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SUPPORTERS FROM JOS EAST AND JOS SOUTH PRESENT NOMINATION FORM TO HON. DACHUNG MUSA BAGOS

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It was a remarkable gathering of party faithfuls, women, youths, and elders from Jos East and Jos South Local Government Areas of Plateau State at the residence of Hon. Dachung Musa Bagos. The occasion marked the presentation of a nomination form to him to contest for the Federal House of Representatives, representing the Jos East/Jos South Federal Constituency at the National Assembly. Following consultations and the advice of respected leaders and elders, Hon. Dachung Bagos has officially discontinued his senatorial ambition in the interest of unity and collective progress. This development marks a significant milestone in his political journey, signaling his formal entry into the House of Representatives race ahead of the APC primaries scheduled for May 15, 2026. Presenting the nomination form on behalf of supporters and well-wishers, the Special Adviser to the Plateau State Governor on Artisan Mining, Hon. Emmanuel Dung Gibok, described the move as both bold and decisive. He expres...

TASKFORCE ON RECOVERY OF PLATEAU STATE GOVERNMENT PROPERTIES RECORDS MAJOR PROGRESS

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The Chief of Staff to the Plateau State Government, Hon. Jerry Satmak, on Monday, April 27, 2026, received an interim report from the taskforce saddled with the recovery of government properties, led by retired General Nash Yakubu. Speaking during the presentation, the taskforce leader said the team has been working for over a year and has made significant recoveries. “We have recovered over 60 buildings, as well as construction equipment and vehicles. Items that could not be moved to Jos were kept at various local government headquarters, while those recovered within Jos metropolis have been moved to a central parking area. The report is detailed, but it is still ongoing. Even as we leave here, we are going for more recoveries. The more we recover, the more we discover. Plateau citizens have been very cooperative with us,” he said. He added that the task force operates under the guiding principle: “See something, say something.” ...

ECWA Elects New Leaders, Approves DCC Expansion, Rebrands TV Station at 73rd GCC

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The Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) has elected new leaders, approved the creation of additional District Church Councils, and rebranded its television station as part of major resolutions from its 73rd General Church Council meeting held April 21–24, 2026, in Jos. The four-day meeting, led by ECWA President Rev. Dr. Ayuba Job Bagat Mallam, brought together delegates from 96 DCCs across Nigeria and the diaspora. The Council issued a communiqué at the close of proceedings. Leadership Elections; Rev. Chidi Joseph Madubuko was elected ECWA Vice President. Rev. Dr. Ayuba Asheshe was returned unopposed for a second term as General Secretary, while Rev. Dr. Ezekiel Babatunde Omidiji was elected Trustee for Zone 9. Church Expansion and Projects;  Council approved the creation of three new DCCs to strengthen grassroots governance: Chonge-Pero DCC from Shongom DCC, Tafawa Balewa DCC from Dass DCC, and Kontagora DCC from Minna DCC, bringing the total number of DCCs to 100. The Council ...

CHARITY BEGINS AT HOME: APC KURU DISTRICT ENDORSES AMBASSADOR CHRIS GIWA, PhD, FOR SENATE

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In what came as a surprise development during the APC Kuru District critical stakeholders’ meeting—attended by federal and state ward executives—Ambassador Chris Giwa, PhD, received a unanimous endorsement as the preferred candidate for the Plateau North Senatorial District. Speaking at the meeting, the Chairman of APC stakeholders in Kuru District, Da Daniel Mandung, expressed strong confidence in the candidacy of Ambassador Chris Giwa, citing his selfless service to humanity. Several other APC leaders also voiced their support for his senatorial ambition, including Da Davou Jama (Kuru A Ward), Hon. Pam Raymond John (APC Chairman, Kushe Ward), Hon. Joshua John (Chairman, Kuru A Federal Ward), and Hon. Chuhwak Cletus (Chairman, Kuru B Ward). The Leader of the Jos South Legislative Arm, Hon. Chomo Shen, urged APC stakeholders in Kuru to remain united and speak with one voice for the progress of the party and the well-being of the people. He emphasized, “There will be no divi...

PLATEAU STATE THROUGH THE MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT GOVERNMENT RECEIVES VIO PROBE REPORT

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Plateau Govt Receives VIO Probe Report, Moves to Reform Agency and Appoints New Director The Plateau State Government has received the report of a committee set up to investigate the activities of the Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO), with authorities pledging sweeping reforms to address identified lapses and restore public confidence. The report was formally presented at the Ministry of Transport, Plateau State Secretariat, by the committee chairman, Istifanus Dimang, who outlined key findings from the investigation.