PHOTONEWS:Plateau United Back On Top Of league Table

Plateau United a.k.a LALONG Boys are back on top of the table, the Lalong boys are unstoppable at the moment with a blistering form that have seen them past their opponents at the continent in CAF Champions league competition. Plateau United vs Rangers Int'l match held at the New Jos Stadium ended one-nil in favor of the Lalong Boys. Amaefule Chizoba scored the winning goal and Raphael Ayagwa was adjudged man of the match. Plateau United are back at the top of the table. Here are some very succulent pictures from the match. Enjoy responsibly. Photo credit: David King shot it!

#DAIKAGATE:Produce any permit or RECEIPT-JMDB call George Daika a Liar.

The Management of the Jos Metropolitan Development board has come out to clear the air on allegations of it taking down a billboard by PDP Gubernatorial apirant, George Daika. Mr Matthias N. Hata says due process was not followed and George Daika did not obtain permit before erecting the billboard. " I am surprised that people are making noise about due process of doing the needful, did Daika obtain the permit from the relevant authority? Somebody will just wake up and place adverts without any permit and cry wolf when we take it down, it is not the first billboard we are taking down.We have a franchise agreement with Nikavij the advert company that has that billboard, when my attention was called about the billboard I called the Director Mr Williams whether they were the ones that put the billboard they said they are not aware as it was strictly for commercials and not campaign, so we directed Nikavij to pull it down, Mr Williams in company of my Director town planning and some of my staffs went to the site to democratic the billboard and they were attacked by thugs" Mr Matthias reitereted "it is not a new thing we are doing,what we are doing is our routine job and it is not illegal, let Daika produce any permit or receipt for the billboard ". George Daika, has come out to accuse the LALONG administration for sending JMDB and some security men to pull down his billboard at the secretariat junction in Plateau State. In a telephone conversation with Munatarenews, Mr Daika said "I just recieved a call from one of the Lalong boys that the Permanent Secretary security Mr Cornelius has paid them and instructed them to go and pull down my billboard this night, They don't know that 40% of this LALONG boys are my boys and they report to me what is happening, even LALONG knows I am his senior in these politics game" Mr Daika is worried that LALONG is intolerant of democratic practices as a mere billboard that they have paid to the advertising company should not be taken down for whatever reason. The Permanent Secretary has come out to deny Daika's claim vehemently, claiming it as an attempt to malign his character. " I am a civil servant under the office of the SSG, what is my business with Billboards?, I think Daika wants to drag my name into politics but I am not a politician.

BREAKING:LALONG LIFTS SUSPENSION ON KEKE NAPEP,TO RESUME 1ST MARCH

After careful re-appraisal and consideration of the plight of the public,the plateau state Government is hereby lifting the suspension of the operation of the Keke Napeep with effect from 1 march 2018. The Suspension of the tricycle riders came with so much hues and cries as commuters were left stranded and many had to resort to trekking long distances in the Jos and Bukuru metropolis.

2019:ROCHAS OKOROCHA DECLARE FOR SENATE

Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha yesterday offered explanations on why he was running for the senate in the next year’s general election. According to him, his name listed as one of the contestants would be of great help to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its candidates in the state and across the country. Besides, Okorocha said having his name on the ballot paper would further boost President Muhammadu Buhari’s chances of a second term in office. Okorocha had on Monday said he would run for Imo West Senatorial Seat while addressing officials and leaders of APC from Ohaji/Egbema Local Government who had come to express their endorsement for his son-in-law, Chief Uche Nwosu for the governorship election in 2019. He said: “For myself, I had not planned to contest any other position for now, but I am seriously eyeing the Presidency once President Muhammadu Buhari is through with his second tenure. But if I decide to sit back and watch how things unfold, wolves will come and scatter the sheep for which I am the shepherd. “So, if I don’t give a shot at the Senate, evil men will hijack it. Therefore, I am thinking of doing something about Orlu Senatorial Seat. I say this because if my name appears on the list of contestants in the 2019 elections it will help President Buhari and the APC in particular and of course other candidates in the state. “But the best you can do for me is to go out there and register en masse. We must go back to the drawing Board and encourage our sons and daughters to go and register. The political war has started. You have to be cautious because robbers, killers and other form of characters and deceptions would surface but don’t get caught in their webs. “This is my seventh year in office as governor of Imo State. In fact, it is less than a year to terminate. But if I leave this office and be less concerned, the light of progress we have put on may be extinguished. We need to sustain the development strides in Imo state and if we can sustain it in the next ten years, Imo will be like London.” Meanwhile, a governorship hopeful under the platform of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA), Mr. Okey Ezeh has upbraided APC on its silence over a plan by Okorocha to make his son-in-law as the next governor of the state. This, he said should be a source of concern to the party which had prided itself as the needed change the country deserved. Ezeh said: “During the Abacha era, all manner of people were deployed across the nation and it was as if Abacha would succeed, the same process happened during the Obasanjo third term era. Governor Obong Victor Atta also tried to impose his son in-law on the people of Akwa-Ibom state but he failed woefully. So, there is no way it will work in Igbo land because we are very proud people. “Nevertheless, people like us will not take it for granted because of the level of poverty in the state and the enormous resource a state governor can dispense to buy his way through. “There must be a conscious effort by all wellmeaning Imo people to educate the people especially some of our youths who are all over the social media on the dangers of what the governor is trying to do. “The governor is free to endorse anyone, but we must not allow him use the enormous resources at his disposal to achieve his inordinate dream.”

