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MIDDLE BELT AND GOVERNOR LALONG’S TONES OF THE CONQUERED BY CHRIS GYANG No. You can only begin to appreciate the full extent of the harm Governor Lalong has inflicted on the body and soul of Plateau State when you take a look at the larger, more comprehensive, picture of the current circumstances of the Nigerian state.  To restrict us to the current cutting down and destruction of verdant crops in more than 80 farmlands in Plateau State by people the Lalong government has once again routinely described as ‘criminals’ (and at other times in the past as ‘unknown gunmen’) would be sorely missing the point. This is because the current pains and agony of the Plateau people are only a crystallization of the perception and attitude of Governor Lalong towards burning issues that have affected Nigerians’ lives for a long time now.  One of such burning national issues is the persistent terrorism of irredentist Fulani herdsmen, of which Plateau State has had an inordinately huge share.   On Janua

Engr Garba Ibrahim Dodo Extents A Warm Felicitation To General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida By Abubakar Ibrahim General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida clocks 80 years today, and nigerlite including the frontline politician, friends and relative in celebration of the people's general birthday in Minna, the Niger state capital  Speaking to This paper was Engr, Abubakar Garba Ibrahim Dodo, who extend his warmest greetings and wish the general best wishes and congratulated for longevity praying more years and prosperity   Engr Garba Dodo who is one of the top governorship aspirant in the 2023 niger state governorship race said he is particularly happy for IBB longevity adding he is a peace ambassador to the nation and Niger state in particular once again Happy birthday to IBB he said

CLAIMS AND COUNTER CLAIMS ON THE RUKUBA ROAD KILLINGS, AS TEN  CHRISTIANS KILLED IN REPRAISALS A Jat HotNews reporter was on his way to town on Saturday 14th August, 2021 when the presence of heavy security operatives at the Plateau State Special  Hospital caught his attention and forcing a reverse.  On coming into the premises of the hospital, NewsGate Magazine noticed the presence of dead bodies separated into two groups of six corpses each. On interrogation, it was learnt that twelve corpses were found around Brithway area of Rukuba Road in five coaster buses . The corpses became thirteen before the crew left the hospital with about five persons transferred to Ola Hospital and Bingham Hospital respectively, as directed by the SGS, Prof. Danladi Atu and the Operation Save Heaven Commander and the General Officer Commanding (GOC) the 3rd Armoured Division of the Nigeria Army, Major General Ibrahim Salau Ali Supervising.  The Commissioner of Police, Mr. Edward Ebuka also was there, dir

PLASU VC commiserates with Plateau Citizens over security breach, cautions staff and students on movement Vice Chancellor of Plateau State University Bokkos, Prof. Yohana Daniel Izam has described as  unfortunate the recent bloodshed that accompanied yesterday’s security breaches at Rukuba Road Jos North leading to the death of scores of citizens. The Vice Chancellor noted that yesterday’s incident and circles of vioence and bloodshed along the Jos North - Bassa axis and indeed elsewhere in the recent past, portends great danger to the dignity of human life and consolidation of peace efforts which  both Government and Citizens have invested great efforts in the last couple of years.  Prof. Izam commiserated with the Government, People of Plateau State and in particular families of those that lost their loved ones ànd prayed God to divinely intervene and  restore peace to Plateau State and  Nigeria at large.  He called for peaceful coexistence in the state in the face of the current sec

A journey to create a Niger State of our Dreams--- Dodo By Abubakar Ilemona Ibrahim The Niger State Governorship aspirant Engineer, Abubakar Garba Ibrahim Dodo has said that if giving the mandate as the next Niger State Governor his preamble aims is to stand strongly in the commitment to integrity, ethical values and the rule of law Prioritizing it specifically for Nigerlite. He said their plan is to build a stringer Nigerlite ,stronger Niger state and economy for wealth creation among the nigerlites also a stronger commitment to drives in socio political development. Garba who said this at an award ceremony presentation to him as an “icon of nation building”, by the Liberty News LTD disclosed that he ensure to see a cleaner environment and more modern agricultural infrastructure adding that their priority alongside is to build a stronger productive and diverse economy through lowering of tax by 30% more leaner and efficient government.

