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Jos Hosts Digital Revolution: PLABOMA Set for World Social Media Day 2026 Celebration
The Plateau Bloggers and Online Media Association (PLABOMA) is set to host the 2026 edition of World Social Media Day in Jos, bringing together bloggers, content creators, media professionals, innovators, and young digital enthusiasts from across Plateau State.
The event is scheduled to hold on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at the Usiju World Event Center, near the State Secretariat, Jos. It is expected to provide a platform for discussions on the growing impact of digital media and social networking platforms in today’s world.
This year’s celebration will be held under the theme, “Digital Voices: Innovation, Creativity and Youth Engagement,” with a focus on empowering young people to harness technology, creativity, and social media for positive change and development.
Participants will have the opportunity to network, share ideas, learn from industry experts, and explore ways of using digital platforms to drive innovation, entrepreneurship, and community engagement.
Attendance is free, and interested participants are encouraged to register early and secure their place at the event.
REGISTER Here👇
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PLABOMA invites students, content creators, entrepreneurs, media practitioners, and members of the public to be part of this exciting celebration of digital innovation and youth empowerment.
Nine people have been killed after gunmen opened fire on a passenger bus at Dungus, Kuru District, Jos South council area.
The police command in Plateau confirmed the attack in a statement by its spokesman, Alfred Alabo, on Monday.
The command said it received a distress report at about 7:45 p.m. on Sunday that terrorists operating on a motorcycle had attacked the bus.
According to the statement, the Toyota bus, with registration number BUU 621 ZL, was conveying passengers to Jos when the gunmen opened fire.
It said seven people were confirmed dead at the scene, while two others who sustained gunshot injuries later died in hospital. The police said the development brought the total number of fatalities from the attack to nine.
The police commissioner, Ayodeji Faniyan, immediately mobilised Mobile Police operatives, tactical teams, homicide detectives and forensic experts to the scene.
(NAN)
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