LALONG TO SWEAR- IN RECONSTITUTED MEMBERS OF EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

Governor Simon Bako Lalong is set to swear in his newly appointed commissioners to fill the vacuum created with his cabinet rejig. In a statement signed by Samuel Emmanuel Nanle, The Director of Press and Public affairs ,the Governor will also swear in newly appointed permanent secretaries. The statement reads: The Executive Governor of Plateau State, Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong will tomorrow, Thursday, 1st March, 2018 perform the swearing-in ceremony of the newly reconstituted Members of the State Executive Council and that of the 3 newly appointed Permanent Secretaries. The occasion is scheduled for 10:00am at the New Government House Premises, Little Rayfield, Jos. Consequently, the Rt. Hon. Speaker and the Honourable Members of the Plateau State House of Assembly; the Acting Chief Judge of Plateau State and the President, Customary Court of Appeal; the Acting Grand Khadi, Sharia Court of Appeal; Superior Court Judges; Special Advisers; Permanent Secretaries; Chief Executives of Boards and Parastatals; Chairman Plateau State Traditional Council of Chiefs and Members of the Council; Management Committee Chairmen of 17 LGCs; Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC), Plateau State and Party Stalwarts, Religious Leaders and Members of the general public are invited. They are to be seated by 9:30am, please. Samuel Emmanuel Nanle Director, Press and Public Affairs 28th February, 2018

PHOTONEWS:LALONG'S SPIRITUAL ACTIVITIES

Governor Simon Bako is an ardent Christian that believes in Reverence to his creator and submitting to the annointed under the anointing. LALONG daily prays and seeks God guidance for direction as he steer the affairs of Plateau State without fear or favour. All religions urge us to pray for our leaders and those in authority. Save a prayer for peace and development Plateau State and NIGERIA.

KEKE NAPEP SUSPENSION: PDP LASH OUT AT LALONG.

Following the ban on tricycle operators within the Jos and Bukuru metropolis on the heels of a reckless riot by the commercial tricicle riders.t The People Democratic Party has come out to question the rationale behind the move by Government, alleging it is a punishment on the youths and tricicle operators. In a press statement signed by the state publicity secretary, J.T Akans ,the PDP lashed out at Lalong calling on the Governor to reverse exorbitant fees charged. The statement reads... The Peoples Democratic Party,Plateau State is worried by the rather harsh action of Governor Simon Lalong administration towards the people of Plateau State through outright indefinite suspension of tricycle operators within Jos and Bukuru metropolis. This achieves nothing tangible but instead adds to the suffering of the people in the face of grinding and intolerably difficult economic downturn caused by the failed APC leadership at the federal and state levels. Rather than paying attention to how to lift the people from prolonged poverty, the Lalong administration is busy implementing a policy of collective punishment that adds to the poverty level in Plateau State and makes commercial transportation more difficult. What is really shameful in all of this is how a government can target very low income earners for exploitation in the name of revenue generation. The signs were there all this while that the tricycle operators were dissatisfied with government's potentially over-bearing initiative, but the government would not engage in any constructive dialogue. It waited instead to be reactive and high-handed. The introduction of commercial tricyle on June 12, 2012 was a well thought-out and deliberate policy of PDP administration to promote security, add to urban development and empower the teaming youths of Plateau State. This was indeed achieved through PDP's people-oriented policies and programmes. This policy was well-received and applauded by the people. The least we expected was for the current administration to add value to this people-oriented initiative. But painfully, the government is turning the youth back to joblessness and providing no other vibrant and policy option. It appear to us that the only policy known to the APC administration is "backward ever, Forward never". On this note, the people must have realised that their votes for Governor Lalong in 2015 were all in vain. Or else how is it fatally injurious under democratic rule for an oppresssed people to voice out their dislike of a policy? The Peoples Democratic Party comdemns this suppression of the people's right and the exploitative introduction of excess fees on the tricycle operators. It is a ruthless and pitiless method of suppressing the citizens. The party also condemns any action by hoodlums who may want to take advantage of a genuine expression of freedom for their selfish interest. PDP sympathises with the operators of tricycles over this unjust policy which has had a direct and adverse effect on their livelihood and curtailed the discharge of their responsibilities to their families. We also share in the pains and inconveniences visited on commuters in Jos and Bukuru. PDP calls on Governor Lalong to drop the excess charges, lift the suspension on commercial tricycle operators and be civil in his approach to sensitive issues that affect the wellbeing of the people. PDP also calls on the Governor to separate hoodlums from genuine agitators and address the grievances squarely so that normalcy can be restored for commuters. Sign Sir J T Akans, ksm State Publicity Secretary PDP Plateau State.

