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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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Late Gyang Davou Family Drags Gindiri Brothers, Stone Company to Court Over Father’s Inheritance — Allege Criminal Trespass and Mischief

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By: Labaran Ahmed  The family of late Mr. Gyang Davou of Nyango Gyel, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State, has filed a suit before the Plateau State High Court against Musa Paul Gindiri, Dauda Paul Gindiri, and Garta-Gere Stone Crushing Company Limited, alleging criminal trespass, mischief, and unlawful encroachment on their late father’s landed property. In the suit numbered PLD/J556/25, filed through their counsel A. Oloche, Esq., the plaintiffs, led by Mr. Pam Chu, are demanding justice over what they described as “an illegal takeover and trespass on their ancestral inheritance” by the defendants. According to the plaintiffs, the disputed property — measuring approximately 379,384.514 square meters (about 39 hectares) — is situated at Kilometer 8, Yakubu Gowon Way, Bukuru Road, Jos South, and spans through Mungyel in Dadin Kowa (Barkin Akawu) area, extending to the WAEC office, opposite the Air Force Girls Secondary School, Jenny Filling Stat...
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FAKE ONLINE BUSINESSWOMAN OPERATING AS “ADIJA FOOD STORAGE PARTNERSHIP AND SUPPLY” DUPES U.S. CLIENT OF OVER ₦20 MILLION IN PLATEAU

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Labaran Ahmed  A High Court sitting in Jos, Plateau State, has adjourned to November 25, 2025, the case involving an alleged online scam where a businesswoman, Gladys Adija Markus, operating under the name “Adija Food Storage Partnership and Supply,” reportedly defrauded a United States-based client, Ms. Mara Bethel Cousin, of over ₦20 million through a fake online grains business. According to court documents, Ms. Cousin, who resides in the United States, was allegedly deceived by the defendant through a Facebook page that advertised the sale and supply of grains such as rice, beans, soya beans, maize, acha, and guinea corn. The claimant, believing the business to be genuine, reportedly paid a total sum of ₦20,020,301.95 between November and December 2024 for the purchase of grains that were never delivered. It was gathered that the defendant, said to be a resident of Bauchi Ring Road, behind Cele Bridge, Jos North Local Government Area, initially sought an out-of-cour...
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Plateau State’s Agricultural Abundance Takes Center Stage at the 2025 World Food Day Celebration

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By: Labaran Ahmed  The rich agricultural heritage of Plateau State was prominently showcased as farmers from across the region presented the full spectrum of their produce for global recognition at the 2025 World Food Day celebration. Commemorated today, World Food Day provided a platform for Plateau’s farmers to exhibit the diversity and quality of crops cultivated across the state. From staple grains to unique local delicacies, the displays reflected the state’s immense agricultural potential. This significant celebration, long absent from the state's calendar, has been revitalized under the forward-thinking leadership of Governor Caleb Mutfwang—a leader committed to restoring and enhancing the agricultural prosperity of Plateau State. Held at the Cripsan Suites and Event Center in Jos, the event brought together farmers from all 17 local government areas, each showcasing distinctive crops emblematic of their region’s unique agricul...
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Jos North Chairman Hon. Barr. J.K Chris Commemorates One Year in Office with Special Prayers at Jos Central Mosque

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By: Labaran Ahmed  Worshippers at the Jos Central Mosque gathered on Friday for a spiritually uplifting sermon delivered by the Chief Imam, Sheikh Muhammad Gazali Adam, and translated by Ustaz Muhammad Bashir Lawan Adam. The sermon focused on the signs of true prosperity in Islam, emphasizing the importance of righteous living, good character, and sincere devotion to Allah. In his sermon, the Chief Imam outlined seven key indicators of a prosperous believer, including steadfastness in worship, adherence to the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), maintaining honorable relationships, and being a source of benefit to others.  “When Allah intends good for a servant, He opens the doors of righteousness and protects him from sin,” the Imam stated, referencing Surah in Quran “Whoever follows My guidance will never go astray, nor will they be distressed.” He urged Muslims to strive towards these qualities in their daily lives, noting...
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