Mr Victor Dogo Senior Special Assistant to the Executive Governor of Adamawa State, Rt Hon Ahmadu Umaru on social mobilisation replied the Desert Herald Newspaper it’s print media known for concocting lies and falacies. Dogo said: “I came across a piece and was very disappointed by the emptiness of the […]
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MY OPEN LETTER TO HIS EXCELLENCY THE EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF ADAMAWA STATE RT HON AHMADU UMARU FINTIRI MY open letter to His Excellency which attracted a lot of readers and followers was not meant or designed to hurt his Excellency or his blind supporters, who are just good at confusing […]
The era of democracy comes with many types of leadership or leaders, but *Dr UMAR DUHU’s* type of leadership and life style is different in considering his leadership qualities among citizens.He is a rear type in this generation, for all ABOUT him is selfless service to humanity and unity for […]
By Muntaka Abdul-Hadi Dabo Monday, 21st November 1960 will forever remain a memorable day for Nigeria and the rest of the world. For it was on that day an iconic figure was born. The day is also a birthday for some prominent and famous people like Brain Ritchie and Brian […]
By Abdulaziz Abdulaziz When the quintet of us met early in September to moot the idea of commemorating his 60th birthday there was thick apprehension. How would the man receive this? This question went round. Do we inform him, carry him along, or—as usual with things like this involving him, […]
U “In 2014 you were more of a servant to the people than a leader. In 2014 you talked less and listen more, and considered objective criticism as an integral part of good governance, so hard you disagree with your critics without cogent reasons. “ LETTER TO HIS EXCELLENCY THE […]
Monday, 21st November 1960 will forever remain a memorable day for Nigeria and the rest of the world. For it was on that day an iconic figure was born. The day is also a birthday for some prominent and famous people like Brain Ritchie and Brian McNamara in the United […]
I am beyond thrill to be honoured by our Leader the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Barr. Boss Gidahyelda Mustapha, whose ascension to the office of the SGF restored dignity, competence, and hard work in the Presidency. Indeed, Nigeria sorely needed it. Your virtue is certainly a […]
‘To this day, many people in Nigeria think I killed him.’ That was the opening line in the riveting account of the last hour of the late Bashorun Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola as told by Ambassador Susan Rice. She was one of the visiting American diplomats in whose presence the […]
If there’s any Man in this present administration of President Muhammadu Buhari working in tandem with the vision and the mission of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is Barrister Boss Mustapha, the secretary to the Government of the Federation. This Man I daily watch closely, I constantly follow his selflessness […]
The rains are over. Seasonal streams are drying. There is enough cattle feed on the grasslands but there would soon be no water as the streams dry up. Livestock, just like humans, could stay a few days without feed/food but not without water. Livestock would therefore commence their annual migration […]
By; JACOB ONJEWU DICKSON The recent electricity bills distributed to estimated customers across the country is not only wicked, but criminal. This was done in flagrant disregard for the capping which the National Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) issued out in February this year. In view of the aforesaid, the August […]
His Address speech His Excellency Dr. Kayode Fayemi, CON Governor, Ekiti State, Nigeria Chairman, Nigeria Governors’ Forum on the 50th Anniversary of the Centre for Historical Documentation and Research (Arewa House) Protocols and Introduction 1. I will like to start by thanking the leadership of Arewa House for the great […]
Opinion POLITICAL AND LEGAL PERSPECTIVE OF THE FINTIRI/HUSSEINI GAMBO ALTERCATION 1. Political Perspective. Until this Governor I have never been afraid for the life of ordinary citizens of Adamawa state who criticise any of our past state Governors. I have lived from Governor Barde through Juta to Saleh Michika, Boni […]
I just read a Press Release said to have emanated from Mr. Solomon Kumanga, the Spokesman of the Adamawa State Governor, denying the infamous telephone altercation now gone viral allegedly between Governor Fintiri and Hussaini Gambo, claiming that it was technically doctored by the governor’s opponents. To me, the governor’s […]
GOVERNOR Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has every reason to celebrate his fifty three years birthday anniversary as the Governor of Adamawa State. From every political calculation and calibration, the unequivocal conclusion is that he is a Man of the people who emblematises the Divine injunction that “Power comes from God alone”. […]
President Muhammadu Buhari through the Minister for Humanitarian affairs had told Nigerians that the federal government has spend about 10bn as palliatives in other to cushion the effect of covid-19 on the citizenry, those items ranging from Rice, Sugar, meal, noodles, salt, etc were distributated across 36 states of the […]
..Adamawa’s ambassador par excellence By Barr. Danladi Danasabe The name Sarki Abba has stealthily become a force to reckon with at the apex Nigeria’s seat of power since the advent of the Muhammadu Buhari’s led All Progressives Congress government. Like the colossus that he become over the years, Abba has […]
I am compelled to advice Northern Governors Forum amidst insecurity, unemployment, poverty and hunger in our region. I found it pertinent to draw their attention to ‘why north is still backward’ in the areas of ; Education, Security and Economic development ? Northern Governors must work to change the situation. […]
Let me start, on behalf of myself, my family and political associates and supporters, by joining millions of the good citizens of this great country to commend our great youth for taking the initiative of organizing mass peaceful protests against police brutality and other ills of government on our citizens. […]
