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Gunmen have killed three people and destroyed property worth millions of naira in Makabat Batura District, Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. The gunmen suspected to be Fulani militias attacked the community through the hills in the area at about 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday and molested residents, who were caught off guard and subjected to all manner of humiliation. A youth leader in the community who craved for anonymity said the attackers who had laid siege to the community killed a woman, her son, and another man in the village. He said those killed were shot at close range in their respective houses by the Fulani militias and also destroyed goods and properties worth millions of naira before they bolted away. “The attack came to us as a surprise considering the efforts being put in place by both the government and security agencies to arrest the perpetrators of the killing of innocent people in the local government. “Both the local government and the security agencies have to

AbdulRasheed Bawa, Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has appealed the contempt of court verdict handed down to him by the Abuja High Court. The EFCC boss disclosed this on Tuesday while speaking with journalists at the House of Representatives. Recall that the Court had ordered him to be remanded at the Kuje Correctional Facility until he purges himself of the contempt. The Court gave the Judgment following the EFCC refusal to return N40 million and a Range Rover SUV to Director of Operations at the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), Rufus Ojuawo. “Having continued wilfully in disobedience to the order of this court, he should be committed to prison at Kuje Correctional Centre for his disobedience, and continued disobedience of the said order of court made on November 21st, 2018, until he purges himself of the contempt,” Justice Chizoba Orji had ordered. However, Bawa said the verdict has been appealed already.

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Maitama has convicted the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Abdulrasheed Bawa for contempt of court in relation to his agency’s failure to comply with an earlier order of the court. Justice Chizoba Oji, in a ruling, held that “the Chairman Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is in contempt of the orders of this honourable court made on November 21st 2018 directing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Abuja to return to the applicant his Range Rover (Super charge) and the sum of N40, 000,000.00 (Forty Million Naira). “Having continued wilfully in disobedience to the order of this court, he should be committed to prison at Kuje Correctional Centre for his disobedience, and continued disobedience of the said order of court made on November 21st, 2018, until he purges himself of the contempt. “The Inspector General of Police shall ensure that the order of this honourable court is executed for

Vice-chancellor of the University of Jos, Tanko Ishaya has appealed to the institution’s Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to be compassionate with students and resume lectures. The national body of ASUU suspended its eight-month-old strike on October 14, 2022, following a court order directing union members to resume lectures and an intervention by the House of Representatives leadership. Part of the agreement the union reached with the leadership of the House of Representatives was that 50 per cent of members’ eight months withheld salaries would be paid. ASUU had asked its members across universities not to return to class, having been paid half salaries for October. The University of Jos chapter declared on Friday, November 4, 2022, that its members would not return to class unless the last agreement reached was adhered to. Ishaya while speaking to newsmen on Monday, November 7, 2022, said that the lecturers needed to return to class to prevent university education from c

By Jatdul Jerry   The apex body of Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria PSN, has certified and endorsed the number one brand of West African product known as Procold, produced by an Indonesian company in Nigeria to be formally used for medical treatments in the society.   The event took place recently, at the opening ceremony of the occasion marking the 95th National Convention of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), held at the Crispan Events and Suites Hotel Jos, the Plateau State capital. Speaking at the event and representing Orange Drugs Limited, Marvin Lucky, Head of Brands at Procold for West Africa, stated that “for more than 35 years, every household in Nigeria has relied on Procold as the trusted and reliable medicine for colds, flu and catarrh. The endorsement of Procold by the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) is a testament of what the brand is known for. As the number one brand for Cold, flu and Catarrh in Nigeria, this collaboration becomes another milestone f

Ahead of the 2023 general elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Thursday, prohibited Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) from paying visits to government houses and meeting politicians in their States of assignments. INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, who gave the order in his remarks at the swearing-in ceremony of 19 RECs in Abuja, yesterday, charged the electoral officials to be responsible. Mahmood also reiterated his commitment to ensure free and fair elections in the 2023 polls, pledging that the commission will not disappoint Nigerians. According to him, the electorate via their votes would determine winners for the elections, reiterating that its loyalty and allegiance would be to the country and its citizens. While directing the RECs on their responsibility ahead of the election, Mahmood urged them to abide by the law and regulations of the commission. Directing the RECs, Yakubu said: “As you are deployed to various states of the federation, you wi

Qua'an Pan Local Government Council of Plateau State has recovered three of its vehicles from one of its former Chairmen, Hon Isaac Kyale Kwallu. This followed a court judgement delivered by His Lordship, Justice S. D. Samchi on November 3, 2022 in Shendam, Plateau State. The vehicles recovered from Hon Kwallu are, a Black Toyota Prado Jeep, a Silver Ford Ranger and a White Toyota Hilux Spec Van. In the suit No PLD/SHD/92CV/2022 filed by Qua'an-Pan Local Government Council (Claimant) against the Chief Registrar (Deputy Sheriff); High Court of Justice, Plateau State; Chief Bailiff, the High Court of Justice, Jos, Plateau State; Attorney General, Plateau State and Hon Isaac Kyale Kwallu, the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th defendants, respectively, the Court granted all the Reliefs sought by the Claimant. The Claimant had sought for: (1) A declaration, that by virtue of the Claimant's statutorily guaranteed existence by Section 7 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeri

Yakubu Busari, Jos The senatorial candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in Plateau  Central, Mr Melchoir Munkilama Gowon alias ( Mai Gashin Baki)  , has expressed optimism that he would bring about reform and transformation in education ,agriculture ,health  and empowerment of women and youths to tackle restiveness and poverty if given the mandate .  He disclosed that if he clinch the seat during the 2023 elections, going by his popularity and acceptability among the electorate of door to doors interaction he is optimistic of victory . Gowon made  this assurance in an interview with journalists in Plateau State at the Plateau Civil Service Club Amb Fidelis Tapgun road Jos ,where he explained that his senatorial ambition is  no threat because the family recorded good name in Nigeria .   “iam  are confident that this time around we are going to defeat the ruling party and the second largest political party in Nigeria; PDP and APC but LP is a party to watch in 2023 general election ,he note

The Executive Chairman of Qua'an-Pan Local Government Council, Hon. Ernest Abner Da'a on Friday October 21, 2022, held a parley with his Media Team, where he presented the one year scorecard of the QP Project: Endless Possibilities Administration, in the LGA The speech is presented, thus. 1. Fellow people of Qua’an-Pan, one year ago, the QP Project: Endless Possibilities Administration in Qua’an-Pan Local Government, alongside 16 other Local Government Councils in Plateau State were inaugurated. The inauguration marks a further consolidation of on the gains of our democracy as it opened up new chapters in the practice of Democratic governance through the demonstration of selfless, people-oriented and collective drive towards socio-cultural and economic transformation. 2. I congratulate all of us for the journey so far and for our achievements in the last year and for our determination to take our Local Government Area, our people of Plateau State and our country Nigeria t

Thursday, 27th October 2023   It became imperative for the leadership of Arewa Christians and Indigenous Pastors Association (ACIPA) to postpone the earlier ACIPA day of Prayer, Book Dedication, Awards and Investiture. The event earlier scheduled to hold in November 2022 have been adjusted to January 2023. ACIPA observed that the natural circumstances leading to the over flooding across states resulting in immense lost of lives and properties is of concern and worthy of empathy. We therefore, we commiserate with those who lost their loved ones and means of livelihood as we also pray along with them. We call on churches, denominations and religious organizations to rise to the occasion and offer assistance to those in need in view of government failure to do the needful with regards to building canals and water ways. While the situation can be attributed to the effects of weather however, our federal government is culpable as a result of lack of adequate planning in all ramifications. O

By Jatdul Jerry, Jos Central Zone Senatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP, Ambassador Yohanna Gotom popularly called the digital senator, has called on the electorates to vote out any politician that does not understand the principle of good governance through principle of commerce and industrialization. Amb Gotom called on the good people of central zone to vote for digital senator where Health care services, Industrialization, Transfer education, Effective legislation, Computerisation of our business community, Commercialization of our business environment and Human capital development HITEECH legislation shall be exhibited, promising to deliver if given the mandate. He made the declaration in a media interview with newsmen at Langfield Leisure Park little Rayfield Jos, venue of PDP's inauguration of Atiku/Mutfwang advisory campaign councils for general elections in plateau state. He said when you check the capacity of what transpired today, is indeed that the

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Pokop Bupwatda as the new Chief Medical Director (CMD) of Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH). This is contained in a statement issued on Thursday. Mr Bupwatda’s appointment was conveyed in a letter signed by health minister Osagie Ehanire. The letter said the appointment was effective from August 30 and would run for an initial tenure of four years. Presenting the letter to Mr Bupwatda, the minister charged him to strive to add value to the facility to improve the economy and justify the confidence reposed in him by the president. “The health sector is a key sector of the economy; you should strive to improve the health facility in your domain, take more responsibility to improve the economy and the condition of the teaching hospital,’’ Mr Ehanire said. The statement quoted the new CMD as expressing his appreciation to Mr Buhari for finding him worthy and assured him that he would not disappoint the nation. He pledged to work with all stake

Gunmen on Monday night killed the village head of Nyalun community of Wase Local Government Area of Plateau, Salisu Idris. It was gathered that two other residents were also killed during the attack. According to residents of the community, the attackers invaded the village around 9:30pm, went straight to the traditional ruler’s house and killed him before abducting five members of his family, including his two wives. “The attackers came in their numbers and started shooting sporadically, The youth leader who spoke to newsmen saud “They went straight to the traditional ruler’s house, killed him and abducted five members of his family. “The gunmen also made away with a good number of motorcycles belonging to the people of the community. DSP Alabo Alfred, Spokesperson of the Plateau State Police Command, while confirming the incident said investigation had commenced. –Daily report.ng

