DAILY RENDEZVOUS

Daily Rendezvous  The Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Transition Committee in Adamawa State, Rt. Hon. Sadiq Ibrahim Dasin, has inaugurated the party’s office in Madagali Local Government Area, describing the development as a major boost to the ADC’s growing presence in the state. In a statement issued by the committee’s Head of Media and Publicity, Martins Dickson, Dasin said the opening of the Madagali office reflects the increasing acceptance of the ADC and the readiness of residents to strengthen the party’s grassroots structures. He commended prominent political figures from Madagali for their decision to align with the opposition party, despite the local government being the hometown of the incumbent governor. According to him, their move underscores a commitment to democratic principles and the pursuit of alternative solutions to the challenges confronting the people. Dasin urged party members to remain united and committed to collective action, ...

Daily Rendezvous  Yola, December 24, 2025 Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has urged residents to embrace the deeper meaning of Christmas by promoting love, unity and the common values that bind humanity together, regardless of religion or ethnicity. In his Christmas message to Christians and the people of Adamawa State, Governor Fintiri described the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ as a symbol of hope, salvation and renewal for a world in need of redemption. He noted that society would be more peaceful and prosperous if the virtues reflected by Christ’s birth—especially love, compassion and selflessness—were sincerely practiced. The governor extended warm Christmas greetings to Christians and all residents of the state, encouraging them to give thanks to God for His grace, provision and protection over individuals, families, communities, the nation and humanity at large. According to him, the festive season serves as a powerful reminder of shared ...

By News Rendezvous TV Two days to Christmas 2025, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, Governor of Adamawa State, exercised his constitutional power of prerogative of mercy, granting pardons and sentence remissions to eight inmates in a gesture described as an act of compassion and restorative justice. The most prominent beneficiary of the governor’s decision is Sunday Jackson, who had been sentenced to death following an incident in which he was found guilty of killing a herdsman during what was described as a self-defence encounter. Jackson, who had been held at the Kuje Medium Security Custodial Centre, has now been granted a full pardon and released as a free man. Also granted full pardons are Joseph Eugene, who was incarcerated at the Yola Medium Security Custodial Centre, and Maxwell Ibrahim, bringing their sentences to a complete end. In addition, the governor approved the remission of the remaining portions of sentences for five other inmates—Joshua James Audo, Adamu Ibrahim, Moha...

Daily Rendezvous  ‎ ‎By Mohammed Ismail  ‎ ‎The recent degeneration of the open conflict between Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, and Ahmed Farouk, the immediate past chief executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), into a full-blown public war has torn the veil off one of Nigeria’s most opaque and innately corrupt systems; the oil sector.  ‎ ‎What initially appeared to be a regulatory impasse has quickly morphed into a full blown battle that exposes the contradictions, hypocrisies, and entrenched interests that define Nigeria’s oil and gas economy. ‎ ‎It must be stated from the outset that this fight is not being waged in the interest of the Nigerian masses. The ordinary citizen, who has borne the brunt of decades of fuel scarcity, subsidy scams, and economic sabotage, remains a spectator in a contest driven by greed, quest for economic control and intra elite power struggles.  ‎ ‎Since crude oil was d...

Daily Rendezvous - Yola, December 16, 2025 The Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC) has announced the near-completion of a major network upgrade project aimed at improving electricity supply, reducing outages, and enhancing overall service delivery across its franchise areas. The large-scale infrastructure upgrade, which is being executed in phases, represents a strategic investment by YEDC to strengthen its distribution network and deliver more stable, reliable, and efficient power to households and businesses. According to the company, the project involves the replacement of aging recline cables, rehabilitation of faulty transformers, and the upgrade of critical distribution infrastructure. These improvements are designed to minimise feeder faults, reduce downtime, and significantly improve network resilience. Key components of the upgrade include the installation of high-capacity transformers to enhance distribution efficiency, the deployment of advanced metering...

