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By Jatdul Jerry Plateau Publishers Association PPA, has paid a courtesy visit to the newly appointed Chief of Staff to the executive governor of plateau state, Jeremiah Satmak, in his little Rayfield, New Government House office, Jos, Thursday June 22nd, 2023. Chairman of the Assocition, Chief Amb. Nanyah A. Daman, who led the delegation on the courtesy visit, said "It is with great joy and sense of respect that we address you today on the auspicious occasion of a courtesy call on the brand new Chief of Staff to the Executive Governor of Plateau State, Engr. Jeremiah Satmak. You have exhibited high sense of responsibility and finesse in leadership to have responded promptly on our request for a courtesy call". The chairman stressed that PPA are in his office for the purpose of record, synergy and collaborations with his office. He further asserted that the The PPA is a twenty-five member organization made up of owners of Print and Online Publishers of Magazines, Newspapers an...

By Kazi Nanyah Insecurity is a critical issue that has plagued Nigeria, particularly in Plateau State, for many years. The recurring conflicts, attacks on communities and violence have cost significant loss of life, property, and displaced communities. To shed light on this matter, we had the privilege of interviewing Mr. Samuel Obadiah, a renowned lecturer at the Centre for Conflict Management and Peace Studies, University of Jos. Mr. Obadiah shared valuable insights into the causes of insecurity in Plateau State and Nigeria as a whole and provided recommendations for the Governor Caleb Mutfwang-led administration in Plateau State to enhance security architecture, peacebuilding efforts, and grassroots initiatives. Understanding the Causes of Insecurity According to Mr. Obadiah, insecurity in Plateau State and Nigeria is rooted in a complex interplay of factors. Ethnic, religious, and political tensions often serve as catalysts for conflicts. Additionally, socio-economic disparities, c...

The Bureau Chief and Correspondent of the Daily Sun Newspaper in Plateau State, Mr. Gyang Musa Bere, has been appointed the Director of Press and Public Affairs (DOPA) to the Executive Governor of Plateau State, His Excellency Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang. In a press statement, the Secretary to the Government of the State (SGS), Arc.Samuel N. Jatau, MNIA, asserted that the appointment is with immediate effect. You may recall that prior to his appointment, Bere served as the Executive Governor’s Special Assistant for Media and Chairman of the Correspondents’ Chapel for the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Plateau State Council.

The Provost, Federal School of Medical Laboratory science Technology Jos, Dr. Nkeruewem Sunday Etukudoh and four others have been arraigned before Justice S. P Gang of High Court 3 Jos on 16 Count Charge bordering on Advance Fee Fraud and other Fraud related matters. The matter which came up on Tuesday 25th April, 2023 commenced Denovo following the retirement of Hon. Justice Christene Dabup last year who was handling the case. As a matter of fact, Hon. Justice Gang is the 4th Judge handling the matter since the accused persons were first arraigned in 2016 before Justice Yakubu Dakwak. After the retirement of Justice Dakwak, the file was reassigned to Justice Danjuma Longji who after his retirement in 2019, the case file was reassigned to Justice Christene Dabup before her retirement last year. When the case with Amended charge No: PLD/J36c/2015 was called and the charges read to the accused after the EFCC sought the leave of court for that purpose.   One of the charge reads: "Tha...