The State of Plateau

By pwol Benjamin Dature, Jos June 23 2022 The Paramount ruler of Panyam in Mangu LGA early today regained freedom from kidnappers after three days in captivity. The kidnappers who had earlier contacted the monarch's family demanded a ransom of N50M, no clear statement has been issued on whether or not the family conceded to their demand. The monarch has since reunited with his family and community members and is in sound health. You will recall that his abduction was earlier reported by this medium on the 20th of June, 2022, when unknown gunmen where reported to have whisked the Paramount ruler away in his palace/home at the wee hours of the morning. More details will follow suit...

By Golok Nanmwa, Jos  Gubernatorial candidate of the People's Democratic Party, PDP in Plateau state, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang has picked Mrs Josephine Piyo as his running mate ahead of the 2023 general elections. Piyo was unveiled at a brief ceremony held at the State PDP office in Jos on Tuesday. Mrs Piyo, a grassroots politician is a former Chairperson of Riyom local government area of the State as well as a former lawmaker in the state house of assembly. Barr. Mutfwang said the choice of Piyo is about giving a voice to the voiceless He said that "...It is pertinent to mention that since my election, I have taken the responsibility of providing leadership seriously. I have begun by talking with and where possible visiting my fellow contestants. I am very grateful for their sportsmanship and solidarity thus far. The discharge Permit to place on record the unflinching support I have enjoyed from the leadership of our Party across the state, elders, stakeholders, and supporters si

June 18, 2022 Youth influencers drawn from Pankshin, Mangu, Kanam, Kanke, and Bokkos Local Government areas of Plateau central zone have been sensitized on Covid-19 Vaccine safe and Effectiveness at a townhall meeting. The town hall meeting with Youth influencers was in tandem with the project activities for Covid-19 Vaccine Public Awareness, Vaccines safety and effectiveness by Friday Bako with support from the MacArthur Foundation and the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) held on Friday, 17th June at Chorbe Hall, Pankshin LGA, Plateau State. Public Health Policy Manager, Consultant Pathologist Bingham University Teaching Hospital, and Financial Secretary, NMA Plateau State Chapter, Dr Mbwas Mashor, while delivering a presentation spoke on Covid-19 Vaccine Safety and Effectiveness. He stated that the world Governments Provided a speedy remedy to the Covid-19 pandemic due to the many restrictions it came with, as it even shut down world economies, even leading t

Gentlemen of the press, It has become imperative to address you this afternoon regarding a running mate for our Gubernatorial candidate, Dr. Nentanwe Yilwatda. As soon as the primary was concluded and Yilwatda emerged, we immediately embarked on an extensive research across the length and breath of Plateau Northern Senatorial District for a befitting running mate taking into cognizance the pedigree of our Gubernatorial candidate. This became necessary bearing in mind that a good leader must have a sense of responsibility and dependability. This means displaying those traits at an individual level , but also demonstrating them during interactions with others.  Consequently, our Gubernatorial candidate needs a credible, versatile, knowledgeable and acceptable running mate he can depend on even through tough times to deliver on his mandate. It is on this basis that this group, which comprises of eminent researchers and grassroot politicians with membership cutting across the 17 Local Gove

June 11 2022 A famous Secondary School located at Kuru, Jos South LGA of Plateau State was attacked yesterday, reports reaching this medium confirms the death of one(1) Student with several persons sustaining various degree of injuries. The School which is located few meters to the railway checkpoint located at Kuru saw the assailants operating for hours before absconding. Details shortly...

June 9 2022 Ambassador Yohnna Margif has clinched the Labour Party LP ticket to run for Governorship seat of Plateau State in the 2023 general elections.  It would be recalled that Chief Margif who is the Wazirin Mushere was the Member of the APC and had purchased the APC governorship nomination, but later defeated to Labour Party while citing imposition of Candidate. At the primary election held at Renat Hotel Jos the 85 delegates, five each from the 17 LGC of the State  unanimously affirmed Margif as the candidate in the presence of INEC officials, security personnel, Media and supporters of the party. National Chairman of the Labour Party Comrade Barr. Julius Abure who conducted the Primary election said Labour Party is the party that will liberate the masses from the poverty that the APC and PDP brought to Nigerians. Represented by comrade Joseph Ndirang noted that the manifesto of the Labour Party is to present credible and quality candidate during the General elections that will

June 4 2022 Plateau State celebrates an exceptional legislator that has ensured robust legislation and engagements, providing relief and succor to many within his Constituency and even beyond. The lawmaker representing Jos South/Jos East Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon Dachung Musa Bagos, is one that needs no introduction as marks his 45th birthday today. Following his election by the good people of Jos South/Jos East Federal Constituency on 23rd February 2019 to represent them at the National Assembly, Rep. Dachung Musa Bagos has defied the first-timer notion but rather carried on with his vision of creating greater opportunities and empowering youths through capacity building, thereby “equipping the next generation” just as his mantra states. Through robust legislation, he has sponsored 32 bills, he has moved 23 motions on the floor of the green chamber, as well as making so many policy contributions including; Decrying the alarming insecurity in Nigeria, Im

