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Mutfwang’s Media Aides Commit to Responsive use of Social Media Platforms

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From Jude Dangwam, Jos

The Media Aides to the Executive Governor of Plateau State has assured of making good use of the social media platforms to consolidate on the developmental stride of the Executive Governor of Plateau State Caleb Mutfwang administration.They made the assurance during the celebrations of the 2025 Plateau Social Media Day in honor of the Governor’s two-year anniversary in office which they said has witnessed remarkable transformation across various sectors of the state.

The Director General, Plateau State Information and Communication Technology Development Agency (PICTDA), Dominic Datong Gwaman, while commending the media aides to the Governor, also charged other young persons across the state to be responsive enough in the use of social media by speaking the truth and changed the false and negative narratives being perpetrated against Plateau.
”Today is a very wonderful day in the life of the social media personnel on the Plateau. One of the major things that is supposed to happen on social media is to tell the truth about things that are happening.”Unfortunately, bad publicity is being provided on social media. Today, we are proud that a group of social media personnel are gathering to commemorate the two-year anniversary of Governor Mutfwang, celebrating all the projects that he has done.”We really thank them for that feat, and we hope that other people who are using social media for the wrong reasons would learn from them and tell the truth so that the world can learn about it. Kudos to you all on the Social Media Day,” he statedThe Director General of the Plateau Environmental Protection and Sanitation Agency(PEPSA),Samuel Dapiya commended the patriotism of the media aides to the Governor on their environmental sanitation as part of activities for the day and called on other youths to emulate them.According to him, “For me, this is the highest form of patriotism that the media aides of the Executive Governor of Plateau State, His Excellency, Barrister Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, having identified the need to evacuate waste within the city center. This is also an exemplary show of leadership.”The Chairman of Jos North has shown exemplary leadership by practically demonstrating how to evacuate or distill waste from the gutters. The young people, who are out here, the gallant ladies who are out to support the vision of His Excellency to make Plateau beautiful, to make Plateau clean and also healthy for Plateau people.”I must commend all the media aides and urge all the 17 local governments to also learn from what these aides are doing. We can exemplify these things in our own little way, so it is a call for every young person, irrespective of your political party, irrespective of your geography to participate in environmental sanitation. Today’s sanitation is low-key sanitation; there’s zero enforcement.”But these are young people that have identified this particular community to come and engage in this evacuation. So it’s highly, highly commendable. And I must give them a very big congratulation on this giant stride.” He happily statedThe Executive Chairman of Jos North local government area, Barrister John Chris, hailed them for awakening themselves to the responsibility of keeping waterways clear and the environment clean.”Today is a very wonderful day, it’s a day that we witness a great awakening among the young people in Plateau State, especially the media assistants and media aides to His Excellency that also keyed into the vision of sanitizing and opening up the drainages in the state especially the state capital, Jos-Bukuru metropolis.”We have seen the devastating effects of flooding, as it is causing havoc even here in Jos, in Plateau State. But what we are doing is we are able to key into the vision and clear our waterways, clear our drainages, and clear our refuse, and make sure that we have a proper refuse disposal system.”The media aides began their activities on Friday, 27th June 2025 with a novelty football match between two teams. The Team Plateau State Executive and Team Plateau State ALGON to demonstrate the unity within the Mutfwang-led administration.On Saturday, 28th June 2025, the media aides commenced the day’s activities by participating in environmental sanitation in collaboration with Plateau Environmental Protection and Sanitation Agency(PEPSA) in the state.

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NUJ Pushes for Media Enhancement Bill, Health Insurance for Journalists

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The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) said it is working towards the passage of a Media Enhancement Bill to improve welfare packages for journalists across the country.

NUJ President, Alhassan Yahaya disclosed this on Wednesday during a media interactive forum organised by the Kano State Council of the union in collaboration with the State Ministry for Information and Internal Affairs in Kano.

The high-level media interactive dialogue was aimed at strengthening ethical standards and redefining public media narratives in the state.

Yahaya said the proposed legislation, already attracting sponsorship support from members of the House of Representatives, would address poor remuneration in the profession and enhance working conditions.

“We blow other people’s trumpets but not ours. It is time we stood firm and worked collectively to ensure the bill is passed,” he said.

