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Plateau Government Expands Tin City Metro Fleet with 15 New Buses

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The Plateau State Government has received 15 additional Metro buses, reinforcing its commitment to improve public transportation and reduce the daily commuting burden on residents.

The new buses, which arrived in Jos on Saturday, were received with excitement by citizens, signaling another milestone in Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s commitment to providing affordable and subsidized transportation under the Tin City Metro initiative. This latest addition comes after the government procured 13 Metro buses in February 2024.

Secretary to the State Government, Samuel N. Jatau

Secretary to the State Government, Samuel N. Jatau

Addressing the media during the reception of the buses, Secretary to the State Government, Samuel N. Jatau, described the development as a fulfillment of promises made by the Mutfwang-led administration.

“This is a clear indication that we are delivering on our word. When we promised Plateau people more buses, it wasn’t just talk—we meant it,” Jatau stated. “With the initial fleet, we were transporting about 9,000 passengers daily. With these additional 15 buses, we expect to reach up to 20,000 passengers per day. We will also open more routes to serve more areas.”

Jatau also acknowledged the current limitations in extending services to local government areas due to poor road infrastructure, but assured citizens that plans were underway to deploy alternative vehicles, such as coaster buses and smaller cars, to improve access across the state.

“Fixing rural roads is part of the broader development agenda,” he added. “We are just halfway through the governor’s first term, and people are already experiencing the dividends of democracy. The next two years will bring even more progress.”

General Manager of Plateau Express Services, Samuel Gwott

General Manager of Plateau Express Services, Samuel Gwott

Also speaking, the General Manager of Plateau Express Services, Samuel Gwott, described the latest deployment as Tin City Metro 2.0, aimed at expanding service delivery and creating employment opportunities.

“We’re strengthening existing routes and reducing waiting times,” Gwott said. “New routes like Vom to Heipang and Rukuba Road are being introduced. We are also engaging local government stakeholders to extend services to underserved areas.”

On the issue of maintenance, Gwott reassured the public that the Metro team is well-equipped to handle operations effectively.

“We have a robust maintenance system, trained staff, and a well-equipped workshop. After one year of consistent service, we’re confident in sustaining and improving transportation services for the people of Plateau.”

The Metro bus initiative is part of Governor Mutfwang’s broader agenda to alleviate economic pressures on citizens by enhancing affordable mobility and infrastructure development.

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Google adds Nano Banana-powered image generation to Gemini’s Personal Intelligence

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Google on Thursday announced that Gemini’s Personal Intelligence feature will get Nano Banana-powered image generation to create images with personalized context.

That means its AI images can be created using Gemini’s understanding of your likes and interests, without those having to be explicitly noted in the prompt.

This works because Gemini already has context of your data through Google account connections, such as Gmail and Google Photos. So, instead of typing “Generate an image of my dream home, my interests are tennis and music,” you can now just say, “Design my dream home.” 

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What’s more, the Nano Banana-powered connection can also use the labels in your Google Photos, so that it understands names and words that describe a group, like “Family”. For instance, you can create an image by saying, “Generate an image of my family and me doing our favorite activity.”

The company said the “sources” button will show how Gemini derived the context for image generation.

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Google said that just like other connections, Gemini might get the context wrong, and you can provide feedback. Plus, you can also provide reference photos for image generation by clicking the “+” icon.

The image generation feature will be available to Plus, Pro, and Ultra subscribers in the U.S. within the coming days. Google plans to bring the feature to Gemini in Chrome desktop and to other users soon.

Google first launched Personal Intelligence earlier this year and made it available to all U.S. users in March. Earlier this week, the company expanded the feature to more users in countries like India and Japan.

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JUST IN: FG Graduates 744 Repentant Terrorists After Rehabilitation Programme

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No fewer than 744 former terrorists and victims of violent extremism on Thursday graduated from the Federal Government’s De-radicalisation, Rehabilitation and Reintegration programme under Operation Safe Corridor.

A breakdown of the graduates shows that two are from Abia State, 10 from Adamawa State, one from Akwa Ibom State, two from Anambra State, 12 from Bauchi State, 597 from Borno State, three from Ebonyi State, one from Enugu State, 15 from Kano State, three from Katsina State, one from Kebbi State, five from Kogi State, four from Nasarawa State, two from Niger State, two from Plateau State, two from Sokoto State, and 58 from Yobe State.

The participants also include foreign nationals: one from Burkina Faso, one from Cameroon, two from Chad, and four from the Niger Republic.

In terms of religion, 733 of the graduates are Muslims, while 11 are Christians.

Speaking at the ceremony in Gombe, the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, said the initiative is not a reward for violence but a strategic tool to counter extremism.

Represented by the Director of Special Operations Forces at Defence Headquarters, Rear Admiral Kabiru Tanimu, he said the programme addresses the human dimension of insurgency and supports long-term peacebuilding.

He added that while military operations remain necessary to neutralise threats, sustainable peace depends on rehabilitation and reintegration efforts.

Oluyede stressed that Operation Safe Corridor is not an amnesty programme, but a structured intervention aimed at reducing violence, weakening extremist recruitment, and promoting stability.

He urged the graduates to embrace a new path, warning against a return to violence, and encouraged them to contribute positively to society.

According to him, successful reintegration requires support from state governments, communities, families, and institutions.

Earlier, the Coordinator of Operation Safe Corridor, Brig. Gen. Yusuf Ali, said the programme was designed as a strategic response to insurgency, combining security operations with rehabilitation efforts.

He explained that participants underwent psychosocial support, vocational training, religious reorientation, civic education, and behavioural transformation.

Ali noted that many beneficiaries were victims of coercion and forced recruitment, adding that the programme gives them an opportunity to rebuild their lives and reintegrate into society as responsible citizens.

He emphasised that reintegration is a shared responsibility requiring community acceptance and institutional support.

The Governor of Gombe State, Muhammad Yahaya, represented by his aide, urged the graduates to embrace the opportunity for a fresh start and become productive members of society.

He said the programme reflects the Federal Government’s commitment under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to peacebuilding, de-radicalisation, and reintegration efforts.

The graduation highlights Nigeria’s continued shift towards combining military operations with non-kinetic strategies in addressing insurgency, particularly in the North-East, as part of broader efforts to reduce recidivism and promote long-term stability.

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