Adamawa State, North Eastern part of Nigeria, carved out from the defunct Gongola state in 1992 alongside Taraba state. The state, the land of beauty is no doubt abound prominent Nigerians occupying strategic positions in and outside the shore of Nigeria, especially in the political circle, there hardly can be […]
Please it doesn’t matter where you belong in the political divide. Whether you support or oppose government the signs are troubling. The last time we had a civil war the divides were clear. Today the divides are more fluid and present in all regions, communities and homes. Anyone with a […]
Happenings over the last few days are alarming and desperately beg for prompt attention. Pockets of violence have greeted the earlier peaceful EndSARS protests which rocked several major cities across the country. It is sad that the most populous black nation on Earth has been greeted by such occurrences, gaining […]
When it comes to politics, commerce, industry, and agriculture, Awwal D. Tukur is a daredevil. He is a chip off the old block and when you grow up under the wings of Pa Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, you can not but be dogged, calculating, and daring in goal pursuits. When Awwal […]
..Power of incumbency, naira rain — five reasons Akeredolu won Rita Okonoboh If poses were prophecies, one interesting photograph of the candidates during the signing of the peace accord in Ondo would have offered a relatable cryptic message. Akeredolu stood a little distance away, arms behind him, decked in a […]
So many men and women have told me that they read me on Facebook but they neither hit the ‘Like’ button nor make a comment. But they encourage me on to continue because, as they said, I have changed their thinking on many subjects on politics and religion that I […]
It was the Scottish writer, Thomas Carlyle, who famously stated that the history of the world is but the biography of great men, reflecting his belief that heroes shape history through both their personal attributes and divine inspiration. But Carlyle had only popularized ‘The great man theory’, an idea which […]
…say ‘people have right to ask for changes, for amendment, for improvement’ Northern Elders Forum has urged Nigerians not to give up on the demand for the restructuring of the country from the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government. According to NEF, the Nigerian state has failed, especially in the management […]
Abba Jalo Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri was elected governor of Adamawa state in the 9th of March 2019 and sworn in on the 29th day of May of the same year. But before his swearing in, he had a short stint as the acting governor of the state from July 2014 […]
If our youth arise and act, they have the strength and dynamism to generate a huge transformation in society. I have seen and read of economies that grew from having little, and I have also seen and read of economies that plummeted despite being blessed with so much. (Why is […]
For almost two centuries since it was established in 1841, the narratives of Yola city as a whole has not been worthy of note. What is the first thing that comes to mind when you tell someone about Yola? Is it noted for trade & commerce? Or education? Or commercial […]
Adamawa State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board rejoices with His Excellency Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri Executive Governor of Adamawa State, Deputy Governor Chief Crowther Seth, Secretary to the State government Malam Bashiru Ahmad, Members of the Executive Council, Members of the State House Of Assembly and the entire people of Adamawa State […]
The prelude to Nigeria’s independence was characterized with sections and series of “roundtable” dialoguing by the nation’s then Nationalists who hungered for self-governance and nationhood devoid of external affairs and insurrection. Nigeria’s independence ushered in the step into a democratic rule system, the first Prime Minister, the Ceremonial Head of […]
BY BENJAMIN BAGALE We need to take a closer look into the problems of leadership and corruption as we celebrate sixty years of self-rule. Nigeria is blessed with abundant human and material resources. All she needed is the will and commitment to harness them for the overall goal of development […]
By Solomon Kummanger To pick up a fight with a Governor by any political office holder from same state in Nigeria’s greasy politics is not for the faint hearted. It’s like riding a tiger. You must have to keep on riding or be swallowed. Senator Ishaku Abbo, the senator representing […]
By Fred Oyono When media aids to the chief executives are professionally engaged in showcasing activities of their principals for ovation, encomiums and any occasion that calls for commendation, Solomon the drunk Kumangar, Director-General, Media and Communications to Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa state is busy bringing down his […]
By Daniel Tabiyatiya It is very disheartening and unfortunate to see youths being used as a front wheel to create disunity by propagating lies for selfish reasons. It is no longer news that some WhatsApp/Facebook controlled clowns under the aegis of Adamawa Central Youth Defenders Council are hell bent on […]
In recognition of his various contributions to the promotion and sustenance of peace in diverse ways, Bishop Stephen Dami Mamza CAN Chairman Adamawa State has been named Peace Ambassador in celebration of this year’s International Peace event A Christian religion group known as Sower’s ministry international named him today at […]
The pundits who had predicted the outcome and the nature of the Gubernatorial election in Edo State got it all wrong. The Edo 2020 election may well prove to be a turning point in the management of elections in Nigeria, and if not, there are certainly lessons to be learnt […]
Dateline: Abuja, August 7, 2020 “IT (INCUMBENCY) COULD HAVE BEEN A BIG PROBLEM IF THE GOVERNOR PERFORMS WELL WHILE GOVERNING HIS STATE. HE COULD HAVE BEEN AN ASSET TO THE PDP. BUT, I ASSURE YOU THAT THE GOVERNOR IS A LIABILITY. IN FACT, IT IS EVEN BETTER FOR US THAT […]
