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T he Plateau State Stakeholders has unanimously pass a vote of confidence on Governor Simon Bako Lalong over good leadership and his pursuit for peace and security on the Plateau. They also commiserate with the Government and people of the State over the recent attacks which led to loss of lives and properties. They commended the Governor for his doggedness in handling the situation and restoring normalcy. The motion was moved by Majority Leader of the State House of Assembly Hon. Naanlong Daniel and seconded by Hon. Philip Dasun, Chairman House Committee on Information. Photos by Josiah Jenvulu.

The Federal Government has declared a former Navy Commodore, Kunle Olawunmi, wanted over his revelations on Channels Television’s ‘Sunrise Daily’ breakfast programme last Wednesday. He had claimed Boko Haram terrorists mentioned names of current governors, senators and Aso Rock officials as sponsors during interrogation but the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has demonstrated an unwillingness to go after the high-profile politicians for reasons best known to him. Olawunmi, a Professor of Global Security Studies, had said, “You remember this Boko Haram issue started in 2012 and I was in the military intelligence at that time. We arrested those people. My organisation actually conducted interrogation and they (suspects) mentioned names. I can’t come on air and start mentioning names of people that are presently in government that I know that the boys that we arrested mentioned. Some of them are governors now, some of them are in the Senate, some of them are in Aso Rock...

Plateau state House of assembly on Friday strongly called on citizens of the state  to practically stand up and defend themselves and their communities, as the conventional security design is no longer guaranteeing the safety of the citizens. Addressing Journalists on Friday at the NUJ Press Center Jos on the topic, “PRESENT STATE OF INSECURITY IN PLATEAU STATE PRESENTED BY PLATEAU STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY, the Lawmakers sympathize with the Government and People of Plateau State on the barbaric and dastardly killings that have been taking place in different communities of Bassa, Barkin Ladi, Bokkos, Jos North, Jos South, Mangu, Riyom, University of Jos Community and recently that of Yelwa Zangam.  Speaking through, the  legislative’s house committee chairman on information, Philip Dasun and deputy Majority Leader and  member representing Langtang,  Daniel Nanbot, condemned all the killings in totality. The text reads this:  ” We commend the youths on the Plateau for sustained coordinate...

In view of the incessant attacks in Jos and It's environs,The Youth Groups in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau state frowned in a brutal way innocent people are continuously attacked and maiming innocent people, in a Press Statement which issued in Jos, read thus:  THE GENOCIDE IN    JOS NORTH AND THE URGENT NEED FOR SELF DEFENCE. BY THE AFIZERE,ANAGUTA AND BEROM YOUTH (AFIANABER) JOS NORTH LGA. We, the three indigenous Ethnic groups of Jos North LGA, that's the Afizere,Angatu and Berom. wish to categorically rise against the killings, maiming and massacring of innocent of our brothers and sisters in cold blood within Jos and it's environs. We frown at this heinous act of killing innocent citizens regardless of their faiths and where they come from. Within the period of two weeks alone,over one hundred people loss their lives in Jos North LGA ranging from Attacks and counter attacks.  The Recent skirmishes resulted to the killing of innocent people including the s...

BREAKING: APC Announces Zoning Arrangement Ahead Of 2023 General Elections  The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced a zoning arrangement ahead of the 2023 General elections.   The APC also announced its National Working Committee zoning arrangement. The zoning arrangements were announced on Wednesday by Mai Mala Buni, Governor of Yobe State and the Chairman, APC Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee. APC 2023 Presidential Ticket Zoning And National Working Committee President – (South) Vice President – (North) Senate President – (South) Deputy Senate President – (North) House of Reps Speaker – (North) House of Reps Deputy Speaker – (South) APC National Working Committee Zoning National Chairman – (North) National Secretary – (South) National Treasurer – (South) Financial Secretary – (North) Legal Officer – (North) Welfare Officer – (South) Auditor – (North) National Youth Leader – (South) National Woman Leader – (South) Publicity Secretary – (South) Per...

GOVERNOR LALONG LEADS PLATEAU DELEGATION TO 3RD DAY PRAYER FOR LATE SENATOR MANTU  Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has described the late Deputy Senate President Senator Nasiru Mantu as one of Nigerian's most pragmatic and peace loving politicians who used his influence to bring people together and promote the good of the society.  Governor Lalong was speaking at the third day prayer for the late politician held at his residence in Asokoro, Abuja where he led the political class in Plateau State comprising of former Governor David Jang, Deputy Speaker House of Representatives Idris Wase, past and serving members of the National Assembly, Minister of Women Affairs Paullen Tallen and others former Ministers, as well as other political office holders.  Lalong said "we have lost a gaint in the political arena of Nigeria as the late Senator Mantu was a mentor, proactive and versatile politician who embraced people from all backgrounds and touched their lives positively. Ma...

The National Institute For Cultural Orientation (NICO) in collaboration with United the Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has organised a 3 day Natonal conference on Culture, Peace And National Security. The event took place at Crest Hotel with the the theme "The Role of Women And Youth" amidst pomp and pageantry. While declaring the 3 Day National Conference open, the Executive Governor of Plateau State Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong, ably represented by his deputy, Prof. Sonni Gwanle Tyoden appreciated the participants for having confident in the peace process of Plateau State. He added that culture is an important element in promoting peace and the role of Women and Youth is vital to achieving peace. The Governor condemned the recent resurgent of attacks in some communities in the State and assured that the security agencies will do all within their power do deal with criminals in the state. The Minister for Information and Culture Alhaji Lai...