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Northern group rejects Muslim-Muslim ticket, backs Lalong as Tinubu's running mate
A group, the Northern Nigeria’s Front for Equity and Good Governance, has rejected the proposed Muslim-Muslim ticket as running mate to the All Progressives Congress’ presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, ahead of the 2023 presidency. The group also endorsed the Chairman, Northern Governors’ Forum and Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong, as running mate to the APC presidential candidate for the sake of equity and justice.
Plateau PDP threatens mass action against Lalong over alleged non-performance
The Plateau State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has threatened to mobilise mass action against the state Governor, Simon Lalong, accusing him of travelling too much and abandoning governance at the detriment of the state and its people. The PDP in a statement on Friday, therefore, gave the governor three days ultimatum to return to his duty post in the state or face the wrath of the people.
COVID-19: Governor Lalong signs revised 2020 budget into law
Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has signed into law the revised 2020 Appropriation budget from from N177,340,521,174.00 to N122, 848,822,913.00 into law. Governor Lalong while performing the ceremony at the new Government House little Rayfield Jos, said the revised budget became necessary because of the need to take care of the realities of COVID-19 which has greatly affected the economy of the State.
Bassa Killings: Lalong Orders Manhunt For Killers
Jos – Following fresh attack on Mgbrazongo village in Bassa Local Government area of Plateau State which led to the killing of 4 people including a Pastor, and destruction of properties, Governor Simon Bako Lalong has ordered security agencies to go after the killers and fish them out to face justice in the state.
COVID-19 Lockdown: Plateau Sets Up Ten Mobile Courts To Try Violators
As Plateau State goes into a total lockdown from midnight Thurday 9th April to Wednesday 15th April 2020, the Plateau state Government has set up 10 mobile courts to try violators of the order in the state.
Coronavirus: Plateau Govt threatens to sanction religious groups who disregard preventive rules.
Plateau State Government has condemned flagrant disregard by some groups and individuals to the preventive measures put in place to avoid the spread of coronavirus into the state and threatened that henceforth, anyone who violates the directive will be sanctioned accordingly. It would be recalled that Plateau State Government met with critical stakeholders like traditional rulers, religious leaders, the political class and others last week to workout preventive measures against Coronavirus.
Plateau PDP condemns state government's silence on COVID-19
Plateau State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has berated the silence of the state government on the deadly and dreaded coronavirus. According to the statement signed by the state publicity secretary of the party, Mr John Akans, the party called on the APC-led administration in the state to value the lives of Plateau citizens by taking serious and comprehensive measures to safeguard the lives of innocent people entrusted with the government.
Gov Lalong sets to complete trauma hospital » Tribune Online
The Governor of Plateau State Governor Simon Lalong has promised to complete abandoned Riyom Trauma Hospital which was initiated in 2002 by the then administration of the former Governor Joshua Dariye.
Gov Lalong to support repentant militias with skill acquisitions » Tribune Online
Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State has promised to assist repentants militias who turned in their arms and ammunitions through collaboration with the Industrial Traning Fund (ITF) BON, PLASMEDA, and other relevant agencies, including local and international organizations to support them in the area of skills acquisition, capacity building, training and direct empowerment.
Ropvil died for Plateau State ― Governor Lalong - Tribune Online
Governor Simon Lalong has stated that if the killers of Ropvil Daciya, a 200-level student of the University of Maiduguri who was murdered by Boko Haram justified their actions on the fact that he is from Plateau State and a Christian, then it means he died for Plateau.
Gov Lalong condemns attack in Bokkos LGA, calls for calm
Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State has condemned the recent attacks at Kwatas village in Bokkos Local Government Area of the state leading to the death of some of the residents. The governor, however, called for calm in the villages. Lalong in a statement issued by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr Makut Macham, on Monday in Jos, said the government and security agencies would ensure that justice was done to those affected.
Killings: Lalong orders security agencies to track down culprits
No fewer than 14 people were killed and 3 injured on Sunday by gunmen Kwatas Community in Bokkos local government area of Plateau State.
Supreme Court victory, confirmation of overwhelming mandate ― Lalong
The Plateau State Governor and Chairman of the Northern Governors, Governor Simon Bako Lalong, said the affirmation of his election victory by the Supreme Court has finally sealed and confirmed beyond further questioning the overwhelming mandate willingly bestowed on him by the good people of Plateau State.
