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by Alexander Aleburu

Hon. Damishi Sango Described As Man Of Humility As He Celebrates 70th Birthday .

By, Giwa Alex, jos
The immediate past chairman of People Democratic Party (PDP) in plateau state, Hon Damishi Sango has been described as a man of humility, full of energy with extraordinary idea.
This encomium was showered on the immediate past chairman (PDP)by the former president of Nigeria Olusegun Obasanjo as Sango mark his 70th birthday.
In a letter written and personally signed by the former president federal Republic of Nigeria, described the former minister of Sports as man of humility urged him not to be deterred by any distractions, but continue to render service to his people.
Obasanjo represented by senator Otunba Ransawe said when you are rendering selfless service to people , there are always some persons somewhere who are not happy but do allow that to distract you from adding value to humanity.
On his part, the former deputy Senate president, senator lbrahim Mantu appreciated Sango’s resilience and commitment to any issues at his disposal,and urge him to ensure unity anywhere he find himself.
Chief Isaiah Balat describe DT Sango as a custodian of knowledge,he remind Sango of the then struggle for construction of the road linking Jos,to Manchok which became a reality.
The Ataa Ateen of Ganawuri thank Chief DT Sango for his Developmental stride in the community in particular and plateau State as a whole ranging from road construction ,electricity,employment and many too numerous to mention.
The state Acting Chairman of PDP Hon Amos Gombi thank Sango for his mentorship and sacrifice to the party both at the state and national level.
In his goodwill message the celebrant, Hon Sango appreciated all those who stood by him both thick and thin from childhood notable among them includes Late Sen Wash Pam,Late Solomon just to mention but two.
by Alexander Aleburu

Jos Massacre :Shamdung Commiserates With Kulben Community Over Heinous  Killings Of 15 people 

By, Giwa Alex, Jos

The National Auditor, Nigeria Union of local Government Employees Comrade Shamdung Ayuba has said, it is quite regrettable and condemnable the killings of defenseless people of Kulben, in strong terms as he commiserate with the affected families and entire communities of Plateau Central Senatorial District over the painful and devastating incidence.

While sympathizing with the families and communities of the deceased, Shamdung pray that, God Almighty, grant our State Government and the people of the state, the fortitude to bear the pain and fervency to address this problem .”

He advised the perpetrators of the unholy and inhuman act, to remember that, there is God Almighty, who sees, speaks and Judges at His own time.

It is really surprising and unfortunate that at a time when we are celebrating the return of peace in the State then this sad development came in .

For how long shall we continue to shed tears on the gruesome murder of our people by the so called unknown gunmen? The government should sit up to its security responsibility, by securing and protecting lives and property of its citizens.

I pray that God will give us the grace to overcome the pains of this sad incident, and never to experience it again.

Ayuba Jepla commiserated with the people of Kulben Community in Kombun District of Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State,he condemned the killings in Kulben in very strong terms.

He called on Plateau State Government, to introduce joint security strategy of the South-west and the South-south, by coordinating the North Central States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

According to him “this will go a long way in addressing and reducing the attacks in rural areas as asolutions to the incessant killings in the state.

The good people of Kulben community in Kombun District of Mangu Local Government (LG), over the brutal and senseless killing of 15 persons by some gunmen few days ago.

Jepla decried that now is Mangu, Bokkos, Bassa, Riyom, Barkin Ladi, Wase, Langtang, Shendam, etc,the people have suffered enough massacre from these heinous atrocities and we cannot afford such continuous loss of the precious lives of our people the way it is happening.

by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State : Salis Abdulsalam Advocates For  National Laws On Rights Of Almajiris

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y, Giwa Alex, Jos

The Convener and lnitiator For The Movement For Rights Of Almajiris, Salis Mohammed Abdulsalam has call for the National laws for the rights of Almajiri in plateau State and Nigeria as a whole.
This is to ensure any person who is given out his child most fulfill that laws otherwise it will amount to child abuse or child trafficking as the case may be.
Abdulsalam made the advocacy in an interview with journalist in his office in Jos, plateau State capital as part of preparation to kick -start the second stage advocacy on the rights of Almajiris tagged “Actors”.
He said the first stage which the organization just completed last year 2019 is the non – stage Actors who are the custodians of the Almajiri system and the Muslims stakeholders.
“The phase two is how do we reform the practice of Almajiri which requires national laws “.
Abdulsalam further add that some northern states in Nigeria, like Kastina ,Kano and some other states has actually enacted law guarding the conditions for given out your child which are very clear.
“You cannot give out your child who is below the age of Eleven years, anybody who most do it have to follow proper documentation and registry in line with laid down laws of the Rights of Almajiri you most be operating functional boarding facilities and the parents of the child most contribute for the up keep of the child “.
“Even Kano state had even gone step further to recruit more teachers in their schools and building of over five hundred schools with the Almajiri kind of education. “
He stressed that some of those who want to flout these state laws of the rights of these children, must times relocate to another state where they feel the law is not binding on them.
“This is why we are advocating for National laws that will be binding on every violators of the rights of Almajiri child so that where you are in Nigeria, you are under the law. “
The Convener and the lnitiator for the Right of the Almajiri Child, appeal to the lawmakers to consider the bill when it eventually came before the floor of the House for speedy passage.
As he said the phase two of the advocacy has been moved from the Muslims stakeholders National Human Rights Commission, NDLA, NAF, NBC, SUBEB, Judicial Commission and Sharia court of appeal.
by Alexander Aleburu

Hon.Ezekiel Dinfa Mourns late Rev. Alexander Lar

By, Giwa Alex ,Jos
The Former president of the Church of Christ in Nation, Hon Ezekiel Dinfa
has said the COCIN family are mourning the death of late former COCIN President, Reverend Dr. Alexander Lar who demise has create a vacuum to the church in Nigeria.
He expressed deep shock over the demise of the former COCIN President Late Rev. Dr Lar following his untimely Death as an extremely unfortunate and painful.
Hon. Dinfa Ezekiel said, the youth saw the demise of Late Alexander Mamdip Lar, who passed away on Friday, January, 3rd, 2020 after a brief illness as a monumental lost to the family and the church in Africa ,adding, May his soul rest in peace with the Lord. Amen!
He explained further that, “I had the privilege of working under your leadership as the president of the church of Christ in nation. As a Youth leader. Your boldness, courage gave us strength in the faith. Sir,little did I know that your words of encouragement to me on the 26th December 2019 will be the very last when I visited you at home in langtang . Like you said there is nothing in this life more of then Christ.
Dinfa decried that, your desire for the church on the plateau to be one and that the church should recognize it place in government and pray for the leadership of the land and to rebuked where the need be .
According to him, Without fear indeed we will missd your fatherly advise. Continue to rest with generals of the faith till we meet at the feet of the master rest on sir
This is a huge loss to the entire people of the Northern Region the immediate family of the deceased and Nigeria at large as we have lost one of our brightest minds who has contributed enormously to the development of our people and the church.
“We send our heartfelt condolences to the church and the family of the deceased pray God to grant his soul eternal rest as well as give the family the strength to be comforted”
Mr Ezekiel Dinfa pada described the loss of Dr Karl as a major setback to Nigeria’s quest for religious beliefs and transparent , sufficiency given his vast knowledge of and experience in church building and understanding of leadership.
by Alexander Aleburu

140 Youths Set  For Peace  Tournament In Plateau State .

By, Giwa Alex, Jos

140 youths in Jos the plateau state capital are set to kick start peace football tournament geared towards bring back the stained relationship between the two religions in the state.

The idea behind the tournament which we go simultaneously with music and football tournament , is to help repair the already broken down of trust and hitherto relationship existing amongst them mostly youths .

The CEO Displaced Women and Children Foundation who double as the Director Face of Peace Global, Salis Mohammad Abdulsalam stated this in an interview with journalist in his office in Jos.

Abdulsalam said the step taken towards cementing the broken relationship between the two religious g

roups in the state is imperative because if we are not proactive to certain peace issues, that is when it result to people been displaced.

Abdulsalam who is also the convener and initiator for the Movement For The Rights Of Almajiris, said to achieve this, we want to be tangibly reach out to the actual stakeholders not in terms of the elites ,also reach out to communities in terms of healing and touching those who are directly not conflict drivers alone, but those participants in conflict.

The organization is going to carry the peace campaign to those who are directly involved like the substance abuse, idle persons as we can no longer deal with them through any middle persons like the ward heads, villages heads,Association ,Exco and Mai- Agwans,which we hope the approach will be different form the normal workshops and seminars .

“We have started the preparations, steps have been taken and anticipated to get the desire results, we are looking at communities violent flash points like, Duse Uku, Tina Junction, Rikkos, Agwan Rukuba where everybody think you most be a Christian to leave in those axis, the same thing also applied to area like Mentanity junction extended to Chobe junction “.

“Feri -Gada, University of Jos hostel those are the areas we are considering as flash point in the state which our campaign is targeting which has hitherto referred to as”Gaza Streets”as we have in the Middle -East “.

Salis stressed that the next step of his organization is to pay an advocacy visit to the communities involved to produce football teams that would represent their various communities in the peace tournament that would comprise both the Muslim communities and the Christian communities.

The theme of the program tagged, “Music +Football =Peace” we have trophy, jersy, net for the goal post and all the necessary materials for the tournament.

He further said the competition which is purely for Peace is not to show the most powerful team or teams as the case may be.

“We have what will call mentoring and counselling session where all the footballers would assemble in one hall in Jos North for counseling and they can play and do things in common during that assemblage ,we are creating platform whereby we start to develop leaving together which is basically what we want to achieve.

The organiser further add that the players will be encourage during the tournament by rewarding the most valuable player, highest goal scorer, and call on the chairmen of the affected communities to contribute by presenting trophy to be contested for tagged chairman’s trophy.

by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau  State: Call For Shamdung Ayuba To Contest  2023  Elective position Intensified. 

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y, Giwa Alex, Jos

Call has been made for the Auditor of Pankshin LG of plateau state, Comrade Shamdung to contest any elected position in Plateau State 2023 has been intensified.
As they call on the people of plateau State and by extension the people of Chip in Pankshin local government of plateau state to unite for them to achieve this goal.
The clarion call was made today 1st January , 2020 in a political unity meeting held in Dungwan, Chip District of Pankshin local government of plateau state by party elders, party youths leaders and students youths leaders.
In a press statement made available to journalist in Jos the state capital and signed by Comrade Shamdung, the party chairmen express their appreciation to Shamdung for convening the meeting which is first of its kind in the locality and call for unity amongst the people of Chiship Chiefdom in respective of party afflictions.
“A party elder who spoke extensively on the importance of unity among politicians , Mr Tangsan paksokot commend Shamdung for creating a platform for political discuss among the politicians and citizens of chip which is a demonstration of patriotism ,as he enjoined the people of Chip to accord comrade Shamdung the desired support if chooses to run for any elective position in the near future. “
The plateau state Electoral commission (PLASIEC) commissioner Pefun Joshua extolled Shamdung virtue and loyalty at work.
” It was Shamdung loyalty,dedication and commitment to duty that make him to appoint him(shamdung)his personal Aid when Pefun was the leader of the legislative Council of pankshin local in 2003.”
The National President of Mhiship Youth Movement (MYM)Theophilus Dawus and National Association of Mhiship students comrade Kenneth Dawus promise to support the political aspiration of Shamdung if he indicate interest in any elective position in the local government level or the plateau state as whole .
The dignitaries who graced the occasion include Federal Electoral wards In Chip an serving and former councilors.
by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State :Saleh  Zazaga  issues 200 University  Scholarship To Orphans And Less  Privilage.  

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y, Giwa Alex, Jos

Not fewer than Two Hundred (200)students under the auspices of Alh. Saleh Zazaga foundation comprising orphans an those whose parents couldn’t afford university education where among beneficiaries of Saleh Zazaga Scholarship Scheme.

As the businessman with different chains of businesses in Nigeria and outside the country said the gesture is the only way he can give his own quarters to the society.

Speaking to our reporter in his office at Bukuru in Jos South local government of plateau state, during the screening of the candidates who applied for the Zazaga scholarship scheme, and represented by the Chairman screening committee Alh. Segiru mai Shanu said the kind gesture of Alh. Saleh Zazaga is to give back to the society what the society has offered him.

Saleh said most of the candidates have potentials which need to be tapped , and some of them could not further their education largely because they are orphans or their parents couldn’t afford it, so I have to in my own little way assist.

He stressed that so far the One Hundred candidates for the first Phase will be leaving the country to Cotonu in Benin Republic where the university resides.

He further add that the advertisement for the second Phase of Alh. Zazaga scholarship foundation will kick-start immediately and it will also target on One Hundred candidates.

The beneficiaries of the Alh. Zazaga Scholarship scheme, in their separate response thank the initiator of the program and pray that God will reward him beyond his imagination.

The however call on the politicians in the state and by extension Nigeria at large to emulate the kind gesture of Alh. Saleh Zazaga and touch life in there small way and not to waiting for government to do everythings.

by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State :Deputy Speaker  Sues For Peace Amongst Youths, As He Celebrates Birthday .

By, Giwa Alex, Jos

The Deputy Speaker of the plateau state House of Assembly Hon. Saleh Yipmong has call on the youths in the State to maintain Peace and Unity amongst themselves which is the only panacea for the development of any society.

As he vowed to always use his legislative power as a legislature in the House of Assembly to initiate bills that will benefit the youths in the state.

Sale Yipmong who is representing kanam constituency in the state House of Assembly, who double as the deputy speaker of the 9th Assembly made the promise when plateau youths surprise him with birthday gift.

He further add that It was my passion for the youths which makes me fight relentlessly for not fewer than ten youths in my constituency at just concluded Nigerian Army recruitment where Eight out of ten scale through, unfortunately Two could not make it largely due to medical reasons.

The leader of the group who cut across ethnic, tribal ,religious and political divides ,Sadiq Kwaltom said things which endear the youths in the State to the deputy speaker his simplicity, humility and stability of the 9th Assembly.

Those who where on ground to receive the youth were the majority leader of the house of Assembly, Hon. Nanlong Daniel, the former speaker of the house of Assembly Hon. Izang Madaki and the speaker of plateau state house of Assembly, Hon. Abok Ayuba .

by Alexander Aleburu

Jos  East  Chairman Hon Ibrahim  Agwon Promise To Stem The  Tide  Of Youths Restivness In The  LG. 

By, Giwa Alex, Jos
The chairman Jos East LG, Hon Ibrahim Agwon has promised to stop at nothing to stem the rising cases of youth reactivness in his local government.
As the local government has commenced plans to organize workshops and skills acquisition for all the youths in the local LG which help in keeping them out of criminality.
The chairman Jos East local government Hon. Ibrahim Agwon made the promise during the cultural celebration of “lkos lzere 2020” festival held on the 1st January, 2020 at the lzere arena.
Hon. Agwon said the local council had already put mechanism in place that is, by God’s Grace shall will kick start this year 2020 where the youths in the local government will be taught various skills acquisitions with several other workshop on how to implement the skills they acquired for better results.
The chairman further said that the council is already working in collaboration with undisclosed ministries to make their door wide open to create conducive environment for them to demonstrate the skills they have acquire through patronage.
He said since coming on board as the chairman of the local government, the council has not witnessed any break down of law and order occassion by the youths restiveness in the local community ,but the chairman is however quick to add that the council will not wait until the youths who has nothing next to nothing to sustain him start fomenting trouble, so the right time is now to stem the youths restivenss .
He praise the organizer of “Ikos Izere festival 2020 for it unique organisation as they did fantastic job, but advice that in the subsequent editions the Izere cultural fiesta, they should try to ensure that those in attendance get chair to seat contrary to what I observed now that many people are standing.
He give the uniqueness of this year Ikos Izere cultural celebration form the previous editions to include lecture ,show case the cultural artifacts of the lzere people and the last and final day, will be gala night.
He call on the Izere sons and daughters both at home and diaspora ,and plateau state as a whole to unite together for peaceful coexistence for the over all development of plateau .
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heme of this year event of lkos Izere cultural celebration is “Promoting Cultural Heritage As a Tool For Peaceful Coexistence And Tourism Development”.

by Alexander Aleburu

University  Don Advocate For  Inclusion Of Cultural  Studies In Nigeria School Curriculum .

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y, Giwa Alex, jos

Concern over the extinction of the country’s Cultural and Historical values, university Don, Professor Yohanna Izang has made strong advocate for the inclusion of “Nigeria Culture and Historical ” studies in Nigeria School curriculum.

This because the totality of human existence are embedded in your culture and history, the way you dress, speaks, relate with people and down to the food you eat are embedded in your history and culture.

The Vice Chancellor Plateau State University ,Bokkos in plateau State, professor Yohanna Izang laid his support in the Incorporation of History and Culture in our school curriculum in an interview with journalist during the 2020 celebration of Afizere Cultural and Community Development Association(ACCDA)Natioanl Body held 1st January, 2020 ,at the lzere Arena in Jos East local government of plateau state .

The cultural celebration which has its theme “Promoting Cultural Heritage As a Tool For Peaceful Coexistence And Tourism Development ” the university professor who double as the son of lzere nation of plateau state said l totally subscribe to the inculcating of our culture into school curriculum so that we study it as course in our institutions of higher learning.

The University Don add starting from the costums, the dressing pattern, l think if we must make progress as a nation we must visit our cultural foundation so that we build on it to make sure that we fought development that is sustainable, that is people’s centered and that is not imported from other country, I think that is the best way to go and it will help us as a nation.

He debunked the insinuations that are making around that the lzere land is the major beneficiary of governor Lalong’s administration as they produce SGS, Speaker, VC of the State University and other important appointment from the Izere land.

“To whom much is given much is expected, yes I must agree that the administration of Governor Lalong favour the Izere people because the Izere nation give their unalloyed support during the election of the governor both the first and second tenure”

I think the other tribes in the state where also favoured like the Izere nation not only Izere Nation as it is been peddles in some quarters ,however, we thank his Excellency Simon Bako Lalong for his magnanimity towards the people of Izere Nation as we will ever remain grateful to him.

In his response the president of the association, Ada Azi Waziri Atu said the significant of the occasion is to help and unite the sons and daughters of Izere nation both at home and in diaspora, and to promote the value so that the young ones will learn from it.

“The young ones may not know the various native food associated with the Izere people, and they cannot speak the language, even if they do, with force,but with this yearly celebration Afizere Culture they will not detach from their tradition and culture . “

The president further add that this year Izere celebration is different from that of 2019 as the 2020 celebration has been extended to three days celebration with different activities lined up ranging from lecture, Cultural dances of Afizere extract which would be round off with Gala- night.

Many dignitaries grace the occasion including House of Assembly members .

by Alexander Aleburu

Anybody Find Culpable For Diverting Plateau State Funds Should  Be Punish———Barr. Musa Sati 

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y, Giwa Alex, Jos

The Secretary of the ruling party in plateau State the All progressive Congress (APC)said any person in the authority who is culpable of diverting money earmark to carryout projects for the development of the state should be punished in accordance with the law.

As he advised those insinuating the ongoing trial of the former governor of the plateau State for money laundering as the handiwork of the State government to have a rethink that the governor Lalong led government we gain nothing for fueling the ongoing trial of the immediate past senator.

Barr. Musa Sati who is the secretary of (APC) in the state, made the clarification today 31st December, 2019 in an interview with journalist in his residence in response court ruling over the former governor’s “No Case Submission ” application in favour of the Federal government sitting at the High Court (5) in Jos.

Sati said the money which the former governor is been trialed on, is earmarked for Small Scale Enterprise(SME) to uplift the standard of living of low income earners in the state and it was diverted to different things,or ended in private pocket.

Secondly the SUBEB fund which is also met to provide qualitative education for children in plateau state and for person or groups of persons to have diverted it for different use, is unacceptable, obtainable and unjustifiable to say the least Musa maintained.

He said as a politician, he never wish the former governor Jonah jang and those standing trial for money laundering by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC) bad luck, but this will serve as a lesson to the politians to use the funds entrusted on their care for what its earmark for.

“I think the ruling of the Court that the 1st and 2nd defendant senator Jonah jang and his former cashier Yusuf Pam standing trial is base on the evidence before the Court so I plead with the citizens of the State to allow the court to do it work without interference and anybody find culpable be punish according to the law. “

He however, advice those trying to play politics with the trial of the former governor to stop it henceforth and have rethink because plateau state is bigger than individual and groups.

by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau  State : Sen Jonah Jang’s No Case  Submission Application Suffers Setback.

By, Giwa Alex, Jos
Senator Jonah David jang money laundering case today Tuesday 31st December, 2019 suffers setback as the State High Court sitting in jos, the plateau State capital rules against the accuse.
In his ruling, the sitting judge, justice Daniel Longji summarised the judgement thus :
” That with Prima Farcie case before this honorable court, the application of the 1st and 2nd defendant, senator jang and Yusuf Pam cashier to jang as governor of plateau state has case to answer contrary to their applications before the Court.”
The implications of the ruling of the “No” case submission in favor of the prosecution (EFCC) are two folds ,firstly, which means the senator in the 8th assembly will enter for defence along with his Co- accused Yusuf Pam.
The second implications of the case is that the case will start afresh as the present judge, justice Daniel longji we be bidding farewell to the bar as he commence on retirement starting from 1st January, 2020 after 35 years at the service.
In an interview with the journalist, counsel to the 1st defendant Edward Pwajok(SAN), said they will challenge the “No” Case submission ruling against the 1st defendant in the appeal Court, which means the appeal will be heard Simountaniously with the the case.
As he said the bail condition of the accused persons is still intact but their international passports is still in possession of the court but they can travel anywhere within the country as free citizens like you and l.
In his response with the court ruling over the no Case submission the counsel to the EFCC Barr. Gideon Azi commend the judgement.
“I commend the ruling of the Court which is in favor of the Economic and Financial crimes commission (EFCC) and against the accused, which means the case is going to start afresh with the retirement of longji”.
Barr Azi further add that he expects the ruling considering the clarity of the case and the facts of the case.
“we expect the outcome of the case because it’s very clear ,you cannot be given money for a particular project, and interchange it without due legislative backing which is exactly what happened “.
The agency counsel further stressed that they will not loose sleep over the accused intention to appeal the ruling of the Court over no Case submission.
It would be recall that senator David Jonah jang is facing trial over money laundering amounting to 6. 3 Billion naira he allegedly laundered during his tenure as the governor of plateau state from 2007-2015.
The case however took a dramatic turn when the anti money agency amended case against the 1st and 2nd defendant J

ang and Yusuf Pam respectively which was rule in favor of the prosecutor (EFCC).

The accused persons in a smart and dramatic move filed “No” Case submission which is however rule in favor of the Federal government today 31st December, 2019 that the 1st and 2nd defendant ,David jang and Yusuf Pam has case to answer in the misappropriation of the State fund under contention, base on the Prima farcie case before the Court.
by Alexander Aleburu

Bird Hit  By Moving  Truck Turns To Young Lady. 

By, Giwa Alex ,Jos

The people of Amope in Sapele of Delta state south -south Nigeria is yet to recover for shock as move truck plying the axis hit flying crossing the road and it eventually turned into young lady.

The story which happened at Amope village along sapele road in delta state South -South Nigeria left one of the hand of the lady which is supposedly the wind of the bird hit on the motion truck.

The incident which attracts the villages close to the place where the incident happened.

The lady who is stark naked said is coming from Abuja the Federal capital territory where the mother sell restorant and she had killed many people whom she cannot recall again.

The lady who is speaking incoherently said she is the one Bible make reference to as the “Lucifer ” of the world.

As at the time of this report, the young lady who is in her early 30 was lying in heap of garbage besides the road with no effort to carry her for medical treatment.

The same story happened in Lagos recently when bird fell down at the high brew area of Lagos State and turn into human being.

by Alexander Aleburu

Sen Useni Urges President Buhari To Release  Jennifer Samuel And Others From Boko Haram Captivity . 

By, Giwa Alex, Jos
Passionate appeal has been made to Mr President and commander of the arm forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria president Mohammadu Buhari to put all the security in place and rescue the Plateau born Jenifer Samuel and others who were adopted by Boko Haram recently.
The Former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, and senator of the Federal Republic in the 8th Assembly representing lantang constituency, Jemimah Useni of the people Democratic party made the passionate appeal.
In a press statement made available to our correspondence dated 29th Dec, 2019 in Jos the plateau state capital, and signed by the former senator media consultant Yiljab Ibraham charge the Federal Government to spare no effort and resources to free a Plateau citizen, and orphan, Miss Jennifer Ukambong Samuel, and others from Boko Haram captivity.
Miss Samuel, a midwife with Alliance for International Medical Action was kidnapped along Monguno-Maiduguri road along with her colleague and many others ,the kidnap which coincided with her father’s death anniversary.
“Gen Useni said, “It is painful to see many Plateau patriots captured away from home in the line of duty, and some, like Lawrence Duna Dacighir and Godfrey Ali Shikagham, both from Mangu LGA, have had to pay the supreme price in the hands of the insurgents in Borno State. It is all the more disturbing when the reasons for these kidnap and gruesome killings are tied to religious differences and as revenge for other killings outside the Nigerian borders. “
“I call on the President and Commander In-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to impress it on the Armed forces and all security services, the good people of Borno and surrounding States, as well as friendly nations to secure the release of Miss Samuel as well as the freedom of many other Nigerians in captivity. “
“Mr President, rise with all the valour from your training and the powers of your office to put an end to these impunities by hostile forces that want to keep this nation in perpetual fear. “
“I am also disturbed by a report that another Plateau citizen Bashir Abdulhamid with the Primary Health Care Department of Kanam LGA is among those captured by the insurgents. Bashir’s family and all of us must remain calm and strengthened in the hope that his ordeal will help to raise the kind of aid and action that will give peace to our land and our hearts.”
“It is indeed reprehensible and unacceptable to kidnap or take the lives of people who are out and about their legitimate and official activities to promote the good of the nation and the welfare of citizens.”
“In addition, the execution of some Christians and Muslims by the Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) to coincide with the Christmas celebration is clearly meant to provoke and insult the adherents of both religions in our country by edging them toward greater suspicion, anger and tension. But more, it is an act of cowardice accomplished by people whose undefined and godless agenda continues to be frustrated by the good works of good and courageous people even in areas of conflict.”
“I offer my deepest condolences to the families of the slain, and appeal to the families of those still being held captive to remain strong in prayer and positive in expectation.”
“I am however encouraged and confident that our armed forces and security personnel, who have been in the critical line of duty, will rise to the occasion in their intensified search and rescue missions to give much hope to Nigerians. Together as a nation, we will overcome this evil in our land.”
by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State :Muslim Youths Offers  Free  Medical Outreach,Urges Governor  Lalong To Upgrade Sabo Layi Social Amenities. 

By, Giwa Alex, Jos

The youth under the auspices of “Concerned Jos Youth Association (COJOYA) has offered free medical outreach for not fewer than One Thousand (1000) residence of Sabo Layi community of Jos North in plateau State.

As they urged the plateau state government under the administration of governor Lalong to as matter of urgency upgrade the social amenities at the Sabo Layi community in Jos North LG which is having over five Thousand Population as the facilities are already begging for government upgradement.

Doctor Ahmed Sani Bala who is the chairman of the “Concerned Jos Youth Association (COJOYA),

who double as members of the team for free Medical outreach, made the appeal on Saturday 28th Dec, 2019 in an interview with our correspondence at the venue of the free medical outreach held at the Sabo -Layi Community in Jos North of plateau state.

The chairman said the community which is having only one medical healthcare can no longer take care of the blow population of the community, and further stressed that the primary and secondary schools in the community is already dilapidated with blow off roof as the only road to the community is hardly motorable.

Doctor Bala said the program which is normally carried out every ending of the year is the second in series and started last year and has it theme “pre marital concept”.

“This year the “Concerned Jos Youth Association “is offering free Medical to children and the aged”.

“The children will be deworm with drugs and the aged will be tested on illm

ent such as Hiv/Aids,High blood pressure, Hypertitis, and other illnesses. ”

As he said any case that is beyond the outreach are referred to the general hospitals or conventional hospital.

He said the only challenges of the association is that they need partnership with the government so as more vulnerable persons should benefit form the program as the association could not go further than this because of financial constraints.

Aliyu Yantipa on his part said significant of the outreach is to reach the down trodden and said they cannot continue to wait for the government but find way to contribute our own quarters in our own little way.

The youths leader of Sabo Layi, Alh Sadiq Umar Sabo said the medical intervention is aimed at touching the lives of people especially women and children including the aged ones by impacting positively .

He noted that the program is for those suffering from different ailments and if they discover strange diseases that can’t be handled by the outreach,they are referred to government hospital or private hospital.

by Alexander Aleburu

Concerns Plateau Youths presents public lecture on the scourge of transmission of diseases.

B

y, Giwa Alex ,Jos

The Youths in plateau State under the auspices of “Concerned Jos Youths Association” (COJOYA), in Collaboration with Jama’atul Nasiril Islam (JNI) Jos North chapter, has presented public lecture / advocacy on premarital counseling, screening to reduce the scourge of HIV/AIDs and genetics in Nigeria.

Speaking to our correspondence at the Jos North LGA, central mosque on Thursday 26th,2019 COJOYA Chairman, Barr Buhari Ibrahim Shehu disclosed that the aimed of the 3 days programme is the end of year program of events to enlighten Muslims Umah the danger and stigma attached to the current situation in the country.

He said the, “theme of the program,” Premarital Screening and Counselling”, in Islamic and medical perspective “the lecture is aimed at enlightening and educating the public on the important of such screening as genetics type of test to guard against sickle cell anemia, hepatitis and HIV, Aids.

Shehu reiterated that the growing scourge of transmission of such a preventable diseases which is silently ravaging homes and communities has encourage the youths to embark on research, enlightenment of the vulnerable people in Nigeria.

The following professional, medical practitioners were invited to speaks on the diseases, Dr Ahmad Sabo , of department of Human Anatomy of the University of Jos, Dr Zuwaira, Dr Bello Ali Shugaba, the resource persons Dr Yusuf Abdullahi Yusuf of the department of humanity university of Jos and Dr Munir respectively .

