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Police foil attempt to kidnap Plateau House of Assembly Speaker, hunt suspect

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3 years ago

January 9, 2023

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Operatives of the Plateau State Police have foiled an attempt by gunmen to kidnap Yakubu Sanda, the Speaker of the Plateau House of Assembly, an official has said.

The Police Public Relations Officer in Plateau, Alfred Alabo, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Jos.

According to Mr. Alabo, the incident occurred on Friday night at the Speaker’s residence at the Federal low-cost area, Jos South Local Government Area of the state.

He said it took the bravery of the security men on guard at the speaker’s residence and the timely intervention of other police officers from the Rantya Division to foil the attempt.

”On Friday, at about 11:20 p.m. while the Speaker arrived at his residence at Federal Low-cost in Jos-south, three unidentified gunmen operating in an ash-colored CRV Jeep, trailed him to his residence and attempted to enter his house to kidnap him.

”But their mission was made impossible by the intrepid police officers on guard duty, and the timely response of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) Rantya Division, SP Ayuba Iliya and his men, who joined forces with the men on guard duty and repelled the evil act.

”However, the command is making a concerted effort to track down the fleeing suspects and get them arrested,” he said.

Mr. Alabo said the Commissioner of Police in the state, Bartholomew Onyeka, who vowed to stem the tide of criminal activities in the state, thanked members of the public for volunteering timely information on security breaches in their various communities to the Police for prompt action.

He urged the residents to go about their lawful businesses as the police were already doing a lot to ensure the safety of all.

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JAMB Publishes Results of first batch of 632,788 UTME candidates; three individuals detained

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32 minutes ago

April 18, 2026

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has made public the scores of 632,788 applicants who participated in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) held on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

According to a statement from the Board’s Public Communication Adviser, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, the results are now accessible for candidates to check. However, the option to print result slips has not yet been activated.

The statement further revealed that two examinees along with a parent are presently being held in connection with alleged manipulation of results using artificial intelligence tools and other electronic devices.

JAMB cautioned that anyone found guilty of such misconduct would face appropriate legal sanctions.

It also assured the public that the examination process is still ongoing and that additional results will be released progressively.

To access their scores, candidates are instructed to send “UTMERESULT” via SMS to 55019 or 66019 using the phone number used during registration.

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Philanthropist Timdi Nkat set to challenge Plateau Speaker’s fourth-term bid.

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43 minutes ago

April 18, 2026

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A young philanthropist and businessman, Timdi Nkat, founder of Timlight Group, has declared his intention to contest for the Mikang State Constituency seat in the Plateau State House of Assembly.

Nkat, who is challenging the re-election bid of the incumbent Speaker, Rt. Hon. Naanlong Daniel, made the declaration with a strong message of unity, declaring that “Mikang unity is not for sale.”

Speaking during the declaration exercise, Nkat described Mikang as a community built on the foundation of unity among its diverse groups.

He stressed the need to protect that bond, which he said is now being threatened by growing divisions and self-interest.

He vowed to “reinforce the cord” that binds communities such as Tehl, Garkawa, Piapung, and Koenoem into one indivisible identity.

The aspirant expressed concern over what he described as a leadership style that has become disconnected from the people, making it difficult for ordinary citizens with good ideas to contribute while the genuine needs of the masses are neglected.

Nkat highlighted the economic challenges facing residents and pledged to pursue people-centred representation that ensures resources are deployed for the benefit of the community rather than personal enrichment.

On youth development, he said greater attention must be paid to empowering young people through skills acquisition, opportunities and support, adding that the future of Mikang depends largely on investing in its youths.

Our correspondent reports that the Timlight Group founder has over the years earned a reputation for community support, particularly in youth empowerment, using his personal resources to make meaningful impact.

Drawing from his background as a businessman and teacher, Nkat said he understands the value of hard work and community service, assuring that his experience has adequately prepared him for quality legislative representation.

He described his ambition as a collective one and urged the people of Mikang to support the vision. “This is not my ambition’s song; this is our chorus,” he declared, calling for a new direction anchored on “something better.”

With this declaration, Nkat is set to square up against the Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Naanlong Daniel, a third-term lawmaker who is seeking a fourth term in office.

The development is expected to heat up the political space in Mikang Local Government Area as the countdown to the 2027 general elections begins.