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PLHA SPEAKER CONDEMNS MURDER OF NAMANG, PLATEAU APC SPOKESPERSON.  The Speaker, Plateau State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Gabriel K. Dewan received with rude shock the recent killing of our brother, the Plateau State Publicity Secretary of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Hon. Sylvanus Namang in Pankshin on the 18th of February 2024 at a shop and the shop owner Mr Sunday Okonko (Sunny-Best) a peace-loving Igbo businessman within the neighbourhood of the unfortunate event. He prayed for their souls and those of others faithfully departed to rest in peace with the Lord, Amen. The deceased Mr Namang was a gentleman and a hardworking person who had served the State and Nigeria meritoriously in both public and private capacities.  The Speaker, on behalf of the Honourable Members and staff of the Plateau State House of Assembly wish to condole the deceased family, Mwaghavul nation, All Progressive Congress and the entire people of Plateau State on this great loss.

RE-RUN ELECTION OF PLATEAU NORTH OF 3/2/24 BE'NKANANG ENDORSED ADP FOR SENATE & LP FOR JN/BASSA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.  The Be'Nkanang BPU write to draw the attention of all her members and the entire Berom, for not be put to confusion. Please be informed that after a careful and widely consultation with ,Elders and stakeholders of the Berom Nation, it is resolved that all our sons contesting for the position of SENATE are fully qualified,  but for the sake of not spreading our votes where opponents will take advantage, It's been agreed and resolved that we should all support the candidate of ADP  Prince Pam Mwadkwon Dachung Gyang. In deed it's a hard decision taking. In the light of this, we encouraged all our members to come out and vote for ADP for Senate and labour for House of reps Jos North Bassa. Thanks for your usual cooperation. PRO, BPU.

IRIGWE DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION (IDA)  PRESS STATEMENT: IRIGWE DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION (IDA) CALLS ON THE IRIGWE PEOOPLE TO VOTE LABOUR PARTY IN THE FORTHCOMING BYE-ELECTION. Following the resolution of the leadership of the Indigenous Forum of Presidents and Secretaries of Bassa and Jos North LGAs that the indigenes of the aforementioned LGAs vote the candidate of Labor Party, Hon Daniel Asama for House of Representatives Bassa/Jos North in the forthcoming Bye-Election in Plateau.,the National President of Irigwe Development Association (IDA), Prince Robert Ashi Dodo has keyed into the resolution and called on Rigwe people to follow the same path and vote Hon Daniel Asama of Labor Party in the Saturday February 3,2024 rerun election.  The president enjoins Rigwe people to ensure they turn out en masse in order to excise their civic rights.  PRO, IDA 2/2/2024

MESSAGE FROM SEN. SIMON MWADKWON PhD I greet you all in the name of the Most High God, the all knowing and the Supreme. It is no longer news that the Electoral Umpire, INEC for reason best know to it decided to exclude us from the Senate Rerun Elections we were fully prepared and ready to win overwhelmingly. This decision to exclude us came few hours to the election while we were rounding up our campaigns and has left a very bitter taste in our mouths. We are aware that emotions are high and many feel discouraged and disenchanted but it is in this situation that I want to encourage us to be strong and more determined than ever. Yes these are not the best of times, this is the tough time we are experiencing but God is still on the throne and still in full control of all activities of the World, politics not exempted. It is on this note that we want to appeal to all of us to calm down and be encountered to strengthen others as we go into the Polls tomorrow 3rd February, 2024.

JUST IN  Plateau North Senatorial Rerun - Youths Endorse ADP Candidate Prince Pam  Mwadkwon  Youths and other stakeholders in Jos yesterday endorsed the Senatorial bid of Hon Prince Pam Mwadkon Dachungyang  of the Action Democratic Party ( ADP) , in the Plateau North Senatorial rerun election  slated to hold on Saturday February 3rd 2024 . They also endorsed the Candidate of the Labour party Hon Daniel Asama, as their preferred choice for the Jos North/ Bassa rerun election. Jat HotNews correspondent reports that a coalition of 21 support groups unanimously declared Hon Prince Pam  Mwadkwon  the best option for now since the PDP is not on the ballot , noting that after careful scrutiny of all candidates contesting for the post, only Prince Mwadkwon of the ADP  has what it takes to deliver democratic dividends to the district . Addressing the Youths in Jos  ,the leader of the groups Comrade  Hitler Pwajok  flanked by  Comrade Prince Maipahen  and several other Y

