From Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Gabriel Dewan, has urged youths in the state to avoid the trap of unproductivity, warning that many young people are abandoning professional careers for paths that do not promote self-reliance. Speaking during the celebration of two years of youth-friendly leadership, held recently at the Government House in Little Rayfield, Jos, and organised by the Youth and Sports Committee, Dewan emphasised the need for a mindset shift among young people. “We must change that mindset. We must start supporting those studying medicine, architecture, pharmacy, and engineering—fields…
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By Mustapha Muhammad It is no longer news that the Executive Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, is the Kano State Amirul Hajj of the year, 2025, but one thing significant is the way he is committed to ensure Kano Pilgrims have seamless Hajj exercises. Nights and days struggles, meetings upon meetings, putting the right people to head the affairs of the Hajj Committee is certainly a pointer that, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, is making efforts to see every pilgrim from Kano State smiles. He appointed the Emir of Karaye, Alhaji Dr. Muhammad Maharaz, to head the Central…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja As part of efforts to encourage inter-agency collaboration and promote national security, the National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, has commended the Nigeria Customs Service, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for their joint operations in combating the importation and distribution of illicit drugs and unwholesome pharmaceuticals. Ribadu hosted the leadership of the three agencies at his office in Abuja, acknowledging their remarkable efforts in a recent joint operation that led to the destruction of 206 containers and a trailer-load of dangerous…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Yola, Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Dami Mamza, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reconsider any plans by the Federal Government to take on new foreign loans, warning that such a move would further mortgage Nigeria’s future and deepen the country’s economic woes. Speaking in Yola as part of activities to mark the Catholic Church’s World Communication Sunday, Bishop Mamza expressed concern over Nigeria’s mounting debt profile, describing it as “suffocating.” He cautioned that additional borrowing would only worsen the nation’s already fragile socio-economic conditions. “We have heard about…
From Christiana Gokyo Jos In a move to ensure a peaceful and hitch-free Sallah celebration, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Plateau State has deployed 1,784 personnel across the 17 Local Government Areas of the state. The State Commandant, Ishaku Musa, announced the deployment while addressing officers and men of the Corps at the state headquarters in Jos. He directed a total security beef-up across all identified flashpoints, worship centres, and critical public spaces before, during, and after the Eid-el-Kabir festivities. Commandant Musa emphasized the Corps’ unwavering commitment to safeguarding the lives and property of citizens, while…
From Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja Maigari of Lokoja, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Ibrahim Gambo Muhammadu Kabir Maikarfi, the fourth has called for obedience to Allah’s instructions as they mark Eid-el- Kabir. Alhaji Gambo Kabir made the call on Friday in his Palace while addressing his subjects. The Royal father admonished Muslims to always imbibe the lessons of love, tolerance, holiness and generosity and obedience as displayed by the Prophet. He felicitated with the Muslim Ummah, the government and people of Kogi State and the people of Lokoja Local government in particular on the Eid -el- Kabir celebration. According to the…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola Adamawa state of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has received with deep sorrow the news of the passing of one of Nigeria’s most illustrious elder statesmen, Professor Jibrin Aminu, who died at the age of 85. In a statemrnt signed by the Chief Secretary to the Governor, Humwaahi Wonosikau describing the late Professor Aminu as “a towering figure in Nigeria’s intellectual and political landscape,” Fintiri said the loss is monumental, not only for Adamawa State but for the entire nation, which greatly benefited from his wisdom, scholarship, and decades of patriotic service. He said Professor Aminu served…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District and former governor of Plateau State, Simon Bako Lalong, has stressed that Nigeria’s battle against insecurity will remain ineffective unless the local government system is empowered to operate independently as enshrined in the constitution. Lalong made the assertion on Wednesday in Jos while speaking at the official launch of the Presidential Community Engagement Peace Initiative and North Central Peace Summit organised by the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement (North Central), Dr Abiodun Essiet. According to him, the ongoing security challenges across the country…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has urged the Muslim Ummah to use the occasion of Eid-el-Adha to pray for leaders across all levels of government, asking God to bless them with wisdom, a sense of justice, and deep responsibility. Mutfwang made the appeal in a goodwill message to mark the Eid-el-Adha celebration, extending warm greetings to Muslims in Plateau State and across the country. He encouraged the faithful to emulate Prophet Ibrahim’s virtues of sacrifice, obedience, and unwavering faith, which define the essence of the festival. “Let us use this sacred period to offer fervent prayers…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has called on stakeholders in the financial services industry, policymakers, and the general public to provide feedback on the ongoing revision of the International Association of Deposit Insurers (IADI) Core Principles for Effective Deposit Insurance Systems. In a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja, the Head of Communication and Public Affairs of the Corporation, Hawwau Gambo, said the proposed revision—launched by IADI in May 2025—represents a major step toward strengthening the resilience and relevance of deposit insurance frameworks in response to the rapidly evolving global financial landscape. According to the…