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PRESS STATEMENT  INUGURAL SITTING OF THE JUDICIAL PANEL ON POLICE BRUTALITY AND  EXTRA-JUDICIAL KILLINGS IN PLATEAU STATE. The Judicial Panel  Investigating Complaints of Police Brutality and Extra-judicial killings in Plateau State is inviting the general public to its inaugural sitting scheduled as follows: Date: Monday 2nd November, 2020. Venue: Dadin-Kowa Youth centre Jos.  Time: 10am prompt.  Members of the public who have complaints of police brutality and other extra-judicial killings are encouraged to make their submissions to the panel as it commences its assignment.  Kindly note that Covid 19 protocol will be strictly observed, please.  Cornelius D. Shiobial Permanent secretary (CSS) Secretary to the Panel.

Fier Community and Cultural Development Association [FECCODA] has condemned in totality the recent looting as well as act of vandalism on public and private properties in Jos and Bukuru as embarrassing .  As normalcy resumes, a statement by it's National President Dah. Edward Sunkur cautioned sons and daughters of Fier nation not to participate in any plans or acts capable of resurrecting recent ugly experience in the state that will attract the wrath of Government. The statement adds that Fier as a people will not tolerate criminality and called on it's branch officials to disassociate itself from hoodlums and vandals who have no regards for peaceful coexistence. Sunkur assured his readiness to partner with the state government in finding lasting solutions to lingering national challenges as envisage by the youths.

PRESS STATEMENT  GOVERNOR LALONG DIRECTS LIFTING OF CURFEW Based on the assessment of the security situation in Plateau State and upon the recommendation of the Plateau State Security Council, the Executive Governor of Plateau State Rt. Hon. (Dr) Simon Bako Lalong has approved the relaxation of the curfew imposed in Jos South and Jos North Local Government Areas with effect from Wednesday 28th October 2020. By this directive, the curfew is hereby relaxed to commence from 6am to 12 midnight beginning from Wednesday 28th October untill further notice. No movement will be allowed between the hours if 12 midnight to 6am.  Citizens are advised to go about their lawful businesses without any fear as security agencies have been directed to ensure effective patrols and surveillance to protect lives and property. They have equally been directed to identify and arrest any individual or group of persons that engage in any acts of criminality including looting, arson, vandalism and threat...

Plateau Pastor, others missing after trip to North East   A Central Nigerian Cleric, Rev. Polycarp Zongo, an awaiting bride, Fayina Ali,and four others have gone missing after leaving for the Northeast last week Monday,19th October, 2020. Rev. Zongo left Jos for a conference in Gombe, scheduled to start on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 but neither arrived the venue nor returned home, it was learnt. His phone lines have been switched off since departure, causing panic among members of his pastored Church of Christ in Nations, COCIN Wild Life Park, Jos. Miss Ali, a Kaduna based indigene of Adamawa State was said to have also left home for Maiduguri same Monday but never arrived or returned. Miss Fayina Ali thought kidnapped on Monday October 19, 2020 had her marriage introduction over the weekend and the wedding with an Airforce Personnel slated for December 2020, it was learnt. Military sources say the Nuhu Bamalli, Zaria Polytechnic graduate was kidnapped by suspected Boko Haram m...

PRESS RELEASE  PALLIATIVES: MISCHIEF/BLACKMAIL & THREAT TO LIFE BY ONE JONATHAN YAKUBU MADAKI TARGETED AT PLATEAU GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS. It has come to the knowledge of the Plateau State Government about news making the rounds in the social media particularly Facebook and posted on the site of Movement for the Protection of Plateau Heritage (MOPPLAH) by one Jonathan Yakubu Madaki that palliatives are being hoarded by the Honorable Commissioner of Information and Communication, Secretary to the Government of the State and at the Speaker OF THE STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY AT HIS house IN Lamingo, urging LOOTERS AND VANDALS to move there. THE POST BY THE SAID Jonathan Yakubu Madaki WRITTEN ON 26TH OCOTBER 2020 STATED THUS: "Next palliatives to check is at Commissioner of Information house, SGS, and Speaker house at Lamingo. Please move there now."  In as much as Government does not want to hold brief for the persons so mentioned by Jonathan Yakubu Madaki, IT HAS BECOME IMPARATIVE...