BREAKING: Supreme Court Declares Simon Lalong Duly Elected Plateau Governor – The Whistler NG
The Supreme Court on Monday upheld the election of Simon Lalong of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the Governor of Plateau State in the March 9th gubernatorial election. Lalong had been declared winner of the 2019 gubernatorial election, polling 595, 582 votes to defeat his closest rival, Sen. Jeremiah Useni of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who polled 546, 813 votes. Useni had filed an appeal at the apex court to challenge the victory of the candidate of the APC.
Plateau generates N16.4bn as revenue in 2019 » Tribune Online
The Plateau State Internal Revenue Service (PSIRS) has said it generated N16.4 billion as revenue in 2019, out of the N18.4 billion targeted for the year. Chairman of the board, Mr Dashe Arlat,told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Jos that the sum represented 89 per cent of the target. According to him, the board generated N13.8 billion while the state’s Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) generated N2.6 billion.
A/Court verdict: Useni should step aside for daughter ― Lalong
Following the confirmation of his election by the Appeal Court on Friday, Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State has called on his main opponent in last gubernatorial election, General Jeremiah Useni to yield ground for his daughter to contest the governorship election. Speaking in a chat with State House correspondents after a meeting on Friday, Lalong noted that Useni’s first daughter, who he did not name, was his classmate.
Minimum wage: Governmental activities paralyse in Plateau LGAs
Governmental activities were paralysed, on Monday, in all the 17 local government areas of Plateau State as the council workers under the aegis of Tripartite Workers Union embarked on a protest against the non-implementation of financial autonomy and the 18 per cent minimum wage by the State Government.
Tribunal Affirms Lalong Governor Of Plateau – The Whistler NG
The Governorship Elections Petitions Tribunal sitting in Jos, the Plateau State on Wednesday affirmed Simon Lalong as the duly elected Governor of the state. The tribunal led by Justice Halimat .A Saleeman in a unanimous decision dismissed the petition filed by the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Jeremiah Useni against Lalong of the All Progressives Congress, APC.
Lalong Sacks Acting SSG, Appoints Chief Of Staff – The Whistler NG
Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State has fired the acting Secretary to the State Government, Richard Tokma. According to a statement on Thursday by the Director of Press and Public Affairs, Makut Macham, Prof Danladi Atu has been appointed by the governor to replace Tokma, who has been serving in an acting capacity since September 2018. Equally appointed by Lalong is Noel Donjur as his new Chief of Staff. RELATED The statement said, “Plateau State Governor Rt.Hon.
Simon Lalong Emerges Chairman Northern Governors Forum
Plateau State Governor, Simon Bako Lalong has emerged Chairman of the Northern Governors Forum. He emerged chairman of the forum today, Friday during a meeting of the forum in Kaduna. RELATED The position was previously held by Kashim Shettima, Governor of Borno State.
BREAKING: Simon Lalong Wins Plateau Governorship Election
Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State has been re-elected for a second term. The Returning Officer for the election, Professor Richard Kimbir, announced this on Sunday at the collation centre for the governorship election in Jos, the state capital. According to him, the governor who is the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was returned elected after polling the highest number of votes in the keenly contested poll.
Another four killed in Plateau, Lalong vows to sustain peace
No fewer than four persons were killed in a midnight attack by gunmen in Jos South local government area of Plateau state on Wednesday, even as the Plateau State government has vowed to fish out the perpetrators of the dastardly act and to sustain the peace in the state.
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Corruption Allegation: Lalong Responds To Dalung
24 hours after the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, issued a damning statement against Simon Lalong, Plateau state governor, the state government has issued a rebuttal. On Monday, the minister accused Lalong of misleading President Muhammadu Buhari to inaugurate a bridge which was completed by ex-President Goodluck Jonathan.
UNAIDS deputy chief to leave after unsubstantiated allegations
Luiz Loures, deputy head of the UN agency for HIV and AIDS, will not seek to renew his position, the agency’s spokesman said, adding it was not reasonable to link his departure to sexual harassment allegations that were found to be unsubstantiated. UNAIDS spokesman Mahesh Mahalingam told a news conference Friday that Loures had had a long and distinguished career with four decades spent working on combating AIDS, including 22 years at UNAIDS.
BUA Group, Rotary Club offer free medical services in Lagos schools
The BUA Group and the Rotary Club of Gbagada have partnered to offer free ear, nose and throat clinical screening to primary school pupils in Lagos State. This was disclosed in a statement by Group Head, Corporate Communications BUA Group, O’tega Ogra, made available to newsmen on Friday in Lagos.
