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ANNOUNCEMENT NAFEST 2020 CLOSING CEREMONY The National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST) currently holding in Jos, Plateau State, will come to a close on Saturday, 28th November, 2020. Time: 12:00 noon. Venue: Rwang Pam Township Stadium. The event will be preceded by a golf tournament at the Rayfield Golf Club. Tee off time is at 7:00 a.m. with the presentation of gifts and trophies at 4:00 p.m. The closing ceremony will be televised live on both NTA and PRTV both Radio and TV. All are enjoined to appear in the attire used during the opening ceremony please. ANNOUNCER: DAN MANJANG,  CHAIRMAN,  PUBLICITY SUB COMMITTEE.

Plateau state governor, Simon lalong has directed the immediate payment of salaries to workers at the local government and primary school level amidst negotiations  on the implementation of the new minimum wage. This was contained in a press release  signed by the commissioner of the ministry for local government and chieftancy affairs, SD TAPGUN. The statement says Governor Lalong who appreciated  Labour  in the state for their understanding  assured of his administration's commitment  to ensure industrial harmony despite lean resources.  The statement also notes that Governor  Lalong has  convened an emergency meeting of relevant stakeholders to address the implementation of minimum  wage and decried the hardship workers  at the local government and primary school level  have had to endure. It says the meeting was attended  by the Speaker and Principal officers of the Plateau state House of Assembly,  to...

Operation Safe Haven Parades 33 Suspected Cultists, Armed Robbers in Jos, Recover Guns & Other Dangerous Weapons 27NOV In its commitment to rid Plateau State of cultists, armed robbers, kidnappers and restore peace in the State, the Operation Safe Haven today paraded 33 Suspects in Jos Metropolis after raiding their hideouts. They suspects were arrested from Terminus Market, Rwang Pam Street, Rochas Building and Angwan Rukuba all in Jos North LGA. In the same light, the troops engaged a gang of armed Robbers along Angul-D to Maraban Jama’a Road in Jos South LGA. One of the armed robber was neutralized in the exchange while others fled with bullet wounds. A locally made pistol and ammunitions were also recovered from the armed robbers. One of those arrested confessed that he was a Member of a famous cult group but unable to clean his body tattoos. The Suspects were caught with 5 Guns, Knifes, small dagger, Hard Drugs and other dangerous weapons used to terrorize the public. There ha...

Forum of Plateau Mothers task parents on responsible parenting *Lauds Gov Lalong on peace efforts *Hails Operation Safe Haven on professionalism, human rights adherence and security of lives and property Mothers in Plateau State have appealed to parents not only to put their eyes on their wards but also to adequately guide them against engaging in social vises detrimental to their future and the development of the society. The mothers, under the aegis of Forum of Plateau Mothers commended the state governor, Simon Lalong,for his efforts aimed at enthroning long-lasting peace in the state,saying they were appreciative to him for leading the way for a peaceful Plateau by supporting the security agencies. In a statement, Thursday, under the aegis of Forum of Plateau Mothers,they also applauded the Commander of Operation Safe Haven,OPSH,a special military taskforce in the state,saying his determination and commitment in the Plateau peace efforts has to a very large extent broug...

MINIMUM WAGE: Labour Gives PLSG 7 Days Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council, Plateau State Chapter, Give 7 Days Notice Within Which To Implement The 2019 New Minimum Wage For The 17 Local Government Workers Of Plateau State . In A Statement Jointly Signed By The Chairman And Secretary Of The Joint Negotiating Council, Plateau State, Comrade James Diwa And Janet Ijah Respectively, Say The Organized Labour Would Not Guarantee Further Industrial Harmony At The Expiration Of 7 Days Notice Beginning From Wednesday, 25th November, 2020

MINIMUM WAGE: Labour Gives PLSG 7 Days Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council, Plateau State Chapter, Give 7 Days Notice Within Which To Implement The 2019 New Minimum Wage For The 17 Local Government Workers Of Plateau State . In A Statement Jointly Signed By The Chairman And Secretary Of The Joint Negotiating Council, Plateau State, Comrade James Diwa And Janet Ijah Respectively, Say The Organized Labour Would Not Guarantee Further Industrial Harmony At The Expiration Of 7 Days Notice Beginning From Wednesday, 25th November, 2020.

