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Lalong to reduce number of ministries from 23 to 17

C Mac December 2, 2015

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IN view of the financial crunch confronting the state and Nigeria at large, Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has decided to streamline the current 23 ministries in the state to 17. Lalong told stakeholders yesterday during a consultative Town Hall meeting held at the Banquet Hall of the Government House in Little Rayfield, Jos. […]

Caution: Lion escapes from Jos wildlife park

C Mac December 2, 2015

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A lion from the Jos Wild Life Park escaped on Wednesday morning at 8:00 am according to Mr John Doy, the Acting General Manager, Plateau Toursim Corporation. Doy stressed that the lion sneaked out of the cage when it was being fed by its keeper. “The lion, which had been in the cage since 1972, […]

Jos High Court throws out APC’s case against PLASIEC

C Mac December 3, 2015

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A State High Court sitting in Jos, yesterday threw out APC’s case against the Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission for its failure to affix stamp and seal on election materials, and for what it termed in the suit as “the abuse of processes”. The APC and its leadership led by its Chairman, Letep Dabang […]

Useni issues disclaimer against fraud being perpetuated in his name

C Mac December 7, 2015

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Senator Jeremiah Tumbut Useni has cautioned the general public to discountenance a fraudulent and malicious scheme/idea making rounds in Jos, that he was providing food items, groceries and sanitary items for Christmas and New Year to members of the general public. The senator made this disclaimer while reacting to the scam being […]

Illegal miners, trader besiege newly found tin mining sites in Riyom

C Mac December 8, 2015

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Illegal miners and traders have besieged Danwal village, Riyom Local Government area, Plateau, following discovery of tins in commercial quantity in the area. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that about 3,000 persons from Danwail and neighboring villages were engaged in the illegal activities. The mining site, located along Vom-Manchok road, had been turned […]

Ex-commissioner commends Lalong for quality of technocrats nominated as commissioners

C Mac December 10, 2015

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Former commissioner for information in Plateau State, Mr. Yakubu Dati, has said that the list of commissioner-nominees sent to the State Assembly for screening has shown that the Lalong administration is well-focused and has not chosen the commissioners based on political patronage, tribal or religious inclinations. He said the list is bound to inspire confidence […]

Lalong submits N5 Billion supplementary budget to house for consideration

C Mac December 12, 2015

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The first step by the Plateau State Governor Simon Lalong towards setting up the much-awaited State Executive Council has been set in motion as he submits the commissioner nominees to the State House of Assembly. Also at the presentation at the house of assembly, was the submission of a supplementary budget of over N5 billion […]

Jos East Mgt Committee Chairman Kidnapped and killed 48 hours after swearing in

C Mac December 12, 2015

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The Management Committee Chairman of Jos East Local Government Area of Plateau State, Mr Hosea Azi, has died shortly after he was allegedly kidnapped from his home. Azi died two days after he was sworn in by Governor Simon Lalong as head of the management committee of Jos East Local Government Area. It was gathered […]

Gunmen Kill 15 in Kwata settlement of Zawan District

C Mac December 14, 2015

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At least 15 people were reportedly killed and several others injured in Kwata area of Zawan, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State, Sunday night, following attack by gunmen. Residents of the area told ViewPointNigeria that unidentified gunmen pounced and attacked the residents of the area in the middle of the night. A witness, Mr […]

Grazing Reserves: Jukun Progressives Forum warns FG about secret plan

C Mac December 17, 2015

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The Jukun people of Taraba State have alleged that there are calculated attempts by the Federal Government of Nigeria, to create 33 grazing reserves spanning approximately 785 square kilometres of land for Fulani pastoralists, cutting across 11 Local Governments in the State. The allegation was raised by the Jukun Progressive Forum, yesterday in Jos the […]

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