The first Class traditional ruler of the IZERE Nation,Adagwom Isaac Wakili has been kidnapped, the traditional ruler was kidnap in the early hours of Friday after killing a security guard and wounding one.
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Candidate of the All Progressive Congress Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda was at the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH ) to commensurate with the Victims of the PDP. Central Zone Flag-Off.
The candidate of the APC took to his face book page to say “The Early morning today, I was in the emergency ward of JUTH to visit the injured members of PDP that were involved in a fatal accident in Mangu that claimed the lives of some of our precious Plateau angels.”
He continued that “I was led by Dr. Peter Onuminya along with the APC chairman of Mangu among other members of my campaign group.”
The captain of the generation Next announced that he is suspending his campaigns… He says,
“Consequent to this, Generation Next has suspended all campaign activities for 3 days to mourn the Plateau souls that perished in the unfortunate accident.
My heart and prayers are with the PDP family and families that loss their loved ones.”..
meanwhile, the PDP have issued a press release on the situation they called a sad one
Press Statement
Saturday 14th January, 2023
On a sad note, a truck conveying some supporters of the People’s Democratic Party, (PDP), from the gubernatorial campaigns flag-off and zonal rally of the Central Zone, Plateau State, in Pankshin, had an accident this evening after the rally, around Jwak Village, just before Panyam Bridge, Mangu Local Government Area (LGA).
The supporters who are mostly young people, sustained injuries of varying proportions, while some regrettably lost their lives.
The governorship candidate, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang (BCM), is deeply saddened by the unfortunate event, and is currently involved in evacuating those severely injured from different hospitals in Mangu, to Jos, where they would hopefully receive better attention and care.
While we appreciate all first responders who are currently assisting with the evacuation effort, our thoughts and prayers are with all the families affected by the sad event.
May the souls of those we lost rest in peace.
More details would be communicated subsequently.
Mangna Yusuf Wamyil
For: BCM Media
We, the Strategic Media Team of the member representing PKK, Rt Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi, on behalf of our Principal, register our heartfelt condolences to the people of Plateau State; particularly Governor Simon Lalong, the leader of the state, and the bereaved families who lost their loved ones in the ghastly motor accident involving PDP members returning from PDP zonal rally in Pankshin, along Pushit-Panyam road.
The irreparable loss is a blow not only to the families but the entire Plateau people, regardless of party affiliation. We know that politics come and go, but Plateau remains our collective heritage as brothers and sisters.
Therefore, we join faith with other well-meaning Plateau citizens in prayers for the quick recovery of those injured in the accident and the repose of the souls of those who lost their lives.
Meanwhile, it has become pertinent for us to use this medium to draw the attention of Latep Dabang and condemn his penchant for using foul language against our Principal at every slight opportunity he has to make a speech.
He can maturely sell his preferred candidate without resorting to name-calling and political mudslinging, just so to be able to sell his candidate.
Latep’s recent diatribe against our Principal at the Pankshin Zonal Rally is highly uncalled for and at best, unbecoming of a one-time political ally, who has just parted ways for political convenience.
Even at the rally ground where Latep felt it was a gathering of his fellow party men, and thus a fertile ground to sow the seed of discontent against Gagdi, he should have been wise enough to notice the low response of the people to his childish political misadventure, which was indicative of Gagdi’s goodwill and acceptance beyond the boundaries of political party affiliation.
We want to categorically make it clear to Latep Dabang that Gagdi has never been a drug addict. He has never tasted nor attempted to indulge in the act. Indeed, God forbid that Gagdi will resort to taking drugs in the future; even such will not be HIV drugs.
At the appropriate time, when Gagdi takes on Latep Dabang, it will certainly be to the cleaners by responding adequately to his many attacks in the same coin that he deserves.
In the meantime, Latep Dabang should know that it is not everybody that survives on drugs and Gagdi is not one such person; hence he should direct his frustrations to where they belong to accordingly.
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January 15, 2023
“LET US ENCOURAGE OUR ARMED FORCES TO DO MORE” GOVERNOR LALONG URGES NIGERIANS AS HE LAYS WREATH TO HONOUR FALLEN HEROES.
Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has appealed to Nigerians to encourage members of the armed forces through words and actions in order to spur them to do more in securing the nation.