The chief host, Alh Engr Mansur Nakande said the state chapter is working hard to enlighten the people of Jos North LGA on the National laws by the Federal government on open defecation legislature going on with sustainability .

He explained further that the sustainable development goal on water sanitation aimed at stopping containable diseases affecting sub Sahara Africa so we are sharing this idea to curtail the spread.

Plateau State chapter of JNI secretary shelk Aminu Sadis said Islam as a religious would help in spreading the information by enlightening it’s members on the danger of being affected by the disease.

He said JNI had embrace the program by calling on their people undergo screening and counselling session before married because the highest rate of diseases in Nigeria call for urgent attention to address menace in time.

Sandis maintains that the program kick start here but states like Bauchi, Jugawa, Kano has already enacted law to tackle the challenges so today they invited medical practitioners to come and educate and enlighten them on the rudiments of disease.

He condemned those Imam who will join couple without them undergoing proper screening and counselling session before married.

by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State :Traders  Berates Governor Lalong  For Using Them To Win Elections And Abandoned Them. 

By, Giwa Alex, Jos
The traders in plateau State under the auspices of “New Market Traders Association” in Jos North local government of plateau state,has come hard on Governor Bako Lalong for using them to win election in 2015 and 2019 and abandon them by renegade on his electioneering campaign promises.
As they said the bloc votes governor Lalong ride on to come to power in 2015 and 2019 come from the traders in the “New Market” in plateau North.
The chairman of Jos New Market Association Jos North local government of plateau state Alh. Samila Abubakar Garba stated this in an interview with our correspondence in his office in Jos plateau state capital.
As he said the market which came into being before he was born was formed between 1973 and 1974 has become a shadow of itself with all the facilities in sorrow state.
“The market which was formed even before I was born, is now a shadow of itself with all the facilities dilapidated, no functional toilets, absent of portable water to worst it all, no accessible good roads into and within the market.”
He said during governor Lalong electioneering campaign, his campaign train was at the market in Jos North which he promised among other things to give the market a befitting face lift if we voted for him and become the governor of plateau state.
Its on this premise that the traders of New Market in Jos North local government of the State overwhelmingly voted for him, today the traders in the market has nothing to show for the bloc votes they give to him.
He further stressed that some of the members who were forced out on the street as a result of the dilapidated nature of the market most cases meet their death by hit and run vehicle.
The chairman added that as result of the poor condition of the facilities in the market, the traders are compelled to patronize commercial toilet whenever they are pressed
“Traders in the market do pay for commercial toilet to easy themselves, what if someone is having ruining stomach which force him to visit the toilet for more than necessary, what would happen?”
The market cannot boast of “WELL” water,let alone portable water which has become a very tall dream of the market ,as some of the existing facilities In the market were the personal efforts of the market management with the cooperation of the traders.
“The management of the market had written to the committee Chairman of jos North local government under which the market operate severally without any response, apart from this present committee Chairman Hon Bala who promised to look into our issue with the view of doing his best within the local government resources. ”
As the chairman call on Governor Bako Lalong to remember his campaign promises to the traders of the “New Market”in Jos North local government of plateau state which make them vote for him overwhelmingly in two consecutive times, and reciprocate the gesture and come to the aid of the traders and fulfill his campaign promises.
And urge him to hast up the completion of the only on going road construction that pass through the market which has lingered on for awhile as the dust has caused many as

matic disease to may.

by Alexander Aleburu

Nasiru Mantu Urges PDP To  Adopt  Internal Mechanisms Of Crisis  Resolution. 

By, Giwa Alex ,Jos

The former Deputy Senate president, Ibrahim Mantu has urgue the people Democratic party (PDP) plateau State chapter to adopt internal mechanisms of resolving crisis within the party.

As it call on the peaceful resolution of the crisis bedeviled the party occasion by the resignation of the chairman of the party,the former minister of Sports Hon. Damishi Sango following alledge money laundering.

Hon. Ibrahim Nasiru Mantu give the advice in an interview with the journalist during the party Emergency Executive meeting held at the party secretariat along Yakubu Gowon Way in Jos , the plateau state capital over the action of some members of the party who unilaterally want to forcefully take over the secretariat of the party in the state illegally.

Mantu call on the warring group of the party to take thorough look at the constitution of the party,

“I call for the peaceful resolution of the crisis by looking at the constitution of the party what it said regarding the resignation of Chairman of the party”.

“I think the genesis of the crisis is the resignation of the chairman of the party without recourse to who is going to replace him”.

“I think if they had picked the replacement of the out gone chairman from the same zone where the resigned chairman had come from, this crisis would’ve start in the first place “.

He faulted the action of the Secretary of the party Emmanuel Tuwang who planned aborted coup against the party and other of his dissidents group for their failed coup.

“The secretary is answerable to the chairman not the other way round, the secretary convening meeting without the chairman’s knowledge is synonymous to coup de tat “

The former Senate president urge the party members to form formidable force as he said the more United we stand and divided we fall.

On the only way for peaceful resolution and for the party to forge ahead,

The only way forward for the party in the state, is for the members of the party to be united,

“We cannot afford to be divided at this point in time because we have daunting challenges ahead of us, we most put our house in order “.

Mantu said he is in the meeting to ensure the Peaceful resolution of the crisis in the party,

“For me ,l am just here to make peace so that we don’t loose anything, l have no doubt in my mind that everybody are important.”

by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State :PDP Suspends Secretary Over Coup Plot, Senator I. D Gyang And  Other “Dissidents” To Be Investigated. 

By, Giwa Alex, jos

The people Democratic party in plateau state has suspend its secretary Hon. Emmanuel Tuwang over his unseceessful “Coup” against the party for trying to overthrow the constituted leadership of the party.
As the party has set up a high power committee to investigate the anti party activities of Senator I. D Gyang member representing Jos North constituency at the upper chamber of National Assembly and other “Dissidents” of the party.
The decision to weigh the sledge hammer against the “Coupist” and other “Dissidents” groups who want to change the leadership of the party to survert the decision of the National Working Committee was reached at the emergency meeting heard at the party secretariat along Yakubu Gowon way Jos , plateau State capital.
The calibal of party stalwart that attended the Sec meeting includes, the leader of the party in the state Lt. Gen JT Useini,Sen Ibrahim Nasiru Mantu,Engr M I Azi,former minister Federal Republic of Nigeria, Chief John Akson Chairman state elders council, RT Hon Emma Goar,former House of Representatives .
Others include ,Rt.Hon Hon Titus Alams, former Speaker plateau State House of Assembly,Bar Jonathan Aminu,Former member Federal House of Representative
Addressing the press after the meeting, the governorship candidate in 2019 general election under the platform of PDP, who double as the leader of the party in the state ,Senator Jt Useni said the decision to suspend the State secretary of the PDP, is imperative because his action and other “Dissidents” group is synonymous to “Coup”.
“In military palace, when you plan unsuccessf

ul coup and you are arrested, you will be tied to a stake and fired “.

Useni added that democracy has give it democratic interpretation where you commit heinous crime such as this, you are either suspended or charge to court.
He however stressed that for the other “Dissidents “group in the like of senator I. D Gyang and his Co-drivers, the party has set up committee to investigate their various degrees of involvement in the offence.
Senator Useni said the five man investigative committee set up to investigate the “Coupist”is expected to summit it reports as soon as possible.
As he assured the party faithful in the state that anybody found culpable of the allegation of planning “Coup” to take over the leadership of the party, shall never go undisciplined, and urge them to be loyal to the Hon Amos Gombi as acting Chairman of the party.
by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau state: Police Beefed  Up Security Ahead Of Christmas  And New Year Celebration. 

By, Giwa Alex ,Jos

Nigeria police Force plateau state command has beefed up security ahead of Christmas and New Year celebration.

As the command has despatched 3,300 Three Thousand Three Hundred police officers around jos and its environs to enforce security in the state during and after the celebration.

The commissioner of police plateau state command, Issac Akinmoyede revealed this in a press briefing to the journalists on Thursday 19th Dec, 2019 in his office along yakubu Gowon way in Jos the plateau state capital.

The commissioner said the command has despatch 3,300 Three Thousand Three Hundred conventional policemen and specialize operational units of the command to various strategic points within the state, with strict instructions to be polite, civil but firm in ensuring effective security and safety of travellers and other road users before during and after the yuletide.

He enjoined motorists, commuters and other road users to cooperate with the police deteachment and personnel deployed on the highways and major road while discharging their statutory duties to aid traffic flow to ensure the roads are save and secure for all citizens.

The Cp further said as part of the command deliberate efforts to prevent criminal elements from carrying out their nefarious acts, which is more prevalent during ember months, the command has intensified efforts to identified criminal hideouts, flash points since September 2019.

Cp Akinmoyede further added that the command has also invest in capacity building projects in order to enhance the capacity of its officers to achieve the desire results,as significant number of officers and men of the command had undergone regorous physical training ,weapon handling and situation appraisal exercise with the renewed force order 237.

The Cp however advised the members of the public to be more circumspect and observe simple security hints in protecting their property, and alert the police when they notice unusual movement or strange people around their vicinity.

“At this juncture, the command want to advise when going out for church activities, or other outings, families should endeavor to leave at least one person at home to deter those who stock in trade is to break into people’s houses whenever they are not around. “

The Police boss however remained the public that the law banning the use of fireworks during and after the Yuletide is still enforce, as the police shall arrest and prosecute any body that go against the order,and advised vehicles owners to take adequate measures in securing their vehicles during and after the period under review with the use pender lock, or tracker.

The commissioner however use the press briefing to highlight the achievement of the command in the year under review .

“During the year under review, the command made arrest of 3,027 persons, 2,882 where charge to court for prosecution, and 2,114 were convicted 768 were awaiting trai

l, 145 still under investigation.”

“Their offence ranges from culpable homicide, armed robbery, kidnapping, unlawful possessions of firearms, theft and other stealing. “

by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State : Chairman Mikang,Quapaan And Lantang South LG Commends  STF For Organizing  Youths Summit. 

By, Giwa Alex, Jos
The chairman of Mikang ,Quanpaan and landing south local government of plateau state has showered accolades on the leadership of security outfit “Operation Save Haven” in the state major general C.C Agundu .
The chairmen made the commendation in separate interview with with our correspondence at the Hill Station Hotel during the occasion of “Youth Summit” Organized by security outfit code name “Operation Save Haven “,setup by the military herachy following the crisis bedeviled the state at the time.
The chairmen promise that they are going to try everything possible to ensure that similar youth summit organized by the security herachy in the state capital is replicated in their various local government.
As they said it will help to address vices of youth restivness associated with the youths in the local governments and it surrounding.
The youth summit which was held at the Hill Station Hotel, Tudun Wada Jos on Wednesday, 18th December, 2019 is the second in the series with the theme: “Building Plateau youths today to take up the challenges tomorrow”.
The ALGON Chairman who double as the chairman of Making local government

expressed optimism that the gains derived from the summit would definitely have positive impact in the attitude of the youths.

He add that there would be a replication of the summit across the 17 Local Government Areas of the state. “Honesty speaking, we quite appreciate the convener of this summit, Operation Safe Haven for organizing this historic event.
“You can see the turn-up of the youths for the summit having realized the importance and significance of peace to every society because without peace, we cannot achieve any meaningful development and that is the essence of this summit.
“And you can also see the passion in the Commandant of Operation Safe Haven, Major Gen. C. C Agundu and other speakers as they preach the message of peace.
“I believe that having listened to all the speakers, the thinking of all the youths who attended this summit will never remain the same even as they returned to their various communities in various local government areas.
“On our part, we would ensure that we equally organized similar summits for the youths in our various local government areas of the state because the youths are at the centre and they can be used to either cause trouble or make peace”, said the ALGON Chairman.
Also speaking to the executive Chairman of Quan’ Pan local government, Hon. Isaac Kwallu also commended Operation Safe Haven for what he called great initiatives stressing that his local government will key in easily having realized the importance and the need for peace without which there can never be any meaningful development.
Kwallu stated that the summit was keyed and well timed taking into cognizance the period which is end of the year and like what has been the practice, some people would probably want to take the law into their hands using the youths as willing tools. He further called on the youths to desist from acts that are inimical to the positive development and progress of our society.
His Langtang South counterpart, Hon. Rims Nimchan also applauded the initiative of the Operation Safe Haven stressing that participants from his local government area were highly reoriented adding that, that would go a long way in affecting the attitude and behavior of the youths in Langtang South Local government area positively.
This year youth summit is said to have a minimum of 10 youths from each local government of the 17 in the state.
The Chairman of the Association of Local Governments in Nigeria who also is the executive Chairman of Mikang Local Government Council, Plateau state North Central Nigeria, Hon. Ezekiel Volgap has commended Operation Safe Haven, ( the Task Force responsible for peace in Jos) currently under the command of Major General C. C Agundu for organizing the “Plateau Youth Summit”.
The youth summit which was held at the Hill Station Hotel, Tudun Wada Jos on Wednesday, is the second edition in the series with the theme: “Building Plateau youths today to take up the challenges tomorrow”.
Speaking to at the occasion, the ALGON Chairman expressed optimism that the gains derived from the summit would definitely have positive impact in the attitude of the youths. He said that there would be a replication of the summit across the 17 Local Government Areas of the state. “Honesty speaking, we quite appreciate the convener of this summit, Operation Safe Haven for organizing this historic event.
“You can see the turn-up of the youths for the summit having realized the importance and significance of peace to every society because without peace, we cannot achieve any meaningful development and that is the essence of this summit.
“And you can also see the passion in the Commandant of Operation Safe Haven, Major Gen. C. C Agundu and other speakers as they preach the message of peace.
“I believe that having listened to all the speakers, the thinking of all the youths who attended this summit will never remain the same even as they returned to their various communities in various local government areas.
“On our part, we would ensure that we equally organized similar summits for the youths in our various local government areas of the state because the youths are at the centre and they can be used to either cause trouble or make peace”, said the ALGON Chairman.
Also speaking to the executive Chairman of Quan’ Pan local government, Hon. Isaac Kwallu also commended Operation Safe Haven for what he called great initiatives stressing that his local government will key in easily having realized the importance and the need for peace without which there can never be any meaningful development. Kwallu stated that the summit was keyed and well timed taking into cognizance the period which is end of the year and like what has been the practice, some people would probably want to take the law into their hands using the youths as willing tools. He further called on the youths to desist from acts that are inimical to the positive development and progress of our society.
His Langtang South counterpart,
Hon. Rims Nimchan also applauded the initiative of the Operation Safe Haven stressing that participants from his local government area were highly reoriented adding that, that would go a long way in affecting the attitude and behavior of the youths in Langtang South Local government area positively.
This year youth summit is said to have a minimum of 10 youths from each local government of the 17 in the state.
by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State : Chairman Mikang,Quapaan And Lantang South LG Commends  STF For Organizing  Youths Summit. 

By, Giwa Alex, Jos
The chairman of Mikang ,Quanpaan and landing south local government of plateau state has showered accolades on the leadership of security outfit “Operation Save Haven” in the state major general C.C Agundu .
The chairmen made the commendation in separate interview with with our correspondence at the Hill Station Hotel during the occasion of “Youth Summit” Organized by security outfit code name “Operation Save Haven “,setup by the military herachy following the crisis bedeviled the state at the time.
The chairmen promise that they are going to try everything possible to ensure that similar youth summit organized by the security herachy in the state capital is replicated in their various local government.
As they said it will help to address vices of youth restivness associated with the youths in the local governments and it surrounding.
The youth summit which was held at the Hill Station Hotel, Tudun Wada Jos on Wednesday, 18th December, 2019 is the second in the series with the theme: “Building Plateau youths today to take up the challenges tomorrow”.
The ALGON Chairman who double as the chairman of Making local government

expressed optimism that the gains derived from the summit would definitely have positive impact in the attitude of the youths.

He add that there would be a replication of the summit across the 17 Local Government Areas of the state. “Honesty speaking, we quite appreciate the convener of this summit, Operation Safe Haven for organizing this historic event.
“You can see the turn-up of the youths for the summit having realized the importance and significance of peace to every society because without peace, we cannot achieve any meaningful development and that is the essence of this summit.
“And you can also see the passion in the Commandant of Operation Safe Haven, Major Gen. C. C Agundu and other speakers as they preach the message of peace.
“I believe that having listened to all the speakers, the thinking of all the youths who attended this summit will never remain the same even as they returned to their various communities in various local government areas.
“On our part, we would ensure that we equally organized similar summits for the youths in our various local government areas of the state because the youths are at the centre and they can be used to either cause trouble or make peace”, said the ALGON Chairman.
Also speaking to the executive Chairman of Quan’ Pan local government, Hon. Isaac Kwallu also commended Operation Safe Haven for what he called great initiatives stressing that his local government will key in easily having realized the importance and the need for peace without which there can never be any meaningful development.
Kwallu stated that the summit was keyed and well timed taking into cognizance the period which is end of the year and like what has been the practice, some people would probably want to take the law into their hands using the youths as willing tools. He further called on the youths to desist from acts that are inimical to the positive development and progress of our society.
His Langtang South counterpart, Hon. Rims Nimchan also applauded the initiative of the Operation Safe Haven stressing that participants from his local government area were highly reoriented adding that, that would go a long way in affecting the attitude and behavior of the youths in Langtang South Local government area positively.
This year youth summit is said to have a minimum of 10 youths from each local government of the 17 in the state.
The Chairman of the Association of Local Governments in Nigeria who also is the executive Chairman of Mikang Local Government Council, Plateau state North Central Nigeria, Hon. Ezekiel Volgap has commended Operation Safe Haven, ( the Task Force responsible for peace in Jos) currently under the command of Major General C. C Agundu for organizing the “Plateau Youth Summit”.
The youth summit which was held at the Hill Station Hotel, Tudun Wada Jos on Wednesday, is the second edition in the series with the theme: “Building Plateau youths today to take up the challenges tomorrow”.
Speaking to at the occasion, the ALGON Chairman expressed optimism that the gains derived from the summit would definitely have positive impact in the attitude of the youths. He said that there would be a replication of the summit across the 17 Local Government Areas of the state. “Honesty speaking, we quite appreciate the convener of this summit, Operation Safe Haven for organizing this historic event.
“You can see the turn-up of the youths for the summit having realized the importance and significance of peace to every society because without peace, we cannot achieve any meaningful development and that is the essence of this summit.
“And you can also see the passion in the Commandant of Operation Safe Haven, Major Gen. C. C Agundu and other speakers as they preach the message of peace.
“I believe that having listened to all the speakers, the thinking of all the youths who attended this summit will never remain the same even as they returned to their various communities in various local government areas.
“On our part, we would ensure that we equally organized similar summits for the youths in our various local government areas of the state because the youths are at the centre and they can be used to either cause trouble or make peace”, said the ALGON Chairman.
Also speaking to the executive Chairman of Quan’ Pan local government, Hon. Isaac Kwallu also commended Operation Safe Haven for what he called great initiatives stressing that his local government will key in easily having realized the importance and the need for peace without which there can never be any meaningful development. Kwallu stated that the summit was keyed and well timed taking into cognizance the period which is end of the year and like what has been the practice, some people would probably want to take the law into their hands using the youths as willing tools. He further called on the youths to desist from acts that are inimical to the positive development and progress of our society.
His Langtang South counterpart,
Hon. Rims Nimchan also applauded the initiative of the Operation Safe Haven stressing that participants from his local government area were highly reoriented adding that, that would go a long way in affecting the attitude and behavior of the youths in Langtang South Local government area positively.
This year youth summit is said to have a minimum of 10 youths from each local government of the 17 in the state.
by Alexander Aleburu

Amos Gombi  Confirmed Authentic Acting Chairman Of Plateau State PDP, As He Receive Confirmation From National Body

By, Giwa Alex, Jos

Hon. Amos Gombi has been confirmed the authentic Acting Chairman of the People Democratic party (PDP)in plateau state.

Hon. Gombi is the Deputy Chairman to the out gone chairman of the party in the state Hon. Damishi Sango who voluntary resigned his chairmanship position amidst crisis to pave way for peace in the party.

The letter to confirm the appointment of the former Deputy Chairman of the party in plateau state is dated the 13th Dec, 2019 and signed by the National Secretary of people Democratic Party Umaru Ibrahim Tsauri, CON.

According to the letter send to my whatsapp said the action is in line with section 47(6)of the party’s constitution.

With the ractificating of the position of former Deputy Chairman of the party now Acting Chairman the appointment is now back by law.

It would be recall that the chairman of the party Damishi Sango resigned few weeks ago, following unresolved crisis that boarded on issue of appropriation of fund.
by Alexander Aleburu

Amos Gombi  Confirmed Authentic Acting Chairman Of Plateau State PDP, As He Receive Confirmation From National Body

By, Giwa Alex, Jos
Hon. Amos Gombi has been confirmed the authentic Acting Chairman of the People Democratic party (PDP)in plateau state.
Hon. Gombi is the Deputy Chairman to the out gone chairman of the party in the state Hon. Damishi Sango who voluntary resigned his chairmanship position amidst crisis to pave way for peace in the party.
The letter to confirm the appointment of the former Deputy Chairman of the party in plateau state is dated the 13th Dec, 2019 and signed by the National Secretary of people Democratic Party Umaru Ibrahim Tsauri, CON.
According to the letter send to my whatsapp said the action is in line with section 47(6)of the party’s constitution.
With the ractificating of the position of former Deputy Chairman of the party now Acting Chairman the appointment is now back by law.
It would be recall that the chairman of the party Damishi Sango resigned few weeks ago, following unresolved crisis that boarded on issue of appropriation of fund.
by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau PDP Crisis Deepen, As Senator I.D Gyang Allegedly Stormed Secretariat With Thugs, One Person In Critical Condition.

The People Democratic party(PDP) plateau State chapter leadership crisis has assume a very frightening dimension .

As the serving senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria representing plateau North at the National Assembly, senator I. D Gyang has allegedly storm the party secretariat with thugs weighing different sizes of weapons ,the action that has currently land one person at the hospital critically wounded.

Addressing press at the party secretariat along Jos Bukuru Road on the 16th December, 2019 , the former member of plateau state house of Assembly, and one time member house of representative at the National Assembly, Emammel Goar representing the Acting chairman of the party Amos Gombi who is in official assignment to Akwa Ibom state.

The former house of representative said he was disappointed and taken aback when he got the report that some dissidents group where at the party secretariat in commando style claiming they want to have Exco meeting.

“We just heard about a coup that is headed by some members of our great party in the state (PDP)Plateau State chapter”.

Emmanuel Goar said, contrary to what the coupist said that they were at the secretariat for an Exco meeting, further add that there is no time he can vividly remember that the party Exco meeting ever held by 6am in the morning.

“You are living witnesses that we had not held any meeting of the party Exco by 6am in the morning.”

He stress that as a staunch member of the PDP in the state, I have been moving ups and downs holding meetings with National Secretariat with the view of strengthening PDP on the plateau.

“All of us is aware that the issue surrounding about the leadership of the party on the plateau has been brought to an end by the National working committee with the resolutions that was read before the press and all that were around that every day. “

Among the resolutions which was very clear that the purported letter written by (16) members of the Exco in the state been withdrawn as all the allegations against the out gone chairman find to be force, and th chairman to resign if he so wish.

And the out gone chairman Hon. Damishi Sango hence decided to resign for peace to resign and the party to move forward ,and in line with the National Exco’s recommendation, the next in command in the party which is Deputy Chairman of the party Amos Gombi automatically become the Acting chairman of the party pending the party’s election to choose her chairman and other Exco members.

I want to state categorically that I am a member of PDP Exco on the plateau, nobody invited me for the purported state executive meeting which is a pointer that some people have an agenda to disrupt this our great party which most of us work heard to ensure its survival , so we’ll not fold our arms and watch group of dissidents destroying the party.

Emmanuel call on the true members of People Democratic Party (PDP)in the state without missing words to disregard the purported meeting of the “Coupist”as it does not hold water and is non and void of no effect.

“the only recognize PDP in the state is the one under leadership of the Acting chairman led by Hon. Amos Gombi, anybody who personate to form any resemblance of the party, we shall take the necessary steps to deal decisively with the person and group of persons legally and otherwise.

On the shooting at the party’s Secretariat ,which led to the injury of one person currently receiving treatment at the undisclosed health facility in the state, will be investigated and those Involve will be punish according to the party’s constitution.

by Alexander Aleburu

EFCC  Seals – Off  The  Sun Newspaper’s Office. 

EFCC Seals – Off The Sun Newspaper’s Office.

By, Giwa Alex, Jos
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has sealed off the premises of the the sun newspaper office located at 2, Coscharis street, Kikikiri Industrial Layout.
The action of the money agency my not be on connected to the recent court judgement which jailed the former governor of Abia state Orji Uzo Kalu over money laundering amounting to over 7billion of naira.
Uzo Kalu was the governor of Abia state South East Nigeria for 8 years ,before his sentenced by the Supreme Court sitting in Abuja the Federal Capital Territory, Kalu is the current senator representing the people Orlu constituency And owner of the Sun newspaper.
Among the court judgement the the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) should ensure all the properties owned by the senator through fraudulent means be identified and forefeitd to the Federal government of Nigeria.
The anti money laundering agency where at the newspaper with heavily armed security men.
However, the management of Sun Publishing Limited, publishers of Daily Sun newspaper, has reacted to the sealing of its Lagos office by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
But reacting in a statement sent to Igbere TV in Abuja, the Sun Publishing said its newspaper was not a party to the case of EFCC vs. Orji Kalu & 2 others, wondering why its premises should then be marked.
It, however, said that Slok and Senator Orji Kalu had filed an appeal against the High Court judgement and a hearing date given, wondering why the EFCC would not wait until the matter has been dispensed with at the Supreme Court.
The Sun insisted that it is a corporate limited liability company and its shares owned by various individuals distinct from Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, saying the court judgement should therefore not bind on them.
The Newspaper, therefore, called on the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, to urgently intervene in the matter and advise the EFCC appropriately on the legal consequences of its actions.
Full Statement,
“EFCC VISIT TO THE SUN OFFICE WITH ARMED POLICEMEN: OUR STAND
“Three officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) with four heavily armed policemen on Saturday, December 15, 2019 at about 10.00 am arrived the corporate headquarters of The Sun Publishing Limited at 2, Coscharis Street, Kirikiri Industrial Layout, Apapa, Lagos and put up a notice for staff and the general public to keep off the premises. The EFCC officials, who came in a white Toyota bus with registration number, ABUJA BWR-644GA, wrote on The Sun’s fence, “EFCC, keep off.” They also advised our staff to collect their personal belongings from the office as they will come back to seal the premises completely.
“We do not understand the legal basis for this EFCC action. It is on record that there is a pending appeal at the Supreme Court with Suit No: SC/546/2018 wherein The Sun Publishing Limited appealed against the Judgement delivered by the Court of Appeal on the interim forfeiture order made against it by a Federal High Court in 2007 based on ex parte proceeding. The Notice of Appeal and Motion for Stay of Execution were duly served on EFCC by the bailiffs of the Court.
“It is also pertinent to state that EFCC vide a letter written by Counsel to The Sun Publishing Limited, dated 22nd May, 2018 and duly received by one Caleb Peter on behalf of Rotimi Jacobs & Co. was further put on notice of the pending appeal at the Supreme Court and advised to stay action in the matter pending the hearing of the Motion for Stay of execution and the appeal.
“Again, it is instructive to state that The Sun Publishing Limited was not a party to the case of EFCC vs. Orji Uzor Kalu & 2 Others, so we do not see why the Judgment in that case should lead to attempt to seal The Sun Publishing Limited premises.
“Further more, we are aware that both Senator Orji Uzor Kalu and Slok Nig Limited have since appealed the Judgment delivered by Justice Mohammed Idris and a hearing date given.
“We wish to reiterate that The Sun Publishing Limited is an ongoing corporate limited liability company and its shares are owned by various individuals distinct from Senator Orji Uzor Kalu. Therefore, the recent Judgment against Senator Orji Uzor Kalu should not be used to disturb the operations of the company and the proprietary rights of its innocent shareholders until the matters are dispensed with at the Supreme Court.
“In view of the foregoing, we call and appeal to the Attorney General of the Federation and the Minister of Justice to urgently intervene and advise EFCC appropriately on the legal consequences of its actions.”
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Armed policemen and officials of the EFCC had on Saturday stormed the office located at 2, Coscharis street, Kikikiri Industrial Layout, Apapa, Lagos, marking the building “EFCC, keep off”.
The EFCC had in a statement issued after the operation, attributed their actions to the recent judgement delivered against Slok Nigeria Limited by the Lagos state High Court.
But reacting in a statement sent to Igbere TV

in Abuja, the Sun Publishing said its newspaper was not a party to the case of EFCC vs. Orji Kalu & 2 others, wondering why its premises should then be marked.

