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NEW LOCKDOWN NOT SET - LAI MOHAMMED The Federal Government on Tuesday clarified that it has not declared a fresh lockdown of the country following confirmation of a second wave of COVID-19. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed gave this clarification when he featured on a Radio Nigeria programme, “Politics Nationwide,’ monitored by the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja. The minister said the directives and position of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 at its briefing on Monday, did not translate to partial or total lockdown as reported in some sections of the media. He allayed the fears of Nigerians and some listeners that called-in during the programme that a lockdown might have negative effects on the already stressed economy. Mohammed explained that what the Federal Government had done was to reduce the chances of mass gathering by directing its workers from Level 12 below to work from home. He said the government also reiterated already exist

PPA FELICITATES WITH ARI @ 60 Plateau Publishers Association (PPA), joins millions of well wishers of Sir Joseph Ari, the Director General (DG) Industrial Training Fund (ITF), home and abroad in felicitating with him as he attains 60 years of age, his Diamond Jubilee. Chairman of the association Shabul Mazadu, on behalf of all members, praised Joseph Ari over his remarkable contributions in the development of Plateau State and Nigeria as a whole in various capacities and positions he held and he's holding. According to him, Sir Ari, has displayed unique and remarkable leadership qualities in the discharge of his duties as DG ITF. And that his achievements are glaring and incontestable, instilling sanguine in development enthusiasts, who are optimistic that before the expiration of his second term as DG ITF, more excellent infrastructures will be raised and millions of Nigerians will be properly groomed in various vocations.  Mazadu added that Ari has touched millions o

GOVERNOR LALONG CONGRATULATES ITF DG, SIR JOSEPH ARI AT 60 Governor Simon Lalong has felicitated with Director General of the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Sir Joseph Ari on his 60th birthday.  Governor Lalong in a statement, described Sir. Joseph Ari as an achiever who has utilised every opportunity that God has offered him over the years to make positive impact in the lives of many. Lalong said Joseph Ari has passed through the difficulties of life and patiently surmounted many challenges to rise to positions of leadership both in the Plateau State and the country. He said "his performance as Director General of the ITF does not surprise us because he exhibited dexterity, diligence and loyalty during while he held various offices within the State structure before joining the ITF and eventually being appointed to head the institution. He has since turned around the fortunes of the organisation and repositioned it for higher job creation and manpower devel

PLATEAU IPAC GETS NEW EXECUTIVES  Plateau State chapter of  Inter-Party Advisory Council of Nigeria (IPAC) Monday re-elected, Abubakar Ishaq Dogara as it Chairman.  The State chapter of IPAC conducted elections as presided over by its national officer, Alhaji Lawal Musa, that served as the  Secretary of the election committee. He said elections into all positions were unopposed, adding that all based on the situation in ground, Hon. Abubakar Dogara of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), is returned unopposed. "Hon. Abubakar Dogara (SDP), is hereby declared as the Plateau State chairman of IPAC, while Hon. Sabastine Pyoklam (PRP), is returned as Secretary, "he said. According to him, Hon. Raymond Ibrahim (YPP), emerged as deputy chairman, Hon. Jamilu Hassan (AAC) is returned as Assistant Secretary, whereas Hon. Akpi Emerson (NRM), emerged as Publicity secretary. He said, Pastor Mikel James (Accord), is returned as Organising Secretary, Hon. Ibrahim Mani (APGA), emer

GOV. SIMON BAKO LALONG SHOCKED AT DEATH OF DG NIPSS Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong says he recieved with shock the death of Director General of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) Prof. Habu Galadima. Governor Lalong in a statement said the death of Prof. Galadima is a great loss to his immediate family, NIPSS, Plateau and Nasarawa States, the Nigerian academic community and the entire country. He described the late Prof. Galadima as an astute scholar of international repute, administrator and professional who demonstrated uncommon commitment in carrying out every responsibility he was assigned.  Lalong said "since assuming office over one year ago, Prof. Galadima has injected a fresh impetus in the management of the nation's apex policy and strategic institution by introducing new concepts that made research seamless even under the current COVID-19 pandemic. He also did a lot to improve the physical infrastructure

