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Another round of a Free Comprehensive Medical and Surgical Services organized by the Qua'an-Pan Local Government Council under the leadership of Hon Ernest Abner Da'a for the people of the locality and environs is to commence on Tuesday January 31 to February 5, 2023 in 5 centers across of the LGA. A Statement signed by the Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs, Stephen Sarki Musa of the Executive Chairman of the LGC, indicates that, the program will hold simultaneously in Kwalla, Kwande, Namu, Kwa and Doemak, adding that the official flag off will take place at the Pedong and Maternity in Namu town on January 31 The Statement added that the 6 Days Free Medical Outreach, which commences from 8:00 am to 4 pm daily, is a collaboration between Qua'an-Pan Local Government Council and the Association of Resident Doctors, Plateau State Specialist Hospital, Jos. The Chairman of the Council, Hon Ernest Abner Daa disclosed that for easy accessibility, the Medical Outreach at...

The State Working Committee, SWC of the All Progressives Congress in Plateau State has ratified the expulsion of Ishaya Itse from the APC. In a statement signed and issued by the state publicity secretary, Hon Syvanus Namang, said: “In a unanimous decision by the 17 members of the State Working Committee at its meeting at the Kalwa House party secretariat in Jos last week, the party acted on the letter expelling Ishaya Itse from his Jos Jarawa Ward of Jos Norh dated 12th January, 2023. “His expulsion was duly approved by the Jos North Local Local Government Party Exco on 16th January and in line with the provisions of the constitution of the APC, the State Executive Committee duly ratified his expulsion on Thursday 19th January, 2023. Ishaya Itse who had been parading himself as a factional Chairman of the party was expelled for, among others, breaching provisions of the APC constitution, anti- party activities, impersonation of party offices or its holders, creating parallel part...

Member representing Pankshin, Kanke, Kanam in the Federal House of Representatives and Chairman, House Committee on Navy, Rt. Hon Yusuf Adamu Gagdi, was on Monday January 23rd, 2023, inaugurated 1200 members of his Campaign Council, held at Dengi Mini stadium amidst pomp and pageantry. The campaign council which was inaugurated, is to be headed by himself as chairman, Hon Philip Dasun as the Director General, while ND Shehu Kanam as Secretary General with so many members across PKK look set to return Rt. Hon. Yusuf Gagdi back into the National Assembly. Rt. Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi has endeared himself to his constituents as the ‘People’s Representative’ with his grassroots drive, the inauguration of his campaign council is well attended by dignitaries from various walks of life. Mal. Sani Garba said, "In the history of PKK, this is the first time we have a member that has so far executed more than Six Hundred (600) projects for his constituency". "Rt. Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gag...

The Senatorial Candidate for the Labour Party (LP) for Plateau Central Zone in the February 2023 General Elections, Hon. Melchior Gowon has given the party three days to publicly renounced and correct what he called "mischievous publication/fake news particularly the picture of Chief Garba Pwul SAN which appeared on the program of event during the LP Presidential Campaign Rally in Jos on Friday 21st January 2023 as the puported Senatorial Candidate for the party. Addressing Journalists in Jos yesterday, Gowon stated that the briefing was to protest and expressed his disenchantment over the development which he described as fraudulent. "I am here to express my protest to the publication in the Magazine of the Labour Party Presidential Campaign Rally, Jos 2023 circulated at the Rwang Pam Township Stadium, Jos on the 20th January 2023 titled 'A new Nigeria is possible'. This is a conspiracy against me and against the interest of the people of Plateau Central Zone. It is ...

Jos East PDP House of Assembly Candidate, Atsen Yusuf Musa has commended security agencies for successfully rescuing the Paramount ruler of Jos East, Agbang Agwom Izere, Rev Dr. Isaac Wakili from kidnappers den unhurt. The candidate in a statement said, it has become very expedient for me to address the world today with mixed feelings over the unabated security challenges bedeviling the good people of Jos East Constituency and by extension The Izere Nation. "We woke up in the early hours of Friday 20th , January, 2023 greeted with shocking news of an attack on the palace of Agbang Agwom Izere, Rev.Dr.Isaac Wakili in Shere, Jankasa by kidnappers. The kidnappers in carrying out their nefarious act were engaged in a serious gun battle by the security personnel in charge of the palace which resulted to the lost of one member of the vigilante , another sustained serious injuries and unfortunately the successful abduction of the first class Paramount chief of The Izere nation, HRH....

