The race to appoint a new Vice-Chancellor for the University of Jos (UNIJOS), Plateau State, has intensified, with eight professors reportedly in contention to succeed the incumbent, Professor Tanko Ishaya, whose five-year tenure ends in November 2026. The development follows an interactive session organised on Monday by the university’s AdvancementContinue Reading
Otunba Segun Showunmi, leader of the Alternative Movement and a member of the Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign, has called on political leaders and residents of Northern Nigeria to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, describing it as a way of sustaining the political understanding that facilitated the 2023Continue Reading
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has graduated over 350 Operation Rainbow operatives following two months of intensive training and retraining aimed at strengthening community-based security improving intelligence gathering across the state. The Governor made this known on Monday, November 9, 2026, during the passing-out parade held at Zaria RoadContinue Reading
The African Peoples Movement (APM) presidential candidate, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has identified improved security as a major priority in his proposed agenda to reset Nigeria, promising to harness Plateau State’s tourism potential, expand its economy and create employment opportunities for youths. Makinde made the pledge on Monday during the flag-offContinue Reading
The Plateau State All Progressive Congress (APC) Legacy Assembly has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his purposeful leadership and progressive governance, emphasizing that Mr. President deserves re-election to complete the transformation he began. In a statement signed by Dr. Festus Fuanter, Convener of the APC Legacy Assembly, the groupContinue Reading
Oyo State Governor and Presidential Candidate of the Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM), Engr. Seyi Makinde, has outlined a four-pillar agenda for resetting Nigeria, identifying the economy, security, education and socio-political reforms as critical areas requiring urgent national attention. Makinde disclosed this during a special interview on Jay FM 101.9 Jos’Continue Reading
Oyo State Governor and African Peoples Party (APM) presidential candidate, Seyi Makinde, has urged Christians across the country to actively participate in Nigeria’s political process, describing the current period as a defining moment in the nation’s history. Makinde made the call on Sunday during a church service at the ChurchContinue Reading
The Nakam Old Students Association (NOSA), alumni of Nakam Memorial Secondary School, Panyam, has re-elected Dakas Beatrice C.J. as its National President for a second term during its 2026 Convention and election held on Saturday, November 7, at TEEST Hotel, Rayfield, Jos, Plateau State. Dakas, who was sworn in alongsideContinue Reading
Voting for PMYA @12 — THE STANDARD is officially open, giving Plateau residents and the general public an opportunity to recognise individuals and organisations making meaningful contributions to the development of Plateau State. The organisers of the Plateau Man of the Year Award (PMYA) have officially opened public voting forContinue Reading
The Mutfwang Gida-Gida Campaign Organisation has officially flagged off its 2027 political mobilisation campaign, pledging massive grassroots support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, and other All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections. The flag-off ceremony, held on Thursday, NovemberContinue Reading