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RECONSTITUTED PLATEAU ELDERS FORUM FOSTERING FOR PEACE AND UNITY

Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has urged Plateau elders to join hands in promoting peace and unity within the state. He made this plea during the inauguration of the reconstituted Plateau Elders’ Forum on Monday, held at the Banquet Hall of the New Government House, Little Rayfield, Jos. Governor Mutfwang, the convener of the event, welcomed a diverse audience of elder statesmen and women, traditional rulers, religious leaders, and political figures from various parties. He expressed his appreciation for the elders’ longstanding guidance and their role in inspiring the younger generation to protect Plateau heritage. Recognizing the wisdom that comes with age, Governor Mutfwang acknowledged the wealth of knowledge and wisdom present among the attendees, whom he said are critical stakeholders in the Plateau project. He commended their past contributions to the state’s development and sought their valuable advice on governing effectively. The Governor expressed con

SUBSIDY REMOVAL: JUBILATION AS GOV KEFAS ROLLS OUT PALLIATIVES

 SUBSIDY REMOVAL: JUBILATION AS GOV KEFAS ROLLS OUT PALLIATIVES. ...APPROVES  ENGAGEMENT of 10,000 YOUTHS AT 15K  MONTHLY. By Nanyah Daman, Matsunde Luka Agbu, David Kazi, Justin Jattim, Michael Nangwang, Anastasia Jatbyen, Vanessa Timbyen, Nanpon Maigemu and Nanzing Zingkong, Jalingo.  Wild  jubilation trailed Tarabans minutes after Governor Agbu Kefas announced major palliatives plans on Wednesday 9th August, 2023. In a press statement signed by Mr Emmanuel Bello, the Special Adviser to the Taraba State Governor on Media and Digital Communications and made available to the NewsGate Magazine, the NewsCrest Newspaper, Ace News Online, Jat HotNews Newspaper, Frank News Magazine, Emerald Magazine, Trust News Online, Reliable and Factual News Online and Prompt News Online pointed out that while addressing labour leaders in Jalingo, Kefas said his administration is committed to cushioning the harsh effects of the removal of fuel subsidy.  He said compassion and the need to use creative mea

NAFDAC NOTIFIES THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON SALES OF WHIPPY MAYONNAISE

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is notifying the public of the sale of unwholesome Mayonnaise brand ( Whippy Mayonnaise ) in Nigeria. This product was discovered following a consumer complaint received and investigated by the post marketing surveillance unit of the Agency in Ilorin, Kwara State. On investigation, the products were sourced locally from the manufacturer SNF FOODS Limited, Onitsha, Anambra State. Samples were taken randomly from different batches of the product for labouratory analysis in NAFDAC Labouratory. Laboratory analysis conducted on the product by the Agency, showed unsatisfactory outcomes. It was discovered that though the products were still within shelf life, they have become rancid and exhibits a colour different from the original colour of mayonnaise. All zonal directors and state coordinators have been directed to carry out surveillance and mop up the implicated batches of the unwholesome product. Product details The

QUA’AN-PAN LGA APC STAKEHOLDERS HOLD CRUCIAL MEETING

​COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE END OF QUA'AN-PAN LGA APC STAKEHOLDERS MEETING, HELD AT THE NUT HALL ON FRIDAY JULY 21, 2023. 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. 5. 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

PLATEAU INITIATIVE FOR DEVELOPMENT AND ADVANCEMENT OF THE NATIVES(PIDAN)

​ PLATEAU INITIATIVE FOR DEVELOPMENT AND ADVANCEMENT OF THE NATIVES (PIDAN)  JULY 10, 2023                          NEWS RELEASE 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 Go

