Ahead of the October 9 local government election in Plateau state, thousands of supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday detected to the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The defectors led by the former Executive Secretary of Jos North local government area, Hon Samuel Gyang Chollom, included eight councilors, former Leader of Jos…
People of Bashar community of Wase local government area of Plateau State have rejected the suspension of their traditional ruler, Rekna Of Bashar, Alhaji Abdullahi Idris Isa, by the state government. The state government had ordered the suspension of the monarch following protest by some concerned citizens of the kingdom who alleged anomalies in the…
Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has officially flagged off the campaign for the Plateau South Senatorial District Local Government elections. At the event, which held in Shendam on Wednesday, the Governor emphasized that the forthcoming elections would pave the way for the much-needed development of rural communities in the state. In a statement…
Labour Party in Plateau State has accused the Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC) of favouring a particular political party in the build up to the October 9 local government elections in the state. The party also debunked rumour that its candidates had stepped down for other candidates contesting the election, saying that it had…
The country home of the former senator that represented Oliver North, Frank Ibezim, in Nsu in Ehime Mbano local government area of Imo state has been set ablaze following reports that he had given his facility to the federal government to resettle internally displaced persons (IDPs) from the North. A report aired by TVC had…
Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has pardoned five prisoners to celebrate the country’s 64th independent anniversary. In a statement signed by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Gyang Bere, the governor said that the inmates had demonstrated significant improvement in their behavior and conduct. Mutfwang, who joined millions of Nigerians in celebrating…
Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, the only Governor elected under the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) from the North Central Zone, has called for calm among party members amid ongoing deliberations over the National Chairmanship seat which is presently being lawfully occupied. In a statement issued from Jos and signed by the Director of…
Fellow Nigerians, as I address you today, I am deeply aware of the struggles many of you face in these challenging times. Our administration knows that many of you struggle with rising living costs and the search for meaningful employment. I want to assure you that your voices are heard. As your President, I assure…
, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will make a nationwide broadcast this morning by 7am (October 1, 2024) as part of the activities marking the 64th Independence Anniversary of Nigeria. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, disclosed this in a statement, on Monday. He said the broadcast is part of activities…
Two women are among the 75 persons vying for the chairmanship position in the October 9 local government election in Plateau. Interestingly only the two women, representing 2.6 per cent of the candidates., contesting for Bassa and Mikang local government chairmanship positions, have the highest qualification of doctorate degrees. According to a source close to…
