DAILY RENDEZVOUS

Daily Rendezvous  Hon. Abdulrazak Namdas governorship campaign organization has Monday lauded the effort of the wife of the president of the federal republic of Nigeria, Aisha Buhari for taking a bold and decisive step towards uniting members of the All Progressives Congress in Adamawa state ahead of the 2023 general elections. The First Lady had on Friday held a crucial meeting with stakeholders, candidates, and elders of the party at the presidential villa to unite the party and ensure they win the 2023 elections at all levels.  The Namdas campaign group which has been serving as a critical support group for the APC both within and outside the state met and applaud the vision of the First Lady and the desire to unite the party. The group also reviewed its activities over the past few months as well as strategized on the possible ways of supporting and ensuring that candidates of the party at all levels get the desired results before, during, and after the electio...

Daily Rendezvous  ~Says APC on Solid Track to Victory in 2023 An All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate seeking to represent Yola North, Yola South and Girei federal constituency in the house of representatives, Hon Abubakar Babazango, has extolled Nigeria's first lady Aisha Buhari for her determination to entrench unity and stability in Adamawa State chapter of the party. The politician noted that with a dogged, determined and unbiased mother like Aisha Buhari, he is optimistic that APC will coast to victory in 2023. He noted that in a move to ensure the victory of the party, Aishatu Buhari recently convened a stakeholders meeting where a range of issues were discussed in a frank manner. Babazango noted that in order to ensure the victory of the party, Aisha Buhari has pledged to come down to the state to campaign for the party in all contested positions. When asked whether a certain candidate for the guvernorship position was endorsed as being insinuated in some qu...

Daily Rendezvous  The Presidency has described as sad and unwelcome, the shooting incident near Dutsinma, Katsina State, at the convoy of cars carrying the Advance Team of security guards, protocol and media officers ahead of the President, Muhammadu Buhari’s trip to Daura for Sallah.  The attackers opened fire on the convoy from ambush positions but were repelled by the military, police and DSS personnel accompanying the convoy.  Two persons in the convoy are receiving treatment for the minor injuries they suffered. All the other personnel, staff and vehicles made it safely to Daura. Garba Shehu Senior Special Assistant to the President  (Media & Publicity)  July 5, 2022

Daily Rendezvous President Muhammadu Buhari has written to the Senate seeking confirmation of seven ministerial nominees. The nominees are:  - Henry Ikechukwu – Abia State - Umana Okon Umana – Akwa-Ibom State  - Ekuma Joseph – Ebonyi State - Goodluck Nana Obia – Imo State - Umar Ibrahim Yakub – Kano State  - Ademola Adewole Adegorioye – Ondo State -  Odo Udi – Rivers State

Daily Rendezvous The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnic (ASUP) has declared a two weeks nationwide warning strike directing its members to down tools in order to persuade the Buhari led government to implement the Memorandum of Understanding it reached with the union. The Union in a statement signed by the natiknal chairman, Anderson Ezeibe, the Federal government is yet to fulfil its side of the promise after the union after it gave the FG One Month notice to fulfil its promise. The Union had ealier said that the FG has failed to release N15 billion revitalization funds it promised the union or it will be faced with strike action by the union. Ezeibe said, its staff are also owed minimum wages backlog dating back to 31st December, 2019. While condemning the actions of the federal government, the union said, it is not in the character of the union to embark on frivolous strike action but it will not hesitate to embark on a strike and stay as long as it takes until the fede...

Daily Rendezvous The former Chairman, Gov. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri's Transition Committee and former Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Defense, Alh. Aliyu Ismaila, has extended his heart-felt season greetings to all Muslim Ummah in Nigeria and especially in Adamawa state, over the successful completion of the Ramadan fast and the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr.   Aliyu said, as the Ramadan fast comes to an end, he prays that all prayers and supplications made during the Ramadan fast by Muslim faithfuls will be answered and that the lessons learnt will be appropriated in our daily lives onward. He also enjoins Muslims to use the occasion to spread kindness, compassion and the message of peace and unity that Islam stands for. Aliyu said, "Nigeria is a nation that is deeply rooted in faith and as people of faith, we must learn to pray for our leaders, our country and its people, especially for our President Muhammadu Buhari, for his patience and for wisdom to deal wit...