PRESS STATEMENT PLATEAU STATE SECURITY COUNCIL MEETS OVER LOOTING AND CURFEW The Plateau State Security Council has again met to deliberate on the security situation following the massive looting that has been perpetrated across the State in the last two days. Briefing newsmen after the meeting held at Government House Rayfield Jos, Secretary to the Government of the State Prof. Danladi Atu said so far, the situation is calm but still fluid as there are still threats to attack other public and private businesses as well as individuals. He said the Council agreed to further fortify all check-points in Jos South and Jos North Local Government Areas to give effect to the curfew imposed in order to restore peace that will determine the next line of action. He also said that security agencies have been mandated to embark on massive manhunt for the arrest of looters and ensure materials are recovered while the culprits are prosecuted. Prof. Atu said so far, 7 courts have been designated for ...

RE-INSTAINMENT OF 24-HOUR CURFEW IN JOS SOUTH JOS AND NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS. Fellow citizens of Plateau State, you will recall that I announced a 24-hour curfew in Jos South and Jos North Local Government Areas on 20th October 2020 in response to the disturbances that arose when hoodlums hijacked the ENDSARS protests leading to the destruction of lives and properties.  After an assessment of the situation, the curfew was relaxed from the hours of 6am to 8pm from yesterday 23rd October 2020. However today, some hoodlums broke into the warehouses where palliatives delivered to the State by the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development last week were stored awaiting distribution and carted them away. This looting has spread to other facilities and is gradually degenerating thereby threatening the peace and security of the State.  To avoid further escalation, I hereby direct the immediate reinstatement of the 24-hour curfew earlier...

VANDALIZATION OF COVID-19 WAREHOUSE, PLATEAU STATE GOVERNMENT DENIES HOARDING PALLIATIVES Vandalization of covid-19 warehouse, Plateau State Government denies hoarding palliatives The Plateau State Government, has denies the allegations of hoarding the covid-19 palliatives. The Government through the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Hon. Dan Manjang reveals that following the vandalization and looting of palliatives from some warehouses in Jos and Bukuru on 24th October 2020, it has become expedient for the Plateau State Government to condemn the action and further make some clarirications about the items to clear the erroenous impression that they were being hoarded.  The Commissioner disclosed that the items at the warehouses were delivered to the state by the  Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Social Development and Disaster Management for distribution to beneficiaries in Plateau State.  The public may recall that the Hon. Minister of H...

HON. ENGR. USAINI AMURUDU PAID A CONDOLENCE VISIT TO THE DISTRICT HEAD OF SHA OVER DEATH OF WIFE October 22, 2020 The Member representing Bokkos Constituency in the Plateau State House of Assembly, Hon. Amurudu in company of Mr John Amangash and Hon. Audu Alanjong had earlier today visited Saf Sha, Adah Paul Abakai, over the  demise of his wife, Ayeh Akambong Paul Abakai.  Amurudu while condoling with the royal father and the people of Sha said, he is deeply saddened by the collosal loss especially at a time when her contributions are needed most. He enjoin the royal father and the family to take solace in the worthy legacies she left behind and pray to God for the ropose of her soul.  Responding, the Madakin Sha, Titus Arandong thanked Hon. Amurudu for identifying with them at this moment of grief and wished him well as he continue to identify with the people at all times.

TEAMGWALLSON FELICITATE WITH DA GYANG DUDU ON THE OCCASION OF HIS BIRTHDAY.  The Management Committee Chairman of Riyom LGC, Hon Mafeng Gwallson, on behalf of the TEAM, Traditional council, staff and indeed the entire good people of Riyom LGA, heartily felicitate  with the Leader of the Berom nation worldwide, on the occasion of his birthday celebration. May this day instill more wisdom and foresight in leading your good people to the promise Land.  Once again, accept our congratulations Dara. Neken mo neros. Announcer Hon Pam Nyango Supervisory Councilor for Special Duties Riyom LGC, for TEAMGWALLSON

