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By: Labaran Ahmed  Reports reaching Global News reveal that from all indications Plateau State Labour Party, LP, governorship candidate in the 2023 general elections, Professor Patrick Sunday Dakum, his running mate, Hon. Edward Pwajok and their entire structure will soon defect to the All Progressives Congress, APC.  It is learnt that some ministers of the Federal Republic (not that from Plateau) and APC governors who are Dakum's friends are mounting much pressure on him coupled with some juggernauts from the state, to leave the Labour Party most especially now that it's in crisis, and to join their party.  The report has it that it will be too difficult for Dakum to turn down their plea in view of the bond between them and respect for each other and also considering the condition of the LP as stated by some sources closed to Dakum's and Edward Pwajok's aides who preferred anonymity.  When contacted, the Media Consultant to Professor Dakum, Shabul Mazadu, said options ...

  By: Labaran Ahmed  Federal Lawmaker, Hon. Amb. Daniel Asama Ago, has launched a remarkable 3-day free medical outreach program that will benefit over 25,000 constituents across Bassa/Jos North Federal Constituency, distributed essential drugs and medical supplies to 12 Primary healthcare Clinics (PHC) and 4 Tertiary Health Institutions across the Constituency. Global News reports that over 25,000 people majority elderly are expecting to come to Jos Hotel located at Alheri in Jos North Local Government of Plateau State to benefits from the gestures, which was the initiative of the lawmaker Hon. Amb. Asama. The medical outreach which was fully sponsored and bankrolled by the people centeric egalitarian lawmaker, Hon. Amb. Asama, specially handle the problematic glaucoma, the silent eye sight killer that blinded uncountable people as well as other eye illnesses with over 2,000 glasses to be issued out free.   In his welcoming address, Hon. Asama highlighted that it was a difficult task ...

The Independent Publishers Association, IPA, a group of Newspaper and Magazine publishers on the Plateau, is fully supporting Plateau State Governor, Barrister Caleb Mutfwang, on the suspension of illegal and indiscriminate mining activities in the state, and plea with the governor to synergize with the Federal Government on the matter to achieve the desired goals he enunciated recently to avoid constitutional crisis and rancour. IPA Chairman, Shabul Mazadu called on the citizens of the state to objectively look into the reasons given by the governor on the suspension and to appreciate the fact that the decision is tailored towards stemming illegal mining, influx of merchants of insecurity who might hide under the guise of mining and unleash mayhem, child abuse through child labour, untimely deaths of miners in record numbers who are consistently buried alive in their burrows, encroachment of residential homes which can brew fisticuffs between residents and miners, cracking and collaps...

By: Labaran Ahmed  The House of representives member representing the good people of Bassa/Jos North Federal Constituency Hon. Amb. Daniel Asama has announced plans to distribute basic drugs to selected primary health care centers in Bassa/Jos North Federal Constituency. Hon. Asama made the announcement through his Media Director Brian Lang, disclosed that Hon. Amb. Daniel Asama Ago, House of Representatives Member for Bassa/Jos North Federal Constituency, is pleased to announce a Health Support Initiative aimed at ensuring Balanced and Sufficient Healthcare for Constituents. Theme: Glaucoma; Approaches for Detection, Monitoring, and Treatment. Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness, yet early detection and proper treatment can help manage the condition effectively. This initiative will focus on raising awareness, providing essential medications, and supporting primary health centers in the fight against glaucoma and other health challenges._  Event Details: Da...

By: Labaran Ahmed  Golden Boot Soccer Academy in Jos South local Government of Plateau State can be best described as a hub for nurturing young football talents, providing them with top-notch training, guidance, and support to help players achieve their football dreams. It is  against this backdrop to expose this hidden achieved Academy to the public, and to exray in-depth assessment of sports development in Nigeria, Global  News uncovered the remarkable strides made by Golden Boot Soccer Academy in Plateau State. The Academy provides undisputable opportunity for young, talented players from grassroot local terms to develop their football skills and become professionals in their choosen round leather game which has paved way for skilled footballers who made their way to the pinnacle of the game of sport, both domestic and internationally. The Academy was the starting point for many prominent football stars such as Ahmed Musa, Simon Moses, Peter Eneji, Samuel Kalu, Ajala and host of oth...

