by Alexander Aleburu

plateau State Government Inaugurates Community Policing Advisory Committee. 

By, giwa alex, jos

To tackle crime through a bottom-top approach the plateau State Governor, Simon Bako Lalong has inaugurated the State Community Policing Advisory Committee.

The Committee which was earlier set up by the Federal Government through the Inspector General of Police is to begin the process of implementing Community Policing in plateau State North central Nigeria.

Inaugurating the Committee,which is held at the Government House Little Ray Field 22nd May, 2020 in jos, plateau state, Governor Simon Lalong said Plateau State has longed for the implementation of the Community Policing initiative in order to fight crime and criminality.

“This he said is a welcome development for us as a State because we have since realised that the best way to guarantee the security of our people is by embracing a bottom up approach which emphasizes early warning, intelligence gathering and crime prevention.

His further stressed that with a grassroots and people driven approach such as Community Policing, we are more likely to identify and fish out criminals, thereby saving the citizens from the agony associated with loss of lives and properties”.

The Committee has CP Edward Egbuka, Plateau State Commissioner of Police as Chairman and His Majesty, Da Jacob Gyang Buba, Gbong Gwom Jos & Chairman, Plateau State Council of Chiefs and Emirs – Co-Chairman.

The Governor however charged the Committee which is the highest custodian of Community Policing in the State to be focused and resolute in carrying out this assignment by shunning every distraction that could arise from religious, ethnic or political pressures.

Lalong said the Government and people of Plateau State will also be looking up to the Committee to act in the best interest of peace and security of all.

The Deputy Inspector General of Police, Lawal Shehu said the concept of Community Policing is to ensure that the people are involved in security affairs with more emphasis on intelligence and information gathering.

The police further said the special constables to be recruited will be people of good standing in society who are gainfully engaged with good record within the community.

“He said they are not to take over from the police, but to collaborate with the police under their supervision and as such, they will be thoroughly screened to ensure that criminals are not involved. “

Co-Chairman of the Committee, Gbong Gwom Jos, Da Jacob Gyang Buba assured that they will be focused and resolute in carrying out their assignment by shunning every distraction that could arise from religious, ethnic or political pressures.

He commended President Muhammadu Buhari and the Inspector General of Police for their commitment to ensuring that policing is enhanced in line with the Federal system and constitutional provision that Governors are Chief Security Officers of their States.

Members of the the Plateau State Community Policing Advisory Committee are drawn from a wide spectrum of society.

by Alexander Aleburu

Northern Governors Forum Appreciate President Buhari For Drafting Securities To The Region To Combat Insurgency

By, giwa alex, jos

The Northern Governors under the auspices of the”Northern Governors Forum” has appriciate president Mohammadu Buhari for drafting more security personnels to the region to combat insurgency and other insecurity in the region.

As appreciable progress has be made in the transferred Almajiris to other States and also received their citizens without any problem.

They resolved to continue with the exercise by strictly following laid down protocols for profiling, quarantining, testing, transportation, handing and taking over as well as reintegration.

The Northern governors forum made the appreciation

during the

Forum 4th teleconference meeting on held on Wednesday 20th May 2020, to review the region’s COVID-19 response, and deliberate on other matters relating to its progress and development.

The meeting presided over by its Chairman and Governor of Plateau State, Simon Bako Lalong, the Forum acknowledged and appreciated the intervention of the Federal Government following their request to President Muhammadu Buhari for the deployment of more security personnel to the region to tackle banditry, kidnapping, insurgency, and other crimes which are threatening livelihoods and preventing farmers from going to their farms.

On the profiling and evacuation of Almajiris, the Forum noted that so far, there has been

appreciable progress as many States have transferred Almajiris to other States and also received their citizens without any problem.

They resolved to continue with the exercise by strictly following laid down protocols for profiling, quarantining, testing, transportation, handing and taking over as well as reintegration.

The Governors also maintained their earlier decision to purchase COVID-19 Mobile Testing Vans which have already been ordered to boost testing of more citizens especially in the rural areas.

On enforcing closure of inter-state boundary roads, the Northern Governors again expressed disappointment that despite several measures taken, including Presidential orders, there are still violations where people move from one State to another through compromise and use of illegal routes.

They vowed to continue to take further measures to protect their people including the deployment of members of their cabinets and civil servants where necessary.

The Forum resolved to continue their appeal to the Federal Government for support to deal with the Corona Virus Pandemic, as the Northern Region now has about 54% of the national cases and 70 percent of new infections.

by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State: Government Bans Prayer At Eid Ground During 2020 Eid-el-Ftr-Celebration

By, giwa alex, jos
Sequel to the rising cases of Covid-19 in plateau state currently ravaging the continent, the state has banned the 2020 Eid prayer celebration that hitherto attract uncountable numbers of Muslim faithfuls.
This is the resolutions reached at the Plateau State Security Council meeting presided over by His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong.
The ban of Eid prayer is contain in a press statement dated 21st May, 2020 signed by the commissioner of information and communication Dan Manjang and present to this medium in jos the plateau state capital.
The press message read thus:
” That all Eid praying grounds across the State shall be closed to all worshippers, this is inline with existing ban on all large public gatherings in tandem with the directive of the President-General, Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs His Eminence, Sultan Mohammed Abubakar that all muslims should suspend congregational Eid Prayers and pray at home”.
“Where prayers are observed in mosques, they should abide by the regulations for not more than 50 persons, hand washing, use of sanitizers and social distancing.”
That operation of Tricycle a.k.a Keke Napep have been banned form Sunday 24, May 2020.
“In line with existing Government Orders, all recreational centres across the State shall remain closed as security agencies have been directed to enforce the above restrictions.”
Governor Simon Lalong however appeals to all citizens to adhere to these regulations and continue to take every personal precaution towards preventing the spread of COVID-19.
He urges them to note that at the moment, the State is witnessing more infections as a result of community spread which can be worsened by large congregation of people.
The Governor wishes all Muslim faithfuls in the State a happy Eid-el-Ftr, and calls on them to use the period to pray for God to intervene and stop the pandemic.
by Alexander Aleburu

Northern Governors Forum Commiserate With Sheik Lemu Over The Demise Of His Eldest Son.

By, giwa alex, jos

The Northern Governors under the auspices of the Northern Governors Forum has commiserate with sheik lemu over the passing away of his eldest son.

Chairman of the Forum who double as the Governor of Plateau State, Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong has on behalf of the Forum expressed condolences to Sheik Ahmed Lemu, over the death of Abubakar Shehu Lemu, his eldest son.

The condolence message is contained on a press release dated 20th, May, 2020 and signed by the Director Of Press and public affair to the governor Dr.Simon Makut Macham and made available to this medium in jos, plateau state.

The condolence message to the revered Islamic Scholar and members of his family, Governor Lalong described the death of the late Abubakar, as a great loss to the family, Niger State and the Nation.

He said “Late Abubakar, a retired Director at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, distinguished himself in serving the country meritoriously within and outside the country, and also impacting the lives of people particularly at the community level.

The Northern Governors Forum Chairman also noted that although the death of Late Abubakar remains painful, it has to be accepted as the wish of Allah who is his maker and decided to take him, having fulfilled his purpose on earth.

He prayed Allah (SWT) to grant the deceased eternal rest and comfort the family, noting that Late Abubakar will continue to be remembered for his humility, tolerance, generosity and service to humanity.

by Alexander Aleburu

Govt.Wike  Raises Alarm As Plan By President Buhari  to Declare State of Emergency’ in Rivers State Unraveled

By, Our Reporter
Rivers State Governor, Barr. Nyesom Wike has cried out over alleged plans to cause a breakdown of law and order, in order to declare a state of emergency in the state amidst the Coronavirus crisis.
Wike, in a statement made available to Igbere TV on Wednesday by Paulinus Nsirim, Commissioner for Information and Communications, said the plans were being hatched by some citizens of the state who reside in Abuja.
“These persons whose attempts to declare State of Emergency in the State since 2015 have never succeeded because of God’s intervention, he said.
“They did everything within their powers to ensure that the 2019 Governorship Election results were not announced but also failed.”
Governor Wike said those allegedly behind the move plan to use the COVID-19 pandemic in the state as cover ups, in order to hijack power ahead the 2023 polls.
“As the build up for the 2023 elections and jostle for Presidential and Vice-Presidential tickets is gathering momentum, they want to use COVID-19 to create a crisis as if the State is at war with the Federal Government.
“They have decided to create unnecessary tension as if indigenes of Ahoada, Eleme and Port Harcourt are fighting with Northerners not to carry out their legitimate businesses.
“People forget history quickly. Since 2015, there have farmers/herdsmen clashes in Nasarrawa, Plateau, Taraba, Ebonyi, Cross River, Kaduna, Yobe and Bornu States.”
The Rivers Governor wondered whether his state was at war with the federal government, saying he had only prevented the influx of Almajiri into Rivers.
”Throughout this COVID-19 pandemic, States like Enugu, Lagos, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Edo and Kaduna States have been intercepting lorries carrying human beings instead of foodstuffs.
“This is the same thing that the Rivers State Government is doing to protect the State from COVID-19. “
“Bandits have been killing innocent people in Sokoto, Katsina, Zamfara and Kaduna States and indigenes of these States no matter their political differences are working together to protect their States.
“But here in Rivers State, instead of supporting our efforts, these Abuja politicians are busy looking for a State of Emergency because they want to acquire power.”
Insisting that his state was never at war with anybody or any constituted authority, Governor Wike said Rivers is only waging the war against COVID-19.
“We are alarmed at these hideous plots against our State. Rivers State has never fought a war with strangers or neighbours.
“Our fight against COVID-19 is to protect the lives of everyone living and doing business in the State.
“We are aware that some shameless politicians are playing politics with COVID-19.
“No wonder one of the respected chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC) had to expose their plan to use COVID-19 to launch into the politics of the State.
“This is what we see in the lives of ungodly, dangerous and power hungry people who claim to love the State.”
The Governor alleged that huge sums of money have been voted by the ‘Abuja politicians’ to entice and recruit “gullible persons” to carry out their plans, calling on the people to resist such move.
“After their clandestine meetings they have voted huge sums of money to entice and recruit gullible persons to carry out their plan.
“All patriotic Rivers State indigenes are hereby placed on alert to resist the devilish plans of these unpatriotic elements who connive with enemies of the State to cause confusion.
“As a State, we have always defeated these sadists and with God on our side, we shall overcome them,” Governor Wike added.
by Alexander Aleburu

Governor Lalong Inaugurate Research Team On Corona Virus And Other Infectious Diseases.

By, giwa alex, Jos

Governor Simon Bako Lalong has inaugurated a Special Committee for Research on Corona Virus and other Infectious Diseases in Plateau State.

At the inauguration of the team at the Government House in Rayfield, the Governor said although the State has had to deal with many infectious diseases in the past, it has not been confronted with anything like the Corona Virus Pandemic in recent history.

He said” Indeed, our generation is facing perhaps one of its most difficult times, Clearly, COVID-19 has reminded us of the need to be proactive in not only upgrading our medical facilities and improving manpower, but also working ahead to develop preventive and curative capacity for infectious diseases”.

Governor Lalong charged the members who comprise of researchers from various tertiary institutions within the State, to work hard in utilizing the human and material resources available in Plateau State that are capable of giving solutions for the treatment of infectious diseases such as COVID-19 that State and Nation is dealing with today.

“It is a known fact that Plateau State is endowed with herbal and medicinal products that could be harnessed towards building our capacity to withstand the threat of diseases such as the Corona Virus if, and when they spring up. “

“Therefore, we must not only look inwards to find a solution to the current COVID-19 challenge, but also use today’s experience to prepare for the future in order to avoid panic and desperation”.

Governor Lalong charged them to be diligent in carrying out this special assignment, and to have at the back of your minds that at the long run, all efforts should lead us towards establishing a modern infectious diseases hospital in Plateau State.”

The Committee’s Terms of Reference include:

To Search for conventional and/or alternative drugs for the treatment and cure of the Corona virus, design treatment protocols for the treatment of the virus and conduct clinical trials on the candidate drugs.

Other term of reference according to the release, design control mechanism for the spread of the virus and any other design that will curtail the pandemic and subsequent diseases.

The Committee has one week to present a proposal to Government. Within three weeks, Government will be expecting a draft of research prospects, while fortnightly; a progress report should be submitted.

Members of the Committee is as follows:

Prof Noel N. Wannang- Pharmacology & Toxicology, Unijos –Lead Researcher, Prof Jacob A. Kolawole – Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Unijos, Dr Falang Kakjing – Pharmacology Dept. Unijos and Prof James Damen – Medical Lab Science, Unijos.

Other members of the research terms are, Dr Yusuf Agabi – Virology Unit, Dept of Microbiology, Unijos

Dr Richard J Kutshik – Dept. of Molecular Biology & Biochemistry, Unijos, Dr Bukar Bukata – Pharmacology, Unijos, Dr Ajima Ukpe – Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Unijos, Dr Ken Amagon – Pharmacology & Toxicology, Unijos, Dr Longdet I. Yohanna – Biochemistry, Unijos.

Other members of the committee include representative of the Plateau State Ministry of Health, Representative from the Infectious Unit of Medicine Department, JUTH and Representative from Veterinary Research Institute, Vom.

by Alexander Aleburu

Covid-19: Governor Lalong Has Close down Faringada Market,  As He Reviews Lockdown.

By, giwa alex, jos

Governor Bako Lalong of plateau state has ordered an express closure of the popular Faringada market located in jos North local government of the state following fragrant violation of “Social Distancing ” directives measure in the preventing “Corona virus pandemic currently ravaging the world by the government.

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As the governor said the market will be shut down until the trader unions and the Management of Jos North Local Government come up with an acceptable model for regulation that poses no risk to public health and safety.

Governor disclosed the closure of popular market which mostly deals on varieties of vegetables during broadcast on the update of total lockdown occasion by Covid-19 pandemic held 17th May, 2020, at the Old Government House in Jos, Plateau state.

The governor further add that with effect from 17th May 2020, the total lockdown will resume from midnight of every Sunday and be relaxed on Wednesdays 12 midnight as against the former Thursday following the complain of the citizens of the the state.

This he stressed will henceforth be the pattern until further review, in order words, the total lockdown is relaxed on

Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays; while Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays remain totally locked down.

The Governor’s speech reads:

“Fellow compatriots, I address you again in continuation of our collective fight against the Corona Virus disease commonly referred to as COVID-19.”

“In my last address of April 30th 2020, I indicated that we shall continue to observe the total lockdown from Midnight of Thursday to Midnight of Sundays throughout the State.”

“In addition to other measures taken earlier, I also informed you that we shall continue to restrict inter-Local Government movements to further curtail the spread of the disease which was first recorded in the State on 23rd April 2020. “

“Since then, the State has recorded more cases of COVID-19 that rose to 33. This necessitated us redoubling our efforts to checkmate community spread by aggressively conducting contact tracing, isolating suspected contacts, and treating the infected.”

“As at today, we have successfully treated and discharged 10 infected persons including the index case who have all been reunited with their families. The other 22 infected persons are still undergoing treatment and in stable condition. Sadly, one suspect whose sample was taken died yesterday before his result was returned positive.”

“We have continued to quarantine suspected persons that come in from other States at our designated facilities to ascertain their status over the mandatory period of 14 days. As at today, we have 255 persons in our various quarantine centres.

“At this point, I must appreciate the support and cooperation that most citizens have demonstrated during this trying moment. The level of compliance has been appreciative, despite the inconveniences that this pandemic has exposed us all to.”

“However, the major challenge we have continued to face is the breaches at our State boundaries where people continue to violate the closure order through compromise or resort to illegal routes.”

“This has exposed the State to more dangers of COVID-19, as virtually all the cases we have recorded, originated from other States and were imported by people who defied our directives and entered the State at all costs. This is indeed sad.”

“During my visit to our State boundaries at Forest- Hawan Kibo; Ganawuri-Manchok; and Jingre-Saminaka, I again warned that those compromising our collective security will not be allowed to prevail as Government was more than ever determined to put an end to the flagrant disregard for directives.”

” Fellow citizens, as a Government that is people driven and desirous of carrying everyone along, we have noted the concerns raised in respect of the need to have more room for people to secure services such as banking which were limited because of the existing lockdown schedule.”

“In order to address these concerns and further strengthen our efforts at combating COVID-19, governor lalong said he has reviewed some of the guidelines with the following decisions:

“With effect from 17th May 2020, the total lockdown will resume from midnight of every Sunday and be relaxed on Wednesdays 12 midnight.”

This he stressed will henceforth be the pattern until further review, in order words, the total lockdown is relaxed on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays; while Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays remain totally locked down.”

“Restriction on all inter-local Government movements shall continue to apply except for those on essential services as earlier enumerated.”

The governor further reiterate the use of facemasks in public places remains compulsory, and anyone found not using one outside his home would be arrested and charged to the mobile court.

To ensure better enforcement and compliance, Government will henceforth enroll some of its civil servants for the exercise and direct the Head of Service to immediately deploy civil servants from grade levels 10-14 to various points across the State.

He charged the Local Government Chairmen to also replicate same in their domains to ensure effective coverage of the entire State.

“The ban on all illegal markets such as the Sunday markets on Ahmadu Bello Way, Bukuru and its environs shall remain in place indefinitely, while Social joints, Nightclubs, drinking parlours are to remain closed.

“The Faringada Market continues to defy all guidelines for social distancing and sanitation, and poses potent threat to our efforts to defeat COVID-19. “

“Therefore, the market will be shut down until the trader unions and the Management of Jos North Local Government come up with an acceptable model for regulation that poses no risk to public health and safety.”

“Religious gatherings shall continue to have not more than 50 persons, while social distancing, hygiene and sanitation regulations shall continue to apply.”

All these decisions are without prejudice to the overnight curfew instituted by the Federal Government from 8pm to 6am.

As he said he not unaware of the pain and hardship the present situation of Covid -19 pandemic has cause the citizens of the state, as against this backdrops,

“Fellow compatriots, the Government remains fully aware of the collective hardship that this situation has brought upon us all particularly the most vulnerable. Already, the distribution of palliatives to this category of people has continued throughout the State.”

“In the coming weeks, more palliatives from the Federal Government and the private sector donor initiative, Covid-19, shall be received to boost the efforts of the State Government.”

Governor Lalong used the medium to thank the various individuals and corporate organisations that have contributed to the Plateau COVID-19 Trust Fund both in kind and in cash, as we have realised almost 100 million naira in donations and I re-assure you that we shall deploy it transparently.

“In particular, I wish to appreciate the Speaker and Honourable Members of the Plateau State House of Assembly for donating 50 percent of their May salaries to the COVID-19 Trust Fund, the Chairman and Members of the Plateau State Council of Traditional Rulers and Emirs also donated food items to the fund. We are very grateful.

“On the profiling and return of Almajiris children, which commenced on 26th April 2020, we have made a lot of progress. So far, we have returned a total of 601 Almajiris to their States of origin to be tested, reunited with their families and properly cared for. The States include Kaduna (38), Bauchi (419), Kano (92), Jigawa (47), Gombe (5), “

“We have also received (119) Almajiris from other States. We received (108) from Nasarawa State and (11) from Gombe State, who have been profiled, and tested. Out of this number, only one (1) tested positive to COVID-19 and is receiving treatment in one of the isolation facilities. The rest have been reunited with their families.

“Within the State, we have profiled 36 Almajiris who are indigenes of Plateau State and have been tested and returned them to their families. 25 are from Quan-Pan, while 11 are from Wase Local Government Areas.”

“Let me again stress that the decision to carry out this evacuation was a collective one taken by Governors of the 19 Northern States during the meeting of the Northern Governors Forum in order to guarantee the safety of these children who were exposed to many dangers, including COVID-19.

“It is disheartening that this noble and bold decision is being politicized by a few people who although claim to abhor the Almajiri system, choose for reasons best known to them to play to the gallery by pretending to be fighting for the human rights of these children.”

“For the avoidance of doubt, the Northern Governors are collectively committed to ensuring that all the Almajiri children returned to their States are profiled and tested for COVID-19 and other illnesses. Those who are positive are treated before being reunited with their families. At the end of the day, all Almajiris will be integrated into the society seamlessly.”

“Additionally, their education and well-being will be handled by their States, which will bring to an end to the infamous Almajiri system, which has become a social challenge. We again appeal for the understanding and support of all stakeholders. Happily, reports from all the States show that the children are excited to go back home to the warm embrace of their families.”

On a sad note, I wish to register my deep personal condolences and that of the Government to the family of Rinji Peter Bala who was shot by security personnel attached to the Operation Safe Haven along Zaria Road on 12th May 2020. I have already ordered a probe and I urge for calm as the law takes its cause. Justice will be done.”

“Similarly, I also sympathize with victims of attacks in some communities of the State such as in Bassa Local Government, perpetrated by criminals who are taking advantage of the COVID-19 lockdown.”

“The gruesome murder of Dr. Nandi Drenkat, a Senior Lecturer at the University of Jos and the kidnap of his daughter is totally condemnable. We condole with his immediate family as well as the management, staff and students of the University. “

” I am glad to report that following the quick response of security agencies in conjunction with the Hunters Association, the kidnapped daughter of the lecturer was rescued alive. Sadly, one of the gallant members of the Hunters Association, Muhammadu Sani made the supreme sacrifice as he died of gunshot wounds from the criminals. We send sincere condolences to his family and pray for the repose of his soul.”

“Let me assure all citizens that we are working with security agencies to fish out these criminals and ensure they are punished. Already, security forces has arrested a suspected mastermind of kidnappings around the Eto-Baba, Bauchi Road general area who is currently undergoing interrogation. I also urge the citizens to continue to be vigilant and report every suspicious activity.

“We also lost a member of the Committee on the evacuation of Almajiris in the State, Alhaji Sabo Umar Shuaibu who has worked tirelessly to ensure the success of the exercise. Again, we sympathize with his family and pray for the repose of his soul.”

He call on all citizens to shun stigmatization and discrimination as well as the spread of fake news that represent major challenges to the fight against COVID-19.

He however reassured the citizens of the state that the measures taken so far, the pandemic has been largely tamed in the State and with a little more effort, we can ensure that we eliminate new infections and transmission.

by Alexander Aleburu

Covid-19 : Governor Lalong Apologises  Over Wrong Choice Of Word “Ruthlessly”.

By, giwa alex, jos
Governor Bako Lalong of plateau state has tendered his unreserved apology to the good people of plateau state following the earlier press statement regarding government directives against the ravaging crona virus .
This showed my love to the good people of plateau state in particular and Nigeria as whole to ensure the fight against this ugly monster of Covid-19 ravaging the entire continent is fought and won in the state ones and for all.
The apology is contained in press statement dated 15th May, 2020 , signed by the commissioner of information and communication Dan Manjang , and made available to this medium in Jos , plateau state capital.
The release read thus:
” You will recall that in the course of the week, I issued an announcement with respect to the flagrant disregard to government order by some members of the public with regards to the Presidential Order imposing a curfew on the entire country between the hours of 8.00 p.m. and 6.00 a.m.each day.
“Furthermore, the statement reminded the public of the mandatory need to wear masks, failure of which the security agents saddled which such enforcement were called upon to deal ” Ruthlessly” with the situation.”
It has come to my notice that the choice of word “Ruthlessly” has not gone down well with the public, more so with the current gory happenings in the state.
Against the backdrop the satement said
“I had made a correction on the statement replacing the word “Ruthlessly” with “Strictly ” but regret that the corrected script did not get the wide circulation .
“It is in this light therefore, that I apologise for the use of the word “Ruthlessly and hereby withdraw it from that earlier statement forthwith.”
” I’m deeply sorry for the earlier choice of word “Ruthlessly”.
As he urged the citizens of the state to adhere to the government directives as violators shall be arrested and trial according to law.
by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State PDP  Inaugurates Caretaker Committee.

By, giwa alex, jos

The Plateau State Chapter of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)has swore in a New Caretaker Committee to pilot the affairs of the party in the state following the expiration of Hon.Yakubu Chohco led committee.

As the tenure of plateau state PDP Excos led by Hon.Gwot Chocho elapsed 10th May, 2020 inline with Section 47(1) of the party constitution 2017 as Amended where as the out gone Excos have serve the tenure of Four years.

The inauguration of the New Excos member of the party is held at the party’s office along Yakubu Gowon Way Opposite NTA jos , plateau state.

In his acceptance speech , the committee chairman Hon. Exo Nandom Penap said the mission and vision of the Excos is clear as the Excos come to reform the party.

“let us remember we are here to reform not to please anyone because we value what PDP stands for, we remain committed and loyal to the National Leadership of our great party led by Uche Secondus and his Executive.”

The chairman the leadership of the party Sen.JT Useni, Jonah Jang, Sen.Nasiru Mantu , Hon.DT Sango , member of the National Assemly elected under the PDP, member of the state house of assembly and the party local government Chairmen .

Nandom Penap said the Inauguration of the New Excos is imperactive following the expiration of the tenure of the immediate past Excos on 10th May, 2020, inline with the constitution of the party.

He said upon expiration of the tenure of the past Excos and base on the directives of the National Working Committee of our party, suspended the activities of the party inline with Government directives in trying to curtail the Covid-19 pandemic which is rampaging the world bringing to standstill the earlier planned PDP state congresses.

The Chairman further add that the Excos are seeking reelection and can not continue or be appointed as caretaker committee base on Section 31(2)(e)of the party constitution of 2017 as amended, so the out gone Excos lack moral standing as contain in the sections above.

He said in their leadership wisdom , the leadership of the party constitute committee to oversee the party activities in the state pending contailment of coronvirus for the date to be announce by the NWC of the party for beffiting , free fair and credible congress in the state which can give equal rights and opportunity to all members to participate without fear or favour.

He said the Committee members are carefully selected without bias or prejudice , this to ensure unity of purpose and genuine reconcilation among party men and women as we advice our member to close rank by supporting this committee to ensure sanity and tranquility .

The names of the newly constituted Excos includes: Hon.Nandom Penap Exodus Chairman, Hon.Engr Godwin , Secretary , Hon.Akims Mamot, Pro, Hon.Mrs Asebe Dareng , women Leader.

Other members of the committee include: Hon.Nathaniel Dakas, Member, Hon.Elder jacob, Member and Hon.Kabiru Musa, Member.

by Alexander Aleburu

Northern Governors Forum Congratulates  Prof.Gambari Over His New Appointment.

By, giwa alex, jos

The Northern Governors Forum has congratulated Prof. Ibrahim Agboola Gambari, over his appointment as the new Chief of Staff by President Muhammadu Buhari.

As Northern Governors forum assured the the New Chief Of Staff to the president Prof.Gambari of its unalloyed support and prayers as he takes on this very important role.

The congratulatory message is contained in a press statement dated 13th May, 2020, signed by the director of press to the chairman of the forum Dr. Makut Macham and made available to this medium in Jos , plateau state.

In a congratulatory message, Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Plateau State, Simon Bako Lalong described the appointment of the accomplished diplomat and Administrator as most deserving and timely.

Lalong said, “We are delighted with this opportunity that Mr. President has given Prof. Gambari to serve the nation.

“The Professor comes into the job with huge experience and knowledge on governance and service, which we believe will enable him perform well”.

The Governors also commended the President for his choice of Prof. Ibrahim Gambari as his new Chief of Staff, saying his vast knowledge in administration both at home and abroad will assist the President in delivering on his campaign promises to Nigerians.

by Alexander Aleburu

Governor  Lalong Orders  Probe Into  Alleged Killing Of Rinji Peter By OPSH Personnel. 

By, giwa alex, jos
Sequel to the alleged gruesome killing of one mr Rinji Peter by personnel of OPSH , governor Bako Lalong has weigh into the matter as he has given express order to investigate and unravel the cause of the killing.
Governor Simon Lalong expresses shock and sadness over the death of Mr. Rinji Peter Bala, who was said to have been shot by security personnel along Zaria Road, Jos on 12th May 2020.
The governor’s statement is contained in a press statement dated 13th May, 2020 , signed by the director of press and public affairs to the governor Dr. Makut Mancham and made available to this medium in jos, plateau state capital.
Consequently, the governor has directed that thorough investigation be carried out to unravel the circumstances surrounding the killing of the young man.
He assures that those found culpable will face the wrath of the law.
The Governor us the release to appeals for calm as he

commiserates with the family of the late Rinji Bala.

In another development, Governor Lalong has appealed to citizens to continue to observe the lockdown directives put in place towards curbing COVID-19.
by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State: OPSH Regrets The Unfortunate Killing Of Mr Rinji Peter Bala By Its Personnel

By, giwa alex, Jos

The Nigeria Army code name Operation Save Haven(OPSH) has regret the unfortunate killing of one mr Rinji Peter Bala by its personnel.

As Operation Save Haven (OPSH)condemned the sad and unfortunate incident in strong term and assured the general public that justice will not seem to be done, but will surely be done.

The regret and condemnation is contained in press release dated May 12th, 2020 signed by the media officer Operation Safe Haven, Major Ibrahim Shittu, and made available to this medium in jos the plateau state capital.

The press released read,

At about 10pm on 12th May, 2020, information was received on the activities of suspected armed robbers and cultists operating around No18 Street, Jos South LGA of Plateau State.

“The report revealed that the criminals took advantage of the lockdown and curfew to perpetrate crimes, consequently, Sector 1 patrol troops of OPSH swiftly responded and arrested 7 suspects, which were immediately moved to the Headquarters Sector 1 for preliminary investigation.

Thereafter, 5 out of the 7 suspects were cleared and asked to leave the premises.

Unfortunately, as they were leaving the premises, one of the personnel on sentry duty mistook them for escaping suspects. Thus opened fire on them, which led to the death of Mr Rinji Bala.

However, a thorough investigation is ongoing to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident. Meanwhile the MOPOL personnel involved in the incident has been arrested and detained accordingly.

Operation SAFE HAVEN however has condemned the sad incident. Representative of OPSH has also visited the parents of the deceased to commiserate with them.

OPSH also assures the general public of justice.

by Alexander Aleburu

Covid-19: Plateau State Commissioner Of Police Appeals To Citizens To Adhere To Government Directives.

By, giwa alex, Jos
The Nigeria Police plateau state command has appealed to the citizens of the state to adhered to government directives to stop the spread of coronavirus pandemic.
To this effect, members of the public are advised to strictly adhere to the under listed restriction order until further notice.
The appeal was made by the state commissioner of police CP Edward Egbuka and contained in a press release dated May, 12th, 2020 and signed by the public relation officer of the command, ASP Ubah Gabriel Ogaba and made availble to this medium.
The command said there will be over night curfew from 8:pm to 6:am daily across the state, which means that all movements are prohibited during this period, except those on emergency essential duties.
The command use the statement to appeal to the citizens of the state to known that wearing of face mask in public places is compulsory to all and regular sanitizing and washing of hands with soap and water is very necessary.
In view of the Presidential directive on new measures to contain the spread of Covid-19 pandemic across the nation, the Plateau State Police Command wishes to inform the good people of Plateau State and other residents that the Command in collaboration with other security services has commenced full enforcement of the directives
The Commissioner of Police, CP Edward Egbuka appeals to all residents of the state to respectfully comply with these orders aimed at containing the spread of Covid-19 virus.
While urging the public to adhere strictly with these directives, the Command also warns its personnel and those of other security agencies engaged in this all important national assignment to avoid corrupt practices and compromise of any sort.
The statement remaind the citizens that during period, movement is restricted.
” Please note that the nationwide prohibition of interstate movements as well as the statewide restrictions and directives on intrastate movement are still in place. In view of this, Plateau State residents are advised to comply with all directives as violators will be arrested and prosecuted accordingly.”
by Alexander Aleburu

President Buhari  Has Finally Settles For Ibrahim Agboola Gambari As (COS)

By, giwa alex, Jos

President Buhari has finally settled for Ibrahim Agboola Gambari as his New Chief Of Staff(COS) after the demise of late Abba Kyari who pass away some weeks back as a result of Covid-19 related pandemic.

