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Daily Rendezvous  Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has appealed to Adamawa citizens “not to give in to naysayers and sceptics” In his new year message. He promised to continue to changqqqqqqqq qq q q q mrqqqqq me qqmmmmmnmmmmmmmmmnmmmm,em2022/2023Osun State Government has directed the management of the state polytechnic, Iree, to reverse the fee payable by students. The school authority had increased its fees for the 2022/23 academic session from N67,850 to N112,850 for science students and 57,300 to 97,300 for others. However, in a memo to the school management by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Adelani A. Aderinola, dated December 15, it (school management) was directed to suspend the new fee regime. The memo titled, Re: Notification of Approved Fees for 2022/2023 Academic Session in Osun State Polytechnic Iree, reads, “Further to your letter Reference Number OSPOL/BUR/101/VII/239 dated 13th December 2022 on Notification of Approved Fees for 2022/2023 Aca...

Daily Rendezvous  European Union has boost World Food Programme (WFP) operations in Southwest and Northwest Cameroon donating EUR 4.2 million as intervention for about 1.1 million insecure persons. The intervention will go a long way to address emergency food needs of internally displaced persons and host communities WFP is working to provide life-saving food assistance to more than 300,000 women, men and children affected by the conflict in both regions  The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) commends European Union (EU) for a contribution of EUR 4.2 million from through the union's Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations Department (ECHO) to strengthen WFP response to the emergency food needs of 598,000 people in the northwest and southwest regions of Cameroon.  WFP is providing life-saving food assistance to more than 300,000 women, men and children affected by the conflict in both regions. The funding could not have come at a mo...

Daily Rendezvous  North East Development Commission (NEDC), a body responsible for the recovery and restoration of communities in North East states of Nigeria from the debilitating impact of Boko Haram insurgency and other disasters has trained 20 private security outfits in Borno State in orser to buffer and support the efforts of security agencies towards curbing insecurity in the region. The 3-day training tagged, ‘The Role of Informal Security Operatives to Combating Insecurity in Northeast Region’ was held at Maiduguri, Borno state Nigeria. Speaking at the occasion, the Borno State Coordinator of NEDC, Alh Mohammed Umar disclosed that the programme was aimed at enhancing the capacity of private security organisations to actively participate in crime prevention and maintenance of peace in the society  He revealed that aside from providing humanitarian support and empowerement programmes, NEDC also has the mandate of supporting activities...

Daily Rendezvous Alh Aliyu Ismai'la has felicitate with all Christians in Adamawa, Nigeria and beyond, on this year's occasion of Christmas and the new year celebration urging them to spread love, joy and happiness everywhere they go, which is the message that Christmas represents. Aliyu prays that the sound of joy and good tidings that accompany Christmas will fill their families and enrich their lives. Aliyu Ismai'la made remarks in a press statement made available to this medium, Saturday in Yola Adamawa State. Aliyu said, "My dear brothers and sisters, as the beautiful sounds of Christmas carols fill the air, so shall the sound of joy, happiness, and victory fill your life this Yuletide season and beyond. "This is wishing you and yours, a wonderful Christmas and a New Year of resounding success and Allah’s abundant blessings.  "In 2023 and, indeed, beyond, I pray Allah to sustain you in good health and shower you with uncommon favou...

Daily Rendezvous  Situation at a glance As of 8 December 2022, at least five Member States in the European Region, reported to WHO an increase in cases of invasive group A streptococcus (iGAS) disease and in some cases also scarlet fever. An increase in iGAS-related deaths has also been reported in some of these countries. Children under 10 years of age represent the most affected age group. Group A Streptococcal (GAS) infection commonly causes mild illnesses such as tonsillitis, pharyngitis, impetigo, cellulitis and scarlet fever. However, in rare instances, GAS infection can lead to invasive iGAS, which can cause life-threatening conditions. The observed increase may reflect an early start to the GAS infection season coinciding with an increase in the circulation of respiratory viruses and possible viral coinfection which may increase the risk of invasive GAS disease. This is in the context of increased population mixing following a period of reduced circu...

