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Chieftain of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) in Plateau State, Hon. Abbey Joseph Aku said he is fully in the race of the forthcoming Bassa/Jos North Federal Constituency bye-election scheduled for February 26th, 2023 by Independent Electoral Commission (INEC). Aku who was the immediate past Commissioner of Commerce and Industry acknowledged that he has purchased a nomination form already. He made the confirmation while speaking to Journalists in Jos the state capital during the thanksgiving Mass of Bishop David Ajang, the Catholic Archbishop of Nasarawa Diocese, held at St. Michael Parish Nasarawa Gwom, Jos on Thursday. He said there was no any consensus or sole candidate from Bassa for the bye-election as some people claimed. Aku opened up following information at the public space that Hon. Lumumba Dah Adeh from Bassa is a consensus candidate vis-a-vis the APC sole candidate for Bassa/Jos North Federal Constituency bye-election. According to him, you would recall after the d...

..."He is my father and I can never disrespect him"  By Golok Nanmwa ,Jos  Member representing Pankshin /Kanke /Kanam federal constituency in the Federal  house of representatives Hon Yusuf Gagdi ,on Wednesday said there was no rift between him and the District head of Kabwir, Nde Dominic Gofwen. Speaking while addressing some of his supporters in Jos ,Babayo Gagdi described the Monarch as his father whom he is so proud of and that he would never disrespect him. Gagdi said I have spoken and apologised to our Royal father and he described me as his son. In his words, "Yesterday I was with our Royal father in Kabwir and I spoke with our Royal father and he tapped me on my shoulder and said this is my beloved son." "I am human and I am bound to make mistakes." He said he would always continue to put the interest of his people first at all times . Gagdi promised more community-based projects to alleviate sufferings of people of his constituency.

The Deputy Leader Jos North Legislative Council and councillor representing Garba Taho ward in Jos North Local government of Plateau state, Hon. Auwalu Baba Ladan at the weekend empowered over two hundred people of his ward. The beneficiaries mostly Women, youths of young people of primary and secondary school age have been trained in Cosmetiology, as well as given take off grants upon graduation to begin their businesses respectively. The councillor who said programme which is the empower his people to be self sustaining took the beneficiaries through an intensive training which lasted for three months learned various skills including body creams, Shampoo, chocolates, Bournvita, among other things, running to over N3m. They the beneficiaries on their part commended the honourable member for his determination to live up to his campaign promises, and encourage other elected representatives to emulate the spirit Speaking at the occasion, former speaker of the Plateau state house of Assem...

Mustapha Umar, the Commander of the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency NDLEA Plateau State Command, believes that drug dealers and abusers will have no place to hide. The NDLEA Boss also stated that any individual or accomplice of drug syndicates or drug Barons will be seized and face the full wrath of the law, according to a statement signed by Na’ankwalem Dennis Miba’am, Information Officer II, Jos North Local Government Council. Umar made the remarks at the Council Hall in Jos during an enlarged stakeholders engagement meeting organized by Jos North Local Government Council in partnership with the NDLEA to reduce crime and build a better future for Nigerians. According to the state commander, the issue of drug and substance abuse among young Nigerians is a matter of considerable concern to the government at all levels because of the catastrophic consequences it has for the country’s future. Drug usage, according to the state commander, is the “enemy and the stringer,” driving peo...

Elder sister to the alleged suspected killer of a 300-level student of Unijos Jennifer Anthony, Madam Ene Oko has been threatening Bloggers who carried out the news report of the parade of her brother, Moses Oko who was Paraded on Wednesday, by Plateau State Command of the Nigeria Police. It would be recalled that 20 year old Man Moses Oko, who is the suspected killer of Jennifer was Paraded by the Plateau State Police command, on Wednesday, 12 of January, 2022. Parading the suspect before newsmen in Jos, the Plateau State Police Commissioner CP Bartholomew Onyeka, said sequel to the gruesome murder of Miss Jennifer Anthony, a man named Moses Oko suspected to be her boyfriend who fled after committing the crime. The Command in a bid to arrest the perpetrator launched an aggressive manhunt on the suspect and tactically trailed him to Benue state where he was arrested by Hawked eye police operatives of the command. The CP added that "suspect would be arraigned in court as soon as i...

Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN today 11 January 2022 rescued Mrs Thabitha Silas, the wife of the Deputy Chief of Staff, Deputy Governor’s office Plateau state, from kidnappers. Mrs Thabitha was also rescued along with Dr Audu Samuel, the Medical Director Allah Na Kowa Clinic and Maternity Barikin Ladi. Mrs Silas was kidnapped on Sunday 9 January 2022 at  her residence at  little Rayfield Jos, Plateau state while Dr Audu was kidnapped on Monday 10 January 2022 at his residence in Barikin Ladi by the same kidnap gang.  The rescued victims have been reunited with their families.  Details to follow later ISHAKU TAKWA  Major  Military Information Officer OPSH 11 January 2022.

A good Samaritan from Kuru, Mr Pam rescued a young lady who was captured by Ritualist aka yahoo plus boys for ritual today in Kuru, Jos. According to Mr Pam, a local hunter, he was on his routine visit to the bush behind his neighbourhood to check whether his trap caught any bush meat, when he suddenly heard a lady shouting "please don't kill me" They suspected yahoo boys were about to harvest her organs with knives, thereby forcing her to raise the alarm which attracted the hunter. Luck ran out for the gang as the brave hunter engage them with his local pistol, forcing them to retreat back to their car before zooming off. According to her the yahoo boys used charm on her which made her temporarily lose consciousness. However, the prompt response of the hunter saved the young lady as she has since been handed over to the police to reunite her with her family. 2022 is something else. Jos girls are no longer safe in their homeland. Source : Jama Emmanuel

The Deputy governor of Plateau State, Professor Soni Gwanle Tyoden on Friday January 7th, charged those who feel too big to be loyal to their bosses, to take their exit. Tyoden made this known in his office at the Old Government House Rayfield, while receiving his sterling award of loyalty per excellence from the Independent Publishers Association. (IPA) The deputy governor said; "When I got a letter informing me about this award, I wondered whether it was anything out of the ordinary to reward loyalty. Because for me loyalty is something that should come naturally. You're working with somebody, you accepted him as your leader. You must have shared some visions, some ideas about how to run the government. So to that extend, loyalty should come naturally. I saw my role as a Deputy Governor, serving my boss as what should be expected. I'm surprised that people outside were observing and have reached their own conclusions about the fact that there's a seamless working ...

By prince Abubakar Ilemona Ibrahim As 2023 governorship election drums closer, political analysts from Minna the Niger State capital reacted to this paper that the battle is getting hot as politicians allegedly disagreeing with the zoning system arrangement from the two major political party thethe Apc and PDP, He said the Zone B of the Niger East are seriously gunning for the number one seat of the state come 2023 , and the zone C that's the Niger north said that they don't believe on zoning system Another source who beg anonymity said that power should rotate back to where it started in 1979 , if at all zoning will be sacrosanct, if not many may dump party and the ruling party Apc will face real battles in 2023 Adding that the Niger East that started the zoning system in 1979 should stand a Better chance to come in this time since the zoning has gone round the 3 senatorial district's of the state

The Federal University of Education Pankshin establishment Act, recently passed by the National Assembly has reached the final stage of fruitation, with the transmission of the Act to Mr President by Clerk of the National Assembly for presidential assent. In a letter emanating from the Clerk of the National Assembly to Mr President, dated 30th December, 2021 exclusively obtained by Gagdi Media Team, which receipt was acknowledged by Office of the Chief of Staff to the President, the Clerk said the letter was in consonancce with provisions of the Acts Authentication Act Cap A2, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 seeking the President's consent and assent. Going by constitutional requirements, President Buhari has 30 days within which to assent to the Bill or decline same. This, therefore, implies that the Federal University of Education, Pankshin is less than 30 days to come to fruition, all things being equal. The sponsor of the Bill and Member representing PKK, Rt Hon. Yusuf...