FAO needs more funds to tackle Armyworm in Africa
FAO needs more funds to tackle Armyworm in Africa The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) says it requires more funds to tackle the spread of armyworm in Africa. The African armyworm (Spodoptera exempta), also called nutgrass armyworm, is a moth capable of destroying entire crops in a matter of weeks. The larvae feed on all types of grasses, early stages of cereal crops like corn, rice, wheat, millet, sorghum, sugarcane and occasionally on coconut.
Nigeria's Democracy under threat, says Jega
The Former Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC,Professor Attahiru Muhammadu Jega, has said that Nigeria’s Democracy is under threat.
Niger to sponsor surgery of rape victim
Niger Government would sponsor the surgery of a 10-year-old boy victim of homosexuality at Minna General Hospital, Mrs Mairam Kolo, the Director General of the state Child Rights Protection Agency, said. Kolo told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Minna on Friday that the boy needed immediate Adrenal surgery, alongside three other boys who were sexually abused by a 50-year-old man in Wushishi Local Government Area of the state.
NCC board re-assures stakeholders of its commitment on sale of 9Mobile
The Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has re-assured stakeholders of its commitment to ensure that 9Mobile is taken over by investors with the requisite technical capability and pedigree to manage it. Mr Tony Ojobo, NCC Director of Public Affairs made this known in a statement on Friday in Abuja.
Nigeria becoming Africa’s biggest Free TV Platform
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, says with Digital Switch Over (DSO), Nigeria has taken bold step to build Africa’s biggest and most lucrative Free To Air Television platform. The minister said this on Friday in Osogbo at the launch of DSO for Osun. He said with over 24 million TV households and being the capital of African creativity in Music and Film, Nigeria would become the capital of Television in Africa within the next few years.
Manchester City’s Sterling doubtful for Sunday’s English League Cup final
Raheem Sterling is struggling to be fit for Manchester City’s English League Cup final against Arsenal on Sunday but Gabriel Jesus could return, club manager Pep Guardiola said on Friday. “He had a muscular problem. I don’t know if he will be ready for Sunday,” Guardiola said of forward Sterling as he looked ahead to his first final match as Manchester City manager.
UNESCO restates commitment to safeguard Lake Chad
The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) on Friday restated its commitment to safeguarding Lake Chad and promoting the interests of people who depend on the lake for their livelihood. UNESCO made the pledge in a statement signed by its Communication and Information Sector Advisor, Yachat Nuhu, and made available to News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja.
CBN/RIFAN pilot: 600 rice farmers to benefit in Adamawa - Goronyo
About 600 rice farmers in Adamawa are to benefit from the dry season rice production programme under a special pilot project of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The National President of Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN), Alhaji Aminu Goronyo, made the disclosure on Friday while inaugurating the distribution of inputs to beneficiaries of the project in Yola.
FG to establish specialised bank to assist innovators, science/tech ventures
The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, says Federal Government is working toward establishing specialised bank to assist innovators and entrepreneurs in science and technology ventures. The minister said this after listening to presentations by some student inventors and innovators at the ongoing 1st International Workshop on Science Parks and Innovation Eco-system for National Development (SPIE4ND) on Friday at University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN).
Forex: CBN boosts Retail SMIS with $321.4m
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has again intervened in the Retail Secondary Market Intervention Sales (SMIS) to the tune of $321.4 million. Figures obtained from the Bank on Friday, February 23, 2018, indicate that the amount released was for requests in the agricultural, airlines, petroleum products and raw materials and machinery sectors.
Trump hits CNN as ‘fake news’ over Florida student's claim network gave him scripted question
President Trump went after CNN over a Florida school shooting survivor’s claim that he didn’t participate in a CNN town hall because the network wouldn’t let him ask his original question and replaced it with a scripted one. “Just like so much of CNN, Fake News. That’s why their ratings are so bad! MSNBC may be worse,” Trump tweeted Thursday. Trump appears to have been responding to a segment on Fox News’ “Tucker Carlson Tonight” featuring the student, who reiterated his previous claims.
12 ships arrive in Lagos ports with petrol
A total of 12 ships laden with various products, including petrol, are at the Lagos ports waiting to berth, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) said on Friday. The NPA disclosed in its daily “Shipping Position”, made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, that eight of the vessels were waiting to berth with petrol. It said that another two ships each (4) would berth with bulk fertiliser and diesel.
