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By Jatdul Jerry Plateau Publishers Association PPA, has paid a courtesy visit to the newly appointed Chief of Staff to the executive governor of plateau state, Jeremiah Satmak, in his little Rayfield, New Government House office, Jos, Thursday June 22nd, 2023. Chairman of the Assocition, Chief Amb. Nanyah A. Daman, who led the delegation on the courtesy visit, said "It is with great joy and sense of respect that we address you today on the auspicious occasion of a courtesy call on the brand new Chief of Staff to the Executive Governor of Plateau State, Engr. Jeremiah Satmak. You have exhibited high sense of responsibility and finesse in leadership to have responded promptly on our request for a courtesy call". The chairman stressed that PPA are in his office for the purpose of record, synergy and collaborations with his office. He further asserted that the The PPA is a twenty-five member organization made up of owners of Print and Online Publishers of Magazines, Newspapers an...

By Kazi Nanyah Insecurity is a critical issue that has plagued Nigeria, particularly in Plateau State, for many years. The recurring conflicts, attacks on communities and violence have cost significant loss of life, property, and displaced communities. To shed light on this matter, we had the privilege of interviewing Mr. Samuel Obadiah, a renowned lecturer at the Centre for Conflict Management and Peace Studies, University of Jos. Mr. Obadiah shared valuable insights into the causes of insecurity in Plateau State and Nigeria as a whole and provided recommendations for the Governor Caleb Mutfwang-led administration in Plateau State to enhance security architecture, peacebuilding efforts, and grassroots initiatives. Understanding the Causes of Insecurity According to Mr. Obadiah, insecurity in Plateau State and Nigeria is rooted in a complex interplay of factors. Ethnic, religious, and political tensions often serve as catalysts for conflicts. Additionally, socio-economic disparities, c...

The Bureau Chief and Correspondent of the Daily Sun Newspaper in Plateau State, Mr. Gyang Musa Bere, has been appointed the Director of Press and Public Affairs (DOPA) to the Executive Governor of Plateau State, His Excellency Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang. In a press statement, the Secretary to the Government of the State (SGS), Arc.Samuel N. Jatau, MNIA, asserted that the appointment is with immediate effect. You may recall that prior to his appointment, Bere served as the Executive Governor’s Special Assistant for Media and Chairman of the Correspondents’ Chapel for the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Plateau State Council.

The Provost, Federal School of Medical Laboratory science Technology Jos, Dr. Nkeruewem Sunday Etukudoh and four others have been arraigned before Justice S. P Gang of High Court 3 Jos on 16 Count Charge bordering on Advance Fee Fraud and other Fraud related matters. The matter which came up on Tuesday 25th April, 2023 commenced Denovo following the retirement of Hon. Justice Christene Dabup last year who was handling the case. As a matter of fact, Hon. Justice Gang is the 4th Judge handling the matter since the accused persons were first arraigned in 2016 before Justice Yakubu Dakwak. After the retirement of Justice Dakwak, the file was reassigned to Justice Danjuma Longji who after his retirement in 2019, the case file was reassigned to Justice Christene Dabup before her retirement last year. When the case with Amended charge No: PLD/J36c/2015 was called and the charges read to the accused after the EFCC sought the leave of court for that purpose.   One of the charge reads: "Tha...

The Nigerian Army Headquarters, Department of Civil Military Affairs today held the Second Quarter of the 2023 Civil Military Media Chat (CIMIC) at Crispan Hotel, Jos Plateau with the theme “Media as a critical Tool in Addressing Insecurity in Nigeria” The Department of Civil-Military Affairs was commended for the initiative and noble gesture, which, according to the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Col. Faruk Yahaya CFR, who was represented by Major General Abdulsalami Ibrahim, GOC 3 Division, said it will further foster better collaboration with the media. The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Faruk Yahaya, has a core vision for a professional Nigerian Army that is ready to complete assigned missions in a joint environment for Nigeria’s defense. He emphasized the need for stronger collaboration to combat the fake news epidemic. Maj. Gen MG Kangye, Chief of Civil Military Affairs in his remark said that the civil Military Affairs was established on Dec 6th 2010 to foster civil military relation a...