Before the final release of the name of Gambari as the New (COS) to the president many speculations of big names within the premises of power were speculated as the possible person to replace the late Kyari, with the announcement of Gambari today May 12th, 2020 has finally put to rest the rumours.

lbrahim Agboola(CFR) was born Nov, 24th, 1944 in llorin , Kwara state.

He attended King’s College Lagos , London School of Economic where he obtained B.SC (Economic)in 1968 with specialisation in International Relation .

He later obtained M.A and PhD respectively from Columbia University New York , USA in political science /International Relation.

He was once a Minister for External Affairs between 1984 and 1985. In 2010, Gambari was appointed by the secretary-general of United Nations Ban Ki-moon and the chairperson of the African Union Commission as Joint African Union-United Nations Special Representative for Darfur.

He was once the Special Adviser on the International Compact with Iraq and Other Issues for the Secretary-General of the United Nations.

On March 4, 2013, Ibrahim Gambari was named by the Kwara State Governor, Abdulfatah Ahmad, as the pioneer chancellor of the Kwara State University, making him the ceremonial head of the university who presides over convocations to award degrees and diplomas.

by Alexander Aleburu

President Buhari  Has Finally Settles For Ibrahim Agboola Gambari As (COS)

By, giwa alex, Jos

President Buhari has finally settled for Ibrahim Agboola Gambari as his New Chief Of Staff(COS) after the demise of late Abba Kyari who pass away some weeks back as a result of Covid-19 related pandemic.

Before the final release of the name of Gambari as the New (COS) to the president many speculations of big names within the premises of power were speculated as the possible person to replace the late Kyari, with the announcement of Gambari today May 12th, 2020 has finally put to rest the rumours.

lbrahim Agboola(CFR) was born Nov, 24th, 1944 in llorin , Kwara state.

He attended King’s College Lagos , London School of Economic where he obtained B.SC (Economic)in 1968 with specialisation in International Relation .

He later obtained M.A and PhD respectively from Columbia University New York , USA in political science /International Relation.

He was once a Minister for External Affairs between 1984 and 1985. In 2010, Gambari was appointed by the secretary-general of United Nations Ban Ki-moon and the chairperson of the African Union Commission as Joint African Union-United Nations Special Representative for Darfur.

He was once the Special Adviser on the International Compact with Iraq and Other Issues for the Secretary-General of the United Nations.

On March 4, 2013, Ibrahim Gambari was named by the Kwara State Governor, Abdulfatah Ahmad, as the pioneer chancellor of the Kwara State University, making him the ceremonial head of the university who presides over convocations to award degrees and diplomas.

by Alexander Aleburu

President Buhari  Has Finally Settles For Ibrahim Agboola Gambari As (COS)

By, giwa alex, Jos

President Buhari has finally settled for Ibrahim Agboola Gambari as his New Chief Of Staff(COS) after the demise of late Abba Kyari who pass away some weeks back as a result of Covid-19 related pandemic.

Before the final release of the name of Gambari as the New (COS) to the president many speculations of big names within the premises of power were speculated as the possible person to replace the late Kyari, with the announcement of Gambari today May 12th, 2020 has finally put to rest the rumours.

lbrahim Agboola(CFR) was born Nov, 24th, 1944 in llorin , Kwara state.

He attended King’s College Lagos , London School of Economic where he obtained B.SC (Economic)in 1968 with specialisation in International Relation .

He later obtained M.A and PhD respectively from Columbia University New York , USA in political science /International Relation.

He was once a Minister for External Affairs between 1984 and 1985. In 2010, Gambari was appointed by the secretary-general of United Nations Ban Ki-moon and the chairperson of the African Union Commission as Joint African Union-United Nations Special Representative for Darfur.

He was once the Special Adviser on the International Compact with Iraq and Other Issues for the Secretary-General of the United Nations.

On March 4, 2013, Ibrahim Gambari was named by the Kwara State Governor, Abdulfatah Ahmad, as the pioneer chancellor of the Kwara State University, making him the ceremonial head of the university who presides over convocations to award degrees and diplomas.

by Alexander Aleburu

Call For The Dissolution Of PDP Exco On The Plateau Thickened.

By, giwa alex, Jos

The call for the dissolution of (PDP) Exco in plateau state ahead of the party chairmanship election in the state thickened as some of the Exco members are belief to contest for most of the party positions which is believed as unconstitutional to allow the present Exco to perform dual roles of an aspirant, as well as aspirant.

This is unconstitutional as you cannot be a judge in your case as the same Exco’s are also contesting various positions in the party election, if the abnormality is allow, transparency and accountability will be put to question.

The one time House of Representatives member currently vying for the position of chairman of the peoples Democratic Party(PDP) plateau State chapter , Aminu zang made the observation in an interview with journalist in jos the plateau state capital.

Aminu Zang who is also one time commissioner for chieftaincy affairs in the state called on the appropriate Exco of the party to act fast and make the Exco to see reasons to avoid further crisis in the party because the same leadership are going to conduct congress while they are still pursuing to contest for the same offices.

Zang said this is one of the reasons I am vying for the party chairmanship position which if l am voted in will give me an apple opportunity to correct most of the unhealthy abnormalities going on in the party.

“l challenged the National secretariat of the People Democratic Party ,(PDP), to dissolve the present exco by appointing caretaker committee for the conduct of the forthcoming state congress .”

“This will calm the nerves of most members of the part who are not too comfortable with the system and also solve the brewing crisis among the party supporters occasioned by not too comfortable arrangements”

“Just look at the present Acting chairman of the party Yakubu Chocho for example is also vying for the position of organizing secretary of the party representing Barkin -Ladi and Chris Hassan, as an aspirant they are also given previlge to be in position of electoral materials and other electoral logistics”.

Aminu said when he become the chairman of the party, he would ensure he address the lacuna in the electoral constitution of the party with the view of amending them not minding what would cost him , provided is for the interest of the majority of the party member not for the selfish few.

He admitted that it is heartwarming that everyone know is not only the plateau state chapter that has problem but the problem which bedevil party in time past started between the Former Governor of Kaduna state ,Sen Ahmad Makarfi and Senator Modu Sheriff since then PDP had continue to have issue .

According to him, the entire exercise issue degenerated into different factions group which threw a lot of challenges and confusion in the party ,so my vying for the position of Chairmanship race under PDP is to correct the abnormality.

“My intention of going into the political race for the chairmanship of our great party ,PDP , is that ,I hope to correct the issue of lack of internal democracy ,I don’t want to add injuries to the existing structure some people contributed they pursue to the extent of taken to the core individual interference which I seek to correct.

Hon zang further stressed that he doesn’t belongs to any of the two camp but I rather see myself as an independent candidate coming to right the wrong history of the party.

” If somebody is not sitting on a Camel and someone that is sitting on the ground just to grab power I’m seeing my vote would change the wrong history of PDP in plateau state .”

Aminu reiterated that the APC has no business winning Plateau state, this is just by mistake of the people cause by impunity, selfishness and lack following internal democracy from the leadership of the party.

He maintained ,” I don’t have any camp and I’m campless who is aware of some of the existing just to set up for win so I’m interested in joining the chairmanship race for me to correct the happening at the state level” .

Aminu Zang noted that in some of the LGAs there is no election completely but they have concession candidates which the constitution allow that some cases were election didn’t hold they wrote phantom of names and submit to the state as Exco .

He pointed out ,”if they conducted the election and winner emerge then the losers can be allow to ventilate their grievances the major or secondary election is there so I advise that those holding this position should continue to have rethink ,they now think they would sit down and announce position that is the reason I want to correct it.

“If given the mandate I would provide a level play ground to everyone participate without those coming with a premeditated mind of imposing candidates of their choice .

by Alexander Aleburu

Covid-19 : Governor Lalong Issues Stern Warning To Security Against Compromise,  As He Inspects Boundary Routes

By, giwa alex, Jos
Worried by the continuous violation of the closure of all boundary routes into Plateau State which has been identified as a major source of importing COVID-19 into the State, Governor Simon Bako Lalong has issued stern warning the security agencies against compromise.
The Governor addressed the security personnel at the boundary where he expressed displeasure over the fact that the orders issued by the State and Federal Governments are not being carried out effectively as people still enter the State despite the closure order and warned them to stand up to their security responsibility or face the wrath of the government no matter who is involve.
Governor lalong issues the warning on Momday 11th May, 2020 when he visit the boundary routes of the state to see things for himself, but the governor who is visibly not happy said ,
“We have given the order that no vehicles should come into the State while trucks should not pass this boundary once it is 6pm, even if it is exempted from the movement restriction, I see from the CCTV how these trucks pass and this must stop”.
The Governor further said
“I am warning the officers and men here to be more diligent, or face the consequence.”
Governor Lalong was at the Forest-Hawan Kibo boundary point in Ryom Local Government area which is one of the major entrance routes to the State from FCT, Nasarawa, Kaduna and other parts of the country.
The governor thank security agencies for their sacrifice and warn the diligent officer not allow the bad eggs among them to miss you the good ones.
“You have made sacrifices to assist Government contain COVID-19, please don’t allow few among you to spoil your good work and integrity”.
In his response, Chairman of Ryom Local Government Mafeng Gwolson told the Governor that the border has been reinforced while illegal routes are also being addressed adequately through community engagement.
The Governor intercepted some motorists for violating the movement order and non use of face masks, as he counseled them and directed security agencies to ensure they are made to comply with Government directives.
The governor’s visit took him to Ganawuri-Manchok boundary route, Governor Simon Lalong again emphasized the need for strict adherence to the boundary closure in order to curb the transfer of the disease from other States and within Local Governments.
He also visit the Jingre-Saminaka boundary post in Bassa Local Government where he directed that all illegal boundary routes should be blocked with concrete barriers such as the one identified near the NNPC Depot on Zaria road.
He also directed the Local Government Chairman to engage the community leaders and also liaise with the NURTW to ensure that the trucks at the boundary are evacuated and strict compliance to boundary closure enforced.
Lalong further said “The rising cases of corona virus in the State with originated from other States demand that all hands must be on deck to curtail importation and also deal with the community spread from existing cases which are 17 as at 9th May 2020”.
He also visited one of the mobile courts in Jingre where he commended the Magistrates for working tenaciously to safeguard the lives of the citizens through addressing violations of government directives.
The Governor was also at the Ryom General Hospital which has been designated as a treatment centre for COVID-19.
He was briefed on the few modifications required to make the facility suitable by the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Nimkong Lar.
On return to Government House in Rayfield, the Governor inspected a hands washing machine produced by one of the leading innovators in the State, Engr. Jerry Mallo.
by Alexander Aleburu

Hon. Haruna Maitala Said He Is Not Keen Of Name Written On Gold By Humans.

By, giwa alex, jos
Hon. Haruna Maitala Member Representing jos North/Bassa in National House of Representative has said he is not perturbed by name written in gold by humans but the name written in gold by Almighty Allah the Creator of Heaven and Earth.
As he said its instructive to note that his victory at the polls was made possible by the Almighty through a team of committed people.

Throughout the campaign period, none of them expressed desire of personal interest but rather, were all committed to the ideals and philosophy of the “LEGACY MOEMENT” aimed at delivering dividends of democracy to the constituents.

This contained in a letter of response to the earlier letter Captioned:”Open Letter Rep.Jos North/Bassa Constitency Federal House of Representative accredited to Mr Redzie Jugu

in National Dailies over the killing in Irigwe community in Bassa local government of plateau state, in quick letter of response by the Hon. Member Maitala Haruna and signed by his Media Consultant Joseph Adudu dated 7th May, 2020 Captioned “Re-Open Letter Rep of Jos North/Bassa Federal House of Representative” and made available to this medium in jos, plateau state capital.

Re-open letter to Rep Jos North/Bassa Fed. Constituency read in part :the attention of the Honourable member, representing Jos North/Bassa Federal Constituency, in the National Assembly, Haruna Maitala (Turakin Jere) to an ope read letter in one of the national dailies with the above caption, purportedly written by one, Redzie D. Jugo regarding attacks and killings in Irigwe Community, in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State.”
“Ordinarily, one would not have even contemplated joining issues with Mr. Jugo since in democracy; freedom of expression is encouraged as an essential ingredient of democratic culture.”
However, such expressions should be constructive and geared toward deepening our democracy.
A cursory look at Jugo’s open letter falls short of this democratic ethos as it is spurious, misplaced and malicious aimed at character assassination.
The letter summarizes the best definition of mischief, more so, taking into cognizance the background of the author (a legal practitioner).
To further exhibit his motive, intent and the spirit behind the malicious machinations, Mr. Jugo dragged out Hon. Maitala of his constituency as a legislator and assigned him a military nomenclature with supreme command. He went further to deploy propaganda to demonize the Hon. Member to make him look crude, in-human and barbaric.
A discerning mind would appreciate this position when the following paragraphs in Jugu’s open letter quoted inter-alia below are keenly considered:
“You may be aware that on 19th April, 2020 at about 6:30 pm, inhabitants of Angwan Magaji, in Kamaru village were attacked, and for more than two hours the assailants destroyed and pillaged without interruption. Four people were killed, 38 houses and 86 rooms destroyed. This orgy of violence has become a constant feature in and around your constituency and your decisive inaction has been deafening.
It has made me really wonder. Sir, are you in the know of the dastardly on goings in communities you swore to lead and protect?
Sir, are you aware that from January 2020 till date, the record shows a total of 33 attack incidents in which 22 communities were affected, with some of them attacked more than once?
During this time under review, 104 farms were destroyed and a total of 44 people were killed, and 15 injured and hospitalized? And this is just 4 months into 2020; let us not discuss the same statistics prior to 2020. It is a painful exercise.
As I write this letter, Ancha that was attacked a few days ago, is suffering the same fate again?
Are you aware that for no explanation, personnel of the OPSH were removed and one of your constituents (Moses Gata) that dared to speak his mind about the removal was subjected to a traumatic abuse of his mind and body? And Sir, note that he is not alone in being abused in this fashion.
Sir, you have a choice to either throw yourself into the fray and make a difference or let your people keep dying while they keep hearing excuses from you. Bullets are killing them faster than the coronavirus is”.
Taking the above into account, Hon. Haruna Maitala, could be taken for a military commander that is given to a culture of mediocrity and Mr. Jugu is content to lay blame on him for his ineptitude. The paragraphs make it look as if Hon. Haruna Maitala (a legislator) is responsible for the security of his constituents but has remained despondent. This is not fair and unfortunate.
Mr. Jugu confirmed the power of telepathy when he revealed that Hon. Maitala’s visit to the paramount ruler of the Irigwe nation was perfunctory. He further queried the Hon. Member for not bothering to do a follow up inquiries and have an interface with the operation Safe Haven (OPSH), after his visit when he wrote:
Since you came back, after the COVID-19 downturn, apart from the perfunctory visit to the paramount ruler of the Irigwe Nation, did you bother to do follow up inquiries and have an interface with the OPSH leadership?

Sir, if you have not, note that this is the kind of leadership that your people need at this time”.

This is an indictment on the OPSH suggesting that it needed to be reminded of its responsibility because it has not been living up to it.
Also, it is another deliberate ploy to portray the Hon. Member in bad light before the vulnerable. This is more worrisome when one considers the fact that Mr. Jugu queried the Hon. Member four days after the OPSH commander, Major-General Chukwuemeka Okonkwo revealed approaches to end lingering crises in the state after his visits to traditional rulers including the paramount ruler of the Irigwe nation on April 26th, 2020. Several mews sources quoted a press statement by the spokesman of the OPSH, Major Shittu Alao thus:
“Major-General Okonkwo stressed during his visit, that the Fulani and Irigwe communities in the state have vowed to embrace peace, calling on the public to cooperate with the OPSH by giving relevant and timely information to sustain its operation against banditry and other criminal activities in the state.”
In furtherance of his malicious intention, Mr. Jugu claimed Hon. Maitala granted The Daily Nigerian an interview on 13/04/2020 and said to have alluded to what is happening in his constituency “to be a clash or a dog fight between ethnic groups”. As far as the Hon. Member is concerned, the said interview and the statement credited to him only exists in the figment of Mr. Jugu’s imagination as he never granted interview to the medium under reference not to talk of making that statement.
It is laughable to read that Mr. Jugu was constrained to opt for the media to ventilate his view because Hon. Maitala has no functional office or had regular town hall meetings. From the above, Mr. Jugu has acknowledged that Hon. Maitala has a constituency office (of course, which is at No. 29, Murtala Mohammed Way, Jos, Jos North LGA) and has been having town hall meetings. However, the functionality of the office and the periodic nature of the town-hall meetings seem to be his concern.

He has however, failed to tell the public the requirement to make a functional constituency office nor did he suggest a template for regular town-hall meetings. Consequently, the above can be deduced for yet another ploy to smear the good image of the Hon. Member.

In his final submission, Mr. Jugu wrote:
“Sir, do not forget that those who voted for you against the tide of expectations must have had hopes that your ascension to the House of Representatives will yield something positive for them. As it is, most of them have gone underground and do not have answers to our questions.
Sir, you can choose to make sure that history and posterity are kind to your legacy; that is, if there will be any worth talking about after you are done with this tenure: The choice is yours, Sir”.
However, its instructive to note that Hon. Maitala’s victory at the polls was made possible by the Almighty through a team of committed people.

Throughout the campaign period, none of them expressed desire of personal interest but rather, were all committed to the ideals and philosophy of the “LEGACY MOEMENT” aimed at delivering dividends of democracy to the constituents.

They are still committed to that course.
Hon. Maitala believes that power comes from God, he is also luminously conscious that all of us will one day give account of our deeds to God and therefore, not keen in name writing in gold by humans.
He believes in peace and has lived all his life pursuing peaceful ventures.

The Hon. member has constantly expressed disenchantment over the continued unabated killings not only Irigwe Community, but in Plateau in particular and Nigeria in general.

He has also constantly registered his deep-seated heartfelt sympathy to the victims of these attacks.

Hon. Maitala believes that no society can make meaningful progress under violence and criminality.

The Hon. is of the view that we must not leave any stone unturned as we seek to find a comprehensive solution to the peculiar dynamics of our human existence.

Hon. Haruna Maitala always holds that as a people who believe in God, irrespective of religious and political affiliation we must underscore our common humanity as we seek to find within the dictates of our faith, those essentials that define us as human beings irrespective of ethnic or tribal differences.
by Alexander Aleburu

Rising  Covid-19  Cases In Plateau  Lalong Vows Tighter Enforcement Of Regulations To Cut Community Spread.

By, giwa alex, Jos
As plateau state resumed lockdown after three days relaxation occasion by covid -19 pandemic ravaging the globe by midnight Sunday 10th May, 2020 the governor Bako Lalong promise to embarked on an

\naggressive and tighter enforcement of regulations to cut community spread.

The is as Covid-19 pandemic cases in Plateau State rise to 17, with one discharged, Governor Simon Bako Lalong is asking citizens of the State not to panic, but to continue to strictly adhere to regulations put in place to contain the disease and curtail community spread.
Governor Lalong stated this while responding to the rise in the number of cases of the pandemic in the state, said the development calls for concerted efforts to achieve effective contact-tracing and stop community spread which is now the major challenge.
He said, “My message to the people of Plateau State is to commend them for complying with the regulations we put in place, If we had not taken the steps we adopted, the situation will have been more worrisome.
He further add that this is the time to concentrate on contact tracing to be able to ascertain the magnitude of the pandemic on our people.
” The best thing is to check and address it instead of sitting and arguing, Already, the index case has been treated ad discharged while the others are doing well.”
He urged citizens of the state to continue to comply with the guidelines for restriction of movement, use of face marks, adhering to social distancing and observing hygiene and sanitation requirements.
“We are now going into aggressive enforcement of the regulations we rolled out as that is the best way for us to contain the rising cases. From all the cases we have, there is none that originated within the State. All of them are from people who sneaked into the State from our borders despite the closure. We will not allow this to continue especially at this time that we are doing contact tracing and working hard to curb community spread,” he said.
Governor Lalong also described as unfortunate the situation where some people violate laid down regulations aimed at tackling the virus and try to persuade others to disregard Government directives on the claim that covid-19 is not real.
“It is sad and unfair for people to take this position and try to instigate others to disregard our regulations, Covid-19 is real and for me, I lost two friends recently, one in Lagos and the other in Bauchi.”
They were both classmates and lawyers, let us not put people at risk by not only being careless, but discouraging them from doing the right thing.
“I appeal to our people to take serious precaution and stay at home while observing all the regulations”, the Governor said.
Lalong also reminded the citizens of the State that the total lockdown in the State earlier relaxed resumes midnight of Sunday 10th May 2020, and violators will be arrested and prosecuted.”
He also reiterated that all exempted motorists coming into the State will not be allowed in after 6pm until the next day 7am when they will be thoroughly screened and certified before entry.
by Alexander Aleburu

Rising  Covid-19  Cases In Plateau  Lalong Vows Tighter Enforcement Of Regulations To Cut Community Spread.

By, giwa alex, Jos
As plateau state resumed lockdown after three days relaxation occasion by covid -19 pandemic ravaging the globe by midnight Sunday 10th May, 2020 the governor Bako Lalong promise to embarked on an

aggressive and tighter enforcement of regulations to cut communityy spread.

The is as Covid-19 pandemic cases in Plateau State rise to 17, with one discharged, Governor Simon Bako Lalong is asking citizens of the State not to panic, but to continue to strictly adhere to regulations put in place to contain the disease and curtail community spread.
Governor Lalong stated this while responding to the rise in the number of cases of the pandemic in the state, said the development calls for concerted efforts to achieve effective contact-tracing and stop community spread which is now the major challenge.
He said, “My message to the people of Plateau State is to commend them for complying with the regulations we put in place, If we had not taken the steps we adopted, the situation will have been more worrisome.
He further add that this is the time to concentrate on contact tracing to be able to ascertain the magnitude of the pandemic on our people.
” The best thing is to check and address it instead of sitting and arguing, Already, the index case has been treated ad discharged while the others are doing well.”
He urged citizens of the state to continue to comply with the guidelines for restriction of movement, use of face marks, adhering to social distancing and observing hygiene and sanitation requirements.
“We are now going into aggressive enforcement of the regulations we rolled out as that is the best way for us to contain the rising cases. From all the cases we have, there is none that originated within the State. All of them are from people who sneaked into the State from our borders despite the closure. We will not allow this to continue especially at this time that we are doing contact tracing and working hard to curb community spread,” he said.
Governor Lalong also described as unfortunate the situation where some people violate laid down regulations aimed at tackling the virus and try to persuade others to disregard Government directives on the claim that covid-19 is not real.
“It is sad and unfair for people to take this position and try to instigate others to disregard our regulations, Covid-19 is real and for me, I lost two friends recently, one in Lagos and the other in Bauchi.”
They were both classmates and lawyers, let us not put people at risk by not only being careless, but discouraging them from doing the right thing.
“I appeal to our people to take serious precaution and stay at home while observing all the regulations”, the Governor said.
Lalong also reminded the citizens of the State that the total lockdown in the State earlier relaxed resumes midnight of Sunday 10th May 2020, and violators will be arrested and prosecuted.”
He also reiterated that all exempted motorists coming into the State will not be allowed in after 6pm until the next day 7am when they will be thoroughly screened and certified before entry.
by Alexander Aleburu

OPSH Commander,  Chukuemeka Okonkwo Has Broker Peace Between Miyetti Allah And Natives In Plateau.

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y, giwa alex, jos

The Commander of Operation Save Haven(OPSH) in plateau state Major General Chukuemeka Okonkwo has broker peace between Cattle Breeder Association of Nigeria(MACBAN) plateau state chapter and the natives in Barkin -Ladi Local Government of plateau state to calm nerves over allege cattle rustling.

The peace meeting which is held at the sector 4 Headquarters of Barkin Ladi local government of the state has in attendance key leaders of the Association within the district led by it chairman.

In his address, Commander OPSH in plateau state Major General Chukuemeka Okonkwo said the meeting became very imperative to calm the frying nerves of the Association and to discuss the way forwards.

The commander urged them to remain calm and avoid taking law into their hands, noted that appreciable progress has been made in recovering some of the rustled cattles as steps to recover the remaining ones are being strategized.

“State government is aware of your predicament and efforts are being made to address it”

Speaking on behalf of the Association, the Chairman MACBAN Barkin-Ladi, Alhaji Shuaibu Bayero thanked the Commander (OPSH) for his efforts towards bringing lasting peace to Plateau State since assuming office.

Bayero appealed to the commander to facilitate the recovery of the remaining rustled cattles as soon as possible, noting that their livelihoods depend on them.

Bayero further stressed that his members and youths have been cautioned to eschew any form of violence or attacks by way of addressing their grievances.

by Alexander Aleburu

Convid-19 : Taraba State Governor Make Wearing Of Facemask Compulsory.

By, giwa alex, jos
Sequel to the ravaging of covid-19 around the globe , the governor of Taraba state Arch.Darius Ishaku has made it an offence in the state for any to move without the wearing of protective facemasks.
As he urge individuals, public and private organizations with the wherewithal are also encouraged to provide facemasks
for themselves and for others not in a position to do so , as the government also decide to extend the time allowed during the state lockdown for people to buy essential commodities from now till further notice, people are to move from 6pm on Wednesday and Saturday to visit nearby markets and shops to buy and stock their homes with essential commodities.
This directive is contained in a state broadcast by the Deputy Governor of Taraba State Haruna Manu 28th, April , 2020.
The Deputy governor said following governor lshaku’s state wide broadcast to the state on 27th April, 2020, I wish to bring to you, details of additional measures taken by the government to check further spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in the state.
“The Government has decided that, henceforth, the wearing of facemasks is compulsory in public places throughout the state, In furtherance of this directive, government has purchased facemasks and hand sanitizers for distribution to the public through religious bodies and reputable organizations in the state.”
” Individuals, public and private organizations with the wherewithal are also encouraged to provide facemasks and for themselves and for others not in a position to do so as government has extend the time allowed during the state wide lockdown for people to buy essential commodities from now till further notice, people are to move from 6pm on Wednesday and Saturday to visit nearby markets and shops to buy and stock essential commodities.”
“Government has, however, observed with dismay that several village markets are being operated in total disregard for the order closing all markets in the state , direct the caretaker chairmen for all local governments in the state are hereby directed to ensure that government directives on measures meant to contain the spread of the virus are obeyed in their domains. Already two chairmen are being discipline for not complying with government directives on markets closure.”
” His Excellency, Governor Ishaku is particularly grateful to the State Technical Committee on Covid -19 for its diligence to the members and Leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and the Muslim Council and Traditional Rulers for their untiring efforts in sensitizing their members and encouraging them to support efforts of the government at containing the spread of the pandemic.”
He however thank the citizens of the state for their cooperation towards fighting this pandemic.
“Let me also thank you all for your cooperation and support in the fight against this pandemic.
Our biggest weapon against this disease remains our ability to discipline ourselves to keep strictly to the habits of regular hands washing, use of sanitizers, social distancing and to stay at home”.
by Alexander Aleburu

Covid-19 : Governor Lalong  Restricts Inter-Local Government Movement.

By, giwa alex, jos
Governor Simon Bako Lalong has restricted inter local government movement in jos and its environ to forestall the further spreading of corona virus pandemic which is currently ravaging the whole globe.
As he directs that the use of face mask, in the public places should be made mandatory and be observed and enforced.
The governor made this statement in a press release signed by the director of public Affairs to the governor Dr.Makut Mancham dated 7th May, 2020 and made available to this medium in jos the plateau stat

e capital.

Governor Lalong said all the borders into the State shall remain closed except for essential services , as he remind the citizens of the state that the curfew announced by the Federal Government from 8pm -6am will be in force during the period when the total lockdown is relaxed.
That the requirements for use of sanitizers, hand washing, sanitation and hygiene shall continue to apply.
“That all places of worship must adhere strictly to the gathering of not more than 50 persons while observing laid down regulations for sanitation and social distancing. “
The governor said all other earlier directives regarding closure of social joints, ban on festivals and anniversaries, street hawking and transport regulations remain in force.
He stressed that all places of worship must adhere strictly to the gathering of not more than 50 persons while observing laid down regulations for sanitation and social distancing.
That all other directives in regarding closure of social joints, ban on festivals and anniversaries, street hawking and transport regulations remain in force.
That the total lockdown shall be relaxed Midnight of every Thursday till Sunday midnight when it will resume.
This pattern will apply until further review.
by Alexander Aleburu

Covid-19 : Governor Lalong  Restricts Inter-Local Government Movement.

By, giwa alex, jos

Governor Simon Bako Lalong has restricted inter local government movement in jos and its environ to forestall the further spreading of corona virus pandemic which is currently ravaging the whole globe.

As he directs that the use of face mask, in the public places should be made mandatory and be observed and enforced.

The governor made this statement in a press release signed by the director of public Affairs to the governor Dr.Makut Mancham dated 7th May, 2020 and made available to this medium in jos the plateau stat

e capital.

Governor Lalong said all the borders into the State shall remain closed except for essential services , as he remind the citizens of the state that the curfew announced by the Federal Government from 8pm -6am will be in force during the period when the total lockdown is relaxed.

That the requirements for use of sanitizers, hand washing, sanitation and hygiene shall continue to apply.

“That all places of worship must adhere strictly to the gathering of not more than 50 persons while observing laid down regulations for sanitation and social distancing. “

The governor said all other earlier directives regarding closure of social joints, ban on festivals and anniversaries, street hawking and transport regulations remain in force.

He stressed that all places of worship must adhere strictly to the gathering of not more than 50 persons while observing laid down regulations for sanitation and social distancing.

That all other directives in regarding closure of social joints, ban on festivals and anniversaries, street hawking and transport regulations remain in force.

That the total lockdown shall be relaxed Midnight of every Thursday till Sunday midnight when it will resume.

This pattern will apply until further review.

by Alexander Aleburu

Comrade Shamdung Ayuba pledges His Unalloyed Support For Campaign Against Drug Abuse In Plateau State.

By, giwa alex, Jos
The Nation Auditor of Nigeria Union of Local Government Employee(NULGE)comrade Shamdung Ayuba Jepla(SAJ) has expressed his unalloyed support against campaign on drug abuse among the youths in plateau state, and pledge his total support to the ambassador and coordinator of help international Project Mr Panshak Emmanuel.
Comarade Shamdung made the pledges on Friday 1st May, 2020 during the presentation of an award to mr Panshak on behalf of (SAJ) movement held at Government Secondary School(GSS) Magulum Chip in pankshin local government area of plateau state.
Shamdung noted that a drug free society ,is a productive and progressive society , which according to him , youths who form the bulk of the population will contribute positively and meaningfully to the development of the Society .
He called on Mhiship youths and its environs to be youthful by engaging in entreprenenrial activities to reduce dependancy on drugs intakes that will influence them to be counterproductive in the society and thank mr Panshak for his efforts towards eradicating drug abuse in Chip and its environ.
Comrade Shamdung further call on the youths to take their studies seriously as education is the only weapon that can be use for the libration of their population from ignorance , poverty , and disease as he expressed sadness over the poverty ravaging the people in the rural area who could not afford to pay the school fee of their children/ wards.
Shamdung said as a result of the plight of these indigent students that he volunteered to pay the junior(WAEC)registration fee for ten students made up of five males and five females in all the public and private secondary schools in chip , promising to do more in the nearest future as he said he once pass through similar experience in the time past.
The National Auditor of NULGE Shamdung Ayuba expressed his happiness and gratitude to (SAJ)movement for recognising him as well as identifying him , as the ambassador against drug abuse.
Panshak said “that the negative consequence of drugs consumption and its effects on the economy of any community can only be imagined , noting that the effect of drugs abuse render the youths useless and vulnerable and dreamed to see a society that is is drug abuse free.”
Earlie in the sensitization lecture on Covid-19 pandemic currently ravaging the globe , the head of Department, Medical Labourary Science , University of jos, Professor James Garba Damen advised them to adhered to

personal hygiene , wash their hands with soap between times, aviod hugging , avoid over crowed place and wear face mask at all times in the public place as directed by the health experts.

