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November 21, 2025 By Ayuba Doekyil  The Plateau State Association United Kingdom (PSA-UK) on Thursday held a virtual meeting with representatives of media organisations in Plateau State, including the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), where it expressed strong concern over the worsening insecurity in Nigeria. During the session, PSA-UK said killings, abductions, attacks on worshippers and displacement of communities have continued to increase across the country, with Plateau State recording repeated incidents. The group said the situation has now become a national crisis affecting lives, livelihoods and the image of the country. The association noted recent cases such as the killing of a senior military officer, the abduction of schoolgirls in Kebbi, attacks on worshippers in Kwara, and continuous annexation of villages in Plateau as signs that the crisis is growing. PSA-UK said it supports the Nigerian Armed Forces but urged the military leadership to investigate...

November 21, 2025 By Ayuba Doekyil  This morning, it is important to address a minor but recurring issue in Plateau’s political space, the constant agitation by some APC youths who insist that Governor Caleb Mutfwang must not defect to the APC.  Their position, honestly, is nothing but rhetoric. It either shows a lack of understanding of how politics works in Nigeria or a deliberate attempt to make caricature of themselves. The truth is simple, politics is about interest, alignment, and the pursuit of advantage. And anyone following recent developments knows that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the First Lady have been making sustained efforts to woo Governor Mutfwang into the ruling APC.  This is not speculation, it is an established fact within political circles.  Meetings have been held. Signals have been sent. The presidency has openly shown its admiration for the governor’s performance in Plateau State.  It is also clear that the governor himsel...

November 20, 2025 By Ayuba Doekyil  With today’s life-imprisonment sentence handed down to Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the Nigerian justice system has shown that it can act with firmness when it chooses to.  For years, security agencies and the federal government accused the IPOB leader of serious offences, from encouraging attacks on security personnel to allegedly inspiring violent actions in the South-East.  These accusations, whether accepted or rejected by different groups, have now ended in a judgment that sends Kanu to prison for life. If the law decides that someone must face punishment, then the law should take its full course. This is the kind of justice many Nigerians have been asking for, a justice system that is bold and not influenced by politics. But justice must not be selective. Across the North, entire communities have suffered under the hands of bandits who kill, kidnap, and destroy without mercy.  Yet, instead of facing the law, many of these ba...

November 14, 2025 By Ayuba Doekyil  The political conversation in Plateau State has taken a new turn. Even without any official confirmation, rumours that Governor Caleb Mutfwang may join the APC have already set off protests, press releases, and heated arguments among some APC members.  Their reactions are loud and emotional; some say he is not “one of them,” others claim the APC should not welcome someone they accuse of “destroying the party that gave him a platform,” while a few even frame it as a threat to Plateau’s identity, and others, he will take over their party and rendered them relegated. From the streets of Jos to the corners of Facebook and WhatsApp groups, the debate is growing, even though the governor himself has not said he is leaving the PDP. But looking closely, this uproar feels more emotional than logical. Nigerian politics has always been full of movement. People cross parties every year depending on interests, opportunities, or shifting allia...

By Datong, Dominic Gwaman The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Nigeria’s oldest surviving political platform, has once again found itself in turbulent waters. Court orders halting its national convention, internal disputes over leadership legitimacy, and a wave of defections have triggered renewed speculation that the party may not even make it onto the ballot in 2027. While these concerns are understandable, they are also exaggerated. The PDP’s situation is not beyond repair. The party’s crisis, though severe, remains internal and legally resolvable, and there is still sufficient time for the organization to recover fully ahead of the next general elections. *The Reality Behind the Panic* The growing number of defections from the PDP in recent months reflects a wave of anxiety among members who fear that the party might be disqualified or too fragmented to field candidates in the 2027 elections. However, such fears are premature and misplaced. Nigeria’s Electoral Act, 2022,...

November 13, 2025 By Ayuba Doekyil  The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is at a very important point. The party is divided, and many members are not happy with how things are going. That is why the advice given by former Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, is very important right now. On November 12, 2025, Saraki met with the PDP Board of Trustees Reconciliation Team, led by Amb. Hassan Adamu.  During the meeting, he spoke clearly and honestly about what the party must do to fix its problems. His message was simple: the planned PDP National Convention in Ibadan on November 15–16 should be stopped for now, and a Caretaker Committee should be set up instead. Saraki’s point makes sense. The PDP is currently facing too many court cases and confusion over who has the right to organize the convention.  Some courts have even given conflicting orders. If the party goes ahead with the convention under these conditions, it could lead to more crisis and waste of...

November 12, 2025 By Ayuba Doekyil  Power has a strange way of testing people. Some wear it with humility, others let it control them until it becomes their downfall.  The recent clash between FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and a young soldier, AM Yerima, over a land issue has once again reminded Nigerians how quickly authority can turn to arrogance, and how the courage of one ordinary man can shake the pride of the powerful. Many people are praising the young soldier, not just for his courage, but for standing up to someone they see as powerful and arrogant. To them, Yerima spoke for the ordinary Nigerian who is often ignored or bullied by those in authority. He reminded the powerful that no one is untouchable. For a long time, Wike has been known for his tough and sometimes harsh style of leadership. Many Nigerians believe he uses power too freely, often to get his own way. So when someone like Yerima faced him boldly, people saw it as justice, a moment where power met...

LONDON, Nov. 11, 2025   By Charles David, Duke of Jos The United Kingdom today marked Remembrance Day , also known as Armistice Day or Poppy Day , honouring the moment the First World War ended and paying tribute to all who died in service to their country. At 11 a.m. , the nation came to a standstill for a two-minute silence , remembering the soldiers who lost their lives in the First and Second World Wars and in later conflicts. The red poppy , inspired by the poem “In Flanders Fields,” remained the symbol of remembrance and unity. The main ceremony took place at The Cenotaph on Whitehall , where King Charles III , members of the Royal Family , senior politicians , and Commonwealth representatives laid wreaths in honour of the fallen. The solemn event was broadcast live on BBC iPlayer , allowing millions around the world to take part. Across the UK, local services were held in churches, schools, and town squares. In Portsmouth , a “ Remember Together ” gather...