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  Journalists Must Hold Leaders Accountable, Track Manifestos, Compare Capital Projects — Dakum IHVN CEO urges Plateau publishers to embrace investigative journalism; PPA hails Dakum as “God-sent” By Justin Jattim. ABUJA — The Chief Executive Officer of the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN), Prof. Patrick Sunday Dakum, has charged journalists and publishers to move beyond routine reporting and become active drivers of accountability, development and good governance by interrogating government policies, tracking campaign promises and comparing capital projects across states. Dakum made the call on Monday, August 10, 2026, when the leadership of the Plateau Publishers Association (PPA), led by its Chairman, Elder Yakubu S. Ajala, paid him a courtesy and familiarisation visit at the IHVN headquarters in Abuja. The IHVN chief executive described the media as a critical trigger for accountability and development, insisting that journalists have a responsibility to provide ...

NCDC BOARD, MANAGEMENT CONDOLE MD/CEO DR. CYRIL YILTSEN TSENYIL OVER THE LOSS OF UNCLE, MISKOOM PIUS NKUP YILBIAL.  The Chairman, Members of the Governing Board, Management, and Staff of the North Central Development Commission (NCDC) extend their heartfelt condolences to the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Cyril Yiltsen Tsenyil, on the passing of his beloved eldest uncle, Miskoom Pius Nkup Yilbial, who departed this life at the age of 88. The Commission joins the family, the people of Gamaland, and all those whose lives were touched by the late elder statesman in mourning this great loss. Late Miskoom Pius Nkup Yilbial lived a life of service, integrity, and dedication to humanity. As a teacher, school administrator, and one of the pioneer management staff of the Lower Benue River Basin Development Authority, he made significant contributions to education, public service, and national development. Beyond his professional accomplishments, he was a respected commu...

​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....