A EULOGY IN HONOUR OF A CELEBRATED MATRIARCH: LATE MAMA CECILIA SATI

(by Ayuba, Yilgak'ha,) 

Let me start this eulogy by confessing that I never met Late Mama Cecilia Sati until her final days when she was critically ill. 

Recently, before here death, we visited her at the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH), and found she was gasping for air and could not even identify or speak to us. 

From the threshold of testimonies I got following her demise, I realised Late Mama was a positive reference point and a lesson in good deeds. Even through her children—most of whom I encountered under one roof through our uncle, Nde Cephas Babaji Gowok, and his wife, Mrs Cephas Gowok — I learned the beauty of love and hospitality. For instance, Mrs Cephas, one of Late Mama’s children, has continually remained a rallying point and a great benefactor to many, including myself. 

I observed that Late Mama Cecilia was a man in a woman who loved God with all that was in her. Similar to the experience of Ayuba, a very faithful man of God in the Holy Bible, Late Mama lost eight (8) of her twelve (12) loving children, including a grandson, Late Barji Cephas, and her late husband, Nde Sati Gonet; yet she kept unwavering faith in God. Most often, when times are bad, people abandon God, their Creator—she never did! 

Late Mama Cecilia enjoyed longevity, which, from the Scriptures, is viewed as a reward for obedience to God and parents. She lived 85 solid years—a feat only a few could achieve in our present generation. Yes, to God be the glory; 85 years is not 85 days!

Our lives are in the hollow of God's hands and, when He says yes, ours cannot be a no. We must be in sync with His will for us always. That is the way of faith!

May God grant Late Mama eternal rest, Cecilia Sati, and comfort her family—nuclear and extended, friends, neighbours, and indeed, well‑wishers!

EULOGY IN HONOUR OF A FORCE FOR GOOD: LATE NDE BARR. A.G. GOLAR

(By Ayuba, Yilgak’ha)

All men must die, but each death brings a different level of shock. I am deeply saddened and shocked, and I have yet to come to terms with the reality that Nde Barr. Asabar Gofwan Golar (AG Golar) is no more. On Saturday, 3rd January, 2026, he came to my house around the Abattoir, Jos, in the evening after the wedding of a sister, Precious Yakubu, which took place in Jos. He was full of life at the wedding and we had fruitful conversations at my house before he left around 7 p.m. 

Seeing how healthy he was, none of us had any inkling that this respected elder brother and my personal father‑figure would not survive the next 48 hours. What sorrowful life is it that we live in this world?

Late Barrister A.G. Golar was a rare breed, a very conservative and complete gentleman whose life was dedicated to the service of God and humanity. He was a dedicated family man and a community builder whose name was never spoken in a bad light, as far as memory can take me. 

In 2009, I had the rare privilege of staying under his roof in Abuja until I secured a job and left in 2010. His immediate family came through for me when I needed them the most. There was no favour I did not get throughout my sojourn with them. His wise counsels were a great influence on my life. 

I can say without mincing words that, Late Nde A.G. Golar was a force for good, a great benefactor and a harbinger of hope. Many people enjoyed his goodwill, but he never made noise about it. Indeed, the deceased was a low‑key achiever who sacrificed quite a lot in the service of humanity!

Late Barr. A.G. Golar was a respected unifier, a lesson in humility and a unique personality who never sought public attention. As an accomplished public servant, he rose to the enviable rank of Deputy Director in the prestigious Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) but kept a very low profile throughout his lifetime.

Late AG was not a saint (no one is), but the unique thing about him was that he took exception to unruly tendencies. He was not favourably disposed to careless living or misbehaviour. The deceased maintained a high sense of decency. He lived an exemplary life that was worthy of emulation!

Late Nde Asabar was a loving disciplinarian who had learned the secret of correcting people, especially the younger ones, in love. His only motivation was to ensure that, everyone - younger and old - found meaning in life and strove with renewed commitment to make a difference in the land of the living. This made him a celebrated mentor and role model!

As a successful Central Banker and trained political scientist-cum‑legal expert, one would have expected him to dabble in politics after retirement, but he chose absolute restraint. His deep sense of morality could not allow him to plunge into the murky waters of the game. 

The Late Barrister was heavenly conscious. Throughout my stay with him, he never defaulted in fellowship with the congregation of God’s people, and took his family prayer altar seriously and consistently. He always used the prayer Altar to give useful instructions that were rooted in the Word of God. 

He valued relationships, and nobody who met him ever wanted to leave, for there was no reason to do so. For instance, the deceased’s supporting staff—including drivers that he worked with while in active public service—continually kept in touch long after his retirement. Such sustained bonding can exist only when there is a constant flow of shared goodwill and affection.

This bereavement hits badly, and the enthusiasm with which this new year began has been shattered and battered beyond measure. Life has happened to us again: A profile in virtue has left us to be with his Creator! 