MEMBER REPRESENTING MIKANG/SHANDAM/QUA'AN-PAN RECIEVE MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD By Justin Jattim HON. Komsol A. Longgap member representing Mikang/Shendam/Qua'an Pan Federal Constituency, on Thursday 17th December 2020 was presented an award for 'Outstanding Representation' by Plateau Publishers Association. In a speech presented by the PPA Chairman Mr. Shabul Mazadu said PPA- Plateau Publishers Association following carefully and selectivitly the promising future of a great country through the  elective office holders in Plateau State, Hon. Komsol A. Longgap keeping to his electioneering promises sincerely, and have a good heart for his people was found meritorious enough to bag the award for - Outstanding Representation. Over one and a half years as a Federal Legislator has proven his Sound and Workaholic Representation towards gearing a smart and comfortable future for his constituents as listed below. 1. *Bills for the

SENATE PRESIDENT SWEARS IN PROF. NORA DADUUT Senate President Ahmad Lawan on Tuesday swore-in  the Senator representing Plateau South  Prof Nora  Dadu’ut and 3 others who were   recently elected through bye-elections in states across the country. The  other new Senators sworn in  include Senator Adetokunbo Abiru (Lagos East), Senator Henry Seriake Dickson (Bayelsa West), Senator Cleopas Moses (Bayelsa Central)  Speaking to newsmen  earlier Prof Nora  vowed  not to disappoint the people of the southern zone and the entire State during her time at the Senate.  Prof Nora who is now  the first female Senator from  Plateau State expressed  her appreciation to the APC leadership in the State and the people of the zone for reposing their confidence in her to serve them at the red chambers.  Our correspondent reports that  Prof. Nora Dadu'ut  emerged winner of the December 5th 2020  Plateau South Senatorial District bye-election by  defeating

GOVERNOR LALONG APPOINTS ACTING PROVOST, COLLEGE OF EDUCATION GINDIRI  Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has approved the appointment of Mr. Emmanuel Jurte as Acting Provost of the College of Education Gindiri, following the expiration of the tenure of the Sole Administrator, Monsignor Prof. Cletus Tanimu Gotan. The Acting Provost is to oversee the affairs of the Institution pending the conclusion of the process for the appointment of a substantive Provost and other principal officers which is already in process. Until his appointment Mr. Jurte was the Dean, School of Social Sciences and  Chairman, Committee of Deans of the College. Meanwhile, Governor Lalong has expressed appreciation to Monsignor Prof. Cletus Tanimu Gotan for his commitment, dedication and sacrifices during his stewardship which greatly assisted in repositioning the institution.  He said the clergyman deployed his vast academic and administrative knowledge in addressing some of the chal

WHY AMERICA NEEDS MORE TOLERANCE TO END RACIAL CONFLICTS, NOT MORE LOVE. Maybe we went about it the wrong way. BY  Gershom Umar Following recent events in America –the reported killings of black people around the country, police brutality and the #BlackLivesMatter movement — it has become imperative that we go back to the drawing board to better understand why all of these seem to be happening now. Over the last 400 years, the African  Americans living in America have had to endure amongst other types of oppression, a systemic oppression. Their whole lives are left at the mercy of the prevailing politics of the time. It began with the slave trade. During that time, after a lot of back and forth, through a combined effort of effective activism, international outcry and moral awakening, it made sense to the leaders of the free world, to abolish the slave trade. But then that left a question of what next to do with these slaves turned free folks. So, although slave

BOKO HARAM REVEALS WHY THEY ABDUCTED 300 STUDENT Boko Haram has claimed responsibility for the abduction of over 300 students from the Government Science Secondary School in Kankara, Katsina State, last Friday, December 11. HumAngle reports that in a 4 minutes 28 seconds audio released on Monday night December 14, the leader of the deadly terror group, Abubakar Shekau, said contrary to claims made in some quarters, it is yet to make any demands. “What happened in Katsina was done to promote Islam and discourage un-Islamic practices as Western education is not the type of education permitted by Allah and his Holy Prophet. They are also not teaching what Allah and his Holy Prophet commanded. They are rather destroying Islam. It may be subtle, but Allah the Lord of the skies and earth knows whatever is hidden. May Allah promote Islam. May we die as Muslims.” In a nutshell, we are behind what happened in Katsina,” HumAngle quotes him as saying. A top commander of the sect also