Professor Damen informed them that the virus is deadly and killed faster than HIV/AiDs hypathitis and malaria as he noted that the virus is not a respecter of status , age , qualification , class or religion.
Prof stressed that since national and lnternational body are still making frantic efforts to find cure to the pandemic, he advice them to adhere religiously to the directives given by the healths experts on adherance to hygiene.
Damen commended the plateau state governor and federal government for the proactive steps taken in the provision of testing and isolation centres so as to control the spread of the virus .
He congratulates the governor of the state for recording only one index case in the state so far.
In his good will message, the chairman of Pankshin/Kanke traditional council , Nda Wesley Mulak 111 represented by MCCDA chairman comrade Khirim commended Panshak Dawap for his campaign against drugs abuse and contribution to the fight against Covid-19 pandemic.
The traditional ruler urged his subjects particularly the youths who are the future of tomorrow to emulate Pankshak and contribute their quota for the development of Mhiship land.
by Alexander Aleburu

Online Media Practitioners Felicitate With Governor Bako Lalong At 57th Birthday.

By,giwa alex, Jos
The Acting Chairman ,Nigerian Online Media Practitioners ,Plateau State Chapter ,Mr Yakubu Wuyep Busari has eulogized the Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong for clocking the aged of 57th anniversary celebration as they charge him to embark on people oriented projects that can touch the lives of poor citizens.
In a press statement signed by Yakubu Wuyep Busari and the secretary of the Union Jide Afolabi on Tuesday in Jos, plateau state capital, the online expressed confidence in his leadership by employing the government to provide palliative to farmers.
We heartily congratulate you mr Rescue Captain and the Chairman of Northern Governor’s Forum, His Excellency, Governor Simon Lalong on your 57th birthday”.
Yakubu Wuyep reiterated that the present global pandemic is a deadly disease that need the cooperation of all the stakeholders to partner with the government in other for them to achieve the desire result.
He added ,sir ,as you today turned 57th take you critical time and reflect on your childhood challenges and remember those who are helpless vulnerable in our society today ,now God gave you the opportunity to govern them .
As a baby association ,we also congratulate you for showing exceptional capacity in this daunting task of governance in order to better the lives of the good citizens of Plateau state.
Online media Practitioners of Nigeria condemned in it totality the killings in miango district of Bassa Local Government Area were over 4,000 people have lost their lives .
We task federal government to reconsider your request our amiable leader in building a Military base in Mahanga of , Barkin-Ladi Local Government to protect our natives people who have been under persistent attack to which President Buhari remain speechless to their plight.
The association commends the creation of State Economic Advisory Council to develop a post Covid-19 Economic sustainability but charge you to look into the taxation law were the state gradually finding difficult in paying salary .
Our position ,we belief that the total locking of petty traders is not the ultimate solution but would bring economic hardship to those who depend on daily sells to survive the hunger.
Secondly, the palliative measure introduce by your kind gesture is way for few class to enrich themselves ,their friends and family associate which exercise doesn’t demonstrate transparency in the conduct .
We appeal the media Practitioners in Plateau state should be directly involve in the sharing exercise ,not to allow politician to hijack the government good well .
We challenge all a sundry to take advantage of the lockdown to collect households data of Nigerian including the government workforce to reduce fear and suspicious mind .
by Alexander Aleburu

APC Lack Ideology Of Democratic Governance And Has Broken Records Of Disgrace And Leadership Incompetence——–PDP

By, giwa alex, jos
The Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) has again berate the governance style of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC)as it described the party as lacking ideology of Democratic Governance that has broken the records of disgrace and Democratic incompetence .
As People’s Democratic party(PDP) Plateau state chapter expresses shock at a statement credited to the Plateau state chapter of the All Progressive Congress(APC) signed by its publicity Secretary Barr Musa Sati who just returned from long political oblivion, in which he fictionally accused the People’s Democratic Party for expressing its democratic professionalism and its desire to positively contribute towards the fight against this global Pandemic ravaging humanity as critical stakeholders in the affairs of plateau state.
The statement of (PDP) plateau state chapter is contained in a press statement dated 27th April, 2020 and signed by the state publicity Secretary of the party in the state John Akans and made available to this medium in Jo’s, plateau state capital.
The statement of (APC) is earlier credited to (PDP) which was made available to media on 25th April, 2020, calling on the attention of the plateau state government to be proactive and inclusive in the fight against this dreaded virus just like other states and nations are doing, a close example is in Bauchi state where the Governor appointed traditional and religious leaders and religious associations like CAN, JNI, and political stakeholders(APC inclusive) in the COVID -19 Palliative committee for holistic disbursement, and prudence. Our position in our previous statement was simple:
In the press statement,(PDP)further add that APC government should assist plateau citizens by coming to their aid at this critical time, our emphasis was that the APC should not use this COVID-19 as a gateway for its personal profit which it is known for.
The party regret that even in the face of failing to holistically come to the aid of the citizens with palliatives as promised by them, APC still went on issuing an unbundled statement full of fiction and lies which further sows its unquenchable thirst for power even to the detriment of people’s lives.
Advise the ruling party must stop claiming monopoly of governance at this critical time that all stakeholders are supposed to come together to fight this unseen killer.
“The People Democratic said
we are not in anyway surprised at this statement coming from APC knowing fully well that it’s a political party that celebrates mediocrity as its achievements at all times,a party that lacks ideology of democratic governance, that has so much broken the records of disgrace and leadership incompetence in a democratic era, the party “APC’ we all know was largely put together by those who were selfishly discounted with the performance of PDP under President Goodluck Jonathan which is a known fact today that they were not working on for ideological political vehicle, but for greed and nepotism, this is proven after exhibiting a colossal failure in its management of public resources and political affairs for the past five(5) years now, this facts has been adjudged by the citizens, as the most failed and wasteful years of leadership in the history of Nigeria and Plateau in particular.”
PDP however regreted that the ruling party had allowed it quest for power to becloud it sence of good governance.
“It is unfortunate that the ruling APC has allowed itself to be eluded by sheer desperation to monopolize all aspects of political and professional governance at this critical period that needs all hands on deck to fight this unseen enemy ravaging humanity.
As a party that believes in the ultimacy of the people , a party of the people ,for the people, at every point in time, will not go into much politicization of this war against COVID-19 as stated times without number that this virus is a killer that does not respect any political party.
Our concern is the welfare, health and security of the people which APC as a party has failed to address, and we will never relent to remind and tutor them of their responsibility.
We therefore at this critical time appreciate and commend efforts put by the people of plateau state by obeying directives of the government/taskforce, but warn the ruling APC to desist from its continuous insensitivity and undemocratic path of playing politics with everything that comes its way especially dealing with lives, welfare, health and security of its citizens. We call on the public to disregard APC’s statements as they are best known for deceits, lies and propaganda coming from political desperadoes.
PDP however urge APC to always learn from the most experienced and best performed democratic political party the “PDP”.
by Alexander Aleburu

plateau State : PDP Dissolves Old Wards Executive, inaugurate Newly Elected Ones

By, giwa alex, Jos
The People Democratic Party(PDP) plateau state chapter has dissolved the old wards executive and inaugurate the Newly elected ones
This is inline with the Party’s constitution considering the expiration of tenure of wards executive on 30th April 2020.
“The state working committee in its online meeting has approved dissolution of the old wards executive and also approved the inauguration of the newly elected wards as approved by the national leadership of the party, by this approval the newly elected wards executive stand inaugurated as wards executive”.
This is contained in a press statement issued by the leadership of the People’s Democratic party (PDP) Plateau state Chapter through its state Chairman Hon. Gwott Yakubu Chocho and signed by the party’s publicity secretary John Akans and made available to this medium in jos, plateau state capital.
This after the leadership has received a communication of approved list of elected executive of wards and local government as approved by both electoral and appeal committees.
The press statement which reads in parts said,

“Having received this, inline with the Party’s constitution considering the expiration of tenure of wards executive this day 30th April 2020, the state working committee in its online meeting has approved dissolution of the old wards executive and also approved the inauguration of the newly elected wards as approved by the national leadership of the party, by this approval the newly elected wards executive stand inaugurated as wards executive.”

“The party appreciates and commends the outgoing ward executives for providing a purposeful, responsible leadership to the party,while in office up to the end of their tenure, we implore the old executives to continue supporting the party in their various wards and polling units,as we continue to pilot the affairs of our party at the state level, we assure you all of our commitment, integrity and our desire zeal to serve you all and to as well lead you to victory come 2023.”
“We encourage the incoming executives, critical stakeholders and members of our great party across the state to remain calm and continue to work for the progress of the party in the spirit of reconciliation, members should equally note that all areas as identified by the report as inconclusive or no election will be taken care of in conjunction with the national leadership.”
As opposition, the state executive members are committed in playing its role of oversight in checkmating government activities day by day making sure the best interest of the people is uphold.”
The party use the medium to call on it members to continue supporting the directives and guidelines issued by Government as preventives measures against this dreaded COVID-19 by observing the social distancing and keeping ourselves hygienically clean even as we await further directives from the Governor.
by Alexander Aleburu

44 Billion World Bank Grant, Plateau People Demands Explanation From Governor Lalong Over Disqualification Of Plateau.

By, giwa alex, jos

Visibly angry people of plateau state over the disqualification of the state from the list of other 24 other states to benefit from 44 Billion World Bank Grant, the people of plateau state has summon governor Lalong to come and offer explanation what is the reasons behind the disqualification.

It is a fact that this money is granted to states on merit and on the platter of the satisfactory delivery of public governance that is within the orbit of rules of accountability, we believe that a state like Plateau under your government was disqualified because of its unfocused governance that operates outside the global norms and circle of transparency . What President!

This statement is made by People Democratic Party(PDP) plateau state chapter 2nd May, 2020 signed by it publicity secretary and made available to this medium in jos, plateau state capital.

The statement with the caption Plateau (PDP) demands explanation from Governor Lalong on exclusion from 43.4Billion World Bank Grant, read in parts:

“Plateau state chapter of the People’s Democratic Party, (PDP) has demanded an immediate explanation from the Governor of Plateau state,Rt Hon Simon Bako Lalong over the disqualification of the state from benefitting from the 43.416b world bank grant(SFTAS) under the International Development Agency/International Finance Agency Sub- sets of the world Bank group which was shared among 24 states in the country.”

“The party believes that instead of the misleading narrative by the Apc agents that it is merely being victimised, the Governor owe a great explanation to the people of Plateau. This is because it is not a politically sourced money, whereby the Governor, as the Chairman of the northern governors forum would have picked it as a bonanza due to his favoured position as a good political son of the President.”

“It is a fact that this money is granted to states on merit and on the platter of the satisfactory delivery of public governance that is within the orbit of rules of accountability. We believe that a state like Plateau under your government was disqualified because of its unfocused governance that operates outside the global norms and circle of transparency . What a shame!”

“This situation has exposed the weakness of the APC leadership in the state for not competently competing with other states to earn such a relief. This is yet another manifestation that has further exposed the deceit, lies and failure of the APC in the state, and indeed a grave deficit and incompetence of a Governor among his peers.”

“With a confirmation coming from the federal ministry of finance itself which shared the money to the states, it gave details of how the money was shared, which is only to states adjudged to have performed well, particularly in areas of fiscal transparency, accountability and sustainability. In other words, States that followed global established procedures of accountability and transparency in managing resources at their disposal”.

“How can a party continue to politicise and monopolize governance at this digital era of public administration and expect good results? No wonder the state has not responded because its lacks what to say as it is not a political matter where PDP will be blamed as usual. Thank God PDP was not involved in the selection rather its the Apc’s failure to address policy concerns that fits international development standards . The governor should challenge the world bank if he feels he was qualified by his performance and yet denied the grant. Unfortunately for Governor lalong, this money does not come through political loyalty or connection, but to states that function through hard work and good strategic planning towards achieving set goals and strict adherence to due process of fiscal responsibility.”

“It is on record that states that benefited are adjudged to have also achieved improved financial reporting and budget reliability, increased openness and citizens engagement in the budget process and implementations and also in improved cash management leading to reduction in revenue leakages through implementation of state Treasury Single Account (TSA)”

“According to a statement by Mr Hassan Dodo the Director of press and public relations to the minister of finance, the disbursement followed a recent annual performance assessment (APA)carried out by the office of the auditor general of the federation, of states that have improved in procurement practice for increased transparency and value for money, strengthened public debt management and fiscal responsibility framework, and increased clearance/reduction of the stock domestic expenditure areas and improved debt sustainability.”

“About 24 states in the country benefited from this grant among which are northern states . They include:

Abia, Adamawa, Bauchi, Benue, Delta, Edo, Ekiti, Enugu, Gombe, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Kogi, Kwara, Niger, Ondo, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Sokoto, Taraba and Yobe States.”

“How comes Plateau was disqualified? Why? Why can’t we qualify for such a free money? Or is it that we did not apply for the grant? If yes, why? Is it that we are too lost in the local politics of the lockdown and the palliatives”?

“We want to believe that the plateau state government under lalong is not aware of the simple criteria outlined for qualification of this grant because they are totally consumed by the euphoria of partisanship and unnecessary local squabbles.”

It is evident that the state under APC lacks the above steps to which the state can qualify for the grant.This is an indictment to the APC leadership in the state and it has also vindicated our calls for prudency, strategic and transparent economic planning in the state.

“It is sad that this is coming at a time governments all over the world,especially in developing countries are working hard to join the league of government partnership and commitment aimed at strengthening fiscal transparency, accountability and sustainability. We are not counted amongst the beneficiaries even in the face of professionals and capable hands we have in the state, to which petty partisanship will not allow merit to prevail. Posterity will not be kind to APC under Lalong for incurring such a huge loss to the people of Plateau and for running a deficit governance in the state”.

” Government should tell the state what they needed to do and didn’t do. If indeed they met the requirement and were denied, let them say so boldly with facts to back the assertion for the people to know.”

by Alexander Aleburu

NSCDC: Warns Plateau Politicians To Stop Dragging Them Into Politics.

By, giwa alex, Jos
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) Plateau state command has warned politicians in Plateau State to stop peddling rumours that the commandant is now dabbling into the politics of the state with baseless allegations and to draw unfounded issues to attract sympathy under unreasonable pretend.
The Commandant ,Dr Olasupo Solomon was accused wrongly by some some misguided petitioners for supporting a faction of politicians as a baseless allegations were the NSCDC main functions is to ensure peaceful coexistence amongst the citizens.
The State CDPRO DSC Tammola Obasa refuted publication credited to online media in Jos at the command headquarters Abattoir Jos South Local Government Council on Friday, 1st May, 2020.
We have our men posted across the length and breadth of the state for them to ensure that there is peace amongst religious community and tribal affiliation .
He reminded the general public that the commandant ,Dr.Solomon Olasupo has never been a politician and has not engage himself in partisan politics since he was posted to Plateau state so we advice media practitioners to stop linking him with the affairs of politicking, besides PDP had her internal wrangling of which he has no knowledge of supporting any faction.
The person of the Corps charged political parties to ensure they play the game of politics without creating unnecessary tension and hatred in the state .
He called on journalists to always cross check their facts before going to press ,saying they have personnel across the 17 LGAs with divisional officers in charge of them to safeguard the properties of citizens.
We equally sent personnel to meetings, political rallies, and order garderings to help securing the venue against disruption of public peace .
However, even politician who are conducting their political parties primaries ,worship centres we deploy personnel to control the crowd including Union meetings which is also part of our core duties.
NSCDC personnel deployed to protect and safeguard public properties can’t go against their duty post function but we urged those writing petition to stop misleading the public .
“NSCDC sent personnel from our headquarters to serve as PAs to politician who are approved from the headquarters so the chairman of Langtang North LGA Hon. Ubandom Laven didn’t have civil defense officer attach to him for the purpose the general public ,we can’t provide security to politicians without the knowledge of the headquarters going by our standing order .
He further add that ,NSCDC can’t take side with any politician during political gathering and we are to protect lives of Nigerian not to support a group or particuar person.
by Alexander Aleburu

J.T Useni Remains Elder Statesman,  No Political Fight In Tarok Land ——–Hon.  Ubandoma Laven 

By, giwa alex,Jos
The Executive Chairman of Langtang North Local Government Council, Hon. Joshua Ubandoma has charged politician to eschew politics of bitterness and rancour ,saying Lt General Jeremiah Timbut Useni still remain the elder statesman in plateau state chapter of the People Democratic Party(PDP) in particular and plateau state as whole.
The rumour making around that the member representing Lantang in the National House of Representative Hon. Beni Lar is at political loggerhead with General Useni is false and work of sponsored mischief makers who stock in trade in sowening seed of hate red among daughter and father.
Ubandoma made this disclosure in an telephone interview with our correspondent in Jos, plateau state capital while responding to petition about wards chairmen sworn-in recently.
The chairman said the wards Congresses held in Langtang North LGA was all affirmation and that there wasn’t election ,we are working together what happened was internal politics which is part of politicking .
Laven stressed that as the chairman of the council ,I try to accommodate everybody to ensure peaceful coexistence amongst the Tarok people.
“I can’t divide my own people because of politics ,we work for Useni to become the senator and during the last gubernatorial election we overwhelmingly supported him so why should some jobless people going about trying to disrupt the peaceful coexistence among the Tarok nation.”
He further add that there is no crisis in PDP , Hon. Beni and Useni are not having issues ,we spoke with Useni on phone over the wards Congress and explain to him in details what transpired after the Congress .
The Chairman Charged the Tarok Nation to focus more on covid-19 pandemic which is currently ravaging the whole world , and urged them to observe social distancing as directed by medical experts by maintaining personal hygiene of wearing masks ,hand washing ,avoid public gathering and to report any suspected sickness connecting to symptoms of the disease.
He however advise politicians to always learn to embrace failure ,we have individuals choice of candidate in election so our opinion are different so we shouldn’t allow jobless politician to infiltrate our society .
He maintained that Tarok people are known for their peaceful disposition so anybody who is anti peace won’t be happy with the tremendous development going on in Langtang North LGA.
Joshua Ubandoma challenged Tarok Sons and Daughters to tailor their energy towards promoting and developing the land for better service delivery to our people rather than promoting politics of blackmail and hatred .
On the allegations that Useni son Ponfa is the brain behind political loggerhead between the law maker Hon. Beni Lar and Senator Useni, Ubandoma same they have never have any problem with Ponfa that would will warrant political loggerhead , we met sometimes December, 2019, l don’t think we have any ill feeling against one another.
Laven reiterated the need to play politics devoid of bitterness ,as politics is to be enjoy and politician should see it as no winner no vanquish ,we should learn to carry people alone .
He employed politician to play politics in line with the tenets of democratic dividends not to cause division amongst the citizens.
Hon Joshua Ubandoma said he provide security to PDP wards swearing in ceremony although I wasn’t there in person to witness the exercise because as the chief security officer ,I ensure peace reign.
by Alexander Aleburu

New CP Resumes Office In Plateau State.   

By, giwa alex, Jos
Nigeria police force Plateau State Command now have a new Commissioner of Police, Edward Chuka .
This is contained in press released signed by the force public relations officer AS Ubah Gabriel and made available to the this medium in Jo’s, plateau state.
Before posted to plateau state, the New Commissioner has serve in different capacity as the commissioner of Operation at the Force Headquarters Abuja .
He is native of Imo State born Commissioner of Police was enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force on 15th March, 1988 as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police and was trained at the Police Academy Annex Kaduna State.
He is a graduate of History and International Relations from the University of Calabar, and also has a Law degree from the River State University of Science and Technology.
He has attended several courses in Nigeria and overseas and has held several positions in the Nigeria Police Force which includes Deputy Commissioner of Police in-charge of Operations in Osun State Command, Deputy Commissioner of Police in-charge Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Zone 7 Headquarters Abuja, Deputy Commissioner of Police in-charge of Operations Kogi State Command.
He was Area Commander at Ogba Area Command Lagos, Idimu Area Command Lagos, Umuahia Area Command Abia State and Lantang Area Command Plateau State.
He was Assistant Force Secretary at the Force Headquarters Abuja and Divisional Police Officer in several Divisions. From 1994 -1995,
by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State : Crisis Loom As  Jos Electricity Distribution Company Embarked On Mass Disconnection Amidst Lockdown

By, giwa alex, Jos

There is palpable crisis in Jos the plateau state capital over mass disconnection of customer by Jos Electricity Distribution Company (JEDC) in the state .

This is happening at a time when the citizens of the state by extension are groaning under lockdown directives by the government occasioned by the ravaging covid-19 pandemic.

This palpable crisis happened in Apata and its environs in jos North Local Governnment of plateau state when some persons with ladder where moving from one house to the other demanding for the light bills of the consumers, disconnecting the light of those they perceived have not paid.

One of the eyes witness who spoke to us on condition of anonymity said the JEDC officials are very insensitive considering the situation the people are going through due to government lock down following the ravaging corona virus pandemic where many family are finding it difficult to eat and the people who call themselves JEDC are coming to compound the peoples problems who were already over stresched by government directives of lockdown.

Another person who spoke to our reporter condemned the action of JEDC officials particularly at this period when the citizens of plateau state and the Nation as a whole are going through hard time occasioned by covid-19 pandemic.

They said ” we did not say we are not going to pay, but as it is right now the now, the money is not available , even feeding is even a problem considering the current situation in the country which is not palatable at all.

When contacted the Public Relation Officer (PRO) of jos Electricity Distribution company in the state said the situation at hand is not a yardstick for the consumers of electricity not to pay.

And Call for total disconnection of any customer or customers who default in paying his /her bill regardless of lockdown.
by Alexander Aleburu

Langtang North Chairman Hon. Ubandoma Laven Bagged The Best Proactive Chairman On COVID-19 Prevention.

By, Our Reporter, jos
The chairman of lantang North local government of plateau state has add another feather to his chairmanship cap as the members of the plateau state House of Assembly bestored on him the most proactive chairman among the Seventy(17) local government chairmen of plateau in Covid-19 pandemic prevention.
Member Representing Pankshin South in the State assembly, who double as the Chairman House Committee on Information Philip Dasun made the call at the floor of the House during plenary while contributing to a motion of urgent public importance raised by the House majority leader Hon. Daniel Nanlong, during extraordinary plenary, Tuesday, 28th April, 2020.
The lawmaker Said as a lawmaker, the lockdown introduced by Simon Bako lalong the to control the spread of Covid-19 Pandemic ravaging the entire globe is a welcome development and these Steps taken by the governor will no way curtail the spread of the pandemic.
He further add that the Chairman Hon. Ubandoma is the first Council Chairman to fumigate his Council and immediately followed with other measures to tackle the Spread of the Virus and also Provided Palliatives and other measure allivate the effects of the lockdown on his people in Lantang North as a Clear demonstration of a Leadership who means well for his people.
He however urged other Council Chairmen to emulate the foot steps of the chairman especially that of Pankshin his Council Chairman John Damap whom he expressed disappointmemt for doing nothing to help his People.
Other lawmakers also threwn their weight behind the Proactive measures taken by the Chairman of langtang North Local Area Hon.Ubandoma , “Saying its a Clear demonstration of the People’s Choice in electing him.”
In their separate Submission Said Laven Visit to some parts of the State borders to see the level of security measures put in place to forestore influx of immigrate into the state shows that they are all well secured.
The Lawmakers Called on other Council Chairmen to emulate the quality Virtues of the Laven Joshua Ubandoma which they described as Second to none in the State.
by Alexander Aleburu

PDP  Plans To Flouts Governor Lalong Executive Order Of Lockdown Directives Revealed

By, giwa alex, jos
The plans by People’s Democratic Party(PDP) plateau state chapter to undermin the Executive Order issued by governor Simon Bako Lalong to fight Covid-19 has been revealed.
As it have in good authority that PDP , intends to bring togther a lot of people to inaugurate a faction of its purported new wards executives committees on 30th April, 2020 such action if it happens is a clear manifestation of the PDP recklessness and clear violation of Executive Order banning all gathering including political activities.
This is contained in a press statement signed by the secretary of the All Progressive Congress(APC) in plateau state Barr.Bashir Musa Sati dated 27th April, 2020, and made available to this medium in jos, plateau state capital.
The press statement which is Captioned “All Political Activities Still On Halt , Respect Order, APC Caution PDP”, the release said,
” the attention of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Plateau State chapter, has been drawn to a planned violation of the Plateau State Government Executive Order on the fight against the novel Coronavirus, by a faction of the State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), to hold large political gathering in some few days to come.”
“We have it on good authority that the PDP, intends to bring together a lot of people to inaugurate a faction of its purported new wards executive committees, probably on Thursday, the 30 of April 2020.”
“Such an action if and when it happens is a clear manifestation of the PDP’s recklessness and clear violation of the Executive Order, instituting total lockdown and banning all gatherings, including political activities.”
“It is instructive to stress that, such action is not only an affront on the executive order, but a clear non chalant attitude of the PDP, that is tantamount to disrespect to constituted authority and inimical towards the overall well being of our people.”
“Whereas, going by the unseen common enemy in place, the novel Coronavirus, and pursuant to the executive order, today all political parties seems to be silent as the world bows to “COVID-19 political party,” which we should in unison come together to fight to the latter. Unfortunately, the PDP is toying with this monster and playing bad games with the lives of the Plateau people.”
If it were for just political reasons, we wouldn’t have cared to talk, but because we feel that our people need protection and must be protected, we therefore cannot fold our arms seeing unmindful people trying to abuse the well being of our people and by extension the might of governance”.
“The PDP or any other person or persons are hereby reminded and cautioned that the APC lead adminstration will not condone any act that will breach the safety and well being of its people.”
“At this juncture, we are urging the PDP to halt any planned political activity in the interest of the well being of the people, until the state is declared free of the common enemy of the novel Coronavirus.”
“In the event where they fail to heed this call, we further urge the relevant security agencies and apprehend all violators of Government directives.”
by Alexander Aleburu

The Northern Governors Forum Commiserates With DG DSS Over The Death Of His Mother.

By, giwa alex, Jos

The Northern Governor Forum has commiserate with the Director General of the Department of the State Services(DSS) Yusuf Magaji Bichi over the death of his mother Hajiya Kareematu Abubarka Bichi who died at the age of 96 years of age.

The chairman of the forum and Governor of plateau state Simon Bako Lalong enlogised the late Hajiya kareematu Abubakar who served her immediate family and community with the fear of God and lived an extraordinary life of sacrifice.

The condolence message is contained in a press statement signed by the Director of Press and public affairs to the Governor Dr.Simon Makut Machan and made available to this medium in jos , plateau state capital on the 26th April, 2020.

Lalong said though the demise of the late Hajiya Kareematu creates a vacuum to the family , her good works and positive impact on the community brings a lot of comfort as her legacies will remain fresh in the minds of many who savoured her love.

The chaiman however prayed that Almighty Allah will receive Hajiya Bichi’s soul and grant the family the fortitude to bear the irrepar

able loss.

by Alexander Aleburu

plateau State Resumed Total Lockdown Relaxed 3 Days Ago.

By, giwa alex, jos

Plateau state is to resume total lockdown of the state by midnight 26th April, 2020 after 3 days of relaxing it to enable the citizens of the state stuck their various homes

As governor Lalong wishes to remind citizens that the total lockdown of the State as a result of the Corona Virus Pandemic ravaging the entire country resumes midnight Sunday 26th April , 2020 after the three day window, as announced earlier by the Governor in a State broadcast on 23rd April, 2020

This is contained in a press statement signed by the Director of Press and Public Affairs to the governor Dr Makut Macham dated 26th April, 2020 and made available to this medium in Jos the plateau state capital.

To this effect, the press statement read , all citizens are enjoined to abide by all provisions of the lockdown as violators will be arrested and prosecuted accordingly.

The statement further said the details of the lockdown will be unveiled in due course.

The Government however use the statement to appreciate all law abiding citizens of the state km to support and cooperation in the fight against this pandemic, and assures them that it is doing everything possible to curtail the situation, particularly now that the State has an index case.

And urgue the citizens of the state to disregard fake and unverified information, and seek reliable communication from relev

ant Government channels at all times.

by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State : Commander OPSH Reveals Strategies Adopted To End Plateau Sporadic Crisis. 

By, giwa alex, jos

The Commander, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) in plateau state Major General Chukwuemeka Okonkwo, has revealed the strategies the army in the state has identify to end the lingering crises in Plateau state.

As the securities operation in the state would improve on the security situations across the Joint Operational Area through constant dialogues with relevant stakeholders, which forms part of the non-kinetic activities adopted by the operation to stem wanton killings in the state.

Major General Chukuemeka Okonkwo who is the new Commander of Operation Save Haven(OPSH) in plateau state revealed this during his familiarization visits to some traditional rulers in the state.

Major General Okonkwo stated that the operation would improve on the security situations across the Joint Operational Area through constant dialogues with relevant stakeholders, which forms part of the non-kinetic activities adopted by the operation to stem wanton killings in the state.

He further added that the coordinated operations are being carried out by troops across its Joint Operational Areas and would be sustained until total peace is restored.

“OPSH would not be overwhelmed in its duty and remain professional and neutral in discharging its mandate anyone found sponsoring crimes to the detriment of the state will be dealt with according to the law”.

Major General Okonkwo stressed that during his visits, the Fulani and Irigwe communities in the state have vowed to embrace peace, calling on the publics to cooperate with (OPSH) by giving relevant and timely information to sustain its operations against banditry and other criminal activities in the state.

The Commander also visited troops’ locations in Southern Kaduna, Jebbu Miango, Barkin-Ladi, Mangu, Shendam, Bokkos and Wase as part of his operational visit having assumed the command a fortnight ago.

In another related development, Major General Okonkwo has also paid visits to other sister security agencies in the state in a bid to cement the existing relationship among them, therefore soliciting for further cooperation and robust synergy to end crisis.

The OPSH was lauded in its professional ways of tackling security challenges across its Joint Operational Area.

by Alexander Aleburu

Covid-19 : Governor Lalong Set Up Committee To Extradites Almajiris To Their Various States.

By, giwa alex, Jos
In line with Governor Lalong’s directives over the banning of beggers a.k.a Almajiris in Jos and Bukuru metropolis of plateau state, has constitute committee to enforce the governor’s order.
This is occasioned by the grave danger

the Almajiris children in the state are exposed to as a result of the ravaging Covid -19 pandemic and in line with the resolution of the Northern Governor’s forum which took into consideration the social challenges associated with the system and accelerating impact of the corona virus in plateau state and the country as whole.

Governor lalong stated this today 25th April, 2020 during the swearing in of the fifteen(15) man committee to enforce the extradition of Almajiris in the state held at the Old Government House in jos the plateau state capital.
Governor lalong represented by the secretary to the state government, professor Danladi Abok Atu said the term of reference of the committee include :
To search and establish records of Almajiris in jos and Bukuru metropolis and other parts of the state, to identify the indigenous Almajiris and recommend appropriate measure for enrolment into conventional registered schools, vocational training centre or Islamic institution and to identified the categories of Almajiris from the other parts of the federation or neighbouring countries and recommend them for return to their various states or country of origin.
The other terms of reference according to governor Bako Lalong is to identify and recommend any community leader , parent or cleric who resists the ban on Almajiri in the state for appropriate disciplinary action and other responsibility to the realization of it objectives.
The fifteen(15) man committee has col Salihu lnusa(rtd) as its chairman while permanent Secretary (CSS) is to serve as the committee secretary.
by Alexander Aleburu

Police Demands Cash As Bail Condition As 34 Suspects Kept In One Cell.

By,giwa alex, Jos

Not fewer than thirty four (34) persons suspected to have committed various crime were arrested and strapped in very cell that can be best described as pigeon hole at the (A) Division in Plateau State Police Command headquarters when the country is battle lying with covid-19 total lockdown in plateau state under mainding the social distancing directives by the president.

One of the suspect who spoke to our reporter on condition of anoynim

ous confirmed that the number of the suspects that was inside the small cell where initially more that thirty-eight (38) suspects stuffed inside like sadin(package)fish.

He said the number reduced because some of them threatened to protest because their health is facing serious threat without ventilation and high level of congestion, which informed the police to hast their arraignment at a Mobil court at Yan Gauyi in plateau state.

