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Daily Rendezvous  Class of 2002 Alumni of the Army Day Secondary School (ADSS) Mogadishu Cantonment, Asokoro on Friday, handed over the newly renovated and remodeled chemistry laboratory to the school. The project was executed  to commemorate their 20th Anniversary of graduating from the school. The Commander, Defence Headquarters Garrison (DHQGar), Major General Elias Attu, commended the old students for remembering and giving back to the school in recognition of their formation period. The Comd, who was represented by the Commanding Officer Administration, DHQGar, Navy Captain Hassan Dogara, said that the DHQ recognised that education was an expensive venture hence its effort to continue to invest in it. He said that the investment in education had been replicated in the army, the Navy and the Air Force through all their various schools. According to him, it is not easy for members of a set to come together and develop a part of the school academic ad...

Daily Rendezvous  The 55th birthday anniversary of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, the governor of Adamawa State presents this opportunity to celebrate the life of an unrepentant democrat, quintessential public servant, and a patriot who is passionate about our state’s place in the 21st century. Though this is an individual tribute, highlighted by personal encounters, it honours a Nigerian who through both his official and private capacities, has continued to work for national cohesion and integration. Our paths crossed over Fourty Five years  ago in the course our sojourn  on earth.  Then, an ebullient Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri rose from being a young Lad from the Barracks in Minna to a local prodigy in primary and Secondary schools.  From atop a senior functionary of government, I considered his demeanor and approach rare, especially in this part of the world. I was humbled by the simplicity of this Politician and respected his penchant for keeping in co...

Daily Rendezvous  ....says he remains the best candidate to bring more development to the constituency  Competence, experience, and abilities are some of the key requisite knowledge a Lawmaker of the Federal Republic of Nigeria should garner to represent well in the national assembly. An erstwhile Lawmaker who has represented the People of Yola North, Yola South, and Girei Federal Constituency of Adamawa State, Honourable Lawal Garba made a passionate call to his constituents to consider a candidate with the needed experience to represent them in 2023. Lawal who is a Lawyer by profession from 2015 to 2019 was considered to give an excellent representation to the people of Adamawa under the All Progressives Congress (APC) and urged them not to collect money in exchange for better representation as the result has a far-reaching devastating effect. Lawal is currently the Flag bearer of the New Nigeria people's party (NNPP) hoping to go back to the National Assembly as...

Daily Rendezvous  The former Caretaker Vice Chairperson, Numan Local government, Hon. Mary Frank, has commended Gov. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, the award bestowqed on him as the Best Governor on infrastructure development in Nigeria. Mary praised the Adamawa state governor for his commitment to people-driven governance saying his hard work and determination to leave no one behind and nothing untouched us the secret to his huge success. Mary Frank said, "Your Excellency, I felicitate with you on the Honour bestowed on you by the Presidency for your contributions in infrastructural developments in the state.  "While your successes are being recognized, it is hoped you sustain the momentum for actualization of the Fintiri style leadership that is people centric.  "I wish you more grease to your elbow and success in the governorship election in 2023. "congratulations Your Excellency"

Daily Rendezvous  A political Group, Women in Politics, Adamawa state chapter, has staged a peaceful protest condemning a judgement that led to the dismissal of Sen. Aishatu Dahiru Ahmed as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, stating that the attack is an orchestrated attack on all women in Nigeria and a ploy by the men folk to subjugate the woman folk against the popular female political candidate despite the glaring endorsement by the massive will of the people. Women in Politics, led by its state chairperson, Comfort Ezra, said there is no longer room for discrimination against women and all women in the country should rise in unison to fight this deliberate attempt to scuttle the hope of women in Nigeria through the backdoor. Comfort Ezra made this known at a peaceful protest march held in Yola, Adamawa state. While addressing the public, the state chair person of Women in Politics, comfort Ezra said, "We call you today to express our disma...

Daily Rendezvous  The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa says it is heading to the appeal Court to challenge the ruling by the Federal High Court that bars the party from fielding a governorship Candidate for the 2023 elections in Adamawa. The party says it remains confident and hopeful that it would win the 2023 governorship elections in Adamwa and that the appellete court will upend the ruling of the lower court and grand the party the opportunity to conduct a fresh primary in order to field a candidates for the 2023 governorship elections in Adamawa state. This was made known by the state Secretary of the party, Raymond Chidama, shortly after arising from a State Executive Committee meeting of the party in Yola, Adamawa state. Raymond Chidama said, "The All Progressives Congress APC in Adamawa receives the court judgement on the Governorship Primary of the party which was held on the 26th and 27th of May, 2022 with mixed feelings. "But we also thank the...

