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By: Labaran Ahmed  Distinguished Senator representing Plateau Central Senatorial District, Professor Diket Plang, has celebrated his 60th birthday in a grand three-in-one ceremony that also featured the posthumous presentation of a book initiated by his late wife, Professor Janet Plang, and the send-off of their daughter, Miss Nandes Deborah Plang, ahead of her marriage. The colourful ceremony, held on Friday, November 13, 2026, at Langfield Leisure and Event Centre, Rayfield Road, Jos, attracted prominent political leaders, traditional rulers, serving and former senators, ministers, academics, religious leaders, family members and other distinguished personalities. The occasion brought together three significant family milestones: Senator Plang's diamond jubilee, the celebration of his daughter's forthcoming marriage and the fulfilment of his late wife's intellectual dream through the public presentation of her book, Gender Gaps, Women...

By: Labaran Ahmed The Plateau State Government has highlighted significant achievements in its efforts to tackle malnutrition, disclosing that it successfully mobilised ₦500 million through the Child Nutrition Match Fund and secured six truckloads of nutrition commodities to support vulnerable populations across the state. The achievements were presented during a press briefing organised by the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning as part of activities marking the 2026 National Nutrition Week, celebrated under the theme, "Sustainable Nutrition for Healthcare and Productive Nigeria." The week-long programme, organised by the Plateau State Government through the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, featured several activities designed to raise public awareness, strengthen institutional collaboration and promote sustainable approaches to addressing malnutrition across the state. The activities commenced on Monday, November...

By: Labaran Ahmed Plateau State is positioning itself for a historic political moment as it prepares to host President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the national leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the North-Central zonal leg of the party’s 2027 presidential campaign rally scheduled for Saturday, November 14, 2026, at the Zaria Road Stadium, Jos. Beyond the political significance of the rally, the preparations reflect Plateau State's renewed political relationship with the Federal Government following Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang's defection to the APC in January 2026, a development that has strengthened the state's engagement with the ruling party at the national level. The state is not only preparing to receive the President but is also using the occasion to demonstrate its hospitality, organisational capacity and readiness to consolidate the emerging partnership between the Plateau Government and the Tinubu-led Federal Go...

I, Hon. Jamilu Datti (Raba Gardama), African Democratic Congress (ADC) Candidate for the Jos North/Bassa Federal Constituency, heartily congratulate Hon. Dung Daweng Pam on his appointment as the Caretaker Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Plateau State. This appointment is a testament to the confidence reposed in your leadership capacity, experience, commitment and dedication to the growth and development of our great party. As you assume this important responsibility, I am confident that your leadership will provide the needed direction, strengthen the party's structures, promote unity among members and position the ADC for greater political achievements in Plateau State. At this critical moment in our party's journey, we need leaders who can bring people together, build bridges across political and social divides, strengthen internal democracy and mobilise our members towards a common vision. I believe your appointment presents anothe...

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 ...