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​Widows Reclaim Hope Through Scarlet Cord Initiative In Southern Kaduna, trauma-healed widows are turning grief into business ideas and resilience into economic power. By Justin Jattim  A non-profit organization dedicated to the empowerment, education, and economic upliftment of vulnerable women and youth impacted by banditry, kidnapping, and insurgency in Nigeria, the Scarlet Cord Initiative, has extended its work to Gumel in Kachia, southern Kaduna. There, it held a two-day holistic empowerment programme for about 100 traumatized women. The programme included skills training, mentorship, trauma psycho-support, and advocacy. The event, which took place in a vibrant hall in Gora, began with a simple ball of yarn passed from hand to hand, weaving a visible web of connection among the 100 selected widows. These women shared the experience of losing their husbands to violent attacks. This was not a craft lesson, but the opening act of a profound tra...

​ Unity in the Highlands: Governor Mutfwang's Strategic Shift Reshapes Plateau State's Political Landscape  By Justin Jattim Jos, Plateau State Nigeria - In a dramatic move that has sent shockwaves across Nigeria's political landscape, Plateau State Governor, Barrister Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), marking a significant realignment of the state's power structure and bolstering the party's prospects ahead of the 2027 general elections. The high-profile ceremony, held in Jos on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, was attended by top national leaders, including Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima, who represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The event was a testament to the growing influence of the APC in the North Central region, with Governor Mutfwang's defection seen as a major coup for the party. In a statement, Governor Mutfwang described his decision as a strategic move aimed at s...

​“ UNITY IN MOTION: Plateau State Governor Mutfwang Joins APC in a Historic Show of Cross-Party Collaboration” Plateau State is set to witness a historic moment tomorrow, January 27, 2026, as Governor Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang officially joins the All Progressives Congress (APC) at a grand ceremony at Jos Polo Field. The event is expected to be a massive gathering of party faithful, civic groups, and dignitaries from across the country, including Vice President Kassim Shetima, APC National Chairman Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, Senate President Senator Godswill Akpabio, and Speaker Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas. The Central Planning Committee, led by Rt. Hon. Ahmed Idris Wase, has been working tirelessly to ensure a peaceful and memorable event. Governor Mutfwang's decision to join the APC is seen as a strategic move to promote unity, inclusive leadership, and development in Plateau State. His leadership has been praised as transparent, humble, and people-oriented, earning him cross-party ...

GOVERNOR MUTFWANG SWARS IN SIX NEW HIGH COURT JUDGES, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO JUDICIAL INDEPENDENCE By Justin Jattim. The Executive Governor of Plateau State, His Excellency, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, on Friday, swore in six newly appointed Judges of the Plateau State High Court, describing the development as a significant step toward strengthening the rule of law and deepening democratic governance in the state. The swearing-in ceremony, held at the Victoria Gowon Auditorium, New Government House, Little Rayfield, Jos, marked the formal induction of Hon. Justice Maikai Andrawus, Hon. Justice Kparbong Tongret Nanman, Hon. Justice Nkwap Diane Ngummai, Hon. Justice Mantu John Ishaku, Hon. Justice Bature Gavou Musa, and Hon. Justice Mallan Kingsley Mangai. In his address, Governor Mutfwang emphasized the critical role of the judiciary in sustaining democracy and protecting citizens' rights, stressing that the institution remains the last hope of the common man. "The quality,...

​ LANGTANG SOUTH APC YOUTHS VANGUARD ENDORSES MUTFWANG AND NAPOLEON BALI FOR 2027 ELECTIONS A leading youth-based political pressure group operating under the platform of the Langtang South APC Youths Vanguard has formally endorsed His Excellency, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, for the Plateau State Governorship, and Distinguished Senator AVM (Rtd.) Napoleon Binkap Bali for the Plateau South Senatorial seat ahead of the 2027 general elections. The endorsement, which followed extensive grassroots consultations, reflects the collective resolve of APC youths across the wards of Langtang South Local Government Area to support credible, tested, and people-oriented leadership capable of advancing development, unity, and good governance in Plateau State. The declaration was made during a well-attended but modest gathering held on Sunday at the Mabudi Town Hall, where representatives of various APC youth formations converged to deliberate on the political direction of t...

​ BIAFRA AGITATORS, FALSEHOOD AND SELF-RIGHTEOUSNESS DR AUSTIN ORETTE HOUSTON, TEXAS. The July 6, 1967, operation at Gakem near Ogoja, in present-day Cross River State, Nigeria, was an attempt to invade and arrest Ojukwu. That was not war. No territory was taken. Why do Biafrans propagate falsehood? They've formed a subculture of using propaganda to advance their positions, a tactic employed during the war that ultimately led to their defeat. What makes them think this method will work again? It's a flawed logic, driven by a mix of intimidation and emotional manipulation, aimed at cowing Nigerians who possess the truth. This generation of Nigerians won't give them the confusion they crave. No one will give them a war; they'll be given oblivion. Looking back, a blockade would've sufficed, and Biafra would've withered on the vine. Emeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu declared Biafra, fought a war for three years, and wrote a book (Because I am Involved) to explain his decisions....

