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 Ex-Gov. Jonah Jang Allegedly Scoops MSME Money, As CBN Seeks Fund Repatriation.  

Ex-Gov. Jonah Jang Allegedly Scoops MSME Money As CBN Seeks Fund Repatriation.
By,giwa alex, Jos
With the increase in violence by the Nigeria youth the employment of graduates into civil service has continue to caused concern and blame between the past ,the present and the future .
The Former Governor Jonah Jang supporters are sowning the seeds of hatred between the opposition party by their comment on social media as if the court is a play ground .
However, some media practitioners are grossly bias in their reportage taking side to reports what we all believed is difference completely from the ongoing trial as they are playing the financial script of their master of who plays the Piper and dictate the tune.
For record purposes ,we are met to be objective to all authority and guide the society to know the proceedings in court not to misled the general public by either to report in favour of another side just because your palm is grease.
The truth remains constant if after all this trial and the former governor hands are clean ,no one can judge ,God is the final judge so we journalists should act right to educate and enlighten those who can’t have the privilege of coming to witness box to argument between the counsels .
Our government at all level saddle with leadership responsibility of transforming ,developing the state to an enviable position and then resources at the state government disposal during to use judiciously to uplift and better our vulnerable community.
We are not politician so we stay away from inciting or putting ourselves as opposition because God gave us the opportunity to past message to safe souls .
The witness paraded by the EFCC from Central Bank of Nigeria especially the Rtd Director Dr Mudashiru Abiola has contributed to the financial development of CBN by establishing a sector to improve well-being of the common man in Nigeria which policy had enough impact to some beneficiaries States.
He told the court that the immediate past Governor of plateau state and senator of the 8th Assembly, did not Disbursed the 2 Billion naira main for Small and Medium Scale Enterprises funds released to the Plateau state under his watch in 2015.
Mudashiru while explaining to the court from a question asked by Rotimi Jacobs ,SAN, the prosecution counsel said ,the money in question is earmarked to help boosting ,marketers , small businessmen and women to boost their businesses,cooperative society loan out to prospective business men and women at single digits rate with maximum interest of 9 percent interest rate compared to the conventional commercial banks with high interest rate as high as 50 percent or more.
The court was at startling revelation made during the continuation of the trial of the former governor of the state Dr Jonah David Jang,and the cashier to Plateau State Government ,Mr Yusuf Pam who are currently facing trial on money laundering amount to whooping sum of 6.3 billion he alleged to have swindled when he hold sway as governor of plateau state from 2007 to 2015.
According to him, about eight reasons for setting the scheme was flawed and diverted the remittance of sort loan from Central Bank with a bottom approached measure .
Mudashiru who stood inside court podium as PW1 witness in the case, said he started working with the apex bank as far back as 1989 and retired from active service from the bank in January,2020 as Director Financial development Department of the bank.
Mudashiru Abiola who said he is the Acting Director of the apex bank then in 2014-15 when the Plateau state government signed to engaged the PFI and disbursed the fund to those who need the money for small business, lamented the sudden change in policy of the CBN , says his area of schedule is to over see all administration of the departments . “I also over see the activities of the departments”.
He further added that the mandate of his department is to develop the implementation of Programs and policies, and to improve access to finance by the real sector of micro Medium small enterprises from the state governments, towards economic development and to sign memoradium of understanding between the government and Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
He continued in his statement that in 2014, the Plateau state government under the leadership of Jonah Jang indicated interest for MSME loan for the state which was granted to the state after fulfilling all the criteria as specified by the bank, and the sum of 2 Billion naira was paid into the state project (1) account with strong instructions from then governor of the state Jonah Jang and (3) separate accounts for the disbursement of the fund for the prospectives beneficiaries into “Project (1)”
Few weeks after the bank had paid the money into the state account , there was previlage information that the government of plateau state has not Disburse the fund to prospective beneficiaries which is grossly against the (CBN)rules and regulations that the fund most be Disburse to prospective beneficiaries Within five working days of the receipt of the money or be return to the coffer of the Central Bank (CBN)
The Pw1 further add that with the privilege information,the Central Bank constituted (4) man investigation committee to verify the claim of not disbursement of the said fund by the state government.
The committee did not waste any time before they submitted it finding which Plateau state was indicted in the report which occasion the apex bank to called for the urgent returned of the fund.
As at that period the state was going through financial crisis and to repatriate the money back to the (CBN) which may be counter productive,at this time the state has change government with Hon.lalong at the saddle.
As part of the political crisis which landed insecurity struggle amongst PDP as at the time, governor Lalong who was just coming on board as new governor weigh into the matter ,and could not understand as the Federal government insisted on repatriating back the 2bn to the coffer of the Central Bank of Nigeria because Jang government has grossly abuse and violated the law of the bank to qualify for obtaining the SMSE loan.
by Alexander Aleburu

Azi Aware Plans To Empower, Units Plateau Youth If Vote As PYC Chairman.

Azi Aware Plans To Empower, Units Plateau Youth If Vote As PYC Chairman.
By,giwa alex,jos
Mr Azi Aware has promised to empower, unit and to ensure Youths participation in active election when voted in as Plateau Youth Council chairman.
As he said he will ensure that the Youths in the state by extension Nigeria,are given their quota in the political position of plateau state and Nigeria as whole.
Azi who is vying for the position of chairman of Plateau Youths Council (PYC),in the forthcoming PYC election in the state stated this in an interview with some groups of journalist in Jos, plateau state capital as part of his election manifestos.
Azi Who hail from Jos North local government of the state and Immediate past Director of Social of plateau Youth Council (PYC), said he is

contesting as the chairman of the council to contribute his positive quarters to the Youth council in the state.

“Iam in the race to contribute my my quarter and offer myself as a servant to my fellow,esteemed and dogged youths of Plateau state,my Plans is to engage our dexterous and talented Youths of Plateau state”.
” Our Youths are full of potentials and skills they need a conducive environment for the development of our dear state.
Through such engagement and empowerment,we can equally contribute in boosting the internally generated revenue of plateau state because we will ensure we empower our youths economically,physically,socially and mentally in order to venture into businesses and other ventures that will create more robust and economic viability of our Beautiful Plateau.
On how he hope to achieve the laudable feats,Aware said
there is need for team work and collaboration among the Excos in the Local Government as well as the District Excos, we need partnership from both Government and Non Governmental sector.
Sixty to seventy percent of our population are Youths constituency,hence,there is need for so many safe spaces for us in order to engage ourselves and contribute our wealth of experience in building of our dear state,once our youths are engaged,they will use social media positively not hyping it ,once we do that,the fake news,kidnappings,poverty and other social vices and threat to our unity in diversity will put into right perspective.
Considering the diversity of the country and by extension how he hope he hope to achieve the so much talk about unity,he quoted from the scripture of the Holy Bible,
” Book of Amos Chapter verse three says,the two can’t work together,until they agree,if there is anything we need in our state and by extension our Country as unity,especially among our Youths,we need to galvanized ourselves and come under one Banner,Plateau state Youth Council,(PYC) is the Apex Body of all the Youths in the state,we will organized programs that will promote our values and equip ourselves with sound education,we need.
“Entertainment, Tourism as well as all forms of sporting activities that will unite us.”
“We need skill acquisition and that can be done by our partners,we will equally diversify our sources of income by acquiring skills acquisition center that can generate income for us as Youths not only mono source of income that we only depend on Government on Funding.”
Farming is another way of generating income ,Plateau is providing the entire North East with Poultry products,Irish Potatoes from Plateau is the best all over the Country,our Fertile soil can be use for Farming, as EXCO,we will acquire lands and venture into Agriculture to enable us carry out programs without hindrance.
Lastly,Political Participation requires Patience and Hardworking,How will you motivate youths to participate fully in political activities?
“As I alluded to,We will achieve this through Awareness and counselling of our brothers and sisters,PYC is a well structured Youth organization that is Found in more eight Districts of the state,we “ll”also have EXCO of the seventeen LGA,Central working committee,we will decentralized our system of our administration if the youths of Plateau state bestowed the mandate on us,gone are the days that the Youth Council just being felt in Jos,we will not concentrate at the interior,our programs will be taken to the grassroots and the impact will be felt by hundred of thousands of our youths residing at the hinterlands,we will equally partner with The leadership of Ethnic Nationalities,Youth Christians Association of Nigeria,Muslim Youth Bodies,and all other youth groups that are will to partner and encourage our youths in different fields of human endeavors.”
We want our Youths to say no to Political thuggery,Arson,Vandalism,Drug Abuse,Prostitution,Rape,School drop out and all other social vices and not only venturing into politics but contests elections.
I’m quite happy with the first Black man that won Election in to the House of Representatives at the United states and he is From Kwara state,He has a PHD in Pharmacy,He is thirty Years old,a youth,Iam equally encourage by Youths from Plateau state like Jerry Malo,Zang Bot and host of others they have excel as youths,the Speaker of the Plateau state House of Assembly is a youth,we can learn from them and other numerous youths that have achieved in their various fields of human endeavors.
Youth problems like economic and skills Empowerment,Employment,security,Quality Education cannot be achieved without youth venturing into Politics.
Finally,What was your achievement when you served as the previous EXCO.
We achieved a lot as EXCO,we were elected in 2017 and served for three years,after being in comatose for over eight years,despite the fact that,the tenure was inundated with a lot of challenges,we were able to trained numerous of the Plateau Youths on Various skills acquisition in partnership with the Plateau state Medium Enterprises Development Agency(PLASMEDA) Industrial Training Fund(ITF) Among others.
by Alexander Aleburu

Jang contravenes ,flaws CBN 6.3 billion MSME loan -CBN tells court

J

ang contravenes ,flaws CBN 6.3 billion MSME loan -CBN tells court

By giwa alex,Jos

A Retired Director with the Central Bank of Nigeria ,CBN, Mr Olayetanyashi Mudashiru Abiola who was director development finance department has testified on alleged N6.3bn suit against the Former Governor Jonah David Jang, and the Former Cashier of the Government Mr Yusuf Pam as CBN exposed how funds was diverted in five (5 ) working days without the appropriate PFI beneficiaries getting it .

The two days trial which resumed on Wednesday and Thursday before Hon. Justice Christine Dabup of High Court ,No 5 which the Former Governor ,Sen Jonah David Jang was dragged to answers questions bordering on money laundering and misappropriation of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises ,MSME, alleged N6.3 billion while he was the governor of Plateau state between 2007-2015 respectively.

Justice Christine Dabup of the High Court sitting in Jos ,Division the Ex-Governor Jonah David Jang
and a former cashier in the office of the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Yusuf Pam, were charge on a 12-count brought against them by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, which bordered on alleged corruption and misappropriation of the state fund amounting to over N6.3bn while he was governor held sway in office.

The Ex -CBN Director who retired from the service of the bank January,2020,Mr Abiola told the court that as a financial institution saddle with the functions of reducing poverty ,unemployment ,they launched the program to accommodate market women ,traders ,farmers through cooperative society and micro Small medium and enterprises ,MSME,across the 36 states and some of the guidelines to obtain the loan by state government is first write to them a letter indicating interest to participate and thereafter follows up with the approval from the various state Houses of Assembly .

He said that the Plateau state government under the leadership of Da Jonah David Jang indicated government indicated interest on the period under review by writing to CBN with all the correspondences letter to back their information from P1 to ,P20 and were all tender and admitted in exhibits by Justice Christine Dabup for proceedings .

Abiola further said when CBN uncovered sometimes in 2014 that in one of their guideline of section 4(2) was not follow they quickly wrote a letter to the Plateau state government asking them to repatriate back the 2 billion earlier sent to them into Project (1) account but it was discovered non adherence to the bank guidelines which was grossly undermined so a team of CBN were sent to the Plateau state, to investigate why money set aside to be disbursed to Nigerian to kick-start their businesses was siphon and diverted into private and public use so who would pay 9% deduction met to be given to CBN as bank interest .

The CBN now wrote a letter to the EFCC accused Jang of misappropriation of funds to the tune of N6.3 billion when he served as governor of Plateau state from the year 2007 to 2015.

The retired banker further gave an insight the main objectives of launching the funds and to stimulate the economic of the Plateau state citizens hit the wrong direction because the governor presented one Sylvester Davou as the Director of Plateau State Small Medium and Enterprises ,PLASMEDA, an agency that never existed but operate just paper imagination of Jang .

The case before retired judge, Justice Daniel Longji, who have retired from service in December 2019 and the case handed over to Justice Christine Dabup now running to one year trial .

The plaintiff counsel ,Rotimi Jacobs of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to recall all the witnesses for fresh re-trial and re-examination in the N6.3bn charge it brought against a former governor of Plateau State, Jonah Jang .

Justice Dabup after taken more witnesses adjourned trial to 16th ,17th and 18th January ,2021for resumption of trial

“You would recall ,Jang was in 2018 arraigned in Jos High Court by EFCC over allegations of fraud to the tune of 6.3 billion naira of Plateau State fund when he was the Governor of the state.

On May 16, 2018 he was remanded in Jos prison after his application for bail was declined by the court”.

While on cross examination by Mike Ozekhome ,SAN ,and two of his sons ,the witness Abiola told the court that funds was not written on the name of the former governor but he wrote them a letter indicating interest to participate.

Today 4th Oct. 2020, the case between FGN/EFCC -V- Sen Jonah Jang & Yusuf Pam continued at the Plateau State High Court No.5 sitting in Jos.

The 1st Defendants legal team is led by Chief Mike Ozekhome SAN, Hon Edward Pwajok SAN LB, Benson Igbanoi esq, Olivia Dazyem esq amongst ors. The 2nd Defendants team is led by Chief Sunday Odey esq, Sunday Oyawole esq & Oguntuyi esq amongst ors. Chief Rotimi Jacobs SAN & ors are for the Prosecution team.

Those Who were in Court today for solidarity with Jang, are Da Francis Bot, Rt Hon George Daika, Rt Hon Stephanus Mwansat, Pst Abraham Yiljab, Alh Idi Waziri, Da Rev Saje, Da Yusuf Pam amongst other people present in Court.

by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau South Senatorial Bye Election,l Am The Most Qualify Candidate——-Hon.George Daika.

Plateau South Senatorial Bye Election,l Am The Most Qualify Candidate——-Hon.George Daika.

By, giwa alex, Jos
The former Speaker of plateau state House of Assembly and one time member House of Representatives said he is the most qualified candidate for the Southern Zone Senatorial Bye election considering his verse experience as lawmaker in the state and national level.
As he said he has the capacity and experience to initiate bills that would bring development to the people of his constituency through lobbying members in the house.
Hon. George Daika who is Senatorial Candidate in plateau South Senatorial Bye election under people Democratic party, stated this in an interview with our correspondence in Jos, plateau States .
He said the prouncement of plateau Senatorial bye election occasion by Covid-19 pandemic is world pandemic problem which affect not only Nigeria but the world in general which Nigeria isn’t in expection.
Hon. George Daika said if experience and credibility would be considered in the election,he will be the best candidate for the Southern Senatorial bye election as hensaid considering my wealth of experience as the former Speaker plateau state House of Assembly, and former member of house of Representatives I think l am the most qualified candidate the post.
On how he would feel if by paraventure he lost the election,he said is God that gives power,if I didn’t get it,I wouldn’t be perturbed because as human I don’t have power over what God has already decided I know the thought of Him towards me is for good and note for bad.
Where ever the election goes,I will take it as one of those things that is already destiny by God that is bound to pass.
But called on the people of the Southern plateau to vote right in the forthcoming plateau South Senatorial Bye election and avoid sentiments and vote the candidate that would initiate bills that would bring development to the people of their Zone constituency.
by Alexander Aleburu

The Family Of Sarki Zailani Thanks Those Who Sympathize With Them During  The Burial Of Their Mother.

The Family Of Sarki Zailani Thanks Those Who Sympathize With Them During The Burial

Of Their Mother.

The family of Dr.Sarki Zailani has thanked those who stood by the the family during the burial of their mother mama Naomi Zailani Who pass on to the great beyond recently.
In a press statement signed by the son of the deceased Dr.Zailki Zailani and made available to this medium reads thus:
I, Chief Dr. Sarki Zailani Yamusa JP, on behalf of the Yamusa Family wish to gratefully appreciate God for the successful burial of our wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, “Late Mama Naomi Zailani Yamusa” who slept in the Lord on the 19th October, 2020 and was buried on the 24th October, 2020 at Gyangyang Village of Kanam LGA, Plateau State. She was aged seventy eight (78) years. It was tagged “a painful death”.
I want to use this medium to appreciate the following:
1. Kanam Local Government Council
2. Hon. Abbas Adamu Wokdung, Chairman, Kanam LGA
3. Hon. (Dr.) Dayyabu Yusuf Garga, Honourable Commissioner, Urban Development
4. Dist. Sen. Nde Hezekiah Ayuba Dimka, Senator of the Federal Republic
5. Dr. Yakubu N. Gambo, former DES, UBEC Abuja
6. Hon. Alhaji Idris N. Gambo, SMEDAN Abuja
7. Chief Dr. Nicholas Kemi Nshe, Former Chairman, Shendam LGA
8. Chief Joseph Ntung Ari, DG, ITF
9. Directorate of Press Affairs, Government House, Plateau State
10. Dengi Old Students Association (DOSA) Representatives
11. Alhaji Ayuba Salihu Nahuta
12. Alhaji Ya’u Isa Nzapisma
13. Chief Abraham Bulus Suyibam
14. Alhaji Saidu N. Gambo
15. Miss Martina Mokwa
16. Hon. Nuhu Sanda, SA to the Chairman of Kanam LGA
17. Hon. Luka Bulla, Supervisor Council and Education Department, Kanam LGA
18. Mr. Yakub Bitrus Gizo
19. HRH Ra’an Tadmum
20. HRH Ra’an Dugub
21. HRH Ra’an Kam
22. HRH Ra’an Yam
23. HRH Ra’an Mbat
24. HRH Sarkin Dull
25. Ra’an Bungudu
26. Ra’an Gwangsum – Gidgid
27. Ra’an Kumwur
28. Ra’an Kumwur – Tadmum
29. Ra’an Taknyili
30. Ra’an Bungudu – Tadmum
31. Ra’an Talbush
32. Ra’an Tadmum – Nasira
33. Ra’an Gidgid – Haman
34. Mr. Babaji Yasan Za’am
35. Mr. Haruna Baggos
36. Mr. Pam Musa, NUJ Plateau State
37. Mr. Edward, my neighbor behind Umma Bread
38. Miss Juliana Adamu Namaran
39. Mr. Bulus Sulisma and Family
40. Comrade Manasseh G. Butswat and Family
41. Prof. Isaac Sammani Rabo Butswat, NOUN Kaduna
42. Hon. Hosea Finangwai, Hon. Commissioner, Ministry of Agric, Plateau State
43. Hon. Rachel Yusuf Ragai
44. Members of COCIN Gyangyang
45. St. Williams Catholic Church , Gyangyang
46. RCM Church Tadmum
47. RCM Church Gidgid
48. RCM Church Banram
49. RCM Church Za’am
50. COCIN Bungudu
51. ECWA Kunwur
52. COCIN Kunwur
53. RCM Church Za’am Pada
54. COCIN Za’am Pada
55. ECWA Gidgid
56. COCIN Gwamlar
57. RCM Church Gidgid-Haman
58. COCIN Gidgid-Haman
59. COCIN Gobbiya
60. COCIN Sabon Gari behind ATBU Bauchi
61. COCIN Nasira
62. RCM Church Za’am Nasira
63. My Uncles from Banak Gyangyang
64. Mr. Maikano Nisa and Family
65. Mr. Ezekiel Sabo, Magajin Garin Vurak-Amper
66. Mr. Habu Nisa Waya – Dengi
67. Mr. Solomon Damisa, Baraden Gidgid Pada
68. Hon. Chris, Former Leader, Shendam LGA
69. Mr. Napkay, Shendam
70. Hajiya Zainab Idris Gambo
71. Hajiya Fatima Yakubu Gambo
72. Mr. Ibrahim Garba Gizo
73. Mr. Sati Daniel Tanko
74. All MFAT Members, Plateau State
75. EXCO of MFAT, Plateau State
All those that time and space will not permit me to mention their names in the medium, I appreciate you all.
by Alexander Aleburu

Governor Lalong Gives Immediate Marching Order For The Conduct Of PYC Election.

Governor Lalong Gives Immediate Marching Order For The Conduct Of PYC Election.
By,giwa alex, Jos
The Plateau State governor Simon Bako Lalong has given the plateau State commissioner for sports and Youths development marching order to conduct the Plateau Youths Council’s (PYC) election without delayed.
The governor said it would be easier for the authority saddle with the responsibility of bring the Youths together to discuss issues affecting them as it would give the government the opportunity to coordinate the Youths when the need arises.
Governor Lalong gives the order in His speech during an interactive meetings with the various Youth group in state following the #Endsars peaceful Protest which metamorphosized into vandalisation and looting of public and private properties which the trail of destructions in the whole country including plateau State.
The governor interactive meeting with the Youths which was held at the Newly Commissioned Victoria Gowon Conference Center New Government House Little Rayfield in Jos South Local Government of plateau state,he said the election of the PYC which supposed to have been conducted around April,2020,was distrupted with the out break of Covid-19 pandemic that had ravaged the globe.
“In this regard, I have directed the Commissioner of Youths and Sports Development to ensure that the process of electing a new leadership for the Plateau Youth Council(PYC) commences immediately now that COVID-19 pandemic has subsided.”
Governor Lalong strongly advised the PYC to ensure they work with one mind and elect a credible Youth leader that will pilot the affairs of the Youths in the right part and to work with the government for the development of the state.
” I urge you all to cooperate and ensure that you elect credible leaders that will represent your interests.”
He further urged the Youths to use the opportunity and cash on not too young to rule philosophy striving to be mentor.
“Above all cash on the advatage and philosophy of the “not too young to rule” by striving to be mentored”.
This the governor said is the hallmark for patience and leadership by example which we have many role models to learn from.
It would be recalled that the tenure of the present exco of PYC has since expired but the conduct of election to produce new leadership of the body was stalled by the outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic which almost brought the whole continent to its knees.
The government ordering for the immediate conduct of the election that will produce the next sustansive exco that will pilot the affairs of the body for next acceptable years provided by the Its Constitution.
by Alexander Aleburu

How Nigeria Brewery Close-Down Jos Trade Fair ,As Traders Lamentes Over Loses.

How Nigeria Brewery Close-Down Jos Trade Fair ,As Traders Lamentes Over Loses.

By, giwa alex, Jos
The Nigeria Brewery has been accussed as been behind the poor organization and premature closure of the 2020, Jos, fair occasion by poor partronage.
As the Nigeria Brewery a renowned organization know for the manufacturing of guiness beer were among the companies which graced this year 2020 Jos trade Fair with other companies.
The traders who spoke with our Reporter complaint over the attitude of the guiness beer company Who abandoned its responsibility of selling beer in the fair but divered into subletting the available spaces to trader at cut throat price.
The action of guiness beer manufacturer scared away majory of the exhibitors Who didn’t have enough money to pay for space as 12 by 12 space go for forty to fifty thousand naira which they are not even sure of making any sales.
The traders condmed the action of the organizer of the Fair Bochit (Alista Marketing and event for supporting the illegal action between her and the brewery company .
Some of the trader who spoke to this medium on condition of anonymity lamented the action of the organizer of the Trade Fair Alista Marketing and Event for conniving with the Guiness company to Short change the prospective traders at the fair.
The traders who want their money refund to them as they making preparation to leaving because the Trade Fair no longer Worth it, appeals to the organizer

of the fair to refund part of the money they paid for space to serve as Palliatives for their losses they have incurred.

They vowed not to participate on the subsequent Fair as the other previous fair they didn’t get anything out of it due largely to poor organization.

As at the time of filing in this report,the the few traders who had erected their selling stands has started dismantling them,as some has already dismantled their, waiting if the organizer Mrs Bochit will be magnanimous enough to refund part of their money to them since the Fair is not more than a week of its official opening.

It would be recalled that the Jos trade Fair which was officially opened 19th October,2020 was distrupted by #Endsars Protest which necessitate the state government slamming curfew on the state,on different occasions.

by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State #Endsars Protest,The State Looses Over 70Billion Naira,Debunk Government Hoarding Palliatives.

Plateau State #Endsars Protest,The State Looses Over 70Billion Naira,Debunk Government Hoarding Palliatives.
By,giwa alex, Jos
The Plateau state government has lamented the level of looting , vandalization and destructions of properties in Jos – North and South of the state during the #Endsars peaceful Protest that was hijacked by hoodlums in the state.
Lalong said the government has gone round the areas affected by the peaceful Protest turned violent, and discovered the magnitude of the destructions that can’t be less than 70billion naira,the action of the hoodlums Who cash on the peaceful Endsars Protest has drawn the state grossly backwards economically and otherwise.
Governor Lalong stated this in his speech at the interactive session with the Youths in the state Over the #Endsars Protest turned violent which metamorphosize into looting arson , vandalization of public and private properties held at Victoria Gowon Conference Hall Little Rayfield on 30th October,2020.
Governor Lalong lamented the inability to interact with the

youth occasion by Endsars Protest turned violent and looting of government a

nd private properties.

“Sadly the engagement with the youths was obstructed because of the uncertainties that arose as a result of the #ENDSARS protests and subsequent disturbances that followed, It is therefore with a deep heart that I welcome you to this interaction as we review the events of the recent past and look at the way forward.

Lalong said depict the implementation of the demand of the Youths by Mr President, Mohammedu Buhari having seen some elements in your request, led to the directives by President Muhammadu Buhari to the IGP to immediately disband SARS. This order was carried out without delay.”

“In addition, Government agreed to implement other demands of the protesters such as the setting up of Judicial Panel of Inquiry to investigate complaints of police brutality and related extra-judicial killings which will lead to the punishment of culprits and compensation for victims.”

“Here in Plateau State, I immediately inaugurated the Judicial Panel of Inquiry to investigate complaints of police brutality and related extra-judicial killings headed by Justice Philomena Lot, a retired judge of the Plateau State High Court on 19th October 2020.”

The governor lamented that despite various efforts to meet with the leadership of the #ENDSARS protests here in Plateau State, no one agreed to engage the government as the protesters claimed they had no leaders, this continued despite our appeal for the protests to end and the path of dialogue adopted.”

The governor further added that he Iwent round some of the affected areas together with Members of the National Assembly Caucus from Plateau State and the Minister of Women Affairs to assess the level of destruction,what we saw was horrific and despicable.

“The level of destruction and carnage is unbelievable and unacceptable,we are still trying to carry out a comprehensive evaluation of the total cost of the damage.”

” However, the preliminary report by a team of experts I constituted has estimated the losses to be put at about 75 billion naira for now. “maintained.

He said the Carnage occasion by the #Endsars protest hijacked by hoodlums, clearly takes us many years backwards as we do not have the resources to replace the structures vandalised and the items damaged or stolen,we are yet to recover from the devastating economic consequences of COVID-19 which has greatly affected our capacity to provide services.

“Indeed, this act of destruction has nothing to do with the initial #ENDSARS protests, but a clear act of criminality and unpatriotic behaviour. As at the last count, we have more than 32 public and private properties that were affected in the looting spree”.

The governor said he appreciates the actions of the Youths and also share on their pains,

“My dear youth, as a father and your Governor, I feel your pain. My heart goes out to all our youths for the many challenges they face daily due to lack of opportunities for jobs and better conditions to achieve their dreams,
this is a burden that has accumulated over time which our administration is working hard to address.

However, it is always confusing when people demand justice by either violating laws or trampling on the rights of others. That can only breed chaos and anarchy leading to worse consequences than what they sought to address in the first place.

You would agree with me that the enormity of the challenges we face cannot be resolved overnight or with a wave of the hand,It is a process which all of us must collectively work together to achieve.

“However, the question that begs for answer is, “can these problems be solved by the kind of destruction and carnage we witnessed recently?” When we destroy the few infrastructures we have, we can never build the better Plateau that we all yearn for.

Since coming into power, my administration has remained committed to pursuing the economic development of the State through youth empowerment and job creation. That is why we continue to prioritize peace and security which encourages private investors to create jobs and boost the economy,we established PLASMIDA to be the driving force for empowering our youths with skills and knowledge that will enable them create jobs and be self-reliant.

The governor said,so far the agency has trained about 40,000 youths in different areas and supported over 15,000 Micro, Small and Medium business start-ups. Today, Plateau State is the face of MSMEs in Nigeria as we have consistently won awards since 2018.

“We have also taken advantage of our strategic partnership with the ITF, GIZ and other development partners to create opportunities for our youths in agriculture, entrepreneurship and skills development. This is in addition to providing incentives for young people to go into farming which our state is known for.

we have also done our best to ensure that our youths benefit from all social investment programmes of the Federal Government. Since the N-Power started, 11,364 youths have benefited from Plateau State. Over 2,000 beneficiaries are under the skill acquisition component of N-Power.

Under the conditional cash transfer, out of the over 26,000 households receiving the bimonthly stipend of 10 thousand naira, 24,070 have youths as caregivers and alternate who receive the stipend on behalf of the households. In 90% of the households, there are youths who are beneficiaries.

The governor reiterate that the Plateau State Government did not hoard any palliatives as some political interests are desperately trying to deceive the public.

“We shall continue to explain that we received the items from the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs just shortly before the #ENDSARS protests began.

“This delayed the process for distribution,before then, every palliative we acquired or had received was distributed transparently by the Committee led by the Deputy Governor to vulnerable individuals and groups within the 17 Local Government Areas. Do not be deceived by those who are consumed by desperation for power and can condescend so low to exploit people’s misfortune for political gains.”

” We are a people-centred government that can never inflict pain on our citizens,let me appeal to our youths to always put the interest of our State at heart and learn to build, not to destroy. ”

He warned about the negative use of the social media which has the capacity for inciting gullible people towards violence, hatred and destruction.

“Let us take advantage of the Peace Building Agency which has contributed significantly to arresting the vicious cycle of violence through a wide range of conflict prevention and peace building mechanisms including, systematic dialogue, advocacy, peace education and preventive diplomacy.”

However,the governor used the interaction to appeal with our youths to always avoid any action that can threaten unity and peace of the state Plateau belongs to all of us and we must build it together.

Shortly before the commencement of the programme, the government inurgurate the new Government House Auditorium which we inherited and completed in honour of Her Excellency, Mrs. Victoria Hansatu Gowon, former First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“She remains a shining example for the younger generation because of the support she gave her husband Gen, Yakubu Gowon who at a very young age took the mantle of leadership of Nigeria”.

Plateau State #Endsars Protest,The State Lose Over 70Billion Naira,Debunk Government Hoarding Palliatives.

By,giwa alex, Jos

The Plateau state government has lamented the level of looting , vandalization and destructions of properties in Jos – North and South of the state during the #Endsars peaceful Protest that was hijacked by hoodlums in the state.

Lalong said the government has gone round the areas affected by the peaceful Protest turned violent, and discovered the magnitude of the destructions that can’t be less than 70billion naira,the action of the hoodlums Who cash on the peaceful Endsars Protest has drawn the state grossly backwards economically and otherwise.

Governor Lalong stated this in his speech at the interactive session with the Youths in the state Over the #Endsars Protest turned violent which metamorphosize into looting arson , vandalization of public and private properties held at Victoria Gowon Conference Hall Little Rayfield on 30th October,2020.

Governor Lalong lamented the inability to interact with youth occasion by Endsars Protest turned violent and looting of government and private properties.

“Sadly the engagement with the youths was obstructed because of the uncertainties that arose as a result of the #ENDSARS protests and subsequent disturbances that followed, It is therefore with a deep heart that I welcome you to this interaction as we review the events of the recent past and look at the way forward.

Lalong said depict the implementation of the demand of the Youths by Mr President, Mohammedu Buhari having seen some elements in your request, led to the directives by President Muhammadu Buhari to the IGP to immediately disband SARS. This order was carried out without delay.”

“In addition, Government agreed to implement other demands of the protesters such as the setting up of Judicial Panel of Inquiry to investigate complaints of police brutality and related extra-judicial killings which will lead to the punishment of culprits and compensation for victims.”

“Here in Plateau State, I immediately inaugurated the Judicial Panel of Inquiry to investigate complaints of police brutality and related extra-judicial killings headed by Justice Philomena Lot, a retired judge of the Plateau State High Court on 19th October 2020.”

The governor lamented that despite various efforts to meet with the leadership of the #ENDSARS protests here in Plateau State, no one agreed to engage the government as the protesters claimed they had no leaders, this continued despite our appeal for the protests to end and the path of dialogue adopted.”

The governor further added that he Iwent round some of the affected areas together with Members of the National Assembly Caucus from Plateau State and the Minister of Women Affairs to assess the level of destruction,what we saw was horrific and despicable.

“The level of destruction and carnage is unbelievable and unacceptable,we are still trying to carry out a comprehensive evaluation of the total cost of the damage.”

” However, the preliminary report by a team of experts I constituted has estimated the losses to be put at about 75 billion naira for now. “maintained.

He said the Carnage occasion by the #Endsars protest hijacked by hoodlums, clearly takes us many years backwards as we do not have the resources to replace the structures vandalised and the items damaged or stolen,we are yet to recover from the devastating economic consequences of COVID-19 which has greatly affected our capacity to provide services.

“Indeed, this act of destruction has nothing to do with the initial #ENDSARS protests, but a clear act of criminality and unpatriotic behaviour. As at the last count, we have more than 32 public and private properties that were affected in the looting spree”.

The governor said he appreciates the actions of the Youths and also share on their pains,

“My dear youth, as a father and your Governor, I feel your pain. My heart goes out to all our youths for the many challenges they face daily due to lack of opportunities for jobs and better conditions to achieve their dreams,
this is a burden that has accumulated over time which our administration is working hard to address.

However, it is always confusing when people demand justice by either violating laws or trampling on the rights of others. That can only breed chaos and anarchy leading to worse consequences than what they sought to address in the first place.

You would agree with me that the enormity of the challenges we face cannot be resolved overnight or with a wave of the hand,It is a process which all of us must collectively work together to achieve.

“However, the question that begs for answer is, “can these problems be solved by the kind of destruction and carnage we witnessed recently?” When we destroy the few infrastructures we have, we can never build the better Plateau that we all yearn for.

Since coming into power, my administration has remained committed to pursuing the economic development of the State through youth empowerment and job creation. That is why we continue to prioritize peace and security which encourages private investors to create jobs and boost the economy,we established PLASMIDA to be the driving force for empowering our youths with skills and knowledge that will enable them create jobs and be self-reliant.

The governor said,so far the agency has trained about 40,000 youths in different areas and supported over 15,000 Micro, Small and Medium business start-ups. Today, Plateau State is the face of MSMEs in Nigeria as we have consistently won awards since 2018.

“We have also taken advantage of our strategic partnership with the ITF, GIZ and other development partners to create opportunities for our youths in agriculture, entrepreneurship and skills development. This is in addition to providing incentives for young people to go into farming which our state is known for.

we have also done our best to ensure that our youths benefit from all social investment programmes of the Federal Government. Since the N-Power started, 11,364 youths have benefited from Plateau State. Over 2,000 beneficiaries are under the skill acquisition component of N-Power.

Under the conditional cash transfer, out of the over 26,000 households receiving the bimonthly stipend of 10 thousand naira, 24,070 have youths as caregivers and alternate who receive the stipend on behalf of the households. In 90% of the households, there are youths who are beneficiaries.

The governor reiterate that the Plateau State Government did not hoard any palliatives as some political interests are desperately trying to deceive the public.

“We shall continue to explain that we received the items from the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs just shortly before the #ENDSARS protests began.

“This delayed the process for distribution,before then, every palliative we acquired or had received was distributed transparently by the Committee led by the Deputy Governor to vulnerable individuals and groups within the 17 Local Government Areas. Do not be deceived by those who are consumed by desperation for power and can condescend so low to exploit people’s misfortune for political gains.”

” We are a people-centred government that can never inflict pain on our citizens,let me appeal to our youths to always put the interest of our State at heart and learn to build, not to destroy. ”

He warned about the negative use of the social media which has the capacity for inciting gullible people towards violence, hatred and destruction.

“Let us take advantage of the Peace Building Agency which has contributed significantly to arresting the vicious cycle of violence through a wide range of conflict prevention and peace building mechanisms including, systematic dialogue, advocacy, peace education and preventive diplomacy.”

However,the governor used the interaction to appeal with our youths to always avoid any action that can threaten unity and peace of the state Plateau belongs to all of us and we must build it together.

Shortly before the commencement of the programme, the government inurgurate the new Government House Auditorium which we inherited and completed in honour of Her Excellency, Mrs. Victoria Hansatu Gowon, former First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“She remains a shining example for the younger generation because of the support she gave her husband Gen, Yakubu Gowon who at a very young age took the mantle of leadership of Nigeria”.
by Alexander Aleburu

#Endsars Protest, Christians Berates Plateau State Government For Lack Of Proactiveness.

#Endsars Protest Christians Berates Plateau State Government For Lack Of Proactiveness.