Yahaya also advocated the introduction of health insurance for journalists, noting that less than one per cent currently have coverage.

“With a premium of N15,000 under the state health insurance scheme, journalists can access comprehensive healthcare from primary to tertiary levels, reducing out-of-pocket expenses and promoting universal health coverage,” he added.

The Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Abdullahi-Waiya, said the state had embarked on wide-ranging reforms to strengthen media capacity, enhance transparency, and promote healthy communication between government and the citizens.

“These efforts, alongside stakeholder engagement and domestication of the Freedom of Information Act, have improved public information management and deepen civic participation,” Abdullahi-Waiya said.

He said the ministry had revived in-house publications, rehabilitated its library, and fostered cordial relations with media executives, political commentators and civil society groups.

NUJ Kano Chairman, Suleman Dederi, welcomed the A participants and emphasised the importance of engaging veteran journalists to improve professionalism in the state’s media space.

A former NUJ National President, Malam Sani Zoro, cautioned against the dangers of misinformation and the misuse of artificial intelligence, citing past examples of fabricated stories that went viral.

He urged the union to study global best practices, strengthen the International Institute of Journalism, and organise forums to address pressing professional and societal issues.

Stakeholders at the dialogue commended the Kano State Government for being widely acknowledged as the most media-friendly in Nigeria.

They cited significant investments in journalism-related infrastructure, human capital development, and clearance of pension arrears for retired journalists.

They recommended that similar dialogues be held quarterly, veteran journalists should mentor younger colleagues via online platforms, and continuous capacity-building programmes should be prioritised to enhance professionalism.

The event brought together veteran journalists, academics, and media practitioners to share experiences and review developments within the profession in Kano State and Nigeria at large.

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Tinubu Departs Abuja for Japan, Brazil Visits

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President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Thursday, August 14, for a two-nation trip to Japan and Brazil.

A statement by the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga stated that the President will stop over in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, before proceeding to Japan.

According to the statement, in Japan, President Tinubu will attend the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) in the City of Yokohama from August 20 to 22.

With the theme “Co-create Innovative Solutions with Africa,” TICAD9 will focus on Africa’s economic transformation and improvements in the business environment and institutions through private investment and innovation.

It will also promote a resilient and sustainable African society for human security, peace, and stability.

In addition to attending plenary sessions on themes linked to the conference, the Nigerian President will hold bilateral meetings and meet the chief executive officers of some Japanese companies with investments in Nigeria.

Initiated in 1993 by the Japanese government and co-hosted by the United Nations, UNDP, the African Union Commission, and the World Bank, TICAD is a triennial conference held alternately in Japan and Africa. The last one took place in August 2022 in Tunisia.

The forum fosters high-level policy dialogue between African leaders and development partners.

At the end of the TICAD9, President Tinubu will leave for Brasilia, the capital of the Federative Republic of Brazil, on a two-day state visit from Sunday, August 24, to Monday, August 25.

This follows an invitation by the Brazilian President, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

While in Brazil, President Tinubu will hold a bilateral meeting with his host and attend a business forum with Brazilian investors.

His delegation—comprising key ministers and senior officials — will explore opportunities to strengthen cooperation and sign agreements and Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the Brazilian government.

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Auto Crash Claims Two in Bayelsa

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From Mike Tayese, Yenagoa

Two persons, a tricycle driver and his passenger (woman) were killed in a fatal road accident, along the Glory Drive roundabout, Etegwe, Yenagoa in Bayelsa State.

The multiple road crash, involving a Mack truck, a Silver colour salon car and a commercial tricycle popularly known as Keke Napep, which occurred Wednesday around 2.

05pm left others injured.

According to eyewitnesses, the truck was at high speed when the driver lost control and rammed into the tricycle causing multiple crashes.

“The driver was moving too fast, and by the time he tried to swerve, it was already too late. The Keke had no chance,” said a trader, who witnessed the crash.

“The Keke driver and his passenger died on the spot, while others in the saloon car sustained injuries.

“The violent impact left the tricycle badly mangled. Good Samaritans rushed to the scene, pulling survivors from the wreckage and transporting the injured to the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa.

The bodies of the deceased were later evacuated and deposited at the morgue of the FMC while the truck driver is in police custody.

A Senior Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Bayelsa, who spoke anonymously confirmed the accident.

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