You would recalled that police are saddled with the responsibility to enforcement the order of restricting the gathering of people numbering 10 inside one cell but allow up 38 people to be kept in one cell.

According to our source ,the police were demanding for 100k ,10k as bail condition were those who meet the discharge conditions were released on bail as the other are left to languish in the cell that can be best describe as hell on earth.

One of the victim ,Mallam Nasiru Mohammad told our medium that he was arrested and brought to A Division on last Saturday in connection to the Lexus Jeep sold by three of them which eventually turned out to be scam as the buyer transfered fake bank alert into his account.

He says ,the transaction which amounted to the sum of 3.8 Million naira ,and the guy duped them with the fake bank alert provide them with fake information about himself pretending he was an airforce officer .

Mohammad added that the other suspect had already been released on bail condition while they still languishing here inside cell all because we can’t afford bail fees requested by the Nigeria Police command .

CP Isaac O Akinmoyede

The Command PPRO ,DSP Ubah Gabriel Agaba told our medium that the bail condition is still free ,that the papers on his desk are list of defaulters who flout the order of total lockdown in plateau state and they are before mobile court.

He explained further that the police have not demand for anyone of the suspect to pay for his/her bail,however, those who meet the conditions are already home.

When our reporter sort to know why Nasiru Mohammad was still in police cell when the prime suspect had already been granted bail after paying 100k ,he denied having knowledge of the case .

The 34 persons risk contacting the pandemic of close contact and lack of distancing order of the federal, state government enforcement order.

They complaint bitterly that their fundamental right has been bridge under the present Democratic government to keep them in one cell like animals.

by Alexander Aleburu

OMPAN Commensurates With Governor Lalong ,Condemn None Inclusion ,Ban On Its Members .

By,giwa alex, Jos
The Online Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria (OMPAN) ,Plateau state chapter ,Ag chairman, Yakubu Busari has commensurates with Governor Simon Bako Lalong over the unfortunate record of first Covid -19 index case in the state as he condemned the manner the association members are been treated across some States in Nigeria especially during the ravaging Coronavirus pandemic .
Busari in a join press statement signed by ,the Ag Chairman Yakubu Busari ,Secretary Jide Afolabi urged the plateau state government to involve the online Practitioners in moving the state forward through objective reportage.
The online Practitioners in plateau state have contributed a lot for lalong emerging as the governor of the state in 2015 and went round across the 17 LGAs for his campaign but were neglected after the victory was announced .
We have extended our maturity and understanding with the regime having done enough to introduced program or his people oriented projects that touch humanity.
However, our complaint started with the Late Emmanuel Nanle who was then the Director of Press to Governor Bako Lalong, and now the present Director of press Makut Simon without listening ears to the plight of the association who received attacks during the Former Governor Jonah David Jang and Lalong now kick us away from rebuilding the good work we did in bringing him to power.
In another similar development, the National PRO of the Online Media Practioners Association of Nigeria , Ismaila YK said we received with shock, the news of Governor Umahi’s life ban on two list journalists: Chijioke Agwu of Sun Newspaper and Peter Okutu of Vanguard newspaper respectively.
It is rather unfortunate, that in this particular time where stakeholders the world over are closing ranks to create a common front, to execute the war against the dreaded COVID-19 pandemic that’s sweeping through Nigeria, a governor who should be seen sleeves up, in service, to ensure the safety of his people from the pandemic and it’s immediate and eventual economic implications, is instead wasting time on a losing battle against journalists going about their legitimate business.
What is particularly scary and of great concern, is the governor’s spat during a statewide broadcast, that if “the journalists think they have the pen, he has the koboko”. This arrogance was also on display when he declared, in clear Draconian style, that the people of the state might unleash mayhem on the journalists if they refuse to leave Ebonyi state.
OMPAN considers the above statement a call to violence against the journalists whose only sin is reporting the true state of affairs in the state. Here then, is why OMPAN wants to state categorically clear, that should anything happen to the two journalists, Governor David Umahi should be ready to take responsibility, or face the wrath of the pen he has so arrogantly and disdainfully dismissed.
For the sake of peace, especially in this material time, OMPAN calls on Governor Umahi to beat a quick retreat, lift the needless ban and retract his damaging statements with respect to the safety of the journalists without delay.
The Nigerian Journalists is held to a code of conduct and ethics which if violated, invites sanction(s) commensurate with the transgression(s). However, nowhere was it stated that state governors can usurp the powers of the Nigerian Union of Journalists which is the statutory body responsible for the discipline of erring members, to play judge and jury on issues bothering on the professionalism of journalists.
The authors of the Nigerian Constitution didn’t make a mistake when they unambiguously spelt out the right of the journalist in section 39 subsection one of the 1999 constitution as amended. And, under no circumstances will OMPAN fold it’s arms and watch governors or other trigger happy Executives continue to trample on the sanctity of the Journalism profession.
by Alexander Aleburu

Covid-19 : Governor Lalong Relaxs 14 Days Lockdown For Three Days.

By, giwa alex , jos
Governor Bako Lalong of plateau state has relaxed the 14 days lockdown directives which

end at the midnight 23th April , 2020 with more three days.

This will enable the people to restock their homes , there after, the total lockdown will resume on Monday 27th April , 2020 as the detail of the next lockdown shall be issue in due course.
Governor Lalong stated this today in his state broadcast to mark the end of 14 days quarantine period over Covid-19 pandemic, held on 23rd April , 2020 at the Old Government House Ray Field jos , plateau state capital, the detail of the next phase of the lockdown will be issue to the citizens of plateau state in due course.
Governor Lalong said by implication, the earlier restriction of movement of vehicles still remain ,all markets remain closed expect those selling food items, pharmaceuticals and cooking gas.
“All illegal street trading , street hawking , begging, illegal Sunday market in Ahmadu Bello Way, Bukuru and it environs remain banned.”
He further add that “social joints , Nightclubs, drinking parlours, are to remain closed, while restaurants are advised to prepare take aways for their customers to avoid crowding.”
Governor lalong stressed that those selling items other than food , water and pharmaceutical, government will allowed them the opportunity to sell their goods to customers on demand as their shop shall remained locked and adviced them to display their phone contact for their customers to reach them through their various contacts.
He also add that motor parks are to capture and keep data including contacts of all inbound and outbound passagers as well as adhere strictly to social distancing and mass guadering prohibition order and hygiene regulations.
The commerical vehicles operators , keke Napep, cars and Buses are to abide by restriction on number of passagers to carry, which have been spelled out as 1, 4 and 6 respectively.
The governor warned the tricycle operators against their fragrant violation of the government directives over number of passagers they are to carry per trip as the government will not hesitate to place total ban on their operation if they did not check their lawlessness .
Lalong call on churches and mosques to maintain the hitherto social distancing of 50 persons provisions and hygiene regulation as the ban of anniversaries and cultural festivals is still enforce.
The governor said the farms in the state are exempted from the restriction as they are required to go to their farms within their villages now that the rain have started and observe all guidelines for social distancing and those selling fertilizers , insecticides, seeds and other farm essentials.
” The producers of bread, food water and beverages are also exempted”.
Lalong said considering the danger the Almajiri children are exposed to as a result of the ravaging Covid-19 pandemic, I am directing the immediate profiling and return of the Almajiris from the state to their respectives states of origin to join their families and committee to be headed by Brig.General Salihu lnusa(rtd) should start the action which is in tandem with the resolution reached at the Northern Governor’s Forum, which agreed to act in unison to protect these vulnerable children and further reduce the chances for the spread of the disease.
He advised the citizens to use Face Masks especially where they are in contact with others, in other to cut down chances of infections , transmission of Covid-19 expecially those who are above 65 years of age are strongly advised to avoid unnecessary movements as they are at higher risk of Covid-19 infection.
As he said the government will soon start the distribution of palliatives to those who falls under the categories.
by Alexander Aleburu

Covid-19 : Governor Lalong Relaxs 14 Days Lockdown For Three Days.

By, giwa alex , jos
Governor Bako Lalong of plateau state has relaxed the 14 days lockdown directives which

end at the midnight 23th April , 2020 with more three days.

This will enable the people to restock their homes , there after, the total lockdown will resume on Monday 27th April , 2020 as the detail of the next lockdown shall be issue in due course.
Governor Lalong stated this today in his state broadcast to mark the end of 14 days quarantine period over Covid-19 pandemic, held on 23rd April , 2020 at the Old Government House Ray Field jos , plateau state capital, the detail of the next phase of the lockdown will be issue to the citizens of plateau state in due course.
Governor Lalong said by implication, the earlier restriction of movement of vehicles still remain ,all markets remain closed expect those selling food items, pharmaceuticals and cooking gas.
“All illegal street trading , street hawking , begging, illegal Sunday market in Ahmadu Bello Way, Bukuru and it environs remain banned.”
He further add that “social joints , Nightclubs, drinking parlours, are to remain closed, while restaurants are advised to prepare take aways for their customers to avoid crowding.”
Governor lalong stressed that those selling items other than food , water and pharmaceutical, government will allowed them the opportunity to sell their goods to customers on demand as their shop shall remained locked and adviced them to display their phone contact for their customers to reach them through their various contacts.
He also add that motor parks are to capture and keep data including contacts of all inbound and outbound passagers as well as adhere strictly to social distancing and mass guadering prohibition order and hygiene regulations.
The commerical vehicles operators , keke Napep, cars and Buses are to abide by restriction on number of passagers to carry, which have been spelled out as 1, 4 and 6 respectively.
The governor warned the tricycle operators against their fragrant violation of the government directives over number of passagers they are to carry per trip as the government will not hesitate to place total ban on their operation if they did not check their lawlessness .
Lalong call on churches and mosques to maintain the hitherto social distancing of 50 persons provisions and hygiene regulation as the ban of anniversaries and cultural festivals is still enforce.
The governor said the farms in the state are exempted from the restriction as they are required to go to their farms within their villages now that the rain have started and observe all guidelines for social distancing and those selling fertilizers , insecticides, seeds and other farm essentials.
” The producers of bread, food water and beverages are also exempted”.
Lalong said considering the danger the Almajiri children are exposed to as a result of the ravaging Covid-19 pandemic, I am directing the immediate profiling and return of the Almajiris from the state to their respectives states of origin to join their families and committee to be headed by Brig.General Salihu lnusa(rtd) should start the action which is in tandem with the resolution reached at the Northern Governor’s Forum, which agreed to act in unison to protect these vulnerable children and further reduce the chances for the spread of the disease.
He advised the citizens to use Face Masks especially where they are in contact with others, in other to cut down chances of infections , transmission of Covid-19 expecially those who are above 65 years of age are strongly advised to avoid unnecessary movements as they are at higher risk of Covid-19 infection.
As he said the government will soon start the distribution of palliatives to those who falls under the categories.
by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau Residents Raises Alarm Over Governor Lalong Converting Their Community To  COVID-19 Quarantine Centre .

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By, giwa alex, jos

The Community in plateau state has raised alarm on the plan by the state government led by Simon Bako lalong to convert part of their community to Covid-19 Quarantine Centre.

A body under the auspices of Coalition of Concerned Heipang Health Professionals, Berom Youth Moulders’ Association and Development Associations in Heipang Community of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of plateau raised the alarm over the conversion of a popular hotel located within residential area in the community into a quarantine centre for COVID-19.

The alarm is contained in a communique issued on Saturday 18th April, 2020 at the end of a one day workshop on Risk Communication and Community safety measures against COVID-19 pandemic organized by concerned health professionals and collaboration with Berom Youth Moulders’ Association in the community which the Coalition insisted that the action is against WHO guidelines for the establishment of such a facility.

The communique signed by the leadership of BYM Heipang District, Concerned Heipang Health Professionals and Heipang Progressives’ Development Association was read by Da David Bot.

“Bot said the community is concern that weeks ago, the Plateau State government established a quarantine centre at Godiya Tourists Resort which is within a residential area, without the knowledge of leaders and members of the community, in view of the inherent risk the facility poses to residents of the area. “

“According to Bot, WHO guidelines for establishing a quarantine centre clearly indicates amongst others that the facility be sited in a location at the outskirt of the town and must be far from residential homes and crowded places.”

He added that the guidelines also stipulates that the facility should be close to a tertiary health facility for easy commuting of quarantine clients who might develop symptoms within the period.

“Bot said the community wondered why government disregarded these guidelines in view of the highly contagious nature of COVID-19, siting the centre within residential area as the quarantine centre shares fence with a residential home.”

The community noted with concern that innocent and untrained workers in the hotel who live within the community still render services as against International best practices which states that stewards should be withdrawn once the hotel is leased out for this purpose and professionals be engaged.

Bot further disclosed that, a visit to the facility by the community revealed that the centre lacks biomedical waste management infrastructure and its internal operations leave much to be desired with regards to public/community health.

He said the community was shocked to meet a lady her about 20s carrying waste and disposable plates which quarantine subjects have used within the compound in a mesh basket as against leak-proof red, black or yellow containers as stipulated by WHO.

According to the communique, more disturbing was the fact that the lady was not kitted in any personal protective equipment (PPE) and waste is disposed in an open space within the hotel were rats, lizards, birds and scavenger dog can easily access.

The communique further noted that the Community also wondered why the hotel in use has not been conspicuously marked with safety signage at the entrance and around the perimeter fencing to keep unsuspecting residents and customers of the hotel at bay.

The people of the Community however commended efforts of the federal and plateau state governments geared towards winning the battle against this pandemic, appealed to the Plateau state government to consider the relocation of the centre to a safer location like the Inland Container Depot within the Heipang community which is distance from residential area or another place that meets WHO guidelines.

by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State : lrigwe Killings  J.T Useni Challenge Securities To Raise To Their Responsibilities ,  Donates Palliative. 

By, giwa alex, jos

Jeremiah Useni(Rtd) has challenge the securities agencie in the state to raise up its constitutional responsibilities of protecting

lives and properties.

As he condemned the killing of the innocent defenceless communities in strong term particuarly at this period when the state is complete lockdown occassion by ravaging corona virus pandemic and the killing still go on unchallenged.

Senator JT Usani give the challenge in a press statement signed by the former senator’s media consultant Yiljap Ibraham and made available to this medium in Jos the plateau state capital .

The governorship candidate at the 2019 general election under PDP in the state, represented by the director general of his compaign organization prof Dimis Mai Lafia described the killings in lrigwe community as senseless, hineous and callous in killings of defenceless members of the community, and distribute palliatives as measure to mitigate the effects of the lockdown.

He said the the senator suppose to have been around but lockdown in Abuja.

“The senator is unable to personally come to condole with you because of the Lockdown in the Federal Capital Abuja.”

He dispatched this high and strong delegation to come and condole with you over the attack on your community by unidentified gun men.

15 bags of rice and One Hundred Thousand Naira cash to the Irigwe Traditional Council was given to the community by the senator which he said would help to mitigate the effect of lockdown as the state prepared for another lockdown on Sunday Midnight. “

The iteam donated oncludes bags of rice and other iteams including cash.

“When I heard about the attack, I was very sad. I was also amazed that even when there was complete Lockdown of the entire state because of the Coronavirus, killings could still go on without any challenge.”

“I call on the security forces to rise to their responsibility and protect the people from harm. But, we must also be very alert, keep the peace and continue to pray to God as a community.”

On his response, member of the Plateau State House of Assembly, representing Rukuba/Irigwe Constituency Hon Musa Agah Avia, said “Senator Useni’s gesture has really strengthened the Irigwe community.”

in a similar development, the Brra Nggwe Rigwe, His Royal Highness, Rev Ronku Aka, in company of the District Head of Miango and three Village Heads, received the delegation in his palace at Miango, and thanked Gen. Useni for his caring heart.

“Your action has refreshed us, we request you, Sir, to speak for this community using your network wherever you go.”

“We are pained by these constant attacks which have become worse than coronavirus we want peace in this land.

Those on the DG entourage includes, Deputy Governorship PDP Candidate in the 2019 election, Dr James Dalok, PDP Chairman Bassa LG, Maurice Manga, and many Elders of Bassa LGA.

by Alexander Aleburu

Governor Bako Lalong Relaxes 7 Days State Lockdown For 5 Days .

By, giwa alex, jos

Plateau state governor Simon Bako Lalong has relaxed the Seven days lockdown directives slammed on the state to forestall the ravaging the coronavirus pandemic in some parts of the country.

Beginning from 11pm Wednesday 15th April , 2020 to 12 midnight Sunday 19th April, 2020 to enable the citizens in the state stuck pile foods in their various home as the earlier lockdown still remain for avoidance of doubt, all other markets remain closed expect those selling foodstuffs, pharmatical products and cooking gas.

Governor lalong made the statement admist cheer to the citizens of plateau state in a live broadcast held at the Old Government House jos , plateau state 15th April, 2020.

Governor Lalong said the total lockdown of the state for seven days which is expected to end today has been extended to Thursday 23rd April, 2020 to allow the medically quarantine period of 14th days advice by medical experts.

The governor stressed that during the period,all illegal street trading , begging , hawking , and illegal Sunday market at Amadu Bello Way and Bukuru metropolis remained banned while clubs, drinking Parlour remain closed and advice restaurants to prepare take away for its customer to avoid over crowding.

Governor Lalong urgue motor Parks in the state to capture and keep data of all the In-bound and Out-bound passages and adhere to government social distancing and mass gardering prohibition order.

“Vehicles and Tricycles are to abide by the number of passages they carry which are to be a fall out of 1, 4 and 6 respectively.

” place of worship has to adhere to fifty social distancing and hand washing directives as the ban of cultural Festivals and all anniversaries in the state is still enforce”.

He warned anybody who violate the boarder closure directives of the governor order shall been arrested , prosecuted and quarantine for 14th days untill he or she is certified that he/she is not having the disease.

The governor use

the medium to advice farmer in the state to go back to farm in their various villages particularly as the raining season set in, and call on them to observe social distancing directives of the government.

The governor said out of the Ninety-Nine persons of covid -19 suspected cases , who come into the state from neighbouring states, all of them test negative of the disease.

“We are grateful to Almighty God that till now , there is no any reported case of covid-19 in the state, that does not mean we’ ll relax on our oar.”

The governor said the Covid-19 treatment centre in the state has finally come to fiction.

“The Bio Safety Centre NVRI in Vom plateau state have been equltpted and certified by National Centre For Disease Control to begin out right Testing for Covid-19 in the state and other neighbouring states.”

” I was at the NVRI Vom to inspect the laboratory , I must say that I sm impressed with the standard of facilities at the centre which has the capacity to carry One Thousand patent per say which can convience serve the state and it surrounding state.

However thank the securities agencies, departments and state services, the army, civil defence, immigration, NDLA, and the correctional service and their personnel.

Governor lalong further thank the member of the vigilante , neighborhood , political association and band leaders of state for their supports towards the success of the lockdown exercise.

“My thank also go to the member of state House of Assembly, judiciary, and local governments for their support towards the success the success of one week lockdown of the state.

He appreciate the forth estate of the realm for their support for making their activities known .

by Alexander Aleburu

I Have Never Been As Unsure Of Nigeria Future As I Am Now………Bishop Mathew Kukah

By, giwa alex jos

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Bishop of Sokoto Mathew Kukah has again expresses his fear for the uncertainty future of our great country Nigeria as he said he has not express fear like now of the future of the country like now.

Because, we pray and fast and leave everything to God when God has given us all we need to survive and build a nation.

Bishob Kukah observation is contained in an Easter message to the Christians all over the country and made available to this medium in jos , plateau state capital.

According to the equvocator Rev.father after the nation independence in 1960 , each country went to work.

But in Nigeria, after independence, our people went to prayer and fasting.

So, while we were praying, Malaysia came here and took our palm seedlings and build a great factory of it.

While we were praying, Singapore went into investment in technology,

While we were praying, India went into ICT.

“While we were praying, China went to massive industrialization,

While we were shouting Allah Alakuba! UAE went into massive infrastructural development,

While we were binding and casting Lucifer, Japan went into technological development.

While we were speaking in tongues, Denmark went into education of her citizens.

While we were mounting big speakers in our places of worship, USA was mounting man on the moon.

After our prayers, God, being a wise God decided to reward us according to our labour.

Since those that went into industrialization, technology, infrastructural development, ICT, education had been rewarded accordingly, It’s only wise God rewards us with our efforts in prayers.

That’s why today, Nigerian pastors are competing in building the biggest churches that’s why there are more prayer houses and worship places than hospitals and schools. That’s why people rush to prayer houses for medical and business solutions instead of hospitals.

That’s why we don’t do business proposals before jumping into business since we are going to back it up with prayers. And when such collapse, we blame devil.

That’s why it’s a sin to say anything negative about pastors and imams.

That’s why our pastors don’t consider the opinion of engineers while building and blame devil when the building collapsed

That’s why faith in God replaces building pillars and when it collapsed we blame it on Lucifer.

That’s why our pastors are making sure they plant church branches instead of schools in every street in Nigeria.

That’s why we always wait for God to do that which ability to accomplish he has already handed over to us.

That’s why we want our teachers to labour on earth and come to heaven for their rewards.

Nigeria is a prayer loving, God fearing nation. Religion has taken the place of technology, infrastructure, education and all.

When we are traveling, we ignore all the necessary road requirements, servicing of our vehicles and pray. And, once we pray, we can put a half fit vehicle on the road and blame our step mother or mother in law if anything goes wrong.

That’s why there are more people dying on our roads that wild life animals in the wild.

Because, we pray and fast and leave everything to God when God has given us all we need to survive .

by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State :  Jos -North Chairman Shahu Usman Provides Water And Other Palliatives To Communities.

By, giwa alex Jos
As part of palliative measure on total lockdown directive order by governor Simon Bako Lalong on the Covid-19 pandemic ravaging the entire globe, the management committee chairman of Jos North LG plateau state, Alh.Shehu Usman has provides water and other palliative to his communities for domestic use.
The gesture is to compliment the efforts of the state governor Simon Lalong in providing water for the citizens of the state during the period of the lockdown.
This gesture was made known in a press statement dated 13th April 2020 and signed by the senior information officer to the chairman Shehu Usman and made available to this medium in jos, plateau state capital .
“The gesture according to the Chairman is to compliment the state Government’s effort in providing water to citizens during the Lockdown period”
“Shehu Usman described water as an essential commodity to human existence and maintain the desire of his administration to continue providing portable water to aid the people of the area during the Lockdown to mitigate the spread of COVID -19 Pandemic
“He stressed that the council recognises that compliance with measures put in place come with some inconveniences.”
Councilor representing Tudun wada ward Christopher Azi expressed gratitude to the Chairman for providing water and other palliatives which include Rice and spaghetti.”
“Azi said he has since distributed the items to the vulnerable people in the area and called on other well spirited individuals to emulate the Chairman’s magnanimity.”
“Some of the beneficiaries who spoke appreciated the Chairman’s gesture by supplying water to their door step at a time they need it most and assured of their prayer for his administration.”
“Shehu Usman commended members of the Vigilante Nigeria and Neighborhood watch for proactiveness in complimenting the effort of security agencies to ensure success of the total Lockdown directive by Governor Simon Lalong.”
“Usman said there is ninety eight percent compliance in Jos- North Local Government Area and commended residents of the area for their understanding to stay at home to halt the spread of the pandemic.
The Chairman added that the fight against COVID -19 is a collective one and called on citizens to put hands on deck and work with Government to fight the disease”.
by Alexander Aleburu

Hon. Lilian Madaki Felicitate With Christians In Plateau/Youth Leader PDP Central Zone On Easter Celebration.

By, giwa alex, Jos

An assistant Youth Leader aspirant under People Democratic Party (PDP) in plateau state Hon.Lilian Madaki has felicitate with plateau state in general, and the Youth Leader Plateau Central Zone in particular on the Celebration of Easter.

As she urgued the YOUTH to remain thankful to God Almighty because the death and resurrection of our saviour, Lord Jesus Christ given us hope for eternity with chances to be his good ambassadors in our area of endeavors.

Hon.Lilian extended the Easter greeting in a statement personally signed by her and made available to this medium in Jos , plateau state capital.

The Easter message which reads in part, urgued the citizens of plateau state to use the Easter celebration and be fervent in prayer over the corona pandemic ravaging the entire globe.

“Though this year 2020 Celebration is marred by the covid-19 pandemic Challenges which has thrown the whole world to a state of confusion, let continue to be prayerful, heart filled with love and peace, adhere to government order to help prevent the virus spreading.”

“Remain Calm, be prayerful, Stay informed as covid-19 is real and doesn’t respect religion, ethnic, race, social, economic or one’s political status.”

Madaki charged the plateau citizens to adhere to the government stay at home directive and religiously follow the advice of the medical experts of regular hands washing and social distancing.

“Do not be Panic, be prayerful, Stay at home and Stay safe, Curb the Spread of Corona Virus.”

by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State : Governor Lalong Promises Palliatives, As Citizens Groans Under Lockdown On Fumigation Against Covid-19

Plateau State : Governor Lalong Promises Palliatives, As Citizens Groans Under Lockdown On Fumigation Against Covid-19

By, giwa alex, Jos
Governor Bako Lalong of plateau state has promised the citizens of the state his government would soon find ways of providing palliative measure to assist the weak and vulnerable in the state.
This as the citizens in the state groans under the seven(7) days of the state government lockdown order to fumigate the state against the ravaging Covid-19 pandemic.
Governor Lalong made the promise today 10th April, 2020 during the flagging off fumigation of the state against Covid-19 pandemic held at the terminus roundabout in jos north local government of plateau state.
The governor said although the state has not record any outbreak of covid -19 pandemic, like some of the states in Nigeria, but its imperative to prevent it now that it has not enter , than to wait until when it enter which may be difficult to control which necessitate the government decision to fumigate the entire state and it environs.
He further add that, he is not unmindful of the pain and hardship the citizens of the state are facing during the unfortunate period of lockdown, as the government we soon role out palliative measure to assist the weak and the vulnerable in the state.
The governor stressed that he is sad for the state to been going through this harrowing experience of lockdown during this period of Easter celebration to mark the celebration of the death and resurration of our Lord Jesus Christ, and pray for His sacrifice for mankind.
Governor lalong prayed that with God , the country Nigeria and plateau state in particular shall surmmout the situation o

ccassion by covid-19 pandemic and bounce back to resume normal life , and call far patience and prayer from the citizens of the state.

As he urgue the Muslims to use the day to offer solemn Zuhur prayers in their various homes for God to intervene and save Nigeria from this calamity of covid-19 pandemic.
He add that the state shall be getting a “Testing Centre” in the coming days that will also boost the capacity to identify any case faster and advice all the citizens of the state to stay at home in line with the government directive in order to achieve the aim of the exercise.
However thank the religious , traditional , political and community leaders and their followers for their cooperation and understanding during the state difficult times.
Earlier in her speech the director of the company handling the fumigation Susan Bentu said the chemical is not only effective on coronavirus alone but other diseases .
Present at the fumigation Flagg off were the commissioners and other government appointees.
by Alexander Aleburu

Major Gen.Angbazo Promised To Collaborate With Major Gen.Okonkwo In Restoring Peace To Plateau State.

By, giwa alex, jos

The New Commander Operation SAVE HAVEN(OPSH) Major General Chukuemeka Okonkwo and Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division, Major General Nuhu Angbazo has promised to work together to bring lasting peace to plateau state hitherto bedeviled by crisis and sporadic killings.

As the state which is hitherto known for its peace and tourism status , has for over a decade now Change into theatre of war with little or no respect for human lives.

The duo made the promise when the Commander Operation Save Haven(OPSH) Major General Okonkwo paid the Officer Commanding(GOC)3 Division , Major General Nuhu Angbazo familiarization visit 9th April , 2020 at the Division Headquarters, Maxwell Khobe cantonment Rukuba , jos , plateau state.

Major General Okonkwo stressed that the collaboration and support of the two Generals is lmperative to bring lasting peace to plateau state and it environ hitherto know for it peaceful status in time past , as the two General promised to enhance the existing relationship between (OPSH) and 3 Division

In his response, the (GOC)3 Division , Major General Nuhu Angbaza promise that 3 Division will work closely with (OPSH) to bring total peace to plateau state.

The Operational Area , further add that the Division will strengthened the existing relationship between the duo that has yielded positive results in the time past.

In a similar development , the commander (OPSH) Chukuemeka Okonkwo also paid an Operational visit to sector (3) Tactical Headquarters, Forward Operational Base Hukke and Kwall where he charged the troops to be proactive , resilient in their professional duties and assured them of the Division’s support at all times.

by Alexander Aleburu

General Okonkwo promised to partner with media practitioners to restore peace

By, giwa, alex, Jos

The New Special Task Force (STF) commandant for Operation Safe Heaven in Plateau state ,Major General Chukwu Emeka Okonkwo has promised to partner with all media practitioners in the state to promote peaceful coexistence between the three states under his command.

Okonkwo promised to build on the land mark achievement of his predecessor major general Augustine Angudu in restoring peace to the states including Bauchi ,Kaduna and Plateau state as a home of peace and tourism.

The New commander who just assumed office few days back , made the statement at the operation Headquarters along Tudu wada Road Jos, plateau state capital during the General’s familiarization with the media at it headquarter in jos , plateau state capital.

Okonkwo said the force has change it modus oprandi of dealing directly with media practitioners but rather in addressing the media activities hence forth.

“We want to use this medium to tell you that from now onwards, to address press now our defense headquarter under the purview of major general Eneche.”

He said that does’t mean the operation at the state level in plateau can’t be briefing the press when it become unavoidable to do so.

He charged the press to always verified the facts of any stories from the operation before publication as the door of the command is wide open for any verification of fact for the interest of the state.

He add that he is not telling the press to cover the operation of the activies of the command as the command is not having anything to hide.

On the sporadic attack on some communities in Bassa LG of the state where no fewer than ten people has been reported to have lost their lives, he said the command is set to pay visit to the affected communities and have meeting with them with the view of shielding their sword.

As he solicited for the cooperation of the men of the forth estate of the realm for cordial relationship for peaceful coexistence in the state.

by Alexander Aleburu

Buhari’s Govt Is Physically Incompetent,Mentally Imbecile And Cannot Think Outside The Box———–Atiku Abubakar.

By, Our Reporter, jos
The Former Vice-President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has berates the government of Muhammadu Buhari as he described it as physically incompetent and mentally imbecile and cannot think outside the box.
The presidential candidate under the People Democratic Party (PDP)in 2019 general election Alh.Abubakar said President Buhari’s cabinet are physically incompetent and mentally imbecile that can’t think outside the box.
Atiku passed the verdict in a long essay circulated today on the net on “How Nigeria and Africa Can Surmount The Effects Of The Coronavirus.”
The Turaki Adamawa said the oil crisis being faced by the Buhari administration was also faced by the Obasanjo administration which I was part of.
Atiku argued that the oil price crash should not be enough to trigger an economic crisis.
Nigeria’s 2020 budget was predicated on $57, but oil prices are now in the $30s range after falling into the 20s argued that the situation does not call for panic.
“After all, the current price of oil was lower than it is today when President Obasanjo and I assumed office on May 29, 1999. Yet we paid off Nigeria’s entire foreign debt.”
“However, there are two remarkable differences, the first is that we had a stellar cabinet between 1999-2007.
“We had the right people manning our economy.
“We certainly would not have proposed to take out a $500 million loan to digitalise the Nigerian Television Authority, or devote ₦37 billion to renovating the National Assembly complex (which was built from the scratch at less than 20% of that amount)”, he said.
Atiku pummelled the Buhari government further:
“Today’s Nigerian government is severely lacking in qualified hands. And nothing proves this than the state of the Presidency itself.
“To think that after devoting ₦13 billion to the State House Clinic in the last five years, it is virtually useless as we face the most significant public health challenge of our national life. That is a pointer to the state of our federal government”.
Atiku wondered why the Buhari administration is always quick to seek foreign loans to solve domestic economic problems.
“Why is it that the Nigerian government is always quick to want to borrow at every instance?
“It shows a lazy mindset and an inability to take those sacrifices necessary to get the economy into shape.
by Alexander Aleburu

Covid-19 : (CBN) Raises Alarm As Cyber Crime Go On Rampage.