By,giwa alex, Jos
Christians under the aegis of “Youths Wing Of Christian Association Of Nigeria (YOWLCAN) Plateau State chapter has come hard on the Plateau State government for her lackadaisical attitude in handling the the #Endsars Protest which eventually metamorphosize into vandalisation of properties Worth millions of naira.
This is occassioned by the communication gap carelessly created by the government between the government and the Youths in the state ,by extension the country as a whole .
The Youth Wing of Christian Association of Nigeria (Yowican) Plateau state chapter stated this during the town hall meeting organized by the plateau state government governor Simon Bako Lalong on 30th October,2020 held at the government House Little Rayfield in Jos South local government LG.
The Chairman of YOWLCAN Pharmacist Markus Audu who spoke on behalf of the Christian Youth Wing frowned at the communication gap created by governor Lalong led administration if not ,the Endsars Protest which was later hijacked by Hoodlums would have been avoided or nipped on the board.
Audu further pointed out that lack of feedback mechanism and engagement by elected government officials in the state and the National levels, youths unemployment which has continued to swell every day can also be attributed to the youths restiveness as the popular adage said “an idle mind is devil a workshop”.
He further stated that the Youths has totally lost interest on their Representatives because they see them as betrayal who promise to do Havean and earth during electioneering compaign which they reneged immediately they come Power as elected representatives of the people.
The association however recommend that the government of plateau State should reach out to the Youths in their various programs which will help to bridge communication gaps between the government and the Youths in the state.
The association further add that the government should be more proactive in nipping on board an issues that may taken a negative dimensions which will help to avert any problems associated with this nature of #endsars Protest.
They charged governor Lalong to go beyond just having the Youth as ordinary Special assistance,but to appoint the Youth commissioner ,and better still, as member of boards and parastatals.
He added that the government should organize media chats occasionally, where he can get feed back through the phone in programs where he gets direct feed back from the citizen, this he stressed will enable government to know what and what the citizens are saying about him.
Other recommendation of YOWLCAN includes, asked the government to temper Justice With mercy and grant pardon to those persons arrested by securities for alladged to have taken active part in vandalisation, looting private and public properties which the government has directed they should be prosecuted.
The association recommended that all the promises the government had made to the Youths and the citizens of the state should ensure its implemented,the government should create enably environs for business to strive which will take away the Youths out of idleness , Put an end to sporadic attacks and killings of communities by some persons allegally identify to be Fulanis and then urged the plateau State government to prevail on the federal government to as matter of urgency address issues of national importance to put an end to the current friction the nation is going through.
by Alexander Aleburu

The Judicial Panel On Police Brutality And Extra-Judicial Killings Resumes Sitting 2nd November.

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he Judicial Panel On Police Brutality And Extra-Judicial Killings Resumes Sitting 2nd November.

By,giwa alex, Jos
The Judicial Panel Investigating Complaints of Police Brutality and Extra-judicial killings in Plateau State will resumed sitting on Monday 2nd november,2020 .
As against this backdrop,the panel is inviting the general public to its inaugural sitting Who must had suffered one form of police brutality and extra judicial killings in one way or other to submit it petition.
The submition of petition is contained in a press statement dated 30th October,2020 , signed by the secretary of the panel Cornelius Shibial and made available to this medium in Jos, plateau State capital.
According to the statement,the sitting and submition of petitions shall commence Monday 2nd November, 2020,
Venue Dadin-Kowa Youth centre Jos.
Time is 10am prompt.
The statement however advised the general public to note that Covid -19 protocol will be strictly observed.
by Alexander Aleburu

Northern Governors Felicitates With Muslims At Eid-EL-Maulud Celebration,Call For Tolerance.

Northern Governors Felicitates With Muslims At Eid-EL-Maulud Celebration,Call For Tolerance.

By, giwa alex, Jos

The Governors under the auspacies of the “Northern Governors Forum” has Felicitates with Muslims Ummah in Nigeria as they join others all over the world to mark the Eid-el-Maulud celebration.

The Northern Governors Forum’s felicitation is contained in a press statement dated 29th October,2020, signed by the Director of Press and Public Affairs to governor Lalong Makut Macham and made available to this medium in Jos , plateau State capital.

The Chairman of the Forum Who doubled as the Governor of Plateau State ,Simon Bako Lalong in a statement called on all muslims to use the occasion and reflect on the virtues of love, tolerance and compassion as exemplified by the Holy Prophet.

Lalong also asked for sober reflection among Nigerians saying the current situation in the country calls for patience, understanding, honesty, sincerity, kindness and collaboration in overcoming various challenges.

He further said the Forum continues to crave the prayers of all Nigerians for wisdom and guidance to enable them serve the people with the best intentions and visionary programmes that will alleviate poverty and improve the living conditions of the people.

The Governor called for calm from events of recent past, assuring that the Government is doing all that is necessary to address the issues raised by Nigerian youths.

However, appealed to the youths to resist the temptation of engaging in destruction of properties which only retards development.

by Alexander Aleburu

Governor Lalong Has Lift The Curfew  From 12 Midnight To 6am .

Governor Lalong Has Reviews The Curfew From 12Midnight To 6am

By,giwa alex, Jos
The plateau State government Simon Bako Lalong have Lift the curfew earlier imposed on Jos-north and South of the state following the #Endsars Protest and vandalisation of government and private properties.
With the relaxation of the curfew by the government of Plateau State,the curfew is to commence by 12midnight and 6am starting from Wensday 28th October,2020.
The lifting of the curfew is contained in a press statement dated 27th October,2020, signed by the Director of press and public affairs to governor Mackut Macham and made available to this medium in Jos, Plateau State capital.
The statement reads in part,
Based on the assessment of the security situation in Plateau State and upon the recommendation of the Plateau State Security Council, the Executive Governor of Plateau State Rt. Hon. (Dr) Simon Bako Lalong has approved the relaxation of the curfew imposed in Jos South and Jos North Local Government Areas with effect from Wednesday 28th October 2020.
By this directive, the curfew is hereby relaxed to commence from 6am to 12 midnight beginning from Wednesday 28th October untill further notice. No movement will be allowed between the hours if 12 midnight to 6am.
Citizens are advised to go about their lawful businesses without any fear as security agencies have been directed to ensure effective patrols and surveillance to protect lives and property.
They have equally been directed to identify and arrest any individual or group of persons that engage in any acts of criminality including looting, arson, vandalism and threat to lives and property in the State.
The Governor after going round areas affected by the recent wanton acts of vandalism, arson and destruction in company of the Plateau State National Assembly Caucus, expresses deep sadness over the level of destruction of both public and private properties and the magnitude of loss recorded.
While appealing to the youths to desist from such disgraceful acts, he warns that those cought engaging in such activities will be made to face the full wrath of the law.
by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State Security Council Meets Over #Endsars Protest, Looting And Curfew.

Plateau State Security Council Meets Over #Endsars Protest, Looting And Curfew.By,giwa alex, JosThe Plateau State Security Council has again met to deliberate on the security situation following #Endsars protest, looting and Curfew imposed in the last two days.The security meeting is contained in a press statement dated 26th October ,2020 , signed by the Director of press Affairs to the governor,Makut Macham and made available to this medium in Jos, plateau State capital.Briefing newsmen after the meeting held at Government House Rayfield Jos, Secretary to the Government of the State Prof. Danladi Atu said so far, the situation is calm but still fluid as there are still threats to attack other public and private businesses as well as individuals.He said the Council agreed to further fortify all check-points in Jos South and Jos North Local Government Areas to give effect to the curfew imposed in order to restore peace that will determine the next line of action.He further said that security agencies have been mandated to embark on massive manhunt for the arrest of looters and ensure materials are recovered while the culprits are prosecuted.Prof. Atu said so far, 7 courts have been designated for the prosecution of the 307 suspects so far arrested at various locations where the looting took place.The Council warned members of the public from consuming some of the looted food items because they are dangerous for human consumption as they have been chemically treated for preservation.Members of the public were further advised to be aware of these dangers and not to patronize the product of these looters.The Council also encouraged the sustenance of all channels of engagement and dialogue with youth groups, community leaders, professional bodies, associations and traditional rulers to foster more understanding that will lead to a de-escalation of the current situation.Members of the security forces were commended for their efforts so far and encouraged to continue to work in restoring and maintaining peace in the State. The Government has also promised to look into their challenges with a view to addressing them and making them more effective.The Government again restated that there was no hoarding of palliatives as the looted items were delivered to the State by the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development just before the #ENDSARS protests began which made it difficult for the distribution to commence before the sad looting and destruction of the warehouses.The council advised members of the public to be wary of propaganda and disinformation that is perpetrated through the social media to incite the people against government and encourage chaos, saying no society can exist without law and order.Council notes that up till now, some political leaders and traditional rulers have not engaged their people as resolved with at the stakeholders meeting with the Governor.They are being called upon to do so and submit reports to government immediately.
As at 26th October 2020, some of the looted and vandalized properties include:SEMA Warehouse (Old Nitel Bukuru), PRUWASSA, PADP (Dogon Dutse Jos), Mineral Museum (Angul D, Bukuru), ASTC Vom, Plateau Publishing Company, SUBEB (Dogon Dutse), Government Technical College Bukuru, Ryom Local Government Secretariat, School of Home Economics Vom, Jos foods, Jos Trade Fair (Polo), Private Residence of former Speaker, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara.Others such as Grand Cereals Bukuru, State and Federal Secretariats and Private residences of some individuals have also been threatened.
by Alexander Aleburu

Bauchi State : Hon.Hassana Arkila Lauds Governor Bala Mohammed For Conducting LGs Elections And Other Laudable Achievements .

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auchi State : Hon.Hassana Arkila Lauds Governor Bala Mohammed For Conducting LGs Elections And Other Laudable Achievements .

By, giwa alex,

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state has been lauded for Conducting local government election in the 20 LGAs across the state after over 10,years when last elections was conducted.

As she reel out numerous Achievements of the Bala Mohammed led administration in Bauchi state since he assumed office as governor in the state in 2019.

The former chairman of Bogoro local government and currently the Chairman Orphans And Vulnerable Children Agency (BASOVCA) made the commendation in an interview with journalist in Tafawa Balewa LG during the state LG election held on the 17th October,2020.

The former People Democratic Party (PDP) Bauchi South Senatorial district and former Ex-official of the ruling party in the state said Bala Mohammed has demostrate what other past administration could not do for conducting the state local government.

Hon.Hassana said the conduct of the LG election in the state after a decade, shows how PDP led government in the state had adhered to it electioneering campaign promises.

“During the electioneering campaign of His Excellency Bala Mohammed,he promised that when given the mandate as the governor of Bauchi state,he will conduct the local government election in all the local government which was last conducted since 2008.”

“Today its no longer political promise as some people claimed but a reality and every citizens of the state are happy which is the reasons they queued to support him and his government.”

The Chairman Orphans and and Vulnerable Children Agency in the state , said the achievement of Bala Mohammed in the state within the shortest period in the office has surpassed the full administration of most past administration in state .

She further said, under Bala Mohammed administration in the state, infrastructure has been given a face lift as most of the Communities in the state hitherto not motorable has been opened with befitting good roads network.

In the health sector, Mrs Hassana said Bala Mohammed led administration has built general hospitals and clinic that has scattered all over the state and the developments still on going in the state and it’s environs.

She said because of the achievement of the governor in the state , the opposition party are decamping to the party in the state enmass to join hands for the developmental achievement of the governor .

On the administration imparts on educational sector in the state, the chairman said since the assumption in office,the governor ensured the prompt payment of the salaries of the civil servants in the state including teachers having know the importance of education in the development of any nation.

“Governor Bala Mohammed ensured that the civil servants in the state receive their salaries on or before 25th of every month since he assumed office as governor of Bauchi state,the action of the governor has helped to raise the morals of the workers in the state.”

On the period under review,the PDP administration has constructed numerous classrooms for primary, secondary,even at the tertary institution in the state and recruitment of more teaching staff.

She however called on the citizens of Bauchi state to join hands and support the PDP led government in the state to move the state to the next level.

It would be recalled that the Bauchi state government conducted her local government elections in the state after over 10 years last held which the ruling party in the state PDP swept all the 20 LGAs.

Bauchi State : Hon.Hassana Arkila Lauds Governor Bala Mohammed For Conducting LGs Elections And Other Laudable Achievements .

By, giwa alex,

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state has been lauded for Conducting local government election in the 20 LGAs across the state after over 10,years when last elections was conducted.

As she reel out numerous Achievements of the Bala Mohammed led administration in Bauchi state since he assumed office as governor in the state in 2019.

The former chairman of Bogoro local government and currently the Chairman Orphans And Vulnerable Children Agency (BASOVCA) made the commendation in an interview with journalist in Tafawa Balewa LG during the state LG election held on the 17th October,2020.

The former People Democratic Party (PDP) Bauchi South Senatorial district and former Ex-official of the ruling party in the state said Bala Mohammed has demostrate what other past administration could not do for conducting the state local government.

Hon.Hassana said the conduct of the LG election in the state after a decade, shows how PDP led government in the state had adhered to it electioneering campaign promises.

“During the electioneering campaign of His Excellency Bala Mohammed,he promised that when given the mandate as the governor of Bauchi state,he will conduct the local government election in all the local government which was last conducted since 2008.”

“Today its no longer political promise as some people claimed but a reality and every citizens of the state are happy which is the reasons they queued to support him and his government.”

The Chairman Orphans and and Vulnerable Children Agency in the state , said the achievement of Bala Mohammed in the state within the shortest period in the office has surpassed the full administration of most past administration in state .

She further said, under Bala Mohammed administration in the state, infrastructure has been given a face lift as most of the Communities in the state hitherto not motorable has been opened with befitting good roads network.

In the health sector, Mrs Hassana said Bala Mohammed led administration has built general hospitals and clinic that has scattered all over the state and the developments still on going in the state and it’s environs.

She said because of the achievement of the governor in the state , the opposition party are decamping to the party in the state enmass to join hands for the developmental achievement of the governor .

On the administration imparts on educational sector in the state, the chairman said since the assumption in office,the governor ensured the prompt payment of the salaries of the civil servants in the state including teachers having know the importance of education in the development of any nation.

“Governor Bala Mohammed ensured that the civil servants in the state receive their salaries on or before 25th of every month since he assumed office as governor of Bauchi state,the action of the governor has helped to raise the morals of the workers in the state.”

On the period under review,the PDP administration has constructed numerous classrooms for primary, secondary,even at the tertary institution in the state and recruitment of more teaching staff.

She however called on the citizens of Bauchi state to join hands and support the PDP led government in the state to move the state to the next level.

It would be recalled that the Bauchi state government conducted her local government elections in the state after over 10 years last held which the ruling party in the state PDP swept all the 20 LGAs.

by Alexander Aleburu

Its Misinformation,Lalong govt can’t divert palliatives —–Hon Samuel Kasuwa. 

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ts Misinformation,Lalong govt can’t divert palliatives —–Hon Samuel Kasuwa.

By,giwa alex,Jos
The insinuation that governor Lalong is behind the hoarding of Covid-19 Palliatives met to be given to the indigents and vulnerable is misinformation as he vagued for the governor’s innocent.
A Youth who doubled as a Politician ,Hon Samuel Kasuwa has disclosed this in an interview with journalist in Jos, plateau State capital.

He said that Governor Simon Bako Lalong had no intention to divert palliatives met for the citizens of the state but pledged that we are vanguard of change in the society so we shouldn’t allow ourselves to be misled .

He commended the federal and state government distribution for palliatives to ease the covid-19 pandemic across the 36 states but charge protesters to exercise constraint and allow government to constitute committee to share to Nigerian.
Hon. Samuel Kasuwa condemned in its in totality the manner some miscreants hijacked the peaceful protest by turning it into looting expedition and attacking personalities in the name of wild #Endsars protest.
He pleaded with the Nigerian youths to shun all social vices capable of destroying the unity of Nigeria sovereignty ,we must put aside our differences in religious and ethnic affiliation to led this great country to the promise land no matter what is bedeviling us.
Kasuwa called on citizens of Plateau state to uphold the spirit of tolerance forgiveness to ensure that we all strengthen the bound of unity at all level of development .
He maintained that what happened to Nigeria within the weeks under review we pray God Almighty to stop the act of brutality and looting of private owners properties in the name of protest .
Kasuwa noted that as a youth,I’m calling on all the protesters to remain calm and to see that Mr President also condemn the brutality of SARS by dissolving them immediately .
However, in Plateau state ,Hon Kasuwa applauded Governor Simon Lalong for quick action taken in addressing the protesters by preventing them from spreading across the state but reducef to two LGs .
He appealed to all the traditional rulers across the 17 LGAs of the state to caution their youths and make sure the outbreak of lawlessness is avoided without rancor .
According to him , we appeal to religious leaders in the state to return back to God and pray for the restoration of the land ,we are member of one family and we belong to one Nigeria so let stop deceiving ourselves going to destroy our symbol of love and unity .
Samuel lamented that we should imbibe the culture of togetherness ,we would return back to our creator one day so there is no need for us to fight and destroy what God has endowed us with .
He further add that Nigerian youths should stop wild goose chase of white cola jobs they should engage themselves in meaningful business to manage their family because of the situation .
He stressed that violence attacks on innocent Nigerian to vandalised and intimidate them and pack their goods isn’t the solution to the present crises which can’t solve our unemployment challenges facing us ,he added.
Kasuwa stressed that,”I’m not speaking for the government or their actions, but stress that they have to set up committee to enable them distribute the palliatives to the vulnerable communities but with this act few people are the beneficiaries of the gesture through dubious and unconditional means “.
He pointed out that whatever we enjoy today,we should understand that another day we would suffer same Faith because the manner covid-19 wreck havoc across the globe ,we should remain calm and be our brothers keeper .
He added that Nigeria belongs to all of us so we should build indelible mark of confidence .
by Alexander Aleburu

BCO Condemns Stockpile  Of Covid-19 Palliatives In Some States,Urges Consolidation Of FG Efforts.

BCO Condemns Stockpile Of Covid-19 Palliatives In Some States,Urges Consolidation Of FG Efforts.

By,giwa alex, Jos
The Buhari Campaign Organization (BCO)Alh.Pasali has condemned in strong term the actions of some state governors who stockpiled the Covid-19 Palliatives in isolated Warehouses instead of distributing it to the indigents and vulnerable in their states.
As he urgued the affected States to resprocate the efforts of president Buhari in providing succor to the citizens of Nigeria after the devastating effects of Covid-19 pandemic which has eaten deep into the economy of every citizens of Nigeria.
The Buhari Campaign Organisation (BCO), Alhaji Danladi Pasali made the call in a press statement made available to this medium in Jos, plateau State capital.
Alhaji Pasali who is the National Coordinator of BCO, frowned at a situation where items of palliatives were kept unshared, leading to the recent burgling of warehouses and the subsequent looting across some states of the country.
He further said:”The looting of palliatives in some states as aftermath of the EndSARS protest has become another cause for concerns.”
“And it has become necessary for us to express that such happenings are indicators that respective authorities at various states need to rise above board to consolidate the efforts of the federal government in providing succor to the citizens.”
He stressed that President Buhari, through the ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, has graciously distributed food and other items to the states Governments, “our expectations of them is to expedite actions by ensuring that same are extended to the needy.”
The BCO said, as pro good Governance group, they are not happy with the trend of development, at which items as palliatives are kept unshared, leading to the recent burgling of warehouses and the subsequent looting of the items.
“We are concerned because some Nigerians have ignorantly, accused the Buhari-led Federal Government of not caring about the plight of the people’s welfare, it has greatly and graciously done its parts, but some Governors have seemingly failed to consolidate such efforts and concerned,” he maintained.
The BCO appealed to all State Governors to come to terms with current realities and always do the needful.
“Not only on the issue of food palliatives, but all aspect of Mr. President’s efforts of alleviating the suffering of Nigerians, so that all executive arms of Governments can be seen toeing the same paths of good governance,” he stressed.
Pasali appeals to all citizens of Nigeria to be patient and desist from further vandalisation of warehouses, and to remain peaceful and law abiding.
by Alexander Aleburu

#Endsars Protest : Christians And Muslims Leaders Appeals To Youths In Plateau State To Be Calm.  

#Endsars Protest : Christians And Muslims Leaders Appeals To Youths In Plateau State To Be Calm.
By, giwa alex, Jos
The Youth Wing of Christian Association Of Nigeria (YOWICAN)and National Council Of Muslim Youth Organization (NACOMYO) of Nigeria, plateau State chapter,

has appeared to Plateau youths to sheath their swords and allow the Federal and State government to respond to their demands during the #Endsars Protest.

This is imperactive as the cry of the youths has been heard and Government has taken the first step by disbanding the Special Anti-Roberry Squad (SARS) unit of the Nigeria Police Force, there’s need to show understanding as we await other actions of Government in addressing the other issues raised in the demands of the Youths.
The Christian and Muslim appeals is contained in a press statement signed by Pharmacist Markus Audu and Mal . Ali Ali for Christian’s and Muslims comminity respectively and made available to our medium in Jos, plateau State capital.
The press statement which read in part,
“The Plateau State Government has set up the Judicial Committee to investigate petitions against SARS personnel that were brutal, let us make our submissions to the committee please.”
“As law abiding citizens, let’s act in a manner that is more civil in the interest of our dear Plateau State which we all know has suffered a long period of unrest and is still trying to recover to its feet. We should try as much as possible to do the following:”
Make our presentation to the commission of enquiry.
“Help ourselves and our Dear Plateau State by bringing a stop to the vandalization of the infrastructures of the State, whether publicly or privately owned. “
” Plateau State is still lagging behind in development, what we need to do is to crave for more developmental projects, not to destroy the ones already on ground.”
“As Youth Leaders in our various communities, we should sensitize our members on the need to remain peaceful and engage the authorities through constructive meansDialogue is very critical ,
He further add that “we should articulate feasible recommendations on how our Dear State will be move forward because we owe our yet unborn generations the responsibility to do that. And appeal to government to put in place an engagement process with the various youth organizations through the Youth Leaders.
by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State : Dogara’s House And Covid-19 Palliatives Warehouse Vandalize.

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lateau State : Dogara’s House And Covid-19 Palliatives Warehouse Vandalize.

By, giwa alex, Jos
As the fire ingnited by #Endsars protest rages on,the Protest has taken another dramatic turn as the house of the former Speaker of the House of Representatives in the 8th Assembly and current serving Senator Dogara’s House has been vandalized by the Protesters in Jos.
This is as the covid-19 Palliatives Warehouse given to the state by the Federal government was also looted by the rampaging #Endsars Protesters in the state capital.
The senator’s resident is said to have been vandalized by hundreds of the Protesters who stormed his house located at Lamigo of Jos North local government of plateau State, capital.
Although the amount of the properties looted by the Protesters from the vandalized senator’s resident cannot be assertained at time of this report, but is said to be running into millions of naira.
Similarly,the warehouse housing Covid-19 Palliatives given to the state by the Federal government for onward distribution to indigents persons and people living with disabilities was also vandalized by the irate Protesters on Saturday,24th October,2020.
The warehouse housing the items is said to be located at the premises of Plateau State Publishing Company (PPC)the state own Newspaper company.
The Protesters who besieged the warehouse in their numbers Over power the security at the gate and forced the door of the warehouse open as they started looting the items.
The army, police and the men of civil defence corps drafted to stop the vandalisation of the Palliatives item could not do much as the protesters cashed on their civil nature and threatened to engage the securities on physical combat.
The action of the Protesters which however hightened panic in Jos and its environs forced governor Lalong to re-impose the earlier relaxed 24 hours curfew imposed in Jos North and South of the state at wake of the Protest, was re-impose till further notice.
The looting of the PPC warehouse Palliatives is coming two days after the Protesters had looted the Palliatives in bukuru in Jos south LGA of the state which worth millions of naira.
The protesters who seem not to relent in their Protest and looting of goods belonging to government and private individuals, is seen in their numbers possibly scouting for the next warehouse or possibly shops to vandalise.
Presently, the ever busy town of Jos , capital of Plateau State is a ghost of itself following the restatement of 24 hours in the state by the state government ,Simon Bako Lalong.
As securities were seen in strategic position of the state to prevent further break- down of law and order.
by Alexander Aleburu

Unity Foundation Appreciates Dignitaries Who Attends Its 14th Edition Of Skills Acquisition Program.

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nity Foundation Appreciates Dignitaries Who Attends Its 14th Edition Of Skills Acquisition Program.

By, giwa alex, Jos

Foundation under the auspacies of “Unity Foundation” has thank the dignitaries who despite their busy schedule took time out to attend the skills acquisition closing ceremony of the foundation.

Their attendance did not only add glamour to the occasion, but the advice has enriched the participants of the skills acquisition which they will use for the rest of their existence.The occasion which was organized at the Jos Central Mosque was held on the 24th October,2020 .

“Your coming to the event ,as well as immense contributions towards the realization and successes of the program, have added value to the program in all ramification.”The aims and objectives of the Unity Foundation is to impact on humanity, which is primary goals, that is why the foundation engaged in reconstructions of Mosques in our respective communities, revamping Boreholes that grieves technical challenges, including culverts that were either neglected or suffers encroachment of erosions.

He said It is also on records that Alh. Abubakar Yaro the Founder of Unity Foundation Maidankali has distributed palliative during the covid- 19 pandemic in plateaue state and Its environs.He further added that the foundation having realize the importance of education, had give scholarships to many indigents children who could not afford to pay school fees and exams fees in various public, community and private schools in the metropolitan.

He stressed that the Foundation, under the supervision and sponsorship of the amiable and sociable ALH. Abubakar Yaro Mai-Dankali has so far trained not fewer than Two Thousand women in various skilled acquisition programs ranging from; Cosmetology, Catering, Makeups, Henna decoration, and Shoe making and other skills acquisition .

Other achievement of the foundation includes Knitting, Tailoring design as well as cuisine both local and continental dishes for the community women to stand the test of time.

The training he said is not limited to Jos North alone ,it cut across various communities of Jos- North, Jos- South, and Bassa, while places like Babale, Narguta, and Janta Apata were amongst the beneficiaries of the laudable project of the Executive Director Unity Foundation Abubakar Yaro.

by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State : Governor Lalong Denies Hoarding Palliatives.

Plateau State : Governor Lalong Denies Hoarding Covid-19

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By,giwa Alex, Jos
Following the vandalization and looting of palliatives from some warehouses in Jos and Bukuru on 24th October 2020, by protesting #Endsars protesters,the state government has condemnedb in strong term the action of the protesters and further make some clarirications about the items to clear the erroenous impression that they were being hoarded.
The government clearification is contained in a press release dated 24th October,2020, signed by the commissioner of information and Communication Hon. Dan Manjang and made available to this medium in Jos, plateau State capital.
The release said the items at the warehouses were delivered to the state by the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Social Development and Disaster Management for distribution to beneficiaries in Plateau State.
The public may recall that the Hon. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouk was in Jos together with the Minister of Women Affairs Dame Paullen Tallen on the 16th October 2020 to deliver the items and had indeed brought in the personel of the Ministry to carry out the distribution in conjunction with State officials.
However as they were preparing to begin the process, the #ENDSARS protests began which put the process on hold.
Unfortunately while the iterms from the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Social Development and Disaster Management alongside the state representatives were waiting for the coast to clear to commence the distribution, the stores were breached and the items carted away.
The Plateau State Government therefore wishes to state categorically that it did not hoard any palliatives meant for the citizens of the State at any time.
All the palliatives purchased by the State and those donated by private individuals were distributed equitably by the State Palliative Committee headed by His Excellency Prof. Sonni Tyoden, Deputy Governor of Plateau State.
With this explanation, it would be wrong and mischievous for anyone to suggest that the State Government was hoarding food items meant for indigent citizens.
The Rescue Administration of Governor Simon Lalong will never tolerate that.
Government wishes to once again appeal to the citizens particularly the youths to continue to conduct themselves peacefully and avoid any action that could cause the breakdown of law and order.
The Government wishes to remind citizens that directive for the ban on protests and procession is still in force and security agencies still have the mandate to arrest and prosecute those who violate the order.
by Alexander Aleburu

Rev.Yakubu Pam Appointed Chairman Inter-Governmental Organization Council For Nigeria And International Human Rights Commission

Rev.Yakubu Pam Appointed Chairman Inter-Governmental Organization Council For Nigeria And International Human Rights Commission.
By,alex giwa, Jos
Rev.Yakubu Pam the Executive Secretary of Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), has been appointed Chairman of inter-Governmental Organization Council for Nigeria Human Rights Commission (IHRC).
Receiving the letter of appointment from the Country Head, of International Human Rights Commission (IHRC), Amb. Friday Sani in his office in Abuja, the (NCPC) boss commended the International body for finding him worthy for the appointment.
Yakubu Pam thanked the body for the sacrifices they made in making his appointment a reality.
The (NCPC) boss said that there was need to believe in the vanguard of fighting to make sure that Nigeria becomes united.
According to him, “we must help our country to rise up and shine with the position God has helped giving us”.
He however commended the international body for joining him in the path of peace building process.
He stressed that he had spent most part of his time in life making sure that he stands for peace.
The (NCPC) helmsman stated that protesting is not entirely bad, but it is risky because it could be hijacked by hoodlums who do not mean well for this nation.
In his words “It is my belief that all hands should be on deck to put an end to this situation”.
Earlier, the Country Head of the international Human Rights Commission (IHRC), Amb. Friday Sani said he is in the Commission with the approval of the world leardership of International Human Rights Commission to honour him with the award.
He further explained that protests or demonstrations should not be the right way to resolve issues rather than canversing for a diplomatic relationship in resolving issues.
Ambassador Sani averred that Rev. Pam’s character and his person would be used to solve the problems facing Nigeria.
And promised to partner with the NCPC boss in peace building process and stressed the need for Rev. Pam to convene strategic meetings with Christian leaders on one hand and Muslem leaders on the other hand to find lasting relations to this present security challenges facing the country.
A letter of appointment and a plaque of award and some face masks werepresented to Rev.Pam in line with the organization fight against the global Covid-19 pandemic by Friday Sani.
by Alexander Aleburu

 #Endsars Protest: Communique Of South West Caucus In The Senate.

#Endsars Protest: Communique Of South West Caucus In The Senate.
By, Our Reporter
Being cognisant of the recent developments in the country generally and in particular the violent incidents in some places in South West Region
Being cognisant of our responsibility to peace, security and welfare of the people.
We 17 elected Senators from the six South West States after our meeting state as follow:
1. We recognise the right of citizens to ventilate their grievances by way of peaceful protests.
2. We have received the 5-point demands of the genuine #EndSARS protesters and we identity with the demands. With our colleagues in the Senate, we have passed these demands to the Federal Executive for implementation.
3. We deprecate unequivocally the use of brute force against peaceful protesters in the country.
4. In view of the massive infrastructure deficit and precarious financial situation of the country, we condemn wanton destruction of public property and those of private individuals by hoodlums as this constitute bastardisation of the cause of genuine #EndSARS peaceful protesters.
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We enjoin the President and all security agencies to ensure security of lives and property in all parts of the country.

5. We urge the #EndSARS protesters to exercise restraints to enable the government implement their demands.
by Alexander Aleburu

#ENDSARS PROTEST: NUJ URGES VIGILANCE BY JOURNALISTS.

#ENDSARS PROTEST: NUJ URGES VIGILANCE BY JOURNALISTS.

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The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Federal Capital Territory, FCT Council, has called on members in the FCT to remain vigilant following reports of violence in some parts of the territory over the #EndSARS protests.

Chairman of the NUJ, Emmanuel Ogbeche, in a statement released on Thursday, said it has become urgent for journalists to take their safety seriously as few colleagues have narrowly escaped lynching by suspected hoodlums.

The statement read in part: “We call on all our members and media practitioners in general in the FCT to take their safety seriously. We have received reports of the near lynching of some journalists but relieved that none was hurt.”

According to Ogbeche, journalists should have special numbers of other colleagues and security agencies on speed dial when covering protests and rallies.

The NUJ FCT Council Chairman called on security agencies especially the police, to guarantee the safety of journalists at this difficult moment.

by Alexander Aleburu

End lnsecurity Protest: Northern Groups Opt For Suspension To Prevent Hijack By Hoodlums.

End lnsecurity Protest: Northern Groups Opt For Suspension To Prevent Hijack By Hoodlums.

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The Coalition of Northern Groups, CNG, has opted for an immediate suspension of the End Insecurity Now protests in Northern Nigeria, for possible fear of being hijacked by hoodlums not to worsen the security situation in the region.

The coalition while addressing a news conference in Kaduna, said it does not want attention to be diverted from its objective of urging the government to take firm and immediate steps to address the security concerns in the North.

The last couple of weeks has seen sparks of accumulated anger vented by youths in the form of protests across the nation.

The northern version of the protests is focused on securing the region from incessant bandit attacks, insurgency, kidnappings among other security challenges rocking the region.

Disturbed by the dimension the EndSARS protests have assumed, the Coalition of Northern Groups is calling off its EndINSECURITY protests, to prevent it from being hijacked, like the EndSARS protests.

The aftermath of what began as a peaceful protest according to the coalition is the height of total disregard for the value of life.

The coalition says, Nigeria must deepen her democratic mechanism as well as protect citizens’ rights to peaceful protests, but condemned all forms of manipulation that could cause the breakdown of law and order during protests.

by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State Government Has Relex Curfew From 6am-8pm 

Plateau State Government Has Relex Curfew From 6am-8pm
By,giwa alex,Jos
The plateau State Government has reviewed the curfew earlier imposed in Jos-north and South of the state following the #Endsars protesters on Tuesday 20th October,2020 which left not fewer than 5 persons dead.
The review of the curfew bis contained in a press statement dated 22nd October,2020, signed by the secretary to the state government Professor Danladi Atu(SGS) and and made available to this medium in Jos, Plateau state capital.
The release read as follows:
Following resolutions

reached at a high level stakeholders’ meeting chaired by the Executive Governor of Plateau State, Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong, one of which is the need for stakeholders to immediately engage their communities across the state in a systematic Peace dialogues aimed at de-escalating tension, the Government has decided to relax the curfew earlier imposed on Jos North and South Local Government Areas from 6am to 8pm as from Friday October 23, 2020 until further notice.

This decision was reached after painstaking deliberations with critical stakeholders and careful assessment of the security situation that led to the skirmishes in some parts of the affected local government areas, last Tuesday.

Please note that the government is not unmindful of citizens’ Constitutional Rights to hold lawful assembly or stage peaceful protests as long as these are carried out within the extant laws of Nigeria. As a Government, we also appreciate the fact that these are the variables that further deepen our democracy.

However, as a deliberate approach to prevent a repeat of last Tuesday’s ugly incident where precious human lives and property were lost, the Government has for now also resolved to ban forthwith any processions and protests under whatever guise in order to safeguard the lives all citizens of the state.

This is to enable the Government isolate and deal with those who are bent on disrupting the peace of the State.

By this notice, we urge all law abiding citizens to go about their legitimate businesses without fear of molestation as government has put all necessary measures in place to ensure the maintenance of law and order across the state.

For the avoidance of doubt, the Plateau State government has already set machinery in motion to address the demands raised by the protesters.

In this light, government has constituted a Committee headed by a retired High Court Judge, Justice Philomena Lot which has since swung into action and ready to receive petitions from those who have cases.

We sue for understanding and patience from all and sundry as government takes decisive steps to address the demands of the protesters in the coming weeks.

We therefore call on all citizens to avoid any action that is inimical to the overall development of the state especially those that threaten the peace and unity of our people.

by Alexander Aleburu

Governor Lalong Visits Areas Affected By #Endsars Protest,Vows To Disallows Return Of Choas In Plateau.

