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Muhammad Tanko, JosThe Jasawa Community Development Association (JCDA) has strongly condemned the brutal killing and burning of 12 innocent travelers in Mangun community, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.In a statement by its Secretary General, Comrade Shittu Tanko, said the association has called on the Plateau State Government to investigate the alleged complicity of the Mangun traditional ruler in the killing.The JCDA rejected any suggestion that the attack could be justified by circumstances such as “lost their way” or “mistaken identity,” saying such assertions unfairly shift blame onto the victims and undermine the gravity of the incident.The association noted…

Muhammad Alabira NabordoJigawa State Governor, Mallam Umar Namadi, was greeted by a massive crowd on Sunday in Hadejia Local Government Area during his visit for the “Gwamnati Da Jama’a” citizens’ engagement programme.The governor’s visit aimed at strengthening transparency, accountability, and dialogue between the government and citizens.The event featured a courtesy call at the Emir of Hadejia’s Palace, where a special durbar was organized in the governor’s honour.During the programme, high-ranking officials presented their ministries’ and offices’ accomplishments to the public.Governor Namadi expressed gratitude to the people of Hadejia for their overwhelming show of love and support, describing the reception as…

By Muhammad TankoThe Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI), Plateau State chapter, has strongly condemned the recent attack on muslims passengers traveling from Zaria to Qua’an-Pan in Plateau State to attend a wedding ceremony.The JNI demands for justice, compensation and fairness for the victims.The JNI Secretary Dr Salem Umar, flanked by other officialsduring a press conference, held at the boardroom of the Jos Central mosque called on the state government to take immediate responsibility for ensuring the safety and security of travelers in the state.The body also demanded that the victims of the attack must be compensated.”The attack resulted in the brutal…

By Muhammad TankoGovernor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic mob action in Mangun District, Mangu Local Government Area, which claimed eight lives on Friday, June 20, 2025.Governor Mutfwang’s spokesman Gyang Bere in a statement said the victims, en route from Zaria, Kaduna State, to Quan’pan Local government area for a wedding, mistakenly entered a volatile area plagued by recent terrorist attacks.The incident, which occurred around 6 p.m., resulted in the death of eight innocent commuters and injuries to several others, now receiving treatment at Mangu General Hospital.”Visiting the hospital and the scene, Governor Mutfwang…

By Muhammad TankoNot fewer than eight people were confirmed burnt dead, four missing, 19 injured following an attack on weeding travellers in Manjul community in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State on Friday evening.The travellers who mistook their way going for a weeding ceremony in Qua’anpan Local Government Area were ambushed, eight of them killed, four of which are still missing, 19 hospitalized in Mangu general hospital.The travellers were coming from Zaria on their way to Quanpan Local government area to attained a friend weedingOne of the survivors, Ibrahim Umar, narrated the ordeal, stating that they were deliberately targeted…

Muhammad Alabira NabordoMalam Aminu Ibrahim Ringim, the Gubernatorial candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in the 2023 election, , has criticized Jigawa State Governor Malam Umar Namadi for prioritizing foreign trips over addressing the needs of the state’s residents.Ringim stated this recently in a political gathering organized by the NNPP in Taura town, the headquarters of Taura Local Government Area.Ringim emphasized that effective leadership involves protecting citizens’ lives and properties, providing essential services like education and healthcare, ensuring security, and delivering democratic dividends.According to Ringim, Governor Namadi’s frequent international travels demonstrate a lack of focus on the state’s…

By Muhammad TankoThe Council Chairmen of Bokkos and Mangu Local Government Areas of Plateau State confirmed the killing of 15 people in two separate attacks on Thursday.According to the Chairman of Bokkos Local government, Mr Amalau Samuel, stated that 10 people were killed in Jwangur village on Thursday night.“I am aware of the killing of 10 people. They were attacked in their sleep during the night,” he said.According to Samuel, the bodies were buried on Friday, and several others sustained injuries.Similarly, five people were also confirmed dead following an alleged attack on farmers in Manjul village, Mangu Local Government Area,…

Muhammad Alabira NabordoDutse, the Jigawa State capital and other major towns have been flooded with presidential ambition posters of Oyo State Governor, Chief Oluwaseyi Abiodun Makinde.Nigerian Times Online on Thursday observed that the posters, bearing the logo of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), have taken over roundabouts, junctions, and streets in Dutse, promoting Makinde’s presidential aspirations ahead of the 2027 general elections.The posters feature slogans such as “To move Nigeria Forward 2027 His Excellency Engineer Oluwaseyi Abiodun Makinde for President Federal Republic of Nigeria” and “2027: To move Nigeria forward Seyi Makinde is the answer.”Prominent locations, including Unity Pentagon, Police…

By Muhammad TankoThe Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) has condemned the continued exclusion of its qualified members from contesting for the position of Vice-Chancellor (VC) in some Nigerian universities, describing it as a violation of university autonomy and existing laws.In a statement jointly signed by its President, Prof. Mohammad Aminu, and Secretary General, Prof. Daiyabu Ibrahim, in Jos, noted that advertisements for VC positions often require a PhD—an academic qualification below that of Professorship thereby disqualifying experienced medical and dental academics.They argued, that it contradicts the Nigerian Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, which recogniszes Colleges of Medicine as…

Muhammad Alabira NabordoThe Jigawa State Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has launched a tree planting campaign as part of the 2025 Desertification and Drought Day celebration.The campaign, which saw hundreds of students participated, aimed at raising awareness about environmental degradation and promote sustainable practices.The initiative was on Wednesday led round Dutse, the state capital by the Managing Director of the Jigawa State Environmental Protection Agency (JISEPA), Adamu Sabo.According to Sabo, the campaign is part of the present administration’s 12-point agenda to address environmental challenges and turn them into economic benefits.”The agency, with support from UNICEF,…