By Gyang Bere As Plateau State gets set to usher into New Government House, Little Rayfield a new Executive Governor, His Excellency, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, on May 29, 2023, the long awaited occasion presents a refreshing moment in the political journey of the state, premised on peace, unity for progressive Plateau. His emergence is timely and very crucial at this period that the walls of unity in Plateau are collapsing, and intolerance, which is alien to the people, has taken a fast lane in the last couples of years. Observers of Plateau political and socio-cultural evolution, particularly from 2015, are stunned by this turn of events which has deprived the state the wise counsel of elders. This, among numerous challenges, constitute the task before Mutfwang who is better prepared with high sense of commitment to confront them headlong for a united Plateau, where citizens will identify their God-given vision and actualize their dreams of self economic reliance and contribute to the ind...

The Plateau State Internal Revenue Service (PSIRS), has said it is targeting a total of N26 billion as its Internally Generated Revenue(IGR) for the 2023 fiscal year. Chairman PSIRS Mr. Dashe Arlat Dasogot said it has adopted several strategy as well as motivate their staffs work to ensure they achieved their target result. Chairman of stated this on Tuesday at the PSIRS Headquarters in Jos while briefing Newsmen. According to him, already from January to March, 2023 the Agency has generated Seven billion as Revenue and the agency has a target to generate 26 billion Revenue at the end of December, 2023. Arlat added that new strategy will involve redefining some business activities which will enhance revenue generation, saying there is alot of technology involving to ease the collection of data for assessment. “And With 7 billion generated from January to March, 2023, we are hopeful that we will meet the IGR target of N 26bn for the year 2023” “Since the inception of this present admini...

As Workers in Nigeria Celebrate 1st May to mark workers day in the country, the state Chairman Nigerian Civil Service Union (NCSU), plateau State Chapter has reeled our his achievements since he become the leader of the Union. Comrade Timothy Gopep who doubled as the Plateau State Secretary Joint Service negotiating Council of the Union in the state , spoke with Newsmen in an interview held at the Union Secretariat in Jos. He said the union under his watch during the period under review, has achieved tremendous success among which is the secured of C of O for the state Secretariat which was hitertherto not available and very risky for the union. He said right now the C of O the land where the union's Secretariat is build is now secured with the acquisition of Union. Comrade Gopep stressed that his Exco also negotiated on behalf of the Union members the purchase of parcels of land which every members is to pay instrumentally and spread across 3 months salary that will be deducted f...

The Plateau State Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning has interacted with the citizens of the state at the headquarters of the three senatorial districts at a townhall meeting on citizen engagement in the budgeting process. Nde Dan-Philip Hirkop, Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, Plateau State, while addressing the participants for the Northern Zone held at Joshua Dariye’s Hall, Plateau State Polytechnic, Jos Campus on April 20, 2023, highlighted that this occasion is an interactive session between the government and its citizens in the budget preparation process. Nde Hirkop maintained that it’s the desire of the ministry and that of the government to make a positive impact on the lives of the citizens after the successful completion of the process in question. The rationale behind the meeting is to strengthen transparency, accountability, and sustainability of government programs as well as gain government confidence in their implementation, the c...

The All Progressives Congress in Plateau State has in recent times witnessed how a faction of the PDP in the state has resorted to very desperate moves all in a bid to "protect" what it calls its "God - given" mandate. This was amply demonstrated by the very irresponsible, satanic and inciting press conference by the factional Publicity Secretary of the PDP, John Akans which is replete with venomous invectives. This seriously calls for concern as it has grave implications for the peace, unity and security of the state. For instance, in its penchant for casting aspersions on the judiciary and attempt to divide its ranks, the PDP in the state called on the judiciary, (we wonder which judiciary) to "monitor the proceedings of the Plateau Governorship Tribunal to the Supreme Court as as they should not upturn the people's choice which will be totally unacceptable to the people" The incititement did not stop there but continued thus; " We also...

Plateau State chapter of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has slammed the erstwhile speaker, Plateau State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Ayuba Abok, over his non compliance to court's judgment execution procedure, and also disrupting legislative activities in the legislature. Addressing newssmen on Thursday at the APC's Secretariat in Jos, Publicity Secretary of the party, Hon. Sylvanus Namang lampooned Abok over his over zealous return to the House as Speaker in company of some Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, zealots and thugs at the instance of a High Court's judgment restoring him without following due process, and also stirring the hornet's nest which led to sealing of the legislative complex by the Commissioner of Police. Namang described Abok's action as hilarious comedy seeing that he has since ceased to be a member of the House by virtue of his defection from the APC, the platform upon which he rode to the legislature as enshrined in the Constitution ...

