By, giwa alex, Jos 

OPSH troops on Operation HAKORIN DAMISA IV from 20 to 27 November 2023, neutralised bandits, recovered arms/ammunition and arrested 54 suspects in connection with kidnapping, murder, arms dealing, criminal attacks, railway vandalism, cattle rustling and farm destruction. 

On 20 November 2023, following manhunt on suspected killers of Pastor Mako Maraya and the kidnap of his wife at Damakasuwa village in Kaura LGA of Kaduna State, troops conducted raid operations at a hideout of the suspected criminals in Bakin Kogi general area and arrested 7 suspects, Yahaya Haruna, Idris Abubakar, Haruna Bawa, Abubakar Ado, Ibrahim Haruna, Ayuba Adamu and Jamilu Adamu. 

The suspects are currently undergoing interrogation. On 22 November 2023, troops responded to a distress call on the activities of suspected kidnappers at Fobur Kassa village in Jos East LGA of Plateau State.

 Troops in conjunction with hunters mobilised to the scene and engaged the suspected kidnappers. In the process, one of the criminals was neutralised while the other fled with gunshot wounds. 

Also, troops raided a hideout of suspected drug peddlers within Mangu town, Plateau State on the same day and arrested 9 suspects with substances suspected to be cannabis sativa and other illicit drugs. Suspects will be charged to court after investigation has been concluded.

On 23 November 2023, troops raided a local weapon manufacturing factory at Ban village, Heipang District in Barkin Ladi LGA, and arrested one of the manufacturers, Mr. Sunday Markus Dung. Troops recovered one rifle, one Sub Machine Gun, one pistol, 7 unfinished fabricated rifles, rounds of 7.62mm NATO and one Lister generator. Other items recovered include fabricating materials, military kits, 4 mobile phones and some sum of money. 

Also, based on actionable intelligence, troops arrested the killer of one counselor, Hon. Dung Chalong from Chit village, Heipang District in Barkin Ladi LGA. The killer, John Chunwang confessed to killing the victim with a gun during an ensuing land dispute between him and the deceased. Suspect is currently undergoing interrogation.

 Additionally, troops rescued three kidnapped victims Mrs. Leah Redzak, Paulina Pwajock and Dorathy Ajiji earlier kidnapped at Ndor village in Bokkos LGA of Plateau State. The victims were rescued at Tenti village in Barkin Ladi LGA of Plateau State. 

In another development, the Honourable Member Representing Ikulu Ward, Community Leader and parents of 2 arrested armed robbers, Bawa Ahmad and Dawa Ahmad, surrendered a 9mm Sub Machine Gun to troops deployed in Kafanchan. On 26 November 2023, troops on a stop and search operation arrested 2 suspects, Issac Adams and Mary Emmanuel with one pistol, 7 live cartridges, 2 cell phones and some amount of money. Similarly, troops conducted a raid operation at Nyankala community in Bassa LGA of Plateau State. During the operation, 2 rifles, one cutlass, 3 daggers, one axe and some cartridges were recovered.

In all, a total of 58 suspects were arrested in connection with various crimes within the last one week while one terrorist was neutralised. Nine suspects were arrested for kidnapping, 5 for dealing in arms, 9 for murder, 4 for farm destruction,18 for suspected banditry, 12 for drug peddling and one for cattle rustling. A total of 103 cows and 40 rams were recovered. Additionally, 3 kidnapped victims were rescued, 7 attacks on vulnerable communities deterred and 5 distress calls promptly responded to.

The Commander Operation SAFE HAVEN, Major General AE Abubakar reiterates the commitment of OPSH and other security agencies to the protection of law-abiding citizens in Plateau, Southern Kaduna and Bauchi States by all legitimate means.

 He enjoined the populace to always give the required support to troops and assured them of speedy dispensation of justice once investigations of suspects in OPSH custody have been duly concluded.

By, giwa alex. 

In a bide to keep  his promises that his government is coming to give governance in the state different narratives where the electorates gets value for their mandate freely given him by the citizens of plateau  Executive Governor of Plateau State,His Excellency Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang had on Monday 27th November, 2023, embarked on Inspection of Plethoras of roads Projects within the state and it environs. 

 As he was accorded a rousing welcome by residents as he commenced the inspection of road projects within the Jos- Bukuru Metropolis.

it was observed that in all the places visited, residents came out in their numbers, praising the Governor for his developmental initiatives particularly the road projects.

