DAKAS ADVOCATES HOPE AS NIGERIA CLOCKS 61

  


INDEPENDENCE MESSAGE

It is yet another day in our nationhood to celebrate the labour of our heroes past and present.

On behalf of my family, friends and close associates, I rejoice with our leaders and all Nigerians on the occasion of Nigeria's 61st independence celebration.

Nigeria is not where it ought to be but it is certainly not where it was before, hence the need for us as a people to be grateful for the advancement so far in our democratic and infrastructural development despite the challenges that we grapple with.

Let us not succumb to gloom and despondency, especially in the face of our security challenges, but keep hope alive, confident in the knowledge that God will help us to overcome our travails. 

I urge all Nigerians to rise above religious bigotry and ethnic jingoism and together strive to build the Nigeria of our dreams.

Long live The Federal Republic of Nigeria

Long Live Plateau State

Happy Independence to you all. 

 Prof Dakas  C.J. Dakas, SAN

WE SHALL MATCH WORDS WITH ACTION.DAYYABU GARGA SAYS.

After officially receiving the flag of the All Progressives Congress,APC for the October 9th Local Government Election,Kanam LGC hopeful,Dayyabu Yusuf Garga says the administration under him has identified some of the immediate challenges of the people and will match words with action in addressing them.

He said the presentation of certificates and flag to himself and his Deputy,Bala P.A confirms the desire for greater teamwork which s aimed at transforming Kanam LGA for a clear and purpose driven leadership.

Dayyabu Garga while speaking to Journalists at the Shendam mini stadium,venue of the flag off of Rally for the forthcoming Local Government elections described Governor Simon Lalong as a man of his words for fulfilling his pledge that an elected executive will succeed another at that tier of government pointing out that a positive history will remember him.

Garga said if given the mandate by the good people of Kanam LGA,the approach will be bottom top and not the top to bottom which had been the bane of our development.

He said the administration at that level will clearly implement policies and programmes to consolidate of the gains of the rescue administration at the state level.

Dayyabu Garga thanked the mammoth crowd that accompanied him and his Deputy,Bala P.A to Shendam saying it shows the acceptability of the people across board.

GRASSROOTS NEWS

I strongly condemn, in the clearest and most unequivocal terms, the reported attack on innocent citizens at Angwan Rukuba in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State on the evening of Sunday, March 29, 2026.The disturbing reports of sporadic gunfire, allegedly carried out by suspected terrorists targeting unsuspecting passers-by before fleeing the scene, represent yet another tragic assault on peace, human dignity, and the sanctity of life. Such cowardly acts are not only reprehensible but entirely unacceptable in any civilized society.I am deeply concerned about the safety and well-being of residents in the affected area, particularly amid the uncertainty surrounding the number of casualties. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families, and the entire Angwan Rukuba community during this painful and distressing time.I call on security agencies to act swiftly and decisively to:Track down and apprehend the perpetrators of this heinous act;Restore calm and confidence within the affected community;Intensify proactive intelligence gathering and surveillance to prevent further occurrences.Furthermore, I urge community leaders, youth groups, and residents to remain vigilant, cooperate fully with security operatives, and resist any form of reprisal that could escalate tensions.The recurrence of such incidents underscores the urgent need for a more robust, coordinated, and intelligence-driven security architecture across Plateau State and beyond. The protection of lives and property must remain a non-negotiable priority at all levels of government.I stand in solidarity with the people of Jos North and remain committed to advocating for peace, justice, and accountability.Enough is enough. The bloodshed must stop. No one—absolutely no one—deserves to die in such an unprovoked and gruesome manner.Chief Yilchini Jan Bida

I strongly condemn, in the clearest and most unequivocal terms, the reported attack on innocent citizens at Angwan Rukuba in Jos...