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By Labaran Ahmed As conversations about generational change and youth participation in governance continue to feature prominently in Nigeria's political discourse, the 2027 governorship race in Plateau State is beginning to introduce another dimension to the debate, with Danauta Samuel Kyarshik, the governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), presenting an ambitious development agenda anchored on security, industrialisation, education, entrepreneurship and wealth creation. For many young Nigerians, the question of leadership transition is no longer limited to the age of political office holders. Increasingly, the debate centres on whether a new generation of leaders can bring fresh ideas, professional experience, accountability and practical solutions to the country's persistent development challenges. It was against this background that Kyarshik, alongside his running mate, Dr Keneng Rwang Pam, presented his vision for Plate...

By: Labaran Ahmed  Says Atiku’s Group Inherited Legal Dispute, Insists National Convention Remains Only Lawful Route to Leadership Hon. Solomon Nandy Chendan CCFE, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has defended the judiciary over the ongoing leadership crisis rocking the party, arguing that the dispute predates the political realignments involving former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and has its roots in events dating back to 2022. Chendan, in a statement titled "ADC: Before You Blame Tinubu or the Judiciary, Read the Facts," said attempts to blame President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the judiciary for the party's current challenges were misplaced, insisting that a proper understanding of the crisis required examining its historical and legal background. He maintained that the ADC leadership dispute did not originate under the current administration but emerged from an internal disagreement over the tenure and leadership of the party's forme...

By: Labaran Ahmed The Plateau Man of the Year Awards (PMYA) has officially opened public voting for its 12th edition, inviting residents of Plateau State and members of the public to participate in the selection process by voting for nominees whose leadership, achievements, service and contributions have made significant impacts across the state. The organisers announced that voting for PMYA @12 – THE STANDARD commenced on November 5 and will close on November 14, 2026, following the successful conclusion of nominations and the unveiling of nominees across various award categories. The voting exercise provides an opportunity for members of the public to recognise and support individuals and organisations whose activities and contributions have positively influenced communities, strengthened institutions and promoted development in Plateau State. According to the organisers, public participation remains an important component of the PMYA recognition process, allowing residen...

By: Labaran Ahmed       The Federal Fire Service, Plateau State Command, has intensified efforts to build fire-resilient communities through public enlightenment, grassroots training and preventive safety measures, with particular emphasis on equipping residents to respond effectively to fire emergencies before they escalate into disasters.     This was the major highlight of the opening ceremony of the 2026 National Fire Safety Week, organised by the Federal Fire Service, Plateau State Command, under the theme: "Building a Fire-Resilient Society, One Community at a Time."     The event held today Monday 2nd of November 2026, at the Federal Secretariat Complex Hall, Jos, which brought together representatives of the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Air Force, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), National Emergency Management Agency ...

The ADC candidate for Bassa/Jos-North alleges that a write-up describing his meeting with Seyi Tinubu was altered to suggest he had agreed to join the APC. Hon. Jamilu Lawandi Datti, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate for Bassa/Jos-North Federal Constituency in the 2027 general elections, has denied reports that he defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), alleging that a social media post about his meeting with Seyi Tinubu misrepresented the purpose of the encounter and his political position. Datti, popularly known as Raba Gardama, said he remained a member of the ADC and had neither resigned from the party nor agreed to join the APC. In a statement titled “I Have Not Resigned from ADC,” the federal constituency candidate maintained that his political position remained unchanged, reaffirming his commitment to the ADC and his support for former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar. The controversy followed the circulation of photographs showing Dat...

By: Labaran Ahmed  The Renewed Hope Project has inaugurated its coordinators and members drawn from the 17 local government areas of Plateau State, strengthening its grassroots mobilisation efforts ahead of the 2027 general elections and setting a target of securing at least 1.5 million votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election. The inauguration ceremony, held on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at Crest Hotel, Jos, attracted participants and representatives from different parts of the state, reflecting the group’s determination to expand its political network across local government areas, wards and polling units. Addressing participants at the event, the North-Central Zonal Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Project, Hon. Rotshak Gobapji Gofween, popularly known as RGG, described the inauguration as a significant step towards strengthening the group’s organisational structure and taking its message to the grassroots. He said the n...

By: Labaran Ahmed      Despite alleging the loss of more than 500 cattle to rustling between September and October 2026, the Fulani Youths Advocacy for Peace in Plateau State (FYAPPS) has called on Fulani youths to reject reprisal attacks and embrace dialogue, insisting that peace, justice and lawful engagement remain the best paths towards resolving the state's security challenges.     The group made the appeal on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, during a press conference in Jos, where it expressed concern over reported attacks on herders and their livestock in parts of Plateau State, while urging residents to resist actions capable of escalating tensions along ethnic and religious lines.     The appeal comes amid heightened security concerns in Mangu, Bokkos and Barkin Ladi local government areas, where curfews have been imposed by the state government following recent attacks and killings.     Addressing journalists, FYAPPS Chairman ...

By: Labaran Ahmed  The African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Plateau State, retired Brigadier General John Sunday Sura, has unveiled Honourable Chundung Bitus Pwajok Kele as his running mate for the 2027 governorship election, pledging to prioritise security, sustainable rural development and people-centred governance. At the unveiling ceremony, held on Monday, October 19, 2026, at Zumji Event Centre, Sabon Bariki, along Bukuru Road in Jos South Local Government Area, Sura declared that his ambition was not driven by personal vanity or an intention to disrupt the zoning arrangements that had shaped the state's political leadership. The event attracted ADC executives, candidates, stakeholders, supporters and members of the press, providing a platform for the party to outline its political agenda ahead of the 2027 general elections. Addressing the gathering, Sura said his decision to contest the governorship was mo...