By, giwa alex, jos
“The Central Bank of Nigeria(CBN) has raised alarm as cyber related crime went on rampage taken advantage of the current Covid-19 pandemic to defraud innocent citizens, steal sensitive information,
or gain unauthorized access to computers or mobile devices usingvarious techniques.”
This trend is not peculiar to Nigeria as there has been a rise in COVID-19-related cyber ? criminal activities all over the world.
“The apex bank of Nigeria raised the alarm in a press release on the 6th April, 2020 signed by the Director Corporate Communication lsaac Okorafor an made available to this medium online.
According to the release which read in part,”.
“Our priority is to ensure that Nigerian banking customers are aware of the ongoing trend to prevent them from falling victim to such cyber crimes.”
“Some of the cyber-criminal activities using the COVID-19 pandemic are outlined below:
Phishing campaigns: cyber-criminals send out emails claiming to be from health organizations such as the Nigerian Center for Disease Control (NCDC) or the World Health

Organization (WHO).”

“The email may contain a link which, if clicked, steals login credentials
or other confidential information from the victim’s computer or mobile device.”
“Relief Packages: Cyber-criminals have also been sending messages via social media or
emails asking people to click on links to register in order to get their COVID-19 relief
packages from the Government or other organisations. They simply use this to get
confidential information from unwary victims. “
“Relief package scams also come in the form
of phone calls asking people to provide their banking details to receive relief packages.”
“A sample is as seen below:
Impersonation: Cyber-criminals place calls to individuals claiming to be staff of their banks
and asking them to get mobile apps that would help them get through this pandemic period.
Such mobile apps are however used to steal information from the victims’ mobile phones
among other things.
Criminals have also produced COVID-19 maps, which”
“To ensure that bank customers and citizens do not fall victim to these cyber-crimes, please
observe the following precautions:
Beware of and verify emails or phone calls claiming to be from NCDC, WHO or
Government, especially when such emails request your banking information or to
click on a link. Visit official websites of relevant organizations for desired information”.
“Avoid clicking on links or attachments in emails that claim to have more information
regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.”
“Avoid downloading mobile apps from untrusted sources; and
Obtain relief package or other information from trusted news media.”
“While we work to keep safe physically and prevent further spread of the virus, members of
the public should endeavor to apply caution in order to beat not just the COVID-19 Virus
but also the cyber-criminals seeking to take advantage of its spread for nefarious acts.
The Central Bank of Nigeria will continue to monitor and investigate these activities and
provide updates as they occur”.
by Alexander Aleburu

No Government In Plateau State That Has Accorded Priority To Security Like Governor Lalong——Bashir Musa Sati

By, giwa alex, jos

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PC government led by Simon Bako Lalong administration in plateau state has been described as on of the administration in the state that has pay more attention and priority on security and safety of it citizens.

This is noticeable considering the security measures, community dialogues and to some extent drastic measures of arresting community and Hardo leadership at any giving attacks on innocent people within their domain.

This was stated in a press statement released by the secretary of All Progressive Congress(APC) in plateau state, 5th April, 2020 personally signed by the Secretary of the party in the state Barrister Bashir Musa Sati and made available to this medium in jos the plateau state capital.

The statement with the Caption “Facts And PDP’s Irrational Postulation, “Said the party would have not boarder to respond to the baseless insinuations of the politically drowning opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) but just to put the record straight.

“Ordinarily, we wouldn’t have any cause to contemplate responding to the irrational, wishful and nonchalance attitudes of the People’s Democratic Party’s political gimmicks, at this most trial moments of the state, national and global tragedy.”

“From the on set, every sensible human being has understand the efforts been put in place by this APC lead administration of Simon Lalong, all in trying to protect the lives of Plateau citizens, applying both proactive and stringent measures at one time or another.”

“No Government in Plateau State has accord utmost priority to the security and safety of its citizens, like that of APC-Lalong administration. It is glaringly clear that lots of security measures, community dialogues and to some extent drastic measures of even arresting community and Hardo leadership at any giving attacks on innocent people.”

“The PDP, should not shelved its ignorance of the fact that its alleged, “herders must be APC members,” as it is again a plain truth that herders or whoever the killers are, they do not have regards to which political party one belongs to, rather they attack whoever they perceived as their enemy. Where was the PDP when between 2007-2015, uncountable lives were killed, with attacks unabated till the emergence of the APC-Lalong administration.”

“Again it is a fact that despite the couples of attacks, people are enjoying more of peaceful coexistence than what was obtainable prior to this administration.”

“Even as we condemned any attack and killings including the most recent one on our people, yet we make bold to say, making arrests of suspects shoulders on the security operatives, whom we trust are doing their utmost best to safeguard the lives of all in the state.”

“The PDP should understand better that it is not apt timing, for political gimmicks and the issue of security is sacrosanct, which should not be dragged to plain political lines to the detriment of the citizens, which its claimed to have loved, but failed in its days to protect.”

“On the issue of Corronavirus pandemic, the APC-Lalong, administration has put in place several measures that are aiding in preventing the occurrence of the disease in our state.”

“Recall that we swiftly put the Chinese citizens that came into our state and our citizens working with them on quarantine, whose end results was successfully negative. We further put in place several isolation centers within the three geopolitical zones of the state, even without a single confirmed case of the disease in our state.”

The APC-Lalong administration, has directed for the procurement of additional ventilators and other medical equipments, as well as sets up endowment fund, besides the necessary requisites measures that will see to the prevention of the occurrence of the disease based on health experts recommendations in conformity with the international best measures, all in not only show of concerned but full care about the life and safety of our citizens.

Corronavirus as a world pandemic, which has both health and economic implications on countries, States and individual person’s endeavours, which Plateau State is not exceptional and therefore, the PDP should be wisely enlightened.

In furtherance of all, it is true that Governor Simon Lalong, has summoned a stakeholders meeting, where he met with the members of the State House of Assembly, at which both APC and PDP members attended, as led by their speaker, however, to our dismay the PDP, in its shameful characteristics has said, “but (sic), APC members were invited to project his performance.”

“What more could be mere bewilderments and postulation from the PDP, than it discarding the present of its members, whom were conspicuously present, and for the record notable among whom were; Hon. Daniel Nanbol Listic, Hon. Easter Simi Dusu, Hon. Timothy Dantong and Hon. Tyem Pirfa.”

“We seek to know wither they are not genuine members of the PDP, or is the PDP’s house not in good order, to warrant not having debriefing from members on such significant issues at hand, or did it acted based on ignorance or open quest for relevance after long of its slumber?”

“Reflecting on how the APC-Lalong, inherited almost zero kobo in the coffers of government from the PDP’s ruined resources which left the state in very bad financial status, with almost a year of workers salaries backlogs, myriads of unfinished roads projects, moribund industries and tertiary institutions among others.

“Yet Lalong has been able to settled all the backlog of salaries and is consistently paying salaries as at when due. “

It is on records that Plateau State University Bokkos, has been back with citizens benefitting, the Bokkos fertilizer plant is put back to work, among others. And all the unfinished roads projects were completed by the APC-Lalong administration.”

“Plateau citizens can better explain that our administration has in place ongoing legacy projects spread across the 17 LGA’s of the State, should the PDP’s blind foulded eyes, could not see, we direct them to ask the people.”

“Budgets are projections, wherein good intentions are expressed to execute projects, but such a projection is only achieved with availability of anticipated financial resources, which are indeed not favourable to us within the period in references by the PDP.”

“We concludes that the PDP’s statements are more of hypes aimed at distracting the attention of both the State government and the general public away from the reality of our times, and while we urge for the public to discard its, we also hope and pray that both the unfortunate killings as well as the monster of Corronavirus pandemic, will soon be overcome.”

APC enjoined the citizes in the state to continue to adhere to the federal and state government advice on social distacing and regular hands washing sanitizer advise of health experts and all safety nets against the COVID-19.

by Alexander Aleburu

Baptist Youths :  Adhere to Preventive Measures Against COVID-19

By Our Reporter
Youths of the Nigerian Baptist Convention, NBC, have been urged to keep praying against the novel disease, Coronavirus and adhere strictly to preventive and protective measures
The President of the youths under the aegis of the Nigerian Baptist Convention Youth Conference, NBCYC, Pastor Onajite Enunuaye in a press release made available to journalists advised youths to follow regular updates on the pandemic in Nigeria and around the globe.
He urged Baptist youths and other Christian faithful to maintain the hygienic lifestyle and continue to pray against the disease stating that it is from the pit of hell.
He said that Christians approach should be to “pray against the disease but more importantly, be more closer to your creator”.
Onajite applauded the government on the measures taken so far to prevent the spread of the disease in the country. He, however, urged the government at all levels to increase the palliatives and ensure that people have access to them without unnecessary bottlenecks.
The statement read in part:
”

The world is being rattled today by the novel coronavirus disease including our country, Nigeria.

“The death toll across the world has risen above 60,000 with over a million people tested positive. Nigeria has recorded over 200 cases with 4 deaths.
“While we commend the government at all levels on the effort to contain the disease, we urge them to ensure that more test and isolation centres are provided and upgraded as we pray to have a lesser number of new cases.
“We equally urge the government, corporate bodies, and philanthropists to provide palliatives for indigent Nigerians who have been forced to stay at home.”
He urged the youths to cooperate with the government in observing the stay at home order and ensure that they follow the guidelines being issued by the National Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, and other relevant government bodies like the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 among others.
The NBCYC President urged Christians, especially youths, to use this stay at the home period to study the word of God more and be prayerful saying that all these are signs of the end time.
He prayed that the virus would not have dominion over the people of God in Jesus name.
by Alexander Aleburu

Baptist Youths :  Adhere to Preventive Measures Against COVID-19

By Our Reporter
Youths of the Nigerian Baptist Convention, NBC, have been urged to keep praying against the novel disease, Coronavirus and adhere strictly to preventive and protective measures
The President of the youths under the aegis of the Nigerian Baptist Convention Youth Conference, NBCYC, Pastor Onajite Enunuaye in a press release made available to journalists advised youths to follow regular updates on the pandemic in Nigeria and around the globe.
He urged Baptist youths and other Christian faithful to maintain the hygienic lifestyle and continue to pray against the disease stating that it is from the pit of hell.
He said that Christians approach should be to “pray against the disease but more importantly, be more closer to your creator”.
Onajite applauded the government on the measures taken so far to prevent the spread of the disease in the country. He, however, urged the government at all levels to increase the palliatives and ensure that people have access to them without unnecessary bottlenecks.
The statement read in part:
”

The world is being rattled today by the novel coronavirus disease including our country, Nigeria.

“The death toll across the world has risen above 60,000 with over a million people tested positive. Nigeria has recorded over 200 cases with 4 deaths.
“While we commend the government at all levels on the effort to contain the disease, we urge them to ensure that more test and isolation centres are provided and upgraded as we pray to have a lesser number of new cases.
“We equally urge the government, corporate bodies, and philanthropists to provide palliatives for indigent Nigerians who have been forced to stay at home.”
He urged the youths to cooperate with the government in observing the stay at home order and ensure that they follow the guidelines being issued by the National Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, and other relevant government bodies like the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 among others.
The NBCYC President urged Christians, especially youths, to use this stay at the home period to study the word of God more and be prayerful saying that all these are signs of the end time.
He prayed that the virus would not have dominion over the people of God in Jesus name.
by Alexander Aleburu

Covid-19 : IPAC Condemns The Process Of Cash Disbursement To Nigerians

By, giwa alex, jos

Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) Northern region has condemned in strong term the dubious manners deviod of transparency in the

disbursement of federal government 20,000 Naira

conditional cash transfer to Nigerians by the Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development.

The group in a statement signed by Abubakar Dogara for the council, said, “We are not satisfied with the process in place so far for such disbursement, hence, we recommend payment through bank accounts of each beneficiary wether individual or cooperatives, where proper record of the disbursement exercise can be accessed and verified for most prudency and accountability.

“The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development is requested to halt the analogue mode of disbursement presently being applied and activate the use of digital method through banks or any other electronic means of transactions that will guarantee proper financial records, in line with International best practices and above all for the entrenchment of cashless policy of the Federal Government.

“The ministry should be aware that, the sources, volume and the disbursement processes of the monies will be explained to Nigerians after the pandemic.

“Therefore the Ministry should note that it is not giving out charity or alms, but only given responsibility by the government to discharge effectively to the citizenry.”

The forum sympathised with Governor Bala Muhammad, Governor Nasir Ahmed el-Rufai and Governor Seyi Makinde of Bauchi, Kaduna and Oyo states respectively as they tested positive to COVID-19.

“We pray for their speedy recovery. Equally we pray for a speedy recovery of one of our fathers in the country, Abba kyari (Chief of Staff to the President) who is now receiving treatment against COVID-19 in Lagos and indeed all other Nigerians so far tested positive to the deadly virus.

“We enjoin our people to cooperate and support the authorities at all levels in their move to stop the spread of the deadly disease in the country.”

by Alexander Aleburu

PDP Insist On #90 Pump Price Of Fuel, Called On Nigerians To Donate Toward Mitigating Covid-19

By, giwa alex, jos

The people Democratic Party(PDP)has call on Nigerians to resist in strong term the deceptive downward review of fuel pump price from #125 to #123 by the All Progressive Congress(APC)government as the opposition party insist on #90 for pump price.

Call on eminent Nigerias to donate toward mitigating the scourge of Covid-19 pandemic ravaging the whole continent including Nigeria.

This is contained in a statement made 2nd April, 2020 signed by the National Publicity Secretary of People Democratic Party(PDP) Kola Ologbondiyan in Abuja and made available to this medium in jos , plateau state capital.

The party berates APC For Manipulating Prices, Fleecing Nigerians the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) rejects the April 1 tweaking of fuel price from N125 to N123.5 instead of the appropriate N90 per liter canvassed by Nigerians.

“Our party describes the reduction of pump price by N1.50k as offensive, fraudulent; a further display of cruelty and insensitivity of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the plight of Nigerians, particularly as the nation battles the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.”

“The PDP insists that the correct price of pump price fuel is between N80 to N90 per liter, given the slump in the price of fuel and crude oil in the international market.”

The PDP holds that any price beyond that is completely unacceptable, as it amount to fleecing Nigerians.

The party berates the APC administration for attempting to delude Nigerians by tweaking the cost decimals to create a misleading impression of price reduction while fleecing the unsuspecting public.

The PDP challenges the APC and its administration to explain how they arrived at the pump price of N123.5 instead of the appropriate price of N90 per liter despite the fall in international price.

The PDP asks the President Muhammadu Buhari administration to disprove Nigerians by immediately publishing the full prevailing landing cost, the prevailing 3% depot cost, the 3% trucking cost as well as the retail outlet admin cost and show why the pump price should be above N90 per liter.

“It indeed smacks of heartlessness that the APC, its leaders and cronies in government circle are rather manipulating fuel costs at this critical time when other governments across the world are seeking ways to mitigate the economic hardship being faced by their citizens.”

Our party maintains that since Nigerians earlier had to bear the brunt of high cost of fuel in the face of high oil prices in the international market, it is only fair that they also enjoy the benefits of the cut in international prices; an advantage the APC had continued to deny them.

“The PDP invites Nigerians to note how the APC and its leaders had remained silent and failed to support the demand for reduction of fuel price; a development that only points to apparent complicity in this sleazy scheme against our citizens.”

“The PDP therefore charges the APC and its administration to immediately reduce the pump price to the appropriate price of N90 as well as refund the accruable, so far, from the N35 per liter difference and channel same to provision of palliatives to Nigerians.”

“Our party also challenges the APC to join the PDP and other well-meaning Nigerians in our persistent demand that President Buhari orders the recovery of over N14 trillion oil money stolen by APC leaders in the last four years including the stolen N9trillion detailed in the leaked NNPC memo, and redirect same to the welfare of Nigerians.”

“Furthermore, the PDP reiterates its demand for the establishment of Eminent Nigerians Group to manage donations towards mitigating the impact of COVID-19 and ensure that the palliatives get to venerable Nigerians without any political and bureaucratic bottlenecks.”

by Alexander Aleburu

Alh.Danladi Pasali Called For Full Deregulation Of Petroleum Product In Nigeria.

By, giwa alex, jos

The need for the government to wash of his hands from petroleum product and embrace full deregulation to allow the market force to determine the price of the product has again re-echoed.

And condemned situation where the government spend 50% of her annual budget in subsidising the petroleum product as economic unwise which has negative economic impart in the nations economy.
The National coordinator of the Buhari Campaign Organisation(BCO) who double as the National Secretary of Petroleum Marketers Association Alhaji Danladi Pasali re-echoed this call in an interview with journalist at his resident in jos , plateau state.
Pasali who is speaking against the backdrop of the government further slashing the price of petroleum product from the initial reduction from one 125 to 123 naira per litre.
Pasali said as a high ranking member of the association of petroleum marketers in Nigeria, we suggested and advised the government to reduce the price of the product to the barest minimum if possible to 30 naira per litre and allowed the market force determined the price of the product.
“If that is done , the government would have succeed in washing of her hands from oil business and allow interested business men and women to come in and invest while the government concentrate on the main business of governance .”
Those business men can build moudler refrinary where petroleum will be refrained locally as its been constructed by Nigeria Businessman Dangote in lagos presently, with time more and more business men and women will come to invest on the business depending on the lucrative nature of the market force determined the price of the product.
Pasali lauded the economic initiative of president Buhari, like the anchor borrower and other agricultural initiatives which had made the people of Nigeria self sufficient in food production if not , it we would have be a double tragedy at this period of global Coronavirus pandemic where all the countries are struggling to survive .
He condemned the hick of prices of goods by some unpatriotic trader following the Coronavirus quagmire which he said is not only bad but evil in the sight of God.
“Garri , yam and other agricultural product are been produce here in Nigeria , it is then unpatriotic of us to because of the situation of things which is affects everyone and capitalise on it to hick the price of goods and services in the market at this critical period the country is going through trying moment”.
Pasali advised Nigeria to adhere to the government rules of Social Distance , Hands Washing and hygiene rules to fight this current Corona Pandemic ravaging the whole globe.
by Alexander Aleburu

Sani Yahaya Jingir Remorseful For Flouting Government Order On Covid-19 Pandemic.

By, giwa alex, jos

IsIamic Cleric in plateau state shaikh Sani Yahaya Jingir is said to have been remorseful over his action for fragrantly flouting the order of the federal and state government on social distancing and other hygiene related following the ravaging coronavirus Pandemic .

As the lslamic leader has given his words to ensure that he adhere with the federal and state government directive in maintaining social distancing and avoid guarding his followers together at his worship centre contrary to the federal and state government directive to control the ravaging corona-19 pandemic.

The police made the revelation in an interview with journalist at the Command Headquarter in jos , plateau state Capital.

The police commissioner Akinmonode represented by the the Police Public Relations Officer(PPRO) plateau state command Uba Ogba said the police su

mmon the IsIamic cleric for what transpired in his mosque in the state last Friday during Jumat prayer, under the score the directive of the federal and state government on social distancing and other hygiene measure following the ravaging cases of corona pandemic.

The police said after some hours of meetings with the CP along with Yahaya jingir , he give the police his words to obey the government directive on social distancing and other hygiene directives by the government following the corona pandemic .

The police however debunked the insinuation from some quarters that the police is pampering the Islamic leader.

“The Police is for no body , the police is for everybody”.

Speaking earlier in and interview with journalist the National Publicity Secretary of (JIBWA)Mohammed Mohammed and lawyer to Shaikh Sani Yahaya Jingir , Barr Salisu Sangai in separate responses said the meeting with the police commissioner is fruitful and the grey areas that is causing conflict has been address.

The publicity secretary said they had issued press statement regarding the allege wrong insinuation against the lslamic leader.

by Alexander Aleburu

ECWA Shut Down Services Nationwide Over COVID-19 Pandemic

By, giwa alex, Jos

The Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) has shut down it services nation wide following Covid-19 ravaging the country.

And called on it members across the country to observe 6th-8th March, 2020 as fasting and praying for God’s intervention particularly on the ravaging coronavirus ravaging the country in particular, and the whole world in general.

The partial shut down of the activities in the church nationwide is contained in a press statement signed by the church General Secretary Rev.Yanusa Nmadu and made available to this medium 30th March, 2020 in jos , plateau state.

The release admonished the members to observe the fasting and prayer declared by the church to seek God’s intervention be done exclusively by family levels especially where meetings is prohibited.

And added that all members of the EE, DEs, HODs, HOus and other essential staff not more than two are to work f

\nrom 10am-2pm from Monday’s-Friday’s for the next two weeks starting from 30th March, 2020 except those states with total lock down.

The released further stressed that other staff not included in the afore mentioned categories, should stay at home starting from 30th March, 2020.

The release however admonished members to endeavour to adhered strictly to federal and state government directives on hygiene and social distancing observance at all time.

by Alexander Aleburu

It Would Have Be Better For President Buhari To Keep Mute, His Broadcast Is Worst Than COVID-19———Timi Frank

By, giwa alex, jos

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, on Monday, described President Muhammadu Buhari’s pre-recorded broadcast to the nation on Sunday evening as a monumental embarrassment to Nigerians.

Frank in a statement personally signed by him in Abuja, said Nigerians were disappointed in Buhari’s speech because it fell shamefully short of a “presidential crisis broadcast” compared to what world leaders are offering to their citizens at this time.

He said that Nigerians would have forgiven the President if he had stuck to his decision not to speak to Nigerians on efforts being made to contain the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country, instead of being “wide in generalities and short on specifics.”

Frank said: “The broadcast was worse than COVID-19 because it failed to outline a specific roadmap on how Nigeria can win this invisible war.

“Any measure from the Federal Government that does not advance Nigeria’s response to the COVID-19 will ultimately hurt Nigerians.

“The President has not only lost precious response time, he is yet losing time while the rate of infection is steadily growing in the country.

“Nigerians were highly disappointed that instead of a live broadcast – with the media given the opportunity to seek clarifications for the benefit of Nigerians – the President opted for a pre-recorded and stilted message.”

“He only played back to Nigerians what most experts have recommended and which many state governments have already started implementing.”

“While Ghana with about 28 million population is attacking the pandemic with $100 million, Nigeria with over 200 million people is approaching the virus with a paltry N15 billion which translates to roughly $40 million going by the prevailing exchange rate. Are we being serious and responsive here?”

He commended the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, for appealing to Chief Executives of commercial banks to support the Federal Government’s fight against the pandemic.

He however called on individuals and corporate bodies that have pledged financial assistance to contain the virus in the country not to handover such funds to the administration if they don’t want their hard earned resources looted.

“They should rather partner with individual state governments to ensure that the funds are prudently spent like the example that GTBank has done in partnership with the Lagos State Government by erecting a 100-bed hospital for the isolation and treatment of confirmed cases,” he said.

According to the Bayelsa-born political activist, “Buhari only told Nigerians what they already knew – things many state governments have already implemented.

Yet, all palliatives promised by the President will be delivered in ‘coming weeks.’

“The President failed to tell Nigerians about the testing capacity of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) that is leading the charge against this deadly virus in the country.

“How many people can the NCDC test per day and what medical exigences are needed to successful treat confirmed cases and ensure that they resume their normal lives?

“How many people are going to benefit from

the conditional cash transfer. How many IDPs will benefit from the two months food rations being planned by Buhari in ‘the coming weeks?’

“Nigerians are aware that the school feeding programme of the Federal Government has performed wonderfully in theory. How does the President want to feed children that are not in school?

“Buhari restricted movement in Lagos, Ogun and the FCT for two weeks, however, he failed to say when most civil servants especially in the FCT that have not been paid will receive their salaries.

“How are these categories of workers expected to cope with the lockdown without a Kobo in their pockets?

“All over the world, no government has restricted media coverage of the ongoing pandemic, but Buhari said those in Abuja and Lagos can only move if they can prove they cannot work from home!

“Do media houses operate newsrooms or broadcast stations from the homes of their respective employees?

“I think Nigerians deserve something better from their President in the the face of this global scourge.”

He saluted Nigerians for their resilience in this trying moment and prayed for quick recovery for those undergoing treatment as a result of the virus.

He also urged Nigerians to intensify prayers for the pandemic to cease in the country.

by Alexander Aleburu

Covid-19 : Plateau State Hospital Management Board Take Step To Curtail The Pandemic. 

By, giwa alex, jos

In line with the mandate of Plateau State Governor Rt. Hon.Simon Bako Lalong to completely stop the Coronavirus from entering the state, the “Plateau State Management Board” has taken stringent measure to stem the virus from entering into the state .

This step was made known in a press statement by the image Maker of the Board Mrs Christiana Yilbial and signed by the Medical Director of the hospital Dr. Dakwak Yamma and made available to this medium in jos , plateau state.

According to Dr.Dakwak

” in its intervention to Prevent the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) especially to the communities in rural areas of the state, has provided face masks and hand gloves to all its staff who move around on inspection of all its facilities across the three senatorial zones to sensitise its staff and the general public on preventive measures to avoid the spread of infection of disease to the communities”.

“The statement further added that the Board has two equipped isolation centres in General Hospital, Pankshin, with its recognized drugs compounding centres with hand sanitizers for staff and the general public, and General Hospital Shendam for quick response and intervention in case of the spread of the Coronavirus. “

Dr Dakwak advised all the citizens of the state to adhere strictly to government directive and stay safe, stay at home to avoid the

spread of the virus.

by Alexander Aleburu

plateau State : The Nigerian Medical Association Has setup Inter- Professional Committee Over Covid19.

By, giwa alex, jos

The Nigeria Medical Association(NMA) plateau state chapter has inaugurated (11) eleven man inter- professional committee to join efforts with the governor of plateau state Simon Bako Lalong administration in his strategy for the prevention of ravaging coronavirus.

The committee will help to assist in sensitizing the general public and develop work place protocols on Covid19 prevention and curtailment.

This is contained in a press briefing held at the association Secretariat at number 4 secretariat road, signed by it chairman Dr.Titus Dajel and made available to this medium in jos the plateau state capital .

The (NMA) chairman represented by the vice chairman Dr. Clement Onu said all the medical personnel in public , faith based organisation and private sectors are directed to respond positively to this national emergency by behaving high index of suspicion for all patients with respiratory symptom and willing to work extra hours to support the government in the fight against this disease.

The Association called on the general public to remain calm and adhere to government directives concerning this epidemic.

NMA further advised the general public on regular hand washing, good respiratory hygiene and social distancing .

He also advised against people visiting recreation centre , amusement parks and other fun site.

And further call on civil societies , media, and religious body to help and spread the preventive message and the religious leaders to encourage their followers to respect government advise and join us in the fight to prevent the disease.

Responding on behalf of the other members of the committee, the committee secretary Dr. Jonathan Bulus assured the association the committee readiness to kick start work immediately and promised the committee to put it very best.

by Alexander Aleburu

APC Lawmaker Ahmed Ndakene Summoned Over Certificate Forgery.

By, giwa alex, Jos

A kwara State Federal Lawmaker serving under the All Progressive Congress, APC, representing kwara North constituency , Honorable Ahmed Abubakar Ndakene has been alleged involving in certificate forgery and was summoned to appear before Abuja Court for criminal breached of section 88(1) ,89(3) and 109 c of the administrative criminal justice act of 2015 .

The complainant ,Alh Mahmud Hassan Babako in his writ of summon drew the attention of the Federal Capital Territory Judiciary, Abuja criminals procedure code on his curriculum vitae which is also made available on internet websites including,

accountablenigeria.org , Ahmed Ndakene, has a B.SC in Economics, 1998, SSSCE 1990 and School Leaving Certificate, 1984.

He alleged that the assertion by the federal lawmaker that he has a B.SC in Economics from the premier university, ABU Zaria and added that he must have allegedly forged the documents he possesses.

Babako complaints that having realized that lawmaker obtained fake degree certificate, he allegedly Abubakar should have stay away from seeking employment or occupy public office knowing fully well that his father, Alhaji Abubakar Ndakene held strategic appointments at different times.

“You would recalled that,Hon Ahmed Abubakar Ndakene is the House of Representative member representing Edu/Moro/Patigi federal constituency at the house of representatives, Abuja” .

In a court paper dated 3rd of March which was received and stamped by Honorable Ahmed Abubakar Ndakene himself on 20th of March, the court ordered Ndakene to appear in person as a defendant in a criminal suit bordering on certificate forgery and lying under oath pressed against him by one of thr indigenes of his constituency.

For quite some times , Honorable Ndakene has been shrouded in certificate forgery controversy since his assumption of office as several Non governmental organisations from Patigi, Moro and Edu areas have in time past organised seevral press conferences urging security agencies to beam searchlights on certificates claims of the honorable.

Although the honorable on several instances have debunked such claims noting that it is being orchestrated by his political opponents to distract him.

Honorable Ndakene claimed he duly graduated from Ahmadu Bello Univerisity and also served his fatherland under a national scheme known as National Youths Service Corps ,(NYSC).

But on the 13th of January, 2020, a group from Kwara north axis known as Due Process Ambassador wrote a press release accusing Ndakene and his supporters of sitting at the Parliament with fake Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) and fake university certificates.

Parts of their allegations reads:

” That Ahmed Abubakar Ndakene from his profiles extracted at INEC database lied under the oath of graduating from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria on February 24th, 1998, a position which our investigations to the prestigious University had disclaimed in oughtrightly.”

“That he also submitted a forged paper bearing the name of Ahmadu Bello University which he presented as statement of results before INEC officials in order to obtain clearance to participate in the last general elections. Credible findings have also established that this paper did not originate from Ahmadu Bello University , Zaria as falsely claimed by Ndakene and his co-travelers.”

The group further noted that Honorable Ndakene had deceived INEC and Nigerian police that he lost his original copy of SSCE certificate which led to the issuance of Police reports which he fraudently submitted to INEC ib lieu of certificate, the group noted that he did not have any certificate from Kagara High school as he claimed in his forms submitted to lNEC.

” That he paraded a Letter head sheet purported obtained in 1990 from Government Colleges, Kagara, Nigeria State as his School Certificate with Pass(D7) in both English and Mathematics , 5 credits in other subjects and with this claimed to have gotten admission to study Economics at ABU , this is very questionable as prestigious institutions such as ABU would not have offered any candidate admission into such department without passing English and mathematics on credit grade levels”.

” That Ndakene in his fraudulent manipulation also obtained one police extracts which he presented to INEC in place of SSCE certificate with a sordid claims that he had lost his original certificate obtained from WASCE in 1990.”

The Non Governmental Organization (NGO), also urged law enforcement agents to swing into action and investigate these claims so as to unravel the veracity.

Whether these claims are true or not is now before the court of law to unravel hidden mysteries surrounding these claims and counter claims so that Kwars public can know which side is speaking the truth.

by Alexander Aleburu

Covid(19) : Lalong  Suspends Implementation Of Thirty Thousand Naira Minimum Wage, Slashed Allowances Of Political Office Holders.

By, giwa alex, jos

Governor Bako Lalong of plateau state has charged the civil servants in the state to brace up with the current economic reality as the state government is not in good financial position to pay the (30, 000)Thirty Thousand Naira earlier signed into law by president Buhari.

As he reduced the allowances of all the political office holders in the state following the unexpected economic crunch occassioned by the ravaging Coronavirus epidemic.

Governor lalong made the shocking statement in his state broardcast to the people of plateau state on the level of the state government preparadiness in case of the break out of the Coloravirus epidemics currently ravaging the whole country held at the government House Little Rayfield in jos south LG of plateau state.

Governor Lalong said following the trim down of the 2020 Nation budget by 1.5 trillion naira, in line with the economic reality, which definately going to affect revenue accruing to plateau state which is an integral part of Nigeria.

He stressed that the citizens of the state should brace up for the harsh economic realities and be ready to make necessary sacrifies in the coming months and weeks.

The governor further add that many development projects and programmes of the government will have to be review in accordance to the present economic realities, as against the backdrop, the recurrent expenditure apart from securities and pension will be reviewed and cut by 40 percent.

” The process of fresh employment , lmplementation of the new minimum wage , funding of on-going projects among others will be affected in the interim , all the allowance of political office holders are hereby slashed by 50 percent “.