Starting from the  Plateau Roundabout, Masallacin Juma’ah Street, Zololo Junction, Angwan Rukuba to Millionaire Quarters in Jos metropolis, the Governor expressed satisfaction with the quality of work, emphasizing his administration’s commitment to changing the development narrative in the state to enhance citizens’ living conditions.

Addressing residents at Masalacin Jama’a and Angwan Rukuba, Governor Mutfwang restated his determination to strengthen unity among Muslims, Christians, and all ethnic groups in the state. 

He explained that the primary focus of his administration is to  make the roads motorable in order to enhance the beauty of the state capital and boost economic growth in the state.

 He also announced plans to embark on larger projects in the future.His words,”We want to ensure that every nook and crannies of Jos and Bukuru Metropolis is improved to make the city a welcoming place for all visitors and residents,” Governor Mutfwang stated.

Expressing satisfaction with the milestones achieved in road projects, the Governor  promised to execute more projects across the 17 local government areas of the state.

“The Government has just started, and what you see is the tip of the iceberg. Despite financial constraints, we are determined to change the development narrative on the Plateau,” he affirmed.

Commissioner of Works, Hon. Bulus Lekshak, and General Manager of Plateau State Roads Maintenance Agency, Engr. Luka Davou echoed the administration’s commitment to improving citizens’ living conditions.

Accompanying the Governor were Deputy Governor Ngo Josephine Piyo, Secretary to the Government of the State Arc. Samuel Jatau, Commissioners,Hon Samuel Dala Umaru, the Chairman of Jos North LGC and Heads of Government Agencies.

By, giwa alex, Jos

State High Court Sitting in Jos the state capital has adjourned till Wednesday 29th November 2023 to rule on application in motion on notice filed by the Defendant Applicant(plateau state government) seeking the leave of the court for Party to be joined in the suit filed by the embattled 17 local government Chairmen of the state against the state government for their unlawful removal.

The matter was at the last adjournment adjourned till Tuesday 27th November 2023 for hearing on the matter and to enable the Defendant Applicant to effect the application he earlier told the court about.

When the court resumed sitting on Tuesday 27th November 2023 , Counsel to the Defendant Applicant D.P Dusu told the court that his motion on notice  dated 24th and filed 27th November 2023, pray the court to grant all the relief sort therein.

The defendant  Counsel barrister Dusu further told  the court that his motion on notice was dated 17th October and filed 9th November 2023 seeking Two reliefs , which is predicated on Six grounds, supported by three paragraphs disposed to by one Nehemiah Azi , however urgued the court to grant his application and relies on the affidavit , adopted the written address contained therein. 

The defendant Counsel added that upon being serve by the Claimant, they  reply on point  of law dated 27th November 2023 deemed to have been filed the same day by this honourable court  and in turn reply on point of law urgued the court to grant his application.

On his part , the Claimant represented by his Counsel T. Kekemeke told the court that on the part of the Claimant, he filed counter affidavit and written address 13th November, 2023, however adopted the processes contained therein and urgued the court to dismiss the application of the defendant for lacking in merit.

Kekemeke further told the court that he was only serve with the reply on point of law this morning, stressed that this Court can not make an  order “no fact  of no moment.” 

This is because the party seeking to Join on the matter, is not affected  directly or indirect  , as the Claimant insisted that the party seeking to join refuse to do so, as against this backdrop , the court can’t make an order  for party because he is not yet  a party in the suit in the matter.

 secondly, he added that the reliefs sort did not concern the party seeking to join on the suit.

Urgued the court to dismiss the application because of it intention to delay the substantive hearing of the matter.

The matter is however adjourned to 29th November 2023 for ruling on motion on notice for application to join on the matter,and Continuation for hearing on the substantive   matter. 

Our Reporter

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) will collaborate with the Human Capital Providers Association of Nigeria (HuCaPAN), the umbrella association of private employment agencies in Nigeria, to tackle the challenges facing the outsourcing industry in the country, with the aim of promoting decent employment opportunities. This announcement was made by ILO during a productive visit to the HuCaPAN Secretariat in Lagos.

Mr. Basanta Kumar Karki, the Project Technical Officer – FAIRWAY Africa of the International Labour Organisation, emphasized that ILO is eager to partner with HuCaPAN to address the issues confronting the outsourcing sector in Nigeria. He stressed the importance of enhancing institutional capacity, as unfair recruitment practices and worker exploitation often stem from inadequate systems.

