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Little Miss Bassa Crowned Winner of Little Miss Plateau Pageant Amid Celebration and Cultural Display
There was excitement, joy, and celebration as Little Miss Bassa emerged winner of the prestigious Little Miss Plateau Pageant, Miss Morina Jathniel Emmanuel outperforming contestants representing various local government areas across Plateau State.
The grand finale, held at the Sarau Event Center, attracted families, supporters, pageant organizers, and dignitaries who gathered to witness the colourful event and celebrate the achievements of the young contestants.
The pageant went beyond beauty, showcasing intelligence, confidence, creativity, leadership potential, and cultural heritage. Contestants impressed the audience with remarkable performances, elegance, and strong representation of the traditions and values of their respective communities.
The event featured vibrant cultural displays, music, and entertaining performances that reflected the rich heritage and diversity of Plateau State, creating a memorable atmosphere throughout the occasion.
Organizers described the Little Miss Plateau Pageant as more than a competition, emphasizing its role as a platform dedicated to nurturing young girls into confident, responsible, and culturally aware ambassadors. According to them, the initiative continues to promote values such as education, leadership, self-confidence, unity, and personal development among children from different backgrounds.
The emergence of Little Miss Bassa as the overall winner was greeted with loud applause and excitement from supporters, marking a proud and historic moment for the Bassa community.
Her exceptional performance, confidence, and outstanding display throughout the competition earned her admiration from judges and guests, ultimately securing her the coveted crown.
Lingzhi Global, with the slogan “For Africa, By Africa,” has launched a coffee awareness campaign in Jos, Plateau State, aimed at promoting coffee consumption while highlighting the economic, agricultural and health opportunities the coffee industry offers to individuals and the nation.
The event brought together captains of industry, political leaders, celebrities, entrepreneurs and members of the public for a celebration of coffee and its growing potential as a driver of economic development.
Speaking at the event, the organisers said the campaign goes beyond promoting Lingzhi Global’s coffee products. It seeks to educate Nigerians on the importance of coffee as one of the world’s most consumed beverages and how a thriving coffee industry can create jobs, improve livelihoods and strengthen local economies.
According to the organisers, increased coffee consumption will stimulate demand, encourage more people to invest in coffee farming and processing, and ultimately build a sustainable coffee value chain across Nigeria.
The campaign also encouraged participants to explore opportunities within the coffee industry, including coffee cultivation, roasting, processing, packaging, distribution and retail, positioning coffee as a viable source of entrepreneurship and employment.
As part of the exhibition, Lingzhi Global showcased a wide range of its products, including:
- Lingzhi Green Tea
- Lingzhi Black Coffee
- Lingzhi Premium Café Au Lait
- Lingzhi Premium Ginseng LG Boost
- Lingzhi Chocolate
- Lingzhi Coffee Beans
- Lingzhi Artisan Roastery
- Lingzhi Espresso
The event was organised by the Chief Executive Officer of Lingzhi Global, Blessing Nenman, who reaffirmed the company’s commitment to promoting coffee culture across Africa under its vision of “For Africa, By Africa.”
One of the highlights of the festival was the free coffee tasting session, where guests sampled different coffee varieties and experienced the unique flavours and benefits of Lingzhi Global’s products.
Organisers expressed optimism that the awareness campaign would inspire more Nigerians to embrace coffee—not only as a healthy beverage but also as a catalyst for economic empowerment, agricultural development and sustainable wealth creation.
The Plateau Bloggers and Online Media Association (PLABOMA) hosted an impactful 2026 World Social Media Day celebration in Jos, bringing together key stakeholders, media professionals, content creators, students and digital enthusiasts to promote innovation, creativity and responsible use of social media.
The event was held at Usiju World Event Center, under the theme “Digital Voices: Innovation, Creativity and Youth Engagement,” served as a platform for meaningful conversations on the growing influence of digital media, while highlighting the role of young people in driving innovation, collaboration and positive social change through online platforms.
Speaking during the event, Chairman of PLABOMA, Chief Matthew Oyerinde Tegha, has said social media has evolved beyond a communication tool to become a major driver of economic growth, innovation, job creation and civic engagement.
He said bloggers and content creators have a critical role to play in reshaping the narrative about Plateau State, urging them to use their digital platforms to promote the state’s tourism potential, cultural heritage, entrepreneurial successes and investment opportunities rather than allowing negative stories to dominate public discourse.