PRESS STATEMENT  CAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: GOVERNOR LALONG OPTIMISTIC OF PLATEAU UNITED VICTORY AS HE VISITS TRAINING SESSION Ahead of the of the CAF Champions League match between Plateau United and Simba SC football club of Tanzania, scheduled to hold at the Zaria Road Stadium in Jos, Governor Simon Lalong on Wednesday 25th November 2020 visited the team during their training session. While addressing the players and technical team, Governor Lalong said he was at the stadium to ascertain their level of preparations and also encourage them to put in their best for a victory come sunday. "I am here first of all to congratulate you for winning the Nigerian Premier League for the second time which qualifies you to represent Nigeria at the CAF champions League. I have no doubt that you will bring home the trophy having leant from the mistakes of the past and made serious improvements" he said. Lalong said the team has all it takes to win the match on Sunday and eventuall...

PLATEAU STATE GOVERNMENT CLEAR AIR ON PURPORTED CHIEFTAINCY STOOL UPGRADE Plateau State Government clear air on purported Chieftaincy stool upgrade The Plateau State Government has clear the air on purported chieftaincy upgrade of Da Nga Dangyang the Dagwom Rwey of Jos South Local Government Council of Plateau State to first class status.  In a statement signed by Dan Manjang, Honourable Commissioner of Information and Communication, said attention of the Plateau State Government has been drawn to news making the rounds in the social media and and other platforms to the effect that the Government has conferred a first class status on the Dagwom Rwey of Gyel, Da Nga Dangyang, and other traditional rulers of the Berom extraction. The purported news claims to have quoted the Secretary of the Government of the State, Professor Danladi Abok Atu to as issuing a statement to that effect. Government would want to state categorically and in unmistakeable terms that the said development...

PRESS STATEMENT  ENDSARS: LOOTERS RETURN ITEMS, SEEK FORGIVENESS IN PLATEAU STATE  Some people who participated in looting of items during the recent vandalisation of warehouses and other public and private properties under the guise of looking for palliatives have returned the items in their possession, asking for forgiveness from the Government of Plateau State.  The repentant persons were led to the new Government House Rayfield Jos led by popular evangelist of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo who explained that they made the confession during a prayer revival orgainsed at the Zang Secondary School Bukuru, Jos South Local Government. The clergyman said over two thousand people came forward after the hearing the gospel where he preached against the recent looting and vandalism which affected public and private properties in the State.  This action according to him is not just an invitation of the anger of God against the susp...

State Commissioner of Information and Communication recieves  outgoing Genaral Manager Highland F.M The outgoing General Manager Highland FM Jos, Henrietta Ibrahim was today at the office of the Commissioner of Information and Communication, JD Gomwalk Secratariat, Jos. According to the General Manager the purpose of the visit is to formerly introduce to the Commissioner the incoming General Manager of Highland FM who will be taking over from her. Henrietta express appreciation to the Commissioner and the entire Ministry for all the support they gave the station in her time as General Manager of Highland FM, she urge the Commissioner to accord the new G.M the same support and cooperation. Responding, Hon.Commissioner of Information and Communication Dan Manjang stated that Highland FM has been very supportve of government progrmmes and activiites adding that there has never been any friction between government and Highland FM. He assured the incoming G.M of the Minstrys...