 “The ILO is committed to providing assistance in building the capacity of private employment agencies and national stakeholders. It is crucial to change the narrative surrounding international recruitment,” stated Basanta.

Dr. Olufemi Ogunlowo, the President of HuCaPAN, expressed gratitude to Ms. Vanessa Phala, the Country Director of ILO for Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, and Sierra Leone, for gracing the association’s 12th Annual General Meeting. He acknowledged that the AGM marked a significant milestone for HuCaPAN, as it now operates under a new name and status, the “Employers Association for Private Employment Agencies of Nigeria (EAPEAN)”. HuCaPAN’s registration as an employer’s association by the Nigerian government has elevated its position from a tripartite plus (+) to a fully recognized tripartite within the social partners’ structure in the country.

The President highlighted the numerous challenges faced by the industry, including non-compliance with service level agreements by principal companies, multiple taxation imposed by various government agencies, complex bureaucracies involved in obtaining recruiter licenses from PEAs, demands from principal companies for loans prior to payment, and the absence of bilateral labour agreements, among others.

Represented by the 1st Vice President, Amb. Chief Nzeribe Okegbue, Ph.D, Ogunlowo expressed appreciation to ILO for their support to the association. He emphasized the significance of the visit, being the first of its kind to their office, and the opportunity it provides to acknowledge and express gratitude for the unwavering support received from ILO since the establishment and registration of HuCaPAN.

Ogunlowo also recognized the assistance provided by ILO in the development of the Code of Conduct for Private Employment Agencies in Nigeria, as well as the ongoing support under the FAIRWAY-Program, to develop a “Framework for the Engagement in International Recruitment of Nigerian Migrant Workers”.

“In collaboration with the Nigerian Government and the Nigeria Employers Consultative Association (NECA), HuCaPAN closely collaborated with the International Labour Organization (ILO) in 2011 to develop the Code of Conduct (CoC) for Private Employment Agencies in Nigeria. After a decade of implementation, the Code underwent revision in 2021 with the support of the ILO under the FAIRWAY Program.

“At present, the ILO, in partnership with the Centre for Migration Studies of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University (CMS-NAU), is providing support to HuCaPAN under the FAIRWAY Program to create a “Framework for the Engagement in International Recruitment of Nigerian Migrant Workers.” Recently, stakeholders gathered in Abuja to receive feedback on the draft.

“We look forward to further collaboration with the ILO, particularly in finalizing the process of the Code of Conduct for Private Employment Agencies in Nigeria and the development of the Framework for the Engagement in International Recruitment of Nigerian Migrant Workers, among other initiatives.

”During the meeting, the ILO National Project Coordinator, Mr. Austin Erameh, expressed appreciation to the association for their support during the project’s implementation and affirmed that the ILO would continue to assist the national government and stakeholders in building institutional capacity.

Other attendees at the meeting included Mr. Tunji Balogun, the 2nd Vice President of HuCaPAN, Mrs. Perita Kimeng, the Treasurer, Barr. Olawale Shado, the Advocacy and Compliance Advisor, and Mr. Jide Afolabi, the Executive Secretary.

The Human Capital Providers Association of Nigeria (HuCaPAN) is the umbrella organization representing registered and licensed recruiters in Nigeria, commonly referred to as Private Employment Agencies (PEAs). The association serves as a platform for Private Employment Agencies to engage with the government, employers, labor communities, and other relevant institutions within and outside Nigeria.

 Its primary objective is to promote and uphold the standards and ethical practices set forth by the International Labour Organization (ILO) in the recruitment, deployment, and management of manpower in Nigeria.

By, giwa alex, Jos

Governor Caleb Mutfwang of plateau state has make  biblical Triumphant entry into the state capital amidst  cheers and jubilation by mammoth crowds after  the controversial Appeal Court Tribunal which sacked the People Democratic Party(PDP), Governorship in the state .

As the embattled governor called on the mammoth sea of heads patiently waiting for  his arrival from 11a:m till his arrival some minutes after 5 p:m on 25th November 2023 at the New government house little ray field Jos South local government not to despair with the Appeal Court Tribunal judgement that  nullified his election,but to be prayerful and hold on to faith as God is not a man , and his way is different from our way. 

Mutfwang who just entered the state for the first time since the Appeal court judgement that nullified the mandate of the people of plateau people willingly given to him  on the ground of judicial technicalities of lack  of structure by PDP in the state, Nomination and sponsorship said he had filed his Appeal at the Supreme Court, and hopeful that justice and God will shall manifest itself in the matter at the supreme court . 

