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Two former students of the Federal College of Education Pankshin have bagged the Presidential NYSC Merit Award for outstanding performance during their service years. The affected students are Lar Nacit and Agbo Alice who both graduated from the English and Admin and Planning Departments respectively from the College. The two were among the one hundred and sixty eight (168) Corpers who emerged winners from the 2015, 2016 and 2017 service years nationwide. The College graduands recipients who served in Gombe and Sokoto states during their service years had also earlier bagged the First Lady's Award Certificate by the First Ladies of the affected states. Speaking on behalf of the awardees during a visit to the College, Lar Nacit said they were back to their Alma-Mata to show appreciation to the authorities for moulding them well. The Presidential Recipients expressed gratitude to the Provost, Management, Lecturers and the entire College Community for their collective responsibilities...

FG Declares October 1 Public Holiday As Nigeria Marks 60th Independence Anniversary Channels Television    Updated September 29, 2020 The Nigerian flag spotted at the Eagle Square ahead of Nigeria’s 60th Independence Day Celebration in Abuja, Nigeria on September 29, 2020   The Federal Government has declared Thursday, October 1, as public holiday to mark the nation’s 60th Independence Anniversary celebration. The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, who made the declaration on Tuesday on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated all Nigerians on the Celebration of the Country’s Diamond Jubilee and assured them of Government’s unwavering commitment to the socio-economic transformation of the country. He said “our warmth, welcoming spirit and love as well as the abundant wealth inherent in our human capital and the richness of our land, makes Nigeria unarguably the leading black nation in the world and Africa’s pride and beacon of hope, if we can rally ourselves to...

Show all 0 Bokkos:BEJAFTA ferlizer Is Back As Raw-Materials Arrive Plant.   September 29, 2020 4   1   0   The fertilizer blending plant of Bokkos is now wearing a new look as raw materials are seen arriving the company for the 2020 production season after about a year of no production due to lack of raw materials. The Bejafta company is the best blending plant in Nigeria as awarded by Pefsan in 2018 as the best and good quality producing plant in the country. The company is now ready for business as production will start in earnest.

The Commissioner for  Higher Education in Plateau state, Kak-mena Audu was in the  Plateau state College Of Health Technology, Pankshin, for the continuation of the inspection of all tartiary institutions in the state in preparation for the re-opening of schools as directed by the Executive Governor of Plateau state, Rt Hon Simon Bako Lalong. The Commissioner was impressed by the pre-cautionary measures put in place by the College management for the re-opening of the college and he urged them to put more effort in making sure that  all safety protocol and directives in regards to the COVID-19 measures are put in place before the re-opening date. Kak-mena  inspected exit students on Examination and lectures . He advice them to always wear their face mask , observed social distance, regular washing of hands with soap and running water before going into examination hall. The inspection tour by the Commissioner was climax with the inspection of all lecture halls, examina...

Member representing Pankshin North in the Plateau state House of Assembly Philip Dasun has reiterated his commitment towards communicating his constituents on his activities in the legislature.  Philip Dasun stated this at the third quarterly meeting of Pankshin North All Progressives Congress Unity Forum held at the assembly hall of Government  College Pankshin  The lawmaker Philip Dasun explained to the forum that all the projects initiated and executed from his personal finances  with the exception of three wards have been completed.  Dasun added  that nine out of the ten project have been captured in this year's budget  awaiting government's implementation.        Dasun implored the people of Pankshin North to throw their support behind the candidate of the party at the bye election in Plateau south in order to consolidate on the gains of the Rescue Administration in the state.  On his part, the deputy chairman ...

