NIGERIA: 60 YEARS AFTER THE FIRST MILITARY COUPJeff Godwin Doki Ph.DAs a country, Nigeria shall be 66 years old come October this year. On January 15, 1966, six years after political independence, the military led by Major Chukwuma Kaduna Nzeogu seized power from the democratically elected government of Alhaji Tafawa Balewa. The reasons the soldiers […]

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D.M Long’gul reports The Department of Theatre Arts at the University of Jos today 31-1- 2026 hosted a high-profile “Theatre and Society” masterclass, featuring celebrated alumni: Bethel “Senator” Njoku, Stanley “Funny Bone” Chibuke, and Osama who funded their coming from Lagos to Jos for the class. The session, designed to bridge the gap between academic […]

Professor Wannang today takes over as the First Substantive Vice Chancellor of Federal University of Education. In a historic milestone for Nigerian teacher education, the newly appointed first substantive Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Education, Pankshin , Professor Noel Nen’man Wannang, has officially addressed the institution, outlining a transformative roadmap for its new […]

Professor Wannang Commends Rt. Hon. Yusuf Gagdi’s Visionary Leadership in University Transition D.M Long’gul reports from PANKSHIN — In his inaugural address on the 13/2/2026, as the first substantive Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Education, Pankshin , Professor Noel Nen’man Wannang, reserved special praise for Rt. Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi, representing the Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam […]

Dakwom Long’gul  reports from JOS, NIGERIA The University of Jos has officially announced the results of the 2025/2026 Student Union Government elections. Under the electoral chairmanship of Professor Chris Piwuna, Dean of Student Affairs, and the presiding  officer prof.  Victor pam. The exercise concluded with the emergence of a new executive council to lead […]

The Plateau Regeneration Group has strongly criticised former state chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chris Hassan, for describing Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s political realignment to the All Progressives Congress as a personal decision. In a statement issued on Monday and signed by Pam Datri, the group said Hassan’s claim was “misleading, grossly preposterous and […]

Gagdi Provides ₦40m Relief Boost to Insecurity Victims in Garga D.M. Longgul reports from GARGA — In a direct response to the hardships caused by kidnapping and banditry, Rt. Hon. Yusuf Gagdi has delivered over ₦40 million worth of relief materials to displaced and affected residents of the Garga area. The intervention aims to provide […]

‘Sometimes only one person is missing and the whole world seems depopulated’. In these words, Alphonse De Lamartine , that French author, poet, statesman and critic, once captured the irreplaceability of great men when they take their exit on the stage of life. Lamartine’s statement has the terseness and cogency that we have come to […]

The Plateau state Initiative for the Development and Advancement of the Natives , Plateau central zone has cried out over renewed attacks in Garga, Kanam Local Government Area of Plateau State. In a statement signed by its chairman Comr. Alpha John Dakwak, PIDAN central zone described the attack as most unfortunate and totally condemns it. […]