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After Years of Mobilising for Others, Hon. Hitler Pwajok Seeks His Own Mandate

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For years, Hon. Hitler Joshua Pwajok was better known as a grassroots political mobiliser than a candidate. From coordinating youth-driven campaigns to rallying support for Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidates across Plateau State, he largely remained behind the scenes, helping others secure electoral victories.

Today, the political equation has changed.

Having emerged as the PDP candidate for the Barkin Ladi State House of Assembly seat ahead of the 2027 general election, Pwajok is now seeking the mandate of the same people he spent years mobilising to support other candidates.

His political profile rose significantly during the 2023 general election when he served as Director-General of the youth-led “Time Is Now” campaign, a movement that mobilised thousands of young voters and played a key role in the emergence of Barr. Caleb Mutfwang as Governor of Plateau State.

The youth mobilisation structure became one of the defining features of the PDP’s grassroots campaign, coordinating volunteers and expanding youth participation across the state.

 

Following the victory, Pwajok remained active within the PDP, coordinating grassroots mobilisation and youth engagement for several candidates during elections and party activities.

His ability to build support at the ward and community levels earned him recognition as one of the party’s dependable grassroots organisers.

His appointment as Special Adviser on Youth Mobilisation and Engagement to Governor Mutfwang marked another phase of public service.

In that role, he worked with youth organisations, student bodies, community leaders, civil society groups and development partners to deepen youth participation in governance and strengthen engagement between government and young people across Plateau State.

One of the landmark initiatives during his tenure was the Plateau Youth Agricultural Empowerment Programme (PYAEP), through which 1,000 youths drawn from the state’s 17 local government areas were engaged in commercial agriculture at BARC Farms.

The initiative brought together beneficiaries irrespective of ethnic, religious or political affiliations, with the aim of creating jobs, boosting agricultural productivity and promoting peaceful coexistence among young people.

Beyond government programmes, Pwajok continued to champion youth inclusion through leadership forums, stakeholder engagements and grassroots mobilisation, reinforcing his reputation as a bridge between government and young people across Plateau.

Now carrying the PDP flag in Barkin Ladi, Pwajok is presenting himself as a candidate whose political journey has been shaped by years of mobilisation, public service and community engagement.

His campaign is centred on improving security, tackling youth unemployment, strengthening agriculture and providing effective legislative representation.

Upon receiving his certificate of candidacy from the PDP’s Turaki-led Interim National Working Committee, Pwajok described the moment as the fulfilment of a long-held aspiration and reaffirmed his commitment to selfless service.

He said his focus would be on ensuring that Barkin Ladi receives effective representation in the Plateau State House of Assembly while addressing the constituency’s pressing security and economic challenges.

Pwajok also maintained that the era of politics built on unfulfilled promises must come to an end, insisting that representation should be measured by performance, accountability and visible impact.

He further expressed confidence that the PDP, under its current leadership, is united and prepared to offer what he described as a progressive and people-centred alternative for Barkin Ladi, Plateau State and Nigeria.

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Raptors Strike First! Taiwo Inspires 21-12 Victory As Ibom Launch Season XV With Statement Win

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Ibom Raptors made an impressive start to SHOWTIME Bowl Series XV, defeating Lagos Greenbacks 21-12 at Showtime Arena on Sunday as another competitive chapter of Nigeria’s professional flag football league got underway.

The final score tells only part of the story. The contest produced momentum swings, defensive stops and several opportunities for both teams, but the Raptors ultimately found the execution required to secure their opening victory.

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Quarterback Taiwo Oluwalanu was at the heart of the Raptors’ performance and finished with the team’s highest player rating of 7.5. He consistently moved the offence downfield and connected with his receivers in serious situations, including touchdown combinations with Titilayo Happiness Abanikanda as Ibom turned pressure into points.

The player ratings also highlighted contributions beyond the quarterback position. Aisha Raji Oluwatosin earned 7.0, Moyosore Adolphus recorded 6.6, while Billie Oyebanji Anuoluwapo finished on 6.3, reflecting the collective effort behind the victory.

Lagos Greenbacks had their own standout performer in Precious George, whose 7.6 rating was the highest displayed across the two teams. Her defensive influence included several pass break-ups as Greenbacks battled to stay in the contest. Emmanuel Ojirinnaka also impressed with a 7.0 rating, while Philip Osakwe and Divine Chidera both recorded 6.6.

For SHOWTIME, the growing emphasis on detailed player ratings adds another dimension to Series XV. Fans are no longer following only wins and losses; individual performances can now be tracked, compared and discussed throughout the season, giving emerging athletes greater visibility and creating additional storytelling opportunities for commercial partners.

That visibility matters as SHOWTIME continues building a professional sporting product around its players. Every touchdown, interception, defensive play and standout rating can help transform previously unfamiliar names into recognisable sporting personalities.

For the Raptors, however, the immediate prize is the result. They have opened Series XV with a victory and valuable early momentum.

Ibom Raptors have landed the first blow — and Taiwo Oluwalanu has given SHOWTIME fans another name to watch.

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NCC Empowers Persons With Disabilities Through Digital Citizenship Training in Lagos

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Over  100 people living with disabilities in Lagos State have completed a two-day workshop organized by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), focused on building digital literacy, online safety awareness, and familiarity with assistive tools.

The session, held on September 9 and 10, 2026, carried the theme “Empowering Persons with Disabilities Through Digital Citizenship for an Inclusive Digital Economy.”

Participates covered topics including basic digital literacy, internet usage, online safety practices, privacy protection, adaptive technology, and responsible online conduct. Rather than simply teaching device operation, organizers emphasized how digital tools could enhance participants’ independence, personal safety, and access to broader opportunities — including recognizing fraudulent schemes and safeguarding personal data online.

They also explored adaptive tools such as voice-to-text software, designed to simplify device interaction for people with certain disabilities. Organizers additionally addressed the stigma and exclusion that many disabled Nigerians continue to face, noting how such attitudes restrict full participation in society.

NCC Executive Vice Chairman Dr. Aminu Maida — represented at the event by Helen Obi, Director of the Commission’s Digital Economy Department — described the program as evidence of the regulator’s dedication to removing disability-related obstacles to involvement in Nigeria’s expanding digital economy.

Maida noted that genuine digital inclusion requires more than simply expanding internet access. He explained that being digitally literate means understanding how to engage online safely, guard personal information, spot deception and false information, and grasp one’s rights and obligations in digital spaces. He added that technology could help disabled individuals overcome obstacles in schooling and employment while opening doors in business ownership, remote work, and access to public resources.

The Lagos workshop forms part of a broader NCC effort to extend digital training to disabled Nigerians nationwide. Maida pointed to other accessibility initiatives, including the Commission’s E-Accessibility Project, research into adaptive devices such as an assistive cane prototype for visually impaired persons, and the fourth annual Hackathon themed “Technology Without Barriers,” which invited developers to build accessibility-focused solutions.

According to the NCC, expanding internet access alone won’t achieve meaningful inclusion unless people also gain the confidence and skills to use technology effectively and securely. Maida called for closer cooperation among government bodies, regulators, tech firms, service providers, international partners, civil society groups, and disability advocacy organizations, arguing that accessibility should be built into digital products from the design stage onward.

The Commission credited the Lagos State Government, the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs, and other partners for supporting the program. For participants, the training offered tools they can put to immediate use — from spotting scams and securing personal data to navigating assistive technology with greater confidence.

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