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FG partners Plateau State to eliminate illegal mining

C Mac August 6, 2016

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The minister of solid minerals development, Kayode Fayemi, at the weekend said that the federal government is concerned about illegal and unsafe mining operations going on in the states, especially in Plateau State, which is considered as the hub of mining in the country. Fayemi made the remark when the governor of Plateau State, Simon […]

Plateau House of Assembly Shuts Two Mining Companies

C Mac July 16, 2016

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The Plateau State House of Assembly yesterday said the order stopping two mining companies operating at Zurak, a mining site in Wase Local Government Area of the State pending the outcome of an investigative committee on mining set up by the assembly, still stands. The Chairman of House Committee on Solid Minerals and deputy Speaker […]

Timothy Golu comments on Buhari’s lopsided appointments

C Mac July 16, 2016

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Timothy Golu the honourable member representing Kanke/Kanam federal constituency has commented on the non-federal nature of president Buhari’s appointments. Speaking to newsmen, Golu said the appointments fall drastically below the requirements of federal character. He cited both the military and political institutions as areas where the president’s appointments have particularly fallen short of federal character. […]

Plateau secures another loan of N14.1 billion from FG

C Mac July 11, 2016

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The Federal Government has approved a loan of N14.1 billion to Plateau State government under the Federal Guarantee Conditional Budget Support Scheme. Plateau State commissioner for Finance, Hon. Tamwakat Weli, who disclosed this in her office today , said the approval was in recognition of the fiscal prudence of Governor Simon Lalong’s […]

NSCDC parades suspected cable vandals in Jos

C Mac July 11, 2016

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The Plateau State command of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corp at the weekend arrested and paraded two suspected electricity cable vandals around Bukuru metropolis. The Plateau State NSCDC commandant, Olasupo Adebayo Solomon, while parading the suspects at the command’s headquarters in Jos, said they were arrested while in possession of cables during a […]

Dariye and assembly members back Lalong on ranching policy

C Mac July 10, 2016

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A former Governor of Plateau State and representative of Plateau Central Senatorial District, Joshua Chibi Dariye, has berated those making uncomplimentary comments on the new policy of the Federal Government on modern livestocks farming in Nigeria. In the same vein, the House of Representatives member representing Jos South-Jos East Federal Constituency, Edward Pwajok, has commended […]

Ranching: The lessons we can learn from the tin mining boom in Plateau

C Mac July 8, 2016

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Simon Lalong continues to draw the ire/wrath of the Plateau public for a variety of reasons. These range from non-payment of salaries to the much debated ranching policy being proselytised by his administration. Through all these public disapprovals however, I think the governor deserves commendation and approbation for how he continues to steer Plateau […]

I will not disappoint Plateau people – Edward Pwajok (SAN)

C Mac July 6, 2016

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The member representing Jos South/ Jos East Federal Constituency of Plateau State in the National Assembly, Hon. Edward Pwajok, yesterday promised not to disappoint his constituency, vowing to be just and fair in dealing with the less privileged in the society. Pwajok spoke while addressing his constituents in a mini-reception organised in his honour after […]

Pictures: Lalong kicks off 2016 fertiliser distribution to farmers in Bokkos

C Mac June 28, 2016

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The Plateau state Governor, Barrister Simon Lalong has kicked off the 2016 fertilizer distribution to farmers in Bokkos LGA. The distribution which departs from the usual allocation process where fertilizers reach farmers through middle-men, saw Lalong commission a new method, through which the fertilizer is provided directly to farmers without the need for middle-men. Thereby […]

Plateau PDP cautions former chairman Dr Haruna Dabin

C Mac June 27, 2016

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ViewPointNigeria understands that the Peoples Democratic Party PDP in Plateau State has issued a warning to former chairman of the Party, Dr. Haruna Dabin to desist from acts of gross indiscipline. The Party’s position was made known in a press release signed by the PDP State Publicity Secretary, Hon John Akans and made available to […]

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