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By: Labaran Ahmed The Director-General of the Plateau State Contributory Health Care Management Agency (PLASCHEMA), Dr. Kwande Solomon Dawal, has been honoured for his service as a youth appointee in the administration of Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang. Dawal was among young government appointees recognised by the Plateau Youth Advocacy Vanguard during its programme, “Assessing Youth Appointees in Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s Administration,” held at Odilins Event Centre, Jos. The programme brought together youth appointees, stakeholders and members of the public to examine the contributions of young people serving in different capacities within the state government, while encouraging them to sustain professionalism, accountability and performance in public service. Chairman of the Plateau Youth Advocacy Vanguard, Hon. Winston Gomi, said the initiative was designed to encourage young appointees to work harder, recognise their contributions and motivate them to do...

By: Labaran Ahmed  The National President of the Mwaghavul Development Association Worldwide, Women Wing, Nurse Grace Joseph Gora, has received a Peace Ambassador Award in recognition of her commitment to peacebuilding, community development and support for vulnerable members of society. Gora received the award at Odilins Event Centre, Jos, after attending the Plateau Youth Advocacy Vanguard programme in solidarity with her colleague. Following the programme, Chief Mrs Dahilim Josephine Dahilim, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of AJODA Hall Foundation, used the opportunity to formally present Gora with the award earlier conferred on her by the foundation. The award was originally presented during a women and widows empowerment programme organised by AJODA Hall Foundation in Mangu, but Gora was not present at the time to receive it. Her meeting with Dahilim at the Jos event therefore provided an opportunity for the award to be formal...

By: Labaran Ahmed The Plateau State College of Health Technology, Pankshin, has identified the construction of a female hostel, a modern library and funding for accreditation by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) as key priorities in its proposed 2026/2027 budget. The Provost of the College, Mr. Mahanan Emmanuel Josiah, disclosed this in an exclusive interview with journalists on Thursday, September 24, 2026, shortly after appearing before the committee conducting the 2026/2027 budget defence for Ministries, Departments and Agencies of the Plateau State Government at the J.D. Gomwalk Secretariat, Jos. Josiah, who was accompanied by members of his management team, said the budget defence provided the institution with an opportunity to present its revenue projections and receive guidance from the committee on strengthening its internally generated revenue. Describing the exercise as “very fantastic,” the Provost commended m...

By: Labaran Ahmed The Chairman of Ja’ma’atu, Jos South Chapter, and Leader of the Bukuru Community, Alhaji Nasiru Muhammad, "Sarkin Bukuru", on Friday joined Muslim faithful in Bukuru to observe the Eid al-Fitr prayers, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. The prayers, held at the Bukuru Eid Ground in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State, drew a large congregation of worshippers from within and neighbouring communities, reflecting the significance of the occasion in the Islamic calendar. Sarkin Bukuru arrived at the prayer ground alongside members of his cabinet, including the Wazirin Bukuru, Alhaji Yakubu “Little,” the Sarkin Samari, DK Garba, and other prominent community stakeholders. Together, they joined the faithful in a solemn act of worship that underscored unity, devotion, and gratitude. In a sermon delivered before the commencement of prayers, Islamic cleric Ambassador Malan Bashir Umar urged Musli...

By: Labaran Ahmed The Manager of Golden Boot Soccer (GBS) Academy, Coach Ahmed Ibrahim, popularly known as “Coach Bros,” on Friday joined millions of Muslims across the world to observe the Eid al-Fitr prayers at the Bukuru Eid Ground in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State. Coach Ibrahim, who was accompanied by his family, joined other faithful and residents of Bukuru Ward in marking the end of the Ramadan fast in an atmosphere of devotion, unity, and celebration. Speaking shortly after the prayers, the football administrator extended warm Sallah greetings to the Muslim Ummah. On behalf of himself and his family, he wished Muslims in Bukuru and across the globe a peaceful and joyous Eid celebration. He also called on the faithful to sustain the values of sacrifice, tolerance, and love imbibed during the holy month of Ramadan, while promoting peace and harmony within their communities.

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...

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 ...

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...

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...