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ELECTION PETITION TRIBUNAL JUDGEMENT FALLOUT  WE ARE ALL WINNERS - Senator Dachungyang August 14th, 2024. Senator Pam Mwadkon Dachungyang has welcomed the judgement of the Election Petition Tribunal in Bauchi which upheld his election as the duely elected Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The Distinguished Senator noted that what happened today is a reaffirmation of the popular will of the people of Plateau North Senatorial District to serve them as their Senator. Senator Dachungyang reiterated that he has never for one day lost sight of the huge responsibility that comes with the demands of the office, and says; right from Day-One, served as a spring-board to do his outmost best in ensuring that what rightfully belongs to the people of Plateau North does not slip by. According to the Senator, "I want to appreciate the tenacity of my fellow contestants who took the legal route to ventilate their grievances with the electoral process. Be rest assured that nobo

Coach Badung Solomon Pam Emerge As SDP Candidate for Hwolshe Ward. The Game Changer Movement today recorded a major milestone in their quest to deliver purposeful & altruistic leadership to the people of wholshe Ward of Jos South LGA, the Candidate emerged through a Primaries Affirmation conducted by the Social Democratic Party today August 14th 2024. The event which held at Cee Jay's Lounge opp. Redeem church Hwolshe sparked wild jubilation and funfair from party faithfuls, the game changer supporters, community leaders, family, friends and well wishers. The Jos South SDP Chairman Hon. Luka Dido who conducted the primaries as Returning officer  was overwhelmed by the support for the party in wholshe, he said the party is very pleased to have a candidate like Coach Badung Solomon Pam who commands such great popularity and following, in his words he said "with the population I have seen here today I am now very confident that our candidate is not just a leading

HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS TO BARR ANDRAWUS MAIKAI,THE CHIEF REGISTRAR OF THE PLATEAU STATE HIGH COURT ON THE AUSPICIOUS OCCASION OF HIS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION ON SATURDAY 27TH JULY, 2024. The Group Managing Editors,Publishers Editors,Correspondents, Reporters, Management and the entire staff of 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,the Age Newspaper, Prompt News Online and the News Parrot Newspaper join millions of well-wishers in heartily congratulating Barr Andrawus Maikai, the Chief Registrar of the Plateau State High Court of Justice on the auspicious occasion of his birthday celebration. We pray that our Lord Jesus Christ of Nazareth give you the wisdom of King Solomon, the strength of King David and the long life of Prophet Enoch to serve humanity better.  As a compassionate fellow, an astute administrator, a loving husband and father

TAROK YOUTHS CALL ON NANMWA GODWIN KUMZHI TO RECONTEST FOR CHAIRMAN OF LANGTANG NORTH. By Lohchang Dandam,Jos.  Hon Nansel Nanchang the National President of Tarok Youths for Democracy and Development (TYDD) has on behalf of the Twenty Five Thousand Tarok Youths for Democracy and Development across Langtang North, Langtang South, Wase, Kanam, Mikang, Shendam and Qua'an-Pan Local Government Areas of Plateau State has called on Hon Nanwa Godwin Kumzhi, the Chairman of the Langtang North LGC Transition Implementation Committee to recontest for the Chairmanship position of Langtang North LGC in the next coming LGC elections to be conducted by the Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC).   The call was made in a press release made available to a select media houses in Jos on Thursday 5th July 2024. The TYDD urged the people of Langtang North LGA not to miss another laudable opportunity of the experience and the massive developmental strides of Hon Nanwa Godw

FIRST SAMARITAN LOVE FOUNDATION HONOURS NEWSGATE MAGAZINE GROUP MANAGING EDITOR CHIEF AMB NANYAH ANDREW DAMAN AS BEST PLATEAU INDIGENOUS PUBLISHER, OTHERS.  By Nanyah Daman, David Kazi, Justin Jattim, Michael Nangwang, Anastasia Jatbyen, Vanessa Timbyen, Nanpon Maigemu and Nanzing Zingkong, Jos.  The First Samaritan Love Foundation has honoured, Chief Amb Nanyah Andrew Daman, Jarumin Jat and the Group Managing Editor of the NewsGate Magazine as the Best Plateau Indigenous Publisher  at the 2024 Security and Peace Award Ceremony on Friday 28th June, 2024 at the Crispan Hotel and Events Centre, Rayfield Jos, the Plateau State capital.  The Security and Peace Awards started with a discussion on the security situation in Nigeria and Plateau State in particular.  Five security agencies, namely, the Nigerian Police Force, the Nigerian Correctional Service, the Nigerian Immigration Service, the  Nigerian Security and Civil  Defence C

By Justin Jattim, Jos Plateau State  Rt.Hon.Yusuf Adamu Gagdi, NCE, BA, MSC, PHD, OON on the auspicious occasion and award celebration in his name by the Security and Peace Magazine, Second Edition 2024 - A publication of First Samaritan Love Foundation (FISALOF) dating 28th June, 2024.  Rt. Hon. Gagdi in a statement to the press emphasized on security as the bedrock of a nation, that which is a state of being free from danger and threat. In his statement to JatHotNews, "My understanding varies, for other people's understanding. These gathering about security and peace award isn't about the award or a showoff to music and performance display but that which brings about a conversation about adherence to every vital of security".  As people are aware nowadays, security isnt about usage of guns, bombing Boko Haram, Bandits and Kidnappers, in my opinion and clarity, security is governance. I stand firm to state that it is every governments duty and

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