Daily Rendezvous Some security agencies in Nigeria have obtained approval from the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari, to access the database of the National Identity Management Commission in the course of carrying out their duties. As a result, the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, said his office through the Nigerian Communications Commission, has conveyed the approval to the relevant security agencies. Pantami declined to name the specific agencies granted the "unfettered access" to Nigerians personal data. He, however, said the development would enhance security as it would help security operatives to go after kidnappers and other criminals. Pantami disclosed this while speaking to the media on the sidelines of LEAP 22, a technology event,  holding in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He said, “Some of the security institutions, based on the cybercrime law, are allowed to gain access to the database without coming to us because the databa...

Daily Rendezvous Some security agencies in Nigeria have obtained approval from the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari, to access the database of the National Identity Management Commission in the course of carrying out their duties. As a result, the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, said his office through the Nigerian Communications Commission, has conveyed the approval to the relevant security agencies. Pantami declined to name the specific agencies granted the "unfettered access" to Nigerians personal data. He, however, said the development would enhance security as it would help security operatives to go after kidnappers and other criminals. Pantami disclosed this while speaking to the media on the sidelines of LEAP 22, a technology event,  holding in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He said, “Some of the security institutions, based on the cybercrime law, are allowed to gain access to the database without coming to us because the databa...

Daily Rendezvous President Muhammadu Buhari has launched a mega rice project of about 15 pyramids porported to hold over a million bags of rice. Despite the widely celebrated success of the project, Nigerians have taken to the social media to criticize the project as fake saying most farmers in Nigeria did not receive the much needed support for rice farming as they werw busy grappling with killer bandits, Boko Haram insurgents and herdsmen attacks. Nigerians also questioned as  spurious and incredulous, the amount of N1 trillion said to have been disbursed to farmers in Nigeria. The mega project which is regarded as the largest of its type in the world, is located at the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industries (ACCI) along the Airport Road. The project was executed by the Central Bank of Nigeria in collaboration with the Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN). The one million rice paddy stacked in 15 separate pyramids were planted and harvested from states across...

Daily Rendezvous The Federal Government has declared Monday 27th, Tuesday 28th December 2021 and Monday, 3rd January 2022 as public holidays to mark Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year's Day celebrations respectively. Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, felicitates with Christians and all Nigerians at home and in the Diaspora on this year’s Christmas and New Year celebrations. Ogbeni Aregbesola enjoins Christians to practice the doctrines of Christ, which include but not limited to these – faith, hope and love. “We must emulate the life of Jesus Christ in His practice and teachings on Humility, Service, Compassion, Patience, Peace and Righteousness, that His birth signifies. This will be the best way to portray Christ and celebrate his birth”, he noted. He emphasizes that peace and security are two critical conditions for economic development and prosperity. He urges Christians and Nigeri...

Daily Rendezvous President Muhammad Buhari has declined assent to the much awaited Electoral Act Bill citing cost, violation of the political parties rights to choose their mode of primaries,  among other reasons, as the basis for refusing accent to the bill. In declining assent to the bill, Buhari has just floated a confusing narrative from his 2019 position when he claimed there was not enough time to consider the bill. In a letter to the Senate President, Ahmed Lawan, the president said that prevailing situation in the country would not allow him to sign the bill. Among other reasons for rejecting the bill, the president cited high cost of conducting direct primaries, the security challenge of monitoring the election, violation of citizens’ rights and marginalization of small political parties. Buhari said he had received informed advice from relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies of the Government, and had also carefully reviewed the Bill in light...

Daily Rendezvous The president of the federal republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, alongside other national leaders have mourned the sudden death of Gen. Dzarma Kennedy Zirkushu alongside six other officers and men who were gunned down by the men of the ISWAP and Boko Haram insurgents at Askira Uba, on the 13th of November, 2021 in Borno state, Nigeria. Buhari while comforting their families said, their legacy and the sacrifice they made in the fight against insurgency and for Nigeria, will not be forgotten. He made the remarks at the funeral service of Gen.Dzarma Kennedy Zirkushu, and the other six fallen heroes, at the Protestant Military Church of the 23 Armoured Brigade, Yola, Adamawa state. President Buhari said, "I was extremely sad to hear of the demise of your husband and soLdiers who paid the supreme sacrifice in a rare display of gallantry as they try to protect their compatriots in the war against terrorists. "Indeed Nigeria has lost great...