Governor Lalong Visits Areas Affected By #Endsars Protest,Vows To Disallows Return Of Choas In Plateau.By, giwa Alex, JosGovernor Simon Bako Lalong on Wednesday 21st October 2020 visited some of the areas that were affected by the disturbances that trailed the #Endsars protests in Jos North and Jos South Local Government areas of Plateau which led to the imposition of curfew in the two Local Governments.The Governor accompanied by Deputy Governor Prof. Sonni Tyoden, Secretary to the Government of the State Prof. Danladi Atu and heads of security agencies in the State, took a tour of Ahmadu Bello Way, Terminus and Bukuru where he was briefed by the Commissioner of Police Edward Egbuka.He was told that some cars belonging to customers were burn at the Ahmadu Bello Way while attempts to loot shops were thwarted and some arrests were made.The Governor also went round some of the businesses that were partially torched and places of worship that were vandalized along the terminus area.At Jos South Local Government, the Governor visited some places of worship that were burnt and looted at Gyero road and Kugiya market.While speaking with journalists after the visit, the Governor said he was disappointed that some persons were cashing in on the #Endsars protests to implement their hidden agenda of destabilizing Plateau State at all costs.That he said will not be allowed to happen under his watch.On compliance to the 24 hour curfew, the Governor said he was satisfied with the level of compliance but will only announce further measures after an analysis of the current situation by security agencies.He advised citizens to guard their safety and peace judiciously and also cooperate with the government in fishing out criminals whether they are associated with the protests or not.
by Alexander Aleburu

Governor Lalong Summons Stakeholders Meeting To De-escalate #Endsars Protests And Curfew

Governor Lalong Summons Stakeholders Meeting To De-escalate #Endsars Protests And Curfew
By,giwa alex, Jos
Barely a day the Plateau State government governor Bako Lalong imposed 24- hours curfew in Jos-north and South local government of the state,the government has summoned stakeholders meeting to De-escalate #Endsars protest in the state.
Governor Simon Bako Lalong on Wednesday 21st October ,2020, summoned a stakeholders meeting to further engage on the processes of de-escalating the situation and enhancing the security of the State.
While addressing the stakeholders who include traditional rulers, community leaders, religious leaders, and special interest groups, the Governor Lalong said the #ENDSARS protest which began peacefully was gradually degenerating into chaos as hoodlums attacked and molested innocent citizens who were going about their normal businesses.
This development Lalong lamented has took a new turn yesterday when the protests led to the destruction of properties, cars and looting of business premises along the Ahmadu Bello way as well as the burning of a place of worship along Gyero Road in Bukuru In addition, five deaths recorded.
Lalong said “Government was left with no choice than to impose a curfew to stop further loss of lives and properties.
As collaborators and partners in our inclusive governance architecture, l have once again convened this interface to update you and equally solicit for your input as the way to consolidate on the calm atmosphere that has been restored in the affected areas. Peace is a priceless commodity that we cannot do without”.he stressed.
He warned that no one will be allowed to jeopardise the peace of the State because the protests had been hijacked and now taking the dimension of ethno religious crisis.
He further said his administration will not tolerate the actions of these miscreants as anyone who constitutes threats to the lives and properties of law abiding citizens will be dealt with decisively.
Plateau State Commisoner of Police CP Egbuka said the #ENDSARS protesters had refused to heed the advice of security agencies which led to the unfortunate situation.
He stressed that intelligence revealed that the protest was infiltrated by some people behind the scenes who are bent on causing chaos.
He said so far, five deaths have been recorded as two corpses we discovered in Jos South Local Government on Wednesday.
Gbong Gwom Jos, Da Jacob Gyang Buba commended Governor Lalong for his prompt action to intervene in the crisis so as to ensure that the State and its people do not witness violence.
He said as traditional, community, and religious leaders, everyone has a role to play to ensure that those dark days do not return.
Stakeholders in their contributions called for further engagement with stakeholders in the various communities to ensure that normalcy is restored to enable government lift the curfew.
A communique reached at the event recommended among other things that more efforts should be made to identify and dialogue with leadership of the protests and also fish out the criminals to be brought to Justice

by Alexander Aleburu

Governor Lalong Canvasses For Federal Roads And Health Facilities In Plateau State 

Governor Lalong Canvasses For Federal Roads And Health Facilities In Plateau State
By,giwa alex, Jos
Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has appealed to the Federal Government to embark on urgent intervention in some of the Federal roads in the State which are in a deplorable condition and causing untold hardship to motorists.
Governor Lalong appeals is contained in a press statement dated 20th October,2020, signed by the Director of press and public affairs to the governor Makut Macham and made available to this medium in Jos , Plateau State capital.
Governor Lalong was speaking when he received members of the House of Representatives Committee on FERMA who are on over sight visit to Plateau State.
Lalong said some of the roads include the Akwanga- forest-Jos road, Jos-Jingre-Saminaka-Pambegua road and Shendam-Lafia road among others which are in a deplorable condition.
He said “I want to appreciate the ongoing intervention in some of the roads such as the collapsed bridge in Wase, Mato-Kuka Taraba road, as well as Panyam-Shendam roads. However, we appeal for immediate intervention in the other roads such as the ever busy Jos-Abuja road which are in bad shape. We shall continue to work with the National Assembly particularly members of the House Committee on FERMA to ensure that this is done”.
Chairman of the Committee Hon. Olufemi Richard Bamisile assured the Governor that the Committee will do all within its power to ensure that there is intervention in the roads enumerated. He commended Governor Lalong for his development efforts in infrastructure, agriculture and peace.
Meanwhile the Governor also recieved a 7-Man Delegation from Federal Ministry of Agriculture Rural Development which is implementing the APPEALS project funded by the World Bank.
Governor Lalong while welcoming the team which is promoting Agro processing and value chain addition said Plateau is eager to join the second phase of the program because of the need to process perishable crops such as tomatoes, potatoes and other vegetables which the State produces in abundance.
He presented the letter of intent to the team leader for onward presentation to the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development.
Leader of the team Dr. Tijjani Ahmed Ajayi said they were in the State for an assessment visit that will ascertain the readiness of Plateau to join the project and has been satisfied with the efforts of the State which has provided a project office, vehicles and other requirements. He requested the Government to address few areas that have been pointed out for improvement.
The Governor also received House Committee on Health led by its Chairman, Dr. Pascal Chigozie Obi who informed the Governor that they were in the State to inspect Federal Health institutions in the State such as the Jos University Teaching Hospital.
Governor Lalong appealed to the Committee to facilitate the development of existing health institutions in the State and establishment of new ones in line with the efforts of the State to develop health tourism.
by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State: DSS Invites Apostle EL-Buba Over “ENDSARS” Protest.

Plateau State: DSS Invites Apostle EL-Buba Over “ENDSARS” Protest.
By, giwa alex, Jos
The Directorates of States Security Service (DSS)have invited Apostle EL-Buba the founder of EBOMI church in Plateau State capital.
The invitation of the Apostle may not be unconnected to the Endsars protest that has engulf the state and the whole country.

I went to the DSS office to know what best can be done in regards to the on going project in the country.

The man of God Apostle EL-BUBA who arrived at the DSS office around 10am on Tuesday,20th,2020 in company of his lawyer Barr.Bawa and some of his personal aid in the ministry and spend not less an hour with the security agent.
In an interview with journalist immediately he worked out of the office of DSS at his Ebomi tower in kashim Abrahim street opposite ldomie plaza ,he said ,
“I make them understand that they should ensure there is interaction between the government and the youths and about treat ,not about trying to bully or treats, but about seatiny on round table and to have a discussion with the protesters.”
“I was seen as major steerer of the protest,as a father ,I can not just leave my children to be on the street just by themselves,I have to come in,and feel what they are feeling and to give them fatherly advice and to give them Sense of direction if need be.”
And to help the government to know what is right ,in fact we have extensive deliberation .
” went with my lawyer barrister Bawa to the DSS office which I was able to pin point one after the other and not about seating down in their comfort zone”.
“You have to meet with the people and discuss ,the cap has change ,so you have to wear the cap they are wearing and speak the language they will understand” .
Apostles EL-BUBA further said he also use the invitation to advice the government that
Is not about bringing Out the military to intimidate , rather the military should protect the protesters against hired hoodlums from some quarters.
It’s when people sees that the government is agreeing what they are saying, they will be willing to come out to talk.
All is about trust,trust has been distroyed by the people in government,if they could trust some leader as we are building on that trust to see how it could be sustained.
This are some of the things we discussed and they appreciated.
But intimidation and to arrest me is not the answer it should be what should be the solution I have to give to the government .
This children are our children,if you ask them to go left they will go ,and when you ask them to go right,they will go because they know people like us can’t miss lead them.
In such a time like this,is to know what people are saying and to make a necessary adjustments.
This on going protest in time like this,is not about “Endsars” that is just a tag,there is need for a holistic police reform totally.
There you can talk about infrastructure where you

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all on this young people who can come out to say their mind.

The the youths are technological driven ,they can be able to give how the nation can be rebuilt in a shortest possible time.

You cannot just seat down there at the comfort of your zone and be thinking on how you can distribute try money to them,in fact,they are not interested in your money,their desire is to see new Nigeria they can lay claim ownership approach as they have been focusing on in the time past.

Basically, they may want to engage on further discussion like I stated before ,l have clearly stated what they should do ,if they work on what I advised, they may likely yeild success.

On his part,the lawyer to Apostle EL-Buba, barrister Bawa who doubled as the chairman of NBA plateau State chapter, who was in company of of EL-Buba to the invitation to DSS office, said the Apostle invitation to the DSS is not by force,is by volution.

In fact I went to honor the DSS invitation to discuss and suggest way for the on going protest in the state,by extension Nigeria as a whole.

In fact, this youths ,they are my children,and can’t just live them alone to themselves because they needs direction at this time.

The fact is that the protesters have been peaceful and focus in their demand and agitation.

We saw what transpired during the demostration in Abuja where hoodlums hijacked the whole process and the police stood and where watching .

So he was invited an he offer himself at his own volution and the DSS consider it as a privilege,he maintained

by Alexander Aleburu

Governor Lalong Appeals To Prostesters To Vacate The Streets .

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overnor Lalong Appeals To Prostesters To Vacate The Streets .

By,giwa alex, Jos
Governor Bako Lalong has appealed to the plateau State protesters to vacate to street particularly those who have cases, to vacate the streets and direct their energies towards the panel of inquiry in order to have their cases investigated so that they can obtain justice. That way, government will continue to address the other issues raised by the protesters as rapidly as possible.
Governor lalong described this period as a very crucial event has become necessary because of the current developments in our nation occasioned by the ENDSARS movement which is a response to the complaints of alleged atrocities committed by some members of the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigeria police against the citizens.
Governor Lalong made the appeal in a release dated Monday 19th October,2020, personally signed by him and made available to this medium in Jos, plateau State capital.
The governor said,”let me first add my voice to the condemnation and genuine cry of the many Nigerians and indeed citizens of Plateau State who have suffered one form of humiliation, intimidation, harassment and loss as a result of the activities of bad elements within the disbanded SARS and other units of the police force.”
“Indeed such horrific stories have brought us to where we are today that the Federal Government dissolved SARS in response to the demand of protesters from various parts of the country. The protesters have presented a 5-point demand to the Government for the disbandment of SARS; Punishment of culprits; Compensation for victims; Setting of panels to investigate all atrocities and improving the welfare of the police.”
He further add that Its in furtherance of the implementation of these demands that we are gathered here for the inauguration of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry to investigate complaints of police brutality and related extra judicial killings in Plateau State by SARS and other police units.
He stressed that Judicial Commission of Inquiry is to receive and hear complaints from all victims who have any complaint against the SARS and other police units with the view to ensuring that they obtain justice.
Accordingly, pursuant to Section 2(1) of the Commissions of Inquiry Law, Cap 25, Laws of Northern Nigeria, 1963 and by the powers vested in me, I have approved the constitution of a Judicial Panel of Inquiry to hear Complaints by Victims of Police Brutality and Other Related Extra-Judicial Killings in Plateau State.
The Membership is made up as follows:
Justice Philomena Lot (Rtd.)Chairman,
CP Garba Patrick (Rtd.) Member,Ezekiel Dauda Dasche Member .
The (Youth Representative)
Mrs. Rauta Dakok (Rep. Ministry of Justice)Member Mrs. Kiyenpiya Mafuya Member.
Others are(Rep. of Human Rights Commission) ,
Dr. John Jinung Representing Civil Society
Fatimah Suleiman Representing Civil Society.
Other members of the panel are Mr. Cornelius Shiolbial Perm Sec. Cabinet & Special Services (Secretary)
The terms of Reference of this panel includes
To receive and investigate Complaints of Police Brutality
and related extra-Judicial Killings in the State,to evaluate evidence and draw conclusions on validity of Complaints and,to recommend Compensation and other remedial measures.
The Committee according to governor Lalong has Six (6) months to conclude its assignment and submit its reports.
He however said with the setting up of this Judicial Panel of Inquiry, it is expected that all those who have any complaint of misconduct against any officer of the defunct SARS and other police units will channel their grievances to the Committee for investigation and further necessary action.
” Let me therefore appeal to the protesters, particularly those who have cases, to vacate the streets and direct their energies towards the panel of inquiry in order to have their cases investigated so that they can obtain justice. That way, government will continue to address the other issues raised by the protesters as rapidly as possible.”
Governor Lalong commend majority of the protesters for their civil conduct during the protests,and however, I want to draw their attention to the fact that the agitation is gradually being hijacked by miscreants who are taking advantage of the situation to commit crimes. Some citizens are already witnessing harassment from this category of people.
He assured government willing to continue the process of dialogue and engagement with leaders and representatives of the protesters if and when they make themselves available, to further de-escalate the situation and ensure that their demands are met.
“I urge them to heed the voice of reason and resist being used by politicians and clandestine interests that are bent on undermining government and thereby testing its will.”
“Furthermore, the continued blocking of roads and denying other law abiding citizens access to their offices and business destinations is hurting the economy of the State and will at the end be counter-productive particularly now that we are trying to recover from the impact of COVID-19. Besides, this blockade is hampering access to other States since Plateau is a major transit route to other parts of the country.”
“Fellow citizens, these are difficult times that call for unity and understanding which is needed to enable us overcome the current challenges in our march to nationhood. We have to stand together and avoid any act that could jeopardize our collective existence and the future of our children. ,”
“I will also like to use this opportunity to correct the misconception asserting that the Northern Governors Forum under my leadership wants the return of the scrapped Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). This is far from the truth as there is no way the Northern Governors will call for the resurrection of an already scrapped SARS as approved by the President and announced by the Inspector General of Police.”
” Rather, what I and my colleagues have emphasized was the need for deeper and wholistic reform of the entire policing architecture in the country. We are of the opinion that despite the condemnable atrocities by some members of the dissolved SARS, there are some among them that were good and performed their duties diligently, and as such there should not be blanket condemnation.”
” What we also pointed out was the fact that some Northern States benefited significantly from the disbanded SARS in the fight against insurgency, banditry, kidnapping and other violent crimes. I wish to reiterate my deep personal support for the agitation of a wholistic reform of the policing architecture which has commenced with the scrapping of SARS. As Governor, I will also continue to advocate for further reforms towards the rapid implementation of community policing for which I have strongly advocated for.”
” Finally, I call on all our citizens to remain vigilant and cooperate with government and security agencies to frustrate any attempt by individuals or groups to scuttle the substantial peace that we have been enjoying under the cover of ENDSARS protest or any other guise. Peace remains our cardinal goal and we will not compromise it.”
” For members of this judicial panel, I congratulate you for your appointment to serve our State and the nation at this critical time, I challenge you to be thorough, diligent and fair to all those that will appear before you in order to ensure that justice is served to all parties .
He stressed that Judicial Commission of Inquiry is to receive and hear complaints from all victims who have any complaint against the SARS and other police units with the view to ensuring that they obtain justice.
Accordingly, pursuant to Section 2(1) of the Commissions of Inquiry Law, Cap 25, Laws of Northern Nigeria, 1963 and by the powers vested in me, I have approved the constitution of a Judicial Panel of Inquiry to hear Complaints by Victims of Police Brutality and Other Related Extra-Judicial Killings in Plateau State.
The Membership is made up as follows:
Justice Philomena Lot (Rtd.)Chairman,
CP Garba Patrick (Rtd.) Member,Ezekiel Dauda Dasche Member .
The (Youth Representative)
Mrs. Rauta Dakok (Rep. Ministry of Justice)Member Mrs. Kiyenpiya Mafuya Member.
Others are(Rep. of Human Rights Commission) ,
Dr. John Jinung Representing Civil Society
Fatimah Suleiman Representing Civil Society.
Other members of the panel are Mr. Cornelius Shiolbial Perm Sec. Cabinet & Special Services (Secretary)
The terms of Reference of this panel includes
To receive and investigate Complaints of Police Brutality
and related extra-Judicial Killings in the State,to evaluate evidence and draw conclusions on validity of Complaints and,to recommend Compensation and other remedial measures.
The Committee according to governor Lalong has Six (6) months to conclude its assignment and submit its reports.
He however said with the setting up of this Judicial Panel of Inquiry, it is expected that all those who have any complaint of misconduct against any officer of the defunct SARS and other police units will channel their grievances to the Committee for investigation and further necessary action.
” Let me therefore appeal to the protesters, particularly those who have cases, to vacate the streets and direct their energies towards the panel of inquiry in order to have their cases investigated so that they can obtain justice. That way, government will continue to address the other issues raised by the protesters as rapidly as possible.”
Governor Lalong commend majority of the protesters for their civil conduct during the protests,and however, I want to draw their attention to the fact that the agitation is gradually being hijacked by miscreants who are taking advantage of the situation to commit crimes. Some citizens are already witnessing harassment from this category of people.
He assured government willing to continue the process of dialogue and engagement with leaders and representatives of the protesters if and when they make themselves available, to further de-escalate the situation and ensure that their demands are met.
“I urge them to heed the voice of reason and resist being used by politicians and clandestine interests that are bent on undermining government and thereby testing its will.”
“Furthermore, the continued blocking of roads and denying other law abiding citizens access to their offices and business destinations is hurting the economy of the State and will at the end be counter-productive particularly now that we are trying to recover from the impact of COVID-19. Besides, this blockade is hampering access to other States since Plateau is a major transit route to other parts of the country.”
“Fellow citizens, these are difficult times that call for unity and understanding which is needed to enable us overcome the current challenges in our march to nationhood. We have to stand together and avoid any act that could jeopardize our collective existence and the future of our children. ,”
“I will also like to use this opportunity to correct the misconception asserting that the Northern Governors Forum under my leadership wants the return of the scrapped Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). This is far from the truth as there is no way the Northern Governors will call for the resurrection of an already scrapped SARS as approved by the President and announced by the Inspector General of Police.”
” Rather, what I and my colleagues have emphasized was the need for deeper and wholistic reform of the entire policing architecture in the country. We are of the opinion that despite the condemnable atrocities by some members of the dissolved SARS, there are some among them that were good and performed their duties diligently, and as such there should not be blanket condemnation.”
” What we also pointed out was the fact that some Northern States benefited significantly from the disbanded SARS in the fight against insurgency, banditry, kidnapping and other violent crimes. I wish to reiterate my deep personal support for the agitation of a wholistic reform of the policing architecture which has commenced with the scrapping of SARS. As Governor, I will also continue to advocate for further reforms towards the rapid implementation of community policing for which I have strongly advocated for.”
” Finally, I call on all our citizens to remain vigilant and cooperate with government and security agencies to frustrate any attempt by individuals or groups to scuttle the substantial peace that we have been enjoying under the cover of ENDSARS protest or any other guise. Peace remains our cardinal goal and we will not compromise it.”
” For members of this judicial panel, I congratulate you for your appointment to serve our State and the nation at this critical time, I challenge you to be thorough, diligent and fair to all those that will appear before you in order to ensure that justice is served to all parties without any bias.”
by Alexander Aleburu

Governor Lalong Appeals To Prostesters To Vacate The Streets .

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overnor Lalong Appeals To Prostesters To Vacate The Streets .

By,giwa alex, Jos
Governor Bako Lalong has appealed to the plateau State protesters to vacate to street particularly those who have cases, to vacate the streets and direct their energies towards the panel of inquiry in order to have their cases investigated so that they can obtain justice. That way, government will continue to address the other issues raised by the protesters as rapidly as possible.
Governor lalong described this period as a very crucial event has become necessary because of the current developments in our nation occasioned by the ENDSARS movement which is a response to the complaints of alleged atrocities committed by some members of the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigeria police against the citizens.
Governor Lalong made the appeal in a release dated Monday 19th October,2020, personally signed by him and made available to this medium in Jos, plateau State capital.
The governor said,”let me first add my voice to the condemnation and genuine cry of the many Nigerians and indeed citizens of Plateau State who have suffered one form of humiliation, intimidation, harassment and loss as a result of the activities of bad elements within the disbanded SARS and other units of the police force.”
“Indeed such horrific stories have brought us to where we are today that the Federal Government dissolved SARS in response to the demand of protesters from various parts of the country. The protesters have presented a 5-point demand to the Government for the disbandment of SARS; Punishment of culprits; Compensation for victims; Setting of panels to investigate all atrocities and improving the welfare of the police.”
He further add that Its in furtherance of the implementation of these demands that we are gathered here for the inauguration of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry to investigate complaints of police brutality and related extra judicial killings in Plateau State by SARS and other police units.
He stressed that Judicial Commission of Inquiry is to receive and hear complaints from all victims who have any complaint against the SARS and other police units with the view to ensuring that they obtain justice.
Accordingly, pursuant to Section 2(1) of the Commissions of Inquiry Law, Cap 25, Laws of Northern Nigeria, 1963 and by the powers vested in me, I have approved the constitution of a Judicial Panel of Inquiry to hear Complaints by Victims of Police Brutality and Other Related Extra-Judicial Killings in Plateau State.
The Membership is made up as follows:
Justice Philomena Lot (Rtd.)Chairman,
CP Garba Patrick (Rtd.) Member,Ezekiel Dauda Dasche Member .
The (Youth Representative)
Mrs. Rauta Dakok (Rep. Ministry of Justice)Member Mrs. Kiyenpiya Mafuya Member.
Others are(Rep. of Human Rights Commission) ,
Dr. John Jinung Representing Civil Society
Fatimah Suleiman Representing Civil Society.
Other members of the panel are Mr. Cornelius Shiolbial Perm Sec. Cabinet & Special Services (Secretary)
The terms of Reference of this panel includes
To receive and investigate Complaints of Police Brutality
and related extra-Judicial Killings in the State,to evaluate evidence and draw conclusions on validity of Complaints and,to recommend Compensation and other remedial measures.
The Committee according to governor Lalong has Six (6) months to conclude its assignment and submit its reports.
He however said with the setting up of this Judicial Panel of Inquiry, it is expected that all those who have any complaint of misconduct against any officer of the defunct SARS and other police units will channel their grievances to the Committee for investigation and further necessary action.
” Let me therefore appeal to the protesters, particularly those who have cases, to vacate the streets and direct their energies towards the panel of inquiry in order to have their cases investigated so that they can obtain justice. That way, government will continue to address the other issues raised by the protesters as rapidly as possible.”
Governor Lalong commend majority of the protesters for their civil conduct during the protests,and however, I want to draw their attention to the fact that the agitation is gradually being hijacked by miscreants who are taking advantage of the situation to commit crimes. Some citizens are already witnessing harassment from this category of people.
He assured government willing to continue the process of dialogue and engagement with leaders and representatives of the protesters if and when they make themselves available, to further de-escalate the situation and ensure that their demands are met.
“I urge them to heed the voice of reason and resist being used by politicians and clandestine interests that are bent on undermining government and thereby testing its will.”
“Furthermore, the continued blocking of roads and denying other law abiding citizens access to their offices and business destinations is hurting the economy of the State and will at the end be counter-productive particularly now that we are trying to recover from the impact of COVID-19. Besides, this blockade is hampering access to other States since Plateau is a major transit route to other parts of the country.”
“Fellow citizens, these are difficult times that call for unity and understanding which is needed to enable us overcome the current challenges in our march to nationhood. We have to stand together and avoid any act that could jeopardize our collective existence and the future of our children. ,”
“I will also like to use this opportunity to correct the misconception asserting that the Northern Governors Forum under my leadership wants the return of the scrapped Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). This is far from the truth as there is no way the Northern Governors will call for the resurrection of an already scrapped SARS as approved by the President and announced by the Inspector General of Police.”
” Rather, what I and my colleagues have emphasized was the need for deeper and wholistic reform of the entire policing architecture in the country. We are of the opinion that despite the condemnable atrocities by some members of the dissolved SARS, there are some among them that were good and performed their duties diligently, and as such there should not be blanket condemnation.”
” What we also pointed out was the fact that some Northern States benefited significantly from the disbanded SARS in the fight against insurgency, banditry, kidnapping and other violent crimes. I wish to reiterate my deep personal support for the agitation of a wholistic reform of the policing architecture which has commenced with the scrapping of SARS. As Governor, I will also continue to advocate for further reforms towards the rapid implementation of community policing for which I have strongly advocated for.”
” Finally, I call on all our citizens to remain vigilant and cooperate with government and security agencies to frustrate any attempt by individuals or groups to scuttle the substantial peace that we have been enjoying under the cover of ENDSARS protest or any other guise. Peace remains our cardinal goal and we will not compromise it.”
” For members of this judicial panel, I congratulate you for your appointment to serve our State and the nation at this critical time, I challenge you to be thorough, diligent and fair to all those that will appear before you in order to ensure that justice is served to all parties .
He stressed that Judicial Commission of Inquiry is to receive and hear complaints from all victims who have any complaint against the SARS and other police units with the view to ensuring that they obtain justice.
Accordingly, pursuant to Section 2(1) of the Commissions of Inquiry Law, Cap 25, Laws of Northern Nigeria, 1963 and by the powers vested in me, I have approved the constitution of a Judicial Panel of Inquiry to hear Complaints by Victims of Police Brutality and Other Related Extra-Judicial Killings in Plateau State.
The Membership is made up as follows:
Justice Philomena Lot (Rtd.)Chairman,
CP Garba Patrick (Rtd.) Member,Ezekiel Dauda Dasche Member .
The (Youth Representative)
Mrs. Rauta Dakok (Rep. Ministry of Justice)Member Mrs. Kiyenpiya Mafuya Member.
Others are(Rep. of Human Rights Commission) ,
Dr. John Jinung Representing Civil Society
Fatimah Suleiman Representing Civil Society.
Other members of the panel are Mr. Cornelius Shiolbial Perm Sec. Cabinet & Special Services (Secretary)
The terms of Reference of this panel includes
To receive and investigate Complaints of Police Brutality
and related extra-Judicial Killings in the State,to evaluate evidence and draw conclusions on validity of Complaints and,to recommend Compensation and other remedial measures.
The Committee according to governor Lalong has Six (6) months to conclude its assignment and submit its reports.
He however said with the setting up of this Judicial Panel of Inquiry, it is expected that all those who have any complaint of misconduct against any officer of the defunct SARS and other police units will channel their grievances to the Committee for investigation and further necessary action.
” Let me therefore appeal to the protesters, particularly those who have cases, to vacate the streets and direct their energies towards the panel of inquiry in order to have their cases investigated so that they can obtain justice. That way, government will continue to address the other issues raised by the protesters as rapidly as possible.”
Governor Lalong commend majority of the protesters for their civil conduct during the protests,and however, I want to draw their attention to the fact that the agitation is gradually being hijacked by miscreants who are taking advantage of the situation to commit crimes. Some citizens are already witnessing harassment from this category of people.
He assured government willing to continue the process of dialogue and engagement with leaders and representatives of the protesters if and when they make themselves available, to further de-escalate the situation and ensure that their demands are met.
“I urge them to heed the voice of reason and resist being used by politicians and clandestine interests that are bent on undermining government and thereby testing its will.”
“Furthermore, the continued blocking of roads and denying other law abiding citizens access to their offices and business destinations is hurting the economy of the State and will at the end be counter-productive particularly now that we are trying to recover from the impact of COVID-19. Besides, this blockade is hampering access to other States since Plateau is a major transit route to other parts of the country.”
“Fellow citizens, these are difficult times that call for unity and understanding which is needed to enable us overcome the current challenges in our march to nationhood. We have to stand together and avoid any act that could jeopardize our collective existence and the future of our children. ,”
“I will also like to use this opportunity to correct the misconception asserting that the Northern Governors Forum under my leadership wants the return of the scrapped Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). This is far from the truth as there is no way the Northern Governors will call for the resurrection of an already scrapped SARS as approved by the President and announced by the Inspector General of Police.”
” Rather, what I and my colleagues have emphasized was the need for deeper and wholistic reform of the entire policing architecture in the country. We are of the opinion that despite the condemnable atrocities by some members of the dissolved SARS, there are some among them that were good and performed their duties diligently, and as such there should not be blanket condemnation.”
” What we also pointed out was the fact that some Northern States benefited significantly from the disbanded SARS in the fight against insurgency, banditry, kidnapping and other violent crimes. I wish to reiterate my deep personal support for the agitation of a wholistic reform of the policing architecture which has commenced with the scrapping of SARS. As Governor, I will also continue to advocate for further reforms towards the rapid implementation of community policing for which I have strongly advocated for.”
” Finally, I call on all our citizens to remain vigilant and cooperate with government and security agencies to frustrate any attempt by individuals or groups to scuttle the substantial peace that we have been enjoying under the cover of ENDSARS protest or any other guise. Peace remains our cardinal goal and we will not compromise it.”
” For members of this judicial panel, I congratulate you for your appointment to serve our State and the nation at this critical time, I challenge you to be thorough, diligent and fair to all those that will appear before you in order to ensure that justice is served to all parties without any bias.”
by Alexander Aleburu

Governor Lalong Appeals To Prostesters To Vacate The Streets .

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overnor Lalong Appeals To Prostesters To Vacate The Streets .

By,giwa alex, Jos
Governor Bako Lalong has appealed to the plateau State protesters to vacate to street particularly those who have cases, to vacate the streets and direct their energies towards the panel of inquiry in order to have their cases investigated so that they can obtain justice. That way, government will continue to address the other issues raised by the protesters as rapidly as possible.
Governor lalong described this period as a very crucial event has become necessary because of the current developments in our nation occasioned by the ENDSARS movement which is a response to the complaints of alleged atrocities committed by some members of the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigeria police against the citizens.
Governor Lalong made the appeal in a release dated Monday 19th October,2020, personally signed by him and made available to this medium in Jos, plateau State capital.
The governor said,”let me first add my voice to the condemnation and genuine cry of the many Nigerians and indeed citizens of Plateau State who have suffered one form of humiliation, intimidation, harassment and loss as a result of the activities of bad elements within the disbanded SARS and other units of the police force.”
“Indeed such horrific stories have brought us to where we are today that the Federal Government dissolved SARS in response to the demand of protesters from various parts of the country. The protesters have presented a 5-point demand to the Government for the disbandment of SARS; Punishment of culprits; Compensation for victims; Setting of panels to investigate all atrocities and improving the welfare of the police.”
He further add that Its in furtherance of the implementation of these demands that we are gathered here for the inauguration of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry to investigate complaints of police brutality and related extra judicial killings in Plateau State by SARS and other police units.
He stressed that Judicial Commission of Inquiry is to receive and hear complaints from all victims who have any complaint against the SARS and other police units with the view to ensuring that they obtain justice.
Accordingly, pursuant to Section 2(1) of the Commissions of Inquiry Law, Cap 25, Laws of Northern Nigeria, 1963 and by the powers vested in me, I have approved the constitution of a Judicial Panel of Inquiry to hear Complaints by Victims of Police Brutality and Other Related Extra-Judicial Killings in Plateau State.
The Membership is made up as follows:
Justice Philomena Lot (Rtd.)Chairman,
CP Garba Patrick (Rtd.) Member,Ezekiel Dauda Dasche Member .
The (Youth Representative)
Mrs. Rauta Dakok (Rep. Ministry of Justice)Member Mrs. Kiyenpiya Mafuya Member.
Others are(Rep. of Human Rights Commission) ,
Dr. John Jinung Representing Civil Society
Fatimah Suleiman Representing Civil Society.
Other members of the panel are Mr. Cornelius Shiolbial Perm Sec. Cabinet & Special Services (Secretary)
The terms of Reference of this panel includes
To receive and investigate Complaints of Police Brutality
and related extra-Judicial Killings in the State,to evaluate evidence and draw conclusions on validity of Complaints and,to recommend Compensation and other remedial measures.
The Committee according to governor Lalong has Six (6) months to conclude its assignment and submit its reports.
He however said with the setting up of this Judicial Panel of Inquiry, it is expected that all those who have any complaint of misconduct against any officer of the defunct SARS and other police units will channel their grievances to the Committee for investigation and further necessary action.
” Let me therefore appeal to the protesters, particularly those who have cases, to vacate the streets and direct their energies towards the panel of inquiry in order to have their cases investigated so that they can obtain justice. That way, government will continue to address the other issues raised by the protesters as rapidly as possible.”
Governor Lalong commend majority of the protesters for their civil conduct during the protests,and however, I want to draw their attention to the fact that the agitation is gradually being hijacked by miscreants who are taking advantage of the situation to commit crimes. Some citizens are already witnessing harassment from this category of people.
He assured government willing to continue the process of dialogue and engagement with leaders and representatives of the protesters if and when they make themselves available, to further de-escalate the situation and ensure that their demands are met.
“I urge them to heed the voice of reason and resist being used by politicians and clandestine interests that are bent on undermining government and thereby testing its will.”
“Furthermore, the continued blocking of roads and denying other law abiding citizens access to their offices and business destinations is hurting the economy of the State and will at the end be counter-productive particularly now that we are trying to recover from the impact of COVID-19. Besides, this blockade is hampering access to other States since Plateau is a major transit route to other parts of the country.”
“Fellow citizens, these are difficult times that call for unity and understanding which is needed to enable us overcome the current challenges in our march to nationhood. We have to stand together and avoid any act that could jeopardize our collective existence and the future of our children. ,”
“I will also like to use this opportunity to correct the misconception asserting that the Northern Governors Forum under my leadership wants the return of the scrapped Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). This is far from the truth as there is no way the Northern Governors will call for the resurrection of an already scrapped SARS as approved by the President and announced by the Inspector General of Police.”
” Rather, what I and my colleagues have emphasized was the need for deeper and wholistic reform of the entire policing architecture in the country. We are of the opinion that despite the condemnable atrocities by some members of the dissolved SARS, there are some among them that were good and performed their duties diligently, and as such there should not be blanket condemnation.”
” What we also pointed out was the fact that some Northern States benefited significantly from the disbanded SARS in the fight against insurgency, banditry, kidnapping and other violent crimes. I wish to reiterate my deep personal support for the agitation of a wholistic reform of the policing architecture which has commenced with the scrapping of SARS. As Governor, I will also continue to advocate for further reforms towards the rapid implementation of community policing for which I have strongly advocated for.”
” Finally, I call on all our citizens to remain vigilant and cooperate with government and security agencies to frustrate any attempt by individuals or groups to scuttle the substantial peace that we have been enjoying under the cover of ENDSARS protest or any other guise. Peace remains our cardinal goal and we will not compromise it.”
” For members of this judicial panel, I congratulate you for your appointment to serve our State and the nation at this critical time, I challenge you to be thorough, diligent and fair to all those that will appear before you in order to ensure that justice is served to all parties .
He stressed that Judicial Commission of Inquiry is to receive and hear complaints from all victims who have any complaint against the SARS and other police units with the view to ensuring that they obtain justice.
Accordingly, pursuant to Section 2(1) of the Commissions of Inquiry Law, Cap 25, Laws of Northern Nigeria, 1963 and by the powers vested in me, I have approved the constitution of a Judicial Panel of Inquiry to hear Complaints by Victims of Police Brutality and Other Related Extra-Judicial Killings in Plateau State.
The Membership is made up as follows:
Justice Philomena Lot (Rtd.)Chairman,
CP Garba Patrick (Rtd.) Member,Ezekiel Dauda Dasche Member .
The (Youth Representative)
Mrs. Rauta Dakok (Rep. Ministry of Justice)Member Mrs. Kiyenpiya Mafuya Member.
Others are(Rep. of Human Rights Commission) ,
Dr. John Jinung Representing Civil Society
Fatimah Suleiman Representing Civil Society.
Other members of the panel are Mr. Cornelius Shiolbial Perm Sec. Cabinet & Special Services (Secretary)
The terms of Reference of this panel includes
To receive and investigate Complaints of Police Brutality
and related extra-Judicial Killings in the State,to evaluate evidence and draw conclusions on validity of Complaints and,to recommend Compensation and other remedial measures.
The Committee according to governor Lalong has Six (6) months to conclude its assignment and submit its reports.
He however said with the setting up of this Judicial Panel of Inquiry, it is expected that all those who have any complaint of misconduct against any officer of the defunct SARS and other police units will channel their grievances to the Committee for investigation and further necessary action.
” Let me therefore appeal to the protesters, particularly those who have cases, to vacate the streets and direct their energies towards the panel of inquiry in order to have their cases investigated so that they can obtain justice. That way, government will continue to address the other issues raised by the protesters as rapidly as possible.”
Governor Lalong commend majority of the protesters for their civil conduct during the protests,and however, I want to draw their attention to the fact that the agitation is gradually being hijacked by miscreants who are taking advantage of the situation to commit crimes. Some citizens are already witnessing harassment from this category of people.
He assured government willing to continue the process of dialogue and engagement with leaders and representatives of the protesters if and when they make themselves available, to further de-escalate the situation and ensure that their demands are met.
“I urge them to heed the voice of reason and resist being used by politicians and clandestine interests that are bent on undermining government and thereby testing its will.”
“Furthermore, the continued blocking of roads and denying other law abiding citizens access to their offices and business destinations is hurting the economy of the State and will at the end be counter-productive particularly now that we are trying to recover from the impact of COVID-19. Besides, this blockade is hampering access to other States since Plateau is a major transit route to other parts of the country.”
“Fellow citizens, these are difficult times that call for unity and understanding which is needed to enable us overcome the current challenges in our march to nationhood. We have to stand together and avoid any act that could jeopardize our collective existence and the future of our children. ,”
“I will also like to use this opportunity to correct the misconception asserting that the Northern Governors Forum under my leadership wants the return of the scrapped Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). This is far from the truth as there is no way the Northern Governors will call for the resurrection of an already scrapped SARS as approved by the President and announced by the Inspector General of Police.”
” Rather, what I and my colleagues have emphasized was the need for deeper and wholistic reform of the entire policing architecture in the country. We are of the opinion that despite the condemnable atrocities by some members of the dissolved SARS, there are some among them that were good and performed their duties diligently, and as such there should not be blanket condemnation.”
” What we also pointed out was the fact that some Northern States benefited significantly from the disbanded SARS in the fight against insurgency, banditry, kidnapping and other violent crimes. I wish to reiterate my deep personal support for the agitation of a wholistic reform of the policing architecture which has commenced with the scrapping of SARS. As Governor, I will also continue to advocate for further reforms towards the rapid implementation of community policing for which I have strongly advocated for.”
” Finally, I call on all our citizens to remain vigilant and cooperate with government and security agencies to frustrate any attempt by individuals or groups to scuttle the substantial peace that we have been enjoying under the cover of ENDSARS protest or any other guise. Peace remains our cardinal goal and we will not compromise it.”
” For members of this judicial panel, I congratulate you for your appointment to serve our State and the nation at this critical time, I challenge you to be thorough, diligent and fair to all those that will appear before you in order to ensure that justice is served to all parties without any bias.”
by Alexander Aleburu

Governors Felicitates With Gowon @ 86

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overnors Felicitates With Gowon @ 86

By,giwa alex, Jos
The Governors under the auspacies of “Northern Governors Forum” has described former Head of State Gen. Yakubu Gowon as a distinguished Statesman, Gentleman, Prayer Warrior and Bridge Builder who has spent most of his lifetime working for the peace, unity and progress of Nigeria.
While felicitating with the former Nigerian leader on the occasion of his 86th birthday, Chairman of the Forum who doubled as the Governor of Plateau State Simon Bako Lalong said General Gowon remains one of Nigeria’s finest leaders whose exemplary lifestyle of humility and enormous sacrifices towards nation building and global peace is well recognized.
The Governors felicitation is contained in a press statement dated 18th October,2020, signed by the Director of press and Public Affairs to the governor, Makut Macham and made available to this medium in Jos,plateau State.
Lalong said General Gowon has continued to provide inspiration to the nation’s leadership and development trajectory through his commitment to the unity, peace and progress of the country right through his military career till date.
He also acknowledged that the former Nigerian leader has continued to take particular interest in the development of the Northern region particularly at this time when its facing serious challenges such as poverty, insurgency, banditry, and illiteracy.
While wishing the celebrant good health, God’s grace and divine strength, the Northern Governors urged Gen. Gowon not to relent in deploying his wealth of experience and knowledge in the pursuit of unity and national integration despite the challenges the nation is passing through.
Lalong said General Gowon has continued to provide inspiration to the nation’s leadership and development trajectory through his commitment to the unity, peace and progress of the country right through his military career till date.
He also acknowledged that the former Nigerian leader has continued to take particular interest in the development of the Northern region particularly at this time when its facing serious challenges such as poverty, insurgency, banditry, and illiteracy.
While wishing the celebrant good health, God’s grace and divine strength, the Northern Governors urged Gen. Gowon not to relent in deploying his wealth of experience and knowledge in the pursuit of unity and national integration despite the challenges the nation is passing through.
by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State : Governor Lalong Constitutes Judicial Panel On Police Brutality And Extra Judicial Killings

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lateau State : Governor Lalong Constitutes Judicial Panel On Police Brutality And Extra Judicial Killings.

