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October 14, 2025. The Executive Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has congratulated Dr. Janet Pam for emerging the Overall Best Powerlifter in the Women’s M2 84kg category at the 2025 World Masters Powerlifting Championships held in Cape Town, South Africa. In a statement issued by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Gyang Bere, on Monday, Governor Mutfwang described Dr. Pam’s achievement as a remarkable milestone that has brought honour to Plateau State and Nigeria. He praised Dr. Pam, whom he described as a hardworking and resilient athlete, for her consistency, discipline, and dedication to excellence in sports. The Governor noted that although she represented Great Britain at the competition, her success remains a source of pride to Plateau and the entire nation. Mutfwang further highlighted Dr. Pam’s contribution to sports development, describing her as an inspiration to younger generations and a worthy ambassador of Plateau State. He l...

October 10, 2025 By Ayuba Doekyil  Residents of Jos and beyond now have a new and stress-free way to own a car, thanks to a new initiative by Maren E. Motors , a leading car dealership in Plateau State. The company has officially unveiled its much-anticipated “Easy Buy or Save to Buy” plan, a flexible payment system that allows customers to pay for cars over a period of up to 30 months . According to the Chief Executive Officer, Maren Emmanuel , the initiative is part of the company’s commitment to making car ownership possible for more Nigerians, especially those who may not be able to make full payment at once. “With this plan, anyone can begin their journey to owning a car with as little as ₦30,000 , and spread the rest conveniently,” he explained. Interested buyers are required to obtain a registration form for ₦20,000 , which contains full details of the payment process and available vehicle options. Maren Emmanuel, who hails from Plateau State, said the laun...

Opinion.. By Nenfort Clifford Gonchen Maraban Jema’a, located at the bustling gateway into Jos, has increasingly turned into a chaotic transport hub. Once known for its strategic link between Plateau State and other parts of Northern Nigeria, the area is now synonymous with traffic congestion and disorderly parking, especially by heavy-duty trucks. What used to be a smooth corridor for trade and travel has become a nightmare for motorists and residents alike.  The indiscriminate parking of these trucks has disrupted the free flow of traffic, endangered lives, and weakened the very structure of the road meant to serve everyone. Every day, truck drivers park carelessly along the shoulders of the highway and sometimes right on the carriageway itself, turning what should be a free-flowing road into a frustrating bottleneck.  This reckless behavior is often driven by a combination of factors,lack of designated parking bays, long waiting times to offload goods, weak en...

October 7, 2025 By Ayuba Doekyil  In a remarkable show of mentorship and human development, the immediate past Speaker and current Minority Leader of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Dewan K. Gabriel , has reaffirmed his commitment to building people and investing in humanity as seven young men he supported successfully passed out as police constables. Sharing the news on his social media page, Dewan wrote: “Humanity — seven police constables pass out through me. God used me to fulfil their destiny.” He reflected on the importance of nurturing others, cautioning that “if you don’t build those around you, one day they will grow without you — and don’t expect loyalty from them.” The Plateau lawmaker, currently on an official trip to Spain, was represented at the passing-out parade by his Personal Assistant, Hon. Manji Yilchir Polit . He congratulated the new police officers and promised to host them on his return, describing their achievement as a shared ...

October 6, 2025 There’s a quiet revolution stirring on the Plateau, one that could redefine the state’s economic future if pursued with sincerity and focus. The Yakubu Gowon Airport in Jos (Heipang), long seen as a quiet regional terminal, is finally on the path to transformation. In June 2025, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), led by its Managing Director, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Plateau State Government under Governor Caleb Mutfwang to upgrade the airport into an agro-cargo hub. The ambition is simple but profound: to make Jos the heartbeat of agricultural export in Nigeria and, eventually, an international cargo destination. At the moment, the airport operates a few domestic flights each week, serviced by Value Jet and Arik Air. But this limited activity hides a far greater potential. Nigeria loses an estimated ₦3.5 trillion every year to post-harvest waste, produce that never reaches consumers or export m...