Mutfwang thank the people of the state  and nigeria in general who stood by him and PDP, during the traveils,thank his friends and the friends  of the party across the globes and those who have picked interest on the matter of plateau both negatively or positively.

Mutfwang further said though his government have been distracted to provide good governance to the people of the state following the election tribunal challenging his election,l want to let you know that I am proud to be your governor, however add that he thank the citizens of the state for given him the opportunity to serve plateau people.

He promised to dedicate the rest of live to ensure that the state is better, stressed that he is proud to be a plateau man as both Christians and Muslims stood by him throughout his political traveil, but urgued them not to be despair and seek the face of God on behalf of the administration and the state.

Stressed that plateau will be united as no force shall prevail against it, nobody will divide us in what ever means, as it’s the determination that plateau we be united.

Stressed that the state decides to unite irrespective of religion ethics difference because they are yearning for progress which has been ordined by God.

However reiterated that nobody will be allow by God to frustrate the people of plateau state, and thank the citizens of the state , reminded them that in the journey of live, their most be a point of delay of live.

“I just want them to know that what is our experience so far is only distraction, momentarily delay and temporary.”

Mutfwang reflected back to the Governorship election conducted 28th February 2023 but reassured that the party is only shaking but not out.

Said they were only hit by some blows but not knock down as God is on the throne, the administration of PDP in the state will not go down in vain.

Add that the anguish expressed by the people of plateau to God will not go in vail. 

“Some of our brothers and sisters have died because of the temporarily set back, while some have their blood pressure risen up.

As the Governor reassured that the omini-potent, omini-science the Master of universe who never sleeps non slumber is still alive . 

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By, Our Reporter 

The National Association of Women Journalists (Nawoj),has New President

Aisha Ibrahim Bura from the Borno State chapter of (Nawoj).

Bura was elected on Saturday 24th November 2023 during the union’s 11th triennial delegates conference where she defeated Mrs Ladi Bala.

During the keenly contested election, Wasilan Ladan emerged National Secretary while Lillian Okonkwo was elected National Deputy President and Jamila Abubakar Chinwe has been elected as the National Auditor 

All the new national executives of the NAWOJ have since been sworn-in at Dr. Maryam Babangida Women Centre, Abuja venue of the election. 

By, giwa alex, Jos

Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) have made significant strides in combating crime in Plateau State, capturing 12 suspects involved in various criminal activities. Among those apprehended is Lukman Aminu, the prime suspect in the murder of couple Mr Rwang Danladi and Mrs Sandra Rwang  as well as John Chunwang 45-year-old in connection to the murder of a councilor and several other individuals responsible for heinous acts.

Recall that on 14 August 2023 at Beco Comprehensive Government Secondary School Kwi village in Riyom LGA, unidentified gunmen forced their way into the school and opened fire killing a couple Mr Rwang Dalandi, 37-year-old and Mrs Sandra Rwang 28-year old. Also in that incident, Mr Emmanuel Davou 34-year-old was hospitalised after sustaining machete wounds. Lukman Aminu, the prime suspect in the tragic murder at Beco Comprehensive Secondary School in Kwi village, Riyom Local Government Area on August 14, 2023, was successfully captured on November 18, 2023. 

Aminu, who has been on the watchlist of OPSH for his involvement in various crimes, will face justice for his alleged involvement in this heinous crime even as troops are on the trail of the remaining culprits. 

Also apprehended by  the resilient troops is  a  suspected killer of a Counsellor, Hon Dung Chalong on 13 November 2023 at Chit village, Heipang District in Barkin Ladi LGA of Plateau State. The suspect. The murderer John Chunwang 45-year-old was apprehended by the Tactical Team of OPSH on 23 November 2023 during a raid operation at the suspect’ hiding place at Chit village. 

Items recovered from the suspect include 1 Dane gun and 9 cartridges. He confessed to have killed the victim with his locally fabricated gun over a land dispute. His arrest marks a significant breakthrough in resolving this case and bringing justice to the victim’s family.

Similarly, the continuous and non relentless effort of OPSH to address the proliferation of weapons in line with the directives and timeline given by the Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen Taoreed Lagbaja is yielding result. 

Acting on intelligence information, troops raided a local weapon manufacturing factory at Ban village under Heipang district in Barkin Ladi local government area of Plateau State. During the operation, troops arrested the operator of the factory, Mr Sunday Markus Dung.

