Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria Dr Obadiah Mailafia is dead.

According to a source, the 64-year-old died at the National Hospital Abuja.

More details soon

GAGDI REJOICES WITH NIGERIA ARMY, DATONG FAMILY OVER MAJOR CHRIS RETURN FROM KIDNAPPERS DEN

I am overwhelmed with joy, as the news filtered around of the safe return of Major Chris Datong, after several days in kidnappers den, following his abduction at the permanent site of Nigerian Defence Academy recently.

My joy knows no bounds, as pessimistic naysayers had already spread the fake news of his death, leaving his wife and family in needless apprehension of the safety of their husband, father and son in the hands of the daredevil terrorists.

I sincerely salute the Nigerian Army for their gallantry in the rescue operation that ensured the safe return of the army officer, who happens to be my constituent from Chip Chiefdom of Pankshin Local Government Area.

On behalf of my family and the entire good people of PKK, I rejoice with the Datong family for the grace of God upon the life of this illustrious son of Plateau State, and pray for God’s guidance and protection through out his meritorious service to his fatherland, and urge him to continue to put his best in the defence of the territorial integrity of Nigeria.

To the pessimistic naysayers who had propagated the fake news of the officer’s death, I urge you all to use the same energy you dissipate in propagating bad news to spread good news about your country and its people.

Once again, I say thank you God for sparing the life of your servant, and earnestly pray that Almighty God extends similar grace to all those languishing in kidnappers den across the country; Amen!

Signed:
Rt Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi,
(Dan Malikin Kanam),
Member Representing PKK and Chairman House Committee on Navy.

“Says Yakubu Dati is the most outstanding Commissioner”



By Golok Nanmwa, Jos





Plateau Regeneration Group on Sunday rated the Chief of staff to Governor Simon Lalong, Hon Noel Donjur, the Commissioner for Lands and Survey Hon Yakubu Datti as well as the Senator representing Plateau South in the National Assembly Professor Nora Ladi Dadu’ut high for distinguishing themselves in their various offices as well as impacting positively in the lives of citizens of the state.







Others that were also rated high by the group include the Deputy Speaker of the House of representatives Hon Idris Maje Wase, the Federal House of Representatives Member representing Pankshin/Kanam/Kanke constituency of Plateau State Hon Yusuf Babayo Adamu Gagdi, the Director of press and public affairs to the Governor of Plateau state Dr Simon Macham, the Chairman of Langtang South Hon Rims Samson Nimchak as well as that of Riyom Hon. Mafeng Gwalson for transforming their local government councils.









This was contained in a press statement made available to newsmen in Jos on Sunday and signed by Pam Datri the Public Relations officer of the group.





The group said that Hon Noel Donjur remains the best chief of staff in the history of Plateau.





“He is also the most principled chief of staff Plateau has produced “.







They described Noel Donjur as a man of destiny and bridge builder.





The statement further reads that “That Governor Simon Lalong alongside his deputy Prof Sonni Tyoden as well as his Chief of Staff Hon Noel Donjur, the Secretary to the Government of the state Prof Danaladi Atu has created an enabling environment for peace, politics without bitterness, development and businesses to thrive in Plateau .”





“We commend Hon Donjur for the good jobs he has been doing in Plateau since he got appointed as chief of Staff to his Excellency, Governor Simon Lalong and called on him to continue to do more









The group further said that Hon Donjur is a man of destiny “Sir your coming on board as Chief of Staff to Governor Simon Lalong has brought a new lease of life to governance in the state .”







The group also lauded the developmental strides of the Commissioner for Lands and Survey Hon Yakubu Datti for revamping the ministry



“We at Plateau Regeneration Group PRG rates the Commissioner for Lands as the best commissioner in Plateau saying that he has distinguished himself through his selfless service to his constituents and Plateau at large through his office.” We have carried out our research and conclude that Dati stands out tall and we rate him as the most outstanding Commissioner in the Lalong led administration “



Dati is working so hard and keeping up to the mandate of Governor Simon Lalong in ensuring that necessary incentives like easier access to land titles are implemented and the State One-Stop-Shop Initiative is completed so that all obstacles to doing business is removed.







“, Yakubu Dati is keeping up to the mandate of the rescue administration “



“Hon Dati is also always in touch with his constituents and preaching the good message of the Lalong led rescue administration .”



“We commend Governor Lalong for appointing Hon Datti as Commissioner and call on him to continue to do his job diligently” the group added.



The group also extolled the leadership virtues of the Senator representing Plateau South, Professor Nora Ladi Dadu’ut for providing quality legislation to the good people of the Senatorial Zone as well as empowerment of Youths, women since she got elected.







