Polytechnic Community Contributes Over N1.7m for Containment of COVID-19

CoronavirusEducationNewsPolytechnic Community Contributes Over N1.7m for Containment of COVID-19

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)September 27, 2020

Adamawa State Polytechnic Yola Community has contributed over N1.7million towards the containment of COVID-19 ahead of reopening of the institution on 12th October 2020 as directed by the state Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri. A Press Statement by the Information Officer of the Polytechnic Mr Albert Matilah said the money which was realized during stakeholder meeting was expended on the purchase of infrared thermometers, over three thousand hand washing soap and sanitizers. However, the Management of...

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Mothers’ Club in Yola Distributes Delivery Kits and COVID-19 Prevention Equipment

CoronavirusNewsNigeriaMothers’ Club in Yola Distributes Delivery Kits and COVID-19 Prevention Equipment

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)September 26, 2020

The Nigeria Red Cross Society, Mothers’ Club in Yola South local government area of Adamawa State has distributed delivery kits and COVID-19 prevention equipment to pregnant women in Aliyu Mustapha Clinic Yola and Yolde Pate clinic in the local government. Items distributed include hand sanitizers, soap, face masks and delivery kits among others. The items donated by the United Nations Fund for Population Activity (UNFPA) are intended to encourage pregnant women to abide by COVID-19...

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Misinformation: Over 200 SMEDAN Applicants Protest, Blocks Jimeta-Yola Road

NewsNigeriaMisinformation: Over 200 SMEDAN Applicants Protest, Blocks Jimeta-Yola Road

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)September 26, 2020

A two-day training organized by the Adamawa State Bureau of Public Procurement in collaboration with Charterhouse Consulting Limited for representatives of Micro, Small and Medium Size Enterprises across the 21 local government areas Adamawa state has witnessed a protest in Yola by applicants of Small Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Agency (SMEDAN). The protesters who barricaded Jimeta-Yola road for about one and half hours before the arrival of Policemen and Officials of the Civil Defence...

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Governor Fintiri of Adamawa State Directs Reopening of Schools

CoronavirusEducationNewsGovernor Fintiri of Adamawa State Directs Reopening of Schools

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)September 24, 2020

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has directed that all Public and Private Schools across the State should reopen on Monday 12th October 2020. Consequently, the Governor has directed the Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development to meet with stakeholders in the sector to discuss modalities for the reopening. A statement by his Press Secretary, Mr Humwashi Wonosikou, the Governor regretted the long closure of schools from the Basic to Tertiary levels having...

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Security: Former Federal Lawmaker and Traditional Title Holder Advocates for Establishment of Neigbour to Neigbour Watch

Culture & TraditionNewsNigeriaSecurity: Former Federal Lawmaker and Traditional Title Holder Advocates for Establishment of Neigbour to Neigbour Watch

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)September 23, 2020

Two terms Member, House of Representatives in the National Assembly representing Mubi North, Mubi South, and Maiha Federal Constituency Alhaji Abubakar Mahmud Wambai has advocated for the establishment of “Neighbor to Neighbor Watch” to checkmate security threat in the country. The Former lawmaker made the assertion while speaking with Newsmen in Yola, the Adamawa State capital maintained that neighbor to neighbor watch will be an easy mechanism to manage security situation. He stated that the...

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Sen. Binani Set to Sensitize Constituents on the Need to Expose Rapists

HealthNewsSen. Binani Set to Sensitize Constituents on the Need to Expose Rapists

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)September 22, 2020

A consultative meeting aims at sensitising and enlightens the public on the need to expose rapists in their communities would soon come on board in the Central Senatorial zone of Adamawa state. The Senator representing Adamawa Central in the Upper Chamber of the National Assembly, Senator Aisha Dahiru Ahmed Binani who disclosed this in a Telephone interview said the meeting will comprise traditional rulers, opinion molders, heads of religious bodies, youth and women groups for...

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UN, Korean Govt Sponsors Surgery of 70 VVF Patients in Adamawa

NewsPhilanthropyUN, Korean Govt Sponsors Surgery of 70 VVF Patients in Adamawa

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)September 22, 2020

United Nations in collaboration with the Korean Government is undertaking surgery of women suffering from Visico Viginal Fistula (VVF) and Competency-Based Fistula Repair Training for Doctors and Nurses from Northeast Nigeria holding at Specialist Hospital Yola. Out of seventy  (70), VVF patients booked for the operation, thirty-six (36) have so far been operated successfully. The lead Surgeon who is also a Consultant and Gynecologist from Federal Medical Center Yola Dr. Maisarat Bakari said the Competency-Based...

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Over 270 Blind Graduates in Adamawa Seeks Employment

NewsNigeriaWellnessOver 270 Blind Graduates in Adamawa Seeks Employment

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)September 22, 2020

Over two hundred and seventy (270) blinds, holders of Degree, NCE, Diploma, and Secondary School Certificates are among thousands of unemployed graduates in Adamawa state, Northeast Nigeria seeking employment. The rate of street beggars particularly in the Northern parts of the country may continue to rise unless the government offers employment and provide skills to these categories of people in society. Comrade Bitrus Richard, Chairman Nigeria Association for the Blind, Adamawa State chapter who confirmed...

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NEMA Distributes Food Items to 7,400) in Bakkasi IDP Camp, Maiduguri

NewsNigeriaNEMA Distributes Food Items to 7,400) in Bakkasi IDP Camp, Maiduguri

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)September 20, 2020

Seven thousand, four hundred Households (7,400) in Bakassi IDP Camp Maiduguri, Borno State receive food items monthly from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). The coordinator in charge of distribution, Flight Lieutenant Umar who disclosed this in Maiduguri said each of the 7, 400 households collect 25kg of Beans, 25.5kg of Rice, and 25.5kg of Maize. Other food items are cooking oil, seasoning, salt, and Tomatoes. Umar added that over 44000 IDPs benefit from the...

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To Promote Peace, Non-denominational Christian Organization Organizes Football Tournament

NewsRegionsSportsTo Promote Peace, Non-denominational Christian Organization Organizes Football Tournament

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)September 20, 2020

In order to cement the relationship and enhance peaceful co-existence among adherents of Islam and Christianity, a nondenominational Christian organization, Seed Sowers Ministry International, has organized a football tournament which was held at Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria (LCCN) Cathedral Jimeta Yola. According to the Founder, Seed Sowers Ministry International, Dean Rev. Ozumba Nicodemus said the game is being played by both Muslim and Christian youths with a view to promoting peaceful coexistence. “The...

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