Governor of Plateau State, Jonah David Jang said he has dragged the Independent National Electoral Commission to court over skewed distribution of Permanent Voters Cards to his state, and warned INEC not to destroy the hard-earned democracy. Speaking with newsmen in Jos, Jang, who expressed disappointment with the poor distribution of the card […]

Factional chair­man of the Ni­geria Gover­nors’ Forum and Plateau State Governor,  Jo­nah Jang, has flayed the recent call for military intervention in Nigeria. Former managing director of Nigerian Breweries, who had a short stint as chair­man of the  National Population Commis­sion , Mr. Fes­tus Odimegwu, was reported to have advo­cated military rule in an interview […]

Gov. Jonah Jang of Plateau on Monday in Jos inaugurated the 14 newly-elected local overnmentg chairmen and their deputies. Jang called on the chairmen to discharge their duties to the people, irrespective of their political alienation. “It is incumbent that you don’t betray the trust bestowed on you by the people as a large section […]

The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Plateau State, Senator Gyang Pwajok, has said the present administration under Governor Jonah Jang inherited a debt profile of over N80 billion. Pwajok, who spoke at a media forum organised by the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigerian Union of Journalists in Jos, said this […]

Governor Jonah Jang of Plateau state has blamed the security conditions of the country on failure of the nation’s legal system. He was speaking at the swearing in of three high court judges. Messrs Arum Ashom, Ishaku Kunda and Samson Gang were sworn in at the main conference hall of Government house Jos. Jang said, […]

News reaching ViewPointNigeria indicates that the Plateau State governor, David Jonah Jang has ordered the demolition of illegal structures built along waterways in the state. Jang gave the directive yesterday when he undertook an inspection tour of ongoing projects initiated during his tenure. Describing such structures as illegal, he said “It is very risky to […]

PLATEAU State Governor Jonah David Jang has presented four key areas of prayers to churches and mosques in the state ahead of the 2015 general election in the state. Jang presented the prayer points when he received the National President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria , Dr. Felix Omobude, at the Government House Rayfield, […]

Plateau State Governor Jonah David Jang has assured citizens of the state of a level playing field during the forthcoming 2015 general electionsJang gave the assurance yesterday during a civic reception organised by a group, Mhiship like Minds, in honour of Gombe State Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof […]

Governor Jonah Jang of Plateau State has re-echoed calls for the creation of State Police, to reduce crime to the bearest minimum in the society. Jang made the call during the Pulling Out parade of the Commissioner of Police in the State, Chris Olakpe, who retired after 34 years in service, held at the Rwang […]

Plateau State Government has rejoiced with former governor of the state and senator representing Plateau Central, Chief Joshua Dariye, over the rescue of his father from the hands of kidnappers. Their delight was contained in a press statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Abubakar Badu, issued to journalist in Jos. He commended […]