The governor Lalong said the decision where reached at the state executive council on the strength of the advice of the state Economic Advistory council.

” We shall therefore appreciate the understanding of all and asundry in this difficuit period pending when we put this situation behind us.”

“The period is the one that we must face with optimism , prayer, and above all caution and pre-caution with what we see around the world especially in countries with higher standard of living our best chance as a developing nations in presentation.”

The governor therefore advised all citizens and visitors coming into the state who recently returned from abroad or known that they have had contacts with any of the comfirmed cases in the country to self isolation for (14)days.

by Alexander Aleburu

Hon. Timothy Golu Is A Liar From Pit Of Hell Send To Destroy PDP——-Hon. Amos Gombi

By, giwa alex
Hon. Timothy Golu the immediate past member of the House of Representative in the 8th assembly, representing Pankshin , Kanam/Kanke federal constituency has been described as a liar from the pit of hell sponsored to distabilise the People’s Democratic Party(PDP) in plateau state
Anybody who is gullible and taken the like of Hon. Timothy Golu seriously, meaning such person or persons can believe anything deceptive.
The Deputy chairman of People Democratic Party(PDP)in plateau state Amos Gombi stated this today Tunsday 24th March, 2020 in an interview with this medium in Jos the plateau state capital.
The Deputy Chairman (PDP) plateau, described Timothy Golu as a drowning man who is looking for the person to hang his failure on as he is not even having respect and good relationship with the elders of his zone.
“Timothy Golu is rejected by his people because of his arrogant and disrespect for the elders mostly from his constituency which is hunting his political ambitions till today.”
Gombi debunked the allegations that he is making under ground move to destroy (PDP) and move to the ruling (APC) in the state.
“Golu is close to the (APC) than myself, Golu before 2019, election we known exactly what happened, Golu have been rejected by his people and he is blaming people on his political misfortune.”
Gombi further add that contrary to the insinuation by the political confused Hon. Golu that l did’t win my polling unit,
” l want to categorically tell you that l won my polling unit for Timothy Golu in 2019 election, in the whole of my zone , my ward gave the highest votes for Golu “.
He however stressed that it is laughable for Golu to be insinuating in the media that I did not win my polling unit.
” I saw in the media that I didn’t win my polling unit , l won my polling unit for Golu in 2019 election, unfortunately he has been rejected in his home. “
“In his polling unit , he has(10) ten polling units he lost (3)three and won only(7) seven”.
Gombi debunked the rumour been selling to some gullible people that he is planing to destroy the party and move over to(APC)
” l have not thought of leaving PDP to APC , when l came to PDP, Golu took me to court, through Captain Bitrus Golen that l have not spend (18)months in the party as specified in the party constitution , and went ahead to contest for the position of the party, which is another lie the so call Golu is peddling around to gain political relevant when he knowns that he is finished politically.
He add that Golu should be ashame of calling himself politician when Yusuf Babayo of the (APC) got 159 votes in Golu’s polling unit while Golu got 350 votes.
” l can’t imagin that Golu goes around blaming people for what has happened to him, is very unfortunate Gombi maintained”.
“Golu is not having respects for the elders , therefore should not blame anybody for what is happening to him”.
The Deputy chairman denied having any knowledge of the congresses said to have been conducted by some group of the party.
” I am not aware because it was announced by professor Gidado we should all go away that no stakeholders there is not going to be congress due to the ravaging “Coronavirus”, till now, nobody have communicate us that there is going to be congress.”
“So l am not aware of any congress.”
Gombi also denied the rumour that he brought thugs to the party secretariat with strong instructions to lyinch anybody who come a meter closer.
“I am sorry, unfortunately , I was not even at the party secretariat then, in fact I didn’t even known that anything was going on around the secretariat than.”
“So how would somebody just sit down and formulate such devilish lie against me, that has not be my character, as I away say , lam a man of integrity , all these lies are the handiwork of politically forstrated Hon. Timothy Golu.”
He berates Golu for changing the Excos of Kanke local government when they are still have a year plus to serve their tenure.
“Let me tell you, the election of Kanke was held on the 27th Sept, 2017, go by the caculation, the Excos still have a year plus to serve as the constitution of the party is very clear about it.”
So he maintained that what transpired in Kanke by Golu is not only wast of time, but efforts in fruitility.
by Alexander Aleburu

NULGE President Ibrahim Khalid congratulates Women For Educating Grassroots Women On Violence, Rape 

By giwa alex,Jos
The National President of Local Government Employees(NULGE) comrade Ibrahim Khalid has congratulated women for positively organizing a hitch free program to encourage active participation of rural women against inhuman discrimination and rape towards improving their wellbeing.
The National President stated this during a two days sensitization program held at Zawan ,in Jos South Local Government Council hall ,plateau state .
Represented by the National Auditor of (NULGE) comrade Shamdung Ayuba , comrade Ibrahim Khalid commended the women wing of (NULGE)in the state for their efforts in mobilizing women at the grassroots to stand up against discrimination in work place , rape , violence against women and other vices.
According to him ,the aim of mobilizing women across the 17 LGAs was to enlighten them on the danger of discrimination, violence and traumatic experience women went through and are dying in silence .
Khalil’s frowned at the stigmatization ,harassment women are going through in subsahara Africa especially during crisis and trauma some of them faced .
Khalid expressed satisfaction with the turned out of participants from all the local government in the state as they have stand out as a model to be emulated by other women working in the local government considering their proximity to the grassroots.
Speaking on the theme “l am Generation Equality , Realizing Women’s Rights, Mrs Comfort Bulus called on government and private organisation to provide funds for women in order to promote entrepreneurship and financial independence.
Meanwhile, Ayuba Shamdung also condoled with Mupun Nation of Pankshin south LGA of Plateau state over the demises of an educationist and frontline politician professor Dakum Shown.
The late one time speaker of the plateau state House of Assembly was an elderstateman whose contribution led to the restoration of democracy in plateau state, and Nigeria as a whole cannot be forgotten.
Shamdung Ayuba made the condolence in a press statement personally signed by him and made available to this medium in jos the plateau state capital.
He recalled the role played by the late one time speaker of the state over the creation of secondary schools and cottage hospital in the state during his tenure as the speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly.
Shamdung prayed God to grant the late professor Dakum Shown eternal rest and the family the fortitude to bear the irrepable lost.
by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State :Successive Governors Are The Cause Of Insecurities And Other Vices On The Plateau.

By, giwa alex , jos
Member representing Lantang South and North constituency at the Federal House of representative, daughter of the first civilian governor of plateau state, Beni Lar has come hard on the governor of plateau state Governor Simon Bako Lalong and other successive administrations in the state.
This is because they selfishly and ignorantly departed from the positive and solid legacy laid by the first civilian governor of the state chief Solomon Dashep Lar, the action which is telling negatively on the state.
The lawmaker and daughter of the late Chief Solomon Lar made the accusation in an interview with journalist at the 28th and 33rd combined convocation ceremony of college of education , Gindiri plateau state.
Hon.Beni who was at the institution graduation to receive posthumous award on behalf of the late father Solomon Dashep Lar, said during the administration of Baba lar, as the governor of the state , he ensure all the youths in the state went to school, this was made possible because he make sure education is affordable not an elist kind of a thing.

Apart from making education affordable , many of the youths in the state during Baba Lar then were given scholarship to study in Nigeria institution.

She further add that during late Lar administration in the state, he built over one hundred primary schools(100), over hundred(100) Secondary schools.

He was also the brain behind the establishment of college of Education Gindiri, Pankshin , SPS Karfi, plateau state polytechnic, and also upgrade those schools needed to be upgraded like the school of technology Bukuru , aside the roads construction he constructed linking the length and breath of the state.

All these achievements were within four(4)years of chief Solomon Lar as the governor of plateau state not second term because he spend only four years as the state governor.
She further stressed that Lar invested on education because of the importance he attached to education, he believed that education is the key, as educated society will not have conflict between farmer and Fulani Herdsmen, and there would be no herdsmen attack.
She recalled how the late emancipator as he is foundly referred to because of his marvelous performance when he held sway as the governor of the state , introduced “Nomadic Education” which was headed by the wife of the late siege professor Mary Lar.
“The introduction of Nomadic education by late Baba Lar give the fulani’s hitherto leaving a Nomadic live feels sense of belonging within the government.”
“As a result of the engagement of the youths where every body have to be in schools, those vices associated with youths like armed robbery, cyber crime , and intake of drugs were not there as it is today.”

“There was peace between farmers and the fulani herdsmen which is longer happening today”.

“This is because the most cherish legacy introduced by the emancipator are ldropped as a result of selfishness , corruption which has b canker warm that has eating deep into the fabric of the succesive government after him. “
The Lawmaker however called on the state government inferred state of simon bako lalong to trace back where the state had missed it in order to amend its which if not , at the end of the day plateau as a state may just be heading for self destruction.
“The legacy of Solomon had been fracture, the Fulani Nomadic education introduced by Lar had been jettison because of greed, the Fulani brothers are now hostile and confrontational as against what it use to be in the past.”
Majority of the youths in the state are out of school owning to financial problem or the other which has in the crimes associated with the youths, like armed robbery, cyber crime, kidnspping and other crime associated with the youths, because idle mind is devil’s workshop.
by Alexander Aleburu

Shamdung  Condoles Mupun Nation Over The Demises Of Dakun Shown,Commends Women Against Discrimination

By, giwa alex, jos

The Auditor of Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees(NULGE)plateau state chapter comrade Shamdung Ayuba has condoled with Mupun Nation of pankshin south LGA of plateau state over the demises of an educationist and frontline politician professor Dakun Shown.

The late one time speaker of the plateau state House of Assembly was an elder state man whose contribution led to the restoration of democracy in plateau state, and Nigeria as a whole cannot be forgotten.

Shamdung Ayuba stated this in a press statement personally signed by him and made available to this medium in jos the plateau state capital.

He recalled the role played by the late one time speaker of the state assembly over the creation of secondary schools and cottage hospital in the state during his tenure as the speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly.

Shamdung prayed God to grant the late professor Dakun Shown eternal rest and the family of the deceased the fortitude to bear the irreparable lost.

In another development the president of Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees(NULGE)plateau state chapter comrade Ibrahim Khalid has commended the women wing of (NULGE)in the state for their efforts in mobilizing women at the grassroots to stand up against discrimination in work place , rape , violence against women and other vices.

The president of the union made the commendation during the 2020 international women day celebration held at the (NULGE)House in Zawan, jos south local government , plateau state.

The president represented by the Auditor of the union comrade Shamdung Ayuba, the president expressed satisfaction with the turned out of participants from all the local government in the state as they have stand out as a model to be emulated by women working in the local government considering their proximity to the grassroots.

Speaking on the theme “l am Generation Equality , Realizing Women’s Rights, Mrs Comfort Bulus called on government and private organisation to provide funds for women in order to promote entrepreneurship and financial independence.

by Alexander Aleburu

Hon. Yusuf Gagdi Mourns Professor Dakun Shown. 

By, giwa alex, jos
The death of professor Dakun Shown has be described as great lost not only to the pankshin , Kanam/Kanke the constitueny of plateau state, of the deceased professor, but to Nigeria as a nation.
As his demises has created a wide vacuumed that we be very difficult for any person in Mupum nation by extension the state to fill.
The member representing Pankshin, Kanam/Kanke at the Federal House of Representative Hon Yusuf Adamu Gagdi stated this in a press released personally signed by the honourable and made available to this medium.
The press statement which reads in part,
“I am devastated by the sad reality of the home calling of Professor Dakum Shown, an elder statesman, astute politician and father figure”.
“Death is a tragic end that every living being must taste, and I am consoled by the fact that the late prof had lived a fulfilled life, and trailed a blaze in the political firmament of Plateau State and Nigeria that would forever flourish as a legacy worthy of emulation by young politicians like us”.
” The death of Baba Shown is not only a lost to Mupun nation, PKK, Central zone or Plateau state, but a lost to the entire nation considering his contributions in the political development of the country and fatherly role in mentoring younger ones for future leadership responsibilities.”
“I have tapped from your wealth of experience and would continue to apply the good virtues you imparted in me in the course of my representation of PKK and any other future responsibility posterity will bestow on me.”
by Alexander Aleburu

Ardo Daffo Tussule Of Fulani,  Council Boss Urgued Court To Dismiss Suit.

By, giwa alex, Jos

The Plateau State High Court sitting in Plateau state capital under justice David Mann has reserved ruling on application brought by Alh. Yakubu Shanono plaintiff/respondent

and Chairman,Bokkos local government council Dauda Bitrus maren (sued as district head of Daffo ) defendants/objectors

Ashiru Shanono

Suleiman Abdullahi

Gambo Usman

Barr. Nri .I. Darong, Esq.,

James Nimkap, Esq.

(Defendants/Objectors’ Counsel seeking for the following reliefs sought:

an order of this honourable court dismissing and/or striking out this suit for want of jurisdiction and incompetence.

According to him the application dated this 21ST day of February, 2020 ,adding that the matter set up for the continuation of hearing filed on 19th March, 2020 filed the same date .

The plaintiff did not issue the statutory one month written notice to the defendants or Bokkos Local Government before he instituted this suit.

The plaintiff had once sued the privies of the defendants in Suit No.: PLD/P2/2011: Ardo Yakubu Shanono v. Stephen Maren & Anor. over his removal as Hardo of Daffo by the Saf Daffo and the suit was struck.

A copy of the proceedings striking out the suit is annexed and marked as Exhibit A.

After the suspension of the plaintiff as Ardo in 2008, one Shuaibu Abubakar (now late) was appointed as Ardo of Daffo by the 2nd Defendant on 3/10/2008 until Bimbi Shanono (sometimes spelt Bimbim) was elected as Ardo of Daffo Josho.

That after the demise of Alh. Madugu Machiu as Ardo of Daffo South (Ardo Fulanin Kudu), Shagari Abdullahi was elected to replace him and the 2nd Defendant did the appointment.

That the Ardo (sometimes spelt Hardo) of Daffo is not a stool by an appointed of the 2nd Defendant/Objector.

That the plaintiff then filed another suit, Suit No. PLD/J186/2016: Alhaji Hardo Yakubu Shanono v. Bokkos Local Government Council & Anor. but the suit was struck because proper parties were not sued. A copy of the Ruling striking out the suit is annexed and marked Exhibit B.

He told the Court that the applications of 6 grounds giving rise to the objection and the relief sought with 6 paragraph affidavit in support of motion on notice

:

The Plaintiff/Respondent,

c/o His Counsel,

Sunday B. Lugard, Esq.

c/o Secretary,

Department of Law & Jurisprudence,

Faculty of Law, University of Jos,

Bauchi Road,

Jos ,as district head of Daffo defendants/objectors

ASHIRU SHANONO

Suleiman Abdullahi

Gambo Usmanaffidavit in support of motion on notice

I, Esther Nathan, Adult, Female, Nigerian Citizen of 67B Museum Road, Jos do make oath and state as follows:

That I am the Litigation Secretary in Mentor Chambers and by virtue of my position I am conversant with the facts of this case.

That I have the consent and authority of the 1st defendant and my employers to depose to this affidavit.

That I am informed by the Hon. Yusuf Machen, the Chairman, Bokkos Local Government Council, who is the 1st Defendant/Objector in our office at 67B Museum Road, Jos on 14/8/2019 at 5.30 p.m. and the 2nd and 5th Objectors at Bokkos Local Government Council Secretariat, Bokkos on 16/1/2020 at 1 p.m. and I verily believe them as follows:

That the defendants were served with the writ of summons wherein they entered a memorandum of conditional appearance to the suit.

That there is no chieftaincy stool created by Plateau State Government known as Ardo of Daffo.

That the objectors did not raise an objection to this suit immediately it s served on them because of the need to settle the issue so that there can be peace in Daffo.

That when a settlement meeting was held in Bokkos Local Government Council Secretariat on 16/1/2020, all the Fulani in Daffo except the plaintiff and the Bokkos Traditional Council agreed on a settlement but the plaintiff asked for two weeks to consult on the solution.

That the plaintiff then sent word after two weeks that he does not accept the solution all the attendees at the meeting except him proffered.

That the plaintiff did not exhaust any remedy for resolution of the dispute before coming to court.

That I am informed by N.I. Darong, Esq. in our office at 67B Museum Road, Jos on 19/2/2020 at 5.30 p.m. and I verily believe them as follows:

The claim of the plaintiff to the Hardo of Daffo is caught up by the Limitation Law having being filed more than 5 years after he ceased to hold the position of Ardo of Daffo (Hardo of Daffo).

That this suit is incompetent in the absence of a one written notice of intention to sue written by the plaintiff and served on the defendants or Bokkos Local Government Council.

That this suit cannot be determined in the absence of Shagari Abdullahi, Mairiga Madugu and Bimbim Shanono.

That the plaintiff has no cause of action because there is no chieftaincy stool known as Ardo of Daffo or Hardo of Daffo by way of written declaration by the Governor of Plateau State.

That this suit is premature in the absence of the plaintiff exploring all mechanism for resolution of any dispute over the stool of Ardo of Daffo.

That this suit which is the third suit filed over the subject matter is an abuse of court process.

That it will be in the interest of justice to dismiss to the suit and/or strike out same.

That I depose to this affidavit in good faith believing same to be true to the best of my knowledge, information and belief and in accordance with the Oaths Act.

notice of preliminary objection brought pursuant to section 102(1) of the local government law, 2018; sections 18 and 20 of the chieftaincy law, 2006; section 18 of the limitation law, 1988 and under the inherent jurisdiction of this honourable court, that Counsel on behalf of the Objectors shall, before the hearing of this suit, raise a Preliminary Objection challenging the jurisdiction of this Court to hear the Plaintiff/Respondent’s suit filed on 7/8/2019 as the suit is grossly incompetent.

grounds of this objection are AS fellows:

The action is statute-barred having been filed more than 5 months after the plaintiff ceased to hold the position of Hardo of Daffo (Ardo of Daffo).

No one month written notice was delivered by the plaintiff to the Local Government.

The plaintiff did not exhaust the internal mechanism before filing this suit.

This suit is an abuse of court process because the plaintiff had sued some of the defendants at various times and his action was struck out or dismissed.

There is no stool in Plateau State known as Hardo of Daffo for the plaintiff to have a cause of action to claim under.

The occupants of the position of Hardo in Daffo are not parties to this suit.

Take further notice that at that hearing of this objection, the Objectors shall find and rely on all the processes/affidavits/documents and such other instruments as may be necessary towards fast-tracking the conclusion of this suit premise.

The occupants of the position of Hardo in Daffo are not parties to this suit.

An aaphs and 2 annemarked Exhibits A and B support this notice of preliminary objection. The objectors place reliance on the supporting affidavit and Exhibits A and B.

The claim of the plaintiff is that he is entitled to the stool of Ardo of Daffo and that his suspension from that position in 2008 and appointed of about 4 persons whose names he stated thereafter to the stool by the 2nd defendant is null and void. The plaintiff also claimed that when he wrote a complaint to the 1st defendant to look into the issue of the Ardo of Daffo in April, 2019, a committee made up the 3rd to 5th defendants recommended that all claimants to Ardo of Daffo forfeit their positions to pave way for a single Ardo of Daffo and that, when he perceived that an election will be conducted, he rushed to Court challenging a process he initiated.

The defendants are challenging the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court to adjudicate on this suit. objecting to this suit based on the plaintiff’s claim.

2.00 ISSUE(S) FOR DETERMINATION

2.01 In the opinion of the objectors, the only issue which calls to be determined by your Lordship is as follows:

1. Whether this suit is not caught up by the Limitation Law of Plateau State.

2. Whether in the absence of a one month written notice, this suit can be filed.

3. Whether having previously litigated on this subject matter which were all struck out, this suit is not an abuse of court process.

4. Whether there is a stool known as Hardo of Daffo (Ardo of Daffo) for the plaintiff to have a cause of action thereto.

If question 4 is answered in the positive, then question 5

5. Whether the plaintiff can file this suit without exploring the dispute resolution mechanism for disputes regarding chieftaincy stools.

6. By refusing to join other Hardo (Ardo), whether this Court has jurisdiction to hear this suit.

3.00 ARGUMENT

3.01 A Court is said to have jurisdiction in the following circumstances:

a. When it is properly constituted as regards numbers and qualifications of the members and no member is disqualified for one reason or another;

b. When the subject matter of the case is within its jurisdiction and there is no feature in the case which prevents the court from exercising jurisdiction;

c. When the case comes before the court initiated by due process of law and upon fulfillment of any condition precedent to the exercise of jurisdiction; and upon fulfillment of any condition precedent to the exercise of its jurisdiction has been fulfilled.

I refer the Court to Chime v. Chime (1995) 6 NWLR (Pt. 734 at 749, paras. A-D; Keystone Bank Ltd. v. J.O. Adebiyi & Sons Nig. Ltd. (2015) 1 MWLR (Pt. 1439) 98 at 111-112; Cadbury Nig. Plc v. Federal Board of Inland Revenue (2009) 2 NWLR (Pt. 1179) 561 at 576.

3.02 Any defect in competence is fatal, for the proceedings are a nullity however well conducted and decided; the defect is extrinsic to the adjudication.- see Chime v. Chime (supra.). Jurisdiction is that blood that gives live to another case and where a Court lacks jurisdiction to hear and determine a matter, a judgment delivered thereto is a nullity ab initiono matter how beautifully made. Once jurisdiction is challenged, the court shall first of all assume jurisdiction to decide in clear and unequivocal terms whether it has or lacks jurisdiction before proceeding further.

3.03 What determines jurisdiction is the plaintiff’s claim and not the effects that claim will have if successful- Matarradona v. Ahu (1995) 8 NWLR (Pt. 412) 225 at 235 para. H. The law is settled that in determining whether or not a Court has jurisdiction, only the Plaintiff’s claim is looked at and no other. That is to say, the Plaintiff’s claim, and nothing else, donates jurisdiction- Akinfolarin & Ors. v.Akinnola (1994) 3 NWLR (Pt. 335) 659.

3.1 ISSUE NO. 1

3.1.1 A look at paragraphs 9 and 10 of the statement of claim will show that the plaintiff pleaded that he ceased to hold office 3/10/2008 when the 2nd defendant suspended him from office based on a malicious letter written to the 2nd defendant by some group of persons on 1/10/2008. The plaintiff pleaded in paragraph 12 of the statement of claim that he was also prosecuted at the Chief Magistrate’s Court Bokkos in CMCBK/102CR/08: Commissioner of Police v. Ardo Yakubu Shanono but the case was withdrawn on 2/3/2009. The plaintiff pleaded in paragraph 13 of the statement of claim that the anomalies regarding his stool only came to fore when he wrote a letter dated 22/4/2019 to the 1st defendant to weigh into the matter. From when he was suspended with another Ardo acting and several Ardo later appointed and when the plaintiff wrote a letter to the 1st defendant
by Alexander Aleburu

Ardo Daffo Tussule Of Fulani,  Council Boss Urgued Court To Dismiss Suit.

By, giwa alex, Jos

The Plateau State High Court sitting in Plateau state capital under justice David Mann has reserved ruling on application brought by Alh. Yakubu Shanono plaintiff/respondent

and Chairman,Bokkos local government council Dauda Bitrus maren (sued as district head of Daffo ) defendants/objectors

Ashiru Shanono

Suleiman Abdullahi

Gambo Usman

Barr. Nri .I. Darong, Esq.,

James Nimkap, Esq.

(Defendants/Objectors’ Counsel seeking for the following reliefs sought:

an order of this honourable court dismissing and/or striking out this suit for want of jurisdiction and incompetence.

According to him the application dated this 21ST day of February, 2020 ,adding that the matter set up for the continuation of hearing filed on 19th March, 2020 filed the same date .

The plaintiff did not issue the statutory one month written notice to the defendants or Bokkos Local Government before he instituted this suit.

The plaintiff had once sued the privies of the defendants in Suit No.: PLD/P2/2011: Ardo Yakubu Shanono v. Stephen Maren & Anor. over his removal as Hardo of Daffo by the Saf Daffo and the suit was struck.

A copy of the proceedings striking out the suit is annexed and marked as Exhibit A.

After the suspension of the plaintiff as Ardo in 2008, one Shuaibu Abubakar (now late) was appointed as Ardo of Daffo by the 2nd Defendant on 3/10/2008 until Bimbi Shanono (sometimes spelt Bimbim) was elected as Ardo of Daffo Josho.

That after the demise of Alh. Madugu Machiu as Ardo of Daffo South (Ardo Fulanin Kudu), Shagari Abdullahi was elected to replace him and the 2nd Defendant did the appointment.

That the Ardo (sometimes spelt Hardo) of Daffo is not a stool by an appointed of the 2nd Defendant/Objector.

That the plaintiff then filed another suit, Suit No. PLD/J186/2016: Alhaji Hardo Yakubu Shanono v. Bokkos Local Government Council & Anor. but the suit was struck because proper parties were not sued. A copy of the Ruling striking out the suit is annexed and marked Exhibit B.

He told the Court that the applications of 6 grounds giving rise to the objection and the relief sought with 6 paragraph affidavit in support of motion on notice

:

The Plaintiff/Respondent,

c/o His Counsel,

Sunday B. Lugard, Esq.

c/o Secretary,

Department of Law & Jurisprudence,

Faculty of Law, University of Jos,

Bauchi Road,

Jos ,as district head of Daffo defendants/objectors

ASHIRU SHANONO

Suleiman Abdullahi

Gambo Usmanaffidavit in support of motion on notice

I, Esther Nathan, Adult, Female, Nigerian Citizen of 67B Museum Road, Jos do make oath and state as follows:

That I am the Litigation Secretary in Mentor Chambers and by virtue of my position I am conversant with the facts of this case.

That I have the consent and authority of the 1st defendant and my employers to depose to this affidavit.

That I am informed by the Hon. Yusuf Machen, the Chairman, Bokkos Local Government Council, who is the 1st Defendant/Objector in our office at 67B Museum Road, Jos on 14/8/2019 at 5.30 p.m. and the 2nd and 5th Objectors at Bokkos Local Government Council Secretariat, Bokkos on 16/1/2020 at 1 p.m. and I verily believe them as follows:

That the defendants were served with the writ of summons wherein they entered a memorandum of conditional appearance to the suit.

That there is no chieftaincy stool created by Plateau State Government known as Ardo of Daffo.

That the objectors did not raise an objection to this suit immediately it s served on them because of the need to settle the issue so that there can be peace in Daffo.

That when a settlement meeting was held in Bokkos Local Government Council Secretariat on 16/1/2020, all the Fulani in Daffo except the plaintiff and the Bokkos Traditional Council agreed on a settlement but the plaintiff asked for two weeks to consult on the solution.

That the plaintiff then sent word after two weeks that he does not accept the solution all the attendees at the meeting except him proffered.

That the plaintiff did not exhaust any remedy for resolution of the dispute before coming to court.

That I am informed by N.I. Darong, Esq. in our office at 67B Museum Road, Jos on 19/2/2020 at 5.30 p.m. and I verily believe them as follows:

The claim of the plaintiff to the Hardo of Daffo is caught up by the Limitation Law having being filed more than 5 years after he ceased to hold the position of Ardo of Daffo (Hardo of Daffo).

That this suit is incompetent in the absence of a one written notice of intention to sue written by the plaintiff and served on the defendants or Bokkos Local Government Council.

That this suit cannot be determined in the absence of Shagari Abdullahi, Mairiga Madugu and Bimbim Shanono.

That the plaintiff has no cause of action because there is no chieftaincy stool known as Ardo of Daffo or Hardo of Daffo by way of written declaration by the Governor of Plateau State.

That this suit is premature in the absence of the plaintiff exploring all mechanism for resolution of any dispute over the stool of Ardo of Daffo.

That this suit which is the third suit filed over the subject matter is an abuse of court process.

That it will be in the interest of justice to dismiss to the suit and/or strike out same.

That I depose to this affidavit in good faith believing same to be true to the best of my knowledge, information and belief and in accordance with the Oaths Act.

notice of preliminary objection brought pursuant to section 102(1) of the local government law, 2018; sections 18 and 20 of the chieftaincy law, 2006; section 18 of the limitation law, 1988 and under the inherent jurisdiction of this honourable court, that Counsel on behalf of the Objectors shall, before the hearing of this suit, raise a Preliminary Objection challenging the jurisdiction of this Court to hear the Plaintiff/Respondent’s suit filed on 7/8/2019 as the suit is grossly incompetent.

grounds of this objection are AS fellows:

The action is statute-barred having been filed more than 5 months after the plaintiff ceased to hold the position of Hardo of Daffo (Ardo of Daffo).

No one month written notice was delivered by the plaintiff to the Local Government.

The plaintiff did not exhaust the internal mechanism before filing this suit.

This suit is an abuse of court process because the plaintiff had sued some of the defendants at various times and his action was struck out or dismissed.

There is no stool in Plateau State known as Hardo of Daffo for the plaintiff to have a cause of action to claim under.

The occupants of the position of Hardo in Daffo are not parties to this suit.

Take further notice that at that hearing of this objection, the Objectors shall find and rely on all the processes/affidavits/documents and such other instruments as may be necessary towards fast-tracking the conclusion of this suit premise.

The occupants of the position of Hardo in Daffo are not parties to this suit.

An aaphs and 2 annemarked Exhibits A and B support this notice of preliminary objection. The objectors place reliance on the supporting affidavit and Exhibits A and B.

The claim of the plaintiff is that he is entitled to the stool of Ardo of Daffo and that his suspension from that position in 2008 and appointed of about 4 persons whose names he stated thereafter to the stool by the 2nd defendant is null and void. The plaintiff also claimed that when he wrote a complaint to the 1st defendant to look into the issue of the Ardo of Daffo in April, 2019, a committee made up the 3rd to 5th defendants recommended that all claimants to Ardo of Daffo forfeit their positions to pave way for a single Ardo of Daffo and that, when he perceived that an election will be conducted, he rushed to Court challenging a process he initiated.

The defendants are challenging the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court to adjudicate on this suit. objecting to this suit based on the plaintiff’s claim.

2.00 ISSUE(S) FOR DETERMINATION

2.01 In the opinion of the objectors, the only issue which calls to be determined by your Lordship is as follows:

1. Whether this suit is not caught up by the Limitation Law of Plateau State.

2. Whether in the absence of a one month written notice, this suit can be filed.

3. Whether having previously litigated on this subject matter which were all struck out, this suit is not an abuse of court process.

4. Whether there is a stool known as Hardo of Daffo (Ardo of Daffo) for the plaintiff to have a cause of action thereto.

If question 4 is answered in the positive, then question 5

5. Whether the plaintiff can file this suit without exploring the dispute resolution mechanism for disputes regarding chieftaincy stools.

6. By refusing to join other Hardo (Ardo), whether this Court has jurisdiction to hear this suit.

3.00 ARGUMENT

3.01 A Court is said to have jurisdiction in the following circumstances:

a. When it is properly constituted as regards numbers and qualifications of the members and no member is disqualified for one reason or another;

b. When the subject matter of the case is within its jurisdiction and there is no feature in the case which prevents the court from exercising jurisdiction;

c. When the case comes before the court initiated by due process of law and upon fulfillment of any condition precedent to the exercise of jurisdiction; and upon fulfillment of any condition precedent to the exercise of its jurisdiction has been fulfilled.

I refer the Court to Chime v. Chime (1995) 6 NWLR (Pt. 734 at 749, paras. A-D; Keystone Bank Ltd. v. J.O. Adebiyi & Sons Nig. Ltd. (2015) 1 MWLR (Pt. 1439) 98 at 111-112; Cadbury Nig. Plc v. Federal Board of Inland Revenue (2009) 2 NWLR (Pt. 1179) 561 at 576.

3.02 Any defect in competence is fatal, for the proceedings are a nullity however well conducted and decided; the defect is extrinsic to the adjudication.- see Chime v. Chime (supra.). Jurisdiction is that blood that gives live to another case and where a Court lacks jurisdiction to hear and determine a matter, a judgment delivered thereto is a nullity ab initiono matter how beautifully made. Once jurisdiction is challenged, the court shall first of all assume jurisdiction to decide in clear and unequivocal terms whether it has or lacks jurisdiction before proceeding further.

