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It is with a distressful and mournful heart on behalf of myself, Pankshin North Constituency and the entire members of Plateau State legislature, I send my heartfelt empathy and sympathy to the Usenis, Tarok Nation, Plateau and the entire country over the unfortunate death of a well admired and profusely respected elder statesman, father and stakeholder, Lt. Gen. Jeremiah Timbut Useni.  Useni was a true ambassador of Plateau both nationally and internationally as he projected the intrinsic values of: discipline, integration, hospitality, hard-work and ingenuity of the state in the discharge of all his assignments and personal activities both in the Military and democracy; leaving indelible legacies engraved on golden sands of time.  His sagacious and pragmatic approach to governance when he held sway as administrator of the defunct Bendel State, Senator of the Federal Republic, Minister of Transport and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, and his gigantic strides in the economy and d...

The "International Day of Education" celebrated worldwide on the 24th of January was for the first time hosted in Plateau State on the 25/01/2025.  The Chairman of the Central planning committee-Mr Umar Muhammad Sani who also doubles as the Senior Special Assistant on Media to His Excellency Governor Caleb Mutfwang together with members of his team coordinated the maiden edition of the event which was hosted at the Hikmah International School, Jos.  The Plateau State Commissioner for Science, Technology, and Innovation, Prof. Goselle Obed Nanjul was the keynote speaker at the event.  The event was graced by a lot of dignitaries that included the Plateau State Commissioner for Education (secondary)- Mr Mohammad Nyalun; the first lady of Jos North LGA- Mrs JK Chris; Hon. Hassan Baba, the Councilor representing the good people of Gangagare ward of Jos North LGA; Hon Ubale- the Councilor representing the good people of Naraguta A ward among others. This year's theme is entitl...

By: Labaran Ahmed  The Nigeria  Independent Publishers Association (IPA) , Plateau State Chapter Chairman, Mr Shabul Mazadu has commiserated with Taroh Nation, Plateau State Government and Nigerian over the demise of  Lt. General Jeremiah Timbut Useni. In a statement issued On behalf of the entire members of Independent Publishers Association, IPA, in Nigeria  He statement read,” On behalf of the entire members of Independent Publishers Association, IPA, I commiserate with the Usenis, Taroh Nation, Plateau State Government and its entire Citizens over the death of one its revered elder statesmen, a stakeholder and political juggernaut, Lt. General Jeremiah whose death took place yesterday, 23rd January, 2024.  His death was shocking to all IPA members and threw them into mourning mood being a great loss to not only his family, kinsmen, Plateau but the entire nation considering his progressive,  enormous and multiple contributions to the political and economic space sub-nationally and n...

(By Jonathan Gukut)  The recent skyrocketing abuse and exploitation of vulnerable and less privileged children in our beloved state, Plateau, especially trafficking for pittance, is deeply troubling. This inhumanity is unimaginable and a reflection of deteriorating cultural values, spiritual bankruptcy, systemic failure in governance and perennial source of posterity's disaster.   The Plateau I was born and bred up had strong values of respect, integrity, and unity; and its people were among the most respected in Nigeria. I vividly remember an instance in 1991, during my first trip to Lagos for the final selection of Police Cadets' interview. Among candidates from then 19 states, I was singled out and respected based on my origin and character.  That gesture was a testament of the venerability Plateau people once commanded before fading away.  Today, we must ask ourselves how we arrived at this tragic crossroads which eroded our values and projected us as savages who trade thei...

The Plateau State Commissioner for Science, Technology, and Innovation, Prof. (Assoc) Goselle Obed Nanjul, recently hosted the Tarok Entrepreneurship, Technology, and Industrialization Committee in his office. The committee, established by the leadership of Ngwang Ishi O’Tarok, is spearheaded by Dr. Nanzing Bako as Chairman and Mr. Timzing Miri as Secretary. During the visit, the Chairman, Dr. Nanzing Bako, outlined the committee’s mission to foster entrepreneurship, technology, and industrial development within the Tarok community. He emphasized the need for strategic partnerships and collaboration to harness the rich resources and tap into the scientific institutions available in the Tarok nation. Other committee members on the entourage included notable figures such as Prof. Juliana Mulmicit Mafwil, MNI; Mr. Joseph Nimnan Bagudu; Wuyep Vongdul and Nantip Miri highlighted the importance of building sustainable systems for development. They expressed a collective vision of creating en...

By: Labaran Ahmed  Plateau Youth Council (PYC) Gayle District get-together with other Youth Forums' in the locality hiked approximately about Seven kilometers from Gero Junction to (Mountain YK 1466), formed new friendship and had a good time with all and sundry irrespective of tribe or religion difference. It was a joyful moment Yesterday, seen a brothers back together on the road hiked about 7kms, meeting old time friends, discussing peaceful session and with all the dancing, fast fingers, drinking competitions has had them very excited. In his opening remarks, the Chairman of the Plateau Youth Council (PYC) Gyel District, Comr. Tengwong Yohana Thomas reminded the people of Gyel District and beyond of the importance of the Community, Connection, and Collective Growth. He pointed out that, as young leaders, we have a unique opportunity to shape the future of our district and beyond irrespective of our tribe, religion or even ethnicity. "Today, let's take a break from our ...

