DAILY RENDEZVOUS

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...

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...

Daily Rendezvous  Yola — The Adamawa State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced that preparations for the 2025 Easter pilgrimage to Israel have reached an advanced stage, with 266 pilgrims from across the state set to participate in the spiritual journey. Speaking during a press briefing in Yola, the Executive Secretary of the Board, Chief Geoffrey Garba , expressed gratitude to Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri for his unwavering support towards the board’s activities, as well as to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his commitment to facilitating the annual pilgrimage. According to Chief Garba, one of the major areas of focus ahead of the trip is ensuring that all intending pilgrims possess valid international passports. Those whose passports have expired, as well as those without any, are urged to report to the Board’s office for assistance. The Board has secured an arrangement with the Nigeria Immigration Service in Yola to process passports on an express basis for all re...