by Alexander Aleburu

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

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

Joseph Ari Advice Students To Shun White Collar Jobs. 

By, Giwa Alex, jos

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Papers where deliver by scholars at the conference.

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

by Alexander Aleburu

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

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

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

By, Giwa Alex, Jos

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

by Alexander Aleburu

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

Our Reporter

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

by Alexander Aleburu

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

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

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

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

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

By, Giwa Alex, jos

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The health Center is not going to be only for me and people of my zone alone, but the state and Nigeria at large where any body can go there for medical treatment as it will be equipt with modern health facilities.

On his assistance on his constituent recently ravage by flood , said he has provided the victims with relief materials after visiting them personally and still planning to go back to know how they are doing.

He call on the people of his zone and plateau in general to be mindful of building close to the river bank.

The election of Hon. komsol is been challenge at the appeal court sitting in Jos, plateau State capital ,by the former national 8th assembly member Hon. Johnbull Shakarau.

by Alexander Aleburu

plateau State :Hon.Damishi Sango Position As PDP Chairman Reaffirm By National Body.

By, Giwa Alex, jos

The position of the embattled Chairman of the People Democratic Party (PDP) in plateau state Hon. Damishi Sango has again been reaffirm by National body.

As the People Democratic party (PDP) at the National has write to the chairman of the party in the state, Hon .Damishi Sango to mobilize the party faithful from plateau state for rally ahead of the election in Yenegoa in Bayelsa state which is expected to take place next month Nov, 2019.

The chairman of the party in the state Damishi Sango make this affirmation today 29th October, 2019 at the party secretariat during the party stakeholders meeting in plateau state capital.

Hon. Sango said the aim of the stakeholders meeting is too Brainstorm on the letter from the People Democratic party (PDP) headquarters directing me to mobilize the party supporter to Yenegoa in Bayelsa state for peaceful rally ahead of the election slate for Nov, 2019.

He described the faction of Dakashan led group parading themselves the authentic Chairman of of the as laughable and Illegal because they are faceless

“For those faceless group parading themselves as parallel Exco in the party in the state, all the correspondence of the party still address to me as the chairman of the party.

The former minister of Sports also use the stakeholders meeting to throw light on the cause of the internal misunderstanding in the party.

“Immediately after the 2019 general election we discover that some people betrayed the party ,

when we were working hard to unravel those behind the betrayal, some group who felt the noose of the investigation is tighten against them turn around to accuse me of misappropriation the money for 2019 election”.

“He further stress, When we were invited and committee set up to investigate the claim,they turned around from misappropriation call for my resignation. “

He further said he started his active politics as far back 1982 has never be found wanting for any political issues, I will not allow some desperate group of political party to rubbish my hard earned image that has take me years to build and nurture.

He thanked JT Usani the governorship under the People Democratic party for his financial help to the party, and the group of members challenge the judgement of the election tribunal at the appeal.

Those in attendance include the ,

Patrick Docatry, Hon .Emmanuel Magni, James Dalop, Hon. Dapialong, Titus Alams, Danjuma Maina, Hon. Jonathan Dabo.

Others are prof. Mallafia, Hon Amos Gobi, Jt Usani and others

by Alexander Aleburu

CBN Sentistize Stakeholders Of Rights And Obligations Of Customers. 

By, Giwa Alex, jos

As part orientation and banking strategy, the management of the Apex Bank, Central Bank of Nigeria, (CBN), has commenced the mobilization of the low income and economically active persons towards increased productivity, creation of employment, wealth and engender sustainable growth in Nigeria.

The team of the Bank are currently in Jos, the Plateau State capital for two day (CBN) Fair to engage women, youths, entrepreneurs, farmers and financial service providers to interact on ways of actualizing the dreams.

Speaking during the Fair opening ceremony held at Elian Gold and Base in Jos, the plateau state capital , the Director Corporate Communication of the (CBN), Mr. Isaac Okorafor, says the CBN attaches great importance and commitment to this sensitization programme with the main objective of coming together to create awareness about the CBN activities as it concerns economic development initiatives of the Bank with a view of explaining to customers the opportunities available and how every citizen can take advantage of them.

Represented by the Branch Director of Corporation Communication Jos, Mrs Veronica Aqua says (CBN) has various initiatives based on monetary policy, modernization of the payment system, development financing programme, and financial Literacy are designed to revamp, reposition and re-engineer vital sectors of the economy.

“Some of these initiatives include Agricultural Credit Guarantee Scheme Fund (ACGSF), Micro Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (MSME), Micro Finance Policy, Commercial Agricultural Credit Scheme (CACS), electronic payment system (alternative payment channels), mobile banking, Rights of consumers of financial services, financial inclusion, Biometric Verification Number (BVN) and pursuit of sound and stable financial system.”

“These good initiatives no doubt, are quite capable of repositioning the economy if well understood and the opportunities are adequately tapped into.”

“This fair is therefore, planned to mobilize the low income but economically active people, especially, women, youths, entrepreneurs, farmers and financial’service providers to come together, interact and energy towards enhancing access to finance, increase productivity, generate employment, create wealth and engender sustainable growth.”

“At the end of this two-days event, it is hoped that our participants would be in a good position to evaluate and take basic financial decisions that can enrich your entrepreneurial skills,

therefore urge you to actively participate in all the sessions including the break-out sessions where sector specific issues are expected to be raised and explained.”

“At the juncture, let me use this medium to urge Nigerians to fully embrace and key into policies and programme of the Central Bank which are geared towards’ entrenching both micro and macro-economic stability.

Our goal is to stimulate economic development for our people to live a better and more fulfilled.

“May I also thank the Branch Controller and the entire staff of (CBN) Jos Branch, especially the Local Organizing Committee for efforts committed into organizing this fair”.

It however, assures that it remains a people-focused Institution that is strictly devoted to building a resilient financial system that can serve the growth and development needs of the Country.

“Some of these initiatives of the Apex Bank include: Agricultural Credit Guarantee Scheme Fund (ACGSF), Micro Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (MSME), Micro Finance Policy, Commercial Agricultural Credit Scheme (CACS), electronic payment system (alternative payment channels), mobile banking, Rights of consumers of financial services, financial inclusion, Biometric Verification Number (BVN) and pursuit of sound and stable financial system.”

by Alexander Aleburu

Niger  State  Government Scores  2019 Jos  Trade  Fair  Above  Average. 

By, Giwa Alex, jos

The Niger State government has scored the 2019 Jos Trade Fair above average pass mark which only compare with Kaduna and Abuja North central Nigeria in term of organisation .

As he call on the government of plateau state Simon Bako Lalong and the chairman of norther governor’s forum to cash on the attendance of the foreign exhibitors on this year 2019 trade fair and tap from their various potentials.

The Niger State government represented by the president of Niger Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture ,Engr Dr. A. B. Hassan made the commendation ln an interview with our correspondence at polo field the venue of the Trade Fair.

Dr. Hassan said the Niger come little late to this year fair due to some financial set-back even when his Excellency the governor of Niger State has given his approval, but we just have to task ourselves just to be in attendance, and give the assurance that by next fair, Niger State will fully in participation.

The president of the chamber call on the citizens to take the insecurity bedevilling the country in general and North- central in particular as everybody’s business.

“You most look out for your neighbor, you most know who is your neighbor, what he/she is doing for a living if it inimical to the security of the country and report to the appropriate authority. “

And call on the government of the northern regions

to be proactive in nipping any insecurity on board.

by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State Farmers Association Cries Over Lack Of Market For  Their Farm Produce. 

By, Giwa Alex, jos

The farmers in plateau State under the auspices of “Plateau State Farmers Association”North central Nigeria, has cried out over lack of market for their farm produce.

As they call on Plateau state government and by extension federal government to come to the aid of the farmers in the State by connecting them with international markets where their farm product will be dispose after harvest to avoid selling them at give away price at the local market.

Kenneth Bako, a farmer from Shendam LG of plateau state who farm Rice, Maize and other farm product make the appeal in an interview with our correspondence during the plateau day celebration at the on going 2019 “Jos Trade Fair” held at Polo Field in Jos the plateau state capital.

Bako who speak on behalf of his member ” Association of farmers” plateau state chapter, commend the federal and the state government who has been magnanimous with the farmers in the state by providing tractors and other farm implements for them to enhance their productivity.

Kenneth who is at the trade fair to survey what his association is showcasing, said “agriculture is the first among other things that enhances the development of the state,and nation at large without it, the nation may not be nowhere.

He however add that the farmers association in the state partner with the government through “Anchor Borrower Schemes “,non governmental organizations, those are the people that enhances the development of federal, state and local government.

“we partner with them in terms of equipment and other impliment to enhance modern farming practices and to develop our agricultural system.

He call on the government to provide the youths with soft loan and modern farming equipment that can aid them to start modern farming business.

Mr Bako however advice the youth to stop scouting for white collar jobs that are very few to go round.

by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State :Chairman Mikang  Urges   Federal Government To Avert Looming Crisis In Wase Over Mineral Exploration.

By, Giwa Alex, Jos
The Plateau state ALGON chairman and the Chairman of Mikang local government of plateau state has call on the federal government to weigh into the looming crisis currently waiting to escalate in Wase LG of plateau state over mining activities .
The call is important to avoid the type of agitations going on in Niger Delta part of Nigeria over oil exploration with no corresponding impart of the explorer social responsibility to the indigenous people who live in pathetic situation.
Hon. Ezekiel Vuelgap the chairman of Mikang local government of plateau state give the advice in an interview with Journalist Monday 22nd October, 2019 during Southern plateau day in the on going trade fair held at the Polo field in Jos the plateau state capital.
The chairman mikang who double as the ALGON chairman in the state decry the activities of “Compani Zurak” engage in mining in Wase but expose the people of the community to harm, devoid of social amenities, no drinkable water, cottage hospital and functional primary and secondary school despite the millions of naira been move from the community through the mining activities by this company own by the Chinese.
He said a visit to the community showed that the people of the locality are practically living like sub-human beings without noting to show that there is money spinning mineral in the local community.
“The chinese involved in the mining activities Wase care little or nothing at all for their host community. “
He thank the organizer of the Trade fair for good organization of the fair as compared to some of the fairs in other states.
The chairman thank the Rescue governor Simon Bako Lalong of plateau state for the creation of peace on the plateau which make the trade fair possible.
The chairman outline some of the agricultural and minerals find in the southern zone to include, rice, yam, maize, sweet potato, bambara nut, hot pepper.
While the solid minerals find in the zone include, Tantalite, Kaolin, Sait, Marble just to mention but few.
by Alexander Aleburu

550 Neighborhood Watch Under Going Training ln   Plateau State. 

By, Giwa Alex, jos
Not fewer than 550 newly recruited Neighborhood Watch of Nigeria Rantyia Police Division ,officer are currently receiving training at Azi Yanko Youth Center in Jos, the plateau state capital.
The training and five days workshop will help them know about intelligent gathering and reporting, and also help the participants know their rights, the Do’s and Don’t while carrying out their duties.
The commandant Neighborhood Watch Nigeria Gagman Boppije make this know Monday 21st October, 2019 during the opening ceremony of the five days training workshop organized for the newly recruited officers held at the Azi Yanko Youth Center in Jos, the plateau state capital.
The commander said at moment the neighborhood watch is voluntary service with the following objectives, to cooperate with officers of men of Nigeria police and members of the communities in order to promote police community relations, mutual understanding and confidence in our security organs and bridge the gap of credibility and acceptance between the police and the communities,to support the Nigeria police, to police our immediate communities due to shortage of man power of Nigeria police.
Other objectives of the organization according to Gagman, is to find way of discouraging or minimizing crime and criminality, to form intelligence network that may be use to minimize crime and to perform any other activities as may be directed by the government.
The Commander highlight some of the achievements of the body to include, networking and information dissemination, solving the criminal activities hitherto going on at Dadin Kowa first gate which was almost a concern for the residents of the area, help to discongest the unnecessary artificial gridlock cause by tricycles on the main road, and arrest of some of the criminals who were handed over to the police.
He however said the achievement wouldn’t have be possible without the support of His Excellency Simon Bako Lalong, The Director General Peace Building Agency, Commissioner of police, plateau State command and DPO Rantiya Division.
The representative of Governor Simon Bako Lalong, Director General Peace Building Agency who double as guest speaker, said the state government headed by Simon Bako Lalong is solidly behind the organization and said inview of the importance of the neighborhood watch to the plateau state government, the same training and workshops will be replicated in the other zones of the state.
Speaking on the theme of the workshop “Community Policing As A Panacea For Addressing insecurity To Attract National Development “,Longman said where there is no security it will be devoid of development hence the importance of this Neighborhood Watch.
In his goodwill message, the plateau state commissioner of police represented by DCP Tafida Aliyu advice the newly recruited

officer

to operate within the ambit of the law in discharging their duties and highlights some of the DO’s and Don’t ,and advice them to be security conscious as they are not carrying weapons to always move in twos or more.

The coordinator of the Neighborhood Watch Nigeria Engr Ola Azizi appeal to the government to assist the security outfit with equipment to work with.
He appeals to the the goverment to consider the officers of the neighborhood watch in the subsequent recruitment into Nigeria police, Army or any other main stream forces, as they are already trained by capable hands.
by Alexander Aleburu

Waklek Send Strong Advice To Nigeria Leaders. 

By, Giwa Alex, jos

The former Chancellor of the University of Ibadan,Nde Joshua Waklek has send strong advise to the Nigeria leaders who are in position of authority to purge themselves and always have a rethink in dealing with people who may not be privilege like themselves .

As he advised them to initiate policies that will make live easy and meaningful for the common man in Nigeria and shun the attitude of myself and my family alone.

The former accountant general of plateau state give the advice in an interview with our correspondence during the celebration of his 70th birthday,held at the Crest hotel in Jos the plateau state capital.

The one time chancellor of the University of lbadan lament a situation where many families could not afford three square meals a day, is a pathetic situation that should leave our leaders with deep reflection.

He further added that many families today cannot pay the school fee of their children /wards which did not suppose to be like that.

He however call on the Nigeria leaders who are in positions of authority to initiate policies and program that would anminorate the suffering of common man in the society.

The celebrant who is the father-in-law to the executive governor of plateau state Simon Bako Lalong call on the people of plateau state to live in peace and shun the act that are capable of tinkering with the peace of the State.

Reminiscing on his story, he said the story of my success cannot be separated from Hard work,and advised all, mostly the youth to be dedicated and hard working in what ever they do and find themselves doing.

He add that he dedicate the book of his biography to mark his 70th birthday to his family who makes it possible to become what he is today.

Born into the family of Nde Jilang and Nana Maryamu in 27th March, 1949 pangpel in pankshin LG of plateau state.

He is educated both in Nigeria and out side Nigeria including National Institute for policy and strategic Studies (NIPSS) Kuru in plateau State.

by Alexander Aleburu

8.491Billion Spend By NPower In Plateau State For  Four Years. 

By, Giwa Alex, jos

The some of over Eight (8) billion naira has since be spend by Npower for the young graduates in plateau State since it inception in 2016 .

As very credible exist plans is on cause knowing that the intervention is not a permanent job employment.

The coordinator of the Social Investment program in plateau state ,who is the Assistant to the executive governor of plateau state Bako Lalong on Social investment program Dr. Sumaye F. Hamza gave the statistics recently in a press briefing held at the government House Little Ray Field in Jos the plateau state capital heralding presentation of the document which contains implementation of SIP for four Years to the (SGS)

Professor Danladi Atu.

Dr. Sumaye added that the National Home Grown School Feeding Program, presently have 3304 well kitted cooks providing nourishing meal develop through a multi sectoral Approach to 220,865 pupils in public and private schools in plateau State.

She further stress that she has 11,000 comprising the poor and vulnerable House Holds in six local governments in the state to include :jos East, Bassa, Kanke, lantang North and Wase that are currently receiving Five Thousand Naira monthly under the cash transfer.

Dr. Hamza further said the state has benefited additional components under the CCT called, Co Responsibility where almost four thousand lactating mothers, pregnant women and household with zero to five years of children who attend Antenatal and receive immunisation with evidence are receiving additional Five Thousand.

As we are currently working in the remaining eleven LGs where Eighty Thousand poor and vulnerable House Hold have been enumerated and enrolment has commence.

Under Government Enterprises Employment Program (GEEP),there is interest free loan domiciled in the Bank of industry where we equally have beneficiaries in plateau State, as total number Of 31,929 have received the loan under trade -money.

She use the press release to appreciate the government for the laudable initiative and as she request for additional impactful activities.

by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State : Catholic Church Come Hard On Governor Lalong

By, Giwa Alex, jos

The Catholic Archbishop Of Jos and Co-A

djutor Archbishop of Abuja, Ignatius A. Kaigama has come hard on plateau state governor Simon Bako Lalong over his nonchalant attitude towards Catholic in plateau State.

As the Apostolic Administrator kaigama said our Governor in plateau State, Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong, together with some of his commissioners and senior members in the present government ,including some traditional rulers have in one way or the other been beneficiaries of Catholic education in the state but delibrately always avoid invitation any time there is need like this summit .

Archbishop Kaigama make the lamentation during his address at the occasion of the opening ceremony of the 1st Education Summit of the Catholic Archdiocese of Jos held on the 16th October 2019 at the St Louis college in Jos, the plateau state capital without the any of the government or their representative invited in attendance.

The Archbishop urge professor John Wade who is the Director of “Research and Documentation”in Lalong administration representing the chairman of the occasion professor Dalanladi Atu(SGS) state governor to take the Catholic displeasure message to the governor that” l” am not happy, and the entire Catholic Church are not happy.

The two days education summit which has it theme as “Consolidating Catholic Education In The Archdiocese Of Jos”kaigama said is to help strengthen what is already in existence, to make it more effective and better.

Kaigama further add that the summit is set to consolidate on the gains already recorded from our existing Nursery /Primary and secondary schools with the aim of making Catholic Education in the Archdiocese of Jos a more effective tool for the positive development and transformation of our young people.

“I strongly believe that the deliberation at this summit will revigorate our ardent desire in making a meaningful impart on our society through our Catholic schools.

Archbishop Kaigama reiterate the right of every young people in Nigeria to qualitative education irrespective of the school they attend as the aim is not only to acquire certificate by passing exams but to transform them to be positive useful citizens of the society, a society that is experiencing multi dimensional challenges.

He said Catholic world wide has touched people positively to have helped to transform society in many ways ,which explains why government in advance countries would deliberately assist, invest and collaborate with the Catholic Church in the running of primary, secondary and tertiary institutions.

“the Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido, does not fail to mention the positive experience in Catholic school, Alhaji Yahaya Kwande and old Muslim often tell about the impact on him and others of Catholic school they attended in Kwande in plateau State.

To buttress the important of education, he quoted from the book of proverb chapter 22verse 6.

As he stress the duty of the church is to educate the people because is divinely given role.

Kaigam call on the government to create polices that will make it possible for the children of the poor to afford it, and the government previlages or allocation meant for school children should be exclude the children who are in mission or privately run schools.

The summit which has participants drew from all the mission school in plateau State ,and communique will be issue after the summit.

by Alexander Aleburu

Governor Lalong Set To Move Jos Trade Fair To Permanent Site.

By, Giwa Alex, jos.

Governor Bako Lalong of plateau state has direct (PLACCIMA) to go all out and identify any suitable parcel of land in any place within the state that will serve as permanent site for the susquent state trade fair and report back to the state government for further action.
As Governor Lalong said the event is dear to his heart our Rescue Administration desire not only restore the glory of our beloved State, but also build an economy that will provide opportunities and support the entrepreneurial spirit of the Plateau man, woman and youth.
Governor Bako Lalong make the commitment today 14th Oct, 2019,at the official opening of the 2019 Plateau Trade Fair held at the polo field in Jos- North local government of plateau state.
Governor Lalong said on assumption of office in 2015, our Rescue Administration has continued to remove all obstacles that are inimical to economic growth such as insecurity, poor infrastructure, and stress of doing business among others.
And call on all the citizes of the State to join hands with the government to rebuild the state that will be an envey of all.
“This is why I welcome and appreciate all businessmen and women, corporate bodies, and exhibitors that have come from far and near to participate in this Trade Fair and join us in the process of rebuilding our state. “
He further said our Rescue Administration has continued to remove all obstacles that are inimical to economic growth such as insecurity, poor infrastructure, and stress of doing business among others.
“Today, we have made a lot of progress in turning around the security situation, such that many investors are now eager to bring their money into Plateau State and are reaping huge benefits.
This the governor said has not only encouraged us to do more in marketing the business and investment opportunities on the Plateau to the outside world, but equally assisted us in mapping out strategies of achieving our “Next Level Vision,” which has Sustainable Economic Rebirth as one of its three pillars.
This year 2019 Jos Trade Fairs which has it Theme “Trade Fairs: A Platform for Promoting Tourism Potentials on the Plateau”,Lalong said no doubt, is a well thought out theme that supports our Government’s efforts at developing the abundant tourism potentials and re-establishing the fact that Plateau State is indeed the Home of Peace and Tourism in Nigeria and Africa.
He invite both local and foreign investors to come and invest in holiday resorts, game reserves, hotels, picnic sites, entertainment, fashion and other opportunities that will meet global standard and improve tourism business.
“As part of making the investment climate more friendly, our Rescue Administration is putting in place infrastructure such as roads and street lights on major and feeder roads in the State Capital and environs as well as beautifying roundabouts with the support of corporate organizations.”
And he promise his government readiness to do more in line with the commitment to providing a conducive atmosphere for smooth operations and partnership with private sector under (PPP) arrangements.
As he stress government commitment to support the Jos Trade Fair as it opens doors for small and medium entrepreneurs to showcase their innovations and products; having gone through various processes of training and coaching by the Plateau Small and Medium Enterprises Agency (PLASMIDA).
In his welcome address, the president of Plateau Chambers of Commerce Industry, Mines and Agriculture Da Bulus Dareng welcome the exhibitors for this year 2019 plateau state Trade Fairs as their attendance will no in small measure add spices to the organization of the Trade Fair.
And urge the private sector to compliment the efforts by participating in the business as goverment can not do it alone.
Da Bulus appeal to the government to provide young men and women in the state soft loan to enable them to be financially independent.
He also reteriate the need for government to without delay put mechinary in motion to reconstruct the burn down jos ultra modern market.
In her speech the MD/CEO Anita Marketing and Event, Bolcit Barshep said the choice of this year theme of the Trade Fair:”A Platform To Promote The Tourism Potentials OnThe Plateau “is apt as this will open doors for the building of a stronger economy for our dear state.
by Alexander Aleburu

Breaking:America Dollars  Is At The Verge Of Collapse As Nigeria Sign Currency  Swap Deal With  Republic of China. 

By, Giwa Alex, jos.
Nigeria just be out if bondage as the American dollar is at the verge of collapse,and may no longer be the only be the only currency to determine international trade.
This is as the Central Bank Of Nigeria has finally sign currency swap with the Republic of China for ease of doing business.
What this means is that all the business transactions hitherto carried out even in China using dollars will no longer be so as China currency will now be use instead of the hitherto “Almighty” America dollars .
The implications of this new deal with China government is that all the goods been bought with dollars even in China market will now be purchased with China currency which automatically reduce the price of goods and services due to low exchange rate of Chinese currency compare to America dollar which is on a high side.
” The importance of this is that since almost 70% of the goods we import come from China and Asia and 12% America why must we use Dollars to transact with China? from now instead of using dollars at N350 to 1dollar to import those goods, we can now buy Yuan at 47 naira to 1 Yuan and import those stuffs directly.”
” Soon you will be buying that techno phone you bought at N80,000 for N12,000.”
“Instead of buying these goods in dollars in China, we will now buy them in Yuan which is 5times cheaper than dollars.”

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” A giant stride against Nigerian looters who will not want it to be reported or allow end-users to understand this victory over supremacy of dollars in our daily lives and economic activities.”
Up coming reality is that from days to come try and monitor exchange rate.
“Some of those people who hoarded foreign currencies to make gains will off load them in order not to have heart attack over their huge loss arising from the currency swap deal with china.”
“Dollars and pounds will flood everywhere with no buyers, as the buyers will draw naira from their accounts in banks with presence in China.”
by Alexander Aleburu

Breaking:America Dollars  Is At The Verge Of Collapse As Nigeria Sign Currency  Swap Deal With  Republic of China. 

By, Giwa Alex, jos.
Nigeria just be out if bondage as the American dollar is at the verge of collapse,and may no longer be the only be the only currency to determine international trade.
This is as the Central Bank Of Nigeria has finally sign currency swap with the Republic of China for ease of doing business.
What this means is that all the business transactions hitherto carried out even in China using dollars will no longer be so as China currency will now be use instead of the hitherto “Almighty” America dollars .
The implications of this new deal with China government is that all the goods been bought with dollars even in China market will now be purchased with China currency which automatically reduce the price of goods and services due to low exchange rate of Chinese currency compare to America dollar which is on a high side.
” The importance of this is that since almost 70% of the goods we import come from China and Asia and 12% America why must we use Dollars to transact with China? from now instead of using dollars at N350 to 1dollar to import those goods, we can now buy Yuan at 47 naira to 1 Yuan and import those stuffs directly.”
” Soon you will be buying that techno phone you bought at N80,000 for N12,000.”
“Instead of buying these goods in dollars in China, we will now buy them in Yuan which is 5times cheaper than dollars.”

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” A giant stride against Nigerian looters who will not want it to be reported or allow end-users to understand this victory over supremacy of dollars in our daily lives and economic activities.”
Up coming reality is that from days to come try and monitor exchange rate.
“Some of those people who hoarded foreign currencies to make gains will off load them in order not to have heart attack over their huge loss arising from the currency swap deal with china.”
“Dollars and pounds will flood everywhere with no buyers, as the buyers will draw naira from their accounts in banks with presence in China.”
by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State Sets To Host Umah Publishers Literary Contest For Secondary Schools In Nigeria

Our Reporter, Jos

Umah Literary Contest was founded to improve reading, leadership and communication skills in students. The content was targeted at students from JS 1 – SS 3 with the aim to forster reading, improve literary learning, pronunciation, accurate use of words, improve on the student’s vocabulary stock and much more.

Plateau State has concluded arrangement to herald the maiden edition of the National Secondary Schools literary contest which will give students in public and private secondary schools equal chances of participation. The contest will be kicking off with Plateau State and will be conducted throughout the 36 states including FCT before progressing to zonal level and the winners from the zonal level would compete against themselves at the grand finale which will produce the national champions.

The State Ministry of Education has called on the Principals of schools to wave in on the contest by putting their office into good use to ensure registration of the students as key to successful conduct of the contest.

The ADS to the Permanent Secretary, Mr Nuwatta M. Kangrusa in a replied letter dated 30-09-2019 had directed all DES, ADO and Principals of public and private schools to ensure active participation of the students.

The statement encouraged schools competition by calling on Principals of public and private schools to see the exercise as fighting illiteracy in sub sahara Africa where the record for poor reading and learning is on the high rate.

Meanwhile, the Media Director of Umah Publishers Nigeria Limited, Israel Olatunji Tijani says they have received the State Ministry of Education approval to commence the literary contest in the state as talent hunt to improve and boost reading.

In a press statement released to Newsmen in Jos, Tijani disclosed that one of their corporate responsibility is giving back to the society by promoting reading culture and improve learning skills in schools

He said, Plateau State is one of the pilot states and government has indicated interest towards encouraging students learning literature in English which saw Prof Wole Soyinka won a Nobel Prize.

Tijani called on Local Government Chairmen to key into the project by sponsoring more indigent students who can not afford the cost of literary books that would be use for the upcoming contest.

According to him, in other to promote reading culture in schools and to improve students communication skills with good comprehension, so many novels have been outline and design to be used as guide for the contest.

He maintained that the program is aim at guiding students in their future endeavour and character of learning in developing them to become leaders.

by Alexander Aleburu

Bauchi State National And State House Of Assembly Election Tussle,Appeal Court Reserved Judgment.

The Jos division of the Court of Appeal, has reserved judgement into the appeal of, Faruk Mustapha, against the Bauchi State, National and State Assembly election petition tribunal, in favour of Senator, Adamu Bulkachuwa.

The appeal pending before panel of judges, led byJustice, Mrs Azira Mshilia, came up Friday, with the adoption of the substantive appeal, among three other processes by the petitioners Counsel, Joe Dappap.

The 1st and 2nd respondent counsels, Sunday Ameh SAN, for Senator Adamu Bulkachuwa, and M.A Abubakar, ex Bauchi Governor, for the APC, aslo adopted their motions of Preliminary Objections (PO), as well as other responses to the appel respectively.

Alhaji Faruk Mustapha, of the NNPP, is challenging the declaration and returned of Senator, Adamu Bulkachuwa, as winner of the Bauchi North Senatorial District of Bauchi State, on the grounds of violations of electoral acts.

The appalant counsel, Joe Dappap, urged the court to identify the evidence of PW 5, that was dismissed by the trial tribunal in its judgement of 6th September, 2019.

He further urged the court to; “allow the appeal and grant all the relief soughts by the appellant.”

However, 1st respondent counsel, Joe Dappap, urged the court to strike out all of the appalent grounds of arguments, for lacking in merit.

Similarly, Counsel to 2nd responden, M.A Abubakar, urged the court to dismissed the appeal for lacking in merit. Likewise, the 3rd respondent counsel, K.B. Yakunat, urged the court to dismissed the appeal.

filed brief of argument dated 4th October, we so adopt and urged the court to dismissed the appeal being lacking in merit.

The 3rd respondent counsel filed respond on 4th October and also adopt it, urginging the court to dismiss the appeal for lacking in merit.

Justice Mrs, Azira Mshilia, flanked by Justices Mrs, Ukechuku Onyemenam, and Tani Yusuf Hassan, adjourned and reserved judgement in the suit.

by Alexander Aleburu

6.5 Billion Money Laundering Case, Jonah Jang Call For Re-Cross Examination  Of Prosecution Witnesses.

By, Giwa Alex, jos

Senator Jang 6.5 billion money laundering case has taken a new dramatic twist as the immediate past governor of plateau state Senator David Jonah Jang has call for all the prosecution witnesses to be re-cross examined.

Speaking through his counsel Edward Pwajok (SAN),said the re-cross examination of the prosecution witnesses is very imperative to illicit more information from them on the area of the new amended charges.

But what would have be another smart move by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC),objected to the application of the 1st respondent Jonah jang for all the prosecution witnesses to be recall for re -cross examination.

The counsel to the 1st defendant Edward Pwajok (SAN), argued that the reasons is predicated on the amended charges which touches the entire gamut of the case including the Federal government of Nigeria and the apex financial institution of the country, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and for fair hearing it would be nice for all the witnesses to be recall for re-cross examination.

After argument and counter argument, justice Longji rule that since the new amended charges touches the entire gamut aspect of the case, it would be wise for the interest of justice for all the prosecution witnesses to be re -cross examined to cover the new areas thrown up by the new amended charges by the prosecutor.

Pwajok maintained that the team of lawyers to David Jonah jang head by the legal luminary Mike Ozekhome (SAN) will study the amended charges against the 1st defendant Jonah jang, and possiblel

y. challenge it at the appeal court, as the charges which is tag “Approval and Transfer”is not know in law.

The case has been adjourned to Oct, 30th, 31st and 1st of Nov, 2019 for the re- cross examination of the prosecution witnesses.

It would be recall that in the last adjournment ,sitting Sept, 30th, 2019 the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)come up with an application to amend some of the charges 1 to 17,probably because they were no longer comfortable with the way the case is moving contrary to their expectations.

The “Approval And Transfer”,

the 1st defendant Jonah Jang through his counsel Edward Pwajok (SAN) vehemently opposed the application on the ground that the phrase is not know in law, and if it allow to scale through, it would amount to making caricature of judicial process.

The 1st defendant further added that the application will amount to embarrassing his client who is the 1st defendant,and cited various authorities to support his argument.

In his ruling on the application, justice longji hold that the application can not in any way embarrass the 1st defendant as insinuated by the counsel to the 1st defendant, as the case is already on the public domain,and however ruled in favor of the prosecutor for the amendment of the charges.

In what could be best describe as in quick succession, the 1st defendant through his counsel Edward Pwajok (SAN) move to apply that the court should rule that all the prosecution witnesses earlier cross examined should be presented for re- cross examination.

The application was however granted on the ground that the amended charges has summersault the whole charges so the need for all the prosecution witnesses to be re-cross examine.

The 2nd defendant who is not opportune to be join in the amended charges despite some of the amended charges affect his client Yakubu Pam threaten to challenge it in the appeal court.

The counsel to the 2nd defendant Oguntuyi said the amended charges 9,10,11and 12 directly affect my client ,closing us out is against our fundamental human right to fair hearing we shall study it carefully with the view to know the next line of action to take.

The case had been adjourned to Oct, 30th, 31st and 1st Nov, 2019 for re-cross examination of the prosecution witnesses.

by Alexander Aleburu

Shocking:Over Seven (7) Million  Girl -Child Are Out Of School In Nigeria. 

Shocking:Over Seven (7) Million Girl -Child Are Out Of School In Nigeria.
By, Giwa Alex, jos
Over seven (7)million girl child in Nigeria is said to be out of school, this is more than thirteen (13)million of the number of children that are not in school.
This disturbing figure is said to have represents more than six(6) percent of the Nation population.
This shocking revelation was made known to this medium on press release by Muslim women under the auspices of “Federation Of Muslim Women’s Associations In Nigeria “(FOMWAN).
According to the release dated 6th Oct, 2019 and sign by Hajiya Halimah Jubril, (FOMWAN) National Amirah and Dr. Sumaye Fadimatu Hamza (FOMWAN) National PRO respectively said,
“The Federation of Muslim Women’s Associations in Nigeria [FOMWAN] acknowledges the fact that out of the 13.2 million children that are out of school in Nigeria, 7.93 million are girls. “
“This disturbing figure represents 6.67% of Nigeria’s population. Hence one of the cardinal objectives of FOMWAN is provision of quality education to all especially Girls and Women. “
The association use the release to further advocate for the education of the Girl-Child which is fundamental in fighting poverty, ignorance and diseases in the states and the nation at large.
“FOMWAN is mindful of the fact that the international Day of the Girl -Child is celebrated annually to persuade for political will, allocation of sufficient resources to education and increase awareness among citizens on the existing inequalities facing the Girl Child especially in the area of education, legal rights, and protection among others.”
This year 2019 theme tagged “GirlForce: Unscripted and Unstoppable” is said to be apt and is directed towards Empowering Girls for a Brighter Tomorrow.
As (FOMWAN) Nationwide joins the world to mark the day, series of activities lined up include, placing banners at strategic locations that pass the messages of ensuring quality education to all especially the Girl Child ,as well as advocating for provision of safe educational environment for children generally and particularly the Girl Child through appropriate messages to stakeholders.
All state branches of (FOMWAN) shall carry out awareness rallies and lectures along with Government, religious and community leaders, NAWOJ, youths and parents so that collaboratively and persuasively a lot can be achieved.
Furthermore,(FOMWAN) is also participating in One Million Girls’ March for “Free and Compulsory Quality Education and increase livelihood for all girls’ in collaboration with UNICEF, Sultan Foundation for Development, World Bank and UBEC.
These activities will enhance enrolment, retention and completion of education of children especially the Girl-Child.
(FOMWAN) however , use this press release to call for proactive approach by Government and Non-Governmental Institutions to the aspect of Teacher Education which is the bedrock of quality education to all.
by Alexander Aleburu

Prof.Mailafia Oral Application To Stop Journalists Reporting His Case Against Masara Kim Failed. 

By,Giwa Alex, Jos

Prof. Mailafia oral application urging the court to ban journalists from reporting the court case between him and one Mr Masara Kim has been over rule by the judge.

The oral application of professor Mailafia represented by his counsel A.A Abrahim is predicated on the ground that the continue reportage help to expose the content of the case instead of playing it down which is helping to add salt to injury.

The judge was quick to disagree with the plaintiff counsel on the ground that journalists aside having beats which court is one, have unique way which they write to communicate to there larger audience /readers.

In his response, the defendant counsel replied that he would only respond to the plaintiff’s Counsel if he present a written application on the matter.

Plaintiff’s Counsel, Barr. A. A Ibrahim who is handling a Defamation Case between Prof. Dimis Mailafiya against Masara Kim Usman, Tue 8th, Oct, 2019 was visibly unhelpful in his misgivings against Journalists reporting court proceedings.

Prof. Dimis Mailafiya, the Director General of the Plateau PDP Gubernatorial Campaign Council, in the 2019 election had early this year filed defamation charges against a Jos based Journalist, Masara Kim, demanding about N50 million damages.

Kim, according to our findings has been dragged to court in January 2019, over a news report he published on his news blog, http://www.masarakimsblog.com in October 2018, wherein the Sen. Jeremiah Useni’s campaign DG was accused of allegedly collecting bribe to shortchange and back a supposedly unpopular running mate for his boss.

When the matter came up for hearing, Kim and his team of Lawyers head by Nanle Komak from Komak Law firm appeared in the court alongside counsels to the plaintiff Barr. A. A Ibrahim to proceed on the matter.

But with surprises, the defendant’s applicant Counsel, Barr. Komak moved to file an application for a motion on notice for the extension of time to enable the Defendant file his statement of defense.

The application was not opposed by the plaintiff Counsel, Barr. A. A. Ibrahim, making the proceedings Judge to fix January 27th 2020 for the continuation of hearing.

The defendant had in a statement of defence through his counsel in January 2019 filed a motion seeking to strike out the case as well as filed a followup to a memorandum of appearance filed in May 2019,

The defendant was issued a notice of intention to go to court in November 2018 by Prof. Mailafiya’s Councils, M.Y Saleh (SAN) & Co law firm.

At the expiration of the grace period within which the said defamatory news story was expected to be retracted, Kim was served a writ of summons in January 2019.

The University of Jos Professor of Economics is demanding a N50,000,000.00 relief for the offense, a retraction and an order restraining the Publisher of http://www.mkreporters.media from publishing any further ‘defamatory’ story against him.

Kim is however contending that the news report in question is not assertive and was published with no ill-will after offering a chance for defence which was not exploited by the complainant.

by Alexander Aleburu

Governor Bako Lalong Shuns lobbyist Over Commissioners’ Appointment. 

By, Giwa Alex, jos

Governor Simon Bako of plateau state has said he shunned and refused to be influence by the antics of individual and groups who want to coarse him in the course of trying to get the best among the best of those to constitute his cabinet as commissioners.

As Governor Lalong said since I discouraged every lobby and influence to personally select you, I am going to drive you so hard and hold you to the highest standards as you carry out your assignments to ensure we achieve tangible results.

Governor Lalong made the revelations during the Sworning in of the 23 commissioners to pilot the three pillars policies trust of the APC administration in the state to the “Next Level “,held 7th Oct, 2019 at the New government House Little Rayfield in Jos south LG of plateau state.

As he urge the newly sworn in commissioners to demonstrate high sense of respect, loyalty, diligence, commitment, probity and accountability to our development plans within the three pillar policies of the administration,namely:

Peace, Security and Good governance; Physical Infrastructural Development; and Sustainable Economic Rebirth.

These can only be achieved if they come together and work as one.

“In achieving these, you are expected to ensure good synergy and working cooperation with your Permanent Secretaries, Directors and other support Staff in the machinery of government towards successful implementation of programmes and projects.”

Governor Lalong remain them as the highest policies making body in your various ministries.

“As Commissioners you are the highest Political Heads of your Ministry, Department and Agency as the case may be. Similarly, as Members of the State Executive Council, which is the highest policy formulation organ, you are expected to advice on technical or procedural matters towards informed decisions on developmental issues. “

Lalong call on the opposition party to join hands with the ruling party in the state APC to move the state developments to another level.

“This event is holding few days after our electoral victory was affirmed by the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal. We thank God and dedicate this collective victory to the entire people of Plateau State. Let me reiterate my call to members of the opposition to join hands with us to move our state forward as there is no winner no vanquished.

He attribute the delay in appointment of the commissioners to being strategic and careful because this time, I am taking full responsibility for those that will eventually be selected to serve our people as Members of the State Executive Council.

He thank the lawmakers for their prompt screening of the commissioners .

“In line with relevant constitutional provisions for constituting the State Executive Council, in September 2019, I transmitted a list of twenty-three (23) Commissioner nominees to the Plateau State House of Assembly for screening and clearance. The Honourable House went into action promptly and all members were successfully screened and cleared without delay. I wish to commend the diligence and commitment of the Rt. Honourable Speaker and Honourable Members of the House in doing a thorough work, all in an effort to ensure the governance system operates smoothly.”

He charge them to be up and doing to ensure the success of administration to avoid being show the exit door.

“I will therefore not hesitate to reprimand, chastise, query and where necessary discipline by removal from office, any of you who goes contrary to the agenda of our Rescue Government and indeed extant public service rules.”

It would be recall that this administration of APC led government in the state was sworn in six (6) months ago without functional commissioners as all the ministries were manned by Permanent Secretaries(PS).

by Alexander Aleburu

NGO Calls For Legislative Right To Reform Modern Almajiri Practice In Nigeria 

By, Giwa Alex, Jos

Non Governmental Organization,under the auspices of the “Movement For The Rights Of Almajiri Child “(MORAC)has made a call for the legislation that would give the Almahiri children a sense of belonging in Nigeria .

The Founder of Displaced Women & Children in Nigeria , Dr Salis Muhammad Abdulsalam has said ,this is a Movement for the rights of Almajiri child (MORAC) seeking for legislative and executive policy to advocate for the right preventing child trafficking in Nigeria.

Speaking during the stakeholders discourse town hall meeting with the theme ,”Alternative Pathways for the almajiri ,A collective responsibility ” Abdulsalam encourage community leaders to take advantage of the program to promote the right of their children.

The stakeholders meeting which is held at Jos Central Mosque on Sunday 6th Oct, 2019 is aimed at addressing the plight of the Almajiri children roaming the streets of the 19 Northern states .

The meeting frowned at the ways and manner these Almajiri were hijack by politician during the electioneering campaign use as thugs without empowering them as necessary stools for violence destruction .

However ,the stakeholders condemned how these growing menace had continue to caused sleepless night to the development of the society by selfish politician to achieve their agenda .

The stakeholders also brainstorm on the way forward by drawing members across the Fulani ,Hausa and all Muslims community in Plateau state to tackle problems of Almajiri .

He added that the attention of Muslims society have been draw to see this as a voice for basic aspects to take proactive measure to stop the emerging of middlemen coming to mortgage the future of their children .

Dr Salis explained further that some of our middlemen are going about harvesting these children between the ages of 6 years and expose them to so many dangers which when return back home their parents they can’t behave normal .

He stressed that most of these Almajiri are use as slaves or baggers in major streets so we have concerned that these group of Almajiri child are not from Plateau state but they are imported from other states .

Also adding his voice ,Mallam Jamilu Hassan has said he is against the practice of Almajiri practice so we urge government to abolish this aged long practice by inculcating them into modern day educational system.

Hassan advocated further that state and federal government should ensure that Almajiri practice is bring into modern educational system to impact positively to the wellbeing of child right .

Dr Sumayi Fatimatu Hamza, encouraged parents to key into the programs by making it a collective responsibility to all a sundry to prevent Almajiri practice.

by Alexander Aleburu

Nigeria  Teachers  Calls For Upward Review Of Retirement Age To 65 years.

By, Giwa Alex, jos

The teachers in Nigeria has call on the government to review the retirement age of primary and secondary school teachers from the current sixty (60) to sixty-five (65) years of age.

As they call on the president Mohammadu Buhari not to hesitate to asset to the bill already before the National Assembly for the review of the retirement age of Nigeria teachers from 60-65 years of age.

Mohammed Nasir Idris the National president of Union of Teachers represented by Halima Musa make the passionate appeal today 5th Oct, 2019 during the celebration of this year 2019 “World Teachers’ Day” held at the Township Stadium in Jos the plateau state capital.

This year 2019 “World Teachers’ Day Celebration “,which has its theme “Young Teachers :The Future Of The Profession seek to draw the attention to the issues of attrition, shortage of teachers, challenges of training young motivated and dedicated teachers into the teaching profession.

Other demands by the teachers according to the National President of teachers, is the approval of “Teachers Salary Structure “(TSS) for professional teachers, the the establishment of National Secondary Education Commission, payment of teachers gratuity and pension.

The other demands include the non payment of 27.5 percent professional allowances to the teachers in the unity’s Schools as he observe with great concern the step taken by some state governors to handover the public schools to private individuals without recourse to the stakeholders.

In his speech the state chairman of NUT in plateau State, Comr Gana Ayuba thank the Governor of plateau state Simon Bako Lalong for the recruitment of Four Thousand Eight Hundred and fifty (4,850)teachers,regular and up to date payment of teachers salaries in the state, implementation of backlog of teachers promotion and other achievement of governor Lalong on education in the state.

The state chairman however appeal to the government of plateau state to look at the issue of out standing 45 percent of the negotiated (#18,000)National minimum wages which is till pending and urge the governor not to short change the teachers when it is time for implementation of the (#30,000) minimum wage currently at the verge of implementation.

The chairman of the occasion,who double as the chairman of Primary Education Board in the State ,professor Matthew Sule,in his speech lamented the level of insecurity in the country which is having negative impart on the attendance of students in some communities in the state .

Professor Sule out line some of his achievements as the head of primary Education Board in the State.

Professor Mathew Said he would have not been achieve without the support and the free hand the people’s governor gives me to discharge my duty as the chairman of the board.

“Governor Lalong listene to my complaint whenever I run to him to complain regarding the problems confronting the board, recently, he approved over 4 billion naira for the renovation of primary schools across the 17 local governments area of plateau state, the assignments which is currently ongoing “.

Governor Simon Bako Lalong represented by the the permanent Secretary of the ministry of education Dr. Freeman Kum call for sober reflection among the teachers gear towards the young mind that could revampes and reinvigorate the educational sectors in the entire world.

Lalong charge the teachers to see themselves as special breed as teaching profession is noble profession to serve humanity they should be patriotic and transparent in all dealing because you are a role model.

He assured the government commitment to the welfare of the teachers, as he said the hitherto adage that teachers reward is in heaven will not have a place in my administration as you will enjoy your reward here on earth.

Paper was however deliver by professor Audu Gambo a lecturer with the University of Jos who gives run down on who is a teacher,the role of a teacher.

Gambo said for teacher efficiency, he most be trained and periodically attending refresher courses within and outside the state.

by Alexander Aleburu

Senator David Jang Decry Judicial Decadent At The Plateau State Governorship Election Tribunal’s Judgement.  

By, Giwa Alex, jos

The immediate past governor of plateau state has decry the level of judicial decadent in the Governorship Election Tribunal judgement between Gen. J.T Useni of the People Democratic party (PDP) and Governor Simon Bako Lalong of the All progressive Congress (APC).

As senator jang said he practically weep and sad over the judgement of the Plateau state Governorship Election Tribunal sitting in Jos, the plateau state capital.

The former governor expressed his displeasure when he paid solidarity visit to Gen. Useni of the people Democratic Party (PDP)at his residence on Thursday 3rd Oct, 2019 in Jos.

He assured him of his moral support ,and urged him to use all the instrumentality of the law to reclaim his stolen mandate.

Senator Jang however assured him of victory in the appeal court.

“ I am optimistic that we have a good case at the appellate court, In fact, the city of Jos was rather in a mourning mood yesterday after the judgement which signifies the level of disappointment of Plateau people over the verdict.”

He encouraged Sen. Useni to remain strong-hearted, patient and continue the struggle. “I assure you of my unconditional support.”

In his response, Sen Useni said your visit is a moral

-booster ,l will continue to pursue and to reclaim the mandate given to me by the people of plateau State.

“I really thank you for this show of statesmanship”

by Alexander Aleburu

Gen. Useni  Head To Appeal Governorship Election  Tribunal  Judgement. 

By, Giwa Alex, jos

Gen. J.T Useni of the People Democratic party(PDP)in plateau state has head to appeal the judgement of governorship election tribunal sitting in Jos the plateau state capital that dismissed his election petition against governor Bako Lalong of the All progressive Congress (APC)for lack of merit.

As the immediate past senator in the 8th National Assembly has

call on his followers to remained calm as he is going to explore all legal window to claim the mandate given to him by the people of plateau State.

In a press statement made available to this medium and signed by the his media consultant yiljap Abraham read,

“Following the judgement of the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Jos on Wednesday, October 2, 2019, the PDP Plateau Governorship Candidate Senator (Lt. Gen) Jeremiah Timbut Useni has been fully briefed by his Legal Team on the outcome of his petition.”

“He has expressed his appreciation to his legal experts and said he maintains his confidence in them.”

“He has also expressed confidence in the Nigerian judiciary to do substantial justice.”

Consequently, General Useni is convinced that there are many grounds to appeal the judgement. He has therefore instructed the legal team to take all processes with immediate effect and proceed on appeal against today’s judgement.

Gen. Useni is further encouraged by the fact that the Supreme Court had last week upheld his interlocutory appeal against a Court of Appeal judgement which expunged the testimonies of 21 of his witnesses earlier considered by the tribunal. Unfortunately, the tribunal did not avert its mind to the Supreme Court judgement which in turn affected today’s judgement.

In addition, the bulk of the tribunal’s findings are in fact in favour of his petition, for example, the fact that Governor Simon Bako Lalong did indeed give false information on oath. But surprisingly, the tribunal did not give any consequential order to nullify his election.

Gen Useni appeals for calm among supporters and party faithful, and assures that he will resolutely deploy legal instruments to retrieve the mandate that the people of Plateau freely gave him in the polls.

It would be recall following the 9th March 2019 governorship election which Simon Lalong of the All Progressive Congress (APC)was decleared winner.

Not satisfied with the out come of the election,Senator Useni of the people Democratic (PDP)head to the tribunal challenging the declaration of Lalong by Independent National electoral commission (INEC) winner of the election.

In the petition, Useni was challenging the authenticity of governor Lalong’s qualification as he use double names which go contrary to the laydown electoral guide line.

In her ruling, the (3) man election tribunal Justices held that the petitioner failed woefully to proof all the allegations, and dismiss the case.

by Alexander Aleburu

Governorship Election Tribunal upholds Governor Bako Lalong’s Election.

By, Giwa Alex, jos
The Governorship Election Tribunal Sitting in Jos the plateau state capital has uphold the election of governor Bako Lalong of the All progressive Congress (APC).

The 5 hours judgement read by the Chairman of the tribunal Justice Halimat Saleeman held that the petitioner failed to proof that the governorship election of 9th March, 2019 is manned by irregularities, certificate forgery and mutilation of elections results.

Gen.Jerimah Usani of the People Democratic Party the petitioner is challenging the declaration of the 2rd respondent by the 1st respondent the Independent National electoral commission(INEC) as the winner of 9th March governorship election in plateau State on the grounds that aside the mass rigging of the election, the 2nd respondent was not qualify to contest because of discrepancies of names in his certificate.

The petitioner stressed that as at the time the 2nd respondent contested the election, he was Simon Bako Lalong instead of Sule Bako Lalong he dispose to .

The petitioner is also challenging the 2nd respondent election on the ground of massive rigging of election in some of the polling units in some of the local government in the state in favor of the 2nd respondent.

In her judgement, justice Haliman Saleeman who is the chairman of the tribunal, rule that the petitioner fail to proof that there were rigging of election in must local government of the State in favor of the 2nd respondent, Simon Bako Lalong.

He also held that the petitioner failed to proof that Simon Bako Lalong is different from Sule Bako Lalong,however dismissed the case of people Democratic Party (PDP) on the ground of lack in merit and failed to proof beyond reasonable doubt.

by Alexander Aleburu

Wanted Former Pension Reform Task Team Chairman Arrested. 

By, Giwa Alex, jos

The wanted former pension board chairman Abdulrasheed Maina have been arrested.

Abdulrasheed Maina has been on the wanted list of Department of Security Service (DSS) for close to four-years.

He was picked up by operatives of the Department of State Security Service (DSS) at a hotel in Abuja after sneaking into the country from his Dubai, United Arab Emirates where he is currently staying.

According to the person who spoke to this medium on condition of anonymity, said the (DSS) might hand him over to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for trial over a questionable N2billion biometrics contract .

It would be recall that Maina escaped from the country in to avoid escape from been arrested by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over money laundering belonging to pension fund.

by Alexander Aleburu

Over 62 Percent Of Plateau  Citizens Are  Illiterate. 

By, Giwa Alex, jos

Over 62 percent of the citizens of plateau state north central Nigeria are said to be illiterate with no education.

The situation is worst following constant attacks in some communities where many schools were burnt down, many people displace and force to be leaving in internal Displace people (IDP) camp with no access to education.

A non governmental organization (NGO)under the auspices of “Non Governmental Organization For illiteracy Support Service” made the shocking revelation during her advocacy visit to plateau state house of Assembly.

The organization is at the plateau state House of Assembly to advocate for the liberation of the illiterate young men and women in plateau State .

In his address the leader of the group Barr. Timothy Baba parlong said the organization was

formed as far back as 1994 in plateau state and 36 states of the federations is to ensure citizens can write and speak at lease two Languages.

Parlong said they are at the house of Assembly to seek way to partner and eradicate the illiteracy rate into single digit,and to also assist Nigeria to achieve her target of literacy level.

According to him, the organization has been partnering with various Agencies to achieve her goals.

“Literacy is one of key components of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals , Goal four is to ensure all young children and Adults who didn’t have the opportunity to go to school.”

” The theme for this years International Literacy day is Multilingualism . “

Nigeria is one of the multi lingual nations in the world with languages from four hundred and fifty to five hundred and five Ethnic groups. Plateau state alone with over fifty ethnic groups.

These languages should be use as assets for unity as a multi lingual,someone can use it for easy communication,helps in income generation,building bridges,self identity.

Barrister Parlong further add that,Plateau state illiteracy level in 2012, according to National Bureau of statistic was 59 percent and on the recent times,research has also shown that,the rate of illiteracy has been on the increase due to crises and attacks.

He further decried the negligence by the stake holders which increase the social services such as attacks and burning of schools,cultism,kidnappings .

In his remark,the speaker of the state House of Assembly,RT.Hon. Nuhu Abok Ayuba,said the illiteracy rate in the country is alarming and thank the NGO for reducing the rate in Plateau state.

“The government of Plateau state is trying her best to reduced the rate of illiteracy by putting structures at the primary school level and the state government will partner with (NOGALSS) to fight the menace which has reduced the economic level of the country”

Are Illiterate.

By, Giwa Alex, jos

Over 62 percent of the citizens of plateau state north central Nigeria are said not to be illiterate with no education.

The situation is worst following constant attacks in some communities where many schools were burnt down many people displace and force to be leaving in internal Displace people (IDP) camp with no access to education.

A non governmental organization (NGO)under the auspices of “Non Governmental Organization For illiteracy Support Service made the shocking revelation during her advocacy visit to plateau state house of Assembly.

The organization is at the plateau state House of Assembly to advocate for the liberation of the illiterate young men and women in plateau State from illiteracy

In his address the leader of the group Barr. Timothy Baba parlong said the organization formed as far back as 1994 in plateau state and 36 states of the federations is to ensure citizens can write and speak at lease two Languages.

Parlong said they are at the house of Assembly to seek way to partner and eradicate the illiteracy rate into single digit,and to also assist Nigeria to achieve her target of literacy level.

According to him, the organization has been partnering with various Agencies to achieve her goals.

“Literacy is one of key components of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals , Goal four is to ensure all young children and Adults who didn’t have the opportunity to go to school.”

” The theme for this years International Literacy day is Multilingualism . “

Nigeria is one of the multi lingual nations in the world with languages from four hundred and fifty to five hundred and five Ethnic groups. Plateau state alone with over fifty ethnic groups.

These languages should be use as assets for unity as a multi lingual,someone can use it for easy communication,helps in income generation,building bridges,self identity.

Barrister Parlong further add that,Plateau state illiteracy level in 2012, according to National Bureau of statistic was 59 percent and on the recent times,research has also shown that,the rate of illiteracy has been on the increase due to crises and attacks.

He further decried the negligence by the stake holders which increase the social services such as attacks and burning of schools,cultism,kidnappings .

In his remark,the speaker of the state House of Assembly,RT.Hon. Nuhu Abok Ayuba,said the illiteracy rate in the country is alarming and thank the NGO for reducing the rate in Plateau state.

“The government of Plateau state is trying her best to reduced the rate of illiteracy by putting structures at the primary school level and the state government will partner with (NOGALSS) to fight the menace which has reduced the economic level of the country”

by Alexander Aleburu

$2.5billion Loan, Nigeria Move Against President Buhari .

By, Giwa Alex, jos
Nigeria is set to be on a cross part with the All progressive Congress (APC)led by president Mohammadu Buhari government as the Nigerians in diaspora has petition World financial body World Bank to stop granting any further loan to the country.
As the online petition is currently ongoing, the group plans to embark on a peaceful protest march to the headquarters of the World Bank in Washington on 15th Oct,2019
Nigerians in diaspora under the auspices of “Global Coalition for Security and Democracy in Nigeria” have petitioned the President of the World Bank, David Malpass, to put a stop to further negotiations withthe President Muhammadu Buhari regime to borrow another $2.5 billion.
The group stated that Nigerians are tired and can no longer tolerate the action of government officials that steal public funds and resort to borrowing
and increased taxation against the same citizens they stole from.
In a letter exclusively made available to SaharaReporters and cull by this medium,
Global Coordinator of the group, Frederick Odorige,15 reasons were

listed why the loan should not be approved.

“After writing off Nigeria’s $18 billion debt by the Paris Club in
2005 the Nigerian government went on a borrowing spree which has led
to a current debt of over $81 billion that was mostly mismanaged.
“Some persons that were indicted for various corruption cases have
been appointed by the current governments as Ministers. These are the
same persons that will manage the anticipated fund.
“Our federal legislators continue to earn the highest salaries in the
world insensitive to the fact that we are currently the poverty
capital of the world. The senators are also shopping for about $17
million to buy vehicles in addition to their fleet of cars,” the group
explained.
It added that senators traditionally ‘pad’ the country’s budgets for
their selfish interests.
In 2018 a court ordered President Buhari to prosecute the senators
that padded 2016 national budgets by N481 billion (about $1.5
billion).
The group, however, noted: “The President intentionally refused to
comply with the court order. The padded and stolen amount is enough to
build 10 standard hospitals in each of the 36 states of Nigeria.
“We have 34 mineral resources spread across 430 locations in Nigeria.
Many developed countries do not have this. If for many years, our
government cannot harness these resources to enhance our commonwealth,
then they should be left to their shame.
“We are very convinced that at least half of the anticipated loan will
either be stolen or used to service the unnecessary high cost of
governance. We have been ranked 144 out of 180 countries in terms of
transparency.”
Arguing further, the group said: “The current government of retired
General Muhammadu Buhari claimed to have bought mosquito nets for $16
million which they purportedly distributed. That money was also
borrowed. No clear accountability was done as our children continue to
die daily from malaria. For every dollar you give as further loans,
you speed the death of Nigerian children and facilitates in mortgaging
the life of our present youths.
“The United Nations has projected that Nigeria will remain the poverty
capital of the world beyond 2050. This is an attestation to the fact
that there are no clear and concrete development plans to lift our
people out of poverty. It is no longer news that our people are
escaping in droves from the country and forming the highest number of
African migrants that die on the Mediterranean Sea.”
In October 2018, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned Nigeria
and sub-Saharan African economies to check the rising levels of debts
and to diversify their revenue bases or face a crisis.
Other financial institutions in Nigeria have also warned the
government against further borrowing.
“Nigeria has refused to comply as it continues to depend on the
fluctuating oil prices. Economic crises will surely be quickened if
you issue this loan.
“Sadly, our country`s debt servicing to revenue ratio is now more than
50 percent. This percentage will increase as you continue to grant
loans and it will be practically impossible to ensure development.
“Since most of our resources are stolen by those in government, the
burden of taxation are always be passed to the general public. For
example, VAT has just been increased from 5 to 7.2%, including the
introduction of other bank service charges,” it pointed out.
Future governments, the group stated, might find it difficult to pay
back what the World Bank intended to lend Nigeria unless the bank was
prepared to write off the loans in the future.
It also cited insecurity in various parts of the country and the
inability of the government to provide stable electricity which has
further compounded the challenges of production as a reason the loan
should not be given.
“This will be worsened as the unemployment rate will jump to 33.5% in
the year 2020,” the group claimed.
“Many states in Nigeria are currently struggling to pay salaries and
the minimum wage which is barely $84monthly. This is as a result of
the fact that former State governors stole so much money and left
their various states in huge debts. For example, Kogi State of Nigeria
currently owes 39 months salary arrears to its 7000 teachers. The
story is almost the same in some other states.
“There are various lawful revolution protests going on in and outside
Nigeria as our citizens have risen from complacence to challenge the
incompetencies of government. Such protests have led to the use of
violent force by security agencies who have detained, shot and killed
unarmed protesters against the rule of law. For any money you lend to
the Nigerian government, you are unwittingly investing in the blood of
our people.”
by Alexander Aleburu

I Am Not Disturb By supreme Court Challenging My Victory At The Election Tribunal………Hon.Yusuf Adamu Gadi

Member Representing Kanam, Kanke and Pankshin Federal constituency under All Progressive Congress (APC)at the National House of representative, Hon. Yusuf Adam Gadi said he has never have sleepless nights because his election is been challenge at the election tribunal now at the Supreme Court.