The Federal College of Education Pankshin is to partner with the Federal Ministry of Youths and Sports to provide logistics for the resuscitation of the Middle and Long Distance Races in the Country. To achieve this objective, the College has offered to accommodate all Athletes and Coaches as well as provide facilities for indoor training and exercises during the period of Camping. The Provost of the College Dr. Amos Bulus Cirfat made this declaration when he received a delegation from the Federal Ministry of Youths and Sports on assessment visit to the Institution. He said the College also has all it takes in terms of Manpower from the Physical and Health Education Department which has qualified Lecturers with Higher Degrees who will be supportive to meeting desired goals for the Ministry. Dr. Amos Bulus Cirfat expressed gratitude to the Federal Ministry of Youths  and Sports for considering the College as a centre to improve Middle and Long Distance Races in the Count...

Just in: Speaker, House of Reps offers NLC palliatives to avert strike Post author By  africandrumnews Post date September 27, 2020 No Comments on Just in: Speaker, House of Reps offers NLC palliatives to avert strike September 27, 2020 Members of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC To avert the strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) billed to commence on Monday, the House of Representatives has offered organised labour some palliatives. Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, at a negotiation meeting with labour on Sunday in Abuja said the palliatives would be included in the proposed 2021 budget. Gbajabiamila said that the budget would soon be presented to the National Assembly, stressing that some palliatives were being considered to cushion the effects of increase in electricity tariff and fuel price hike. The palliatives, according to the speaker, includes distribution of food items, reduction of taxes on minimum wage and payment of some special allowance...

AYUBA, PLEADED WITH GOVERNOR ALERT TO IMPLEMENT THE AGREED MINIMUM WAGE FOR CIVIL SERVANTS IN THE STATE The National Auditor of the Nigeria Union Of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Comrade Ayuba Shamdung has appealed to the Plateau state Governor, Rt Hon Simon Bako Lalong to  fully implement the new minimum wage and its consequential adjustment earlier agreed for civil servants in the state. Comrade Shamdung, made the passionate appeal while monitoring the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees, branch elections, recently conducted across the  seventeen local government councils in the state. Recall that the Plateau state government suspended the implementation of the negotiated minimum wage in the state in view of the ravaging effects of coronavirus on the global economy. The National Auditor however expressed optimistic that the Plateau state government would implement the national minimum wage and its consequential adjustment as earlier agreed with the ...

NCPC BOSS LAUDS GOVERNOR SIMON LALONG FOR THE COMMENCEMENT OF COMMERCIAL FLIGHT OPERATIONS FROM ABUJA TO JOS. The Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission(NCPC), Rev. Yakubu Pam has lauded the Governor of Plateau State, His Excellency, RT. Hon. Simon Lalong for his role in actualizing the commencement of commercial flight operations from Abuja to Jos.  Rev. Pam particularly noted with enthusiasm the recent signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the government of Plateau State and the Max Air Airline which has resulted to the commencement of the commercial flight operations with the inaugural flight slated for Monday, 28th September, 2020.   The ES commended the Governor for this giant strides and for being a pace setter in making the dreams of plateau people a reality.  He stressed that the commencement of flight operations from Abuja to Jos will surely attract new investments and business activities in the Home of Peace and Tourism....

PRESS RELEASE Barkin Ladi Local Government workers have elected new Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) officials to pilot the affairs of the Union in the next four years yesterday at the Budget Chambers.  This affirmation was done by a representative of the State NULGE  Electoral Committee Salome Ladan as all of the positions vied for by the contestants were unopposed. Salome Ladan of the State NULGE supervised the process which was done in a peaceful atmosphere Shortly after the election was concluded Oath Commissioner, Barr. Musa Haruna Davou administered the oath of office to the new NULGE EXCO accordingly. In his good will message Deputy Director Personnel Management ( DDPM) David Danar applauded the staff for peaceful election; charged the newly  NULGE EXCO to live above board as they pilot the mandate of the civil servants during their tenure. He further advised them to be partners in progress with the management for growth and development of the C...

