DAILY RENDEZVOUS

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...

News Rendezvous  In an chat with newsmen, Adamawa-born politician and pioneer North-East National Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Umar Duhu, has declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027 will be a hurdle difficult to summaunt without his Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima. Duhu, a founding chieftain of the ruling party, warned that dropping Shettima from the ticket would amount to “political suicide” for the APC, stressing that the Vice President’s grip on the northern caucus of the party and his stronghold on the electorate in the region remains the party’s most valuable political asset. “The truth is simple: Tinubu cannot do it without Shettima. The Vice President is the bridge between the President and the northern grassroots. Without him, APC cannot survive 2027,” Duhu said. Shettima’s Northern Capital According to Duhu, Shettima commands enormous goodwill across the North, a region he described as the...

Daily Rendezvous  Abuja, Nigeria – September 18, 2025 – A former presidential aspirant and political strategist, Dr. Umar Ardo, has called on patriotic elites, professionals, women, and Nigerian youths to rise above partisan apathy and rally behind a new political platform, the All Democratic Alliance (ADA), as the nation prepares for the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued on Thursday, Ardo described Nigeria’s political trajectory since 1999 as “a relentless drift into economic bankruptcy, insecurity, disunity, and social decay” despite the country’s vast human and natural resources. “The cause is clear – a visionless, venal, corrupt, supine, insensitive, and banal political class has taken siege of our country,” he said. Ardo explained that the newly registered ADA, which has already received provisional approval from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), is not just another political party but a “moral rebirth of the nation.” He likened the ...

Daily Rendezvous YOLA Eminent Nigerians from across the country gathered in Yola for the burial of the late Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Alhaji Ahmad Aliyu Mustapha, who served as the head of the Service between 1999 and 2003. He passed away in Abuja after a brief illness. Among the dignitaries in attendance was the current Comptroller General of Customs and President of the World Customs Organization, Alhaji Bashir Adewale Adeniyi (MFR). In a condolence message delivered during the ceremony, Adeniyi described the late Mustapha as a visionary leader who served the Customs Service with distinction. He noted that Mustapha’s tenure was marked by reforms, dedication, and a “grand style of leadership that blended discipline with a human face.” “The Nigeria Customs Service, and indeed Adamawa State, have lost a rare gem. He was a workaholic officer who gave his all for the growth of the Service,” Adeniyi said, while praying for...

Daily Rendezvous It is with deep sorrow and a heavy heart that I mourn the passing of Senator Muhammad Mana, a true son of Adamawa, a patriotic Nigerian, and a servant-leader whose contributions to our state and nation are etched in history. This message is contained in a press release issued his Hon Yakub's Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Nkem Anyata-Lafia, over the weekend.  "Senator Mana was not only a pioneer in leadership but also a man of immense wisdom, humility, and dedication to peace and progress. From his days as Military Administrator of the old Plateau State to his distinguished service in the Senate, he consistently placed the interest of the people above all else. I personally witnessed his passion for unity, especially in his tireless efforts to foster peace within the Adamawa APC family, efforts marked by selflessness, open-heartedness, and a consuming zeal for resolution," Yakub said. He added that, "His passing is a monumental...

Daily Rendezvous  I received with deep sadness the news of the passing of your beloved uncle, Baba Morrison.  His departure is indeed a great loss, not only to your family but to all who had the privilege of knowing him. Baba was more than an elder; he was a pillar of wisdom, a beacon of guidance, and a source of strength whose legacy will live on in the lives he touched. On behalf of myself and my family, I extend our heartfelt condolences to you and the entire Ngubane family. At this moment of grief, I pray that Almighty God comforts you, grants you fortitude, and upholds your family with His unfailing grace. May He grant Baba eternal rest in His kingdom and reward his noble deeds with peace everlasting. Please be assured of my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. With deepest sympathy, Alh. Isma’ila Aliyu

Daily Rendezvous,  Yola, Nigeria The Adamawa State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board has expressed satisfaction with the turnout and orderly conduct of intending pilgrims during the ongoing screening exercise for the 2025 Easter pilgrimage to Israel and Jordan. Speaking at the board’s headquarters in Yola during the exercise on Friday, the Executive Secretary of the Board, Chief Geoffrey Garba, described the process as smooth and commendable. He praised intending pilgrims for adhering to guidelines, especially by avoiding the inclusion of overage or medically unfit persons in their applications. Garba acknowledged some logistical delays, particularly with nominees from remote areas like Madagali and Toungo, but assured pilgrims that no one would be left out.  “The screening exercise will continue on Monday, August 18, under the supervision of the Nigeria Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC), Yola zone, so that those who missed today’s session can be accommodated,” h...