PLATEAU: PDP FACTION CALL FOR DISSOLUTION OF PLASIEC

Hon Emmanuel Macham JP the state publicity secretary of Sen Sheriff Group of PDP, Plateau State have call for the dissolution of State Independent Electoral Commission (plasiec) headed by Mr Fabian Ntung. Citing incompetence and lack of foresight in discharging of its duties as an independent body empowered by law to conduct local government elections in Plateau State. He said the recent announcement by the state chairman,rescheduling the Local Government Elections citing security reason in the state did not come to us as a surprise,the electoral body was never prepared to conduct the elections in the first place,many guideline set by the commission where already breach before the announcement.yes we can't play with security issues,but the commission also need not to play with the intelligence of the political class in the state. Weeks after the announcement nothing have been had again from the electoral empire,weather the security situation have improve or not,no date have been fix for the much expected elections to take place. Our party paid millions of naira to register candidates for this elections,this funds came from aspirants and genuine members of our party PDP. By implication our party,aspirants and supporters are ready for this elections, which will serve as a testing ground for 2019 general election,we need no messiah to interpret PDP dominance in Plateau State. The commission silence to the general public is an act of injustice already and another ploy to create insecurity politically. How can an independent body empowered by law such as PLASIEC be totally and completely dependent on Government as this commission is doing. We condemn in totality the commission act and call for there resignation or the complete overhaul of the chairman and commission members to give room for more energetic vibrant personalities to handle the local government elections expected in the State. By the action exhibited by the commission,we seriously lack confidence in the commission to conduct free and fair elections,and call for there removal and appointment of competend person to handle this task. Sign Emmanuel Macham Emmanuel JP.

BREAKING:NIGERIA'S GDP RECORDS 0.82%-NBS, Reccesion overcomed.

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), on Tuesday, in a release of the full year 2017 Gross Domestic Product growth rate for the country, says the country’s economy growing by 0.82 per cent in 2017. The 0.82 per cent growth in GDP is an improvement over the contraction of -1.58 per cent which the economy recorded in 2016 during the period of recession. The NBS, in the report, said the economy further consolidated its recovery from recession with GDP growing by 1.92 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2017, as against 1.4 per cent in the third quarter. The NBS report said GDP growth in the fourth quarter of 2017 was driven by growth in crop production, crude production and natural gas, metal ores, construction, transportation and storage, trade, electricity and gas production. For instance, the report said crop production grew by 4.58 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2017 compared to 3.19 per cent in the third quarter 2017. Crude production, it noted grew by 8.38 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2017 compared to 25.89 per cent in the third quarter of 2017. It added that Metal Ore grew by 31.86 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2017 compared to 10.70 per cent in the third quarter of 2017.

PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION TO COME FIRST, INEC INSISTS

The Independent National Electoral Commission says it is standing by its decision to hold the 2019 presidential and National Assembly elections on the same day while the governorship and state legislative elections will come next. The Chairman of INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, said this at the quarterly consultative meeting with the media in Abuja on Monday. INEC had announced last year that the presidential and National Assembly elections would hold on February 16, 2019 while the governorship, state assembly and area council elections in the Federal Capital Territory would take place on March 2, 2019. The National Assembly, however, opposed the sequence of the election and amended the Electoral Act such that the National Assembly election would hold first while the presidential election would come last. The bill has since been transmitted to President Muhammadu Buhari for assent. However, the INEC boss said the commission would continue to prepare for elections based on its own schedule since it could not make plans based on speculation. When asked if the electoral body would challenge the matter in court, the INEC boss said when the time comes the commission would take a decision. Yakubu said, “There are many ‘ifs’ but here, we deal with certainty. As far as the commission is concerned, there is no legal lacuna at the moment. What we have done is on the basis of the existing law and nothing has changed. “If the bill is accented to, we will look at the provisions and inform Nigerians on the next step. But as far as the commission is concerned at the moment, we are operating under the existing law and we have issued a timetable for the activities accordingly. “If something happens tomorrow, we will examine it and proceed accordingly.” The INEC boss said the budget for the 2019 elections had been drafted based on its own sequence and timetable. He said the proposal would soon be transmitted to the National Assembly for approval.