It, however, said that Slok and Senator Orji Kalu had filed an appeal against the High Court judgement and a hearing date given, wondering why the EFCC would not wait until the matter has been dispensed with at the Supreme Court.
The Sun insisted that it is a corporate limited liability company and its shares owned by various individuals distinct from Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, saying the court judgement should therefore not bind on them.
The Newspaper, therefore, called on the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, to urgently intervene in the matter and advise the EFCC appropriately on the legal consequences of its actions.
Full Statement,
“EFCC VISIT TO THE SUN OFFICE WITH ARMED POLICEMEN: OUR STAND
“Three officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) with four heavily armed policemen on Saturday, December 15, 2019 at about 10.00 am arrived the corporate headquarters of The Sun Publishing Limited at 2, Coscharis Street, Kirikiri Industrial Layout, Apapa, Lagos and put up a notice for staff and the general public to keep off the premises. The EFCC officials, who came in a white Toyota bus with registration number, ABUJA BWR-644GA, wrote on The Sun’s fence, “EFCC, keep off.” They also advised our staff to collect their personal belongings from the office as they will come back to seal the premises completely.
“We do not understand the legal basis for this EFCC action. It is on record that there is a pending appeal at the Supreme Court with Suit No: SC/546/2018 wherein The Sun Publishing Limited appealed against the Judgement delivered by the Court of Appeal on the interim forfeiture order made against it by a Federal High Court in 2007 based on ex parte proceeding. The Notice of Appeal and Motion for Stay of Execution were duly served on EFCC by the bailiffs of the Court.
“It is also pertinent to state that EFCC vide a letter written by Counsel to The Sun Publishing Limited, dated 22nd May, 2018 and duly received by one Caleb Peter on behalf of Rotimi Jacobs & Co. was further put on notice of the pending appeal at the Supreme Court and advised to stay action in the matter pending the hearing of the Motion for Stay of execution and the appeal.
“Again, it is instructive to state that The Sun Publishing Limited was not a party to the case of EFCC vs. Orji Uzor Kalu & 2 Others, so we do not see why the Judgment in that case should lead to attempt to seal The Sun Publishing Limited premises.
“Further more, we are aware that both Senator Orji Uzor Kalu and Slok Nig Limited have since appealed the Judgment delivered by Justice Mohammed Idris and a hearing date given.
“We wish to reiterate that The Sun Publishing Limited is an ongoing corporate limited liability company and its shares are owned by various individuals distinct from Senator Orji Uzor Kalu. Therefore, the recent Judgment against Senator Orji Uzor Kalu should not be used to disturb the operations of the company and the proprietary rights of its innocent shareholders until the matters are dispensed with at the Supreme Court.
“In view of the foregoing, we call and appeal to the Attorney General of the Federation and the Minister of Justice to urgently intervene and advise EFCC appropriately on the legal consequences of its actions.”
by Alexander Aleburu

EFCC  Seals – Off  The  Sun Newspaper’s Office. 

EFCC Seals – Off The Sun Newspaper’s Office.

By, Giwa Alex, Jos

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has sealed off the premises of the the sun newspaper office located at 2, Coscharis street, Kikikiri Industrial Layout.

The action of the money agency my not be on connected to the recent court judgement which jailed the former governor of Abia state Orji Uzo Kalu over money laundering amounting to over 7billion of naira.

Uzo Kalu was the governor of Abia state South East Nigeria for 8 years ,before his sentenced by the Supreme Court sitting in Abuja the Federal Capital Territory, Kalu is the current senator representing the people Orlu constituency And owner of the Sun newspaper.

Among the court judgement the the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) should ensure all the properties owned by the senator through fraudulent means be identified and forefeitd to the Federal government of Nigeria.

The anti money laundering agency where at the newspaper with heavily armed security men.

However, the management of Sun Publishing Limited, publishers of Daily Sun newspaper, has reacted to the sealing of its Lagos office by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

But reacting in a statement sent to Igbere TV in Abuja, the Sun Publishing said its newspaper was not a party to the case of EFCC vs. Orji Kalu & 2 others, wondering why its premises should then be marked.

It, however, said that Slok and Senator Orji Kalu had filed an appeal against the High Court judgement and a hearing date given, wondering why the EFCC would not wait until the matter has been dispensed with at the Supreme Court.

The Sun insisted that it is a corporate limited liability company and its shares owned by various individuals distinct from Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, saying the court judgement should therefore not bind on them.

The Newspaper, therefore, called on the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, to urgently intervene in the matter and advise the EFCC appropriately on the legal consequences of its actions.

Full Statement,

“EFCC VISIT TO THE SUN OFFICE WITH ARMED POLICEMEN: OUR STAND

“Three officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) with four heavily armed policemen on Saturday, December 15, 2019 at about 10.00 am arrived the corporate headquarters of The Sun Publishing Limited at 2, Coscharis Street, Kirikiri Industrial Layout, Apapa, Lagos and put up a notice for staff and the general public to keep off the premises. The EFCC officials, who came in a white Toyota bus with registration number, ABUJA BWR-644GA, wrote on The Sun’s fence, “EFCC, keep off.” They also advised our staff to collect their personal belongings from the office as they will come back to seal the premises completely.

“We do not understand the legal basis for this EFCC action. It is on record that there is a pending appeal at the Supreme Court with Suit No: SC/546/2018 wherein The Sun Publishing Limited appealed against the Judgement delivered by the Court of Appeal on the interim forfeiture order made against it by a Federal High Court in 2007 based on ex parte proceeding. The Notice of Appeal and Motion for Stay of Execution were duly served on EFCC by the bailiffs of the Court.

“It is also pertinent to state that EFCC vide a letter written by Counsel to The Sun Publishing Limited, dated 22nd May, 2018 and duly received by one Caleb Peter on behalf of Rotimi Jacobs & Co. was further put on notice of the pending appeal at the Supreme Court and advised to stay action in the matter pending the hearing of the Motion for Stay of execution and the appeal.

“Again, it is instructive to state that The Sun Publishing Limited was not a party to the case of EFCC vs. Orji Uzor Kalu & 2 Others, so we do not see why the Judgment in that case should lead to attempt to seal The Sun Publishing Limited premises.

“Further more, we are aware that both Senator Orji Uzor Kalu and Slok Nig Limited have since appealed the Judgment delivered by Justice Mohammed Idris and a hearing date given.

“We wish to reiterate that The Sun Publishing Limited is an ongoing corporate limited liability company and its shares are owned by various individuals distinct from Senator Orji Uzor Kalu. Therefore, the recent Judgment against Senator Orji Uzor Kalu should not be used to disturb the operations of the company and the proprietary rights of its innocent shareholders until the matters are dispensed with at the Supreme Court.

“In view of the foregoing, we call and appeal to the Attorney General of the Federation and the Minister of Justice to urgently intervene and advise EFCC appropriately on the legal consequences of its actions.”

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Armed policemen and officials of the EFCC had on Saturday stormed the office located at 2, Coscharis street, Kikikiri Industrial Layout, Apapa, Lagos, marking the building “EFCC, keep off”.

The EFCC had in a statement issued after the operation, attributed their actions to the recent judgement delivered against Slok Nigeria Limited by the Lagos state High Court.

But reacting in a statement sent to Igbere TV

in Abuja, the Sun Publishing said its newspaper was not a party to the case of EFCC vs. Orji Kalu & 2 others, wondering why its premises should then be marked.

It, however, said that Slok and Senator Orji Kalu had filed an appeal against the High Court judgement and a hearing date given, wondering why the EFCC would not wait until the matter has been dispensed with at the Supreme Court.

The Sun insisted that it is a corporate limited liability company and its shares owned by various individuals distinct from Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, saying the court judgement should therefore not bind on them.

The Newspaper, therefore, called on the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, to urgently intervene in the matter and advise the EFCC appropriately on the legal consequences of its actions.

Full Statement,

“EFCC VISIT TO THE SUN OFFICE WITH ARMED POLICEMEN: OUR STAND

“Three officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) with four heavily armed policemen on Saturday, December 15, 2019 at about 10.00 am arrived the corporate headquarters of The Sun Publishing Limited at 2, Coscharis Street, Kirikiri Industrial Layout, Apapa, Lagos and put up a notice for staff and the general public to keep off the premises. The EFCC officials, who came in a white Toyota bus with registration number, ABUJA BWR-644GA, wrote on The Sun’s fence, “EFCC, keep off.” They also advised our staff to collect their personal belongings from the office as they will come back to seal the premises completely.

“We do not understand the legal basis for this EFCC action. It is on record that there is a pending appeal at the Supreme Court with Suit No: SC/546/2018 wherein The Sun Publishing Limited appealed against the Judgement delivered by the Court of Appeal on the interim forfeiture order made against it by a Federal High Court in 2007 based on ex parte proceeding. The Notice of Appeal and Motion for Stay of Execution were duly served on EFCC by the bailiffs of the Court.

“It is also pertinent to state that EFCC vide a letter written by Counsel to The Sun Publishing Limited, dated 22nd May, 2018 and duly received by one Caleb Peter on behalf of Rotimi Jacobs & Co. was further put on notice of the pending appeal at the Supreme Court and advised to stay action in the matter pending the hearing of the Motion for Stay of execution and the appeal.

“Again, it is instructive to state that The Sun Publishing Limited was not a party to the case of EFCC vs. Orji Uzor Kalu & 2 Others, so we do not see why the Judgment in that case should lead to attempt to seal The Sun Publishing Limited premises.

“Further more, we are aware that both Senator Orji Uzor Kalu and Slok Nig Limited have since appealed the Judgment delivered by Justice Mohammed Idris and a hearing date given.

“We wish to reiterate that The Sun Publishing Limited is an ongoing corporate limited liability company and its shares are owned by various individuals distinct from Senator Orji Uzor Kalu. Therefore, the recent Judgment against Senator Orji Uzor Kalu should not be used to disturb the operations of the company and the proprietary rights of its innocent shareholders until the matters are dispensed with at the Supreme Court.

“In view of the foregoing, we call and appeal to the Attorney General of the Federation and the Minister of Justice to urgently intervene and advise EFCC appropriately on the legal consequences of its actions.”

by Alexander Aleburu

LGs Again Floor States Govt At Supreme Court Over Power To Sack Elected Council Chairmen.

Our reporter

Again the local government of Nigeria has floor the state government at the apex court of Nigeria as whether the state government has the constitutional Power to sack the 3rd tier that are dully elected.

As the Supreme Court had finally laid to rest the constitutional interpretation over the matter that is henceforth going to be binding law in Nigeria.

The five man panel headed by Justice Olubolade Joe in a unanimous judgement finally put to rest as it Barred state governors from having the power to sack elected local government chairmen and councilors henceforth.

The land slide judgement delivered on the 11th December, 2019 touches some other areas like,

No state Governor will henceforth have the powers to sack dully elected local government chairmen and the appointment of caretaker chairmen is also barred .

The act giving legislative powers to state Assembly members to under a process of sacking elected local government chairmen is NULLED and VOID .

That only the legislative arm of the local government Council is empowered with residual constitutional backing to sack council chairmen only on areas found wanting to gross misconduct to rules guiding public servants as it’s done to the president and Governors of states.

That a copy of the judgement should be served to all 36 state Houses of Assembly and the Minister of FCT on or before the 30th December 2019.

This judgement is sequel to an appeal filed by the 16 Ekiti state LGA chairmen who were elected during Gov Fayose Ayodele and were sacked by the incumbent governor Fayemi Fayose of Ekiti state.

by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State :2020 Budget Defence, Can Of Worms ,As 9th Assembly Vows To Change The Narratives  

By, Giwa Alex ,Jos

As the 2020 plateau state budget defense come to a close can of worms hitherto hidden was open as its revealed that some ministries was not given kobo as “Overhead” throughout the year under review, as some ministries were given surplus to spend.

As the plateau state 9th assembly has weigh big stick although the exercise can be literally refer to as yearly ritual, but it will no longer be business as usual because of what the budget defence has practically be reduce to by ministries.

The Chairman of the committee and member representing Riyom at the state House of Assembly Hon Timothy Dantong made the vows in an interview with journalist in his office at the assembly complex in Jos, plateau State capital.

Hon. Dantong decry situation where most of the ministries could not receive kobo as “Overhead” throughout the year and some two years left one wonder how they now run the ministry without funds.

Some of the commissioners who were the heads of the affects ministry openly lament to the committee that they have to task themselves, in some instances, the commissioner assist in using his personal fund to carryout some minor projects in the ministry.

Its also revealed at the budget defence that the ministries were not allowed to execute any projects, as their roles is only limit to supervisory while the ministry of finance do all the payment to the contractor without even the knowledge of the baby ministry.

The member also frown at the situation where the ministry of finance will selecting the ministry or ministries to enjoy “Overhead”,and those that will not when their budget has already be approved and assented to by the executive and one person turn him/herslf into Demi gods to detate who and who to get what at the detriment of the plateau citizens.

“like the ministry of land and survey all the over head met for the ministry during the year under review were released and even spend surplus, while some ministry like that of housing and urban development nothing was released to that ministry, the question is, what is wrong “. ?

The Hon. Member add that the 9th assembly under his watch, cannot fold her arm and allow some unpatriotic elements within the system scuttle the work and good intentions of the 9th assembly and the state as they must get to the bottom of the whole allegations.

He further stressed that it is not within the purview of the ministry of finance to unilaterally pay contractor without the knowledge of ministry involved, which is said is ultra vias (above their power) as he most work hand in hand with the ministry involve.

And Hon. Timothy vows the 9th House of Assembly unrelenting intention to change the narratives for the better for the interest of the citizens of the people of plateau State.

And because of lack of funds which the state is currently facing, which is not peculiar with plateau state alone, we have advice the executive to concentrate on projects that will generate more revenue to the government instead of projects that cannot do anything for the state.

” The 9th assembly is not satisfy with the revenue mechinary of the government at all, as long as there is no visible government object on ground that can yield reasonable revenue for the government, when the attention of the government is more on recurrent expenditure and we didn’t embark on projects that will yield more revenue to the government, we are bound to suffer. “

“My call to the Executive is not just look on themselves ,but the need of the people “.

” we shouldn’t continue borrowing money because we want to meet our need at this particular time “.

“We have to look inward and see how to generate revenue for the state and move the state forward. “

“The government should engage on the budgetary provision for the future of the State ,not for what to just spend for today. “

by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State :House of Assembly Urges Transport Ministry To Stop Criminality Going On In The Sector.

By, Giwa Alex, Jos

Ministry of transport in plateau State has been charged to be proactive and nipped on board the sporadic cases of kidnapping and robbing of vehicles computers of their belongings by some criminals within the state and it environs.

As report cases of kidnapping, bag snaching in most cases the killing of the victim by these criminals who use vehicle popularly call in their criminal palace”One Chance “to perpetrates the crimes that is now giving the state the cause to worry.

Member representing Mikan constituency at the state House of Assembly Hon. Nanlong Daniel, who double as the Majority Leader in the plateau State House of Assembly give the charge to the transport ministry during the on going budget defence presentation of ministries to committees.

Hon. Nanlong who is a member of the budget committee of 2020 plateau state , said the rate at which the report cases is coming to most of us in the House of Assembly is becoming alarming, so as ministry of transport in the state, you are in position to put these ugly situation on check because is given your numbers in the transport sector, by extension the state bad image ,as the report indicate these people are using vehicle to carry out their nefarious activities, which have to do with your ministry.

Hon. Daniel also add that aside the issue of security of commuters which the transport ministry must work hard to check , considering the strategic position occupied by the ministry in the economy of the State, they should strive to surpass their target in revenue generation for the state as the era of abuja monthly survention has gone ,now all states are looking inward for Internal Generated Revenue (IGR).

In an interview with our correspondence at the House of Assembly complex, the commissioner of transport in the state Hon. Mohammed Mohammed Abubakar said the challenges facing the ministry in the state is that of manpower, and appeal to the members of the State House of Assembly to use their position as the State law makers to prevail on the Executive to approve the recruitment of more manpower to improve revenue for the state.

Abubakar further add that the ministry have also put plans on the pip line to Automat the sector in the state.

This the commissioner said will not only enhance security, but revenue generation in the state.

by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State :House of Assembly Urges Transport Ministry To Stop Criminality Going On In The Sector.

By, Giwa Alex, Jos

Ministry of transport in plateau State has been charged to be proactive and nipped on board the sporadic cases of kidnapping and robbing of vehicles computers of their belongings by some criminals within the state and it environs.

As report cases of kidnapping, bag snaching in most cases the killing of the victim by these criminals who use vehicle popularly call in their criminal palace”One Chance “to perpetrates the crimes that is now giving the state the cause to worry.

Member representing Mikan constituency at the state House of Assembly Hon. Nanlong Daniel, who double as the Majority Leader in the plateau State House of Assembly give the charge to the transport ministry during the on going budget defence presentation of ministries to committees.

Hon. Nanlong who is a member of the budget committee of 2020 plateau state , said the rate at which the report cases is coming to most of us in the House of Assembly is becoming alarming, so as ministry of transport in the state, you are in position to put these ugly situation on check because is given your numbers in the transport sector, by extension the state bad image ,as the report indicate these people are using vehicle to carry out their nefarious activities, which have to do with your ministry.

Hon. Daniel also add that aside the issue of security of commuters which the transport ministry must work hard to check , considering the strategic position occupied by the ministry in the economy of the State, they should strive to surpass their target in revenue generation for the state as the era of abuja monthly survention has gone ,now all states are looking inward for Internal Generated Revenue (IGR).

In an interview with our correspondence at the House of Assembly complex, the commissioner of transport in the state Hon. Mohammed Mohammed Abubakar said the challenges facing the ministry in the state is that of manpower, and appeal to the members of the State House of Assembly to use their position as the State law makers to prevail on the Executive to approve the recruitment of more manpower to improve revenue for the state.

Abubakar further add that the ministry have also put plans on the pip line to Automat the sector in the state.

This the commissioner said will not only enhance security, but revenue generation in the state.

by Alexander Aleburu

Artist  Appeal  To Government  To Invest On Art To  Boost The  Country’s GDP 

By, Giwa Alex, Jos

Artist has call on the federal,state and local government to invest on the work of Art in the country as it can be use to boost the country Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

As he said Art can be use to boost the country gross domestic product through exportation to foreign countries which can fetch the country with hard currency that can increase and boost the country economy.

Dr. Onoja who is a lecturer with the department of Art University of Jos ,stated this in an interview with our reporter in his Art exhibition building “landscape “located at Zaramagada in Jos the plateau state capital.

Dr. Onoja said if the government could shift little attention from oil that can dry up any time possible, the better for the work of Art that can rake in foreign exchange that will boost the country’s economy.

On why he choose to go into Arting as a profession knowing fully well that the patronage is low in this part of the world (Nigeria)?

“As a child l always like Arting (drawing) which I eventually pick up as a profession in the university, after reading it in my first, second and my phd level, ln fact the profession is putting food on my table. “

Onoja who had

exhibited his work both in Nigeria and outside the country ,advice the young one who may want to choose Art as a career to follow their heart and do it with all sense of seriousness.

by Alexander Aleburu

VC Extrays  University Of Jos Achievements  Under  His  Watch At The 31st And 32nd Convocation 

By, Giwa Alex Jos
The Vice chancellor of the University of Jos, professor Seddi Sebastian Maimako has extray some of the achievements of the institution under his watch as the vice chancellor of the University.
As the period under review, the university is having 75 programmes being run by the university which cut across 15 faculties ,has NUC accreditation status as the programmes has recently received Accreditation Teams from both the National University Commission (NUC) and the professional body (COREN) to access it’s ability to continue to train students in the discipline.

The vice chancellor make the revelation at the university 31st and 32nd convocation of the institution held at the JT Usani Stadium of the University of the 7th,December,2019 in Jos the plateau state capital.

Maimako said the university is very optimistic that the out come of the teams of NUC will be positive outcome from both the exercises as the university administration has adopted a robust Quality Assurance Mechanisms through the Directorate of Academic Planning and Management towards ensuring that all its academic and programmes are of high standard, or at the very least ,meet the minimum benchmark for undertaking programmes ,as the Senate is making frantic efforts to restructure many of the academic programmes of the University in order to make the programmes and students more relevant to the present day realities .

He further add that the development of policy documents and guidelines of the continue to review the university and develop policy documents of the institution for guidelines that direct it’s administrative and managerial operations, like appointment and promotions.

He further stressed that on the area of human resources, the university has attracted the best brain in Nigeria academia ,many of them high flyers and pacesetters in their various discipline.

He added that in the period under review, the university has recruit 958 new members of staff, which is made up of 538 academic staff, while the rest consist of Administrative, Executive, Secretarial, Clerical Staff, as well as teachicians as at 2017/2018,the staff strength of the institution stand at 3,644 made up of 1,640 Academic staff, 446 senior administration staff,580 senior technical staff and 167 Secretarial staff has 426 junior technical staff and 385 junior NoN Technical staff in its employ.

He said the university has signed many memorandum of understanding (MOUs) to improve the the service delivery ,and ensure quality education.

The number of students that are convocating is 11,438 which cut across the various degrees offer by the institution, which includes, diploma, degree, post graduate, masters and Phd.

Earlier in his address, the PRO Chancellor and chairman of the 13th governing Council, of the University, Prince Tony Momoh said although this is the second convocation ceremony that the 13th governing Council

is presiding over since coming on board, but university of Jos has continued to move forward as one of of the preferred universities in the country even as management and staff are determined to establish the great university as a shining model for others to follow.

Those who grace the occasion include president Mohammadu Buhari Gcon, represented by the Chairman of Tetfund professor gbogoro, VC chancellors from other universities and their representatives, other afflicted institutions to the university,governor of plateau state Rt.Hon.Bako Lalong and host of other dignitaries.

by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State :Chairman PDP Damishi Sango Resign Amidst Crisis .

By, Giwa Alex, Jos

The Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) plateau State has finally resigned his position as the chairman of the party in the state following unresolved crisis that has rocked the party for close to a year now for allege misappropriation of funds.

As the embattled Chairman Hon .Damishi arrived at the decision of resigning to allow the state chapter of PDP that had been literally stagnant for the past eight months following the crisis to start moving again.

Hon. Damishi Sango make the revelation in a farewell press conference held at the party secretariat along Yakubu Gowon Way in Jos , the plateau state capital.

Sango who is relinquishing the party leadership for his Deputy Hon. Amos Gombi , though in Acting capacity as the chairman, said,

“April this year,2019,the state chapter of our great party has been rocked by a tsunami-like crisis that has threatened its very existence as one united political party. ”

“This followed my purported suspension along with my Deputy , respectively, by some members of the executive committee on trumped up allegations of mismanaging funds meant for the party’s logistics arrangements in the 2019 presidential election in the State”.

The former minister of Sports said following the unfortunate incident, determined to resolve the crisis and get the Chapter moving again, the national leadership of the Party, led by Prince Uche Secondus, set a three-man committee, under the chairmanship of Senator David Mark, to look into the said allegations and advise it accordingly.”

“The Senator Mark-led committee swung into action immediately, having an interface with individuals and different stakeholder groups within the Party in the State, including Senators Ibrahim Mantu, Jonah Jang and Jeremiah Useni; former Speakers of the State House of Assembly; sitting members of the National Assembly and State House of Assembly.”

” The three wise persons, after a painstaking exercise, dutifully submitted their report to the National Working Committee (NWC). On receipt of the report, an interactive meeting between the NWC and selected stakeholders from the state was convened at the Legacy House, Abuja by the National Chairman.”

At that August meeting, the National Chairman communicated the following, which were adopted as resolutions:

He however said the Senator Mark led Committee did not find me guilty of any financial impropriety, and so I was exonerated of all allegations against me;

In Pursuant to my being exonerated, the group of sixteen executive committee members should write to the NWC, withdrawing their allegations;

” Upon the withdrawal of the allegations, in consideration of the fact that there’s bad blood between me and most of my colleagues in the executive committee, particularly the group of sixteen, and to pave way for peace in the State Chapter, I should step aside as Chairman; and in line with provisions of the party’s constitution, my Deputy, Hon. Amos Gombi shall be Acting Chairman.”

“The group of sixteen have written to the NWC as resolved, I have been communicated by the NWC accordingly and I have also written to the NWC; the sequence of events is now complete,I am formally resigning my position as the State Chairman of our great Party.”

“I however express my sincere gratitude to the PDP family in the State for giving me the opportunity to serve in this capacity.”

Sango who held sway as the chairman of PDP for three years said he has not one day take the party and position as chairman for granted.

“I would like to place on record my gratitude to the national leadership of the Party for the cooperation I received in my official capacity as State Chairman, for standing by me at my most difficult moments, and for the amicable resolution of the crisis that tended to destroy all that we had laboured to put in place in the last three years.”

He advised the incoming excos to sustain not to tinker with the agreed zoning formula adopted by the party that has bring peace and harmony into the party.

“Hope that we deepen this understanding as we put our house in order and prepare for subsequent elections; and came up with a framework that saw us conduct one of the most transparent gubernatorial primary elections in our twenty-one years of practicing democracy in the State”.

” I cannot leave the stage without drawing our attention to some developments that have remained pervasive in the last twenty years in the life of our great Party in the State.”

The out going chairman decry the leadership crisis that had been the problem of the party right from time in the state.

“Although Plateau State is the birthplace of our great Party, its leadership, especially the tenure of the Chairman, has always been dictated by the whims and caprices of some forces. ”

“It is on record, and I stand to be corrected, that apart from Chief Raymond Dabo who acted as State Chairman after the exit of Dr. Haruna Dabin, no other was allowed to serve out his term.”

” The self-serving individuals have over the years, through their activities, hindered the optimal functioning of the state leadership, consequently leaving in its trail mistrust among the ranks, and ending up with a factionalized team “.

“My resignation today is a product of such activities of forces that usually feel that the leadership of the Party is there to do their bidding, even at the expense of majority considerations.”

Advice any person in the party seeking any elected positions to be dedicated to the party,

“Let me use this opportunity to specially speak to “those of you who may wish to contest certain offices/positions in the future. I have noticed over the years that there is always a tendency of creating confusion within the Party, or outright detection when things don’t go our way, even when primary elections are adjudged free, fair and transparent. Let’s resolve to always join hands with winners in greater interest of the Party.

” It is my earnest prayer that my exit today shall cause us to resolve that never again shall we allow narrow-focused personal or group interests to determine the tenure of elected leaders of our Party. We cannot afford to have such forced exits albeit through trumped up allegations, like in my own case to continue as a common feature of our journey”.

“As I draw this press conference to a close, I would like to, on behalf of my colleagues, I extend our depth of gratitude to the following individuals and groups their support and contributions of all forms to making the Party in the State to remain vibrant in spite of being in the opposition:”

Sen. Jeremiah Useni, our candidate and leader of the Party, for allowing us lean on his broad shoulders; he has, amongst other things, including the welfare of our support staff, ensured that we continue to operate from this present party secretariat Yakubu Gowon Way.

” He has also remained resolute in the defense of democracy by encouraging our team of lawyers to continue the search for the stolen mandate given him by the Plateau electorate.

” Our esteemed Members of the Board of Trustees from the State, Senator Ibrahim Mantu, Senator Jonah Jang and Ambassador Sir, Fidelis Tapgun, for allowing us leverage on their goodwill at all times;

” Members of the National Assembly, sitting and past, Senator Istifanus I. Gang, Hon. Beni Lar, Hon. Solomon Maren, Hon.John-Bull Shekarau, Hon. Timothy Golu, Hon. Simon Mwadkwon and Hon. Musa Bagos for their critical interventions to the State Chapter”.

“I am particularly thankful to my Deputy Hon. Amos Gombi who did not only stand with me, but demonstrated loyalty, while my travails lasted.

“I hold no grudges against those who felt and acted otherwise”.

“As I bow out today, feeling fulfilled, and having been cleared of the trumped up allegations, I wish to make a solemn declaration,that as a founding member of this great Party and a former minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I will continue to avail the Party of my services at all levels and at all times. My doors shall remain wide open to all of you.”

Sango appeal to all to forgive one another, let go of sad chapters of the past , leave yesterday behind, and forge a partnership based on the ideals of this great Party.

I call on those I am leaving behind in the Executive Committee and other organs of the party to work in harmony with Hon. Amos Gombi, the incoming Acting chairman as the Party finds its footing once more.

“I urge the party faithful in the state to stand with our candidate and leader, and the Party as we go the last step to the Supreme Court in search of the mandate freely given to us by the good people of Plateau State”.

by Alexander Aleburu

The Acting PDP Chairman In Plateau State Promise To Reconcile Aggrieved Party Members.

By, Giwa Alex, Jos

The New Acting chairman of People Democratic Party (PDP) in plateau state Amos Gombi has promise to bring back the aggrieved members of the party into one fold for reconciliation.

As the Acting chairman call those members who for any reason or reasons aggrieved, to put the past behind and forge ahead for the interest of the party.

The Amos Gombi made the appeal in an interview with journalists today 5th December, 2019 at the party office shortly on assumption of office at the PDP secretariat along Bukuru Road in Jos ,the plateau state capital.

Gombi who was the former Deputy Chairman of the party in the state, promise to run transparent and reconciliary leadership as he promise to engage any members of the aggrieved Party where ever they reside within the state.

“To run transparent and reconciliartary leadership under my watch as the Acting chairman of the party (PDP) in the state and to reconcile all the aggrieved members “.

He however make a passionate appeal to any member of the party,

to put past behind and come and let move ahead for the interest of the party in the state and Nigeria as a whole.

As he reassured the party faithful that contrary to the belief of some gullible minded people, plateau State still remains people Democratic party(PDP)state.

It would be recall that the people Democratic party (PDP)plateau state chapter had been engulf with leadership crisis over misappropriation of funds which accuse finger was pointing to the chairman of the party Hon. Damishi Sango .

Since then, things has never been the same in the party leadership in the state.

With the resignation of Sango who is at centre of the crisis, the believe is that the party will again find its roots in the state.

by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State  First Lady, Regina Lalong Advice Women And   Girls Child To Shout Out On   Rape  Cases. 

By, Giwa Alex ,Jos
The wife of the plateau State Governor Her Excellency, Regina Bako Lalong has advice women and girl child who are victims of rape to report the case to the appropriate quarters for the necessary action to be taken .
As that is the only way the incidents of rampant cases of rape of women and girl child by some men who can be best described as devil incarnate, who now derive pleasure by forcefully having canal knowledge of them be minimise if not totally eradicated .
The plateau state first lady Regina Bako Lalong give the advice at this year 2019,global celebration of “Violence Against Women and Girl Child “held at the Azi Yanko Youth Center in Jos South local government of plateau state.
The 16 days Activism on Gender Base Violence Against Women and Girl Child which is celebrate every 25th November to 16th December, is put together by plateau State ministry of women affairs in collaboration with “Switch Foundation “which is the the pet programme of the first lady of plateau state Regina Lalong.
Her Excellency lamented the cultural coloration given to rape of women and girl child where some parents sweep the hineous crime under the carpet for fear of stigmatisation, as she urgue the victims and the family of the victims to voice out for the government ,law enforcement agencies and non governmental organisations to step into the matter.
On her part, the plateau staute commissioner for women affairs and social development Rabecca Sambo said her ministry is working towards meeting with the governor and the state law makers to collaborate with the view of enacting stringent legislation against the perpetrators of rape.
“As she said ,what ever campaigns we are doing now without the backing of law will not stand, so we the women will interface with the State House of Assembly for law to be enacted that will give justice to rape victims “.
The commissioner however lamented the roll of some parents sweeping the case of rape against their children/wards under the carpet for fear of stigmatisation which are one of the factors militating against bringing the perpetrators of rape to justice,and advice them to voice out instead of dieing in silence phycologically.
In her paper presentation, Mrs Esther Evulade an associate professor with the University of Jos teaching hospital, advice parents to monitor their children and stop entrusting them under the care of any so call uncle who are now the most dangerous people who rape their victims.
This year celebration of Violence against women and Girl Child has it theme, ” Stop Rape Against Women And Girl Child “.
by Alexander Aleburu

Researchers, Institutions ,And Government Agencies Adviced To Comply With Legal Deposit Law

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y, Our, Reporter

Researcher, institutions and government agencies has been advised to comply to Legal deposit Law.