Daily Rendezvous  The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has continued to build momentum across Adamawa State, as its Transition Implementation Committee, led by Rt. Hon. Sadiq Ibrahim Dasin, extended its Local Government Area tour to Song, Girei and Yola North, recording massive turnout and renewed grassroots enthusiasm. The visit, held on Monday, was marked by packed venues during the inauguration of local government transition structures, with party members and supporters turning out in large numbers to demonstrate growing confidence in the ADC’s political direction ahead of the 2027 general elections. A major highlight of the tour was the defection of the entire structure of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Song Local Government Area to the ADC, under the leadership of Abubakar Suleiman Nyako. The development further signaled the shifting political alignment at the grassroots and strengthened the ADC’s presence in the area. Addressing party faithful, ...

By News Rendezvous Editorial Team | Yola, November 2025 Southern Adamawa, a region once celebrated for its agricultural wealth, cultural diversity, and unwavering political loyalty, has become the symbol of infrastructural neglect in Adamawa State. Despite years of electoral goodwill, the zone continues to suffer from poor roads, lack of federal presence, and an absence of higher institutions, challenges that have left communities frustrated and disconnected from the state’s development pulse. Infrastructure Reality Check A new review of Executive Council–approved projects between 2019 and 2025 reveals a concerning imbalance in infrastructure distribution across the three senatorial zones of Adamawa State. The report highlights how massive investments were channelled into Adamawa Central and Northern zones — including Yola’s urban renewal and multiple flyovers — while Southern Adamawa lagged far behind in major asphalt or bridge projects.   Data Snapshot (2019–2025): A Ca...

Daily Rendezvous “A nation cannot claim progress when its children are hunted in classrooms and its citizens sleep each night with death as a neighbor.” ~ Martins Yanatham Dickson By Martins Yanatham Dickson Nigeria is again standing on the edge of a deepening security abyss. From the renewed Boko Haram onslaughts in Borno State and surrounding communities, to the brazen ambushes of military personnel, to the frightening escalation of banditry and abductions across the North West and North Central,  the national landscape is soaked with fear and far too often, with blood. The most recent horror, the armed bandits’ attack on Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School (GGCSS), Maga, in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, where the Vice Principal was brutally killed and several students abducted is yet another devastating reminder that the country is nowhere near safe. When schools have become hunting grounds and classrooms are turned into gravey...

Daily Rendezvous Abuja, Nigeria — November 5, 2025:  Director-General of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC), Rt. Hon. Yusuf Buba Yakub, has dedicated his award as “Most Outstanding Public Servant of the Year 2025” to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing the honour as a testament to the President’s visionary leadership and support for excellence in public service. Rt. Hon. Buba Yakubu made this known in a press statement issued by his Special Assistant (Media and Publicity), Nkem Anyata-Lafia   The award, presented during the 9th Nigerian Assembly Orientation and Awards Ceremony held on Wednesday at the National Assembly Library Trust Fund Hall, Abuja, recognised top-performing public servants in the non-legislative category across the country. Speaking at the event, Publisher of Assembly News, organisers of the annual parliamentary awards, Prince Adeboye Omoboye, said Buba Yakub emerged as the winner following a national poll that identified him as a model ...

Rendezvous By Martins Yanatham Dickson The term “Country of Particular Concern” is not a casual diplomatic phrase; it is an international American classification reserved for nations where grave violations of religious freedom or systematic persecution persist unchecked.  When U.S. President Donald Trump declared Nigeria as such, it was not a hasty or ill-informed decision. It was a response born out of credible reports, consistent patterns of violence, and the glaring inaction of the Nigerian government to protect its citizens. Let us be clear: genocide refers to any deliberate and systematic act intended to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnic, racial, or religious group.  The killings, displacement, and destruction of predominantly Christian communities across Northern Nigeria bear undeniable genocidal tendencies. To deny this is to indulge in dangerous hypocrisy. Yet, the tragedy cuts both ways. Muslim communities in the North-West have also suffere...

