Author Archives: Plateau Reporters

By Simon Chuwhak,Jos Governor of Plateau state Simon Lalong has expressed confidence that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will emerge victorious in the ongoing Senate by-election for Plateau South. He said this in Ajikamai polling unit in Shendam local government after casting his vote alongside his wife Regina Lalong at 11 40 am on SaturdayContinue reading “APC WOULD WIN PLATEAU SOUTH SENATORIAL BY-ELECTION-LALONG”

By Simon Chuwhak,Jos Candidate of the All Progressive Congress APC in the ongoing Plateau South Senatorial bye election Prof Nora Ladi Daduut has expressed confidence that she would emerge victorious at the polls because of the overwhelming supports she has received The Professor of French made this known shortly casting her vote amidst cheers fromContinue reading “PLATEAU SOUTH BY-ELECTION:PROF. NORA LADI DADUUT CONFIDENT OF VICTORY”

PRESS STATEMENTGOVERNOR LALONG IS NOT WITHOLDING LOCAL GOVERNMENT SALARIES – PLATEAU STATE GOVERNMENTIn recent days, motorists plying some roads within the Jos-Bukuru metropolis in Plateau State have experienced disruptions arising from blockage of strategic roads within the metropolis resulting to inconveniences and untold hardships.The blockage of the roads is being carried out by Local GovernmentContinue reading “GOVERNOR LALONG IS NOT WITHHOLDING LOCAL GOVERNMENT SALARIES-PLATEAU STATE GOVERNMENT”

PRESS STATEMENT GOVERNOR LALONG CONDOLES YAHAYA KWANDE OVER DEATH OF SON, ABDUL-NASEER Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong says he received the news of the death of Abdul-Nasser, son of Elderstatesman Alhaji Yahaya Kwande with shock and sadness. Lalong in a statement to commiserate with the death of Abdul-Naseer said the demise of the gentlemanContinue reading “GOVERNOR LALONG CONDOLES AMB. YAHAYA KWANDE OVER DEATH OF SON, ABDUL-NASEER”

PRESS STATEMENT GOVERNOR LALONG COMMISERATES WITH NDE EZEKIEL GOMOS OVER LOSS OF WIFE, HAUWA. Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has commiserated with former Secretary to the Government of Plateau State and the Chairman of the Plateau State Economic Advisory Council, Nde Ezekiel Gomos, OFR over the death of his wife Mrs. Hauwa Rena GomosContinue reading “GOVERNOR LALONG COMMISERATES WITH NDE EZEKIEL GOMOS OVER LOSS OF WIFE, HAUWA”

The member representing Pankshin,Kanke, Kanam federal constituency Hon Yusuf Gagdi moved a motion on the urgent need to respond to the deliberate attempt by a member of the British House of Commons to rubbish the image of former Nigerian Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon Rtd. and it was seconded by Rep. Leke Abejide. Rep.Continue reading “HON YUSUF GAGDI MOVED A MOTION ON THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE TO DEFEND THE UNBLEMISHED INTEGRITY OF GEN. YAKUBU GOWON AGAINST AN ATTEMPT BY A MEMBER OF THE UK PARLIAMENT WHO WANTED TO DISTORT HISTORY”

The Federal Government on Monday gave three different reasons why Boko Haram insurgents succeeded in attacking Kwashebe village in Borno State on Saturday and killing “no fewer than 110 rice farmers according to United Nations, contrary to 43 as reported by the federal government.The Coordinator of Defence Media Operations, Major General John Enenche, in anContinue reading “BORNO KILLINGS:ACF, PDP, OTHERS ATTACK FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, PRESIDENCY OVER EXCUSES, BLAMING OF FARMERS”

Borno killings – Plateau APC suspends Southern zone bye election By Simon Chuwhak,Jos All Progressives Congress, APC in Plateau State has suspended its mega rally for the southern Senatorial Zone bye election earlier scheduled for Wednesday Chairman of the party Letep Dabang in a statement made available to newsmen said the suspension of the megaContinue reading “BORNO KILLINGS:APC PLATEAU STATE PUTS SOUTHERN ZONE BY-ELECTION MEGA RALLY ON HOLD”

The member representing Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency and Chairman House Committee on Navy Rt. Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi has condemned in strongest terms the killing of rice farmers in Zabarmari, Borno State by Boko Haram insurgents saying he is appalled deeply. In a statement, the lawmaker said the entire country is deeply saddened over the killingContinue reading “HON. GAGDI CONDEMNS KILLING OF BORNO FARMERS”

Two people were Saturday killed at Kugiya market in Bukuru, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State.A resident of the area, Jol Philip, who witnessed the killing, said the deceased were killed at a drinking joint on Saturday night The incident, which occurred on Saturday night, had generated tension in the community thereby promptingContinue reading “PLATEAU:GUNMEN KILLS TWO IN KUGIYA, BUKURU COMMUNITY OF JOS SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA”