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By Trust Campaign Council. The Forum of former Chairmen and Secretaries of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Plateau state council has called on journalists in the state to join hands and produce a female chairman Ayuku Pwaspo for the state council in the September 8 council election. The Forum comprising of Barr. Sunday Gye, Katdapba Gobum, Barr John Tsok, Chief Audu Ojogbane, Chris Gyang, George Damwan, Rhoda Lar, Illiya Putmang Amos etc made the call after a session with the Trust Campaign Council (TCC) in Jos on Thursday. The Forum was briefed by the Director General of the Trust Campaign Council Lucy Chindaba on the preparation towards the council election and on the neccessity of Ayuku Pwaspo candidacy in 2023. In thier separate remarks of endorsement at the meeting, Barr Sunday Gye, Katdapba Gobum and Barr John Tsok who were physically present at the meeting said they have confidence in the leadership of Ayuku Pwaspo. "We are not just endorsing the candidacy of Ayuku P

... NAWOJ, Plateau chapter endorse Ayuku The executive and members of the Plateau Radio Television Corporation (PRTVC) made up of two chapels have given reasons why they endorsed Ayuku Pwaspo as their candidate for the position of Chairman in the council election slater for 8th September.  The Chapels confirmed their endorsement at the PRTVC Newsroom when they hosted the Ayuku Pwaspo Trust Campaign Council led by Lucy Chindaba Comrade Joseph Langkwap who spoke on behalf of both chapels said, "the emergence of Ayuku Pwaspo was a resolution of a combined congress of the chapels. "We unanimously endorse her because we know of his capacity, we know of her inputs as former Financial Secretary, Vice Chairman in the outgoing NUJ exco. And we are proud to bring her forth to contest for the position of Chairman this time. "We hereby appeal to other chapels and entire member of the council to support her. "I'm also pleased that our management have given us their approval

August 12th, of every year has been Marked to celebrate the World International Youth Day by the United Nation (UN). In Plateau state, while commemorating the world youth day celebration, Governor Caleb Mutfwang has acknowledged the Contributions of the youth to the nation building. He said the substantial contributions of the youth towards development, underlining the inclusion of numerous young individuals in his administration’s cabinet and strategic government positions.  The Governor, who was ably represented by the state commissioner of Youth and Sport Bashir Lawandi Datti, stated this in his speech to mark the  the 2023 International “Youth Day” celebration. Governor Mutfwang highlighted the exceptional qualities possessed by the youth, particularly those from Plateau State, adding that they are productive, resilient, competent, talented, and deeply committed to endeavors that contribute to the overall progress of the state.  The governor however affirmed his unwavering commitme

The Publisher/Editor-In-Chief, African Drum Magazine, Joeseph Adudu has congratulated the newly sworn-in Plateau State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Hon. Musa Ashoms on his appointment as Commissioner. Chief Adudu urges him to evolve mechanisms ranging from public enlightenment and persuasive communication to building a mutually beneficial relationship between the government and the people. In a congratulatory message signed and issued by the Publisher/Editor-In-Chief African Drum Magazine, Jos, Plateau State, Mr. Joseph A. Adudu, dated August 7, 2023, added that, “this is one of the most delicate and sensitive ministries and is also believed to be the fundamental platform for any reasonable government to tailor its agenda and programs to the people”. He equally pointed out that the main reason for the ministry of information, to the best of his understanding, is to influence government policies adding; "Its commissioner should be capable of demonstrating one of

Ministries, Department and Agencies under the Plateau State Government has been Tasked to presents a realistic and presentable budget proposals. Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, Peter Lamba Bot, threw the challenge while opening the 2024 Budget Defence by the MDA's. The Permanent Secretary, explained that the budget is properly planned to cover critical sectors of the economy, such as security, education, health, environment, empowerment and other critical infrastructure that will drive development in the state. He challenged MDA's to run the 2024 budget with decisiveness to enable the present administration startup well while reminding ministries, department and agencies on the need to block leakages and adopt measures to revenue generation. He said the project should priorities and promote the policy thrust of the present administration. The Management of the various ministries, Department and Agencies that appeared on the first day for the defen

Following a declaration of state of emergency on sanitation by Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State, the monthly exercise has been sustained with a call on citizens to have an attitudinal change towards cleaning their environment. The Governor stated this saturday in Jos while supervising compliance of the sanitation exercise. Represented by the, Head of Service, Barr Rauta Dakok, Governor Mutfwang said though people have not fully come to terms with the need to stay at home to clean their surroundings, this month's sanitation has witnessed an improvement over last month's. He further stated his administrations resolve to rid the state of filth While responding to questions from The Grassroots Watch magazine, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Mr Albert Chaimang who doubles as the Chairman Committee on Environmental Sanitation, reveals that his ministry is making a proposal to the government to engage the public in waste management such that it will create

The joy of the family of Mr Peter Lamba, Permanent Secretary, Plateau State ministry of Budget and Economic Planing knows no bound as they dedicated their three new born babies after waiting on God for 15 years. Lamba who spoke to newsmen shortly after the dedication service, said words enough cannot express his joy for the blessings adding that in their waiting period he has never given up hope in God as he has seen the hand of God at work in his life. He said "God knows me by my name and He has blessed me." He declares. The young daddy and dedicated encourage people to always put their trust in God no matter how difficult the situation may appear. Also speaking, Mrs Sefi Peter Lamba, the mother of the newly born Triplets, recounts her family's dark days of waiting where it was difficult to even pray or believe that someday God will answer their prayers. adding, "today we are happy to dedicate these children to God the giver who has wiped our tears by blessing u

