DAILY RENDEZVOUS

Daily Rendezvous  It is with a heavy heart that I commiserate with the immediate family of Chief Timawus Mathias, who died today after a protracted illness.  Uncle Tim's death is a personal loss and a big one for Adamawa state and Nigeria. My condolences once more to his immediate family, the Bachama Traditional Council and the good people of Adamawa state.  May God repose his soul and give all of us the fortitude to bear this huge loss. Ameen.

Daily Rendezvous  The Family of Late  Chief Timawus Mathias CONDOLENCE LETTER On Behalf of my family, Native Authority Primary (NA) and Bronnum Secondary School Old Boys, Numan Muslim Community, I write to condole the family, Pene Da Bwatiye, Government and people of Adamawa State over the passing on of our brother, uncle, father, Chief Mathias – Nzubyalata Homun Bachama. 2. It was with mixed feelings that we received the death because while we are naturally saddened by his passing away, we are equally proud of his achievements and indelible imprints he left on the sands of time. Our brother, Timawus, probably had a premonition of his transition to eternal glory, for after he recovered, he posted a message on his frightening experience on some social media platforms, where he was very active, and urged his readers to await further posts which he will share his deeply moving experiences with them. Little did Uncle Tim’s well-wishers and other readers of his post kno...

Daily Rendezvous  The death of Chief Timawus Mathias has continued to attract condolences from across the world, the latest is from Ambassador Kevin Peter, Nigeria's Ambassador to Czech Republic. "We've lost a father, a mentor and a shining Star" These were the words of the Ambassador of Nigeria to Czech Republic, Ambassador Kevin Peter, while reacting to the death of Chief Timawus Mathias, one of Nigeria's finest Broadcast Journalist.  Ambassador Kevin described the late veteran Journalist as a rare gem, a gift to our generation and a builder of men. We fondly refer to him as Uncle Tim based on the name he uses in his popular Television Program on NTA. The few times i interacted with Uncle Tim were moments i will never forget, he was a bundle of wisdom and his knowledge of issues both locally and on the international scene are vast. He was a rare personality to be with. You cannot spend time with him and not take away a life changing experience or wor...

Daily Rendezvous  Veteran civil servant and elderstatesman, Aliyu Ismaila, has described the passind on if Chief Timawus Mathias as shocking and painful, saying the Veteran briadcaster is a man of peace and a pillar of the Nigerian community. Ismaila made the remarks in a press statement made available to this medium over the weekend. Aliyu Ismaila said, "I just received the sad news of the passing away of our big brother and man of peace, Timawus Mathias, which sad event ocurred this afternoon.  "May God the almighty grant the family and friends the fortitude to bear this great loss Ameen. "This is Indeed a very heavy message to convey."

Daily Rendezvous  Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa state has commiserated with the family of veteran journalist, Chief Timawus Mathias, who passed on Friday at 73. In a condolence message by his spokesman, Mr. Humwashi Wunosoikou, on Friday in Yola, the Governor condoled with the entire Bachama chief dom and his immediate family over the sad loss. Fintiri noted the commendable contributions of the respected journalist to the development of Nigeria. He particularly lauded him for his role in stimulating robust debates with insightful articles while working variously as a broadcaster. Fintiri prayed that the almighty God would receive the soul of the departed and comfort his family.

Daily Rendezvous  Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has sent his message of condolence to the family, relatives and friends of the late Chief Timawus Mathias who died on Friday after an illness at the age of 73.  Governor Fintiri who described the demise of Chief Timawus Mathias as shocking, eulogized the late veteran Journalist as a patriotic Nigerian who served the country diligently in various capacities. “We will forever cherish Chief Mathias' oratory and comportment on Television as well as his commitment to the service of our beloved State and Country. His diligence and skills earned him the recognition of the NTA Yola station named after him. He held the traditional title of the official spokesman of the paramount Monarch of the Bachama Kingdom and the must preferred compere at national events,” the Governor said. Governor Fintiri who commiserated with the Wife of the late media manager said that the deceased devoted his lifetime to the service of God and humani...