By: Labaran Ahmed  The All Progressives Congress, APC,  Chairman Bokkos LGA chapter, Mr. Danjuma Mabas, through his spokesman Dabang Dashe has persuaded the Chief Executive Officer, Institute of Human Virology Nigeria IHVN, and Plateau State Labour Party, LP, governorship candidate in the 2023 general elections, Professor Patrick Sunday Dakum, to return to his former party (APC).  Mabas who confided in our reporter said, Dakum should heed to the call and visit by the reconciliation team led by Rt. Hon. Idris Maje, the member representing Wase Federal Constituency, which met him in early last year seeking his return to their party; adding that APC is his home and has a political future in it.  He lamented that Dakum has sacrificed so much for the party and formed a formidable structure, but fled to Labour Party.  According to him 70% of Dakum's supporters in Plateau are in the APC and not LP or the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.  And that he (Mabas) and his team will meet Dakum and ...

Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has urged students across the state to avoid all forms of social vices and remain dedicated to their studies as a pathway to achieving greatness. The Governor made this remark while receiving winners of the E-Debate and Bible Recitation competitions, alongside the presentation of a trophy won by Plateau State students at the National Engineering Competition organized by the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), at the Old Government House, Rayfield, Jos. Expressing his delight at the outstanding performance of the students, Governor Mutfwang announced full sponsorship for Jacob Ndam, a student of Government Model Secondary School, Shendam, to further his education at the university level. He said: "Congratulations! You have made us proud. We are honored to have you as our children and Plateau students. Even if your parents are not originally from Plateau, we now consider you one of us. You are entitled ...

Following an extraordinary Congress meeting  of Plateau Publishers Association, PPA, held yesterday, Prince Daniel John Bok has been unanimously appointed to serve as interim Chairman of the association for a specified period in order to lead the Executive Committee saddled with the responsibility of conducting a fresh election of new officials and to carryout day-to-day running of PPA activities on behalf of the group.  The recent development within the ranks of PPA became necessary in view of the removal of its former embattled Chairman Chief Nanyah Daman, also known as 'Enoch Shaks', due to proven cases of abuse of office, acts of gross misconduct and constitutional breaches, levelled against him by the Executive Committee of the association and ratified by the Board of Trustees as well as Congress of the PPA. The aforementioned action carried out through the collective resolve of all three organs of the group, which has been long overdue, began and ended after exhausting al...

Plateau State Commissioner for Science, Technology & Innovation, Prof. Goselle Nanjul accompanied the Director General of the Nigerian Institute of Leather & Science Technology (NILEST) on a familiarization tour of NILEST Centers in Plateau State, Nigeria. The year 2025 is beginning on a good note for the Plateau State Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation in her quest to satiate her appetite for excellence to deliver on key mandate of the ministry, create newer frontiers and initiate impactful projects that will better the lots of the citizenry of Plateau State, Nigeria. In a milestone development , the Plateau State Commissioner for Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Goselle Obed Nanjul welcomed to Jos the newly appointed Director General of NILEST - Dr Auwal Mustapha Imam who was on familiarization tour of the three centers in Plateau from the 11-12/01/2025. NILEST is an agency under the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology with its head...

By: Labaran Ahmed  The people of Bukuru Community of Jos South Local Government Area have expressed worries over the persistent water scarcity in their area. A resident of Anguwan Miango, Alh Sani Anambra lamented the situation said "It is unfortunate even those that have a well suffer access to potable water. According to him, the people of the Community are start using the contaminated water that will going to affect their health. He pleaded with Global News to extend the message so that the State Government and other relevant stakeholders can take action.

By: Labaran Ahmed The Commissioner of Police Plateau State Command, Emmanuel Olugbemiga Adesina, decorated the newly promoted officers of the Command in an elaborate ceremony which took place today, the 7th January, 2025. The ceremony which took place at the Police Officers Mess, Jos was attended by all Heads of Security Agencies on the Plateau, Traditional and Religious Rulers, as well as family and friends of the promotees. During the ceremony, the Commissioner of Police charged the officers to be steadfast, diligent, and responsible in their new capacities. Emphasized the importance of maintaining high standards of professionalism and integrity in their duties, reminding them of the critical role they play in maintaining peace and security in the State. The CP commended the newly promoted officers for their hard work and dedication to duty, which has led to their promotion. He described this upliftment in rank as “Well Deserved.” CP Adesina took out time to remind the officers that...