GRADUATION CEREMONY OF THE 42 SENIOR EXECUTIVE COURSE - NIPSS KURU By Justin Jattim Present at the 42nd Senior Executive Course Graduation at NIPSS Kuru, Mr. Moses Nuwan, a Permanent Secretary in the Plateau State Civil Service expressed his Overwhelming joy, excitement and happiness to be part of the graciousness of his Excellency RT. Hon. Barr. Dr. Simon B. Lalong, and the eventual consideration of by His Excellency President Muhammad Buhari GCFR. Mr. Moses Nuwan stated clearly that it was an opportunity for him with people from different works of life to rub minds and share opinions to come up with workable recommendation and implementation strategies for Nigerian Population Growth and Human Capital Development. In his words, Mr. Nuwan noted that they cannot be development without human intervention.  A report which was drafted by Mr. Nuwan and his TEAM met the eyes of Mr. President on the 3rd of December 2020 the reason for my being here he said.

NIPSS COURSE 42 GRADUATION Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong represented President Muhammadu Buhari at the Graduation Ceremony of the 42 Senior Executive Course participants of NIPSS in Kuru- Jos today 12th December 2020. Below is the speech of the President delivered by the Governor. ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MUHAMMADU BUHARI, GCFR, PRESIDENT AND COMMANDER IN CHIEF OF THE ARMED FORCES, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA, AT THE GRADUATION CEREMONY OF THE SENIOR EXECUTIVE COURSE 42 OF THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF POLICY AND STRATEGIC STUDIES (NIPSS) HELD AT KURU-JOS, PLATEAU STATE ON 12TH DECEMBER 2020. Protocol  It is my pleasure to be here at the graduation of yet another set of participants from our nation’s most prestigious policy think tank. I would like to congratulate the graduating class on the successful completion of the 42nd Senior Executive Course. At a time when our country is facing a myriad of challenges, the need for high quality strate

The Peoples Democratic Party will zone its presidential ticket for the 2023 general election to the South East geopolitical zone. This was disclosed by the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the party, Senator Walid Jibril, on Friday at the party’s National Youth Summit held in Awka, the Anambra State capital. Jibril, who praised the leadership potentials of youths and indeed Igbo in general, said: “PDP will give Igbos the highest position in this country. “Nigeria is in the hands of Igbos.” The theme of the summit was: “Youth in governance.” It will be held in each of the six geopolitical zones of the country. The National Chairman of the party, Prince Uche Secondus, stated that it had been proven that Nigerian youths are capable of leading the country. Secondus said the summit was meant to prepare them for leadership. He listed a number of youths in Nigeria and overseas who have succeeded in leadership positions and also used their creative minds to come up with mind bl

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says the All Progressives Congress (APC) abandoned its much hyped membership drive because Nigerians did not show any interest in the exercise following the manifest failure of the APC and President Muhammadu Buhari. This is reinforced by the fact that the APC has become defunct and can no longer engage in legitimate political activities given the collapse of its structures across the federation. The APC has already gone down in history as a jinxed party that is synonymous to failure, deceit, falsehood, lies, lawlessness, treasury looting, poverty and hardship, sympathy for terrorists and bandits, mortgaging of our national sovereignty, among other vices, which makes it impossible for any well-meaning Nigerian to seek to identify with it. Given their impunity and arrogance, nobody wants to join the APC which has become a derelict pirate ship, stranded and doomed in rough waters and only waiting for its final decent into political abyss.  B

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday slammed President Muhammadu Buhari for not appearing before the House of Representatives after earlier promising to do so. National Chairman, Prince Uche Secondus, said by disregarding the invitation, the President snubbed Nigerians who the lawmakers represent.   He spoke with journalists at an interactive session in Abuja. He said the Buhari administration has failed the nation woefully. To him, the President’s failure to honour the invitation means that he is afraid to tell Nigerians what he is doing to address insecurity.   He said: “This back and forth from the President on a vital issue as security that is overwhelming our nation underscores our position as an opposition party that nobody is in charge and that this is a broken government. “Disregarding the nation’s parliament is disregarding Nigerian people because they are representatives of the people. “The truth, which is worrisome, is that the President either does not