The expectations on May 27, 2022 during the primaries of the Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency was massive, even as many had expected. Candidly speaking, there were fears of the unknown. But in the Gagdi camp, the dice had been cast, and it was a matter of time before the delegates gave him victory. Take a look at the pattern of the voting local government after another and the outcome, it clearly shows an acceptable conclusion. Delegates accredited 180, only 179 voted. Only one abstention! Of this number Rt Hon Yusuf Adamu Gagdi took a total of 171. Let's consider the scenario: If your ward returns home with a score card of 95% among his peers or classmates, pray, say what kind of celebration would you offer him? Or would you have in the house? It is not the score that should excite his followers. What rather should make anyone who believes in Gagdi's capacity is the fact that, perceived division and camp endorsements that hitherto existed ceased to function for the sa

Pteau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has inspected some projects in Jos with a directive to the contractors to complete the work ready for commissioning in few months from now. Lalong who visited the new High Court Headquarters Complex in Jos expressed satisfaction with the level of the work and its quality.  The facility which has been structurally completed and currently being furnished is expected to be commissioned soon. The Governor who was accompanied by his Deputy Prof. Sonni Tyoden, Secretary to Government of the State Prof. Atu, Chief of Staff Noel Donjur and some members of the State Executive Council, said he was happy that the project will soon be finished and put to use which will greatly enhance Judicial Services.  Chief Judge of Plateau State Justice David Mann and other top Judicial Officers were present during the visit and expressed delight that the new complex is at the final stage of completion.  The Governor also visited the Plateau Multi Court Door House which h

2nd June, 2022. The private residence of Plateau State APC gubernatorial candidate, Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda has been turned to a Mecca of some sort as different interest groups ranging from youths associations, women groups, tribal associations, politicians of note and spirited individuals come daily to congratulate and identify themselves with the APC gubernatorial flag bearer in Plateau State. Today, the Plateau State APC Chairman, Hon. Rufus Bature, led a delegation of his Exco members to also congratulate the party's candidate for the overwhelming victory he received during the primary election. While delivering his remarks, the party chairman noted with delight the humility and brilliance of the party's candidate which has attracted so much goodwill to the party. He assured the candidate of the party's readiness to mobilize massive votes in order to win the 2023 general election. He further advised the candidate to keep his doors wide open and strengthen partnership among

Christians across all denominations on the Plateau converged on the Rwang Pam Stadium Jos on Wednesday 1st June 2022 for a solemn assembly to pray and offer supplications to God for the peace, progress and stability of the State and Nigeria at large.  While addressing the gathering organised by Christuan Denominational leaders in conjuction with the Plateau State Chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Governor Lalong said the solemn assembly is coming at the right time when the peace and progress of Nigeria and Plateau State is more than ever before being challenged.  He said "Looking at the level of wickedness and manifestation of evil that is threatening our peaceful coexistence and the safety of lives and properties, the Call to Prayers and Repentance is a collective one that emphasizes soul-searching by everyone. This is because the challenges we face today cannot be said to be the fault of a few persons only. Similarly, the efforts to restore the fortunes of ou

•Senator Daduut felicitates with House of Reps deputy Speaker, Idris Maje at 58 By Golok Nanmwa, Jos  Senator representing Plateau South in the National Assembly Prof. Dame Nora Ladi Daduut has congratulated the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Ahmed Idris Wase on the occasion of his 58th birthday.  In a congratulatory message on Tuesday, Senator Daduut described Hon Maje as a quintessential politician and lawmaker per excellence who has added immense value to the lives of people, constituency, state and nation. She commended the Deputy Speaker for exhibiting exemplary leadership and commitment to the ideals of democracy and rule of law. Senator Daduut described Maje as a leader of impeccable disposition. She said "On behalf of my family, the People of Plateau South, I celebrate with one of Plateau's finest lawmaker, Ahmed Idris Wase on the occasion of his birthday anniversary today June, 1st 2020." Senator Daduut further said that Maje was one among many Nigeria

By Golok Nanmwa, Jos  Gubernatorial candidate for the all Progressives Congress APC in the forthcoming 2023 elections Dr Nentawe Yilwatda, on Tuesday received members of the  Plateau State House of Assembly led by the Honourable Speaker, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Sanda, at his residence  in Jos  Our correspondent reports that the Lawmakers were in the residence of the APC gubernatorial flag bearer, Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda, to congratulate him and his campaign organization for emerging victorious at the recently concluded Primaries. While delivering his message, the Rt. Honourable Speaker spoke highly of the APC flag bearer, saying his emergence as candidate of the party was a result of hard work in convincing party men and women about his developmental plans for the state.  He assured Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda of their unflinching support towards the forthcoming general election, stating that a good product like Dr. Yilwatda will not be hard to sell to the people of Plateau State. While responding, Dr.