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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...

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...