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ADC Governorship Aspirant Jude Dakur Condemns Plateau Killings, Targets Government House in 2027
A frontline governorship aspirant on the platform of the in Plateau State, , has condemned the recent attacks and killings in rural communities across Bassa, Barkin Ladi, and Riyom Local Government Areas, declaring that the party is determined to take over the Plateau Government House in the 2027 general elections.
Dakur made the remarks during an engagement with Local Government, Ward, and Unit Executives of the ADC in shortly after attending the one-year remembrance service of late at RCC Pushit.
The ADC governorship hopeful described the recurring attacks in parts of Plateau State as unfortunate and called on security agencies to intensify efforts toward protecting vulnerable communities and restoring peace in affected areas.
He urged residents to remain vigilant and law-abiding while supporting security agencies with useful information capable of preventing further attacks.
According to Dakur, the ADC is steadily strengthening its grassroots structures across Plateau State as part of efforts to provide purposeful leadership to the people.
He said the party remains committed to offering credible leadership capable of addressing the security and developmental challenges confronting the state.
The governorship aspirant also charged party members to remain united, focused, and committed toward strengthening the party ahead of the 2027 elections.
Dakur stressed the need for loyalty, cooperation, and collective responsibility among party faithful, noting that unity within the party would be key to achieving victory at the polls.
He further pledged to work toward delivering the dividends of democracy to Plateau residents and ensuring lasting peace across communities affected by insecurity and other social challenges.
Speaking on the late Prof. Tyoden, Dakur described the former deputy governor as a man of wisdom, integrity, and selfless service whose contributions to Plateau State and Nigeria would continue to be remembered.
He said the late academic and statesman dedicated his life to education, peace, leadership, and the advancement of humanity.
In his remarks, the Chairman of the ADC in Mangu Local Government Area, , appreciated Dakur for his commitment to the growth of the party in Plateau State.
Kwache assured the governorship aspirant of the support and solidarity of party members in Mangu while calling on members to remain committed to building a stronger and more united party ahead of future elections.
The remembrance service attracted political leaders, party faithful, community stakeholders, and well-wishers who gathered to honour the late Prof. Tyoden and reflect on his legacies.
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History Made in Mali: Ability Udom Leads Nigeria’s Golden Surge at African Taekwondo Championship
Nigeria’s Ability Udom lived up to her name by proving there is indeed “Ability in Disability” after becoming the country’s first gold medalist at the ongoing African Taekwondo Championships in Mali.
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Udom, one of the 11 athletes representing Nigeria at the championship and one of only three para-athletes in the contingent, clinched gold in the women’s K44 -57kg category of the para-taekwondo event.
The Akwa Ibom-born athlete, ranked No. 1 in her category, ensured Nigeria’s place among the championship’s top performers by delivering the country’s first gold medal at the competition, which ran from May 30 to June 2 in Mali.
Nigeria’s gold medal haul was further boosted by Haruna Usman and Faridah Aderibigbe, who emerged champions in the U-40 Male Poomsae and U-30 Female Freestyle Poomsae events respectively.
Speaking after her triumph, Udom expressed delight at her achievement and thanked Nigeria Taekwondo Federation President, Ms. Tayo Popoola, for her unwavering support.
“I am happy with my achievement, especially helping my country, Nigeria, win a gold medal in my event,” she said.
“I am grateful to God because my name is working — Ability. I have shown that there is Ability in Disability.”
Five other Nigerian athletes also secured bronze medals across various events. UK-based Juel Jordan claimed bronze in the men’s heavyweight (+87kg) category, while 2024 African Games bronze medalist Chidinma Okoko added another bronze in the women’s -62kg division.
Salawudeen Abdulafeez earned Nigeria’s third bronze medal after finishing third in the U-30 Male Poomsae event. Abdulafeez and Aderibigbe also combined to win bronze in the Pair Poomsae category.
Reacting to the team’s performance, Nigeria Taekwondo Federation President, Ms. Tayo Popoola, commended the athletes and reaffirmed the federation’s commitment to providing them with more exposure through international competitions.
She also expressed appreciation to the National Sports Commission for supporting the team’s participation in the championship.
Popoola noted that the tournament was highly competitive, featuring athletes from more than 35 countries, including several world and Olympic medalists.
“It was a tough championship,” Popoola said. “We won three gold medals, one silver medal and four bronze medals.
“I am delighted that our athletes gave their best and represented Nigeria with pride. It is encouraging to see that we now have athletes capable of competing with the very best across Africa at major championships.”
BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Buying and managing insurance policies in Nigeria is about to get as simple as sending a text message, thanks to a new digital initiative aimed at putting complete insurance coverage directly onto smartphones.
CBI Partnering Insurtech Limited, a newly licensed web aggregator and subsidiary of Baywood Holdings Limited, has unveiled an app-driven, web-based marketplace built to dismantle the traditional bottlenecks of the local insurance sector.
Speaking at a media briefing, Executive Chairman Emperor Chris Baywood Ibe explained that the platform was designed with the modern mobile consumer in mind, ensuring that insurance is easy to discover, purchase, and manage from anywhere.
“Whether you are at home, in the office, or traveling across the country, insurance should be entirely accessible via your mobile devices,” Ibe stated.
“For decades, adoption in Nigeria has been constrained not by an absence of products, but by accessibility, complexity, and a lack of customer confidence. We are changing that by bringing the entire ecosystem onto a single digital interface.”
To achieve this, the company is deploying an ecosystem powered by generative AI, advanced algorithms, and interactive chatbots. While clarifying that CBI Partnering Insurtech is a technology marketplace rather than an insurance underwriter, Ibe emphasized that the platform will handle everything from policy creation to seamless claims support right on a user’s phone.
The move comes at a critical time for the industry. With a newly assented Federal Government policy driving digital financial inclusion, Ibe issued a strong warning to legacy underwriters still operating on paper-heavy, offline business models, stating that companies must innovate or face corporate extinction within the next five years.
To ensure consumers have immediate access to a wide variety of mobile-ready products, CBI Partnering Insurtech announced it will provide technical “hand-holding” to traditional insurance companies and Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs).
The tech firm plans to build custom Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) for operators lagging behind digitally, allowing them to connect directly to the mobile platform.
This collaborative framework aims to give retail consumers, micro-businesses, and corporate organizations instant, transparent access to insurance protection at the swipe of a finger
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