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10/09/2025

Keeping the Legacy Alive: Gabriel Attah Foundation Powers Literacy in Honor of Beloved Educators & Community Leaders

Jos, Plateau State — In a heartfelt tribute to two remarkable educators, the Gabriel Attah Foundation for Humanity (GAAFH), with support from the School of Volunteering and Social Impact (SVSI), has donated its largest collection of books yet to the Jarding Reading Garden. The gift is more than just books—it’s a celebration of the vision and dedication of Sir Gabriel and Elizabeth Attah, whose passion for education continues to inspire generations.

The book presentation ceremony brought together trustees, volunteers, and community members in a warm, spirited gathering at the garden. Ms. Janet Faden, the founder, welcomed everyone and shared the story of how she created the garden in 2015 as a peaceful haven for reading and reflection. Over the years, it has blossomed into a vibrant hub that nurtures literacy and fosters a love for learning in the community.

Speaking at the event, Mrs. Rosalyn Attah, the Chairperson of the foundation, spoke passionately about GAAFH’s core values—healthcare, peacebuilding, youth empowerment, environmental sustainability, and education—all aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. She reflected on recent initiatives, including sanitary pad donations for over 600 schoolgirls, a peace walk in Barkin Ladi, and partnerships with Books2Africa to bring reading opportunities to children across the region.

“This donation is about more than books,” Mrs. Attah said, her voice filled with emotion. “It’s about keeping alive the vision of Sir Gabriel and Elizabeth Attah. We hope to inspire children, families, and communities to rediscover the joy of reading and the power it brings.”

Volunteers and local residents shared heartfelt reflections. “One day, someone will say: I read a book in Jarding Garden, donated by GAAFH, and it changed my life,” said Mr. Jesse, a volunteer. Others echoed how reading opens doors to creativity, personal growth, and stronger communities.

Ms. Janet expressed deep gratitude to the foundation, calling the donation the largest the garden has ever received. She also unveiled plans to expand the space with new reading areas for groups and individuals, and initiatives to honor unsung heroes in the community.

The ceremony ended with prayers and blessings for the books and everyone involved in the initiative. Through this partnership, GAAFH continues to champion literacy, peacebuilding, and youth empowerment, ensuring that the inspiring legacies of Sir Gabriel and Elizabeth Attah live on for generations to come.

05/09/2025

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INVESTIGATION REPORT: Unmasking the Corruption and Systemic Failure at the National Metallurgical Development Centre (NMDC), Jos INTRODUCTION: This report details the findings of an investigation into the National Metallurgical Development Centre (NMDC) in Jos, a public institution now grappling wit...

31/08/2025

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“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 poli...