As I always sleep and snore in the night because appealing the decision of the election tribunal that upheld my election by Hon.Timothy Golu of the People Democratic Party should not give me nightmares or cause to worry.

Hon. Gadi stated this in an interview with Journalist during government secondary school, Gadi Old Students association meeting held at Treasure Hotel Along Rayfield in Jos the plateau state capital.

The chairman on Navy whose election is been challenge at the Supreme Court by the immediate past 8th assembly member Hon. Timothy Golu challenging the verdict of the election tribunal that uphold the election of Yusuf Adam Gadi.

He said his election travil could be an indication that God is preparing a bigger thing for him, so nothing good comes easy as I we always remain focus and not loose track.

The former member of plateau state 8th House of Assembly is an Old Boys of Government Secondary School Gadi in kanam LG of plateau state.

“I come here to give back to society what the society has offer me,this is the school that make me what I am today so I will always associate them and contribute my quarter to the best I can. “

The association receive the report of various committees earlier set up which includes constitution committees and other committees.

Also ,Member of Exco to pilot the affair of the association for the next two years were elected by majority votes by the member of the association .

Present at the Old Boy’s meeting were Deputy Senate President at the 9th Assembly, idris Manje, Yusuf Adamu Gadi ,member representing Kanke, Kanam and Pankshin at the Federal House of representative who double as the chairman committee on Navy, and many other dignitaries in and outside the state.

by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State Is Set To Host Mega Jos Carnival. 

By, Giwa Alex, jos

Governor Simon Bako Lalong of plateau state has said that the state is set to host the “Mega Jos Carnival “next year 2020 after introduced and sponsored it for three successful years.

As Governor Lalong pointed out that his administration is not resting on it efforts to actualize the rebuilding of the burn down Jos Ultra Modern Main Market to improve the commercial activities and further boost the economy, as many people will be engaged in tourism related businesses.

The governor made the revelations today 27th Sept, 2019 in his speech to mark the celebration of this year “World Tourism Day “held at the plateau Hotel Rock Garden in Jos, the plateau state capital.

The governor represented by the permanent secretary of the ministry of tourism ,culture and hospitality Martha J. Azi, said the resuscitation of Jos trade fair has provided jobs and economic diversification to the citizens of plateau state through multiplier effects as a result of peace that has finally returned to the state.

He said this year tourism celebration which has it theme:”Tourism and Jobs:Better Future For All”is apt considering the fact that figures has show that the main stay of most nations of the world “oil”is reducing at alarming proportion hence the need for plateau State government inclusion of tourism as one of it very critical sector in its 5 years development plans.

The governor call on private / public individuals and organisations that are interested in tourism in the state will be guaranteed the enable environment to strive.

In her welcome address, the Acting General Manager, Plateau State Tourism Corporation Salome A. Bidda urgue the plateau citizens to use the celebration of the day to explore a new partnerships in developing the sector which holds greater prospects for the state which is blessed and endowed.

“Plateau State has a great comparative advantage in tourism with our rich natural endowment like Jos and pandam wildlife Pack,Shere Hills ,Riyom Rock Formation and rich diversity of cultural heritage with temperate weather of the State. “

She however, reiterate the need for the lover of the State to invest on the sector.

Many dignitaries graced this year tourism day celebration , among whom are the plateau state Head of Service lzang Azi(mni) and permanent secretaries of various ministries in the state.

by Alexander Aleburu

ADC Candidate In Plateau State Give (20)Scholarship To Students.

Hon. Abubakar Kabiru Garuba of the African Democratic Congress(ADC)has put smiles on the faces of not fewer than twenty students who are beneficiary of scholarship.

The philanthropic who contested for the Jos North/Bassa Federal House of Representative seat under the platform of(ADC) in 2019 general elections in Plateau State, Kabiru Garba give out twenty (20)scholarship made up of 17 males and 3 females.

The beneficiaries of the kind gesture of Kabiru cut across primary and secondary school students.

In an interview with Journalist, Hon. Garba urgue Nigerian to be their brothers keeper by sponsoring children of the less privilege in the society so as to promote peaceful coexistence .

He said ,as a businessman ,he has observed the high rates of school dropouts which is on the increase in Jos North Local Government Council ,not to allow them be roaming the streets I feel this would be necessary for me to provide them with tools that they can be productive to themselves and the parents.

According to him ,this gesture was just burned out of my desire towards promoting learning and empowerment of people to be responsible members of the state and Nigeria in general because given them education would transform their mind .

Kabiru Garba stressed the need for public and private partnership including spirited individuals to come to the rescue of vulnerable children whose parents are death especially those affected by internal crises which had ravage the state in the past.

He added that apart from these 20 beneficiaries that I’m now giving them the opportunity to acquire knowledge to be useful to themselves and the community ,I have almost 50 others to carter for them with the meagre resources on ground .

However, today I call on Plateau state government under the amiable leadership Governor Simon Lalong to assist these children for them to go back to school ,we are now face with so many challenges of insecurity owning the problem of youths causing civil unrest .

Some beneficiaries expressed satisfaction with the assistance they enjoy courtesy of Abubakar Kabiru Garba good gesture by praying to Almighty Allah to reward him .

We thank God that our children can now go back to school and read so as that he can be ambassador of the state and Nigeria in general ,we appreciate his contributions to education .

by Alexander Aleburu

20 (APC) ward Chairmen Appeals To Govt Lalong  For Fresh Chairmanship  Election In Jos North LG. 

By, Giwa Alex, jos

The ward Chairmen, under the auspices of Nigeria Ward Chairmen Forum (NWCF) ,Jos North chapter has appeal to the governor of plateau state Rt.Hon.Bako Lalong to conduct fresh election for the position of Chairman in the local government which will bring development to the local government and help in promoting the tenets of democracy.

In a press statement held in Jos the plateau state capital on Tuesday, 24th August, 2019 and jointly signed by the affected ward chairmen and made available to our correspondent in Jos ,the forum lauded the governor for his exemplary life styles of building grassroots politics .

The following ward chairmen Hon Awwal Ahmad’s Aga ,Hon Sani Umar , Aliyu Umar Mainiya and Hashemu Inuwa including the 14 ward chairmen unambiguously appealed to reconsider conducting fresh LG elections in Jos North to bring people oriented programs .

The Forum congratulated the governor for his recent elevation as the chairman (19) Northern Governors Forum which is a clear demonstration of committed leadership .

The statement reads in part,”we commend governor Bako Lalong for the developmental stride in the state and we want the entire state to benefit from the democratic system of governance across the 17 LGAs .

We also congratulated him for his 100 days in office but reminded governor on all inclusive government by conducting election and allow the winner to be return inspite of party different for the interest of peaceful coexistence between Muslim and Christian .

According to the statement ,now that peace had return to the state ,we are calling on APC government at all level to promote democracy to function effectively .

The Forum congratulated Rt Hon Ibrahim Baba-Hassan over is victory at the Plateau State Election tribunal sitting in the state including all the APC candidates emerged victorious as the Forum promised an unalloyed support to wheel building the grassroots politics in Plateau state .

However, the Jos North Ward Chairmen Forum of the All Progressive Congress ,APC, Spokesman Hon Umar Aliyu Mainiya advised the Plateau State Governor to conduct election into Jos North Local Government Council to usher new exco .

Hon Mainiyya ,the Chairman of ,Naraguta ,B, speaking on behalf of the other 14 wards chairmen, thanks the party for providing them platform to promote the grassroots politics .

The All Progressives Congress in Jos North local Government has constituted it’s special interim committee successfully after two years of party inactivity in the state.

The state congress brought different factions of the party to elect their officials that would run the party towards the fresh council elections.

These galleried politicians, stakeholders of the All Progressive Congress in Jos north had drew all the factions of the party that had made it’s presence in the political atmosphere in Plateau state inactive.

Their relative peaceful committee threw some hope of revival for the party in Plateau state and so the members of the party in the state feeling confident of good tidings come next council polls .

by Alexander Aleburu

Renew Attack In Plateau State, Left Three  Persons  Dead. 

By, Giwa Alex, jos
Renew attack in plateau State has left not fewer than three (3)persons gruesomely killed by suspected Fulani Herdsmen in Kukku of Mango in Bassa local government of plateau state.
Among those reported to have been gruesomely killed by the attackers , include the head of Kukke in Miango District of Bassa LG of plateau state.
In a press statement made available to our correspondence in Jos the plateau state capital, and signed by the spokes person of Miango Development Association, Lawrence Zongo said the killing of the innocent and defenseless villagers is coming at the heels of the time when the communities has agreed to live together in peace.
“The attack was a surprise to us after we agreed to accept peace process by the Plateau State peace building.”
Those killed by the attackers believed to be Fulani Herdsmen on the 23rd Sept, 2019 according to Zongo include the village head and two females .
“Two women and a community Leader were killed. The attack was a surprise to us after we agreed to accept peace process by the Plateau State peace building agency last Saturday”.
He gave names of the decease as Mrs Ladi Wuh 45 years, Mrs Laraba Audu 36 years old with hearing impaired , Eld. Musa Yevuh 40 years community leader of Hukke.
” The suspected Fulani herdsmen who came for the attack are from Funture village of Bassa LGA. We will continue to be peaceful & law abiding but government should be more responsible in protecting live and Properties of rural communities.
by Alexander Aleburu

Tribunal Upholds Baba Hassan And Mohammed Abubakar’s Election. 

B

y, Giwa Alex, jos

The election petition sitting in jos the plateau state capital has upheld the election of Baba lbrahim Hassan member representing Jos North -North in the plateau state house of Assembly.

Baba Hassan who was the former deputy Speaker at the state House of Assembly’s election is been challenge by Muliri on the grounds that Baba Hassan used forged Diploma certificate on Business Administration which Baba Hassan who is the 2rd respondent summit to the Independent National electoral commission (INEC),that he was not qualified to contest election to the House of Assembly election and urge INEC to conceal the the 9th March ,2019 House of Assembly election and conduct fresh one,excluding Baba Hassan, as the petitioner claimed that (INEC) err in law by declaring Baba Hassan as the winner of 9th March, 2019 House of Assembly election in the state.

In his ruling of the three man Election Tribunal headed by Justices Theophilus Nzeugwu ruled that the petitioner failed to proof beyond reasonable doubt that Ibrahim Hassan forge his Diploma certificate which he submitted to independent National electoral commission (INEC) which qualified him to contest 9th March, 2019 election.

“The allegation of forgery is a criminal offence, he who is alleging it should be able to proof beyond reasonable doubt which these petitioner fail to do”

Justice Nzeugwu further add that the petitioner failed to add flesh to his petition by failing to subpine the register of the University of Jos Damdam who was the register of the institution at the time who would have clarify the issue of forgery against the 2nd respondent Hon Ibrahim Baba Hassan .

On the comparison of the two different certificate of the 2rd respondent Baba Hassan to the one he obtained at the university of Jos and that of the one of the National Open University of Nigeria, where one is said to be carrying seal while the other is not, the tribunal held that there is no bases for comparison as the law which set up the two institutions are different,as comparing the two on the bases of features contain there in we amount to ambiguity.

On the prayer of the petitioner to conceal the 9th March, 2019 House of Assembly Election on the ground of over voting and manned by election irregularities, the tribunal ruled that the petitioner failed to proof any of his plea against the 2rd respondents beyond reasonable doubt, so dismissed the petition for lack of merit.

And the tribunal up held Ibrahim Baba Hassan remain the winner of 9th March, 2019 House of Assembly representing Jos North -North in the plateau state House of Assembly.

In an interview with this medium shortly after the judgement at the court premises, Ibrahim Baba Hassan said the victory of his election at the tribunal today the 23rd Sept, 2019,will spur me to do more for my constituency.

He added that he Will never lost sleep over appealing the judgement and promise to meet him at the appeal if he so wish.

In a similar development, the election tribunal sitting at the West of Mines in Jos, plateau State chapter, upheld the election of Hon. Mohammed Abubakar member representing Quaanpan South LG of plateau state.

Hon, Zainab Dogo is challenging the declaration of Mohammed Abubakar by INEC as the winner of the house of Assembly election held on 9th March,2019

seeking that the INEC to conceal the election on the ground that the election is manned with irregularities.

In an interview with Journalist, shortly after the judgement thank God for the victory at the tribunal.

“l believe that is people mandate who stood under scorching sun to voting me.”

He praise the doggedness of Hon. Dogo to hold firm as the tribunal last .

And call on her now the judgement is over, we should join hands together for the development of Qua’anpan south constituency.

And said his victory at the tribunal will spur him to do more for his constituency of qua

anpan south LG.

by Alexander Aleburu

Dr. Etukudoh Dare Police, Shuns Invitation Over His Attack On Journalist In Court.  

By, Giwa Alex, Jos

The embattled Provost of Federal College of Medical laboratory Jos, plateau State, Dr. Sunday Etukudoh dare the Nigeria police, plateau State command by flagrantly shunned the invitation extended to him .

Dr. Sunday Obong Etukudoh is currently facing trial over money laundering by Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) sitting at the Federal High Court Jos, plateau State, and been invited by the police to clear himself over the allegation over his role on the attack of Journalist at court premises on one Mr Azi Aware a correspondence with “Democracy” Newspaper drafted to report the court proceeding and confiscation of his phone.

The the embattled Provost instead sent his lawyer to honour the police invitation at the command headquarters in Jos, the request the police turned down on the ground that he want him Etukudoh in person.

Since then, which is over two weeks, Etukudoh fail to honour the police invitation to clear himself over his attack on the journalist and boosting that he can’t honour the police invitation,and still holding the phone Journalist as the police seem to be helpless over the issue.

When contacted, the police image maker in plateau State Marthas Tyopev said he was on “Live Radio Programme” that he will call back.

Another text message to his phone, he replied that he is going to investigate the matter and get back to me, at the time of filing this report, no news from the police spokes person DSP Mathas Typovs.

It would be recall that on the 11th September, 2019,Dr.Etukudoh who is the provost of Federal College of Medical laboratory Technology located in Jos the plateau state capital, currently facing trial on allege corruption and money laundering amounting to millions of naira.

by Alexander Aleburu

Political Stalemate Between President Buhari And Bola Tinubu Deepen.

By, Giwa Alex, jos

The political stale mate between President Mohammadu Buhari led All progressive Congress (APC)and the party Bigwig Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has taken political dramatic turn as Tinubu is making ground plans to abandon the party.
The decision of the former governor of Lagos state Tinubu according to filler may not be unconnected with gradual removal of the Jaganban’s boy hitherto holding sensitive positions in the APC government.
The recent straw that break the political head of Tinubu is the dropping of the VC president Osibanjo as the leader of the Economic Team who is one of the loyal boys to Tinubu.
The action he considered not only an insult but political joke taken too far by the president and the cabal who have practically hijack Mr President and the entire activities of governance in “Aso Rock” the nation seat of power.
The open confrontation against members of the former governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu political circle has taken another ugly dimension with the latest onslaught on the former Attorney General of Lagos State, now Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo by the members of the Aso Rock cabal.
The workings in the Presidency is that, the Vice President should be the head of economic team, Osinbajo was in charge of Economic Management Team (EMT) but the latest development shows that he has been relieved of this duty with the composition of another Economic Advisory Council (EAC), by President Buhari, which has former CBN governor, Prof. Soludo and others as members, headed by a former University of Lagos don, Professor Doyin Salami.
To further the Osinbajo’s ordeal, the Special Presidential investigation panel for the recovery of public properties set up by the VC president in August 2017 was dismantled, with Presidential directive that all the report done so far should be handed to Minister for Justice, Abubakar Malami.
There was an accusation that Osinbajo deliberately most of the time ignore the approval of President Buhari before embarking on some policies in agencies assigned to him, this allegation was refuted in a press statement issued by his media aide, Laolu Akande, who absolved vice president of any wrong doing, according to him, he claimed that Osinbajo cannot embark on any policy without getting the Presidential nod.
We also learnt that the former boss at Lagos Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) now the head of FIRS, Mr Babatunde Fowler who was reportedly nominated by Bola Tinubu is about to be kicked out, already there is a memo from the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha directing Fowler to hand over to the permanent secretary, which make is obvious that his tenure may not be renewed, making him to be another casualty in the ongoing tussle between Lagos and Abuja cabal.
The job of many of Tinubu’s political followers in the Federal level are threatened due to the political war some persons believed to be close to President Buhari are waging against him in relation to the 2023 Federal elections.
by Alexander Aleburu

Election Tribunal upholds Mikang Constituency Election, Sack PDP.

By, Giwa Alex, Jos

The Plateau State House of Assembly ,(PLHA) Election Tribunal sitting in Jos the plateau state capital has on Thursday 19th Sept, 2019 upholds the victory of Member Representing Mikang Constituency the Majority Leader ,Hon. Daniel Jonathan Naanlong of the All Progressive Congress, (APC) , for lack of merits and the failure of the petitioners to proof his case beyond reasonable doubt .

The petitioners ,People Democratic Party, (PDP) Hon. Theophilus has challenged that the election held on the 9th March ,2019 which INEC declare Naanlong as the winner was full of irregularities ,mutilation ,over voting ,corrupt practices .

He was seeking an interim order of the tribunal to quash the election and declare him winner having scored the highest number of vote cast .

He urged the tribunal to nullify and order for rerun in 10 polling units into the office of the State House of Assembly Mikang constituency which was filed on 18th April, 2019.

The judgement explained that the witness parades by PDP, and the candidate in 9th March ,2019 their statement on oath are incompetent and lack facts or proof of evidence weren’t supported with grounds in contention specific that petition most clearly show that no merits.

According to the judgment ,the candidate failed completely to proof the issued of over voting ,fortifications ,alterations of result which made the entire petition invalid and can’t meet up the electoral act .

The reliefs sought by the PDP and her candidate didn’t adequately supported the paragraph 4.1b of the electoral act so the allegations brought by the PDP is not the business of the tribunal to focus her mind on the error of the respondents.

The judgment can’t digest the petitioners area of conflict generally on six grounds of the 1,2&3 respondents that the tribunal lack the jurisdiction that fact of the petition didn’t support ground base on standard of the electoral act .

The 1,2&3 respondents argued that the petition lack grounds and had abandoned his petition on abuse of electoral process with statement of PW1,PW2 were expunged from the records.

They order that this honourable tribunal should strike out the petitioners petition for he has failed to satisfy the requirements due to incompetent because all witness statements on oath were accordance to the mandatory of the court in section 138(1b) of the electoral act.

The tribunal ruled all parties are allow to ventilate their cases on the side of merit going by the guideline of conduct of the exercise in compliance with section 13 of the electoral act.

The judges stroke out that the petition had failed to meet up the credibility of the petition especially the issued of over voting fortifications, cancellation of results and the alleged non use of smart card readers which malfunction in March and without voters registers .

However, about 8 witness parades by the petitioners and 13 documents were the first respondent, didn’t present witness and 2nd respondent had one with 3rd respondent two respectively.

Responding to the judgment ,Hon Naanlong Jonathan Daniel commended the tribunal for upholding the victory which is the mandate of people of Mikang constituency .

He urged the people of constituent to expect more dividends of democracy with victory obtain today sky is the limit .

Daniel called on politician to imbibe the culture of sportsmanship and tolerance one another for democracy to grow because the resources use for the pursue of litigation should have be channel for the development of Mikang Constituency .

by Alexander Aleburu

Baba-Hassan commensurate  With Katako Market Fire Victims, Urgue  PLHA To Set Up Investigation To Ascertain The Cause Of The Fire. 

By, Giwa Alex,Jos

The Member Representing Jos North -North Constituency ,Former Deputy Speaker ,Rt Hon Ibrahim Baba-Hassan has commensurates with victims of Saturday 14th Sept, 2019 fire outbreak were good worth millions of naira were destroy in Laranto Katako market .

In a press statement made available to our correspondent in Jos the plateau state capital ,Rt Hon. Baba-Hassan urged the victims of the inferno to be patient and take what happened as the act of God.

Hon. Baba Hassan recall that on the 14th Sept, 2019 at about 11:35pm fire engulfed Laranto market, located in Jos North local government Council of the State which affects mostly the place where timber are been sold.

Hassan stated that the colossal lost caused by the inferno is estimate to be the threshold of 50 million naira .

According to the leader of the market whose name is revealed to this medium at the time of filing this report said the inferno destroyed shops and other valuable materials of the traders.

He called on the State House of Assembly under the leadership of my diligent speaker Abok Ayuba to constitute a committee which will go to the scene of the Incident

to sympathize with the fire victims and to ascertain the actual remote cause of the fire outbreak.

He further urge the state House of Assembly as matter of urgency should obliged SEMA and other respective authorities in the state to provide relief materials to the victims.

Hon Baba-Hassan revealed that An agency which is concern with averting and taking care of fire outbreak and other calamities of such should be stationed within the market.
by Alexander Aleburu

Baba-Hassan commensurate  With Katako Market Fire Victims, Urgue  PLHA To Set Up Investigation To Ascertain The Cause Of The Fire. 

By, Giwa Alex,Jos

The Member Representing Jos North -North Constituency ,Former Deputy Speaker ,Rt Hon Ibrahim Baba-Hassan has commensurates with victims of Saturday 14th Sept, 2019 fire outbreak were good worth millions of naira were destroy in Laranto Katako market .

In a press statement made available to our correspondent in Jos the plateau state capital ,Rt Hon. Baba-Hassan urged the victims of the inferno to be patient and take what happened as the act of God.

Hon. Baba Hassan recall that on the 14th Sept, 2019 at about 11:35pm fire engulfed Laranto market, located in Jos North local government Council of the State which affects mostly the place where timber are been sold.

Hassan stated that the colossal lost caused by the inferno is estimate to be the threshold of 50 million naira .

According to the leader of the market whose name is revealed to this medium at the time of filing this report said the inferno destroyed shops and other valuable materials of the traders.

He called on the State House of Assembly under the leadership of my diligent speaker Abok Ayuba to constitute a committee which will go to the scene of the Incident

to sympathize with the fire victims and to ascertain the actual remote cause of the fire outbreak.

He further urge the state House of Assembly as matter of urgency should obliged SEMA and other respective authorities in the state to provide relief materials to the victims.

Hon Baba-Hassan revealed that An agency which is concern with averting and taking care of fire outbreak and other calamities of such should be stationed within the market.
by Alexander Aleburu

16M Nigeria Children Are Out Of School.

By, Giwa Alex, jos

16 million Nigeria children between the age 4-6 years is said to be out of school which potent danger for the country if nothing is done to address the situation.

As 21st century has shift from certificate oriented to skills and innovation in other to be relevant in the schemes of things in the 21st century .

INEC Resident Commissioner in Benue state Dr. Nentawe Yilwada made the revelations during his keynote address to mark 6th National Conference of academic staff Union of polytechnic (ASUP)held at the main Auditorium

of plateau state polytechnic jos campus 18th Sept, 2019.

The Nentawe who was until his appointment as INEC boss was lecturer with Federal University of Agriculture Markudi , said due to Nigeria geometric population ,not fewer than 16 million children within the age bracket of 4-6 years of age did not have access to education at all, the trend which is dangerous for us as a nation.

He further list some of the factors that may destruct Nigeria development as a nation to include,population which is gradually threatening the development of Nigeria with some one with no viable mean of livelihood having dozen of children, religion, where people act according to the dictate of there believe whether the person is doing what is right or not, is immaterial as long as is from the same faith with you.

The other factors according to the speaker, are dependence on fuel which he said may sooner or later loose it relevance as most of the countries in the world are inventing cars that no longer use fuel while some countries are now major producer of oil.

Yilwada also pointed that desert encroachment is another way Nigeria development could be destruct and stress that the event can be reverse if Nigeria are willing ,through resource control, agriculture, leverage industrial revolution and smart leadership.

On his part, Governor Simon Bako Lalong, represented by Secretary to Government of the State (SGS) professor Danladi Atu said the governor Rescue administration has since inception placed high Premium for the growth and development of Education at all level.

“Here at the plateau state polytechnic and other high institutions in the state ,we have provided necessary incentives for adequate accreditation of course as well as done a lot towards creating a conducive learning environment for academic staff, non academic staff and students alike. “

This the governor said is to ensure rapid improvement on the quality of education in plateau state was me saw me becoming the first governor to visit Tertiary Education Trust Fund(TERFUND)in Abuja at the beginning of my term in office to solicit for quick interventions in all our existing tertiary institutions in plateau State.

He further add that his engagements have seen a remarkable improvement in infrastructure development at the state own tertiary institutions for the past four years he hold sway as the governor of the State

Governor Lalong stress that his administration is mindful of the important of technical education hence our commitment to vigorously improve on it right from the primary and secondary level.

He promise to improve the staff strength in the polytechnic and directed for the recruitment of staff to bust the capacity of the staff.

And appeal to the leadership of(ASUP)to continue to cooperate with the government in maintaining industrial harmony which will not only creat stability in the system ,but will also help our children to learn under good time and productive environment.

The theme of this year ASUP National Conference is i

ntegration and Sustainable Development: issues and Opportunities in Nigeria.

by Alexander Aleburu

Longjan Victory Is A clear Demonstration Of Plateau Southern Mandate——–Hon. Maimako Bello 

By, Giwa Alex, jos
The Former Member Representing Wase Constituency ,Hon Maimako Bello has described the victory of Senator Representing Plateau Southern Senatorial District ,Sen Ignatius Longjan as a demonstration of the people mandate and a confirmation of landslide victory at poll.
Speaking to journalists shortly after the judgment at the Plateau State High Court on Tuesday ,Hon Bello congratulated the senator elected for his overwhelming support by the people Plateau South .
Barr Kefas Peter Dandam of the,People Democratic Party, (PDP), has approached the election tribunal seeking to quash the mandate Longjan
According to him ,the declaration of the 2nd respondent ,Sen.Ignatius Longjan was not validly elected in the 23rd February, 2019 general election was marred by irregularities, massive election frauds ,and non compliance to the electoral Act by calling on the tribunal to nullify the exercise for lack of merits.
He ordered that the tribunal should cancelled and order for a rerun due to fortification ,mutilation of results in his petition which is dated 4th May,2019 and his objections was supported by 5 paragraphs affidavit .
However, the tribunal Chairman Mrs Justice J.I Nwoye upholds that the petition lack merit and has failed completely to proof his allegations of over voting issues in his petition .
The petitioners had presented 40 witnesses and also tendered 155 exhibits in support of his allegations while the 1,2&3 respondents with only 8 witnesses and 15 exhibits attached .
Counsel to the petitioners ,Barr John Okafor complaint that the petition was full of errors yet the tribunal has gone to confirm Longjan on technical grounds .
by Alexander Aleburu

Longjan Victory Is A clear Demonstration Of Plateau Southern Mandate——–Hon. Maimako Bello 

By, Giwa Alex, jos
The Former Member Representing Wase Constituency ,Hon Maimako Bello has described the victory of Senator Representing Plateau Southern Senatorial District ,Sen Ignatius Longjan as a demonstration of the people mandate and a confirmation of landslide victory at poll.
Speaking to journalists shortly after the judgment at the Plateau State High Court on Tuesday ,Hon Bello congratulated the senator elected for his overwhelming support by the people Plateau South .
Barr Kefas Peter Dandam of the,People Democratic Party, (PDP), has approached the election tribunal seeking to quash the mandate Longjan
According to him ,the declaration of the 2nd respondent ,Sen.Ignatius Longjan was not validly elected in the 23rd February, 2019 general election was marred by irregularities, massive election frauds ,and non compliance to the electoral Act by calling on the tribunal to nullify the exercise for lack of merits.
He ordered that the tribunal should cancelled and order for a rerun due to fortification ,mutilation of results in his petition which is dated 4th May,2019 and his objections was supported by 5 paragraphs affidavit .
However, the tribunal Chairman Mrs Justice J.I Nwoye upholds that the petition lack merit and has failed completely to proof his allegations of over voting issues in his petition .
The petitioners had presented 40 witnesses and also tendered 155 exhibits in support of his allegations while the 1,2&3 respondents with only 8 witnesses and 15 exhibits attached .
Counsel to the petitioners ,Barr John Okafor complaint that the petition was full of errors yet the tribunal has gone to confirm Longjan on technical grounds .
by Alexander Aleburu

Ozekhome Expose Ploy To Sown Seed Of Disagreement Amongst Jonah Jang’s Counsel .

By,Giwa Alex,Jos

Mike Ozekhome(SAN)has raise alarm over some people which cannot be distance from the ruling government of All Progressive Congress(APC)are on desperate ploy to cause disagreement and sown seed of discord amongst the counsels of jonah David Jang .

As they have move ahead circulating fake news that him Chief Mike Ozekhome disown his colleague one Mr Oguntuyi in court during the trial of the immediate former governor of plateau state Dr. Jonah David jang who is currently facing trial on money laundering by Economic and Financial Crime Commission at the plateau State High Court sitting in jos.

In a statement signed by Chief Mike Ozekhome and made available to our correspondent in Jos,plateau state capital, Ozekhome said the news is force and infringement of the imagination of the author Mr Uwujaren the spokes person of Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EfCC) and said the publication is

“Lies From The The Pit Of Hell “.

The legal luminary who is the counsel to jonah jang in money laundering trial and the 1st respondents in the case lamented that Mr Uwujaren was not even in Court during the proceeding but relied on hear say.

And further add that is this coming at a time when the APC led government is crying woo on “Fake News and Hate Speech “

Ozekhome stress that Oguntuyi and myself who is representing the 2nd respondent Yakubu Pam,they are working together to obtain justice for their clients which is evidence indicate they are being witch hunt.

For the purpose of clarity and record he said ,my attention has just been drawn to a trending story in which I was quoted as allegedly disowning one brilliant Mr S.A.Oguntuyi,counsel for Yusuf Pam,the second defendant in a case in which the EFCC (as FRN ) jointly charged ex governor of Plateau State,David Jonah Jang and the said Pam to a High Court in Jos over alleged fraud.

“The statement credited to the EFCC spokesman,Mr Wilson Uwujaren I had expected him to deny and disown this warped report of today’s court proceedings in Jos,Plateau State) alleged that I disowned S.A.Oguntuyi’s line of cross examination on behalf of the second defendant,Mr Yusuf Pam.”

With due respect,this is a “Dirty Lie from the Pit of Hell”.

Nothing of the sort happened.

Indeed,what took place as recorded by the court was the exact opposite of the issue of lies Mr Uwujaren,who was not physically present in court,was fed with.The facts are as follows:

“I was privately prompting and professionally corroborating with Mr Oguntuyi,who was doing a marvelous job of effectively demolishing like a pack of cards,after I had finished mine the issue of outlandish lies told to the court by the EFCC witness,Mr Musa Sunday,in this joint trial.Mr Rotimi Jacob’s,SAN,counsel to the EFCC took objection,on the ground that the second defendant,Mr Pam,on whose behalf Mr Oguntuyi was cross examining Musa,was not my client”.

He wondered why I should be involved in helping in the cross examination on behalf of the 2nd defendant,since he was not my client.I promptly rose up and told the presiding Judge,the honourable Justice Daniel Longji,that the trial is a joint one,with 10 out of the 12 counts involving Jang and Pam together.I submitted that the two defendants would therefore swim or sink together.

The Judge ruled in my favour that I was entitled to be involved in the cross examination.He had made a similar ruling in our favour when the prosecution counsel had also objected to our cross examining EFCC witnesses during a trial-within-trial of Mr Pam,the second defendant.It is unfortunate that the entire happening on this point was grossly misrepresented.The court records which are public documents are there for anyone to view.

I never at any point in time rose up to say “I urge the Judge to dismiss this line of questioning as it only further supports the investigation made by the EFCC and we are washing our hands off this mediocrity.If the documents are there,why are u simply beating about the bush for hours on end….at this point we ( the course for the first defendant) dissociate ourselves from this line of questioning during cross examination by the second defendant”.

“It is clear to me that Mr Uwujaren was grossly misled by fake report from his media representatives in court who probably desire to keep their jobs”.

Rather,what I said with a chuckle,was that the witness was wasting precious time and Mr Oguntuyi shouldn’t bother dignifying him in the witness’s vain attempt to use oral evidence to garnish and vary written documents already admitted as exhibits before the court,since such oral evidence was of no moment.Even attempts made by the prosecution counsel to prevent many damaging questions during the hot cross examination were rebuffed by Mr Oguntuyi and myself,who insisted that the witnesses,having finished their examination in Chief should not be shielded from the fire of cross examination.The Judge also ruled in our favour and told Mr Oguntuyi to continue.The entire reportage as signed by Mr Uwujaren is therefore greatly skewed and loaded with outright brazen lies which are not supported by the recorded proceedings of the court.

“Mr Uwujaren credited me with saying,”for lack of a better word,the Judge must conclude the judgement on this case before his retirement by ending 2019 on a trial denovo”.This statement was deliberately taken out of the context in which I made it.It was when the issue of adjournment came up and the Judge told all counsel in court that he would be retiring at the end of the year and so must conclude all matters before him,including this particular trial before retiring.I Immediately got up and supported the position of trial Judge”.

I submitted that on our part,we are ready,willing and would all within our powers to ensure the trial is concluded before he retires.The reasons I gave were two-fold:a.I would not want the trial to start all over de novo before another Judge were the present Judge to retire without concluding the case.b.The journey between Abuja and Jos is quite perilous,since there are no flights,and I would not personally,at my age,want the continued frequent journeys by road between Abuja and Jos.How this altruistic statement which the presiding Judge praised,could be yanked out of context and added to my alleged (but false) disagreement with Mr Oguntuyi,beats my imagination.”

My humble piece of advice:

” let the court decide whether on the facts so far presented to the court,the EFCC has been able to present any credible criminal case against Jang and Pam.Its case cannot be helped or salvaged by deliberately twisted and slanted reports anchored on tissues of lies and spawned fairy stories of alleged events that never took place in the open court.Such reports cannot substitute for the dismal outing by its witnesses so far recorded before the court”.

by Alexander Aleburu

Chief Mike Ozekhome(SAN)Give Reasons Why They Most Challenge Buhari’s Election Victory At The Supreme Court.

By,Giwa Alex,jos

Chief Mike Ozekhome (SAN) has give reasons while they are heading to Supreme Court to challenge the presidential election tribunal that give victory to Mohammadu Buhari.

He said the appeal court final verdict will go a long way to address the obvious lapses of the Election Tribunal which they fail hitherto to put into consideration during the verdict.

The legal luminary said the court of appeal is a litmus test for the independent of the judiciary whether they have been cajoled by the execution.

Ozekheome(SAN) was speaking in an interview with journalist in jos the plateau state capital 13th Aug,2019.

“I want to hear the final say by the supreme court.”

The presidential election tribunal is people by people draw from the court of Appeal,is an intermediate court of law.”
“I would prefer to wait for the decision by the supreme court before making up my mind whether the Nigeria judiciary has finally be cajoled and intimidated by the executive to toll it bidding forever.”
The reason is that ,its the decision of the supreme court that would count ,but for now,l can confidently say that the case was poorly decided by the Presidential Election Tribunal.
He said the election tribunal is grossly poor evaluation of evidence.
“There was a very poor evaluation of evidence,there was cases and instances where evidence of the respondent that is INEC and Buhari where considered , without considering that of Atiku Abubakar and PDP been considered at all.”
There was misapplication of the provision of the constitution and electoral Act,the INEC guideline,INEC handbook ,provision relating to a server by INEC.
There was an instances the election tribunal behave like “Father Christmas”by given to the respondent who don’t even ask,
“for example,they where mainly saying Buhari was qualified to contest the presidential election,when the court came out to say Buhari is not only qualified but”Eminently” qualified.”
They were even granting to them more then they ask .
We are also concerned that if the judgement is not challenge,will set bad precedent for us in Nigeria in term of business dealings,Educational qualification , international ,international investment.
When you begin to say that all that matters is the surname Buhari,and doesn’t matter whether the surname is Mohammadu or Mohammed,then we are in trouble as a country.
“It means because l have Ozekhome,anybody can come tomorrow that my qualification belong to him even though the surname is Mukila or Mishel ,the fact that Ozekhome is the surname is enough to cover ,does not matter if your surname is Mukalia,Mulikat,Mishel,Angelo it doesn’t matter.”
If you then say it doesn’t matter,it means any body can attach certificate to Form (Cfoo1).
The form itself said attach the certificate if you said you have it.
The tribunal is saying it doesn’t matter ,you can just state that you have the qualification.
Which therefore means anyone can go to court disposed to affide ,they say produce the certificate that is a dangerous signal .
Chief Ozekhome further add that the case is going encourage corruption and destroy our educational quest.
“This case is going to encourage corruption ,destruction of our very fabric of our moral and ethical eptoes affination which going to school reading hard very vigorously ,and rigorously to processes a certificate may no longer important.”
“All that may be important is that you have gone to the court of law and sworn to af that you have so and so degree, when you are ask to produce it ,you say it doesn’t matter and refer to the case of Atiku Vs Buhari.”
“That is the danger ,that is while we are heading to the supreme court ,we went the supreme court to up turn the judgement of the presidential election tribunal.”

Ozekhome stress that democracy is not got on platter of gold as you most for it.

We want democracy to be given face,democracy is a struggle.

“Nobody should expect that people in power should be dislodge easily.”
“Everybody is not Goodluck Ebele Jonathan who made that prophetic statement ,that epong statement “That my ambition did not worth the blood of any Nigerian.”
There are some people you have to push out.
They could be tranny, absolutism and dictatorship even in democracy, Aduf Hitler pretended to be a democratic ,they where holding an election ,but is regarded in history as the the worst deadest dictatorship.
Saddam Hussin of Iraq was suppose to be a democrat, because they conduct elections ,is regarded as one of the most brutish dictator that ever live.
Nansegbe Eyedema of Togo was going for election is know as one of the greatest dictator in history.
Papador of Hati was going for an elections,was known as one of the worst dictator ever.
Mobutu Seseseko of Zaye was going for elections,it also know in history one of the brutish and deadest dictator that ever live.
So the fact that we say we have democracy ,is not itself evidence that we are actually practicing democracy.
As l always say that democracy is not one hundred meters dash race of Ben Johnson ,or Hossen Boat that you finish in thirty second ,is Amaranton race of resilience of competing contifugal or Centrafugal forces that is ever at play with dynamic society.
That is why we have to be patient to fight it according to the tenet of democracy to enable us widen,deepen,strengthen,deodorised the attitude and aplititude.
by Alexander Aleburu

Chief Mike Ozekhome(SAN)Give Reasons Why They Most Challenge Buhari’s Election Victory At The Supreme Court.

By,Giwa Alex,jos

Chief Mike Ozekhome (SAN) has give reasons while they are heading to Supreme Court to challenge the presidential election tribunal that give victory to Mohammadu Buhari.

He said the appeal court final verdict will go a long way to address the obvious lapses of the Election Tribunal which they fail hitherto to put into consideration during the verdict.

The legal luminary said the court of appeal is a litmus test for the independent of the judiciary whether they have been cajoled by the execution.

Ozekheome(SAN) was speaking in an interview with journalist in jos the plateau state capital 13th Aug,2019.

“I want to hear the final say by the supreme court.”

The presidential election tribunal is people by people draw from the court of Appeal,is an intermediate court of law.”
“I would prefer to wait for the decision by the supreme court before making up my mind whether the Nigeria judiciary has finally be cajoled and intimidated by the executive to toll it bidding forever.”
The reason is that ,its the decision of the supreme court that would count ,but for now,l can confidently say that the case was poorly decided by the Presidential Election Tribunal.
He said the election tribunal is grossly poor evaluation of evidence.
“There was a very poor evaluation of evidence,there was cases and instances where evidence of the respondent that is INEC and Buhari where considered , without considering that of Atiku Abubakar and PDP been considered at all.”
There was misapplication of the provision of the constitution and electoral Act,the INEC guideline,INEC handbook ,provision relating to a server by INEC.
There was an instances the election tribunal behave like “Father Christmas”by given to the respondent who don’t even ask,
“for example,they where mainly saying Buhari was qualified to contest the presidential election,when the court came out to say Buhari is not only qualified but”Eminently” qualified.”
They were even granting to them more then they ask .
We are also concerned that if the judgement is not challenge,will set bad precedent for us in Nigeria in term of business dealings,Educational qualification , international ,international investment.
When you begin to say that all that matters is the surname Buhari,and doesn’t matter whether the surname is Mohammadu or Mohammed,then we are in trouble as a country.
“It means because l have Ozekhome,anybody can come tomorrow that my qualification belong to him even though the surname is Mukila or Mishel ,the fact that Ozekhome is the surname is enough to cover ,does not matter if your surname is Mukalia,Mulikat,Mishel,Angelo it doesn’t matter.”
If you then say it doesn’t matter,it means any body can attach certificate to Form (Cfoo1).
The form itself said attach the certificate if you said you have it.
The tribunal is saying it doesn’t matter ,you can just state that you have the qualification.
Which therefore means anyone can go to court disposed to affide ,they say produce the certificate that is a dangerous signal .
Chief Ozekhome further add that the case is going encourage corruption and destroy our educational quest.
“This case is going to encourage corruption ,destruction of our very fabric of our moral and ethical eptoes affination which going to school reading hard very vigorously ,and rigorously to processes a certificate may no longer important.”
“All that may be important is that you have gone to the court of law and sworn to af that you have so and so degree, when you are ask to produce it ,you say it doesn’t matter and refer to the case of Atiku Vs Buhari.”
“That is the danger ,that is while we are heading to the supreme court ,we went the supreme court to up turn the judgement of the presidential election tribunal.”

Ozekhome stress that democracy is not got on platter of gold as you most for it.

We want democracy to be given face,democracy is a struggle.

“Nobody should expect that people in power should be dislodge easily.”
“Everybody is not Goodluck Ebele Jonathan who made that prophetic statement ,that epong statement “That my ambition did not worth the blood of any Nigerian.”
There are some people you have to push out.
They could be tranny, absolutism and dictatorship even in democracy, Aduf Hitler pretended to be a democratic ,they where holding an election ,but is regarded in history as the the worst deadest dictatorship.
Saddam Hussin of Iraq was suppose to be a democrat, because they conduct elections ,is regarded as one of the most brutish dictator that ever live.
Nansegbe Eyedema of Togo was going for election is know as one of the greatest dictator in history.
Papador of Hati was going for an elections,was known as one of the worst dictator ever.
Mobutu Seseseko of Zaye was going for elections,it also know in history one of the brutish and deadest dictator that ever live.
So the fact that we say we have democracy ,is not itself evidence that we are actually practicing democracy.
As l always say that democracy is not one hundred meters dash race of Ben Johnson ,or Hossen Boat that you finish in thirty second ,is Amaranton race of resilience of competing contifugal or Centrafugal forces that is ever at play with dynamic society.
That is why we have to be patient to fight it according to the tenet of democracy to enable us widen,deepen,strengthen,deodorised the attitude and aplititude.
by Alexander Aleburu

Provost College Of Medical Laboratory Jos, Dr. Obong Etukudoh Attack Journalist In Court.

The embattled Provost Federal College of Medical laboratry Technology jos, Obong Etukudoh

has attack journalist in state High Court sitting in jos the plateau state capital.

The incident happened on the 11th Sept,2019 at the plateau state High court premises during the trial of Dr .Etukudoh on money laundering holding in the mentioned court .

The attack journalist Azi Aware is a correspondent with “DemocracyNewspaper”reporting from plateau state.

According to the journalist ,he was in court to carryout his constitutional duty as journalist including reporting stories from the court.

Narrating his experience in the hand of the embattled Provost who is currently facing trial on allegations on money laundering as the provost of Medical college in the federal government own institution located in plateau state he said,

“l was in court to report the proceeding,I was outside when the court session was step down for some minutes suddenly,some group of people swoop on me and held my hand as others held the other part of my body.”

Azi further narrate that in trying to find out what l have done, they alleged that l was attempting taken the photograph of the accuse Dr.Etukudoh the claim which I deny,and accuse me of been the brain behind the numerous write ups on the facebook about the provost.

The provost threatened to deal with me and any journalist he sees within the court premises during his subsequent trial.

Even one of my colleague who correspondent for the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) was not speared as they also threatened to beat him if he still remain few minutes longer within the court premises.

At the time of filing this report,the phone of the journalist,Azi Aware is yet to be return to him by Dr.Etukudoh and his sponsored attackers.

Although the case had been reported to the police with the promise to investigate the matter.

He however call on the Nigeria Union of Journalist to do the needful and ensure the like of Etukudoh is not allow to go unpunished to serve as deterant to those who may want to try the impunity attack against any journalist anywhere in the country when they are performing their constitutional duties.

It would be recall that Dr. Obong Etukudoh is currently on trial by Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC)over money laundering as the head of medical college over millions of naira.

He is also accuses of running the college like his personal estate, unilaterally employing his cronies and friends who never come to work but are on payroll of the college including Dr Etukudoh’s daughter without recourse to federal character principle.

Last month youth in plateau state under the auspices of “Concerned Youth’ staged peaceful demostration calling for the sack of the provost as the college provost who had been on that Position since 2006 ,without meaningful development in the institution.

by Alexander Aleburu

President Buhari’s Election Tribunal Victory illicit condemnation

By,Giwa Alex,jos
The Presidential Election Tribunal which declear president Mohammadu Buhari winner of the 2019 presidential election in Nigeria has beginning to illicit condemnations

from international communities.

This is as the first sledge of hammer is weigh by Emmanuel Ogebe who write from Washinton DC described president Buhari as completing the circle of democratic structure in the country call Nigeria.
Emmanuel who highlight many undemocratic desperation under the Buhari led government lament that ,
“Under a regime that arrests judges at midnight, removes judges unconstitutionally, disobeys court orders and impose judges who don’t understand basic terms with impunity, it would take great souls of significant courage and intellectual dexterity to have had a different outcome.”
Ogebe who is written from Wasginton DC in United State of Ameria said what transpired at the Presidential tribunal sitting in Abuja the nation capital can be best described as the more you see the less you understand.
“It appears therefore that Gen. Buhari lost the election but won the Tribunal.”
He added that although there are still room to appeal the tribunal judgement up to Supreme court.
“with the Tribunal judgement,Buhari has complete the circle of conquest of all democratic structures .”
Buhari has managed to attend school without certificate, attain the presidency without election and win at a tribunal without adducing evidence.
As he stress that it will go down in history as the 8th wonder of the world for his ability to achieve the greatest self-promotion, above his betters, with the lowest possible effort.
With the total abnegation of the will of the people of Nigeria, it won’t be surprising if the senate canonize Buhari as Supreme Emperor with the joyful affirmation of the judiciary .
by Alexander Aleburu

Hon.Yusuf Gadi Promise To Justify The Mandate Given To Him By His Constituency. 

By,Giwa Alex,jos

Member representing Pankshine,Kanke and kanam in the federal House of Representative Yusuf Adamu Gadi of All progressives Congress in plateau state, has promise to work and justify the vote given to him by his constituency.

As he thank God for showing us justice for ensuring that the mandate given to me by people of my constituency been confirmed,affirm and is been up held.

The former member of plateau state House of Assembly made the oratory promise in an interview with journalists immediately after his victory at the electoral tribunal sitting in jos the plateau state capital.

Gadi said l so much believe that God gives power to whoever “He” deem fit .

” when l was inform that l have been served and taken to the tribunal challenging the victory of my mandate,I told God one thing,before leaving Abuja this morning that if my mandate given to me is for another person,take it back I don’t want it.”

Gadi who the chairman House Committee on narcotic in the House of Representative said he always pray that if he cheat to get victory at the poll,let God collect the victory back,and this was my prayer this morning.

“I know I am a politician,I know I should be the person complaining if somebody who is not from kanam get over two thousand votes from kanam,I myself from kanam will get only Seventeen Thousand votes ,it means that I am the one who is been cheated that is from kanam.”

He however thank God for showing us justice for ensuring that the mandate given to me by my people is been confirm,affirm and is been up held.

The unprecedented crowed of people considering the kind of opposition that l have face and still get this mamont crowed of supporters ,I think l am left with no options than to work to justify the reasons I was voted in.

By the special grace of God,l will justify my election ,by the grace of God,l will disappoint the sentiments attributed to my election.

Next time when somebody contest election, nobody will bring the issue of ethnic, tribal and religious sentiments.

I will ensure that I do the right thing by ensuring that I give my constituent the proper representation by ensuring I give them proper presention at the federal level.

It would be recall that Hon .Yusuf Gadi member representing Pankshin,Kanke and Kanam at federal house of representative election whose victory is been challenge by Hon. Timothy Golu for corruption and not in compliance with the electoral guideline of 2010.

In his judgement head by the justice J.l Nwoye affirm that Golu refuse to proof the case of corruption and not in compliance with the electoral guideline beyound reasonable doubt so held the victory of Yusuf Gadi as the member elect to represent Kanke Kanam and Pankshin in the house of representative.
by Alexander Aleburu

GOMAN Holds Its First Maiden Gospel Inaugural Concert In Jos.

By, Giwa Alex,jos

The Gospel Musicians’ Association of Nigeria, GOMAN, Plateau state chapter on Sunda

y held its inaugural concert at the Fellowship Baptist Church, Jos, Plateau state.

The barely five months old chapter assembled its members for the concert with the theme, “The Power of Praises and Miracles” with the text taken from Isaiah 12:5.

Speaking on reasons to praise God, Ms Liz David said that God arises and gives victory over enemies when we praise Him. She noted that “God commanded us to praise Him as found in Psalm 100:4” saying that praises facilitate access to God and promote productivity. She added that praises is an effective weapon of warfare. “God is worthy of out praise”, she stated.

In his welcome address, GOMAN Coordinator in the state, Mr Tope Alegbejo said that it was a dream come true.

He said, “We are happy that we are able to organise our inaugural concert in less than five months of formation of Gospel Musicians’ Association of Nigeria, GOMAN, Plateau state Chapter.

“This concert is organised to announce to the world that we have come to stay in the state just like other states of the Federation.”

Alegbejo called on other gospel musicians in the state to join GOMAN so that the chapter can have a ‘common and united front’, saying that the group would continue to wax stronger.

He urged the congregation to purchase copies of their albums displayed at the venue.

In a brief exhortation by the guest speaker, Pastor Oye Olumide urged gospel singers to serve without a siren.

“Don’t abandon your duty post. Don’t preach self in your ministry. Don’t serve to please human being but Jesus.”

In various sessions of Ministration Galore, members of the Association who performed different genres of music included, Tope Alegbejo (Tope Lead), Liz David (Omo Majemu), Tope Falusi, DMT Martinie, Gabriel Adetutu (God of Elijah), Ope Olaleye, Evangelist Kayode Alofe (Grace of God), and Sister Priscilla Richards.

Other performers were Omolayo Olaniyan (Je n re re Je), Sister Atinuke Obanawu (Gbope Mi), Pastor Owolabi, Olajide (J. Success) and Deji among others.

Dignitaries at the event included Shepherd Ogunleye A, Prof and Mrs Olorunfemi, Snr Apostle Prophet Olosho, Baba Kebe, Deaconess Idowu Adewole, Pastor Omoshuyi, and Evangelist John Ayanfe among others.

by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau:Hon.Manren,Komsol Triumph At The Election Tribunal.

By

,Giwa Alex,jos

The Electoral Tribunal sitting in jos the plateau state capital has up held the election of Engr.Solomon Maren of People Democratic Party (PDP)in the 23rd Feb,2019 federal constituency election representing Bokkos, Mangu.

Manren election victory at the 23rd feb,2019 poll is been challenged by Danjuma Haruna of All Progressive Congress on the ground that the election did not comply with the laid down electoral law of 2010 amended as the election is manned by massive over voting, not compliance to the use of card reader machine .
The over two hours judgement by the tribunal judge Nzegwu Alphusus,held that the petitioner Danjuma Haruna did not proof his case beyond reasonable doubt that there was over voting,electoral irregularities and not compliance to the use of card reader machine which the petitioner pleaded in his petition.
As against this backdrop ,the tribunal hold that Engr Solomon manren remain the winner of Feb 23rd,2019 federal Constituency election representing Bokko,Mangu Constituency.
In a similar development, the electoral tribunal also up held the election of Alphonsus Komsol of All Progressive Congress(APC) representing Shendam, Quan’apan and Mikan federal constituency of plateau state.
Johnbull Shakarau of the People Democratic party is challenging the election of Komsol on the ground that the election was grossly manipulated to the favour of the candidate of All Progressive Congress(APC)as there was over voting, nor compliance with the use of card reader machine and inflation of election result.
The judgement which look over two hours, the chairman of the tribunal summit that there was a differential between what the petitioner pleaded in his petition and what he argued in his case .
Justice Theophilus Nzogwu further summit that the petitioner fail to proof his case beyond reasonable doubt to proof that the result of the election in contention was grossly manipulated to the advantage of Komsol,and held that Alphousus komsol of the All progressive Congress remain the winner of February 23rd 2019 federal constituency house of representative election representing Shendam, qua’apan and Mikan federal constituency.
by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau:Hon.Manren,Komsol Triumph At The Election Tribunal.

By

,Giwa Alex,jos

The Electoral Tribunal sitting in jos the plateau state capital has up held the election of Engr.Solomon Maren of People Democratic Party (PDP)in the 23rd Feb,2019 federal constituency election representing Bokkos, Mangu.

Manren election victory at the 23rd feb,2019 poll is been challenged by Danjuma Haruna of All Progressive Congress on the ground that the election did not comply with the laid down electoral law of 2010 amended as the election is manned by massive over voting, not compliance to the use of card reader machine .
The over two hours judgement by the tribunal judge Nzegwu Alphusus,held that the petitioner Danjuma Haruna did not proof his case beyond reasonable doubt that there was over voting,electoral irregularities and not compliance to the use of card reader machine which the petitioner pleaded in his petition.
As against this backdrop ,the tribunal hold that Engr Solomon manren remain the winner of Feb 23rd,2019 federal Constituency election representing Bokko,Mangu Constituency.
In a similar development, the electoral tribunal also up held the election of Alphonsus Komsol of All Progressive Congress(APC) representing Shendam, Quan’apan and Mikan federal constituency of plateau state.
Johnbull Shakarau of the People Democratic party is challenging the election of Komsol on the ground that the election was grossly manipulated to the favour of the candidate of All Progressive Congress(APC)as there was over voting, nor compliance with the use of card reader machine and inflation of election result.
The judgement which look over two hours, the chairman of the tribunal summit that there was a differential between what the petitioner pleaded in his petition and what he argued in his case .
Justice Theophilus Nzogwu further summit that the petitioner fail to proof his case beyond reasonable doubt to proof that the result of the election in contention was grossly manipulated to the advantage of Komsol,and held that Alphousus komsol of the All progressive Congress remain the winner of February 23rd 2019 federal constituency house of representative election representing Shendam, qua’apan and Mikan federal constituency.
by Alexander Aleburu

PDP Threatens PRTV With Legal Action Over Defamation Of Character.

By,Giwa Alex,jos

The People Democratic Party(PDP) in plateau state has threaten to institute legal action against the state own Radio Television Station(PRTV)over defamation of character.

Emmanuel Macham who is member of People Democratic Party(PDP)in the state make the threat in a press statement dated 8th Sept,2019 signed by Emmanuel Macham made available to this medium through Sawabiyanews.

Emmanuel who is a Youth Activist said,

” (PRTV) declared me wanted in there news from 6:05am to 10p:m on the 7th Sept, 2019. repeatedly throughout the day,a situation which has thrown my supporters and family into confusion.”

The Youth Activist who said he is yet to come to term with what is the rationale behind the station’s action,said nobody invited him for any talk.

How can a renounce Radio House like (PRTV) air a news item such as declaration of a Nigerian wanted without proper investigation.

He said the action of the state media house is unacceptable, as they cannot be intimidated for just no course.

“I am in touch with my lawyer to know

the next line of action to take against the station.”

The will hear from me soonest.

by Alexander Aleburu

PDP Raises Alarm As Plan To Use Court To Stall Hon.Ubandoma Appeal Court Chairmanship Victory  Revealed. 

By, Giwa Alex,jos

The people Democratic party(PDP) in plateau state,has raise an alarm over Governor Lalong desperate move to use court process to delay the court of appeal electoral victory of Hon.Ubandoma Joshua Laven as the chairman lantang North local government .

As they urge

the court to remain the honourable hitherto know for ,and urge the sitting justice Nafisat to give the case an accelerated hearing over the jurisdiction of the court to entertain the case brought before it by Hon. Nanlok Amos, of Governor Lalong (APC) government in the state, ground plan to use court case to scuttled the chairmanship victory of Hon.Ubandoma Joshua by self acclaim chairman of lantang North LG Hon. Nanlok Amos.

The counsel to Hon.Ubandoma Joshua Laven of PDP, Barr. Niri Daron made the summition at the High Court sitting in jos the plateau state capital by the case instituted by Hon. Nanlok Amos challenging the appeal court ruling on lantang North local government election conducted 10th oct,2018.

The matter which is slated for hearing,the counsel to the All progressive congress(APC) Nantok Dashe who earlier indicate interest to be join in the matter to represent the All Progressive Congress(APC) in the case, Urgue the court to grant his application for adjournment to enable him to effect the services of application of the motion granted by the court in the last sitting.

” My lord we have serve all the parties in the case except the 1st respondents as the effort to track him down to be serve, proof abortive and further add that he has just be serve with motion of preliminary objection and we also need some time to reply to the preliminary objection.

” in view of that my lord,we apply for short adjournment to enable us to serve the paries involve”.

The 2nd,5th and 6th respondents however did not object to the motion move by the counsel to All Progressive Nantok Dashe.

However, Hon.Ubandoma of the people Democratic Party(PDP) who is the 8th and 9th respondents respectively represented by the counsel Niri Daron quarry the the application of the APC asking for an adjournment to regularize the service.

“My Lord the action of my learnt friend is a ploy to buy the time of this Honorable court and a ground design by the (APC) government in plateau state to stop my client to get justice and claim the mandate given to him by appeal court tribunal”.

The 8th and 9th respondent stress that the action of APC is not Surprise and it has been a reoccurring attitude to delay the expertae motion.

Niri move application to give flesh to paragraph 8.0 of 25th july,2019 granting two interim injunction on the 1st August,2019 we write to this honorable court demanding that we be serve on notice ,that if we are not serve within (10) days as approve by law, amount to no order.

He cited the relevant section of the constitution to back his argument on Azu vs Union bank plc 2014 which the supreme court held that in the absence of interlucotory injunction file along side interlocutory injunction,no court has the right interim injunction.

Daron urgue the court to set aside the interim order.

” I urge the court to set aside the interim order,the fact that interim order is met to last for few days,he cited the case of Azu vs union bank plc to buttress his point,as this section said the lack jurisdiction to grant expertae order.”

“It is a ploy for the case to linger on,and urgu the court to accelerate ruling boarder on the jurisdiction of the court to hear the case.”