Badung Chairman, Plateau Northern Aspirants for state House of Assembly A group known as Plateau Northern Aspirants for State House of Assembly, under the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has vowed to support and deliver all the APC candidates in the fourth coming 2023 general elections. The group in a communique signed and issued by Celina Lyop Jakawa to the Age Newspaper, said, the aspirants who are deeply rooted at the grassroots, have thousands of supporters across their constituencies to deliver APC on the Plateau. The communique added that; “All Plateau Northern Aspirants for State House of Assembly, have agreed to work passionately for the party and to deliver all candidates who are flying the party's ticket in the 2023 general elections come February 25th and 11th March, 2023 respectively”. “The group in a meeting at Kalwa house, unanimously agreed to work together across the northern part of state to deliver all APC candidates in the zone”. The statement added. The...

... MOURNS THE DEMISE OF TPL MORRIS DABUAHAT. By Nanyah Daman, Yuwana Enoch, Justin Jattim, Michael Nangwang, Anastasia Jatbyen, Vanessa Timbyen and Asile Abel,Jos. The General Manager of the Jos Metropolitan Development Board,TPL John Kefas Yilrwang has assured the people of Plateau State that the Board will work within the ambit of the law,laid down rules and regulations of the country to maintain a well planned city. The GM of the JMDB made the clarification in his office in Jos on Tuesday 17th January, 2023 in a brief media chat with NewsGate Magazine, Newscrest Newspaper, Jat HotNews Newspaper, Frank News Magazine, Emerald Magazine and Trust News Online. Yilrwang went on to inform the Publishers that the board has already issued notices to builders who have not gotten approval from JMDB before starting their building projects across the city. The GM warned defaulters to desist from further developing unapproved structures and that very soon illegal structures in the city will be...

For anybody that last visited College of Health Technology Pankshin, probably three years ago, would today appreciate the monumental Infrastructural development and academic excellence the collage recorded in recent times under the able leadership of Dr. Isah Francis Fwangje as the Provost of the institution.  This development was made known in an interactive session between the Provost of the college, and members of Plateau Publishers Association PPA, on a courtesy call visit. Introducing members of PPA while delivering his speech, vice chairman of the association, Mr John Daniel Bok, the Publisher of  National Horrizon,said PPA is at the collage to partner with the Institution while eulogizing the pragmatic achievements of the provost, said the association is pleased to familiarized with the collage for keeping abreast with the activities of the college. Vice chairman of the association, commended Dr. Fwangje's leadership style at the college for acommodating media practitioners ...

By Jatdul Jerry Every year, the good people of Jos East local Government Area of Plateau State, Shere Jankasa, has set aside 7th of January as its New Year festival. The aim of organizing the festival is to show gratitude to God almighty Whom have seen them all through to another new year. The event took place at Zakim Primary School field, Shere Jankasa, area of Jos East local government, with various dance troops showcasing their original culture to thrilled the guests at the festival.  Chairman of the occasion, is His Royal Highness, Rev Dr Isaac Azi Wakili, in attendance. This year's festival is being chaired by Senator ID Gyang, who is ably represented by Hon. Izang Madaki, said the Senator is always having Jos East people at heart adding, "He always listen to our yearnings and aspiration and his doors are always open for the Afizeres'”. He added. The event brought together all titled holders, men and women, sons and daughters of Afizere, politicians contesting for v...

... CALLS FOR QUICK INTERVENTION AND REBUILDING THE LABORATORY. By Nanyah Daman, David Kazi & Vanessa Timbyen, Jos. Prof. James Garba Damen, the National President of the Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria (AMLSN) has led a high powered delegation of the Association to assess the destruction of the Plateau State Specialist Hospital Main Laboratory on Wednesday 4th January, 2023 by fire and also to commiserate with the Government and people of Plateau over the irreparable loss. Damen and the delegation visited the Chief Medical Director of the Specialist Hospital, Dr. Filimon Habila Golwa, who was represented by Mr. D.J Bot, the Director of Administration of the Hospital. At the office of the CMD, Prof James Garba Damen, the National President of AMLSN described the incidence as a national disaster and appealed to the Federal and State Governments as well as Non-Governmental Organizations to come to the aid of the hospital by quick intervention to rebuild the b...