SGS COMMENDS PLASCHEMA, PROMISES FAIRNESS & JUSTICE

 PLASCHEMA ADORNS SGS JATAU AS AMBASSADOR. ...SGS COMMENDS PLASCHEMA, PROMISES FAIRNESS & JUSTICE. ...MUTFWANG ADMINISTRATION ABHORS WITCHUNT. By Nanyah Daman (NewsGate), Yuwana Enoch (NewsCrest), David Kazi (Ace News Online), Justin Jattim (Jat HotNews Newspaper), Michael Nangwang (Frank News Magazine), Anastasia Jatbyen (Emerald Magazine), Vanessa Timbyen (Trust News Online). Pharm David Danladi Wuyep, the Acting Director-General of the Plateau State Contributory Health Care Management Agency (PLASCHEMA) on the 11th July, 2023 led the management of the Agency on a courtesy call and decorated Arc. Samuel Nanchang Jatau, the Plateau State Secretary to the State Government (SGS) as an Ambassador of PLASCHEMA in his Little Rayfield office in Jos. In his response to the remarks and requests of the PLASCHEMA Acting DG, the SGS commended the achievements of the Agency since inception because it has reduced the cost of medication and consultancy by the people of the state in hospitals of

FROM COLLEGE OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY VOM

NOTICE! NOTICE!!NOTICE!!! FROM COLLEGE OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY VOM  This is an important announcement for those who have purchased admission forms for the College of Nursing and Midwifery Vom, specifically for the Basic Nursing program for the 2023/2024 academic session and are yet to return their filled forms to the college. We kindly request that you promptly return your completed forms to the Registrar's office no later than Friday, July 14th, 2023. Failure to comply with this deadline may result in the unfortunate forfeiture of your opportunity for admission. We strongly urge you to take this matter seriously and ensure that you submit your filled forms within the given timeframe. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the admission process or the submission of your forms, we encourage you to contact the Registrar's office for further assistance. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and we wish you the best of luck in your application. Announcer: Laraba Ku

PLATEAU ELDERS FORUM HEARTILY CONGRATULATES SEN.SIMON DAVOU MWADKON PhD.

PLATEAU ELDERS FORUM HEARTILY CONGRATULATES SEN.SIMON DAVOU MWADKON PhD. The Plateau Elders Forum (PEF), a non-partisan stakeholders organization, under the Chairmanship of  Amb. (Dr.) Yahaya Kwande, OON, hereby wishes to congratulate Senator Dr. Simon Davou Mwadkon, (PDP, Plateau North), on his recent election as the Minority Leader of the 10th Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Senator Mwadkon is a man of enviable political antecedents in Plateau State and the country at large and we have absolutely no doubt that he will perform the duties of his new office excellently well to give this nation the Senate of which to be proud. Senator Mwadkon brings to Nigerian politics a brilliant theoretical understanding of its complex filaments as a foremost political science scholar and former university lecturer.  We also wish to appreciate the members of the 10th Senate for finding this Plateau State-born erudite politician worthy of being elected into this key position in the leadershi

SENATOR PLANG COMMENDS DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS FOR DEPLOYMENT OF OPSH TO MANGU

PRESS RELEASE SENATOR PLANG COMMENDS DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS FOR DEPLOYMENT OF OPSH TO MANGU 10Th July, 2023 The Senator Representing Plateau Central in the National Assembly, Senator Diket Plang, has commended the Defense Headquarters for the deployment of its men through Operations Safe Haven (OPSH) to the troubled Mangu local government area of Plateau State.  Senator Plang, in a signed statement, said the presence of men from Operation Safe Haven on the instruction of the Chief of Defense Staff to address security challenges in the area will go a long way toward tackling the unfortunate situation. He enjoined other sister security agencies, such as the police, the Department of the State Security Service (DSS), and others, to team up with the men of OPSH to arrest the pathetic situation. "One of the prayers of my motion on the floor of the Senate is that the Defense Headquarters should create a military outpost, and I am happy to say that the ministry and defense headquarters hav

