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Honouring the Vanguard of the Sea

CAPTAIN COSMOS NIAGWAN Honouring the Vanguard of the Sea From the quiet hills of Shendam, Plateau State, Captain Cosmos Niagwan rose to become one of Nigeria’s respected voices on the oceans — a Master Mariner, ship captain, maritime administrator, and national maritime pioneer. His journey began with discipline, courage, and the hunger to learn. From his early cadetship with Elder Dempster Line in Liverpool, he sailed through the ranks with excellence, serving as Third Officer, Second Officer, Chief Officer, and eventually taking command as Captain on vessels of the Nigerian National Shipping Line. Captain Niagwan was not only a man of the sea; he was a builder of maritime systems. His career carried him from the bridge of ships to the boardrooms of maritime administration, where he served in key leadership roles across shipping companies, regulatory institutions, and national maritime assignments. He represented a generation of Nigerian seafarers who carried the nation’s ...
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Breaking News: Qua'an Pan Gets New Long Pan, Miskagam Jerome Goewam Leklat II Takes the Throne

In a grand ceremony, HRH Miskagam Jerome Goewam Leklat II has been elected  as the new Long Pan of Qua'an Pan Local Government Area, Plateau State. The revered traditional leader, who was coronated as the District Head of Bwall on February 2, 1985, brings over 38 years of dedicated service to the throne. A stalwart son of the soil, Long Pan Leklat II is currently the longest-serving District Head in Qua'an Pan LGA and one of the longest-serving Chiefs in Plateau State. His ascension marks a new chapter in the history of the Pan people, who have a rich cultural heritage dating back to the pre-colonial era. The Qua'an Pan Local Government, located in the heart of Plateau State, has a storied past, having produced notable leaders and contributed significantly to Nigeria's cultural and economic landscape. With Long Pan Leklat II on the throne, the people of Qua'an Pan are poised for continued progress and prosperity. Our heartfelt congratulations to HRH Misk...
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War in the Middle East: Strategic Shockwaves Across Global Shipping and Business.

War in the Middle East: Strategic Shockwaves Across Global Shipping and Business. The renewed war that broke put on Saturday February 27,2023 in the Middle East is no longer a distant geopolitical crisis it is a direct operational and financial challenge for the global maritime industry. For shipowners, charterers, insurers, port operators, and cargo interests, the conflict has reintroduced a level of volatility not seen since the height of the pandemic supply chain crisis. With critical chokepoints under threat and risk premiums rising, the global shipping system is once again operating under strategic stress. At the center of concern is the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway through which roughly one-fifth of global oil supply transits daily. Any credible threat of closure or sustained disruption immediately reverberates through tanker markets, freight derivatives, and bunker prices. Even limited naval confrontations or missile threats are sufficient to cause rerouting...
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KWALLA UNITED FC RECEIVES DONATION OF TEAM JERSEYS

Kwalla United Football Club in Quaanpan local government Plateau state has received a generous donation of customized jerseys from Engineer Charles David Tanko, a philanthropist and the Duke of Jos, currently based in the United Kingdom with his partner MAYOR RALPH The jerseys were presented to the team by Lagya Chindongnaan and Alfred David Tanko, representatives of Engineer Tanko's Project Manager and family, respectively. The team expressed gratitude through their head coach, Mahadi Lamis, and the captain, who represented the old players. They expressed optimism about future partnerships with Engineer Tanko to build the team's capacity and explore opportunities to showcase local talent globally. This donation is part of Engineer Tanko's Quaan-Pan Development Initiative (QDPI), aimed at promoting grassroots sports development in the locality. In a message, he encouraged the players to perform to the best of their abilities, promising rewards and su...
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ANOTHER 6 KILLED IN KURU MINING FIELD

KURU, PLATEAU STATE | FIELD REPORT Six men were reportedly killed in cold blood at a mining site in Kuru, Jos South Local Government Area , Plateau State, in what residents describe as a deliberate and targeted attack on unarmed civilians . According to eyewitness accounts and community sources, the victims were engaged in legitimate mining activities when they were violently attacked and killed. No provocation was reported. No confrontation was recorded. The men were not combatants. Yet, despite the brutality of the incident, there has been no official condemnation, no decisive government response, and minimal national media coverage . This silence is not new. For years, communities across Jos, Barkin Ladi, Riyom, Bokkos, Mangu, and surrounding areas have documented repeated attacks on civilians often framed in public discourse as “clashes” or “communal violence.” Survivors and human rights advocates strongly dispute this characterization, arguing that the pattern,...
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SOS GOV. CALEB MUTFWANG

Dear Caleb Mutfwang  Happy New Year sir, supposed to start the year with an exciting news, that will come later insha Allah, a more pressing issue is at hand sir. 🥺 As at 1st June 2022, here are some concerns brought by some of my friends here concerning gratuity and pensions. Kima Jessica Jerry Godwin can’t access her father’s pension and gratuity, it’s over 17yrs now. 💔 Nankling Titus her Dad died in 2014 as a DIRECTOR and what her family were given wasn’t up to 500 thousand naira. 💔 Akutse Joseph Godwin lost her dad in 2015 again as a DIRECTOR and weren’t given a dime. 💔 RoyalEdith Dagoet lost her Dad in 2004 as a Principal, he was never declared dead and so salary payments were made in his name. Still haven’t collected his entitlements. 💔 Simi Wealthwells Wurim Lost her Dad over 22 years ago, his file is no where to be found in the service commission. 💔 Big-one Papius Ayo lost his Dad in 2009, he said they heard about the benefits but never saw it. 💔 Victor Idi Peter's s...
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‎BINGHAM UNIVERSITY RECEIVES ASSORTED TEXTBOOKS DONATED BY UK-BASED ACADEMIC, DR. MOSES DANG‎

‎In a remarkable gesture aimed at advancing Nigeria’s education sector, a Plateau State–born, UK-based academic, Dr. Moses Dang, has donated three boxes of assorted textbooks to Bingham University, New Karu, Nasarawa State. ‎ ‎Receiving the donation, the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Haruna Kuje Ayuba, described the gesture as a “valuable contribution to teaching, learning, and research.” He emphasized the importance of academic partnerships and assured that the University would formally acknowledge the donor through an official letter of appreciation. ‎ ‎Also speaking, the Director of the Centre for Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Leadership Studies, Dr. Sabastine Abu, noted that the donation was made possible through Bingham University’s international collaboration with scholars abroad. He expressed optimism that such partnerships would continue to provide the institution with access to up-to-date academic resources from reputable international publishers. ‎ ‎...
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