TO change the fortunes of Plateau State citizenry, Governor Simon Lalong, had on assumption of office in May, 2015 unveiled his ‘’rescue mission’’ agenda anchored on five policy pillars.

HIS plans: My folks are widely recognized for their industry, courage and resourcefulness. These qualities have enabled us survive as a people in the face of daunting existential challenges. It’s worth recalling that at creation in August 27, 1991, by the General Ibrahim Babangida regime Ndi-Anambra had over 75 percent literacy level and boasted extra-ordinary human and material resources. These attributes need to be given a new direction, new discipline and new energy. God has given me the vision to do this,” he said.

THE above title describes the situation of the second and third respondents at the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Benin City, the first respondent, INEC, having failed to put up defence which could have been a reference point for the second and third respondents.

The chairman of the caretaker committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Ahmed Makarfi has given a new condition to be met before the committee will consider a possible reconciliation with Ali Modu Sheriff.

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Thursday, asked the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja to sack the lawmaker representing Akwa Ibom South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Chief Nelson Asuquo Effiong, following his defection to the All Progressive Congress, APC.