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Daily Rendezvous Yola, Nigeria – July 27, 2025 It's an Honour well Deserved - Aliyu Ismai'la  Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has been conferred with an Honorary Doctor of Science Degree in Public Administration by the University of Port Harcourt in recognition of his exceptional contributions to public service and governance. The award was presented during the institution’s grand 50th anniversary convocation ceremony. In a congratulatory message, Aliyu Isma’ila lauded the governor’s remarkable achievements and visionary leadership, describing the honorary degree as a “well-deserved recognition” of Fintiri’s tireless dedication to the transformation of Adamawa State. “This remarkable recognition is a testament to your visionary leadership, tireless dedication to public service, and your outstanding achievements in transforming Adamawa State,” Isma’ila stated. “Under your stewardship, the state has witnessed tremendous progress in education, infrastruc...

Daily Rendezvous  Yola, Nigeria – July 14, 2025  Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing his death as a significant loss to Nigeria. In a condolence message issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Humwashi Wonosikou, Governor Fintiri extended his sympathies to the Federal Government, the Nigerian people, and the family of the late former leader, who died on Sunday in London at the age of 82. Governor Fintiri paid glowing tribute to President Buhari’s legacy, acknowledging his lifelong commitment to Nigeria’s unity, peace, and progress. Gov. Fintiri said, "President Buhari will be deeply missed by all who knew him. His leadership, both in his military and democratic roles, left an indelible mark on Nigeria’s political and historical landscape.” The Governor highlighted Buhari’s significant contributions to national development, particularly in the areas of infrastructure, ...

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...

Daily Rendezvous The Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has hailed the verdict by the Court of Appeal declaring Rev Amos Yohanna of the People’s Democratic Party as the duly elected Senator of Adamawa North Senatorial District. Rev Yohanna, had challenged Senator Ishaku Abbo’s victory from the tribunal to the Court of Appeal in Abuja. Fintiri made this known in a press statement issued to Newsmen by his Press Secretary, Humwashi Wonosikou, in Yola, Adamawa State. While congratulating Amos Yohanna over his victory at the Court of Appeal which sacked Senator Ishaku Abbo, Governor Fintiri noted that, “The judgment of the Court has further restored the confidence Nigerians reposed in the institution of the judiciary and the hope for the sustenance of democracy in our country.” He commended the Court for its courage in upholding justice and reaffirming the saying that the “Judiciary is the last hope of the common man.” According to Governor Fintiri, “The Court remains ...

Daily Rendezvous  The Leadership of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Adamawa State council on bahalf of all Practicing Journalists in Adamawa state wishes to extend its heartfelt congratulations to His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Adamawa State,Rt.Hon.Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri on his re-election as the democratically Governor-elect of Adamawa State in the just concluded re-run Governorship election conducted. Fintiri's resounding victory in the polls represents a bold and emphatic testimony to his unprecedented development agenda, particularly in urban renewal projects , empowerment Programmes and rural infrastructure among others across the state. The people's power as manifested during the polls, remained the most potent force in any democracy and such victory should be viewed as a triumph for collective progress of the people of Adamawa State. Certainly, with these glowing and irrefutable votes of 430,86, the people of Adamawa State have sent a strong messa...

Daily Rendezvous  A statement released on Sunday by the Adamawa Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC), signed by it's Chairman, Hon. Bello Babajo is totally out of line with it's responsibility and role, as a body that offers advisories to political parties.  We find the statement laced with a hidden motive as well as designed to threaten the National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. mahmoud Yakubu using a common and over flogged bait.  Why would the Adamawa IPAC chairman weaponise violence in his statement? What is the essence of suggesting a break down of law and order in a bid to frighten INEC towards carrying out its bidding? We advice Bello Babajo to restrain himself and Adamawa IPAC from creating an atmosphere that will suggest unrest. We believe that INEC should be allowed to carry out its constitutional mandate as stipulated by law without any undue influence and pressure.  Babajo and his Adamawa IPAC can go ahead and...

Daily Rendezvous   By George Kushi Once again charlatans are at work. With nothing to do other than to create mischief,a hired pen is at work trying to conjure an image of criminal scheming that has failed to impress due to the fact that nothing is outside normal politicking. From all indications,the Binani camp has been flustered and is desperate to hold on to imaginary narratives of possible political life-saving measures. In any event this new strategy will not work. The PDP campaign team is well aware of the desperation  that has forced the Binani camp to employ  writers whose styles exposes their identities. Even more interesting is that the perceived author  might be a fictitious Dahiru Sani sponsored to create a diversion and corrupt the minds of a few gullible people. However,this article ,full of mischief demands scrutiny not because it has any merit ,but because false statements,coupled with irrational thoughts need explanations. It is inte...

Daily Rendezvous The Adamawa state governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has set up, an eleven-man judicial panel of inquiry to look into the alleged question police brutality by the members of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) in Adamawa state. The panel, based on its terms of reference is tasked to investigate cases of extra-judicial killings, human rights violations, unlawful detention and incidences of deaths of suspects in police custody and it is expected to submit its findings within six months. This is contained in a press statement issued by the press secretary to the governor, Humwashi Wonosikou and made available to Daily Rendezvous, in Yola, Adamawa. The statement said, "Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has approved the composition of an Eleven Member Judicial Panel of Inquiry into alleged brutality of the Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) in Adamawa State. "This is pursuant to the directives of the National Economic Council following the...