Daily Rendezvous  By Nachafiyada Suleiman  The West African Youth Congress (WAYC) has lauded the Nigerian military for its recent successes in tackling insecurity within the country. This comes after reports emerged detailing the neutralization of 118 bandits, the arrest of 330 others, and the rescue of 133 kidnapped victims – all within a single week. In a statement released by the organization's Secretary-General, Ambassador Ahmed Marafa, the WAYC commended the Nigerian troops for their dedication and bravery in the face of ongoing security challenges.     ,,,,*,,, ,,Z  "We at the West African Youth Congress are highly impressed by the recent feats achieved by the Nigerian military in their fight against criminal elements," stated Ambassador Marafa. "The neutralization of over 100 bandits, the arrest of hundreds more, and the successful rescue of kidnapped victims represent a significant stride forward in securing Nigeria." Ambassador Marafa's...
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TINUBU/SHETTIMA FOUNDATION TASK MEMBERS ON UNITY, COMMISSERATE WITH YOLA TRADERS OVER FIRE OUTBREAK

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Daily Rendezvous  The Tinubu-Shetima Foundation has on Thursday 18/04/24 in Yola, called for unity of purpose and strong commitment to the ideals of a progressive society and improving the livelihood of the populace.  Rising from its first general meeting which held at Dantsoho Hotel in Yola the capital of Adamawa State, the foundation's chairman Hon. Hammanjulde Yaya stressed the need for unity of purpose and the need for members to have a common goal towards making Adamawa State better than it is today. He further stated that the Tinubu Shettima presidency is poised to ensuring economic prosperity and security to all Nigerians.  Hammanjulde stressed the need for members to embrace the programs and interventions of the foundation which is all inclusive and geared towards improving both members and the general society.  On his part, the secretary of the foundation, Hon. Julius Kadala underscored the need to be strategic in implementing effective programs ...
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Adamawa: NUC,TUC Mediates in Labour party internal crisis, Reaffirms Nicholas as Party Chairman.

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Daily Rendezvous  The National Labour Congress and the Trade Union Council holds a mediation meeting in Yola to resolve the internal crisis between the ousted labour Party chairman and incumbent caretaker committee. The move is an avenue for the team of party executives led by the Algon Chairman Rev. Illiya Mathias who recently passed a vote of no confidence on the State Party Chairman Mr. Nicholas Christopher on multiple grounds to present all arguments for deliberations and possible reconciliation reaffirming the incumbency of Mr. Nicholas Christopher as the State Labour Party Chairman. This was made known by the representative of the organized Labour Comrade Nasiru Babale In Yola.   Stating that only 5 out of the 18LGA chairmen who teamed up to pass a vote of no confidence on Nicholas are legitimate chairmen , disqualifying their action.  Recall that on the 4th of April 2024,  the ALGON chairman Rev Illiya Mathias chaired a delegation of 18LGA of ...
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We Will Revamp our Party into a Place Where Ideas, Development and Progress Are Discussed- Hon.Theman Jonah

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Daily Rendezvous The newly elected caretaker committee chairman of Labour Party in Adamawa, Theman Jonah, has vowed to raise tha standard of the party to a level that captured the aspirations and ambitions of all citizens of Adamawa state and the world. Theman said, he and his newly elected officials are poised to organize a summit to strategise and capture the interest of all party members including creating a reward system where all members who work for the party reap the reward of their hard work. Theman made this known in an acceptance speech he sent newsmen in Yola, Adamawa state. Theman said, "There are challenges, but we are ready. My fellow comrades you have invested so much trust not only in my person, but in all of us that have emerged.  "I am aware there are challenges here and there but I believe that the team that has just emerged, we have what it takes to address those challenges.  "The instruments required do not need to be rocket size, but bas...
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