Daily Rendezvous  In a new  position paper  published last week, WHO has updated its recommendations for the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. Of particular note, the paper states that a single-dose schedule, referred to as an alternative, off-label single–dose schedule can provide a comparable efficacy and durability of protection to a two-dose regimen. The recommendation for alternative single-dose scheduling was initially made  by WHO’s independent expert advisory group, SAGE  in April 2022. The position paper is timely in the context of a deeply concerning decline in HPV vaccination coverage globally. Between 2019 and 2021, coverage of the first dose of HPV vaccination fell by 25% to 15%. This means 3.5 million more girls missed out on HPV vaccination in 2021 compared to 2019. The optimization of the HPV schedule is expected to improve access to the vaccine, offering countries the opportunity to expand the number of girls who can be vaccinated ...

Daily Rendezvous  - As Corp Members Relish Opportunity to Contribute to National Unity, Development  The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Christy Ufeanyi Uba, has challenged members of the 2022 Batch C, Stream II corps, to be patriotic and contribute meaningfully to the development of the country. Christy Uba told corp members at the closing ceremony of their orientation camp that they must commit themselves to self development through skill acquisition and development of their immediate place of posting in order to make Nigeria a better place. Christy Uba, who was represented by the Adamawa State Coordinator of the NYSC, Dennis Jingi, said, Nigeria is in need of the creativity, energy and commitment of younger generation of Nigerians in order to achieve its dream of being a great and united county. Christy Uba made this known in her address delivered at the closing ceremony of the Batch C Stream II orientation camp, Tuesday,...

Daily Rendezvous By Austin Ajayi. Award winning best Child Actor, Malachi Okonkwo has Inaugurated as Elegantflix 3D magazine ambassador. The Young Nigerian, Malachi Okonkwo who was honoured as Best Child Actor   by BEFFTA in 2018 in the  Youngest Male Youth category was named  the newest Brand Ambassador to ElegantFlix Magazine in London over the weekend. The elected   Malachi thanked Dr. Pauline Long, founder of BEFFTA as well as his mother HRM Florence Okonkwo for their encouragement for the confidence they have in him. He said: “I thank God and Dr. Pauline Long for the honour making me an ambassador of the magazine.  "Dr. Long is a great leader who strives in making people’s life meaningful, I also thank my mother for having me on the set of ‘Love Conquers.’ I wouldn't be here without your support, thank you mum. I will use the positive same energy for Elegantflix magazine.”  Okonkwo was also nominated for Best Child Actor (HAPA) 20...

Daily Rendezvous Some group of Auditing firms which provided consultancy services for the Adamawa state government  through the office of the Auditor General of Adamawa state, has decried a cold and disrespectful treatment by the Gov. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri led PDP government saying it provided a sterling and outstanding services that earned the government an award, yet, it has not been paid for its services. The firm speaking through one of its representatives who prefer anonymity, said because of its outstanding work, the Fintiri led government was awarded a winners prize of $10 million Dollars for outstanding book keeping, yet the company that audited the the government's account is yet to be paid its entitlements. The firm's representative said, "We are so disappointed with the attitude of the Gov. Fintiri led government to firms who provided good services for it. "It is just natural and responsible that people who provide excellent services  to your org...

Daily Rendezvous Written By Veno M Yongo Some titles and names were and are given to fulfill some exigencies. Yours the favorite one, Chief Dr. Maurice Vunobolki PhD, Dyapa Bachama was thought through and completely necessary especially at this critical period of Bachama Kingdom's renaissance with a pragmatic and progressive Leader on the throne.  Of course, His Majesty knew very well in his innate God's given beautiful wisdom that no one around would have been completely fit for this title except His Excellency Dr. Vunobolki.  There is no doubt that your title as the Dyapa Bachama is the most deserving of all. A hearty congratulation Nzo Murei Da Bagon, Kada Jene. Go in His strength and wisdom and win more laurels for humanity's progress. Bachama kingdom is proud of you; Bware home and diaspora are proud of you and of course Jenye (Jene) world wide are most proud of you. Respectfully written by: Veno Micloth Yongo for and on behalf of Jenye (Jene) Imburu.

Daily Rendezvous Written By Veno M. Yongo All titles are titles and are equal, but some titles are more equal than others. This succinctly depicts the Nzo Diya Bachama title bestowed on Dr. John C. Ngamsa PhD, whose title without a doubt is very distinct and the best amongst equals, because of the trying times Njiya Bwara is going through.  Who? Who? Who would have been fitting to wear the cap of Nzo Diya Bachama? Who??? This is simply a confirmation of the onerous task that you have before now voluntarily taken upon yourself on behalf of Bwara, because of your manifest realisation that, "where there is no vision, the people perish." You have been the vision bearer of Bwara; Again who would have been better, if not the Prof. himself? Chief, go in His strength and wisdom and win more laurels for humanity's progress. A hearty congratulation Homo Bolshe.  Respectfully written: By Veno Micloth Yongo for and on behalf of Chief (Hon.) Dr. John C. Ngamsa's mentee...