Hon Da'a felicitates with citizens at 63rd Independence The Council Chairman of Qua'an-Pan Local Government, Plateau state, Hon Ernest Abner Da'a has felicitated with Nigerians on the occasion of the Nigeria’s 63rd Independence celebration.  The message is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs, Stephen Sarki Musa,  to mark this year's celebration on October 1, 2023. The Council Chairman acknowledged the economic and political challenges facing the citizens but appealed to them to remain steadfast and optimistic of the future given the array of measures put in place to turnaround the economy for the better. "I urge you to strive to consolidate on the sacrifices of our founding fathers, towards building a new Nigeria; where justice and good governance shall prevail. Let our diversity be our stronghold not a divisive measure." "As we appraise ourselves, we should also be able to strategize as to how we intend to h

JOS PRISON JAIL BREAK: ESCAPEE ABUBAKAR MOHAMMED,ALIAS BUBA, RE-ARRESTED, POINTED AT JETHRO NGUSEN AS MASTERMIND OF JAIL BREAK. By Andy Shaks,Jos. Escapee Abubakar Mohammed, Alias Buba, the co-principal witness in the kidnap and murder of Pa Dafwan Dariye, the father of the former Governor Of Plateau State, Sen Joshua Chibi Dariye and one of the king-pins of the Jos Prison break has been arrested in Daffo Market of Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State on Monday 11th September,2023 at about 1:00pm (13:00hrs) following a reliable intel. The Escapees of the Jos Correctional Centre jail break and one of the king- pins of the jail break, Abubakar Mohammed, Alias Buba was arrested by the officers of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) of the Nigerian Police Force (NPF), Plateau State Command. On Interrogation after his re- arrest on Wednesday 14th September, 2023 Abubakar Mohammed, Alias Buba voluntarily confessed to have been deeply involved in the kidnap a

PIDAN CAUTIONS CITIZENS Plateau Initiative for Development and Advancement of the Natives, PIDAN, has called on the people of the State to remain steadfast and calm in the face of continued incidences of attacks on some communities by bandits. Furthermore, they have been advised to remain vigilant and united as the state strive to contain the menace of the invaders. PIDAN made the call in a statement signed by its President, Prof Aboi Madaki and Secretary General, Comrade Nanle Gujor, after it's Council meeting on Saturday, September 16, 2023 in Jos While sympathizing with the communities and families of the affected, PIDAN encouraged citizens to be law abiding and to report suspected movements of people in their respective communities to the appropriate agencies of government. The association commended the resilience of the respective leaders and security outfits for confronting the challenges head on. On the ongoing election matters in the respective Tribunals in the state, PIDAN

GOVERNOR MUTFWANG APPLAUDS TRIBUNAL RULING IN HIS FAVOR, SAYS IT IS A VALIDATION OF THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE Plateau State Governor, Barr Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has hailed the verdict of the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, which ruled in his favor following a petition by Alfred Clark Dabwang, the candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in the March, 18th 2023, Governorship election. The judgement  read by Hon. Justice A. Y. Joh, dismissed the petition filed by the NNPP candidate, who alleged the exclusion of his party's logo.  The tribunal confirmed Governor Caleb Mutfwang as the duly elected Governor of Plateau State. Reacting to the judgement, Governor Mutfwang, described it as a validation of the people's will in Plateau State and expressed his confidence in the upcoming judgements. He stated, "We give thanks to God Almighty, the ultimate Judge. We were confident in the outcome of this election, which was clearly in our favor. We commend the Judiciar

PLATEAU STATE HIGH COURT HOLDS VALEDICTORY COURT SESSION IN HONOR OF LATE HON JUSTICE (PRINCE) MOSES OMOFOYE OYETUNDE. By Justin Jattim  In continuation of the activities marking the 2023/2024 Legal Year of the Plateau State High Court of Justice held a Valedictory Court Session in Honour of His Lordship, Late Hon Justice (Prince) Moses Omofoye Oyetunde on Thursday 14th September,2023 at the High Court 1 in the newly commissioned Plateau State High Court Complex, Jos. The Court started sitting at 10:15am with the Chief Judge of Plateau State, His Lordship, Hon Justice David G Mann leading other Justices of the Plateau State High Court in their beautiful regalia,the representative of the Governor of Plateau State, His Excellency,Barr Caleb Manessah Mutfwang , Arc Samuel Nanchang Jatau, the Secretary to the Plateau State Government,the representative of the Attorney General of the Federation, the representative of the President of the Court of Appeal, His Lordship, Hon Justice Morica Don