The All progressive Congress,however,summit that the 8th and 9th respondents that the motion been move orally, summit that the competent of the motion we be questionable, in addition ,considering the weighty nature of the application it cannot be move orally but by written.

It could be recall that Ubandoma joshua of the people Democratic Party (PDP)contested for the chairman of lantang north LG election held in all the seventeen local government of the state on the 10th oct ,2019 which Nanlok Amos the sitting chairman of the local government claim to have win.

Not satisfy with PLASIEC who pronounced the incumbent chairman winner of lantang north chairman ship election, held for the election tribunal who without taken it time to look at the substance of the case struck it out.

Ubandoma believe on the court for justice held for Appeal court as the Appeal court refer the case back to the tribunal for trial.

The three man electoral tribunal strike out the case after both parties call witnesses.

Ubandoma again held for appeal court which is the highest court when it come to local government election tribunal according to 2010 electoral law.

susequently,the Appeal court said the lower tribunal err by pronouncing Nanlok Amos as the candidate who got highest vote cast for lantang North LG ,and held that Ubandoma Joshua of the people Democratic Party be declear the candidate with the highest vote.

And the court directed that PLASIEC, electoral body saddle with constitutional responsibility in conducting local government election in the in the state should issue Ubandoma certificate of return.

With what can be best describe as abuse of judicial process Hon.Nanlok Amos of the All progressive Congress(APC)held for conventional court which does not have anything to do with election related matter ,challenging the verdict of the local government Appeal tribunal.
by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State Police Arrest  Two Suspects With Over 16M Counterfeit. 

By, Giwa Alex, jos

Police in plateau State has arrest two suspects lsa lbrahim 30years from Adamawa state, and one Danjuma Yilbis 38 years from Bokkos LG of plateau state both male with counterfeit 30 bundles of #1000 note amounting to over 16M naira.

The suspects where arrested on the 30th August, 2019 base on reliable and timely intelligence , detectives command.

The commissioner of police plateau state command Isaac Akinmoyede make this know to Journalists in press briefing 6th September, 2019 in Jos the plateau state capital.

Also arrested according to the police are ten suspects from Zamko area of Lantang North LG of plateau state on the 18th August, 2019 for conspired in killing one Mr Nde Gungnim whom was accused of wizard and took him to Nwur forest .

The victim was allege to have been tortured, killed and buried in the shallow grave.

The police boss said on the receipt of the report , police immediately swung into action and arrest the suspects who confessed to the crime and led the detectives to the scene of the crime where the body of the deceased was exhumed and taken to the lantang general Hospital for Autopsy.

He described the action of the suspects as barbaric, dastardly, repugnant to natural justice, equity, and good conscience.

The Cp lssac Akinmoyede further said the police also arrest one notorious cultist who have been terrorising Gada-Biu and Apata in Jos North LG of plateau state ,one Benjamin Stephen with revolver pistol in his prossession.

Stephen Benjamin has finger in most of the cult relate at gada biu and apata axies

and he we be charged to court after the completion of investigation.

by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau:youths urges Governor Lalong To Plea With Nanlok Amos To Vacate Chairmanship Seat For Ubandoma Joshua.

By, Giwa Alex, jos

Governor Lalong of plateau state has been urge to direct the Chairman lantang North local government of plateau state Hon. Nanlok Amos to obey Appeal court judgement and vacate the Chairmanship seat of lantang North

LG for the rightful winner of 2018 local government election Ubandoma Joshua Laven.

Youth under the auspices of “Taroh Concern Youths For Justice And Good Governance”made the call today 4th August, 2019 in a press conference held in Jos, the plateau state capital.

The press statement signed by it president and its Secretary Comrade Manasseh Nimkur Telzing and Barr. Sunday Durshin National Secretary respectively.

The group said despite the time it takes in conducting the local government election in the State, thus denying the people at the grassroot the opportunity and democratic rights to choose their leaders, wonder why governor Lalong led administration always choose the part of ignoble democratic perdition.

“The Taro Concern Youths for justice and Good Governance recall how we massively mobilize people to come out and exercise their franchise in the last Local Government election which many have described as a Democratic rape and disgrace,more worrying is the the fact that some contestants at the elections who lost out heard their names announced as winners in Jos, the state capital,as they describe the last local government election was the height of theft, shame and injustice of the Lalong led APC administration in plateau State, history would always be unfair to Governor Simon Bako Lalong.

“Our kind plea is to our father, the Executive Govemor of Plateau State Rt. Hon.Barr. Simon Bako Lalong, a quintessential Bar man, a grassroot emancipator and a large hearted democrat to prevail on Hon. Nanlok Amos Kpamim and the All Progressives Congress (APC) to accept the decision of the Plateau State Election Petition Appeal Tribunal which is the highest adjudicating body or apex court was regards local government elections in Plateau State, delivered on l9th July 2019 which declared and returned Ubandoma Joshua Laven as the duly elected chairman of Langtang North Local Government Council by taking on the path of honour in discontinuing the certiorari proceedings instituted at the high court of justice Jos. lost at the lower trial tribunal but won at the Appeal Tribunal which by law remains the final adjudicating body or apex court as regards local government elections petition in Plateau State.

“It is said that the judiciary is the last hope of the common man. However, some very recent decisions of the election petition tribunal with due respect questioned that nobility,”

We still believe strongly that there are men of integrity whose conscience is the highest

authority in the Plateau State judiciary.

Our kind plea is to our father, the Executive Govemor of Plateau State Rt. Hon. Barr. Simon Bako Lalong, a quintessential Bar man, a grassroot emancipator and a large hearted democrat to prevail on Hon. Nanlok Amos Kpamim and the All Progressives Congress (APC) to accept the decision of the Plateau State Election Petition Appeal Tribunal which is the highest adjudicating body or apex court was regards local government elections in Plateau State, delivered on 9th July 2019 which declared and returbed Ubandoma Joshua Laven as the duly elected chairman of Langtang North Local Government Council by taking on the path of honour in discontinuing the certiorari proceedings instituted at the high court of justice Jos.

This is in view of the fact that election is only 3 medium; political party an emblem and; politics a means to an end for the common good of all and not for personal ego.

They thank the concerned youth for maintaining peace in the face of all provocation.

“We salute the good people of Langtang North Local Government Council for keeping the peace and not taking the law into their hands in this difficulties time.”

by Alexander Aleburu

Afizere Youth Movement Inaugurates New Executive

By,giwa alex,

Jos

The Afizere Youth Movement(YAM)in Jos East Local government area of plateau state has elect it Executive body to pilot the affairs of the movement for the next three years.

The Movement new Exco was inauguration Sunday 31st, August, 2019 held at the Hill Station Conference Hall in Jos the plateau state capital.

The chairman of the occasion who is the vice- Chancellor of plateau state university Bokkos prof Yohanna Izang in his open remark ,urge the new exco to adjust the constitution of the association to accommodate the elderly who they can consult from time to time to avoid making the mistakes of their predecessor during their tenure in office.

The VC who was 30 years when he was the president of the movement(AYM) urge the exco to use this opportunity given to them to serve the people of lzere land in the best of their capacity.

In his address, the outgoing president of the group who was the immediate past Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Joshua Madaki said it has been a memorable three years which extended to five years following unresolved crisis that hit the movement at a point in time and thank God and those who made it possible for the amicable resolution of the movement crisis which led to the successful conduct of the election into the various positions of the movement hitherto suspended.

“We created a platform where we invited all party candidates in the general elections for discussions. We also set-up a feedback mechanism where elected leaders and youths had the opportunity for serious engagement” He said.

He stated further that the executive mobilised members to clear the movement’s permanent site. He said that the monthly congress of AYM has improved significantly.

“We visited crisis-affected areas; renewed AYM registration; organised our annual festival; ensuring the cordial working relationship with Abuja and Lagos branches and built bridges of harmony with other ethnic nationalities” He concluded.

While delivering his opening remarks, the Chairman of the occasion, Prof Yohanna Izam urged the newly elected executive members to create a social re-engineering and continue to defend the Izere culture saying that the Izere youths would depend on them.

He said “The expectation on you is very high, you cannot afford to fail. I’m happy the exco is truly a youth exco. I was 30 years old when I was the President of this movement. I hope you would create a platform where some of us can deliver lectures to add value to Izere nation.”

The newly sworn-in Chairman of AYM, Barrister Zachariah Aware in his acceptance speech promised that AYM would be ‘resuscitated, rebranded and maintain some levels of independence’.

Aware used the opportunity to introduce his 3-pillar policy which includes “Unity, Education, and Empowerment”.

He commended the state governor, Rt Hon Simon Bako Lalong for appointing sons and daughters of Izere into key positions in the state. He, however, noted that the group would serve as a watchdog to the society and would not condone underperformance.

He appealed to all to forget the past and join hands with him to move the movement forward noting that “No victor, no vanquished. Together, we shall make the Izere nation great”. The new Secretary-General of the movement, Vincent Nyam Vincent and other newly elected executives were as well sworn-in.

There were goodwill messages from the new Secretary to the Government of the State, Prof Danladi Abok Atu, Jos North Local Government Chairman, Hon Dr Philip Nyam, Chairman of traditional leaders in Jos South LGA, and Afizere Community Development Chairman among others.

The occasion had in attendance, great sons and daughters of the Izere nation and other nationalities including the new Secretary to the Government of the State, Prof Danladi Atu, Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Abok Ayuba, Member Representing Jos South/Jos East in the House of Representatives, Hon Dachung Bagos and his Jos North/Bassa counterpart, Hon Haruna Maitala, former Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Joshua Izang Madaki, and Members Representing Jos North-North and Jos North-West in the Plateau State House of Assembly, and Hon Ibarahim Baba Hassan respectively.

Other dignitaries at the occasion were Chairmen, Jos North, and Jos East Local Government Areas, Hon Dr Philip Nyam and Hon Ibrahim Abok respectively, Hon Esther Dusu who served as the Chairlady, Hon Theresa Azi, Plateau State Head of Service and Permanent Secretaries, Traditional leaders and leaders of other ethnic nationalities among others.

by Alexander Aleburu

Our Past,Present Leader Are Accidental Leaders……Dr.

By. Giwa Alex, jos

The past and present crops of Nigeria political leade

rs of has been described as accidental leaders who were ill prepare to lead but find themselves in position only to enrich themselves, immediate families and cohorts.

As he urge those in the corridor power/governance especially the politians to have Chang of heart and use their position to touch humanity to be vindicate by prosperity.

The former member of the House of Representative Dr Yakubu Sankey give the charge in his key note address during the “plateau Peace Forum “held at Elan Centre gold and base in Jos south LG on the 31th August, 2019.

The former DG NIPSS decry fail quest for peace, unity and progress which is principally defective foundation upon which the Nigeria State rest.

“Because the self government of 1950s credited senior and junior partners among the federating partners, he further add that instead of ractifing this fundamental structural defect, succesive government and ruling elite did not only worsened but solidified it by employing illegal administrative ,electoral security, economic and power sharing arrangements to retain control.

The former lecturer with University said one of the most disturbing fallout of plateau conflict, is the segmentation of settlement into ethic and religious enclaves which has resulted to the segmentation of schools health facilities ,markets which he said today most of these facilities are either in the Muslim or Christians enclaves with pupils medical staff and patients representative drawn exclusively or predominantly from one ethnic groups.

Yakubu highlight the prerequisite for peace unity and progress which he said unity schools should be lntroduce ,refurbished and further refurbish and universally applied.

The other prerequisite according to Yakubu is the inclusion of all the ethnic groups, religion, women, youths, the elderly and the physically challenged into Nigeria political organization, economic organization ,social welfare, service access to public utilities, service and lnfrastructure and security ,justice and respect for individual and group right.

He however said for lasting peace and progress in plateau in particular and Nigeria in general our educational system must be transform ,establishments of social service system that cater and protects the disadvantage members of the society, developed lnfrastructure and public utility service across the country.

Others includes to enthrone policie that would reduce inequalities in incomes and rewards and above all cutting the cost of governance by reforming the system of government and the legislature.

Award were given to some who contributed to the sustainance of peace in the State, they are, minister of women affairs, Dame Pauline Tallen, plateau state governor Simon Bako lalong, Secretary to plateau state government professor Dalandi Atu, HRH Jacob jang Buba the Gwon Gbom Jos.

Other recipant are the Deputy speaker of the house of Representative idris Manje.

Chief Solomon Dashep Lar, D.B Izang, Azi lyanko bagged post hummus award for peace.

by Alexander Aleburu

Dabo  Vs Maitalla,Tribunal Set To Deliver Judgement. 

By,Giwa Alex, Jos

The National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Jos the plateau state capital is set to deliver judgement on the matter between Jonathan Dabo of the people Democratic Party (PDP) and Hon. Maitalla Haruna of All progressives Congress (APC).

This is after all the parties involved in the case have adopt their final written addresses on Tuesday 27th August, 2019 .

The tribunal Chairman ,Justice N.T Ezeogwu , which made the declaration after listening to the parties in the matter, said that the day of the judgment would be communicated to them in due course.

Jonathan Dabo of the people Democratic Party (PDP) and the party are challenging Maitalla Haruna, APC and INEC over his (Haruna’s) victory at the March 9th NASS re-run elections at the Tribunal.

When the case came up on Tuesday 27th August 2019 for adoption of final written addresses, Haruna, through his counsel, Mr. Nantok Dashuwar, asked the Tribunal to dismiss Dabo’s petition for lack of merit.

Dashuwar argued, “that since the elections of Feb. 23rd 2019 was canceled by INEC following the disappearance of the original result sheet and a re-run was conducted in which the petitioners participated, they have no ground to challenge the victory of Haruna.”

“ Since it’s obvious before this tribunal that original result sheet was not found, where else do the petitioners expect your Lordship to find it and declare Dabo winner of the elections?

“I urge your Lordship to disregard the arguments and reliefs sought by the petitioners and dismiss the petition for lack of merit, “ Dashuar pleaded.

Also speaking , Mr U.O Heavens, Counsel to 1st Respondent, INEC, urged the Tribunal to dismiss the petition for lack of truth and merit.

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Mr Leo Ebi, Counsel to APC, the 3rd Respondent, also asked the Tribunal to dismiss the petition on the ground that the petitioners have failed to prove their case beyond reasonable doubt.

“Even the result which the petitioners claim should be considered and Mr. Dabo be declared winner can’t be clearly read because it’s mutilated and not readable nor has INEC stamp on it.

“After all they took part in the re-run of March 9th, therefore, they have no right to look back on the result of Feb. 23rd elections, and hereby urge your Lordship to dismiss this petition for lack of merit, Ebi pleaded.

But Mr. Sunday Oyawole, leading counsel to the petitioners, dismissed all the claims of the respondents, especially that of 3rd Respondent, whose response, he claimed were only based on facts and not on points of law.

“The essence of reply is not to argue but to reply on points of law, so I urge your Lordship to disregard their arguments.

“Beside, the respondents couldn’t, in their arguments, lay a hand on any law to buttress their points and so were only talking on facts.

“On elections of Feb. 23rd, there was a duly collected result, which was canceled by an officer who had no business with it all.

“They are the people who know where the original result sheet of Feb. 23rd is, so they should provide it having agreed that all the results of all the polling units were collated.

“Your Lordship should order them to produce the results and announce our client and Party ,PDP as winner of that election,” Oyawole urged the tribunal.

by Alexander Aleburu

Archbishop Kaigama Calls  For Moral And Attitudinal Revolution Amongst Nigeria Citizens.  

By, Giwa Alex, jos
The Archbishop of Jos, lgnatius A. Kaigama has call on the citizens of Nigeria to stop talking about “Revolution”rather they should be thinking of moral and attitudinal revolution not just a call for some chaotic political change.
As the Bishop advise that such social and moral revolution should start from the family, Nursery, primary, secondary school and tertiary institution of higher learning.
Archbishop Kaigama gave the advice in his speech to declear opening the 17th General Assembly 2019 held at the St -Louis college in Jos the plateau state capital.
The Archbishop said the only revolution that will be interesting to the people of Nigerians at this particular period in time, kaigama said should be revolution where indiscipline gives way to discipline, dishonesty to honesty, laziness to hard work, the consumption of illicit drugs to sobriety , hooliganism to true patriotism.
He further add that the revolution the people of Nigeria will be ready to support now is religions fanaticism to inter religious harmony, egocentricity to to serve the interest of others first instead of myopic view of life which emphasize the superiority of one religions or tribal group over the common good .
“The revolution we need has to first and foremost, do with cultivating attitudes and dispositions which serves as the panacea for healing a wounded and insecure nation in other to catapult us to progress in all ramifications “.

Which the clergy refer to as genuine patriotism.

On the favourable religious and social environment for youth development, he said the hope of the harvest is in the seeds but add that bumper harvest requires a conducive or fertile soil.
To buttress his point, he quoted scripture from Matthew chapter 13 from verse 3 to 9 which dwell on the parable of the sower as some of the seeds fell along the path, some on the rocky ground only the one that fell on good soil that bore abundant fruits.
He however stressed that the analogy of the seeds can be used to represent the youths who are the hope of the church and the society that if they are given conducive environment they will germinate and produce the good fruits of patriotism, holiness, social justice, peace, discipline and dedication to the common good of humanity.
Kaigama urge the Archdiocese to give importance to the “Holy Childhood which aim at fostering in children missionary awareness, Neighborhood Block Rosary Gathering, which is the coming together of children to the rosary and learn things about prayer and the church,Parish youth program which is investing in Catholic Youth Organization programs by training them to be effective participants and volunteers.
Archbishop Kaigama challenge the parents to encourage neighborhood parenting which is gradually going extinct which is hitherto part of our culture that makes everyone responsible for the upbringing of children as the families are the first schools for children and youth.
He charge the Federal Government to promote the healthy and disciplined growth of our children by providing the necessary facilities in our public schools,

“when one visits some of the public schools, the school infrastructure are in pitiable sight with some teachers who lack integrity and exemplary conduct.”

by Alexander Aleburu

53 Garga Scholarship Students Bagged NCE Certificate. 

By, Giwa Alex, Jos

53 students on under the scholarship of the immediate past commissioner of Chieftacy Affairs in plateau State Dr. Dayyaibu Garga has bagged National Certificate of Education (NCE).

The 53 students who could not hid their job where among the over 500 Five Hundred graduating students at college of education Kangere in Banchi state.

The philanthropist the Former Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs ,Plateau State ,Hon Dayyaibu Garga call on the graduating to reciprocate the gesture and distinguish themselves in the society by making positive use of the certificate the have acquired from the institution.

The graduands in their separate interview,congratulated the commissioner ,Hon,Dr ,Dayyaibu Garga for given them the opportunity to transform themselves into better citizens .

Aisha Abdullahi is one of the benefisaries said ,

” I can’t hide my feelings as you can see we graduate with various certificates to help ourselves and our parents who are very poor and can’t afford to pay for our education but today we are grateful to Allah that Dr. Garga came to our rescue “.

We are all thankful to Allah, and promise replicate the same gesture and ensure that the world know what is happening to communities in Kanam LGA of Plateau state that a caring Nigerian who developed love for the children of less privilege ones to acquire western education for the children the down trodden.

On his part, the students Union President Government ,SUG ,Comrade Umar Sadiq Babangida said ,as the students body of the institution they are grateful to God for given them the opportunity to express themselves amongst the educated people in Nigeria.

He further said one of the biggest problems associated with Adamu Tafawa Balewa college Kangere ,Bauchi state ,we are faced with the challenges of accommodation ,transportation ,hostels ,recreational centre ,poor drainage system especially when there is heavy downpour during the raining season .

According to him ,most of the students are leaving off -town so they traveled kilometers before arriving the college which make it difficult for learning .

Babangida employed the state government under the leadership of Sen Bala Mohammed to come to their rescue of the institution by building more classrooms and hostel accommodation to easy transportation and avoid accident involving students .

Mohammed Mustapha Saidu ,the Head Of Department (HOD) Hausa studies added his voice that the college need functional educational training so a lot need to be done to improve the wellbeing of the college.

He said the college Kangere is in dire need of modern facilities considering the yearning for education to improve and upgrade the living standard of the society.

Saidu charges the graduating students to see themselves as ambassador of the college and to also impact the knowledge they have during their acquire for the development of their communities and Nigeria as a whole.

by Alexander Aleburu

Don decry poor performance of graduands, Accommodation challenges In Kangere Of Education college .

By, Giwa Alex, jos Jos
The Rector of Adamu Tarawa Balewa College of Education Kangere ,Bauchi state ,Prof Adamu Magaji Yubunga has decry the falling standard of education in our high citadel of learning in Nigeria schools owning to poor learning environment and inadequate learning facilities.
He solicited the cooperation of Governor Banchi state Bala Mohammed , President Muhammadu Buhari and good spirited individuals to help in improving learning through their intervention to improve the academic by making environment conducive for students of the college and provision with hostels accommodation .
The Rector made the personate appeal during the school graduation which take place at the school premise in Banchi State.
Speaking to our correspondent in Bauchi during the graduation ceremony of over 500 students of the college in Kangere .
According to Rector ,the college which is a baby institution is in dire need of infrastructures to meet the need of students across ,Plateau, Gombe ,Bauchi and others places in the country who are coming to acquire knowledge to enable them impact positively to their immediate society.
Prof Magaji Yubunga charged the graduands to be good ambassador of the college in projecting the name positively in all their future endeavor by promoting the college .
He promised to replace the old system of payment of students fees with internet system to curtail fraudulent activities of fraudsters who syphone money met for the development of the college .
Magaji Yubunga lament that the manual system of collection and payment had continued to affect smooth operations of the college in diverse ways were most of the students are not capture during their session because instant of the college getting 80 millions ,we ended up with 34 million which might not encourage the developmental strife of the college .
He maintained that the college had paid counterpart funds for the college to commence training and retraining of lecturers outside the country under TEFUND program .
Prof Magaji Yubunga applauded the National Chairman ,TEFUND ,Prof Suleiman Bogoro for his positive contributions to the welfare of the college .
He added that arrangement had reach advance stage to ensure that drainage ,qualitative water supply ,hostel accommodation with other infrastructures are made available to the college easy learning and provide conducive training centre for excellent to the upcoming generation .
He urge the students to go and preach the gospel of honesty ,sincerity to the world and deliver the knowledge we have handed over to you ,we train some of you to add value to the society because we have dedicated the knowledge you to help impact on others, he explained further.
The university don reiterated that he is working hard to reposition the college academic calendar by introducing new policy that will improve the college and curb the activities of cultists in partnership with the security personnel deploy in the area.
He noted that the college operate former and non former education with a total not fewer than 800,900 students both in NCE and adult education now experiencing inadequacy from infrastructures deficit but with the intervention from the TEFUNDs we are planning to landscape the college .
However ,the falling standard of education been experience is one of the biggest global challenges in following issue affecting learning .
by Alexander Aleburu

Barr.  Solomon Dalung Award  Scholarship To Fulani’s   Orphans. 

By,Giwa Alex, jos

The former minister of sport Solomon Dalung has put smiles on the faces of orphans who has lost the hope of living decent

life by awarding them Scholarship and adopt them as his biological children.

The two adopted children of the former minister who are all from Zamfara state Northern where the children of the victims of insurgency whom the lantang born minister sees through western and qur ‘anic education.

According to the minister’s close political associate minister Sani Mohammed who spoke to this medium in telephone interview on Monday 26th August, 2019.

Mallam Mohammed further said that Solomon Dalung has taken the full responsibility of taken care of the entire up keep of the children including their education.

“Barr Solomon Dalung sponsored them in school, where they both learned both Qur’anic and Western education.”

He lamented the growing number of orphans in Nigeria as a result of current sporadic attacks in some communities mostly in the northern part of the country who are begging for philantrophic gesture like Solomon Dalung.

Ahmed stress that

“this children were hitherto without a future, and helpless until this kind hearted Nigerian Solomon Dalung came to their rescue.”

Mallam Mohammed added that the kind gesture by the former minister is worthy of emulation, stressing that, it should be a pointer for national unity, and urge the people in the position of authority to emulate the step of the former minister of Sports Solomon by putting smiles on the faces of the down trodden.

Mohammed emphasized that,

“the adoption of this two fulani children from Zamfara state to plateau state is a clear indication that Barr. Solomon Dalung is a hold the unity of Nigeria close to his heart, irrespective of your religion or tribe shows he is true nationalist.”

“He further added that the best training a parent can give to his children in life are ,Western and Qur ‘anic education, which these children where privilege to have through the magnanimity of Solomon who adopt them as his biological children”.

He describes the former minister as vanguard of peace who believe in the unity of Nigeria like some great leaders from the north without bias.

“Dalung, is a replica of Late Yusuf Maitama Sule , the Dan Masanin Kano on the principles of Sardauna and how he made Northern Nigeria United irrespective of your religion, tribal linage, unlike what we are experiencing today.

by Alexander Aleburu

If ‘m’ Given  Another  Opportunity  To  Serve, I Will Empower My Constituency From  Qua’an pan South ——–Hon. Zainab Dogo 

By, Giwa Alex, jos

Hon. Zainab Dogo of the people Democratic Party (PDP) has promises to empower her constituency from Qua’an pan south of plateau state to live lasting legacy.

As she said the people of her constituency were majorly farmers who are still using crude method of farming which is having negative effects on their productivity.

Hon. Zainab who is the candidate of (PDP) in the State House of Assembly in the 9th March,2019 general election, made the promise in an interview with our correspondence in his residence in Jos, plateau State capital.

” my people are majorly farmers who are yet to be abreast with the modern method of farming which is having negative effects on their productivity “.

As she promised to change the narrative if given another opportunity to serve her great people of Qua’an pan South constituency in the State House of Assembly.

The former member of the state House of Assembly said that is the only positive legacy she can bequeat to her people for prosperity even when I am no longer in office.

On how she feels outside the office, she said, been out of power for awhile, enable me to reflect on where I am coming from, where I am going and where I would be in the near future.

“So if I am giving the opportunity to serve my great people of Qua’an pan south constituency, It will give me the opportunity to know where I have made mistakes in the time past and ensure I did not repeat the same thing ,and work hard to avoid them. “

Hajia Dogo describe the people of Qua’an pan south constituency as a very unique set of people who work in unity irrespective of their political difference.

“As Qua’an pan people we don’t look at which political party you belong but work together for the progress of the constituency devoid of political difference”.

Zainab is currently challenging the victory of Abubakar Mohammad in the

2019 plateau State House of Assembly election, at the Election Tribunal sitting in Jos the plateau state capital.

The case has been adjourned to 27th August, 2019 for the adoption of written addresses.

by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau Governorship Tribunal :Usani  Urges  Court To Disqualify Governor  Lalong For   Discrepancies Of Name,  Over Voting, Mutilation Of Results………  

By, Giwa Alex, jos

Lt. General Jemimah Usani of the People Democratic Party (PDP) has urge the election tribunal sitting in Jos the plateau state capital to disqualify Governor Bako Lalong of All Progressives Congress (APC) for discrepancies of name, results mutilation ,over voting, defacing of result scores and others .

As his real name was Sule Bako Lalong,not Simon Bako Lalong which the 2nd respondent is now parading himself to lay claim to.

General Usani (rtd)made the plea during the adoption of final written addresses of the governorship election tribunal between Jemimah Usani of People Democratic Party (PDP) and Governor Bako Lalong of All progressives Congress (APC)

General Usani who is the petitioner, is represented by his counsel Mike Ozekhome(SAN)urge the tribunal to declare Usani the rightful winner of the 2019 governorship election in plateau State.

Ozekhome said my call for the tribunal to declare my client Jt. Usani winner of the last governorship in the State is predicated on three grounds, which are:

inconsistency in the change of name of the 2nd respondent, as Simon Bako Lalong instead of Sule Bako Lalong.

He further Summit that with the use of the name Simon Bako Lalong which the 2nd respondents sworn an oath to, has render all the other documents acquired by Simon Bako Lalong non and void.

The second ground which I want this honorable tribunal to declare my client JT Usani winner of the last governorship election, is that the election did not follow the laid down electoral guidelines and rule as it contained in 2010 electoral law as amended .

And the election was grossly manned by over voting which were more obvious in not fewer than nine out of the seventeen local government which made up plateau state.

That most of the election results where defaced , mutilated ,full of Canceallation and figures inflated in favour of the 2nd respondents who is the sitting governor of the state.

The counsel to the petitioners ,Chief Mike Ozekhome said that electoral process most be respected so that voters or the electorates vote will not be disenfranchised .

This is a process that can give hope to our democracy were voters votes shall be counted not the other way round.

He further urge the tribunal to declear the governor sit currently occupied by governor Bako Lalong as “Borrowed Throne” which I urge the court to vacate the 2nd respondents and give the rightful owner General Usani of the people Democratic Party (PDP).

Earlier, counsel to the 1st respondents, the independent National electoral commission (INEC) represented by his counsel Barr Clement Onwuenwunor

told the tribunal that the final written address dated 8th August,2019 on behalf of the 1st respondent ,we hereby adopt it as their argument in the suit filed .

Address in our defense against this petition ,we adopted by asking the Tribunal to strike out the evidence of -PW71 who is a staff of the 1st respondent whose both his evidence in chief and that of PW1 in questions and answers during the cross examination in the governorship in Plateau state.

The election was conducted in substantial compliance with the electoral act as well as the entire revelation rounded .

Meanwhile ,the counsel to Governor Simon Lalong, Lateef Fagbemi who is 2nd respondent said in their final written address dated 8th August, 2019 ,we humbly adopted and relying on the process .

The first point is that there is no point raised by the petitioners to warrant the cancellation of the election because of the electoral guideline was dully follow ,so I submit that the petitioners failed to proof in any of the relief sought before now ,he stated.

Although we have filed an application seeking the Tribunal to strike out the entire complaint ,in respect of petition we have about (742) polling units and 69 wards is tantamount to allegations .

We call that the performance of the petitioners is optimally very low so my submission is that the PW2 -PW71 which shows that their evidence be given no consideration for two reasons,citing the supreme court judgment .

According to him ,most of the witnessed brought can’t speak in English Language which the interpretation made very difficult to understand ,they always say ,”Hakane ,Hakane ,so I call on the Tribunal to disregard witness.

In addition, these witnesses were not listed which he refers the Tribunal to reply dated 19th August, 2019 ,the evidence proof that election was free ,fair and credible.

