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PIRS Set To Honour Committed Tax Payers. Plateau Internal Revenue Service (PIRS), is fully set to honour those that are consistent in paying their taxes. This was made known by the Executive Chairman of the Service, Mr. Dashe Arlat, when some EXCO and BOT members of Plateau Publishers Association (PPA), led by their chairman, Shabul Mazadu, paid him a visit in his office today.  Dashe said PIRS will honour the committed tax payers as a means of encouragement and appreciation, saying all those that perform well in what they do deserve to be appreciated, honoured and encouraged to do more. In the same vein, he said that the Service has adapted a new approach of registering associations for a smooth means of tax collection and that any business entrepreneur that fails to belong to the association of their vocation, will be treated as a loner. According to him, the organisations know how much their members generate and the tax they should pay.  Arlat added that the service has also adapted...

Plateau State Gov. Vows to Sign Death Warrant for Kidnappers as He Swears in President Customary Court & 5 Judges. The Executive Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Simon Bako Lalong has vowed to sign the death warrant for anyone convicted for kidnapping in the State. Governor Lalong stated this on Friday 29th January 2021 when he swore in the substantive President of the Customary Court of Appeal Bar. Sati Patrick Dapit and five judges of the State high court and Customary Court of Appeal at the Government House Rayfield Jos. At the event witnessed by the President Court of Appeal Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, Lalong who described as worrisome the incidences of kidnapping and other violent crimes in the State frowned at the situation where suspected kidnappers who are arrested are not prosecuted as and when due and in some cases released without charge. He said “This situation perhaps emboldens the continuous onslaught on the citizens by kidnappers.  While we are addressing the issu...

Commissioner of Information's outing on Jay FM recently  By Dachung Musa. There has been so much talk and hullabaloo especially on the social media space about the interview on Jay FM's morning show Let's Talk. The Commissioner for Information and Communication, Hon. Dan Manjang was invited to discuss government's programmes. The commissioner confirmed attendance to the show but to his utter consternation, when he arrived the station, he wasn't aware that he'll be on the show with a co-guest although the Station Manager had a chat with him (Commissioner) and it said that the commissioner said he was open to any question(s) the presenter would ask him. The presenter who needs more education in broadcast journalism joined an attention seeker and News maker in a bid to rubbish the commissioner. Any way, that's not the case here. The presenter showed how inexperienced she is and how the management of the station that doesn't see any good the government is do...

PLATEAU STATE COMMISSIONER MOLEST JOURNALISTS ON A LIVE RADIO SHOW IN JOS By Johnstone Kpilaakaa The Plateau state Commissioner of Information and Communication, Dan Manjang verbally attacked journalists ( Zoe Machunga & Renny Morenikeji of Jay FM Jos and Comrade Thomas Tukyen Aboki of Observer Times) during a political and current affairs show on Jay FM Jos, #LetsTalk. Mr. Manjang was invited to speak on the “State of the Plateau” following an article published by Observer Times’ Thomas Tukyen Aboki titled: “#YouHaveFailedUs; Gov. Simon Lalong and other political appointees”, the Commissioner claimed that the interview was an ambush and the conversation was along the lines of nepotism. Prior to his appearance on the show, Pedro Omobolaji, the studio manager of the radio station told him what the focus of the show was and he responded with “ask me any question”. Unfortunately, instead of replying directly to the question he was asked, Manjang was furious in his response, “I’m not h...

PLATEAU EXCO APPROVES 3 BILLION BOND FOR PROJECTS, MOVES TO CREATE COOPERATIVE SOCIETY AGENCY.  The Plateau State Executive Council has approved the sourcing of a 3 billion naira bond from the capital market to finance some capital projects. This was one of the decisions taken during its maiden meeting for 2021 presided over by Governor Simon Bako Lalong at the Exco chambers of the new Government House Little Rayfield Jos.  Commissioner for Information and Communication Mr. Dan Manjang, Commissioner for Finance Dr. Mrs. Regina Soemlat, and the Commissioner for Commerce and Industry Mr. Abe Aku gave highlights of the decisions taken at Council at a news briefing.  Commissioner for Information and communication Mr. Dan Manjang said Exco approved the bond as part of its drive to ensure that some of its ongoing projects are completed while other critical ones are introduced. He said the shortfall in internally generated revenue and federal account allocation accruing to the State due to CO...