PLATEAU STATE GOVERNOR APPROVES FOR NEW APPOINTMENTS

Executive  Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has approved the following appointments: This was contained in a statement signed by Bere Gyang his director of press and public affairs and made available to newsmen in Jos . The statement further reads that Hon. Samuel Godongs has been appointed as  Director General, Directorate of Research, Documentation and Planning  Also appointed are  MR. Wayas Jim Pam - Acting Chairman Plateau State Internal Revenue  Service while Hon. Sunday Abdu- was appointed  Executive Secretary Plateau State Emergency  Management Agency  Also  Kachollom Rita Pam- Acting General Manager, Plateau Radio Television Corporation, Jos while  Professor  Ezra Gunen  gets the  Director of Sports appointment. The statement further reads that Mr. Chuwang Pwajok- has been appointed as General Manger, Plateau State Tourism Corporation  For the Local government Service Commission ,Gov Mutfwang appoints   Chief Simon Tangni as Chairman While  Hon. David Ra

GOVERNOR MUTFWANG RECEIVES REPORTS OF STRATEGIC PLAN AND TRANSITION COMMITTEES

GOVERNOR MUTFWANG RECEIVES REPORTS OF STRATEGIC PLAN AND TRANSITION COMMITTEES ...AS STATE'S DEBT STANDS AT N307BN ...NO RECORDS OF EXPENDITURE BETWEEN JAN-MAY, 2023 The Barr. Caleb Mutfwang's administration in Plateau State is inheriting a total debt burden of N307 billion from the immediate past administration of the State. This was disclosed on Monday when the reports of the Committee on a Four-Year Strategic Development Blueprint for Plateau State and that of the Plateau State Transition Committee all headed by Prof. Ganyir Lombin were presented to Governor Caleb Mutfwang at the New Government House, Little Rayfield, Jos, Plateau State. Receiving the reports, the Governor said, "I want to assure you all that these reports will not gather dust on the shelves.  We are going to make prudent use of them and study them appropriately. These reports will give rise to further investigation, will give rise to further studies that we need to embark upon and we will not waste tim

WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT FROM JATHOTNEWS

Amidst the little trials and tribulations we are facing on the Plateau most especially Mangu Local Government, spare out the littlest time to implore the God you serve to intervene over the situations. Everyone is going through a lot. JatHotNews is using this medium to wish and pray for comfort, improvement, love, adequate safety of Family, Friends and Loved ones all around.   Even in the darkest times, remember that you are stronger than you realize, and there is light at the end of this tunnel." Take a deep breath and find solace in the knowledge that JatHotNews is here for you, ready to provide support and assistance, coverage and reliability with resourceful information. In this hard times, remember that you are not alone, we stand united, committed as one Plateau to overcome this challenge together." Your safety is paramount,    please try and implement rigorous measures for the safety of your family and loved ones, though the road may be tough, have faith that we will w

PLATEAU APC ANTI-PARTY ACTIVITIES, RECONCILIATION AND COMMITMENT

The Plateau  Chapter  of the All  Progressive   Congress   (APC)   called   on   party  members who engaged in anti-party activities before and during the general  election should not expect appointments, rewards for those who worked for the  party's success will surely be evaluated and considered.   At  a  lobby  meeting  in Jos on  Thursday,   the   party   threatened  to  impose   sanctions   on   anyone   found  to have  acted  against  its   interests,   particularly   in  the  presidential  and gubernatorial elections.  Former   governor  and  state   party  leader  Simon   Lalong  in  a   speech   calling  for both forgiveness and  sanctions,   said,   "Politics  is an  investment.   "There   will   be  people  who   will   come  to  see   me,"   he   said.   They've   got  to  harvest.  You  can fight  in   party   politics,  but  you'll   end   up   at  the point  of   reconciliation...   “I believe  that   once  we leave  here,  we  will  hear  no  