In the bid to curb crimes and criminalities within Qua'an-Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State, the LGC Administration in the area has constructed and handed over a new Divisional Police Office to the Nigerian Police on Wednesday April 12, 2023. Speaking during the handing over and commissioning of the office in Namu town, the Executive Chairman of Qua’an-Pan Local Government Council, Hon. Ernest Abner Da’a described the event as a fulfilment of his administration's assurance to the people of partnering with the various security agencies and outfits within and outside the LGA, towards maximization of their services to secure them. "You recalled that on assumption of office and in the face of the many security challenges we assured you of impactful partnership with the various security agencies and outfits within and outside of the LGA, towards the maximization of the services of the Army, Police and other recognized outfits, like The Vigilante, Community Police, Ne...

The Chairman of Qua’an-Pan Local Government Council of Plateau State, Hon. Ernest Abner Da’a has joined Christians around the world to celebrate Easter, urging them to use the occasion “to reflect on Christ-like virtues.” In a goodwill message to mark the  celebration, signed by Stephen Sarki Musa, his Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs on Friday, Hon. Da’a said: "As we commemorate the agony, death and resurrection of Christ our Saviour, let us have a renewed hope, since His rising from the death signifies victory over death and evil.” “This is an occasion for sober reflection, because at the heart of Easter, is the triumph of light over darkness," the Chairman said. Da’a, further urged the people of Qua'an-Pan to celebrate the period with families, neighbors and communities, with love, compassion, kindness, resilience and forgiveness. The Council Chairman called on Christians to emulate Jesus Christ’s selfless virtues of sacrifice, forgiveness and service to hum...

The Chairman of Qua’an-Pan Local Government Council of Plateau State, Hon. Ernest Abner Da’a, has awarded contracts for execution of some projects within the Local Government. The contracts include the Renovation and Remodeling of the Old Secretariat Complex Ba’ap, awarded to Elite-Pan Nig. Ltd.; the Construction of Skills Acquisition Center Doemak to be handled by Shelter Contractors Nig. Ltd.; the Construction of Examination Hall in Kwa to Omags Engineering Ltd. and the Construction of Turniang Road Bridge, awarded to Dagwiling Global Ventures Ltd. Hon. Ernest Abner Da’a also awarded the contract for the Consultation of the Construction of Turniang Road Bridge to Multi-Crustals Nig. Ltd.; reawarded the contract for the Completion of the Police Station in Kwalla to Sonshak Global Ventures Ltd., while Asset Revaluation to Daniel Datong & Co., as Banamai-Dadama Consults is to handle Revenue Revitalization. The Chairman, had during the signing and presentation of letters to the 8 Co...

Elders and stakeholders of the PDP in Kanke Local Government Area of Plateau State have shower encomiums on the party's candidate for the Kanke state constituency election, Mrs. Jiritmwa Goyit, describing her as a trusted, diligent and a resourceful woman. The elders made their submission last Friday on the occasion of the flag off of campaign rally and the inauguration of her Campaign Council in Amper, Kanke LGA. Hon. Goyit, while inaugurating the Campaign Council, called on the members to ensure proper coordination of her campaign's operations and implement all the strategies. She also urged members of the PDP to vote candidates under the platform of the party in all elections, begining with the Presidential on February 25, 2023. "As a party woman, I urge you to cast your votes to PDP candidates in all the elections". Our Reporter spoke with some of the elders and stakeholders on the candidature of Goyit after the event. Nde David Shikfu Parradang, a retired Comptro...

The Coordinator of the Plateau State Potato Value Chain Support Project, Mr Thomas Muopshin has commended the Executive Chairman of Qua'an-Pan Local Government Council, Hon Ernest Abner Da'a, for his supportive roles in ensuring the success of the programmes of the Project. Mr. Muopshin made the commendation, through the Local Government Desk Officer of the Project, Mangal Joshua, during a visit on the Council Chairman in his Office in Ba'ap on Thursday February 2, 2023, by the Project team. The Coordinator informed the Chairman that they were in his office to solidify on the several partnership programmes between them and to appreciate the Local Government Council for the support they are giving the Project. He specifically appreciated the Chairman for ensuring the Payment of counterpart funds; and the sponsorship of farmers to attend workshops at different levels. Mr Muopshin informed that most of the programmes of the Tomato Value Chain Project in the Local Government ...

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 ...