Plateau Council boss , Gwalson condemns attack on miners in Riyom 3:31 PM      Management Committee Chairman of Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, Hon. Mafeng Gwalson has condemned the clash between Fulani and Miners in Jol community where seven persons were injured. He applauded the Nigerian Police and personnel of the Operation Safe Haven for their swift action in arresting the situation from degenerating into a major problem. Hon. Gwalson disclosed this yesterday while speaking with Journalists in Jos . Mafeng  said the Management of the Local Government and security agencies will not allowed crises merchants to take the council area to the dark days where killings and destruction of crops and properties was a phenomenon. "In the past two weeks, we have had people who have intentionally tried to returned the local government back to crisis period by destroying crops in the farm.  "It has happened in jol, Kwi, Wereng, Sopp and in Tahoss community. A...

Former and newly posted staff of Pankshin local government council have been challenged to live an indileble impact in their area of  assignment.  Chairman of the council,  John Damap stated this at a farewell and welcome  parley with the staff held at Nefur Arena Pankshin.  The chairman John Damap while appreciating the valuable contributions of the  staff posted out toward the growth and development of the locality urged them to continue in that spirit.  For the newly posted staff the chairman assured and  promised to carry all along in the administration.  The chairman assured of settling all outstanding claims and allowances of the staff.   Out gone chairman of the National Union of Local Government Employees in the area Peter Nendangtok and the new care taker chairman Simwal  Panzak called for the the payment of reparation,  leave grant and course allowances. They urged the new staff to cooperate with management for b...

PROF & MRS PATRICK SUNDAY DAKUM SALUTES PROF SONNI GWANLE TYODEN @ 70. Prof & Mrs Patrick Sunday Dakum,the Chief of Party & Chief Executive Officer of the Institute of Human Virology, Abuja-Nigeria,on behalf of the Staff and family warmly felicitates and salute Prof Sonni Gwanle Tyoden,the Deputy Governor of Plateau State on the auspicious occasion of his 70th birthday on Tuesday22 September,2020.  It is our fervent prayers that the good Lord will protect, guide and preserve you as you strive to serve humanity to the best of your abilities. We wish you many happy returns on your birthday today.   Congratulations! Signed: Prof & Mrs Patrick Sunday Dakum, Chief of Party/Chief Executive Officer,  Institute of Human Virology,  Abuja-Nigeria.

PLATEAU STATE COLLEGE OF HEALTH TECHNOLOGY, PANKSHIN, CONGRATULATES PLATEAU STATE DEPUTY GOVERNOR, PROFESSOR SONNY GWANLE TYODEN ON THE OCCASION OF HIS 70TH BIRTHDAY: The Provost, Plateau state College of Health Technology, Pankshin, Dr Prince Francis Isah Fwangje, and the entire management, staff and students of the College, heartily felicitates with the Plateau state deputy Governor, Professor Sonny Gwanle Tyoden on the occasion of his 70th birthday. Sir, as you mark this journey to greatness, the entire College wish to join family members, associates and the Plateau state Government in praying that God Almighty grant you more wisdom, good health and the strength to continue with the good work already started.  We also wish to affirm that your leadership qualities as the deputy  Governor has demonstrated uncommon leadership styles, patriotism and wisdom in your advocacy for peace and unity of Plateau state. We in the College, are proud to identify with you on thi...

JOS-ABUJA AIR SERVICES TO COMMENCE ON 28TH SEPTEMBER 2020. Following the recent signing of a memorandum of understanding between the Plateau State Government and Max Airlines, commercial flight operations between Jos and Abuja are to commence on Monday 28th September 2020. The flights operated by Max Air are scheduled for Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. On the scheculed days, the flight will depart Abuja at 1520 (3:20pm) and arrive Jos at 1600 (4pm). Same days, the flight departs Jos at 1645 (4:45pm) to arrive Abuja at 1725 (5:25pm). By this development, interested passengers are encouraged to take advantage of the new opportunity for easier and faster connection between Plateau State, the Home of Peace and Tourism and Nigeria's Capital, Abuja. Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong will flag off the inaugural flight on Monday 28th September 2020 from Abuja to Jos. In view of this, citizens of Plateau State, businessmen, tourists, Nigerians, foreigners and all members of the pub...