BREAKING: Buhari sacks service chiefs, appoints fresh hands. The President Muhammadu Buhari has sacked the service chiefs in the country with immediate effect. He also appointed new hands to take over the batons of piloting the security affairs of the country. Special Adviser On Media and Publicity To President, Femi Adesina, made this known in a tweet on Tuesday. Adesina wrote, “PMB appoints new Service Chiefs. Maj Gen LEO Irabor, CDS, Maj Gen I Attahiru, Army, Rear Adm AZ Gambo, Navy, AVM IO Alao, Air Force. “He congratulates outgoing Service Chiefs on efforts to bring enduring peace to the country.” Details later...

Breaking - Jos North bans hawking of items within Terminus, Ahmadu Bello and Murtala Mohammed Way till further notice.                               Hon. Usman By Golok Nanmwa,Jos   Management of  Jos North Local Government on Monday banned the hawking  of items within  Terminus, Ahmadu Bello and Murtala Muhammed Way  till further notice. This was contained in a statement signed by Philip Eplong Senior Information Officer on behalf of the Chairman of Jos North Local Government. The statement reads that " The Local Government Council has also banned the dumping of refuge  in the streets within Terminus,  Ahmadu Bello and Murtala Muhammed Way. Council shall provide sacks to shop owners and wish to inform the public that the Council  has already made arrangements for vehicle  to go round shops and collect all identifiable refuge to ensure clean and hygienic environment. "It should be noted that, the suspension of internally generated revenue for the 2021 fiscal year still in for...

NINETEEN NORTHERN STATES' APC CHAIRMEN TO MEET IN JOS AS PARTY BEGINS MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION/REVALIDATION.  State Chairmen of the All Progressives Congress, APC from the nineteen northern states of the country are billed to meet in Jos the Plateau State Capital as they brainstorm on how to further move the party forward. Chairman of the Forum Of Nineteen Northern States APC Chairmen who is also Chairman of the APC in Plateau State, Letep Dabang disclosed this in a chat with newsmen in jos. He said the meeting which is periodical and have been holding since inception is coming at a right time when the Party has concluded all modalities to welcome new members into its fold as well as the revalidation of its existing members. He said the clamour by Nigerians to join the fold of the APC necessitated the exercise as such the APC Chairmen from the nineteen northern states will be in jos to fashion out ways to make it a success in the region and discuss other issues critical to the conti...

Police kill two suspected kidnappers in Plateau  The Police Command in Plateau has killed two suspected kidnappers in Gindiri, Mangu Local Government Area of the state. ASP Ubah Ogaba, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the command, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Jos. According to him, the criminals were killed after a gun battle with the police on Monday afternoon, adding that other members of the notorious gang escaped with various degrees of injuries. “In our unrelenting efforts to stem down criminality in the state, we launched a manhunt on a notorious gang of kidnappers who kidnapped two persons at Chanso community in Gindiri district of Mangu and fled. “The Intelligence Response Team (IRT) and Hawk-Eyed patrol team of the command attached to our Mangu Division, today at about 1 p.m. stormed the kidnappers den, engaged them in a fierce gun duel and killed two of them. “Other members of the gang escaped with various degrees of bullet wounds,” he said. Ogaba s...

GOVERNOR LALONG CONGRATULATES HON. DAN MANJANG @ 60 Governor Simon Lalong has felicitated with his Commissioner for Information and Communication Hon. Dan Manjang for attaining the landmark age of 60 years. The Governor described Dan Manjang as a committed member of the Rescue Mission who has given his best in communicating the programmes and projects of the Government and also sanitizing the citizens towards greater participation in governance.  Lalong said Manjang is a media professional who has brought his experience, knowledge and versatility to bear in the service of Plateau State and Nigeria even at the face of challenges.  He urged him to continue to serve the State with more zeal, resilience and commitment particularly in engaging members of the public towards understanding and supporting the government to consolidate on peace, building, infrastructural development and sustainable economic rebirth. He also wished him many more years of good health, peace and God's protectio...