By,giwa giwa,jos
The Executive Governor of Plateau State, Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong has approved the appointment of members of the Judicial Panel of Inquiry to investigate complaints of police brutality and other related extra judicial killings in Plateau State with a view to delivering justice for all victims of the dissolved Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and other police units.
This is in line with the recommendation of the National Economic Council (NEC) for the establishment of State-based judicial Panels of Inquiry by Governors to hear complaints and ensure accountability in the operations of police units in their States.
This was contained in a press statement dated 18th Oct,2020 , signed by the director of Press and public affairs to governor Lalong Makut Macham and made available to our correspondence in Jos , plateau State capital.
The panel is to be headed by a retired Judge of the Plateau State High Court Justice Philomena Lot. Other members are: CP. Garba Patrick (Rtd); Mr. Ezekiel Dauda Daschen (Youth Representative) Mr. Rauta Dakok presentative of Attorney General’s Office); and Mrs. Kiyempia Mafuya ,representative of Human Rights Commission
The terms of Reference among others are to receive and investigate complaints of Police Brutality or Related Extra Judicial Killings; evaluate evidence and draw conclusions on validity of complaints; as well as recommend compensation and other remedial measures.
While congratulating members of the Committee for their appointment, the Governor challenged them to be thorough, diligent and fair to all those that will appear before them in order to ensure that justice is served to all parties without any bias.
The committee is expected to carry out its assignment within six months and submit its report.
Meanwhile, the Governor has thrown more light on his remarks during an interview with journalists at the Presidential Villa Abuja where he was alleged to have said that Northern Governors want the return of the scrapped Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).
The Governor explained that there was no way the Northern Governors will call for the resurrection of an already scrapped SARS as approved by the President and announced by Inspector General of Police.
What he simply conveyed in the interaction with State House Correspondents was the need for deeper and wholistic reform of the entire policing architecture in the country where he stressed the fact that despite the condemnable atrocities by some members of the dissolved SARS, there are some among them that are good and performed their duties diligently, and as such there should not be blanket condemnation.
This is why he cited the examples of some Northern Governors who testified that the disbanded SARS contributed significantly to the fight against insurgency, banditry, kidnapping and other violent crimes in their States.
For the avoidance of doubt, the Governor reiterates his deep support for the agitation of a wholistic reform of the policing architecture which has commenced with the scrapping of SARS and will continue to advocate for further reforms such as the rapid implementation of community policing for which he has been a strong advocate.

Plateau State : Governor Lalong Constitutes Judicial Panel On Police Brutality And Extra Judicial Killings.

By,giwa giwa,jos
The Executive Governor of Plateau State, Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong has approved the appointment of members of the Judicial Panel of Inquiry to investigate complaints of police brutality and other related extra judicial killings in Plateau State with a view to delivering justice for all victims of the dissolved Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and other police units.
This is in line with the recommendation of the National Economic Council (NEC) for the establishment of State-based judicial Panels of Inquiry by Governors to hear complaints and ensure accountability in the operations of police units in their States.
This was contained in a press statement dated 18th Oct,2020 , signed by the director of Press and public affairs to governor Lalong Makut Macham and made available to our correspondence in Jos , plateau State capital.
The panel is to be headed by a retired Judge of the Plateau State High Court Justice Philomena Lot. Other members are: CP. Garba Patrick (Rtd); Mr. Ezekiel Dauda Daschen (Youth Representative) Mr. Rauta Dakok presentative of Attorney General’s Office); and Mrs. Kiyempia Mafuya ,representative of Human Rights Commission
The terms of Reference among others are to receive and investigate complaints of Police Brutality or Related Extra Judicial Killings; evaluate evidence and draw conclusions on validity of complaints; as well as recommend compensation and other remedial measures.
While congratulating members of the Committee for their appointment, the Governor challenged them to be thorough, diligent and fair to all those that will appear before them in order to ensure that justice is served to all parties without any bias.
The committee is expected to carry out its assignment within six months and submit its report.
Meanwhile, the Governor has thrown more light on his remarks during an interview with journalists at the Presidential Villa Abuja where he was alleged to have said that Northern Governors want the return of the scrapped Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).
The Governor explained that there was no way the Northern Governors will call for the resurrection of an already scrapped SARS as approved by the President and announced by Inspector General of Police.
What he simply conveyed in the interaction with State House Correspondents was the need for deeper and wholistic reform of the entire policing architecture in the country where he stressed the fact that despite the condemnable atrocities by some members of the dissolved SARS, there are some among them that are good and performed their duties diligently, and as such there should not be blanket condemnation.
This is why he cited the examples of some Northern Governors who testified that the disbanded SARS contributed significantly to the fight against insurgency, banditry, kidnapping and other violent crimes in their States.
For the avoidance of doubt, the Governor reiterates his deep support for the agitation of a wholistic reform of the policing architecture which has commenced with the scrapping of SARS and will continue to advocate for further reforms such as the rapid implementation of community policing for which he has been a strong advocate.
by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State: Court Warns Government To Maintain Status Quo Over lmpeachment Of  Quan’pan LG Chairman Isaac Kwallu’s Case.

By,giwa alex, Jos
The High Court sitting in Jos, plateau State has warned the government of plateau State to maintained Status quo on the case of impeachment of the chairman of quan’paan local government of plateau State because any contrary action of any parties will amount to subjudice.
The warning was handed down by Justice Nafisatu Mohammed during the impeachment case of the embattled chairman of quan’paan local government , Isaac kwallu in Jos, plateau State.
The Case was in the last adjourned date slated for the continuation of hearing today 16th,Oct,2020, was temporarily distrupted when counsel to the plantiff in the matter, Solomon Umoh(SAN) told the Court that some people who claimed to be acting strictly On the instruction of the 4th defendant, who doubled as the current chairman of the local government stormed the House of my client in commando style demanding for 3 car purportedly giving to him when he hold sway as the chairman of the local council.
In her quick reaction,the presiding judge Justice Mohammed Haisatu condmed the action of the 4th defendant despite the earlier court warning to the parties involved in the matter to maintain status quo pending the determination of the court on the matter.
The counsel to the 4th defendant barrister Dawan who who try to defend the action of his client claimed he didn’t have the knowledge that his client commit the alladged offence and urgued the court to spear him some words for the interest of fair hearing.
The Counsel to the plantiff appeals to the court to prevail on the the 4th defendant to maintain status quo pending the court determination and stop harrassing my client as further action will which will be tantamount to court subjudice.
However, the court ruled on the application of motion on notice brought before him my the 1st and,2nd,3rd,26th-30th defendant to file further and better affidavit.
The case is however adjourned to the 5th November,2020 for further hearing.
It would be recalled that Hon.lssac kwallu was impeached as they chairman quan’paan local government of plateau State by the state house of Assembly .
The embattled chairman who feel his impeachment is illegal, headed for the court to challenge his removal from office as the chairman of council.
by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State : Samuel Kasuwa Denies Selling Lands To Two Complainants.

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lateau State : Samuel Kasuwa Denies Selling Lands To Two Complainants

By, giwa alex ,Jos

Drama in Kasuwa Nama Senior Magistrate Court Area of Jos North Local Government Council in Plateau State ,Hon Samuel Kasuwa revealed that sometimes in 2017 his company entered into concrete agreement with the ministry of land and survey on behalf of one Mr Michael Chukwak to sell a landed property located behind the land and survey headquarters.

Samuel Kasuwa narrated his ordeal on how ,the ministry gave an in revokable power of attorney to sell his landed property located at UTC very close to ministry for lands , survey& town planning Jos at about 130 million naira with a total of 53 pilot of lands after the MOU was sealed off .

According to him ,they’ve agree with the ministry for land and survey on the layout which would be done be the ministry survey staff because the land which is located around GRA ,the ministry are process all the documents are sell to the intending customers whom might indicated interest in buying the landed property close to the ministry headwaters in Jos .

Mr Samuel explained further his role in the selling of the land were he pointed out that the ministry for land and survey agreed to fixed 3.5 million for each pilot sold .

The agreement dated the 24thJanuary, 2018 with Ron properties Nigeria limited of Eluzia plaza opposite St Murumba college Jos and acting as power of attorney to the contract agreement was Hon Kevin Michael Chuhwak of 1D Da Michael .C.Davou close .Gura Lo-Gokyo .Abattoir junction Jos ,Plateau state ( hereinafter referred to as “,land owner ).

However, the piece of land measuring 28503.67 square meters of 53 plots with application for right of occupancy number PL21664 in the name of Michael chuhwak Davou in which power of attorney was granted to Ron properties Nigeria limited and over 40 plots were sold to private buyers .

The agreement stated that the consideration for each allocation shall be paid into this landowner account in which the amount for the processing of titled shall be remitted to the account of the acquiring authority were the complainants paid 3.5 million later came back to complaint that they’re no longer interested in buying the said land again.

Mr Samuel Kasuwa has said Plateau State ministry of lands , survey & town planning was issued legal representation with power of attorney to sell about 53 plots of lands belonging to one Mr Michael Chuhwak Davou were the two complainants ,Umar Suleiman and Hassan Yahaya Mohammed claimed to have paid 4 million into my account and later refused that they have revoked their contract without the said land sold to any interesting land buyer .

In the witness whereof the party of the first part and of the other part ,have set their hands and seals on the day and year first above which include John Nyam business signature oath commissioner Mr Pius Milat Kummiap on behalf ministry of lands ,survey &town planning ,civil servant,with memorandum of understanding between Hon Kevin Michael Chuhwak first party and Ron properties Nigeria limited second party ,dated 4th October, 2015 respectively.

Samuel Kasuwa the accused explained that after self withdrawal the complainants couldn’t allow the land to be sold but chose to filed a suit challenging blacklisting me in person (Samuel Kasuwa & my company ,Ron property Nigeria limited for defrauding them as baseless allegations to frame me up .

We enter into agreement with the land ,survey and town planning because the plots of lands were directly behind the ministry of lands survey headquarters on 24tg January, 2018 .

Kasuwa says ,he mandated by directing the allocation plots of lands on the 12th October, 2015 to the following who completed their contract tempt payment ,Jos Excel limited 10 plots ,Engr Isa Bala Idrissa 8 plots, Tajudeen Lalo Vary 3 plots ,Mr Levy Daboyi 3 plots Mr Zachariah 4 plots without any problem .

Beside this landowner transaction i have never had any land deals with any of the two complainants who dragged me before a Senior Magistrate court ,Kasuwa Nama in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State thereby remanding for four days for their inability to effect proper service on me .

Mr Samuel Kasuwa said his company is a well registered with CAC and has not involved in dubious act capable of tarnishing my reputation neither my natives or Bokkos LGA for a landed property they withdrew from it .

Mr Samuel Kasuwa who vow to contest his arrest on the 6th October, 2020 , on contempt of court order says ,he is waiting for outcome lower court the bench warrant granted to the plaintiffs/ complainant alleged that ,I Mr Samuel Kasuwa .

However, when the case came up 21-08-2020 for mention the defendant wasn’t present in court and was not represented by a client that put in appearance .

by Alexander Aleburu

Impersonation of Gov. Lalong : Chief Security Details Alleged Forgery Scandal “Denied Knowing Accused”, 

Impersonation of Gov.
Lalong : Chief Security Details Alleged Forgery Scandal “Denied Knowing Accused”,By,giwa alex,JosA man impersonating as Governor Simon Lalong in Plateau State was arrested with incriminating documents of the APC logo and coat of arm case adjourned to the 12th November ,2020 for taking of two more witnesses .The Governor ,Chief Security details , CSP of Police ,Ephraim Damian who was cross examined by the 1st accused person counsel ,Barr James Alechenu on whether his client was arrested at home and the said documents recovered on his possession at home.The Pw1 ,Ephraim told the judge that he was present during the crack down exercise were they found some incriminating vital documents and he order for the arrest Adam Hassan over impersonating as his principal .Sir, can you tell this honourable court whether my client ,Adam Hassan has used that documents to dupe any other victim outside what is recover from him ,CPS,says,” no sir ,I don’t know about that” .CSP ,Ephraim testified before a Federal High Court sitting in Jos ,Division on alleged forgery of purported documents linking the accused person ,Mr Adam Hassan to an All Progressive Congress ,APC ,logo and Nigeria coat of arm .The chief details ,CSP Ephraim Damian ,PWI told the court that he didn’t identified the second accused person who have been in correctional centre languishing for the crime he know nothing about .While on cross examination,Smart Arabor told the court that he can’t asked any further question because the second defendant was not found guilty for committing the crime he is accused of impersonating .However ,the chief security details explained that on the 30th December, 2020 they received an information from an informants that one Adam Hassan was using some documents purported to be connected to Executive Governor Simon Lalong .According to the PW1 ,CSP. Ephraim Damian says the accused person was using the APC Logo and coat of arm to disguise as Governor Simon Lalong name in duping people and he use his office to track the culprit somewhere around yan taiya market through the informants information .He said ,”I have work with the Governor Simon Lalong for the past five years and I can identified his hand writing when I see one but the culprit forge the APC logo and coat of arm with the Governor signature in it “.Justice Dorcas Agishi accepted the documents in evidence which was tender before the court as exhibits ,Ephraim added we effect arrest and handed him over to command headquarters for further investigation .
by Alexander Aleburu

Poor Performance/Representation : The Call For Hon.Haruna Maitala To Resign Thickens.

Poor Performance/Representation : The Call For Hon.Haruna Maitala To Resign Thickens.
By,giwa alex, Jos
The call for the member respresenting Jos- North/Bassa in the Federal House of Representatives Hon.Haruna Maitala thickened.
This is as a Coalition of Vanguards for Change and Good
Governance has called on Hon. Haruna Maitala,
member representing the good people of Jos-
North/Bassa Federal Constituency to resign
from office or face a recall process.
The Coalition has also called on the people of
the Constituency to join hands together to
redeem themselves from the pitiable position for
poor representation of the Constituency by Hon. Maitala have put them,
by joining the planned recall if he refuses to
resign.
The Coalition in a Press Conference statement
today, alleged that, members of the Constituency in the past 300 days, have not seen or heard from their member, (Hon.
Maitala) despite the challenges they have been confronted with.
The statement read by, Mr. Richard Godknows,
who is one of the leaders of the Coalition, in
part reads:
“Shockingly, for over 300 days now since he
has been sworn in as the representative of the
good people of Jos-North/Bassa Federal
Constituency, the constituency has continued to
be bedeviled with numerous challenges to
which, the Rep. member chose to remain mute
and unperturbed.
“In view of the copious public outcry, we as
Coalition of Vanguards for Change and Good
Governance have been inundated by the good
people of Jos- North and Bassa with numerous
questions which are begging for answers.
“Although the Hon. Member clearly knows that,
he can’t win another election, he has chosen to
remain unperturbed by the concerns of his
people.
We call on Hon. Maitala to do the honourable act expected of him to resign from
office, as we remain absolutely resolute and determined ( armed with the 1999 constitution
and the voice of the constituents) to invoke the
necessary constitutional provisions, which the
Honourable member has clearly violated.
“We would at this juncture conclude by calling
on all constituents of Jos-North/Bassa to come
together irrespective of tribe, political party and
religious affiliations to stand against this
ineffective representation of Hon. Haruna
Maitala and join the Coalition of Vanguards for
Change and Good Governance in the movement
to recall him on the grounds of POOR
REPRESENTATION”.They maintained.

by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State: Nigeria @ 60, Deputy Speaker Saleh Yipmong Reiterates His Hope For Nigeria.

Plateau State: Nigeria @

60, Deputy Speaker Saleh Yipmong Reiterates His Hope For Nigeria.

By, giwa alex, Jos
As Nigeria is set to celebrate its Sixty years of nation hold , the plateau state Deputy Speaker Saleh Yipmong has reiterated its commitment in the country Nigeria, and charged Nigerians not to be dispersed .
As he said , although despite a deliberates efforts in making critical infrastructural drive on the the economy of Nigeria , which unfortunately has eluded us, we can not denied the fact that there is till hope for the country.
The Deputy Speaker Saleh Yipmong was speaking in an interview with our correspondence held at the Hill Station Hotel Jos , plateau state capital.
According to the deputy law maker, Saleh Yipmong, “for me Nigeria at 60, so far so good, of cause, for us as a country , significantly if you look at the evolution call Nigeria, you we say all hope is not lost “.
He further add that deliberate efforts have been made over the years to make the country realized its critical infrastructural and economic drive, which unfortunately has eluded us as a nation due largely to Democratic setting and constitutional provision that the government periodically go back to the people to seek reelection.
Yipmong further stressed that it is against the backdrop that the people of Nigeria unanimously brought president Mohammadu Buhari , the journey which is five years now, with the journey renewed in 2019 .
” The message for me is that Nigerian should begin to democratic process regardless of the platform or political party that is in place “.
He reminiscences when the PDP hold sway in power and vowed to hold on to it like their father’s estate, the history was broken in 2015 with the coming of APC on board.
” lt left for Nigeria to seat down , think deeply , the party before and now what are the differences.”
He said the destiny of the country is in the hands of the citizens of Nigerian, its nigerians that would seat down themselves, and think which direction the country will head to, are we going through political parties , or through an individual who has a commitment and the zeal to move the country to the next level.
As a legislature for 5 years now in the office under the leadership of Simon Bako Lalong , significantly there is till a progress, as you know the battle in governance is between those in government and the electorates, unfortunately leaders are functions of the government.
” you cannot expect leaders to come from the moon to do the unexpected .It is the functions of what the society drive government that everybody have to go.”
He lauded the efforts of governor Bako Lalong for changing the narrative and what is important now is for all the citizens to have confidence whether you like it or not , the captain of the ship is Hon.Bako Lalong, as citizens of plateau state where is your destination? did you want to see a society full of economic activities,
or a society with infrastructural evidence , that the government is making therefore it is the collective responsibility of the people to support whoever that is there.
“If you like the person that is there, he is already there, support him for that entity called plateau state.”
“There is a platform where you can make contributions , and its the responsibility of the government to take its physical and concrete terms for the citizens.”
On the passionate appeal made by the president of “DOSA” to governor lalong over the completion of the school, Yipmong said , ” I think is line with what I have just said now, its the confident of the people that enhances the performance of the government.
” Dosa” which is international association, where people that find themselves in the community over the years and cool there. “
They have gone through that , the government has sink in resources , a lot , today are professors and some of them are doing well in their various areas of endeavor.
” I think communally we have a responsibility together to come back as people to know what do we do to enhance them.”
“This has take me back to the bill we have moved on the floor of the house of assembly which has to do with cooperate social responsibility, when you look at what is on the government table, it is over boarded”.
The government is not sleeping, I think those who where coming from the local government , they have seen the efforts that the government is making on the lalong legacy projects.
” The most important thing is we are calling on plateau citizens to give the government support in all ramifications. “
On the recent sporadic killings by suspected Fulani’s herdsmen, he condemned the act and said the government is not resting on its oar until the lasting peace is achieved in the state and it environs.
He further add that in the advanced countries of the worlds, cannot be said to be free from skirmishes, but that is not to say we in government are relaxing .
We will ensure that the element perpetrating these hineous acts are brought to justice. He maintained.
by Alexander Aleburu

Rev.Yakubu Pam Felicitates With Gbong Gwom Jos,Da Gyang Buba@69

Rev.Yakubu Pam Felicitates With Gbong Gwom Jos,Da Gyang Buba@69
By,giwa alex,Jos
The Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) Rev. Yakubu Pam has felicitates with the Gbong Gwom Jos, Da Gyang Buba as he turns 69
The felicitation is contained in a press statement dated 10th Oct,2020 ,signed by the head of media to NCPC and made available to our correspondence in Jos, Plateau State.
The NCPC boss congratulates the Royal Father for adding another year in his life and for good health of mind and body which the Lord has granted him.
He explains that as the Chairman of the Plateau State Council of Chiefs and Emirs he has been able to uplift the image and respect of the traditional institution in Plateau State.
He particularly appreciates His Royal Father for his humility and sense of wisdom in piloting the affairs of the Plateau State Traditional Institutions.
He affirms that Da Gyang Buba is a pride to Plateau and Nigeria as a whole, adding that he is a detribalised Nigerian who believes in the Unity of this Nation.
He urges him to continue in his peace building role of uniting the entire good people of Plateau State.
Rev Pam prays that the Good Lord will continue to grant his Royal Father long life and prosperity.
by Alexander Aleburu

Ondo State Governorship Election, Lalong Congratulate Rotimi Akeredolu On His Re-election. 

Ondo State Governorship Election, Lalong Congratulate Rotimi Akeredolu On His Re-election.

By, giwa alex,jos
Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has congratulated Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN), on his re-election as Governor of Ondo State for another four-year term following his victory at the Saturday 10th October election.
Governor Lalong made the congratulatory message in a press statement dated 10th October,2020 , signed by the Director of Press and Public Affairs to the governor Makut Macham and made available to our correspondence in Jos, Plateau State.
Governor Lalong who doubled as the Deputy Chairman of the APC Ondo Governorship Campaign Council said the victory of Governor Akeredolu was well deserved considering his achievements in the last four years.
He appreciated the resilience and faith of the people of Ondo State in their Governor, and the All Progressives Congress (APC), which he said is not going to be regretted because he has demonstrated to be a leader who has the interest of the people at heart.
While urging the electorate to continue to give the Governor unflinching support as he settles down to the business of governance, Lalong urged Governor Akeredolu to be magnanimous in victory and carry all Ondo people along irrespective of their socio-political affiliations.
He also commended the electorate for comporting themselves decently throughout the process of electioneering where they exhibited high sense of responsibility and decorum.
The Governor also gave credit to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for organizing credible, free and fair election, and applauded security agencies for their professionalism.
It would be recalled that Governor Simon Lalong was the Chairman of the Ondo State APC Governorship Campaign Council in 2016 when Governor Akeredolu was elected for the first time.
by Alexander Aleburu

Edo Election: Six Lessons To Learn From Adams Oshiomholes’ Fall

Edo Election: Six Lessons To Learn From Adams Oshiomholes’ Fall

By, giwa alex, jos

Edo state election may have said to come and gone, but the political and moral lesson the election has created will linger on for long time to come particularly on the person of Oshiomohole.

To say the least, I feel sorry for Oshiomhole that despite his Outstanding Works as a Governor, he may now go down in history as a Villain instead of the Hero Status he deserved.

Where did it all go wrong for him? We can learn Some Lessons from his Mistakes.

Do not take God’s grace for granted. Oshiomhole Is no doubt a Product Of grace.

For an Ordinary Tailor without even a Primary School Certificate to rise through the ranks to become (NLC) President, a State Governor and the National Chairman of the Ruling Party could only be Grace at Work but when he got to the top, he forgot the hand that lifted and held him, he elevated himself to the Position of a God and started bragging :

“No Man born of a Woman can remove me…”

“I will give Obaseki Ambode treatment… He became high handed and started stepping on People’s toes. He went into Overdrive, Wielding the Axe on anyone who dared to confront him, Masterminding Electoral Irregularities with Full blown Violence and daring anyone to challenge him… “He abused the Grace that lifted him.”

Do not underrate anybody.

One of our Proverbs Says: “If You wake up in the Morning and see a Fowl Pursuing You, You’d better run, because You don’t know if it had grown teeth overnight”.

When he was Suspended by his Ward Chairman, he called him a Local Politician, a Village Champion, an ‘Ordinary’ Ward Chairman and refused to appeal the suspension within the window provided by the Constitution. Until a Federal High Court in Abuja affirmed it, then he started running helter skelter, looking for a last ditch intervention to save his head until the Appeal Court gave him reprieve.

He also Serially Underrated the Power of a Sitting Governor.

Pride Goes Before A Fall.After the Abuja High Court Judgement, he did something admirable; he humbled himself, called a Meeting of the NWC and apologized to everyone with the words “I have realized my mistakes’.

However, realizing your mistakes is not enough, he obviously did not learn from his mistakes as evidenced by his prolonged war with Obaseki.

It was overhead Pride to think “how can I a Whole Chairman call these Neophytes for Settlement”? A true Father does that, sometimes you are at Loggerheads with your own Children and because you don’t want to burn down the house, you call them to yourself, air your grievances and settle the quarrel.

Learn To Retreat Sometimes.There is a time to be brave and a time to be conscious. Only Cowards keep advancing in battles without retreating, sometimes we need to learn the art of “Winning By Losing”, sometimes you need to learn to retreat and re-evaluate the battle, your enemy and your Potential gains and losses.

Always fight with your sense not your muscles. One of our Proverbs Says: “if you are too sharp, you may cut yourself in the end”, this is what has happened to him.

Beware Of Praise Singers.Oshiomhole’s Supporters did not help matters either, they elevated him to the Position of a God, they called him Head-swelling names; Oshiothunder, OshioLion, Oshiobuldozer, Oshiowinner, Oshioquake, Oshiofire, the man who has never lost and can never loss a battle and so many annoying Names and in a bid to justify the Names, he shut his ears to good advise.

The great Oduma of Afemai Music had advised him in his album titled “Last Tenure” that there shall come a time you will look back and see no one behind you but he didn’t listen to the Good Music, he Preferred to dance to “its a goal” and listen to those Fair Weather Afemai Musicians who Campaigned for his adversaries at the beginning but turned back to dedicate a track in every of their albums to him after he had won the Election.

Sometimes learn how to listen and you could benefit even from those who talk badly.

What Goes Around Comes Around.He did this to a lot of People; Anenih of blessed memory, Saraki, Oyegun,… just to name a few.

He has simply gotten a taste of his Own Pie. Hopefully him and his likes, have learned a good lesson.

by Alexander Aleburu

Covid-19:Plateau State Universal Education Board Trains 2537 Ahead Schools Reopening.

By,giwa alex, Jos
The Plateau state Universal Basic Education Board has trained not fewer than 2357 teachers in the state ahead of reopening the schools following over six months of closure occasion by ravaged COVid-19 pandamic which has dealt serious economic, social and other blows on Nigeria.
As the teachers which is made up of head teachers and principals of various schools, shall go back and train other teachers on how to handle issue of Covid-19 related cases, and ways of handling it.
The Executive chairman of Universal Education Board in Plateau state professor Mathew Saleh stated this in an interview with our correspondence in Jos,Plateau on the level of board preparedness for the schools resumption in the state.
Professor Saleh said that the decision of the Federal and State government to reopen Schools is because the government has learn little about the virus that garantee said safety that why the government said the schools should reopen .
The chairman further said the government has put in place measures by training teachers in the ongoing with familiarity with protocols relating to safety in the schools environment .
He further said the board has have an intervention from the Federal government , through the universal Basic education commission which is going to do the major training and they have provide standard manna.
“They have provide standard documents for all that are concerned in the process of teaching and training”.
He add that experts from the faculty of Medical Science of the University of Jos is in progress , training is actually in pretesting and after that, It would move to Post testing.
The Prof said the content the Board needed now is social distancing ,the gaps between the children in the class which is going to be some challenges, because the class that is made up of 45 children ,can no longer take 45 but 20 students or less ,this will also be replicated on the upper and lower primary Schools we’ll have ten pupils instead of 15 to ensure there is no social contact between the childrens.
The Chairman said another area the board is advocating is the provision of Infra Red Thermometer which all the schools should make provision, in addition with face masks and hand sanitizer which the management will provide,these are the basic things that will be required and we will ensure the schools management adhered to It.
He therefore called on the parents to take directives of the government seriously,we don’t want to compromise the health of the children even our teachers , above all,we should maintain high hygenic condition ,the grass most be cut ,the toilets most be cleared,and the environment most be kept clean and the schools most be fumigated.
“For every schools should focus on fumigation arrangements have been made linking the people that would provide these services.”
“All private schools should also follow the guidelines issued by the state government, which is made up of two committees which comprising the recommendation of the reports of the committees.”
“It was on this recommendation of these two committees that the government directed that the schools in the state should re-open.”
“We are also making an effort to return the primary Six back to school to write common entrance examination”.
“We are aware that some of the schools are highly populated especially in the township ,you have over 100 students in class ,we are thinking towards staggering the numbers of the students in the class.”
“What this means is that protrietors of schools in the states should look at the pecularities which may defers from schools to Schools that would force such schools to be running morning and afternoon shift.”
“There are measures put in place by the government in case the children return to school fell ill,the teachers have been trained,on how to respond in such situations,there is link between health care to whom our staff have been trained in the process of handling cases that may come up”.
He however called on all hands to be on deck to sensitise the members of the Communities and all manners of people that may be aware of the government plans.On the recent scale up of the teachers retirement age from Sixty to Sixty- five years of age, the chairman of SUBEB professor Mathew Saleh said its a welcome development and many years of struggle by teachers for good working condition for the teachers.He added that the automatic employment for the teachers who graduate from teachers college and University will make teaching profession attractive which is hitherto gradually becoming unattracted.He Urgues the teachers to ensure the president pronouncement is gazetted as it is still mere pronouncement which is yet is to have any legal backing.Suleh called on teachers to be magnanimous in the president Buhari kind gesture and ensure they commit more efforts on the teaching profession.He said to whom much is giving ,much is expected,so much is expected of them.
by Alexander Aleburu

Hon.Dan Manjang  Rates  Governor Lalong Administration High , With  Over 22 Projects Across The State

  • Hon.Dan Manjang Rates Governor Lalong Administration High , With Over 22 Projects Across The State
By, alex giwa, jos
The commissioner of information and communication in plateau state Hon.Dan manjang has rated governor Bako lalong lead administration high above average with over twenty two projects scattered all over the state commissioned and some awaiting to be commissioned.
This is a pointer that the lalong lead administration which is a government of continuity is working for the development of the state.
The Hon. Commissioner of information and communication in plateau state Dan Manjang stated this in an interview with our correspondence during the celebration of Nigeria 60th anniversary organised by NASCO group held at Polo Field in jos the plateau state capital.
Hon.Dan manjang said the lalong administration in the state , has achieved a lot in the area of infrastructural development which has cut across the whole local government of the state , ranging from road construction, hospital , schools and agriculture.
” You heard of Governor Lalong legacy projects which scattered across the state, ranging from schools , hospitals and roads oriented .”
Speaking on the human capital development, the commissioner of information and communication said over Thirty Thousand youths has been trained to acquire different skills across the state in conjunction with other organization like the ITF and the State governor.
And the industrial training fund (ITF) has trained not fewer than 5000 youths across the country.
He maintained that so far so good, lalong government has been able to perform with the limited financial position the government find itselves , the financial position which everybody know what it was before, and what its now.
He stressed that the slow pace of Nigeria undevelopment since the country independence everybody have to share from the blame , the governance and the governed ,this is because the lead determined on how there leaders is going to be elected into power.
He said looking at what the lalong administration has done in past five years in the office as the governor of the state, the commissioner said the plateau government policy is been driven by the three policy trust of the government which include, Security and good governance, infrastructural development and sustainable economic rebirth and all these have scattered across the state.
“Remember we are the first state in the whole Nigeria that come up with peace Agency in country which is incontrovertible”.
We have been able to strengthened the state security agency Operation Rain Bow to compliment the activities of vigilante in the state .
” When you are going to keran, you will see the presence of Nigeria Airforce and full fledged mobile barrack in shandam”.
But however condemned the sporadic breach of peace in some communities in the state , and add that there is country in world , even highly Democratic countries that is said to be 100% free from occasional skmishes.But stressed that the government is not resting on it oars to nip the killing on it bud and bring those behind the killings to justice.
“The best the government we do is to tell ourselves the gospel truth, in plateau state, we most learn to accommodate one another, the security is for both individual and the government “.
” We are holding the government in trust, and the Peace Building Agency will continued to dialogue with the warring communities as what peace cannot give us, violence cannot do it either. “
” We are appealling to the sensibility of the people that God in his mercy that brings us together irrespectives of religion, tribes and political lineage , we must learn to leave above our prejudice and hope for all the money the government used in peace building issues would have been money provided for the building of infrastructure , health and education for the people , and we end up shooting ourselves on the foot by not accommodating one another.,”
Dan Manjang further add that no nation, community can ever grow alone like the word of the late siege “Obafemi Awolowo”, said “you cannot climb a tree with one hand”.
Speaking on the significant of the recent flag off of flight from Abuja to Jos, he condemned those who did not see the benefit of the flag of the flight enrount jos to Abuja.
” I can assured you that it will beef up the economy of the state , we are going to have the trade fair , investors will come into the state with fight from Abuja which is jos 25 muniute journey. “
“For those with contrary view, i can assure you that its going to beef up the economic activities of the state”, creat jobs for our people, help us as state and also a pointer to the fact that the state is peaceful.”
by Alexander Aleburu

Hon.Jock Alamba Condemns The Gruesome Killing Of Traditional Father.

Hon.Jock Alamba Condemns The Gruesome Killing Of Traditional Father.

By,giwa alex, Jos

The committee chairman of Barkin -Ladi Local Government has condemned the gruesome killing of Da Bulus Chuwang Jang, the Acting Gwom Rwei Foron District of Barkin Ladi LGA by alleged Fulani herdsmen and described as barbaric, callous and unfortunate.

An information made available signed by Jacqueline Dakat
Information officer
Barkin Ladi

The Chairman called on security agency to rise to the occasion, come out and ensure that perpetrators are arrested and justice is gotten.

The unknown gunmen in the hours on Monday evening invaded the residence of royal father with heavy weapons killings peoples in the community including the royal father.

The council chairman Jock Alamba condemned the killings in strong terms as he described it as inhumanity to man by same people who have no value for human live.

Alamba stated this while commiserating with the immediate family of the deceased Monarch and the Foron community at large.

He noted with dismay the killing of the Royal father coming when all efforts towards total restoration of Peace after what local government had past through and as a deliberate ploy to plunged back the area into its past predicament.

The Chairman in his words appealed to the people to eschew violence, stressing though the death of Da Chuwang as painful prayed for fortitude and solace.

Hon. Jock Alamba lamented the ugly and dastardly act of killing of the Royal father, who was a critical stakeholder in Peace building in Foron District in Barkin Ladi and Plateau State at large.

He further said the invaluable role played by the Royal father in Peace building process would be greatly missed.

Alamba further noted that he would not be distracted over this unfortunate incident coming barely after his assumption of office as Chairman of Barkin Ladi when strategies for an ending violence in the area where are being fashioned out pledged to resolutely bring to an end the threat to peace and security.