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release Date: October 4, 2025 Location: Carshalton, London The Sutton Nigeria Community , in collaboration with Property Clinic UK , successfully hosted a vibrant Nigerian Independence Day Celebration on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Carshalton Boys College . The event brought together members of the Nigerian diaspora, local residents, and friends of Nigeria to mark the nation’s 65th Independence Anniversary in grand style. The celebration was officially declared open by Hon. Bob Dean , Member of Parliament representing Carshalton and Wallington , who commended the Nigerian community for their positive contributions to local development and multicultural cohesion. In an exclusive interview, MP Bob Dean expressed his admiration and long-standing connection with Nigerians, describing them as “hardworking, resilient, and peaceful people whose values enrich our communities.” He also emphasized the importance of civi...

October 4, 2025 By Ayuba Doekyil, Jos President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has renewed his call for religious tolerance among Nigerians, declaring that “hate is not an option for us.” The President made the statement on Saturday at the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) Headquarters in Jos during the funeral service of the late mother of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda. Tinubu, who spoke passionately about peaceful coexistence, said religion should never be a source of division but a bridge of understanding and love. “I inherited Islam from my parents and haven’t changed, but my wife is a pastor. She prays for me, and there’s no conflict. I have never tried to convince her to convert,” he said, noting that his family represents the tolerance Nigeria needs to emulate. The President urged religious and political leaders to promote mutual respect and understanding, emphasizing that unity in diversity remains Nigeria’s greatest strength...

October 2, 2025 Stakeholders have called for the repositioning of the Jos Inland Dry Port (IDP) in Plateau State, describing it as a strategic project that can transform the state into an industrial hub if backed by clear policies and infrastructure investment. The IDP, located on 34 hectares at Heipang in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, was first conceived in 2006 and sits adjacent to Yakubu Gowon Airport, close to the eastern rail line linking Port Harcourt to Maiduguri. Despite its potential, observers say successive administrations have failed to provide a clear roadmap for its operation. “Inland dry ports are designed to decentralize maritime activities, decongest seaports, and bring shipping services closer to the hinterland. Jos, by its central location and resource endowment, is uniquely positioned to serve as a logistics hub for the North-Central, North-East, and North-West,” maritime analyst Nenfort Clifford Gonchen noted. The Federal Government’s Marine an...

October 2, 2025 The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Plateau State Council, has unveiled its program of activities for the 2025 Press Week, scheduled to hold from Wednesday, October 15 to Sunday, October 19, 2025. The five-day event, according to the Planning Committee, will combine professional discourse, health awareness, sports, and cultural displays aimed at positioning the media for future challenges while also fostering unity among journalists on the Plateau. Highlights of the celebration include a health walk and radio talk shows to sensitize the public on the role of journalism in nation-building, a medical outreach on cervical and prostate cancer, and a colloquium at the Crispan Hotel. Other activities lined up are a Juma’at prayer session, a novelty football match among NUJ chapels, and a cultural day featuring traditional cuisines and displays from Plateau’s diverse ethnic groups. The week will close with a thanksgiving service. Chairman of the 2025 Press ...

October 1, 2025 By Ayuba Doekyil  In Qua’an Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State lies Bwall community, a place where life is lived with hope, resilience, and the everyday struggles of ordinary people.  Yet, for decades, one thing has remained unchanged, the absence of a good road network. In fact, in Bwall, there is no road worthy of being called a road. Year after year, election after election, politicians troop into the community with their promises,  “Once elected, we will construct the road.” Decades have rolled by and those words have remained empty.  The people, who are citizens of Nigeria like everyone else, have been left behind by successive governments. To a point, they now feel abandoned, as though their voices do not matter.  Many have resigned to fate, leaving their cries to God alone. But governance should not be about abandonment,  it should be about responsibility and care. The absence of a motorable road has brought untold har...