ADDRESS BY H.E. RT. HON. (DR) SIMON BAKO LALONG, KSGG TO THE CITIZENS OF PLATEAU STATE ON THE ENDSARS PROTESTS AND BREAKDOWN OF LAW AND ORDER IN JOS NORTH AND JOS SOUTH LGAs. 20TH OCTOBER 2020 1. My dear citizens of Plateau State. I am addressing you today on the recent developments in our State following the #ENDSARS protests that have been going on across the country and in some parts of the State. 2. Government has watched closely these protests which are normal in a democracy that guarantees the rights of citizens to ventilate their grievances over any matter. 3. However, it is rather unfortunate that in the past few days, the #ENDSARS protests which began as peacefully have gradually degenerated to the situation where hoodlums have attacked and molested innocent citizens who are going about their normal businesses. 4. This development took a new turn on Tuesday 20th October 2020 when the protests led to the destruction of properties, cars and looting of business premises along the...

SPECIAL ADVISER TO THE EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN OF PANKSHIN LGC ON POLITICAL AFFAIRS, HON WADATA GOLWADA CONGRATULATES THE EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN OF THE COUNCIL, HON SIR JOHN DANLADI DAMAP (KSM) AS HE CLOCKS TWO YEARS IN OFFICE: On behalf of my family, friends and political associates, I Hon Wadata Golwada, the Special Adviser to the Executive Chairman of Pankshin Local Government Council on Political Affairs, wish to felicitate with the Executive Chairman of Pankshin Local Government Council, Hon Sir John Danladi Damap (Ksm), on the auspicious occasion of his two years in office. The Executive Chairman Sir, as you remained committed to the task of building a new Pankshin Local Government Area through executions of projects that have direct bearing on the lives of your people, we are proud to identify with you on this and beyond and to also assure you of our prayers that God in his infinite mercy continue to guide and bless you with his wisdom, good health and the courage to deliver...

The National Auditor of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Comrade Ayuba Shamdung, has commended the Plateau state chapter of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees for conducting a free, fear and credible elections of new leaders of the association. The National Auditor gave the applause at the 9th Quadrennial Delegates Conference of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees, held at the Youth Center in Pankshin Local Government Area of Plateau state. Shamdung who also applauded the  peaceful and orderly conduct of the exercise advised others who aspired to lead but were not given the opportunity to queue behind the winners and work for the progress of the Union.  Shamdung while responding to questions from our correspondents shortly after he announced the results, urged the new exco to work as a team for greater productivity and efficiency and to also ensure the protection of workers right and welfare become their topmost prio...

PRESS STATEMENT  PLATEAU GOVERNOR DIRECTS REOPENING OF SCHOOLS  Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has directed the re-opening of all public and private primary and secondary schools across the State from 30th October 2020. This follows the engagement with all stakeholders and setting up of mechanisms for observing COVID-19 protocols in all schools in the State.  By this directive, schools are to resume academic activities for 3rd term and ensure they operate within the guidelines issued by the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 for the safety of students and teachers.  Already, various trainings and engagements have been held to orientate school principals and teachers on basic operational requirements. Similarly, the management of schools have been mandated to clean, fumigate and re-arrange the school environment preparatory to the resumption.  Meanwhile, all grade six students are to resume schools between 19th-23rd October to prepare for the First Sch...

Plateau state President of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Comrade Samson Mafuyai, has commended the Local Government workers  for electing new officials that will pilot the affairs of the association at the state chapter for the next four years. Mafuyai while congratulating the President elect and his new exco for emerging victorious. He  called on them to continue  with the struggle and always looking forward for the implementation of minimum wage, promotions and Local Government staff welfare. Comrade Mafuyai made this known shortly after the  successful conduct of  election by the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees held at the Youth Center in Pankshin. According to Mafuyai, the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees Plateau state chapter moves from grass to grace under him, there are quite alot of meaningful achievements he recorded for almost 12 years in office. Some of the achievements outlined  are: the building...