The Executive Chairman of Pankshin Local Government Council, Hon Sir John Damap (KSM), will on Tuesday 22nd September, 2020 bid farewell to staff of Pankshin Local Government Council who were recently   transferred to other local government councils across the state. In a statement signed by the Director  Social Services Department, Grace Goler, says that the Executive Chairman of the council will also welcome staff of the council who were also posted to Pankshin local government council.  According to Goler, the occasion starts by 10am prompt, at the council's secretariat, on Tuesday, 22nd September, 2020. Recall that the Plateau state local government service commission, transferred over 7,000 unified staff across the seventeen local government councils in the state.

The Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), Pankshin chapter, has donated a Computer set to the Nigerian Police force division in Pankshin local government area. Presenting the item to the divisional police officer of the area CSP Yakubu Balami, the former chairman of the PCRC central zone, Chief Enoch Adelola, says the presentation was to create synergy between the police and the Police Community Relations Committee in its continued fight to rid the local government out of crime and criminality. Chief Adelola, who is also the Oba yoruba of Pankshin, pointed out that the PCRC expressed concerned that official or security reports of the police which are supposed to be secret are being typed outside which according to them is not healthy for the police, hence with the presentation of the computer set it will go a long way in assisting the division. Adelola said that the body will continue to provide necessary assistance to the police to help them do their work more effectively. ...

Kadung Development Association (KDA) In Pankshin Local Government Area, Congratulates Rt Hon Yusuf Adamu Gagdi, Member Representing Pankshin-Kanke And Kanam At The National Assembly For Sponsoring The Police Bill Which Was Signed Into Law By President Muhammadu Buhari. In A Statement Signed By The National Publicity Relations Officer Of The Association, Monday Badai, Described The Bill As Timely And First Of Its Kind In The History Of The Constituency. We In Kadung Chiefdom, We Are Confident To Say That The Bill Will Go A Long Way In Addressing The Country's Security Challenges. Sir, As You Continue To Deliver Qualitative Service To Your Constituents, We Pray God To Give You Good Health, Wisdom And The Strength To Continue With The Good Work Already Started. Congratulations Rt Hon Yusuf Adamu Gagdi, Member Representing Pankshin- Kanke And Kanam At The Green Chamber.  

Residents of GRA in Pankshin Local Government Area have embarked on the rehabilitation of some  streets in the area. In a chart with our reporter, the chairman GRA phase-1, Parks Jings,  explained that they embarked on the project in other to ease the hardship experiencing by motorists and commuters plying the road most especially during rainy season. Mr Jings noted that the money used for the project is from the individuals contribution within them, haven done the electrification of the area.  According to him this is a Government Reserve Area, phase-1 which is supposed to be the responsibility of the government to construct the road, but the community decided to embarked on the communal effort  in order to complement government efforts in improving on the socio-economic activities and reduce the plight of residents plying it, as government cannot do everything alone for its people. On his part, the Mhiskaham Chip of Pankshin-Kanke local government areas...

Former member of the Plateau state House of Assembly, Hon Diket Plang has congratulated, the member representing Pankshin-Kanke and Kanam at the national Assembly, Rt Hon Yusuf Gagdi, for sponsoring the Police Bill which was signed into Law by President Muhammadu Buhari. We are proud of you and pray that God almighty grant will remain gracious and merciful to you as your daily think of your constituents and Nigeria at large.

A top member of the gang led by Terwase Akwaza aka Gana, has made some explosive revelations about the deceased. In an interview with The Nation, the militant who gave his aliases as ‘Major and Aondehemba’, vowed that the battle will continue. He revealed that Gana, killed by the Nigerian Army last week, had an inkling of his death and handed over all his powers to his deputy. Major disclosed that Gana trained over 200 fighters spread across Benue North East and some parts of Taraba State. He recalled that the gang advised Gana not to come out, warning him that the amnesty was a ploy to get him. “He told us that he was coming out to honour the Bishop of Gboko, William Aveyam and Senator Gabriel Suswam. He said these two have been mounting pressure on him in the last three months to embrace peace. He assembled us in the morning in the bush and directed us on what to do if he did not return alive. “He told us that if it was a setup, the battle should continue, but if it was w...