In the demise of Nde A. G. Golar, I have lost a charismatic leader, a moral compass and mentor who strived hard and lived above board. Now, what else can one say? 

God’s ways are mysterious, and His verdict cannot be questioned. Thus, this tragic and unsettling incident is left to the Creator who has visited us this way!

It was the world's reggae legend, Bob Marley of blessed memory who said, "You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have." This knock is definitely a hard one but we have no choice but to be strong in faith.

As painful as this incident is, the Scripture commands believers to give thanks in every circumstance. May God help us to bear allegiance through this divine instruction which is hard to cultivate in trying times like this.

I just wish this piece were a life tribute not eulogy. Be that as it may, Late Barr. A.G. Golar has paid his dues. His marks are quite visible and will last through generations! Death has robbed humanity of a good man, but not the virtues he lived for; death has inflicted us with pain but cannot diminish the good memories we shared; death has harmed us but not the hope of our meeting at the resurrection morning.

Nde Barr. A.G. Golar is gone but, certainly, not from our hearts and minds. May his soul find eternal rest in the great beyond. May God comfort the immediate family - Mrs Kisitimwa Asabar Golar (I call her Mummy), Minen Asabar Golar, Nenlap Asabar Golar and Comfort Asabar Golar. May God also comfort the extended family and friends, Gochom community, Ngas nation, Plateau State and Nigeria as a whole. In times like this, God is to be focused upon more than the devastating occurrence that has weaken multitudes who shared great moments with the decease while alive!

*Ayuba, Yilgak’ha, 10th January, 2026*

Bachama–Chobo Crisis: Catholic Diocese of Yola Extends Relief to 350 Households in Adamawa

(By Our Correspondent)

The Catholic Diocese of Yola has distributed food and non-food relief materials to over 350 households affected by the prolonged Bachama–Chobo communal crisis in Lafiya, Lamurde Local Government Area of Adamawa State.

The intervention, carried out through the Diocese’s Justice Development and Peace Commission (JDPC) with support from the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC), marked the second phase of the humanitarian outreach aimed at alleviating the suffering of families displaced and impoverished by the conflict.

Addressing beneficiaries during the distribution exercise, the Catholic Bishop of Yola Diocese, Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Dami Mamza—represented by the JDPC Coordinator, Rev. Fr. Maurice Kwairanga—expressed deep sorrow over the persistence of violence between the two neighbouring communities. He lamented that the crisis had continued despite the fact that both Bachama and Chobo communities share the same Christian faith.

The Bishop stressed that violence only compounds pain, destroys livelihoods, and delays development, urging the warring communities to choose forgiveness, reconciliation, and peaceful coexistence as the only sustainable path forward. According to him, peace remains indispensable to healing the deep scars left by years of conflict.

Reaffirming its commitment to humanitarian service and peacebuilding, the Diocese pledged to continue standing with victims of the crisis while promoting dialogue, justice, and reconciliation. It also called on traditional rulers, community leaders, youths, and other stakeholders to reject violence and work collectively towards restoring lasting harmony in the area.

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Beneficiaries receive food and non-food relief materials during the Catholic Diocese of Yola’s JDPC distribution exercise in Lafiya, Lamurde LGA, Adamawa State.

HON. ASAMA PROVIDES TRAINING, GADGETS TO COMMUNITY SECURITY IN BASSA/JOS NORTH

(By WALBE ORGAK)

In a decisive move to strengthen grassroots security and community safety, over 100 neighbourhood watch and vigilante personnel drawn from Bassa/Jos North Federal Constituency have undergone specialized training and received essential security gadgets to enhance their operational capacity.

The empowerment initiative was organized by the Member representing Bassa/Jos North Federal Constituency, Hon. Daniel Asama Ago, in collaboration with the National Productivity Centre (NPC) and Ryest Nigeria Limited. It was designed to promote community security, unity, and sustainable development across the constituency.

The one-day intensive training, held at the Leadership and Citizenship Centre, Lamingo, Jos, featured a blend of physical drills and tactical exercises. Participants were taken through rigorous activities such as rock climbing, obstacle scaling, assault drills, parachuting simulations, and classroom lectures facilitated by seasoned security professionals.

Speaking at the event, the Training Coordinator, Mountain School Shere Hills Jos, Abdulmumuni Adamu Maimako, explained that the programme was structured to improve both the physical and mental readiness of the participants. According to him, the military-style training was aimed at making the vigilante personnel more alert, disciplined, and efficient in policing their communities and responding to security threats.

Also speaking, Hon. Amos Ajik, Senior Legislative Aide (SLA) to Hon. Daniel Asama Ago, said the training and provision of security gadgets were part of deliberate efforts to tackle rising security challenges at the grassroots. He noted that the initiative would enhance early response to threats, improve operational efficiency, and strengthen trust between local communities and formal security agencies.