The advice was given at the sensitization workshop for Stakeholders at a two days workshop for Researchers, Authors and Publishers in the north east and north central to adhere to publishing standard and compliance with the legal deposit law of the National Library of Nigeria.

The National Librarian and Chief Executive officer, National Library of Nigeria, Professor Lenrie Aina Olatokunbo make the charge at the sensitization workshop on legal deposit compliance, ISSN and ISSN, held at the Faculty of law, University of Jos, the Plateau state capital.

Professor Lenrie Olatokunbo said as part of the objectives of the sensitization is to enlighten and educates members including Researchers, Authors and Publishers in the north east and north central.

Professor Olatokunbo explained that, in addition to the objective of legal deposit, the sensitization activities have also been focusing on publishing standard through the obtaining of International Book Number ISBN for books, monographs, reports and the International Standard Serial Number ISSN for Journals, Newspapers and Magazines by all categories of producers of publications.

He further explained that Researchers, Authors and Publishers are very important and the reason for registering their publications.

Declaring the workshop open, the Deputy Governor of Plateau state, Professor Sonni Tyoden, represented by the Executive Chairman SUBEB, Professor Mathew Sule, opined that as part of Government mandate the established of libraries and other things to enhances learning.

In his speech, the Vice Chancellor, University of Jos, Professor Sebastian Maimako, represented by the Dean, Faculty of Veterinary research, Dr. Lami Lungbyan reiterated his commitment towards the enhancement of library and library studies in the University.

In an address of welcome, the zonal coordinator of the National Library of Nigeria, Alhaji Rilwanu Abdulsalam appreciated the role and responsibilities handled by publishers and libraries in the zone, adding that researchers, institutions as well as government agencies will comply with the legal deposit law.

Some of the participants at the workshop bared their minds on the sensitization, saying that, they have been equipped with new skills, techniques and approach to both registration of document and periodicals.

Highlights at the event were cultural dancers on ground who spice up the event.

by Alexander Aleburu

World Aids/Hiv Day Celebration, Lalong Urges Stakeholders To Join Rank And Fight The Disease.

By, Giwa Alex, Jos
As the world mark Aids/Hiv across the globe, the governor of plateau state Rt.Hon.Bako Lalong has call on the stakeholders in the health sector to close ranks with the plateau State government to eliminate the scourge of the disease.
As he pointed to the fact that government alone can not fight the scourge of HIV/Aids that is ravaging women and men across the globe, hence the need for all the stakeholders in the health sector in the state to support the government to reduce ,if possible kickout the disease.
Governor Bako Lalong represented by the commissioner for health in plateau State Dr. Nimkor Lar Ndem made the appeal on Monday 2nd December,2019 in a press briefing to mark this year 2019 “World Aids day celebration held at JD Golwark Secretariat in jos the plateau state capital.
This year Aids day which has its theme “Communities Make The Difference ” is observed worldwide annually every 1st December.
The day is not just an annual ritual, it is an event to reflect on where we have been, where we are and where we wish to be in our efforts to put an end to the HIV/AIDS endemic in Nigeria and Plateau State in particular.
This years event provides an opportunity to recognize as well as appreciate the essential role that communities have played and are still playing in the Aids response at the international, national, state and local levels.
Communities contribute to the response in many different ways; their leadership role and panachea for advocacy ensure that the response remains relevant all the time and grounded keeping people at the center and leaving no one behind, hence this year’s theme.
He said the theme “Communities Make The Difference is not only apt and timely but carefully chosen to capture and reflect the mood of the celebration.
“World Aids Day”, offers us an opportunity platform to highlight the role of “Communities” at a time when reduced funding and shrinking space for civil societies are putting the sustainability of service and advocacy efforts in jeopardy.
Therefore, the strong advocacy role played by communities is needed more than ever to ensure that AIDS remain on the political agenda so that human rights and dignity are respected and the decision-makers and implementers are held accountable.
“By the end of the 2018 statistic show that the 37.9 million people living with HIV; 700 new infection were acquired; 770,000 people died with HIV related causes, while the National (Nigeria) prevalence rate stood at 1.4%(NAIIS- 2018) and the state Plateau is 1.6% But be for 2018 NAIIS survey, the country Nigeria prevalence rate was 3.1% while the state prevalence rate stood at 1.9%.”
He stress that the scourge of
HIV/AIDS continued to be a major global public health issue, with increased access to effective HIV prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care, HIV inffection has become manageable chronic health condition, enable people to live long and healthy live.
Despict the huge success recorded by the state government last year in providing RTK (Test Kits), training of LGA PHC staff, holding of review meetings, local govern PHD directors/LACA M&Es, orientation of CSOs, Ward development committee and the community leaders from all the 17 local government, we still have a challenge relating to our health system, infrastructure, unmet needs of commodities, data quality, human resource for health and funding.
These challenges hinder access to HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment service in Nigeria.
“This underscore the point that the Plateau State government should not be left alone to bear this Borden, but community group, development partners, and organization private sector most play there part to end this deadly scourge.
“We need to increase our investment on the health of our citizens, optimize our response strengthen our coordination and accountability framework in order to achieve return on our investments on health.”
by Alexander Aleburu

Zamfara State : 1.9 Billion Gratuity Payment ,Yari Put The  Record Straight.  

By, Our Reporter

The immediate past Governor of Zamfara state Abdullaziz Abubakar Yari has finally respond to the the write up which has gone viral on the the social media, with the caption “Expenditure Incurred Out Of The Gratuity Account “.

Alh. Abdul’aziz Abubakar Yari who is the immediate past Governor of Zamfara state through the “Concerned Citizens Of Zamfara state said,

“Ideally, no one should have wasted his time to respond to the captioned. But it has become imperative, especially in this era of political sycophancy, where some appointment seekers in the name of politics and democracy have to turn our political terrain into one lucrative venture; to put it mildly, politics of bread and butter.“

“I read with irritation a nauseous write-up concerning the content of a paper that was still trending in the major online papers and social media platforms which reads;”

“Expenditure Incurred out of the Gratuity Account” attributing the input of the paper to accusing the former governor of Zamfara State Alhaji Abdul’aziz Abubakar Yari of sphoning zamfara state gratuity account the sum of 1.9 billion out of 2 billion meant for the payment of gratuity to Zamfara workers two days before handing over.”

“When I first read the content of the paper and other articles written about it, I thought about advising the editors of the online papers against allowing hired, obscure keyboard mercenaries to use that medium to champion the warped political agenda of masked sponsors; but then, I realized we are in a new world of press freedom – where people can make any statements, comments and arguments, however, stupid, lies and tenuous.”

“Nauseating though, the tone and intent of the writing nevertheless confirmed the worst fears about the possibility of using orthodox media platforms to upload junk by fringe commentators with the aim of dragging the name of the most successful, gentle and humble former governor of Zamfara state Abdul’aziz Yari into the political rascality by political prostitutes and attention seekers.”

“Reliable information confirmed that, the paper was intentionally released to the public consumption by the officials of Zamfara state government just to gain some political point, but unfortunately and apparently the people sponsored to do the job are quite unprepared and scantily equipped with facts, then resort to the display of their total ignorance of the matter and the laws in the Nigerian constitution.”

“Indeed, every right thinking individual who reasons with his brain and cerebrum and not anus on seeing the content of the paper with allegations attached to it, will begin to ask himself what all about the political brouhaha ? “

“Why accusing Gov. Yari of stealing from gratuity account ? Is that not backed by the Nigerian law for a governor to pay workers pension and gratuity ? The names that appears on the list have not gotten their payment ?”

” Any evidence of a single kobo that was missing or diverted from the payment ? Why all these manifesting

of ignorance, hypocrisy and rascality of the highest order ?. The constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria gave Gov. Yari every intended backed up and ability to pay civil servants their gratuity and that what Gov. Yari did”.

“One important observation that should not escape the minds of critical and educated readers is the fact that throughout their submission on zamfara state gratuity account, no one among them was able to dispute, deny or reject the fact that Gov. Yari paid the sum of 1.9 billion to the categories of persons mentioned on the paper, but yet, the current government of zamfara state and it’s officials were unable to explain to the people of Zamfara state where the sum of over N2billion fertilizer sales proceeds was pocketed. It was on record that Gov. Yari consulted the leadership of the Zamfars labor congress before the pension was paid. And the funds were refunded from the proceeds of fertilizer sales. Over N500 millions was paid to the state government by the people of zamfara state on fertilizer sales, but, yet the money are no where to be found. The big question that remains in the minds of majority of Zamfarawa is, where are the billions of naira that was credited to the zamfara state Access bank account on fertilizer sales ?”

” Where are the billions or the fertilizer ? What are they talking about on the said billions of naira ? Can Gov. Matawallen Maradun with all honesty and sincerity explain whereabout of the money or enumerate any projects he executed with it ?”

“Also, the argument and allegations put forward on the said expenditure incurred out of the gratuity account by these same shameless cowards are nothing but shallow and empty.

“For the government of Gov. Matawallen Maradun to argue on accountability and transparency with the former administration of Gov. Yari is like a chicken taking itself to the oven.”

“Ask Gov. Matawallen Maradun and any of his government official, when the new government in Zamfara State was inaugurated on May 29th this year, it knew the developmental achievements of former Governor Yari it met on the ground were as daunting as they were widespread, most of them multi-sectoral and has direct bearing to the masses.”

” But the current administration didn’t tackle insecurity but aggregated it. It didn’t alleviate poverty but institutionalised it. It failed to mend fences between victims and their aggressors but left them to hold grudges and even resort to revenge despite their so-called and acclaimed “peace initiative ?.”

“But, unfortunately this latest effort of media smear campaigns on the persons of former Gov. Yari by the government of zamfara state and it’s hidden elements only exposes those who have seen themselves into the government house by accident, because they were not been the choice of zamfara people and they were not elected by the people of Zamfara state”.

“These political ignorant, touts, hungry, clown, ramshackle, ill-informed and baseless sycophants will remain irrelevant in the politics of Zamfara state.”

“For records emphasis, Gov. Abdul’aziz Yari is an institution who represents a symbol of humility and good virtues. He is trustworthy, incorruptible; transparent, discipline, meticulous, law abiding, selfless, God fearing, humane and tolerant. He is a magnificent achiever and a great leader of global accomplishment. He is highly intelligent, cosmopolitan, brave, determined, indomitable and focused leader who is progressive in all ramifications. He stands tall in the test of time because of his unrepentant zeal for the well being of his people. He is a leader with a listening ear. Gov. Yari as a people oriented leader with uncommon vision and perseverance especially in his collective courage as a team player for better Nigeria society can never be intimidated or quashed by any frustrated, senseless, mediocrity and desperate political prostitutes.”

“Indeed, from the political evolution of the global existence down to history of Nigeria, the activities of great leaders are measured by the degree of their capacity to practically transform their society to a better and developed communities of happiness and peace, and this Gov. Yari did. He had a very intractable and uncommon record of historic legacies which is apparently next to none in Zamfara state. He is a coordinated politician and surrounded with exceptionally intelligent people.”

“Gov. Yari sees leadership as a social responsibility to respond to his people’s needs. He never views leadership as a venture of commercialization and hooliganism as was outrightly portrayed by Matawallen Maradu’s government now. “

“In his determination to exacerbate the profound necessity for greater and accelerated development in Zamfara state, Yari serves as architecture of Modern Zamfara state, likewise, Yari’s government in Zamfara was a government of integrity and the people of zamfara state will continue to appreciate him and his unprecedented achievements.”

by Alexander Aleburu

Appeal Court Said Governor Bako Lalong Is”Eminently”Qualified To Contest, As Appeal court Upheld The Election Of Bala Mohammed.

By, Alex Giwa, Jos

The appeal court sitting in jos,plateau state capital has said the Governor of plateau state Rt.Hon.Bako Lalong of All Progressives Congress (APC) is not only qualified to contest the 2019 governorship election ,but “Eminently “qualified.

As there is no known law in Nigeria which specifies the name or names one should answer as its alledg by the appellant Gen. J.T Usani of the People Democratic party (PDP) candidate for the last governorship election.

The judgement which has 5 justices delivered that the 2nd respondents Simon Bako Lalong contrary to the allegation that the WAEC certificate he swore to an oath to have claim to have obtained, is fake and forge because is carrying another name instead of Simon Bako Lalong, Sule Bako Lalong.

The appeal court held that the 2nd respondents, let assume he Forge the WAEC certificate as allege, he is still qualify to contest the governorship election in line with the Nigeria electoral act as amended which specifies school certificate for the position of governor of any state of the federation.

It further add that the 2nd respondents did not end on the certificate under contention, but move up to the level of obtaining LLB in law with discharge NYSC certificate.

The judge further add that the appellant refuse to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the 2nd respondent did not have West Africa Examination Certificate, and that the certificate he sworn to an oath to have possessed in form Cfoo1 is a lie.

The appeal court however held that from the evidence before the Court ,its obvious that the appellant could not prove the allegations beyond reasonable doubt, as against the backdrop, the 2nd respondent Simon Bako Lalong of the All progressives Congress (APC) is not only qualified to contest the said election, but “Eminently ” qualified.

In another development, the appeal court sitting in the same venue has upheld the election of Governor Bala Mohammed of the People Democratic (PDP) as the governor of Bauchi state.

The appeal court held that the appellant who is the immediate past governor of the State M.A Abubakar could not prove his case beyond reasonable doubt against the respondent and it’s however dismiss.

M.A Abubakar of the All progressive Congress (APC )is challenging the declaration of Governor Bala by INEC

as the winner of 2019 governorship election on the ground that the election is fraud And characterized by massive rigging and over voting.

After less than an hour judgement, the court held that the appellant could not prove it case beyond reasonable doubt so the case however dismissed.

by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State :NGO Distributes Free Hygiene Kits To Girls And Women.

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y, Giwa Alex ,Jos

A Non-Governmental Organisation(NGO) under the auspices of Saphira Global Center for Social Development in conjunction with Hanan Initiative for Women and Youths on Friday, Nov, 29th 2019 distributed hygiene kits to girls,breast feeding mothers which cut across religion ,tribal and ethnic groups.

The occasion held on the 29th Nov, 2019 in Nasarawa Gwom in Jos North local government of plateau state.

The 50 beneficiaries of the good gesture of the NGO were given packages ranging from sanitary pads, toothpaste, toilet soaps, diapers, Vaseline, and detergent among others.

The programme was part of the project titled “My Gender, My Pride” being implemented by the lead partner, “Saphira Global Center for Social Development in collaboration with Hanan Initiative for Women and Youths in Plateau State.”

It also began the 16-day activities towards the marking of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women which is celebrated every November 25.

While speaking with journalists, the Executive Director, Saphira Global Center for Social Development, Mrs Yil Fomwul Gonsum, a filmmaker and social activist, with passion for humanitarian work said the project was embarked upon because of the low sensitisation on health and hygiene in particularly in the target community.

She further said that similar programme would be carried out in hard to be reached Christian community in the state very soon.

She added that community intervention hardly reaches the beneficiaries saying the programme was facilitated through crowd-funding with a major supporter from Area Manager of Molfix for North East, Terry Chukwunoso Eze donating ten cartons of Molfix Sanitary Pad called Molped.

In her remarks, Ms Jemila Idris, the Chief Executive Officer of Hanan Initiative for Women and Youth said her target community engages in open defecation and different kinds of health risk activities stressing that outbreak of diseases often begin in these hard to be reached communities and later gets to the general public.

She stress that the group had earlier in September organised a health talk in the community where participants raised concerns on health issues specifically in the area of hygiene management and environment stressing that the women urged Plateau State Government to return the monthly sanitation in the state.

The participants were grateful to the organisers of the programme promising to make judicious use of the hygiene kits.

They however, appealed to the government to provide supports to vulnerable girls and women in the state.

by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State:Appeal Court Judgement, J.T Usani Coast To Supreme Court.

By, Giwa Alex, Jos

The governorship candidate of 2019 general election under People Democratic Party (PDP) Gen.J.T Usani is coasting to the Apex court of the country Supreme Court.

This to challenge the appeal court judgement on governorship election tribunal delivered 29th Nov, 2019 in Jos the plateau state capital ,which ascribed to Simon Bako Lalong as not only qualified to contest the 2019 election, but “Eminently “qualified.

The intention of the immediate past senator of the 8th National Assembly was made known in a press release through my whatsapp message in Jos the plateau state capital.

According to the press release signed by the senator media consultant Yiljab Ibraham read that the retired general in the Nigeria Amry cannot afford to throw the towel at his critical period particarly when there are many issues that needed to be strengthened in the judgement.

“Governorship Candidate of the Plateau PDP in the 2019 election, Lt. Gen (Rtd) Sen. Jeremiah Timbut Useni, has instructed his legal team to prepare and proceed to the Supreme Court immediately to challenge Friday’s judgment of the Appeal Court which affirmed the decision of the lower tribunal.”

“The decision was taken during a review meeting with the legal experts and General Useni. He praised them for holding strongly to the tenets of the profession and in bringing the issues in the petition to the forefront. He commended the lawyers for standing firmly on the side of the rule of law and democracy.”

Useni is determined that certain issues contained in the judgment must be straightened in the interest of justice, democracy and the future of Nigeria’s children.

“Our cause is the right cause. We should not make the law look as if it is not important. Let the Supreme Court declare whether lying on oath is not against the law.”

“He described the judgment of the appellate court as a surprise, especially having dismissed the two Cross Appeals of the Cross Appellants as lacking in merit and an abuse of court process.”

“Sen. Useni said he was also surprised that the judgment, delivered by Hon Justice O.A Otisi completely avoided making any pronouncement on an earlier judgment of the Supreme Court which reversed the decision of the Court of Appeal expunging the testimony of 21 of his witnesses.”

He however thanked PDP officials, stakeholders, and supporters for standing strong and united all through the period the case lasted at both the tribunal and now the Court of Appeal. He assured that the mandate of the people of Plateau State to him and the PDP is sacrosanct and will still enjoy his support and commitment.

by Alexander Aleburu

Appeal Court Judgement, Garuba  Pwol Advice  PDP To Shield Their Sword. 

By, Giwa Alex, Jos

The legal luminary,G.S Pwol(SAN)has advice the people Democratic party (PDP)to shed their sworn and close rank with the ruling All progressives Congress in plateau State to move the state forward.

Although is the constitutional rights for them to go to the Supreme Court over the judgement, but you most not pull the string to the end before you proof a point, come let amend the fences and let move plateau forward.

Chief Pwol (SAN) who is the counsel to the 2nd respondents Simon Bako Lalong of the All progressive Congress (APC) give the advice in an interview with our correspondence at the appeal court sitting in jos the plateau state capital immediately after the governorship election judgment who give victory to the incumbent governor Simon Bako Lalong.

“There is no point dissipating energy or trying to proof a point, both APC and PDP we are one plateau state, let team up and build a veril plateau state for the common good of the masses. “

Although the PDP has their constitutional rights to approach the Supreme Court, we are ready to met them on the merit of the case in accordance to the law of which I don’t doubt in my mind that their opinions will not be different.

The Senior Advocate Of Nigeria (SAN) said the judgement of the appeal court made up of five justices reaffirm the judgement of the lower tribunal that is made up of three justices.

” After giving due considerations to the argument and counter argument, processes in the files right from the tribunal come to the conclusion that what lNEC did is right by declaring the 2nd respondent winner in the governorship election conducted 23rd Feb,2019 is right.

This has help further to buttress the point that the governor Simon Bako Lalong who contested under the platform of All progressives Congress (APC) won the governorship election in the state contrary to the insinuations that he didn’t.

Pwol said the judgement of appeal court today has also go along away to put to rest the eligibility of the 2nd respondents Simon Lalong that he not only qualify but “Eminently “qualified.

“We are fully satisfy that the justices that deliver the judgement base on merit ,without fear, favor affection or ill will. “

by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State: lnsecurity, The  People  Of Mangu LG Now  Sleep With One  Eyes Close. 

By, Giwa Alex, Jos
The people of Mangu south local government area of plateau state now sleep literally with One of their eyes close as the insecurity in the local government has taken a Frightening dimension with the sporadic killings on daily basis.
As they have raised an alarm of the absence of the security presence in the affects local government, calling on governor Bako Lalong to have a rethink by revisiting the issue of the local security outfits introduced by the immediate past administration of Jonah David Jang tagged “Operation Rainbow”,to compliment the conventional security in the area.
Member representing Mangu South LG constituency at the plateau state House of Assembly move the motion on the floor of the House recently.
The member complain of the sporadic killings going on in his constituency of Mangu South local government of the State, with the adoption of the younger brother of the frontline politician in the state, the former Deputy President of the Senate Alh. Ibrahim Nasiru Mantu and found to be gruesomely murdered by yet to be identified person.
“Mr speaker, after that incident, there are other sporadic killings that now make the people of my constituency to be sleeping with one eyes close. “
“Regretably Mr speaker, most of these areas where those killings is taken place, you hardly feel the presence of securities “.
“Mr speaker, honorable colleagues, hence the need for his Excellency Simon Bako Lalong who is the chief security officer of the state to revisit the issue of Operation Rainbow. “
Operation Rainbow comprises of our local people who knows our terrain so bring them back will help in complimenting the security efforts of the conventional securities like the police and soilder in the like of Operation Save Haven. “
The member use the motion to call on governor Bako Lalong to overhaul the security situation especially Gridiri axis where crime and criminality is increasing at daily basis such as kidnapping.
However, advice the citizen of the affected local government to be security conscious and report any person whose activities can lead to the arrest those behind the dastardly acts in community and the state at large.
by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau state : House Of  Assembly  Summons The Head  Of Jos  Electricity Distribution (JED), As The State Groan Under Estimated Bill .

By, Giwa Alex, jos

The plateau state House of Assembly has summon the head of electricity distribution(JED) to appear before it without any delay.
This to come and explain the allegation levelled against it by the residence of Jos and its environs the cooperation seldom provide electricity to the residences until month end when they realize the civil servants have been paid salary and when the electricity bill is distributed, outrageous.
The member representing the pankshin constituency at the plateau State House of Assembly move the motion recently at the floor of the House during plenary.
The member decry how the management of Jos electricity distribution company (JED) who is not providing the services in line with the required law has resulted to criminal act of shortchanging the consumers by billing them with what they refer to as “Crazy “or “Estimated “.bill.
The member representing the good people of pankshin in the House of Assembly urge the law makers to use their legislative power bestowed on it by the constitution and summon the head of the electricity in the state to clear himself of the allegation of shortchanging the customers of energy in the state.
Adding his voice to the motion, the Deputy speaker in the House, Saleh yehimo narrate how he financially single handedly provide electricity to communities hitherto devoid of electricity only for the management of Power Holding of Nigeria jos distribution zone, a.k .a(JED)to come from the blues given the people of the community including myself (Deputy Speaker) unimaginable bill, they refer to “Crazy or Estimated .
It was however agree that management of Power Holding of Nigeria jos distribution zone be summon to sheer more light on the allegation on the floor of the House.
by Alexander Aleburu

President Mohammadu Buhari Advices Governors To Eradicate Corruption And Be People Oriented Governors .

By, Giwa Alex, Jos

President Mohammadu Buhari has urged the Governor’s under the auspices of “Progressive Governor’s Forum” to be people oriented Governors and support the fight against corruption in their various states.

President Buhari give the advice as the Forum open a parley 26th November,2019 held at the Government Banquet Hall Little Rayfield.

President Buhari represented by the Secretary to the Federal Government, Boss Mustapha urged the governor to try and do anything within their human power to ensure they reduce the menace of corruption in their various states to the barest minimum, if not eradicate.

This the president said is very imperative because corruption is and enemy and a clog to the wheel of any development of a country, hence the need for it to be strangulated before it strangulate the economic ,social and cultural of our various states and country as a whole.

The event which has its Theme as “Strengthening Public Service Delivery” with a specific focus on Security, Revenue, Universal Basic Education and Health was declared opened by Mr President Mohammadu Buhari, represented by the Secretary to the Federal Government, Boss Mustapha.

The Chairman of the “Progressives Governors Forum”, Governor Abubakar Atiku Bagudu who is the governor of Kebbi State, in his address commended President Buhari for allowing the various organs of government to function effectively and independently.

He acknowledged the efforts of the Federal government in the area of security, social investment programmes and economy which he said it is growing.

Earlier, the Plateau State Governor who hosted the event, Governor Simon Bako Lalong in his welcoming address urged his colleagues to be committed in their vision of providing accountable, responsible and responsive leadership to the citizens.

He added that the focus was to strengthen public service delivery in APC States and the nation at large.

Lalong reminded the governors of the last parley which took place in Kebbi State on August 1, 2017 with the Theme “Policy Synergy to Ensure Development” which focused on Finance, Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), Agriculture, Education and Social Investment.

He said, “Your Excellencies, as Governors under the banner of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), we are fully committed to our vision of providing accountable, responsible and responsive leadership to our citizens.

“This is in line with the promises we made while seeking votes from the electorates and the oath of office that we took to serve our people.

“We are also not unaware of the torrents of expectations from the people we were elected to serve despite the financial challenges confronting our States.

“The onus is therefore on us, to justify why we were chosen from among millions of Nigerians by devising ingenious ways of meeting the expectations of the public.

“This underscores the relevance of our meeting here today as we synergize to explore what we can do together, what we can share with each other and areas we can collaborate with one another particularly the Federal Government that has partnered with us all the way.”

He concluded that the parley was apt as “it affords us the opportunity of discussing some of our efforts through agencies such as the Plateau Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Plateau Health Insurance Scheme, Plateau Disability Rights Commission, Plateau Peace Building Agency, ICT Development Agency as well as Plateau Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency.”

While speaking, the National Chairman, All Progressives Congress, APC, Comrade Adams Oshiomole who described Governor Lalong as “Mr Alert and Mr Peace” urged the progressives governors to work with the party. He commended President Buhari on the closure of Nigerian borders saying that our neighboring countries must respect fair trade. He urged the progressive governors to lead the way in the payment of the new minimum wage and the consequential adjustments.

There was technical session which included the Federal Governemnt’s briefing experiences and perspectives from APC states.

On the panel were Governors Kayode Fayemi, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, Godwin Obaseki, Abdullahi Sule, and Abubakar Sani Bello.

Others were Minister for Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, State Minister for Health, Olorunnimbe Mamora and State Minister for Education.

The Plateau State Governor, Rt Hon Simon Bako Lalong presented the emerging issues and way forward.

In attendance were governors of Kebbi, Ekiti, Kaduna, Nasarawa, Niger, Edo, Jigawa, and Plateau states. Others were Deputy Governors of Kano and Kogi while other APC governors sent representatives.

by Alexander Aleburu

Air Marshal Wuyep Advices Lowland Microfinance Bank Shareholders To Plough Back Shares For The Growth Of Bank.

By, Giwa Alex, Jos

The shareholders of lowland micro finance bank has been advised to plough back their share to encourage the growth of the Bank.

Wuyep give the advice at the bank 9th and 10th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at lowland finance bank Manbudi in lantang South local government of plateau state.

He said when the shareholders of the bank plough back their profits in form of shares to the bank ,it will encourage the board of the to do more for the uplifting the bank ,Wuyep maintained.

The branch manager of Central Bank of Nigeria plateau state branch, Mrs Tinat said the activities of micro-finance banks have been identified as one of the factors slowing down the rate of rural-urban migration, enhancing job creation and investment opportunities, ensuring growth in savings and financial literacy among rural dwellers in plateau state.

She further stressed that despite several challenges encountered in the sector, a significant achievement has been recorded in the access to finance in the rural areas and urged the bank’s shareholders to “consider strongly a remarkable increase in your authorized and paid up share capitals, which would ensure that you meet the recapitalization requirements of the CBN in order to retain your operating license.”

Earlier, the bank’s MD/CEO, Mr. Amos Balami informed shareholders of the activities of the bank saying that despite challenges, the bank has made substantial progress and needs to be encouraged, putting emphasis on the achievement of Nbol-Iram, a flagship product of the bank.

Balami stressed that the product has “continued to perform creditably with loan repayments in excess of 98% over four 8years and this has brought economic empowerment to the rural farmers who otherwise would not have been able to access any form of financing for increased agricultural activities.”

He further disclosed the bank’s future in focus is “to raise shareholders fund to the minimum of N200m to take advantage of the opportunities derivable from economies of scale as well as the new window of branchless/agency banking which has the potential to increase our reach at minimal cost.”

by Alexander Aleburu

Hate Speech Bill : Our Party Is The Architect Of “Hate Speech” — APC chieftain. 

By, Our Reporter

The All Progressive Congress (APC) been advice to apologize to the people of Nigeria for the pains and hardship the party has inflicts on the people for inability to fulfill its electoral promises of “Change”they promise Nigeria citizens and stop pursuing “Hate Speech Bill”proposing death sentence for offender.

As there is no smoke without fire.

“If the millions of Nigerian youths can have something doing to earn a living, they will not have time for “Hate speech”.

“if people are allowed to elect their leaders in a free and fair election there will be no “Hate Speech”.

“So, something gave birth to hate speech and that is what the Senate should address.

The former Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress(APC) in Niger State, Comrade Jonathan Vatsa, has lambasted the 9th Assembly of the Nigerian Senate for the proposed bill seeking death penalty for anyone convicted for hate speech.

