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FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC SHENDAM TO BE CITED AT NYAK – FG With the recent approval for the establishment of the Federal Polytechnic in Plateau State, the Federal Government has announced the citing of the Polytechnic in Nyak, Shendam Local Government Area.  Permanent Secretary Federal Ministry of Education Architect Sonny Echono conveyed this to Governor Simon Bako Lalong during the continuation of the technical visit to the State in preparation to the take-off of the Polytechnic. The Permanent Secretary said the technical team from the Ministry had undertaken a preliminary visit to various sites in Shendam Local Government and having submitted its findings, Nyak was chosen as the site for the school. He said “I am here at the behest of the Minister of Education Mallam Adamu Adamu on what we now call the open end of our visit. This is actually the second visit in connection with this institution. Our first visit was a reconnaissance one, we didn’t contact the State G

INDUSTRIAL TRAINING FUND Our attention has been drawn to a press release entitled: Investigate Mother of all Nepotism in ITF, Jos: by the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), accusing the Director-General of the ITF, Mr. Joseph Ari of ‘nepotism, wrongful appointments and marginalisation of Muslims in the running of the agency’. Whereas it is not the policy of the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) to respond to every negative comment, since we believe in the inalienable right of Nigerians to free speech, we take exception to orchestrated efforts to malign, impugn and whip up negative sentiments against the ITF and its functionaries through outright lies and calculated misinformation as contained in the MURIC release.  However, in order to correct the erroneous impression that the publication may have created in the minds of Nigerians, we are constrained to react that:  1. The Director-General is a devoted Christian, whose lineage, including his direct siblings is populated by both re

GOVERNOR LALONG VISITS ABU, KADPOLY, SAYS EDUCATION AND AGRICULTURE, THE PATH TO EMANCIPATING THE NORTH. Ahead of the meeting of the Northern States Governor's Forum scheduled for Kaduna, Plateau State Governor and Chairman of the Forum, Simon Bako Lalong has visited the Ahmadu Bello University and the Kaduna Polytechnic as part of assessment of some legacies of the founding fathers of the Northern Region.  Governor Lalong who started the visit at the ABU Zaria was received by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Kabiru Bala and top management of the University.  Governor Lalong said the visit was a fact finding one that was at the instance of the Northern Governors Forum which is desirous of revitalizing the legacies of the founding fathers of the region and repositioning the economic fortunes of the region. He said "The areas that can fastrack the emancipation of the North today are agri ulture, education and industrialisation. That is why we as Nor

All Farmers Association Of Nigeria(AFAN) Plateau State ,Refutes Gov Lalong 's Statement On Farmers Carrying AK-47... Febuary 23,2021 Plateau farmers do not carry AK 47 – AFAN Plateau chapter of All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) on Tuesday said that no farmer has been arrested carrying AK 47 in the state . Mr John Wuyep, Chairman of the association, disclosed this while speaking with our correspondent in Jos on Phone . Wuyep was reacting to a statement made by the Plateau state Governor Simon Lalong who lamented the proliferation of arms amongst herders and farmers in the country. Lalong, who is also the Chairman of the Northern Governors Forum had said “Today, we are now seeing the hazard of allowing people do open grazing here and there. But they (herders) also want solution; by the time you explain to them, they also want to stay in one place, they would also want to keep away from carrying AK-47. I’m not justifying anybody to carry AK-47 but don’t forget that

WHY I REJECTED RUGA IN PLATEAU STATE - GOVERNOR LALONG  Governor of Plateau State Simon Bako Lalong has given reasons why he rejected the Rural Grazing Area Program, commonly referred to as RUGA from being implemented in Plateau State.  Lalong who was speaking on Channels TV programme Sunrise Daily in Jos said the RUGA intiative was a strange concept that came after the National Economic Council thoroughly debated, scrutinised and adopted the National Livestock Transformation Programme (NLTP) as a very comprehensive and inclusive idea to tackle herder-farmer clashes and other associated challenges.  He said because the RUGA initiative did not have the buy in of stakeholders and fell short of addressing the concerns of most Governors, it was not possible to embrace it. This he said further fueled the misconception over the NLTP which is neither for one ethnic group nor meant for land grabbing.  He said "I was one of the first Governors to kick against the RU