The Commissioner for Science and Technology Musa Gyang who is also a native of Foron decried the killing of the Paramount ruler whom he described as as a committed person towards the attainment of Peace, could be killed by persons for their selfish reasons and depriving citizens of the Local Government area of his enormous wealth of experience.

He however, called on the State Government and the Security agents especially the District Divisional Police Officer of Barkin Ladi to create Police outpost in strategic locations to curtail future occurrence.

He commended the Security agents for their timely and rapid response to the incident which has resonated hope to the members of the community.

On his part ,the chairman Berom Education and Cultural organization (BECO)of Foron District Dagalang Bott while also lamenting on the ugly act said the killings of other members of the community was no doubt a prelude to the untimely killing of their monarch who had always preached peace and harmony to his people.

He called on the community to remain calm and be law abiding as they would not relent in demanding for justice on the killers of the late Paramount ruler.

by Alexander Aleburu

Hon.Amos Azi Extrays Nigeria Positions As An Investment Hub Of Africa.

Hon.Amos Azi Extrays Nigeria Positions As An Investment Hub Of Africa.
By,giwa alex, Jos
The Chairman Chief Executive Office (CEO) of the Investment and Security Tribunal Abuja, Hon. Amos Isaac Azi , has said Nigeria would be investment hubs of Africa ,as he eulogized the judiciary for their solidarity during his swearing in ceremony .
He made this disclosure as he extrayed Nigeria as an investment destination with the proper body to ease business transaction and fast track mitigation on behalf of investors .
Hon. Azi who paid a courtesy visit to the Plateau State Chief Judge, Justice Yakubu Dakwak in his office, at the Plateau State High Court premises today Friday 18, September 2020.
He stressed that , Investment and Security Tribunal is an institution that was established for a specific responsibilities, specifically designed as a judicial body that is established to handle investment’s disputes between countries and private individuals .

According to him , this is an institution established to show to investors all over the world that Nigeria is an investment destination.
world, no he pointed out that once they have issues a special court is established that will deal with their issues within a specific period of time and is a tribunal, and so therefore devoid of the technicalities of the normal court processes.
The Chairman also revealed that every foreign investor, or domestic investor before he invest in any economy of a country, he want to understand and know, in case of a disagreement do he go to normal judicial processes, that is over burden with technicalities, is over burden with work load and so it will take unnecessary time for resolution.
Azi maintained that our government look into it and say yes investment is security, is a special investment because the capital market is the winder for economic development of every nations.
He cautioned that today world No nation develop without the support from the capital market and the capital market is that platform that enables countries and cooperates organizations to access cheap funds from the public, and so when people put in their money to invest in such securities so therefore is an investment.
Barr.Amos Azi reiterated that they are not NGO’s they want to make profits and and most of this transaction are time bound with specific mandate of what they want to do.
Speaking on the establishment of Nigeria Investment and Security Tribunal, Hon Azi revealed that the institution was established in the year 2003, and is the first in Africa with the purpose of settling investment disputes within 90 days.
And is established within the same structures, that you have the financial misconduct tribunal in UK, you have the capital market appealed tribunal in India, so there are only four of them in the world.
“And so Nigeria is therefore rank as a friendly investment destination in the ranking, it is very challenging responsibility, expectations are high both from the Government and the investor and that is why I want to call for people to pray me”.
Also speaking on how investors can access the tribunal in case of any eventuality, Hon. Azi stated that they deal with transaction in capital market, you have the regulators and the SRO, the apex regulators is the Security and Exchange Commission, then you have the others regulators like the stoke exchanges where they also dwell as SRO’s because they admit members base on specific requirements that you need to fulfilled.
He also stated that so if any of the investors have a problem, he or she will first approach the Security and Exchange Commission, and if his or her problem is not attended to within 30 days, the person can now approach the tribunal, and then the tribunal will handle the matter devoid of technicalities, of judicial processes, one because if there is a dispute byeAnd the capital market is that platform that enables countries and cooperates organizations to access cheap funds from the public, and so when people put in their money to invest in such securities so therefore is an investment.
They are not NGO’s they want to make profits and and most of this transaction are time bound with specific mandate of what they want to do.
Speaking on the establishment of Nigeria Investment and Security Tribunal, Hon Azi revealed that the institution was established in the year 2003, and is the first in Africa with the purpose of settling investment disputes within 90 days.
And is established within the same structures, that you have the financial misconduct tribunal in UK, you have the capital market appealed tribunal in India, so there are only four of them in the world.
“And so Nigeria is therefore rank as a friendly investment destination in the ranking, it is very challenging responsibility, expectations are high both from the Government and the investor and that is why I want to call for people to pray me”.
Also speaking on how investors can access the tribunal in case of any eventuality, Hon. Azi stated that they deal with transaction in capital market, you have the regulators and the SRO, the apex regulators is the Security and Exchange Commission, then you have the others regulators like the stoke exchanges where they also dwell as SRO’s because they admit members base on specific requirements that you need to fulfilled.
He also stated that so if any of the investors have a problem, he or she will first approach the Security and Exchange Commission, and if his or her problem is not attended to within 30 days, the person can now approach the tribunal, and then the tribunal will handle the matter devoid of technicalities, of judicial processes, one because if there is a dispute between members of any of the exchange SRO’s in the capital market then they can now also approach the tribunal for adjudication.
If the regulator, that is SEC directs any of its registrants to do something and they feels that it is not fair they can now approach the tribunal for redress, so generally the investors have access to tribunal. In a very simple way, you can approach the tribunal directly, and when you approach the tribunal, the tribunal have a window of ADR , where you will be invited to resolve the problem amicably first, because litigation has its own side effects.
It breaks business relationships, so at the tribunal, we encourage the tribunal window of ADR so you can resolve your issue amicably, and they maintain the business relationship. But when that fails, the the tribunal can decide on the matter like I said devoid of technicalities.
We look at the facts on ground.
In his disclosure, the Tribunal Chairman further revealed that the Investment and Security Tribunal have court in Kano, Lagos, Enugu and Port Harcourt, but he call on the Plateau State Government through the Plateau State judiciary to partner with them to give them accommodation to establish one in Plateau.
Also Hon. Azi paid a similar visit to the Plateau State Sharia Court Grand Khadi Justice Umar Ibrahim Abdulahi and the Plateau State President of the Customary Court, Justice Patrick Sati Dapit all to appreciate them of their show of love toward him during his appointment by President Muhammadu Buhari as the Chairman Investment and Security Tribunal, whom he said they all trooped to his office to congratulates him.
by Alexander Aleburu

District Head of Miango alleged defrauds 4 Land owners over MTN mast compensation

District Head of Miango alleged defrauds 4 Land owners over MTN mast compensation

By,giwa alex, Jos

The District Head of Miango in , Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau state, Chief Daniel Chega on Wednesday,has admitted before Justice Christene Dabup of High Court 4, Jos on ,how he has deposited 2.5 million money for land compensation paid by the MTN mast to four families into LGA account .

Chief Daniel was accused of conniving defraud them but they four families dragged him to court in a matter instituted by the Muru Ki Mallam Goh Family in Miango District alongside Communications giant, MTN, Miango Traditional Council and Bassa Local Government (as 2nd, 1st, 3rd and 4th defendants in that order) for alleged illegal building of MTN network Mast on their ancestral land.

In a suit No. PLD/J586/2013, the Plaintiffs, Rubwu Mary Kuito (Nee Waki), Jummai J. Andrew (New Waki), Sunday Yah Turu, Joseph R. Turu and Turu Kpasha for themselves and on behalf of the Muru Ki MallamTuru Goh family claimed against the defendants jointly and severally as follows;

“A declaration that the piece of land measuring 3.29 hectares situating and lying at Miango District in Bassa LGA, Plateau State and more particularly described in the site plan belongs to the Plaintiffs.

An Order of forfeiture of the customary tenancy granted the 3rd defendant by the Plaintiffs’ forebears over the 0.18 hectares as identified and shown out of the 3.29 hectares of the land aforesaid.

An Order directing the 1st defendant to remove the Network Mast illegally built on the farmland of the Plaintiffs”.

The Plaintiffs also claimed a total sum of 20 Million Naira as general damages for alleged trespass, rancor, acrimony and embarrassment suffered due to actions of the defendants. The claim goes in this manner; ten million naira against the 1st defendant, 5 million naira against the 2nd and 3rd defendants and 5 million naira against the 4th defendant respectively.

The Plaintiffs further prayed the court for an Order of perpetual injunction restraining the defendants, their privies and representatives from interfering from or in any manner trespassing on their 3.29 hectares of land described in the site plan.

When the matter came on Wednesday, Chief Chega (2nd defendant), in his adopted statement on oath told the court that he was appointed district head of Miango sometimes in October 2010 and that he knew the portion of land in respect of which the plaintiffs have instituted the action.

The District head said that the land in issue is presently used as market place officially designated by Bassa local government (4 descendant) for that purpose.

He said that in 1963 or sometime thereabout, Miango community under its community leaders then, observed Miango town was in need of a befitting market place in view of the growing local economy of the people adding that the market was to serve as an avenue for attracting external traders to purchase the agricultural products of the rural to generate internal revenue for community development.

The defendant that in the same year (1963), the then District Head of Miango, Aweyi Kwe, (deceased), proceeded to scout for a suitable location for the citing of the market. He said that with the mandate of the community leaders under him, the District Head entered into negotiations with the customary land owners by appealing to them to donate the land for public use.

According to the defendant, the families that constituted the land owners, through their respective heads, willfully agreed to donate their respective holdings of the land for the construction of the the said market.

He stressed that in accordance with the native law and custom of the Irigwe people which is required that a token of blankets be given to the donors in acknowledgement and appreciation of their benevolence, each of the family heads was presented with a blanket which they accepted and in turn, appreciated and by so doing, relinquished their titles and possession of the land for public use.

He said that the families whose portions of land were acquired under the above stated deal were; Ruh Goh, Tama and Kira Ki respectively.

The defendant added that the market was formally opened on October 1st 1964 and became the property of the defunct Jos Native Authority which by law was the local and administrative authority in control of Miango.

He however noted that the powers to manage and supervise the market devolved on the 4th defendant when it was created in 1976.

The 2nd defendant stated that in 2010, I. H. S Plc, (a telecommunications company) requested to acquire a small portion of the land on lease to erect a mast that would would provide GSM services to Miango town and its environs.

He said I. H. S contacted him and pursuant to negotiations, rents in the sum of N3,000,000 (Three Million Naira) was paid by I. H. S for a period of ten years.

The 2nd defendant further stated that in consultation with the 4th defendant, the Miango Traditional Council decided that the said sum be used to rehabilitate the Grade 1 Area Court building and the Miango Divisional Police Station all of which were burnt down by irate youths of Miango during the riots of 2012 and the money was consequently, kept in the custody of the 4th defendant.

According to 2nd defendant, “The plaintiffs are merely motivated by the desire to access the rents paid by I.H.S Plc to the community for their personal use only.

I know that under Irigwe native law and custom, once the gift or donation of land has been negotiated, permanent transfer of land is usually sealed with a gift of a blanket to the owner coupled with handover of actual possession of same to the dornee.

The land then ceased to be recoverable by the donors and their successor-in-title”.

However, under cross examination by Desmond Umekwe Esq, counsel for the plaintiffs told the court that the agreement between the traditional council and I. H. S Plc for the building of the Mast was done in his palace and signed by him adding that neither the plaintiffs nor Bassa local government (4th defendant was a party to the agreement).

He further told the court that it was much later that he came realised that the land on where the mast was built belonged to the plaintiffs, I.e ( Leko, Kama and Nkara Kik families).

The matter was adjourned until December 07, 2020 for continuation of defence.

by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State: PDP Is Divide,  Segmented,  Scatter, They  Should Go And Put Their Houses In Order———Musa Bashir Sati

By, giwa alex, Jos

The Secretary of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in plateau state has described People Democratic Party (PDP) as divided , scattered , segmented and they should better go and organise themselves.

As he further said, ” I cannot even identified the PDP that is been referred to, is it the segmented , divided , scattered party? I urged them to better go and put their house in order.”

The secretary of the APC in plateau state Bashir Sati made the statement in an interview with our correspondence in Jos , plateau state capital in reaction to the comment by PDP over the comment on the candidate of the party APC in the forthcoming southern zone senatorial bye-election coming up October 31th, 2020 the “She is and easy ride for the opposition party PDP”.

The APC secretary said, I do not know among the PDP that are speaking right now. If they are thinking of easy ride somewhere, I want to make it clear to them there is no easy ride anywhere, if they think so let meet at the poll.

He further said , you cannot reap where you did not sown , if PDP think they can reap where they don’t sown, let met at the poll.

On how ready is the APC for the senatorial bye election in the state, the state secretary of the party of the APC in the state reiterated the party’s readiness for the forthcoming senatorial bye-election in the state” we are fully prepared , that is why you did not see us in any division , in fact we have been able to have alots of issues , that we have be able to package , put them together, and we are now stronger than before.”

“Remember about four candidates contested for the primary of the party APC with the emergence of of the lady Professor Nora Dauut and everybody is now ready to work for the party.”

He further add that is why the APC is different from PDP, we are now back in one place fully ready to work for the success of the party, which is an indication that tells you that we are fully prepared forthcoming election in the state.

“In fact, PDP did not have business going into the election, how can they go to the election when the delegates can’t identified their candidate for the election. So we are urging the PDP to the election and try their luck.”

On the alleged internal wrangling within the party(APC) over the emergence of professor Nora as not card carrying member of the party, sati said,

“Really, I am just getting that news from you , for the avoidance of doubt, let me say this categorically that Dauut is not a member of APC , who then the member of APC?”

“There are hierarchy within the member of the party , if they said she is not member of that hierarchy that is a different ball game altogether” .

“That Nora is not member of organisational structure of the party is a different ball game.”

“If you are talking of ward exco, local government exco, state exco that is a different game altogether.”

A card carring member of a party go through the primaries , screening committee attested to the fact that yes , she is duely qualified member of the party , has membership card of the party , what else are we talking about , how else do you identified membership of a party , is it written on the fore head that I am a member of a political party?

The easiest identity is membership card, I am the custodian of all the documents of the party as the secretary of the party in the state , I am telling you now that she is a full fledg member of the party.

“But as a custodian of the documents of the party, she is a member of the party , base on her participation, on the activities of the party , I believe she is a member of the party.”

On the recent statement accredited to the former president Olusegun Obasanjo that the country is more divided under president Buhari than any other president the country ever produced, he said ,

“Let me make it clear , this an opinion , obasanjo is the former president of this country, and he is entitled to his opinion, if for any reason, he decides to say what he is saying, he is entitled to his opinion by virtue of been a Nigerian and one time president of this country.”

“If he hold an opinion and feels that is what is happening , fine and good.”

We on the opinion that yes , there are challenges, some of them are natural challenges but I believe with time , most of these challenges will be summounable .

I did not see challenges that is pose to this country Nigeria and Nigerians that would not be able to stand up together as a nation and able to work it together “No”

There may be difficulties , here and there, but we are equal to the task, we can summount it.

On what plans APC has put in place to summount the current teething problems in the country,

It is a gradual process, when problems want to come, they come at ones , but the solutions is a gradual process.

If you look at it , there is cries of food crisis in the country, hike in the electricity tariff and increase in the fuel price .

So with time, most of these things will come to pass.

Take for example, the food crisis is becoming a matter of the past because now harvest season is coming out .

Yesterday I was reading in the newspaper , that food price in kano has crash.

Gradually the price of goods will crash and live will become more easier to citizens and affordable.

Even the increase of the tariff of electricity and hike in the fuel pump price will soon be a matter of the past because all Nigerians are putting their hands on deck to found a lasting solution to the problems.

by Alexander Aleburu

2023 Plateau Governorship Election, Barrister Dalan Promise To Change The Face Of Infrastructure.

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egal practitioner ,Barr C.B.N Dalan Esq has expressed dissatisfaction with the infrastructural development recorded by the administration of Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau state and that of president Muhammadu Buhari in five years of governance .

The legal practitioner who disclosed this in an interactive session with journalists says ,on his political ambition to run for the 2023 governorship race in plateau state .

He said ,that inform his decision vying for the position of governorship to fix some areas that needed urgent attention like education ,health care delivery,road network amongst others.

According to him “governor lalong as a lawyer and a Senior colleague may have done his best, but he might also have shortcomings in addressing infrastructural development within the state , as it is view by many, his concept of leadership is different .”

Barrister Dalan explained that Plateau use to be placed high both at primary ,Secondary and tertiary institutions but as the education in plateau now rated below standard,citing example of Ogun state which have more than 10 higher institutions of learning on plateau state which cannot boast for more than 2% of standard institutions in the state.

He added that , the failure of leadership has placed the state below this standard saying , “if given the mandate in 2023 governorship he the state, he will place Premium in fixing the infrastructural and harnessing the solid mineral deposits in the state .

Dalan also promised that if elected he would improve the agricultural sector because our communities are agrian state which if properly explore is capable of feeding the state, Nigeria and improve the state IGR.

He assured the citizens of the state on timely intervention in providing fertilizers and other incentive to boost the farmers in area of capacity building and rural transformation .

Barr Dalan also commended the federal government policy on agriculture but however described it as a policy Summersault due to poor implementation which is not well impressive ,and therefore ,he called on the next coming President to improve the policy on agriculture so as to boost food security in the country.

Speaking on the zoning system ,Barr C.B.N Dalan ,condemned the ideas of zoning arrangement which he said its not ultimate that can produce quality representation .

He stressed that even though he is from the southern zone with the incumbent governor Simon Lalong ,he feel that ,is a gentleman agreement which should be shelve so that he can be given his constitutional right to serve the state effectively .

He however lamented that zoning should not be a barrier to deprive others credible candidates from their desire to contribute meaningful to good governance in their state.

by Alexander Aleburu

Family Of Kidnapped Girl Cries For Justice Against Six kidnapers

By, giwa Alex, Jos

Not fewer then six suspected kidnappers on Wednesday 16th Sept, 2020 were arraigned at Plateau State High Court sitting in Jos,as family members of the kidnapped 10 year-old girl are calling for justice against a gang of kidnappers currently in police net.

Justice M.I Gang adjourned the case to 5th November, 2020 for continuation of hearing by ordering the accused persons to remanded in Correctional Centre (Prison) while counsel to the accused persons, Barr A.M.Bello move application for bail .

The following kidnappers ,Mr Felix Moses ,Sani Saleh ,Yahaya Abubakar ,Sale Yau ,Ana’s Adams were arraigned over criminal conspiracy ,and used of dangerous weapons for kidnapping the daughter of Adeshina Afolabi punishable under section 245 Plateau penal code law .

The prosecutor counsel Barr
O.S.Osho applied that the accused persons be remanded in Correctional Centre , but when the charges were read to the accused persons they pleaded not guilty for the offense .

Meanwhile ,Spokesman to the the family of the victim, Mr Ayo George, made the call in an interview with the News men in Jos.

George, a Jos based businessman said, “ we are grateful to the doggedness of the Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) known as Special Tasks Force (STF); who helped us tracked down and arrested the six kidnappers including our Guard,”

“When they were arrested, the STF handed them over to the Plateau Police Command for prosecution”.

“All that we want as victims of the kidnap is nothing but justice to be done against the kidnappers, who are presently being detained at the State Criminal Investigators Division (CID),” he stated.

George explained that in the night of Feb. 16, the Kidnappers stormed the house of his Elder brother in Rafiki, around Dong with an AK47 and machetes and took away his 10 Year-old Niece after collecting N231,000 from the family.

According to him, the N231,000 was meant to be lodged in the bank the next day but the assailants, who clearly made it known that they were not armed robbers but Kidnappers, collected the sum at gun point.

He further narrated that the kidnappers, five in numbers took away the frightened and crying innocent 10 year old girl, only to call at about 3.00am of Feb. 17 demanding for a ransom of N10 million without which they threatened to kill the little girl.

“But after continuous negotiation with them (kidnappers) they insisted on N1.5 million.

It took the spirited effort of friends, family members and the body of Christ to raise the sum.

“We were asked to come to Bukuru Low-cost at 7.00pm of that day. From there they directed us to Gero junction after Jos South Local Government Secretariat.”

“From that point, they kept directing us towards Gero village where we drove like for about 20km from the junction,” he lamented.

The worried George said that when they eventually met the kidnappers, they collected the N1.5m and confirmed that it was complete before showing the (Family) where to pick the girl.

He said, “They then directed us to drive further where we met our daughter (the girl) standing all alone around a Bush path beside an abandoned school.”

“But the amazing thing about the whole episode is that from the house CCTV footage, we were able to establish some suspicious behaviour of our Security man, one Felix Moses, before and on the day of the kidnap.”

“We quickly invited the STF operatives, who arrested the guard for interrogation and to our chagrin, he eventually confessed to the crime.

“He said that he was promised a share of N300,000 from the proceed. His confession however led to the arrest of the 5 others, who surprisingly are all fulani boys.

“When we were invited by the STF, in the course of their investigation, we couldn’t identify them especially the one who had carried the AK47 rifle by name Anas Adam, “ he affirmed.

George called on the police to ensure that the kidnappers, arrested over a month ago, are prosecuted and punished for “their act of wickedness.”

Contacted, the Plateau Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, Mr Gabriel Abuh, confirmed the custody of the kidnappers and pledged their eventual prosecution.

“Since they are at the CID, more investigations are being carried out on the incident and thereafter we ensure that they face the full wrath of the Law, “ Abuh declared.

by Alexander Aleburu

High Court In Jos Adjourns Till Dec, 4th The Case Of Militia Group Sarasuka For Hearing.

By, giwa Alex, jos
The High Court sitting in jos , plateau state capital has adjourned till Dec 4th, 2020 for hearing on a matter of militias group a.k.a”Sarasuka” who have been terrorising some communities at Congo Russia in Jos North LG of plateau state.
The deadly militia groups terroring the Congo Russia, a densely populated Hausa settlement is made up of militia youths a.k.a Sarasuka who has been terrorising the community killing and destroying with any slightest provocation.
Luck is said to have ran out of them when they where alledg to have attacked the personnel of Neighborhood Watch of Nigeria in Congo Russia and destroyed their patrol “Sharon” bus who were legitimately carrying out their neighbourhood watch assignment .
The case which is slated for hearing on 15th Sept, 2020 could not hold as the prosecuting counsel moved a motion to amend the case file to include the name of the additional members of the alleged militia group by the security agent.
“My lord we are not ready for the case, this is because just of recent, the security agent arrested another suspected member of the Sarasuka group, as against this backdrop, we are asking for short adjournment amendment to enable us to amend the case file to include the name of the additional arrested militia group.”
The counsel to the 6th accused person aligned himself with the motion of the prosecuting counsel on the ground that he is just coming into the matter and to enable him study the matter and prepare his defence.
The counsel to the accused persons barrister Idoko did not oppose to the application of the prosecuting counsel for short adjournment, but plea with justice Ashom to grant his clients who have been held at the Correctional Center bail.
But in a quick reaction, the prosecutor vehemently opposed the application on the ground that the offence of the accused persons , are criminal in nature , and urged

the court to discontance the motion of the defendant counsel for bail.

In an interview with the commander of Neighborhood Watch of Nigeria security with our correspondence in the court, Alh.Shuibu said the militia group which had been terrorising the Congo Russia and Nasarawa axis for quite a while now , came out emass attached the residence of the community with cutlass and other dangerous weapons , an in some cases killed at will.
Alh. Shaibu said recently this groups of militia Sarasuka they attacked my men wounded some and destroyed our patrol vehicle “Sharon” bus.
Surprisingly , some of these boys are artisans with one handling work or the other not that they are jobless that made them engage on the Acts.
The commander of the security out fit Shuibu , further lamented that those boys who has metamorphose themselves into terrorist group , terrorising the community are our children , and add that since they are not ready to be useful to themselves but choose the wrong way, let the law take it course .
He however advice people to ensure they monitor their children /wards to fore stall the situation where our turned a pest in the live of others.
The four count charge against the six accuse militia group a.k.a “Sarasuka” include ,
Criminal conspiracy and culpable homicide , attempted culpable homicide mischief, by attacking the”Sharon”bus belonging to Neighborhood Watch of Nigeria plateau state chapter and inciting public disturbances causing breach of peace at the afore mentioned community.
The six Sarasuka militias however all pleaded not guilty to the four count charges.
by Alexander Aleburu

High Court In Jos Adjourns Till Dec, 4th The Case Of Militia Group Sarasuka For Hearing.

By, giwa Alex, jos
The High Court sitting in jos , plateau state capital has adjourned till Dec 4th, 2020 for hearing on a matter of militias group a.k.a”Sarasuka” who have been terrorising some communities at Congo Russia in Jos North LG of plateau state.
The deadly militia groups terroring the Congo Russia, a densely populated Hausa settlement is made up of militia youths a.k.a Sarasuka who has been terrorising the community killing and destroying with any slightest provocation.
Luck is said to have ran out of them when they where alledg to have attacked the personnel of Neighborhood Watch of Nigeria in Congo Russia and destroyed their patrol “Sharon” bus who were legitimately carrying out their neighbourhood watch assignment .
The case which is slated for hearing on 15th Sept, 2020 could not hold as the prosecuting counsel moved a motion to amend the case file to include the name of the additional members of the alleged militia group by the security agent.
“My lord we are not ready for the case, this is because just of recent, the security agent arrested another suspected member of the Sarasuka group, as against this backdrop, we are asking for short adjournment amendment to enable us to amend the case file to include the name of the additional arrested militia group.”
The counsel to the 6th accused person aligned himself with the motion of the prosecuting counsel on the ground that he is just coming into the matter and to enable him study the matter and prepare his defence.
The counsel to the accused persons barrister Idoko did not oppose to the application of the prosecuting counsel for short adjournment, but plea with justice Ashom to grant his clients who have been held at the Correctional Center bail.
But in a quick reaction, the prosecutor vehemently opposed the application on the ground that the offence of the accused persons , are criminal in nature , and urged

the court to discontance the motion of the defendant counsel for bail.

In an interview with the commander of Neighborhood Watch of Nigeria security with our correspondence in the court, Alh.Shuibu said the militia group which had been terrorising the Congo Russia and Nasarawa axis for quite a while now , came out emass attached the residence of the community with cutlass and other dangerous weapons , an in some cases killed at will.
Alh. Shaibu said recently this groups of militia Sarasuka they attacked my men wounded some and destroyed our patrol vehicle “Sharon” bus.
Surprisingly , some of these boys are artisans with one handling work or the other not that they are jobless that made them engage on the Acts.
The commander of the security out fit Shuibu , further lamented that those boys who has metamorphose themselves into terrorist group , terrorising the community are our children , and add that since they are not ready to be useful to themselves but choose the wrong way, let the law take it course .
He however advice people to ensure they monitor their children /wards to fore stall the situation where our turned a pest in the live of others.
The four count charge against the six accuse militia group a.k.a “Sarasuka” include ,
Criminal conspiracy and culpable homicide , attempted culpable homicide mischief, by attacking the”Sharon”bus belonging to Neighborhood Watch of Nigeria plateau state chapter and inciting public disturbances causing breach of peace at the afore mentioned community.
The six Sarasuka militias however all pleaded not guilty to the four count charges.
by Alexander Aleburu

Communique Issued At The End Of 3-Days Southern Kaduna Peace Summit.

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y, giwa alex, jos

Restoring peace to Southern Kaduna, the National Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC) in collaboration with other inter-faith groups and Friends of Southern Kaduna organized a 3-day peace Summit with the theme:

“The De-escalation of Conflict in Southern Kaduna And The Way Forward”.

The Summit, which is one of a number of other peace initiatives, held on Tuesday 8th-Thursday 10th September, 2020, at Throne-Room, Kafanchan.

The Summit had the following objectives:

To create a platform to assess and deliberate on the issues, the trigger and sustainable factors as well as the way forward.

To deliberate on and harmonize the viable appropriate best practices for conflict prevention and mitigation in Southern Kaduna, and

To identify common ways and means to addressing and preventing all issues leading to the seemingly intractable conflict in Southern Kaduna.

The summit was attended by over 200 participants, was declared by Rev.Dr. Yakubu Pam

The following papers were presented:

Strategies for Mitigating and De-escalating of Violent Killings in Southern Kaduna.

Promoting Interfaith Dialogue and Inter-Community Dialogue as a Panacea for Peace-Building in Southern Kaduna.

Bridging the gap in the Southern Kaduna Conflict Narrative: Perspectives about the role of Women, Youth and Children

Approaches to Post Conflict Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Victims of violence in Southern Kaduna

The Summit has the following objectives:

To create a platform to assess and deliberate on the issues, the trigger and sustainable factors as well as the way forward.

To deliberate on and harmonize the viable appropriate best practices for conflict prevention and mitigation in Southern Kaduna, and

To identify common ways and means to addressing and preventing all issues leading to the seemingly intractable conflict in Southern Kaduna.

OBSERVATIONS

After very robust, frank and engaging discussion and interaction, Summit participants made the following observations:

Incessant killings, kidnapping, cattle rustling and shielding of criminals is a major challenge.

There is extreme poverty in the land arising from unemployment and limited opportunities.

Farming on cattle routes, open grazing and grazing using minors.

The issue of settler/indigene is a major concern to the effort of building peace in Southern Kaduna.

There is gap in communication leading to mutual distrust and suspicion among the diverse communities.

The exclusion of women and youth in all formal peace processes, increase in Gender Based Violence and the plight of women and children in IDPs are major challenges.

Pronouncements and conducts by some government officials and reports by the media escalate tensions within the social space.

There were concerns over government policy regarding traditional institutions vis-a-viz their place towards harmonious coexistence for stability .

Due to drug and substance abuse among youths, there is Incessant Illegal road blocks on highways targeted against innocent people on transit during conflicts.

Lack of feedback mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation of the peace process.

Incessant occupation of communities, villages, and farmland following conflicts with no right of return.

There is lack of Early Warning Early Response mechanism.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Based on the foregoing observations, participants made the following recommendations for consideration and action by communities and relevant authorities:

Immediate cessation of killings, attacks, kidnappings and cattle rustling

Create collaborative, economic activities for peoples of Southern Kaduna.

Stopping minors from grazing alone, farming on grazing routes and deliberate destruction of farm crops.

Avoid any action or utterances that make people feel they don’t belong.

There should be deliberate efforts to recognize and celebrate our differences.

Women and youth should be included in all formal peace processes.

All inciting statements and speeches should be avoided by all.

Government policy with regards to traditional institutions should be reviewed in collaboration with the communities to ensure peace and stability.

The summit recommends that reprisal attacks have been identified as one of the causes of the killings in Southern Kaduna that appears like a justification of the attacks.

The Summit therefore calls on all leaders at local, state and national levels to avoid all that bothers on appearance of taking sides and not being impartial judges.

The Summit also recommends that there are other serious observations that bother on the end of the killings and conflict that are to be conveyed to the federal and state governments, issues perceived to be the causes of the festering violence that will be communicated in separate letters to the President and the Governor of the State.

CONCLUSION:

Summit participants deeply appreciate NCPC, TETFUND and Friends of Southern Kaduna for organizing the Summit. They also thanked Apostle Emmanuel Kure for graciously making the venue and facilities available. Summit participants expressed their profound gratitude to His Excellency, Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir Ahmed El-Rufai for giving the go ahead for the Summit to hold. The media is also appreciated for their efforts during the Summit. Participants appealed for greater understanding and sustained peace building efforts by all stakeholders.

by Alexander Aleburu

Communique Issued At The End Of 3-Days Southern Kaduna Peace Summit.

B

y, giwa alex, jos

Restoring peace to Southern Kaduna, the National Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC) in collaboration with other inter-faith groups and Friends of Southern Kaduna organized a 3-day peace Summit with the theme:

“The De-escalation of Conflict in Southern Kaduna And The Way Forward”.

The Summit, which is one of a number of other peace initiatives, held on Tuesday 8th-Thursday 10th September, 2020, at Throne-Room, Kafanchan.

The Summit had the following objectives:

To create a platform to assess and deliberate on the issues, the trigger and sustainable factors as well as the way forward.

To deliberate on and harmonize the viable appropriate best practices for conflict prevention and mitigation in Southern Kaduna, and

To identify common ways and means to addressing and preventing all issues leading to the seemingly intractable conflict in Southern Kaduna.

The summit was attended by over 200 participants, was declared by Rev.Dr. Yakubu Pam

The following papers were presented:

Strategies for Mitigating and De-escalating of Violent Killings in Southern Kaduna.

Promoting Interfaith Dialogue and Inter-Community Dialogue as a Panacea for Peace-Building in Southern Kaduna.

Bridging the gap in the Southern Kaduna Conflict Narrative: Perspectives about the role of Women, Youth and Children

Approaches to Post Conflict Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Victims of violence in Southern Kaduna

The Summit has the following objectives:

To create a platform to assess and deliberate on the issues, the trigger and sustainable factors as well as the way forward.

To deliberate on and harmonize the viable appropriate best practices for conflict prevention and mitigation in Southern Kaduna, and

To identify common ways and means to addressing and preventing all issues leading to the seemingly intractable conflict in Southern Kaduna.

OBSERVATIONS

After very robust, frank and engaging discussion and interaction, Summit participants made the following observations:

Incessant killings, kidnapping, cattle rustling and shielding of criminals is a major challenge.

There is extreme poverty in the land arising from unemployment and limited opportunities.

Farming on cattle routes, open grazing and grazing using minors.

The issue of settler/indigene is a major concern to the effort of building peace in Southern Kaduna.

There is gap in communication leading to mutual distrust and suspicion among the diverse communities.

The exclusion of women and youth in all formal peace processes, increase in Gender Based Violence and the plight of women and children in IDPs are major challenges.

Pronouncements and conducts by some government officials and reports by the media escalate tensions within the social space.

There were concerns over government policy regarding traditional institutions vis-a-viz their place towards harmonious coexistence for stability .

Due to drug and substance abuse among youths, there is Incessant Illegal road blocks on highways targeted against innocent people on transit during conflicts.

Lack of feedback mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation of the peace process.

Incessant occupation of communities, villages, and farmland following conflicts with no right of return.

There is lack of Early Warning Early Response mechanism.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Based on the foregoing observations, participants made the following recommendations for consideration and action by communities and relevant authorities:

Immediate cessation of killings, attacks, kidnappings and cattle rustling

Create collaborative, economic activities for peoples of Southern Kaduna.

Stopping minors from grazing alone, farming on grazing routes and deliberate destruction of farm crops.

Avoid any action or utterances that make people feel they don’t belong.

There should be deliberate efforts to recognize and celebrate our differences.

Women and youth should be included in all formal peace processes.

All inciting statements and speeches should be avoided by all.

Government policy with regards to traditional institutions should be reviewed in collaboration with the communities to ensure peace and stability.

The summit recommends that reprisal attacks have been identified as one of the causes of the killings in Southern Kaduna that appears like a justification of the attacks.

The Summit therefore calls on all leaders at local, state and national levels to avoid all that bothers on appearance of taking sides and not being impartial judges.

The Summit also recommends that there are other serious observations that bother on the end of the killings and conflict that are to be conveyed to the federal and state governments, issues perceived to be the causes of the festering violence that will be communicated in separate letters to the President and the Governor of the State.

CONCLUSION:

Summit participants deeply appreciate NCPC, TETFUND and Friends of Southern Kaduna for organizing the Summit. They also thanked Apostle Emmanuel Kure for graciously making the venue and facilities available. Summit participants expressed their profound gratitude to His Excellency, Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir Ahmed El-Rufai for giving the go ahead for the Summit to hold. The media is also appreciated for their efforts during the Summit. Participants appealed for greater understanding and sustained peace building efforts by all stakeholders.

by Alexander Aleburu

The New Chairman Barkin- Ladi LG Jock Alamba Sues For Peaceful Co-Existence,  Promise To Carry Everybody Along

By, giwa alex, jos

The newly appointed Committee Chairman of Barkin – Ladi local government in plateau state Hon.Jock Alamba has charged the citizens of the local government to enthroned peaceful coexistence, and promised to carry every body along

And charged the staff of the council to co-operate with the administration to move Barkin Ladi local government to the next level of development.

The New appointed Committee Chairman of the council Hon.Jock Alamba give the charge in an interview with our correspondence in jos , plateau state capital.

Hon.Alamba said certainly l am very much aware of the reasons behind bringing me back for the second term as the local government committee chairman for the second time , which is not

far from insecurity bedeviling the local government.

The other reasons which may not be far from my re-appointment as the the local government chairman, may be related to administrative and developmental challenges hitherto facing the council.

The new council chairman reiterated his plans to improve the security situations in the council through the improved peaceful co-existence between aggrieved communities within the local council , he maintained.

Jock Alamba further added that this is the way of ensuring that there is an increase in social interaction and increase in confidence building between the communities .

The chairman further stressed that on the administration of Barkin Ladi local government, ” I intend to ensure that the local government gets their benefits as at when due , and also at the stipulated time and we need to also improve the confidence building of the general staff of the local government and the management.

The chairman however maintained there is needs to put everyone in the local government involve in the smooth running of the local government administration to but the staff of the local government one their toes, to realise that we are there for the purpose of live and welfare of the people devoid of cheap sentiments.