While addressing selected journalists in Minna, the Niger State capital, the former Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism in the state described the move as not only laughable but a direct invitation for anarchy.

The APC chieftain also advice the 9th Assembly to also propose a bill that will apply for lands in the 36 states, including the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja as did for Ruga to be used as cemetery for hate speech offenders that will be killed.

According to Vatsa:

“I call on Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi the proponent of “Hate Speech Bill ” to also propose a bill that will ensure we have separate cemetery for offenders so that we can have it as tourist sites with inscriptions ‘Hate Speech’ cemetery because the offenders may also include those of us who have benefitted from “Hate Speech”.

“What a shame.”

Vatsa wondered why the (APC)-controlled Senate should never, ever contemplate such a “draconia and unpopular law,” saying: “We the (APC) rode to power in 2015 through “Hate Speech”.

“We (APC) brought hate speech to Nigeria politics and I am one of them.

“As a Publicity Secretary of the APC, I know how we used hate speech to mobilize Nigerians against the then ruling party.

“And it paid off because Nigerians eventually hated the Peoples Democratic Party.

“Before 2015, Nigerians did not know anything like hate speech.

“In fact, since the return of democracy in 1999, we are just hearing about hate speech.

“APC as a political party brought hate to politics in form of propaganda.

“The truth must be told: we are the architect of hate speech and nobody complained about it.

“We enjoyed it and it worked for us.

“If we think we have failed Nigerians in our change promises, we should be bold enough to tell Nigerians that we are sorry, we couldn’t deliver, but to try to cage them by trying to introduce or recycle Decree 4 of 1984 in the name of hate speech is unacceptable.”

The APC chieftain while blaming the Senate Deputy Whip, who is from Niger North Senatorial District, Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, warned that the proposed bill for death penalty for hate speech “might consume all of us”.

Vatsa said rather than proposing death penalty for hate speech offenders, it should be death penalty for corrupt leaders in this country because “corruption and injustice gave birth to what is now being called hate speech.

“If there is justice, equity, fairness and respect for rule of law, there will be no hate speech.

“But when people are being marginalized and denied their right, surely there will be hate speech.

“You cannot stop people from expressing their freedom of speech.

“If the Senate is proposing death penalty for hate speech, then what will they do to Boko Haram, armed bandits, kidnappers, oil bunkers and treasury looters both politicians and civil servants?

“All these things are worse than hate speech.

“There are more pressing issues to Nigerians that the Senate should look into and address instead of wasting their energy on an unpopular bill like this one that will not see the light of the day.”

Vatsa however believes that there are more to the proposed hate speech bill, adding: “If the rumor of President Muhammadu Buhari nursing the ambition of third term is correct, then they need death penalty for hate speech to silence everybody who will want to oppose him.

“But the Senate should know that he who lives in a glass house should not throw stone because they cannot be there forever.

“When they leave the Senate, the law can catch up with them.

“Again, if the money meant for constituency projects are utilized for the purpose it was meant for and the people begin to see dividends of democracy, there will be no need for hate speech.

“If the millions of Nigerian youths can have something to do to earn a living, they will not have time for hate speech.

“If people are allowed to elect their leaders in a free and fair election there will be no hate speech.

“So, something gave birth to hate speech and that is what the Senate should address.

by Alexander Aleburu

Hate Speech Bill : Our Party Is An Architect Of “Hate Speech” — APC chieftain. 

By, Our Reporter

The All Progressive Congress (APC) been advice to apologize to the people of Nigeria for the pains and hardship the party has inflicts on the people for inability to fulfill its electoral promises of “Change”they promise Nigeria citizens and stop pursuing “Hate Speech Bill”proposing death sentence for offender.

As there is no smoke without fire.

“If the millions of Nigerian youths can have something doing to earn a living, they will not have time for “Hate speech”.

“if people are allowed to elect their leaders in a free and fair election there will be no “Hate Speech”.

“So, something gave birth to hate speech and that is what the Senate should address.

The former Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress(APC) in Niger State, Comrade Jonathan Vatsa, has lambasted the 9th Assembly of the Nigerian Senate for the proposed bill seeking death penalty for anyone convicted for hate speech.

While addressing selected journalists in Minna, the Niger State capital, the former Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism in the state described the move as not only laughable but a direct invitation for anarchy.

The APC chieftain also advice the 9th Assembly to also propose a bill that will apply for lands in the 36 states, including the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja as did for Ruga to be used as cemetery for hate speech offenders that will be killed.

According to Vatsa:

“I call on Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi the proponent of “Hate Speech Bill ” to also propose a bill that will ensure we have separate cemetery for offenders so that we can have it as tourist sites with inscriptions ‘Hate Speech’ cemetery because the offenders may also include those of us who have benefitted from “Hate Speech”.

“What a shame.”

Vatsa wondered why the (APC)-controlled Senate should never, ever contemplate such a “draconia and unpopular law,” saying: “We the (APC) rode to power in 2015 through “Hate Speech”.

“We (APC) brought hate speech to Nigeria politics and I am one of them.

“As a Publicity Secretary of the APC, I know how we used hate speech to mobilize Nigerians against the then ruling party.

“And it paid off because Nigerians eventually hated the Peoples Democratic Party.

“Before 2015, Nigerians did not know anything like hate speech.

“In fact, since the return of democracy in 1999, we are just hearing about hate speech.

“APC as a political party brought hate to politics in form of propaganda.

“The truth must be told: we are the architect of hate speech and nobody complained about it.

“We enjoyed it and it worked for us.

“If we think we have failed Nigerians in our change promises, we should be bold enough to tell Nigerians that we are sorry, we couldn’t deliver, but to try to cage them by trying to introduce or recycle Decree 4 of 1984 in the name of hate speech is unacceptable.”

The APC chieftain while blaming the Senate Deputy Whip, who is from Niger North Senatorial District, Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, warned that the proposed bill for death penalty for hate speech “might consume all of us”.

Vatsa said rather than proposing death penalty for hate speech offenders, it should be death penalty for corrupt leaders in this country because “corruption and injustice gave birth to what is now being called hate speech.

“If there is justice, equity, fairness and respect for rule of law, there will be no hate speech.

“But when people are being marginalized and denied their right, surely there will be hate speech.

“You cannot stop people from expressing their freedom of speech.

“If the Senate is proposing death penalty for hate speech, then what will they do to Boko Haram, armed bandits, kidnappers, oil bunkers and treasury looters both politicians and civil servants?

“All these things are worse than hate speech.

“There are more pressing issues to Nigerians that the Senate should look into and address instead of wasting their energy on an unpopular bill like this one that will not see the light of the day.”

Vatsa however believes that there are more to the proposed hate speech bill, adding: “If the rumor of President Muhammadu Buhari nursing the ambition of third term is correct, then they need death penalty for hate speech to silence everybody who will want to oppose him.

“But the Senate should know that he who lives in a glass house should not throw stone because they cannot be there forever.

“When they leave the Senate, the law can catch up with them.

“Again, if the money meant for constituency projects are utilized for the purpose it was meant for and the people begin to see dividends of democracy, there will be no need for hate speech.

“If the millions of Nigerian youths can have something to do to earn a living, they will not have time for hate speech.

“If people are allowed to elect their leaders in a free and fair election there will be no hate speech.

“So, something gave birth to hate speech and that is what the Senate should address.

by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State Appeal  Tribunal :Mike Ozekhome Pray Court To Return  Borrowed Mandate By Governor Lalong To J.T Useni 

By, Giwa Alex, jos

Chief Mike Ozekhome (SAN) counsel to governorship candidate of the People Democratic party (PDP) in plateau state in the 2019 general election Gen. J.T Useni has pray the court to retrieve the borrowed mandate by governor Simon Bako Lalong to Gen . J.T Useni the rightful winner of the election under contention.

As the legal luminary Ozekhome said, its impossible for two Obas, Ezes and Emirs to be in one palace ,one most give way to the other.

The Edo state born Senior Advocate of Nigeria(SAN)Dr. Mike Ozekhome stated this during the hearing of the governorship appeal tribunal between governor Simon Bako Lalong (APC) and J.T Useni of the (PDP) in an interview with group of journalists at the appeal court premises sitting in jos the plateau state capital.

Que: sir,the court has just hear your governorship election appeal, how did you feel, and what is your hope?

President Mohammadu Buhari’s case with Atiku Abubakar is totally different from the fact of this case ,just as the Heaven is different from the Earth, and in law ,case is an authority on what it’s related .

You cannot transfer unrelated fact from one to another,in this case, governor Simon Bako Lalong affirmed in the trial tribunal as put down in trial tribunal pages 278-279 gives different names ,qualification ,non of them tied to any particular names, when they ask him in form (CF001) Exhibit (31), have you ever Change your name, he said “NO” by putting dash “-” the tribunal found that because he put dash meaning “NO”.

The name of Simon Bako suleh which is on the secondary school qualification is never tied to him in any of the documents.

The tribunal after finding that he gave false information ,surprisingly with all respect turned around and said Oh! this false information is not substantial enough to contest an election .

If the electorate are going to vote, they should be able to know who they are voting for, they should be able to know this is A, B or C.

Otherwise ,as I told the court today 22nd November, 2019 during the appeal hearing of General Jeremiah Useni against governor Simon Bako Lalong, there may came an era where anybody can pick -up another person’s certificate like picking the certificate of Chief Mike Ozekhome by going to swear to an affidavit, although the certificate bearing Ozekhome that Mukalia Ozekhome, Michel Ozekhome, we will be in a dangerous politics if we should allow that to happen.

This is one case the intermediate court, the court of appeal should put its leg down and up hold section (138)of the constitution which showed that the grounds of qualification are both “Pre and Post election matter “,that the Supreme Court never held that they are pre election matter only

They were citing one or more less over (20) twenty cases in one of the judgement ,both of them post election that was the main judgement decision of the court in this case.

The main decision of the Supreme Court on Atiku Vs Buhari which spans over One Hundred pages ,never ,ever said qualification is a pre- election matter is both Pre and Post election matter.

The three authorities I give the Court during the hearing today and summit to the Court, is not “Concurring but Decenting “,because concurring judgment cannot go separate from the main judgement.

We have be able to distinguish from the two, we believe that this is the particular case for this tribunal to hold that Gen. J.T Useni popularly, very fairly and credibly elected by the people of plateau State to be their governor from 2019-2023 and that popular mandate which presently in the custody of governor Bako Lalong should be retrieve and given back to Get. JT Useni because there could be no two Emirs , Ezes and Obas

in one palace.

The real Eze, Emir and Oba is Gen. Jeremiah Timbut Useni.

by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State : police Vowed  To Crackdown On Hoodlums (Sarasuka) Disturbing  The Peace Of The  State. 

By, Giwa Alex, Jos
The Nigeria police, plateau State command has vowed to crackdown group on hoodlums a.k.a “Sarasuka”disturbing and posing threat to the peace of the people of plateau State and its environs.
As the security is set to smoke out the hoodlums from their enclaves and solicit the maximum cooperation of the good people of the State for effective operations of the security agent in the state.
The commissioner of police plateau state command, Akin Moyede revealed this to journalists in a press briefing to review the command activities in the state for the past five (5) weeks held at the command headquarters on the 21th Nov, 2019 .
“Reports reaching us revealed that, these group of street urchins are causing problems to the cooperate peace of the State and the security is set to go after them to smoke them out from where they may be hiding and bring them to justice “.
The commissioner of police solicit the cooperation of the good people of the state to cooperate with the security agencies and report any links that will lead to the arrest of these hoodlums.
“These bad people terrorising our state, community and neighborhood live with us, they are our brothers , for the interest and the peace of the State ,we begged you to avail the police credible information that could lead to the arrest of this group. “
In a similar development, the commissioner said for the past five weeks ,the command has arrested no fewer than 34 persons with various crimes, some have confess to the crime, while some are still under going interrogations and investigation ,they will be charged to court as soon as investigation is concluded.
Those paraded before journalists include, unlawful possession of fire arms and ammunitions, illegal fabrication of fire arms, culpable homicide.
The police also parade twenty-one suspects in the case of criminal conspiracy, mischief, causing hurt and culpable homicide which they will soon be charge to court as soon as investigations are completed.
by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State :Hon. Baba Hassan Triumph At The Appeal Court .

By, Giwa Alex, jos

Member representing Jos North-North in the Plateau State House of Assembly Hon. Baba Hassan has again triumph in the appeal tribunal.

As the Court of Appeal setting in Jos, plateau State capital has upheld the election of the three times member of the Plateau State House of Assembly ,Hon. Ibrahim Baba Hassan, of the All Progressives Congress (APC) into the seat of Jos North- North State Constituency in Plateau State House of Assembly.

The presiding judge, Justice Moses Ugor, held that the appellant failed to proved their allegation that Hon. Hassan has forged a Diploma certificate he presented to INEC to contest the 2015 House of Assembly election.

Barr. Munir Barau, of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), had challenged the 2019 election of Hon. Hassan, alleging that he had presented false information to INEC by presenting, ”forged Diploma certificate from University of Jos.”

However, the trial tribunal held that Barau, did not proved his allegation beyond reasonable doubt and the tribunal held the election of Baba Hassan.

But Barau not satisfied with the judgement, appealed the matter.

The appeal court held that the lower tribunal is right to have struck out Barau’s, exhibits P7, P8 and P10, and issues 1 and 2 of his petition, having not tendered certified true documents.

Justice Ugor, further held that the tribunal was right when it held that PW2 the deputy registrar of the University of Jos, only gave an oral evidence, rather than documentary evidence.

The court held that Barau, has failed to proved his allegation beyond reasonable doubt, as required by sections 131, 132 and 133 of the evidence act.

And further held that the 2nd respondent has presented exhibits R2 being a letter signed by the registrar of the University certifying the Diploma certificate was genuinely obtained from the University, adding that Hon. Hassan has also presented a Police witness that tendered an investigation report, which also confirmed the Diploma certificate was genuine.

Justice Ugor, further held that the 2nd respondent has presented Leadership Newspaper publication from the University also confirming the eligibility of the certificate

He hed that the appellant did not presented the registrar to disapproved his signatures on all evidences presented by Hon. Hassan.

He said the issue of an alleged criminal suit pending before Federal High Court, canvassed by the appellant was; “not an issue at all.”

The court held that it resolved all issues in favour of the respondent, it upheld the judgement of the trial tribunal and further held that; “the 2nd respondent was not found to have forged the Diploma certificate and that his election is upheld.”

Hon. Baba Hassan has won the 2019 election with 41,990 votes, while Barr. Munir Barau, won 13, 383, in 3rd place.

With the appeal court ruling in favor of Baba Hassan dated 20th November, 2019, the coast is now clear for legislative business that will be for the benefit of his constituency and plateau state as a whole.

by Alexander Aleburu

Hate Speech Bill : NUJ Urges Journalists To Rise And Challenge  The  Bill Before  Pass Into Law. 

By, Giwa Alex, jos
The president Nigeria Union Of Journalist(NUJ) has call on Journalist nation wide to stand and Challenge the “Hate Speech Bill” that is already before the National Assembly, and has pass second reading.
As the Bill is not only anti journalist, anti people, draconian and indirect way to muzzle, cow and pocket journalists by the government and his co-travellers ,the proponent of the “Hate Speech bill” who want to deprive the society access to free information.
The president of the Nigeria Union Journalist (NUJ) Chris lsibuzor give the advice during the extra ordinary Congress meeting held on the 20th November, 2019 at the councils secretariat at Hill Station junction along Abrahim Taiwo Road in Jos, plateau state capital.
Chris is in plateau to sentistize journalists in the state to be abreast with challenges ahead of journalists in the country and the need for us to hold our destiny in our hands and say no to this proposed draconian media law of the government.
” The bill has passed second reading at the National Assembly that if we did not fight it now, I am assuring you that the implications may be too much for us to handle later, he said.
Isibuzo berated the initiator of the bill who he said it would have be more profitable and rewarding if he had channel his smart brain for that which would be beneficial to all the people of Nigeria .
It would be recall that recently one of the law makers out of what can be describe as overzealousness proposed bill before National Assembly captioned “Hate Speech Bill”which has pass the second reading at the National Assembly ,gear towards to regulate the press.
On the issue of proliferations of professional body, like “Online journalists “and some other not registered bodys, the NUJ president will make frantic efforts to bring the qualified ones that are willing to register with NUJ and then go after the quacks sabotaging the practice of the journalism profession in the country ,and bringing the name of the profession to disrepute.
He thank the NUJ plateau state Council under the leadership of Mr Paul Jatto,for some of the projects he his putting on ground that we benefit the members of the council in plateau State.
He however share light on the issue of his allege certificate forgery by the past president of NUJ Abdulwaheed Odusile and said its baseless “The past president of NUJ Waheed Odusile is a drowning man who still bitter over lost of election, at the same same time want to distract our government to be in this failure group with his government which informed his actions.
On the president entourage were some of the National Excos of the council
Alh Ali Atabo ,Ladi Emmanuel , Chief Shuiabu Liman and Wilson Bako of the Nigeria Standard who is

the vice president zone “D”

by Alexander Aleburu

Hate Speech Bill : NUJ Urges Journalists To Rise And Challenge  The  Bill Before  Pass Into Law. 

By, Giwa Alex, jos
The president Nigeria Union Of Journalist(NUJ) has call on Journalist nation wide to stand and Challenge the “Hate Speech Bill” that is already before the National Assembly, and has pass second reading.
As the Bill is not only anti journalist, anti people, draconian and indirect way to muzzle, cow and pocket journalists by the government and his co-travellers ,the proponent of the “Hate Speech bill” who want to deprive the society access to free information.
The president of the Nigeria Union Journalist (NUJ) Chris lsibuzor give the advice during the extra ordinary Congress meeting held on the 20th November, 2019 at the councils secretariat at Hill Station junction along Abrahim Taiwo Road in Jos, plateau state capital.
Chris is in plateau to sentistize journalists in the state to be abreast with challenges ahead of journalists in the country and the need for us to hold our destiny in our hands and say no to this proposed draconian media law of the government.
” The bill has passed second reading at the National Assembly that if we did not fight it now, I am assuring you that the implications may be too much for us to handle later, he said.
Isibuzo berated the initiator of the bill who he said it would have be more profitable and rewarding if he had channel his smart brain for that which would be beneficial to all the people of Nigeria .
It would be recall that recently one of the law makers out of what can be describe as overzealousness proposed bill before National Assembly captioned “Hate Speech Bill”which has pass the second reading at the National Assembly ,gear towards to regulate the press.
On the issue of proliferations of professional body, like “Online journalists “and some other not registered bodys, the NUJ president will make frantic efforts to bring the qualified ones that are willing to register with NUJ and then go after the quacks sabotaging the practice of the journalism profession in the country ,and bringing the name of the profession to disrepute.
He thank the NUJ plateau state Council under the leadership of Mr Paul Jatto,for some of the projects he his putting on ground that we benefit the members of the council in plateau State.
He however share light on the issue of his allege certificate forgery by the past president of NUJ Abdulwaheed Odusile and said its baseless “The past president of NUJ Waheed Odusile is a drowning man who still bitter over lost of election, at the same same time want to distract our government to be in this failure group with his government which informed his actions.
On the president entourage were some of the National Excos of the council
Alh Ali Atabo ,Ladi Emmanuel , Chief Shuiabu Liman and Wilson Bako of the Nigeria Standard who is

the vice president zone “D”

by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State : Appeal Court  Upheld State House Of Assembly Election Of Hon. Mohammed  Abubakar 

By, Giwa Alex, jos

The Court of Appeal setting in Jos, the plateau state capital ,has upheld the judgement of an election tribunal, affirming the election of Hon. Muhammad Abubakar Balo of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on seat of Quaan’pan South Comstitunecy in the State House of Assembly.

The court in a lead judgement delivered by Justice, Tani Hassan, held that the trial tribunal was right in dismissing the petition of Hon. Zainab Dogo, of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).

Hon. Dogo had challenged the election of Balo, on two grounds alleging corrupt practices and non compliance with the electoral act.

The trial tribunal had dismissed her petition, adducing that the petition fall short of the requirement of section 138 and its subsections as enshrined in the electoral act.

However, not satisfied with the judgement, she seek redress at the Court of Appeal.

In its judgement the appellate court, held that the, “tribunal was right when it strike out the petitioners petition on ground one, for incompetence and lacking in merit.”

She added that: Ground one is a fundamental violation of section 138, cauching it with or,” giving alternative to the tribunal.

Justice Hassan futher held that the trial,”tribunal was right to have also strike out, the ground two of the petitioners, having not tendered the documents, forms EC8A, which were pleaded.”

She held that the the petition was not competent, the tribunal judgement was right, the appeal is lacks merit and is, “hereby dismissed.”

The court further orderd that parties shall bear their costs of prosecuting the appeal.

In an interview with Zainab Dogo of People Democratic Party (PDP) by our reporter, immediately after the judgement, said I have pursued the case to the legal logical conclusion just to satisfy the curocity of my people who give me their mandate.

She further said if I had not pursue it at the court of law they may be interpreting another meaning that l have compromise.

She however urge the members of his constituency to support the ruling goverment and the representative of Quraan’Pan South at the state House of Assembly Mohammed Abubakar for development to strive.

She however call on Mohammed Abubakar to run all inclusive government by carrying everybody along.

by Alexander Aleburu

Doom Day For Plateau  State, As Federal  Government Set To Pay Fulanis (50) Billion Naira  Compensation. 

By, Giwa Alex, jos

Plateau State North central Nigeria may just be heading for doom as the Federal government has Conclude plans to pay compensation to the Fulanis for the allege losses they incurred during an attacks on them which they claim to have lost unquantified lives and properties.

They have dragged the Federal Government to the Federal High Court sitting in jos the plateau state capital demanding for the whooping sums of Fifty (50)billion naira over an attacks and lost of lives by the Fulanis on the plateau.

The case which is allege to have been going on for quite a while at the Federal High Court sitting in jos the plateau state capital, is without Federal Government representative , a ploy to clear the coast for the Fulanis to win the case for the compensation to be paid.

“The case is ongoing, witnesses have been taking quietly and Judgement will soon be delivered without Legal Representation from the Federal Government.”

” This action ,if allowed without defence ,will spell doom against the people of Plateau State as the Federal Government will quickly pay the said sum to the Fulanis in the name of Court Judgement.”

The question on the lips of many therefore, is who will then compensate the people of plateau State who had lost and still loosen lives and properties to these identified herdsmen?

by Alexander Aleburu

Baptist Trains Northern Youths on Leadership

By, Our Reporter

The Nigerian Baptist Convention, NBC, has trained youths of Baptist extraction in the Northern part of the country on leadership.

The 3-day training was held at the First Baptist Church, Jos, the Plateau State capital. The theme for the training was “Purposeful Leadership”.

The Director, Youth, and Students Ministry, Nigerian Baptist Convention, Rev Dr S.A.K Olaleye opened the first session with “Getting Started (Purposeful Leadership)”. He gave insight into the theme and enjoined the delegates to be purposeful leaders saying that, “a leader without purpose is a leader without direction who does not know the reason for his position.”

He gave the example of purposeful leadership in the Bible to include Joseph, Moses, Joshua, and Nehemiah among others. He identified the qualities of purposeful leadership as preparation, vision, planning, focus, perseverance, courage, influence and sacrifice.

The guest speaker for the training was Rev Japhlet Kyenlong who facilitated sessions on “Building Spiritual Leaders 1 (Leaders and Personality) and Building Spiritual Leaders 2 (Leaders and Personality)”.

The National Coordinator, Youth Ministries Division of the Nigerian Baptist Convention, NBC, Rev Joshua IbukunOluwa facilitated workshop session 1 on “Communication Strategies for Effective Leadership” while Rev Sam Alabi of the same Ministry took the workshop 2 session on “Leadership and Learning.”

Addressing journalists in Jos during the leadership training conference, the National President, Nigerian Baptist Convention Youth Conference, NBCYC, Pastor Enunuaye Onajite thanked the Nigerian Baptist Convention for organising the training aimed at building leaders among the youths. He expressed confidence that the “conference will mark a new beginning in our leadership strides as we will be better equipped for the task ahead”.

He said, “No organisation is better than her leadership. The height of progress this fellowship will ever make; is dependent on our leadership. Let us, therefore, take advantage of this conference to increase our knowledge about leadership. Leadership is purpose-driven, hence, it must involve adequate knowledge to operate. When followers know better than the leaders, leadership purpose has been abused. The leader must know the way, lead and goes the way.”

He urged youths at the training conference to make judicious use of what they have learned so as to be purposeful leaders.

On the state of the nation, Onajite noted that all is not well with the country as Nigeria has become poverty capital of the world coupled with the myriad of challenges in the area unemployment capitalised and dwindling education standard, worsening infrastructure, banditry, kidnapping, and killings; high inflation, unstable political and economic environment, corruption and epileptic power among others.

He, however, expressed optimism in the country praying that God would raise leaders like Nehemiah to rebuild the broken walls of the nation. He urged leaders at all levels to rise up to the occasion and squarely face the task of leading Nigeria out of the doldrums. He added that the Church would continue to pray for a better Nigeria as we have no other Jerusalem than Nigeria.

The youth leader tasked Nigerian youths to brace up for leadership roles stressing that “we need to bring our youthful energy and 21st Century technological advancement into governance.”

by Alexander Aleburu

Baptist Trains Northern Youths on Leadership

By, Our Reporter

The Nigerian Baptist Convention, NBC, has trained youths of Baptist extraction in the Northern part of the country on leadership.

The 3-day training was held at the First Baptist Church, Jos, the Plateau State capital. The theme for the training was “Purposeful Leadership”.

The Director, Youth, and Students Ministry, Nigerian Baptist Convention, Rev Dr S.A.K Olaleye opened the first session with “Getting Started (Purposeful Leadership)”. He gave insight into the theme and enjoined the delegates to be purposeful leaders saying that, “a leader without purpose is a leader without direction who does not know the reason for his position.”

He gave the example of purposeful leadership in the Bible to include Joseph, Moses, Joshua, and Nehemiah among others. He identified the qualities of purposeful leadership as preparation, vision, planning, focus, perseverance, courage, influence and sacrifice.

The guest speaker for the training was Rev Japhlet Kyenlong who facilitated sessions on “Building Spiritual Leaders 1 (Leaders and Personality) and Building Spiritual Leaders 2 (Leaders and Personality)”.

The National Coordinator, Youth Ministries Division of the Nigerian Baptist Convention, NBC, Rev Joshua IbukunOluwa facilitated workshop session 1 on “Communication Strategies for Effective Leadership” while Rev Sam Alabi of the same Ministry took the workshop 2 session on “Leadership and Learning.”

Addressing journalists in Jos during the leadership training conference, the National President, Nigerian Baptist Convention Youth Conference, NBCYC, Pastor Enunuaye Onajite thanked the Nigerian Baptist Convention for organising the training aimed at building leaders among the youths. He expressed confidence that the “conference will mark a new beginning in our leadership strides as we will be better equipped for the task ahead”.

He said, “No organisation is better than her leadership. The height of progress this fellowship will ever make; is dependent on our leadership. Let us, therefore, take advantage of this conference to increase our knowledge about leadership. Leadership is purpose-driven, hence, it must involve adequate knowledge to operate. When followers know better than the leaders, leadership purpose has been abused. The leader must know the way, lead and goes the way.”

He urged youths at the training conference to make judicious use of what they have learned so as to be purposeful leaders.

On the state of the nation, Onajite noted that all is not well with the country as Nigeria has become poverty capital of the world coupled with the myriad of challenges in the area unemployment capitalised and dwindling education standard, worsening infrastructure, banditry, kidnapping, and killings; high inflation, unstable political and economic environment, corruption and epileptic power among others.

He, however, expressed optimism in the country praying that God would raise leaders like Nehemiah to rebuild the broken walls of the nation. He urged leaders at all levels to rise up to the occasion and squarely face the task of leading Nigeria out of the doldrums. He added that the Church would continue to pray for a better Nigeria as we have no other Jerusalem than Nigeria.

The youth leader tasked Nigerian youths to brace up for leadership roles stressing that “we need to bring our youthful energy and 21st Century technological advancement into governance.”

by Alexander Aleburu

Money Laundering :EFCC Witness Exornorate Senator Jonah Jang On Allege Approval And Transfer Of SME Funds. 

By, Giwa Alex, Jos as

The trial of the former governor of plateau State on amended charges on money laundering by Efcc coined ,”Approval and Transfer “has taken dramatic turn as the witness of the Efcc has exornorates

the senator of the 8th Assembly.

As he said the executive meeting where the sum of 220 billion naira SME fund was signed ,senator jang was not in attendance but signed on behalf of the state by the then Deputy governor of the State Ignatius Longjan , while the then governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Emefele signed for the apex Bank,by extension the federal government.

Naman jonah who is witness PW9 was invited to testify by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (Efcc) at the on going trial of the former governor of plateau state David Jonah jang on money laundering Monday, 18th Nov, 2019 at the plateau high Court sitting in jos the plateau state capital.

Naman jonah who hold sway as member of the executive meetings throughout the eight years tenure of Jonah jang and part of this present administration of Simon Bako Lalong said his duty was to take the proceedings of the meetings.

In further re-cross examination by the counsel to David Jang ,Chief Mike Ozekhome (SAN) ,PW9 said ,the supplementary budget 2015 of the State was send to the state House of Assembly according to the law, which was pass and accented to by the government which give it legal backing document.

On whether the governor need to go back to the state law makers to ask for clarification before salaries are paid, the witness said he didn’t know about that.

It would be recall that the economic and financial crimes commission has moved an application to amend charges against the embattled senator over money laundering.

The new amended charges come up with among other charges “Approval and Transfer ” which the counsel to the 1st respondent argued is alien in law but the application for the amendment of charges was however granted by Justice Daniel longji.

The 1st and 2nd respondent swift reaction also move application for the Efcc to make available all the witnesses earlier cross examined be made available for re- cross examination.

After argument and counter argument the judge weigh into the matter by streamlining the re-cross examination only on the area amended by the financial body.