The House of Representatives Candidate of the Labour Party,For Jos North/ Bassa Federal Constituency and a Philanthropist,Hon. Daniel Asama said women are very special creature hence, they need to activate the womanhood in them. The House of Representatives hopeful,made the assertion in His office in Jos,during his interface with Miss Kiche and Miss Empress,they both paid a courtesy call to Hon. Asama and solicited for his support for their pet projects in Kiche land of Bassa Local Government area of Plateau state. According to the beauty pageants, they want to reach out to widows and ladies in Kiche land and beyond to stimulate them to pursue education and take their personal hygienes with seriousness, they will also embark on awareness,symposia to encourage the students on the importance of attending classes instead of dropping out for mining activities and early marriage which is bedeviling them . In his respond,the Labour Party Candidate, appreciate their coming and encourage th...

Mattew Akawu, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2023 elections in Pengana State Constituency is dead. Akawu who was billed to fly the party’s flag in the 2023 State Assembly election was said to have attended a new year event in the constituency on Wednesday, January 4, 2022. A family source confirming the politician’s death said; “He then said he wasn’t feeling fine on his return home, his situation deteriorated and he was taken to the hospital. “Unfortunately, he died in the early hours of Friday”, the source confirmed. Also speaking, the Publicity Secretary of PDP in Plateau state, John Akans, confirmed the demise of the candidate. He said: “Yes we are aware of the death of our candidate for Pengana State Assembly Constituency but the party will issue a statement on that, that’s all I can tell you”. He concluded.

... Pleaded with Gov. Inuwa to redeem N1m Pledged to the affected communities. A socio-cultural group, known as Tangale Community Overseas (TCO) has called on Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe state to set up a committee to investigate the unprovoked attacks on Tangale communities in recent weeks, and stop claiming reprisal, as Tangale people have no history of carrying out attack on any community. General Secretary of the group, Lamela Umaru Lakorok, made the call when TCO visited the two affected communities, Amtawalam and Pobawure, to commiserate with them over the attacks, and the group donated the sum of one Million Naira to victims of the attacks to aid their plights. Lakorok said that TCO was disturbed by the attacks and felt it is necessary to send their contributions to the victims, saying whatever affects the people at home, also affects them overseas. He said the proposal by the state government to establish a mobile police base in the attacked areas is a welcome development, h...

In it's quest of building a working relationship between a common man and the politicians in government for providing good governance, a Non Governmental Organization, Myrole Aid Mission was on Tuesday January 3rd 2022, organized a programme with a theme tagged “2023 And the Quest for a better Plateau”. The event took place at Crest Hotel and Gardens, Old Airport road, of Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau state amidst pomp and pageantry. The Convener of the event and board of trustee Chairman of Myrole Aid Mission, Mr Solomon Gokas, said the purpose of organizing this conference is because of lack of good governance that we're having on the plateau and the nation at large. He said we discovered there's a lot of things that are lacking and which we feel is important to discuss some of these issues here and to see how we can sort it. He added that: “As I said it earlier before the programme start, I'm just like an agent between government and the common man on th...

The National Association of Nigerian Traditional Medicine Practitioners (NANTMP)has dissolved the National Executive Council (EXCO) with effect from 21st December 2022 and inaugurated the Electoral Committee (ELCOM) to conduct the election on January 28th, 2023 at a venue to be communicated by the ELCOM. This was disclosed at a world press conference by Dr. Shehu Adam, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the National Association of Nigerian Traditional Medicine Practitioners (NANTMP) held on Thursday, 22nd December 2023 at its official guest house, Tafawa Balewa Street, Jos. Quoting the NANTMP Electoral Act in Article 7, the Board of Trustee Chairman, Dr. Shehu Adamu hinted that “today 22nd Day of December 2022, we stand to announce the resolution of the BOT, based on the Electoral Act of the Association in Article 7 to organize the election of the new EXCO of the association, after the expiration of the tenure of Dr. Shaba Maikudi administration of three years from October 7th, 2...