​ RE-MUTFWANG: ASSET OR LIABILITY TO APC?  Our attention has been drawn to the above titled piece by one Shabul Mazudu, supposedly in reaction to our objective press conference held at the Jos NUJ Press Centre on Friday 5th December, 2025 expressing our incontrovertible position that, blocking Governor Mutfwang's alleged defection move to APC was not in the interest of the party. While grappling to justify his hatchet job, Mazudu shot himself on the foot by ascribing to us a name we never called ourselves. At no time have we called ourselves APC  Legacy 'GROUP' neither have we claimed its membership. We addressed the press in our capacity as Concerned Plateau APC Legacy Members. Our membership of the APC is not in doubt, neither is the root of our membership a subject of any controversy.  If Mazadu had read the text of the press conference with the mindset of assimilating the message, rather than  challenging its content, he would have avoided the pitfall...

​ APC Power Play: Governor Mutfwang's Defection Could be a Game-Changer" By Justin Jattim A group of Concerned Plateau APC Legacy Members has expressed strong support for Governor Caleb Mutfwang's potential defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC), condemning protests against the move as "ill-advised" and "counterproductive." The group argues that the protests go against the party's principles of inclusivity and growth, and are likely driven by personal interests rather than a genuine concern for the party's well-being. In a press conference at the NUJ conference hall, the group emphasized that welcoming defectors is a key strategy for the APC to win elections and control government. They cited the party's grand receptions for defectors in Jos and Lokoja as examples of the party's commitment to growth and development. "We are perplexed that the same party that spent hundreds of millions of Naira to or...

​ Plateau's Political Landscape Shifts: City Boy Movement Gains Momentum By Justin Jattim. The City Boy Movement has ignited a fresh wave of political reawakening in Plateau State with the inauguration of 207 coordinators on Thursday, marking what supporters described as the first major spark in the build-up to the 2027 general elections. The event, hosted at Crest Hotel, brought together influential party actors, including the Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Nanlong Daniel, and senior APC leaders, who framed the event as a renewed grassroots charge aimed at reinvigorating the party's base and expanding its reach across the state. State Director of the Movement, Hon. David Daser, set a determined tone, announcing that a major empowerment programme titled "The Banga" will headline the new year, with national figures expected to attend. He portrayed the Tinubu administration as one taking "transformational decisions,...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated General Christopher Gwabin Musa as the new Minister of Defence. In a letter to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, President Tinubu conveyed General Musa’s nomination as the successor to Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, who resigned on Monday. General Musa, 58, on  December 25, is a distinguished soldier who served as Chief of Defence Staff from 2023 until October 2025. He won the Colin Powell Award for Soldiering in 2012. Born in Sokoto in 1967, General Musa received his primary and secondary education there before attending the College of Advanced Studies in Zaria. He graduated in 1986 and enrolled at the Nigerian Defence Academy the same year, earning a Bachelor of Science degree upon graduation in 1991. General Musa was commissioned into the Nigerian Army as a Second Lieutenant in 1991 and has since had a distinguished career. His appointments include General Staff Officer 1, Training/Operations at HQ 81 Division; Commanding Officer, 73 ...

​ Mutfwang and Dariye Unite for 'Night of Living Waters': A Call for Unity and Spiritual Renewal in Plateau State" By Justin Jattim Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang and former Governor Joshua Dariye stole the show at the second edition of the Christmas Carol at the 10 Commandments in Du, Jos South, with powerful prophetic declarations and a show of unity. The event, which drew thousands of worshippers from across Plateau and beyond, was a grand finale of the Christmas Carol, with Governor Mutfwang declaring that "living waters will flow over our souls". Addressing the overflowing crowd, Mutfwang said the gathering was orchestrated for divine encounters, reminding participants that they came not merely to sing or dance but "to meet God and see God". Mutfwang emphasized the need for Plateau's progress to depend on the people's willingness to put collective interest above personal or political divides. "Our differe...

​ *PLATEAU UNITY CHRISTMAS CAROLS 2025 OPENS WITH OVERWHELMING TURNOUT AT TEN COMMANDMENTS PRAYER ALTAR, DWEI-DU* *"UNITY IN WORTHSHIP: Thousands Flock to Plateau for Inaugural 2025 Christmas Carols Festival"* By Justin Jattim  Jos, Plateau State - The 2025 Plateau Unity Christmas Carols and Praise Festival has kicked off with a massive attendance at the iconic Ten Commandments Prayer Altar in Dwei-Du, Jos South, cementing Plateau's position as a leading centre of Christian unity and spiritual renewal in Nigeria. The annual festival, which brings together Christians from all denominations, commenced on Friday with a powerful opening ceremony that featured Pre-Service Praise, prayers, and scripture readings. Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang joined other leaders in reading passages from Scripture, emphasizing the importance of unity and hope in the face of challenges. In his address, Governor Mutfwang declared, "Despite trials and turbulence, th...