GET READY FOR 2019: Buhari task APC Leadership

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday advised the leadership of the ruling All Progressives Congress to avoid what he called “illegal maneuvers” in picking the party’s candidates at all levels for the 2019 elections. He urged them to ensure internal democracy and avoid shortcuts which he said had characterised opposition party and had left it divided. Buhari made the call in his remarks at the opening ceremony of the party’s national caucus meeting held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He said, “Now that INEC has come out with the timetable for elections in 2019, the party should prepare itself for congresses at wards, local governments, states and the centre. “We should strictly follow the constitution of the party in undertaking these party elections. We should ensure internal democracy and avoid shortcuts and illegal maneuvers which have characterised the opposition party with the consequences that they are now divided. “The APC has a history of conducting free and fair primaries whenever consensus about any candidacy is not reached. “Regardless of the outcomes of the primary processes, it is imperative that we all work together to ensure the victory of our party.”

DAPCHI ABDUCTION :PDP ASK NATIONAL ASSEMBLY TO TAKE ACTION

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged the National Assembly to immediately, as a matter of urgent national importance, open a full scale investigation into the circumstances leading to and surrounding the unfortunate abduction of 110 school girls in Dapchi, Yobe state. *This investigation has become imperative in the face of rising speculations and conspiracy theorems in the public space, fueled by conflicting reports, attempts at cover-up and disagreements among government officials and agencies regarding the ugly incident.* The National Assembly must take a critical note of the allegation by Yobe State governor, Ibrahim Geidam, who insists that the abduction was preceded by the withdrawal of troops safeguarding the troubled area. *The governor is the chief security officer of the state and his statement cannot be taken lightly or even dismissed by just a wave of the hand by anybody or any government agency under any guise whatsoever.* The PDP also urges the National Assembly to investigate the various conflicting reports that have characterized the abduction, particularly the initial moves by the Federal Government to deny the occurrence of this incident. *Nigerians are indeed worried about the apparent deliberate design to hide the facts of this abduction and demand to know the truth. It is a common saying in Africa that thunder does not strike on the same spot twice.* We must not allow our national ambience to be filled with speculations from conspiracy theorists. Our lawmakers must therefore, in unraveling the matter, question all security agencies, particularly those operating in the area. *Furthermore, we urge the National Assembly to urgently come to the rescue of some of the parents of our abducted daughters, who were arrested and taken into custody for daring to demand to know the whereabouts of their children and wards.* The Federal Government must be made to live up to the basic responsibility of protecting lives and property and also to be truthful to Nigerians at all times. *We therefore demand a strong legislative action at the highest level to enable our nation know the truth on this matter and other issues directly affecting the safety and wellbeing of our citizens.* Signed: Kola Ologbondiyan National Publicity Secretary

