[Opinion] The New Found Peace In Plateau State, And The Need To Extend The Same Feat To Kaduna
For a while now, Plateau state has begun to return to its original status as the “Home of Peace and Tourism” in Nigeria. It should be recalled that not long ago, the state experienced several attacks and killings, particularly within the Jos area. The barbaric attacks and killings were so bad that over 70 people lost their lives in a matter of weeks.
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"Justice Kunda delivered the most ridiculous judgment in history" - Plateau PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party in Plateau state has responded to the recent judgment in which Justice Yakubu Kunda of High Court 5 sitting in Jos has dismissed a suit filed before him by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) challenging the decision of the Plateau Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC) to exclude it from participating in the scheduled October 9, 2021 local government council polls.
Reasons Why The PDP's Poor Showing In Plateau Is A Prediction For The 2023 Presidential Election
Plateau local government elections see low participation as voters protest the PDP's disqualification. A small number of voters speculated that the poor turnout was due to the PDP's disqualification from participating in the elections. According to the source, the disqualification of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from participating in the polls, voter turnout in the ongoing local government election in Plateau has been low, according to preliminary results.
Two Things The Plateau State LGA's Election Revealed About The Plateau People
Owning to the released result of the Plateau State Local Government elections, held on Saturday, 9th October 2021. We shall be looking at two things the result revealed about the Plateau people. According to a report, the chairman of the Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC), Fabian Ntung, announced the result of the election as he declared that the APC won the chairmanship positions of all the 17 local government areas of the state, and the 325 councillorship positions.
Plateau Utd's Decision To Give Its New Coach A Car Should Be Applauded & Encouraged By Other Clubs
Fidelis Ilechukwu, Plateau United's head coach, was handed an official car by the club officials. Well, it must be stated it's very uncommon to see Nigerian clubs come to social media to announce that they have given your head coach an official car. From the pictures that circulated online, Fidelis Ilechukwu was handed a Peugeot 406 Wagon by the Club's management.
How APC was able to defeat PDP and win all 342 offices in Plateau LG election
The Plateau State local government election may have come and gone but the political parties in the state are still divided over the conduction of the council poll. Photo credit: Sahara Reporters The election was a total victory for the ruling All Progressives Congress in the state that recorded hundred percent victory in the council poll.
Apart From Plateau, Here Are 2 Other Nigerian States Where APC Wins All Seats During LG Election
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has become a major party that the Nigerian people have loved since the opposition People's Democratic Party (PDP) lost control of the country in 2015. The APC has come with surprises and good systems from the federal government level to the states, which in turn allowed it to continue to hold power.
COAS Visits Stakeholders In Plateau, Resonates The Message Of Peace And Unity
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya, in continuation of his visits to critical stakeholders across the nation as part of his key leadership engagement drive, has paid seperate visits to the Governor of Plateau State Right Honorable Simon Bako Lalong and His Royal Majesty Da Jacob Gyang Buba, Gbong Gwom Jos and Chairman Plateau State Council of Emirs and Chiefs.
2 Important Topics The Northern Govs Raised For Discussion As They Meet In Kaduna State Today
A recent development report from Daily Post has disclosed how the Northern governors and traditional rulers have today convened a meeting in Kaduna to discuss the problem facing their region. Photo Credit: Daily Post The Northern Governors Forum through its Chairman, Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau state made it known that critical and urgent matters facing the Northern region such as insecurity would be deliberated on, and a possible solution will be brought up so as to tackle the already worsened situation on ground.
[Opinion] Fresh Plateau Attack, And The Need For a Roundtable Peace Meeting In The State
The recent wave of attacks and killings in Plateau state are no longer a secret to the public. It should be recalled that in recent times, the state has experienced several cases of attacks and killings by gunmen suspected to be Fulani Herdsmen. The surge of attacks in the state has claimed several lives, with properties worth millions of Naira destroyed in the process.
