The Committee of Chief Medical Directors and Medical Directors of Federal Tertiary Hospitals in Nigeria has called for renewed dialogue in the health sector following the ongoing strike by the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) and the planned resumption of industrial action by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors. The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, NARD had recently announced its intention to resume a previously suspended strike from January 12, 2026, rai

Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), a move that has sparked sharp reactions from his former party. The governor was formally received into the APC on Friday in Jos, where the state chairman of the party, Rufus Bature, presented him with his APC membership card. Speaking at the event, Governor Mutfwang said his decision to join the APC was taken in the overall interest

The Executive Governor of Plateau State, Barrister Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, is set to formally join the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday, January 2, 2026, following his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Governor Mutfwang announced his resignation in a letter dated December 29, 2025, addressed to the Ward Chairman of the PDP in Ampang West Ward, Mangu Local Government Area. In the letter, he stated that his decision to withdraw from the party took i

Governor of Plateau state, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, Esq., has formally resigned his membership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), citing the need to pursue purposeful leadership, clarity of direction, and effective service delivery through an alternative political platform. In a resignation letter dated 29th December, 2025 , and addressed to the Ward Chairman of the PDP, Ampang West Ward, Mangu Local Government Area , Mutfwang announced his decision to leave the party wi

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has forwarded the names of 32 additional ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation. This comes only days after he submitted an initial batch of three nominees. In two separate letters addressed to the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio , the President requested the expedited consideration and confirmation  of 15 career ambassadors  and 17 non-career ambassadors . The nomination list features four women among the career ambassado

JOS, Plateau State –Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has issued a stark critique of Nigeria’s handling of the current security crisis, declaring the persistent killings a "shame for Nigeria" and asserting the citizens' right to seek international help. In a powerful and sobering address at the Plateau Unity Christmas Carols and Praise Festival 2025 on Friday, the former President said the lives of Nigerian does matter irrespective of tribe or religion. The festival, inten

Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has advised the recently absorbed ad-hoc workers across the state-owned tertiary institutions to be committed and dedicated to duty. Governor Mutfwang gave the advice during a meeting with some of the absorbed workers on Tuesday in Jos. The workers had worked across the tertiary institutions on an ad-hoc basis for between 10 to 20 years.They were also paid a paltry monthly salary of between N6,000 to N15,000The governor explained that his a

All the 24 schoolgirls abducted from Government Girls’ Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga in Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi have regained their freedom. Gov. Nasir Idris revealed the glad story on Tuesday night during a special press briefing in Birnin Kebbi. The Governor said the freed girls had been rescued unharmed and were on their way to the state capital. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that details of this story will follow shortly.

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has suspended Dr. Danlami Hayyo, the Mandate Secretary for Education, over an unauthorized circular announcing the closure of government schools in Abuja. The circular, allegedly issued by the Director of School Services, Mrs. Aishatu Sani Alhassan, claims schools would shut down on November 28, 2025, due to security concerns. However, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to th

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Nigerian government have been urged to take stronger action against...

The Federal Government has dismissed recent claims of regional bias in the distribution of projects and appointments under President Bola...

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2023 general election, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has resigned his...

Vice -President, Kashim Shettima on Wednesday led other dignitaries at a prayer session for the repose of the soul of the late former...

The remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari has been buried at his residence in Daura, amidst tears and prayers by his immediate...

The Plateau State Police Command on Friday arraigned 20 individuals in connection with the June 20, 2025, killings of 12 people in...

Hundreds of students of the University of Jos early Thursday morning staged a peaceful protest over what they described as “deplorable”...

The Federal Government has urged the United States to reconsider its revised visa reciprocity policy, which now limits Nigerian...

Nigeria and Brazil have signed a historic Audio-Visual Cooperation Agreement aimed at fostering transcontinental collaboration in...

Portuguese footballer Diogo Jota has died in a car crash in Zamora, Spain, the Guardia Civil confirmed to the BBC. His brother, Andre...

Members of the Plateau State House of Assembly have elected Hon. Nanloong Daniel as the new Speaker, following the resignation of Hon....