BUHARI'S VISIT TO JOS:THE RISE AND RISE OF LALONG AS A NATIONAL STATESMAN

"Someday the Son of a Nobody will become somebody, and the rejected stone will turn out to be the head cornerstone" that summarises the rise and rise of a silent achiever and rescue ambassador that came from political obscurity to emerge victorious as Governor under the APC ticket in 2015 when many never gave him a chance, but the Plateau Project Phenomenon ensured that Lalong became a child of neccesity,Lalong has since transformed to a child of destiny. I remembered the tears in the eyes of these noble and gentle Governor on the night he was declared Governor at Eleil Center on a victory lap humbly thanking God and Plateau citizens as he never thought he would emerge Governor, save for his late brother Dr Wummen BAKO of blessed memory that started what he termed a Joke by printing posters of him as Governor... A Joke that has catapulted him to little Rayfield. At a time when Plateau is looking for a nationalistic leader, Simon Bako LALONG has stepped up to the challenge as he has build bridges across the Niger, he has ensured that peace is maintained and sustained on the Plateau,He is resolute that Plateau is a miniature NIGERIA that accommodates all tribes and religion devoid of sentiments or segregation. Lalong has ensured that workers are paid regularly, he is amongst the best Governors that are not owing workers at the moment, He cleared backlog of Salaries, pension and gratuities, little wonder he has been christened "The Alert Governor" by civil servants in the state. His love for youths and Sports has spurred him into supporting Plateau United to a historic win of the Premier league title and a continental ticket glory. He has continued unfinished projects from previous administration, he is revitalizing the Jos International Breweies (JIB) Lalong has boosted the Tourism and hospitality industry with series of peace concerts and carnivals that attract influx of tourists to the state providing a platform for Jos based artists alongside superstars. He has started the process of reclaiming BARC FARMS, a heritage of Plateau that was sold. He is rebuilding the Jos Main Market and working tirelessly on completing the Zaria road stadium. He is revamping the highland Bottling company at Barking Ladies to mention a few of the numerous projects embarked upon by the rescue Governor. Governor LALONG has entrenched his personality and good image of the state in the good books of Mr President and the ruling party at the federal level. As President Muhammad Buhari returns to Jos for the the first time after his campaign visit and his emergence as president, He will be pleased in one of his reverred political sons, Simon Bako LALONG. Buhari will tap SBL at the back for Job well done when he commissions the Airport Protocol lodge, PMB will be ecstatic when he inspects the Jos Inland Container Terminal Depot at Heipang that will provide jobs to over 5000 Plateau indigenes. PMB will say "Sannu da aiki" when. He commissions the Maraban Jama'a -Secretariat Junction-British American Junction Road. PMB will be proud to commission the secretariat junction flyover and interchange. SBL will be well cultured to lead the President in a state visit to pay homage to the Plateau State Traditional council of Chiefs and Emirs at the Gbong Gwom's Palace,Jishe. The president will be glad to meet the people as he inspects the ongoing construction of Angwan Rogo road networks. The Man of the People President Muhammadu Buhari will engage the good people of Plateau in a town hall meeting at the Government House and the launching of the Plateau State Architecture. The working Governor will lead the President to commission the Shendam-Kalleng bridge and a ground breaking of the New police mobile unit at Longvel, Shendam-Kalleng with presentation of security vehicles and handing over of keys of the new office for Nigeria Security and civil defence coprs(NSCDC). The President will be delighted when he commissions a New General hospital in Mabudi, Langtang South Local Government Areas. And the commissioning of the New General hospital, kwall, Kanke Local Government Area. Mr President will never say thank you is enough when he will flag off the Pankshin-Bauchi Federal road. As an agricultural inclined President, PMB will be honoured to inspect the Panyam fish farm and the launchung of the potatoes value chain tractors ownership scheme at the Panyam Fish farm. Lalong is working tirelessly to ensure that Plateau is relevant in the scheme of things at the national level while ensuring that dividends of democracy is shared to the grassroots for the benefit of the Plateau People. Alert Governor, indeed one good turn deserves another, you are a nationalistic leader, a plateau patriot and your rescue administration is not a hoax after all. #LalongIsWorking Makut Alfred Mashat Email -Seemomakut02 @gmail.com

KEKE NAPEP RIDERS PROTEST IN JOS: PLATEAU SUSPENDS TRAINING POLICY

Plateau State government  on Monday said it suspended the training policy aimed at sensitising tricycles operators popularly refered to as Keke Napep on the need to be professional on their discharge of services in the state   Permanent Secretary, State Ministry of Works and Transport, Gabriel Mafulul said, "The training policy has been suspended for further consultation. We do not have any ulterior motives, we want to use this exercise to get a comprehensive date of the Operators." "The statement government is determined to better the lives of citizens of the state ,since the intention was interpreted, we have suspended it for now.  It could be recalled that Operators of tricycles popularly known as Keke NAPEP in Jos, the Plateau State Capital  went on protest on Monday over  what they termed as exorbitant tax being charged on them which they said is unreasonably high . One of the operators of the Keke Napep who gave his name as David Sale  attributed the protest to undue harassment by Men of the state Vehicle Inspection Officers VIO and Road Safety Corps, alleging that that they were asked to get a drivers License for a ridiculous amount of N15,000 to N20,000. As a result of the protest, all activities of commercial tricycle operations in the city was grounded leaving most commuters within the city stranded Sale who spoke to our Correspondent said they are protesting  exorbitant tax being charged on them which they said is unreasonably high considering the harsh economic realities in the nation and constant harassment on them by men of the Vehicle Inspection Office of Plateau State Ministry of Works and Transport. Our Correspondent reports that This protest grounded their operations within Jos and left many who patronizes that means of transportation stranded. Golok Namwa

