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 […]

The General Officer Commanding 3 Division, Major General Folusho Oyinlola, has urged officers to maintain strict discipline and dedication to duty, emphasizing the core values that characterize the Nigerian Army. This call to action came during the opening ceremony of the Division’s highly anticipated combat proficiency competition held at the 82 Battalion Parade Ground […]

The Women Wing of Mupun Cultural and Development Association paid a courtesy visit to the Chairman, Local Government Service Commission, Chief Simon Tangni in his office on Tuesday 12th August, 2025. A statement made available to this medium by the Public Relations Officer of MUCDA Women Wing noted that the visit was […]

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, […]

The Plateau Initiative for the Development and Advancement of the Natives Central Zone has congratulated the new national chairman of the All Progressives Congress Professor Nentawe Yilwatda over his elevation to the position. PIDAN in a statement jointly signed by its chairman, Da Alpha John Dakwak and secretary, Dr. Katkukah Danjuma Gokum expressed […]

Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN , a multi-security task force maintaining peace in Plateau and parts of Bauchi and Kaduna States, have recorded significant breakthroughs in recent anti-banditry operations across Plateau State. Acting on credible intelligence, troops laid a successful ambush in the early hours of 24 July 2025, along the Kampani–Kombodoro road in Wase […]