The group stressed that the Senator who is less than 9 months in office has distinguished herself that she

has the interest of the people of her zone, Plateau and Nigeria at heart.











They lauded the Senator for her courage, patriotism and commitment to nation-building as well as her quest to better the well-being of women and youths in her consistency









The group also lauded Hon Yusuf Gagdi the member representing PKK for always standing with his people.



“Gaudi is a progressive who has the interest of the people and Plateau state at heart.











The group further added that Gagdi’s achievement in less than two years as a federal lawmaker has brought development to his constituency.



“Gagdi has portrayed himself as one of the most remarkable leaders in Plateau state.”



To us, Gagdi is the only one who can represent the interest of the youth, women, aged and others and defeat any candidate of other parties in the state comfortable in PKK come 2023.



Gagdi is a detribalized Nigerian who has carried all along since he became a lawmaker.



The statement further reads that ” To us, Gagdi is a marketable material for the All Progressive Congress in PKK come 2023 .”



“The achievements of Hon Yusuf Babayo Adamu Gagdi the has shown that there is no vacancy in the zone come 2023”



“His good works are there for all to see, he has stood out so tall “.





They further said Babayo is a man of performance and integrity and he would appeal to the electorate during the 2023 elections.



The group also appealed to the people of PKK to support Gagdi and the APC at all times.



Babayo has demonstrated his preparedness for public service by his incontestable public-spirited disposition and commitment to the welfare of his people, thus solidifying his political credibility and enhancing his electability.”



While commending Gagdi for “striving to attract projects and development to his zone ” the group urged the electorate to support him for a second term as their Federal legislator, noting that “a return of Gagdi to the Federal House would consolidate on gains made so far.”





Plateau Regeneration Group further commended the Director of the dress to Governor Lalong Dr Simon Macham the Information Commissioner Dan Manjang and David Daser, the DG of Plateau state information technology agency for the good works they are doing in the Lalong led administration

ARREST OF FAKE MILITARY OFFICER AND RECOVERY OF AK49 RIFLE, TWO MAGAZINES AND A VEHICLE SUSPECTED TO BE STOLEN.
On 12/9/2021 at about 1900hrs, one Timothy Emmanuel `M` 28yrs of Bakin Chiyawa village, Quanpan LGA of Plateau State was intercepted along B.A.D road, Lafia wearing Military camouflage in possession of AK49 rifle with two magazines and driving a black Toyota Corolla vehicle with registration number ABUJA BWR 973 CD suspected to be a stolen vehicle.
Preliminary investigation revealed that, the suspect who parades himself in military camouflage was never enlisted into the Army but got the uniform from his Uncle who is a Military personnel serving in Borno State; he there after moved to Jos, Plateau State under the guise of being a Military personnel and went away with the AK49 rifle and two magazines of a Nigeria Security and Civil Defense personnel serving in Jos, when the rifle was left in his custody by the NSCDC officer who went to do his registration to obtain National Identity Card.
Furthermore, the suspect came down to Nasarawa State and started perpetrating his nefarious activities in Karu and Lafia before nemesis caught up with him. The suspect had given the Police useful information and investigation is ongoing at State Criminal Investigation Department, Lafia.

NDE VICTOR DAVID DIMKA fsi MOURNS THE DEMISE OF CHIEF HON. DAN DUL

The former Comptroller of Customs and leader of the DVD Movement in Plateau State, Nde Victor David DIMKA fsi has commiserated with the Taroh traditional council and the Taroh nation over the passing on of Chief Hon. Dan Dul whose sad event took place recently.

Nde David Victor Dimka fsi said the Passing on of the former Chairman of Langtang North and a title holder of the Taroh nation was a great loss to not only Taroh nation but Plateau State as a whole.

According to him, the Barayan Langtang served Langtang North and Plateau State meritoriously especially as the Executive Chairman of Langtang North.
He recollected with profound gratitude to God, the career path that was shared with the late Chief in the Nigeria Customs Service, the friendship that they lived and prayed that God will reward him with eternal rest in perfect peace.

He also commiserated with the Tarok traditional council and Tarok nation in general praying that God will grant the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

DVD MEDIA TEAM

NDE DAVID VICTOR DIMKA fsi SYMPATHIZES WITH FORMER PLATEAU STATE SPEAKER, GEORGE DAIKA OVER LOSS OF WIFE.

The former Comptroller of Customs and leader of the DVD Movement in Plateau State, Nde David Victor Dimka fsi has commiserated with the former Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. George Edward Daika over the demise of his wife, Mrs Ann George Daika who was called to eternal glory recently.