” I also intend as the chairman of the local government to ensure that the social and economic demands of our people especially common in the area of water project, electricity and roads are also squarely attended to at the level of the councils financial strength.

On the projects in the local government which need urgent attention, he said aside being the council chairman of the mentioned LG, l am also member of the LG, as against this backdrop, In the area of concern of the council.

“Presently the areas of concerns of the local government, is to conduct a comprehensive tour round the local government, focusing on the flash points of recent crisis in the area.

This he said is to generate the interest of other communities and appeal to them to give room for peace to reign. He maintained.

The Honourable chairman said this is important to revisit our collective position of peaceful coextence to the past where we have live as brothers and sisters without tribal, sectional or any form of devices sentiment.which I need to do immediately.

He however call on the staff of the LG , and the entire citizens of Barki Ladi is that my administration intend to carry every body along as such I need all hand must be deck to be able to lift our local government to a higher level of peaceful coexistence.

by Alexander Aleburu

Mailafia Hails DSS For Professionalism ,Warns Against Further Invitation.

Mailafia Hails DSS For Professionalism ,Warns Against Further Invitation.

By, giwa Alex, jos

The embattled former Deputy Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Dr.Mailafia Obadiah has hailed the DSS for their professionalism but urged that they should ensure that today invitation should be the last one.

As he commended the way they handled the matter , I was not maltreated , harassed and intimidated in any guise, since the beginning of the whole stagger.

Dr.Mailafia stated this shortly after his release by the DSS in their headquarters facility in jos , plateau state capital.

Mailafia who is accompanied by his lawyer barrister Yakubu Bawa who doubled as the chairman of NBA in plateau state, Apostle El- Buba and notable men of God , said he we not stop talking particularly on the current in security in Nigeria which live of the people and properties has continued to be destroy unabated.

Mailafia tressed that Muslims and Christians youths who are voiceless are looking up to me to speak on their behalf.

He further add that he has not said any thing which has not be said regarding to the insecurity of this country which many had not said and they were not crucified the way they are doing to me now.

He vowed to continued speaking on the ills of the nation as a free citizen of Nigeria within the confain of the country constitution no matter whose oxes is gore, “If l Perish , l Perish”, he maintained.

On his part, the counsel to Dr.Mailafia barrister Bawa said the legal teams to his client always appraise the the matter since the beginning of the case, but the question begging for an answer on the lip of Nigerians is that why only my client Mailafia? he said many persons had made serious comments regarding to the obvious insecurity bedeviling the country in the time pass, and nobody crucified them as they are doing to Mailafia now, he stressed.

Bawa commended the professional posture of the DSS since the beginning of this matter, but quick to add that, I am using this fora to advise the security out fit in the country to stop harassing his client with incessant invitation for questioning which is currently causing his client shycologica trauma.

It would be recalled that the former Deputy Governor of the Nigeria apex bank, and presidential aspirant under the platform of African Democratic Congress is currently on the eyes of the storm over the interview he granted to a radio station on the insecurity in the county in August , 2020.

The out bust of Mailafia may not have go down well with the power that be, which necessitated the invitation of Mailafia for more clarification.

From the month of August till today, Mailafia has been invited to the DSS office in jos, plateau state three times, the action many viewed as witch hunting and gross violation of his freedom of speech as its enshrined in Nigeria constitution.

by Alexander Aleburu

Umar Na’Abba , Pat Utomi Condemns Reinvitation Of Mailafia By DSS.

Umar Na’Abba , Pat Utomi Condemns Reinvitation Of Mailafia By DSS.

By, giwa Alex, jos

The leadership under the auspices of the National Consultative Front headed by former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Gali Umar Na’Abba and former presidential candidate, Pat Utomi, on Friday has kicked against the third invitation by the Department of State Service.

The group had threatened “a major mass action” if anything should happen to Mailafia and its leaders or associates.

In a statement issued by the group’s Head of Public Affairs Bureau and former presidential candidate of the National Conscience Party, Tanko Yunusa, the group state that the invitation of Mailafia is becoming one too many.

The statement partly read:

“We demand that nothing untoward should happen to any of our leaders and associates to avoid a major mass action.

The NCFront believes in the right of every Nigerian to freely express themselves in civil society especially in a democracy as enshrined in the universal fundamental principles of human rights.

“We, therefore, unequivocally condemn this maltreatment of a respectable Nigerian like him and we stand firmly by him in this hour of his travails. Painting Mailafia in a bad light and attempting to pin on him an image of criminality is not only preposterous but also sinister.

“We are shocked to discover that Nigeria today is being run like a dictatorship by the current administration, which has developed a great penchant for gaging Nigerian citizens, denying them of their constitutional rights of freedom of expression and peaceful dissention.

“We, as concerned citizens, have reviewed Mailafia’s interviews, which was claimed to have prompted the curious invitation by security agencies and cannot find any serious threat or breach in it to warrant his being constantly harassed by the security agencies, especially the Police and the DSS.

“We also note that Nigeria is currently bedeviled by aggravated insecurity that threatens the very existence of the country and would expect the security agencies to be preoccupied with dealing with such deadly existential threats against the country rather than concentrating all their energies on repressing a responsible citizen into silence.

In a democracy, the citizens are protected by the law to freely express themselves without any form of intimidation by government.

“However, it is increasingly obvious that this government does not appreciate that vital component of democracy judging by the manners it has so far treated Nigerians who do not agree with its policies including journalists.

This is not only unacceptable but absolutely reprehensible.”
The whole intention of this government, is to silent opposition.

by Alexander Aleburu

Labour Party calls on Council of Legal Education to open up on Ize-lyamu’s admission into law school, call to bar

By, Our Reporter
With less than a week to the governorship election in Edo State, the Labour Party, on Saturday, called on the Council of Legal Education to come out clean on the propriety behind the admission of Osagie Ize-lyamu, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) into the Nigerian Law School and his subsequent call to Bar.
Dr. Isaiah Osifo, gubernatorial candidate of the party, at a press conference in Benin City, said “If within the next three days the Council of Legal Education fails, neglect or refuses to offer the explanation, Labour Party will activate the process of getting the information using the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act.”
Osifo said the call became necessary following a legal action filed by a lawyer over the failure of Ize-lyamu to inform the management of the Nigerian Law School that he was rusticated for two years for his engagement in secret cult activities.
The party also urged eligible voters in the state to reject the APC candidate over alleged involvement in cultism and money laundering.
According to Osifo, “We are aware of an action filed by a lawyer asking the court to disqualify the APC governorship candidate, Osagie Ize-lyamu, on account of his failure to inform the management of the Nigerian Law School that he was rusticated for two years for his engagement in secret cult activities.
“There is equally an ongoing criminal prosecution against Osagie Ize-Iyamu over money laundering. It is sad to note that a person facing interrogation from a legal action, filed by a lawyer over secret cult-related activities while he was a University student, in addition to his ongoing criminal trial for financial matters is the same person seeking to occupy the exalted office of Governor of Edo State.”
He added: “Labour Party is aware of the civility of issues-based electioneering campaigns. It is important for the public to know and appreciate that the character and antecedent of the candidate are the most important issues to be considered in electoral choice. The character and the antecedent of the candidate are the social tools for measuring the expectation of any aspiring government.”
“While we await the quick response of the Council of Legal Education and the judgment of the court over the money laundering, we uphold and emphasise that the APC governorship candidate, Osagie Ize-lyamu is morally disabled and should be rejected by the good people of Edo State,” Osifo noted.
Calling for a peaceful and credible poll in the state, the Labour Party urged “The federal government of Nigeria under the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari, INEC and all agencies responsible for the conduct of elections in Nigeria to be on the side of the people of Edo State by ensuring the conduct of a peaceful, free and fair election.”
“Edo people are morally conscious and they should enjoy the right of free choice. Edo people cannot be fooled. Enough is Enough,” Osifo added.
by Alexander Aleburu

Obaseki, Kwankwaso Commission Hajj Camp In Benin, Urges Voters’ Turnout At Gruber Poll

By, Our Reporter
The Edo State Governor and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Godwin Obaseki and the former Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, have commissioned the Edo State Hajj Camp in Benin City, with a charge to Muslim faithful in the state to turn out en masse on September 19, 2020 to vote the PDP to ensure reelection of the governor and his deputy, Rt. Hon. Comr. Philip Shaibu.
Kwankwaso hailed the governor’s sterling performance across all sectors of the state, noting that Obaseki’s landmark achievements in the first term will earn him reelection.
The former governor said: “Let me also thank Edo people and Muslims in the state for showing tremendous support for what has been put on ground in terms of development.
“This is the time for all of us who have our Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) and are eligible to vote to come out en masse and ensure that we cast our votes for the PDP.
“I equally appeal to all of you especially those from the Northern part of the country to ensure you cast your votes for the PDP come September 19, 2020.
“Please vote for the PDP, defend your votes and ensure Obaseki and his deputy, Shaibu win the forthcoming election in the state. I also call on you to ensure you pray for a peaceful atmosphere in the state.”
“On the day of the election remember what the governor has done for the Muslims as well as the entire people of Edo State. I am glad to have an opportunity to commission this Hajj Camp. Thank you, your Excellency for the way you have handled Muslims as well as the support you have given to them in the state,” Kwankwaso added.
On his part, Obaseki thanked the Muslims for ensuring peaceful coexistence with people of other religions in the state as the peace enjoyed in the state has led to the development witnessed in all 18 local government areas.
Obaseki said: “We should see our strength in diversity. As a government, we are for all Edo people. We have never had any difficulty in attending to the needs of Edo people.”
The governor also applauded former Governor Kwankwaso for joining in the commissioning of the Hajj Camp in the state, assuring the Muslim community of more developmental projects if reelected.
Meanwhile, the Onojie of Ewu, His Royal Highness (HRH), Razak Ojeifo lll, commended the governor for building the Hajj Camp for Muslims, adding: “You are a man of your words. You promised to build this Hajj Camp for Muslims in Edo State and you kept to your word.”
The Chairman of Edo State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Sheikh Ibrahim Oyarekhua assured the governor of the votes of all Muslims in the state come September 19, 2020.
by Alexander Aleburu

Court adjourns To 29th Sept for Ruling On  Obadiah Mailafiya Suit.

Court adjourns To 29th Sept for Ruling On Obadiah Mailafiya Suit
By, giwa Alex, jos
A Plateau State High Court sitting in Jos, Plateau state capital under Justice Musa Ashom has adjourned to 29th September, 2020 for ruling on applications of fundamental human right abuse by the Nigeria Police ,Department of state security ,DSS and Federal Republic of Nigeria over constant harassment and invitation of Dr Obadiah Mailafia .
Counsel to the Plaintiff ,Barr Pius Akubo ,SAN,told the Court that the reinvitatation of his client by the Nigeria Police Force ,DSS ,is a threat to his fundamental human right .
The plaintiff/Applicant counsel ,Akubo says ,the motion dated 8th September, 2020 and filed 9th September, 2020 seeking the three grounds in paragraphs 1-10 of the affidavit despise to of the originating application .
He explained that the grounds of the application is that Dr Mailafiya has already been invited by the DSS in furtherance to the 9th August, 2020 which is brutal killing on an interview he granted to local radio station in Lagos that boarded on the recent sporadic killing in North-Central Nigeria and the world at large.
According to him, instance of embarking on thorough investigation into the issue , the federal government are constantly harassing him under a matter touching on security of lives and properties of vulnerable Nigerian.
He submitted that the matter involving internal security is within the purview of the DSS, and drew the attention of the court to Section (2)of National act subsection 3a,3b act capt N74 law 2004 of the Nigeria weekly law report .
The Chairman of Nigeria Bar Association ,NBA ,Barr Yakubu Bawa( Esq ) in an interview with journalists said that their client Dr Obadiah Mailafiya has been subjected to constant invitations .
However ,Counsel to the 1st ,2nd and 3rd defendants ,Barr Lukman Fagbemi explained that the coming of the applicant to court touching on internal security of the country seeking the court to protect his fundamental right .
Barr fagbami stated that the Nigeria police are on the right path inviting the security personnel has not done anything wrong so granting him the application stopping is going temper with the Nigerians who committed an offense then ran to seek refuge under the ambit of law.
Adding ,except the Nigeria Police indicate that they’ve interior motive which is under section (4) of the police act is very clear, they can carry out investigation within and outside the Nigeria .
Fagbemi maintained that nothing to say that the DSS has done and that will not warrant police to embark on their thorough investigation into the issue of interview he granted a radio station in Lagos state.
He urged the court to dismiss the Plaintiff application and pray that the matter should proceed because stopping the Nigeria police from carrying or performing their function citing the case of G international Operation Ltd against Q & oil ,fas service ltd 2016 LBLR supreme court judgment.
Barr Pius Akubo argued that the section 115 of the evidence act cited didn’t justify the use of Ezekiel K.Ojo respondent is inexcusable fact of violation of section (4) of the evidence act which imposes obligation to display the name of his informat .
Secondly ,to give reasons for inviting him for just an interview is self defeating paralyzes so you can’t speak from both side of the mouth for Kashamu rushing to court to stop the police invitation, is an abuse of court process .
He reiterated that AG against Kashamu supra is merely academic hypothetical enforcement procedure .
by Alexander Aleburu

Update On IBB money scandal, EFCC issues 3 weeks Ultimatum For Forensic Result .

By, giwa alex, jos

The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC),investigating the financial scandal of the IBB international golf club, has given the suspects two to three weeks ultimatum for out of court settlement or face prosecution .

The Lady Captain is asked to report back yesterday on Friday at their meeting held yesterday and was given 2 to 3 weeks to find an amicable settlement to the crisis which emanates largely due to the high handedness of Captain Shola Awoyungbo, who is alleged to have retired as an Assistant Director of CBN and could not make it to deputy Director because of his official conduct.

The former Lady Captain was alleged to have laundered millions of naira into her private bank account with the conniver and supported by the Chairman BOT, General I. B. M. Haruna, Captain Shola Awoyungbo and the club secretary Mike Ekoja who claimed to be a real estate management with no pedigree.

The former Lady Captain is asked to be reporting to the EFCC office due to the criminal nature of the allegations pending the conclusion of investigation into the money laundering allegation against the club captain, as she may be prosecuted after full investigation.

However,this medium gathered that ,there is palpable fear that large scale fraud may be uncovered if a forensic analysis of the accounts of the club is carryout which the BOT and the Exco are trying very hard to cover up.

The anti corruption agency (EFCC) investigations on the alleged financial fraud will still continue after the forensic expert concluded their final auditing of the statement of account .

The Former Lady Captain ( Mrs. Achulono) who is finger for the alleged money laundering is said to have been aid and abates by the club management in defaulting the IBB international golf club to the turn of millions .

by Alexander Aleburu

HuCaPAN Holds 1st Virtual AGM,Charges Members To Cash On The New Opportunities

By, giwa Alex, jos

The umbrella body of the Private Employment Agencies in Nigeria, Human Capital Providers Association of Nigeria (HuCaPAN) on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 held its 9th Annual General Meeting (AGM), in line with the social distancing protocol in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The first ever Open Virtual Annual General Meeting gave members the opportunity to participate from different parts of the world, which accorded the Executive Committee to present the scorecard of the Association since the last meeting. At the meeting, HuCaPAN got member’s approval for its financial statements for the year ended 2019; appointed new auditors and ratified its amended Constitution.

At the meeting which was held on Zoom, the President, Mr. Remi Adegboyega who doubled as the Chairman of the meeting in his address identified the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak as the reason for the virtual meeting which would have hitherto held in April physically.

He said that the COVID-19 has affected every sector of the economy including the outsourcing industry urging members to however, take advantage of the new opportunities that the situation has provided.

“COVID-19 has undoubtedly taken toll on our industry just as it has affected domestic and international businesses across countries and sectors. COVID-19 forced our offices to close totally or partially. It impaired the ability to manage day-to-day service delivery for certain clients or at certain sites and result in, among other things, losses of revenue and inadvertent breaches of client contracts if a group of employees who serve the same customers was unable to work at the same time. Some of our member-companies have experienced contract cancellation; downward contract review; inability of clients to fulfill obligations; and reduction of manpower among others. Even, our governments partially shut government; organizations shut workplaces, stores, and processing plants. Many companies had to resort to digital facilities like video conferencing, Google, Microsoft, Skype and other tools to work remotely.”

“The panic and disruptions to services have showed our unpreparedness to emergencies and has opened a new vista for capacity building training for our members and the public. In order to maintain relevance in the corporate world, we need training on modern digital skills and tools. During this tough time, Microsoft has seen more than 750% increase in the usage of its collaboration platform Teams.

“The pandemic has changed our social and work environment culture. One of the key lessons we have learned is to plan towards creating a distributed workforce and allow employees to work remotely when and where necessary. As a result of the closure of schools, many organizations allowed their employees to work remotely and adapt to the work-from-home culture fully (WFH). The major challenge in this is that many companies do not have enough technology and resources for employees to work at home. This system further poses challenges of the helpless old systems, poor network connectivity, and UPS backup. More than two-thirds of employees lack access to business tools like Skype, Zoom, Cisco Webex etc. I urge you all to maintain hygienic workplace, encourage social distancing and remote working practices as the world continues to find solution to the virus. However, as much as the pandemic has created challenges to our industry; it has equally created new opportunities. We must explore and key into these new opportunities.”

While commenting on a proposed private member bill at the House of Representatives which aimed at outlawing outsourcing in Nigeria, Adegboyega said that the sponsor of the bill was not well informed on outsourcing industry stating that there is clear difference between outsourcing and casualisation. He added that HuCaPAN mantra is that anywhere a Nigerian is found working; he/she must have a decent job.

He said, “It appears that the sponsor of the bill (like many other members) are not well informed about the concept of outsourcing because even the United Nations and its other agencies make use of outsourced personnel like interpreters, drivers, security personnel etc.

“Most of our lawmakers, policy makers and Nigerians have not researched into outsourcing and its benefits to the economy. Private Employment Agencies employ between 3-5 million workers and pays different forms of tax like Company Income Tax, Withholding Tax, Pay As You Earn (PAYE) etc. to the government. There is no relationship between outsourcing which promotes decent jobs and casualisation. I urge our legislators to rather be concerned with terms and conditions of service of the workers rather than who they work for. I am optimistic that the bill would fail on technical ground given the fact that labour legislation is a tripartite one which involves the employers, labour unions and the government and they would not support the bill.

He stated further that, “HuCaPAN has made its position known to the Labour Act Review Committee through the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA). Meanwhile, HuCaPAN has been engaging stakeholders including the labour centres – Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment (FML&E) and other key stakeholders to ensure that the bill is not included in our labour law. Also, we have been engaging the media to enlighten the public on outsourcing and its benefits to the economy.

“As a responsible Association, we have given ourselves, a housekeeping guideline in addition to the Nigeria Code of Conduct for Private Employment Agencies. All member companies have been directed to ensure that HMO, Pension, and Group Life Insurance are taken into consideration in contract terms as well as circulation of the Code of Conduct for Private Employment Agencies in Nigeria to members and relevant stakeholders.”

Adegboyega said that HuCaPAN membership grew by Thirty Six (36) members in 2019 adding that based on the report of the Public Advocacy Committee established by HuCaPAN, the Private Employment Agencies in Nigeria now employs over Three Million (3,000,000) Nigerians of management and non-management cadre in Nigeria and abroad with the volume of fund in our industry risen to a tune of One Trillion and Four Hundred Billion Naira (1,400,000,000,000).

The President said that that HuCaPAN would continue to partner with the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment whom was recently supported with three (3) Desktops, two (2) Laptops, one (1) Printer and an Internet Modem with six (6) months’ subscription and other social partners to promote decent job for workers.

In their separate goodwill messages, the Honourable Minister, Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige who was represented by the Director of Employment and Wages, Mr. John Nyamali and the Director General of the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Forum (NECA), Dr. Timothy Olawale who was represented by Barrister Thompson Akpabio, Deputy Director, Legal, Regulatory and Taxation congratulated HuCaPAN for maintaining the standard that the industry requires.

Ngige appreciated HuCaPAN for the computers and office equipment donated to the ministry saying that they are currently being deployed to facilitate licensing of Private Employment Agencies in the country. He urged HuCaPAN to continue to partner with the ministry to weed out quacks in the industry.

He added that the labour laws are currently under review saying that the validation of the reviewed document is ongoing. He said that the issue of ban on international recruitment is being attended to at the ministry as the ministry has developed Standard Operation Procedure (SOP) and forwarded it to the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The Director General, Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), Dr. Timothy Olawale commended HuCaPAN for continuously organising capacity building programs for its members.

He said “I commend HuCaPAN for continuous building of the capacity of its members especially, decentralizing its workshop to three locations which has improved participation and quality of the workshops.”

Members reappointed Bolu Adesina & Co. (Chartered Accountant) as Auditors.

The Human Capital Providers Association of Nigeria (HuCaPAN) is the umbrella organisation of registered/licenced recruiters in Nigeria, also referred to as Private Employment Agencies. The aims and objectives of the Association, among others, are to develop and promote International Labour Standards and ethical practices in recruitment, deployment and management of outsourced personnel in Nigeria.

by Alexander Aleburu

BREAKING ALERT!!! Plan by APC to Arrest key actors in the camp of Governor Godwin Obaseki through the help of AGF, SGF revealed

By, Our Reporter

Another perfected plans by the APC to arrest key actors that would ensure Obaseki is returned for another four years revealed.

Report reaching our desk in the early hours of today stated that there was a meeting with the APC chieftain, Senator Ahmed Bola Tinubu, mallami, Attorney General of the federation, Boss Mustapha, Secretary to the Government of the federation and other key members in the Presidency. In the meeting as reported by one of our sources who attended the meeting and pleaded anonymity, stated that a list of key actors in Governor Godwin Obaseki’s camp were compiled and a petition has been written against them to the Department of State Service (DSS) to arrest them next week, which is the week drawing to the Gubernatorial Election of September 19th, 2020

This plan further confirms the interaction between Comrade Adams Oshiomhole and Gambari, Chief of staff to the President on plans to arrest some unnamed persons in the camp of the incumbent Governor.

It is good to note that this plan is another means from the numerous plans to ensure they leave no stones unturned in ensuring Obaseki does not return re-elected.

We the good people of Edo state have agreed to stand with the incumbent Governor and return him back as our Governor for another term, and we are not only going to vote him, we will defend our votes and ensure that he is announced winner after the election and any evil plot to subvert the victory that will be recorded that day for the incumbent Governor will be totally resisted and be rest assured that we are not just saying but we will act accordingly.

*Signed*
*Concerned Orhionmwon indegenes and Lovers of Democracy*

by Alexander Aleburu

BreakingNews : IBB Club Chairman Grills By EFCC For Frauds

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reakingNews : IBB Club Chairman Grills By EFCC Frauds

Our Reporter

The African most prestigious Former Military President of Nigeria, Ibrahim Babangida ,IBB,club Board Chairman ,General M.B Haruna and the Captain of Lady club were accused of money laundering and misappropriation of the club funds .

The club is one the popular inthe country which the serving President Muhammadu Buhari appointed the Bot Chairman in Person of General M .B Haruna ,the Captain who are grilled by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission , EFCC, in Abuja.

The club is one of the renowned in the whole of Africa golf club with local and international golfers management are involved is diversion, misappropriation of funds.

The Chairman BOT, Captain and Lady Captain of the IBB golf and Country Club Abuja are being grilled by the EFCC since yesterday.

He was alleged that there’s some financial fraud in one of the section of the club.

information reaching our medium fingers that the Bot Chairman and his captain squandered funds running into undisclosed amount.

by Alexander Aleburu

Tension In Nasarawa State As Military Invades Kuduku Community

By, giwa Alex, jos

Tension is currently high in Keana local government area of Nasarawa State, as military personnel allegedly invaded Kuduku Community in the early hours of Monday, who molested women and children and whisked away four of the family members.

This unexpected invasion by armed uniform men, may not be unconnected with land issues which the community claimed have been cultivating from time immemorial, until recently their counterparts, Alago started raising grouse to n the name of indigenes and settlers dicotomy.
The Correspondent reports that the inhabitants of Kuduku who predominantly Tiv settlement, alleged that the authority of the local government, may have instigated the unwarranted invasion to hatch its plans to forcefully confiscate their farm lands.

In a letter of complaint, written by the community leaders; Mr. Augustine Kuza (08103810800), Mr. Benjamin Orjime (07067488223) and addressed to the Commissioner of Police, Nasarawa State Command, in respect to the invasion, alleged that the the arms men were acting on the order of one Me. Joseph Osheka (MOI OF KEANA), ONE ALHAJI BALA AND OTHERS
The letter read in parts; ”We write to formally complaint of the invasion of Kuduku Community by some armed persons suspected to be acting on the orders of Mr. Joseph Osheka (Moi of Keana), one Alh. Bala and others, all of Keana Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. The incident occurred today Monday 7th September, 2020 at about 7:45am.

“On the fateful day, some Alago youths numbering four (4) came and started taking measurement of some farm land belonging to some indigenous Tiv farmers of the community, claiming they were acting for the people mentioned above.

On sighting them, owners of the farmlands approached them in a peaceful manner demanding to know why they were trespassing into their farmlands that are even cultivated and in the process resulted to exchange of words and the people then left with a threat to mobilize and come back.

“Surprisingly Sir, few hours later, the Alago youths came back to the community in company of some heavily armed men dressed in military uniform and invaded the community. They manhandled some members of the community, including women and children where four (4) members of the community were whisked away in the process and since then, the affected persons have not been seen by their family members.

”As if that was not enough, the said Alago youths again mobilized in an increase number and came back for the third time within the same day of the incidence with dangerous weapons and attacked the community, forcing inhabitants to flee for their dear lives, leaving their property at the mercy of the invaders.

” They also threatened to unleash move mayhem should they talk about ownership of land in the area. According to them, all the lands in Keana Local Government Area belong to the Alago people and that the Tiv people have no right of land ownership.

“As peace loving people, we appeal to you to use your good office and intervene urgently to prevent further breakdown of law and order and possible escalation of the crisis situation as the invaders have threatened to carry out more attacks on the community.

Signed:
Mr. Augustine Kuza (08103810800)
Mr. Benjamin Orjime (07067488223)
Cc:
His Excellency,
Executive Governor of Nasarawa State
The Speaker,
Nasarawa State House of Assembly.
The Commandant,
Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps
Nasarawa State Command.
The Director
State Security Services
Nasarawa State Command.
The Senior Special Assistant (Conflict Resolution)
To the Governor of Nasarawa State.
The Executive Chairman,
Keana LGC
His Royal Highness,
The Osana of keana

by Alexander Aleburu

3 persons Dock over threat to Chief Chijoke Achi’s life.

3 persons Dock over threats

to Chief Chijoke Achi’s life.

By, giwa alex, Jos

A prosecution counsel ,Barr O.S .Osho has docked Abdul Basit Yusuf and two other suspects before CMC ,Court UTC Jos over alleged criminal trespass against Chief Achi for threat to his life , properties located at No 18/19 Rwang Pam street ,Jos, Plateau state capital.

The prosecutor told the court that on 30th August, 2020 while arraigning the culprits that one Tiamiyu Yusuf was reported to engaged Chief Achi Achijoke in verbal insult and attacking his personality .

However ,on the same date while he was in front of “A” Division Police station in respect to the case he earlier reported to police ,at about 5pm -6pm then one Abdul Basit Yusuf and two others accused came to him when Abdul told Achi Achijoke that:

“I will deal with you in this town ,for having the courage to report the case at the police station over a house that is not your own”,Abdul threatened.

Following the insult and threat, Abdul employed two others of his cohort and said that ,” first by one of them ,your life is not safe in Jos anymore and the other one said ,You are a dead man already except if you withdraw the case now now”.

The statement was signed by C.
B.N Dalan Esq and Abdul further threatened that:

,”You have been marked with all your properties “,You are finished ;it’s you’re burial that is remaining now”.

The accused persons counsel ,Mrs Olonokere was in court after the three persons pleaded not guilty for one count charge of trespass which brought was before first information report( F.I.R).

The case was however adjourned to 16th Sept, 2020 for hearing while the accused were admitted on bail ,on the conditions of one surety who is resident within the jurisdiction of the court with valid identity card with the sum of N50,000.00 in like sum .

by Alexander Aleburu

The Politics Of Beni Butmak Lar

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he Politics Of Beni Butmak Lar

By, Katdapba Gobum And Joel Choji

As a politician, she needs little or no introduction, much less as a parliamentarian, who has diligent ly been serving her people in the House of Representatives for a record time. Except for young persons who do not know, Hon Beni Butmak Lar is the daughter of one time Governor of Plateau State and first National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Solomon Daushep Lar; the man whose middle name is The Emancipator, a sobriquet that drives leadership initiatives in several quarters.

The sage lived all his life fighting causes that deliver justice to the door steps of the common man and makes the oppressor appreciate that injustice creates inequality thereby opening rooms for its perpetuation, if not addressed. Being his eldest daughter, and having served as chairman of the House Committee on Human Rights; and indeed by virtue of being a lawyer by training, she knows better.

For the fact that her father, changed the course of many lives on the Plateau and beyond; looking at life from the perspective of filling the vacuum created by his death has helped her on the journey. He was a man any aspiring or serving political office holder would want to take after. His place in the life of his friends, associates and indeed his family is one of mutual respect; always with a space for care, even if it meant that he lacked. The smiles and happiness he always wanted on their faces whenever he had, was a driving force to ever leave his doors opened.

He had doors which remained opened to the rich and poor, Christian or Muslim; he treated in equal measure. He never wanted anyone to be in need, indeed he was said to be happy if he lacked than for his political children to cry to him for help. Such was the character of the man that many wondered what manner of man he was who treated every man or woman; no matter the person’s station with a modicum of respect. Even if his statue did not help Beni in the course of her career, his political cloud went ahead of her. But certainly it did, and molded her in more ways than one in the course of serving the people.

It is little wonder that her forage into representation since 2007 has no regrets, often leading people to conclude that her parents’ influence served her on several fronts. She exemplifies that uncommon Plateau spirit which elects to help younger persons find their relevance through empowerment and skill acquisition initiatives which are meant to set them up without depending on political handouts often given to advance the politician’s course.

Her father didn’t see politics from a narrow prism. He helped so that they could stand for others tomorrow. He didn’t assemble young men and women to feed their appetites on drugs to cause confusion at political gatherings; largely she has towed same pattern in her politics; often warning youths not to submit themselves as willing tools to their political masters.

No wonder, she had said, ‘what we have done in our constituency of Langtang North and South is to build a society where our young people are equipped with the basic skills to be self sufficient thus reducing the rate of unemployment in the constituency’.

Is it not reason enough for people to have asked how she has been able to set a record by getting a number of people fixed in several federal establishments while carrying out other empowerment initiatives that have touched in many ways the lives of her constituents? The secret may have come from her father and mother, where people were their political capital.

The cord between the sage and daughter can be noticed in her ideas. She told a gathering when she received a meritorious service award on behalf of her late father during the combined 28th-33rd convocation ceremony of the College of Education Gindiri, Plateau State: “My late father believed in the emancipation of the total man, that means that a man needed to be emancipated starting from his mind, his body and his spirit. Baba believed that without having these three going together, it will be difficult to have a complete man who can adequately contribute to the advancement of the society”.

Professor Mary Lar, her mother; for many today, may not have had an inkling of the stabilization force that she was in ensuring that nomads were educated despite the huge amount of opposition that trailed the initiative. These legacies may not be concretely visible; as just a few remember the pioneering role she played to ensure that it was the Plateau State government that gave a voice to nomads to be formally educated. Today, sadly, we are witnesses to the various clashes and acrimonious relationship that play out between Fulani and other tribes across the land.

“When I decided to go into politics, my father was still alive, my mother wasn’t in support, and she felt it was not for ladies. She said, ‘it is a dirty game, leave it for men’. But my father said, ‘come my daughter, what do you really want to achieve in going into politics?’ And I told him, daddy I want to be like you, I want to help the masses, I want to help open doors, I want to touch people’s lives and make a difference. I just want to be like you”.

In 2007, she was ‘one of the only 11 women elected and who were re-elected in 2011 when the lower house was nearly 95% male’. The other women elected included included Mulikat Adeola-Akande, Abike Dabiri, Nkiru Onyeagocha, Uche Ekwunife, Nnena Elendu-Ukeje, Olajumoke Okoya-Thomas, Juliet Akano, Khadija Bukar Abba-Ibrahim, Elizabeth Ogbaja and Peace Uzoamaka Nanji.

Hon Beni has argued that if there was anything for all parts of the country to feel a sense of belonging, it is ‘to revisit the report of the 2014 Constitutional Conference with a view to implementing some of its recommendations’. Agitations arise when the needs of the people are not met by the state; and until such are addressed we shall continue to live with them, much to our dislike.

Before venturing to go to the House, she had served as Special Assistant to the President on Women Affairs. But the preparation had long started from the loins of the father and just before many thought otherwise, her ambition had blossomed with the idea of going to Abuja. In her service to the federal constituency, she has had the privilege to serve in eye-popping committees such as: Chairman, House Committee on Human Rights; Chairman, Science & Technology Committee; and member and later chairman, Women Affairs & Social Development Committee among many others.

Her activism has not been hidden; at a point in time she led a group of protesters to show solidarity with the Nigerian military in its efforts to rescue the victims of the Chibok schoolgirls kidnapping. It is one trait noticed in such people; when the peace of a community is tempered with, an intervention pops up for a role to be played.

At a time when the concern for the food security of people is paramount, her voice has remained stringent without taking her head off daily political activities as she had suggested that only ‘massive production and processing of cassava and tomatoes preservation will battle poverty and insecurity among Nigerians’. The fight against poverty is crucial to the people’s survival. The way out of it is the Small Medium Enterprises (SME) as an answer. Often time politicians use women and youths during campaigns and dumped them after victory. When they take advantage of the skills acquisitions to be self reliant and economically independent, all other forms social vices, prostitution, robbery and criminality would have to be forgone issues among them.

Over time she has harvested a number of awards in various categories. If becoming Legislator of the Year, North Central made her believe that her people are blessed to have ‘support that came from different people – notable figures across Nigeria’, to reflect on what she has done over the years. No wonder as chair of the House Committee on Science and Technology, no better honour would have been bestowed than for the Minister of the Ministry, Dr Ogbonanya Onu to describe her as an icon, a role model; virtues taken from her father.

Several people who do not know her antecedence have argued that she had a father to ride on his shoulders for power. On a number of fronts, such assertion may not hold water because while growing, she said, “my father taught me that there is no difference between a male and a female (child). He taught me to be hard-working’; and so she is where she is today on account of desire to succeed without riding on the back of a politically relevant father.

“It is the driving force because I can never fit into his shoes, they are too big for me, but I just want to leave a name and a legacy that he would be proud of. I thank God for the opportunity given to me by the people of Langtang North and South by electing me four times; it has never happened in the history of Langtang North and South, not in the history of Plateau State or the North Central for a woman to be elected four times into the Federal House of Representatives. Most women come once and they are out. They have been wonderful, supportive and I am very proud and grateful as the member representing Langtang North and South”.