3.03 What determines jurisdiction is the plaintiff’s claim and not the effects that claim will have if successful- Matarradona v. Ahu (1995) 8 NWLR (Pt. 412) 225 at 235 para. H. The law is settled that in determining whether or not a Court has jurisdiction, only the Plaintiff’s claim is looked at and no other. That is to say, the Plaintiff’s claim, and nothing else, donates jurisdiction- Akinfolarin & Ors. v.Akinnola (1994) 3 NWLR (Pt. 335) 659.

3.1 ISSUE NO. 1

3.1.1 A look at paragraphs 9 and 10 of the statement of claim will show that the plaintiff pleaded that he ceased to hold office 3/10/2008 when the 2nd defendant suspended him from office based on a malicious letter written to the 2nd defendant by some group of persons on 1/10/2008. The plaintiff pleaded in paragraph 12 of the statement of claim that he was also prosecuted at the Chief Magistrate’s Court Bokkos in CMCBK/102CR/08: Commissioner of Police v. Ardo Yakubu Shanono but the case was withdrawn on 2/3/2009. The plaintiff pleaded in paragraph 13 of the statement of claim that the anomalies regarding his stool only came to fore when he wrote a letter dated 22/4/2019 to the 1st defendant to weigh into the matter. From when he was suspended with another Ardo acting and several Ardo later appointed and when the plaintiff wrote a letter to the 1st defendant
by Alexander Aleburu

Ardo Daffo Tussle Of Fulani, Council Boss Urgued Court To Dissmiss Suit.

By, giwa alex, Jos
The Plateau State High Court sitting in Plateau state capital under justice David Mann has reserved ruling on application brought by Alh. Yakubu Shanono plaintiff/respondent
and Chairman,Bokkos local government council Dauda Bitrus maren (sued as district head of Daffo ) defendants/objectors
Ashiru Shanono
Suleiman Abdullahi
Gambo Usman
Barr. Nri .I. Darong, Esq.,
James Nimkap, Esq.
(Defendants/Objectors’ Counsel seeking for the following reliefs sought:
an order of this honourable court dismissing and/or striking out this suit for want of jurisdiction and incompetence.
According to him the application dated this 21ST day of February, 2020 ,adding that the matter set up for the continuation of hearing filed on 19th March, 2020 filed the same date .
The plaintiff did not issue the statutory one month written notice to the defendants or Bokkos Local Government before he instituted this suit.
The plaintiff had once sued the privies of the defendants in Suit No.: PLD/P2/2011: Ardo Yakubu Shanono v. Stephen Maren & Anor. over his removal as Hardo of Daffo by the Saf Daffo and the suit was struck.
A copy of the proceedings striking out the suit is annexed and marked as Exhibit A.
After the suspension of the plaintiff as Ardo in 2008, one Shuaibu Abubakar (now late) was appointed as Ardo of Daffo by the 2nd Defendant on 3/10/2008 until Bimbi Shanono (sometimes spelt Bimbim) was elected as Ardo of Daffo Josho.
That after the demise of Alh. Madugu Machiu as Ardo of Daffo South (Ardo Fulanin Kudu), Shagari Abdullahi was elected to replace him and the 2nd Defendant did the appointment.
That the Ardo (sometimes spelt Hardo) of Daffo is not a stool by an appointed of the 2nd Defendant/Objector.
That the plaintiff then filed another suit, Suit No. PLD/J186/2016: Alhaji Hardo Yakubu Shanono v. Bokkos Local Government Council & Anor. but the suit was struck because proper parties were not sued. A copy of the Ruling striking out the suit is annexed and marked Exhibit B.
He told the Court that the applications of 6 grounds giving rise to the objection and the relief sought with 6 paragraph affidavit in support of motion on notice
:
The Plaintiff/Respondent,
c/o His Counsel,
Sunday B. Lugard, Esq.
c/o Secretary,
Department of Law & Jurisprudence,
Faculty of Law, University of Jos,
Bauchi Road,
Jos ,as district head of Daffo defendants/objectors
ASHIRU SHANONO
Suleiman Abdullahi
Gambo Usmanaffidavit in support of motion on notice
I, Esther Nathan, Adult, Female, Nigerian Citizen of 67B Museum Road, Jos do make oath and state as follows:
That I am the Litigation Secretary in Mentor Chambers and by virtue of my position I am conversant with the facts of this case.
That I have the consent and authority of the 1st defendant and my employers to depose to this affidavit.
That I am informed by the Hon. Yusuf Machen, the Chairman, Bokkos Local Government Council, who is the 1st Defendant/Objector in our office at 67B Museum Road, Jos on 14/8/2019 at 5.30 p.m. and the 2nd and 5th Objectors at Bokkos Local Government Council Secretariat, Bokkos on 16/1/2020 at 1 p.m. and I verily believe them as follows:
That the defendants were served with the writ of summons wherein they entered a memorandum of conditional appearance to the suit.
That there is no chieftaincy stool created by Plateau State Government known as Ardo of Daffo.
That the objectors did not raise an objection to this suit immediately it s served on them because of the need to settle the issue so that there can be peace in Daffo.
That when a settlement meeting was held in Bokkos Local Government Council Secretariat on 16/1/2020, all the Fulani in Daffo except the plaintiff and the Bokkos Traditional Council agreed on a settlement but the plaintiff asked for two weeks to consult on the solution.
That the plaintiff then sent word after two weeks that he does not accept the solution all the attendees at the meeting except him proffered.
That the plaintiff did not exhaust any remedy for resolution of the dispute before coming to court.
That I am informed by N.I. Darong, Esq. in our office at 67B Museum Road, Jos on 19/2/2020 at 5.30 p.m. and I verily believe them as follows:
The claim of the plaintiff to the Hardo of Daffo is caught up by the Limitation Law having being filed more than 5 years after he ceased to hold the position of Ardo of Daffo (Hardo of Daffo).
That this suit is incompetent in the absence of a one written notice of intention to sue written by the plaintiff and served on the defendants or Bokkos Local Government Council.
That this suit cannot be determined in the absence of Shagari Abdullahi, Mairiga Madugu and Bimbim Shanono.
That the plaintiff has no cause of action because there is no chieftaincy stool known as Ardo of Daffo or Hardo of Daffo by way of written declaration by the Governor of Plateau State.
That this suit is premature in the absence of the plaintiff exploring all mechanism for resolution of any dispute over the stool of Ardo of Daffo.
That this suit which is the third suit filed over the subject matter is an abuse of court process.
That it will be in the interest of justice to dismiss to the suit and/or strike out same.
That I depose to this affidavit in good faith believing same to be true to the best of my knowledge, information and belief and in accordance with the Oaths Act.
notice of preliminary objection brought pursuant to section 102(1) of the local government law, 2018; sections 18 and 20 of the chieftaincy law, 2006; section 18 of the limitation law, 1988 and under the inherent jurisdiction of this honourable court, that Counsel on behalf of the Objectors shall, before the hearing of this suit, raise a Preliminary Objection challenging the jurisdiction of this Court to hear the Plaintiff/Respondent’s suit filed on 7/8/2019 as the suit is grossly incompetent.
grounds of this objection are AS fellows:
The action is statute-barred having been filed more than 5 months after the plaintiff ceased to hold the position of Hardo of Daffo (Ardo of Daffo).
No one month written notice was delivered by the plaintiff to the Local Government.
The plaintiff did not exhaust the internal mechanism before filing this suit.
This suit is an abuse of court process because the plaintiff had sued some of the defendants at various times and his action was struck out or dismissed.
There is no stool in Plateau State known as Hardo of Daffo for the plaintiff to have a cause of action to claim under.
The occupants of the position of Hardo in Daffo are not parties to this suit.
Take further notice that at that hearing of this objection, the Objectors shall find and rely on all the processes/affidavits/documents and such other instruments as may be necessary towards fast-tracking the conclusion of this suit premise.
The occupants of the position of Hardo in Daffo are not parties to this suit.
An aaphs and 2 annemarked Exhibits A and B support this notice of preliminary objection. The objectors place reliance on the supporting affidavit and Exhibits A and B.
The claim of the plaintiff is that he is entitled to the stool of Ardo of Daffo and that his suspension from that position in 2008 and appointed of about 4 persons whose names he stated thereafter to the stool by the 2nd defendant is null and void. The plaintiff also claimed that when he wrote a complaint to the 1st defendant to look into the issue of the Ardo of Daffo in April, 2019, a committee made up the 3rd to 5th defendants recommended that all claimants to Ardo of Daffo forfeit their positions to pave way for a single Ardo of Daffo and that, when he perceived that an election will be conducted, he rushed to Court challenging a process he initiated.
The defendants are challenging the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court to adjudicate on this suit. objecting to this suit based on the plaintiff’s claim.
2.00 ISSUE(S) FOR DETERMINATION
2.01 In the opinion of the objectors, the only issue which calls to be determined by your Lordship is as follows:
1. Whether this suit is not caught up by the Limitation Law of Plateau State.
2. Whether in the absence of a one month written notice, this suit can be filed.
3. Whether having previously litigated on this subject matter which were all struck out, this suit is not an abuse of court process.
4. Whether there is a stool known as Hardo of Daffo (Ardo of Daffo) for the plaintiff to have a cause of action thereto.
If question 4 is answered in the positive, then question 5
5. Whether the plaintiff can file this suit without exploring the dispute resolution mechanism for disputes regarding chieftaincy stools.
6. By refusing to join other Hardo (Ardo), whether this Court has jurisdiction to hear this suit.
3.00 ARGUMENT
3.01 A Court is said to have jurisdiction in the following circumstances:
a. When it is properly constituted as regards numbers and qualifications of the members and no member is disqualified for one reason or another;
b. When the subject matter of the case is within its jurisdiction and there is no feature in the case which prevents the court from exercising jurisdiction;
c. When the case comes before the court initiated by due process of law and upon fulfillment of any condition precedent to the exercise of jurisdiction; and upon fulfillment of any condition precedent to the exercise of its jurisdiction has been fulfilled.
I refer the Court to Chime v. Chime (1995) 6 NWLR (Pt. 734 at 749, paras. A-D; Keystone Bank Ltd. v. J.O. Adebiyi & Sons Nig. Ltd. (2015) 1 MWLR (Pt. 1439) 98 at 111-112; Cadbury Nig. Plc v. Federal Board of Inland Revenue (2009) 2 NWLR (Pt. 1179) 561 at 576.
3.02 Any defect in competence is fatal, for the proceedings are a nullity however well conducted and decided; the defect is extrinsic to the adjudication.- see Chime v. Chime (supra.). Jurisdiction is that blood that gives live to another case and where a Court lacks jurisdiction to hear and determine a matter, a judgment delivered thereto is a nullity ab initiono matter how beautifully made. Once jurisdiction is challenged, the court shall first of all assume jurisdiction to decide in clear and unequivocal terms whether it has or lacks jurisdiction before proceeding further.
3.03 What determines jurisdiction is the plaintiff’s claim and not the effects that claim will have if successful- Matarradona v. Ahu (1995) 8 NWLR (Pt. 412) 225 at 235 para. H. The law is settled that in determining whether or not a Court has jurisdiction, only the Plaintiff’s claim is looked at and no other. That is to say, the Plaintiff’s claim, and nothing else, donates jurisdiction- Akinfolarin & Ors. v.Akinnola (1994) 3 NWLR (Pt. 335) 659.
3.1 ISSUE NO. 1
3.1.1 A look at paragraphs 9 and 10 of the statement of claim will show that the plaintiff pleaded that he ceased to hold office 3/10/2008 when the 2nd defendant suspended him from office based on a malicious letter written to the 2nd defendant by some group of persons on 1/10/2008. The plaintiff pleaded in paragraph 12 of the statement of claim that he was also prosecuted at the Chief Magistrate’s Court Bokkos in CMCBK/102CR/08: Commissioner of Police v. Ardo Yakubu Shanono but the case was withdrawn on 2/3/2009. The plaintiff pleaded in paragraph 13 of the statement of claim that the anomalies regarding his stool only came to fore when he wrote a letter dated 22/4/2019 to the 1st defendant to weigh into the matter. From when he was suspended with another Ardo acting and several Ardo later appointed and when the plaintiff wrote a letter to the 1st defendant
by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State :Police Parades Criminals Syndicates  For Various Crimes.

By, giwa alex,Jos

The Plateau State Police Command ,CP Isaac Akinmoyede has recorded another break through in the arrest of some criminal elements that are bent on making the job of policing in Plateau state difficult and ensuring that some law abiding residents of the state experience pain and anguish.

The commissioner of police Akinmoyede disclosed this on Wednesday 18th March , 2020 during the parade of the syndicates held at the command headquarters in Jos , plateau state capital.

According to the police boss , the arrest of the suspected criminals led to the recovery of arms, ammunition and other unlawful implements that aid them in their unlawful trade.

He listed some of the achievements of the Command to include;

Arrest of One Suspect and recovery of firearms:

“On 22/02/2020 at about 0100hrs while acting on a credible intelligence, Police operatives attached to Nasarawa Gwong Division arrested one notorious armed robber Abdulsalam Adams ‘m’ of Gadan Sogai at Congo Area of Jos North LGA of Plateau State.”

” When search was conducted on his residence, one locally made pistol hidden under a motorcycle was recovered. Meanwhile, two of his gang members namely: Ishaq and Khalid all of Congo Area whose surnames are not yet known escaped before the arrival of the Police operatives.

“During interrogation, the suspect confessed that the locally made pistol and motorcycle belong to Ishaq, one of the suspects on the run. Investigation is in progress while effort is being intensified to arrest the fleeing suspects.”

The command also arrested one armed robbery Suspect,

” On 28/02/2020 at about 2120hrs, operatives of the Anti-kidnapping Unit (AKU) of the Command received a distress call while on routine vehicular patrol that one Uche Evangeline ‘f’ of Lamingo area and Manya Gabriela ‘f’ of Tina Junction area of Jos were robbed at Dogon Karfe.”

On receiving the information the police boss said the operatives of AKU immediately raced to the scene of crime, On arrival they discovered that the hoodlums had already escaped from the scene.

“The operatives went after the suspects and arrested one Gabriel Emmanuel ‘m’, aged 38years in a Black colour Golf 3 Saloon car with Reg. No. BM 687 KUJ and

search was conducted on the suspect, items belonging to the victims were recovered inside his vehicle he is presently assisting the police in order to apprehend other members of his gang who are still at large to be charge to court when the police concludes it investigation.

The other break through of the command according to the CP is the arrest of Suspected Kidnappers:

“On 19/02/2020 at about 0115hrs a distress call was received from a good Samaritan by the Anti-Kidnapping Unit that a four-man gang that specialize in kidnapping forcefully invaded the residence of one Ladi Gwani ‘f’ of Rayfied Jos on 19/02/2020 at about 0115hrs and attempted kidnapping her daughter one Jumima Gwani ‘f’ aged 4years but met some resistance and ran away. “

The operatives of Anti-kidnapping Unit in collaboration with Operation Puff Adder of the Command immediately embarked on manhunt of the hoodlums.

“The investigation yielded result with the arrest of the following suspects, Joseph Dawenn, ‘m’, 19 years, Samuel Vidap Mangs, ‘m’, aged 25 years, Bamshak Mark ‘m’ aged 24 years, and David James ‘m’, aged 19 years all of Favwei Area of Jos South LGA of Plateau State. Exhibits recovered from the suspects include, three (3) pairs of Pliers, two (2) Knives and a Machete”.

Does arrested in a period under review includes Suspected Case of Cultism and Illegal Possession of Fire Arms, Criminal Conspiracy, Culpable Homicide and Armed Robbery, Criminal Conspiracy, Armed Robbery and Belonging to Unlawful Society, Unlawful Possession of Fire Arm, Unlawful Fabrication of Fire Arms and Cheating.

The other criminals arrested by the command according to Akinmoyede were Suspect in a case of armed robbery,

Criminal Conspiracy and Armed Robbery,

He however call on the people of plateau to always give the security useful information about the activities of these criminals.

“I want to passionately call on the peace loving residents of Plateau State to continue giving us timely information in order to nip crime in the bud or arrest the criminal elements among them.”

“On our part, I promise that the Command under my watch shall do everything possible to reduce crime in Plateau State to its barest minimum. “

“I want to recognize the sacrifice of members of the fourth estate of the realm towards making our society better and safer, I urge you to crosscheck your facts so that your stories will be balanced and unbiased”.

“On our part, I assure you that we shall cooperate with you to enable you beat time lines and give out information that is complete and comprehensive which is fair to all concern.”

by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State :Police Parades Criminals Syndicates  For Various Crimes.

By, giwa alex,Jos
The Plateau State Police Command ,CP Isaac Akinmoyede has recorded another break through in the arrest of some criminal elements that are bent on making the job of policing in Plateau state difficult and ensuring that some law abiding residents of the state experience pain and anguish.
The commissioner of police Akinmoyede disclosed this on Wednesday 18th March , 2020 during the parade of the syndicates held at the command headquarters in Jos , plateau state capital.
According to the police boss , the arrest of the suspected criminals led to the recovery of arms, ammunition and other unlawful implements that aid them in their unlawful trade.
He listed some of the achievements of the Command to include;
Arrest of One Suspect and recovery of firearms:
“On 22/02/2020 at about 0100hrs while acting on a credible intelligence, Police operatives attached to Nasarawa Gwong Division arrested one notorious armed robber Abdulsalam Adams ‘m’ of Gadan Sogai at Congo Area of Jos North LGA of Plateau State.”
” When search was conducted on his residence, one locally made pistol hidden under a motorcycle was recovered. Meanwhile, two of his gang members namely: Ishaq and Khalid all of Congo Area whose surnames are not yet known escaped before the arrival of the Police operatives.
“During interrogation, the suspect confessed that the locally made pistol and motorcycle belong to Ishaq, one of the suspects on the run. Investigation is in progress while effort is being intensified to arrest the fleeing suspects.”
The command also arrested one armed robbery Suspect,
” On 28/02/2020 at about 2120hrs, operatives of the Anti-kidnapping Unit (AKU) of the Command received a distress call while on routine vehicular patrol that one Uche Evangeline ‘f’ of Lamingo area and Manya Gabriela ‘f’ of Tina Junction area of Jos were robbed at Dogon Karfe.”
On receiving the information the police boss said the operatives of AKU immediately raced to the scene of crime, On arrival they discovered that the hoodlums had already escaped from the scene.
“The operatives went after the suspects and arrested one Gabriel Emmanuel ‘m’, aged 38years in a Black colour Golf 3 Saloon car with Reg. No. BM 687 KUJ and
search was conducted on the suspect, items belonging to the victims were recovered inside his vehicle he is presently assisting the police in order to apprehend other members of his gang who are still at large to be charge to court when the police concludes it investigation.
The other break through of the command according to the CP is the arrest of Suspected Kidnappers:
“On 19/02/2020 at about 0115hrs a distress call was received from a good Samaritan by the Anti-Kidnapping Unit that a four-man gang that specialize in kidnapping forcefully invaded the residence of one Ladi Gwani ‘f’ of Rayfied Jos on 19/02/2020 at about 0115hrs and attempted kidnapping her daughter one Jumima Gwani ‘f’ aged 4years but met some resistance and ran away. “
The operatives of Anti-kidnapping Unit in collaboration with Operation Puff Adder of the Command immediately embarked on manhunt of the hoodlums.
“The investigation yielded result with the arrest of the following suspects, Joseph Dawenn, ‘m’, 19 years, Samuel Vidap Mangs, ‘m’, aged 25 years, Bamshak Mark ‘m’ aged 24 years, and David James ‘m’, aged 19 years all of Favwei Area of Jos South LGA of Plateau State. Exhibits recovered from the suspects include, three (3) pairs of Pliers, two (2) Knives and a Machete”.
Does arrested in a period under review includes Suspected Case of Cultism and Illegal Possession of Fire Arms, Criminal Conspiracy, Culpable Homicide and Armed Robbery, Criminal Conspiracy, Armed Robbery and Belonging to Unlawful Society, Unlawful Possession of Fire Arm, Unlawful Fabrication of Fire Arms and Cheating.
The other criminals arrested by the command according to Akinmoyede were Suspect in a case of armed robbery,
Criminal Conspiracy and Armed Robbery,
He however call on the people of plateau to always give the security useful information about the activities of these criminals.
“I want to passionately call on the peace loving residents of Plateau State to continue giving us timely information in order to nip crime in the bud or arrest the criminal elements among them.”
“On our part, I promise that the Command under my watch shall do everything possible to reduce crime in Plateau State to its barest minimum. “
“I want to recognize the sacrifice of members of the fourth estate of the realm towards making our society better and safer, I urge you to crosscheck your facts so that your stories will be balanced and unbiased”.
“On our part, I assure you that we shall cooperate with you to enable you beat time lines and give out information that is complete and comprehensive which is fair to all concern.”
by Alexander Aleburu

Hon. Yusuf Gagdi Send Worded Message To the Mupun Nation. 

By, Giwa Alex jos

Member representing Pankshin, Kanam and Kanke in the National House of Representatives Hon Yusuf Gagdi has send strong Worded message to the people of his constituency to avoid and be wary of politicians who only come to them when they need their vote, and disappeared when they get what they wanted waiting for for the next elections.

As representation go beyond what people known, as you most give back to the people what they have given to you as politicians are good in identifying with you when they known you are relevant in their course.

And advised the Mupun Nation to be wise and take their destiny in their own hands and urgue the Mupun to stand up and fight for what belong to them by taken their rightful place in the state and remain united a which is the only paneace for development.

The immediate past member of the plateau state House of assembly at 8th assembly , said despite his tight scheldule at the national assembly, and chairman committee for Navy with 43 others, i has to smuggle myself to this event to give to the people , what the people have given to me.

“I have to suspend my national engagement to come and identify with the people who give us political victory in the last election”.

Earlier he appreciate the the peaceful nature of the Mupum Nation even at the face of recent provocation over the killing of their son by Boko Haram on his way to school in Maduguri.

” I have to appreciate your peaceful nature in the face of provocation, Mupun people maintained peace during the grueson killing of their son by terrorist who refer to themselves Boko Haram.”

“Mupun nation l have to ones again condole with you as my heart again go back to you over that gruesome murder of one of our own by blood thirsty terrorist, you have the Mupun exhibited uncommon maturity throughout the incident which portrail Mupun people as peaceful people in the eyes of the world”.

He however add that the killing of the young man by boko haram is a lesson as it threw up some sensitive security issus which the president was called upon to review the security .

The honorable member used the occasion of his welcome address to announced to the people his intention renovate over 16 of the palace of the traditional ruler in the zone.

He however give run down of his achievements as lawmaker for less than one year as member of the house of representative to include ,

” In the course of my representation, through my relationship with the speaker of the national assembly Hon. Gbajabiamila, i have decide to built a befitting palace for all the sixteen(16) paramout rulers in my constituency which l shall pursue to logical conclusion until they are achieve.”

He further add that out of 221 employment made recently at the federal level, eleven of them are in Nigeria police, which 197 were from others ministries and departments.

“I have pick three lecturers from Mupun nation and my senior legislative aid is also from Mupun land”.

He however promise to give more detail of his achievements during his celebration of his one year in office which i am going to unveiled which i am going to unveiled the mother of all empowerment programme.

” We have identify from the unit level 2, 214 people from Pankshin, Kanam and Kanke to be honoured during the celebration of our in the office, we shall publish the names those who get the jobs through me and their address and where they work.

The action the Hon Member of National assembly said it will help to shut the mouth of doubting”Thomas”.who claim that the employment is all scam.

by Alexander Aleburu

plateau State: Supporters Of Women Affairs Minister Pauline Tallen Threatened To Boycott Her Invitation Over Senatorial Bye Election

By, giwa alex, jos

Thing has taken dramatic turn as the supporters of Women affairs minister Dame Pauline Tallen threatened to turn down the minister’s invitation over Plateau Southern senatorial bye election.

As the southern supporters of the minister told journalists that they are tired of playing game of use and dump by pauline Tallen, owning to the fact that they overwhelmingly stood by her against the choice of the governor in 2019 primaries but she neglected them by romancing with those that work with the opposition .

Information available reaching our medium that the minister has took bias mind of supporting the son of her sister who is currently serving as commissioner in one of Lalong ministry.

They express bitterness over the habit demonstrated by the minister for not considering those who stood by her in politics of building her career .

They accused her of use and dump especially in the area of appointment, she is quite selective ,however, we are battle ready to display our arsenal so let her not make attempt of showing interest or bringing any candidate they maintained.

by Alexander Aleburu

Minister For Women’s Affairs ,Mrs Pauline Tallen Alledge To Have dumped APC 

By,giwa alex, Jos

The Minister For Women’s Affairs Mrs Pauline Tallen has been alledged to have dumped all her political structure which was use in fighting the Governor of plateau state Simon Bako Lalong during 2015 reelection bid in 2020.

Information made available to this medium revealed that the former Deputy Governor of Plateau State to Governor Jonah David Jang is now working on a different paths with her political alliances.

It’s alledged that the former deputy governor has spit on their grave even though they gave her overwhelming support to fight her kinsman to gain entrance to served as a minister of the federal republic of Nigeria.

Out of million of supporters who stood firmed against all her odd, only one is alledge to have be favour to be sent as a security with the Niger Delta minister which is a serious concern to them .

Our medium gathered that as they are counting the loses ,some of them have already made up their mind to defect and dump Mrs Pauline Tallen for her usual attitude of use and dump.

Mrs Pauline Tallen vie for Plateau southern senatorial seat with the favour candidate of Lalong which didn’t go down well with the strong Goemai sons and daughters for they accused her of fighting Governor Simon Lalong regime.

Political pundits are now singing songs of hatred that Mrs Pauline Tallen has taken enough from fighting Governor Simon Lalong who stood firmed to support her ministerial ambition.

However, of recent the former minister of youth and sports Development ,Hon ,Barr Solomon accused the governor Simon Lalong administration for standing with Mrs Pauline Tallen.

by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State: Kanam LG Drums Support For Comrade Shamdung Ayuba Ahead 2023 Election

By, giwa alex, Jos

The people of Kanem local government of Plateau state has drum support for the National Auditor of Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees, Comrade Shamdung Ayuba ahead 2023 general election.

As Comrade Shamdung base on testimonies from people of the local government deserves absolute support from the people of Kanam LG .

The people of Kanam drumed the support during parties stakeholders meeting held at Gidgid Lodge in Kanam local government of plateau state in a press statement made available to gnewsonline.

In their separate response Saidu Adamu of the All Progressive Congress (APC)call for support for Shamdung ahead 2023 general elections based on the comments and testimonies by the various people of the locality.

On his part, the peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stalwart in the local government comrade Ayuba Usman, urgue comrade Shamdung to contest for the position of his choice under the people Democratic Party in the next general election billed for 2023.

According to Ayuba,

“Shamdung have the virtue as well as the potentials of fighting and delivering of dividends of democracy to the people of Pankshin, Kanke and Kanam local Government bearing in mind his experience at the local and national levels of the Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE). “

As Mr Salisu Shaibu expressed happiness that Comrade Shamdung is yet to identify with any particular political party, and however called on the people of Kanam LG to give Shamdung their unalloyed support ahead 2023 election as he described him as great mobiliser and achiever following his track records as achieved unionist.

The local government workers in Kanam Local government who add their voice said it is high time workers start participating in an active politics so as to defend the interest of workers who are the producers of the common wealth of the state in particular and the nation at large.

As he further commend Comrade Shamdung for his courage and called on others to emulate him.

In his response, Comrade Shamdung call for unity among the people of Kanam which is the only panacea for any meaningful development.

He however call for tolerance, understanding, irrespective of religion, tribal and political difference and called the people of Kanam to unite and tolerate each other and focus on what will bring development and happiness to the local government,

he further stressed that they should shun political bickering and work towards making the local government peaceful and conducive for both local ,national as well as international investments.

by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State: Kanam LG Drums Support For Comrade Shamdung Ayuba Ahead 2023 Election

By, giwa alex, Jos

The people of Kanem local government of Plateau state has drum support for the National Auditor of Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees, Comrade Shamdung Ayuba ahead 2023 general election.

As Comrade Shamdung base on testimonies from people of the local government deserves absolute support from the people of Kanam LG .

The people of Kanam drumed the support during parties stakeholders meeting held at Gidgid Lodge in Kanam local government of plateau state in a press statement made available to gnewsonline.

In their separate response Saidu Adamu of the All Progressive Congress (APC)call for support for Shamdung ahead 2023 general elections based on the comments and testimonies by the various people of the locality.

On his part, the peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stalwart in the local government comrade Ayuba Usman, urgue comrade Shamdung to contest for the position of his choice under the people Democratic Party in the next general election billed for 2023.

According to Ayuba,

“Shamdung have the virtue as well as the potentials of fighting and delivering of dividends of democracy to the people of Pankshin, Kanke and Kanam local Government bearing in mind his experience at the local and national levels of the Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE). “

As Mr Salisu Shaibu expressed happiness that Comrade Shamdung is yet to identify with any particular political party, and however called on the people of Kanam LG to give Shamdung their unalloyed support ahead 2023 election as he described him as great mobiliser and achiever following his track records as achieved unionist.

The local government workers in Kanam Local government who add their voice said it is high time workers start participating in an active politics so as to defend the interest of workers who are the producers of the common wealth of the state in particular and the nation at large.

As he further commend Comrade Shamdung for his courage and called on others to emulate him.

In his response, Comrade Shamdung call for unity among the people of Kanam which is the only panacea for any meaningful development.

He however call for tolerance, understanding, irrespective of religion, tribal and political difference and called the people of Kanam to unite and tolerate each other and focus on what will bring development and happiness to the local government,

he further stressed that they should shun political bickering and work towards making the local government peaceful and conducive for both local ,national as well as international investments.

by Alexander Aleburu

The New Village Head Of Kitago  Charged To Honour God Like  King  David. 

By, giwa alex, jos
The New Head of Kitago village of Miango in Bassa local government of plateau state has been charged to honour God like king David in the Bible and respect God throughout his tenure as the Head of the village.
As its very difficult for the head to do any thing alone but advised to educate his subject to watch out for strangers infriterated their community can be identify.
The former commissioner of land and survey in plateau state, Hon. James Barry give the advice in an interview with our reporter during the coronation ceremony of the Village Head of Kitago, Miango of Bassa local government of plateau state Nggwe Audu Rivi.
Barry said he is not in doubt of the capability of the Village Head going by his track record as Acting District Head, District Head and now village Head at all these time he demonstrated leadership quality ,I am sure he will lead the community well .
He advice him to always educate his subjects on the danger of a particular thing that will endangered their live in particular and the community in general.
On the issue of insecurity, the former commissioner said, the community is not resting on it oars to ensure the community and it environ are properly protected from invaders.
“It may interest you to know that it is in this very community that over Twenty(20) Boko Harams were arrested and handed over to the police recently, my advice for the New Village Head is to educate his subjects on how to identify stranger in their mist.”
Barry however advice governor Lalong led administration to do more to improve the welfare of Traditional institution in the state.
“Governor Bako lalong is trying, but he should try harder to improve the welfare of Traditional rulers in the state and also streamlining their roles ,with that they will know where their power start, and where it ends. “
In his response, Hon. Moses Bongo call on governor Bako lalong to provide the community with good road net work .
According to Hon Moses ,because of lack of accessible road network to the community, its hindering the establishments of developmental projects in the community.
He however advice the New Village Head to us his tenure to fight some of the vices that are most prevalent with the youths in the area,like the intake of alcohol and other illicit drugs.
On his part, James Nehemiah Hele of PRTV, who is the son of the community call on the people of Kitago to join hand together and pray for the New village head to succeed for piloting the affairs of the community during his reign.
James pray that the reign of the New Village head of Kitago will bring unity among the community.
It would be recalled that the Stool of the Village Head of Kitago had been vacant since 1988.
by Alexander Aleburu

The Call For Akans To Re-Contest State PDP Publicity Secretary Thickened.