Following the unfortunate security breach that occurred in some parts of Jos Metropolis which has led the Plateau State Government to impose a 24-hour curfew in Jos North Local Government Area, Management of the University of Jos has approved the suspension of the ongoing Second Semester Examinations for the 2019/2020 Academic Session.  This was contained in a statement signed by Abdullahi Abdullahi  Deputy Registrar, Information and Publications and made available to newsmen in Jos . The statement further reads that consequently, all examinations earlier scheduled between Monday 16th and Saturday 21 st , August, 2021 have been suspended until further notice.  "All Students of the University residing in the various hostels are hereby strongly advised to remain within their hostels of residence and avoid unnecessary movements as Management has been working round the clock in close collaboration with the security agencies and the Plateau State Government to ensure that the lives and

PIDAN PRESS STATEMENT ON THE STATE OF ESCALATING VIOLENCE ON THE PLATEAU The Plateau Initiative for Development and Advancement of the Natives (PIDAN) is greatly appalled by the incessant killings of people in Irigwe land in particular and Jos environs in general over the last two weeks in Plateau State. We condemn in strongest terms the attacks on law abiding citizens by any group of persons by whatever name and by any reason because life is sacrosanct. We are perplexed by the lackluster performance of the security agencies in curbing the wanton destruction of property and loss of lives in Bassa and Jos North LGAs. We wish to identify with those families who lost their beloved ones and pray that God will grant them the fortitude to bear the irreparable losses and grant the souls of the departed eternal rest.  The escalating violence in Bassa and Jos North LGAs of Plateau since 2nd August 2021 to date has been of grave concern to us and all peace loving people of Plateau State. In the

APC CHAIRMAN CONDEMNS KILLING OF CITIZENS AT RUKUBA ROAD, JOS. The Acting Chairman All Progressive Congress (APC) Plateau State Hon Enoch Fanmak has expressed shock and Sadness over the recent report of skirmishes along Rukuba Road Jos leading to the dead of Citizens of the Federal Republic of Nigeria  most of whom were commuters. The Acting Chairman in a Press Statement  Condemns in Strong terms this  heinous acts  and calls on the law enforcement agencies to without delay  apprehend and bring to book the perpetrators of this evil act. Hon Fanmak says no citizen should be made to suffer or loose his/her life simply on the basis of ethnicity or religion. According to him crime has no ethnic nor religious coloration hence should be confronted and dealt with frontally by the law enforcement agencies. The APC Chairman expresses his deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims and urges all residents of rukuba road, Jos north Local government and Plateau State in general

PLATEAU GOVERNOR ORDERS 24 HOUR CURFEW IN JOS NORTH. Hours after announcing a dusk to dawn curfew in three Local Government Areas of Jos North, Jos South and Bassa, Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has directed the imposition of a 24-hour curfew in Jos North to contain further security threats. In the directive the Governor said "from 2pm of today, Sunday 15th August 2021, a 24-hour curfew will come into effect in Jos North Local Government Area. This is necessitated by security reports which indicate rising threats to the safety of lives and properties within the Local Government". The Governor therefore urges citizens to abide by the curfew and remain indoors to allow security agencies maintain law and order and deal with those bent on causing chaos. The Governor says the 24 hour curfew in Jos North Local Government will remain in force until further notice. Again, citizens are to note that the 24 hour curfew in Jos North will take effect from 2pm today 15th August

Operation Safe Haven Arrests 12 in connection with Rukuba Road Violence that left scores dead, others injured. Troops of the Special Task Force, code named Operation SAFE HAVEN earlier today 14 August 2021 swiftly responded to distress calls that suspected hoodlums blocked Jos North Junction along Rukuba road in Jos North LGA of Plateau State and attacked some commuters. According to a statement issued by the Military Information Officer, Major Ishaku Gaji Takwa, Troops immediately mobilized to the scene and restored normalcy. Some persons including innocent commuters lost their lives in the unfortunate incident while others with varying degree of injuries have been evacuated to a medical facility for care. Their condition is being closely monitored. According to the statement, twelve suspects have so far been arrested in connection with the incident and troops are on the trail of others who took part in perpetrating the heinous act. Those arrested are currently in custody for interrog

IRIGWE DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION (IDA)  RE- SUSPECTED IRIGWE YOUTH AND THEIR MOURNERS ALONG RUKUBA ROAD OF JOS NORTH ATTACKED A CONVOY OF FIVE BUSES OF MUSLIM FAITHFUL Press Statement As every life is considered sacrosanct , inviolable and revered by God so, a Rigwe man respect and value human life. As part of people who believe in oneness and sanctity of human life,we want tow the path of humanity and peace by condemning the act of violence and skirmishes that occurred along Rukuba Road Jos today(14/8/2021) where some criminal elements engaged commuters in an ungodly act which led to several lost of lives. We deeply sympathize with the families of those whose members were affected and pray for the quickest recuperation of the injured. However, we want to condemn in the strongest terms the sentimental, biased and unprofessional statement issued today by the Plateau State Command via the Police Public Relation Officer (PPPRO), ASP Ubah Gabriel Ogaba that " A group of Attackers suspec

IBRAHIM BADAMASI BABANGIDA UNIVERSITY LAPAI, NOW A MONEY MILING MACHINE UNDER APC - PDP NIGER BLOWS HOT By Abubakar Ibrahim Ilemona Ibrahim The Niger State People's Democratic Party (PDP) has blasted the All Progressive Congress (APC) led administration for increment on the Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida University Lapai fee. The People’s Democratic Party calls for a reduction on the fees, adding they built the University to educate the poor not a business venture. The Niger State PDP has also called on the Management of the university to urgently revert it's previous fees before this outrageous excessive increase. The PDP, therefore frown at the increase in the school fees and call on the management of the university to be considerate as the spirit behind the establishment of the varsity is not a business venture but to give education to children of the poor at an affordable rate The PDP said through the late governor Kure and his visionary team saw the need to have a university t