The case have been adjourned to 17th December, 2019 in which the 1and 2nd respondent will file no case submission .

by Alexander Aleburu

APC Should Apologize To Nigeria For Renegade On  Promises, Instead Of Pursuing Hate Speech Bill……… APC Chieftain 

By,Our Reporter

The All Progressive Congress (APC) been advised to apologize to the people of Nigeria for the party inability to fulfill its electoral promises to the Nigeria citizens and stop pursuing “Hate”proposing death sentence for offender.

As there is no smoke without fire,

“If the millions of Nigerian youths can have something doing to earn a living, they will not have time for hate speech.

“if people are allowed to elect their leaders in a free and fair election there will be no hate speech.

“So, something gave birth to hate speech and that is what the Senate should address.

The former Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress(APC) in Niger State, Comrade Jonathan Vatsa, has lambasted the 9th Assembly of the Nigerian Senate for the proposed bill seeking death penalty for anyone convicted for hate speech.

While addressing selected journalists in Minna, the Niger State capital, the former Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism in the state described the move as not only laughable but a direct invitation for anarchy.

The APC chieftain also advised the 9th Assembly to also propose a bill that will apply for lands in the 36 states, including the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja as did for Ruga to be used as cemetery for hate speech offenders that will be killed.

According to Vatsa:

“I call on Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi the proponet of “Hate “bill to also propose a bill that will ensure we have separate cemetery for offenders so that we can have it as tourist’s sites with inscriptions ‘Hate Speech’ cemetery because the offenders may also include those of us who have benefitted from hate speech.

“What a shame.”

Vatsa wondered why the APC-controlled Senate should ever contemplate such a “draconian and unpopular law,” saying: “We rode to power in 2015 through hate speech.

“We (APC) brought hate speech to Nigeria politics and I am one of them.

“As a Publicity Secretary of the APC, I know how we used hate speech to mobilize Nigerians against the then ruling party.

“And it paid off because Nigerians eventually hated the Peoples Democratic Party.

“Before 2015, Nigerians did not know anything like hate speech.

“In fact, since the return of democracy in 1999, we are just hearing about hate speech.

“APC as a political party brought hate to politics in form of propaganda.

“The truth must be told: we are the architect of hate speech and nobody complained about it.

“We enjoyed it and it worked for us.

“If we think we have failed Nigerians in our change promises, we should be bold enough to tell Nigerians that we are sorry, we couldn’t deliver, but to try to cage them by trying to introduce or recycle Decree 4 of 1984 in the name of hate speech is unacceptable.”

The APC chieftain while blaming the Senate Deputy Whip, who is from Niger North Senatorial District, Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, warned that the proposed bill for death penalty for hate speech “might consume all of us”.

Vatsa said rather than proposing death penalty for hate speech offenders, it should be death penalty for corrupt leaders in this country because “corruption and injustice gave birth to what is now being called hate speech.

“If there is justice, equity, fairness and respect for rule of law, there will be no hate speech.

“But when people are being marginalized and denied their right, surely there will be hate speech.

“You cannot stop people from expressing their freedom of speech.

“If the Senate is proposing death penalty for hate speech, then what will they do to Boko Haram, armed bandits, kidnappers, oil bunkers and treasury looters both politicians and civil servants”?

“All these things are worse than hate speech.

“There are more pressing issues to Nigerians that the Senate should look into and address instead of wasting their energy on an unpopular bill like this one that will not see the light of the day.”

Vatsa however believes that there are more to the proposed hate speech bill, adding: “If the rumor of President Muhammadu Buhari nursing the ambition of third term is correct, then they need death penalty for hate speech to silence everybody who will want to oppose him.

“But the Senate should know that he who lives in a glass house should not throw stone because they cannot be there forever.

“When they leave the Senate, the law can catch up with them.

“Again, if the money meant for constituency projects are utilized for the purpose it was meant for and the people begin to see dividends of democracy, there will be no need for hate speech.

“If the millions of Nigerian youths can have something to do to earn a living, they will not have time for hate speech.

“If people are allowed to elect their leaders in a free and fair election there will be no hate speech.

“So, something gave birth to hate speech and that is what the Senate should address.

by Alexander Aleburu

Afizere Community  Has Been  Advice To Support Governor Bako Lalong Administration. 

By, Giwa Alex, jos

The Afizere community of Jos East Local Government of plateau state, has been urge to support the present administration of Rt. Hon. Bako Lalong to reciprocate the governor gesture in appointing their children in the key positions of his government.

As the present administration of Simon Bako lalong has bring the Afizere nation to political limelight, as the Izere nation can now boast of enviable political position in this present government of Simon Bako Lalong ,like the Secretary to the state government (SGS), Speaker of the plateau state house of Assembly, vice Chancellor of plateau State University and many more.

The appeal was made by Mallam Abdulmumuni Malmako the chairman of the occasion as part of his welcome address during the swearing in of the National body of Afizere Cultural and Community Development Association (ACCDA) held at the Hill Station Conference Hall along Tuduwada road on the 16th Nov, 2019 in Jos the plateau state capital.

Mallam Abdulmumuni who had been following the historical anticident of the Izere Nation for the past 40 years, said the struggle of the Izere Nation would have been a mirage without the tireless efforts of our fore – father charged the Afizere sons and daughters in an out of the state to be a good ambassadors of the Izere Nation.

The chairman said the reasons for the Izere Nation to support this present administration of Hon. Lalong , is for the obvious reasons that before this administration come on board, the people of Afizere in plateau State were relegated to background politically until the coming of the present administration that brings the community to limelight by giving us key positions in this government.

He urged the Izere nation to support the sons and daughters under this present administration to give their best to avoid what can be best describe as “Bitten The Finger That Fed You”.

In there separate goodwill messages , the special guest of the occasion, who is the commissioner of information plateau State, Dan Majan advice the Newly swearing in Exco to build on the unity of the community during their tenure.

“I want to advise you that leadership is not Okro Soup and Tuwo , so ensure that you bring your subjects under one folds in unity and avoid any action that are capable of distingrating your people “.

The speaker of the plateau State House of Assembly Abok Ayuba who double as the son of the community advice the New Exco to use their tenure to bring changes to the community.

In his acceptance speech, the New president elect of the Association, Azi Atu Waziri thank those who make the 16th Editions of the (ACCDA) ppossible, especially the electoral committee for conducting free fair and credible election ,and promise to do his best to write his name in the positive history of the Izere nation.

He urged the elders of the Izere land ,especially the Royal Fathers not to get tired of the association as we shall be coming for fatherly advice from time to time.

Notable personality that graced the occasion include , commissioner of information plateau State, Dan Majan , land and survey and urban development, Yakubu Datti, that of works, speaker plateau state house of Assembly Abok Ayuba and traditional rulers ,including the representative of Agwon Izere Isaac Wakili.

by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State :PDP Chairman Damishi Sango Resigns Amist Worsened Crisis. 

By, Giwa Alex, jos

The embattled Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in plateau state ,Hon. Damishi Sango has finally thrown the towel by resigning his position as the chairman of the party in the state.

As sango has handover the baton of chairmanship to his

Deputy Amos Gombi today the 15th November, 2019 during the party’s stakeholders meeting held at the party secretariat along Joseph Golwk Way Jos,plateau state.

According to the News Agency of Nigeria reports that Sango’s resignation was announced by retired Lt.-Gen. Jeremiah Useni,who is the leader of the party in the state.

Mr Useni, also PDP governorship candidate in the 2019 general elections disclosed this at a stakeholders meeting in Jos on Friday.

“Sango is no more our state chairman as directed by the National Secretariat but now a member of PDP Board of Trustees, BOT.”

“Mr Amos Gombi, his deputy, is now the acting chairman of PDP in the state. This was done to settle whatever crisis we were having.

“Left for us the leaders of the party in the state, there is nothing like PDP I and PDP II because we are one big family undivided.

“Is a nice use the forum to correct some insinuations with the allegation that Sango collected money from the headquarters for 2019 general elections was not true because three of us signed for whatever stipends given to us by the National Secretariat.

“So, the insinuations raised against him (Sango) were but false and a disservice to him,” he stated.

Mr Useni, who was flanked by his running mate, James Dalok, described PDP as a big family devoid of any form of division and ready to reclaim its stolen mandate at the Court of Appeal.

“Our appeal is coming up on Nov. 22, with great and strong belief that we shall emerge victorious.

“But no matter the outcome of the appeal, we shall end up at the Supreme Court because I will never give up the fight.”

“I am a dogged fighter, and never give up. That’s why I attended all the sittings at the Election Petition Tribunal to the end.”

“What I want from you people is your continuous prayers for God to help us reclaim our stolen mandate,” Mr Useni said.”

by Alexander Aleburu

St.Murumba College Jos, Decries Government  Neglects As It Turned 60 years . 

By, Giwa Alex, jos

St. Murumba College under the auspices of “St. Murumba Boys Old Students Association (SMOBA) has decry state government ,and by extension federal government government neglects of the school despite the college enormous human contribution to the state economic development and Nigeria as a whole.

This is the school who has churned out notable personalities who has contributed immensely to all the facet of the National development.
The president of the Association Joseph Kadya Gorah reveal this during the press conference held at the hall as part of the activities to kick start four (4)days activities to mark the institution Sixty(60) years of existence.
Gorah said the college which was established 1959 by the the Catholic mission, started as “Blessed Murumba College “with it primary objectives for the training and skill acquisition of non northerners in Jos who hitherto had difficulty in securing admissions for their children /wards in government secondary schools and to operation as day school from it temporary site which was later moved to its permanent site Zaria Road, jos in 1960.
The president said since then, the college has not derailed from it aims and objectives the set it up which are among other things are ,provision of secondary education to especially the Catholic youths in plateau metropolist, bring up children to appreciate the ideals, values and attributes of good citizens, bring up boys who will fear the Lord and to train boys who will take up the task of furthering their education and other objectives.
He further add that since the the establishment of the school 60years ago, the college has graduated men that can be best described as timber and caliber that has contributed to the economic, social and the sphere of the nation development .
He further lamented that government has not deemed it fit to reciprocate the gesture of upgrading the dilapidated facilities in the college as the school is almost devoid of basic facilities like chairs for the students, regular supply of electricity, braking of the college walls and class which can be compare to the holes of rodents.
And thank the Association for always there for the college
“the Association has provides the college with twenty-four hours electricity supply to the college, portable water supply, and renovation of some of the class.
Appeal to the government at level to come to the aid of the college, “I am appealing the government and well meaning Nigeria to help us in any way they seem fit for the face lift of the college facilities “
Some of the notable old students of the college include, the former governor of Bauchi State, lsa Yuguda, justice Daniel Longji, plateau State high Court, Chief segun Odegbami, Yakubu lbn Mohd DG NTA.
Others are, p square only to mention but few.
by Alexander Aleburu

Hon. Longjan Promise To Initiate Peoples  Oriented Bills , As Appeal Court upheld His Election. 

By, Giwa Alex, jos

The immediate past Deputy Governor of plateau state, and the member representing the southern zone constituency of plateau state at the National Assembly Hon. Ignatius Longjan has promised to move bills at the National Assembly that will have direct impact for the downtrodden .

As he call on his partner from the people Democratic party Hon. Kafas Lar challenging his election at the appeal court , to join hands with him to deliver the dividends of democracy to the people of southern senatorial zone of plateau state.
Hon. Lonjang made the promise today in an interview with group of journalists in his house shortly after his victory at the appeal court sitting in jos the plateau state capital.
He said now the court case surrounding his declaration as the winner of 23rd Feb, 2019 National Assembly election it will give me the opportunity to focus on people’s oriented project and deliver the dividends of democracy to the people of my constituency.
I will ensure that l move bills that will facilitate the construction of the road from jos and Akwanga which is currently in a deplorable condition and threat to lives.
The former deputy governor also promised to link shendam his constituency which has been disconnected from the national gride for quite a while back.
“My constituency have been suffering untold hardship for some time now because of lack of electricity, l will ensure they are restore back to the National gride, he maintained. “
Particularly now that I am member of committee for power in 9th Assembly.
As for the youth and women empowerment, I will not promise anything at the moment, but I will see that something is done in that regard, this is so as the engagement of the youth Will help to reduce youth restiveness in my constituency in particular and the state as a whole .
It would be recall that Hon. Longjan of the All progressive Congress (APC) election is been challenge by Kafas Lar of the People Democratic party (PDP) for mass rigging, nor compliance to the 2010 electoral law over the conduct of 2019 National Assembly

election and others.

The judgement which lasted for less than an hour ,the Judge held that the appellant did not proof his case beyond reasonable doubt, dismiss the appeal of Hon. Kafas Lar and upheld the election of Longjan.
by Alexander Aleburu

Court Discharge And Acquit Dr.Odeh Over Police Allegations, Acount To Be Unfrozen

B

y, Our Reporter

The High Court Sitting in jos the plateau state capital has discharged and acquit Dr. Michael Odeh over police allegations.

The Plateau State High Court presided over by Hon. Justice Daniel Longji, has discharged and acquitted Dr. Michael Owoicho Odeh, in Suit No. PLD/j75/2016, filed by the Commissioner of Police, Plateau State Command, against one, Orji Ifeoma Sharon Stella and himself (Dr. Odeh), owing to the inability of the Prosecution to establish a prima facie case against Dr. Michael Owoicho Odeh.

You would recall that, the Prosecution with the leave of Court, preferred a Nine (9) Count charge, ranging from Criminal Conspiracy, Theft, Misappropriation, Criminal Breach of Trust, Received Stolen Property and Concealment of Stolen Property against Orji Ifeoma Sharon Stella and Dr, Odeh, punishable under sections 97, 309, 312, 287, 289, 317, 319, 323, and 364 of the Penal Code Laws respectively.

However, throughout the hearing of the case, the Police called 14 witnesses and tendered Exhibits P1 to P41 and admitted in evidence, while evidence from the accused persons were, Exhibits D1 to D5. In the hearing process, the Bank Account of Dr. Odeh and that of his Hospital El-Roi, were also frozen.
At the end of the hearing of the Prosecution’s case, the Counsel to the accused persons (1st and 2nd) made a No Case Submissions, to which the Prosecution made a joint reply to the No Case Submissions.

Danboyi (Esq), of Shanding, Danboyi & Co. 7a Suzi Garden Tafawa Balewa Street Jos, Plateau State, Counsel to the 2nd Defendant in his No Case Submissions relating to the Charge No. PLD/J75C/2017, submitted in part that:
“The entire allegations of conspiracy is totally founded on unsubstantial suspicion of the nominal complainant, and totally not supported by any evidence.

“Throughout the length and breadth of the nominal complainant’s evidence, he never linked the 2nd Accused person (Dr. Odeh) with the alleged diversion of funds from Choco Condiments Nig. Ltd.
“To further show that this Count of Conspiracy, just like all the other Counts proffered against the 2nd Accused person (Dr. Odeh), are just based solely on the figments of the PW13’s imagination and baseless suspicion, PW6, who is one of the IPO in his evidence”.
However, Hon. Justice Longji, in his Ruling, dated 7th November, 2019, held that, “A No Case Submission may be upheld where:-
a. There is no evidence to prove an essential element of the alleged offence.
b. The evidence adduced has been so discredited as a result of cross-examination, and
c. The evidence is so manifestly unreliable that no reasonable Tribunal or Court can safely convict.
In the case of TANGO vs. C.O.P (2007) 12 NWLR (part 2049) p-the Supreme Court held thus:
“Therefore when a submission of no prima facie case is made on behalf of an accused person the trial court is not thereby called upon at that stage to express any opinion on the evidence before it. The Court is only called upon to take note to rule accordingly that there is before the Court no legally admissible evidence linking the accused person with the commission of the offence with which he is charged”.
And in the case of Okafor vs. State (2016) LPELR—26064 (SC) Sanusi JSC had this to say:
It also must be pointed out at the stage of “No Case Submission” is made, all that the trial Court is supposed to consider is not whether the evidence so far adduced by the Prosecution is sufficient to justify conviction but simply whether the prosecution has made out a prima facie case requiring some explanation from the accused person as regards his conduct or otherwise.

“Accordingly, it is my holding that Counts l, ll, lll, lV, Vl and Vll of the charge no prima facie case had made out to warrant him (Dr. Odeh) to be called to enter his defence.

From the Ruling of the Court dated 07/11/2019 obtained by REALITY, it is expected that his Bank Accounts would be made active, wherever they may be domiciled.

by Alexander Aleburu

Governor Lalong Felicitate With Muslims  Ummah, Call For Peaceful Coexistence As They  Celebrate Eid Maulud.

By, Giwa Alex, jos

Governor Bako Lalong of Plateau State has felicitate with the Muslims ummah in the state and call for peaceful coexistence between the Muslims and the nor Muslims as they celebrate Eid Maulud.

As he advised the religious leaders to use this period of t

he Maulud cerebration to educate their followers the need for coexistence and avoid any action capable of breaking down the peace currently been enjoyed in the state.

Governor Lalong give the advice today 11th November, 2019 during this year 2019 Eid Maulud celebration held at the Jos Central mosque in plateau state.

Governor Lalong represented by the Commissioner for Special Duty Hon. Jerry Werr call on the Muslims ummah in plateau State to sustain the current peace the state is enjoying as he urged the religious leaders of the to use this period and instill in heart of their adherence the need for peaceful coexistence.

This the governor said is important so that the state can maintain its place among the states in the nation as the Home of Peace and Tourism.

“As you celebrate Eid Maulud, use the celebration to educate your followers the need for peaceful coexistence with non Muslims which is key. “

As governor Lalong promise to do anything within it constitutional power to ensure peace is been maintain in the state and its environs.

The dignitaries who grazed the occasion include the Emir of Dass in Bauchi state HRH.Alh Usman Bilyamin, Commander Operation Save Haven (STF) Major General Augustine Agundu,Sec. Of the the ruling party in plateau state Bashir Musa Sati ,Chief immam of Jos Central Mosque and other dignitaries too numerous to mention.

by Alexander Aleburu

Kogi State University Renamed After Prince Abubakar Audu.

By, Our Reporter

The state owned university,kogi state university has been renamed after the former governor of the State and political sage Prince Abubakar Audu.

As the political followers of Audu ,under the auspices of Abubakar Audu political family expresses their gratitude to the sitting governor of Kogi state, Yahaya Bello for keeping the name of the late political sage alive by naming the state citadel of learning after him.

In a statement jointly signed by the spokesman of the Audu political family, Dr. Odekina Abutu and Chief David Dare Olatunde, the Maiyegun of Isanlu and made available to journalists in Jos on Sunday, the biological and political family fulsomely thank the governor for his kind gesture and applaud his courage and wisdom which led him to so doing.

In the same vein, the Audu family urges the public to translate the event as nothing but a kind gesture of goodwill from the Governor.

The statement reads:

“The Audu biological and political family express their profound gratitude to His Excellency, Governor Yahaya Bello for the honor done to our late leader. It is a gesture that no doubt, gladdens our hearts.

“The late Prince Abubakar Audu was a leader who never relented on his quest to bring excellence to Kogi State. His was a great service to us all and immortalising his name is a right step in the right direction by Governor Bello.

As regards the whisperings going on in certain quarters, renaming of Kogi State University (KSU) to Prince Abubakar Abubakar University (PAAU), we wish to make it clear that it is not a political event, neither is it couched in a political charade. It is a profound kind gesture aimed at extending honor to whom it is due, or in this case, immortalization to whom it is deserving of it.

“We beseech our people not to give it unintended undertones in a bid to push distorted narratives and remove from the lustre of the occasion. Governor Yahaya Bello renamed the university out of his own volition in good faith, and not to seek political favours.

“Our late leader deserves this honor and more for his humongous and incredible service to our beloved state. Those who see and contend otherwise are just playing the ostrich. We should not interpret every occasion as mere politics simply because politicians are involved. Renaming KSU to PAAU is a serious event that should not be politicized but appreciated as such. A gesture of goodwill may cost very little, but its true value can be incalculable.

“By and large, we implore you all to please, out of respect for our late leader and hero, desist and cease from running political commentaries regarding the renaming of the state’s institution by the governor”, the statement reads.

The Audu biological and political family opined they remain eternally appreciative of governor Yahaya Bello’s immense goodwill gesture, adding that it is an august phenomenon that will not be forgotten in a hurry.

by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State :Appeal Court Upheld Haruna Maitala Of The APC Election.

By, Giwa Alex, jos

The Court of Appeal Jos sitting in jos the plateau state capital has Friday, reaffirmed the election of Hon. Haruna Maitala, of the All progressives Congress(APC),into the seat of Jos North/Bassa Federal Constituency, of Plateau State, at the House of Representatives.

The court in consensus judgement led by Justice Habib Abiru, delivered by Justice, Mudaseer Oniyangi, held that the election tribunal was right to held that Maitala, was returned in compliance with the provisions of the electoral act.

Hon. Jonathan Dabo, of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has in appeal No.CA/J/EPT/PL /NA/HR/381/2019, challenged the election of Maitala, alleging that he did not won with lawful number of votes.

He alledged that there was valid election at Tudun Wada/Kabong ward, on 23 February, 2019, but was wrongly cancelled by the collation officer of Jos North LGA, but that supplementary election was held on the 9th of March, 2019.

The court held that based on the provision of section 53 of the electoral act, the tribunal was right to declared that the Jos North INEC collation officer has no powers to cancelled the election.

However, the court held that the trial tribunal was right to held that the petitioner has failed to proved that there was valid election on the 23rd of February.

Justice Abiru, further held that the tribunal was right to have held that the result of the rerun election held on the 9th of March, 2019 stand, and the winner of the election was duly returned.

“I hold that the appellant did not protest the conduct of the rerun, and had duly participated, the results stand,” he judged.

Justice Abiru, held that the claim of the petitioner must failed and the; “decision of the tribunal was right, the appellate court cannot dismissed the decision of the tribunal.”

He upheld the judgement of the tribunal and the election of Hon. Haruna Maitala.

by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State :Appeal Court Upheld Haruna Maitala Of The APC Election.

By, Giwa Alex, jos

The Court of Appeal Jos sitting in jos the plateau state capital has Friday, reaffirmed the election of Hon. Haruna Maitala, of the All progressives Congress(APC),into the seat of Jos North/Bassa Federal Constituency, of Plateau State, at the House of Representatives.

The court in consensus judgement led by Justice Habib Abiru, delivered by Justice, Mudaseer Oniyangi, held that the election tribunal was right to held that Maitala, was returned in compliance with the provisions of the electoral act.

Hon. Jonathan Dabo, of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has in appeal No.CA/J/EPT/PL /NA/HR/381/2019, challenged the election of Maitala, alleging that he did not won with lawful number of votes.

He alledged that there was valid election at Tudun Wada/Kabong ward, on 23 February, 2019, but was wrongly cancelled by the collation officer of Jos North LGA, but that supplementary election was held on the 9th of March, 2019.

The court held that based on the provision of section 53 of the electoral act, the tribunal was right to declared that the Jos North INEC collation officer has no powers to cancelled the election.

However, the court held that the trial tribunal was right to held that the petitioner has failed to proved that there was valid election on the 23rd of February.

Justice Abiru, further held that the tribunal was right to have held that the result of the rerun election held on the 9th of March, 2019 stand, and the winner of the election was duly returned.

“I hold that the appellant did not protest the conduct of the rerun, and had duly participated, the results stand,” he judged.

Justice Abiru, held that the claim of the petitioner must failed and the; “decision of the tribunal was right, the appellate court cannot dismissed the decision of the tribunal.”

He upheld the judgement of the tribunal and the election of Hon. Haruna Maitala.

by Alexander Aleburu

Bauchi :Sen.Dahiru Jika Floors Hon. Bappa Misau At The Appeal Court.

By, Giwa Alex, jos

Sen. Dahiru jika has floor Hon. Bappa Missy as the Court of Appeal sitting in jos, the plateau state capital has upheld the election of Senator Dahiru Dauda Jika, of the All Progressives Congress (APC) into Bauchi Senatorial district of Bauchi State.

In a concensus led judgement, by Justice Mudaseer Oniyangi, the court dismissed appeal No. CA/J/ETP/NASE/BA/367/2019, filed by Hon. Bappa Aliyu Misau, of the People’s Redemption Party (PRP).

He said the tribunal erred to have held that grounds 1 and 2 of the petitioner/appellant, were preelection matters, going by section 138 of the electoral act.

However, justice Oniyangi, held that the appellant, has failed to proved that in either of the dates of birth presented to INEC by Senator Jika, was below the required age of 35 years.

Justice Oniyangi, further held that since there is no evidence that proved Senator Jika’s, diploma certificate of Kaduna polytechnic, was forge , nither did the school has disowned the certificate.

He disallowed the appeal, upheld the election of Senator Dahiru Jika, into Bauchi Central Senatorial district.

“This appeal is bound to fail for lacking in merit, and it has failed,” he judged.

by Alexander Aleburu

Berom People Of Plateau State  Disown Sen. I. D Gyang,Call For Explanation .

By, Giwa Alex, jos
Senator Representing Jos North District at the National Assembly Senator I.D Gyang has been disown buy his kinsmen as they call for explanation.
This is over statement Accredited to him that the senator has gone to apologize to the Fulani to forgive the Berom in what ever way they most have offended them.
In a press statement held on 8th Nov, 2019 in Jos, the plateau state capital , sign by it Chairman Mr.David Choji and it Secretary Pam Marku said the action of the Berom born Senator did not represent the the thought of the Berom nation on the the plateau an Nigeria as whole.
“This briefing is of two folds want to state here and now that, his action and utterance came as a shock and very embarrassing to us, as we never gave him such mandate in the conflict circle, to delve into the debacle between the Berom people and the Hausa Fulani.”
“We want to state that, Sen. I. D. Gyang, cannot be our spokesman at that level, when we still have occupants of our Traditional stools, Socio-cultural groups alive and our people Internally Displaced as Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) still exist and displaced from their ancestral homes.”
“We therefore, want to use this Press Brief to dissociate the Berom people from his politically packaged forgiveness exercise that was consummated at his residence in the just celebrated Sallah.”
They said the apology of the Senator is not only wrong, but at the same time untimely.
“Secondly, with the utterance of the National President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore Socio-cultural organization, Abdullahi Bodejo, saying that, there was no basis for Fulani Herdsmen to apologize to Governor Samuel Ortom, over alleged killings of Benue people.”
As the group call the Senator apology absurd when the Fulani themselves said they will never stoop low to apologize to anybody
“Stating and I quote that, “I am the National President of the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, I didn’t apologize to anybody; our organization didn’t apologize to anybody because, Fulani Herdsmen didn’t kill or hasn’t killed anybody. I was surprised where journalists got that story. Maybe, the journalists wanted story to sell their papers. It is fake news!”
The group however use the medium to send strong warning to I.D Gyang,
“We, as Berom people, want to also use this Press Brief to call on Sen. I.D. Gyang to reframe from representing the Berom people in such capacity and follow the basic Principles of Democracy.”
“Even at that level, he should also realize that he is not the political leader of the Berom.
Based on the Fulani National President’s revelation above, we use this medium to call on Sen. I.D. Gyang to tender an unreserved apology to the Berom People and the entire Plateau people now, as the forgiveness package meant to deceive the people has crumbled in the face of TRUTH”.
“Furthermore, we call on Sen. I.D Gyang, to tell the people of Plateau State of what has gone wrong with the Political Son and Fatherly relationship between him and the former governor of the State, Sen. Jonah David Jang, his Boss, while he served as Permanent Secretary Security.”
“We also want to know, why, Sen. Gyang is celebrating and touring around the state, with some alleged political foes, antagonists of Jonah Jang’s immediate past administration, close rivals and opponents to his political interest for the Berom and appointing them as Special Assistants, while his former Boss, Sen. Jang is been prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) at the Plateau State High Court in Jos.”
“In addition, we want to also submit that we are aware that there are already appeals flying out of the Plateau State High Court, presided over by Hon. Justice Daniel Longji, to the Court of Appeal concerning some of his rulings in the on-going trial of Sen. Jonah Jang. We can also observe desperate moves by several people to see that the Senator is jailed over the allegations made by the EFCC hence, the Amended Charge recently filed by the EFCC.”
On this note, we wish to inform the general public that we have directed our legal team and members to look into our findings and see what can be legally done, to address these perceived plans, which some of our Sons and Daughters are also involves in.
In another development the body use the medium to announce the forth coming “Wusal Berom”.
“First, we want to use this briefing to inform our members and the entire world through you that, the Beroms would be celebrating their Annual Thanks Giving Service and Prayer Day called “WUSAL BEROM”, which is slated for this coming Sunday, being the 10th day of November, 2019, at Vwei (Mararaban Jama’a) Open Arena, Jos Plateau State.
“Berom Sons and Daughters are expected to grace the occasion from far and near. But, mostly expected to grace and pull dn the Grace of God on this occasion are those of us, who dwell within Berom villages, towns and Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Plateau State and its environs.”
“This renowned occasion, known to all as WUSAL BEROM, started in 1993, when our great fathers initiated and established it to cause a strong unity among Berom people, irrespective of their religious or political leanings.”
by Alexander Aleburu

Joseph Ari Advice Students To Shun White Collar Jobs. 

By, Giwa Alex, jos

The Director General Industrial Training Fund(ITF)Sir Joseph Ari has advise students to stop the mad quest for non existing white collar Jobs that are not available and difficult to come by.

As he urge them to cash on the opportunity of the five (5)skill acquisitions centers created by the Industrial Training Fund(ITF) across the country and acquire skill or skills which may be their saving grace in the nearest future.

Ari give this advice during the 1st National conference of Science And Technology And Engineering Technology held on the 6th November, 2019 at the lecture theatre of the plateau state polytechnic Barkin Ladi in Jos south local government of plateau state.

The Director General of ITF represented by a director in ITF Mr Michael Chuks said any nation without skill is ill and heading for social and economic crisis stress that skill acquisition is paramount for the development of any nation.

Governor Bako Lalong in his goodwill message said although this conference is unique because is the first in the series since the institution adopted the National Education Admission Policy Polytechnic at 70 percent to 30 percent in favor of science and technology, as against humanities as science and technology has taken center platform for discussions world over, especially the developing Third World countries in order to break new grounds and ensure it sustainability.