By, giwa alex, jos
The call for the John Akans to Re-Contest his position as the Plateau State Publicity Secretary of the People’s Democratic Party continued to generate more support.
As his antecedents as the State Publicity Secretary of (PDP) for almost four years have been given pass mark following his developmental strides in projecting the image of the party in the state.
A group under the auspices of “Plateau Central (PDP) Forum”,make the statement when the body paid solidarity visit to the State Publicity Secretary at the party’s secretariat along Yakubu Gowon way opposite (NTA) station in jos the plateau state capital.
presenting a letter signed by Ruth James on behave of the group Comrade Sunday said “on behave of the group, hereby , urging you to re-contest your position as the state publicity Secretary of the party for the second term following your achievement in your first tenure for the benefit of the party”.
“we followed your anticidence throughout your stewardship as the party State Publicity Secretary ,and how you where able to project the image of the party positively without any blemished”.
In his response, John Akans appreciated the group for believing in him and supporting the party.
He assured them of the unity of the party which has put doubting Thomas Who did not believe in the unity of the party to shame.
“PDP is now one big family, I must say we in the party has put all our enemies to shame who never envisage that they will settled their political difference “.
Akans however advice the youth not to sit down and watch in the forth coming party Congress, they should come out from their comfort zones and participate in the elections.
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by Alexander Aleburu

Concerned Plateau Youth Debunked  Allegations of Lopsided Appointment By Dr Sunday Etukudoh. 

By, giwa alex ,Jos
A group under the auspacies of concerned Plateau Youth have debunked the allegations of lopsided appointment fingers against the provost , Federal School of Medical Laboratory Science as baseless and unfunded as a plot to distract the development going on at the permanent site of the

institution.

Spokesman of the “Concerned Plateau Youth” Comrade Mathew Habila disclosed this to our medium while reacting to the petitioners complaint in Jos .
Habila lamented that this going trend of creating unnecessary hatred between the indigene and non indigenes is gradually drawing the state backward because Plateau indigene are also serving in other States but if they can treat us in this manner is going to affect us .
According to the statement, that petition sent to the Federal House of Rep Member ,Hon Musa Bagos against the embattled Provost Federal Medical Science Laboratory Technology in Jos , Dr.Sunday Etukudoh signed by the following persons didn’t give the true reflection of issues .
“You would recalled ,the Member representing Jos South/Jos East Federal Constituency, Rep.
Dachung Bagos has presented a petition to the floor of the house seeking the house intervention on alleged
complainants to the Federal House of Representatives against the Federal School of Lab Science, Jos on the breach of the tenets of federal character on employment in the Institution”.
While reacting the petitioners complaint of non inclusion of the state indigenes of Plateau State were alleged denied slots which they claim constitutionally through the Federal Character system accrues to them.
We are bold to tell the world that the provost has done credibly well by considering the state youths in the area of given them employment which is enshrined in the constitution of the federal character commission .
We employ our Honourable Rep. Member Hon Musa Bagos not to listen to the voice cheap blackmailers over what they are saying Plateau State slots were given to other States,owning to the present situation ,we must tackled and understand one another by not allowing ourselves to be drag into misleading issue.
Rep. Dachung Bagos laid a petition from some complainants against the
Federal School of Lab Science, Jos on the breach of the tenets of federal
character.
Mathew appealed to all the Plateau Youth to put aside their differences and embrace dialogue as violence approach won’t solve our problem
by Alexander Aleburu

Edo State : Fulani Herdsmen  Kidnapped Uniben’s Students And HOD. 

By, giwa alex, jos

The Fulani Herdsmen has gone on rampage in Benin City the state capital as they kidnapped students including the Head of Department.

According to the report obtained from “inside Edo News “,the students where all from the department of Geology and mining of the university of Benin in Edo state where on academic excursion when the killer herdsmen swooped on them and took them to yet to be identify place.

The students and their lecturer who is the head of the department of Geology and Miming were said to have been kidnapped in igara one of the local government in the state.

As at the time of this report the news of the where about of the kidnapped students and their lecturer is yet to be known.

The illicit activities of raiding and kidnapping by the herdsmen has been on increase in the state of recent including the sister state t Delta state as many innocent citizens of the state and its environs have daily killed and sometimes kidnapped by the so call herdsmen who has of recent become terrorist and killing and kidnapping their host communities.

Those who speak to our reporter on the conditions anonymity calling on the state government to wake up to it responsibility and do something about the herdsmen before they committed more heinous crime.

by Alexander Aleburu

Killings  In Plateau  State, Kaigama Urges National  Assembly To  Take  Stand. 

By, giwa alex, jos

The Archbishop of Abuja who is also the Co-Adjuctor of Abuja , Archbishop Kaigama has decried the insistences of attack and killing of innocent communities in the state by “Unknown” gunmen without no single arrest made by Security agents saddled with the responsibility to protect live and properties.

The actions the clergy said if left uncheck, will cause internal apprehension that may degenerate into something unpalatable.

Kaigama who is one of the officiating Archbishop at the funeral of senator Longjan stated this at the funeral service of the former Deputy Governor and senator in the 9th Assembly held at St -Louis church in jos, plateau state.

The clergy decries situation where some people at their will invade any community of their choice kill innocent people with little or no provocation, burn their houses and properties without any arrest by Security agents and still label them “Unknown” gunmen live more to ponder on.

He called on the National Assembly to use her veto power, and enact laws that would bring everlasting peace to hitherto peaceful plateau state as the peace of plateau, is the peace of all Nigeria.

He however, urged National Assembly to do the needful and work closely with plateau state for the needed supports that would entrol lasting peace in the state.

He thank the National Assembly delegates for leaving their tight schedule of law making, to attend the funeral service of Longjan.

by Alexander Aleburu

Kaigama To Put An End To Political War Between  Governor Lalong And Senator Jonah Jang. 

By, giwa alex, jos

The political war between the Governor Lalong of plateau State and the immediate pass Governor of the state Jonah David Jang may soon come to an end.

As he charged them to strive to make “Heaven”intead of throwing political “Blow and Insults”at each other which are “Vanity upon Vanity “which shall amount to vanity.

Archbishop Kaigama give the charge today during the funeral service of the former Deputy Governor of Plateau state, and senator in the 9th Assembly representing Plateau South Constituency at the National Assembly Ignatius Longjan held at the St- Louis Church in jos ,plateau state capital.

Kaigama who is the Archbishop of Abuja and Co-Adjuctor of Abuja said for quite a while now, I have been making frantic efforts to meet with Governor Bako Lalong and Senator Jonah Jang for discussion on the issues that boarded on plateau, the efforts which is yet to be possible.

He further stressed that he has not jettison the thought and idea as he will continue trying untill the opportunity unvail itself ,”I will definitely creat opportunity to met with the two political gladiators of the state to chat the way forward.

The Archbishop of Abuja however admonished the christians adherant to strive and make “Heaven” and shun material pursuits that will be a stumbling block to make “Heaven”.

“Let struggle to make “Heaven ” instead of striving for material gain which can pose stumbling block to our “Heavenly Race”.

“We should realise that we are on transit here on earth ,we should make judiciou use of the little time we have here on earth”.

The clergy condemned the killings of innocent citizens by the terrorist groups who called themselves “Boko Haram”,call on them to shield their sword and remember that one day they shall die and face judgement.

“Senator Longjan has finish his work here on earth, and has transit to the “World ” beyoud which is struggle free we shall be with him when our time comes”.

“We should always have it at the back of ourt mind that one day we shall die, after death judgment which did not give notice. “

“Let believe that senator Longjan has gone for “Christmas “one day we shall go for “Christmas” probably to meet him but we should be ready .”

by Alexander Aleburu

Dr. Etukudoh One Week,  One  Trouble, As Community  protest Against Blocking Their Accessible Road . 

By, giwa alex, jos

The embattled Provost Federal Medical Science Laboratory Technology in jos ,plateau state capital Dr.Sunday Etukudoh may just been heading for another trouble as the host community of the institution the Federal Medical Laboratory Technology in the state are protesting against the policy of the provost.

The community has vehemently resisted any move by Dr. Sunday Etukudoh and his cohorts who may be engineering him to embarked on the policy of blocking the only accessible road of the community to the state.

The community make the resistance statements during a peaceful demonstrations to register their displeasure over the plans by the institution headed by the Sunday Etukudoh to close the only access road into and out of their community.

The demonstrating youths numbering over fifty(50) weighing placards with different inscription like ” Etukudoh Must go, We need job, We condemn the draconian policy of the Federal Medical College and many other write up to express their grievances.

Addressing the press, the spokes person of the aggrieved community Comrade Azi Aware said the reasons for the peaceful demonstration is for them to register their total displeasure on the way the Federal institution which the community in their magniminity donated their ancestral land for the take – off of the institution.

Aware further added that the institution the community had spend her ancestral land to speed it take off ,has suddenly bring pains and sorrow to the host community who are now been force to regret why they give out their fore fathers treasure land to those who are now using it to fight them back instead of been appreciative.

He said non of the sons and daughters of the host community has been given an employment by the institution despite the contributions of the community to the developments of the Medical laboratory Institution.

Azi said the last strew that break the camel’s back is the recent move by the college to block the only available road which lead the community in and out of the host community without recourse to the harsh ships it would pose on the people of the community.

“When the information of the Provost Dr.Etukudoh’s intentions to block the only accessible road into and outside the community came to us, we sort to meet with Etukudoh, which will did and make him understand that his plans to block our only accessible road will not work, they should find an alternative place to construct road. “

“We were surprise to see the contractor Who have been building some of the structures in the school without nothing to show for it came with “Bulldozer”and started bulldozing our farm land “.

Also Speaking with journalist, the youth leader of the community, Elijah Azi decries the oppression the people of the community are facing understand Sunday Etukudoh led management of Federal Medical laboratory Technology despit given our land for the institution without compensation financially or otherwise but want to cut us from our sisters communities by blocking our only accessible road.

Elijah said ,we held meeting with the managements of the Institution, with our community leaders in attendance where we made it clear to them that the proposed blocking of our road will not work, they should look or think of alternative plans that will not bring untold harshships to our people.

He said we decide to address the press today tell the whole World and let them know our pain, how Dr. Etukudoh’s led administration is trying to suppress our people.

On wether the matter has been reported to their representives both at the state and National Assembly, he said the community had written ,as matter of fact, the matter had been raised on the floor of the house.

They warned Etukudoh to exercise restraint not to cause another crisis in the state.

All efforts made to speak with the provost Dr Etukudoh proved unsuccessful as crew of Journalists who waited for several hours for his arrival to the office were however disappointed when he flagrantly refuse to speak with the press on his arrival.

It would be recall that Dr. Etukudoh is facing charges of

money laundering worth over six(6) billion naira from Economic Financial Crimes Commission boarding on contracts inflation,grossly violations of the law of Federal characters Commision by employing his kinsmen and associates without recourse to Federal characters principle.

The case which is hitherto before justice Daniel Longji at the Plateau State High Court sitting in jos, plateau state Capital was reassigned to justice Christy Dabup which hearing into the matter has commence.

by Alexander Aleburu

Panic As 3 Chinese  National Quarantin In Plateau State Over Coronavirus.

By, giwa alex, Jos
There is palpable apprehension in Wase local government of plateau state over the quarantine of (3) three Chinese miners mining in Wase Local Government Council of Plateau state on Friday who were diagnosed with the deadly coronavirus disease.
The Chinese company are mining in Kampany Zurak community in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State traveled for holiday to their country and returned with trace of the virus .
The Plateau State commissioner of Health, Dr. Nimkong Ndam, confirmed to our medium on Saturday that information available that the victims of the virus have been under surveillance supervision of the state ministry
. The commissioner said the Chinese were suspected having arrived the state on Friday from Ethiopia for mining activities.
According to him , the three suspects have been isolated at a centre for proper investigation by the health workers who have been sent to the area since Friday.
The community of Zurak is suburb of the LGA headquarters with abandon of solid mineral deposits for mining activities.
by Alexander Aleburu

Philanthropist Alh. Dayyabu Garga Make  Case  For  Less  Privilege.  

By, giwa alex, jos
A philanthropist in plateau state,Dayyabu Garga has advocate for support for the less privilege in the society for them to achieve their potentials.
As this will help to reduce the vices associated with the youth, like the cases of Boko Haram,drugs abuse and others illicit drugs intakes by the youths .
The philanthropist and Founder of “Dayyabu Garga Foundation” stated this in an interview with journalists during the formal presentation of certificate of incorporation of the foundation to him in his office by committee set up for official launching of the foundation.
The founder of the Foundation, Alh. Dayyabu Garga, said the mission and vision of the foundation is to support the orphans, widows and other vulnerable persons in plateau state, by extension, Nigeria as a whole.
“Some people are in the hospital without any means of how they we settle their hospital bills and buying of drugs, this where Dayyabu Garga Foundation come in.”
He said since the Foundation started, it had in several way empower many people in off set their hospital bills which they could not pay and hold back in the hospital by the hospital management pending the bills are paid.
“Recently, the Foundation paid for JAMB form for some people in the state who want to further their education but no financial means.”
He said today the committee set up for the formal launching of the foundation has presented the registration certificate of the foundation which mean the foundation is now legal entity that can be sued different from the founder.
Garga however called on private, groups and other organization to partner with the foundation with the view of touching the lives of the less privilege which we go a long way of reducing crime mostly associated with the youths who may be financially helpless.
Speaking earlier,the chairman of the committee for the launching of the Dayyabu Foundation, Kenzy Ngupa said the mission of the committee is to present certificate of incorporation of Dayyabu Garga to the chairman of the foundation Alh. Dayyabu Garga.
Ngupa said with the certificate of the foundation now available, it can be properly coordinated, people can now access the foundation which is now official.
He said the essence of the committee which he is a chairman is to plan towards the launching the Dayyabu Garga Foundation properly,although as the plan for the launching is in progress, the foundation shall continue to give interventions.
by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State :PDP  Chairman Promised To Work With All   Stakeholders  For The Party To Succeed. 

By, giwa alex jos

The appointed Chairman of the People Democratic Party (PDP) in plateau state, Hon Yakubu Chocho has promise to bring PDP back to it solid footing in state which will be an envy of all in plateau state, by extension Nigeria as a whole.
As he promise to work with all the stakeholders of the party in the state for him to achieve his tar

getted goal of bring back the party to it lost glory.

The chairman made the promise at the party secretariat along Yakubu Gowon Way in jos ,plateau state capital during his acceptance speech immediately after administer an oath of office.
Hon. Chocho said as the appointed chairman of People Democratic Party (PDP) in the state he will not impose myself on any member of the party, or arrogate pride to myself, non impose my decisions on any members, but to be servants of people to join hand to savage the party in the state .
“I cannot do it allow, the National Assembly ,state Assembly member of our great party, the leaders of our party, your support and wise counsel is greatly needed for me to succeed on this journey. “
He further called on the leaders of the party in the state to join hand with him and not to withhold their wise counsel from him which i need most at this critical period of trying to reform the party to give the APC run for their money in 2023 general election in the state.
He called on the immediate out gone Acting chairman of the party in plateau state, Hon. Amos Gombi for his sportsmanship who always stand on the part of truth which is the reason why we are witnessing today’s occasion as he promise meeting with him if the need be for clarification of grey area in the administration of the office.
In their separate goodwill messages, they advice the chairman to us his good office to bring aggrieved members of the party together to give APC good fight in 2023.
They call on the Chairman to ensure under his watch, election is conducted free ,fair, credible and transparent.
by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State :Publisher Floors LGs In Court  Over  Unpaid 8.6 Million 

By, alex giwa, Jos

Funom Communication Nigeria Limited has floors plateau local government over unpaid advert run on behalf of the LGs

As Plateau State High Court sitting in Jos, the Plateau State capital has entered in favor of the plaintiff Funom Communication Limited judgement of over 8.6 million naira unpaid Advert in a suit No PLD/J624M/2019.

In her judgement, Justice Christine I. Dabup order, Riyom, Langtang South and Wase Local Government Areas of Plateau State to comply with the condition given them owning the defendants failures to file for their claim.

The publisher of Funom communication Nigeria limited, Modecai Ibrahim, in his writing of summons says, you are recommended that within eight (8) days after the service of this writing on you inclusive of the day of such service, You do cause an appearance to be entered for you in an action at the suit of Funom communication Ltd and take notice that in default of your so doing the plaintiffs may proceed therein and judgment may be given in your absence.

The judgment reads, “this served within twelve calendar months from the date thereof, or if renewed within six calendar months from the date of the last renewal including the day of such date and not afterwards.”

The plaintiffs claim against the defendants jointly and severally as follow:

(a) The Sums of N 364,300.00 from 1st and 3rd defendants and N164,300.00 from 2nd defendant as the outstanding balance out of N564,300.00 being the original principal cost of advertisement placed in the plaintiffs in July /August, 2028 Edition of the New Impression magazine.

(b) The sum of N2,031,480.00 from each of the defendants representing 30per cent monthly credit facility penalty of the unpaid original cost of advertisement sum per month from 17th August, 2018 4th till 17th July, 2019 till judgement is delivered respectively.

(c) 30 per cent monthly credit facility penalty on the unpaid original principal cost of advertisement sum of N564,300.00 from 17th October, 2019 till judgement is delivered.

Counsel to the plaintiff, Barr. A. I. Madaki said the judgement involved three Local governments which had a contratual agreement on behalf of their LGAs which they bridge the contract agreement entered.

However, the counsel explained that the plaintiff approached the court seeking for peaceful settlements which wasn’t reach but he decided to go on litigation.

Madaki said that after today judgement his client is now waiting for compliance from affected council chairmen of Riyom, Langtang South and Wase LGAs .

In an interview with the

press, the Editor -In -Chief of the Impression Magazine said he decided for litigation because all efforts to settled out of court with the affected local governments proved abortive.

He however advice anybody who is transacting business with politicians or any person to make sure is equipped with documentary evidence to avoid been disgrace.

“if not because I have all documentary evidence, this people intention is to disgrace and mess me up “.

On the next line of action, he further stressed that his lawyer shall notify the affected local governments after then, we shall be force to enforce it.

by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State :Publisher Floors LGs In Court  Over  Unpaid 8.6 Million 

By, alex giwa, Jos
Funom Communication Nigeria Limited has floors plateau local government over unpaid advert run on behalf of the LGs
As Plateau State High Court sitting in Jos, the Plateau State capital has entered in favor of the plaintiff Funom Communication Limited judgement of over 8.6 million naira unpaid Advert in a suit No PLD/J624M/2019.
In her judgement, Justice Christine I. Dabup order, Riyom, Langtang South and Wase Local Government Areas of Plateau State to comply with the condition given them owning the defendants failures to file for their claim.
The publisher of Funom communication Nigeria limited, Modecai Ibrahim, in his writing of summons says, you are recommended that within eight (8) days after the service of this writing on you inclusive of the day of such service, You do cause an appearance to be entered for you in an action at the suit of Funom communication Ltd and take notice that in default of your so doing the plaintiffs may proceed therein and judgment may be given in your absence.
The judgment reads, “this served within twelve calendar months from the date thereof, or if renewed within six calendar months from the date of the last renewal including the day of such date and not afterwards.”
The plaintiffs claim against the defendants jointly and severally as follow:
(a) The Sums of N 364,300.00 from 1st and 3rd defendants and N164,300.00 from 2nd defendant as the outstanding balance out of N564,300.00 being the original principal cost of advertisement placed in the plaintiffs in July /August, 2028 Edition of the New Impression magazine.
(b) The sum of N2,031,480.00 from each of the defendants representing 30per cent monthly credit facility penalty of the unpaid original cost of advertisement sum per month from 17th August, 2018 4th till 17th July, 2019 till judgement is delivered respectively.
(c) 30 per cent monthly credit facility penalty on the unpaid original principal cost of advertisement sum of N564,300.00 from 17th October, 2019 till judgement is delivered.
Counsel to the plaintiff, Barr. A. I. Madaki said the judgement involved three Local governments which had a contratual agreement on behalf of their LGAs which they bridge the contract agreement entered.
However, the counsel explained that the plaintiff approached the court seeking for peaceful settlements which wasn’t reach but he decided to go on litigation.
Madaki said that after today judgement his client is now waiting for compliance from affected council chairmen of Riyom, Langtang South and Wase LGAs .
In an interview with the

press, the Editor -In -Chief of the Impression Magazine said he decided for litigation because all efforts to settled out of court with the affected local governments proved abortive.

He however advice anybody who is transacting business with politicians or any person to make sure is equipped with documentary evidence to avoid been disgrace.
“if not because I have all documentary evidence, this people intention is to disgrace and mess me up “.
On the next line of action, he further stressed that his lawyer shall notify the affected local governments after then, we shall be force to enforce it.
by Alexander Aleburu

Sen. Jonah Jang 6.3 Billion Naira  Money Laundering Case, Hearing Commence Denovo.

By, alex giwa, jos
The hearing on 6.3 Billion Naira money laundering case involving the immediate past Governor of plateau state Jonah David Jang and Yusuf Pam,who was the cashier in the office to the then secretary to the state governor of plateau state Vs Federal Republic of Nigeria, commenced hearing today the 24th February, 2020 at the Federal High Court sitting in jos, plateau state capital.
The case which was almost at verge of judgement delivery has to start denovo,afresh following the retirement of the judge, justice Daniel longji on 1st jan, 2020 and the case file transferred to justice christy .I Dabup.
ln line with the court rule, the matter was reassigned to another judge in the same State High court which was done in line with the existing law that upon retirement of sitting judge handling a particular already existing case, the case should be realocate to another judge which if possible may start “Denovo”
As the the court commence hearing on the case today 24th Feb,2020 sitting at the plateau state High Court, the prosecuting counsel O.A Atolade said the case with seventeen(17) count charge boarded on breach of trust will start “Denovo”,as the two accused persons, Governor Jonah Jang and Yusuf Pam who are the 1st and 2nd accuse persons in the case.
However the two accused persons pleaded not guilty to the seventeen (17) count charges which were read to them one after the other by the register of the court.
The counsel to the 1st defendants Edward Pwajok plead with the court to allow his client who is the 1st defendants in the case ,Senator Jonah Jang to still continue to enjoying the privileges of his bail condition as he had be faithful in attending the court since 2018 when the case started.
In a similar oral application, the counsel to the 2nd defendants S.G Odey , pleaded with the court to allow his client continue his bail condition.
“My Lord I plead that they should be allow to continue to enjoy the bail condition because since the case started in 2018 ,the court has sit on the matter for more than Thirty (30)times, out of which ,no day the accused persons failed to attend the court even when it appear not to be convinence with them”.
After listening to the oral application of the counsel to the 1st and 2nd accuse person, Justice Dabup rule that the accuse person should be allow to continue to enjoy their respective bail conditions but quick to add that they should produce an affidavit from their respective sureties which must reach the court five days from the day of the ruling.
The case was however be adjourned to 26th, 27th and 28th May, 2020 for presentation of with witnesses.
by Alexander Aleburu

I Will Not  Contest Any Elected Position Again ——-Jonah Jang 

By, giwa alex, jos

The popular adage which says “It is honourable to bow out when the ovation is loudest ” today played out when the former immediate past governor of plateau state and senator in the 8th Assembly Davide Jang formerly announced his decision not to contest any elected position again.

As l have seen politically and in my career as military personnel, a two times governor of plateau state, Senator in the 8th Assembly, retired general in the Nigeria Air Force, I think I have run enough race like biblical paul, its time to leave the race for younger ones.

Jang make the pronouncements during People Democratic Party (PDP) emergency (SEC) meeting to reconcile the two warring group that had been ranging following the resignation of the plateau state chairman of (PDP) Hon.Damishi Sango over allege money laundering.

Jang plead with those he may have stepped on their toes in the course of the misunderstanding to see it as in-house misunderstanding not war as mis -constitute in some quarters, but its time as family to come together and resolve it amicably, and cha

t New way forward.

Senator jang urge all the party members to shield their sworn to avoid been make a laughing stock by the ruling party, All Progressive Congress (APC)who has brought nothing but anguish upon the people of Nigerian for the four and half years they hold sway in power with nothing to show for it.

Jang called on persons or group camouflaging as(PDP) member but not one ,but to cause disaffection within the guineas members of the party should better pack and and leave to avoid been disgrace when identify.

He call on the electoral committee members of the party, and the new chairman of the party Hon. Chocho to ensure that he conduct free, fair, transparent and credible elections for the party.

As he further add that the era of flagrant imposition of candidates without recourse to the party constitution is gone as everything should be democratically follow to imbibe party internal democracy.

And called on those vying for various positions in the party to stretch hand of fellowship with the people at the grassroots for them to succeed.

On his part, the former Deputy Senate President Alh. Nasiru Mantu, urgue PDP family in the state to put the past behind and look ahead,as the party is looking at how is going to capture power from APC in 2023 ,that should be our major concern now not fighting ourselves.

“i have forgiven those who have offended me from the bottom of my heart, i also plead for forgiveness from those i might have wrong knowingly or unknowingly as to err is human ,and to forgive is divine. “

Mantu advice member not to decipitate power fighting themselves instead of reserving it to fight their common enemy the APC who has bring untold harsh ships upon the people of Nigeria which has made it difficult for average Nigerian person to eat two square meal a day.

Those who attended the emergency (SEC) meeting include the leaders of the party, Senator Jonah Jang, Alh. Nasiru Mantu, Senator JT Useni members state House of Assembly, Chairman of local government Councils and other party stakeholders.

by Alexander Aleburu

James Dalyop Advice Youths  On Dedication To Duty And  Skills Acquisition. 

By, giwa alex, jos

Youths has been advice to be dedicated to any work they find themselves doing that will make them attain similar feats he has attain as the Permanent Secretary in the plateau state Civil Service .

As he urgue them to acquire outside the knowledge from the conventional classroom which its invoke in 21th century because of scarcity for a white collar jobs which is very difficult to fine.

James Dalyop stated this in an interview with journalist during the church service to mark his 60th birthday which coincide with his retirement from plateau state civil service after spending the mandatory 35 years as constitutionally allowed by plateau state Civil service law held at the Mary Emmanculate Anglican church in kabon in ,plateau state capital.

Dalyop who is retiring as Permanent Secretary in the state civil service, said the hight you attained in your live endeavours largely depends on your dedication to duty given to you to supprindent and how dedicated you handled and execute it.

He said aside been dedicated to duty. the youth must think outside the box, they should add skills acquisition to their conventional class room of study for them to be relevant in today employment market.

He stressed that its important because of the government chucking out graduate from the University, Polytechnic and Monotechnic without commensurate jobs space that would absolve them, but with skills acquisition, the the youth can pick up his or piece self and become somebody in the society he maintained.

Born to the family of Mr and Mrs Stephen Dalyop, he attended St Theresa primary school in Makurdi and completed in 1973,Federal Government College llorin 1973-1978 and the school of preliminary studies, University of jos where he read Economics.

Dalyop joined the state civil service in 1985 as a teacher and rose to the position of Vice Principle before transferring his service to ministry of finance in 1999 and posted to the department of Budget as Director.

He has work in different ministries in the state, an interim administrator of mangu LG, member of senior Executive course 36 of National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) Kuru near jos plateau state.

He is married ,the union is blessed with four children.

by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State : PDP Members Resolves To Shield Sword And Move The Party Forward.

by, giwa alex, jos

The embattled People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in plateau state has resolved to bury their difference and form one formidable PDP in the state that would show the ruling party (APC) in the state political exist door in 2023 general elections.

As the seed of political discord sown amongst the members of the party ,which was at the Verge of tearing the party apart has been resolve with faint promises by the waring parties to chart one course for the interest of the party.

The members representing Barkin Ladi/Riyom Federal constituency at the National Assembly Simon Nwadkwon give the assurance in an interview with Journalist during the party’s emergency (SEC) meeting held at it secretariat along Yakubu Gowon way in jos ,plateau state capital.

Nwadkwon commended the leaders of the party in the state for their sacrifice in jettison their pride to shield sword to chart new course for the progress and development of the party in the state ahead of the coming Congresses.

He further stressed that the reconciliation of the party family has put the “Doubting Thomas” to shame who sworn that the party has come to political cross road and can never be one again, but today, the coming together of the members of the party to iron out their political difference and chart news way forward has put them to shame.

“Today is mourning day for the (APC) as party in the state who vows that our party can never come together as one indivisible entity again. “

He however charged the party leaderships in various strata and those saddled with the responsibility of conducting Congress for the various positions of the party, to ensure they conduct free ,fair, transparent and credible elections.

And further advice those vying to contest the various positions in the party, to ensure they reach out to the people at the grassroots (masses)as he said it has bene unanimously agreed at the (SEC) meeting that it is not going to be political business as usual, no more imposition of candidate , no manipulation ,even if the candidate is unopposed, their most be affirmation.

On who is the current leader of the party in the state, Nwadkwon said ,

“I cannot comment and answer that question now, but what I will tell you is that in every party there are leaders and chairman.”

And (PDP) as a party would not be different.

“if you understand the language very well, their are leaders of the party, and chairman of the in the state”.

In his response in an interview with journalist the New Acting Chairman of the party ,who is untill his appointment is the state organising secretary of the party, Hon, Chocho said he is over overwhelm with the position but promised to reciprocate the gesture by conducting transparent ,free,fair and credible elections for the party that would be an envy of all.

On whether his choice as the state Acting Chairman is acceptable by all members of the party, Hon. Chocho said ,

I will make ensure I write my on Gold by ensuring that i conduct elections that would be acceptable by all sundry of the party and further said ,

“to whom much is given, much is expected, as he said he not unaware of the enormous responsibilities bestowed on me , i pray not to disappoint myself and those who approved my name.

In there separate remark, Nasiru Mantu called on any body who is still having grudges against any member of party or true member of the party to pack his/her load and leave the party.

And the electoral committee of the party ,saddled with responsibilities of conducting elections for the party to do so with the fair God.

Jang in his speech also reiterated the need for the party to conduct free, fair ,transparent and credible elections into the various existing positions in the party that would stand the taste of time. “

That will further reunite the party more and restore hope and confidence among the party members.

by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State : Berom Nation Urged Governor Lalong To Address Issues Of Land Grabbing.

By, giwa alex, jos

Berom Nation has again called on Governor Simon Bako lalong of Plateau state, by extension president Mohammadu Buhari to do some about the land grabbing cases enveloping the Berom Nation of plateau state.

As its unheard-of for some group of persons who believe they are above the law to just come to your ancestral land hit you, beat you, and most cases, kill you with the intention of collecting your land.

Jang Dalyop the president of Berom Educational and Cultural Organization (BECO) make the call in jos during the swearing -in of the association(14) local government heads to over see the activities of each local government, held at the Gwom Gbong jos palace opposite Hill Station Hotel in jos North Local government.

He decried a situation where some people will just invade your farm land with hired killer mechinaries just to sniff live out of you, and the government is doing little or nothing about it ,is unheard-of.

The President stressed the right of individual or groups to own land is enshrined on “Land Use Act”, and if you want land from me ,then you come for negotiation instead of violent means to take it at all cost.

Jang who was elected as the President of (BECO) last year 2019 called on the government to be responsive and arrest and trial those invading and occupying people’s land without the owners consent.

He however called on the government at all level to have a clear focus for the youth and condemn a situation where someone will spend financial and material time in school, at the end, he cannot be able to put meal on the table,while politicians are catering away millions daily.

As he further stressed that under his watch as the President, he would ensure he give the youth parental live they deserve.

Those who grace the Occasion were the Berom leaders in and outside the state, like the Berom in Sanga local government of Kaduna State,the representative of Gwom Gbong Jos, Jacob Buba.

In his response on behalf of the other appointed chairmen, Dr Davou Nyam (BECO) chairman representing jos North local government, said the appointment is a call to duty which will spur them to do more for the lifting the organization.

He advice the Berom Nation to respect those in their mist irrespective of religion ,ethnic and political lineage which is the only away for peaceful coexistence.

And further admonished those living within the Berom Nation should respect the culture of the Berom Nation as respect begets

respect.