President Muhammadu Buhari has said his administration has implemented high-impact projects across the country, which met the yearnings and aspirations of Nigerians. The president disclosed this on Monday, October 17, 2022, while addressing the Ministerial Performance Review Retreat of his administration, organised to evaluate the level of progress made in the implementation of the Nine Priority Agenda of his Administration. In the statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, titled, ‘With high-impact projects across Nigeria, the president highlighted remarkable progress made in the areas of agriculture, economy, infrastructure, security, health, anti-corruption, among others. He told participants and guests at the retreat, including the Keynote Speaker and immediate past President of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta, that over 3,800km of roads had been constructed across the country. Buhari revealed that new aircraft were acquired for the Nigerian Air Force to bo

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has called on the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to apologize to Nigerians over the controversial statements of its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. The Rivers State Governor made the call in a statement released on Monday. Atiku had on Saturday while addressing northern stakeholders in Kaduna stated that the north does not need a Yoruba or an Igbo as President in 2023. “I know the whole of this country. I have built bridges across this country. I think what the average northerner needs are somebody who is from the north, who also understands the other parts of Nigeria, and who has been able to build bridges across the rest of the country. “This is what the northerner needs. He (the northerner) doesn’t need a Yoruba candidate or an Igbo candidate. This is what the northerner needs. I stand before you as a pan-Nigerian of northern origin.” Reacting to Atiku’s statement, Governor Wike said while he doubts the possibility of Atiku making such a

With less than 140 days to the general election, a northern group identified as Arewa Citizens’ Watch for Good Governance, has insisted on the removal of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Prof. Mahmood Yakubu. It was learnt that the group has today revealed its intention to petition President Muhammadu Buhari, the National Assembly, the US Embassy, and the European Union if Yakubu fails to resign or sacked. The group’s Chairman, Mohammed Adamu while addressing a press conference in Kaduna on Sunday, said the group was calling for the sack of the INEC boss because he and his team in the commission are deliberately working against the north in a bid to suppress voters in the region in 2023. He requested that the INEC chairman and members of his team humbly resign to enable an independent probe into the allegation of the insertion of foreigners’ names in our voters’ register. Adamu said, “Where Prof Mahmood fails to resign, we will be forced to petition

By Shabul Mazadu The rate of insecurity in Pyem Chiefdom of Mangu Local Government Area in Plateau State, is alarming and so worrisome to indigenes. Hardly was there a week in the past one month was the Chiefdom spared by unknown gunmen who kept unleashing terror of different magnitude and scope. Yesterday, Saturday 15th October, 2022, added up another salt to injury on the Chiefdom by the kidnap of the District Head of Langai, Umar Mohammad Zarme. Report reaching THE BEACON reveals that the gunmen alleged to be Fulani Marauders who kidnapped the district head, had some of their members laid ambush for him, while one of them joined him at the Isha'i prayers (Muslim prayers between 7.30 -8.00pm). After the prayers at the central Mosque in Langai, the gunman followed him behind. And, as he (district head) reached a dark spot, the marauder started shooting in the air to scare the community and to alert his fellows who rushed out of their hiding and carted away their victim. The where

The Presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has vowed to solve all of Nigeria’s problems if voted into office in 2023. The former Lagos governor stated this on Saturday in Kaduna, while speaking at the 7th Kaduna Investment Summit. According to Tinubu, he has the capacity needed to tackle various challenges facing the country and to overcome them. Appealing to Nigerians to vote him as president in 2023, Tinubu said; “I have the ability to surmount all problems to bring the country on the right track and prosperity,” he said. “I am going to solve all the problems in Nigeria if elected president. I am confidently telling you that I will lead this country in 2023 with your support.” Tinubu further vowed to end banditry and all forms of insecurity threatening the country, while promising that the lives of Nigerians will be secure under his watch. “No inch of this country will be ceded to banditry. We will fight it to a standstill. Under my lea

A group of Christian organizations has expressed dissatisfaction with the way the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, is handling its internal crisis involving Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike. The group stated its position during its National Executive meeting in Abuja, the capital territory where it discussed “The Role of Christians in Politics and Security Management ahead of 2023 General Elections”. The Christian groups charged whoever becomes the next Nigerian president to be able to address corruption, lack of transparency in government, abject poverty afflicting Nigerians across the country, lack of free and fair elections, massive unemployment, and disregard for the rule of law that has become the norm. Political participation, integrity, security management, and nation-building issues were discussed at an executive meeting attended by leaders and representatives from fifteen para-church organizations. The Coalition vehemently opposed the All Progressives Co

Information reaching TheAge indicates that the group of five Governors (G5) in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) seeking justice, equity and fairness in the party have travelled to Spain for a crucial meeting. It was gathered that the group led by the Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike, left the country for Madrid on Friday night. Others in the team are the Governors Seyi Makinde (Oyo); Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia) and Samuel Ortom (Benue). It was learnt that Enugu Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, might join the team later in the day ...More details to follow