UTME Result: I Support JAMB’s Sanctions On Mmesoma, Says Ezekwesili

​ A former  Education   Minister,  Obiageli Ezekwesili,  said  she  supported  sanctions  against  Mmesoma Ejikeme by the Joint Admissions and  Admissions  Board (JAMB) for  falsifying   the   results   of   the   Universal   College   Entrance   Examination.  her  most   (UTME).   This follows  a  report  by  the Anambra State  Commission  of Inquiry which confirmed that the  Nnewi  Anglican Girls  High   School   student  admitted  to   manipulating   her   results   with   her   phone.   When   controversy   over   Mmesoma's   results   arose   with   JAMB   asserting  that she manipulated her  results   by  changing her actual score  from  249 to 362, Ezekwesili  insisted that  an  investigation  be  conducted.   appropriate   investigation   on   this   matter.   With the  Anambra State  Council   report  signed by  Information  Commissioner  Paul  Nwosu   accusing  Mmesoma, the former education minister said she  was   pleased  with the process  that  gave the  study  a fair

Senator Napoleon Bali Move the Motion for Operation of Military Forces in the Night to Tackle Insecurity in Nigeria

​ Senator Napoleon Bali Move the Motion for Operation of Military Forces in the Night to Tackle Insecurity in Nigeria The Senator Representing Plateau South Senatorial District,  AVM Napoleon Bali has Moved the Motion to encourage Military Forces to operate in the night to tackle insecurity challenges in Plateau, Benue, Nasarawa, Kaduna and other parts of the Country .  Senator Bali,  a retired Air Vice Marshall (AVM) in the Nigerian Airforce, has Moved the Motion to encourage Military forces to operate in the night in combating insurgents in Nigeria. He made the called during plenary session of the Senate, presided by the Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Tuesday 5th July,  2023. Senator Bali explained that there are strategies to explore in collaboration with Service Chiefs for tackling insecurity challenges in Nigeria. He expressed displeasure over killing and losses of innocent citizens by  bandits. Senator Bali said efforts should made to Collaborate with Service Chiefs to work

JULY 2023 ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION HELD TODAY 1ST JULY,2023 IN THE JOS- BUKURU METROPOLIS AMIDST LOW TURNOUT

JULY 2023 ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION HELD TODAY 1ST JULY,2023 IN THE JOS- BUKURU METROPOLIS AMIDST LOW TURNOUT. By Nanyah Daman (NewsGate Magazine), Yuwana Enoch (NewsCrest Newspaper), David Kazi (Ace News Online), Justin Jattim (Jat HotNews Newspaper), Michael Nangwang (Frank News Magazine), Anastasia Jatbyen (Emerald Magazine), Vanessa Timbyen (Trust News Online), Nanzing Zingkong (Prompt News Online) and Nanpon Maigemu (Factual & Reliable News Online). The Plateau State Governor His Excellency Barr Caleb Mutfwang on Saturday July,1st,2023 flagged off  the Plateau State Monthly Environmental Sanitation and Hygiene Exercise in some locations in the Jos- Bukuru Metropolis. At the Bukuru Market,Mutfwang said his administration  will use persuasion rather force of law to have citizens not only participate but own the sanitation process. In a brief press interview with the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Environment,Engr Albert Chaimang and the General Manager of PEPSA, they frow

QUA’AN-PAN COUNCIL FELICITATES WITH MUSLIM UMMAH AT EID EL-KABIR

QUA’AN-PAN COUNCIL FELICITATES WITH MUSLIM UMMAH AT EID EL-KABIR I, Hon. Ernest Abner Da’a, the Executive Chairman  of Qua’an-Pan LGC, Plateau State; on behalf of the Executive, the Legislative and Traditional Councils; and the good people of the area, felicitates with the Muslim Ummah on the occasion of the 2023 Eid el-Kabir celebration. Eid el-Kabir, also known as Eid el-Adba, which is the celebration marking the culmination of the Annual Pilgrimage to Mecca and significantly, commemorating Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son, is very significant because it teaches us the willingness to sacrifice all that we own and are, for the greatness and common good of humanity. Regardless of our religion, tribe and political affiliations, let us live in the consciousness of the message of Ed-el-Kabir everyday, by imbibing Ibrahim’s ideals and sacrifice by contributing meaningfully to our communities. I appeal to the faithful to use this unique occasion to pray for the country and