Daily Rendezvous The former permanent secretary and the 2019 Adamawa State Transition Committee chairman, Alhaji Aliyu Isma'ila Numan, has described the passing on of Ahmed Joda as the loss of an 'incredible Permanent Secretary' and an outstanding human being committed to the success of his country and its people. Isma'ila said, "I received the news of the death of our pioneer Alhaji Ahmed Joda with deep shock and sadness.   "Ahmed Joda, CFR, was an accomplished elder statesman, journalist of distinguished repute and a seasoned administrator par excellence.   "His track record in public service remains unmatched, his patriotism in the service of Nigeria, was a virtue all public office holders should emulate. "As a young man, Joda picked great interest in my career, mentored me and imparted the culture of discipline, integrity and hard work into every facet of my personal and professional life.  "These virtues became my guiding princi...

Daily Rendezvous Aliyu Isma'ila Numan Mourns Ahmed Joda "The Incredible Permanent Secretary"  The former permanent secretary and the 2019 Adamawa State Transition Committee chairman, Alhaji Aliyu Isma'ila Numan, has described the passing on of Ahmed Joda as the loss of an 'incredible Permanent Secretary' and an outstanding human being committed to the success of his country and its people. Isma'ila said, "I received the news of the death of our pioneer Alhaji Ahmed Joda with deep shock and sadness.   "Ahmed Joda, CFR, was an accomplished elder statesman, journalist of distinguished repute and a seasoned administrator par excellence.   "His track record in public service remains unmatched, his patriotism in the service of Nigeria, was a virtue all public office holders should emulate. "As a young man, Joda picked great interest in my career, mentored me and imparted the culture of discipline, integrity and hard work into ever...

Daily Rendezvous According to reports from Nigerian publications who have made inquiries from Twitter, the company has responded to the government' s action to suspend their operation in Nigeria. Sarah Hart, who is Twitter' s Senior Policy, Communications Manager for Europe, Middle East and Africa, said in a statement that they are looking deep into the matter. "The announcement made by the Nigerian Government that they have suspended Twitter' s operations in Nigeria is deeply concerning," she said.  Adding, "We' re investigating and will provide updates when we know more. " Earlier on, Nigerians slammed and condemned President Muhammadu Buhari for making such decision of suspending Twitter operations in the country because his post was deleted about four days ago.  His post, according the microblogging company, violated their rules. Amnesty International also joined in condemning the move claiming that Nigerians widely use Tw...

Daily Rendezvous The Secretary to Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Gida Mustapha has reiterated the resolve of the President Muhammadu Buhari led government to carry every part of country along in the spread of project implementation. Boss said that in the last five years, Buhari’s administration has implemented about 280 ecological intervention projects across the country saying such feat was unprecedented in the history of the country. He explained that so far, 210 of the projects have been completed and commissioned while the rest are at various stages of completion. Boss Mustapha made the remarks during the commissioning of road and storm water drainage at the Federal College of Education (FCE) Yola, over the weekend, in Yola, Adamawa state. The project was executed by the Ecological Fund Office, (EFO), Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF). “The approval of this project by Mr. President is a testimony to the present admi...

Daily Rendezvous African Development Bank (AfDB) President Akinwumi Adesina’s Speech at the Federal Inland Revenue Service Tax Dialogue. Your Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Your Excellencies, Governors, Excellencies, Ambassadors Honorable Ministers Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, Muhammad Nami Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen I would like to wish you Mr. President and all of Nigeria a Happy and Prosperous New Year. I am delighted to address you today, as President of the African Development Bank – and as a Nigerian. I thank you Mr. President for your incredible leadership, tenacity and resolute support behind my re-election as President of the African Development Bank for a second term. I am proud to be a Nigerian, any day, anytime and anywhere. Thank you Mr. President for inviting me to this First National Tax Dialogue organized by the Federal Inland Revenue Services (FIRS). I congratulate you on this Dialo...

Daily Rendezvous - Northern Group Says It Regrets Supporting Buhari in 2015 - Says it's Ready For Violent Confrontation with Protesters - The North Will Not Support North West Candidacy The Northern Youth Leaders Forum, has showered praises on the Bauchi state governor, Bala Mohammed, for averting the EndSARS protests that swept the country recently, saying he was one of the few governors who meticulously distributed palliatives in his state by piloting the distribution as the adhoc committee head. The National chairman of the Forum, Comrade Afiyo Eliot, said, Bala Mohammed, distinguishes himself as an examplery leader faithfully getting palliatives to communities in his state, thus, curbing activities of youths who went to various warehouses but could not hidden palliatives. Eliot said, this is the kind of leadership the north needs to tackle the social and security challenges of the region and the forum would gladly support these kind of visionary leaders for higher p...