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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 Abuja, Nigeria — July 14, 2025 The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, July 15, 2025, a public holiday in honour of Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away recently at the age of 82. This declaration was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, following the approval of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. The move is part of the ongoing seven-day national mourning period announced by the presidency to pay tribute to the late leader’s service and legacy. Dr. Tunji-Ojo stated that the holiday serves as a mark of respect for Buhari’s unwavering commitment to Nigeria’s unity, his contributions to democratic governance, and his dedication to national development. > “President Muhammadu Buhari served Nigeria with dedication, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to the unity and progress of our great nation. This public holiday provides an opportunity for all Nigerians to reflect on his life, leadership, and the val...

Daily Rendezvous Abuja, Nigeria The Director-General of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC), Rt. Hon. Yusuf Buba Yakub, has extolled the Chief of Staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and former Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, on the occasion of his 63rd birthday, describing him as a patriotic statesman whose life has been defined by selfless leadership and an unwavering commitment to national development. In a personal message signed and made available to the media from his duty post abroad, the NTAC DG praised Gbajabiamila's decades-long public service record, which spans legislative excellence, legal brilliance, and transformational leadership. Rt. Hon. Buba, who served in the 8th and 9th National Assemblies under Gbajabiamila’s leadership—first as Majority Leader and then as Speaker—recalled the sterling performance of the former lawmaker, noting their shared commitment to national service and effective legislative o...

Daily Rendezvous PENGASSAN  begins strike Monday 9th Nov. 2020 after negotiations with FG collapsed. The national Chairnan of PENGASSAN, Festus Osifo, said the new payment fails to capture the peculiarities of the working staff in the industry and that the new payment scheme shortchanges staff in the industry by about 30%. Osifo said, "We are not oppoosed to any new form of payment introduced by the government provided it captures the peculiarities of this industry and cuts off certain benefits acruable to our members. "We expected the governmnent to create job opportunities for our youth and not creating a scheme that throws youth to the streets. "The Buhari led governmnent has been targeting PENGASSAN officials and that is not good

Daily Rendezvous The chairman, House Committee on Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Buba Yakub, has praised the Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea (DPRK) for standing with Nigeria in its bid to become a as x saying that kind 9f support and relationship is borne out of mutual respect. Buba said, Nigeria, through the House of representatives, would work with the korean governmnent to strengthen ties between the two countries. This is contained in a press statement issued by Nkem Anyata-Lafiya, the Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs, to the Chairnan, House Committee, on Foreign affairs, and Made available to Daily Rendezvous, over the weekend. The statement reads, that Yusuf Buba Yakub said, "We appreciate you for the visit and for the many kind words the Ambassador had for Nigeria and its people.  "Nigeria and DPRK have been having a flawless relationship which dates back to 1976, and it has promoted co-operation on technology acquisition, especially, am...