CONGRATULATES CHIEF AMB. NANYAH A.DAMAN(JP), ON THE OCCASION OF YOUR BIRTHDAY TODAY.  The Board, Management, Reporters, Correspondents, Staff and Readers of the Jat HotNews heartily congratulates Chief Amb. Nanyah A. Daman, Editor in Chief Newsgate Communications LTD on the occasion of his birthday celebrations today 23rd February, 2021.  Legends are indeed born in February, and Chief Amb. Nanyah A. Daman is a Legend worth celebrating, hence we join millions of well wishers in congratulating him as he attains another year today.  It is our fervent prayers that our Lord Jesus Christ gives Chief Nanyah A. Daman Good Health, Long Life and Prosperity as he serves humanity better by bringing peace to Nigeria and beyond.  Once more accept our hearty congratulations and warm felicitation from Jat HotNews. Signed: Justin Jattim Publisher/CEO Jat HotNews

UPDATE ON AIR ACCIDENT INVOLVING NIGERIAN AIR FORCE AIRCRAFT The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), earlier today, 21 February 2021, confirmed that one of its aircraft, a Beechcraft KingAir B350i (NAF 201), crashed while returning to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja after reporting engine failure enroute Minna, where it was scheduled to conduct surveillance missions over Niger State and its environs in connection with the concerted efforts to secure the release of the students/staff abducted from the Government Science College Kagara, Niger State. As earlier stated, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Vice Marshal Oladayo Amao, has instituted an investigative panel to determine the remote and immediate causes of the accident. While the panel has commenced its work, the NAF, having notified the Next of Kins/family members of the deceased, regretfully announces that the following 7 personnel lost their lives in the crash: a. Flight Lieutenant Haruna Gadzama (Captain).

A FIGHT FOR SURVIVAL Operation Safe Haven Launches Operation “Hakorin Damisa” to Wipe Out Bandits, Militias, Others in Bassa & Riyom LGAs. While flagging off the Operation in Miango Bassa LGA, the Commander Operation Safe Haven, Maj. Gen. C. C. Okonkwo charged the personnel to carryout the operation professionally and in line with the rules of engagement, clamp down on criminal elements, neutralize them and ensure no civilian is harassed. He admonished them to counter all emerging threats and suppress the attackers. He wished them success in the operation and God's protection. Maj. Gen. C. C. Okonkwo has reassured the citizens of Plateau State that the Outfit will do all within its capacity to restore peace and ensure a safer and secured society in its Joint Operation Areas.

CONGRATULATES REV DR YAKUBU PAM, EXECUTIVE SECRETARY NIGERIA CHRISTIANS PILGRIMS COMMISSION ON THE OCCASION OF HIS BIRTHDAY TODAY.  The Board, Management, Reporters, Correspondents, Staff and Readers of the Jat HotNews heartily congratulates Rev Dr Yakubu Pam, the Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Christian Pilgrims Commission on the occasion of his birthday celebrations today 20th February, 2021.  Legends are indeed born in February, and Rev Dr Yakubu Pam is a Legend worth celebrating, hence we join millions of well wishers in congratulating him as he attains another year today.  It is our fervent prayers that our Lord Jesus Christ gives Rev Dr Yakubu Pam Good Health, Long Life and Prosperity as he serves humanity better by bringing peace to Nigeria and beyond.  Once more accept our hearty congratulations and warm felicitation from Jat HotNews. Signed: Justin Jattim Publisher/CEO Jat HotNews

