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The Nigerian Army has announced the commencement of applications for the Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Course 29/2026, inviting eligible Nigerians to apply for commission as officers.
According to the announcement, the DSSC is open to both civilians and serving military personnel who meet the required qualifications. Successful applicants will be commissioned into the following corps of the Nigerian Army: the Nigerian Army Engineers, Nigerian Army Signals, Nigerian Army Medical Corps, Nigerian Army Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, and the Nigerian Army Education Corps.
The application process is free of charge and will be conducted online. Interested candidates are advised to submit their applications between 7 January and 4 February 2026 through the official Nigerian Army recruitment portal.
For further information or assistance, applicants can contact 08179269294 or 08109959294 between 8:00am and 6:00pm daily, or visit recruitment.army.mil.ng for full details and guidelines.
The Nigerian Army urged prospective applicants to ensure they meet all eligibility requirements before applying and to beware of fraudulent individuals demanding payment, as the application process is entirely free.
Troops of the 3rd Division of the Nigerian Army and Operation Enduring Peace have rescued a retired senior military officer, Colonel Ajanaku (rtd), from kidnappers around the Rafiki axis located in Bassa local government area of Plateau.
Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 3rd Division, Nigerian Army, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, confirmed the rescue of the retired senior military officer.
He said ” I can confirm that the senior officer was rescued by our troops in the early hours of the evening. He’s currently taken to our medical facility for a medical check-up, “ Colonel Danja said.
Sources in Bassa narrated that the military officer was abducted by gunmen from his residence in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. They explained that the rescued retired officer was kidnapped at about 12:45 a.m. on Monday from his house located opposite the Salvation Army Church along Rukuba Road.
The sources said troops from relevant sectors promptly responded to the incident and trailed the kidnappers along their escape route through the Wildlife Park, while search and rescue operations were intensified around caves and rocky high grounds suspected to be criminal hideouts.
However, security forces were said to have switched to covert operations, leading to the successful rescue of Col. Ajanaku at about 6 p.m. on the same day at the outskirts of the Rafiki axis in Bassa LGA.
Our correspondent reports that the abductors had, before the rescue operation, contacted the victim’s wife and demanded a ransom of N200 million, while threatening to kill the retired officer if rescue efforts were not halted.
There was widespread jubilation in Garkawa and Keoneom districts as the Executive Chairman of Mikang Local Government Council, Hon. Dr. Benard Soepding Alkali, FCA, continued his administration’s drive for inclusive and people-oriented governance with the successful installation of 150 solar-powered streetlights in each district.
The intervention, implemented under the chairman’s flagship “Light Up Mikang” initiative, reflects his deliberate policy of equitable development and balanced distribution of critical infrastructure across all districts of the local government area.
The project is targeted at improving community security, supporting night-time economic activities, and enhancing the overall outlook of the districts.
Residents and community leaders across both districts commended the chairman for what they described as responsive and visionary leadership, noting that the project demonstrates a practical commitment to grassroots inclusion and sustainable development.
The solar streetlight installation aligns with the chairman’s broader administrative agenda focused on strengthening infrastructure, promoting public safety, and improving the quality of life for residents of Mikang Local Government Area.
It will be recalled that the administration had earlier installed 150 solar streetlights at the council headquarters in Tunkus, bringing the total number of streetlights delivered so far under Dr. Benard’s leadership to 450, further reinforcing his resolve to illuminate Mikang and deepen the dividends of good governance at the grassroots.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has resumed the nationwide continuous voter registration (CVR) exercise, marking the start of the second phase of the process.
The resumption which took effect today, follows the conclusion of the first phase of the CVR that formally ended on December 10, 2025.
INEC had launched the online pre-registration for the exercise on August 18, 2025, before commencing in-person registration at designated centres nationwide on August 25, 2025.
In a statement in December, the commission disclosed that 9,891,801 Nigerians initiated online pre-registration during the first phase of the exercise.
Of this figure, INEC said 2,572,054 registrations were fully completed nationwide as of November 28, 2025, consisting of 1,503,832 online completions and 1,068,222 physical registrations.
The commission said the interval between the two phases was used to carry out statutory activities required by law, including the display of the register of voters for claims and objections.
“In accordance with Section 19 of the Electoral Act 2022, the display of the register of voters for claims and objections was held from December 15 to 21, 2025, at local government area offices where the CVR exercise was conducted,” INEC said.
The electoral body urged eligible Nigerians to take advantage of the resumption to register, transfer their voting locations, or update their personal details.
INEC also called on eligible voters who registered during the first phase of the exercise to continue to verify their information, report errors, and raise objections to the inclusion of ineligible or deceased persons on the voters’ register.
The commission, however, noted that CVR activities remain suspended in Anambra state and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) due to ongoing electoral activities in both locations.
According to INEC, new dates for the resumption of voter registration in Anambra and the FCT will be announced in due course.
Former National Assembly member, Hon. Dachung Musa Bagos, has formally withdrawn his membership from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
In a letter dated December 2, 2025, addressed to the PDP Ward Chairman of Vwang Ward in Jos South Local Government Area, Bagos stated that his resignation takes immediate effect.