Rt. Hon Yusuf Adamu Gagdi was at Chip,  yesterday Saturday 12th September  for the burial service and internment of the late Long Miship and Acting President Pankshin and Kanke Joint Traditional council Ndah Wesley Mulak (III).  While speaking at the final internment site,  Rt. Hon Gagdi paid glowing tributes to the life and times of the late monarch,  admonishing all to accept what has happened as God's will, while still extending his condolences and that of his constituency to the immediate family of the late monarch,  the Miship chiefdom and the Pankshin and Kanke joint traditional council. 

Legislative Clerks of the 17 Local Government Areas on the Plateau today converged in Kwal, legislative chamber of Kanke for their quarterly meeting to fine-tune better ways of handling legislative matters across the local Governments in Plateau State. Addressing the August visitors on behalf of the Executive Chairman Hon Nde Emmanuel Lar the Director of Personal Management (DPM) of Kanke LGC Mr Joseph Ishaku Lenge welcomed all the clerks and assured them of the most  Serene environment for positive deliberations that will uplift the standard of legislation at the grassroots. In his welcome speech, leader of the forum Mr Ishaku Dimas (Clerk Bassa LGC) flanked by his secretary Mr Laurence  Marshal (Clerk Mikang LGC) remarked that the essence of the quarterly meeting is to create a harmonious working relationship, strengthen and run a modern Local Government legislative businesses where true democratic devidends will reach electorates in the state. Mr Dim...

*PLATEAU PDP CRISES* 9TH, SEPTEMBER 2020 PDP CONGRESSES IN PLATEAU SAME AS MILLITARY COUP PLOT. Hon Emmanuel MACHAM JP an aspirant to the State Executive of the chapter has described the purported State Congress staged on 29th,August 2020,as a rehearsal of a civilian coup plot against Democracy. MACHAM while addressing his supporters in Jos Plateau State capital said, that the purported Congress is a direct dictatorship meted on innocent law abiding PDP faithful and innocent promoters of Democratic processes. He described the process as  provocative and a very big abuse of human right and direct infringement on lawful members of the party, adding that even in a banana republic such day light violation of a constitution of a well established structure cannot be done in that manner. Hon Macham further stated that the purported exercise fall completely short of the party's constitution and the 2020 guidelines of the Congresses organized nation wide. "It is unacceptabl...

The demise of the Long Mhiship and the interim President of the Pankshin/Kanke joint traditional council, has been described as a big loss  to the Plateau state traditional council. Mr Goldana in a chart with the walinronnews reporter, expressed his heartfelt condolences on behalf of his family and friends to the Mhiship Chiefdom, Pankshin/Kanke traditional council and the government over this irreparable lost. According to the Bursar, the late monarch was a dedicated and remarkable leader who served his chiefdom and Pankshin/Kanke traditional institution with distinction, whose contributions will be remembered for many years to come. He urged the Mhiship chiefdom, Pankshin/ Kanke traditional council and the deceased family to take solace in the quality of life lived by the departed monarch.

Insecurity: North-Central breaks away from ACF, announces New Group   Prominent leaders from the North-Central geopolitical zone have announced their exit from the Arewa Consultative Forum, citing the worsening insecurity in northern Nigeria. The leaders announced the formation of the North Central Peoples Forum as a platform  to fight  insecurity and marginalisation.   Addressing journalists in Abuja on Wednesday, the group said in spite of the abundant mineral and human resources in the zone, the North-Central was bedevilled by vices, like kidnapping, banditry and other forms of criminality. The ACF currently has as its Chairman, the immediate-past Minister of Agriculture, Chief Audu Ogbeh, who is from the North Central zone. The new North-Central group is being led by a former Minister of State for Health, Gabriel Aduku, who is the interim chairman. A former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Senator Jerry Useni, Ibrahim Mantu, a former Military Administra...