Confesses TO BE A MEMBER OF SKY QUEEN CONFRATERNITY  * Says She Got The Gun From Her Man friend She Sleeps with The teenage female student of Community Secondary School, Ikot Ewa in Akpabuyo LGA, who was arrested for unlawful possession of a locally made pistol has confessed that she also belongs to a cult group “Sky Queens Confraternity”. She also disclosed that she has been sleeping with her “man-friend” since August last year and the man has been helping her with other things apart from paying her school fees. She made the confession on Friday at the Police Command Headquarters, Diamond Hill Calabar when she was paraded alongside her boyfriend who owns the locally made pistol and 11 others for various crimes. Briefing Journalists on Friday, Cross River Commissioner of police, Sikiru Akande disclosed that they discovered from their Investigation that the girl was taking the locally made double barrel pistol to a blacksmith. Akande also said that investigation

GIZ FOSTERS STRONGER TIES WITH PLATEAU STATE  The German International Development Agency (GIZ) says it will continue to support Plateau State in capacity building that will facilitate the creation of more jobs and economic opportunities for citizens of the State.  The new GIZ-SEDIN Head of the Programmes in Nigeria Markus Wauschkulm gave the commitment when he visited Governor Simon Lalong at the New Government House Rayfield Jos on a familiarisation visit to the State.  He said the partnership between GIZ and Plateau State runs deep and has positively affected many people in various areas especially agriculture value chain development, peace building and job creation. Wauschkulm said the success of the programme in the country is very evident in Plateau State as many have been trained and given capacity to engage in economic activities that are generating income and tackling unemployment.  Governor Lalong appreciated the German Governme

DR. PATRICK DAKUM REVALIDATES APC MEMBERSHIP The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria, Dr. Patrick Sunday Dakum has called on citizens to exercise their constitutional rights by actively participating in the democratic process of the country. Dr. Dakum made this statement in Jiblik Central Ward of Pankshin LGA of Plateau State while revalidating his All Progressives Congress (APC) membership status. He called on his supporters and party faithfuls to turn up and register to have a stake in the political journey of the country. The Human Virology CEO enjoined citizens to embrace meaningful change that will bring development. “God alone is constant, but any other creature is subject to change. We must first of all change our hearts then our speech and actions will be geared towards progress and development”, he maintained. In their separate messages, The Chairman of Plateau State Councillors Forum and Councillor representing Fobur Ward, Hon. Si

IRIGWE DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION (IDA)KICKS AGAINST ATTACKS By Davidson  Rigwe nation has again been thrown into the state of grief, dolefulness and heartbreak following the unwarranted killing of four of her gallant, able and agile men by the Fulani Herdsmen on Sunday February 14,2021 at two villages of Kwall district, Bassa LGA of Plateau State. Four of them from Rikwe-Chongu village were ambushed along Ri-Bakwa axis near Kpachudu and three killed instantly while one sustained gunshot injury. The other one from Zirshe (Ntireku) was ambushed and killed instantly. The leadership of Irigwe Development Association (IDA) is saddened, dejected and crestfallen by this development as this callous act does not only portray sheer wickedness and devilishness but total inhumanity against the Rigwe people. We therefore want to state in strongest terms that this has to stopped as our decision to be peace loving people should not be taken as an act of cowardice and

PLASU NASU, NAAT Sign Agreements, Pledge To Discontinue Their Ongoing Strike. Following the recent Constitution of the High Powered Committee by Governor Simon Bako Lalong of Plateau State with the mandate to amicably tackle and resolve funding, welfare, staffing, pension, gratuity, promotion and other Sundry issues raised by the four staff Unions of the University, agreements were on Friday signed with two of the Unions after useful negotiations, understanding and resolutions were reached. Speaking shortly after signing the agreements in Jos with the Non Academic Staff Union of Nigerian Universities, Plateau State University Bokkos, Chapter and National Association of Academic Technologist’s of the University, Chairman of the 7man High Powered Committee, Izam Azi commended NASU and NAAT for their understanding and cooperation which led to the timely, speedy and amicable resolution of the issues in contention. He assured the Unions of the commitment of the state government