      Plateau Dismisses 122 Primary School Teachers Over Fake Certificates 15OCT By Polycarp Auta The Plateau State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has sacked 122 primary school teachers discovered to have gained employment with fake certificates. Prof. Mathew Sule, Chairman of the board disclosed this during a press briefing on Tuesday in Jos. Sule said the development followed the intense screening exercise recently conducted by the board for teachers in the state. He explained that the decision to sack the erring teachers was in consonance with the public service rules of the state and the guidelines of the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN). “In line with the directives by the TRCN that teachers without requisite qualifications should be disengaged, we conducted series of screening for our teachers. “Of the over 15, 000 teachers in the 2,537 public primary schools in Plateau, we have discovered that 122 have presented fake certificates to us. “We ...

Labour kicks as Atiku’s firm sacks 600 workers October 14, 2020 Atiku Abubakar Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn WhatsApp Email ADVERTISEMENT Frank Ikpefan, Abuja The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has kicked against the decision of Intels Services Nigeria Limited, a firm partly owned by ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar to lay off 600 workers. Those affected included workers in Rivers and Warri operational areas of the company. MWUN stated the company also recently declared 30 workers redundant in Onne Port. In a letter addressed to the Managing Director of Intels Services Nigeria Limited, the Secretary General of MWUN, Comrade Felix Akingboye, described the decision to sack the workers as “unlawful.” The letter was copied to the Managing Director –  Nigerian Ports Authority; President –  Nigeria Labour Congress; Commissioner of Police, Eastern Port Police Command, Port Harcourt; Executive Director  –  Marine and Operations (NPA); DSS Port Harcourt, River...

The Nigeria Union Of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has elected Comrade Arandong Yohana Makwin, the Sarkin Yakin NULGE as its new President. Arandong was elected at the 9th Quadrennial Delegates Conference of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees held at the Pankshin Youth Center. There was jubilation at the premises of the Youth Center by supporters of Arandong who expressed delight over his victory as the newly elected President of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees Plateau state chapter. In his acceptance speech, the President elect, Comrade Arandong Yohana Makwin who scored 90 votes against his four opponents with nill, 05, 17 and 60 votes respectively, says the election was purely the grace of God. Arandong appreciated workers on the Plateau for the confidence reposed on him, promising that he will never betray the trust accorded him. He Stressed that the interest of workers shall be his number one priority. In his words, I want to assure all workers und...

Hon Sir Damap, John Danladi (ksm) Score Card as the Executive chairman of Pankshin LGC There is no doubt that within two years in office, Hon Sir John Danladi Damap (KSM), has made appreciable progress as the Executive Chairman of Pankshin Local Government Council.  In fulfilment of his campaigned promises to the people of Pankshin Local Government Area. The Executive Chairman on assumption of office  embarked on some major projects which have direct bearings on the lives of the people that cuts across the length and breath of Pankshin. They are : 1: Grading of 16km road network in pankshin, Pyantul, Fier road with 7 box culverts.  2:  Drilling of motorized borehole at Abwor-Dyis.  3:  Re-activation of broken motorized borehole and a generating plant at Kururuwa in Pankshin  Town.  4:  Construction of drainage at the PHC Secretariat in Pankshin Town.  5:   Construction of two (2) Box culverts at Kingiring in Pankshin Town....

IN JUST ONE YEAR TODAY WE HAVE ACHIEVE ALOT.  -Hoss electrification project -Restoration of electricity in Ganawuri chiefdom - ongoing extension of electricity to Rim and Bachi communities -Mechanised farming across the LG using ASTC -Payment of compensation to land owners at Riyom general hospital -Ongoing completion of the 3 district heads palaces in Riyom, Bachi and Ganawuri -community and stakeholders engagement meetings towards sustaining peace -infact top 5 among the 17 Best performing chairman in 8 months in office -Women and youth empowerment efforts, among many others.

