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The Executive Chairman of Jos North Local Government Area, Hon. Barrister John Kyohroh Christopher (J.K. Chris), has been honoured with the prestigious Integrity Icon of Nigeria Award for Leadership, in recognition of his exemplary leadership, unwavering commitment to transparency, and dedication to good governance. The award, presented by the Center for Ethics and Self-Evaluation, underscores the remarkable strides recorded under the leadership of Hon. J.K. Chris and further positions Jos North Local Government Council as a model of accountable and people-oriented governance in Nigeria. The presentation ceremony took place at the Council Secretariat Boardroom, where the Executive Director of the Center for Ethics and Self-Evaluation, Prince Sale Yakubu, formally conferred the award on the council chairman in the presence of management staff, council officials, community leaders, stakeholders, and other distinguished guests. Speaking during the ceremony, Prince Yakubu stated that the a...

STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of a Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness and Emerging Public Health Threats and ordered the immediate release of N10 billion as emergency intervention funding. The fund will strengthen the operational preparedness of the National Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) and support critical national public health emergency response activities. The Presidential Task Force on Ebola will be chaired by the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, with membership drawn from relevant Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) and State representatives. Ebola has recently resurfaced in the  Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda, both neighbouring countries. The President’s approval followed a stakeholder meeting convened under the chairmanship of the Chief of Staff to review Nigeria’s preparedness and develop strategies against the possible i...

One of the most profound hallmarks of exemplary leadership is the capacity to unite people around a common vision, transcending differences and fostering a spirit of collective purpose. Equally commendable is the ability to sustain harmony, cohesion, and peaceful coexistence within a community. These exceptional attributes aptly define Hon. Sani Abubakar Shilak, popularly known as Sani Golden, whose unwavering commitment to community unity and grassroots development has earned him the prestigious Award of Excellence in Community Unity from the Association of Health Record and Information Management Practitioners of Nigeria (AHRIMPN), Plateau State Chapter. Hon. Shilak is a distinguished grassroots politician and advocate of peace whose contributions to youth empowerment, community development, and social cohesion have continued to resonate across Mangu North and Plateau State at large. He is the All Progressives Congress (APC) flagbearer for the Plateau State House of Assembly, Mangu N...

The age-old principle of giving honour to whom honour is due was demonstrated today in Jos, Plateau State, as the Association of Health Record and Information Management Practitioners of Nigeria (AHRIMPN), Plateau State Chapter, honoured a distinguished educator and administrator, Mr. Ishaku Atangs, Acting Provost of the College of Health Technology, Zawan. The Association marked its annual Health Information Practitioners (HIP) Week with the theme, "Guardians of Health Information: Driving Healthcare Transformation Through Technology." The week-long event commenced on June 4 and culminated today with paper presentations by Professor Sani Nasir on "Guardians of Health Information" and Dr. Richard J. Kutshik on "Understanding Public Perception of HIM Practitioners." A major highlight of the event was the presentation of the Award of Excellence in Institutional Transformation to Mr. Ishaku Atangs in recognition of his remarkable contributions to the growth a...

The Executive Governor of Plateau State, His Excellency, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has called on citizens, stakeholders, and all levels of government to intensify collective efforts to mitigate the devastating effects of climate change and safeguard the environment for future generations. Governor Mutfwang made the call during the Renewed Hope Climate Change Awareness Tour (REHCCAT) 2026 Climate Townhall, organized by the Presidency in partnership with the Plateau State Government in Jos on Thursday. The event, themed “Urbanization and Climate Change: Building Resilient Cities for a Sustainable Future,” brought together environmental experts, government officials, civil society organizations, traditional institutions, and community leaders to deliberate on sustainable solutions to emerging climate challenges. Represented by his deputy, Ngo Josephine Piyo, Governor Mutfwang described the awareness tour as a timely and commendable initiative aimed at mobilizing citizens t...

The Executive Governor of Plateau State, His Excellency, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to positioning Plateau State as a leading hub for agro-industrial development following an inspection of the site designated for a modern abattoir and the proposed Special Agro-Processing Zone (SAPZ) in Pwomol, Heipang, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area. During the inspection on Tuesday, Governor Mutfwang described the initiative as a transformative industrial project that will unlock vast economic opportunities, drive investment, and accelerate sustainable development across the state. The Governor highlighted the strategic importance of the project’s location, noting its proximity to the Dry Inland Port and the Yakubu Gowon Airport, which makes it ideally suited to become a major centre for agricultural processing, logistics, and commercial activities. ...