PLASU PREPARES TO RESUME 2020/22 ACADEMIC SESSION As part of preparations for the commencement of the 2020/22 academic session, Management of Plateau State University Bokkos has concluded the renovation of its students hostels and the decontamination of major buildings in the University. Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Yohana Daniel Izam who paid an inspection visit to the hostels and other project sites in the institution expressed satisfaction with the renovation work on the facilities which will greatly enhance the achievement of the COVID 19 guidelines for the safe reopening of schools. Professor Izam noted that with the completion of additional lecture theatres and staff offices in the newly completed Faculty of Social Sciences, activities in the University will receive a major boost as the issue of infrastructural deficit has been addressed. He commended Governor Simon Bako Lalong for his prompt intervention in addressing the agitations recently made by s

GOVERNOR LALONG MEETS AMB. MARTIN ADAMU JNR Newly appointed Nigerian Ambassador to Cote d'Ivoire Martin Adamu, a career diplomat from Plateau State on Wednesday 10th February 2021 visited Governor Simon Bako Lalong at the new Government House, Little Rayfield Jos. Ambassador Adamu told Governor Lalong that he was at the Government house to pay his respects to the Governor and appreciate the support of his administration and the people of Plateau State throughout his diplomatic journey which culminated in his appointment by President Muhammadu Buhari.  He assured Governor Lalong that he was determined to represent Nigeria with all excellence and patriotism as he has over the years recieved the training for the task ahead. Martin said although his primary assignment was to protect the interests of Nigeria and Nigerians in his country of assignment, he will do all within his power to also ensure that opportunities for investment and development are

SPEECH DELIVERED BY H.E. RT. HON. (DR.) SIMON BAKO LALONG, KSSG, THE EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF PLATEAU STATE ON THE OCCASION OF THE COMMEMORATION OF “PLATEAU FORGIVENESS DAY” 2021 & INAUGURATION OF THE INTER-RELIGIOUS COUNCIL HELD AT THE VICTORIA GOWON HALL, NEW GOVERNMENT HOUSE LITTLE RAYFIELD JOS ON 8TH FEBRUARY 2021. PROTOCOL I am delighted to welcome you all to yet another historic day in our quest to foster a new future for our State as we solidify a new narrative that advances a new paradigm shift in addressing the numerous wrongs of the past.  As a State emerging from the ashes of violence, our Rescue Administration decided to set aside February 7 of every year as Forgiveness Day. This day reminds us to imbibe and promote the culture of forgiveness as enunciated in the Holy Books. The cardinal objective of this day is to achieve enduring peace and harmony as opposed to hate, bitterness, resentment and vengeance which only leads to a vicious cycle of viole

ZULUM SHARES N150m GRANTS TO TRADERS & FOOD TO 27,000 VULNERABLE PERSONS  ...Opens health centre in Kawuri  Governor Babagana Umara Zulum is currently in Gwoza local government area of southern Borno for humanitarian and developmental activities, which began on Friday. After passing the night in the town, Zulum on Saturday, shared N150m as soft loans and grants to small and medium scale traders.  From the funds, N100m was allocated to small and medium entrepreneurs living within Gwoza town, while N50m was allocated to similar traders in Fulka, Izge and Limankara towns, all in Gwoza LGA. Depending on the sizes of their businesses, the jobs they create and capacity to upset loans, six traders received N1m each, 38 traders received N500,000 each, 250 others received N250,000 each, 404 others received N100,000 each and another 732 traders got N30,000 each. The Governor explained that, the loan/grant with refundable period of four years, i

RIGHT CULTURE INITIATIVE COMMEMORATES 2021 WORLD CANCER DAY WITH THE SENSITIZATION OF RURAL WOMEN IN PLATEAU... By Davidson Malison, Miango Thursday February 4,2021 As part of activities to commemorate the 2021 World Cancer Day,a Non-Governmental Organization known as Right Culture Initiative staged an awareness program in Miango district, Bassa LGA of Plateau State. The team leader of the organization,Miss Ruth Sunday Ki told newsmen that the rationale behind the program was to enlighten the rural women on the symptoms and prevention of cancer and also ensure that their welfare and wellbeing are well taken care of. "One of our mandates as an organization is to see to the welfare of girls and women in terms of their health. We felt it is important to enlighten women about the basic symptoms of breast and cervical cancer in order to prevent them from this deadly disease" She said Mr Stanley Mani, one of the team members spoke on