DARIYE TO HONOUR NAPSS MAGAZINE LAUNCH IN NTA COLLEGE JOS

Distinguished Senator Joshua Chibi Dariye is set to lead an array of distinguished guests and personalities to the maiden edition of "Face of Napss" magazine launch created by NAPSS NTA College chapter. The DG Peace Building Agency, Mr Joseph Lengmang will deliver a keynote speech, Dr Jemchang Fabong the PYC leader will Be the chief host with Mr Ezekiel Daschen SA on youths and students affairs NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PLATEAU STATE STUDENTS (NAPSS) NTA TVC CHAPTER, IN CONJUNCTION WITH NAPSS NATIONAL BODY Presents FACE OF NAPSS MAGAZINE LAUNCH. Theme: "The Plateau Youth Leader 2018" Keynote Speaker: MR Joseph Lengmang (Joelengz) "The Role of Youths In Peace Building on the Plateau". Chief Host: Dr Fabong Jemchang(PYC CHAIRMAN) Aluta Host: Dachollom Dambwarang (Napss President,National Body) Host:Dr Barnabas Gbam (Rector,NTA College) Special Guest: Mr Ezekiel Daschen (S.A on Youths and students affairs) VICE CHAIRMAN: ENGINEER GABRIEL LOMS (Director of works SUBEB) CHAIRMAN: SENATOR JOSHUA DARIYE (Plateau Central Senatorial District) A PLATEAU STATE STUDENT PROJECT FOR A GREATER PLATEAU. Articles ranging from NEWS,EDUCATION,POLITICS,AGRICULTURE, CULTURE & TRADITION,SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT, FASHION,FINE & VISUAL ARTS,ENTREPRENEURSHIP,SAFETY & SECURITY Can be forwarded to (ddenwap@gmail.com,mcdaffdee@gmail.com, kendabilong@gmail.com) to be featured in the magazine. Goodwill messages,advertorials,felicitations and sponsorships are highly welcomed. Date : 2nd march 2018 Venue: School Auditorium Time :3pm Supported By. Plateau Youth Council, SA on Youths And Students, Plateau State Peace Building Agency, MAYSU Group, G17, MUNATARENEWS, Masarakimblog, TEPJOSA... For more enquiries, call President Damiap Dennis= 07036306547 Committees Chairman Rafan James= 08147083588 P. R. O Ken Dabilong= 08108918590.

OPINION:WALSHAK KEFAS CAUTIONS GINDIRI STUDENTS ON DESTRUCTIVE RIOT

MATTER OF URGENT IMPORTANCE A CALL FOR CAUTION ON COLLEGE OF EDUCATION GINDIRI STUDENTS BROUHAHA. The riot and violent demonstration by the Great Nigerian Students that engulfed our Sister Institution the Famous College Of Education Gindiri,Which led to the lost of human life,Massive distructions of Properties and Facilities of our citadel of learning which is seen as a training institute. I wish to use this medium to condemn this barbaric act and misbehavior by the Great Nigerian Students in this 21st century where we are trying to embrace paradigm Shift from Millitancy approach to diplomatic approach. The damage has been done what we awaits is the result of the distructions and regrets. My Greatest Nigerian Students your reactions to the situation on ground was not properly plan and organized,Your suppose to communicate relevant authorities and Securities of your plan protest for them to supply you with Securities to carry out your peaceful demonstration now the what was seen as Peaceful ended up hijack by hoodlums and holigans. I condemned your actions with all sense of responsibility and plead that Diplomatic approach should be our watch word instead of Confrontation and Millitancy Approach. Hope you are now regretting ur actions? Moreso, I am highly disappointed with the leadership of the Management for their inability to handle Student compounded issues which is affecting the plight of the Nigerian and is capable of igniting unrest Such as lack of transparency and Accountability in handling issues regarding Nigerian Students who are raw and vulnerable at this 21s Century and only Open door policy and Justice can solve and nibbed early warning because" an injustice anyway is a threat to peace everywhere". How do u expect leadership of students to control their colleagues and manipulate while there are no elected SUG and NAPSS EXCO/Structure on ground,because of reasons best known to the Management and the people who never mean well for Unionism and Nigerian Students. Furthermore, the unprofessional way the Nigerian military have been handling Students issues regarding to conflict and demonstration because of a just course always turns violent with there presence a case study of the following Institutions; Nassarawa State University Keffi , College of Education Kangere, Bauchi State Federal University Gombe, Plateau State Polytechnic Jos, And now College of Education Gindiri all this prior experience shows our Great Nigerian Students have been killed and many injured. Why this act of unprofessionalism in a democratic Setting? May the soul of the departed via demonstration and students riot in our Nigerian Tertiary Institution continue to Rest in Peace. I wish to call on All former and Serving Student Union Leadership on the Plateau to put and end to this problems emanating from our various Tertiary Institutions on the Plateau and beyond to avoid further lost of lives and properties. Finally, I wish to call on the people's Governor His Execellency Bar Hon Simon Bako Lalong as your set to inaugurate Committee to Investigate and Find a lasting solution to the problem that engulfed the College at this critical period please consider the Former and serving Students leaders who have Served Plateau State Students at National and State Chapters, Students Union Leaders and National Association of Nigerian Students and Also Plateau Youth Council at home and in diaspora to be part of the Committee to help in finding Solution in the college and avoid unforseen circumstances in our Tertiary institutions on the Plateau. My condolences to the Plateau State Government,Management of the College,Parents of Students and the Gindiri Community and Mangu LGC over the unfortunate incident and I pray that we don't witness such ugly incident again. May God help us build a Society where Justice,Equity and Fairness will be our Watchword. Yours in the Struggle! Comr. Danjuma Walshak Kefas. (Dan-Marayan Zaki and Kainuwa Dashen Allah)