Nde David Victor Dimka fsi described as very saddening the death of Mrs. Daika who was a very strong woman with great attributes of patience, love, humility and fear of God.

He said her death is not only a great loss to her husband and children, but to many people who had benefited from her good heart and generosity.

Nde David Victor Dimka fsi recalled that the deceased was a great pillar of support to her husband in his political career particularly when he served his people at the House of Assembly as Speaker, before proceeding later to the House of Representatives, representing Mikang, Shendam, Quan-pan Federal Constituency.

While urging the family to accept the sad incident as the will of God, Nde David Victor Dimka fsi said her legacies will continue to endure as she lived a godly life and served humanity.

He urged Rt. Hon George DAIKA, the immediate family and the people of Mikang LGA as a whole to bear the irreplaceable life.

May her gentle soul rest in perfect peace

DVD MEDIA TEAM

PANTAMI: I’VE WRITTEN MY HANDOVER NOTE, SAYS SUSPENDED GOMBE CAN CHAIRMAN

The suspended Chairman of Christian Association of Nigeria, Gombe State chapter, Rev. Sunday Congo, says he has written his handover note as requested by the national body of the Christian association.

Congo was suspended by CAN following his felicitation of the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Ali Pantami, over his elevation to the rank of professor by the Federal University of Technology Owerri.

The suspended chairman, who declined further comment, said he did not want to elaborate on certain issues for personal reasons.

Congo said, “I’m going to do it (hand over) with immediate effect. I’m going to do it physically. I have written the letter but I want to go to CAN centre and do an official handing over. I don’t know the time yet, I’m arranging with my close leaders but it will be tomorrow (Saturday).”

He added, “I want to reserve all comments for now.”

The viral letter partly read, “I have received a letter from the national office through the Chairman of the North East suspending me from office because I congratulated Minister Pantami. I receive the decision with all gratitude. In all things, the Bible says we should be thankful. God is my judge. I didn’t do that with any evil intention of spoiling the church. I am a child of God and I will never do such a thing. I, therefore, hand over the office today as instructed.”

GAGDI MEETS WITH NAVAL HIERARCHY, FLEW TO JOS TO PAY CONDOLENCE VISITS IN JARMAI AND DENGI

It was a hectic start to the weekend for the member representing Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rt Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi, blending his core legislative mandate of representing his Constituents in the green chamber and regularly keeping in touch with his people.

The lawmaker had a brainstorming session with the top echelon of the Nigerian Navy in the noon of Friday 17th September, 2021 and flew to Jos immediately after the session to condole with his Constituents in Jarmai and Dengi.

Gagdi was in Jarmai to condole with the family of Alhaji Hussaini Baba, Turakin Jarmai, the elder brother to Alhaji Inuwa Baba, the former protocol officer to former Presidents Obasanjo and Jonathan.

The Member equally visited the village ahead of Jarmai to condole with him over the death of his Turaki.

You will recall that within the week, the lawmaker had presented a motion on the floor of the house, calling on the federal government to redeem tge #10billion pledge they made to the displaced people in Plateau state, while calling on the house to mandate INEC to urgently conduct election into the vacant seat of Jos North Bassa Federal Constituency as well as asking Federal Government to extend similar assistance it has extended to victims of crisis in other parts of the country to the victims of crisis in Jos.

The workaholic member representing PKK, is the perfect example of a people centred representative who is never found wanting in any aspect of his responsibility, and we in Gagdi media Team can only wish him more power to his elbows.

Signed:
Gagdi Media Team

Aftermath of bandits intrusion into the Nigerian Defense Academy (NDA) on the 24 of August 2021 where two officers where killed and one kidnapped.
On Friday night, the deputy director Army public relations officer, Colonel Ezindo Idinmah confirmed that Maj.CL Datong was rescued by troops.
He also added that operations leading to his rescue lead to destruction of several bandits camps in Afaka Birnin Gwari area of the state. He said that scores of bandits were killed especially in the late hours of September 17th, 2021.
The operation was made up of Air task force, Department of state security, Police officers and other security agencies.
The rescued officer also sustained a minor injury but was treated in a medical facility and since handed over to the Nigerian Defense Academy’s authority.
He commended the efforts of the security agencies that carried out the operations and reiterated that the operations will continue until all culprits involved in the murder of the two other officers are been neutralized.

