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LAOSA National President Commends Set ’90 for Milestone JAMB Sponsorship Initiative

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By: Labaran Ahmed The National President of the Langtang Old Students Association of Nigeria (LAOSA), Mr. Ponyak Nandang, who also serves as Controller of the Nigeria Correctional Center, Niger State, has commended the 1990 set for sponsoring the 2026 JAMB registration of 30 outstanding students. He described the gesture as a milestone achievement in the association’s history, noting that the intervention would help alleviate the financial burden on parents while promoting academic excellence. Speaking in a telephone interview with our correspondent in Jos, Nandang praised the initiative as a significant step toward uplifting humanity and strengthening the legacy of LAOSA. According to him, this is the first time a graduating set has undertaken a project with such direct impact on students’ academic advancement. “This initiative will not only transform the lives of the beneficiaries but also inspire other students to strive for excellence. It is a ch...
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PMYA 2025 Winners Reflect the Will of the People as Awards Ceremony Holds in Joy and Unity

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By: Labaran Ahmed  The 11th edition of the Plateau Man of the Year Awards (PMYA), a special Golden Jubilee celebration marking 50 years of Plateau State’s creation, brought together leaders across politics, governance, media, healthcare, entrepreneurship, and civil society in a ceremony widely described as peaceful, credible, and reflective of the people’s voice. Held at the Usiju World Events Centre, the awards recognised individuals and institutions whose contributions have significantly shaped development and public service in Plateau State and beyond. Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda: Plateau Man of the Year 2025 Former Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, emerged as the Plateau Man of the Year 2025. The award recognises his far-reaching contributions to political leadership, youth and women empowerment, agricultural advancement, healthcare advocacy, and support for ...
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Plateau Man of the Year Awards Unveils Dates for Historic 11th Edition as Plateau Marks 50 Years

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By: Labaran Ahmed The Plateau Man of the Year Awards (PMYA) has officially announced the dates for its 11th edition, setting the stage for what is widely anticipated to be the most historic celebration in the awards’ history, as Plateau State simultaneously marks 50 years since its creation on February 3, 1976. According to organisers, activities for the 2026 awards season will commence on Thursday, February 5, 2026, and culminate in a grand finale on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at the prestigious Usiju World Events Centre, Jos. The 2026 edition carries deep symbolic significance, uniquely aligning PMYA @ 11 with Plateau State @ 50 — a convergence that transforms the ceremony from an annual awards event into a defining moment of reflection, recognition, and celebration of legacy, excellence, and state identity. With the theme “The Convergence of Excellence – Building Legacies, Inspiring Generations,” the awards will honour exceptional individuals, women, and institutions whos...
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Scarlet Cord Brings Hope to Southern Kaduna Widows, Blends Trauma Healing with Enterprise for Lasting Peace

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By: Labaran Ahmed  A non-profit organisation committed to rebuilding lives shattered by insecurity, Scarlet Cord Initiative for Women and Youth, has expanded its grassroots intervention to Gumel in Kachia Local Government Area of southern Kaduna, where it delivered a two-day holistic empowerment programme to about 100 widows traumatised by banditry, kidnapping and insurgency. Held in Gora community, the programme marked a decisive shift from short-term relief to sustainable empowerment, combining trauma psycho-support, mentorship, skills development, financial literacy and enterprise advocacy. Widows drawn from Awon, Ungwan Bawa, Gadanaji and Gora—communities repeatedly hit by violent attacks—were deliberately taken through healing before business training, ensuring that economic skills would take root on restored emotional ground. The opening session set the tone. Through a symbolic “Yarn Coil” exercise, participants passed a ball of yarn from h...
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Scarlet Cord Brings Hope to Southern Kaduna Widows, Blends Trauma Healing with Enterprise for Lasting Peace

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By: Labaran Ahmed  A non-profit organisation committed to rebuilding lives shattered by insecurity, Scarlet Cord Initiative for Women and Youth, has expanded its grassroots intervention to Gumel in Kachia Local Government Area of southern Kaduna, where it delivered a two-day holistic empowerment programme to about 100 widows traumatised by banditry, kidnapping and insurgency. Held in Gora community, the programme marked a decisive shift from short-term relief to sustainable empowerment, combining trauma psycho-support, mentorship, skills development, financial literacy and enterprise advocacy. Widows drawn from Awon, Ungwan Bawa, Gadanaji and Gora—communities repeatedly hit by violent attacks—were deliberately taken through healing before business training, ensuring that economic skills would take root on restored emotional ground. The opening session set the tone. Through a symbolic “Yarn Coil” exercise, participants passed a ball of yarn from h...
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PMYA Unveils First Set of Honourees as Excitement Builds for Historic 11th Edition

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By: Labaran Ahmed  The Plateau Man of the Year Awards (PMYA) has officially unveiled some of the distinguished names set to be honoured at its highly anticipated 11th Plateau Man of the Year Awards, further igniting excitement across Plateau State and beyond. The announcement marks a major milestone in the buildup to the historic 2025 awards ceremony, an edition that coincides with PMYA @ 11 and Plateau State @ 50, making it a powerful convergence of excellence, legacy, and impact. The newly unveiled honourees represent outstanding leadership, innovation, service, and institutional excellence across key sectors that continue to shape Plateau State’s development narrative. Unveiled Award Categories and Honourees Humanitarian Leadership Excellence Award Sandra Dirmwa Chikan Founder/Executive Director, Kingdom Kids Club (K3), Plateau State Recognised for exceptional humanitarian service and unwavering commitment to child development and community upliftment. ...
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Prof. Ijeoma G. Ayuba Launches “Plateau Rising” — A Comprehensive Blueprint for Peace, Progress, and Development in Plateau State

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By: Labaran Ahmed  In a ceremony marked by emotion, inspiration, and intellectual depth, Professor Ijeoma Georgina Ayuba delivered a heartfelt welcoming address during the public presentation and launch of her new book, “Plateau Rising,” in Jos, Plateau State. Professor Ayuba, a respected scholar and development advocate, expressed profound gratitude to the Governor and Deputy Governor of Plateau State, as well as state officials, colleagues, and her family for their unwavering support. She described Plateau Rising as a “celebration of vision, dream, and shared belief in Plateau’s potential”—a call for the people to rediscover their courage, creativity, and compassion in building a peaceful and prosperous society. In her address, Prof. Ayuba highlighted the book as a strategic development blueprint designed to connect “hearts to presence, and challenges to possibilities.” She expressed appreciation to her assistants from the National Spatial Coun...
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