Governor Lalong said any nation without science and engineering is a nation void of a thought life and can be classified as a practically lazy nation, Africa and Nigeria inclusive.

The conference which has it theme:”The Role Of Science And Engineering In The Attainment Of Sustainable Development In Nigeria”, governor Lalong said is apt as the country is in dire need of feeding her teeming population, stemming the scourge of employment, poor shelter, inadequate healthcare, poor social amenities and infrastructure.

He however call for collaborative effort between Industrial Training Fund, ministry of science and technology and the academia.

The Dean of science technology and engineering in plateau State polytechnic,mr sanda Yohanna decry the challenges of the department to include funding and call on the government for funding.

The conference which is expected to end on Friday 8th November, 2019 with communiques, sanda call on the government to implement the communique that may be issue after the conference .

Papers where deliver by scholars at the conference.

Dignitaries that grazed the occasion including :Plateau state Commissioner for science and technology Hon Gang Dung Musa ,Mr Bitrus Nabasu (min) permanent secretary federal ministry of science and technology, john Dawam, Rector plateau state polytechnic, Sir Joseph Ari ,chairman of the occasion, and host of others.

by Alexander Aleburu

Religious Body,YAFODA Moves  To Eradicate Drug Abuse In Jos North LG 

By, Giwa Alex, Jos
The religious body under the auspices of JNI in conjunction with YAFODA has move to eradicate the abuse of drug in Jos north LG of plateau state.
As the State Administrative Secretary of JNI ,Plateau State chapter, Sheikh Abdulazeez Yusuf has advocated for the promulgation and the enforcement of laws that will prevent ,reduce and eradicate drug abuse and addiction in the state and Nigeria as a whole.
Sheikh Abdulazeez Yusuf made this disclosure during a one day sensitization awareness campaign held at the Jos North LGA secretariat .
Yusuf said to promote and campaign for the elimination of stigmatization and address specific challenges and contribute to the development of the state ,we have embark on promotion of civil education ,democracy and good governance in Nigeria.
He urged government to pay high regard to the issue of transparency sustain public trust ,and ethical standard of accountability in conduct .
Meanwhile ,the National Chairman of Youth Awareness Forum on Drugs Abuse ,YAFODA, Abubakar Shaibu Mohammed has said ,government have to prioritize and emphasize on the tendencies of youth engaging in basic education, computer training and vocational skills acquisition knitting ,sewing ,soap ,pomade making ,shoe making wearing .
Mohammed said that can promote and provide counseling on how to prevent and sensitize youth and teenage against the dangers and consequences of drugs and other intoxicant abuse.
He said ,as a retired drugs addict in 2012 ,we need to inform and educate youths and teens on the effects of drug abuse and management.
According to him ,YAFODA mission is to encompassing ,touching virtually all aspects of civil society by engagement in the promotion ,creation of awareness ,sensitization ,Reformation ,rehabilitation ,reintegration and empowerment of youths and teens socially ,economically and politically .
He added that as the founder of this organization Abubakar Shuaibu Maitumaki used to be an ex-drug addict but summoned the courage to quit the bad habit and find an alternative solution that will ensure the possible ways of curbing this disastrous and suicidal attitude of drug abuse and addiction in the society which damages health and promote crime.
by Alexander Aleburu

Alh Suleiman advocates govt policy to address drugs peddlers, early warning

By, Giwa Alex, Jos

The Convener , Kaiciid Dialogue Centre international , Alh Sani Suleiman has advocated for government programs and policy that can address early warning and identify areas were peddlers are selling by raiding their shops for those that are distributing the dangerous drugs within the cities .

The event was organized by National Council of Muslim Youth Organization ,NACOMYO,in collaboration with King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz International Center for interreligious and intercultural dialogue ,KAiCID, theme : Interreligious dialogue on youth violence and drug abuse ,

Sani Suleiman said the major challenges of insecurity ,drugs addiction in Jos North Local Government Council since the returned of democracy , people are yet to enjoy the dividends of democracy .

According to him ,many of our youths both Christian’s and Muslim youth have form themselves into syndicate by engaging in crimes and criminality but their parents still in support of their act .

He called on the two communities to agree on how to fish out those selling drugs causing civil unrest in Jos Local Government Area of Plateau state.

Suleiman frowned at the rising reported cases of drugs abuse and violence attacks on innocent citizens which is not only peculiar to Jos North but is a global phenomenon .

Sani Suleiman made an appeal to the Council to find solution to this violence conflict which is gradually eroding our communities where in developed community they had a group of personnel who go about address what is responsible for sparking social menace.

The meeting culminated into town hall discussion ,youth violence and cultists ,media interface group within various community’s leaders to find solution to where the young people consume all these dangerous substance leading to some of them committing suicide .

The Director of News NTA Jos Alhaji ,Sani IBN Salisu said the major problem affecting Jos North is the issue of Cultistism and Sarasuka all of them joint forces to be attacking the society and the elders who are custodian of parenthood have abandon their responsibility of building the home

“We left these children roaming about on the streets”.

He accused parents ,guardian for neglecting their children without given them proper home training which the society is gradually becoming worst .

Dr Salis Abdulsalam charged parents to preach peace and discourage the consumption of drugs which he said is ravaging our state headquarters.

He challenged those in authority to begin wide consultation with the leadership of various ward heads to tackle rising cases of killing .

The Chairman of the LGA ,Hon Bala Shehu urged the people to support and cooperate with the government for the progress of the state .

He solicited for the cooperation of all stakeholders to unite against the youth restiveness

by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State: Speaker Rt. Hon. Abok Ayuba In The Eyes Of Storm Over Refurbished Vehicles As 16 Members Allegedly Signs His Impeachment.

Our Reporter

Uneasy calm greets the 9th plateau state House of Assembly, as the speaker plateau state House of Assembly Abok Ayuba is said to be in the eyes of the Storm over refurbished vehicles for the Assembly members.

The affected members who are not happy with speaker over the action of the 33 year old lawmaker are currently making underground plan to kick him out as the speaker of the 9th Assembly as 16 members out of 24 which makeup the state House of Assembly already have their signature handy for the impeachment of the speaker.

According to our informant who don’t want his name on social media, alleged that the speaker was given a matching order for the supply of official vehicles to all members but information reaching this medium show that some of them are yet to enjoy their cars which are fairly use .

Speaking with some of the members who didn’t want their names mention ,expressed dismay that since these cars were supply to them within one week they became visitors to garage owning to one default to another .

They decry shady deal by the speaker Rt. Hon. Ayuba and promise to stop at nothing until they get to the bottom of the unhealthy transaction which the speaker will definitely pay for if found culpable.

It was gathered that he handle the contract for the supply of vehicles himself and the substandard quality is what gave them serious concern .

Information also available to our correspondent is that ,if Rt. Hon. Ayuba Musa Abok is not been careful to engage some of his members from APC, PDP the board might likely crash half way into his leadership who now is the majority in the leadership will speak doom .

by Alexander Aleburu

Appeal  Court  Axe Out Member Representing Gamawa Federal  Constituency Of Bauchi State .

By, Giwa Alex, jos
Appeal court sitting in jos the plateau state capital has axe out member representing Gamawa constituency at the Federal House of Representative representing Garmawa in Bauchi State for certificate forgry.
As the court has ordered the independent National electoral commission (INEC) to withdraw with immediate effect the certificate issued to the dispose Hon. member Mohammed Gololo and conduct fresh election in the affected constituency which will not be later than ninty(90)days in line with INEC constitution.
The sitting judge, justice Ugoh give the directive during the delivery of the electoral judgment between Garuba Mohammed Gololo of the All progressive Congress (APC) and Mohammed Wabu of New Nigeria People’s Party .
Delivery the judgement which lasted for less than 30 minutes justice ugoh said with the evidence before this honorable appeal court citing the relevant section of the law to back up his judgement, nullify the election and order the INEC to conduct fresh election.
The judge did not allow the nullification of the election alone serve as deterant but order that Mohammed Gololo will no longer qualified to participate in the fresh election.
In an interview with Alhaji Mohammed Garuba the candidate of New Nigeria People’s Party , thank the judiciary for their straight forwardness in arriving in the land slide judgement.
He decry the desperado nature of some people to the extent of forgry certificate just to belong politically and go and make law for the generality of the country there by putting the whole country at risk as you cannot give what you don’t have.
The lawyer to New Nigeria People’s Party candidate Mrs Blessing E. praise the judiciary for still remaining the hope of the vulurable persons in the society.
She said we proof our case to the best of our knowledge at the Bauchi election tribunal only for the judgment to be giving to respondent on the ground that our case lack merit.

“we went as far to bring witness from Lagos State university the institution the respondent claim to have attended, and from NYSC they all deny him “.

Today at the appeal court sitting in jos the plateau state capital, we have been vindicated, we thank the court for the judgement.
by Alexander Aleburu

Hon. Alphonsus Komsol’s Bills To Establish  Fed. College Of Agriculture, Polytechnic And  Health Center ln Plateau State Scales First  Reading. 

By, Giwa Alex, jos

Hon. Komsol Alphonsus member representing Mikang, Shendam and Quan-paan constituency at the Federal House of representative bills before the house has pass First reading.

The bills when pass into law will see to the establishment of federal College of Agriculture Namu, Federation Polytechnic in Shendam and the siting of Federal health Center in pyaku.

Hon. Komsol revealed this today 31st of Oct, 2019 in an interview with group of journalists at his private residence in Jos the plateau state capital.

Alphonsus said when the bills which has pass first reading at the floor of National Assembly pass into law, will help in the establishment of federal College of Agriculture which is to be located in Namu, Federal Polytechnic in shendam and Federal health Center in pyaku.

He add that the reason for sponsoring the bill is to help and reduce the suffering the people of my constituency go through in term of agricultural related institutions and equipped medical health Center ,so the the bills will help to ameliorate the suffering of the people.

“Those bills that l have presented, are those bills that are going to improve most especially educational background and the health facilities of our people within and outside the zone”.

He further add that , I am very optimistic that the bills is going to scale through because in the 9th assembly, we are very cooperative when it comes to people’s oriented programs,we gives one another support for it to succeed ,so I am not having doubts in my mind that the bill will not pass through .

“The reasons for initiating bill on the floor of National Assembly for the establishment of Federal Medical Center in my constituency, is bordown on the popular saying that health is whealh, anybody can be ill in any pointing in time.”

The health Center is not going to be only for me and people of my zone alone, but the state and Nigeria at large where any body can go there for medical treatment as it will be equipt with modern health facilities.

On his assistance on his constituent recently ravage by flood , said he has provided the victims with relief materials after visiting them personally and still planning to go back to know how they are doing.

He call on the people of his zone and plateau in general to be mindful of building close to the river bank.

The election of Hon. komsol is been challenge at the appeal court sitting in Jos, plateau State capital ,by the former national 8th assembly member Hon. Johnbull Shakarau.

by Alexander Aleburu

plateau State :Hon.Damishi Sango Position As PDP Chairman Reaffirm By National Body.

By, Giwa Alex, jos

The position of the embattled Chairman of the People Democratic Party (PDP) in plateau state Hon. Damishi Sango has again been reaffirm by National body.

As the People Democratic party (PDP) at the National has write to the chairman of the party in the state, Hon .Damishi Sango to mobilize the party faithful from plateau state for rally ahead of the election in Yenegoa in Bayelsa state which is expected to take place next month Nov, 2019.

The chairman of the party in the state Damishi Sango make this affirmation today 29th October, 2019 at the party secretariat during the party stakeholders meeting in plateau state capital.

Hon. Sango said the aim of the stakeholders meeting is too Brainstorm on the letter from the People Democratic party (PDP) headquarters directing me to mobilize the party supporter to Yenegoa in Bayelsa state for peaceful rally ahead of the election slate for Nov, 2019.

He described the faction of Dakashan led group parading themselves the authentic Chairman of of the as laughable and Illegal because they are faceless

“For those faceless group parading themselves as parallel Exco in the party in the state, all the correspondence of the party still address to me as the chairman of the party.

The former minister of Sports also use the stakeholders meeting to throw light on the cause of the internal misunderstanding in the party.

“Immediately after the 2019 general election we discover that some people betrayed the party ,

when we were working hard to unravel those behind the betrayal, some group who felt the noose of the investigation is tighten against them turn around to accuse me of misappropriation the money for 2019 election”.

“He further stress, When we were invited and committee set up to investigate the claim,they turned around from misappropriation call for my resignation. “

He further said he started his active politics as far back 1982 has never be found wanting for any political issues, I will not allow some desperate group of political party to rubbish my hard earned image that has take me years to build and nurture.

He thanked JT Usani the governorship under the People Democratic party for his financial help to the party, and the group of members challenge the judgement of the election tribunal at the appeal.

Those in attendance include the ,

Patrick Docatry, Hon .Emmanuel Magni, James Dalop, Hon. Dapialong, Titus Alams, Danjuma Maina, Hon. Jonathan Dabo.

Others are prof. Mallafia, Hon Amos Gobi, Jt Usani and others

by Alexander Aleburu

CBN Sentistize Stakeholders Of Rights And Obligations Of Customers. 

By, Giwa Alex, jos

As part orientation and banking strategy, the management of the Apex Bank, Central Bank of Nigeria, (CBN), has commenced the mobilization of the low income and economically active persons towards increased productivity, creation of employment, wealth and engender sustainable growth in Nigeria.

The team of the Bank are currently in Jos, the Plateau State capital for two day (CBN) Fair to engage women, youths, entrepreneurs, farmers and financial service providers to interact on ways of actualizing the dreams.

Speaking during the Fair opening ceremony held at Elian Gold and Base in Jos, the plateau state capital , the Director Corporate Communication of the (CBN), Mr. Isaac Okorafor, says the CBN attaches great importance and commitment to this sensitization programme with the main objective of coming together to create awareness about the CBN activities as it concerns economic development initiatives of the Bank with a view of explaining to customers the opportunities available and how every citizen can take advantage of them.

Represented by the Branch Director of Corporation Communication Jos, Mrs Veronica Aqua says (CBN) has various initiatives based on monetary policy, modernization of the payment system, development financing programme, and financial Literacy are designed to revamp, reposition and re-engineer vital sectors of the economy.

“Some of these initiatives include Agricultural Credit Guarantee Scheme Fund (ACGSF), Micro Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (MSME), Micro Finance Policy, Commercial Agricultural Credit Scheme (CACS), electronic payment system (alternative payment channels), mobile banking, Rights of consumers of financial services, financial inclusion, Biometric Verification Number (BVN) and pursuit of sound and stable financial system.”

“These good initiatives no doubt, are quite capable of repositioning the economy if well understood and the opportunities are adequately tapped into.”

“This fair is therefore, planned to mobilize the low income but economically active people, especially, women, youths, entrepreneurs, farmers and financial’service providers to come together, interact and energy towards enhancing access to finance, increase productivity, generate employment, create wealth and engender sustainable growth.”

“At the end of this two-days event, it is hoped that our participants would be in a good position to evaluate and take basic financial decisions that can enrich your entrepreneurial skills,

therefore urge you to actively participate in all the sessions including the break-out sessions where sector specific issues are expected to be raised and explained.”

“At the juncture, let me use this medium to urge Nigerians to fully embrace and key into policies and programme of the Central Bank which are geared towards’ entrenching both micro and macro-economic stability.

Our goal is to stimulate economic development for our people to live a better and more fulfilled.

“May I also thank the Branch Controller and the entire staff of (CBN) Jos Branch, especially the Local Organizing Committee for efforts committed into organizing this fair”.

It however, assures that it remains a people-focused Institution that is strictly devoted to building a resilient financial system that can serve the growth and development needs of the Country.

“Some of these initiatives of the Apex Bank include: Agricultural Credit Guarantee Scheme Fund (ACGSF), Micro Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (MSME), Micro Finance Policy, Commercial Agricultural Credit Scheme (CACS), electronic payment system (alternative payment channels), mobile banking, Rights of consumers of financial services, financial inclusion, Biometric Verification Number (BVN) and pursuit of sound and stable financial system.”

by Alexander Aleburu

Niger  State  Government Scores  2019 Jos  Trade  Fair  Above  Average. 

By, Giwa Alex, jos

The Niger State government has scored the 2019 Jos Trade Fair above average pass mark which only compare with Kaduna and Abuja North central Nigeria in term of organisation .

As he call on the government of plateau state Simon Bako Lalong and the chairman of norther governor’s forum to cash on the attendance of the foreign exhibitors on this year 2019 trade fair and tap from their various potentials.

The Niger State government represented by the president of Niger Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture ,Engr Dr. A. B. Hassan made the commendation ln an interview with our correspondence at polo field the venue of the Trade Fair.

Dr. Hassan said the Niger come little late to this year fair due to some financial set-back even when his Excellency the governor of Niger State has given his approval, but we just have to task ourselves just to be in attendance, and give the assurance that by next fair, Niger State will fully in participation.

The president of the chamber call on the citizens to take the insecurity bedevilling the country in general and North- central in particular as everybody’s business.

“You most look out for your neighbor, you most know who is your neighbor, what he/she is doing for a living if it inimical to the security of the country and report to the appropriate authority. “

And call on the government of the northern regions

to be proactive in nipping any insecurity on board.

by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State Farmers Association Cries Over Lack Of Market For  Their Farm Produce. 

By, Giwa Alex, jos

The farmers in plateau State under the auspices of “Plateau State Farmers Association”North central Nigeria, has cried out over lack of market for their farm produce.

As they call on Plateau state government and by extension federal government to come to the aid of the farmers in the State by connecting them with international markets where their farm product will be dispose after harvest to avoid selling them at give away price at the local market.

Kenneth Bako, a farmer from Shendam LG of plateau state who farm Rice, Maize and other farm product make the appeal in an interview with our correspondence during the plateau day celebration at the on going 2019 “Jos Trade Fair” held at Polo Field in Jos the plateau state capital.

Bako who speak on behalf of his member ” Association of farmers” plateau state chapter, commend the federal and the state government who has been magnanimous with the farmers in the state by providing tractors and other farm implements for them to enhance their productivity.

Kenneth who is at the trade fair to survey what his association is showcasing, said “agriculture is the first among other things that enhances the development of the state,and nation at large without it, the nation may not be nowhere.

He however add that the farmers association in the state partner with the government through “Anchor Borrower Schemes “,non governmental organizations, those are the people that enhances the development of federal, state and local government.

“we partner with them in terms of equipment and other impliment to enhance modern farming practices and to develop our agricultural system.

He call on the government to provide the youths with soft loan and modern farming equipment that can aid them to start modern farming business.

Mr Bako however advice the youth to stop scouting for white collar jobs that are very few to go round.

by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State :Chairman Mikang  Urges   Federal Government To Avert Looming Crisis In Wase Over Mineral Exploration.

By, Giwa Alex, Jos
The Plateau state ALGON chairman and the Chairman of Mikang local government of plateau state has call on the federal government to weigh into the looming crisis currently waiting to escalate in Wase LG of plateau state over mining activities .
The call is important to avoid the type of agitations going on in Niger Delta part of Nigeria over oil exploration with no corresponding impart of the explorer social responsibility to the indigenous people who live in pathetic situation.
Hon. Ezekiel Vuelgap the chairman of Mikang local government of plateau state give the advice in an interview with Journalist Monday 22nd October, 2019 during Southern plateau day in the on going trade fair held at the Polo field in Jos the plateau state capital.
The chairman mikang who double as the ALGON chairman in the state decry the activities of “Compani Zurak” engage in mining in Wase but expose the people of the community to harm, devoid of social amenities, no drinkable water, cottage hospital and functional primary and secondary school despite the millions of naira been move from the community through the mining activities by this company own by the Chinese.
He said a visit to the community showed that the people of the locality are practically living like sub-human beings without noting to show that there is money spinning mineral in the local community.
“The chinese involved in the mining activities Wase care little or nothing at all for their host community. “
He thank the organizer of the Trade fair for good organization of the fair as compared to some of the fairs in other states.
The chairman thank the Rescue governor Simon Bako Lalong of plateau state for the creation of peace on the plateau which make the trade fair possible.
The chairman outline some of the agricultural and minerals find in the southern zone to include, rice, yam, maize, sweet potato, bambara nut, hot pepper.
While the solid minerals find in the zone include, Tantalite, Kaolin, Sait, Marble just to mention but few.
by Alexander Aleburu

550 Neighborhood Watch Under Going Training ln   Plateau State. 

By, Giwa Alex, jos
Not fewer than 550 newly recruited Neighborhood Watch of Nigeria Rantyia Police Division ,officer are currently receiving training at Azi Yanko Youth Center in Jos, the plateau state capital.
The training and five days workshop will help them know about intelligent gathering and reporting, and also help the participants know their rights, the Do’s and Don’t while carrying out their duties.
The commandant Neighborhood Watch Nigeria Gagman Boppije make this know Monday 21st October, 2019 during the opening ceremony of the five days training workshop organized for the newly recruited officers held at the Azi Yanko Youth Center in Jos, the plateau state capital.
The commander said at moment the neighborhood watch is voluntary service with the following objectives, to cooperate with officers of men of Nigeria police and members of the communities in order to promote police community relations, mutual understanding and confidence in our security organs and bridge the gap of credibility and acceptance between the police and the communities,to support the Nigeria police, to police our immediate communities due to shortage of man power of Nigeria police.
Other objectives of the organization according to Gagman, is to find way of discouraging or minimizing crime and criminality, to form intelligence network that may be use to minimize crime and to perform any other activities as may be directed by the government.
The Commander highlight some of the achievements of the body to include, networking and information dissemination, solving the criminal activities hitherto going on at Dadin Kowa first gate which was almost a concern for the residents of the area, help to discongest the unnecessary artificial gridlock cause by tricycles on the main road, and arrest of some of the criminals who were handed over to the police.
He however said the achievement wouldn’t have be possible without the support of His Excellency Simon Bako Lalong, The Director General Peace Building Agency, Commissioner of police, plateau State command and DPO Rantiya Division.
The representative of Governor Simon Bako Lalong, Director General Peace Building Agency who double as guest speaker, said the state government headed by Simon Bako Lalong is solidly behind the organization and said inview of the importance of the neighborhood watch to the plateau state government, the same training and workshops will be replicated in the other zones of the state.
Speaking on the theme of the workshop “Community Policing As A Panacea For Addressing insecurity To Attract National Development “,Longman said where there is no security it will be devoid of development hence the importance of this Neighborhood Watch.
In his goodwill message, the plateau state commissioner of police represented by DCP Tafida Aliyu advice the newly recruited

officer

to operate within the ambit of the law in discharging their duties and highlights some of the DO’s and Don’t ,and advice them to be security conscious as they are not carrying weapons to always move in twos or more.

The coordinator of the Neighborhood Watch Nigeria Engr Ola Azizi appeal to the government to assist the security outfit with equipment to work with.
He appeals to the the goverment to consider the officers of the neighborhood watch in the subsequent recruitment into Nigeria police, Army or any other main stream forces, as they are already trained by capable hands.
by Alexander Aleburu

Waklek Send Strong Advice To Nigeria Leaders. 

By, Giwa Alex, jos

The former Chancellor of the University of Ibadan,Nde Joshua Waklek has send strong advise to the Nigeria leaders who are in position of authority to purge themselves and always have a rethink in dealing with people who may not be privilege like themselves .

As he advised them to initiate policies that will make live easy and meaningful for the common man in Nigeria and shun the attitude of myself and my family alone.

The former accountant general of plateau state give the advice in an interview with our correspondence during the celebration of his 70th birthday,held at the Crest hotel in Jos the plateau state capital.

The one time chancellor of the University of lbadan lament a situation where many families could not afford three square meals a day, is a pathetic situation that should leave our leaders with deep reflection.

He further added that many families today cannot pay the school fee of their children /wards which did not suppose to be like that.

He however call on the Nigeria leaders who are in positions of authority to initiate policies and program that would anminorate the suffering of common man in the society.

The celebrant who is the father-in-law to the executive governor of plateau state Simon Bako Lalong call on the people of plateau state to live in peace and shun the act that are capable of tinkering with the peace of the State.

Reminiscing on his story, he said the story of my success cannot be separated from Hard work,and advised all, mostly the youth to be dedicated and hard working in what ever they do and find themselves doing.

He add that he dedicate the book of his biography to mark his 70th birthday to his family who makes it possible to become what he is today.

Born into the family of Nde Jilang and Nana Maryamu in 27th March, 1949 pangpel in pankshin LG of plateau state.

He is educated both in Nigeria and out side Nigeria including National Institute for policy and strategic Studies (NIPSS) Kuru in plateau State.

by Alexander Aleburu

8.491Billion Spend By NPower In Plateau State For  Four Years. 

By, Giwa Alex, jos

The some of over Eight (8) billion naira has since be spend by Npower for the young graduates in plateau State since it inception in 2016 .

As very credible exist plans is on cause knowing that the intervention is not a permanent job employment.

The coordinator of the Social Investment program in plateau state ,who is the Assistant to the executive governor of plateau state Bako Lalong on Social investment program Dr. Sumaye F. Hamza gave the statistics recently in a press briefing held at the government House Little Ray Field in Jos the plateau state capital heralding presentation of the document which contains implementation of SIP for four Years to the (SGS)

Professor Danladi Atu.

Dr. Sumaye added that the National Home Grown School Feeding Program, presently have 3304 well kitted cooks providing nourishing meal develop through a multi sectoral Approach to 220,865 pupils in public and private schools in plateau State.

She further stress that she has 11,000 comprising the poor and vulnerable House Holds in six local governments in the state to include :jos East, Bassa, Kanke, lantang North and Wase that are currently receiving Five Thousand Naira monthly under the cash transfer.

Dr. Hamza further said the state has benefited additional components under the CCT called, Co Responsibility where almost four thousand lactating mothers, pregnant women and household with zero to five years of children who attend Antenatal and receive immunisation with evidence are receiving additional Five Thousand.

As we are currently working in the remaining eleven LGs where Eighty Thousand poor and vulnerable House Hold have been enumerated and enrolment has commence.

Under Government Enterprises Employment Program (GEEP),there is interest free loan domiciled in the Bank of industry where we equally have beneficiaries in plateau State, as total number Of 31,929 have received the loan under trade -money.

She use the press release to appreciate the government for the laudable initiative and as she request for additional impactful activities.

by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State : Catholic Church Come Hard On Governor Lalong

By, Giwa Alex, jos

The Catholic Archbishop Of Jos and Co-A

djutor Archbishop of Abuja, Ignatius A. Kaigama has come hard on plateau state governor Simon Bako Lalong over his nonchalant attitude towards Catholic in plateau State.

As the Apostolic Administrator kaigama said our Governor in plateau State, Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong, together with some of his commissioners and senior members in the present government ,including some traditional rulers have in one way or the other been beneficiaries of Catholic education in the state but delibrately always avoid invitation any time there is need like this summit .

Archbishop Kaigama make the lamentation during his address at the occasion of the opening ceremony of the 1st Education Summit of the Catholic Archdiocese of Jos held on the 16th October 2019 at the St Louis college in Jos, the plateau state capital without the any of the government or their representative invited in attendance.

The Archbishop urge professor John Wade who is the Director of “Research and Documentation”in Lalong administration representing the chairman of the occasion professor Dalanladi Atu(SGS) state governor to take the Catholic displeasure message to the governor that” l” am not happy, and the entire Catholic Church are not happy.

The two days education summit which has it theme as “Consolidating Catholic Education In The Archdiocese Of Jos”kaigama said is to help strengthen what is already in existence, to make it more effective and better.

Kaigama further add that the summit is set to consolidate on the gains already recorded from our existing Nursery /Primary and secondary schools with the aim of making Catholic Education in the Archdiocese of Jos a more effective tool for the positive development and transformation of our young people.

“I strongly believe that the deliberation at this summit will revigorate our ardent desire in making a meaningful impart on our society through our Catholic schools.

Archbishop Kaigama reiterate the right of every young people in Nigeria to qualitative education irrespective of the school they attend as the aim is not only to acquire certificate by passing exams but to transform them to be positive useful citizens of the society, a society that is experiencing multi dimensional challenges.

He said Catholic world wide has touched people positively to have helped to transform society in many ways ,which explains why government in advance countries would deliberately assist, invest and collaborate with the Catholic Church in the running of primary, secondary and tertiary institutions.

“the Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido, does not fail to mention the positive experience in Catholic school, Alhaji Yahaya Kwande and old Muslim often tell about the impact on him and others of Catholic school they attended in Kwande in plateau State.

To buttress the important of education, he quoted from the book of proverb chapter 22verse 6.

As he stress the duty of the church is to educate the people because is divinely given role.

Kaigam call on the government to create polices that will make it possible for the children of the poor to afford it, and the government previlages or allocation meant for school children should be exclude the children who are in mission or privately run schools.

The summit which has participants drew from all the mission school in plateau State ,and communique will be issue after the summit.

by Alexander Aleburu

Governor Lalong Set To Move Jos Trade Fair To Permanent Site.

By, Giwa Alex, jos.