The former lawmaker, who represented the Jos South–Jos East Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives from 2019 until November 2023, said his decision was reached after careful consideration and wide-ranging consultations.
Bagos expressed appreciation to the PDP leadership and members at the ward, local government, state, and national levels for their support and cooperation during his time in the party. He acknowledged that his association with the PDP significantly contributed to his development in public service and political life.
“I am deeply grateful to the party leadership and members for the goodwill and support I enjoyed throughout my stay in the party,” he noted, adding that he holds the PDP and its leadership in high regard.
He wished the party success in its commitment to democracy and good governance and thanked it for the opportunity to serve. Bagos concluded by requesting that the letter be accepted as his official notice of resignation.
As at the time of this report, he has not revealed his next political step or indicated whether he intends to join another political party.
The Executive Governor of Plateau State, His Excellency, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has formally defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) after completing his online registration and receiving his official membership card.
Governor Mutfwang was presented with APC membership card number APC 311101000001 on Friday, January 2, 2026, at the Victoria Gowon Hall, Government House, Rayfield. Expressing gratitude to God, the Governor described his decision to join the APC as divinely guided and taken in the overall interest of Plateau State.
Addressing a jubilant gathering of party supporters, Governor Mutfwang said the move followed intense prayers, wide consultations, and full compliance with the party’s constitutional requirements. He affirmed that he had embraced the APC as a platform to promote peace, unity, and sustainable development across the state.
The Governor paid tribute to his supporters and political associates who stood by him during the arduous journey to his emergence in 2023, describing that election as one of the most challenging in Plateau’s history, marked by stiff political rivalry and prolonged legal battles up to the Supreme Court. He stressed that his victory was possible only by God’s intervention.
While appreciating his former colleagues in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Governor Mutfwang emphasized that his defection was not borne out of hostility but a broader consultation aimed at advancing Plateau’s collective progress.
He called on political actors across party lines to unite for peaceful and credible elections in 2027 and expressed confidence that Plateau State would give massive support to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He also reaffirmed his loyalty to the President, acknowledging ongoing efforts to address security and economic challenges nationwide.
Governor Mutfwang pledged to work closely with the APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda Goshwe, party stakeholders, and the people of Plateau State to accelerate development. He described the APC as now a “Plateau people’s party,” stressing that the state’s progress must rise above partisan and individual interests.
“We have been divided for too long. The time has come to replace bitterness with peace, hatred with love, and division with unity, so that Plateau may truly be great,” the Governor said.
Presenting the membership card, Plateau APC Chairman, Hon. Rufus Bature, confirmed that Governor Mutfwang met all requirements and now enjoys full rights and privileges as a bona fide party member. This was corroborated by the APC Chairman of Ampang West Ward, Hon. Pius Shehu Dakop, and the Local Government Chairman, Alhaji Ladan Garkawa, who confirmed his resignation from the PDP and registration at ward and local government levels.
The event drew several dignitaries, including the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Bernard Doro; former Governors Chief Joshua Dariye and Senator Simon Lalong; Senator Diket Plang; members of the National Assembly; and thousands of enthusiastic APC supporters.
Senator Simon Lalong described the Governor’s defection as being in Plateau’s best interest and formally declared him leader of the APC in the state. Former Governor Joshua Dariye welcomed the move as a “dream fulfilled,” while the Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Daniel Naanlong, called it a historic moment for the state.
Following the ceremony, Governor Mutfwang held a strategic meeting with APC state executives, elders, and stakeholders at the party secretariat and later hosted party leaders to a unity luncheon at the Government House, Rayfield, reaffirming his commitment to peace, inclusiveness, and development.
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 decision in a resignation letter dated December 29, 2025, addressed to the Ward Chairman of the PDP, Ampang West Ward, Mangu Local Government Area, where he declared his withdrawal from the party with immediate effect.
In the letter, the Governor stated that his decision was guided by the prevailing political realities and his commitment to purposeful leadership, clarity of direction, and effective service delivery. He explained that the move to seek an alternative political platform was necessary to enable him to continue participating meaningfully in the political process.
The Governor expressed deep appreciation to the PDP for providing him the platform to pursue his political aspirations and thanked party members and supporters for their loyalty and support over the years.
According to him, joining the APC is a strategic and well-considered decision taken in the overall interest of Plateau State. He noted that the move would help align the state’s development goals with the policies and programmes of the Federal Government, thereby accelerating growth and delivering greater dividends of democracy to the people.
Governor Mutfwang reaffirmed his commitment to purposeful leadership, inclusive governance, unity, and sustainable development across Plateau State, stressing that breaking barriers of division remains key to collective progress.
The formal registration and presentation of the APC membership card to the Governor will take place on Friday, January 2, 2026, at the Victoria Gowon Hall, Government House, Rayfield, by 11:00 a.m. Thereafter, he will proceed to the APC Plateau State Secretariat at Kalwa House, Yakubu Gowon Way, Jos, to interface with party leaders and members.
Party faithful, political associates, supporters, admirers, and well-wishers have been invited to attend and witness the event.