The 3rd respondent ,(APC)represented by it counsel Garba Pwul (SAN) said we have argued pending challenging the entire petition also items regarding the admissibility of some documents that was raised in our pre-hearing were we reject that some of them should be expunge .

In our final written address dated 8th August,2019 we hereby adopt the address as our final argument in the petition .

We associate our submission with the 1st & 2nd respondent raised fundamental issues of the 2nd respondent which give emphasis on his qualification and plead .

According to Pwul by all standard Governor Simon Lalong is qualify to participate in the election ,the petitioners complaints of over voting ,alteration ,we frown that they’re no issue .

About 48 witnesses were presented to the election Tribunal base on this ,we urged your Lordship to dismiss the petitioners petition for lack of merits .

by Alexander Aleburu

Ex-Football Star, Kanu Nwankwo  Reposes Confidence On Pauline Tallen And Other ministers. 

By, Giwa Alex, Jos
The Ex-Super Eagle striker Kanu Nwankwo has congratulate and reposes confidence in the capability of Dame Pauline Tallen, the minister of women affairs from Plateau State, and who along others were sworn on the 21st August, 2019 by President Muhammadu Buhari .
In a statement made available to this medium in Jos the plateau state capital by the minister’s media aid, mr Shabul Mazadu said,
The ex- football star Kanu Nwankwo who paid a courtesy call to the minister’s residence in Abuja , commended her appointment as minister by Mr. President and eulogized her doggedness in pursuit of her political career, contribution to nation building and consolidation of democracy in Nigeria, and for being a shinning example to the women folk through her patriotism and hard work .
Kanu further said he met Dame Pauline Tallen 15 years ago, and because of her goodness to him, and the countless good things he heard about her, propelled him to come and congratulate her, with the promise of supporting her to succeed as appointed minister of federal republic of Nigeria.
Kanu admonished the personal aides to the minister to exhibit high sense of loyalty to Tallen, be patriotic and of good character as only that will guarantee a bright future for them.
In her response, Tallen thanked him for the congratulatory

visit and confidence reposed on her, and promised to put in her best to make positive difference in her area of assignment saying she can’t afford to disappoint Mr. President and Nigerians.

She further called on all to always pray for President Muhammadu Buhari , his entire cabinet and the country at large so that we can move forward to the next level.
by Alexander Aleburu

Ex-Football Star, Kanu Nwankwo  reposes confidence On Buhari’s minister. 

By, Giwa Alex, Jos

The Ex-Super Eagle striker Kanu Nwankwo has congratulate and reposes confidence in the capability of Dame Pauline Tallen, the minister of women affairs from Plateau State, who along others were sworn on the 21st August, 2019 by President Muhammadu Buhari .

In a statement made available to this medium in Jos the plateau state capital by the minister’s media aid, mr Shabul Mazadu said,

The ex- football star Kanu Nwankwo who paid a courtesy call to the minister’s residence in Abuja , commended her appointment as minister by Mr. President and eulogized her doggedness in pursuit of her political career, contribution to nation building and consolidation of democracy in Nigeria, and for being a shinning example to the women folk through her patriotism and hard work .

Kanu further said he met Dame Pauline Tallen 15 years ago, and because of her goodness to him, and the countless good things he heard about her, propelled him to come and congratulate her, with the promise of supporting her to succeed as appointed minister of federal republic of Nigeria.

Kanu admonished the personal aides to the minister to exhibit high sense of loyalty to Tallen, be patriotic and of good character as only that will guarantee a bright future for them.

In her response, Tallen thanked him for the congratulatory

visit and confidence reposed on her, and promised to put in her best to make positive difference in her area of assignment saying she can’t afford to disappoint Mr. President and Nigerians.

She further called on all to always pray for President Muhammadu Buhari , his entire cabinet and the country at large so that we can move forward to the next level.

by Alexander Aleburu

Bogghom Development Association Congratulates  Hon. Ibrahim Adamu Over His New Appointment As Chairman  Of Secretaries Forum. 

Our Reporter, Jos

The Bogghom Development

Association (BDA) ,Wase Branch Local Government Council has congratulate Hon. Ibrahim Adamu Gyambar over his new appointment as the chairman of secretaries forum Southern zone of plateau state.

The association In a press statement made available to this medium, described Gyambar as people’s leader who had contributed to the development of the state and building of democracy.

The association describe Hon Ibrahim

Adamu Gyambar recent appointment as the Chairman of all secretaries Southern zone chapter as well deserves.

Rabiu Mohammed disclosed that ,Hon Ibrahim Adamu Gyambar as a visionary leader that identified with people oriented programs that can impact positively in the lives of rural populace .

The association however use the release to Wish the new Chairman a successful tenure in office and admonished the good people of Wase LGA to accord this present leadership of Dr Ado Abubakar and Hon. Ibrahim Adamu Gyambar to develop the mandate given them under the platform of APC .

“Mohammed reiterated that Hon Ibrahim Adamu Gyambar is a peace lover ,and a lover all the tribes in Wase LGA so we are calling peaceful coexistence amongst all the ethnic nationality residents in the council to imbibe the spirit of tolerance and forgiveness “.

Meanwhile ,The Secretary ,Hon Ibrahim Adamu Gyambar promised to use his experience in transforming the council by assuring the electorate of commitment to the realization of new Wase LGA as the council forge ahead developmental strife rebuilding the affected areas ravaged by conflict .

Hon Ibrahim Adamu Gyambar expressed confidence that the present leadership position would encourage him to be committed Nigerian ,”I started my political career while in secondary school been the head boy of my college I learn to be accountable and transparent in my conduct .

He added that he consider everyone around him as his own brother without looking at where the person come from and which religious worship does he belong but to promote mutual respect among the diverse ethnic nationality in Nigeria.

by Alexander Aleburu

More Revelations How Dr. Obong Etukudoh Provost Federal  College Of Medical  Laboratory Science Plateau State, Ground Down The Institution. 

By, Giwa Alex, jos

More revelations is beginning to unfold as how the provost of the Federal Medical Laboratory Science college located in Jos, plateau state capital Dr.Obong Etukudoh has practically brought the college to academic ruin.

The structure that is housing not fewer than (800) Eight Hundred students of the collage can now be best described as suitable place for the pigs or goats pen despite the federal government allocation and outrageous amount of school fees of over One Hundred and Fifty(#150,000)naira been paid by the students of the college every seminister.

Finding to the permanent site of the collage that is sharing the same proximity with the New Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) located at jos East local government of plateau state, for first hand investigation revail that the provost has done virtually nothing to put any habitable structure befitting learning environment on the site.

Some of the structures the can said to be the ones for the students classes, close look revailed that when never he get fund from the federation account, he just paint the old structure to give the students the deceptive impression that the fund has been judiciously expended.

Close inspection of some of the structures revealed that the ceiling of most of the building and the zincs are in a sorrow state as most of the classes that can be said to be housing the students were practically detach off from the main ceiling.

The provost who is currently facing charges of money laundering at the High Court sitting in Jos the plateau state capital, our investigations revealed he also flooded the school payroll with ghosts staff who are said to only come to the college when there are staff verification.

Worse still, most of the ghost worker that flooded the school occasion by the dubious antics of Dr. Etukudoh, majorly were from the provost state of origin including his biological daughter from Akwa Ibom south -south Nigeria .

The provost of the collage who had been on that capacity since 2002, has make tongue waggling as it was also revealed that the Akwa lbom born provost is fronting for some powerful politicians in Abuja.

This was however exposed recently when he openly boosted that he will relinquish his position as the head of the prestigious medical laboratory school in the State when he is tired of the position, which is a strong indications that he may just be fronting for some powerful people in the government.

The suspicions may not be far from being correct couple with the fact that in civil service, its rear , to say the list, practically impossible for only one single individual to hold on to a particular enviable position such as provost of an institution even when you are close to perfection, let alone Dr. Etukudoh that has numerous petitions and financial recklessness against him and still remains in the position threatening anybody who dare challenge any of his misdeeds.

It’s against this backdrops the youths in the State under the auspices “Concerned Plateau Youths ” recently issued a press statement calling on president Mohammad Buhari, the minister of education and the stakeholders in the health secto

r to come to the rescue of the institution almost at the verge of collapse.

The body outline some of the sins of the provost to include non adherence to the Federal character principle, as over (60) percent of the staff of the College are either from his immediate family ,friends or cronies.

They also states in the statement that he has over stay his welcome as he had been in that position as the provost of the college since 2002, his tenure which did not impact meaningfully to the development of the health college.

It is pertinent to state therefore, that it behooves on the federal government under whose purview the college was formed and the ministry of health and by extension the stakeholders in the health sector to raise up and rescue the institution from total collapse.

In addition the provost who is already facing money laundering charges at the Jos High Court Should be relieved of his position to face his case pending when he is discharge and acquitted by competent court of law.

by Alexander Aleburu

APC  Star  Witness Hon. Philip Asanato Adik  Tells Tribunal Why INEC Cancels Kabong,Tudun Wada Ward

By, Giwa Alex, Jos
The All Progressive Congress (APC) star witness who is the 3RW1 ,Hon Philip Asanato Adik has told the tribunal how he raised objections which was resolve by all the political parties agents which however led to the cancellation of Tudun Wada/Kabon ward in the final results because form EC8AII and EC8B2 series did not

accompanied the Tudun Wada /Kabong ward in the final results .

Adik was Speaking during cross examination at witness box on Friday 16th July, 2019 at the State High Court West of Mines in Jos the plateau state capital .
Philip said ,”I stand by the paragraph 16 of my statement on oath that the collection of results was suspended at the Local Government level due to obvious reason for the suspension because the result brought to the LGA collation centre wasn’t accompanied with the polling units of the Tudun wada ,Kabong was mark as exhibit P14 item 13 the results was collected same day with other in point 1-12 and 14 at collection .
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He further state that the collation centre where this results were enter for various political parties from respective polling units in form EC8A,EC8B series results for the Tudun wada /Kabong which were
be suspended by the National Independent Electoral Commission ,INEC, cancellation of the result which was held on the 23rd Feb, 2019 and order for rerun in Kabong, Tudun wada ward .
Yes ,I did signed the results by proxy because I was the LG agent and Mr Aliyu Othman was my co-agent who signed on my behalf because as at that point I was ill-dispose but it was after the cancellation of the results that we all agreed to sign ,Hon Philip Adik explained.
However ,he noted that after signing duplicate true copies of the results sheet was made available to all the agents of the parties that participated in the 23rd Feb, 2019 election into the Federal House of Representative ,Jos North /Bassa Constituency .
Counsel to the petitioners ,Barr Sunday Oyawole ,while cross examining him on P14 column 13 whether there is entering inside the results which reflect scored of various political parties within the line draw ,Adik admitted of seeing the scores for all the political parties that participated in the exercise.
He identified his affidavit statement on oath through his signature ,name ,as an agent of LG ,when sought to know whether Philip Adik appears as the agent of INEC , he denied completely but he is just a collation agent for LG not Kabong, Tudun wada ward .
Philip Asanato who stand by his disposition on oath told the tribunal that in paragraph 10 the collection .P1-P22 was shown to him which is 65 polling units results sheet and he refused that ,they are not known to me ,as Kabong south is a polling units under Tudun wada.
Hon. Haruna Maitala of the All Progressive Congress (APC) opened his defence today at the state and National Assembly Tribunal sitting at High Court 8, West of Mines Jos.
The election of Maitala as Member, House of Representatives Bassa/ Jos North Federal Constituency is being challenged at the tribunal by Hon. Jonathan Dabo of the Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP). Dabo, after calling several witnesses, closed his case last week.
When the case file was called this morning, counsel to Maitala (who is 2nd respondent), Garba S. Pwul (SAN), told the tribunal of their intention to call two witnesses.
He however sought the leave of the tribunal to tender sets of documents from the bar before calling witnesses.
Without an objections from counsels from other parties, the following documents were tendered and admitted in evidence:
1. Form EC8a2 of 63 various Polling Units in Tudun Wada/ Kabong for the re- run election of 9th March, 2019. The documents tendered were admitted in evidence and marked as exhibits R- R61.
2. Form EC8b2, which is Ward result for Tudun Wada/ Kabong Ward for the re- run election of March 9th, 2019. The document was admitted and marked as exhibit R62 and R62 a, R63 and R63a, R64 and R64a and R65 and R65a
3. Form EC8c2 ( 2 sets). The first set was for the election of 23rd March, 2019 while the second set was for the combination of the 23rd March, 2019 election and the re- run election of March 9th, 2019. The exhibits tendered was admitted and marked as exhibit R67 and R67a.
4. Form EC8d2 for the entire Jos North/ Bassa Federal Constituency. The document was admitted in evidence as exhibit R68 and R68a
5.Form EC8e2 which is a declaration of result of of election of Jos North/ Bassa Federal Constituency. The document was admitted and marked as exhibit R69
6. Evidence of payment of Certification for exhibits which is marked as exhibit R69 and R70
7. Manual for election officials 2019, Regulation and Guidelines for the conduct of the election issued by the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC which is 1st respondent) dated 12th January, 2019 on the hand of Professor Mahmud Yakubu Counsel urged the tribunal to take judicial notice of the existence and contents of the manual and the Guidelines.
The documents tendered was admitted and marked as exhibits R71 and R72.
The 2nd respondent counsel applied for the adjournment of the matter until tomorrow to enable them call their witnesses and closed their case. Without any objections from counsels for the petitioners and 1st and 3rd respondents, the application was granted. Consequently, the matter was adjourned till tomorrow, Friday August 16th, 2019 for continuation of defence.
by Alexander Aleburu

What  Hon. Jock Alamba Advise  President Buhari Over “Revolution”  Threat By Sowore. 

By, Giwa Alex, jos

The National welfare secretary of All progressives Congress (APC)Hon.Jock Alamba has advised president Mohammadu Buhari not to take the recent threat by the publisher of Sahara Reporters online Sowore over ‘Revolution ‘ with levity, and take it with all sense of seriousness it deserve.

And go deep down to unravel what must have prompted the former presidential candidate on 2019 general election to result in making the pronouncement capable of throwing the security of the country into perpetual fear and panic.

The National welfare secretary of the ruling All progressives Congress (APC) gave the advise in an interview with our correspondence in his residence in Jos, the plateau state capital recently.

Hon. Jock Alamba who is one of the founding member of the All progressive Congress (APC) in plateau State, said this would avail the government of president Mohammedu Buhari to know if the call for ‘revolution’ in Nigeria is having the body of ‘Easu’ and the voice of ‘Jacob’ in it, that is if its

externally motivated.

The Ex-council boss in plateau State said the call for ‘Revolution’ by Sowore is a wake-up call for the government of president Buhari that we should not pretend that its well with us as country but in the contrary is a pointer that all are not well.

“Starting from the issue of “Revolution “l want to point out to my understanding that is not a welcome development, but a frighten development, its a signal looking at our history of development as a country that things has not be well with us as a country there would not have been call for revolution. “

He likened the recent developments in the country to that of proverbial old woman moving stopping and dancing intermittently on a lonely part way.

“When you see an old woman moving on lonely part, and stop to dance intermittently, its a pointer that what is drumming for her to dance is not too far into the bush. “

He urged the government to go deep down with view to unearth the circumstances surrounding the pronouncements of the activist calling for ‘revolution’ which is synonymous to violent over throw of democratically elected government.

“l have been confirm to use this opportunity to call on the government especially president Mohammadu Buhari to look at the threat of ‘Revolution’ by Sowore critically as to ensure that some people are not associating themselves to Boko Haram and other insecurity threat in the country which most be fought with all fervent, greater effort and with all serious commitment, otherwise what we are seeing as a joke, could be a Waterloo to our oneness as a nation.”

He further added that thorough investigation by the government is to enable the Federal Government to know if Sowore is working in collaboration with international or foreign countries with the intention to cause unnecessary unrest in Nigeria.

On the arrest of the publisher of Sahara reporters and his detention over revolutionary remarks, the National welfare secretary of APC said the security just have to arrest him to assist in the investigation.

” There are probably what you hear on air, and there are other thing going underground you don’t understand, may be his revolutionary pronouncement have even started threatening the cooperate existence of Nigeria as a nation “.

He added that the security knows better while they are keeping Sowore in their custody , and urges

the citizens of Nigeria to cooperate with the security of the country to do their job for the interest of the nation at large.

by Alexander Aleburu

Hon.Jock Alamba Calls For Support For Dame Pauline Tallen, Governor Bako Lalong,Defend Late Constitution Of Cabinet By plateau State Government.

By, Giwa Alex, jos

Plateau state citizens has been call upon to give the Government of plateau state Rt.Hon.Bako lalong and the Federal minister designate Dame Pauline Tallen the maximum support for them to succeed in the delivery of the dividend of democracy.

As the pedigree of the minister can’t be in doubt as one time counselor, commissioner, deputy governor, minister and minister for the second time running.

The National welfare secretary of All Progressives Congress (APC) and founding member of (APC) in plateau State, Hon. Jock Alamba, make the appeal in an interview with our correspondence in his residence along Aliheri in Jos North local government of plateau state capital.

Alamba said the support of governor Bako lalong and the minister Dame Pauline Tallen is imperative because power come from God, and “He” gives it to whoever he choose to at a particular point in time .

“Pauline Tallen to my understanding was ones a counselor, commissioner, Deputy governor, minister and minister for the second time, honestly, there are people who did not possess certain qualities as minister over time, and in some of them she had performed creditably, she have the pedigree to be a minister there is no doubt about that. “

“As a believer we always believe that her coming on board is the act of God and all the citizens of plateau state should shun malice and support Pauline Tallen as minister and governor Simon Bako lalong for them to achieve the best in governance. “

He said governor lalong not constituting his cabinet after over four months after the general election,is likely be the situation all the time what happened at a particular period in time.

He add that the political development in around plateau state might be responsible or serious factor before the constitution of his cabinet so they are met for the dividend of democracy so is not constituting cabinet that matter, but the competent and proper constitutions of cabinet that matters and proper constitution of those that would deliver the dividends of democracy.

“l am believing that inview of the political situation on the plateau, the government is taken his time to see that he uses his last opportunity as governor of plateau state I am sure that he might be learning from the past “

On the arrest of the publisher of the “Sahara Reporter online newspaper “over his call for revolution in Nigeria, the (APC) National leader on the plateau condemned the call of the publisher mr Osowere and also quick to support his arrest to give room for thorough investigation to ascertain if there is any international connections.

“Starting from the issue of revolution, I went to point out within my understanding that it’s not a welcome development but a frightened development signal looking back at the history of our development as nation that things have not been well with us as a country otherwise there wouldn’t be calling for revolution “.

“I want to use this opportunity to call on the government especially president Buhari to took at this threat of “Revolution “critically so as to ensure that if it means some people are associating themselves with Boko Haram and other insurgents in the country is an evidence that Boko Haram is getting stronger daily, direct or indirectly that herdsmen and other insecurity most be fight with more greater fervent efforts and serious commitment, otherwise what we see as joke could be a Waterloo. “

On the arrest of the publisher osowere,

Jock Alamba said maybe he most had gone beyond the constitutional boundary.

“may be he most have gone beyond certain pronouncements or they have even started threatening the cooperate existence of Nigeria as a nation the (DSS)knows better which led to his incancration. “

He urged Nigeria to give them (DSS) their maximum support for them to achieve the needed result unless we have contrary information.

Hon. Jock Alamba however attributes the poor performance of president Buhari to constant detractors who may not want him to achieve or deliver the divident of democracy.

“Efforts upon Efforts have been made even before the 2015 general election to ensure that Buhari and the(APC)did not see the light of the day, there is this earlier determination that (PDP) will rule the country Nigeria for (60) years”.

“Remember insecurity was already in existence before the coming of President Buhari as president, Boko Haram was in place, although he promised to solve the problem of insecurity, but other forces are working against achieving his promises. “

“This is because Buhari and this administration have not be left alone, there are a lot of instigation from all corners to encourage and empower these insurgents groups to ensure that this government is frustrated or totally brought down”.

by Alexander Aleburu

Hon.Jock Alamba Calls For Support For Dame Pauline Tallen, Governor Bako Lalong,Defend Late Constitution Of Cabinet By plateau State Government.

By, Giwa Alex, jos

Plateau state citizens has been call upon to give the Government of plateau state Rt.Hon.Bako lalong and the Federal minister designate Dame Pauline Tallen the maximum support for them to succeed in the delivery of the dividend of democracy.

As the pedigree of the minister can’t be in doubt as one time counselor, commissioner, deputy governor, minister and minister for the second time running.

The National welfare secretary of All Progressives Congress (APC) and founding member of (APC) in plateau State, Hon. Jock Alamba, make the appeal in an interview with our correspondence in his residence along Aliheri in Jos North local government of plateau state capital.

Alamba said the support of governor Bako lalong and the minister Dame Pauline Tallen is imperative because power come from God, and “He” gives it to whoever he choose to at a particular point in time .

“Pauline Tallen to my understanding was ones a counselor, commissioner, Deputy governor, minister and minister for the second time, honestly, there are people who did not possess certain qualities as minister over time, and in some of them she had performed creditably, she have the pedigree to be a minister there is no doubt about that. “

“As a believer we always believe that her coming on board is the act of God and all the citizens of plateau state should shun malice and support Pauline Tallen as minister and governor Simon Bako lalong for them to achieve the best in governance. “

He said governor lalong not constituting his cabinet after over four months after the general election,is likely be the situation all the time what happened at a particular period in time.

He add that the political development in around plateau state might be responsible or serious factor before the constitution of his cabinet so they are met for the dividend of democracy so is not constituting cabinet that matter, but the competent and proper constitutions of cabinet that matters and proper constitution of those that would deliver the dividends of democracy.

“l am believing that inview of the political situation on the plateau, the government is taken his time to see that he uses his last opportunity as governor of plateau state I am sure that he might be learning from the past “

On the arrest of the publisher of the “Sahara Reporter online newspaper “over his call for revolution in Nigeria, the (APC) National leader on the plateau condemned the call of the publisher mr Osowere and also quick to support his arrest to give room for thorough investigation to ascertain if there is any international connections.

“Starting from the issue of revolution, I went to point out within my understanding that it’s not a welcome development but a frightened development signal looking back at the history of our development as nation that things have not been well with us as a country otherwise there wouldn’t be calling for revolution “.

“I want to use this opportunity to call on the government especially president Buhari to took at this threat of “Revolution “critically so as to ensure that if it means some people are associating themselves with Boko Haram and other insurgents in the country is an evidence that Boko Haram is getting stronger daily, direct or indirectly that herdsmen and other insecurity most be fight with more greater fervent efforts and serious commitment, otherwise what we see as joke could be a Waterloo. “

On the arrest of the publisher osowere,

Jock Alamba said maybe he most had gone beyond the constitutional boundary.

“may be he most have gone beyond certain pronouncements or they have even started threatening the cooperate existence of Nigeria as a nation the (DSS)knows better which led to his incancration. “

He urged Nigeria to give them (DSS) their maximum support for them to achieve the needed result unless we have contrary information.

Hon. Jock Alamba however attributes the poor performance of president Buhari to constant detractors who may not want him to achieve or deliver the divident of democracy.

“Efforts upon Efforts have been made even before the 2015 general election to ensure that Buhari and the(APC)did not see the light of the day, there is this earlier determination that (PDP) will rule the country Nigeria for (60) years”.

“Remember insecurity was already in existence before the coming of President Buhari as president, Boko Haram was in place, although he promised to solve the problem of insecurity, but other forces are working against achieving his promises. “

“This is because Buhari and this administration have not be left alone, there are a lot of instigation from all corners to encourage and empower these insurgents groups to ensure that this government is frustrated or totally brought down”.

by Alexander Aleburu

Nigeria  Union Of Journalists Lost Member.

By, Giwa Alex, jos

The Nigeria Union Of Journalists plateau state chapter has lost one of his member Alh. Bashir Musa Liman.

The (34)

years old reporter with Daily Trust Newspaper is said to have been involve in a ghastly motor accident along Bauchi road.

The Bauchi born Journalist is said to be on his way to his home town in Jama’are in Bauchi state to celebrate Sallah with his family before he met his untimely death.

When our reporter put a call through the desease cell phone somebody believe to be his relatives confirm the death of Bashir who he said ,

” the accident happened along Bauchi near Nigi the body of the Late Bashil Musa Liman has been deposited at Nigi general hospital waiting to be evacuate for burial according to Islamic injunction. “

Those who spoke to our reporter said the news over the death of “Bash”as he is foundly called by his colleagues in the media industry came as rude shock.

They however call on the leadership of (NUJ) to try and revisit the issuance of National insurance for all the practice journalists In Nigeria to address issues such as that of Bashir.

by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State Muslims Umma Thank Dame Pauline Tallen. 

By, Giwa Alex, jos

The Muslims Umma in plateau State has thank the former Deputy governor of plateau state and minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dame Pualine Tallen over the provision of Bags of Rice, Rams and condiments for sallah celebrations.
Your gifts has provides relieve for the families of those who has lost hope on how they would celebrate the sallah.
The thanks is contained in a press release signed by the member representing Jos North -North in plateau State House of Assembly, Hon. Baba Hassan, urge the Muslim to reciprocate on the minister kind gesture for peaceful coexistence with non Muslim during and after the sallah celebration in plateau State and by extension Nigeria as a whole.
Hon.Baba Hassan in his press message, congratulate Dame Pauline Tallen over her recent appointment by president Mohammadu Buhari as minister of Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Hon.Baba Hassan urges those in the position of authority to emulate the kind gesture of the minister and provide assistance for the down trodden in the society during and after the sallah celebration.
He urged the Muslim to use the Sallah celebration as sober reflection and pray for Nigeria and those in the position of authority for peaceful coexistence.
by Alexander Aleburu

Sen. I.D Gyang Calls For Adherence To Federal Character Principle  In All Federal Establishments, institutions In Plateau State. 

By, Giwa Alex, jos

Senator representing Plateau North at the National Assembly Senator Istifanus D. Gyang has Called for the adherance of the Federal Character principle in terms of employment in all the Federal government own establishment and institutions located in plateau State.

The Senator stated this yesterday 7th August, 2019 while on a familiarization tour of federal establishments in Plateau North Senatorial district and to also identify areas that would require legislative intervention.

He express the desire to deploy his legislative capacity to enhance the attainment of the objectives and core mandate of all Federal establishments domiciled in Plateau North Senatorial District.

Senator Gyang said it was worrisome that Nigerian is Still backward in terms of technology and believe the 9th assembly will work to ensure that Nigeria improves considerably in Science and Technology so as to catch up with the advanced world.

He promised to, along with his colleague Senators, address the budgetary constraints of the establishments through the legislative appropriation process.

He equally promised to address any gabs in the Acts establishing the respective agencies and where applicable sponsor Bill to enact laws for those lacking same.

He assured heads of organizations visited that the people of Plateau North are resolved to strengthening the prevailing peace with a view to creating a conducive and enabling environment for their day to day activities and operations and all other businesses in the Senatorial District to thrive.

He charge the NTA as a leading broadcast station to uphold and promote the rule of law thereby deepening democracy. He added that the Press and Media have the constitutional responsibility of holding government accountable with a view to enshrine good governance.

In his addresses at NAPTIN, he highlighted the critical role of the power sector to the long awaited economic turn around of the nation as power is the epi center of all major economic activities, from industrial manufacturing to medium and small scale businesses. He therefore admonished the management to optimize their training to speed up the much desired economic breakthrough of the nation.

At the National Centre for Remote Sensing, Senator Gyang lamented that while some nation attained space technology long ago, Nigeria was still experimenting with the basics.

He therefore challenge the NCRS to shore up Nigeria’s profile by their research and operations.

In their separate remarks, the Zonal Director NTA Jos, Mr. Peter Ochigbo, Assistant Director NAPTIN Abubakar Omika and Director/Chief Executive of NCRS Dr. Efron Nduke Gajere (JP) all appreciated the Senator and commended him for being the first Senator to be in their Offices.

They promised to synergize with the Senator for the common good of the people of the Senatorial Zone, State and Nation at large.

They said the establishments are not without challenges and said they were willing and available to collaborate and partner with the Senator to address the challenges.

The Heads of the establishments also commended the Senator on his quest for peace and peaceful coexistence thus providing a conducive environment for their daily activities.

The Federal Establishment so far visited by the Senator include Industrial Training Fund (ITF), Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) Zonal Office Jos, National Power Training Institute of Nigeria (NAPTIN) Regional Training Centre, Jos and National Centre for Remote Sensing (NCRS) Jos Office.
by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau Central Senatorial Election: Paradang admonishes Tribunal To Uphold His Petition.

David Paradang of People Democratic Party (PDP)has ask the senatorial election tribunal sitting in Jos the plateau state capital to upheld his petition against Hon. Hezekiah Dimka of All Progressives Congress (APC) challenging Dimka’s election as the winner for 2019 senatorial seat to represent plateau Central Senatorial Zone at the National Assembly.

Parading made this know to the tribunal today 6th August, 2019 at the election tribunal sitting at plateau state High Court in Jos during the adoption of written final address of the various parties in t Parading vs Dimka case.
Paradang is challenging the declaration of Hon. Dimka by independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)as the winner of the 2019 plateau Central Senatorial Constituency in the National Assembly.
Represented by his counsel Sunday Oyewole, urge the tribunal to uphold his petition having proof beyond reasonable doubt that the election which brings the respondents Hon. Dimka to power was bedeviled with gross election malpractice which make the petitioner to loose not fewer than One Thousand (1000)votes in Kanam local government of plateau state.
He add that the gross election malpractice that greet the election in contention is proof beyond reasonable doubt by the petitioner with the witness of the returning officer of kanam LG Dr. Olulope.
This however establish facts in the petition the evidence which laid clearly the allegations of corruption which go contrary to the electoral Act of 2010 as amended.
Parading sought the court leave to discountenance the plea of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd respondents moving for his petition to be strike off .
In his adoption of final written address Dimka urge the three man election tribunal to strike out the petitioner plea because it lack sustential evidence.
Dimka represented by his counsel ,’S.S obende maintain that his plea to strike out the petitioner’s petition is predicated on the ground that the witnesses of the petitioner that testified did not have statement frontloaded but on suppina are not compete to testify having been listed to witness.
Dimka also urge the tribunal to strike off the the petition on the ground that the petitioner tender duplicate copy from the bar which run contrary of the law expect that of certified true copy.
He buttress his point with the support of authority from the law that duplicate of a document cannot be tender from the bar expect certified true copy.
APC urge the tribunal to strike of the petition on the ground that the petitioner fail to proof beyond reasonable doubt the issue of corruption he reflected in his petition,and also the issue of lost over One Thousand(1,000) votes in his petition.
The tribunal has adjourne sitting for judgement to be communicate to the parties.
by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau House Of Representative Election, Paradang urges Tribunal To Uphold His Petition.