The federal government has raised the fears that Nigeria could be entering a second wave in the spread of the COVID-19 virus following the rise in the number of cases. Osagie Ehanire, minister of health, said he had directed isolation and treatment centres in the country to prepare for reopening over the new development. The minister speaking at a COVID-19 briefing on Thursday, December 10, disclosed that Nigeria may be on the verge of a second wave judging by the increase in the number of confirmed cases in the last few days. He said: “In the past 24 hours, 474 new confirmed cases and 2 deaths were recorded, with an indication that this week’s figure will beat last week’s. As at today, we have crossed 70,000 mark with a total of 70,669 confirmed cases of which 65,242 have been treated and discharged. Sadly the number of deaths has now reached 1184 as against 1,167 two weeks before." Ehanire told Nigerians to prepare for a possible second wave. According to him, citize

The Federal Government has said that it is funding the registration for 250,000 Micro, Small Medium Enterprises (MSME), which will be registered at zero cost, under its Economic Sustainability Plan (ESP). The government is also concessioning two Brownfield Special Economic Zones while commencing work on developing four additional greenfield sites. This was disclosed by the Minister of Trade and Investment, Niyi Adebayo via government’s Twitter handle on Thursday. He tweeted,   “Right now, under the ESP, @NigeriaGov is funding registration for 250,000 MSMEs, which would be registered at zero cost. We are also concessioning two Brownfield Special Economic Zones while commencing work on developing four additional greenfield sites.” What you should know The Economic Sustainability Plan was birth with the constitution of a 10-man steering committee to drive the implementation of the various support schemes for small businesses especially Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME

IZAM CHARGES STAFF TO WORK TOWARDS SECURING MASS COMM & GEOGRPAHY DEPTS FULL ACCREDITATION Following the handing over of the Faculty of Social Sciences building to the management of the Plateau State University, Bokkos by Liskebe Konsult, the Vice Chancellor, Professor Yohana Daniel Izam has charged the Dean of the Faculty, Professor Paul Wai to put the structure into proper use in order to secure full accreditation of Mass Communication and Geography Departments. It would be recalled that during the last accreditation exercise, Mass Communication and Geography departments failed to secure the accreditation and were slated for reexamination on a date to be announced by the National Universities Commission. While handing over the Faculty to the Dean, Professor Paul Wai, Professor Izam charged him to ensure that the two programs of the University secure full accreditation during the next outing as it will go a long way in earning the confidence of Parents, guardians and s

JAT HOTNEWS FELICITATION TO AN ICON OF HOPE HON. BENI LAR ON THE OCCASION OF HER BIRTHDAY The mark of a true visionary leader is his ability to imagine the future and act on it, yielding great results in the process and then using this success for the benefit of others. — Anonymous   On behalf of the office, friends, well wishers and the good people of Langtang North & South Federal  Constituency. Jat HotNews felicitate with our Representative, the Idangmar, an Amazon, the female son, Saraunian Plateau, trailblazer and the Captain of ''the best is yet to come'' team on the occasion of her Birthday. I want to use this opportunity to express our sincere gratitude for all your time and efforts in teaching us (almost) everything you know. You've given us the right leadership skills and knowledge for every situation. We're so grateful to have you as boss, leader, and mentor. Your mentorship has given us a better understanding of what it ta

ORANGE TO THE WORLD, OUR FIGHT AGAINST RAPE AND WOMEN VIOLENCE (HE FOR SHE) - DAME PAULINE TALLEN Dame Pauline Tallen spoke to Publishers, Journalists, Radio France and VON in her Shendam residence while monitoring the Saturday December 5th, 2020 Plateau South Senatorial By- Election which saw Prof Nora Daduut victorious.  The Minister of Women Affairs said she is very happy and lucky that a woman will become a Senator for the very first time during her tenure as the Minister of Women Affairs.  She described the Orange to the World Programme as a global fight against Rape, 35% Affirmative Action for Women, Fight Against Women Violence,Fight Against Women Discrimination etc. The Minister spoke on the need for peaceful elections, allowing Women take over the political space as they make better leaders because of their motherly love as well as living a life of contentment.  On any future political plans,the Minister said that she has no future plans since God is the  giver of