Daily Rendezvous  Alhaji Aliyu Ismaila, heartily felicitates with the Bachama Traditional Council, under the leadership of HRM Humon Daniel Shaga Ismaila on the confernment of noble Bachama traditional titles to well-derserving sons and daughters of the land. He also sends out his congratulations to all the recipients of the titles who are drawn from various walks of life and across various professional and cultural representations within the country. Aliyu, said as they have been conferered with these honours, they must use it as an opportunity to strengthen peace, unity and development of the Bachama kingdom and Its immediate environs. Aliyu Ismaila made the remarks in a statement he personally signed and made available to this medium over the weekend. Alhaji Aliyu while sending his congratulations said, "I will like to first of all congratulate the Hama Bachama, His Royal Majesty Humon Daniel Shaga Ismaila (CON) for conferring such titles on well-derserving sons of ...

Daily Rendezvous  Chairman, Committee on Foreign Affairs, House of Representatives,Rt.Hon.(Dr.) Yusuf Buba Yakub has advocated a serious shift in Nigeria 's foreign policy implementation towards closer ties and deeper relations with countries of Asia and other developing countries.These, he said, had at a time in their national growth and development experienced all that Nigeria is currently experiencing. Buba,who spoke to newsmen in his National Assembly office in Abuja, Wednesday, said countries like China,India and others from the Asian bloc have made very strong impacts in the area of foreign direct investment in Nigeria.He noted that the Chinese,in particular,have demonstrated a better understanding of the peculiarities of the Nigerian nation by establishing the kind of partnerships that are aiding the development of the country and her people through tangible efforts that are bearing, equally, tangible results without putting an unnecessary burden on the citizenry...

Daily Rendezvous  In an unprecedented intervention in education sector aimed at saving hundreds of local kids who have been confined to studying under tree, the member representing Numan, Demsa and Lamurde Federal Constituency in National Assembly, Rt.Hon.Kwamoti Laori, has demonstrated goodwill by building and handing over newly built and fully furnished three Blocks of Classrooms in Gan-Sari Community in Bile Ward of Demsa. Gan-Sari is an Adamawa community with over 5000 inhabitants where over 300 pupils attend the only  primary school in the community under a tree.  For over four decades, the lone primary school there has been neglected by successive governmentd in the state resulting in the closure of the school during raining seasons as the available environment for learning under trees leaving the students at the mercies if the elements. The timely intervention by Hon Kwamoti means that for the first time in a very long time, pupils in Gan-Sa...

Daily Rendezvous  12 December 2022 I  Geneva and Doha --  On Universal Health Coverage Day (UHC Day), the World Health Organization (WHO) teams up with international football icons to urge action by governments and people across the world to achieve health for all. UHC ensures that everyone, everywhere can access the support they need to be and stay healthy without being driven into financial hardship. To mark UHC Day, WHO is launching two new tools: one to help governments design and deliver the right service coverage packages for their populations; and a second to provide people with reliable information to support the everyday decisions they make to protect their health and well-being.  “The World Cup is the greatest prize in football, and the greatest prize in life is good health and well-being,” said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General. “Health is not a luxury for the rich, but a fundamental human right, and the foundation of peaceful...

Daily Rendezvous  There is also an ongoing complex humanitarian crisis that is rapidly deteriorating due to gang violence, socio-political conflicts, insecurity, fuel shortages, and economic instability. This has resulted in limited access to healthcare and essential services, including water, food, sanitation, and supply services. This situation makes the population of Haiti highly vulnerable to the ongoing cholera outbreak.   Description of the cases Between 2 October through 6 December 2022, a cumulative total of 13 672 suspected cholera cases, including 283 deaths (case fatality rate is 2.05%) have been reported by the Haiti Ministry of Public Health and Population from all ten departments in the country. Eighty-six percent (n=11 751) of all reported cases have been hospitalized. The Ouest department accounts for the highest percentage (89%, N=12 112) of suspected cases. Of the 13 672 suspected cholera cases reported, 59% are male and the most affected age...