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AN ASPIRANT OF THE ALL PEOPLE'S CONGRESS DRAGS PARTY TO COURT OVER ALLEGED ASSEMBLY TICKET SUBSTITUTION

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Former Chairman of Kanam Local Government Area, Hon. Dr. Dayyabu Yusuf Garga, has dragged the All Progressives Congress (APC) to court over the alleged substitution of his candidature for the Kantana State Constituency seat in the Plateau State House of Assembly. Dr. Garga disclosed this on Tuesday while briefing journalists at his residence in Jos, where he maintained that he won the party’s primary election but was denied the party’s ticket. According to him, he participated in the APC House of Assembly primary election held on May 28, 2026, after purchasing the party’s nomination form and was declared winner by the returning officer. He alleged that despite emerging victorious in the primary, he later discovered on July 15 that the party had issued the nomination ticket to another aspirant whom he claimed scored fewer votes. I scored the highest number of votes in the primary, but to my surprise, I learnt that the ticket meant for me had been given to another...
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GOVERNOR MUTFWANG EXPRESSES GRATITUDE TO PROF. NENTAWE YILWATDA FOR SECURING APPROVAL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM IN KANKE LGA

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The Executive Governor of Plateau State, His Excellency, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has described as a commendable development the efforts of the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, in securing approval for the construction of a dam in Kanke Local Government Area of Plateau State. In a message of appreciation, Governor Mutfwang noted that the project, when completed, will go a long way in addressing the perennial water scarcity challenges faced by communities in the area. He stated that the dam will not only provide access to potable water but will also improve sanitation and hygiene, expand irrigation opportunities, boost agricultural productivity, and enhance the overall quality of life of the people. The Governor described the intervention as a clear demonstration of Prof. Yilwatda’s commitment to addressing the plight of rural communities and improving the socio-economic well-being of the people. He noted that the initiative reflect...
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DR. MRS. MARTINA NENTAWE HONOURED FOR EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT AND HUMANITARIAN SERVICE

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Dr. Mrs. Martina Nentawe Yilwatda has been honoured with the Educational Advancement and Humanitarian Service Award at the 16th Annual International Conference of the Association of Professional Counsellors in Nigeria (APROCON) held in Kano State. The award recognizes her outstanding contributions to educational development, humanitarian service, and her unwavering commitment to improving lives through knowledge, compassion, and community impact. Receiving the award, Dr. Martina expressed profound gratitude to the organizers for the recognition and dedicated the honour to everyone committed to advancing education and selfless service. She also appreciated the steadfast support of her husband, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, whose encouragement has remained invaluable throughout her journey. She reaffirmed her commitment to promoting quality education, professional counselling, and humanitarian initiatives that inspire hope and transform communiti...
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HON. PETER NYAM GAI BAGS A HUMANITARIAN & PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

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The Honourable Commissioner for Lands, Survey and Town Planning, Plateau State, Hon. Peter Nyam Gai, Esq., has been honoured with two prestigious awards in recognition of his outstanding public and humanitarian service. The first recognition, the Distinguished Public Service Award (Award of Excellence), was presented by the Rotary Club of Jos Central during the swearing-in ceremony of its new President, Rotarian Israel Attah. The award celebrates the Commissioner's dedication to public service, community development, and humanitarian initiatives. The Honourable Commissioner was accompanied by the management staff of the Ministry of Lands, Survey and Town Planning in solidarity. Hon. Peter Nyam Gai also received the Humanitarian Service Award from COCIN Church Kabong in recognition of his dedication to humanitarian service and his unwavering support for the growth and development of the church and the wider community. While receiving the awards, the Commissioner expressed gratitude ...
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GOVERNOR MUTFWANG URGES CHILDREN TO HONOUR PARENTS WHILE ALIVE, ANNOUNCES EMPOWERMENT SUPPORT FOR YOUTHS AND WIDOWS

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Plateau State Governor, His Excellency, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has urged children and younger generations to cultivate the culture of honouring and caring for their parents while they are still alive, describing such responsibility as both a moral obligation and a fulfillment of biblical injunctions. The Governor made the call during the thanksgiving service marking the 80th birthday of former Plateau State Governor and elder statesman, Distinguished Senator Jonah David Jang, held at the COCIN RCC Headquarters, Du, Jos South Local Government Area. As part of activities commemorating the milestone, Governor Mutfwang announced an empowerment support package for youths and widows of the COCIN RCC Headquarters, Du, aimed at encouraging self-reliance, productivity, and economic inclusion. Speaking at the service, Governor Mutfwang described ...
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VICE PRESIDENT SHETTIMA, FORMER PRESIDENT JONATHAN, GOVERNOR MUTFWANG, NENTAWE YILWATDA CELEBRATE SENATOR JONAH JANG AT 80, DESCRIBE HIM AS AN ELDER STATESMAN; UNVEIL AUTOBIOGRAPHY

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Vice President Kashim Shettima, former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, and the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, on Saturday, August 1, 2026, paid glowing tributes to former Plateau State Governor and elder statesman, Senator Jonah David Jang, during the public presentation of his autobiography, "Airman to Politics: My Life," held as part of activities marking his 80th birthday celebration in Jos. The event attracted an array of distinguished personalities, including political leaders from across party lines, traditional rulers, clergy, diplomats, captains of industry, and eminent Nigerians, who gathered to celebrate Senator Jang's ...
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