The book titled "Tin gods and True Leaders: Unmasking the Illusions of Power" is an effort by the author to share his experience in relating with leaders across various strata of life and  also based on his years of experience in hosting hundreds of leaders on his different radio programs. The author, having written his first book titled, "The Importance of Radio Broadcasting to National Development" decided to add this new one to the current conversation about leadership, looking extensively at the characteristics of True Leaders and that of arrogant, pompous and proud leaders, who the author describes as 'tin gods". The public presentation and launch of the book comes up on Sunday, 2nd March 2025 by 2pm at the Main Hall of the Nigeria Bible Translation Trust (NBTT), along Old Airport Road Jos. Dignitaries expected at the event include the Executive Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty R...

By: Labaran Ahmed Hon. Pwajok Chuwang, General Manager of Plateau State Tourism Corporation, has praised Governor Caleb Mutfwang's efforts for boosting tourism sector. Says the moves aims to tap into the vast wealth that tourism can generate for the State, reducing its reliance on federal allocations. In an exclusive interview in his office with Global News, the General Manager of Plateau State Tourism Corporation, Hon. Pwajok Chuwang Nyam, shared his insights on the state's tourism potential. Emphasized that Plateau State is indeed blessed with an abundance of natural resources, making it an ideal destination for tourists, that the government's efforts to develop the tourism sector are indeed commendable, especially with the coming on board of his Excellency Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang. Hon. Chuwang highlighted the State's natural attractions, agricultural produce, beautiful landscape, weather, hospitable people with rich culture, making Plateau an ideal destination ...

B:y Labaran Ahmed  Shabul Mazadu, publisher of THE BEACON Newspaper, and Chairman Independent Publishers Association, IPA, has slammed Daniel Bok, the Chief Executive Officer of Horizon Magazine and PPA 2 renegade leader, for being the albatross of smooth running of Plateau Publishers Association, PPA.  Speaking with newsmen in his office yesterday, Mazadu lamented that since the amalgamation of all factions of the Publishers into one body, PPA, by then ITF Director General, Joseph Ari, for the purpose of unity, peace and progress, the association couldn't achieve its aims and objectives by virtue of Daniel Bok who recruited his kind to cause multiple commotions as a ploy to ascend to the chairmanship position which he is currently holding as PPA 2 leader.  Mazadu narrated that Dan cunningly chose to deputize for others and set traps for their failures so that when vote of no confidence is passed on them, he will jump into their shoes.  According to him, when Nash Vongdip, the pion...

By: Labaran Ahmed  The lawmaker representing the good people of Baassa/Jos North Federal Constituency Hon. Amb. Daniel Asama Ago, (The Anki Kaboh), has today, 19th February, 2025, moved a third bill within one week at the National Assembly. Historically, Hon. Amb. Asama, who is the Deputy House Committee Chairman on Tourism, was said to have presented a total of Fifteen impactful bills on the floor of the House of representives, all of which successfully passed their first reading and followed some of the bills to the second reading. In a press statement signed by Brian Lang, Director of Media for Hon. Amb. Daniel Asama indicated that the "Federal University of Medical Laboratory Science and Technology, Jos (Establishment) Bill, 2025 (HB. 2089)" passed its First Reading. If fully passed and assented to, it will establish a specialized University to advance knowledge and skills in Medical Laboratory Science and Technology. Hon. Asama emphasized that the University will create ...