Why Secession Agitators Should Listen To Lalong's Advice & Desist From Advocating Nigeria's Break Up
The executive governor of Plateau state, Simon lalong has once again broken his silence. While addressing worshippers at an interdenominational church service organised at the government house on Sunday, the Plateau state governor decried calls for Nigeria break-up by Secessionists. Lalong who appeared disturbed, appealed to Nigerians not to allow the current challenges facing the country to overshadow the successes recorded in the nation in the past.
APC Wins All The 17 Local Government Areas In Plateau State
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has won all the 17 chairmanship seats and the 325 councilors positions in the just concluded Local Government elections in Plateau state. According to the Chairman of Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC), Fabian Ntung, all the candidates under the APC have been declared winners.
Chris Hassan Becomes The Plateau State Chairman Of PDP After Party Gets New Exco
After the National Headquarters of the People Democratic Party (PDP) dissolved its Exco and set up a Caretaker Committee due to serious crisis, following the party’s last state congress, the Committee, after holding a reconciliation meeting with stakeholders of the party, decided to conduct a fresh state congress, where a total number of 1,788 delegates were accredited and participated in the congress, of which the former Plateau State Commissioner for Works Mr. Chris Hassan, emerged as the Plateau state Chairman of the People Democratic Party (PDP) after the party held its congress last Saturday at Langfield Park in Jos.
20 Plateau schools get books and stationeries to support Peace Club activities
About 20 schools in Central Plateau State have been gifted with literature books and stationeries to further support their participation in Peace Club activities. The Institute of Governance and Social Research in collaboration with Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund (GCERF) organised a four-day programme for peace clubs under the safe school initiative on the theme “Using Art to Create Awareness on The Dangers of Violent Extremism and Promoting Tolerance”.
The National Youth Service Corps Extends The Service Year Of Ten Corps Members For Abscondment.
The National Youth Service Corps in Plateau has prolonged the service year of ten corps members and remobilized two others for absconding and absenteeism during their year of service. Caroline Embu, the NYSC State Coordinator in Plateau, announced on Thursday in Jos during the official passing out ceremony for the 2020 Batch B Stream 1 of the scheme.
APC Records Outstanding Victory In Plateau Local Council Election
The All Progressive Congress(APC), has recorded an outstanding victory, following their winning of all the 17 Chairmanship seats in Saturday's local council election, in Plateau State. According to a statement disclosed by Mr Fabian Ntung, the Chairman of Plateau Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC), "he said that the APC won the entire 325 Councillorship seated in the 17 local council areas of the State."
Why Governor Zulum Was Not Right For Saying State Police Would Worsen Nigeria's Security Challenges
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno while delivering a lecture on Wednesday at the National Institute For Policy and Strategic studies (NIPSS) Kuru, Plateau state spoke extensively about insecurity in Nigeria. According to the Daily Trust, the governor amongst other issues he addressed said that the decentralization of the Nigerian Police Force would worsen the security challenges of the country.
AGF, Kaduna, others may face Lagos, Rivers on VAT appeal
The Attorney-General of the Federation and the governments of Adamawa, Plateau and Kaduna States are set to join the Federal Inland Revenue Service in its appeal against the judgment of the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt which empowered Rivers State to collect the Value Added Tax. Reliable sources also said that Zamfara and Kogi would join the coalition against Rivers State.
Photos: SSS Bursts Railway Vandalism Syndicate, Arrests Retired Police Inspector In Plateau
Photo Credit: Facebook & Joe Igbokwe Joe Igbokwe took to his verified Facebook profile to share the photos of the railway vandalism syndicate who was arrested in Plateau, and unfortunately, he was a retired police inspector. One would begin to wonder what could make a man who spent 35 years of his life serving a country, will turn around to undermine its efforts in giving its people a quality life by improving on the infrastructure.
Plateau state sets sights on harnessing land-based revenue
The Plateau state Ministry for Lands, Survey and Town Planning today engaged stakeholders on "Efficient Lands Administration And Revenue Generation in the state. Held at Eliel event center Jos, was moderated by Nde Ezekiel Gomos, Chairman of the Plateau State Economic Team, with stakeholders drawn from both professionals, Technocrats, development partners and clients of the ministry under one roof to brainstorm on the way forward and to chart a way forward for the growth and development of the state through increased revenue generation.