The Governor spoke shortly after laying the wreath at the tomb of the unknown soldier at the cenotaph located at the JD Gomwalk Secretariat Jos to mark the 2023 Armed Forces Remembrance Day.
Lalong said officers and men of the security services have made tremendous sacrifices towards ensuring that there is peace and security in the country and should therefore receive commensurate respect and goodwill.
He said despite the security challenges being experienced in various parts of the country, the security personnel must not be condemned or their morale dampened.
In particular, the Governor expressed appreciation for the role that the security agencies have played in restoring peace to the State and continuing to make it difficult for criminals to make a foothold in any part of the State.
Apart from laying the wreath and releasing pigeons to symbolise peace, the Governor was joined by other top Government officials to lay wreaths. They include Speaker House of Assembly, Chief Judge of Plateau State, GOC 3rd Armoured Division, NAF Commander, Commissioner of Police, Chairman Nigerian Legion among others.
Prayers were also offered for the repose of the souls of the departed.
Dr. Makut Simon Macham
Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State.
15th January 2023.
By Prince Sekat,Jos
Governor Simon Bako Lalong has expressed shock and sadness over an accident involving some supporters of the PDP in Plateau State in which some lives were lost and injuries recorded.
The accident was said to have occured in Jwak village Panyam, Mangu Local Government while the supporters were said to be returning from a Zonal campaign rally of the party in Pankshin.
Governor Lalong while commiserating with the families of the victims and those who sustained injuries described a tragic event as a huge loss to the State.
He also sympathised with the PDP family in the State as well as its Gubernatorial candidate Barr. Caleb Mutfwang over the sad incident, praying that God will grant eternal rest to those who lost their lives and quick recovery to those who sustained injuries.
Meanwhile the Governor has appealed for caution among motorists and supporters of political parties and politicians during the electioneering period where vehicular movement is heightened across the State and the country at large.
He urged them to put safety first and observe road safety regulations to minimise cases such as this.
Dr. Makut Simon Macham
Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State.
15th January 2023.
By Prince Sekat, Jos
Chairman House Committee on Navy, and member representing Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam, Rt Hon Yusuf Adamu Gagdi today at his Constituency Office in Pankshin, while charting a way forward revealed what is soon to take place.
The picture of what to expect about the Gagdi Campaign Council (GCC) and the road for him to be returned for a second term were unveiled amidst fanfare, and encomiums of how he has changed the roadmap and fortunes of PKK in the last four years without selecting which area to bless with projects and empowerment initiatives.
Critical stakeholders who included Nde John G. Gobak, Rt Hon Emmanuel L. Go’ar and Prof SMG Kanam who spoke during the meeting paid glowing tributes to Rt Hon Yusuf Gagdi on what he has done, warning that none of those who attended the meeting should be hoodwinked into using religious sentiments aimed at ruining the chances of the candidate.
They all opined that with the myriad of good seeds planted by Gagdi in the first term, it was time not to sleep, but continue to use various genuine channels to promote his candidacy for the second tenure.
The meeting also coincided with the meeting of his aides drawn from the three local government areas that make up PKK. Rt Hon Yusuf Adamu Gagdi, who spoke matter of factly to the aides, said they have come a long way; as such, they must hold the fort and build on what was started in 2019.
He told the stakeholders, which included some members of the Elders Advisory Council, Principal Officers of the expected Gagdi Campaign Council, all Gagdi Aides, that since he came on board in 2019, he has not failed to pay their entitlements for a month. As such, he enthused that it was expected of them to reciprocate by selling what he has come to represent for PKK.
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January 12, 2023
By Freelance Reporters, Jos
The Federal Government Team on the verification of state interventions on Federal Road infrastructure has visited Jos to assess the road projects carried out by the Plateau State with a view to reimbursing the State.
The team led by the Minister of Transport Mu’azu Jaji Sambo and Permanent Secretary Ministry of Works and Housing among others were received by the State delegation led by Chief of Staff to the Governor Noel Donjur, Commissioner for Works Hon. Victor Lapan, Head of Service Engr. Sunday Hyat, Perm Sec Works, Engr. Alexander Plangnaan and other top Government officials.
The Minister said the team was in the State on the directive of the President based on the submission made by Governor Simon Bako Lalong requesting for the refund of funds expended by the State Government on various Federal road projects and bridges such as the British-American Flyover and Dualisation to Lamingo Junction Roundabout which is nearing completion.