The Chief Executive Officer, Institute of Human Virology Nigeria, IHVN, and Plateau State Labour Party, LP, governorship candidate in the 2023 general elections, has congratulated two of his team members, Mrs. Mariam Abdullahi and Shabul Mazadu, on their elevation to Chartered President, Highrise Rotary Club Abuja, and the conferment of Plateau Man of the Year Awards Newspaper Publisher of the year 2024.  Dakum said, "I can't thank you all enough for your dedication to teamwork during and after the 2023 general elections. Teamwork makes the dream work. Mariam served me diligently as my Campaign Protocol Officer, while Mazadu as my Media Consultant to this very day. I sincerely appreciate you both, and can't wait to see what you can do next!” While felicitating with them on behalf of his wife, Mrs. Sarah Dakum and the entire members of his campaign team, Consolidation for Greater Plateau, Dakum prays for their perpetual acceleration to greater heights and for the sustenance...

By: Labaran Ahmed  Hon. Amb. Daniel Asama Ago, (The Anki Kaboh), Member Representing Bassa/Jos North Federal Constituency and the Deputy House Committee Chairman on Tourism, has able to add two new establishment bills in twelve bills that he sponsored in the floor of the green chamber, in his One Year 13days in the 10th Assembly. With addition of two new establishment bills sponsored by Hon. Amb. Daniel Asama, in the floor of the green chamber of the National Assembly today, 18th of February, 2025, make a total number of Fourteen bills sponsored in One Year 13days, he held sway in Office as reps member representing the good people of Bassa/Jos North Federal Constituency in the National Assembly. Earlier, Hon. Amb. Asama has sponsored 12 bills which are currently at various legislative stages, and 4 motions of urgent public importance that has to do with Bassa/Jos North Federal Constituency, and supported others motions in his first legislative year at the National Assembly. In a press ...

By: Labaran Ahmed  African Democratic Congress (ADC) Chairperson on the Plateau, Mrs. Hannatu Gagara has attested to the undisputable fact that Governor  Mutfwang has bring dividend of democracy closer to the people of Plateau State through the provisions of developmental projects which have direct bearing to Plateau people within One Year he held  sway in  Office. As the Chairperson of the opposition Party (ADC) in the State Ambassador Hannatu Gagara advice PDP led administration of Governor Mutfwang in the State to bring everybody into his Government irrespective of Party, ethnic, tribal and religious affiliation as the period for politicking is over and now the time for governance where all hands should be on deck for the progress and development of the State. The Chairperson of Africa Democratic Party (ADC) in plateau said, "Governor Mutfwang has done very well, it is too early to just says somebody who is just One Year in office  hasn't done well. "From what I have s...

By James Yashiyi Friends and colleagues in the journalism profession in Plateau State came together to celebrate one of their own Mr. Shabul Mazadu for emerging as the outstanding Newspaper Publisher in the State. The event took place at the Prestigious Plateau Man of the Year Awards which is annually organised to recognise personalities, businesses and corporate institutions that have meaningfully impacted the state with excellent services and products in the previous year. The 2025 Awards ceremony which recognised performers for the year 2024 is the 10th edition. It is annually organised by COA media Consult and endorsed by African Union with the objective of rewarding impact, innovation and development in Plateau State.  Mazadu emerged the best in the newspaper category for seven years consecutively. He has equally emerged the best in same category in awards organised by other organisers such as First Samaritan Love Foundation and numerous others in the State. Awardees in each categ...

By: Labaran Ahmed  The Chairman of the North-Central All Progressives Congress, APC Forum Alhaji Saleh Zazzaga has called on the Plateau governorship candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023, Professor Patrick Dakum, forme House of Representative member Hon Edward Pwajok and other stakeholders of the Labour party to return back to the All Progressives Congress APC. He also extended the invitation to Hon. Muhammmad Adam Alkali former Federal Lawmaker representing Jos North / Bassa  and Hon Bitrus Kaze and others to join APC. Recall that the Dr Patrick Dakum lost the Plateau APC governorship primaries and defected to the Labour Party to pick the ticket for the 2023 governorship election in the State. The forum's Chairman  Alhaji Zazzaga  in a statement in Jos  urged Dakum , Pwajok and others to return back to the APC and work for the victory of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the forthcoming 2027 Presidential election. Zazzaga said " I call on APC stakeholders in the state ...