I, Hon. Ernest Abner Da’a, on behalf of the Executive, the Legislature, the Traditional Council and the good, loving people of Qua’an-Pan LGA of Plateau State, rejoice with the Director General, Industrial Training Fund (ITF), Sir Joseph Ntung Ari (KSM), as he marks his 62nd birth anniversary. As one of the outstanding ambassador of our land, we are glad to join your family, friends and associates in celebrating your new age. Sir, the people of our locality are optimistic that, having distinguished yourself as a team player, a silent achiever, a philanthropist and a highly capacitated personality who have impacted much in the ITF through your contributions to nation building, you will continue to make Qua'an-Pan, Plateau State and the nation proud. As you advance in age, we pray God to grant you good health, protection, peace and fruitful years ahead and may you conquer like King David, be filled with wisdom like King Solomon and live long like Methuselah. Hearty Cheers to your ne...

PRESS RELEASE DR. DAKUM CALLS FOR MAGNANIMITY IN VICTORY CELEBRATION Plateau State Labour Party Governorship candidate, Dr. Patrick Dakum, who emerged victorious at the Federal High Court sitting in Jos, the Plateau State capital today against the suit filed by the erstwhile Governorship candidate, Mr. Yohana Margif seeking to disqualify his candidacy, and that of his running mate, Hon. Edward Pwajok (SAN), has called on all supporters to be magnanimous in celebration. According to him, the victory is not a trigger for criticism, rancour and vulgar, but an inspiration for hard-work, determination and tenacity towards victory at the 2023 governorship polls, hence, should be observed with decorum. Having given glory to God Almighty for the win, Dakum extends his gratitude to all members of his campaign team, Consolidation for Greater Plateau 2023, friends and well wishers, and all those that have been praying along for his success. He further appeals to all supporters of Margif in the La...

The Minister of Information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has blasted the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, saying that Atiku Abubakar and his party has no moral justification to attack the ruling All Progressives Congress APC administration headed by Muhammadu Buhari. The Minister, who spoke on Monday, December 5, 2022, in Abuja on the achievements in the water sector, accused Atiku of trying to downplay what the Buhari government had achieved. Mohammed said, ” Let me use this opportunity to comment on the increasing tendency by some opposition presidential candidates to downplay the achievements of this administration, in their desperation for power, ahead of the 2023 elections. “The worst offender in this regard has been the presidential candidate of the PDP, former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar. “During his recent campaign in Akure, the former VP was quoted as saying the APC had not done anything for Nigeria in eight years. “What a preposterous s...

The National Youth Leader of Congress of Northern Nigeria Christians CNNC and former National President, Youth Wing of Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWICAN) Engr. Daniel Kadzai has called on the warring faction and loyalists of Pam and Mamza to sheathe sword in the interest of peace. Kadzai said “I wish to issued an appeal for an immediate ceasefire in all corners to both loyalist of Most Rev'd Dr. Stephen Dami Mamza, Catholic Bishop of Yola and Chairman Adamawa State and Rev'd Dr. Yakubu Pam, the Executive Secretary, Nigeria Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC). The trend of counter accusations from the loyalists has generated a lot of concerns to Nigerians”.  “We cannot fold our arm and allow the ego of these brilliant loyalists downplay on the integrity of these two influential Nigeria Christian Leaders.  I'm very close to Bishop. Dami, the CAN Chairman Adamawa State for over three decades and also Rev'd Dr.  Pam, who we worked with when he was the CAN Chairman ...

Deputy Chairman House of Representatives Committee on Anti-Corruption and Member Representing Jos South/Jos East Federal Constituency, Hon. Dachung Musa Bagos has described the recent Victory of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP at the Federal High Court Jos as an indication that PDP will chase out the failed APC Administration in Plateau State. The Lawmaker while reacting to the Court judgment of the Federal High Court Jos, said the Judiciary is the only Hope for the Common Man. It would be recalled that the Federal High Court sitting in Jos had struck out the case by Augustine Timkuk Dandam against the PDP, INEC, and Hon Nanim Joseph who won the Langtang North-North State Constituency Primaries held in May 2022. Bagos said the Federal High Court verdict has exposed the APC plans against the PDP which the APC were planning to repeat their hatchet Local Government Elections Job to stop the PDP in Plateau from participating in the 2023 elections, adding that INEC cannot be PLASIEC in 202...