PPA Visits Unity FM ... Synergieses On Advocacy For Peace And Unity On The Plateau. Plateau Publishers Association (PPA) represented by some members of its EXCO led by its chairman Shabul Mazadu, paid a courtesy call on the Chief Executive Officer of Unity FM 93.3, Alhaji Dasuki Nakade, in his office at the radio station in Jos, Saturday, seeking cooperation to enhance and promote robust and sound reportage to consolidate peace and unity on the Plateau in order to attract investors to the state. Showing much concern by the fake and negative impression given to the entire world on social media by enemies of Plateau who ceaselessly and colossally  project the state as being hostile with peace eluding it, thus; scaring potential investors from coming to invest in it, PPA and Unity FM, decried such act, and lamented that the social media is being abused and used to the detriment of the state. Speaking at the visit, PPA chairman lauded Unity FM for its efforts at promoting peace and unity i...

PPA Celebrates Tallen  @62 On behalf of myself and the  entire members of Plateau Publishers Association, I heartily felicitate with the Minister of Women Affairs, Dame Pauline Tallen OFR KSG, as she attains age 62. Honourable Minister, we commend your giant strides in the struggle for the fight against rape,  domestic violence against women and girl-child marriage. And also the domestication of Violence Against Persons Prohibition Bill (VAPP) and child-rights Act; enthronement of girl-child education and launching of the internationally recognised HeforShe, and giving of awards to well deserved persons Suffice me to mention the proposed distribution of 774 000 cooking gas cylinders to the 774 local government areas of the country in which four states have so far been cleared as a fight against green emission to curb climate change. Your ministerial style, commitment and hard work are projecting Plateau State in good light at the national level and thus; making you an excellent ambassa...

PRESS RELEASE NHARA GARGA RULING HOUSE/GARGA TRADITIONAL COUNCIL.  It has come to our notice that, one Alh. Hudu Adamu Bawa Garga, has claimed to have Obtained a motion exparte on 23/12/2020 before justice A. 1. Ashoms of High Court of Justice Plateau State Against; 1. Plateau State Government; 2. Commissioner for Local Government & Chieftaincy Affairs; 3. Kanam Local Govermment; 4. Alh  Hashimu Adamu (Sarkin Kantana); 5. Alh Mahmud Maikano (Representing Badawa Ruling House). Alh Hudu Adamu Bawa, claimed to have represented Nhara Garga ruling house of kanam Local Government Council in the unfortunate suit.  We under the aforementioned  members of Nhara garga ruling house want to categorically made it clear that, Alh. Hudu Adamu Bawa is not representing us in any capacity in his malicious, callous, unwaranted and fruitless litigation to frustrate the selection process of the new "Ra'an Jhar", The selection process which all right thinking members of Nhara Garga ruling ...

N6.3bn case: Court releases Jang’s travel documents. Plateau State High Court, yesterday granted the request of former Governor of the state, Senator Jonah Jang for the release of his travel documents to enable him travel for medical checkup in the United Arab Emirate (UAE). Jang, who was governor between 2007 and 2015 is being prosecuted alongside Yusuf Pam, a former cashier in the office of the Secretary to the State Government during his administration on 17-count. The offences bordering on criminal breach of trust and misappropriation of public fund amounting to N6.3bn were allegedly committed towards the end of his tenure.   The documents were seized by the court at the commencement of the trial in 2018. Presiding Justice Christy Dabub, who ordered the court to release the documents, however said that he must return before the adjourned date of February 16, 17, and 18, 2021. Counsel to Jang, Chief Mike Ozekhome (SAN) had pleaded with the court to grant his client the permission to...