Daily Rendezvous APC does not have a candidate in Adamawa, Court rules. He Says:” its judicial rascality to say there is no over voting.  "t’s a serious electoral crime. “The era of political rascality is over by political parties in the interest of our democracy."

Daily Rendezvous The staff and management of News Rendezvous TV/Online Newspapers heartily felicitate with the paramount Ruler of the Bwatiye kingdom, Humon Dr Daniel Ismaila Shaga, CON, for the Special Honours Conferred on him as Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) by president of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari. News Rendezvous Media salutes the courage, foresight and determination of the highly revered monarch in his relentless pursuit of peace and development of his people and the country at large. Accept the assurance of our highest regards as we pray that God will bless your reign with kindness and grace to lead. Signed Management, News Rendezvous TV/ Online Newspapers 

Daily Rendezvous The Management and Staff of News Rendezvous TV and Online Newspapers heartily congratulates the Chief of Staff to the Adamawa state Governor, Prof. Maxwell Gidado, on his illustrious Award as Member of the Order of the Niger (OON) conferred on him by the the president of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari. Nigeria, Adamawa, Southern Adamawa and indeed Ganye chiefdom is proud of your progress. News Rendezvous look forward to celebrating more successes and accolades as we believe this award will spur you to excellence and greater things ahead. Acceptance our kind regards and best wishes.

Daily Rendezvous Universities to Reopen 17th October 2022 as Federal Govt Agrees To Pay The Outstanding 8 Months' Salaries. Revitalization and salary areas have been cleared. Although the issue of UTAS is not finalized, for now, ASUU members have agreed to resume October 17th. 

Daily Rendezvous A southern Adamawa academics and political stalwart, Hon. Dr John Ngamsa has congratulated the paramount ruler of the  Bachama kingdom, Dr Daniel Ismaila Shaga over the  investiture of honour confered on him as the Commander of the Order of the Nigeria (CON) by the president of the federal republic of Nigeria, President. The three time commissioner in Adamawa said, the honour Isa result of his forthrightness and commitment to furthering peace, harmony and oneness across the Bwatiye land and across the country at large. Ngamsa said, "The Hama Bachama, Dr Daniel Ismaila Shaga is a monarch of exceptional exemplary character. His forthrightness and goodwill are the virtues that earned him the title of the Commander of the Order of the Niger CON.  "This award goes a long to establish the monarch's readiness to bring peace and development to the Bwatiye race, Bachama kingdom and the nation at large. "Congratulations, we are proud to associate w...

Daily Rendezvous  The Association of West African Monarchs (AWAM) and the Northern Youth Leaders Forum (NYLF) hearily congratulates, His Royal Majesty, the Hama Bachama, Humon Daniel Shaga Ismaila on his new National Honours of the Commander of the Order of the Niger confered on him by the president of the federal Republic of Nigerian, President Muhammadu Buhari. AWAM and the Northern Leaders Forum (NLYF) congratulates you for this noble feat and elevation which marks the significance of your leadership as an exemplary monarch that has promoted peace, love and mutual respect among diverse cultures and political views. This honour is a true picture of your commitment to peace, brotherliness and peaceful co-existence among your numerous subjects. In you Nigeria, Adamawa and indeed southern Adamawa has found a beacon of hope, a leader of integrity and a man committed to changing the narratives of how traditional institutions promotes unity, progress and national developmen...

Daily Rendezvous  A new dawn for Nigeria's democracy is in the horizon following the recognition of the contributions of  distinguished, prominent Nigeria's finest journalists who have contributed in moving the country forward in no small way. The conferment of National Award by the President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria on the immediate past Director General of the Nigerian Television Authority, NTA and seasoned administrator, Mr. Yakubu Ibn Mohammed and the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President and former President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors, Mr. Femi Adesina with the Award of the Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON), and the Award of the Member of the Federal Republic (MFR), on the National President, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Mr. Chris Isiguzo and the Award of Member of the Order of Niger (MON) on the former President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors, a communication strategist, Mr. Ha...