The Executive Chairman of Shendam Local Government Council, Hon Miskoom Alex Naantuam has emerged victorious as the Chairman of the just concluded Association of Local Government Of Nigeria (ALGON) Plateau State Chapter election.  While his counterpart, the Executive Chairman of Jos North Local Government Council, Shehu Bala Usman has also on Wednesday emerged as the Deputy Chairman Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON) Plateau chapter respectively.  Details shortly...

... We would support him massively at the polls -Ngas Youths By Golok Nanmwa, Jos Youths from Pankshin/Kanke/ Kanam (PKK) Federal Constituency in Plateau state on Tuesday said no amount of propaganda and gang-up against the re-election of incumbent member Hon Yusuf Gagdi Babayo would see the light of day. The group further said the Youths of PKK has put in place strong mechanisms and internal structures around Gagdi to ensure his emergence not only at the primary but also at the main election come 2023. Speaking at a meeting in Pankshin, the leader of the group Gogop George, said Gagdi who is the House committee chairman on Navy has done very well in the Federal House of reps and should therefore seek another four years to enable him to do more for the people. "Hon Gagdi has successfully included two major roads in PKK into the 2022 budgets. he recently funded the completion of Babban Lamba-Sharam road in Kanke, and also the construction of the Dengi-Kwalmiya-Gagdi-Dugub Road i...

  BY AWENG AKIM & KAZI NANYAH Dr Myles Munroe of blessed memory gave a simple definition of leadership thus: "leadership includes the capacity to influence, inspire, rally, direct, encourage, motivate, induce, move, mobilize, and activate others to pursue a common goal or purpose while maintaining commitment, momentum, and courage. Senator Istifanus Dung Gyang fits this definition perfectly. This article seeks to explore and juxtapose Senator I. D. Gyang as a man of unquestionable character and integrity, a man of purpose and a man of passion for his constituents, state and nation at large given the path he has chosen towards delivering quality and representative leadership to the good people of Plateau North with the hope to convince the average Plateau person that the people's senator deserves a second term in office as Senator representing Plateau North in the National Assembly. Istifanus Dung Gyang (born 1964) is a Nigerian senator representing the good people of Plate...

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has disclosed that the national assembly may be removing the direct primary clause which has generated lots of controversy, when they resume from recess. The speaker who spoke while unveiling some projects in Surulere, Lagos State, on Thursday December 30, also described the process of overriding the President’s veto as difficult. Gbajabiamila said: “IF YOU FOLLOW THE HISTORY OF THE AMENDMENT OF THE DIRECT AND INDIRECT PRIMARY BILL, I INITIATED THAT AMENDMENT BILL FOR A GOOD REASON AND IT IS FOR PEOPLE TO PARTICIPATE IN ELECTIONS. THESE ARE THE PEOPLE YOU SEE AROUND WHEN YOU CAMPAIGN EVERY FOUR YEARS. “FOR ME, IT DOES NOT MAKE SENSE THAT THESE PEOPLE DO NOT HAVE A VOICE IN WHO REPRESENTS THEM. IT IS PART OF BEING USED AND I DIDN’T LIKE THAT. MOST OF US ARE REFORMERS AND ONE OF THE WAYS TO REFORM THE SYSTEM IS TO MAKE IT MORE ACCOUNTABLE AND TO MAKE THE PEOPLE HAVE A VOICE IN WHO REPRESENTS THEM AS OPPOSED TO A FEW PEOPLE SITTIN...

Official statement from the command of Operations Safe Haven states that “While the Paramount ruler of Gindiri in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, Chief Charles Mato has been with his abductors, the commander OPSH, Major General Ibrahim Ali placed the troops deployed at Gyanbus on red alert and a hot trail of the perpetrators followed” Consequently, “Eight suspects were arrested in connection with the kidnap incidence and are being interrogated” Following this development, the paramount ruler early this morning of Friday 31 December 2021 has been released by his abductors. Meanwhile Operations Safe Haven is still very much on ground to ensure all those involved in the kidnap of the traditional ruler are arrested and made to face the full wrath of the law.

