Longgul Dakwom

DM longgul From the heart of Plateau’s security crisis, a powerful and unconventional voice has emerged, not from the chorus of populist outrage, but from a place of sober realism. While the opposition clamors for a state police force as a silver bullet, Hon. Babayo Yusuf Gagdi offers a far more unsettling and […]

INVESTIGATION REPORT: Unmasking the Corruption and Systemic Failure at the National Metallurgical Development Centre , Jos INTRODUCTION: This report details the findings of an investigation into the National Metallurgical Development Centre in Jos, a public institution now grappling with severe allegations of corruption, mismanagement, and systemic failure. The investigation was prompted by a series […]

Dakwom M. Longgul opinion An Unsung Hero: The Travails and Triumphs of Hon. Yusuf Babayo Gagdi in the Creation of the Federal University of Education, Pankshin The air in Pankshin is thick with celebration. Banners proclaiming “Congratulations, Professor!” adorn social media feeds, and the sound of well-wishes echoes across the Mwaghavul land. The official constitution […]

“The Wobbly Throne: Mutfwang’s Plateau, a Game of Chairs, and the Ghost of 2027″… D. M longgul, Writes from Jos… The air in Jos feels thick with political intrigue. It’s a familiar Plateau season: a period of shifting loyalties, whispered grievances, and the strategic realignment of political heavyweights. Two years into Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s administration, […]

The aspiration of President Bola Tinubu to avert a strike in Nigeria’s public universities resonates deeply with every student, parent, and stakeholder across the nation. However, as the Academic Staff Union of Universities takes to the streets, it becomes evident that this hope teeters on the edge of uncertainty. The nationwide demonstrations led by […]

Dakwom Makpring Longgul reports from Jos “Our union is prepared to escalate its actions if the government fails to address our demands” Chris Piwuna The Academic Staff Union of Universities   held a protest rally at the Plateau  State University, Bokkos to voice their grievances and press the government to honor the 2009 agreement. At […]

If you must blame the hawk for wickedness, first blame mother-hen for exposing her children to danger. .It is becoming increasingly clear that, in very recent times, the Nigerian media has become awash with Press statements, comments, and interviews from the Academic Staff Union of Universities . The careful observer would have noticed also […]

The educational landscape in Plateau State has witnessed a significant transformation with the upgrade of the Federal College of Education, Pankshin, to the Federal University of Education, Pankshin. This milestone achievement has been largely credited to the efforts of Hon. Yusuf Babayo Gagdi, the member representing Pankshin, Kanke, and Kanam Federal Constituency in the […]

Dakwom Makpring Longgul writes from JOS, NIGERIA The Academic Staff Union of Universities is sounding the alarm, warning of a potential nationwide strike if the government does not address their long-standing demands. At a press conference held at the University of Jos, ASUU President Christopher Piwuna criticized the government’s inaction and neglect of the […]

A looming crisis threatens Nigeria’s universities as the Academic Staff Union of Universities expresses deep frustration over stalled negotiations with the Federal Government. The union’s leadership is sounding the alarm, warning that the prolonged stalemate on critical issues affecting lecturers and the education sector could once again lead to a nationwide strike. ASUU President, […]