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FG UNVEILS ENHANCED SECURITY MEASURES AT NIPSS, PAYS TRIBUTE TO FALLEN OFFICERS

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The Federal Government of Nigeria and the Plateau State Government have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the security of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, while preserving its strategic role as Nigeria's foremost institution for policy formulation, leadership development, and nation-building. President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on Friday, June 19, 2026, conveyed his condolences to the management, staff, participants, and families affected by the recent terrorist attack on the Institute, which claimed the lives of three security personnel who paid the ultimate price in defence of the nation's premier policy and strategic leadership institution. Represented by the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, GCON, President Tinubu described the fallen officers as national heroes whose sacrifices in the service of the nation would forever be remembered. He assured the Institute...

SUPER FALCONS CAPTAIN VISITS JOS TO ADVANCE WOMEN'S FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT

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Super Falcons captain and Paris Saint-Germain star, Rasheedat Ajibade, paid a courtesy visit to the Plateau State Government House in Jos as part of ongoing efforts to promote and strengthen women's football development at the grassroots level. Speaking during the visit, Ajibade said: "It was a great honour to meet with His Excellency, Governor Caleb Mutfwang, the Executive Governor of Plateau State, at the Government House in Jos as part of the Rasheedat Ajibade Foundation's visit to the beautiful city of Jos." Central to the discussions was the advancement of women's football at the grassroots, with a particular focus on coaching development, player education, and the creation of sustainable pathways for young talents to thrive in the sport. Ajibade emphasized that talent development remains a core pillar of the Rasheedat Ajibade Foundation's mission, noting that nurturing sporting talents is essential to building stronger and more vibrant communities. She s...

HON. JAMES YAKUBU EMERGES NDC CANDIDATE FOR BASSA/JOS NORTH FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY

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Hon. James Yakubu has emerged as the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for the Bassa/Jos North Federal Constituency ahead of the 2027 General Elections. His emergence followed extensive consultations and consensus arrangement within the party. He contested alongside four other aspirants and secured the party’s ticket to fly the NDC flag in the forthcoming election. Following his emergence, party leaders, stakeholders, and fellow aspirants congratulated Hon. Yakubu. He also called on all contestants to work closely with him and the party to ensure victory for the NDC in 2027. This commitment reflects the unity, maturity, and shared determination within the party to deliver effective representation and development for the people of Bassa and Jos North. Supporters and stakeholders across the constituency have also welcomed his emergence, expressing confidence in his leadership, grassroots connection, and vision for a more prosperous future. Congratulations to Hon. J...

GOVERNOR MUTFWANG FLAGS OFF ULTRA-MODERN ABATTOIR, VETERINARY TEACHING HOSPITAL TO BOOST PLATEAU'S AGRO-INDUSTRIAL ECONOMY

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There was widespread excitement and celebration across Plateau State as the Executive Governor of Plateau State, His Excellency, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, took another bold step toward repositioning the state as a leading agro-industrial hub with the groundbreaking of a 500-cattle-per-day ultra-modern abattoir at Pwomol Village, Heipang, and a Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area. The projects, supported by the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) Programme, are designed to strengthen the livestock value chain, improve food safety standards, create employment opportunities, attract private investment, and enhance Plateau State's capacity for meat processing and export. Performing the foundation-laying ceremony, Governor Mutfwang described the projects as strategic investments that will stimulate economic growth, increase revenue generation, and create sustainable jobs, particularly for young people across the state. According to t...

EXCITEMENT AS GOVERNOR MUTFWANG INSPECTS 61.55-KILOMETRE DOKAN TOFA–BA'AP–KURQWI AND JIMBAM–DOKAN KASUWA ROAD PROJECTS, THANKS COMMUNITIES FOR STEADFAST SUPPORT

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There was palpable excitement across communities in Qua'an Pan Local Government Area as the Executive Governor of Plateau State, His Excellency, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, conducted an inspection of the ongoing construction of the 61.55-kilometre Dokan Tofa–Ba'ap–Kurqwi Road, including the spur to Lardang–Bwall–Kwoor and Tim Road Section One, as well as additional works on the Jimbam–Dokan Kasuwa Road. The road projects, which are among the key infrastructure initiatives of the Mutfwang administration, are designed to open up rural communities, enhance connectivity, facilitate the movement of people and goods, and stimulate economic growth and development across the area. Residents, particularly women who turned out in large numbers to welcome the Governor, expressed appreciation for his commitment to fulfilling campaign...