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By Adamu Haladu Ismail We all know that one day we shall pass way, bearing in mind that from Allah we come and to Him is Our return; Innaalillah Wa Innaa Ilaihirraaji’uun! Indeed every soul shall taste death; Though by John Donne the poet would in his Holy Sonnet tell “death, be not proud,” the demise of beloved one shocks us, exposes to what comes out of sober. The passing away of Ibrahim AbdulAziz depicts him as social icon who related well with people at different social levels. The first tribute I read was written by Prof. Abubakar Abba, the…

The Periscope reporter 08038284044. (Rapid Response Squad) 08035946473.(Operation Farauta) 08089671313 (Command’s Control Room) Security has of recent being challenged in Adamawa state, by criminal elements, more particularly the tricycle Shila cult activities, having to do with snatching of handsets, purse and other valuables from their unsuspecting passengers, especially in the Yola municipal. The tricycle Shila cult members do sometimes faced jungle justice by being roasted along with their tricycles, coordinated by the aggrieved citizens whose overemotional spirit, in venting their anger, reduced them to taking laws into own hands. Kidnapping is another disastrous criminality the security agencies in the state…

The state chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists ( NUJ) Adamawa state council, Comrade Ishaka Donald Dedan, has declared 3-day mourning for the late Ibrahim AbdulAzizz, a correspondent of the Voice of America ( VOA), who died in an auto-crash along Gombe-Bauchi road on Friday. The state council of NUJ, in a statement signed by its secretary, Fidelis Jockthan, urged all chapels to suspend all union activities and hoist the flag at half-mast, in honour of the late veteran. According to the statement, the late Ibrahim AbdulAzizz would continue to be remembered for his doggedness, fearless and investigative journalism,…

The Periscope reporter The vice chancellor, federal university Kashere, Professor Umar Pate, the first person to hold Kaigamma Adamawa traditional title, has expressed sadness over the demise of Ibrahim Abdulaziz. Abdulaziz, one of the longest serving staff of Voice of America (VOA) covering Adamawa/Taraba States died on Friday in a fatal road crash near Alkaleri in Bauchi State. A statement by the renowned professor of journalism read; “the death of Mal Ibrahim AbdulAziz is a very sad loss for all of us. “He lived a worthy life crowned in professional commitment and excellent interpersonal relationship. “We can only continue to…

The Periscope reporter Sen Ishaku Abbo, the lawmaker representing northern senatorial district of Adamawa state, Northeast Nigeria has commiserated with the Nigeria Union of Journalists over the death of Ibrahim AbdulAziz, one of her versatile and hard-working members. Ibrahim AbdulAziz was with Voice of America Hausa service reporting from Adamawa and Taraba states, He was the publisher Adamawa Time online, co-publisher News Hawk online and Voice of Arewa, the newest online radio/TV. According to Abbo, due to his influence on society, he was saddened by the sudden death of Ibrahim Abdul-Azeez that he described as a great loss to the…

By Abubakar Abba Tahir: (KaaKaaKey Adamawa 1) * Tall and slender in size and shape. * Lanky and gentle in poise and demeanor. * Thoughtful and journalistic on the job * Professional and down-to-earth in everything. * Reportorial and programmatic at the workplace. * Receptive and accommodating in community service. * Fatherly and generous among family members. * Frank and point-blank among colleagues. * Loyal and honest to bosses and superiors alike. * Welcoming, motivating and mentoring his subordinates. * He traversed our landscape like a colossus. * He engaged everyone with characteristic ease. * He carved an exemplary niche…

The Periscope reporter The Commissioner of Police Adamawa state, Aliyu Adamu Alhaji has registered his heartfelt condolences to the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Adamawa State Chapter, over the demise of Ibrahim AbdulAziz the veteran journalist who died on Friday, February 5, 2021 as a result of a ghastly motor accident along Gombe – Bauchi road. In a press release Saturday, issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Sulaiman Yahaya Nguroje, the CP who described late AbdulAziz as a versatile and experienced journalist, lamented that the command would greatly miss his contributions and support in her fight against crime. “The…

The Periscope reporter To educate a child, is to educate a nation and to have a future assured with leadership founded on of compassion, sympathy and empathy, credibility and transparency devoid of criminality, is to have children of the less privileged parents encouraged and supported in their pursuits of happiness in knowledge. The above could have been the philosophy nurtured by a princes, the supervisory councillor, women affairs and special duties, Yola South local government, central senatorial district, Adamawa state, northeast Nigeria, who professes the faith, which practice begins with the calling to reading; impliedly, the search for knowledge, as…

The Periscope reporter Travel within the UK and internationally for leisure purposes is illegal at present under the rules of lockdown 3. But the UK is well ahead of other major European nations in its vaccination programme to protect against coronavirus, with more than 10 million citizens having had their first dose. Many prospective travellers are likely to have obtained both jabs by the time international journeys become feasible once more. They could find themselves at an advantage. Increasingly many countries are introducing policies that give more freedom to vaccinated travellers. But the crucial issue is proof. Evidence of your…

The Periscope reporter Adamawa State Governor, Rt.Hon Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has sent his heartfelt condolences to the Nigeria Union of Joirnalists, Adamawa State Council over the demise of Ibrahim Abdulaziz the veteran journalist,who died on Friday, February 5, 2021 in a Car crash along Gombe Bauchi road. The late AbdulAziz, versatile journalist had worked variously with Voice of America Hausa service, Premium Times, Daily Trust and Blueprint Newspapers. He also worked with New Telegraph Newspaper, FRCN Fombina FM as well as Gotel Communications before the unfortunate auto crash that claimed his life. The press release Friday, issued by the Press…