Jigawa plants 5m trees to tackle desertification
As one of the front-line states heat by desertification, Jigawa Government says it has planted five million tress to tackle desertification across the state. Alhaji Barau Gambasha, the State Commissioner for Environment, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Dutse on Friday. Gambasha said that the trees were planted in towns and villages affected by desert encroachment and other environmental challenges.
INEC will cancel election in any troublesome ward
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will cancel elections in wards with irregularities. Prof. Francis Ezeonu, the INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Imo, said elections in areas where ballot boxes were seized or where voting was marred by any violence would be voided. The electoral commissioner said this on Friday while carrying out sensitisation campaign in Aboh Mbaise Local Government area of Imo.
15 countries for 2018 Lagos International Squash Classics
France, Egypt and 13 other countries are billed to participate in the 2018 Lagos International Squash Classics, a world ranking event that will enable players to amass points, the organisers said on Friday. The competition is scheduled to hold between March 19 and March 24 at Molade Okoya-Thomas Indoor Sports Hall of the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos.
Presidency says TI's assessment on Anti-Corruption Crusade, misleading, unfair
The Presidency has described as “very misleading and unfair’’ the Transparency International’s assessment of the Federal government’s efforts in the ongoing anti-corruption crusade. Malam Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, made this position known in a statement issued in Abuja on Friday.
Blatter says Morocco will be logical choice for 2026 World Cup
Blatter says Morocco will be logical choice for 2026 World Cup Banned former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has put his support behind Morocco’s bid to host the 2026 World Cup finals, saying the North African country would be the logical choice. Morocco is bidding for the fifth time to host the World Cup finals, having also tried for the 1994, 1998, 2006 and 2010 tournaments.
Wizkid’s ‘Daddy Yo’, soundtrack for John Boyega’s film
‘Daddy Yo’, the 2017 hit song of Ayo Balogun (aka Wizkid), is part of the soundtrack for British-Nigerian actor John Boyega’s new film, ‘Pacific Rim Uprising’. ‘Pacific Rim Uprising’, is an upcoming American science fiction and action film set for release on March 23. The film is co-produced by Boyega; written and directed by Steven DeKnight in his feature film directorial debut. Boyega shared this information on his Twitter page @johnboyega on Wednesday posting a video of him dancing to the song.
NLC: We are celebrating 40 years of struggle - LOC chairman
The chairman of the organising committee of Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Peter Adeyem? has said that the Union on the Union was commemorating its 40th Anniversary as a platform for labour struggles. He recalled that as a Union since its formation, NLC had been proscribed by the Babang?da and Abacha regimes, between March and December, 1988 and 1994 to June, 1998 respectively.
2019 FIBA world cup qualifier: D’Tigers beat Uganda 102-86 points
Nigeria’s senior men basketball team, D’Tigers on Friday, defeated Uganda 102-86 to commence their campaign for FIBA basketball world Cup 2019 African qualifiers in Bamako Mali on positive note. The result was made available on the official website of Nigeria Basketball Federation(NBBF). Uganda started the match on a bold note by leading D’Tigers 17-11 points at the end of the first quarter.
Kogi Govt. House driver jailed 7 years for causing death of Prof. Iyayi
Danladi Baba, a driver with Kogi Government House, Lokoja whose reckless driving caused the death of Prof. Festus Iyayi in 2013, has been sentenced to seven years imprisonment. Chief Magistrate Alhassan Husaini of Lokoja Chief Magistrate Court 11, who jailed Baba on Friday, said he found him guilty of reckless driving and causing the death of Prof. Festus Iyayi in a car crash in November, 2013.
Rotary club donates wheel chairs, books to children with disabilities
Rotary Club of Naraguta District 9125 in Plateau on Friday donated eight wheel chairs to children with disabilities and distributed books to 120 indigent children in public primary schools, its official said. The district President of the Club, Ms Theresa Eyetan, said this in Jos during cultural day celebration. Eyetan said the wheel chairs were distributed to reduce the hardship of the children, while the books were to assist them in their studies.
Presidential Amnesty Programme still on course - Boroh
Retired Brig.-Gen. Paul Boroh, Coordinator, Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), says the amnesty office is determined to actualise its mandate of empowering youths in the Niger Delta region. Boroh, also the Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Friday in Abuja.
Sokoto to start tractor hiring scheme
Sokoto state government said it will start a tractor hire scheme to boost mechanization in farms and assist farmers to enhance their production capacity. Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal stated this in Kware LGA when he inspected agricultural processing machines to be distributed to farmers under the state’s FADAMA III additional funding scheme. “We are starting with 30 tractors, with each of the three senatorial districts to have 10 tractors each.
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