Killings: Middle Belt Forum backs Lalong on arrest of community leaders
…Says arrest will expose criminal gangs By Chris Ochayi – Abuja The Middle Belt Forum, MBF, has expressed optimism that the recent directive issued by the Governor of Plateau State, Simon Lalong to security agencies to arrest Ardos and other community leaders in the wake of fresh sectarian killings in the state would unveil dynamics […]
It’s time for building of enduring legacy in Plateau ― Lalong
By Marie-Therese Nanlong – Jos Plateau State Governor and Chairman of the Northern Governors Forum, Simon Lalong says 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. Lalong while reacting to the […]
Supreme Court stands down to deliver judgment in Plateau, Bauchi governorship appeals
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri, Abuja The Supreme Court, on Monday, heard all appeals challenging the outcomes of governorship elections held in Plateau and Bauchi states on March 9, 2019. A seven-man panel of Justices of the apex court led by Justice Sylvester Ngwuta, stood-down till 3 pm to deliver judgments on appeals seeking to sack governors […]
FG disburses N142.6bn to fund primary education in 4 years
…Withholds N20.2 bn from Nasarawa, Plateau, Benue By Joseph Erunke – Abuja Between 2015 and 2018, the federal government disbursed the sum of N142.6 billion to states governments and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, for successful implementation of the Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC. The money was the UBE matching grant to states as well […]
FG, State to fund pilot ranches in Plateau
The pilot scheme of the proposed ranching option of the National Livestock Transformation Plan, NLTP in Plateau State is to be funded by the federal government with the support of the State government, the Secretary of the ranching committee, Professor John Wade disclosed.
Boko Haram: Joy in Plateau over Jennifer’s release
Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong has commended security agencies particularly the Department of State Services for the rescue of five kidnapped aid workers by the Boko Haram terrorist group including Jennifer Ukambomg Samuel, a nurse from Plateau State.