Governor Bako Lalong of plateau state has direct (PLACCIMA) to go all out and identify any suitable parcel of land in any place within the state that will serve as permanent site for the susquent state trade fair and report back to the state government for further action.
As Governor Lalong said the event is dear to his heart our Rescue Administration desire not only restore the glory of our beloved State, but also build an economy that will provide opportunities and support the entrepreneurial spirit of the Plateau man, woman and youth.
Governor Bako Lalong make the commitment today 14th Oct, 2019,at the official opening of the 2019 Plateau Trade Fair held at the polo field in Jos- North local government of plateau state.
Governor Lalong said on assumption of office in 2015, our Rescue Administration has continued to remove all obstacles that are inimical to economic growth such as insecurity, poor infrastructure, and stress of doing business among others.
And call on all the citizes of the State to join hands with the government to rebuild the state that will be an envey of all.
“This is why I welcome and appreciate all businessmen and women, corporate bodies, and exhibitors that have come from far and near to participate in this Trade Fair and join us in the process of rebuilding our state. “
He further said our Rescue Administration has continued to remove all obstacles that are inimical to economic growth such as insecurity, poor infrastructure, and stress of doing business among others.
“Today, we have made a lot of progress in turning around the security situation, such that many investors are now eager to bring their money into Plateau State and are reaping huge benefits.
This the governor said has not only encouraged us to do more in marketing the business and investment opportunities on the Plateau to the outside world, but equally assisted us in mapping out strategies of achieving our “Next Level Vision,” which has Sustainable Economic Rebirth as one of its three pillars.
This year 2019 Jos Trade Fairs which has it Theme “Trade Fairs: A Platform for Promoting Tourism Potentials on the Plateau”,Lalong said no doubt, is a well thought out theme that supports our Government’s efforts at developing the abundant tourism potentials and re-establishing the fact that Plateau State is indeed the Home of Peace and Tourism in Nigeria and Africa.
He invite both local and foreign investors to come and invest in holiday resorts, game reserves, hotels, picnic sites, entertainment, fashion and other opportunities that will meet global standard and improve tourism business.
“As part of making the investment climate more friendly, our Rescue Administration is putting in place infrastructure such as roads and street lights on major and feeder roads in the State Capital and environs as well as beautifying roundabouts with the support of corporate organizations.”
And he promise his government readiness to do more in line with the commitment to providing a conducive atmosphere for smooth operations and partnership with private sector under (PPP) arrangements.
As he stress government commitment to support the Jos Trade Fair as it opens doors for small and medium entrepreneurs to showcase their innovations and products; having gone through various processes of training and coaching by the Plateau Small and Medium Enterprises Agency (PLASMIDA).
In his welcome address, the president of Plateau Chambers of Commerce Industry, Mines and Agriculture Da Bulus Dareng welcome the exhibitors for this year 2019 plateau state Trade Fairs as their attendance will no in small measure add spices to the organization of the Trade Fair.
And urge the private sector to compliment the efforts by participating in the business as goverment can not do it alone.
Da Bulus appeal to the government to provide young men and women in the state soft loan to enable them to be financially independent.
He also reteriate the need for government to without delay put mechinary in motion to reconstruct the burn down jos ultra modern market.
In her speech the MD/CEO Anita Marketing and Event, Bolcit Barshep said the choice of this year theme of the Trade Fair:”A Platform To Promote The Tourism Potentials OnThe Plateau “is apt as this will open doors for the building of a stronger economy for our dear state.
by Alexander Aleburu

Breaking:America Dollars  Is At The Verge Of Collapse As Nigeria Sign Currency  Swap Deal With  Republic of China. 

By, Giwa Alex, jos.
Nigeria just be out if bondage as the American dollar is at the verge of collapse,and may no longer be the only be the only currency to determine international trade.
This is as the Central Bank Of Nigeria has finally sign currency swap with the Republic of China for ease of doing business.
What this means is that all the business transactions hitherto carried out even in China using dollars will no longer be so as China currency will now be use instead of the hitherto “Almighty” America dollars .
The implications of this new deal with China government is that all the goods been bought with dollars even in China market will now be purchased with China currency which automatically reduce the price of goods and services due to low exchange rate of Chinese currency compare to America dollar which is on a high side.
” The importance of this is that since almost 70% of the goods we import come from China and Asia and 12% America why must we use Dollars to transact with China? from now instead of using dollars at N350 to 1dollar to import those goods, we can now buy Yuan at 47 naira to 1 Yuan and import those stuffs directly.”
” Soon you will be buying that techno phone you bought at N80,000 for N12,000.”
“Instead of buying these goods in dollars in China, we will now buy them in Yuan which is 5times cheaper than dollars.”

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” A giant stride against Nigerian looters who will not want it to be reported or allow end-users to understand this victory over supremacy of dollars in our daily lives and economic activities.”
Up coming reality is that from days to come try and monitor exchange rate.
“Some of those people who hoarded foreign currencies to make gains will off load them in order not to have heart attack over their huge loss arising from the currency swap deal with china.”
“Dollars and pounds will flood everywhere with no buyers, as the buyers will draw naira from their accounts in banks with presence in China.”
by Alexander Aleburu

Breaking:America Dollars  Is At The Verge Of Collapse As Nigeria Sign Currency  Swap Deal With  Republic of China. 

By, Giwa Alex, jos.
Nigeria just be out if bondage as the American dollar is at the verge of collapse,and may no longer be the only be the only currency to determine international trade.
This is as the Central Bank Of Nigeria has finally sign currency swap with the Republic of China for ease of doing business.
What this means is that all the business transactions hitherto carried out even in China using dollars will no longer be so as China currency will now be use instead of the hitherto “Almighty” America dollars .
The implications of this new deal with China government is that all the goods been bought with dollars even in China market will now be purchased with China currency which automatically reduce the price of goods and services due to low exchange rate of Chinese currency compare to America dollar which is on a high side.
” The importance of this is that since almost 70% of the goods we import come from China and Asia and 12% America why must we use Dollars to transact with China? from now instead of using dollars at N350 to 1dollar to import those goods, we can now buy Yuan at 47 naira to 1 Yuan and import those stuffs directly.”
” Soon you will be buying that techno phone you bought at N80,000 for N12,000.”
“Instead of buying these goods in dollars in China, we will now buy them in Yuan which is 5times cheaper than dollars.”

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” A giant stride against Nigerian looters who will not want it to be reported or allow end-users to understand this victory over supremacy of dollars in our daily lives and economic activities.”
Up coming reality is that from days to come try and monitor exchange rate.
“Some of those people who hoarded foreign currencies to make gains will off load them in order not to have heart attack over their huge loss arising from the currency swap deal with china.”
“Dollars and pounds will flood everywhere with no buyers, as the buyers will draw naira from their accounts in banks with presence in China.”
by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State Sets To Host Umah Publishers Literary Contest For Secondary Schools In Nigeria

Our Reporter, Jos

Umah Literary Contest was founded to improve reading, leadership and communication skills in students. The content was targeted at students from JS 1 – SS 3 with the aim to forster reading, improve literary learning, pronunciation, accurate use of words, improve on the student’s vocabulary stock and much more.

Plateau State has concluded arrangement to herald the maiden edition of the National Secondary Schools literary contest which will give students in public and private secondary schools equal chances of participation. The contest will be kicking off with Plateau State and will be conducted throughout the 36 states including FCT before progressing to zonal level and the winners from the zonal level would compete against themselves at the grand finale which will produce the national champions.

The State Ministry of Education has called on the Principals of schools to wave in on the contest by putting their office into good use to ensure registration of the students as key to successful conduct of the contest.

The ADS to the Permanent Secretary, Mr Nuwatta M. Kangrusa in a replied letter dated 30-09-2019 had directed all DES, ADO and Principals of public and private schools to ensure active participation of the students.

The statement encouraged schools competition by calling on Principals of public and private schools to see the exercise as fighting illiteracy in sub sahara Africa where the record for poor reading and learning is on the high rate.

Meanwhile, the Media Director of Umah Publishers Nigeria Limited, Israel Olatunji Tijani says they have received the State Ministry of Education approval to commence the literary contest in the state as talent hunt to improve and boost reading.

In a press statement released to Newsmen in Jos, Tijani disclosed that one of their corporate responsibility is giving back to the society by promoting reading culture and improve learning skills in schools

He said, Plateau State is one of the pilot states and government has indicated interest towards encouraging students learning literature in English which saw Prof Wole Soyinka won a Nobel Prize.

Tijani called on Local Government Chairmen to key into the project by sponsoring more indigent students who can not afford the cost of literary books that would be use for the upcoming contest.

According to him, in other to promote reading culture in schools and to improve students communication skills with good comprehension, so many novels have been outline and design to be used as guide for the contest.

He maintained that the program is aim at guiding students in their future endeavour and character of learning in developing them to become leaders.

by Alexander Aleburu

Bauchi State National And State House Of Assembly Election Tussle,Appeal Court Reserved Judgment.

The Jos division of the Court of Appeal, has reserved judgement into the appeal of, Faruk Mustapha, against the Bauchi State, National and State Assembly election petition tribunal, in favour of Senator, Adamu Bulkachuwa.

The appeal pending before panel of judges, led byJustice, Mrs Azira Mshilia, came up Friday, with the adoption of the substantive appeal, among three other processes by the petitioners Counsel, Joe Dappap.

The 1st and 2nd respondent counsels, Sunday Ameh SAN, for Senator Adamu Bulkachuwa, and M.A Abubakar, ex Bauchi Governor, for the APC, aslo adopted their motions of Preliminary Objections (PO), as well as other responses to the appel respectively.

Alhaji Faruk Mustapha, of the NNPP, is challenging the declaration and returned of Senator, Adamu Bulkachuwa, as winner of the Bauchi North Senatorial District of Bauchi State, on the grounds of violations of electoral acts.

The appalant counsel, Joe Dappap, urged the court to identify the evidence of PW 5, that was dismissed by the trial tribunal in its judgement of 6th September, 2019.

He further urged the court to; “allow the appeal and grant all the relief soughts by the appellant.”

However, 1st respondent counsel, Joe Dappap, urged the court to strike out all of the appalent grounds of arguments, for lacking in merit.

Similarly, Counsel to 2nd responden, M.A Abubakar, urged the court to dismissed the appeal for lacking in merit. Likewise, the 3rd respondent counsel, K.B. Yakunat, urged the court to dismissed the appeal.

filed brief of argument dated 4th October, we so adopt and urged the court to dismissed the appeal being lacking in merit.

The 3rd respondent counsel filed respond on 4th October and also adopt it, urginging the court to dismiss the appeal for lacking in merit.

Justice Mrs, Azira Mshilia, flanked by Justices Mrs, Ukechuku Onyemenam, and Tani Yusuf Hassan, adjourned and reserved judgement in the suit.

by Alexander Aleburu

6.5 Billion Money Laundering Case, Jonah Jang Call For Re-Cross Examination  Of Prosecution Witnesses.

By, Giwa Alex, jos

Senator Jang 6.5 billion money laundering case has taken a new dramatic twist as the immediate past governor of plateau state Senator David Jonah Jang has call for all the prosecution witnesses to be re-cross examined.

Speaking through his counsel Edward Pwajok (SAN),said the re-cross examination of the prosecution witnesses is very imperative to illicit more information from them on the area of the new amended charges.

But what would have be another smart move by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC),objected to the application of the 1st respondent Jonah jang for all the prosecution witnesses to be recall for re -cross examination.

The counsel to the 1st defendant Edward Pwajok (SAN), argued that the reasons is predicated on the amended charges which touches the entire gamut of the case including the Federal government of Nigeria and the apex financial institution of the country, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and for fair hearing it would be nice for all the witnesses to be recall for re-cross examination.

After argument and counter argument, justice Longji rule that since the new amended charges touches the entire gamut aspect of the case, it would be wise for the interest of justice for all the prosecution witnesses to be re -cross examined to cover the new areas thrown up by the new amended charges by the prosecutor.

Pwajok maintained that the team of lawyers to David Jonah jang head by the legal luminary Mike Ozekhome (SAN) will study the amended charges against the 1st defendant Jonah jang, and possiblel

y. challenge it at the appeal court, as the charges which is tag “Approval and Transfer”is not know in law.

The case has been adjourned to Oct, 30th, 31st and 1st of Nov, 2019 for the re- cross examination of the prosecution witnesses.

It would be recall that in the last adjournment ,sitting Sept, 30th, 2019 the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)come up with an application to amend some of the charges 1 to 17,probably because they were no longer comfortable with the way the case is moving contrary to their expectations.

The “Approval And Transfer”,

the 1st defendant Jonah Jang through his counsel Edward Pwajok (SAN) vehemently opposed the application on the ground that the phrase is not know in law, and if it allow to scale through, it would amount to making caricature of judicial process.

The 1st defendant further added that the application will amount to embarrassing his client who is the 1st defendant,and cited various authorities to support his argument.

In his ruling on the application, justice longji hold that the application can not in any way embarrass the 1st defendant as insinuated by the counsel to the 1st defendant, as the case is already on the public domain,and however ruled in favor of the prosecutor for the amendment of the charges.

In what could be best describe as in quick succession, the 1st defendant through his counsel Edward Pwajok (SAN) move to apply that the court should rule that all the prosecution witnesses earlier cross examined should be presented for re- cross examination.

The application was however granted on the ground that the amended charges has summersault the whole charges so the need for all the prosecution witnesses to be re-cross examine.

The 2nd defendant who is not opportune to be join in the amended charges despite some of the amended charges affect his client Yakubu Pam threaten to challenge it in the appeal court.

The counsel to the 2nd defendant Oguntuyi said the amended charges 9,10,11and 12 directly affect my client ,closing us out is against our fundamental human right to fair hearing we shall study it carefully with the view to know the next line of action to take.

The case had been adjourned to Oct, 30th, 31st and 1st Nov, 2019 for re-cross examination of the prosecution witnesses.

by Alexander Aleburu

Shocking:Over Seven (7) Million  Girl -Child Are Out Of School In Nigeria. 

Shocking:Over Seven (7) Million Girl -Child Are Out Of School In Nigeria.
By, Giwa Alex, jos
Over seven (7)million girl child in Nigeria is said to be out of school, this is more than thirteen (13)million of the number of children that are not in school.
This disturbing figure is said to have represents more than six(6) percent of the Nation population.
This shocking revelation was made known to this medium on press release by Muslim women under the auspices of “Federation Of Muslim Women’s Associations In Nigeria “(FOMWAN).
According to the release dated 6th Oct, 2019 and sign by Hajiya Halimah Jubril, (FOMWAN) National Amirah and Dr. Sumaye Fadimatu Hamza (FOMWAN) National PRO respectively said,
“The Federation of Muslim Women’s Associations in Nigeria [FOMWAN] acknowledges the fact that out of the 13.2 million children that are out of school in Nigeria, 7.93 million are girls. “
“This disturbing figure represents 6.67% of Nigeria’s population. Hence one of the cardinal objectives of FOMWAN is provision of quality education to all especially Girls and Women. “
The association use the release to further advocate for the education of the Girl-Child which is fundamental in fighting poverty, ignorance and diseases in the states and the nation at large.
“FOMWAN is mindful of the fact that the international Day of the Girl -Child is celebrated annually to persuade for political will, allocation of sufficient resources to education and increase awareness among citizens on the existing inequalities facing the Girl Child especially in the area of education, legal rights, and protection among others.”
This year 2019 theme tagged “GirlForce: Unscripted and Unstoppable” is said to be apt and is directed towards Empowering Girls for a Brighter Tomorrow.
As (FOMWAN) Nationwide joins the world to mark the day, series of activities lined up include, placing banners at strategic locations that pass the messages of ensuring quality education to all especially the Girl Child ,as well as advocating for provision of safe educational environment for children generally and particularly the Girl Child through appropriate messages to stakeholders.
All state branches of (FOMWAN) shall carry out awareness rallies and lectures along with Government, religious and community leaders, NAWOJ, youths and parents so that collaboratively and persuasively a lot can be achieved.
Furthermore,(FOMWAN) is also participating in One Million Girls’ March for “Free and Compulsory Quality Education and increase livelihood for all girls’ in collaboration with UNICEF, Sultan Foundation for Development, World Bank and UBEC.
These activities will enhance enrolment, retention and completion of education of children especially the Girl-Child.
(FOMWAN) however , use this press release to call for proactive approach by Government and Non-Governmental Institutions to the aspect of Teacher Education which is the bedrock of quality education to all.
by Alexander Aleburu

Prof.Mailafia Oral Application To Stop Journalists Reporting His Case Against Masara Kim Failed. 

By,Giwa Alex, Jos

Prof. Mailafia oral application urging the court to ban journalists from reporting the court case between him and one Mr Masara Kim has been over rule by the judge.

The oral application of professor Mailafia represented by his counsel A.A Abrahim is predicated on the ground that the continue reportage help to expose the content of the case instead of playing it down which is helping to add salt to injury.

The judge was quick to disagree with the plaintiff counsel on the ground that journalists aside having beats which court is one, have unique way which they write to communicate to there larger audience /readers.

In his response, the defendant counsel replied that he would only respond to the plaintiff’s Counsel if he present a written application on the matter.

Plaintiff’s Counsel, Barr. A. A Ibrahim who is handling a Defamation Case between Prof. Dimis Mailafiya against Masara Kim Usman, Tue 8th, Oct, 2019 was visibly unhelpful in his misgivings against Journalists reporting court proceedings.

Prof. Dimis Mailafiya, the Director General of the Plateau PDP Gubernatorial Campaign Council, in the 2019 election had early this year filed defamation charges against a Jos based Journalist, Masara Kim, demanding about N50 million damages.

Kim, according to our findings has been dragged to court in January 2019, over a news report he published on his news blog, http://www.masarakimsblog.com in October 2018, wherein the Sen. Jeremiah Useni’s campaign DG was accused of allegedly collecting bribe to shortchange and back a supposedly unpopular running mate for his boss.

When the matter came up for hearing, Kim and his team of Lawyers head by Nanle Komak from Komak Law firm appeared in the court alongside counsels to the plaintiff Barr. A. A Ibrahim to proceed on the matter.

But with surprises, the defendant’s applicant Counsel, Barr. Komak moved to file an application for a motion on notice for the extension of time to enable the Defendant file his statement of defense.

The application was not opposed by the plaintiff Counsel, Barr. A. A. Ibrahim, making the proceedings Judge to fix January 27th 2020 for the continuation of hearing.

The defendant had in a statement of defence through his counsel in January 2019 filed a motion seeking to strike out the case as well as filed a followup to a memorandum of appearance filed in May 2019,

The defendant was issued a notice of intention to go to court in November 2018 by Prof. Mailafiya’s Councils, M.Y Saleh (SAN) & Co law firm.

At the expiration of the grace period within which the said defamatory news story was expected to be retracted, Kim was served a writ of summons in January 2019.

The University of Jos Professor of Economics is demanding a N50,000,000.00 relief for the offense, a retraction and an order restraining the Publisher of http://www.mkreporters.media from publishing any further ‘defamatory’ story against him.

Kim is however contending that the news report in question is not assertive and was published with no ill-will after offering a chance for defence which was not exploited by the complainant.

by Alexander Aleburu

Governor Bako Lalong Shuns lobbyist Over Commissioners’ Appointment. 

By, Giwa Alex, jos

Governor Simon Bako of plateau state has said he shunned and refused to be influence by the antics of individual and groups who want to coarse him in the course of trying to get the best among the best of those to constitute his cabinet as commissioners.

As Governor Lalong said since I discouraged every lobby and influence to personally select you, I am going to drive you so hard and hold you to the highest standards as you carry out your assignments to ensure we achieve tangible results.

Governor Lalong made the revelations during the Sworning in of the 23 commissioners to pilot the three pillars policies trust of the APC administration in the state to the “Next Level “,held 7th Oct, 2019 at the New government House Little Rayfield in Jos south LG of plateau state.

As he urge the newly sworn in commissioners to demonstrate high sense of respect, loyalty, diligence, commitment, probity and accountability to our development plans within the three pillar policies of the administration,namely:

Peace, Security and Good governance; Physical Infrastructural Development; and Sustainable Economic Rebirth.

These can only be achieved if they come together and work as one.

“In achieving these, you are expected to ensure good synergy and working cooperation with your Permanent Secretaries, Directors and other support Staff in the machinery of government towards successful implementation of programmes and projects.”

Governor Lalong remain them as the highest policies making body in your various ministries.

“As Commissioners you are the highest Political Heads of your Ministry, Department and Agency as the case may be. Similarly, as Members of the State Executive Council, which is the highest policy formulation organ, you are expected to advice on technical or procedural matters towards informed decisions on developmental issues. “

Lalong call on the opposition party to join hands with the ruling party in the state APC to move the state developments to another level.

“This event is holding few days after our electoral victory was affirmed by the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal. We thank God and dedicate this collective victory to the entire people of Plateau State. Let me reiterate my call to members of the opposition to join hands with us to move our state forward as there is no winner no vanquished.

He attribute the delay in appointment of the commissioners to being strategic and careful because this time, I am taking full responsibility for those that will eventually be selected to serve our people as Members of the State Executive Council.

He thank the lawmakers for their prompt screening of the commissioners .

“In line with relevant constitutional provisions for constituting the State Executive Council, in September 2019, I transmitted a list of twenty-three (23) Commissioner nominees to the Plateau State House of Assembly for screening and clearance. The Honourable House went into action promptly and all members were successfully screened and cleared without delay. I wish to commend the diligence and commitment of the Rt. Honourable Speaker and Honourable Members of the House in doing a thorough work, all in an effort to ensure the governance system operates smoothly.”

He charge them to be up and doing to ensure the success of administration to avoid being show the exit door.

“I will therefore not hesitate to reprimand, chastise, query and where necessary discipline by removal from office, any of you who goes contrary to the agenda of our Rescue Government and indeed extant public service rules.”

It would be recall that this administration of APC led government in the state was sworn in six (6) months ago without functional commissioners as all the ministries were manned by Permanent Secretaries(PS).

by Alexander Aleburu

NGO Calls For Legislative Right To Reform Modern Almajiri Practice In Nigeria 

By, Giwa Alex, Jos

Non Governmental Organization,under the auspices of the “Movement For The Rights Of Almajiri Child “(MORAC)has made a call for the legislation that would give the Almahiri children a sense of belonging in Nigeria .

The Founder of Displaced Women & Children in Nigeria , Dr Salis Muhammad Abdulsalam has said ,this is a Movement for the rights of Almajiri child (MORAC) seeking for legislative and executive policy to advocate for the right preventing child trafficking in Nigeria.

Speaking during the stakeholders discourse town hall meeting with the theme ,”Alternative Pathways for the almajiri ,A collective responsibility ” Abdulsalam encourage community leaders to take advantage of the program to promote the right of their children.

The stakeholders meeting which is held at Jos Central Mosque on Sunday 6th Oct, 2019 is aimed at addressing the plight of the Almajiri children roaming the streets of the 19 Northern states .

The meeting frowned at the ways and manner these Almajiri were hijack by politician during the electioneering campaign use as thugs without empowering them as necessary stools for violence destruction .

However ,the stakeholders condemned how these growing menace had continue to caused sleepless night to the development of the society by selfish politician to achieve their agenda .

The stakeholders also brainstorm on the way forward by drawing members across the Fulani ,Hausa and all Muslims community in Plateau state to tackle problems of Almajiri .

He added that the attention of Muslims society have been draw to see this as a voice for basic aspects to take proactive measure to stop the emerging of middlemen coming to mortgage the future of their children .

Dr Salis explained further that some of our middlemen are going about harvesting these children between the ages of 6 years and expose them to so many dangers which when return back home their parents they can’t behave normal .

He stressed that most of these Almajiri are use as slaves or baggers in major streets so we have concerned that these group of Almajiri child are not from Plateau state but they are imported from other states .

Also adding his voice ,Mallam Jamilu Hassan has said he is against the practice of Almajiri practice so we urge government to abolish this aged long practice by inculcating them into modern day educational system.

Hassan advocated further that state and federal government should ensure that Almajiri practice is bring into modern educational system to impact positively to the wellbeing of child right .

Dr Sumayi Fatimatu Hamza, encouraged parents to key into the programs by making it a collective responsibility to all a sundry to prevent Almajiri practice.

by Alexander Aleburu

Nigeria  Teachers  Calls For Upward Review Of Retirement Age To 65 years.

By, Giwa Alex, jos

The teachers in Nigeria has call on the government to review the retirement age of primary and secondary school teachers from the current sixty (60) to sixty-five (65) years of age.

As they call on the president Mohammadu Buhari not to hesitate to asset to the bill already before the National Assembly for the review of the retirement age of Nigeria teachers from 60-65 years of age.

Mohammed Nasir Idris the National president of Union of Teachers represented by Halima Musa make the passionate appeal today 5th Oct, 2019 during the celebration of this year 2019 “World Teachers’ Day” held at the Township Stadium in Jos the plateau state capital.

This year 2019 “World Teachers’ Day Celebration “,which has its theme “Young Teachers :The Future Of The Profession seek to draw the attention to the issues of attrition, shortage of teachers, challenges of training young motivated and dedicated teachers into the teaching profession.

Other demands by the teachers according to the National President of teachers, is the approval of “Teachers Salary Structure “(TSS) for professional teachers, the the establishment of National Secondary Education Commission, payment of teachers gratuity and pension.

The other demands include the non payment of 27.5 percent professional allowances to the teachers in the unity’s Schools as he observe with great concern the step taken by some state governors to handover the public schools to private individuals without recourse to the stakeholders.

In his speech the state chairman of NUT in plateau State, Comr Gana Ayuba thank the Governor of plateau state Simon Bako Lalong for the recruitment of Four Thousand Eight Hundred and fifty (4,850)teachers,regular and up to date payment of teachers salaries in the state, implementation of backlog of teachers promotion and other achievement of governor Lalong on education in the state.

The state chairman however appeal to the government of plateau state to look at the issue of out standing 45 percent of the negotiated (#18,000)National minimum wages which is till pending and urge the governor not to short change the teachers when it is time for implementation of the (#30,000) minimum wage currently at the verge of implementation.

The chairman of the occasion,who double as the chairman of Primary Education Board in the State ,professor Matthew Sule,in his speech lamented the level of insecurity in the country which is having negative impart on the attendance of students in some communities in the state .

Professor Sule out line some of his achievements as the head of primary Education Board in the State.

Professor Mathew Said he would have not been achieve without the support and the free hand the people’s governor gives me to discharge my duty as the chairman of the board.

“Governor Lalong listene to my complaint whenever I run to him to complain regarding the problems confronting the board, recently, he approved over 4 billion naira for the renovation of primary schools across the 17 local governments area of plateau state, the assignments which is currently ongoing “.

Governor Simon Bako Lalong represented by the the permanent Secretary of the ministry of education Dr. Freeman Kum call for sober reflection among the teachers gear towards the young mind that could revampes and reinvigorate the educational sectors in the entire world.

Lalong charge the teachers to see themselves as special breed as teaching profession is noble profession to serve humanity they should be patriotic and transparent in all dealing because you are a role model.

He assured the government commitment to the welfare of the teachers, as he said the hitherto adage that teachers reward is in heaven will not have a place in my administration as you will enjoy your reward here on earth.

Paper was however deliver by professor Audu Gambo a lecturer with the University of Jos who gives run down on who is a teacher,the role of a teacher.

Gambo said for teacher efficiency, he most be trained and periodically attending refresher courses within and outside the state.

by Alexander Aleburu

Senator David Jang Decry Judicial Decadent At The Plateau State Governorship Election Tribunal’s Judgement.  

By, Giwa Alex, jos

The immediate past governor of plateau state has decry the level of judicial decadent in the Governorship Election Tribunal judgement between Gen. J.T Useni of the People Democratic party (PDP) and Governor Simon Bako Lalong of the All progressive Congress (APC).

As senator jang said he practically weep and sad over the judgement of the Plateau state Governorship Election Tribunal sitting in Jos, the plateau state capital.

The former governor expressed his displeasure when he paid solidarity visit to Gen. Useni of the people Democratic Party (PDP)at his residence on Thursday 3rd Oct, 2019 in Jos.

He assured him of his moral support ,and urged him to use all the instrumentality of the law to reclaim his stolen mandate.

Senator Jang however assured him of victory in the appeal court.

“ I am optimistic that we have a good case at the appellate court, In fact, the city of Jos was rather in a mourning mood yesterday after the judgement which signifies the level of disappointment of Plateau people over the verdict.”

He encouraged Sen. Useni to remain strong-hearted, patient and continue the struggle. “I assure you of my unconditional support.”

In his response, Sen Useni said your visit is a moral

-booster ,l will continue to pursue and to reclaim the mandate given to me by the people of plateau State.

“I really thank you for this show of statesmanship”

by Alexander Aleburu

Gen. Useni  Head To Appeal Governorship Election  Tribunal  Judgement. 

By, Giwa Alex, jos

Gen. J.T Useni of the People Democratic party(PDP)in plateau state has head to appeal the judgement of governorship election tribunal sitting in Jos the plateau state capital that dismissed his election petition against governor Bako Lalong of the All progressive Congress (APC)for lack of merit.

As the immediate past senator in the 8th National Assembly has

call on his followers to remained calm as he is going to explore all legal window to claim the mandate given to him by the people of plateau State.

In a press statement made available to this medium and signed by the his media consultant yiljap Abraham read,

“Following the judgement of the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Jos on Wednesday, October 2, 2019, the PDP Plateau Governorship Candidate Senator (Lt. Gen) Jeremiah Timbut Useni has been fully briefed by his Legal Team on the outcome of his petition.”

“He has expressed his appreciation to his legal experts and said he maintains his confidence in them.”

“He has also expressed confidence in the Nigerian judiciary to do substantial justice.”

Consequently, General Useni is convinced that there are many grounds to appeal the judgement. He has therefore instructed the legal team to take all processes with immediate effect and proceed on appeal against today’s judgement.

Gen. Useni is further encouraged by the fact that the Supreme Court had last week upheld his interlocutory appeal against a Court of Appeal judgement which expunged the testimonies of 21 of his witnesses earlier considered by the tribunal. Unfortunately, the tribunal did not avert its mind to the Supreme Court judgement which in turn affected today’s judgement.

In addition, the bulk of the tribunal’s findings are in fact in favour of his petition, for example, the fact that Governor Simon Bako Lalong did indeed give false information on oath. But surprisingly, the tribunal did not give any consequential order to nullify his election.

Gen Useni appeals for calm among supporters and party faithful, and assures that he will resolutely deploy legal instruments to retrieve the mandate that the people of Plateau freely gave him in the polls.

It would be recall following the 9th March 2019 governorship election which Simon Lalong of the All Progressive Congress (APC)was decleared winner.

Not satisfied with the out come of the election,Senator Useni of the people Democratic (PDP)head to the tribunal challenging the declaration of Lalong by Independent National electoral commission (INEC) winner of the election.

In the petition, Useni was challenging the authenticity of governor Lalong’s qualification as he use double names which go contrary to the laydown electoral guide line.

In her ruling, the (3) man election tribunal Justices held that the petitioner failed woefully to proof all the allegations, and dismiss the case.