At the end of the APC Stakeholders meeting of Qua'an-Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State, held on Friday July 21, 2023 at the NUT HALL, Baap, attended by the Executive and Legislative Councils, Party EXCO and Stakeholders from the 11 Federal Wards, the Local Government Area and the State resolved: 1. To remain committed, faithful, loyal and calm in the aftermath of the last Elections. 2. Expressed faith in the leadership of the party at all levels. 3. Expressed optimism of retrieving the mandates of the Party at the Tribunals. 4. Endorsed the leadership of the Party in the State, under Rt. Hon Simon Bako Lalong and pledged to continue to work hard for the success of the APC. 4. Endorsed the steps taken so far by the President and Commander In Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu towards the sustenance of democracy in the country. 5. Agreed to take the messages from the meeting to the 11 Federal Wards of LGA and to hold constant meetings at the

The chairman of Plateau Southern and Central zone unity forum (PLASCUF) Pst Polycarp Success Jurbe PhD, MD Jp, in a Press briefing with some selected media outfits in the state, frowned and condemned in strong terms the incessant bloodshed in the state. The chairman, caution the political and religious elites to shown all forms of bow wow along political and religious divide not to cause divisiveness amongst the peace loving plateau citizens. He said This schism will only perpetuates the civil unrest plateau have suffered one too many disconcerted scenario in the past. He further appealed to agents of Babel to consider peace as the only panacea for any meaningful development. Dr Jurbe who was contrite sued for peace and extends the Forums condolences to the affected families and the people of Mangu local government area. He prayed for the security apparatus to be diligent and wholistic in their operations. Dr Jurbe said Plateau is one and we must co-habit as one entity, owing to the fa

The Plateau Initiative for Development and Advancement of the Natives, PIDAN, the umbrella body of the 56 indigenous ethnic Nationalities in Plateau State is saddened by the resurgence of the circle of the daily annihilation of our people by some suspected Fulani herdsmen and Marchants of deaths; and the destabilization of the relative peace in Plateau State of late. These resumed dastardly well coordinated acts, which started in Riyom, spreading to Bassa, Barkin Ladi and Bokkos, has now shifted it's weapons of mass destruction to Mangu Local Government Area of the State. In the attacks on Riyom, Bassa, Barkin Ladi and Bokkos, many lives were loss, property, farmlands and houses or villages were razed beyond recognition. Not satisfied with it's wicked plans, these heavily armed and trained sponsored militia have turned their arsenals on Mangu Local Government Area.  In their evil voyage, the assailants have invaded and in commodor manner  attacked and ravaged about 52 villages

Hearing continued on Monday in a Petition filed before the Plateau State House of Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Jos by Dalyop Isaac Gyang and his party the All Progressive Congress (APC) against Gwottson Fom and his People's Democratic Party PDP for the seat of Jos South state constituency. During cross examination before the Tribunal, the 1st Petitioner or PW1 maintained that the 1st Respondent was invalidly nominated by the 2nd Respondent for the March 18, 2023 election. When asked to confirm to the Tribunal that the name of the 1st Respondent was on the list of candidates INEC released long before the election, PW1 said he didn't bother to check because he knew his party did not have structure. Witness also confirmed making references to certain paragraphs in his witness statement on oath concerning court judgments proving that the 2nd Respondent has no valid structure in Plateau State. When given the exhibits (Court Judgments) and asked to point to where an

Former Plateau State governor, Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong, who has been at loggerhead with the chairman Independent Publishers Association, IPA, and the Publisher of The Beacon Newspaper, Mr. Shabul Mazadu, was on Thursday, July 6th, 2023, has reconciled and put aside their differences for Plateau progress and its unity. Lalong while speaking to APC stakeholders, elders, stalwarts and other party faithfuls at the party's secretariat Kalwa House, Yakubu Gowon Way Jos, asked for forgiveness from all those he offended including the media, but was specific on his staunch critic, Shabul Mazadu, Publisher of The Beacon Newspaper. The former governor said, "Everybody that is here including the journalists, even the ones that were my friends that fought me. I also fought them, but today we are friends. Mazadu, I hope after this meeting we are back together as friends". He said. When contacted, Shabul Mazadu who was invited to cover the event as a journalist, said he has forgive

The Plateau State Government and the Republic of Bulgaria have agreed to go into partnership in the areas of Agriculture, Information and  Communications Technology, Education and Infrastructural development. The agreement was reached when the Bulgarian Ambassador to Nigeria, Yankovic V. Yordanov paid a courtesy visit on the Plateau State Governor, His Excellency, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang on Tuesday in Abuja. Receiving his guest, Governor Mutfwang expressed the readiness of the Plateau State Government to collaborate with Bulgarian companies not only in the area of agriculture but in technical education; Information and Communication Technology; infrastructural development and scholarship for staff of the Plateau State University, Bokkos. He explained that the gesture will boost the dwindling economic situation of the state and upgrade the Plateau State University to a reputable citadel of learning. He said Plateau State is endowed with a favorable weather condition to grow differ

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