Hon. Dachung Musa Bagos Commissions Classroom Block in Jos South LGA  The member Representing Jos South/ Jos East in the National Assembly, Hon. Dachung Musa Bagos has commissioned a multi million naira classroom project in his constituency.  The project which is sited at Bwandang, Jos South LGA which also marked the commemoration of the 60th Anniversary of the Gwom Rwei, HRH, Da Nga Dangyang on the throne. Introducing the importance of the Project to the mammoth crowd gathered at the event, the Senior Legislative Aide (SLA) to the honourable member, Mr. Lang Pwajok, said the project was made possible as a result of a multi stakeholder approach facilitated at the Universal Basic Education Board by the Honourable member, Hon. Dachung Musa Bagos.  Goodwill messages by various dignitaries who graced the event appreciated the member Hon. Dachung M. Bagos on the quality of representation he has shown so far in the National assemtbly.  In one of the goodwill messages, the ...

POLITICIANS IN PANKSHIN NORTH THROWS WEIGHT BEHIND SHAMDUNG'S 2023 POLITICAL AMBITION  Politicians in Pankshin North have promised to support Ayuba Shamdung to ensure that his intention to contest for the house of Representative for Pankshin-Kanke and  Kanam Constituency came to fruition. Their submission was made known when Shamdung invited them for an interface, at Lapnok Hotel, in Pankshin Local Government Area. They Elders noted that for identifying with them, they assured to support his move, urging him to continue with the consultation in order to enable him succeed.  Representatives of Workers forum at the meeting, commended Shamdung for the heart warming couraged, stressing that his proposal to contest for the house of Representative is a welcome development judging  by his track records of achievements in the Civil Service unionism. Earlier in his submission, the convener of the meeting, Comrade Ayu...

Plateau: Coalition applauds security agencies for smoking out cultists *Hails Operation Safe Haven for living up to residents' expectations *Charges residents to report and support security agencies with useful information to clean state of crimes. *Tasks Gov Lalong to continue to support security agencies to defeat criminals *Insists on law by Plateau House of Assembly backing action against cultism A peace advocacy and human rights group in Plateau State has applauded security agencies especially Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) for smoking out cultists terrorising the state,charging them to keep the pace to totally clean the state of criminal activities. The group which expressed concern over the inglorious activities of cultists in Plateau State,thus causing residents sleepless nights, in recent times, particularly hailed the Commander of OPSH,Major General Chukwuemeka Okonkwo for his commitment to ensuring a safe Plateau for the residents. In a statement, Mo...

Plateau State Possesses Immense Tourism Potentials – Olusegun Runsewe 23NOV As the Plateau State 2020 National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST) kicks off in Jos, Plateau State, Director-General of the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), Mr. Otunba Olusegun Runsewe OON has described Plateau State as one of the Tourist Destinations in Nigeria owing to its huge tourism potentials and hospitable citizens. Mr. Runsewe said if properly harnessed, Tourism can enhance economic prosperity for the State. He said the State is endowed with one of the best weather and natural features that are tourist attractions. He said the choice of Plateau State as the host of the 2020 NAFEST was the best decision and lauded the Executive Governor of Plateau State, Rt. Hon. Simon Lalong for influencing the decision. He charged the people to remain united, promote peaceful coexistence and eschew all forms of violence. He urged the people to rally round the Governor and assist in harnessing the hug...

Riyom Youths Raise Voices Against Invasion, Vandalization and Looting of Riyom LG Secretariat, Warn Perpetuators and Mischief Makers 20NOV The Youths in Riyom Local Government Area have raised their voices in total condemnation of the invasion, vandalization and looting of property of the Local Government Council by people they described as “ill-informed hoodlums” The Youths under the Plateau Youth Council Riyom Council while speaking through their Leader, Cmr. Solomon Dachung described the heinous acts as condemnable and the peak of insensitivity displayed by unscrupulous element which has retrogress the Local Government Area in terms of infrastructural development. Cmr. Solomon Dachung said the Youths in Riyom LGA will henceforth vehemently reject and resist any attempt to vandalize any public property again. “We again state categorically and abundantly clear that as responsible youths, we will protect our heritage and assets against merchants of violence and culprits ali...