As part of the programme, participants were equipped with vital security gadgets, including touchlights, blankets, body scanners, walkie-talkies, belts, rain boots, raincoats, and reflective jackets. These tools, organisers said, would significantly improve night patrols, communication, identification, and overall effectiveness of community-based security operations.

Observers say the initiative reflects Hon. Daniel Asama Ago’s growing reputation for people-oriented interventions, particularly in the area of security and community development. By empowering local security structures, the lawmaker is seen as reinforcing the first line of defense against crime and insecurity within the constituency.

Community representatives who attended the event expressed appreciation to Hon. Ago for his foresight and commitment. They described the training and equipment support as timely and impactful, pledging to make effective use of the skills and tools provided to safeguard lives and property across Bassa/Jos North Federal Constituency.

REJOINDER: FACTS, PERFORMANCE, AND THE BURDEN OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY.

The recent publication credited to “Lalong Vanguard for Senate Continuity 2027” is long on insults, name-calling, and emotional outbursts, but painfully short on facts, self-reflection, and honest engagement with the real concerns of the people of Plateau South. Rather than addressing the substance of the issues raised by Hon. Komsol Alphonsus Longgap, the authors resorted to personal attacks and empty grandstanding an approach that sadly mirrors the style of politics the people are increasingly rejecting.

Let it be stated clearly and without ambiguity: the comments and concerns raised by Hon. Komsol Alphonsus Longgap are not lies, not misinformation, and not a smear campaign. They are a reflection of widely shared public sentiment and lived realities across Quaan-Pan, Shendam, Mikang, and indeed Plateau South as a whole.

Speaking the Obvious Is Not Hatred

Hon. Komsol did not invent the hardships faced by communities in Plateau South, nor did he manufacture the disappointment many citizens feel after years of unfulfilled promises. Pointing out governance failures, poor representation, and absence of tangible dividends of democracy is not “de-marketing”; it is democratic accountability.

If calling attention to unmet expectations is now considered a crime, then democracy itself is under threat.

Eight Years as Governor, Two Years as Senator: Where Are the Results?

Rather than deploying proxies to trade insults, Distinguished Senator Simon Bako Lalong owes Plateau South a clear, honest, and comprehensive account of his stewardship:

Eight years as Governor of Plateau State

Over two years as Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria

What concrete, transformative legacies can the average citizen of Plateau South point to that directly improved their standard of living?

This question is not asked out of malice; it is asked out of necessity. The painful truth is that the reflection of this governance deficit was laid bare during the 2023 general elections, where Senator Lalong failed woefully to earn the confidence of the electorate. Elections are the ultimate performance appraisal, and the verdict of the people was loud and clear.

The So-Called Langtang North “Endorsement”: A Mirage

The much-celebrated endorsement in Langtang North has since been exposed for what it truly was: a gathering of a handful of former and serving appointees loyal to Senator Lalong, not a meeting of genuine APC stakeholders or grassroots party structures.

This position was unequivocally reinforced by the Chairman of the Taroh APC Vanguard, who publicly stated that:

The endorsement did not represent the will of APC stakeholders in Langtang North.

There is no justification whatsoever to support Senator Lalong, given his poor performance as Governor for eight years and as Senator for over two years.

An endorsement that lacks grassroots legitimacy is not a mandate  it is a mirage.

On Empathy and Community Engagement

It is deeply ironic for supporters of Senator Lalong to question the morality of engaging traumatised communities, when those same communities have consistently lamented the absence of proactive, visible, and sustained leadership from their elected representatives. Communities do not need press statements alone; they need leadership that prevents tragedy, not leadership that merely reacts after the damage is done.

Hon. Komsol’s Record Speaks for Itself

Unlike the desperate attempt to rewrite history, Hon. Komsol Alphonsus Longgap’s tenure in the House of Representatives representing Shendam, Quaan-Pan, and Mikang Federal Constituency was marked by:

Visible human capital development

Meaningful constituency interventions

Direct engagement with communities

Projects and empowerment initiatives that citizens can still point to today

These are verifiable facts, not propaganda. This track record explains why Hon. Komsol enjoys sustained goodwill across the constituency, despite not currently holding office.

Conclusion: Truth Does Not Fear Scrutiny

Nothing stated by Hon. Komsol against Senator Lalong is untrue. If anything, his comments mirror the silent frustrations of many citizens who feel short-changed after years of recycled promises and underwhelming performance.

The path forward is not through insults, intimidation, or manufactured endorsements. It is through honest dialogue, humility, and a willingness to accept political reality.

Senator Lalong should accept the growing public discontent in good faith, reflect deeply on his record, and understand that leadership is earned daily through performance, not enforced through propaganda.