By: Labaran Ahmed  Better days are apparently underway for the people of Bassa/Jos North Federal Constituency, as their Reps Member Hon. Amb. Daniel Asama has held a meetings with Government and key Stakeholders to secure meaningful partnerships with Industry Leaders and Foreign investors, as part of his commitment to invest in human capital to put Bassa/Jos North youths in good stead to respond to the fast-changing need of the 21st century and to effectivity contribute to the economy. In a press statement signed by Brian Lang, Director of Media for Hon. Amb. Daniel Asama Ago (The Anki Kaboh), Member, House of Representatives, Bassa/Jos North Federal Constituency, Abuja maintained that in line with this vision, Hon. Asama has introduced an Establishment Bill at the National Assembly seeking the creation of the Vocational and Entrepreneurship Institute, Jos. He further buttressed that this institute will serve as a pivotal center for training, harnessing, and networking the skills of th...

By: Labaran Ahmed  The member representing the good people of Bassa/Jos North in the National Assembly, Hon. Amb. Daniel Asama urged the leadership of North Central Development Commission (NCDC) to ensure an equitable distribution of developmental projects across all States in the North Central Zone, stressing that Plateau State—historically the Hub and Heartbeat of the North Central Region—should be given due consideration in Policy formulation and project implementation.  Hon. Asama made the call today through his Media Director Brian Lang, in the statement said, North Central Development Commission: A Milestone Towards Regional Progress. The vision of the founding fathers of the North Central Development Commission (NCDC) is steadily taking shape, reflecting the collective commitment of leaders from the Region. This was evident during the high-profile gathering of key stakeholders from the North Central Geopolitical Zone, chaired by His Excellency, Engr. Abdullahi A. Sule, the Execu...

By: Labaran Ahmed  The member representing the good people of Bassa/Jos North Federal Constituency Hon. Amb. Daniel Asama subjected the creation of new States in Nigeria to public scrutiny, either to accept it or reject it. Hon. Asama said as the representative of the people of Bassa/Jos North Federal Constituency, I'm committed to ensuring that you are well-informed about the processes that shape our nation.  " Today, I would like to provide you the synopsis on the procedures for creating New States in Nigeria as outlined in Section 8 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999" Hon. Asama added. The process of creating a new States is very critical matter that need understanding, according to him, the creation of New States is a complex process that involves several stakeholders and requires careful consideration.  A request for the creation of a new state must be supported by at least two-thirds majority of members representing the area demanding the cr...

By: Labaran Ahmed  Chief Executive Officer, Institute of Human Virology Nigeria, IHVN, and Plateau State Labour Party, LP, governorship candidate in the 2023 general elections, Professor Patrick Sunday Dakum, has congratulated the Member representing Bassa/Jos North Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Hon. Daniel Asama, on his one year anniversary in the Green Chamber.  Dr. Dakum made this known in a press release signed by his Media Consultant Mr. Shabul Mazadu on Sunday, congratulated the Member representing Bassa/Jos North Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Hon. Daniel Asama, on his one year anniversary in the Green Chamber.  According to the statemen, Dr. Dakum commended the legislature for exhibiting potentialities for robust representation within his shortest time in office, especially in the aspect of raising nine bills, empowering constituents with sewing machines, distribution of desks and books to schools, distribution of palliatives and support for IDP...