Daily Rendezvous  Maiduguri, Nigeria — October 25, 2025 The Federal Commissioner representing the North-East at the Code of Conduct and Public Policy Tribunal (CCPT), Dr. Umar D. Duhu, has extended his heartfelt condolences to the Governor of Borno State, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, and the entire people of the state following the recent deadly attack by Boko Haram insurgents. In a condolence message issued on Friday, Dr. Duhu described the attack as a “flagrant violation of human rights and a barbaric assault on humanity,” noting that the incident had left an indelible mark on the collective psyche of Nigerians. He called for unity, compassion, and renewed support for the victims and their families. “This heinous act is a painful reminder of the sacrifices borne by the people of Borno in defence of peace, justice, and national unity,” Duhu stated. “We stand in solidarity with His Excellency, the Government, and the good people of Borno State as they navigate this tryin...

Daily Rendezvous  — Tasks Academics to Appreciate Government’s Efforts, Shun Strikes The Director-General of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC), Rt. Hon. Yusuf Buba Yakub, has charged twelve newly selected volunteers departing for Uganda and Sierra Leone to uphold excellence, patriotism, and national pride as they embark on a two-year service under the Technical Aid Corps scheme. Buba Yakubu made the remarks in a press statement issued by, the Head, Information & Public Relations, Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC), Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ojo Olubunmi,in Abuja. Speaking at the official orientation exercise held at the NTAC headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, Buba commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for revitalising Nigeria’s soft power diplomacy through the TAC scheme, describing the President’s continued support as a major boost to Nigeria’s global relevance and development partnerships.  “Since his assumption of office, Mr. President h...

Daily Rendezvous ‎The Coalition of All ADC Youth and Women Organizations in Adamawa State has called for greater inclusion of young people and women in the leadership and decision-making structures of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), insisting that their participation should be treated as a right rather than a privilege. ‎ ‎The call was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of a meeting of the coalition held in Yola on Saturday, October 4, 2025, and presented by its chairman, Hon. Mohammed All Scams. ‎ ‎Highlighting that young people account for about 70% of Nigeria’s population while women make up 62%, the coalition stressed that the two groups remain the backbone of the country’s democratic processes and deserve proportional representation in political party structures. ‎ ‎ADC as a political party should harness the raw potential embodied in young people and women by reserving at least 50% of elective positions within the party’s structures for them. This is k...

News Rendezvous Gov. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has congratulated Ms. Bridget Taylor Mbi of Lamurde Local Government Area, Adamawa State, on her promotion to the rank of Deputy Commandant General (DCG) of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). In a goodwill message issued on Thursday, Governor Fintiri described the promotion as a recognition of Mbi’s competence, professionalism, and years of dedicated service to the nation. He noted that the elevation is not only a personal achievement for the officer but also a source of pride to Adamawa State, expressing optimism that she would continue to demonstrate diligence, loyalty, and excellence in her new role. The Governor prayed for wisdom and strength for Ms. Mbi as she takes on the new responsibility, assuring her of the support and goodwill of the people of the state. “Her success story is a motivation to others and a testimony that hard work and commitment to duty never go unnoticed,” Fintiri stated. Humwashi W...

News Rendezvous  In an chat with newsmen, Adamawa-born politician and pioneer North-East National Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Umar Duhu, has declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027 will be a hurdle difficult to summaunt without his Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima. Duhu, a founding chieftain of the ruling party, warned that dropping Shettima from the ticket would amount to “political suicide” for the APC, stressing that the Vice President’s grip on the northern caucus of the party and his stronghold on the electorate in the region remains the party’s most valuable political asset. “The truth is simple: Tinubu cannot do it without Shettima. The Vice President is the bridge between the President and the northern grassroots. Without him, APC cannot survive 2027,” Duhu said. Shettima’s Northern Capital According to Duhu, Shettima commands enormous goodwill across the North, a region he described as the...