Bellow is the statement of the Nigerian Army

PRESS RELEASE

TROOPS RESCUE MAJOR CL DATONG

Following the directive of the Chief of Defence Staff and Service Chiefs for 1 Division Nigerian Army in conjunction with the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and all security agencies to conduct decisive operations to rescue Major CL Datong who was abducted at Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) Permanent Site on 24 August 2021 and find the perpetrators dead or alive, the Division in conjunction with the Air Task Force, Department of State Services and other security agencies, immediately swung into action by conducting operations in the Afaka general area to find and rescue the officer. The operations were being conducted based on several leads received from various sources regarding the abductors and likely locations the officer was being held.

The operations which have been sustained since the abduction of the officer proved quite successful and led to the destruction of several identified bandits’ camps in the Afaka- Birnin Gwari general area and neutralization of scores of bandits particularly, in the late hours of today, 17 September, 2021, the troops arrived at a camp suspected to be the location where Maj CL Datong was being held. At the camp, the troops exchanged fire with the bandits for overwhelmed them superior fire. In the process, the gallant troops were able to rescue the abducted officer. However, the officer sustained a minor injury but has been treated in a medical facility and handed over to NDA for further action.

The Division wishes to commend the efforts of the NAF, DSS , Nigerian Police and patriotic Nigerians for their invaluable support which contributed to the success of this operation. Our operations will continue until we capture or neutralize the assailants that killed two (2) officers in the NDA on 24 August 2021.

EZINDU IDIMAH
Colonel
Deputy Director Army Public Relations
1 Division
Nigerian Army

The Plateau State High Court sitting in Jos has reinstated the purportedly impeached Executive Chairman of Qua’an Pan Local Government Area, Hon. Isaac Kwallu back to office.
The sitting Judge, Justice Nafisat Musa after a six hours judgement ruled that Hon. Kwallu is hereby reinstated and ordered the fourth defendant, Hon. Abdulmalik Yusuf Haruna to vacate the office with immediate effect.
She said the judgment is in the interest of justice, fairness and in promotion of democracy in the Nigeria.
“It is highly unfortunate that the conduct of the proceedings of the panel was within a week.
“There is no how that the panel should have afforded the plaintiff the right to respond to these allegations against him. Consequently, I ruled in favour of the plaintiff against that of the defendant.
“On the whole, having resolved all the four issues in favour of the plaintiff, i hereby granted this judgment in the over all interest of justice, and the promotion of democracy in the country, this is the ruling of the court in this case,” she stated.
Following a consequently application by Counsel to the plaintiff for the released of the official vehicles to the Chairman. Justice Musa directed the immediate released of three official vehicles, ‘one Toyota Hilux, one Ford Hilux and one Prado Jeep” which were in custody of the court to Hon. Isaac Kwallu.
She said the matter was keenly looked into the matter, the impeachment can be described as a stage manage drama.”that is why i painstakingly look into this issue careful i dont want to overlook anything so that no body will say he was cheated.”
Counsel to the plaintiff Barr. Sunday Ekara speaking with Newsmen after the judgment said the outcome of the case is born out of the relief brought before the Court which has reinstated the plaintiff back to office as a democratically elected Chairman of Qua’an Pan LGA and the implementation takes effect.
He said the relief item number ‘L’ on their prayers brought before the court was asking the Court for “An order reinstating the plaintiff as a democratically elected Exercutive Chairman of Qua’an Pan Local Government Council and restoring all his accruing benefits and privileges forthwith.
“While relief ‘k’ is an order directing the fourth defendant who is presently occupying the seat to vacate the seat of the Executive Chairman of Qua’an Pan Local Government Council.”
The reinstated local government council Chairman, Hon. Isaac Kwallu while responding to questions from Journalists on the outcome of the case said, “To the glory of God the Father Son, and Holy Spirit; my joy knows no bound. I want to thank the good people of Qua’an Pan who gave me their mandate freely and that was why we had to defend the mandate which was freely given to us.”
He thanked his supporters who has kept faith with him in the struggle as well as citizens of Plateau State, and called on especially the good people of Qua’an Pan LGA to put everything that happened behind them. “We are all politicians, we will meet again, and whatever it is i have forgiving everybody.”
Recalled that the Executive Chairman was suspended for three months by the Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly and was purported impeached by some local government Legislative members amidst an investigative panel which the Court said has not granted the plaintiff a fair hearing.
Counsel to the defendants J. Mantu
commended the Judge for a logical judgment.”the ruling was so surgically and dissected, this is the first judgement i have ever stayed this long.”
Meanwhile his counterpart Bare Solomon Gurumtet also appreciated the Judge for the energy put in ensuring a very logical outcome of the case.