By, Giwa Alex, jos

David Paradang of People Democratic Party (PDP)has ask the senatorial election tribunal sitting in Jos the plateau state capital to upheld his petition against Hon. Hezekiah Dimka of All Progressives Congress (APC) challenging Dimka’s election as the winner for 2019 House of Representative election to represent plateau Southern Senatorial zone constituency at the national assembly.

Parading made this know to the tribunal today 6th August, 2019 at the election tribunal sitting at plateau state High Court in Jos during the adoption of written final address of the various parties in t Parading vs Dimka case.
Paradang is challenging the declaration of Hon. Dimka by independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)as the winner of the 2019 plateau Southern zone Constituency in the House of Representative .
Represented by his counsel Sunday Oyewole, urge the tribunal to uphold his petition having proof beyond reasonable doubt that the election which brings the respondents Him. Dimka to power was bedeviled with gross election malpractice which make the petitioner to loose not fewer than One Thousand (1000)votes in Kanam local government of plateau state.
He add that the gross election malpractice that greet the election in contention is proof beyond reasonable doubt by the petitioner with the witness of the returning officer of kanam LG Dr. Olulope.
This however establish facts in the petition the evidence which laid clearly the allegations of corruption which go contrary to the electoral Act of 2010 as amended.
Parading sought the court leave to discountenance the plea of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd respondents moving for his petition to be strike off .
In his adoption of final written address Dimka urge the three man election tribunal to strike out the petitioner plea because it lack sustential evidence.
Dimka represented by his counsel ,ss obende maintain that his plea to strike out the petitioner’s petition is predicated on the ground that the witnesses of the petitioner that testified did not have statement frontloaded but on suppina are not compete to testify having been listed to witness.
Dimka also urge the tribunal to strike off the the petition on the ground that the petitioner tender duplicate copy from the bar which run contrary of the law expect that of certified true copy.
He buttress his point with the support of authority from the law that duplicate of a document cannot be tender from the bar expect certified true copy.
APC urge the tribunal to strike of the petition on the ground that the petitioner fail to proof beyond reasonable doubt the issue of corruption he reflected in his petition,and also the issue of lost over One Thousand(1,000) votes in his petition.
The tribunal has adjourne sitting for judgement to be communicate to the parties.
by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State Govt Engages Stakeholders In Budgeting Process.

By, Giwa Alex, jos

The Ministry of budget and Economic Planning in collaboration with the State ministry of finance in Plateau state has commenced processes of supporting the state government towards attaining a perfect budgeting for the state in the year 2020.

To this end, a Special interface has been organized for Government and its Polity (a political society) and other stakholders in the State Budget preparation process .

Addressing stake holders from the Northern Senatorial zone of Plateau state at Azi Nyako Youths Center, Dadin Kowa, Jos the plateau state capital, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of budget and economic planning, Mr. James Dalyop said the stakeholders meeting which is the third in the series was to strengthen transparency, accountability and sustainability of Government Programs.

“More than ever Plateau citizens have become the focal point of Government Budgetary Policy, hence the need to involve them at its preparation Stage.

“It is important for me to inform Stakeholders that the 2019 Budgeting process has since commenced with the collation of Proposals from all Ministries Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and is expected to end very soon for the document to go to the Legislature in good time.

” The Projects and Programs encapsulated in the proposal reflect the (3)-Pillar Policy Trust of our charismatic, amiable and quintessential Governor, Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong’s Rescue Administration which are predicated on

Peace, Security and Good Governance, Physical lnfrastruetural Development and Sustainable Economic Re-birth.

“Your inputs at this meeting should be tailored towards supporting the above policies.

So far, the State Government has continued “work on the ongoing projects inherited from the last administration which some have been-completed and others will soon be completed.

Recently, in an effort to provide more infrastructure to the citizenry of the State, 16 new roads Were awarded covering the 17 Local Govémment Areas of the State.

All these‚have been achieved despite the lein financial resources of the State.

“I therefore urge you all to contribute towards making this Town Hall meeting a success. You may also note that your role or responsibility does not end with your inputs at this forum however, your partnership with Government in the implementation and executiön of Projects is continuous.

“Note also that, the proposed Budget Document is expected to be inline with the needs and aspiration of your various Communities.

Therefore you are to contribute meamingful and suggest where possible Programs or Projects that will meet the yearnings of your local communities so that it will be included in the proposed 2019 Budget and/or Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF). ‘

“It is expected that the active participation of the citizens, in the Budgeting process would lead to early publication of more realistic Budget document, thus timely commencement of implementation, increased generation of Revenues and Financial Reporting.

Contributing, representatives of the traditional rulers commended the ministry of budget for initiating the forum as it avails them opportunity to add their voice to governance.

They observed that, most of the contributions raised during the 2018 stakeholders meeting on the decay of infratrctures in the state, which promised to do something about it to date

They expressed dismay that up to date government has not been able fix the burnt Jos Main Market, JIB, BARC Farm as promised by government.

They stressed the need for the state government to come out with a policy that will mandate every citizens to pay tax as at when due, as well as return to the process where traditional rulers were entrusted with the mandate of collecting taxes at grass roots. through the use of (Jangari)

by Alexander Aleburu

Hon. Yakubu Sanda Advise Politicians To Wait For God’s Time 

By, Giwa Alex, jos

Elected member Plateau State House of Assembly representing Pengana constituency Yakubu Jackson Sanda has call on politicians by extension people seeking for power should learn to trust in God, accept that power came from God and learn to be patient to wait for God appointed time.

Sanda gave the advise in an interview with groups of journalists at his official resident opposite Zoo View in jos North LG of plateau state on the 4th August 2019, during the celebration of his victory at the just concluded Bye Election held 3rd Aug, 2019 for Pengana constituency of plateau state.
Yakubu who claim to have started his political journey as far back as 2003, said is base on what l really want to do for my people of Pengana.
He further add that he is not surprise over his victory at the poll because I really work for it.
“Actually l am not surprised because I work hard for it, by the Grace of God, some of the hitches was cemented, l am not surprise at all.”
On what he intende to do for his constituency considering the fact that he is just coming to the hallow chamber for the first time, he said.
” First timer or second timer is immaterial, what matter is the capacity to move the constituency forward.
Sanda who did not want to let the cat out of the bag on what he hope to do for his constituency said,
” Before thinking of going to contest, I actually have the thought about the dream of what to do for my people of Pengana constituency. “
He However thank those who stand by him during his political struggle most especially my wife who was there for me throughout my political travil dated back 2003 and my political party, All Progressive Congress (Apc).
” My party (Apc) supported me from the beginning to the end of the election”.
He however call on his co contestant Yakubu Busa Buji of the People Democratic Party(PDP) he is my personal friend and a brother should come and join rank with me for the development of Pengana constituency.
” First and foremost, the person I contested the election with is a brother and personal friend, even after the announcement of the result, we communicated, I so much belive that there would be no any problem.
He further stress that aside been a politician, my door is open for the interest and development of the entire Pengana constituency.
It would be recall that member representing Pengana constituency in plateau state House Assembly Hon. Ezekiel Afon died immediately after declared winner at 2019 Plateau state House of Assembly Election.
However, the death of Afon necessitate the conduct of bye Election to fill the vacate postion created following the demise of late Honorable Ezekiel Afon.
by Alexander Aleburu

Hon. Yakubu Sanda Advise Politicians To Wait For God’s Time 

By, Giwa Alex, jos

Elected member Plateau State House of Assembly representing Pengana constituency Yakubu Jackson Sanda has call on politicians by extension people seeking for power should learn to trust in God, accept that power came from God and learn to be patient to wait for God appointed time.

Sanda gave the advise in an interview with groups of journalists at his official resident opposite Zoo View in jos North LG of plateau state on the 4th August 2019, during the celebration of his victory at the just concluded Bye Election held 3rd Aug, 2019 for Pengana constituency of plateau state.
Yakubu who claim to have started his political journey as far back as 2003, said is base on what l really want to do for my people of Pengana.
He further add that he is not surprise over his victory at the poll because I really work for it.
“Actually l am not surprised because I work hard for it, by the Grace of God, some of the hitches was cemented, l am not surprise at all.”
On what he intende to do for his constituency considering the fact that he is just coming to the hallow chamber for the first time, he said.
” First timer or second timer is immaterial, what matter is the capacity to move the constituency forward.
Sanda who did not want to let the cat out of the bag on what he hope to do for his constituency said,
” Before thinking of going to contest, I actually have the thought about the dream of what to do for my people of Pengana constituency. “
He However thank those who stand by him during his political struggle most especially my wife who was there for me throughout my political travil dated back 2003 and my political party, All Progressive Congress (Apc).
” My party (Apc) supported me from the beginning to the end of the election”.
He however call on his co contestant Yakubu Busa Buji of the People Democratic Party(PDP) he is my personal friend and a brother should come and join rank with me for the development of Pengana constituency.
” First and foremost, the person I contested the election with is a brother and personal friend, even after the announcement of the result, we communicated, I so much belive that there would be no any problem.
He further stress that aside been a politician, my door is open for the interest and development of the entire Pengana constituency.
It would be recall that member representing Pengana constituency in plateau state House Assembly Hon. Ezekiel Afon died immediately after declared winner at 2019 Plateau state House of Assembly Election.
However, the death of Afon necessitate the conduct of bye Election to fill the vacate postion created following the demise of late Honorable Ezekiel Afon.
by Alexander Aleburu

Call To Sack  Dr. Etutukudoh Provost  College Of Medical Science Laboratory Jos, Thickened  

By, Giwa Alex, jos
The call to sack the provost Federal college of medical science laboratory jos,plateau state Dr. Etukudoh thickened as youth under the auspices of “Concerned plateau Youths(C.P.Y),has call on the federal government to sack the provost with immediate effect for gross maladministration and fragrant violation of federal character principle as its contained in Nigeria constitution .
In a press briefing held in Jos the plateau state capital on the 1st August, 2019, made available to our correspondence, the Concerned Youths, plateau state chapter reveal how Dr. Etukudor enrich himself,family and cronies with the proceeds from the institution.
The release signed by the secretary of the body, Solomon Sokyes and its chairman Sunday Susan decry how the provost Dr. Etukudoh unilaterally undermine the principle of federal character using particular section of the country to dominate the work force of the institution.
“There is absent of federal character principle in the institution as more than fifty percent of staff on the pay roll of the college are form Akwa lbom where the provost hail from. “
The group further lament that most of the staff employed by Dr. Etukudoh including his biological daughter name Sifon Etukudoh has never know the road to the college while others come to office during verification of staff exercise.
They also frawn at the tenure of the provost who had been heading the college for over 10years now since 2008 without any thing concrete to show for it in term of infrastructural development.
“The college is devoid of infrastructural development despite the huge amount of school fees been paid by the students of the college.
Other sins committed by the embattled provost Dr. Etukudoh according to the group release includes, indiscriminate approval of study leave for his friends and cronies, the sorry state of the school permanent site of the college despit it’s suvention from the government couple with over One Hundred and fifty Thousand naira been paid by each students per semester and non payment of salary to the security of the college running to couple of months (strike force).
The concerned youth in plateau state are calling on the president Federal Fepublic of Nigeria mohammadu buhari and those saddle with the responsibility of monitoring Institutions to mete right Punishment on Dr. Etukudoh.
However,all effort to reach the provost proof abortive as he did not pick his call non return the test message send across to him.
by Alexander Aleburu

Hon. Yusuf  Gadi Ask Tribunal To Dismiss Hon. Timothy Golu’s  Petition. 

By, Giwa Alex, jos

Yusuf Gadi of All Progressive Congress(Apc) has urgue the senatorial Election Tribunal sitting in jos the Plateau State capital to dismiss the petition filed by Timothy Golu of the People Democratic Party (PDP) for lack of merit and cannot stand the test of the law.

Gadi who is a member representing Pankhine, Kanke and kanam in the National House of Representatives make the submission at the final written address of senatorial Election Tribunal sitting in jos the Plateau State capital.
The lawmaker presented by his counsel Garuba Pwul(SAN) make the submission during the adoption of final written address dated 29th July, 2019, held at Plateau State High Court, urge the three man Election Tribunal to dismiss the petitioner’s Petition for lack of merit.
Garuba Pwul who rely on page (21)of the petitioner’s final written address that there was no Election at nine(9) polling units in kanam LG, shouldn’t be enough justification for the cancellation of the entire results of the senatorial Election which produce the former Plateau State House Assembly member Yusuf Gadi winner.
Pwul also held that if the Tribunal upheld the prayer sought by the petitioner, a considerable number of voters domicile in the alleged affected LG will be disenfranchise for rerun Election.
Gadi also urgue the Tribunal to dismiss the petition on the ground that the alleged nine(9) polling units where not previously captured non registration code where not provided, no place or location, so oral evidence cannot be provided.
The (SAN) further sought for the dismissal of the petition on the ground that the alleged lost of One Thousand votes in Kanke LG which the petitioner fail to proof beyond all reasonable doubt, so l urgue the Tribunal should condemne the petition to trash can.
In his final address the petitioner Hon Timothy Golu represented by his counsel Oyewole ask the Tribunal to up held his own prayer and conduct Election in the affected polling units.
In his final written address dated 18th July 2019, Golu urgue the Tribunal to up held his petition as there is sufficient facts from the witness documents tender to support his argument.
The counsel to INEC who is the 3rd respondents in the petition urgue the Tribunal to strike out the petition because it lack merit.
The case is however adjourn for final judgment, the date that will be communicate to the parties in due course.
by Alexander Aleburu

Theresa Azi Appeal To Governor lalong Over 35% Affirmative  Action For Plateau Women,  Commensurate With The Victims Of The Collapse Building And Flood Disaster. 

By, Giwa Alex, Jos

The immediate past transition committee chairman of jos North local government in Plateau State Hon. Theresa Azi has call on President Mohammedu Buhari and Plateau State Simon Bako Lalong to ensure the 35% affirmative action for women in Plateau State in particular and Nigeria as a whole is not toy with.

Theresa vow that the women folks will not rest in their oars until they achieve the struggle.

Theresa make the promise in an interview with our correspondence at Hill Station junction in jos the plateau

state of capital.

She congratulate governor Bako lalong over his election as the chairman Northern governors forum.

“l will first congratulate His Excellency the governor of Plateau State Rt. Hon Simon Bako lalong on his recent appointment as the chairman of the Northern Government Forum ,we are calling on him to look at the (35%) affairmative action for the women in Plateau state,and our president Mohammadu Buhari to equally take queue from the government of Plateau State and look into the (35%) affairmative action for the women of Nigeria.”

She said this is important because women if given chance offer example of exemplary leadership wherever they find themselves.

“That is very important because when woman is at the leadership position ,it takes everybody along.”

“The women always have the perception of her children ,she would not want to do contrary what the youth want ,l pray if woman is given public office, she cannot play with it.”she maintain

The further buttress her claim by stressing that most of the positions of responsibilities given to women were thoroughly accomplished.

“You can attest to it that so many offices the women occupied (90%) of them were perfectly handled “.

Azi add that if men is going to be the stumbling block to realization of women dream in Nigeria, we’ll stand our ground to ensure its achieve.

” If the men are saying no to us,we will resist it to ensure that the (35%) affairmative action for women is achieve.”

She also commensurate with the people and government of Plateau State over the recent unfortunate collapsed building which claimed

lives of innocent Persons at Dilimi in jos North LG of Plateau State.

“She call on Jos Metropolitan Development Board (JMDB) saddle With the responsibility of ensuring standard building in jos and it enveron should work on the side of the government to ensure that buildings are construct with standard building materials.”

” l sympathize with the people of Plateau State,we just went there with some women from the wards to sympathize with the bereaved family in company of the wife of Jos North local government committee chairman Philip Nyam “.

First the building l am sure the owner may have been misering his money, and did not spend to buy quality building materials which I know must have cause this havoc.

And advice the citizens of Plateau State to learn from the experience of collapse building in the state which claimed many lives and do the right thing.

“l pray that people who are into building should be mindful to avoid future occurrence because the lives of those people mean alot to us and we can’t afford to be loosing lives like that.”

She sympathize with the community in the state that were recently effected by flood and advice them to stop in building on water way to avoid natural Disasters.

“On the issue of flood which recently ravaged some parts of the community of the state,I advise those building on the water way should be mindful because l know the government always creat awareness for people to stop building on the water way.”

“I pray God will comfort those who lost love ones and properties,

God will comfort the government of Plateau State Simon Bako lalong and also pray God to comfort the chairman of Jos North local government council Philip Nyam.”

On the collapse building she advice that

“As I said earlier, the owner of the the collapse building probably been economical with the use of the building materials when he was building .”

“Another issue is that when you are building, its expected that you involve trained engineer , when that is not done, definitely you are going to have problem such as this that just happened.”

“I pray next time, please whoever is building, you must engage the services of trained building engineer .”

“The Jos Metropolitan Development Board (JMDB) should work on the side of the government to ensure that buildings are construct with standard building materials.”

by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State House Of Representatives Tribunal, Hon johnbull Shekarau Open Defense.

By, Giwa Alex, jos

Hon Johnbull Shekarau the immediate past member of House Of Representatives at the 8th Assembly under the People Democratic Party (PDP) has opened his defense at the on going 2019 Election Tribunal sitting at High Court (7) West of Mines in Jos plateau state capital.

Hon. Johnbull Sbekarau of the(PDP) is challenging the declaration of Hon. Komsol of the All Progressive Congress (APC)by INEC as the winner of the 2019 shendam, Mikan, Quanpam Federal Constituency election.

When the case file was called, counsel for the petitioners, I.G. Shandi sought to tendered (7) documents and called six witnesses.

The (7) documents tender by the counsel to the petitioner were merely polling units (PU) agents in the election.

All the witnesses told the tribunal that the election was peaceful and orderly in their Polling units. They also submitted that votes were counted, collated and entered into INEC result sheet in line with the electoral law 2010 .

One of the witness testifying under oath said form EC8A2 that he delivered at Ward collation centre only to learned the following day that the results were cancelled for no reason.

However , the following documents were tendered:

Form EC8A2 for Hancin Kare PU code 019, form EC8A2 for Dakup PU in Namu RA, code 027, form EC8A2 (VP) for Motor Park 2 , code 004, form EC8A2 for Unguwa Janta PU, code 023, form EC8A2 (VP), for Pri. Sch. Aningo, code 017, and some other polling units result.

Witnesses were cross examined by counsels to respondents, which included, E. O Akhayere for (INEC) 1st respondent, M. A Dawan, for Komsol 2nd respondent and P. A Akubo (SAN) for APC 3rd respondent.

by Alexander Aleburu

Hon. Jonathan Dabo Vs Haruna Maitala: witnesses irregularities, malfunction of card readers 

By, Giwa Alex , Jos
The National and State Trial Tribunal sitting on a suit filed by Hon Jonathan Dabo of the People Democratic Party, (PDP), challenging the victory of Hon Alh Haruna Maitala of the All Progressive Congress ,(APC) ,for North /Bassa Federal Constituency has been adjourned to the 30th July, 2019 for continuation of hearing .
Counsel to Jonathan Dabo ,Barr Sunday Oyawole has tendered additional 48 fresh duplicates of true certified copies of form EC8A of Tudun Wada ,Kabong ,Angwan Jumaa ,and result sheets of polling units all from Jos North LGA .
The petitioners counsel told the National Assembly Tribunal sitting at West of Mines in Jos the Plateau State capital that he sought to tender some duplicates of original result to as exhibits but the counsel to the 1& 2nd respondents and
3rd earlier rejected the admissibility of the said documents ,saying that they are seeing those documents for the very first time .
However ,the petitioners counsel explained further that these set of documents are front loaded in compliance with the electoral act 2010 amended and has not gone out the practice .
The respondents counsel M.S Salisu told the Tribunal that he objected the admissibility of the said documents sought to be tender ,My Lord ,this duplicates are not CTC of the duplicate of the original results.
In her ruling the Tribunal Chairman overruled the objections raised by the respondents counsel that the trial Tribunal is time bounce so rejecting the petitioners documents is leading the Tribunal to miscarriage of justice.
The counsel to respondents agreed to allow the petitioners tender all his documents but they would object during the final written address for the smooth and save the time of the Tribunal.However ,the hearing continue without hitches .
They said the petitioners can fall back on provision of paragraph 1sub 3 of the electoral act and tender his documents through the witness under cross examination in chief .In furtherance to the prehearing session reports dated 17th July,2019 which has not been modified.
Job Kpbado who leave at Rukuba road and a polling unit agent on his cross examination box said there are alterations ,irregularities and over voting during the election at his own polling unit .
He said most of the result sheets given to us as agents of all the political parties that participated in the election especially EC8As 1&2 are full of omission .
According to him ,the duplicates of result issue them was transmitted to their party headquarters so he is not in custody of any and therefore ,he not INEC staff to confirm some of the observation raised by the respondents counsel.
Job identified his affidavit statement on oath and adopted it as part of his argument ,under exhibit (P20) were there is absence of INEC stamp ,he said I am not the maker of the documents (INEC) should be responsible for the said documents.
The PW20 told the trial Tribunal that there two result sheets one for my own polling unit which contain (5) political parties that participated in the election in my unit.
The presiding officer entered all the scores for each of the party that participated in the election ,when sought to know whether he was train for them exercise by his party PDP ,He said yes INEC
At Albarcans Main polling unit was transmitted to GSS Tudun Wada which brought problem and delay in the voting were people rejected that they are use to the area.
One Monday Mwa Akpam speaks on commotion within the premises of Albarcans were chaos broke up .we understand that there is over voting, alterations and irregularities in the conduct of the election .
At least no fewer than 20 witnesses have been taken since the adoption of prehearing session by counsels as some said the card readers malfunction and none entrance of results to PDP in most of their polling units and voting points.
by Alexander Aleburu

The God Of PDP Is Going To Judge Damishi Sango———–Hon. Timothy Golu.

By, Giwa Alex, Jos

As the fire which has engulf the People Democratic party (PDP) leadership plateau state chapter rages on, the immediate member of the house of representative at the National Assembly Honorable Timothy Golu has invoke the wrath of God on the embattled chairman of (PDP) Hon. Damishi Sango for his over bearing leadership which has speit doom to the party in the state in the last election.

As Golu said that the God of(PDP) Will surely bring the embattled chairman of the party to book as there would be no escape route for him anywhere because, he thought that he is deceiving people and not knowing that God is watching him”.

The former lawmaker pour out his heart in an telephone interview with Reality Newspaper which is made available to our correspondent in Jos the Plateau state capital.

Hon. Timothy Golu, who made this call directly at the embattled Chairman of the party , said he has decided to come public with the issues and the person that has made the party perform poorly during the just concluded general elections in the state,adding that he is also using the openness of the issues to draw the attention of the elders and other members of the party in and outside the state, to understand the happenings.

The telephone interview which lasted for over an hour ,the former lawmaker said, the members of the party in the state have now come to realize that, Chief Sango lacks the basic understanding of contemporary democratic leadership and that Sango sees politics as Traditional hence, he sees himself as a Traditional Ruler of the Plateau State chapter of the (PDP) and permanent to him.

According to him, “Once he takes a decision, it remains final”.

He said Sango forget that democracy is built on rule of law and due – process.

“The fact is, if there was no rule of Law and due-process, Sango would not have occupying the office among other staff.”

” The party brought him through its rules, but now he has refused to abide by the same rules. He thinks as if he is ruling and administering animals in the party”.

He maintain.

Golu further stress that the

“The God Of (PDP) Is Going To Judge Sango, there would be no escape route for him anywhere because, he thought that he is deceiving people and not knowing that God is watching him”.

He further add that the Party is worst under Sango watch as

“The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chapter in Plateau State is not just stagnant, but we are retrogressing and all these wrong things are happening because of the leadership style that we have had in the last few years.

“The chapter has not seen progress at all, under the leadership of the embattled out-going former chairman, Chief Damishi Sango.

“Since Sango took over, as the PDP chairman in the state, we have not slept with our eyes closed. Only Sango knows why he aspired to lead the party at the state level. We all believed that with age on his side, he was going to perform beyond expectations. We also believed that he was going to take the chapter and the party beyond our imaginations.

“But, we are surprised and on the other hand, not surprised because, so many people had warned us against electing his as the party chairman in the state. We however, believing that human beings are dynamic in nature and owing to experience of where were coming from and where we are going, we all believed that Sango was going to do something to make the party work in the state.

“But, since he took over, we have moved from one crisis to another.

“We must know that democracy is for the intelligent. This holds, whether they are educated or not. You would find that politicians understand the basic sense of what they are doing or intend to do. It is election, seeking for power, forming government and providing governance, they know what to do.

“So, if a person is faulty, when he/she gets to government, he would also be faulty.

Golu lament the poor performance of the party in the 2019 general election

“Just look at the poor performance of PDP in Plateau State, where we had 3 senators, 13 members of assemblies among others. Where are we today? See how the party is going down in the state.

“Painfully, Chief Sango is not feeling any remorse. He does not have or show the compassion expected from a leader. He has never called for a meeting to enable the party assess what went wrong because, he does not know or understand that something went wrong.

“He is rather after his own interest. He is more after what he would get out of the party. Sango has sidelined all of us at the national level, including other stakeholders. He personally changed the chairman of the State Elders Forum. He removed a former governor of the state, Chief Fidelis Tapgun, who was the Chairman of the Elders Forum and replaced him with his own friend. Whenever they are holding a meeting at the council and he finds that majority of the statutory delegates would not agree with him, he would create what he calls an expanded SEC or Stakeholders meetings. This is aimed at bringing in people that would support his idea.

“You can now see where we are coming from and where we are going!

“I want this man Sango to honourbly resign! Only a miracle, directly from God can bring Sango back, as chairman of the state chapter of the PDP. This is because Chief Sango’s case has passed that which another can redeem.

“We have a clueless, colourless, directionless and focusless PDP under Sango as state chairman. We really don’t have direction at all. This can be verified from members and stakeholders alike, except, for those, who are his blind loyalists, who may have benefited from him. These set of people see what they gain from him as POLITICS. If not, there is nobody that would constructively tell you about the progresses the chapter has made under the watch and leadership of Chief Sango.

“If I were him, I would honourably resign!

“He has told people that he would not go down without a fight. What is the need for a fight? It has no effect as there would be no benefit! If they bring Chief Sango back, let me tell you, the party would be finished in Plateau. Well I don’t even know who would bring him back. There is no way the leadership of the party would bring him back as that would mean multiplying what is already happening.

“See, it is people who voted him in so, how can he think that he can impose himself on the people? Even if he was a Traditional Ruler and the people say he should go, he would. Even though Traditional institutions are not democratic, but once the people are fed up with the Traditional Ruler, there is nothing he can do to add one more day by himself!

“95% to 98% of the PDP members in the state and followers of the party in the state are against Sango now because he has failed them by not providing good leadership.

“This was somebody who was a Local Government Chairman from there he contested for the presidency of this country with people like late Abiola of blessed memory. He became a Minister under a democracy. What else do you think can be given to Sango? But since he could not bring all these experiences to bear, then it means he has not learnt anything from the democracy!

“This is not about age! He simply has not learnt. Now, this is a time that the PDP needs a focused, critical thinking and exemplary leader, whom somebody can rely on to provide leadership. This is no longer time for trial and error. It is no longer the time for someone to come and experiment with the leadership of the party. It is not the time for Mongo Park ideas! What the PDP desires now, is a real time leader.

“It is critical to note that after the general elections in the state conducted by INEC, Sango has not visited any LG, to the best of my knowledge. We have issues in the LGs as you can see. Like in Kanke LG, Sango compounded our problems there! He even refused to listen to us! He does not believe that anybody that he is older than by an hour can advise him. Once he is aware that he is older than you, you are already in trouble. He would simply say, “Small boy, you can’t talk to me”.

“He forgot that it was these same small boys that voted for him, when he was seeking for the chairmanship seat. You know what? He followed us to our respective homes and continued calling our phone lines every day.

“When he finally became Chairman, he also became an Emperor and a problem to the PDP in the state.

“He was the cause of the failure of the party in the general election in the state. This is because he has no interest in the party. If not, why did we lose?

“SEE, THE GOD OF PDP IS GOING TO JUDGE SANGO! There would be escape route for him anywhere because, he thought that he is deceiving people and not knowing that God is watching.

“Sadly too, Sango does not even know what we are passing through now or the status of our various cases at the Tribunals. He has been coming to office and ruling nobody. He cannot relate to anybody at the national level or the national headquarters. We are aware of this! He cannot also relate with SEC, which is the highest decision making body at the state level. so, how can he relate with the LG Chairmen?

“Over 95% of the members are against him right now yet, he is playing midfield without defense and forward. He better quietly resign!

“He had told many that he has the capacity to destroy the party. So, on this ground alone, we really want him out. This is to enable us refocus the chapter.

“It is a fact that Sango has gone round most political parties before re-landing on PDP platform. For me, I have never left the PDP since 1998, when I joined as a Journalist, then at The Nigeria Standard Newspaper. I am one of the founding members of the party, as a Journalist. The first Press Conference of the PDP was carried by me when I was writing for The Nigeria Standard.

“Chief Sango has made may people to leave the party at the state chapter. A senator and some assembly members left and he was not worried. He has no compassion or passion.

“When I was fighting Sango on these issues, people refused to understand me. They thought, I was having a personal interest. Today, they can see and understand better.

“Chief Sango has never lasted or completed his tenure in any of his appointments. He only stayed one year as a Minster and today his administration is wobbling as a chairman of the PDP. Those who also opposed his style of leadership earlier have also been vindicated and they are laugh at us now with other political parties in the state. When he was elected as chairman, the other political parties were happy knowing very well that, Sango would not work for the PDP. From the developments in the party today, this opinion has come to be true.