For making her a proud representative, she has remained focused to ensure that the voice of the state is heard- and always too, just as has been the wish of the sage for the voiceless to always have space.
by Alexander Aleburu

I Didn’t Hand Over  Collapse Nation  To Buhari——- Goodluck Jonathan

I Didn’t Hand Over Collapse Nation To Buhari——- Goodluck Jonathan
By, giwa Alex, jos
Former President, Goodluck Jonathan has replied his critics who accused him of handing over a nation at the verge of collapse to his successor, President Muhammadu Buhari.
Jonathan recounted the achievements of his government to include, handing over a country that produced the richest man in Africa.
Jonathan said, “I took over a Nigeria that was the second largest economy in Africa with a GDP of $270.5 billion in 2009,
I handed over a Nigeria that had grown to become the largest economy in Africa and the 24th largest economy in the World with a GDP of $574 billion.
I handed over dollar exchange rate of N187 per Dollar official rate in our banks, compared to their N360 now official rate for a Dollar
“I inherited a Nigeria in which the trains were not working, and handed over a Nigeria in which citizens can safely travel by trains again.”
I also inherited a country where illiteracy rate particularly in the Northern part was alarming.
I handed over a country where every state in the North and indeed all the states had a Federal University.
I inherited a country where there was total infrastructural decay in all the unity schools and colleges of education.
But I handed over a country with massive infrastructural improvement in almost higher institutions.
I inherited a country where agricultural inputs and production were almost zero.
But I handed over a country where a bag of rice was sold for N6,500 to N7000.
My regime since the establishment of ecological fund office did more irrigation dams in the North and other parts of the country than other subsequent administrations put together.
I inherited epileptic fuel supplies resulting to endless queues at the filling stations.
I maintained despite enormous challenges of fuel subsidies and handed over a relatively stable fuel regime and also at a managed local price of N87 per litre.
I inherited a Nigeria that was a net importer of cement, and handed over a Nigeria that is a net exporter of cement.
In 2009 the richest Nigerian was the 5th richest man in Africa, but I handed over a Nigeria that produced the richest man in Africa.
The former President further stated ” I inherited a country where people were almost losing hope on the credibility of its electoral process but I noticed that democracy will continue to grow in the African continent if leaders value the process of elections more than the product of the process. I handed over electoral process that engendered fairness in its conduct and conclusiveness “.
He said, “Even in the 2015 general elections in my country, Nigeria, there was potential for major crisis if I was not a President duly elected by the will of the people.
“The campaigns leading to the elections almost polarized the country into Christian vs Muslims and North vs South divide.”
Most World leaders were worried that our elections will result into major crisis.
Some pundits even from here in the United States said that those elections would spell the end of Nigeria and that we would cease to exist as a nation because of the polls.
That is where the leadership question comes into play.
As a leader that was duly elected by the people, I considered the people’s interest first.
How do I manage my people to avoid killings and destruction of properties?
With the interest of the people propelling all the decisions I took, we were able to sail through.
Indeed, we sailed through because I refused to interfere with the independence of the Independent National Electoral Commission, ‘INEC’, having appointed a man I had never met in my life to run it. We sailed through because I maintained and still believe that my personal ambition, interest is not worth the blood of any single Nigerian.
My philosophy was simple,for elections to be credible, as a leader, must value the process more than the product of the process.

by Alexander Aleburu

Northern Governors Facilitates With SGF Boss Mustapha @64 

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orthern Governors Facilitates With SGF Boss Mustapha @64

By, giwa Alex, jos
The Northern Governors under the auspices of Northern Governors Forum has facilitate with the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Gidahyelda Mustapha, as he marks his 64th birthday.
The facilitation is contained in a press statement dated 4th Sept, 2020, signed by Director of press and public Affairs to plateau state government Makut Macham and make available to our correspondence in jos, plateau state capital.
Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Plateau State, Simon Bako Lalong in a congratulatory message described Boss Mustapha as a quintessential gentleman who has distinguished himself in legal practice, politics and service to humanity.
He noted the various contributions of the SGF to the growth of Nigeria’s democracy at different times particularly through the All Progressives Congress where he played significant role in its formation and victory at the polls.
He said “as Northern Governors, we are proud to be associated with Barrister Boss Mustapha whose passion for justice, peace and transparency has defined his conduct in public and private life where he has left good impression on many who have encountered him.
” As Secretary to the Government of the Federation, he has provided leadership in managing the engine room of Government thereby providing crucial inpetus to implementation of President Buhari’s change agenda”.
Governor Lalong said his patriotic service through the Federal Executive Council as well as the Chairmanship of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 affirms his deep faith in the progress, development, unity and peace of Nigeria, an attribute which he exhibited early in life and remained consistent up till today.
The Northern Governors prayed that God will grant Boss Mustapha more health, God’s favour and strength for greater service to the nation and humanity.
by Alexander Aleburu

Benin Monarch Taunts APC For Disqualifying Obaseki After Fielding Him

Benin Monarch Taunts APC For Disqualifying Obaseki After Fielding Him

By, Alex giwa, jos

The Benin monarch, Oba Ewuare II on Wednesday taunted the All Progressives Congress (APC) for disqualifying the incumbent Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki barely four years after fielding him four years ago.

The incumbent Governor, is currently seeking re-election on the platform of Peoples Democratic party (PDP) for the September 19, 2020 Governorship election in Edo State, Governor Godwin Obaseki, was disqualified in June 2020 by Prof. Jonathan Ayuba-led APC screening Committee shortly before the National Working Committee (NWC) was dissolved by the National Executive Council (NEC), presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari on June 25, 2020.

Oba Ewuare II, said this during a peace meeting with the Candidates and leaders of PDP and APC in the State on Wednesday at his palace where he urged politicians to retrieve their guns from their supporters.

The traditional ruler explained that he summoned the meeting following the request by the National Chairman of the Independent National Commission (INEC), to use his position to rally actors in the election to a peace deal ahead of the poll.

“I saw him going to Esama house and I now asked him if was not going to Esama’s political party. He denied. Later, is it not the same party he belongs now? Anyway, I do not really blame him (Obaseki). He was forced to move to PDP.

“I was surprised that what made him qualify four years ago, has now disqualified him”, Oba Ewuare II quarried.

He admonished the politicians to stop making Edo State a defence point for vices, adding that power is transient, hence political office holders should learn to use it wisely.

“You are making everyone else make Edo State a laughing stock”, he said.

The Oba, described the event as historic and urged politicians to stop arming thugs ahead of the election and give peace a chance, even as he reinstated that he is not interested in who wins or looses the election.

“Tell your boys to stop killing themselves…I am not interested in who wins the election. I have sacrificed my franchise. Through, In an entitled to vote Constitutionally.

“It will be contradictory for me to vote for a political party even if it is an open secret ballot”.

He listed the abolition of Community Development Associations (CDA) and drastic reduction in Human trafficking in Edo State under Obaseki’s administration through his support.

“We are all one family. There is nothing that cannot be resolved…Before 2016, the activities of CDA’s that hindered development and made it difficult for people to build their own house in Benin when I was still an Ambassador.

You all know today that that is history now.

“When I came, I made a proposal seeking abolition of CDA’s, and His Excellency (Obaseki) supported it.

I also made a pronouncement then that those who do not abide by it will have the ancestors to contend with”, he stressed.

The monarch who called out the names of some politicians, recalled how Oshiomhole recommended Obaseki to him as his successor at the twilight of his administration barely four years, but, he neither made any utterance nor opposed him.

He also condemned the attack on Governor Godwin Obaseki and other guests, notably governors and other Very Important Persons (VIPs), at his palace, sequel to the flag-off of Obaseki’s re-election campaign.

Two former National Chairmen of APC, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun and Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, Governor Godwin Obaseki and his deputy, Hon. Philip Shaibu and the Candidate of APC in the September 19, 2020 Governorship election, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu with his running mate, Mallam Gani Audu, were among the prominent politicians who attended the meeting which was called at the instance of Oba Ewuare II.

The meeting which lasted for two hours, featured the State deputy governor, Hon. Philip Shaibu and Mallam Gani Audu, running mates to PDP and APC Candidates, National Vice Chairman of PDP, South South, Chief Dan Orbih and the State Chairman of PDP, Mr. Tony Aiziegbemi.

The factional State Chairman of APC, Col. David Imuse (Rted) and the Secretary APC, Mr. Lawrence Okah, National Vice Chairman of Publicity Council, Mr. Patrick Obahiagbon and Sen. Mathew Urhoghide, representing Edo South Senatorial district, also attended the meeting which was devoid of the traditional breaking of Kola nuts.

by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State: PDP Crisis,  JT Useni Rejects Jonah Jang Led Congresses

Plateau State: PDP Crisis, JT Useni Rejects Jonah Jang Led Congresses

By, giwa alex, jos

The People Democratic Party ranging political fire kindled by the former governor of plateau state David Jonah Jang may range on for only God knowns for how long, as the leader of the party in the state Senator JT Useni has condemned the recent conduct of the party laughable congresses by David Jang and his cohort in the state.

Useni said the reconciliation committee headed by the governor of Benue state , Samuel Ortom send to plateau state to among others things to reconcile the aggrieved members of the party fall short of the mandate which does not include the conduct of the state Congresses which was hastily on Saturday, 29th, August, 2020.

Gen.Useni make his definate stand known in a press briefing held at his party office at Dogo Karifi along Bukuru road in jos, plateau state capital 31st August, 2020.

Narrating what transpired , and his reasons for rejecting the sham congress that produced Hon.Chris Hassan as chairman of the party in the state, he said when the committee send from Abuja by the party arrived the state,they said they we like to meet with senator Jang and myself.

I asked them where did they want us to meet , they said the house of jang. “For me l am not having anything against Jonah so i see no reason why I should be afraid of going to his house particularly when it is for the good and progress of our great party”

“He further said he left Abuja to met up with the meeting which is slated for 1pm, and arrived at Jonah Jang’s house at about 1:15pm only to be taken aback by the committee that the party Congresses will be conducted on Saturday, 29th August, 2020.”

I ask them if that is what the headquarters of the party send them to come and do, they insisted , then I told them that I will not be party to their arrangement I left them and communicated the chairman of the committee Samuel Ortom who was not happy with development.

Useni lamented why people choose to do the wrong things in most cases, particularly committee send to the state to come and reconcile aggrieved parties only choose to do another thing because they were influence by those God knowns.

He thank the party members for standing on the part of truth, and asked the contestant to go ahead with their campaign,as the faction of the party under him is the only recognised PDP in the state recognized by the national secretariat of the party from Abuja any other faction probably headed by Jang and his co-traveller will not stand the tast of time.

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ni charged those made to believe that there is no faction in the party in state not to be deceived, as the party in the state is shapely divided by those who did not wish the party well occasioned by greed.

He vowed that his faction will field candidate for an elected position in the state and let watch who the headquarters of the party will recognise.

Those in attendant includes the immediate past chairman of the party, Hon.Damishi Sango, women leader of the party, Mrs Docatri and other stakeholders of party.

It will be recall that Jonah Jang led PDP conducted the party state congresses which produced Chris Hassan as the chairman of PDP in the state, the congress that was boycotted by the Usani led faction.

by Alexander Aleburu

Chief Achi Slams professor Ajakaiye With Tress Pass,  Illegal Invasion, And Other Charges.

Chief Achi Slams professor Ajakaiye With Tress Pass, Illegal Invasion, And Other Charges.

By, giwa alex, jos

Business morgul chief Achi has dragged professor Ajakaiye before jos main market court sitting in jos the plateau state capital.

professor Ajakaiye is alledged to have invaded the shop of Chief Achi and barride the entrance with heaps of sand and gravels hence making the transaction of the said property practically impossible.

Chief Achi who is Speaking through his lawyer barrister Thomas Ochigbo speaks with our correspondence in jos the plateau state chapter.

Narrating what led to the court action against the professor, Chief Achi who is a tenant of the property of the defendant, located at number 21 Rawng Pam street said on Sunday 30th August, 2020, he get to the said property where he carry out his computer business to discover that the entrance to the business premises is practically block with heap of sands and stones.

Chief Achi said upon investigation, it was find out that the proffesor is responsible for the unlawful act through the agent that is looking after the property. The singular action of professor Ajakaiye that make buying and selling on the said property impossible as it obstruct the business transaction in and out of the said property as he had suffered unquantified amount of money within the period under review.

Barrister Thomas said the client is challenging the action of professor Ajakaiye in court which amount to tresspass and illegal invasion of property.

by Alexander Aleburu

Governor Simon Lalong Condoles Deputy Speaker Ahmed Idris Maje Over The Death Of Sister.

Governor Simon Lalong Condoles Deputy Speaker Ahmed Idris Maje Over The Death Of Sister.
By, giwa Alex, jos
Plateau State Governor and Chairman of the Northern Governors Forum Simon Bako Lalong has commiserated with the Deputy Speaker of the House Representatives, Rt. Hon. Ahmed Idris Wase over the death of his elder sister Hajiya Aishatu Idris.
Lalong in a condolence message described the late Hajiya Aishatu as a good woman who was a very dependable sister to members of her immediate family and others within the community as she engaged in acts of charity, mentoring and advocacy.
He described her death as a big loss to the family, particularly to the Deputy Speaker who derived a lot of comfort and counsel from her during critical moments of his career.
The condolences message is contained in a press statement dated 30th August,2020, signed by the Director of press and public affairs to the governor Makut Macham and made available to our correspondence in Jos, plateau state capital.
While asking the Deputy Speaker and members of the family to accept her departure as the will of God, the Governor called on those who benefited from her love, mentorship and benevolence to extend same to others as a way of honouring her memory and ensuring that her legacies endure.
He also prayed God to grant her soul eternal rest and grant the family the fortitude to bear the loss.
by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State Bye-Election: Governor Lalong Attends APC Stakeholders Meeting In Shendam.

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lateau State Bye-Election: Governor Lalong Attends APC Stakeholders Meeting In Shendam.

By, giwa Alex, jos

Ahead plateau South senatorial bye- election slated 30th oct, 2020,Governor Simon Bako Lalong is confident that the All Progressives Congress(APC) will emerge victorious.

Governor Lalong who addressed leaders of the party at an extraordinary zonal stakeholders meeting in Shendam said the party has continued to remain intact in the State as the (APC) Rescue administration under his leadership is steadily delivering on its campaign promises and rescuing various sectors of the economy.

He urged party members in the State to be united and work together towards a successful primaries that will produce the party’s candidate and eventually deliver at the main elections.

The Governor said, the APC is moving as a formidable force in the country and we continue to recieve people from other parties who want to join its fold.

” I advise all members to settle all their grievances at home and within the party structure to avoid distractions that could constitute setback to the party.”

He further add that the is all set for victory and we must remain focussed while working hard to make things easy.

“Let us always remember that the party is supreme and not allow our personal ambitions to jeopardise our collective victory”.

Governor Lalong also assured that the ongoing legacy projects which were halted by COVID-19 will soon resume and be completed while other projects and services he said will also continue in line with the aspirations and manifesto of the party.

Chairman of the APC in Plateau State, Chief Letep Dabang said the the party has five aspirants who have indicated interest to participate in the primaries that will produce the candidate for the senatorial by-election.

He commended the members for their exemplary conduct and said the party will be fair to all and announced that other contestants have stepped down leaving the five to slog it out for the ticket.

A member of the House of Representatives representing Shendam/Quaan- Pan/Mikang Federal Constituency Hon. Komsol Longab assured that the zone will deliver the eventual candidate that emerges at the primaries during the main election.

The contestants under the APC jostling to replace late Senator Longjan at the red chamber are Prof. Nora Dadu’ut, Prof. Emmanuel Garba, Prof. Doknaan Sheni, Hon. Nanven Nimfel and Bar. Demian Shekarau.

Governor Lalong later paid a courtesy visit to the Long Gamai of Shendam, His Royal Highness Martins Shaldas III where he appreciated him for maintaining peace in his domain.

by Alexander Aleburu

Governor Bako Lalong Expresses Appreciation To FG On His Intervention On Quaanpan Collapse Bridge

Governor Bako Lalong Expresses Appreciation To FG On His Intervention On Quaanpan Collapse Bridge

By, giwa Alex, jos

Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has expressed gratitude to the Federal Government for its intervention in the repairs of collapsed bridges and other infrastructure on Federal Roads in plateau State.

Governor lalong said he is highly delighted with the quick intervention of the federal government following the collapse of the bridge that is the only link that connected the communities.

Governor Lalong was speaking during an inspection of the on-going work at the Sabon Gida bridge in Quaan pan Local Government Area Council, one of the Federal Roads affected in the State.

Lalong said he was delighted with the quick intervention of the Federal Government following his appeal to Mr. President and a personal visit to the Minister of Works and Housing Babatunde Fashola in Abuja where he sought for immediate intervention.

He said “I am very happy with the level of work on-going on this bridge in Sabon Gida which links Plateau and Nasarawa State from this axis.

This unfortunate damage has caused untold hardships to our people where in some cases, bridges have collapsed and some portions washed away. When I took the cry to the Federal Government, they assured me that something will be done and I am here to witness it.”

Plateau State Commissioner for Works Mr. Pam Botmang said the State Ministry of Works has been working with the Federal Controller of Works in the State to ensure that the work is carried out seamlessly, he said the State has also provided palliative measures to ease movement while the Federal Government carries out major work.

The Federal Controller of Works Plateau State Engr. Usman Magin explained that some of the problems are associated with old infrastructure, increased rain and desilting which changed the water course leading to the damages.

He said some of the old bridges will be replaced while others will be fixed.

by Alexander Aleburu

Northern Governors Mourn Attah Igala Idakwo Michael Ameh Oboni(11)

Northern Governors Mourn Attah Igala Idakwo Michael Ameh Oboni(11)

By, giwa Alex, jos

The Northern Governors under the auspacies of the Northern Governors Forum has expressed deep sorrow over the demise of the Attah of Igala and Chairman, Kogi State Traditional Council Idakwo Michael Ameh Oboni II.

Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Plateau State, Simon Bako Lalong in a statement dated 28th August, 2020, signed by the governor’s Director of press and public affairs Makut Macham and made available to our correspondent in jos, plateau state capital .

Governor Lalong described the late monarch who died at the age of 71 as a great ruler who led his subjects with courage, dignity and justice.

“His death is a huge loss to the people of Kogi State, the Northern Region and Nigeria at large because he used his years on earth in serving the nation and promoting unity, peace and development among people of different tribes and religions.

He believed in justice and equity and was not afraid to stand with the truth at any time”, he said.

Lalong commiserated with the family of the royal father, the Igala nation as well as the entire people and Government of Kogi State over the sad incident and asked them to mourn him by ensuring they keep his legacies alive.

He also prayed God to grant his soul eternal rest and comfort the grieving.

by Alexander Aleburu

Governor Lalong Described Re-Election Of Dr.Adesina By (AFDB)As Hard Work , Dedication And Diligence , Lauds The Appointment Of Lalu By President Buhari.

Governor Lalong Described Re-Election Of Dr.Adesina By (AFDB)As Hard Work , Dedication And Diligence , Lauds The Appointment Of Lalu By President Buhari.

By, giwa Alex, jos

Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong and Chairman, Northern Governors has welcomed the re-election of Dr. Akinwumi Adesina as President of the African Development Bank (AfDB).

And described the re-election Dr.Akinwumi Adesina as the president of Africa Development Bank as hard work, dedication and diligence.

Governor Lalong congratulatory message is contained in a press statement dated 28th August, 2020, signed by the Director of press and public affairs to Governor Lalong Makut Macham and made available to our correspondence in Jos, the plateau state capital, described the development as another testimony of the hardwork dedication and diligence of Dr. Adesina who has demonstrated to the world that the Nigerians have the capacity to deliver on any assignment.

Lalong said the re-election of Adesina despite attempts to discredit him and tarnish his reputation is a proof that he is honest and has the best interest of the continent at heart.

Governor Lalong said “we in Plateau State are very proud to be associated with the African Development Bank under the leadership of Dr. Adesina.

” Through counterpart funding assistance from the bank, we are revolutionizing potato and assorted vegetables farming in Plateau and creating the value chain that has improved the capacity of our farmers to improve their production and also earn more.”

“We are on the verge of consolidating our advantage as the major supplier of the commodity to West Africa”.

Governor Lalong wished Dr. Adesina a fruitful tenure and asked him to remain focused as he leads the bank towards contributing to the emancipation of the African continent.

In a similar development, Governor Simon Lalong says he is delighted with the appointment of Mr. James Lalu as the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Disability Rights Commission by President Muhammadu Buhari.

Governor Lalong while reacting to the development , said he was not surprised by the choice of Mr. James Lalu given his track record of achievements as the Chairman of the Plateau State Disability Commission where he performed creditably, which earned him recognition from within and outside the country.

He said ” I urge the Executive Secretary and entire management as well as the board of the Commission to devote their time and energies in serving the constituency of people living with disabilities who are more often than not forgotten and neglected.

“As pioneer managers of this Commission, you must serve the interest of all people living with one form of disability or the other, and ensure that you do justice to all, stand by the truth and be honest”.

He asked the Executive Secretary to surpass his achievements in Plateau State and also make the State proud in this national assignment.

by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State: APC Secretary Musa Sati Debunk Rumours Of Latep Dabang Threats To  Resign  APC Chairmanship Seat ,  Condemns Call For Lalong’s Resignation.

Plateau State: APC Secretary Musa Sati Debunk Rumours Of Latep Dabang Threats To Resign APC Chairmanship Seat , Condemns Call For Governor Lalong’s Resignation.

By, giwa alex, jos
The Secretary of the All Progressive Party (APC) in plateau state, Barr.Sati Musa has debunked the rumours making around that the Chairman of APC , in plateau state Hon.Latep Dabang is nursing the idea of resigning his chairmanship position from the party.
As the rumour is described as the fragment of the imagination of those whose stocks in trade in circulating news that is not verified, and contrary to the true stance of what actually transpired.
The party secretary in the state Barr.Musa Sati made the debunked in an interview with our correspondence in Jos , plateau state.
He said the rumour that the chairman of the party Hon. Latep Dabang is planning to resign, is untrue “I don’t think there is any pressure that would want the chairman to resign his chairman position in the party , after bringing the party from ” Grass to Grace “.
As he maintained that non of the member of the party exco,s in the state are planning to religuish their position probably not until they complete their tenure, and added that anybody peddling such rumours, is at the fragment of his imagination.
” its the responsibility we have sworn to discharge, we must do so to the best of our abilities , as we are not thinking of quiting for now at all.”
On the recent call by some people for the resignation of governor Bako Lalong on the ground of incompetent, the APC secretary said, “this is an opinion , the man is entitled to his opinion as its stipulated in Nigeria constitution of 1999 as amended provide for the freedom of expression, so he has the freedom of expression and expression his view.
He added that base on the reality on ground, you have to do some level of investigation and take a look at the structures of plateau , and how was plateau state before the coming of Bako lalong, how it is now, and the prospect of the plateau in the nearest future.
Barr.Sati said those are the things the citizens of plateau must put into consideration , anybody who said so is expressing his opinion , yes 70 to 80 percent of people in the state will tell you that Governor Bako Lalong has done extremely well.
He further add that if you take it from the angle of security , you will discover that the Governor has done well which brought in all peaceful atmosphere we are enjoying today.
” The religious and ethics dichotomy that was in place and barricades all over the place were all removed with the coming of the APC led government under Simon Lalong, I cannot say completely that there was no security challenges, but it has drastically reduce to the barest minimum. “
Whether we like or not, we most appreciate Governor Bako Lalong for protecting lives and properties of the citizens of the state.
If you are to observe, it is critically the central things behind any government is the protection of live and properties.
“The APC Secretary in the state stressed that “I am saying categorically that the governor has done well, if you look at the infrastructure development, looking at the lock up areas like Angwan Rogo , Line Zanna and other areas in the states that was ones living in squalor and shanties, are now fully repaired and we most thank governor lalong for that.”
He said the administration of APC inherited a lot of debts from the past administration of governor Jonah jang including backlog of salaries not paid which this administration of lalong cleared.
On the comments by the chairman of the party in state, Latep Dabang that only 3 aspirants were cleared by the party to contest the forthcoming southern zone senatorial bye election, Sati maintained that probably as the time the chairman made the comment, it is possible that the aspirants cleared by the party were 3 in number.
” The purchase of the nomination form is down in Abuja, ones you have membership card, and you are able to convince them in Abuja that you are from so and so zone, they we sell the form for you.”
” l want you to know that the last day for the return of the nomination form is 24th August, 2020, I was made to understand that an aspirants has returned his nomination forms. “
It have been that some of the aspirants has return their forms after the chairman of the party Latep Dabang had made the statement of only 3 aspirants were cleared to contest the senatorial bye election under APC.
On how prepared is the party for the coming senatorial bye election, he said the party is very much ready for the election billed to hold 31th Sept, 2020.
“The APC is fully prepared for the bye election , our concern now is the party going into the primaries successfully .The primary is very much open , to us here in the state, we don’t have anything to do with any aspirant , you obtain your form in Abuja, return it in Abuja , screening in Abuja, even your appeal is in Abuja.
He appeal to the aspirants to consider the contest as a game, where there is a winner and looser.
” it is our responsibility to put our hand on deck as a party to ensure that our party APC win the senator ial bye election in the state.”
by Alexander Aleburu

Nigerian celebrate Comrade Shamdung Ayuba on his 50th anniversary

Nigerian celebrate Comrade Shamdung Ayuba on his 50th anniversary

By, giwa Alex, Jos

The People of North-Central Nigeria have congratulated the National Auditor of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees ,NULGE ,Comrade Shamdung Ayuba Jepla on his 50th anniversary celebration as a visionary leader whose contribution to the progress , development of humanity can’t be ignored .

This was contained in a press statements made available by Pankshin South stakeholders on Wednesday 26th August, 2020 in Jos , plateau state and made available to this medium in jos.

One of the All Progressive Congress ,APC ,Former Chairman of ACN,during the Former Governor Joshua C. Dariye ,Hon Maichibi Wvarji eulogized Shamdung Ayuba for clocking the golden aged of 50 and he believed the impact of his congratulatory stewardship is what spur him to highest position of authority.

Wvarji said ,I finding a good way to say happy birthday to an important a precious brother who truly deserves more of a happy birthday greeting .

He said ,” it is often hard to create a happy birthday message for a brother’s this I can really express what I feel inside. It was with this in mind that this large collection of happy birthday wishes to you as you developed things that you’ve done another great impact .

He maintained that this warmest wishes on your special day, bro! The moments that I shared are so precious to me. I hope we will have lots of them in the future as well,he added

The Former Member Representing Pankshin South ,Hon Dikket Plang also commended the positive contribution of the National Auditor of the NULGE ,Comrade Ayuba in his 50th anniversary celebration .

Hon Plang says ,”You are the one person that I don’t have to explain my craziness to and the one person whose craziness I can’t explain”.

According to him ,you courage , inspires me, your determination challenges me, and your loyalty reassures me. Thanks for being the best brother I could ask for.

Hon Dikket Plang explained that ,your childhood days would be incomplete without you in it. The fighting, the yelling, May your day be full of smiles, happiness, surprises and treats.

Plang ,my brother, there isn’t anything under the sun that you cannot achieve if you set your mind to it because I see nothing but a great achiever in you.

I believe you are destined to attain greatness. So today, I wish you abundant strength and wisdom to be able to realize all those great aspirations of yours. Don’t be afraid of the dark clouds of troubles that hang over your head because the sun will soon appear and they will all vanish.

We may have fought and pulled each other’s hair. I may have smashed your GI Joes and you may have cut my Barbie’s hair but we made up and grew up. I hope you have the best day ever.

A renowned Professor of Law ,University of Jos ,Prof Dakas .C.J Dakas (SAN) in his congratulatory message described Shamdung Ayuba as an icon on his 50th birthday ,As we celebrate your giant strides in the last five decades .I urge you not to give up on your soars .

As the next phase of your life Odyssey unfold ,I wish you the best in all your human endeavour ,Professor Dakas .

However, the former Speaker. Rt Hon Istifanus Mwansat expressed confidence that the world has been hucky to have you for the past 50 years cause of your immense contribution to humanity .

He said ,”I want you to know that I celebrate you and wish you many more fruitful years ahead.”

The Member Representing Pankshin south constituency ,Hon Herry Longs also disclosed that ,As you step into your golden aged ,may God Almighty remain gracious ,kind and merciful to you and all years as you remain selfless in service to humanity to the glory of God .

He stated that ,may the many years ahead open up more opportunity to you so as to do more to your father land in Jesus name .

Longs noted that ,”You are such a generous and kind person who is committed to nation building on behalf of myself ,family and the good people of Pankshin South wish you happy 50th anniversary celebration” .

by Alexander Aleburu

Northern Governors Forum Greet Sultan @64

Northern Governors Forum Greet Sultan @64

The Northern Governors Forum has joined family, friends, associates, and the entire nation in felicitating with his Eminence the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III on his 64th birthday.

The felicitation is contained in a press state dated 24th August, 2020, signed by the press and public affairs to Governor Lalong of plateau state and presented to this medium in jos , plateau state capital.

In a statement, Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Plateau State Simon Bako Lalong said this special day brings along recollections of the great achievements of the Sultan over the years particularly in promoting peace, unity and development of Nigeria.

He said “You have remained a great advocate of good governance, peaceful coexistence and accountable leadership which explains your consistent support and wise counsel particularly to Governors of the Northern region and the country at large. We are proud of your advocacy and support towards tackling the challenges of the region as you remain a source of inspiration to the Northern Governors Forum”.

Lalong said the Forum has drawn a lot of support from the royal father in areas addressing insecurity, poverty, illiteracy as well as ending the Almajiri phenomenon which had defied various attempts to end it, until recently when Governors of the region took bold steps to return almajiris to their families and also take care of their education and welfare.

The Forum while praying God to grant the royal father good health, more wisdom and divine protection, urged him not to be deterred in availing the nation his wealth of experience and fatherly advice on critical issues that border on the well being of the people.

by Alexander Aleburu

Governor Bako Lalong Has Felicitates With Hon.Abok Ayuba @34

Governor Bako Lalong Has Felicitates With Hon.Abok Ayuba @34

By, giwa Alex, Jos

The Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has felicitate with the speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly Rt. Hon. Abok Nuhu Ayuba as he marks his 34th birthday.

The governors’ felicitation message is contained in a press statement dated the 21st August, 2020 , signed by the Director of press the governor Makut Macham and made available to our medium in jos, plateau state.

Governor Lalong in a congratulatory message joined the family, friends and associates of the Speaker in wishing him God’s continued guidance and divine wisdom as he contunues to lead the Plateau State House of Assembly.

The Governor said “we have every reason to thank God for giving you good health, wisdom and the courage to steer the ship of the House in a manner that has facilitated good governance and the delivery of the dividends of democracy to our people. You have ensured that there is a mutual and collaborative relationship between the House and other arms of government which has assisted in carrying out people oriented programs and projects across the State”.

He also added that Mr. Abok is indeed a worthy Plateau son whose love and passion for the youths, the poor and vulnerable is demonstrated in all his activities.

Lalong asked the Speaker to continue to devote his life to the service of his constituents and the State at large as this will endear him more to them and afford him greater opportunities for service.

by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau: Decision To Withdraw From Plateau South Senatorial Race, Group Hails, Chief John Dafaan

Plateau: Decision To Withdraw From Plateau South Senatorial Race, Group Hails, Chief John Dafaan

By, giwa alex, jos

A Coalition of Plateau Patriotic Group (CPPG) has welcomed the decision of John Dafa’an of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to withdraw from the forthcoming Plateau South Senatorial race.

The Coalition, which is an amalgam of Civil Society Groups on the Plateau, in a press release dated 21/8/2020, signed by its coordinator, Ezekiel Zet, and made available to REALITY, expressed its happiness with the decision, as it further described it as a positive development.
Although REALITY gathered that, Chief Dafaan is currently attending a meeting with stakeholders to conclude on his decision to withdraw from the race, the CPPG in its press release opined that, The idea of the meeting alone is a right step in the right direction, as it emphasizes the place of dialogue in a democracy and enhances the unity of purpose of all stakeholders.

“The people of Plateau South and indeed the entire Plateau would appreciate the sacrifice by, Chief Dafaan and this would greatly enhance his standing in the state as a selfless political leader who is ready to lead by example.”
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PRESS STATEMENT
Coalition of Plateau Patriotic Group (CPPG) Welcomes Dafa’an’s Decision To Withdraw from Plateau South Senate Race
The Coalition of Plateau Patriotic Group has welcomed the decision of Chief John Dafaan, the former Chief of Staff to the Plateau State Governor, to withdraw from the forthcoming Plateau South Senatorial bye election.
Chief Dafaan is said to be currently attending a meeting with stakeholders to conclude on the matter.
The Coalition, which is an amalgam of Civil Society Groups on the Plateau, expressed its happiness with the development in a press release it issued following reports that the meeting is about to conclude on a positive note.
CPPG says, the idea of the meeting alone is a right step in the right direction, as it emphasizes the place of dialogue in a democracy and enhances the unity of purpose of all stakeholders.
It said given the current situation in the country, dialogue should be encouraged on the Plateau as the state can do without unnecessary heating up of the polity.
The Coalition called on the various interest groups at the meeting to continue on the path of dialogue for the peace and progress of the state.
The group advised Chief Dafaan, not to fail to seize the opportunity to show that he is a democrat, who is ready to make personal sacrifices in the interest of the party and the people of the state.
It recalled that, the former Chief of Staff has always been known to toe the path of dialogue and has never been known to be cantankerous in his past political outing and urged him to continue on that noble path.
“The people of Plateau South and indeed the entire Plateau would appreciate the sacrifice by, Chief Dafaan and this would greatly enhance his standing in the state as a selfless political leader who is ready to lead by example.”
The Coalition called on those, who do not have the interest of the state to desist from fanning the embers of discord and allow the right things to be done for peace to reign.
The group also called on the leaders of the APC in Plateau State to recognize the sacrifice of party members by encouraging debates and dialogues among party members.
Ezekiel Zet(Coordinator).

by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State Government To Open Gender Base Violence And Rape Offenders Register 

Plateau State Government To Open Gender Base Violence And Rape Offenders Register
By, giwa Alex, jos
The Plateau Government is set to open gender based and rape register in the state which will help to fight against sexual, gender-based violence and rape which most be fought with a lot of attention to ensuring justice for victims and rehabilitating them while severely punishing perpetrators to serve as deterrent for others.
The governor of plateau state Simon Bako Lalong stated while speaking at a webinar on addressing sexual, gender-based violence and rape in Nigeria organised by Gideon & Funmi Para-Mallam Peace Foundation.
Governor Lalong regretted that the problem of sexual, gender violence and rape has taken alarming and disgraceful dimensions in Nigeria in recent times which must not be allowed to go on.
Lalong stressed that “One thing we take very seriously as a Government is the prosecution of rape and sexual offenders, following increase in rape cases in the country, I have directed the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice to step up vigorous prosecution of offenders no matter their status.’
He promised that very soon, the government shall open a Sexual Offenders Register where the data of convicted offenders shall not only be deposited, but their identity made public so that they are named and shamed.
” I believe that they are the ones that are entitled to stigmatization not their victims”.
The Governor said sexual and gender based violence finds incubation in conflict areas where most women and children are at the receiving end, said the Plateau State Peace Agency has also been mandated to step up engagements with communities on the dangers of sexual and gender based violence particularly during crises.
On the role of the Northern Governors Forum in tackling the situation, the Governor said “Under my leadership, the Nigerian Governors Forum has declared a state of emergency on the increasing rate of sexual and gender based violence in the country.”
He further add that his administration we have all resolved and condemned all forms of violence against women and children.
The Forum also resolved to ensure that member States promulgate laws with stiffer penalties against perpetrators of sexual based violence, as part of our resolve, Governors are to ensure the domestication of the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act, 2015 in their various States without further delay”.
On his part , British High Commissioner to Nigeria Catriona Laing said addressing gender violence and rape is a challenge that must be handled wholistically with the cooperation of all stakeholders where there is condemnation and intolerance for perpetrators as well as succour for the victims.
She said the UK is willing to support the action against gender based violence and rape as well as work with and advocacy groups, government agencies and religious leaders in ending the scourge.
First Lady of Ekiti State Mrs. Bisi Fayemi, and her Kebbi State counterpart Mrs. Zainab Bagudu acknowledged the role played by the Nigerian Governors Forum and the Northern Governors Forum in ensuring that more States pass legislations against rape and violence as well as domesticate the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act 2015.
Conveners of the Forum, Professors Funmi and Para-Mallam identified sexual, gender-violence and rape as vices that get more exacerbated by crises as can be seen in many areas where violence has been recorded.
They called for more action by government and civil society groups to end the cycle of violence that targets women, girls and children.
by Alexander Aleburu

Covid-19: DOSA Donates PPE TO Alma-Mater.

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ovid-19: DOSA Donates PPE TO Alma-Mater.

By, giwa Alex, jos

The National Secretariat of Dengi Old Students Association (DOSA) has donated personal protective equipment (PPE) to its alma-mater, Government Model Secondary School Dengi .

The donations of the equipment was made Monday 17th August, 2020 at the school premises in Dengi.

The donations of the items is contained in a press statement dated 18th August,2020, signed by the Public Relation Officer(PRO) of the body Chief (Dr) Sariki Zailani JP and presented to our correspondence in jos, state capital said ,

“the donation came as a result of the dreaded corona-virus pandemic which has caused great concern to the school since its outbreak.”

DOSA National President, Prof. Abdullahi Shehu Yibaikwal who sent a letter listing the items donated to the school through the National Auditor, Mr. Stephen Mwan Danladi listed the items which include 1000 pieces of face mask, 300 pieces of 100ml hand sanitizer, 100 pieces of 200ml hand sanitizers, 10 pieces of water dispenser, 10 pieces of hand-wash soap, 1000 pieces of face mask to be distributed to sister schools.

Presenting the items on behalf of the National President, DOSA set 80 members; Alhaji Abdulrazaq A. Sambo (former council chairman of Kanam LGC) praised the National President and his EXCO for their wonderful initiatives and positive response to their alma-mater specially this period of global challenge of Covid-19 that is devastating lives and the economies of nations.

He attributed this great feat to the qualitative leadership of the National President of DOSA, Prof. Abdullahi Shehu Yibaikwal who has been a shining light of the school in all facets during his service years as ambassador of DOSA to mankind and humanity.

Abdulrazaq also commended the ad-hoc committee that carried out the assignment which includes Mr. Bali N. Dashe (National Financial Secretary) Abdulrazaq A. Sambo (set 80) and Mr. Stephen Mwan Danladi, National Auditor General (set 84) for a work well done.

Responding on behalf of the school authority, the acting Principal, Alhaji Musa Musawa (Marafan Takzul) thanked DOSA members for their wonderful gestures to the school since time immemorial.

He specifically expressed his happiness to the National President, Prof. Abdullahi Shehu Yibaikwal for his innovations since he assumed office as president as the school has benefited immensely from his benevolence and share of love.

He further stressed that Prof. Shehu Yibaikwal is not only an asset to Government Model Secondary School, Dengi but to the nation at large as demonstrated at the highest peak when recently, President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR nominated him as ambassador designate.