The Plateau State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), alongside the Coalition of Indigenous Youths Bodies of Plateau State, has raised serious concerns over what they describe as a sustained and deliberate campaign of violence against Christian communities in Nigeria, particularly in the North and Middle Belt.
The groups made the allegations during a joint press conference held on December 31, 2025, in Jos, Plateau State. Addressing journalists, Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, Chairman of the Ropp Regional Church Council of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN), said the coalition believes the attacks amount to genocide and religious cleansing.
According to Rev. Dachomo, the coalition has gathered extensive evidence, including community records, lists of victims, photographs, and official reports, which it claims point to coordinated and targeted assaults on largely Christian settlements. He dismissed claims that the violence is merely the result of farmer-herder clashes or communal disputes, insisting that the attacks are organized and intentional.
He alleged that entire villages have been overrun, with residents killed or forced to flee, homes and churches destroyed, and ancestral lands taken over and renamed. The aim, he said, appears to be the gradual elimination of Christian presence from certain areas.
Speaking emotionally, Rev. Dachomo said he was not only addressing the media as a religious leader but also as a direct witness and victim, recounting personal losses and trauma linked to attacks on affected communities. He claimed that pastors have been killed, women sexually assaulted, children abducted, and families pushed into displacement camps, while those responsible continue to act without consequence.
The coalition accused the Nigerian government of failing to protect vulnerable communities, citing alleged security failures, judicial bias, and policies that disadvantage indigenous populations. Rev. Dachomo claimed that in some cases, victims who acted in self-defense were prosecuted, while attackers were left unpunished.
Referencing the recent pardon granted to a Christian farmer in Adamawa State, Sunday Jackson, the coalition described the case as reflecting a wider pattern of injustice. While welcoming the pardon, Rev. Dachomo said it did not address deeper concerns about how victims of violence are treated when they try to defend themselves.
The group further alleged that extremist groups and armed militias are pursuing religious and ideological agendas, pointing to recurring attacks in Plateau, Kaduna, Benue, and other states. It claimed that its data shows hundreds of deaths in Plateau State alone within short periods, alongside the destruction of homes, schools, and places of worship.
Rev. Dachomo also raised concerns about mass displacement and alleged land seizures, noting that many displaced persons are unable to return to their ancestral homes. He criticized what he described as weak enforcement of existing laws, including Plateau State’s anti-land grabbing legislation.
As part of its demands, the coalition called for urgent international intervention to protect at-risk communities, official recognition of the genocide allegations, decentralization of Nigeria’s security system, and the creation of an international tribunal to investigate alleged crimes against humanity. Other recommendations included constitutional reforms, reviews of land and security laws, and the deployment of international monitoring and protection mechanisms in affected areas.
The coalition emphasized that it was not seeking revenge but justice, safety, and the right of communities to live and worship freely on their ancestral lands. Copies of a detailed report covering incidents from 2001 to 2024 across several states were distributed to the media.
The press conference ended with an appeal to the Nigerian government and the international community to act swiftly to address the allegations and prevent further loss of life.
A coordinated overnight raid across the Jos-Bukuru metropolis has uncovered a harrowing network of sexual exploitation, leading to the rescue of dozens of minors. The operation, described by officials as a mirror of deep societal ills, freed young victims—some as young as 11—from brothels, hotels, and motels.
The multi-agency Task Force Committee on Human Trafficking, comprising representatives from the Plateau State Ministry of Justice, NAPTIP, the Nigeria Immigration Service, NACTAL, the NDLEA, the NSCDC, and the Nigeria Police Force, executed the sweeping raids.
Among those rescued were girls aged 11 to 17, including persons living with disabilities (deaf and non-verbal), a breastfeeding mother, and a pregnant woman. Preliminary findings indicate a pattern of minors being drugged and exploited, often late at night in environments where they should not be.
The Chairman of the Committee, Plateau State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Hon. Barr. Philemon Audu Daffi, called the situation a “painful indictment of societal failure.”
“What we are seeing is a mirror of what our society has become,” Daffi stated. “Many of these young people did not choose this path freely. Insecurity, economic hardship, broken homes, and irresponsible parenting have all contributed.”
He urged the task force to act with fairness and conscience, emphasizing that the rescued victims “are not written off; they still have a future.” Daffi also issued a strong warning against compromise, affirming that the law would be applied regardless of social connections.
Mrs. Vivien Ebere Festuu of NACTAL highlighted the primary concern for the lives and futures of the children. “These are children who should be in school, under the care of their parents, not roaming the streets at night and being exploited,” she said, calling on parents and guardians to take greater responsibility.
The Secretary of the Committee, Barr. David Nenfort Yilji, warned hotel operators that any establishment found harboring minors would be shut down. He expressed confidence that the intervention could redirect the lives of the rescued victims.
The raids targeted numerous establishments across Jos North and Jos South Local Government Areas. The rescued victims are currently undergoing screening, after which the government will provide rehabilitation and support.
Officials stress that this operation marks the beginning of a sustained effort to dismantle exploitation networks and serves as a urgent call for collective societal reflection and responsibility.
