A MUST READ: Dear Josites. I graduated from the faculty of Law and have returned to the Faculty for my Ph.D. I am here in Jos after my exams and would like to share a few experiences about the university with you. Firstly, I would like to highlight that most facilities in the university are …
Uniting for Our University’s Future: A Call to All Josites โ Oche Emmanuel Read More »
Two weeks after he was named minister designated by Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, former Plateau state governor Simon Lalong has been appointed as the minister of labour and employment. According to the labour ministry website, Mr Lalong will be responsible for the following in his role: development and promotion of productive employment policies and programmes …
President Tinubu Appoints Lalong as Minister of Labour and Employement Read More »
In a significant stride towards fostering disability inclusion and prioritizing mental health services, Charis Healthcare and Community Support Initiative, a faith-based non-profit organization in Jos, conducted a two-day awareness campaign, “We Ring The Bell” (#WRTB), as part of the ongoing Inclusion First Project in Plateau State. The campaign, funded by the Liliane Fonds and implemented …
By ๐ซ๐๐๐๐๐, ๐ฎ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฏ๐๐๐๐๐๐ โ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐โ Your Excellency sir,The land is green but the people of Plateau State have not been able to grow the desired crops for our state and our markets. This situation seems almost unending. In July 8th, 2021 when I came across a picture of …
Open Letter To The Governor of Plateau State,His Excellency, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang Read More »
What we know: A few weeks ago, Bello Lukman and his colleagues Pam Kwis who hosted the popular radio show in Jos, Unity Train, resigned after the show was suspended on air by Unity FM’s management. Although Lukman denied wrong doing, a Journalism varsity lecturer Taye Obateru told JoeyOffAir that when it comes to editorial …
Bello Lukman joins Rhythm FM Jos after his resignation from Unity FM Read More »
Why It Matters: Although Nigeriaโs tech ecosystem is one of the most funded ecosystems in Africa, regions like Northern Nigeria have lacked access to venture capital. In 2019, nHub, the first innovation hub in the region launched the Jos Angel Network to bridge the funding gap, however, it was unsuccessful. โAlthough it was going to be a game changer when we launched the network was not the right time,โ Theodore Longji, the CEO of nHub recently said.ย
On Monday, the Old Bailey in the UK delivered the first-ever conviction of its kind under the Modern Slavery Act, finding former Nigerian Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, his wife, daughter, and a doctor guilty of organ trafficking.The six-week trial found the quartet guilty of criminal conspiracy to exploit a 21-year-old Lagos street trader for …
Nasarawa women, consisting mainly of housewives, young girls, widows, orphans, and destitute, have continued their protest in Nasarawa state, demanding justice in the gubernatorial election declaration by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The protest has been ongoing for six okdays since the declaration of the incumbent Governor Sule by Professor Ishaya Tanko of the …
Amidst Alleged Electoral Fraud, Nasarawa Women Persist in Protest Demanding Justice Read More »
A notorious Nigerian woman who was among the “100 most dangerous and wanted fugitives in the world” has been extradited from Abuja to Italy to serve a 13-year jail sentence for running a criminal conspiracy, human trafficking, enslavement, and prostitution exploitation. The 48-year-old fugitive, identified as Jeff Joy, was a key figure in the Nigerian …
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has granted the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) the approval to reconfigure the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) for the upcoming governorship and state house of assembly elections.ย This decision followed an application by the Labour Party (LP) and its presidential candidate Peter Obi, who had requested the court …
LP and Peter Obi’s Objection Overruled as Court Grants INEC Request to Reconfigure BVAS Read More »
The Plateau chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has made it clear that it did not endorse any candidate for the upcoming gubernatorial elections in the state. In a statement made by Rev. Fr. Polycarp Lubo, the Chairman of CAN in Plateau, urged the electorate to exercise their right to vote and choose …
Plateau CAN Clarifies Endorsement Status for Governorship Candidate. Read More »
In a landmark decision on Friday, the Supreme Court ordered that old N200, N500, and N1,000 notes remain in circulation until December 31, 2023. The apex court also nullified the Federal Government’s naira redesign policy, declaring it an affront to the 1999 Constitution. Justice Emmanuel Agim read the lead judgment, stating that the court had …
Old Naira Notes to Stay in Circulation Until December 2023, Supreme Court says Read More »
In a press conference held on Thursday in Abuja, Peter Obi, the flag bearer of the Labour Party (LP) in Nigeria’s just-concluded presidential election, faulted Nigeria’s inability to conduct free and fair elections 63 years after independence. Obi vowed to challenge what he called “electoral rascality” in court and explore all legal options to reclaim …
Peter Obi Vows to Challenge Tinubu’s Presidential Victory in Court Read More »
In what can only be described as a major victory for the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Director General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council and Governor of Plateau State, Simon Bako Lalong, has congratulated Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his election as the President-elect of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. According to Lalong, the …
The President-elect of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, has delivered his first speech since being declared the winner of the presidential election. In his speech, he spoke about his plans for governing Nigeria and emphasized his commitment to listening to the people and taking bold steps to ensure the country sees better days. In his speech, delivered …
Bola Tinubu Outlines His Plan to Govern Nigeria as President-elect. Read More »
Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam constituency has once again voted overwhelmingly for their representative in the National Assembly as Yusuf Gagdi of the All Progressives Congress (APC) emerged victorious in the just-concluded election. The Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) Returning Officer, Ikoni Ogaji, announced the results on Monday in Pankshin, Plateau, stating that Gagdi secured a total of 78,585 …
Yusuf Gagdi Emerges Victorious in National Assembly Re-election Bid with a Landslide Win Read More »
In a surprising turn of events, Chief Kefas Wungak Ropshik welcomed thousands of members from five political parties in Plateau State to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) on the eve of the presidential election. At an energetic event held at the Atiku/Okowa campaign secretariat on Friday, the APC, ADC, LP, ZENITH LP and YPP all …
Four Minority Political Parties in Plateau Agree to Merge with Plateau PDP Read More »
Atiku-Mutfwang Youth Campaign Council in Plateau State questions INECโs integrity over the transfer of the commissionโs staff The Atiku-Mutfwang Youth Campaign Council in Plateau State has raised concerns about the integrity of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the 2023 general elections. The council has questioned the commissionโs transfer of Umar Mamuud Muhammad …
102 ad hoc teachers have been employed by Jos South local government to fill the gaps created by the retirement of some veteran teachers. According to the council’s Chairman, Gideon Dandereng, these efforts have also helped reduce the rate of unemployment and improve the quality of education in Plateau state. “Since I became chairman of …
Jos South LG Hires 102 Ad Hoc Teachers to Address Under-staffing at Public Schools. Read More »
In a bid to alleviate the supply strain on Nigerians, President Muhammadu Buhari has authorized the usage of old โฆ200 notes as legal tender until April 10, 2023. During a national broadcast on Thursday morning, the president disclosed that he had granted the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) approval to allow the old โฆ200 banknotes …