Other completed Projects inspected include Heipang-Mararaban Jama’a Heipang, Mararaban Jama’a British American Junction, Secretariat Flyover Bridge, Polo Roundabout to Farin Gada, and British American Junction Flyover.
Others roads visited are the ongoing Construction of Demshin-Angwan Dadi-Kalong -Nyak, Shargan-Angwan Rina road(42.49km) and Rehabilitation of Longvel-Yelwa-Mato Road (42km).
The Minister described the projects as people oriented and impactful to the citizens of Plateau State and those of other states who use them also.
He said “This visit is by a team that constitutes part of the ministerial committee to assess road projects that were undertaken by the Plateau State government on designated federal highways. It is also to reimburse the state government with monies expended in carrying out such projects”.
The Minister said as somebody who knows Jos very well, he was highly impressed by the quality of the work and would have probably missed his way if he had visited alone despite his familarity with the city.
Sambo said the Plateau State government needs to be commended for carrying out the projects despite its lean resources emphasising that for these projects, the reimbursement is timely and in order.
Deputy Governor of Plateau State, Prof. Sonni Tyoden who received the team on behalf of Governor Lalong said the verification of the projects being carried out by the committee was evidence that the Rescue Administration has been working.
He said while the State will be expecting the reimbursement of about six billion naira very soon, it will continue with the projects that are yet to be completed and ensure they are delivered on time and with the highest quality.
Dr. Makut Simon Macham
Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State.
8th January 2023.
GOVERNOR LALONG CELEBRATES WOMEN AFFAIRS MINISTER, DAME PAULINE TALLEN @ 64
Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has congratulated Women Affairs Minister Dame Pauline Tallen on her 64th birthday.
Governor Lalong in a message to felicitate with the Minister described her as a thoroughbred politician and champion of women and human rights who has continued to advocate for social justice in Nigeria.
Lalong said Dame Tallen is passionate about ensuring that the Nigerian woman and the girl-child is equipped with sound education, morals and ample opportunity to manifest her God-given talents and gifts.
This he said she has been able to do substantially using her office as the Minister of Women Affairs by standing against gender violence, rape, harmful practices and other discriminatory actions against women.
Lalong praised Dame Tallen for her commitment to the political development of Plateau State and Nigeria especially as she constantly advocates for women to be given greater opportunities to contest for elections and also be appointed into positions of responsibility.
While wishing her more years of joy, peace and God’s blessings, Lalong urged the Minister who is a Knight of the Catholic Church to sustain her love for God and passion for the growth of the Church.
Dr. Makut Simon Macham
Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State.
8th January 2023.
By Prince Sekat, Jos
In the last couple of months, unsuspecting Nigerians may have been swindled through some Facebook accounts that bear the insignia of the Rt Hon Yusuf Adamu Gagdi, the member representing Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam federal constituency.
While we have repeatedly warned gullible Nigerians that the perpetrators of the act would stop at nothing but to fleece them of their hard-earned resources, it has continued unabated.
In the last week, they have changed tactics by using a non-existent empowerment initiative that is allegedly being floated and named Federal Goverment Agricultural Empowerment Fund for Farmers and Small Scale Business Owners. The amount being bandied that could be given to beneficiaries is in the region of N2 million to N50 million.
Let us quickly warm those who may be hoodwinked, there is no such fund in existence that could serve the purpose, for which they are using the name of Rt Hon Yusuf Adamu Gagdi to facilitate the release of the funds to them.
In fact, even if there was any such agency, we are sure there are means that could be used to disburse the funds to legitimate beneficiaries.
It is important to issue this caveat, particularly to those who may fall victims. The Rt Hon Yusuf Adamu Gagdi has never engaged in such means to reach out to his constituents.
He is well positioned to understand the workings of government and how his constituents can benefit from such initiative, if any.
May we use this medium to warn the perpetrators and their gullible conspirators to beware that our Principal cannot condescend to the level of their art. He is responsible enough to know what is good and bad.
We are happy to state that Rt Hon Yusuf Adamu Gagdi has and will ALWAYS provide to his constituents what is lawful and legitimate. Having remained focused all the years, there is nothing that will make him circumvent processes to deliver.
In God We Trust!
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January 8, 2023
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