Daily Rendezvous  Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has won the 2022 Distinguished Award For Infrastructure Delivery in Nigeria. The Nigeria Excellence Awards In Public Service organised by The Best Strategic Media in conjunction with the Office Of The Secretary To The Government Of The Federation will be presented by His Excellency President Muhammadu Buhari on the 21st of October at an occasion to be held at the State House Conference Centre Abuja. Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri while commending the process which rated his effectiveness in the provisions of Infrastructure and democratic dividends, dedicated it to the people of Adamawa State. "The process gives me hope that a new Nigeria is possible despite our differences. I commend the Federal Government for ensuring decorum and transparency in its assessment without bias through monitoring quality of jobs  being executed. I am happy that our little contribution to the growth and development of Adama...

Daily Rendezvous  Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has challenged Nigerians to emulate the virtues of Prophet Mohammed "As we celebrate Eid-el-Maulud." The Governor called for increased love and more understanding among Nigerians irrespective of their religious affiliations for a peaceful co-existence and growth of the country. “I congratulate the Muslim Ummah, and I pray to Allah that this blessed day, in which our Prophet graced the whole world with his birth, will be a blessing for all humanity”.  He said the country would continue to develop and grow if the citizens display love and understanding not only among themselves but also to the government. “The Prophet was a man of peace and he shared the message of love and peace through the religion of Islam throughout his life time,” he said.  Governor Fintiri urged Nigerians to emulate and imbibe the Prophet’s qualities to ensure the country's continued growth. “It is a challenging period for us...

Daily Rendezvous NIGERIA @62 The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa, Sen. Aishatu Dahiru Binani, has urge Nigerians to keep faith in the country saying Nigeria's challenges are surmountable.  Binani made the remarks on her official Twitter handle on independence day. Binani said, "I join Nigerians across the globe in celebrating our 62nd Independence Anniversary.  "Despite the daunting challenges facing us as a Country, we still have reasons to celebrate and remain focused because our challenges are surmountable. "Congratulate us once again for coming this far and I salute our steadfastness and sacrifices for our dear Country."

Daily Rendezvous  Geneva - 4 October 2022   Dementia is one of the greatest health challenges of our generation. “Although dementia is the 7th leading cause of death globally, dementia research accounts for less than 1.5% of total health research output” said Dr Soumya Swaminathan, WHO’s Chief Scientist. “Sadly, we are falling behind implementing the  Global action plan on the public health response to dementia 2017-25.  Addressing dementia comprehensively requires research and innovation to be an integral part of the response.” Strategies are needed to better understand, prevent, and treat the underlying diseases that cause dementia and, at the same time, provide care and support for people with dementia and their carers. Moreover, dementia research needs to be conducted within an enabling environment, where collaborations are fostered, and equitable and sustained investment is realized.   With these objectives, WHO developed a ...

Daily Rendezvous  The serene environment of Kodomti village has been disrupted by the news of a brutal and heinous attack of the killing of a woman's daughter near Kodomti by a Fulani herder. The woman, an indigene of Kodomti, who was on her way to Numan was attacked by  the herder who stabbed the daughter to death and inflicted severe injuries on the woman severing her left arm in the process. The woman who was later found unconscious along with her dead baby by Passers-by was quickly rushed to Numan General Hospital. This dastardly act was only a reminder of an ugly past and hatred stirred by incessant attacks on Bwatiye communities. This circle of violence must be stopped through genuine solutions which we believe our traditional leaders must spearhead in our relationship with herders.  The contemptuous and provocative behaviour in grazing practices where herders decide the extend their grazing limits must be reviewed in line with our traditional practices,...

Daily Rendezvous Hama Bachama, Buba Marwa, Gen. PC Tarfa, Billed for National Honours Recipients.  Full list of Awardees: GRAND COMMANDER OF THE ORDER OF THE NIGER (GCON)  1. Sen. Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, PhD President of the Senate (Yobe)  2. Hon. Justice Olukayode Ariwoola CJN (Oyo)  3. Hon. Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad CJN (Bauchi)  4. Dr. Ngozi Okonjo Iweala DG WTO (Abia)  5. Ms. Amina J. Mohammed UN, Deputy Secretary General (Gombe) B:  COMMANDER OF THE ORDER OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC (CFR)  1 Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila Speaker HOR  2 Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege Deputy President of the Senate  3 Mr. Boss Mustapha SGF  4 Dr Folashade Yemi-Esan HOS  5 Rt. Hon Yakubu Dogara Former Speaker HOR  6 Hon. Justice Kudirat M.O. Kekere-Ekun 7 Hon. Justice Musa Dattijo Muhammad  8 Hon. Justice Monica Bolna’an Dongban-Mensem President Court of Appeal Plateau  9 Mallam Abba Kyari (Posthumous)  10 Justice Ayo Salami (...