“You would recall that he was recently accused and the chapter followed due-process before suspending him for one month. This is because the constitution of the party provides that, the State Working Committee is the only organ that can suspend a member after forming a quorum. Then a committee of 7 was constituted to investigate the allegations. Sango was invited and he refused to appear. He actually felt too big to appear!

“For his Deputy, Hon. Amos Gombi, he has been removed. This is because, he is not a member of NEC. His case ends at the SEC. So, we are not talking about him anymore. His case is a forgone matter!

“From Kanke LG, we were asked to submit a replacement and we have done that. He is now replaced by Retired Captain Golen, a party man. But for Sango, his case has delayed because his is member of NEC and the constitution requires that a formal compliant be made to the national office. It is now the national office that would investigate the allegations against Sango.

“I have decided to come to the public at this time, in order to draw the attention of our elders to the issues in the chapter and how Sango is leading the party aground”. THE GOD OF PDP IS GOING TO JUDGE SANGO, there would be no escape route for him anywhere because, he thought that he is deceiving people and not knowing that God is watching him”.

Hon. Timothy Golu, in part said:-

“The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chapter in Plateau State is not just stagnant, but we are retrogressing and all these wrong things are happening because of the leadership style that we have had in the last few years.

“The chapter has not seen progress at all, under the leadership of the embattled out-going former chairman, Chief Damishi Sango.

SANGO

“Since Sango took over, as the PDP chairman in the state, we have not slept with our eyes closed. Only Sango knows why he aspired to lead the party at the state level. We all believed that with age on his side, he was going to perform beyond expectations. We also believed that he was going to take the chapter and the party beyond our imaginations.

“But, we are surprised and on the other hand, not surprised because, so many people had warned us against electing his as the party chairman in the state. We however, believing that human beings are dynamic in nature and owing to experience of where were coming from and where we are going, we all believed that Sango was going to do something to make the party work in the state.

“But, since he took over, we have moved from one crisis to another.

“We now come to realize that Chief Sango lacks the basic understanding of contemporary democratic leadership.

“Sango sees politics as Traditional. So, he sees himself as a Traditional Ruler of the Plateau State chapter of the PDP and permanent to him. Once he takes a decision, it remains final.

“We must know that democracy is for the intelligent. This holds, whether they are educated or not. You would find that politicians understand the basic sense of what they are doing or intend to do. It is election, seeking for power, forming government and providing governance, they know what to do.

“So, if a person is faulty, when he/she gets to government, he would also be faulty.

“Just look at the poor performance of PDP in Plateau State, where we had 3 senators, 13 members of assemblies among others. Where are we today? See how the party is going down in the state.

“Painfully, Chief Sango is not feeling any remorse. He does not have or show the compassion expected from a leader. He has never called for a meeting to enable the party assess what went wrong because, he does not know or understand that something went wrong.

“He is rather after his own interest. He is more after what he would get out of the party. Sango has sidelined all of us at the national level, including other stakeholders. He personally changed the chairman of the State Elders Forum. He removed a former governor of the state, Chief Fidelis Tapgun, who was the Chairman of the Elders Forum and replaced him with his own friend. Whenever they are holding a meeting at the council and he finds that majority of the statutory delegates would not agree with him, he would create what he calls an expanded SEC or Stakeholders meetings. This is aimed at bringing in people that would support his idea.

“You can now see where we are coming from and where we are going!

“I want this man Sango to honourbly resign! Only a miracle, directly from God can bring Sango back, as chairman of the state chapter of the PDP. This is because Chief Sango’s case has passed that which another can redeem.

“We have a clueless, colourless, directionless and focusless PDP under Sango as state chairman. We really don’t have direction at all. This can be verified from members and stakeholders alike, except, for those, who are his blind loyalists, who may have benefited from him. These set of people see what they gain from him as POLITICS. If not, there is nobody that would constructively tell you about the progresses the chapter has made under the watch and leadership of Chief Sango.

“If I were him, I would honourably resign!

“He has told people that he would not go down without a fight. What is the need for a fight? It has no effect as there would be no benefit! If they bring Chief Sango back, let me tell you, the party would be finished in Plateau. Well I don’t even know who would bring him back. There is no way the leadership of the party would bring him back as that would mean multiplying what is already happening.

“See, it is people who voted him in so, how can he think that he can impose himself on the people? Even if he was a Traditional Ruler and the people say he should go, he would. Even though Traditional institutions are not democratic, but once the people are fed up with the Traditional Ruler, there is nothing he can do to add one more day by himself!

“95% to 98% of the PDP members in the state and followers of the party in the state are against Sango now because he has failed them by not providing good leadership.

“This was somebody who was a Local Government Chairman from there he contested for the presidency of this country with people like late Abiola of blessed memory. He became a Minister under a democracy. What else do you think can be given to Sango? But since he could not bring all these experiences to bear, then it means he has not learnt anything from the democracy!

“This is not about age! He simply has not learnt. Now, this is a time that the PDP needs a focused, critical thinking and exemplary leader, whom somebody can rely on to provide leadership. This is no longer time for trial and error. It is no longer the time for someone to come and experiment with the leadership of the party. It is not the time for Mongo Park ideas! What the PDP desires now, is a real time leader.

“It is critical to note that after the general elections in the state conducted by INEC, Sango has not visited any LG, to the best of my knowledge. We have issues in the LGs as you can see. Like in Kanke LG, Sango compounded our problems there! He even refused to listen to us! He does not believe that anybody that he is older than by an hour can advise him. Once he is aware that he is older than you, you are already in trouble. He would simply say, “Small boy, you can’t talk to me”.

“He forgot that it was these same small boys that voted for him, when he was seeking for the chairmanship seat. You know what? He followed us to our respective homes and continued calling our phone lines every day.

“When he finally became Chairman, he also became an Emperor and a problem to the PDP in the state.

“He was the cause of the failure of the party in the general election in the state. This is because he has no interest in the party. If not, why did we lose?

“Sadly too, Sango does not even know what we are passing through now or the status of our various cases at the Tribunals. He has been coming to office and ruling nobody. He cannot relate to anybody at the national level or the national headquarters. We are aware of this! He cannot also relate with SEC, which is the highest decision making body at the state level. so, how can he relate with the LG Chairmen?

“Over 95% of the members are against him right now yet, he is playing midfield without defense and forward. He better quietly resign!

“He had told many that he has the capacity to destroy the party. So, on this ground alone, we really want him out. This is to enable us refocus the chapter.

“It is a fact that Sango has gone round most political parties before re-landing on PDP platform. For me, I have never left the PDP since 1998, when I joined as a Journalist, then at The Nigeria Standard Newspaper. I am one of the founding members of the party, as a Journalist. The first Press Conference of the PDP was carried by me when I was writing for The Nigeria Standard.

“Chief Sango has made many people to leave the party at the state chapter. A senator and some assembly members left and he was not worried. He has no compassion or passion.

“When I was fighting Sango on these issues, people refused to understand me. They thought, I was having a personal interest. Today, they can see and understand better.

“Chief Sango has never lasted or completed his tenure in any of his appointments. He only stayed one year as a Minster and today his administration is wobbling as a chairman of the PDP. Those who also opposed his style of leadership earlier have also been vindicated and they are laugh at us now with other political parties in the state. When he was elected as chairman, the other political parties were happy knowing very well that, Sango would not work for the PDP. From the developments in the party today, this opinion has come to be true.

“You would recall that he was recently accused and the chapter followed due-process before suspending him for one month. This is because the constitution of the party provides that, the State Working Committee is the only organ that can suspend a member after forming a quorum. Then a committee of 7 was constituted to investigate the allegations. Sango was invited and he refused to appear. He actually felt too big to appear!

“For his Deputy, Hon. Amos Gombi, he has been removed. This is because, he is not a member of NEC. His case ends at the SEC. So, we are not talking about him anymore. His case is a forgone matter!

“From Kanke LG, we were asked to submit a replacement and we have done that. He is now replaced by Retired Captain Golen, a party man. But for Sango, his case has delayed because his is member of NEC and the constitution requires that a formal compliant be made to the national office. It is now the national office that would investigate the allegations against Sango.

“I have decided to come to the public at this time, in order to draw the attention of our elders to the issues in the chapter and how Sango is leading the party aground”

by Alexander Aleburu

Appeal Court Sack Lantang North LG Chairman Hon.Nanloh Amos Kparnim , Decleared Joshua Ubandoma Winner.

By, Giwa Alex, Jos

Appeal Court sitting in jos the plateau State capital has void Oct 10th, 2018 local government election which decleared Hon.Nonloh Amos Kparnim of All Progressive Congress (APC) Chairman Lantang North and decleared Hon.Joshua Ubandoma Laven of the People Democratic Party(PDP)the legally winner of the election.

As the appeal tribunal has given the state electoral umpire Plateau State lndepependent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC) the marching order to give certificate of return to Hon Joshua Ubandoma Laven who scored the highest number of lawful votes cast.

The three-man panel headed by Justice Arum Ashom in their over five hours judgment sitting at the state High Court on Friday 19th July,2019, said the appellant counsel present over 30 witnesses who are all polling units agents in over 17 wards of Langtang North LGA and 11 wards were the remaining without witness tender.

The petitioner sought six grounds challenging the Lower Tribunal judgment which stroke out the election that held at the 110 polling units except (4) which saw the Local government returning officer, Mr. Samuel Gomar disappearing in Langtang North to surface at (PLASIEC) headquarters to present fake result sheets without agents signatures on each of the score and the agents of political parties reflecting.

The judgment which is best describe as land slide, saw the judge frowned at most of election scores recorded for other political parties which the (APC) and (PLASIEC) tendered as exhibits but the results tendered by the petitioners, (Hon Joshua Ubandoma Laven, (PDP) shows on April 18th, 2018 LG election indicate votes for other political parties.

“It was clear that all the true certified copies of respondents results receive dated 15th April 2019 is full of doubt on the authenticity of why the 3rd respondent should issue result to the second respondent just to contradict the tender result of the petitioners.”

According to him, it is the submission of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd respondents who never provided answers to exhibits (R92) which is one of the perfect documents that has come to play after the collections, collation of result from wards but instead of the returning officer Mr. Samuel Gomar who was LG returning officer wasn’t the person that declared the (APC) candidate winner but the (PLASIEC) Chairman Hon Fenian Ntung Ari that made the announcement in Jos .

The judge further condemned that under (PLASIEC) law (9) was bridged for the election to be announced outside the council headquarters without breakdown of law and order amount to abuse of power bestow on the (PLASIEC).

The judgment reads “that the 3rd respondent who is , (PLASIEC) decided to abandoned all the material at the various polling units only to use duplicates copies of results sheet to impose the form (R92) which is to this appeal Tribunal is consider as worthless documents”.

He stress that there is a difference between admissibility of documents not on its relevancy, the appellant tender all witnesses in this matter did not contradict in any way of the respondents.

Justice Ashom said the respondents in their wildest imagination hurriedly went to obtain results just to announced Hon Nanloh Amos Kparnim which is against section (64)of PLASIEC law the wards suppose to have given copies of results sheet to each of the agents of the representative political parties.

He said two result sheets which are mark as exhibits (63-67) for petitioners and another exhibit (70-76) for 1st, 2nd and 3rd respondents respectively are but that of the petitioners didn’t have the official stamp so he blamed (PLASIEC) that the result sheets presented by them are not genuine.

Ashom reminded the (PLASIEC) that they prepare and issue result by correspondent to the loser so they can’t benefit from their falls, however, the petitioners tender the true certified copies of what they have in the last election.

Based on the petitioners complained, the evidence of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd defendants counsel show that it was the returning officer that collect and return, only him can return a candidate under section (93) of the (PLASIEC) law.

The judge explained further that the Trial Tribunal didn’t investigate the result but painfully went ahead to declare the (APC) candidate winner without following due process of the electoral act.

The Chairman reiterated that 10th July,2018 Local government Election held across the 13 LGAs, in Langtang North only (APC) and (PDP) that fronted candidates for the election and in 18 wards by a simple calculation the candidate who scored 2/3 of majority votes cast out of the 17 wards except that of Rwek stands to be declared winner

He added that total of lawful votes cast for (APC) is 14,708 and (PDP) 19,599 so based on the results available to the tribunal the appellant is the winner of all the issues raised.

The Appeal Tribunal set aside the judgment of the local government trial Tribunal judgment that (APC) wasn’t validly elected on account of scores that they didn’t have the majority votes cast and ordered that Ubandoma Laven is the winner.

“We declare null and void the

election of Hon Nanloh Amos Kparnim, this Tribunal ordered that the 3rd respondent should issue a certificate of return to Hon Joshua Ubandoma of the People Democratic party (PDP).”

In an interview with our correspondent Hon.Ubandoma said he is supprise of the judgement which l never expected because of the way and manner we were treated at the lower tribunal.

The New chairman Langtang north LG hail the appeal tribunal as he said , this is victory for the people of Langtang not, Plateau State and for democracy .

He further add that today judgement there is “No Victor No vanguish,”

and call on his opponent from the other political parties to join hands with (

PDP) government in the LG for positive achievement.

by Alexander Aleburu

Gbong Gwom Jos Stool :  Court Advise Out Of Court Settlement. 

By, Giwa Alex, Jos
Justice Christine N. Dabup has ordered the director civil litigation ,Plateau State Ministry of Justice to explore out all avenue in settling crisis through dialogue with all the interesting parties towards promoting peaceful coexistence in the state.
Justice Dabup urged all the interesting parties to further discuss in a peaceful manner because the state at this period need something that can encourage mutual friendship .
She adjourned the suit to 2nd October, 2019 for hearing into a pending amended application for the interested parties .
The Da Gwom Izere Chiefdom also brought a fresh application seeking to join in the suit which their ,Barr Nantok Dashuwar said as an interested party he has a application .
In an interview with journalists at the Plateau State High Court premises on Thursday Dashuwar said the suit was initially introduced by a group of individual of Berom extraction against the Plateau State Governor ,Simon Lalong challenging the upgrading of some traditional stools to 1st class and second class status .
According to him the application brought by the chief of Anaguta ,Ganawuri to join in the case as 6th defendants over the suit .
The Gbong Gwom Jos ,Da Jacob Gyang Buba challenging the Plateau state Governor Simon Lalong and his agents on Monday 08-07-2019 to stop them from further degrading him as the Gbong Gwom Jos to Gbong Gwom Berom .
When the matter came up today for hearing ,the plaintiff /Applicant ,counsel ,Barr Niri Darong told the court that the the matter was slated for hearing move a motion of the amended originating surmount .
My Lord ,the motion for today is move to the amended originating but at this point there are interesting parties who are seeking to join so as to become parties of the proceedings .
The Da Gwom Izere of Jos East , Ujah of Anaguta, Chief Jauro Magaji, Ataa Aten of Ganawuri and Gwom Rwei of Barking Ladi ,Riyom,Jos North Local Government Councils of Plateau State to join as interesting defendants who served fresh application .
The three application seeking they should join as 6,7,8&9 defendants which brought four paramount rulers seeking to join in the matter.
We have already filed and served our processes with a motion on notice and we sought the leave of court to join as codefendants in a suit filed by the Gong Gwom Jos ,Da Jacob Gyang Buba challenging Gov. Simon Lalong ,Attorney General of Plateau state for attempting to tamper with the stool of Gbong Gwom Jos .
by Alexander Aleburu

11 Fear Dead As Three Storey Building Collapsed In Plateau State.   

By, Giwa Alex,Jos
11 persons has been report to have lost their lives and 7 suffer various degrees of injuries as 3 Storey building collapse in Dillim Plateau north local government.
Plateau State governor Simon Bako lalong has paid spot assessment and to sympathize with the bereaved family.
Governor Bako lalong represented by his deputy ,sunny Tyoden call on the Association of civil engineering in Nigeria Plateau State chapter to do the right thing whenever they are contracted to build to forestall the future occurrence .He further add that not until the right thing is done we will continue witnessing this ugly incident.
Lalong stressed that to ensure this sad incident did not repeat itself, Jos Metropolitan Development Board in conjunction with the state Ministry of land and survey will be moving from street to street to mark any substandard buildings for demolition.
In an interview with journalist at the venue of the collapse building,the management comittee Chairman of Jos North Local Government Area, Hon Philip Nyam and the Commandant Nigeria Security Defense Corps NSCDC , Plateau state Solomon Olasupo have confirmed that no fewer than 11 persons have died in the collapsed building which occurs around 4pm on Monday 25th July, 2019 evening.
The chairman frowned at the use of substandard materials or cheap building materials so we are calling on the engineering council of Nigeria to do the needful towards addressing the constant problem which is given authority concerned.
Philip said he is appealing to the residents of Jos north to urgently vacate waterways to prevent unnecessary death of citizens .
According to him ,those who built by blocking waterways or used substandard equipment in construction the authority of Jos North would set up task force to demolish such buildings because we can’t afford to be loosing human beings all the time .
We have sponsor jingles on radio to educate and enlighten the general public on the danger of building on drainages but my appeal now to everyone is to relocate to safer areas especially during the raining season period .
Solomon Olasupo disclosed that he has deployed 24 hours surveillance since the the command received emergency calls from one of their staff in Jos North .
We arrive the scene of the collapse building were my men kept vigilance to ensure that those who were trapped are rescue including some rescue workers of the Road Safety corps, the Red Cross and other Islamic uniform first aid groups are evacuating the collapsed building, and recovering dead bodies.
He express displeasure with magnitude of damage done where the owner of edifice and his two daughters met their Dead others still trap in the rumble.
Also his response ,member of the Plateau State house of Assembly, Hon. Ibrahim Baba Hassan, who was at the scene of incident confirmed that four persons were recovered dead, while three others were injured and Hospitalised.
“We have buried 10 dead bodies out of the eleven recovered inside the debris ,Three others were alive and taken to hospital”.
” Professional rescue workers are doing their best to evacuate the debris of the collapsed building hoping to recover others that are trapped.
“It is unfortunate that the story building was built on an old structure, and the materials used in building were substandard,” he said.
Also the North Central zone coordinator of, National Emergency Management Agency NEMA, Mr. Eugene Nyelong, confirmed the incident.
“I received a distress call that a building has collapsed, I have diployed our personnel and also called men of the fire service and civil defence to mobilise to the scene.
“I cannot at the moment confirm how many casualties, but our men are there trying to excavate,” he confirmed.
by Alexander Aleburu

Hon. Maitala , Baba-Hassan commensurates with Jos North Community Over Collapse Building. 

By, Giwa Alex, Jos

The Member Representing Jos North /Bassa Federal Constituency Hon Haruna Maitala has commensurates with the families of collapse building of Jos North Local Government Council of Plateau state were no fewer than 11 persons confirm Dead and 7 injured.

In a press statement made available to our medium by his Director General Maitala campaign organization ,Alh Mustapha Idris on Tuesday in Jos .

Maitala expressed shock over the building collapse were many lost their beloved ones ,saying this is an issue of concern to the State, as he facilitate with the citizens of Plateau state .

He also condemned the killing in Bassa LGA and describe it as unwarranted and call on the people concern to shed their sword and imbibe the culture of tolerance.

Hon. Haruna Maitala express sadness over collapse of three storey building in Jos ,by calling on the engineering council of Nigeria to fish out those using substandard materials during construction in building.

The member said when the news was broke to him he immediately mobilized NEMA and fuel their vehicles for search and rescue which was done at the scene of the collapse three storey building along butcher lane in Jos North Local Government Area of the state.

Also Member Representing Jos North/North ,at the Plateau state House of Assembly former Deputy Speaker Rt Hon Ibrahim Baba-Hassan says the state is mourning the dead of those who were killed in yesterday 3 storeys building that collapse in the late hour of 4:30 pm after the rainfalls .

He described as unfortunate that lives were lost,people injured and property lost while people were carrying out their legitimate businesses of the day .

Baba-Hassan urged the Plateau state government for quick intervention owning to the recent flood disaster ravaged houses and farmland in Jos North .

According to him ,“we receive the news with great shock and pain discovering that people where trapped in the rubbles as a result of the collapse, even though we are still mourning the sudden flooding that displaced families in the heavy downpour especially during the raining season which has threaten many families.

Baba-Hassan reiterated that the deaths toll recorded in the incident are over 11 persons that is a great loss to the state and he prayed God to grant the deceased souls eternal rest while wishing the injured quick recovery.

Baba-Hassan disclosed that upon receiving the sad report I became confused and touch with the member representing Jos North North in the State House of Assembly Ibrahim Hassan who was on the ground and helping in coordinating the rescue efforts.

He commended the prompt response of good spirited individuals who immediately started the rescue efforts before the arrival of other agencies that aided the rescue efforts.

Ibahim Baba-Hassan saluted the Red cross,State Emergency Management Agency and other stakeholders who were part of the rescue efforts at the site of the collapsed building.

He prayed God to grant the injured quick recovery,stating that efforts will be put to check and guard against recurrence of such in any part of the state.

by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau Governorship Election Tribunal, PDP Present (71)Witnesses (300)Documents As It Closes Defence.

By, Giwa Alex, Jos

The ongoing Governorship Election Tribunal between the People Democratic Party (PDP)candidate Senator Jeremiah Usani and Simon Bako Lalong of All Progressive Congress(APC) sitting in Jos the plateau state Capital has received not fewer than Seventy One (71) Witnesses and Three Hundred Documents tender before the tribunal.

This is as the petitioner the People Democratic Party (PDP) candidate lead counsel chief Mike Ozekhomen (SAN) said his case is as strong as the Rock of Gibraltar, the Olumo Rock in Abeokuta and the Aso Rock in Abuja.

The legal luminary also make it clear that is not the numbers of the Witnesses you produce in a case that determine your victory but the quality of witnesses.

Chief Ozekhomen(SAN) make this clear in an interview with journalist at the court premises Sitting at West of Mines in jos immediately after the tribunal sitting on Friday 12th July, 2019.

Ozekhomen said they have been able to establish that there where conceallation of results by the electoral umpire (lNEC) unilaterally.

“The last witness (PW71)from the logistics department of INEC in plateau state make it clear that lNEC has no power to conceal election results behind the back of political parties and their agents”.

He also throw lights on the issue of whether the APC candidate of the last Governorship election was qualified to contest as at the time he contested.

“On the issue of qualification and non qualification ,we have been able to show that it is both pre- election and post election matter, that when you are not qualified to contest election ,and you contest election, the necessary cololary is that you can also be disqualify”.

Which he maintain that is a Constitutional issue as the argument of the 2nd respondents did not hold water.

He further add that what the lawyer of the 2nd respondents is trying to establish is that governor Lalong did say he made a change of name, the question is in your form you filled which you sworn an affidavit before you contest an election, what did you say?, did you ever agree of changing any name?that is the issue they have gotten he maintain.

The legal icon who is confident that his client may just been heading for victory, said there is nothing the team of cross examination that has shaking our witnesses as not the number of witnesses presented that you use in winning case but the quality of the Witnesses you call.

” When I ask the INEC official who determine whether election is free fair and credible, he said electoral tribunal ,that is why we are here at the tribunal. “

He commend his legal team for their credible work they have done so far since the tribunal started.

“My team have done very well ,we have been able to present about Seventy One(71)witnesses and Three Hundred (300)Documents before the honorable tribunal.”

On his greatest challenge so far since the commencement of the tribunal, he said,

“Our greatest challenges within this period is that many of the witnesses we call where terrorized threatened that they we be kill if they come here and testify, some of them actually come here, Lodge at the hotel by the petitioner but day for them to testify, they chicken out I told this honorable tribunal yesterday”.

He stressed that when phone call was put across to the witnesses, they said they are have family that they have been receiving anonymous call that if they dare testify they should better remain and never return to their various places of abode or consider themselves dead.

The petitioners where quick to cite ugly experience that happened in 2015 general election where the witnesses that testify paid dearly for it by having their houses burned.

The tribunal have been adjourn to 25th July, 2019 for the APC to open it defence.

by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau Governorship Tribunal:PDP Raises Alarm Over Threats To Witnesses Live.

By, Giwa Alex, Jos

The ongoing governorship tribunal in plateau state has taken a very frightening dimensions as the People Democratic Party (PDP) has raised alarm over threat to live of their witnesses list to testify at the on going governorship tribunal sitting in Jos, the plateau state Capital.

This is because the witnesses list to testify for PDP over the conducts of 2019 governorship election in the state has practically took to their heels because of constant phone call,harassment and threats to their lives by persons believe to be All Progressive Congress (APC) supporters.

The leading counsel to senator Jeremiah Usani the governorship candidate for the People Democratic Party (PDP) in the last general election, chief Mike Ozekhomen raise the alarm during the tribunal sitting today 11th July, 2019 during the continuation of the tribunal hearing.

Chief Ozekhomen on resumption of the tribunal summit an additional documents bringing the documents so far tender by PDP before the tribunal to over two hundred.

Ozekhomen however inform the tribunal that the case is slated for continuation for the presentation of witnesses,but my Lord l want to be recorded by this honorable tribunal that information available to me revealed that the live of my witnesses are under threat by yet to be identify person who promise to annihilate their lives and that of their extended family if they dare testify against Governor bako Lalong led All Progressive Congress (APC).

Ozekhomen further added that the witness who come from different local government of plateau state has been ask not to return to their various places of abode if they dare go ahead and testify against APC and governor Lalong.

In their separate objections, the 1st 2nd and 3rd respondents debunk the claim of the petitioner counsel Mike Ozekhomen (SAN) on the ground that is another avenue to raise motion to Adjourn the tribunal sitting and urge the tribunal to assert it’s authority to avoid wasting the precious time of the tribunal which has limited time.

PDP who list seven(7) witnesses to testify ,only succeed in taken five (5)as the two other witnesses is said to have run away as a result of threats to their lives and their family.

According to chief Ozekhomen (SAN)

“l have Just been inform now that two of my witnesses has run away, when one of my lawyers put a call across to them,they said they have gone that they can no longer testify as their lives is under threat.”

Against this back drop,the tribunal billed to close by 5pm was brought to abrupt close by 4:15pm as the tribunal is adjourn till tomorrow 11th July, 2019.

by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau Governorship Tribunal:PDP Raises Alarm Over Threats To Witnesses Live.

By, Giwa Alex, Jos

The ongoing governorship tribunal in plateau state has taken a very frightening dimensions as the People Democratic Party (PDP) has raised alarm over threat to live of their witnesses list to testify at the on going governorship tribunal sitting in Jos, the plateau state Capital.

This is because the witnesses list to testify for PDP over the conducts of 2019 governorship election in the state has practically took to their heels because of constant phone call,harassment and threats to their lives by persons believe to be All Progressive Congress (APC) supporters.

The leading counsel to senator Jeremiah Usani the governorship candidate for the People Democratic Party (PDP) in the last general election, chief Mike Ozekhomen raise the alarm during the tribunal sitting today 11th July, 2019 during the continuation of the tribunal hearing.

Chief Ozekhomen on resumption of the tribunal summit an additional documents bringing the documents so far tender by PDP before the tribunal to over two hundred.

Ozekhomen however inform the tribunal that the case is slated for continuation for the presentation of witnesses,but my Lord l want to be recorded by this honorable tribunal that information available to me revealed that the live of my witnesses are under threat by yet to be identify person who promise to annihilate their lives and that of their extended family if they dare testify against Governor bako Lalong led All Progressive Congress (APC).

Ozekhomen further added that the witness who come from different local government of plateau state has been ask not to return to their various places of abode if they dare go ahead and testify against APC and governor Lalong.

In their separate objections, the 1st 2nd and 3rd respondents debunk the claim of the petitioner counsel Mike Ozekhomen (SAN) on the ground that is another avenue to raise motion to Adjourn the tribunal sitting and urge the tribunal to assert it’s authority to avoid wasting the precious time of the tribunal which has limited time.

PDP who list seven(7) witnesses to testify ,only succeed in taken five (5)as the two other witnesses is said to have run away as a result of threats to their lives and their family.

According to chief Ozekhomen (SAN)

“l have Just been inform now that two of my witnesses has run away, when one of my lawyers put a call across to them,they said they have gone that they can no longer testify as their lives is under threat.”

Against this back drop,the tribunal billed to close by 5pm was brought to abrupt close by 4:15pm as the tribunal is adjourn till tomorrow 11th July, 2019.

by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau Governorship Tribunal PDP  Denies APC Score Result.

By,Giwa Alex,Jos

More startling revelation is beginning to unfold at the on going governorship election sitting at West of Mines in Jos the plateau state capital as the witness to People Democratic Party (PDP) denies the purported result of All Progressive Congress (APC)from lamingo in jarawa  Jos North local government.
Abok Nyam Azi of the (PDP) witness who was an agent in the last general election said he leaves in lamingo Gash in Jos jarawa Jos North local government of the state as he earlier adopt his deposition  he wrote 13th April,2019.
Abok emphatically denied the purported 106 votes  for the All Progressive Congress (APC) as against that of the people Democratic Party (PDP)who got 10 votes which he said is a big lie.

“APC did not score 106 vote as they claim is not true.”
When show Exhibit P62 and P62A which is the result sheet for Wakili polling unit in code 035,he said there is alterations in the result which l complained  but nobody listening to my complaint so after the counting of the votes I was ask to sign the result register which l did the witness revealed.

The witness also added that aside the 106 votes manufactured for the (APC)  in Wakili polling unit we also discovered that all of sudden, the card reader suddenly packed up which force the use of manual accreditation.
In further cross examination, he maintained that he was at the polling unit from the beginning of voting to the end of the  collation of results.
So far, the people Democratic Party (PDP) has present over fifty(50)witnesses.
However, the tribunal has Adjourned sitting till tomorrow 10th July, 2019 for the People Democratic Party (PDP) continuation of presentation of witnesses following information from the petitioner counsel Mr Benson that some of witnesses  were involve in auto crash on their way from their various local government.
“My Lord will would have love to continue with our witnesses, but l am afraid because information  reaching us is that some of our witnesses coming from the local government were involve in accident on their way.
Although no live was lost ,but I  beg my Lord to adjourn the tribunal sitting till tomorrow to enable us prepare them to testify”.