NIGERIA IS BUILDING AFRICA'S BIGGEST FREE TO AIR TV-LAI MOHAMMED

NIGERIA is building what will be Africa’s biggest and most lucrative Free To Air Television platform, with the ongoing transition from analogue to digital television in the country, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said. ”With over 24 million TV households, and being the capital of African creativity in Music and Film, I am now more than convinced that we will also become the capital of Television in Africa within the next few years,” the Minister said at the launch of the digital television in Osogbo, Osun State, on Friday. He said everyone, including mobile phone companies, advertisers, content producers, electronic manufacturers, Nollywood and State Government, stands to benefit from the transition. Alhaji Mohammed said mobile phone companies should leverage on the set-top boxes that give owners access to the free television channels to get data to the 24 million TV households in the country, adding: “With the boxes we have introduced, your data can be taken into every home in Nigeria for use in consuming video.” He said the transition will also benefit advertisers, noting: ”We are finally going to be able to bring all those 180 million eyeballs to the doorsteps of your product, with the technology that will make it easier for you to target identified customers and make every Naira you spend on advertising worth its while.” The Minister said content producers will no longer pay to get their content aired, but will instead be paid, thanks to a myriad of channels and a well-managed Audience Measurement System. He urged Electronics Manufacturers to, through the massive sale of television sets, decoders and dongles, provide jobs for Nigerians and become exporters of the appliances to the rest of Africa. ”To Nollywood, your movies can now be sold directly to all homes in Nigeria without the need of a VCD, DVD or even the Internet, using the DSO platform to market and sell films,” Alhaji Mohammed said, while also advising state governments to take advantage of the Digital Switch Over (DSO) platform to engage residents, disseminate information and for job creation in both the production and distribution sectors. With the DSO launch in Osogbo, Osun State, digital television has now been rolled out in five states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The DSO was formally launched in Jos, Plateau State, in April 2016, followed by the FCT, Kwara, Kaduna and Enugu States.

PICTURES :FRIDAY BAKO BAGS AMBASSADORIAL AWARD

Cmr. Friday Bako Bags Honorary Ambassadorial Award as a World-class "Change Ambassador for Peace and Humanity" by Youth Education and Leadership Institute (YELI) in collaboration with International Anti-Corruption Bureau (IACB), International Peace Committee for Law, Justice and Human Rights, The Canadian Health Sciences Institute and Yeshua International for Good Moral Standing within/outside my region; immense impact on people's lives, brilliant initiatives of Children and Youth Development through Global Peace Promotion Initiatives, and general contributions to the Empowerment of Humanity, Education and Leadership Development, Human Rights Protection, Diplomacy and Social. This award is dedicated to God Almighty my maker and source of inspiration, my friends/well-wishers, family and most importantly my pretty wife and daughter, Perepas Melissa Friday. I wish to appreciate YELI for finding me worthy of such great honor which I will never take for granted. This award will further spur me towards peace advocacy, positive impact to humanity and contributing my quota to National unity, prosperity and development. I never thought what I am doing are keenly being watched and assessed by people and credible organizations from afar. This will enhance my performance and contributing towards societal transformation and value addition. I am aware of the saying "to whom much is given, much is expected" and will not disappoint the confidence, trust and responsibility this award is coming with. We must continue to do our best and impact the society and humanity positively whether we are being assessed or not. I am humbled, feel honored and happy of the kind gesture by YELI. My village, Jol needs peace, so do Riyom, Barkin Ladi, Bassa, Bokkos, Plateau State, Benue, North Central, Borno, Yobe, Adamawa, Taraba, Nigeria, Africa and the World at large. My wife and daughter needs peace so that they can achieve their destinies and full potentials at appreciable. The world is in dire need of peace builders and agents. I wish to thank mentors, friends and well-wishers who came to witness the event. My appreciation will incomplete without mentioning Viewpoint Nigeria, under the leadership of Dr. Chinan Dikwal McLean and other partners. Thank you for the mentoship and the platform provided for me to build my capacity and abilities. I have learnt and still developing myself in Viewpoint. Other recipients honored with Honorary Ambassador and Doctorate Awards are Rt. Hon. Abdulkarim Lawan the Speaker of Borno state house of Assembly, Prof Dr. Jiji Paul Stephenson from India, Amb. Gideon Dandereng Chairman Jos South LGA, Adamawa State Governorship Aspirant, Osun state Hon. Commissioner for special duties, Hon. Amb. Ayuba Pam Dangwong, Amb. Viktor Kuchili, Cletus Akhimien etc. The Event was well attended by friend, relatives, political associates and well-wishers of the award recipients.