HON MANJI GONTORI LOUDS THE REAPPOINTMENT OF DR AMOS BULUS CHIRFAT AS THE PROVOST FCE PANKSHIN. Hon Manji Gontori rejoices with Dr Amos Bulus Chirfat over his reappointment as the Provost Federal College of Education Pankshin for the second term.  Gontori who is excited at the news of the re-appointment of this great Plateau son and an academician of high repute, congratulated him for the well-deserved appointment and pray that God will guide him as he discharge his responsibilities to take the College to a greater height. According to our reporter, Dave Sambo, says Gontori equally thanked the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,  Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, the minister of Education and the Plateau state Governor and the chairman Northern states Governors Forum, Rt. Hon Simon Bako Lalong, for ensuring that Dr Amos Cirfat is returned as the Provost of the college.  While wishing him the best in the tenure, Gontori urged him to bring to bear his wealth of experiences ...

THE FCE PANKSHIN ALUMNI INTERGRITY GROUP FELICITATES WITH DR. AB CIRFAT ON HIS REAPPOINTMENT AS THE PROVOST FCE PANKSHIN. The Chairma of the Federal college of education Pankshin Alumni intergrity group congratulates Dr. AB Cirfat on his reappointment as the provost of the college for the second term. FCE PANKSHIN ALUMNI INTERGRITY GROUP. LETTER OF CONGRATULATIONS On behalf of the intergrity group of the College Alumni ably led by Prince Comrade Akims Mamot James. We wish to congratulate you on your reappointment as the Provost of the institution for the second term. Your reappointment was as a result of steadfastness, prudent and dogged fight for the sustainability of the college amidst diversity and unilateral struggles in ensuring the needed goals for the pursuance of academic pedigree and welfare of the entire college community remain your primary concerned. Your numerous achievements and unity of both academic and non academic staffs and the entire students has place ...

President Buhari Reappoints Dr. Amos Bulus Cirfat as Provost FCE Pankshin 07OCT President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the reappointment of Dr. Amos Bulus Cirfat (FSTAN, FCAI, JP) fondly known as Dr ABC as Provost of the Federal College of Education Pankshin (FCEP), Plateau State. The reappointment which is for another tenure of four years will take effect from December, 2020. Dr ABC is the first substantive Provost to be appointed from within the Staff of the College and officially resumed his first tenure on the 12th of January, 2017. He has served as Dean, School of Sciences and Students’ Affairs as well as Chairman of the SERVICOM Unit of the institution. Dr. Amos Bulus Cirfat is a former Deputy Provost of the College, National President of the Science Teachers’ Association of Nigeria, STAN, and a Chief Lecturer in the Biology Department of the school of Sciences of the institution. He is a teacher to the core, scholar, distinguished administrator, unionist, loving and committed h...

Armed Bandits Killed by OSH in B/Ladi LGA.     A number of Armed Bandits were killed by vigilant operatives of the Operation Safe Haven Troops in at B/Ladi LGA of Plateau State. This feat was achieved through a coordinated and the aggressive raid operations against identified armed bandits’ camps in Plateau State.The troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN killed the notorious bandit leader along with some of his fighters following a daring raid on the bandits’ hideout at Tafawa village in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State on 5 October 2020. Troops recorded this latest success following credible and actionable intelligence from local sources on the whereabouts of the notorious bandit leader hibernating in the general area. Recall that earlier on 26 September 2020, troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN engaged armed bandits during a foiled robbery at Bisichi. During the operation, the bandit leader was fatally injured, but managed to flee the onslaught and was receiving treatm...

PRESS STATEMENT  GOVERNOR LALONG DIRECTS SECURITY TO GO AFTEPRESS STATEMENT  GOVERNOR LALONG DIRECTS SECURITY TO GO AFTER KILLERS ATTACKING VILLAGES. Following another attack on Wereng village, Kuru Station in Riyom LGA of Plateau State which occurred on Monday night where about 6 people were killed, Governor Simon Lalong has directed security agencies to do all that is necessary to apprehend the killers and also halt pockets of isolated attacks on innocent people.  Governor Lalong in a statement expressed fury over the killings, describing such recent attacks as worrisome and unacceptable which must be stoped immediately.  While sympathizing with families of the victims and survivors, Lalong asked security agencies to redouble their efforts in apprehending the attackers, having achieved some successes in other recent cases. He said "We will not allow these ugly incidences to return where helpless and innocent people are murdered in cold blood for no reas...