Tegha also called on the Plateau State Government, peace builders, entrepreneurs and business owners to work closely with bloggers and content creators in promoting Plateau’s tourism potential, cultural heritage and investment opportunities, saying such partnerships would help reshape the state’s image and drive development.
The keynote speaker and Plateau State Director of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mrs. Kaneng Pam Hworo, challenged young people to use their digital voices as instruments for innovation, creativity and nation-building rather than spreading harmful content.
Speaking on the theme, “Digital Voices: Innovation, Creativity and Youth Engagement,” Hworo said social media has evolved beyond a communication platform into a powerful tool capable of shaping public opinion, mobilising communities and influencing national development. She noted that every post, video, podcast or livestream carries the potential to make a positive impact.
According to her, every smartphone has become a powerful platform, while every content creator has the capacity to serve as an agent of positive change. She urged youths to leverage their digital influence responsibly by promoting truth, creativity, innovation and values that contribute to the growth of their communities and the nation.
Also speaking, the Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Plateau State Governor, Dr. Gyang Bere, urged bloggers and content creators to use their digital platforms to promote peace, unity and responsible journalism, stressing that citizen journalism comes with the responsibility of protecting national security and fostering social cohesion.
He called on digital media practitioners to project Plateau State’s positive stories, including its development strides, tourism potential and resilient people, assuring them of Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s continued support for the media in advancing responsible digital communication and sustainable development.
Member of the PLABOMA Board of Trustees, Mr. Yakubu Taddy, cautioned social media users against irresponsible online activities, warning that what people post on digital platforms could have lasting consequences on their personal and professional lives. He urged content creators to be mindful of the information they share online.
Taddy also called for stronger collaboration among media and social media organisations to promote fact-checking and responsible journalism, encouraging bloggers and digital publishers to verify information before publication in order to curb the spread of misinformation.
A major highlight of the event was the unveiling of PLABOMA’s Unified Bloggers Website, a first-of-its-kind platform designed to connect over 30 active bloggers, strengthen collaboration and boost the visibility of digital journalism in Plateau State.
Stakeholders at the event commended PLABOMA for launching its Unified Bloggers Website: https://plaboma.com/ , describing the initiative as a major step towards strengthening collaboration among online publishers and promoting credible digital journalism in Plateau State.
They, however, urged the association to expand the platform’s focus by promoting Plateau State’s rich tourism destinations, cultural heritage and investment opportunities, noting that consistent positive storytelling would help reshape the state’s image and attract more visitors and investors.
The Secretary of the Plateau Bloggers and Online Media Association (PLABOMA), Mr. Ibrahim Kallamu, said social media has evolved into a powerful tool for communication, business, education, news dissemination and civic engagement, urging participants to leverage digital platforms responsibly to create opportunities, promote innovation and contribute to societal development.
Popular content creator and comedian, Mr. Sunday Agbaji, popularly known as Hilarious Sunnie, highlighted the transformative power of digital media, sharing his journey in content creation and encouraging young people to embrace creativity, consistency and originality. He noted that impactful digital content has the potential to educate, inspire, entertain and create sustainable economic opportunities.
Delivering his goodwill message, the Chairman of the Plateau State Internal Revenue Service (PSIRS), Dr. Jim Pam Wayas, urged young people and content creators to take advantage of the enormous economic opportunities offered by social media, stressing that impactful storytelling and content creation can be monetised to generate sustainable income while promoting positive narratives about Plateau State and Nigeria.
Representing the Director-General of the Plateau State Peacebuilding Agency, Dr. Julie Sanda, Mr. Kenneth Dakop, Team Lead, Strategic Communication, commended PLABOMA for promoting peace and positive narratives through digital media, describing the association as a strategic partner in advancing social cohesion and assuring it of the agency’s continued support in building a peaceful and united Plateau State.
Representing the Commander of Operation Enduring Peace, Maj. Gen. EF Oyinlola, Capt. CP Oteh commended PLABOMA for promoting responsible digital journalism and urged bloggers and content creators to use their platforms to support security efforts, promote peacebuilding and foster unity by sharing verified information and positive narratives about Plateau State.
The event ended with the presentation of awards to outstanding individuals and organisations, including PLASMIDA bagged an award of excellence for youth Empowerment and Development, PLASCHEMA award of excellence for effective use of social media to promote public health, NUJ Chairman Mrs. Ayuku Pwaspo as Media Icon, the Plateau State Ministry of Information and communication got an award of excellence for Media Advancement , and Dr Godwin Okoko Executive Director of Bege Foundation for Youth Engagement and Impact.
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