By: Labaran Ahmed Chief Haruna madug released a public statement on this New Year 2025, expressing his gratitude to everyone who has patronized Mafwalal Bakkus Nig Ltd through the year past 2024. "On behalf of my humble self and family, Management and entire staff of Mafwalal Bakkus NIG LTD, join millions of Plateau State citizenry on this New Year Celebration to extend our profound gratitude and comon bond in appreciation of your patronage in the year past 2024," Chief Haruna madug, CEO/MD Mafwalal Bakkus Nig Ltd writes. He also thanked the NAGS_AP of FGN/African Development Bank, Plateau State Government, NUT Plateau State, Highland Microfinance Bank Bukuru, Gowon Microfinance Bank Jos, Plateau State Polytechnic Multi Purpose Co- operative Society, COCIN Family Plateau State and all their open market dealers in and around Plateau State. "To our esteemed farmers. We desire and committed to offer better and more result oriented services and products for a pumper harvest ...

By: Labaran Ahmed  The Berom Educational and Cultural Organization (BECO) in conjunction with Gyel District Traditional Council, held their 2025 New Year Festival on the pool 1st of January at Bukuru Mini Stadium, sued for the need to promote peaceful co-existence amongst the diverse ethnic groups and religious in the state. The 2025 Gyel New Year Festival came with the theme "Peaceful Co-existence in Cultural Diversity" aimed at   promoting understanding and tolerance between different religious and ethnic groups in Gyel District of Jos South LGA of  Plateau and Nigeria . A University don, Prof. Nestor Monday Chagok, has charged the Berom Educational and Cultural Organisation (BECO) to use their rich culture in building blocks of unity and encouraging youth to engage in meaningful programme. The guest speaker Prof. Chagok, quoted the broadcast of the Premier  Minister of Northern Nigeria, Sir. Amadu Bello, the Sardaunan of Sokoto on Thursday, 24th of December 1959, that says...

By: our reporter: In a bit to celebrate the milestone achievements recorded in the Ministry in 2024, the Plateau State Commissioner for Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Goselle Obed Nanjul hosted the Tech HangOut in Jos, Nigeria on 24/12/2024.The Hangout which took place at the Crispan hotel in Jos brought together Tech enthusiasts in Plateau State and beyond. Participants at the Hangout included Governor Caleb Mutfwang, Secretary to the Government of Plateau State -Arch. Samuel N. Jatau, members of the Plateau State Executive Council, the DG of Digital Bridge Institute -Mr David Oluwadaser, the DG of PICTDA- - Mr. Dominic Datong, Tech Guru/special guest- Professor Tolu Arogunmati from the USA, members of the Plateau Tech Companies (PLATECH), members of PLASNET, winners/ambassadors of the Plateau State Hackathon project, academia, philanthropist and inventors across Plateau State. In his welcoming address and flag off of the Hangout, the Honourable Commissioner, Professor ...

By: Labaran Ahmed  Coa Media Group has chosen Governor Mutfwang as the Plateau Man of the Year 2024. According to a statement by the Principal Coordinating Executive, Plateau Man of the Year Awards, Amb. Cletus Akhimien for Coa Media Group has been named His Excellency, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, the Executive Governor of Plateau State, as the Plateau Man of the Year 2024. According to the statement, the governor was nominated for his exceptional leadership and visionary governance, which has driven the socio-economic transformation of Plateau State. Since the assumption of office, the governor has introduced groundbreaking policies and programs across critical sectors, including security, agriculture, infrastructure, healthcare, and education. These initiatives have significantly enhanced the quality of life for the good people of Plateau State, and, established the state as a vital contributor to Nigeria’s development agenda. Governor Mutfwang’s unwavering commitment to securing ...

By our reporter: In a bid to foster peace, unity, and youth empowerment in Vwang community, the Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Executive Governor of Plateau State, Dr. Gyang Bere, has launched and sponsored the Vwang District Peace and Unity Football Tournament.  The tournament, held at the Vwang Central Football Field in Jos South Local Government Area, is aimed at strengthening social cohesion and unveil hidden football talents within the community. Speaking during the colorful kick-off ceremony, Dr. Bere described the initiative as a strategic platform to unite the youth and nurture their exceptional abilities. "It is with profound humility and immense joy that I stand before you today on this significant occasion, the kick-off of the Vwang District Peace and Unity Football Tournament. This initiative, which I am privileged to sponsor, is made possible by the unwavering support of this dynamic and peaceful community. "This tournament is a deliberate step to ha...

The office of the Executive Chairman of Langtang South Local Government Council, on behalf of the Legislative Arm & Management of the Council calls in the Council Registered Contractors to bid for the following contracts, this is in strict adherence to rule of engagement as required by the law of contract.

By: Labaran Ahmed  The   Plateau Central Senatorial District Senator,Diket Plang, who is the Senate Committee Chairman on Employment, Labour, and Productivity at the Red Chamber has advocated for love and empathy among constituents as they about to celebrate the birth of Christ. The Senator used  the opportunity to thanked God for the gift of another Christmas and Year, he equally spread the message of love with the delivery of one and the half trailer loads of rice to be distributed to his people of Plateau Central. In a Christmas message, the Senator emphasized the importance of sharing among Christians and Muslims, while calling on both religion to make strong relationship towards building love and understanding between them during Christmas, Sallah or Independence Day Celebration. "Mine  as a representative of the good people of the Plateau Central, I need to give something small at least to add to the numbers of dishes for my constituents to celebrate during Christmas. He sai...