UNIVERSITY OF JOS, NIGERIA                                    OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR                                             REGISTRATION FOR SCREENING 2020/2021 UTME ADMISSIONS UNIVERSITY OF JOS SCREENING University of Jos Senate has approved that all qualified candidates who applied for admission into the University in the 2020 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) conducted by Joint Admissions Matriculation Board (JAMB) should be screened. UTME candidates must have chosen University of Jos as First Choice and scored not less than the institutional cut-off mark at 180 and the minimum ...

The Ad'Idoma of Pankshin and Kanke Local Government Areas, and the entire Idoma community, joined people of Pankshin and Kanke Local Government areas, in mourning the demise of the Long Mhiship and interim President of the Pankshin and Kanke joint traditional council, Nda Wesley Mulak. In a condolence message  through the chairman, Idoma  welfare Association, Dr Audu Ochigbo,  the community says the Monarch left at the time his fatherly advice and vital roles are needed the most and will be greatly missed, particularly his contributions in the area of security and peace building. The community urged the Mhiship Chiefdom, the Government and his entire family to bear the irreparable loss, as the deceased lived a fulfilled life while on earth and prayed God to grant him eternal rest.

REMARKS BY HIS EXCELLENCY RT. HON. (DR) SIMON BAKO LALONG, KSGG, AT THE COMMISSIONING OF ONE-STOP INVESTMENT CENTRE (OSIC) HELD ON THE 9TH SEPTEMBER, 2020 AT BEACH ROAD, JOS, PLATEAU STATE. PROTOCOLS 1. It is with utmost delight that I address you at this milestone event which represents a major step in the pursuance of the Sustainable Economic Rebirth Policy-thrust of our administration. 2. By now, it is very clear to all that our Rescue Administration is matching words with action in ensuring that business activities on the Plateau blossom so as to create wealth and prosperity for our citizens. 3. Since coming into office, we have continued to tackle one after the other, challenges that hamper economic activities in our State. The first one we paid attention to is insecurity which by the grace of God; the cooperation of the citizens; the support of security agencies; as well as other stakeholders, we have been able to achieve substantially. 4. Today, investors, tourists and other peo...

The death of Long Mhiship and  chairman of the Pankshin/Kanke joint traditional council, Nda Wesley Mulak, has been described as a big lost to Pankshin and Kanke Local Government areas. In a condolence message signed by the Oba Yoruba of Pankshin , Chief Enoch Adelola , says  Even though we are all aware that death is inevitable, it takes us by surprise anytime it comes. We thank God for giving our Father long life with good health with many years on the throne. You will forever remain in our heart as a Father who carried everyone along irrespective of tribe nor religion. Baba was fondly called the LIBRARY OF PANKSHIN LOCAL GOVERNMENT and PROFESSOR OF TRADITIONAL RULERS because of his wealth of experience in life.   Adieu Baba! Though gone never to return, you will forever be remembered for your life time dedication and commitment to the Pankshin/Kanke traditional council. Continue to rest at the bossom of the Lord until we meet to part no more.

So far a total of Nine Thousand Four Hundred and Twelve(9,412) applicants out of the about Eleven Thousand(11,000) candidates who applied for Constable Recruitment into the Nigeria Police Force across the seventeen Local Government Areas of Plateau State have been screened. This was disclosed to news men in Jos by the Commissioner Representing Plateau State at the Federal Character Commission Mr Stephen Jings at the end of the exercise at the Plateau State Police Headquarters in Jos. Jings revealed that so far the exercise has been a success and commended the recruitment officials from the Force Headquarters led by Deputy Commissioner of Police,DCP Fom Pam for a job well done, adding that the process has been hitch free and transparent. He said from this point, the next stage will be the Computer Based Test (CBT) by those successfully screened at a date soon to be announced by the Police Authorities. Jings enjoined all the successfully screened applicants to pre...