DAILY RENDEZVOUS

Daily Rendezvous  The Tinubu-Shetima Foundation has on Thursday 18/04/24 in Yola, called for unity of purpose and strong commitment to the ideals of a progressive society and improving the livelihood of the populace.  Rising from its first general meeting which held at Dantsoho Hotel in Yola the capital of Adamawa State, the foundation's chairman Hon. Hammanjulde Yaya stressed the need for unity of purpose and the need for members to have a common goal towards making Adamawa State better than it is today. He further stated that the Tinubu Shettima presidency is poised to ensuring economic prosperity and security to all Nigerians.  Hammanjulde stressed the need for members to embrace the programs and interventions of the foundation which is all inclusive and geared towards improving both members and the general society.  On his part, the secretary of the foundation, Hon. Julius Kadala underscored the need to be strategic in implementing effective programs ...

Daily Rendezvous  The National Labour Congress and the Trade Union Council holds a mediation meeting in Yola to resolve the internal crisis between the ousted labour Party chairman and incumbent caretaker committee. The move is an avenue for the team of party executives led by the Algon Chairman Rev. Illiya Mathias who recently passed a vote of no confidence on the State Party Chairman Mr. Nicholas Christopher on multiple grounds to present all arguments for deliberations and possible reconciliation reaffirming the incumbency of Mr. Nicholas Christopher as the State Labour Party Chairman. This was made known by the representative of the organized Labour Comrade Nasiru Babale In Yola.   Stating that only 5 out of the 18LGA chairmen who teamed up to pass a vote of no confidence on Nicholas are legitimate chairmen , disqualifying their action.  Recall that on the 4th of April 2024,  the ALGON chairman Rev Illiya Mathias chaired a delegation of 18LGA of ...

Daily Rendezvous The newly elected caretaker committee chairman of Labour Party in Adamawa, Theman Jonah, has vowed to raise tha standard of the party to a level that captured the aspirations and ambitions of all citizens of Adamawa state and the world. Theman said, he and his newly elected officials are poised to organize a summit to strategise and capture the interest of all party members including creating a reward system where all members who work for the party reap the reward of their hard work. Theman made this known in an acceptance speech he sent newsmen in Yola, Adamawa state. Theman said, "There are challenges, but we are ready. My fellow comrades you have invested so much trust not only in my person, but in all of us that have emerged.  "I am aware there are challenges here and there but I believe that the team that has just emerged, we have what it takes to address those challenges.  "The instruments required do not need to be rocket size, but bas...

Daily Rendezvous  Millions at risk from cholera due to lack of clean water, soap and toilets, and shortage of cholera vaccine The International Coordinating Group (ICG) on Vaccine Provision calls for urgent fast-tracking of life-saving measures. Geneva/New York, 20 March 2024-- Immediate action is needed to stem an unprecedented multi-year upsurge in cholera cases worldwide, according to the International Coordinating Group (ICG) on Vaccine Provision. Actions include investing in access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene, testing and detecting outbreaks quickly, improving quality of and access to healthcare, and fast-tracking additional production of affordable oral cholera vaccine (OCV) doses to better prevent cases. The ICG manages the global cholera vaccine stockpile. The group includes the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, Médecins Sans Frontières, UNICEF and WHO. Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, finances the vaccine stockpi...

Daily Rendezvous  The United Nations has condemned the reported abductions of Internally Displaced Persons, mostly girls, women and boys in Ngala local government area of Borno state. This is contained in a statement issued by the Resident Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohammed Malick Fal. The state reads, "The United Nations strongly condemns the reported abduction of internally displaced persons (IDPs), many of them women, boys and girls, in the Ngala Local Government Area of Borno State.  XThe exact number of people abducted remains unknown but is estimated at over 200 people." The UN said, "On 29 February, members of a non-state armed group (NSAG) allegedly abducted the IDPs who had reportedly ventured beyond the safety of the trenches surrounding Ngala - from the ISS, Zulum, Kaigama, and Arabic IDP camps - in search of firewood. While an unspecified number of older women and children under 10 have reportedly been released, scores of IDPs remain un...

Daily Rendezvous   I have been in the tour team of Hon. Patricia Yakubu throughout the 21 Local Governments of Adamawa State. The mantra was just one: she's turning water into wine and making many party women walk on water. Her first call was to summon all the APC women leaders and other women party Executive from the ward level to the local government to have a progressive discussion towards the unity of the party. They can focus on supporting the party stakeholders and the 2027 election. Should I remind us that I once said she's on a journey of sacrifice? Based on her past records and curriculum vitae, she's supposed to be at the National Affairs of the party, but she decided to accept the task to come down to the state level to ensure that the change mantra has clinched in the state party affairs of Adamawa. Among the 21 Local Governments we visited, the words of the State woman leader have massaged the emotional quantum of our women party officials and renew...