Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwtang, has disclosed that the state government is owing its workers about N11 billion in salary arrears. The governor said this at a town hall meeting organised by the Plateau Radio Television Corporation (PRTVC) in Jos on Monday. The meeting with the theme: ‘ Unpacking...
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The National Councillors Forum of Nigeria (NCFN) in Plateau have described the suspension of 325 local government councillors in the state as illegal. The forum’s disaproval is contained in a statement issued by the state Chairman in Plateau , Mr John Dabit in Jos. The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN)...
By AUSTIN TSENZUGHUL, Abuja – Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has emerged as the Chairman of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Governor’s forum. Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State announced this on Saturday shortly after the 13 governors of PDP held a one-day retreat for elected officials in Bauchi. The...
The Chairmen of the 17 local governments of Plateau have taken Gov. Caleb Mutfwang to court over their suspension from office. Mr Alex Na’antuam, Chairman, Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON) Plateau chapter, who briefed newsmen on Friday in Jos said that their purported suspension was unconstitutional. Na’antuam...
Mr Caleb Mutfwtang has been sworn in as the sixth democratically elected governor of Plateau at Rwang Pam Stadium Jos. Chief Judge of Plateau David Mann administered the oath of office shortly after Mrs Josephine Piyo has taken her oath as Deputy Governor. In his acceptance speech, Mutfwang promised...
There is tight security in Jos and environs as Mr Caleb Mutfwang takes oath of office as new governor of Plateau. A correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) who moved round the state capital reports that security personnel were stationed in various locations. DSP Alfred Alabo, the...
The President, Court of Appeal, Ms Monica Dongban-Mensem, on Friday inaugurated the Plateau High court complex and the Multi-door court in Jos. Speaking at the event, Dongban-Mensem, thanked Gov. Simon Lalong,for completing the complex which was started by the previous administration. She said that to administer justice to the...
By MARK JANG, Jos – Plateau State Government has declared Tuesday work-free day to mark its 2023 Forgiveness Day. Commissioner for Information and Communication, Mr Dan Manjang, made the announcement in a statement he issued in Jos on Monday. Dr. Manjang stated that Gov. Simon Lalong gave approval for...
By MARK JANG, Jos – Plateau State Governor Simon Lalong has approved the constitution of a task force to address difficulties in accessing petroleum products by the residents of the state. The approval was conveyed by the Secretary to the Government of the State, Prof. Danladi Atu. A statement...
The Governor of Plateau, Mr Simon Lalong, says the Plateau State Festival for Art and Culture (PLAFEST) will revive cultural heritage of the state. Lalong said this in Jos on Tuesday at the opening ceremony of PLAFEST. He said “our diverse languages are eroding and now going into extinction....
Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong has directed security agencies in the state to fish killers of people of the state without further delay. Lalong gave the directive in a statement by Dr Makut Macham, the Director of Press and Public Affairs to the governor on Wednesday in Jos. The...
By MARK JANG, Jos – Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong of Plateau has congratulated The Gbong Gwom Jos and Chairman of the Plateau Council of Chiefs and Emirs , Da Jacob Gyang Buba on his 71st birthday. The governor’s congratulatory message was contained in a statement issued by Mr....
Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau and Miss Lyop Malo, winner of the Best for business plan in West Africa” at the Liventis Foundation Business Competition, during her visit to the governor. A young agri-preneur, Miss Lyop Malo, has emerged winner of the “Best for business plan in West Africa”...
The Plateau Government says it will partner with a private finance firm, United Capital, to clear the backlog of about N18 billion of gratuities, death benefits and arrears of pension of its erstwhile civil servants. The Commissioner for Information and Communication, Mr Dan Manja, disclosed this at a media...
The committee on the venue, decorations and site servicing for the All Progressive Congress (APC) forthcoming convention, has visited the proposed venue, Eagle Square, Abuja, as part of preparations for the event. The chairman of the committee, Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau speaking after inspecting the venue on Friday...
By YUSUFU IDEGU, Jos – The Chairman of the Tax Appeal Tribunal, North Central Zone, Barr Richard Bala has said the presence of the tax tribunal has minimize impunity in the relationship between tax payers and tax authority across the country. Bala made the remarks in his welcome address...