He prayed to God Almighty to continue to bless DOSA members and promised to make judicious use of the items donated.

The occasion was climaxed by the presence of principals of neighbouring schools, the representative of the Area Directorate of Education, Mr. Yakubu Dawakdi (DOSA set 84) and the representative of the Commissioner of Secondary Education, Mallam Saidu Musa Kibal.

by Alexander Aleburu

Court Adjourns to 17th Oct On Disputed Land Space 

Court Adjourns to 17th Oct On Disputed Land Space
By, giwa alex, Jos
A Chief Magistrate Court sitting at No13 ,Jos Metropolitan Development Board ,JMDB ,in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State has adjourned to the 17th October, 2020 for hearing on a suit No CMC/M66/CR19 /2020 .
The ( Sole Admin) ,Justice Roseline Adar after the arraignment of the 3rd defendant ,Auwal Shehu on Tuesday 18th August, 2020 ,Barr Osho .O
S who explained to the court that the matter was slated for continuation of hearing and they’re ready to proceed .
He said the defense counsel approaches him on the issue asking for out of court settlement and they promise to see into it without objections for benefit of doubt ,we are asking for very short adjournment .
The counsels to the nominal complainant ,Barr C.B.Dalan and C.J. Nnaji said the case was reported at the” A” Division police station Jos on the 9th February, 2020 by their client Mrs Esther Johnson (complainant) .
Dalan stated that on the same date at about 131hours ,Mr Asibe John suspect conspired with the following persons Mr Gofung Zumji Ayuba and Auwal Shehu to trespass into her shop (selling space ) at Rwang Pam Street Jos and damaged her properties therein.
According to him ,the three accused persons Mr Auwal Shehu also threatened to kill his client Mrs Esther Johnson, complainant if she continued to sell on that space as the space has been allocated to him by Asibe John the first defendant .
The suspects were earlier arraigned on alleged criminal conspiracy ,trespass ,mischief ,cheating and criminal intimidation on Mrs Esther Johnson .
by Alexander Aleburu

The Application Of The Former Chairmen In Plateau State Strikes Out For Improper Service.

The Application Of The Former Chairmen In Plateau State Strikes Out For Improper Service.

By, Alex giwa, jos

The Plateau State High Court Sitting in jos, plateau state capital has strikes out the application brought before it by the former PDP local government chairmen in the state challenging the election of the current chairmen elected under People Democratic Party(PDP) challenging the election of the new chairmen.

The case file by some immediate past LGA Party Chairmen of PDP in State challenging the election of the current LGA Party Chairmen today 17th August, 2020 suffered a serious set back on the following grounds.

The Court ruled that the process of service was not done in accordance to law , as against this backdrop, it was set aside.

Further more, the Court also strike out the name of People’s Democratic Party(PDP) from the case on the ground that it was wrongly entered/written by the Plaintiffs which is not admissable in law so its hereby strike off.

And case has been adjourned to 3rd November,2020, for hearing if service is properly done in accordance to law to the defendants.

by Alexander Aleburu

BCO Chairman Bags Awba Ofemili Community Title Of Nwannedinamba(1)

BCO Chairman bags Awba Ofemili Community Title Of Nwannedinamba(1)

By, giwa alex, jos

The Government of Anambra State in the eastern Nigeria and office of the Traditional Rulers Council of Anambra State ,HRH ,Igwe Ezekwesili Ezechukwuchili Maduagwuna (Ofemili(1) of Awba Opemili ,and the Traditional council of Awba Ofemili community in Awka North Local Government Council of Anambra state has conferred a chieftaincy title of Nwannedinamba(1) of Awba Ofemili on National Coordinator of Buhari Campaign Organization Chairman ,Hon Danladi Pasali for his well deserve vision .

The conferment of the prestigious Chieftaincy title was contain in a letter made available to our medium in Jos by the National Coordinator of Buhari Campaign Organization in a press statement on Sunday 16th , August 2020.

The Traditional Father disclosed that the title was given as the positive contributions of Danladi Pasali to developmental Progress of his people in the eastern part of the country in particular and the whole Nigeria at large.

According to him ,”this was as a result of his humanitarian gesture and services to the socio economic development of their community .

The traditional rulers congratulated him for his positive contribution to the wellbeing of their community haven sacrifice enough towards building unity and progress of Awba Ofemili community.

Chief Obiajulu Mofunanya palace was full of sons and daughters of Awba Ofemili community who grace the occasion expressed confidence on Hon. Danladi Pasali style of leadership .

Hon.Danladi Pasali while responding on the title of Awba Ofemili community conferred on him, commended the traditional rulers for finding him worthy for the conferment of the title.

He said ,his little contributions was done to the community for their acceptability and accommodative nature so he decided to empowered the youths to benefit from the good gesture .

Pasali applauded the government and traditional rulers in Anambra state for their positive and visionary leadership style of working toward revamping culture, tradition

and way of building togetherness .

According to Pasali ,I will ever remain focus and committed in contributing to the well-being of Awba Ofemili community in the area of human capital development .”

He further reiterated that the title would spur him to do more for the traditional and government of Anambra people and the whole southeast .

by Alexander Aleburu

plateau State : Illegal Impeachment Of Hon.Isaac Kwallu As Chairman Quaa’an-Pan LG Adjourn Till Sept.

plateau State : Illegal Impeachment Of Hon.Isaac Kwallu As Chairman Quaa’an-Pan LG

Adjourn Till Sept.

By, giwa Alex, jos

A Plateau state High Court (10) ,presided over by Justice Nafisatu Mohammed on Friday has adjourned to 1st September, 2020 for hearing on a suit involving the illegal removal of the Chairman of Qaa’an-Pan Local Government Council ,Hon Isaac Kwalu (plaintiff) originating surmount .

The plaintiff counsel ,Solomon Umoh says that his client was illegally impeached by (16) members of the Local Government Parliament on the 5th August, 2020 ,even when there is an existing motion exparte issued on the 4th August, 2020 and the House of Assembly suspended him on the 30th June, 2020 .

The plaintiff counsel, Barr Yetunde Nze (Mrs) and N.M. Nyelong taken brief of Barr Solomon Umoh ,SAN ,told the court that their motion on notice /motion of exparte was served on the 1st ,2nd and 3rd defendants but efforts to effect service on the Speaker Rt .Hon. Ayuba Abok proved abortive as the Plateau State House of Assembly were was under lock and keyed due to fumigation against covid-19 pandemic.

She further explained that the bailiff went down to Qua’an-Pan Local Government Council for service of the summon, only to discover that security personnel had already practically besiege the council secretariat deviod of staff.

Yetunde Nze added that their client ,Hon Isaac Kwalu who was at the Local Government and Chieftaincy affairs headquarters in jos waiting at the penal of investigators conference hall, only to got news that his Deputy has already been sworn-in by the Executive Governor Simon Bako Lalong .

The Lawyer ,Mrs Nze says ,Inline with the practice ,we are applying for short adjournment to file another fresh application to reflect the present stage of affairs so in this circumstances we are urging the court to grant us a very short notice to enable us serve our counsels .

She ,however, said services effect were served on 26th July, 2020 on the 1st defendant ,2nd defendant on 4th August, 2020 and 3rd defendant on 11th August, 2020 which the defendants counsel confirmed it to the court .

They alleged that the dismissed chairman of Qua’an-Pan Local Government ,Hon Isaac Kwalu has refused to allow state government to be temper with the council funds and allegations of indicating interest to vie for Plateau Southern senatorial seat was amongst issue prompted his removal .

The counsel to the defendants ,Barr J.I.Mwantu did not opposed to the plaintiff counsel application for adjournment.

by Alexander Aleburu

Oluyomi Alarape Appoints As MD/CEO Wragby Business Solutions And Technology

Oluyomi Alarape Appoints As MD/CEO Wragby Business Solutions and Technology .

By, Our Reporter, jos

Foremost Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Company, Wragby Business Solutions and Technology Limited, in a strategic business decision by the Board of Directors, have approved the appointment of Dr Yomi Alarape as Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer with effect from 1st of January, 2021.

According to the Chairman of the company, Mr. Remi Adegboyega, Alarape would replace the pioneer MD/CEO, Mr. Olugbenga Iluyemi. He thanked and commended the outgoing MD/CEO for his significant contributions to the growth and development of the company.

Adegboyega noted that Wragby Business Solutions and Technologies Limited has become a proven industry leader in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) with expertise in Cloud Application & Infrastructure, Modern Work & Security, Data for Business Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, and Business Solutions in West Africa over the past six years.

He said, “Our company was the Microsoft Partner Global Award finalist in 2017, 2018, and 2019 for our work in Enterprise Mobility & Security, Cloud Technology, and Application Innovation.”

The Chairman added that Wragby has been voted Microsoft Country Partner of the year in 2019 and 2020 stressing that “these awards affirm our dedication to transforming businesses and institutions via innovation and making the world a better place through technology – we are living the vision already. This new appointment initiates a greater dimension of growth and innovation in the industry to serve the current and future needs of our Clients businesses and institutions”.

Alarape who takes over the leadership of the company from January 2021 is currently the Executive Director. He is a graduate of Electrical Engineering, with an MBA and Doctorate Degree in Business Administration (DBA) at the University of Liverpool, United Kingdom.

The new appointee had successfully led a large international telecommunications Information Systems and Security startup in the Middle East (MTN) where he thrived immensely in global business management.

As the Business Group Director for Cloud & Enterprise for Microsoft across 57 countries in Middle East and Africa, he led Microsoft cloud business penetration and growth in Africa with over 150% year on year growth for almost a decade.

He is happily married with two wonderful children and currently lectures (Business Leadership, Digital Transformation, Inclusive Innovation and Entrepreneurship) at Maastricht School of Management (MSM), Netherlands, as an Adjunct Professor.

by Alexander Aleburu

Court Adjourns Sitting On Right To Sell On Parcel Of Land Till 29th, August.

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ourt Adjourn Sitting On Right To Sell On Parcel Of Land Till 29th, August.

By, giwa alex, jos

The magistrate court(10)sitting in jos the plateau state capital has adjourned to 29th August, 2020 for continuation of hearing brought before it that boarded on right to sell on parcel of land.

The matter which is coming up for hearing for the first time in the court involved one Mrs Sandra Chinwe who is a plaintiff (Respondent) while Mrs Esther Johnson is the defendant.

The Case which involved a parcel of land located at the Rwang Pam street at the commercial center of jos north local government is where the defendant Mrs Johnson Chinwe carried out the sales of roasted yam and plantains and other eatings to support her family as the bread winner.

The plaintiff Mrs Sandra want the defendant to vacant the said space on the parcel of land on the ground that parcel of land belong to her.

The defendant who said she is not claiming the ownership of the land in contention, said she paid for a space on the parcel of land presently in contention to carry out her businesses from one barrister Asiagbe to use for numbers of years.

It is on this background the plaintiff approach the court to reclaim the space from the defendant.

The counsel to the defendant, barrister Chakaa B.N Dalan filed (3)motion on notice seeking the permission of the court for the defendant to defend processes out of time , an order of the court for extension of time to file and serve the defendant statement and other processes out of time and to deemed same having to be duely filed and send.

Barr.Dalan further sort the relief of the court may deemed necessary in the circumstances.

The plaintiff counsel M.P Simdun did not oppose the motion on notice application filed by the defendant.

The case is however adjourned by the sitting judge, Justice Nafisatu Mohammed to 29th, August, 2020 for continuation of hearing on the motion on notice filed by the defendant by his counsel.

by Alexander Aleburu

PDP Past Chairman Yakubu Chocho And Three Others Dock Over Criminal Conspiracy And Theft.

PDP Past Chairman Yakubu Chocho And Three Others Dock Over Criminal Conspiracy And Theft.

By, giwa alex, jos
A magistrate court sitting at the Kasua Nama in jos North local government area of Plateau State has “Docked” the immediate past chairman of People Democratic Party (PDP) plateau state chapter and three others has been charge on two count charges on criminal conspiracy and theft.
Yakubu Chocho is the immediate chairman of People Democratic party (PDP) in plateau state after the financial misappropriation crisis that led to the resignation of the former chairman of the party Hon.Damishi Sango.
The case file which read Yakubu Choch and three others vs the commissioner of police read that you Yakubu Chocho with compliance of the Carpenter and the party Secretariat securityman had connived together to forcefully break the office door of acting Director of Admin of the party.
That You Yakubu Chocho forcefully open the office of the acting director Admin of the party which with the resultant effect of the missing items like , Labtop, 13 aspirant screening form, Gold Biro and Tea condiments.
The Four accused persons pleaded not guilty to all the count charges and the (Sole) justice Lawal Suleiman however adjourned the case to 29th Sept, 2020 for hearing.
The former party chairman Chocho was alleged to have hired the serves of carpenter and instructed him to break the door office of the acting director of administration of the party Mr lshaku Chuntai.
The action which led to the lost of valuable items like lab top, golden Biro and others.
It would be recalled that PDP in the state has recently engulf with series of crisis that lead to several litigations pending in the court.

by Alexander Aleburu

Over 100 Million frauds court adjourn to 9th-10th, Nov, 2020

Over 100 Million frauds court adjourn to 9th,10 Nov

By,giwa Alex, Jos

The Plateau State High Court presiding over by Justice Christine Dabup on criminal conspiracy ,arson and money laundering offenses has adjourned to 9th and 10th of November, 2020 for continuation of hearing and cross examination of the principal witness ,Chief Edinen Usoroh the PW4 .

The Ministry of Justice ,department of public Prosecution ,DPP, is now prosecuting Mr Benjamin Lahor and Philip Achor standing trial for defrauding the Managing Director of Executive Guard limited ,Chief Edinen Usoroh to the sum of over 100 million naira .

The PW4 ,Chief Edinen Usoroh who leave at plot 43375 Gold and Base in Jos South Local Government Council of Plateau state , the managing director executive guard Ltd Ibrahim Taiwo road Jos .

He told the court during cross examination by Barr Longden Jacob of DPP department of ministry of Justice that he employed Mr Benjamin Lahor as the accountant of the company because he knew him right from the village and instrumental to his coming to jos

According to PW4, he brought Mr Benjamin Lahor and they live together for almost a year before he was recruited into the company as the company accounting officer were he was promoted to the position of a branch manager of Executive Security Guard limited with the headquarters in Jos .

He out line the scheduled of duty as a managing director of the executive guard limited to includes oversee the policy implementation as directed by the board of directors of the security outfit.

The company according to the executive director has the department of security operation ,financial and marketing were staff would be recruited to provide security protection to their clients and protection of lives and properties .

Usoroh further explained that the company was established since 1998 and has been providing security services to safeguard the people lives in Nigeria and its environs .

The principal witness PW4 ,Chief Edinen Usoroh reiterated that one of the lay down rules of the company is that all money sent by their clients goes directly into the company account which he said the Diamond bank now Access Bank ,FCMB bank .

Chief Usoroh said he has been receiving series of complaints from his clients over the misconduct of the security personnel posted on duty that they are not paid to discharge their function effectively .

However, as the company managing director ,its incumbent for me to commence investigation into their allegation when these guys were found guilty .

He disclosed that Mr Benjamin Lahor the 1st defendant was not willing to provide the company’s auditor Mr Philippines Achor with the necessary information to reconcile the financial disposition of the company .

He maintained that the company started having problems with some of the security personnel posted on duty and complain coming from their clients that most of them abandon their duty post in the night .

PW4 told the court that the company has to employed Mr Philip Akon as the accountant to help unraveled the major causes of the problem whether the policy of the company is working right or not .

After series of investigation ,we discover that 6.7 million naira that was not paid into the company account missing , and to conceal the secret, Mr Benjamin the 1st defendants trick the security personnel posted on night duty to set the entire edifice housing the company on fire to was the criminal intentions to destroy vital documents linking to the company financial position,he added.

The Executive Director said he had petitioned police commissioner in the stating all that has transpired and those he is suspecting in connection to the arson.

The case has been adjourned to the 9th-10th Nov 2020 for the continuation of hearing and presentation of witness.

by Alexander Aleburu

Court Strikes Out Hon. Bitrus Kaze’s Application To Stop Plateau State PDP Congresses.

Court Strikes Out Hon. Bitrus Kaze’s Application To Stop Plateau State PDP Congresses.

By, giwa Alex, Jo’s
The High court sitting in jos , plateau state capital has thrown away the application brought before it by the former member of the House of Representative Hon. Britus Kaze led faction to stop the Plateau State People’s Democratic Party(PDP) from conducting congresses of the party slated for 12th August,2020.
The counsel to the 1st defendant the People’s Democratic Party (PDP)Barrister Derong said , my lord the matter is slated for hearing on the motion on notice filed by the complainant to stop the conduct of the party’s state congresses.
Derong argued that the plaintiff err in law by serving the defendant with the wrong address that is conspicuously known and available to the party which make the plaintiff application non and void of no effects as far as this matter is concerned, he further added that the 1st defendant , Peoples Democratic party, cannot just be serve with any application anywhere expect it headquarters at Wadata Plaza in Abuja.
He further appeal to the court to strike out the application brought before it by the plaintiff largely due to lacking in merits and wrongly served.
In his quick reaction, the counsel to the plaintiffs , Barrister , M .Abdullahi argued that the services of the application should not be the base of striking out the application for motion on notice.
Barrister Abdullahi stressed that effecting the services of the application whether at the state party’s secretiat in jos , it remained the something as peoples Democratic party.
After argument and counter argument by both party’s on the points of law, the presiding judge Justice Gang rule that his ruling cannot contradict his earlier one , and said doing so will be tantamount to going back to lick his vomit, as such he rule that the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) congresses to elect it officials slated for 12th August, 2020 stands and to hold as scheduled.
Speaking to journalists after the court ruling , the counsel to the first defendant Barrister Darong thank the judge, justice Gang for exhibiting wisdom like that of biblical king Solomon for the interest of justice.
In his response, Hon.Britus Kaze who is the leader of the plaintiff said, yes actually the court has ruled that the congresses of the party should be held on the scheduled date which our application seek to stop, however, the judgement had been past and there nothing that can be done about it now as it stand.

He added that they are going back as groups of plaintiff and discusse the next line of action

It would be recalled that the tenure of the caretakers committee of the party ends on the 10th August, 2020, while the congresses of the party is slated to hold on the 12th August, 2020 which make the plaintiff to approach the court to stop the election so as the present caretaker committee led by Yakubu Chocho will step down and allow neutral umpire to conduct the congress as some of the caretaker committee are also aspirants including the Chairman Yakubu Chocho.

The matter has been adjourned to 31st August, 2020, for hearing.

by Alexander Aleburu

Court Threatens Defendant Mr Saviour Chikwado Etiti For Flangrant Non Adherence To Court Order 

Court Threatens Defendant Mr Saviour Chikwado Etiti For Flangrant Non Adherence To Court Order
By,giwa alex, Jos
Plateau State High Court sitting on Tuesday 3rd August, 2020, has threatened defendant Mr Favor Etiti for flagrant flouting the order of the court which is an antics to delaying proceeding on money laundering ,criminal conspiracy between the accused Saviour Chikwado Etiri defendant and Agu Clement the nominal complainant .
The Economic and Financial ,Crime Commission ,EFCC , arraigned one Saviour Chikwado Etiti for defaulting Mr Agu Clement 33.6 million through his fake company ,”Emmanuel Mbak Imoedo “under the guise that they are going to supply Taiwan rice ,assorted foodstuffs to the complainant Mr Agu Clement.
The prosecution counsel Barr Matiyak, said sometimes in 2015 when Agu Clement through Business Pinnacle Genius Multi Business enterprises .
The complainant company deals with general contract of selling consumable items of rice assorted grains .
He explained to the court that ,the complainant Mr Agu Clement met with one Umar who is a land agent that usually buy rice from him and Umar introduced the complainant to Hajiya Adama Ahmed Lare .
Hajiya Ahmed says ,she knows people that can supply the complainant with large quantity of rice from Taiwan and one other accused person who is currently at large .
She ,however, introduced the complainant to Mr Saviour Chikwado Etiti whose fake company ” Imoedo Agricultural ,with his collaborators show the complainant a fake purported credit letter of 25 million dollars that necessitated him releasing the sum of 33.600million .
The EFCC arrested and paraded the accused person and charge with false pretence to obtain money .
The Economic and Financial Crime Commission ,EFCC, prosecution counsel ,Barr Y .J .Matiyak who presented three witnesses from First Bank ,Fidelity Bank and Nominal complainant ,Mr Agu Clement before Justice Christine L .Dabup told the Court that he is ready to proceed with the hearing .
He urged the court to consider revoking the bail of the defendant (Mr saviour Chikwado Etiti ) for inability of the counsel to appear in court and delaying court proceeding .
According to prosecution counsel Barr Matiyak the letter sent before Justice Christine Dabup seeking adjournment is a total disregard to court order when there is no attachment of the counsel health report .
He lamented that the court should use her discretion to expose the unnecessary delay by allowing speedy proceeding to end this case which started in 2017 for the appearance of the defendant counsel had continue to drag and bringing setback .

The complainant counsel Barr Matiyak disclosed that retired justice Daniel Longji once threatened the defendant counsel of revoking the bail application which prompted them to start attending proceeding .

Justice Christine Dabup adjourned the case to 28th and 29th of October for definite hearing by strong

warning the defendant to appear .

by Alexander Aleburu

Northern Governors Forum Condemns The Recent Southern Kaduna Attacks.

Northern Governors Forum Has Condemns The Recent Southern Kaduna Attacks.
By, giwa Alex, jos
The Northern Governors Forum has condemned the recent attack in Southern Kaduna in which about 22 persons were reportedly killed on Wednesday night, as yet to be arrested gunmen attacked four Atyap villages in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State.
The condemnation is contained in press statement dated 6th August 2020 , signed by the Director of press and public Affairs to the governor Makut Macham and made available to this medium in jos , plateau state .
In a statement, Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Plateau State Simon Bako Lalong said the persistent attacks on villages in the area despite all efforts by the Kaduna State Government and security agencies to end the violence raises serious concern and condemnation.
Lalong said this recent attack where the Atyab villages were affected shows the desperate attempt by criminal elements to not only cause pain and sorrow among innocent citizens, but also frustrate the efforts of the Kaduna State Government at fostering peace and harmony.
The governor further condemnation said “we are deeply saddened by this cycle of violence and blood-letting that is carried out against unarmed and helpless people.
This is reprehensible and regrettable, while we call on the security agencies to rise up to the occasion and apprehend these criminals, we also encourage the citizens to assist with relevant intelligence that will lead to the arrest of these blood thirsty people”.
Governor Lalong also said that the Northern Governors Forum maintains its position that any group or individual that is aggrieved for whatsoever reason should seek redress through official channels than resort to self-help which only exacerbates crises and instability.
The Northern Governors Forum commiserated with the victims of the crises and the Government of Kaduna State, pledging its support to Governor Nasir El-rufai as he works with all stakeholders to bring the incessant crises to an end.
by Alexander Aleburu

Governor Bako Lalong Has Sworn In Abdulmalik Yusuf As The New Chairman Qua’an Pan LG

Governor Bako Lalong Has Sworn In Abdulmalik Yusuf Haruna As The New Chairman Qua’an Pan LG

By, giwa Alex, jos

Governor Simon Bako Lalong of plateau state has sworn in the New Chairman of Qua’an Pan Local Government Area of plateau state Abdulmalik Yusuf Haruna, following the impeachment of the suspended Chairman of Qua’an Pan Local Government Hon. Isaac Kwallu by the Legislative Arm of the LGA.

Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong sworn in the Deputy Chairman Hon. Abdulmalik Yusuf Haruna as substantive Executive Chairman
at a brief ceremony at the New Government House Little Rayfield-Jos plateau state capital

The Governor Lalong said the event was coming in rather unusual circumstances because of the impeachment of the former Chairman by members of the Legislative Arm who had accused him on various acts of misconduct.

He also recalled that the former Chairman was earlier suspended by the Plateau State House of Assembly, given this development and in line with extant laws, he said it became necessary to swear in the former Deputy Chairman, Hon. Abdulmalik Yusuf Haruna so as to ensure that there is no vacuum in the administration of the Local Government.

He charged the new Chairman to live up to the responsibility of running the Local Government and meeting the aspirations of the people.

“Remember that you are to serve the people honestly and diligently as the people are yearning for development at the grassroots.

“He further stressed that to hold this office in trust and to deliver good governance to the people of your Local Government with the fear of God”.

Governor Lalong charged the new Chairman to ensure that resources are utilised in line with the realities of Covid 19 where government funds have become scarce.

He urged him to ensure prudence and give priority to programmes and projects that have direct impact on the lives of the people.

In his response, the new Chairman Hon. Yusuf Abdulmalik Usman said he considered his swearing in as an act of God, saying he was ready to work with all stakeholders particularly the Management Team and Members of the Legislative Arm as well as the traditional and security institutions.

He added that,

“I will deploy my experience within the Local Government System to mobilise and reconcile all parties that may have been aggrieved because of the developments in the Local Government in recent times. ”

“I will also do my best to uplift the standard of living of the people in order to make them feel the impact of Government”.

He however appealed to the people of Quan’pan to give him the support needed to work for the peace and prosperity of the Local Government Area as a whole.

Born in 1969 in Kurgwi, Quan’pan Local Government has a Bachelors Degree in History from the Nasarawa State University Keffi.

He was a Counselor representing Kurgwi West from 2004-2007.

by Alexander Aleburu

APC Desperation: Begs Atiku Abubakar, Bukola Saraki, Aminu Tambuwal, Samuel Ortom, Others, To Return Back To The Winning Party, Ahead Of 2023.

APC Desperation : Begs Atiku Abubakar, Bukola Saraki, Aminu Tambuwal, Samuel Ortom, Others, To Return Back To The Winning Party, Ahead Of 2023

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By, giwa Alex, jos
In what can be best described as the act of desperation for political power, the All Progressives Congress, APC, has on Sunday, called on prominent Politicians who had defected from the party, to return back to the ruling party.
It mentioned former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State, former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, and Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State, who left the APC for the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and others who left for other political parties.
The call comes after Senator Barnabas Gemade and a former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, and others, joined the APC, after a stint at the PDP, ahead of the 2023 general elections.
Gemade, a former National Chairman of the PDP, was said to have recently abandoned the Social Democratic Party, SDP, on which stable he contested the Benue North-East Senatorial District election in 2019, to rejoin the APC, which he left at the wake of the election, which he ended up losing at.
After Gemade defected back to the ruling party, an emboldened APC said that it is open to welcome back Atiku, Tambuwal, Ortom, and any other former member.
by Alexander Aleburu

 Governor Lalong Assures Archbishop Kaigama Personal Prayers And The People Of The State As He Mark 62 Birthday.

Governor Lalong Assures Archbishop Kaigama Personal Prayers And The People Of The State As He Mark 62 Birthday.

By, giwa Alex, Jos

Governor Bako Lalong of plateau state has assured His Grace the Archbishop of Abuja lgnatius Kaigama his personal prayer and that of the plateau people as he 62 birthday.

Governor Lalong assurance message is contained in a press statement dated 2nd August, 2020, signd by Director of press and public affairs to the governor, Simon Makut Macham and made available to this medium in jos, plateau state.

Lalong in a congratulatory message described Archbishop Kaigama as a man of God whose passion for peaceful coexistence and justice is legendary.

The Governor recalled how the Archbishop worked tirelessly while in Jos to bring people together and encourage them to dialogue, forgive and reconcile with one another irrespective of their differences.

“We cannot thank His Grace, Archbishop Kaigama enough for the role he played in ensuring that peace returned to Plateau State. He demonstrated the true essence of the love of God by embracing people from different religious, ethnic and social backgrounds and motivating them to love one another at all times”, Lalong said.

While wishing him God’s divine protection and peace, Governor Lalong reminded Archbishop Kaigama that Plateau State will continue to remain his home as the people have enormous respect for him because of the love, generosity and goodwill he showed them in his many years of

preaching the gospel in the State.

He assured him of his personal prayers and that of the people of Plateau State as he continues to carry out his duties as the Archbishop of Abuja.

by Alexander Aleburu

Deputy Speaker Plateau State House Of Assembly Rt.Hon. Saleh Shehu Yipmong  Felicitates with Muslims Ummah, Bare His Mind On Other State Issues.

Deputy Speaker Plateau State House Of Assembly Rt.Hon. Saleh Shehu Yipmong Felicitates with Muslims Ummah, Bare His Mind On Other State Issues.
By, giwa alex, jos
The Deputy Speaker Plateau State House of Assembly Hon.Saleh Shehu Yipmong has convened the message of peace to all the Muslims ummah in the state, and Nigeria all over as they celebrate Eid-El-Kabir and called for self sacrifices, with the admonishment that Almighty Allah gives internal peace regardless of their religion lineage.
As he said for God to allowed us to belong to different religion, is not by accident, by his own wisdom make some Muslims and others Christians.
The Deputy speaker representing Dengi constituency at the state assembly give the felicitation message in an interview to our correspondence at his residents along Rayfield in jos , plateau state capital.
Yipmong admonished but Christian and Muslims to live in peace with on another in line with the word of prophet Mohammed peace be upon him “I created you not to fight against anybody neither yourselves.”
On how the present administration was able to achieve peace in the state, he stressed that it wouldn’t have be possible but with the concerted efforts of everybody in the state.
“You know peace is not only one persons efforts , is a collective thing , seen the sincerity of purpose the government is showing, I want to believe that it has contributed to the achievements.”
He added that if government is saying one thing and the people are doing different thing , the people would be in disarray , this is government that say things the way its , and act it in the same manner, therefor anyone thinking is that he is keying into the philosophy of the government .
He further add that the present administration of governor lalong make a lot of deliberate policies and efforts which has been made over the years.
” You remembered in 2015 , Plateau state House of Assembly in his wisdom inaugurate peace committee which was then headed by then Deputy speaker forwarded it resolutions to the government and the government in his own wisdom lnuagurate another committee which also colaborate and synigise that of the House of Assembly which I think in the end , plateau people and Nigeria at large is a testimony of what had happened.
“Like as I said earlier that is a show of commitment especially on the side of the government with the creation of the Peace Building Agency by this administration has shows the theoretical aspects, “.
I think these are lots of efforts significantly , there are other people who say significant peace, the peace is not there , I want to state categorically here that there is nowhere in the world where you achieved hundred percent peace .
Even the so call developed countries, we can cite an examples where some vices happened , I think peace is a process we are reducing it to a level where the other indicators seems it before now.
The House of Assembly has never disagree with the executive, which is an indication that he is always right?
The Deputy speaker said, this is democracy , when it is time to say the truth , we say it the way its .
I have never seen where government come and people applaud him that he is doing well , I challenge anybody to go into history book and look at the Parliament that would come on board and plateau people we say you are doing well, however, we are honorable people , we are elected by our various constituencies to come and represent them, from 2015 to date, as I said earlier , there was deliberate policies to bring about peace on the plateau which led to the creation of Peace Building Agency , plateau people expect the Parliament to say no.
Plateau expected the Parliament to say no to the creation of PLSMEDA which the House of Assembly unanimously agreed on which every year turned over two thousand jobs for plateau state origin going into businesses , I think these are significant efforts the government has make.
But you know that its a back log of history people are looking, if the Parliament are daggar drawn against the government , then the people will feel the Parliaments are working .I think that is not the bases which the people elected us into the Parliament, even if they call us whatever names they wish, as long as we are adding values to the society.
On the recent removal from office as chairman of Kanam by governor lalong lalong,
Yipmong said he may not be speaking for the government, as the removal of the chairman was unanimous judgement from the plateau State House of Assembly .
There was incursions into the law by the local government which concerted efforts where made to reconcile the warring groups to no avail.
He added that, local government is a components of Plateau State House Of Assembly, is equally mandatory or given right by the constitution to make law for the local government , that is why I equally believed that the law governoring that of plateau state may be different from that of Nasarawa , Benue and other States in Nigeria, in that wisdom , there was an abuse in those laws that led to the suspension by the the state House of Assembly, some chairmen, the decision have been taken , we are waiting for the time to come.
On governor lalong’s intension to extend the tenure of the transition chairmen of local governments, and lobby of the House of Assembly,
The Deputy speaker advised that issues should not be make out of the matter, there are two separate local government that are involved here.
There are some local government that are duely democratically elected in consonant to the law of the land.
The inability of some local government to attained the needed peace we so much talked about , and the propensity, because there are some reported cases of insecurity that the government will recieved and will be showing the swinging position of peace in those local government area , the government feels if we can go this far to maintain this relative peace , we are talking about , I think those are areas that termed volatile should be suspended for sometime.
“The local government elections where not conducted there and there were caretakers.
ln the wisdom , you can say you are given caretakers chairmen three years tenure.
In given caretaker chairmen in those local governments, there are
time line with the indicator that the government we conduct election very soon. The House of assembly will not allow vaccum in those local governments , similarly, there should be extension of the sitting caretakers .
On his feelings as plateau particularly his constituency join the oil producing States and his call to the people.
He lauded the development , l think every meaningful society will be happy about that, as happy as we are, as subject of Nigeria, we are also mainful of historical development of mining Oil and Gas in Nigeria.
As much as we are happy , for whatever will derail the community from peaceful society to unflinching society , we will all whole hearted resist it.
As stakeholders all hands should be on deck , as we moved from non oil producing state to oil producing state to maximum benefits to the people that is our concern .He maintained
by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State : Legal Practitioner Frowns At The Way Presidency Is Handling Magu’s Investigation

By, giwa alex, jos

An legal practitioner in plateau state has come hard on the president Mohammedu Buhari over the manner the presidential panel handling the corruption investigation case of the former Efcc boss Ibrahim Magu.

I expect with the monumental corruption allegations hanging over the neck of the former Efcc boss Ibrahim Magu, his investigation panel should have been conducted in public glare for all Nigerians to know what is actually amiss.

Barr.Dalan who is a principal partner legal adviser inter -Party advisory Council (IPAC)expressed his dissatisfaction in an interview with journalist in his office number 25 Ahmadu Bello Way , jos , Plateau state.

Dalan said the investigation panel set-up by Mr president and headed by justice Salami , I am not having problems with it as the president have the prerogative to set up panel .

But my dissactifaction is on the area of choice of venue of presidential villa for the investigation panel.

Dalan also condemned the closed door manner which the Malami led presidential investigation panel choose to adopt .

” I Expected that with the amount of financial allegations levelled against the former Efcc chairman, Ibrahim Magu, the trial should have been open to the general public where all Nigerians will follow what is actually amiss .

He further condemned the secrecy of the trial of Magu , on the ground that he is free citizens of Nigeria that is been paid from tax payers money which the people deserve to know what is happening as the trial progress.

Dalan further stressed that carrying the investigation sitting venue to the villa is totally wrong and has cut shot of transparency in the entire process .

And quick to add that the way Magu was removed and allegations of corruption level against him is something for all Nigerians.

The legal practitioner called on the presidential panel to be impartial judge by doing the right thing and ensuring that they carried out thorough and aggressive investigation without any bias so that at the end of the day, Nigeria’s will give them pact on the back.

He however warned against what had happened in the time past, where cases of this nature die natural death or swept under the carpet.

” Barr.Dalan called for fair hearing for the accused person Ibrahim Magu as enshrined in section 36 of the 1999 constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended and contempilated by the organs of the law of the land of Federal Republic of Nigeria constitution of 1999 as amended.

On the issue of covid-19 currently ravaging the entire world , I am deeply saddened by the situation , i think all should be concerned about the way the pandemic is killing people.

He frowned at the way the pandemic was initially handled in Nigeria , I am of the perspective view that the entire process was poorly handled by the government which was not transparent.

“The health experts , at the initial stage where not given that responsibility by the government to handle the issue of Covid-19 in the way and manner it will help to stop the spread of the virus.

He accused the government of trying to hijacked the whole process at the beginning of the pandemic.

Which he said has contributed largely in the wide spread of the pandemic across the various state of the county.

” It took consertive efforts by well meaning Nigeria to advice the Federal , State or local government level to allow health professional to handled issue of Covid-19 in term of advice , protocols the country should follow to mitigate further spread of the pandemic.”

The Barr.laud the government for by ensuring the entire country is lockdown by various organs either presidential , or state that has help in not small measure in the spread of Covid-19.

He berated Nigeria’s who did not abide to the directive given by the the health expert and the government which has put the entire country at health risk.

“Yes the government have given an order, the health professionals has also done their part , the question now is that are Nigerian following the Covid-19 protocol ?, as directed by both the government and health professionals , having been following the discussion around the Covid-19 disease especially in Nigeria , you will agreed with me that we Nigerians are not also helping ourselves.

He further add that quite a number of us the Nigeria were not helping ourselves and the entire system .

” One of the Covid-19 protocol given to the Nigerians by the government and the health professional is that you should wear face mask , observed social distancing , wash and sanitize your hand regularly.

“When you go out on the street, we refuse to obey this simple instructions on the whole , government have share of the blame , so also the Nigerians who are not still obey simple instruction , as far as the Covid-19 is concerned.

He however advice the government that Nigerians are watching and more conscious of what is happening in the country than before.

” My advice to the government is that let the right thing be done by the panel headed by Justice Salami.