Engr Dodo Speak on Agriculture-- says Niger can grow through Agriculture By Abubakar Ibrahim The frontline politician and a born engineer to a royal house Chief, Engineer Abubakar Garba Ibrahim Dodo has said that Agriculture will be giving piriority in his government if giving the mandate as the executive Governor of Niger in 2023  He said Niger state is predominantly farmers therefore we will make sure all farm equipments will be adequately available for them and graders road is inclusive  He then gave an example of  Netherlands a small country in Europe (it's about the size of Niger state) with a population of 17.2 million people making $112 billion from the export of Agriculture products alone in 2019. This is more than triplethe $34 billion that Nigeria made from crude oil sales in the same year.  The more interesting thing is that with just 1.6 million cows, the Netherlands ranks as the world's third largest exporters of dairy products and this forms a significant part of

THE IMBROGLIO AT KARL KUM UNIVERSITY, VOM, PLATEAU STATE: A CALL FOR RATIONALITY AND SANITY. By Prof John Wokton Wade, mni. Director-General, Research, Strategic Planning and Documentation, Government House, Rayfield, Jos. Since the series of announcements regarding take-off of the Karl Kum University (KKU), appointments of Board of Trustees, some pioneer Management Staff, and the Governing Council, the general public saw it as another giant step within the Christiandom towards complimenting Government's  efforts in providing quality Education, Human and Capital Development. The avalanche of applause that welcomed what I consider as Magnum opus of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) cannot be overemphasized.  However, no sooner or barely less than two months of take-off, some Members of the KKU host community rose in arms "crying blue murder" on issues that bother on appointment(s) and Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This is SAD and a SHAME. HONESTLY, for the recor

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PEACE CENTRE TO BE ESTABLISHED IN JOS BY ROTARY  Rotary International is to establish a Peace Centre in Jos as part of its social responsibility for the consolidation of peace and harmony in Plateau State.  In WhatsApp message made available to the NewsGate Magazine and signed by Dr Makut Simon Macham Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Executive Governor and the Chairman of the Northern Governors Forum posited that the 13th District Governor of District 9125 Ayoola Oyedokun stated this when he led members of the District on a courtesy visit to Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong at the Government House Little Rayfield Jos .  Ayoola said they were at the Government House to introduce the new leadership and also explain the areas of focus for his tenure. He said the vision of his administration is along the general theme which is Serve to Change Lives.  He listed areas of intervention to include water and sanitation, environment, medical, family planning as well as reconstr

REVENUE MOBILIZATION TEAM MEETS GOVERNOR LALONG OVER DEVELOPMENT FUND  Sequel to the application by the Plateau State Government to access funds from the Development of Natural Resources Fund, the Committee on Fiscal Efficiency and Budget from the Revenue Mobilization and Fiscal Commission Abuja has visited Jos to carry out an assessment of the State's submission.  The Committee which was led by its Chairman Alhaji Adamu Shettimma Dibal, met with Governor Simon Bako Lalong at the Government House Rayfield Jos.  Alhaji Dibal said the submission of Plateau State for accessing funding from the Resources Fund is in line with the guidelines setting up the fund which is for the provision funding for development of natural resources across the country.  He assured the Governor that after its visit, the Committee will give its report to the Commission for further consideration and approval.  Governor Lalong in a response thanked the Committee for the visit and said the State was reknown fo

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PDP State Chairman Beji, members of Working Committee Visit IBB By Abubakar Ilemona Ibrahim The Niger state people's democratic party, PDP state working committee ably led by their chairman, Barrister Tanko Beji the newly sworn in chairman of the state PDP in Niger state have paid a visit to General Ibrahim Babangida at his hill top residence Minna the Niger state capital The visitation was after the successful handing over ceremony to Barr Beji led executive committee of the party by Mr Daka Shan the north zonal chairman Shan who brief the military general of proceeding bleeding to emergence of the Niger state Executive  committee as well as event of handling over that took place at the party secretariat The general however commended the party officers for a job well done and he reintegrated the need for peace and harmony at all times In his remarks Barr Tanko Beji assured everyone of level playing ground and urge members to extend hand of fellowship to all and sundry

Niger Information Commissioner Kidnapped By Abubakar Ilemona Ibrahim Information reaching Jat HotNews indicated that the Niger State Commissioner for information honourable Mohammed Sani Idris has been kidnapped by bandit. The Commissioner who was said to have been kidnapped  by the bandit at the early hour of 1AM from his country home town Baba Tunga in Tafa Local Government of Niger State Security agencies are however already said to have commence trailing the bandit with a view to apprehend them