WE ARE FULLY READY FOR A SUCCESSFUL VALEDICTORY SESSION AND LEGAL YEAR-HON JUSTICE KUNDA.  In a Media Chat with the Publishers and Editors of the NewsGate Magazine, the NewsCrest Newspaper, Ace News Online,Jat HotNews Newspaper, Frank News Magazine, Emerald Magazine,Trust News Online, Factual and Reliable News Online,Prompt News Online and the Age Newspaper,Hon Justice Ishaku Kunda, the Chairman of the Central Planning Committee of the 2023/2024 of the Plateau State High Court Legal Year hinted that everything is in place for a successful 2023/2024 Legal Year.  Justice Kunda said the Legal Year is for stock taking of the activities of the previous year of the Plateau State High Court, to offer thanksgiving to the Lord Almighty for the legal year ended and prepare for the legal year ahead.  Kunda said this year's legal year activities started with Muslim prayers at the Jos Central Mosque on Friday 8th September, 2023,Christian prayers at the COCIN Church Abattoir on Sunday 10th Sept

PLATEAU JUDICIAL SERVICE COMMISSION READY FOR COMMISSIONING BY MUTFWANG.  By Nanyah Daman, Justin Jattim, Nanpon Maigemu.  Barr Dorothy Tsenyen,the Executive Secretary of  the Plateau State Judicial Service Commission(JSC) has assured the people of Plateau and invitees that the JSC complex besides the newly commissioned High Court is ready for commissioning by the Executive Governor of Plateau State, His Excellency Barr Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang on Thursday 14th September, 2023 by 12:00 pm. Barr Dorothy Tsenyen made the disclosure in an interview with the Publishers of the NewsGate Magazine, Newscrest Newspaper, Ace News Online, Jat HotNews Newspaper in front of the JSC complex on Tuesday 12th September, 2023 within the Plateau State High Court Jos. In the chat Tseyen hinted that the new JSC complex is made of thirteen offices for the Executive Secretary, Directors and staff.She said the offices are well furnished to ensure the comfort and productivity of workers of the commission.  The

MUTFWANG RECEIVES AND DISTRIBUTES FIRST LADY OLUREMI TINUBU'S DONATION OF N500M TO 500 VICTIMS.  By Justin Jattim  The Executive Governor of Plateau State, His Excellency Barr Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has received and distributed Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu’s donation of N500 million to families affected by violent attacks in Plateau State.  In a press statement signed by Mr Gyang Bere,the Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Executive Governor of Plateau State and made available to the NewsGate Magazine,Newscrest Newspaper,Ace News Online,Jat HotNews Newspaper,Frank News Magazine,Emerald Magazine,Trust News Online, Reliable and Factual News Online,Prompt News Online and the Age Newspaper hinted that N500 million will be disbursed under the Renewed Hope Initiative and Social Investment Programme, with one million Naira allocated to each of the 500 affected families of Mangu, Barkin Ladi, Riyom, Jos South and Bassa Local Government Areas of Plateau State.

PLATEAU NASS PETITION TRIBUNAL JUDGEMENT:LALONG REPLACES BALI ,FOM REPLACES GYENDENG, VINCENT REPLACES BENI ,ALFRED REPLACES BAGOS By Nanyah Daman, Andy Shaks, Joan Yusuf, Yuwana Enoch, David Kazi, Justin Jattim,Michael Nangwang, Anastasia Jatbyen, Vanessa Timbyen, Nanpon Maigemu, Nanzing Zingkong and Jatdul Jerry, Jos.  The Plateau State National and State Assembly Petition Tribunal sitting at the Plateau State High Court complex on  11th and 12th September, 2023 replaced Senator Napoleon Bali of the People’s Democratic Party with Rt Hon Simon Bako Lalong of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Plateau South Senatorial District In a judgment held by Hon Justice M.B Tukur, Hon Justice Omaka Elewa and Hon O.A Adetujoye it was ruled that the PDP in Plateau State presented all their candidates in disobedience of court orders and lacking strictures, hence you can’t build something on nothing. In the light of the disobedience of court orders  and lack of structures the Judges replace