31/08/2025

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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 political terrain that brought him to power is visibly cracking. A steady stream of high-profile decampees—his erstwhile allies—is flowing from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). From the veteran political strategist Chief Latep Dabang to the influential General Sura, the exodus is more than a change of party—it’s a calculated, and potentially devastating, tactical retreat by the very people who fought alongside Gov. Mutfwang in 2023.
To understand the gravity of this moment, one must first look at Plateau’s unique political DNA. The gubernatorial elections are not landslides; they are surgical strikes, often won by the slimmest of margins. The victories of Simon Lalong in 2015 and 2019, and indeed Mutfwang’s own win in 2023, were all secured by less than 50,000 votes. In this political theatre, every vote counts, and more importantly, every political gladiator and their network of followers are a critical asset. The APC, now under the chairmanship of Mutfwang’s 2023 opponent, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, is not just receiving these defectors; they are strategically consolidating a force capable of turning a wafer-thin victory into a resounding defeat.
But the story of these defections is far more complex than a simple pursuit of federal patronage. It points to a deep-seated rot within the Mutfwang administration. Many of the defectors have alluded to the same insidious problem: the overbearing influence of a singular, powerful figure in the governor’s inner circle. This individual is “heard but not seen” an unseen hand allegedly dictating appointments and controlling access to the seat of power. It’s a classic tale of a parallel government, and it has created a profound sense of alienation among Mutfwang’s early backers. They feel betrayed, sidelined in favor of a select group of close friends and family, and their political capital, which was instrumental in Mutfwang’s victory, is now being rendered obsolete.
This allegation of a power cabal, tinged with accusations of deep-seated nepotism, is the political equivalent of a festering wound. It’s not just about a few disgruntled politicians leaving; it’s about a narrative gaining traction that the Mutfwang administration has become insular and inaccessible. This narrative gives the opposition a powerful weapon. Professor Yilwatda, a man who knows the pain of a narrow defeat, can now position the APC as the party of broad alliances and inclusivity. He can tell the Plateau electorate that the PDP, under Mutfwang, has become a closed shop, while the APC is an open-door party, ready to welcome all.
The possibility of Mutfwang losing in 2027 is, therefore, a very real one. The defection of political heavyweights, who command significant grassroots influence, is a direct subtraction from his electoral base. The perception of an administration mired in nepotism and controlled by a cabal erodes the goodwill he earned during the last election. It demobilizes his core supporters and gives the opposition a potent and emotionally resonant attack line. The political chessboard of Plateau is no longer about party manifestos alone; it’s a battle of perception, and right now, the momentum is with the opposition.
However, to assume the game is already lost would be a grave mistake. While the political establishment may be shifting, the ultimate power still lies with the people. And Mutfwang’s greatest opportunity lies in a constructive argument: his performance. If he can leverage his time in office to deliver tangible results—on security, on infrastructure, on civil service welfare—he can build a new kind of political capital. The defection of the “big men” could, paradoxically, be an opportunity to shed political baggage and build a more loyal, merit-based team. The 2027 election could be a referendum not on who is in the governor’s inner circle, but on what he has done for the common citizen.
The people of Plateau are becoming more discerning. They are looking beyond the theatrics of political defections and are asking a simple question: “What is in it for me?” If Mutfwang can answer that question with visible and impactful governance, he can change the narrative. He can show that the power of performance outweighs the power of political allegiances. The road to 2027 is a tightrope, and Mutfwang’s survival will depend not on a game of chairs with the political elite, but on his ability to connect with and serve the people he governs. His political destiny hangs in the balance, and the verdict will ultimately be delivered not by the decampees, but by the voters at the ballot box.

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“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 poli...

27/08/2025

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 (ASUU) takes to the streets, it becomes evident that this hope teeters on ...

26/08/2025

ASUU: Our union is prepared to escalate its actions if the government fails to address our demands” Chris Piwuna

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) held a protest rally at the Plateau State University, Bokkos to voice their grievances and press the government to honor the 2009 agreement.

At the rally, ASUU president Comrade Piwuna addressed the crowd, emphasizing the union’s unified stance. He declared that ASUU operates as a single, indivisible entity, asserting that an issue at one institution, whether state or federal, is an issue for all, thereby highlighting the collective nature of their struggle.

Piwuna says “​The core of the union’s protest centers on long-standing demands outlined in the 2009 agreement, which includes provisions for university autonomy, academic freedom, and proper funding for public education. Comrade Piwuna expressed significant frustration with the government, noting that negotiations have been ongoing since 2017 with little progress.

To underscore the importance of their cause, he quoted Professor Babs Fanfua, saying that “if education is expensive, the government should try ignorance,” and linked the lack of educational funding to broader societal issues such as insecurity as in the form of Banditry and unemployment.

​In a strong call to action, the ASUU president warned that the union is prepared to escalate its actions if the government fails to address their demands.
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While acknowledging and commending the local branch of Plateau State, University Bokkos for tackling specific issues, such as the construction of a university fence, the overarching message of the protest was a national one—a unified front demanding that the government fulfill its promises to ensure a well-funded and autonomous public education system.

26/08/2025

ASUU protest: live at Kano State University, wudil - Kano

26/08/2025

Asuu places demand on government table with the assurance of a looming strike: Live at now

26/08/2025

Asuu places demand on government table with the assurance of a looming strike: Live at now

26/08/2025

At PLASU live now : ASUU protest

26/08/2025

ASUU mass protest now: at Plateau state University Boklos