DAILY RENDEZVOUS

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 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  Abuja – July 14, 2025 The Director General of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC), Rt. Hon. Yusuf Buba Yakub, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Nigeria’s former President, General Muhammadu Buhari (Rtd.), describing the late leader as a towering figure whose legacy of selfless service and integrity will endure for generations. In a heartfelt condolence message personally signed and released late Sunday, Rt. Hon Yusuf Buba Yakub, the former lawmaker joined millions of Nigerians and the global community in mourning the passing of the former Head of State, who died at the age of 82 in London. Buba Yakub reflected on the life and contributions of the late President, noting that he served the nation with unwavering dedication as a soldier, statesman, and a committed nationalist. "The entire nation is deeply saddened by the sudden passing of a man who gave his all to Nigeria as a soldier, a politician, a mentor to many, and above all, a patrio...

Daily Rendezvous   Describes Him as “Beacon of Inspiration to Nigerian Youth” Abuja, Nigeria – July, 2025 The Director-General of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC), Rt. Hon. Yusuf Buba Yakub, has lauded the Northeast Zonal Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Mustapha Salihu, for his recent academic milestone, describing him as “a man of deep intellect, great wisdom, and an enduring source of inspiration to Nigerian youth.” In a personal congratulatory message sent to Comrade Salihu following his successful Call to the Nigerian Bar, the NTAC boss hailed the party leader’s commitment to academic pursuit as a shining example of how education can strengthen leadership and contribute to national development. According to the message, Hon. Buba said: “I feel most excited to rejoice with you, members of your family, our Senatorial Zone, and indeed the good and great people of our State, Adamawa, for the laudable completion of your Law Degree programme and ...