The Komsol unity peace cup competition 2021 was a football competition organized for the 40 grassroots wards teams of Shendam, Mikang, and Qua'anpan Federal Constituency to reunite and improve local sporting activities in the areas. The finals of the match was between Yelwa United versus Dabat Warriors which ended 2:1 in favour of Dabat Warriors. The finals was played at the Shendam Mini Stadium amidst pomp and pageantry. The prizes of Sharon car goes to Dabat Warriors, Golf - 3 car to Yelwa United, Tricycle to Kurgwi Pillars and a Motorcycle was also given to Total United for securing 4th position at the competition respectively.  Hon Komsol Longgap Alphonsus said he decided to add the prize of a Motorcycle for the 4th position of the tournament, because of the way and manner the teams participated during the tournament.  At the event, there were presentation of prizes to the Highest Goals Scorer, Mr. Nanpan from FC Congo, well behaved Team goes to the Samba Boys, Total Utd Coach,...

The Executive Governor of Katsina State, Aminu Bello Masari, has encouraged residents of the state to arm themselves and confront bandits terrorizing them as the security officials alone cannot tackle insecurity in the state. Speaking during a media parley in Katsina, Masari stressed that the number of security personnel in the state was not enough to tackle the situation. He said: “It’s Islamically allowed for one to defend himself against attack. One must rise to defend himself, his family, and his assets. If you die while trying to defend yourself, you’ll be considered a martyr. It’s surprising how a bandit would own a gun while a good man trying to defend himself and his family doesn’t have one,”. Masari noted that the state government would help those who plan to own arms to help bring an end to the spate of banditry in the state. “We’ll support those who come with the initiative to procure arms because residents need to also complement the efforts of security agencies. These peop...

By Golok Nanmwa, Jos Youths from Pankshin/Kanke/ Kanam Federal Constituency in Plateau state on Tuesday said the member representing them in the Federal House of representatives Hon Yusuf Gagdi has done excellently well in providing dividends of democracy and people of the zone are 100 per cent with him. Gagdi deserves a second term, we can not be intimidated we would continue to work to ensure his victory come 2023. The group also passed a vote of confidence on Rep. Yusuf Gagdi Babayo, the member representing them in the House of Representatives in 2023 saying he carries all his constituents along in governance irrespective of religion and Political party. “Our Yusuf Gagdi is respectful and carries every stakeholder along in governance he is too useful to the people of PKK he needs to return to the House of Representatives,” the youths added. Speaking at a meeting in Pankshin, the leader of the group Gogop George said Gagdi has done very well in the Federal House of reps and should t...

Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau state has given residents 72 hours to present evidence of COVID-19 vaccination or negative PCR test result to be able to access public offices. Lalong issued the directive on Monday in Jos at the flag-off of the COVID-19 mass vaccination campaign “All citizens of 18 yearse and above will henceforth show evidence of vaccination or present a negative Covid-19 PCR test result done within 72 hours to gain access to any public office. “This will also go hand-in-hand with observing all COVID-19 safety protocols in schools, markets, banks, weddings, churches, mosques, among other places,’’ he said. The governor added that the directive became necessary to ensure public safety, especially following the discovery of the Omicron variant of the virus in Nigeria. He urged residents to avail themselves of the opportunity of the mass campaign to get vaccinated adding. The governor added that his earlier order to arrest and prosecute those discouraging others from get...

By Udeobasi Ngozi  All Adults in Plateau State would be mandated to Pay a Development Tax of 300 Naira Annually starting from 2022. This, according to the Chairman, Plateau State Internal Revenue Service, Dashe Arlat, is to enable the state meet its 2022 internally-generated revenue target. Apart from that, banks and construction companies would also pay the development tax and efforts would also be intensified to collect consumption tax from persons lodging and spending money in hotels and other accommodation outlets in the State. Arlat, while speaking with journalists in his office in Jos, stressed that the State has the potential to realize “between N3.5bn to N5bn monthly if everyone comes on board. “From January to November 2021, a total of N20,060,219,702.16 was received as IGR, based on our assessment, Plateau has the potential to get between N3.5bn to N5bn monthly as against our initial target of N2bn per month,” he said. Arlat, who gave a breakdown of IGR accrued to the State b...