Daily Rendezvous  Abuja, Nigeria – September 18, 2025 – A former presidential aspirant and political strategist, Dr. Umar Ardo, has called on patriotic elites, professionals, women, and Nigerian youths to rise above partisan apathy and rally behind a new political platform, the All Democratic Alliance (ADA), as the nation prepares for the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued on Thursday, Ardo described Nigeria’s political trajectory since 1999 as “a relentless drift into economic bankruptcy, insecurity, disunity, and social decay” despite the country’s vast human and natural resources. “The cause is clear – a visionless, venal, corrupt, supine, insensitive, and banal political class has taken siege of our country,” he said. Ardo explained that the newly registered ADA, which has already received provisional approval from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), is not just another political party but a “moral rebirth of the nation.” He likened the ...

Daily Rendezvous YOLA Eminent Nigerians from across the country gathered in Yola for the burial of the late Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Alhaji Ahmad Aliyu Mustapha, who served as the head of the Service between 1999 and 2003. He passed away in Abuja after a brief illness. Among the dignitaries in attendance was the current Comptroller General of Customs and President of the World Customs Organization, Alhaji Bashir Adewale Adeniyi (MFR). In a condolence message delivered during the ceremony, Adeniyi described the late Mustapha as a visionary leader who served the Customs Service with distinction. He noted that Mustapha’s tenure was marked by reforms, dedication, and a “grand style of leadership that blended discipline with a human face.” “The Nigeria Customs Service, and indeed Adamawa State, have lost a rare gem. He was a workaholic officer who gave his all for the growth of the Service,” Adeniyi said, while praying for...

Daily Rendezvous It is with deep sorrow and a heavy heart that I mourn the passing of Senator Muhammad Mana, a true son of Adamawa, a patriotic Nigerian, and a servant-leader whose contributions to our state and nation are etched in history. This message is contained in a press release issued his Hon Yakub's Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Nkem Anyata-Lafia, over the weekend.  "Senator Mana was not only a pioneer in leadership but also a man of immense wisdom, humility, and dedication to peace and progress. From his days as Military Administrator of the old Plateau State to his distinguished service in the Senate, he consistently placed the interest of the people above all else. I personally witnessed his passion for unity, especially in his tireless efforts to foster peace within the Adamawa APC family, efforts marked by selflessness, open-heartedness, and a consuming zeal for resolution," Yakub said. He added that, "His passing is a monumental...

Daily Rendezvous  I received with deep sadness the news of the passing of your beloved uncle, Baba Morrison.  His departure is indeed a great loss, not only to your family but to all who had the privilege of knowing him. Baba was more than an elder; he was a pillar of wisdom, a beacon of guidance, and a source of strength whose legacy will live on in the lives he touched. On behalf of myself and my family, I extend our heartfelt condolences to you and the entire Ngubane family. At this moment of grief, I pray that Almighty God comforts you, grants you fortitude, and upholds your family with His unfailing grace. May He grant Baba eternal rest in His kingdom and reward his noble deeds with peace everlasting. Please be assured of my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. With deepest sympathy, Alh. Isma’ila Aliyu

Daily Rendezvous,  Yola, Nigeria The Adamawa State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board has expressed satisfaction with the turnout and orderly conduct of intending pilgrims during the ongoing screening exercise for the 2025 Easter pilgrimage to Israel and Jordan. Speaking at the board’s headquarters in Yola during the exercise on Friday, the Executive Secretary of the Board, Chief Geoffrey Garba, described the process as smooth and commendable. He praised intending pilgrims for adhering to guidelines, especially by avoiding the inclusion of overage or medically unfit persons in their applications. Garba acknowledged some logistical delays, particularly with nominees from remote areas like Madagali and Toungo, but assured pilgrims that no one would be left out.  “The screening exercise will continue on Monday, August 18, under the supervision of the Nigeria Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC), Yola zone, so that those who missed today’s session can be accommodated,” h...