By: Labaran Ahmed  In his message of gratitude and commitment amongst the lawmakers who have been meeting the expectations of their constituents in just one year in office, the member representing the good people of Bassa/Jos North Federal Constituency in the National Assembly and Deputy Chairman, House Standing Committees on Small Arms and Light Weapons, Hon. Amb. Daniel Asama Ago (Anki Kaboh) releases achievements made under his dispensation as a member in a Green Chamber which  portrait his shoulder high, his core mandate is serving as the voice and defender of the good people of Bassa/Jos North Federal Constituency and contributing to the national discourse that shapes the future of our great nation, Nigeria at large. A statement he made available to Global News reads in part, "This journey has been one of responsibility, dedication, and relentless service. It is a journey we embarked on together in February, 2024, and every achievement recorded within this one year is a testa...

It is with a heavy heart I send our heartfelt condolences to the Usenis, Tarok Nation, Plateau and the entire country over the demise of a well admired and respected elder statesman, father and stakeholder, Lt. Gen. Jeremiah Timbut Useni.Rtd. Sardaunan plateau and Nassarawa states. Senator Useni was a true patriotic ambassador of both nationally and internationally as he projected the values of discipline, integration, hospitality, hard-work and ingenuity of the state in the discharge of his assigned assignments and personal activities both in the Military and his democratic participation, leaving an indelible legacies written his name on golden sands of time. His astute and pragmatic approach to governance when he was Governor former Bendel State, former Minister for FCT Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Dist Senator Federal Republic of Nigeria and his remarkable strides in the Nigeria economy and democracy are worthy of emulation. His death is a big loss not only to his immed...

It is with a heavy heart on behalf of my humble self and family, I send my heartfelt empathy and sympathy to the Usenis, Tarok Nation, Plateau and the entire country over the unfortunate death of a well admired and respected elder statesman, father and stakeholder, Lt. Gen. Jeremiah Timbut Useni.Rtd. Useni was a true ambassador of Plateau both nationally and internationally as he projected the  values of discipline, integration, hospitality, hard-work and ingenuity of the state in the discharge of all his assignments and personal activities both in the Military and his democratic participation, leaving an indelible legacies written on golden sands of time.  His sagacious and pragmatic approach to governance when he was Governor former Bendel State, Senator of the Federal Republic, former  Minister for FCT  Federal Capital Territory, Abuja,Dist Senator Federal Republic of Nigeria and his remarkable strides in the Nigeria economy and democracy are worthy of  emulation.  His death which i...

By: Labaran Ahmed The Member representing the good people of Bassa/Jos North Federal Constituency and Deputy Chairman Committee on Small Arms and Light Weapons, Hon. Amb. Daniel Asama Ago (The Anki Kaboh), commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for signing the North-Central Development Commission (NCDC) Bill into law. Hon. Amb. Daniel Asama Ago, gave the commendation in a statement signed by his Media Director Mr Brian Lang on Wednesday appreciated Mr. President for signing the bill into law, according to him, the President action confirming his Renewed Hope Agenda for the Nigerian masses. This devolopement signified the dawn of a new era of progress that would impact positively in growing the economy and infrastructural devolopement of the North-central geopolitical zone, Hon Daniel Asama appreciate President Tinubu for his vision and leadership. The statement also maintained that, this historic development follows the bill’s successful passage by the 10th National Assembly and is set ...

By: Labaran Ahmed The Executive Governor of Plateau State, His Excellency Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has Sworn-in five newly appointed Commissioner and inaugurated the Governing Councils of some tertiary Institutions. Barr Philemon Dafi, Hon Ephraim Usman, Hon Grace Shwarta Dongkum, Hon Lawandi Datti retained their positions in the Ministries of Justice, Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Finance and Water Resources and Energy respectively. Performing the ceremony at the New Government House, Little Rayfield, Jos, Governor Mutfwang emphasized that the new government officials were carefully selected to drive the development agenda of his The Time is Now administration. As part of ongoing reforms to enhance governance, the Governor announced the merger of Secondary and Tertiary Education into a single ministry and the creation of a Ministry of Livestock Development, Veterinary Services and Fisheries to ensure the efficient management of the livestock sector in the state. Hig...