The Ujah Anaguta, His Royal Highness, Jauro Magaji, has paid glowing tribute to the Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Plateau State in the last election, Senator Jeremiah Timbut Useni for having a caring heart for people, and especially traditional rulers. Speaking while receiving Gen Useni with his Running Mate, Dr James Dalok during a courtesy visit to his private quarters in Jos, the traditional ruler said, “I saw how you cared for the Late Gbong Gwom Jos, Dr Fom Bot and his entourage when you received us as Military Governor of old Bendel State. I was a small chief in that delegation. You made the Gbong […]

U In a bid to stem the tide of cybercrime and damage to computer hardware in the country, the University of Jos has trained and graduated its first set of Master of Science Computer Science Students from the Unijos Cisco Networking Academy. The Cyber Security Essentials course which covers a wide range of tactics, techniques and procedures including principles of confidentiality and integrity, explains how cyber security professionals use technologies and protocols to defend all components of the network and apply laws related to cyber security. Vice–Chancellor of the University of Jos, Professor Seddi Sebastian Maimako while presenting certificates of completion to the Fifty graduands at the ICT Complex […]

Dr William Bapigaan organizes Plateau Youth health symposium in commemoration of birthday By Golok Nanmwa,Jos Youth activist and Resident Doctor at Jos University Teaching Hospital Dr William Bapigaan has sponsored free medical treatment for hundreds of people in Jos south and Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State in celebration of his birthday . The medical outreach which commenced On Monday at the Azi Nyako Youth center Dadi Kowa was carried out by medical experts tagged Plateau Youth health symposium 2019 with the theme “Staying alive for the sustainable growth and development of Plateau state .” Our correspondent reports that there were also health talks and lectures […]

FELICITATION WITH MUSLIMS UMMAH AT ED-EL- KABIR SALLAH CELEBRATION: The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, His Eminence Rev. Dr Supo Samson Ayokunle on behalf of the Christian Association of Nigeria felicitates with the Sultan of Sokoto, the President of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs and Co- Chairman Nigeria Inter- Religious Council His Eminence Alhaji Saad Abubakar III and the entire Muslim Ummah in Nigeria as they celebrate Ed-el Kabir. This is a period for deeper reflection on the challenges of Nigeria and the need to build confidence in one another by deliberate show of love for peace building. We urge Muslims and indeed all Nigerians to […]

Plateau Governorship Tussle: Mild drama in Tribunal as Defence Witnesses Confirm Irregularities By Thompson Yamput Mild drama ensued at the Plateau Governorship Election Petition Tribunal on Monday when defending witnesses confirmed some irregularities during the 2019 general elections in the state. Mr Sani Inusa, Munzeli Lawal and Abdullahi Maigoro, defence witnesses of the All Progressives Congress , gave some startling revelations on results sheets of their respective polling units in Jos North Local Government. Lt. Gen. Jeremiah Useni , of the Peoples Democratic Party , is challenging the victory of Gov. Simon Lalong of APC in the 2019 polls at the Governorship elections Tribunal sitting in Jos, Plateau. News Agency […]

Viewpoint Nigeria has confirmed the appointment of the Manager News and Current Affairs, NTA Abuja, Dr. Makut Simon Macham as Director of Press Affairs, Governor’s Office by the Executive Governor of Plateau State, His Excellency Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong. This announcement was contained in a Press release signed by the acting Secretary to the Government of Plateau State, Mr. Richard Tokma, mni today 29th July, 2019 The Pres release said Dr. Makut Simon Macham holds a PhD in Media Arts, and was at various times NTA correspondent with the Federal Capital Territory Administration, State House Correspondent in the Office of the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria […]

The reconciliatory committee set up by the National Secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party to resolve the leadership crisis rocking the Plateau State chapter of the party has been granted one-week extension to settle the matter, The Punch learnt on Sunday. The committee headed by a former Senate President, Senator David Mark, was set up by the PDP National Working Committee following crisis that erupted in the state chapter of the party, which led to the suspension of the party’s state chairman, Mr Damishi Sango; and his Deputy, Mr Amos Gombi. The committee members were given three weeks to report back to the National Secretariat of the party for final […]

A 20 year old final year Architecture Student of the Bells University of Technology , Ogun State, Ms. Ellen Gyang Woshi from Riyom LGA, Plateau State has emerged one of the winners of the Tony Elumelu Foundation Support for Entrepreneurship at the just concluded Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Forum 2019. Ms. Ellen Gyang prepared a robust business plan which she credibly defended and was accepted by the Board of Tony Elumelu Foundation for Young Entrepreneurs in Africa. Ms Ellen who was the only successful applicant from Plateau State made a business proposal for cream production and distribution. She received a prize of $5000 from the Tony Elumelu Foundation. The fifth […]

Concerned with the deteriorating conditions of hospitals and health facilities across the country and inability to improve the standard of the health sector, the Senator representing Plateau North, Barr. I. D. Gyang has lamented the deteriorated Health Sector which has greatly affected the ordinary Nigerian from getting access to quality healthcare. Sen. I. D. Gyang lamented that the ordinary Nigerian has for long been the victim of the systemic failure, inefficiency and endemic corruption bedeviling the Nation. In his words “nowhere else has that found lamentable expression than in the inability of this ordinary Nigerian to access quality healthcare” Sen. I. D. Gyang asked the Ministerial Nominee and immediate past […]

The National Youth Service Corp members are charged to create a nutrition Community Development Service Group, to sensitise rural communities on ways to curb the menace of malnutrition in Nigeria. A plateau born currently serving Corp member with Command Children School, Minna in Niger State, Miss Longdi Paul Pwaspo who graduated from plateau state University Bokkos , answer this national call Miss longdi says ” malnutrition posses threat to women and children under 5, “as it weaken their ability to a smooth child birth and making them more susceptible to infection.” Miss Pwaspo revealed that according to recent report by UNICEF, Nigeria has the second highest burden of […]