DIMKA EYES DARIYE'S SEAT FOR PLATEAU CENTRAL ZONE SENATE TICKET

A retired police commissioner Nde Hezekaih Dimka has garnered courage to go against the Head boy and masterstroke of Plateau Politics, Former Governor Joshua Dariye for the ticket of the Plateau Central senatorial district under the platform of the All progressives congress. At this moment Senator Joshua Dariye is yet to declare his intention to contest the 2019 elections, but feelers has it that different groups and stakeholders from the zone are wooing the Senator to recontest and sooner than later the chairman Senate house committee on procurement will make his position known. Mr DIMKA is from Kanke, where incumbent House of Reps member representing Pankshin,Kanke,Kanam hails from,Golu has since declared his intention to recontest the house of reps election under the platform of PDP. The permutations and strategizing on which LGA gets what from the central zone will become interesting in the days ahead as delegates of the leading political parties have a handful of decisions to make when various party hold their congress.

2019:FREE FUEL GIVEN TO MOTORIST IN OGOJA BY PRO-AYADE GROUP.

Pro-Ayade group, Ayade Ethical group is at the moment distributing free fuel to members of the public in Ogoja. The gesture by the group is part of today's celebration of Ayade by the people of the Northern Senatorial District of the state. The exercise which is currently going on at the Blessed Resources Petrol Station, at Igoli besides First Bank is expected to be carried out across the state. Commenting on the group's humanitarian act especially at this period of biting fuel scarcity, some of the beneficiaries, Odey Clement, praised Ayade and the group for providing free a commodity that is hard to come by for over two months Collaborating Odey, another beneficiary, John Abuo, asserted that it only take a man with the heart of a gold to think about the ordinary people at this time by providing free fuel to them and for saving them some hard earned cash,adding he thanked the group for the kind gesture.

"PARTYLESS" ATIKU ABUBAKAR THROWS CASH AT YOLA AIRPORT.

Former vice president  and presidential aspirant Atiku Abubakar set some Nigerians  on a free for all fight as they scramble to get a chunk of the money he threw at them at the YOLA airport.

Atiku who recently decamped to PDP from  APC might  soon decamp judging from rumours that PDP will not likely offer him the ticket to contest 2019 elections.

APC YOUTH ONLINE HOLD SUMMIT, ENDORSE LALONG FOR 2019.

The APC youth online forum has endorsed Governor Simon Bako LALONG to continue with his acclaimed rescue mission on the Plateau.
In a summit held at the Azi  Nyako Youth center, The youths of the APC endorsed the Governor to clinch the party ticket unopposed to consolidate on his laudable  projects across the state.

The summit hosted youths from across the 17 local government of the state that are active on social media with  capacity at the grass roots.
The Special adviser to the Governor on ICT Mr Dalyop Dung (Darf Dee) represented the executive Governor at the summit.
He reitereted Governments interest in the youths and the vista  of opportunities opened with the advent of information  technology ,urging the youths to positively use the social media in disseminating useful information to the governed.
"we are going to hold a seminar in rules of engagement on social media soon, where we bring in technocrats in the social media field to educate us more on how to benefit from the social media in a jet age"
The APC youths online forum deliberated on various issues ranging from strategies of social media engagement, the forthcoming  Local government elections, the SWOT Analysis of the party and the roadmap for a successful reelection of  Governor  Simon Bako Lalong.

At the end of the Summit coordinators for all the 17 local government of the state were  nominated to be sworn in soon to preach the gospel of the party and achievements  of the government  at the grass roots and to register more youths in the build up to general elections.