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In recent times, Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has increasingly expressed frustration over what he perceives as shortcomings by the Joint Security Task Force, code-named Operation Safe Haven (OPSH).This multi-agency outfit was established to restore peace, maintain order, and ensure safety, not only in Plateau State but also in parts of Bauchi and Kaduna States.While the dynamics of insecurity have evolved, with banditry largely overtaking the traditional farmer-herder clashes, the responsibility of restoring peace does not rest solely on the shoulders of OPSH personnel.Instead of blaming or openly confronting the troops—especially for political gain, what they truly need is moral,…

The aim is to boosts agriculture in Jigawa Northwest Senatorial ZoneMuhammad Alabira NabordoSenator Babangida Husseini, representing Jigawa Northwest senatorial zone, has on Monday distributed 12 trucks load of fertilizer to farmers in his constituency.He said the program, aimed at providing food security in the zone, is done under the watchful eyes of the Northwest Development Commission.He said each of the 12 local government areas in the Senatorial zone received one truckload of fertilizer, which was distributed Free to small and large-scale farmers, including APC supporters, farmer groups, and cooperative groups.The Senator said he has to flagg off the free fertilizer…

Muhammad Alabira NabordoJigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi has on Sunday paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Alhaji Bello Maitama, a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who passed away two years ago.Namadi during a “Government and the governed Programm” at Gwaram Local Government Area asked his Special Adviser on Religious Affairs to conduct the special prayer for the reposed of Maitama’s soul.Governor Namadi described Alhaji Maitama as a good leader who embodied the values of compassion, humility, and integrity.He noted that the late politician was a pillar of strength in the party and a shining example of…

By Muhammad TankoThe Defence Headquarters (DHQ) Assessment Team, led by Air Vice Marshal (AVM) M.N. Onyebashi, on Sunday subtly rebuffed demand for the withdrawal of military personnel from Plateau State, commending troops under Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) for their outstanding performance.During the visits to several operational sectors, AVM Onyebashi praised the resilience and fighting spirit of the troops and urged them to remain intelligence-driven and vigilant in addressing security challenges across the Joint Operations Areas (JOA).He charged the personnel to steer clear of distractions and remain committed to their constitutional duties.Onyebashi also conveyed the goodwill message of the Chief of…

By Muhammad TankoMuslim leaders and Hausa-Fulani community representatives in Plateau State have expressed strong concerns over the Plateau State Government’s recent call for the withdrawal of the military from peacekeeping operations in the state.In a joint statement issued by Elder Sani Mudi, a former Special Adviser to the state government, and Barrister Lawal Ishaq, a senior lawyer based in Jos, the leaders warned that the move could expose vulnerable communities to renewed violence.They described the call as “mischievous” and alleged it formed part of a broader agenda to displace Hausa and Fulani residents, whom some groups still view as “unwanted…

By Muhammad TankoThe Plateau State Government has called for the withdrawal of military personnel from peace and security operations in the state.Governor Caleb Mutfwang also ordered the immediate release of youths arrested in connection with the killing of a soldier.According to a statement issued by Prof. Chris Kwaja, Special Envoy on Peace and Security to Governor Mutfwang, the recent attack on Tahoos village, which resulted in the loss of 27 lives, was avoidable despite the presence of security agencies.Kwaja attributed the failure to prevent the attack to the current security approach and suggested that the Federal Government should consider replacing…

By Muhammad TankoThe Jos Renaissance Group (JRG) has expressed strong disapproval over what it describes as the exclusion of Muslims from the newly constituted team of aides appointed by the Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly.In a press statement jointly signed by the group’s leader, Barrister Lawal Ishaq, and Secretary, Barrister Munir Abdullahi, the group condemned the lopsided nature of the appointments.Noting that out of the approximately 13 aides recently named, not a single Muslim was considered worthy to be appointed.“The population of Muslims in Plateau State is not negligible, and appointments should reflect the multi-religious and multi-ethnic…

From Bala IbrahimFarmers in Jigawa State have expressed fear of not be able to go back to farm due to the higher cost of fertilizer and lost recorded during dry season farming.Some of the rice farmers on Thursday disclosed this in an interview with Nigerian Times Online regarding their preparation for the wet season farming.They explained that, many farmers will not be able to go back to farm for the wet season farming because they are unable to recover from the huge losses suffered during the last dry season farming.”Without government intervention it will be difficult for most of us…

Muhammad Alabira NabordoThe Emir of Dutse, Alhaji Hameem Nuhu Sanusi, has called on politicians, the Islamic scholars, and other stakeholders to come together to tackle the growing menace of violence against women in Northern Nigeria.He made the call on Thursday when a delegation from the Development Research and Projects Centre (dRPC), the Centre for Islamic Civilisation and Interfaith Dialogue, Bayero University Kano, paid him a courtesy visit in his Palace in Dutse.The project, supported by the Ford Foundation, aims to prevent Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Northern Nigeria.The Emir described violence against women as un-Islamic and repugnant, saying Islam has provided…

From Bala IbrahimJigawa State Agency for the Control of AIDS (JISACA) has targeted to eliminate HIV AIDS by the year 2030.The agency’s manager, Ibrahim Almajiri, stated this while speaking in a Radio Jigawa program Jigawa A Yau monitored by Nigerian Times Online on Thursday.He said the state has been making progress for years in controlling the spread of the disease.”The state has been providing support to people living with HIV/AIDS, including psychosocial support, access to medication, and nutritious food supplies, which has played a vital role in reducing the stigma and discrimination in the state “, according to him.He said,…