Governor Mutfwang Appoints Chair, Members of Plateau Electoral Commission

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1 year ago

June 10, 2024

Plateau state Governor Caleb Mutfwang inaugurate Plangji Chishak as chairman and six other members of the Plateau State Independent Election Commission (PLASIEC) on Monday.

On June 4, the governor forwarded the appointees’ names to the state House of Assembly for confirmation.

Speaking at the event in Jos, Mr Mutfwang said the appointees were carefully selected based on their track records and experience in public service.

”This is very important and significant because today marks a new dawn in the annals of PLASIEC.

”The last two local government elections in the state were the most shameful and disgraceful, and they gave us a bad name.

”This is why we carefully selected this calibre of persons, particularly the chairman, who has been in the business of conducting elections for years, he said.

The governor, who charged the appointees to uphold the tenets of democracy through free and fair elections, said his administration would not interfere in its activities.

”I am a firm believer in the efficacy and effectiveness of the local government administration, so we will allow the people to elect those who they want to lead them.

”I want to assure Plateau people that we will raise the bar of credible and reputable local government elections and ensure that true democracy takes place at the local levels.

”You are coming when the commission has a trust deficit; therefore, I charge you to conduct local government elections concomitantly with global best practices,” he said.

Earlier, the chairman thanked the governor for finding them worthy of the appointments and promised to rebuild the confidence of Plateau residents in the commission.

Mr Chishak also promised that the commission would be open, fair and transparent in all its dealings.

Members of the commission include Theresa Kaze, Deborah Akanle, Waziri Kwande, and Ado Adare.

Other members are Audu Dorzhi, Longman Pensiwan and Pam Davou, the commission’s secretary.

Tinubu Hails Abati at 60 as ‘Brilliant Public Intellectual’

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5 hours ago

November 7, 2025

By Onilede Titi Faith

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated veteran journalist and broadcaster, Dr. Reuben Abati, on his 60th birthday, describing him as a brilliant public intellectual whose work has enriched national discourse.

In a statement on Friday, President Tinubu lauded Abati, whom he fondly calls “Rubi Rubi” for his excellence in journalism, academia, and public service.

“A public intellectual, author, columnist, law graduate, and broadcaster, Dr. Abati has distinguished himself in every role from academia to journalism and as a television anchor,” Tinubu said.

He commended Abati’s “insightful articles and analyses,” which he noted have continued to enlighten and inspire Nigerians, and praised his service as Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to former President Goodluck Jonathan.

The President also felicitated Abati on the launch of his three new books,bPortraits: People, Politics and Society; A Love Letter and Other Stories; and How Goodluck Jonathan Became President, released to mark his diamond jubilee.

Born on November 7, 1965, Dr. Abati is a renowned columnist, Arise News anchor, and former deputy governorship candidate of the PDP in Ogun State.

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Use Digital Skills for Community Impact, Remi Tinubu Urges Women

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November 7, 2025

By Onilede Titi Faith

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has urged participants of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI)/Huawei Women in Tech training to apply their digital skills toward solving community challenges and driving innovation.

Speaking at the closing ceremony of the programme in Abuja, Mrs. Tinubu encouraged the 300 beneficiaries drawn from the six geopolitical zones to continue learning and adapting to new technological trends.

“Use your new skills to solve real problems in your communities because true innovation is only valuable when it improves lives,” she said, while appreciating Huawei Nigeria for partnering with RHI to empower women.

She noted that the training aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritises women’s empowerment, inclusive growth, and digital transformation.

Huawei Nigeria’s Managing Director, Chris Lu, described the initiative as a step toward placing women at the forefront of the global digital economy, adding, “When women rise, nations thrive.”

The Women in Tech programme, held between April and October 2024, equipped participants with practical digital skills to enhance their businesses and participation in Nigeria’s digital economy.

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FCT Police Confirm Arrest, Arraignment of Regina Daniels’ Brother

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5 hours ago

November 7, 2025

By Huldah Shado

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Police Command has confirmed the arrest and arraignment of Samuel Ojeogwu, popularly known as Sammy West, brother of Nollywood actress Regina Daniels.

In a statement on Friday, the FCT Command spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, said the police received a petition against Ojeogwu and three others on October 28, 2025, alleging criminal conspiracy, trespass, assault, intimidation, theft, and cyberbullying.

She explained that Ojeogwu ignored several police invitations before being arrested in Lagos under a court-issued warrant and transferred to Abuja for investigation.

Adeh said he was arraigned on November 6 and has been remanded pending the fulfilment of his bail conditions.

She reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to due process and professional policing standards.