Nigerians In Diaspora Donates PPE Equipment To COVID-19 C’ttee

CoronavirusNewsPhilanthropyNigerians In Diaspora Donates PPE Equipment To COVID-19 C’ttee

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)October 9, 2020

The Association of Nigerians in Diaspora has donated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to Adamawa state COVID-19 Containment Committee to enhance the fight against Coronavirus in the state. Among the items donated include, Plastic Face shields, face masks, Gloves, Nurse Cap and Gowns. The State Focal person of the Association, who is also the State Commissioner for Special Duties Mr Aloysius Babadoke while presenting the items Friday, said the gesture was to complement State Government’s in...

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Traditional Ruler Identify Causes of Rape In The Society

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaTraditional Ruler Identify Causes of Rape In The Society

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)October 9, 2020

The upsurge of Rape and Gender-Based Violence cases recorded in some parts of Adamawa State have been attributed to seeking worldly materials, fading out moral decadence, lack of employment, and laxity by youths. Alhaji Muhammad Ahmad Mustapha (Cika Soro Adamawa) and the District Head Yola made the observation in an interview with the West African Pilot News at his palace in Yola, explained that “the elderly who were in the act are those seeking worldly materials...

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National Population Commission to Conduct Enumeration Area Demarcation in 546 LGAs in Nigeria

NewsNigeriaNational Population Commission to Conduct Enumeration Area Demarcation in 546 LGAs in Nigeria

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)October 7, 2020

Ahead of National census figures in Nigeria, the National Population Commission (NPC) will soon embark on the continuation of Enumeration Area Demarcation in 546 local government Areas in the country under phase ten and ten billion naira (N10b) will be expended on the exercise. The Federal Commissioner, National Population Commission Adamawa state Dr Clifford Zirra disclosed this while declaring a five days training for enumerators in Mubi South local government area. “The Enumeration Area Demarcation...

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Lack of Recapitalization Hampers Operations of Adamawa State Homes and Savings Yola

EconomyNewsNigeriaLack of Recapitalization Hampers Operations of Adamawa State Homes and Savings Yola

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)October 7, 2020

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed that Mortgage banks in the country should have a capital base of two point five billion naira (N2.5b) for effective banking services. However, the new order is affecting the operations of Adamawa State Homes and Savings Yola who have only a share capital of one hundred and forty two million naira (N142m). Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Adamawa Homes and Savings Limited, Dr. Giscard Norris Stanley,...

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Mobile Application to Report Rape And Gender Based Violence Launch In Adamawa

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaMobile Application to Report Rape And Gender Based Violence Launch In Adamawa

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)October 6, 2020

Due to incessant cases of rape and other Gender Based Violence being recorded in Adamawa State and other parts of Nigeria, an application that will help interface between a survivors and service providers has been officially launched in Yola, the Adamawa State capital. The mobile Application known as Smart RR was an innovation by a nongovernmental organization “Big Family 36 Foundation” and other developmental partners.  At the launch, the Founder Big Family Foundation Mr. Dirug...

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Over Two Decades No Census On Business Establishments In Nigeria

BusinessNewsNigeriaOver Two Decades No Census On Business Establishments In Nigeria

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)October 6, 2020

The Statistician-General of the Federation, Dr Yemi Kale has revealed that contrary to the United Nations Statistical Commission recommendation that in every five years enumeration of formal and informal business establishments be conducted, such exercise was not carried out in Nigeria for over two decades, attributing it to lack of funding. Kale made this known in a message at the Training of Enumerators for National Business Sample Census 2020 holding across the 36 states and...

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Catholic Bishop Task Christian Lawyers To Defend Less Privilege

NewsNigeriaReligionCatholic Bishop Task Christian Lawyers To Defend Less Privilege

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)October 5, 2020

Christian lawyers in Adamawa State have been charged to stand for the less privileged who cannot afford to hire the services of a lawyer. The Catholic Bishop of Yola Diocese, Bishop Stephen Dami Mamza gave the charge during a mass for the Catholic Lawyers Association of Nigeria Adamawa State chapter in commemoration of the 2020 legal year held at Saint Theresa cathedral Jimeta. “Anxiety cannot solve the challenges people are facing in the country, Christians...

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Teachers in Adamawa Laments 15 Years Without Promotion, Upgrading, and Yearly Increment.

EducationNewsNigeriaTeachers in Adamawa Laments 15 Years Without Promotion, Upgrading, and Yearly Increment.

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)October 5, 20201

Teachers in Adamawa have joined their counterparts across the globe to celebrate World Teachers Day without fanfare of usual match pass and parades due to COVID-19. The day is set aside by the United Nations to serve as a platform for teachers to x-ray their problems and achievements in the preceding year. In Adamawa State, primary school teachers have lamented for staying 15 years in service without promotion, Minimum Wage, upgrading, Leave Transport Grant, and...

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Lamido Adamawa Charges District Heads on Sustainable Peace

Culture & TraditionNewsLamido Adamawa Charges District Heads on Sustainable Peace

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)October 4, 2020

Lamido Adamawa Dr. Muhammadu Barkindo Aliyu Mustapha has charged the new District Heads in the Emirate to work for the progress and development of the Emirate and carry everyone along in the discharge of their responsibilities. Lamido Adamawa handed over the charge at his palace Saturday while turbanning six new district heads in the emirate.  Those turbaned are Alhaji Hassan Jaafaru, Ardo Daware, Alhaji Abubakar Jika, Nyibango, Alhaji Umar Yahya Njidda, Uba, Alhaji Ibrahim Usman...

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Former Vice President Atiku Lauds Leadership of Governor Fintiri

NewsNigeriaPoliticsFormer Vice President Atiku Lauds Leadership of Governor Fintiri

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)October 4, 2020

Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has expressed proud giant strides Adamawa State recorded under the stewardship of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, describing Fintiri’s leadership qualities as unique and exemplary. Atiku made the comment in a letter he wrote to Fintiri, congratulating the government and people of Adamawa State on the occasion of Nigeria’s Diamond Jubilee anniversary celebration.  “Governor Fintiri has exhibited the highest qualities of leadership for the diverse ethnicities in Adamawa that...

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