Plateau South deserves better.

The people deserve the truth.

And democracy demands accountability.

Authorized By.

Komsol Media Team.

PLASU LEVERAGES TETFUND GRANTS TO COMMENCE MULTI-MILLION NAIRA INFRASTRUCTURAL PROJECTS

Vice Chancellor Plau State University (PLASU), Bokkos, Professor Shedrack Best has formally handed over sites  for three major infrastructural developments to contractors setting a significant pace to enhancing the institution's facilities and security.

The projects, funded by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), includes,The Extension of the Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences Building  Under the Year 2025 TETFund Annual Intervention Comprehensive Renovation of the Senate Building  also under the Year 2025 TETFund Annual Intervention and Construction and renovation of Perimeter Fence under the Year 2025 TETFund Special Allocation for Disaster Recovery Interventions 

 Represented  by the Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic, Professor Moses Galadima, Professor Shadrack Best reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to elevating both infrastructural and academic standards.

 The Vice Chancellor reminded the contractors on the beed to be guided by standard and quality as specified in the terms of the contract, "We will provide you with all necessary support, however, you must ensure timely delivery and strict adherence to technical specifications. These projects are central to our administration’s goals, and we expect nothing less than excellence."

Speaking on behalf of their respective firms, Greg Lawani of Harriman Engineering Ltd handling the Extension of the Medical Science Building and that of the building and renovation of the perimeter Fence and  Everest Miri  of Blossom Innovators Ltd  pledged their commitment to delivering high-quality work, aiming to complete the projects  within  schedule,while  soliciting for continued cooperation of the university management to ensure a seamless construction process.

In their separate remarks, Director physical facility Builder Sarah Tsemwan Wayo and Provost of the Medical College represented by Dean Health and allied Science Dr Sarah all expressed readiness to ensure successful execution of the projects.

The projects duration which ranges from thirteen to fifty two weeks is a clear determination of the university's administration in transforming PLASU to a global citadel of learning.

CORINTHIANS FC TRIUMPH 2–1 AS HON. DANIEL ASAMA AGO CONSTITUENCY YOUTH CUP ENDS IN GRAND STYLE

Corinthians FC emerged champions of the Hon. Daniel Asama Ago Constituency Youth Cup after a pulsating 2–1 victory over Rhino FC in the grand finale played on 31st December, 2025, at the Zaria Road Stadium, Jos. The final lived up to expectations as both teams displayed skill, resilience, and tactical discipline, but Corinthians FC showed greater composure to secure the winning goal and lift the trophy.

Their triumph earned them a cash reward of ₦1,000,000 (One Million Naira). Rhino FC, despite a strong and gallant performance, finished as runners-up and received a cash prize of ₦500,000 (Five Hundred Thousand Naira) in recognition of their effort and sportsmanship throughout the competition.

Earlier in the day, the Third Place Match delivered high drama as Gurum Selected FC clinched the third position after a tense 5–2 penalty shootout victory, following a hard-fought draw at regulation time. Gurum Selected were rewarded with a cash prize of ₦300,000 (Three Hundred Thousand Naira).

Beyond the results, the tournament strongly reflected the vision and commitment of Hon. (Amb.) Daniel Asama Ago, Member Representing Bassa/Jos North Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, Abuja, and Chairman, Bassa Football Association (F.A.), whose passion for grassroots sports continues to create opportunities for young talents. The competition was deliberately structured to promote sports development, youth empowerment, unity, and positive engagement across the constituency.

The grand finale was further dignified by the presence of the Plateau Football Association (PFA) Chairman, Hon. Dr. Prince Suleiman Kwande, alongside other members of the PFA Executive Committee. Also in attendance were representatives of the Players’ Union and the Coaches Association, whose presence underscored the credibility, acceptance, and growing relevance of the competition within the football community.

The Organizing Committee extends its heartfelt appreciation to the tournament organizers, match officials, technical and medical crews, security personnel, volunteers, and stadium management for their professionalism and tireless efforts which ensured the smooth execution of the event. We also thank the supporters, football lovers, community leaders, parents, team managers, and youth coordinators for their overwhelming support and cooperation throughout the tournament.

Notably, the entire competition was conducted in a peaceful, mature, and highly disciplined atmosphere. From the opening match to the grand finale, players exhibited remarkable sportsmanship and fair play, reinforcing the true spirit of football and the values the competition seeks to instill among young people.

The peaceful conduct and high level of organization recorded throughout the tournament once again reaffirm Hon. Daniel Asama Ago’s commitment to using sports as a strategic tool for youth development, social cohesion, and community building within Bassa and Jos North Federal Constituency.

Signed:

Organizing Committee

Hon. Daniel Asama Ago Constituency Youth Cup

⚽ Catching Them Young, Building Them Right!