 Items recovered from the factory include 6 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 1 Sub-machine Gun, 1 rifle, 1  pistol and 7 unfinished fabricated rifles. Others include Lister generator, locally fabricated weapons tools, fabricating materials, military kits, 4 mobile phones and some money.

Furthermore, the troops in the combined efforts to rid Plateau State of illicit drugs which has continued to fuel criminalities, OPSH troops on 22 November 2023, conducted raid operations at the hideout of suspected drug peddlers within Mangu town in Plateau State and arrested 9 drug barons. The troop  recovered huge quantities of substances suspected to be cannabis sativa as well as several other illicit drugs from the criminal’s den hideout of drug peddlers in Mangu Local Government Area.

 The recovery and subsequent arrests were made possible through the resilience and tenacity of OPSH in its commitment to bringing criminals to justice. 

The successful capture of these suspects underscores OPSH’s unwavering commitment to dispensing justice and ensuring the safety and security of the residents. Also, the apprehension of the killer of the couples at Beco Comprehensive Government Secondary School Kwi village on 14 August 2023, serves as a testament to the unwavering commitment of Operation SAFE HAVEN to bring criminals and those who take the law into their hands to justice, no matter how long it takes.

The GOC 3 Div/Commander OPSH, Maj Gen AE Abubakar expresses his gratitude to the public for their unwavering support and cooperation to troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN.  He assures that troops would remain committed, firm and tireless in bringing perpetrators of criminal acts to justice while upholding the rule of law as well as ensuring the safety and well-being of the communities we serve.

By, giwa alex, Jos

The governor of Taraba State Agabus Kafas has promised to prioritize security which will throng peace and social economic development in the state.

As he decried the action of the alumni of  Theological College of Northern (TCNN) , for lack of supports for the development of facilities in the institution.

Governor Agabus who was a guest at the 59th Convocation of Theological College of Northern Nigeria TCNN, held  at the college in Bukuru ,Jos South local government in plateau state Friday 24th November 2023.

He further said  aside from security which is currently receiving adequate   attention of his administration, the government of Taraba State has also declared state of emergency on education which was hitherto  in a sorrow state before the coming of his administration which necessitated the introduction of free education from primary to secondary schools in the state.

The actions of the government is predicated on the belief that education is the bedrock for any meaningful development of any country in general and Taraba State in particular. 

Further stressed that his administration having known the importance of peace and educated in the development of state,by extension any nation,we strived hard to ensure that everything work together for the  over all development of the citizens of Taraba State.

Governor Kafas represented by the Chaplain Taraba State government House chapel ,Rev. Sheka Emmanuel Bambur said the governor on assumption of office didn’t compromise the issue of peace in Taraba.

Speaking on the 59th Convocation of the college, he expressed dismal over the attitude of the Alumni of the college that all abandoned the institution immediately after graduation from the college.

“My greatest dismal is the attitude of the leadership of the TEKAN Churches who are the custodian of the college, l am so disappointed that I only saw few of them in attendance.”

He Challenged the graduates of the school scattered all over the world to remember to keep the oath they took , because is one thing to take an oath, is another thing to keep to the oath.

Emmanuel called on all the pastors who passed through the college to leave by an example and make sure they contribute their  quotas to the growth and development of TCNN.

Said the appeal is necessary because the institution is the only Theological College that is currently existing in the Northern Nigeria, urgued the pastors and students that has benefited from it to show commitment financially , morally and spiritually.

Not fewer than 224 students bagged different categories of degrees form the college ranging from first degree, Masters, Post Graduates Diploma and PHD. 

By, giwa alex, Jos 

Barrister Gyang Zi of Labour Party (LP), Plateau State Chapter said he remains the sole candidate for plateau North Re-Run Senatorial district election under the platform of LP.

As he described Abdullahi Salihu Adam who claimed to be candidate of the party as an Impostor sponsored by unseen political distractors working round the clock with  their antics to frustrate his Senatorial ambition in the Re-run  election, and to cause confusion in labor party in plateau state that is hitherto becoming a threat to other self acclaimed largest political party not only in Nigeria , but Africa. 

Zi was speaking in an interview with Journalists during the 59th Convocation of Theological College of Northern Nigeria (TCNN), held at the college in Bukuru , Jos South local government area 24th November 2023.

He said contrary to the claim by the Impostor Abdullahi Salihu, which is obvious of being sponsored to distract the party and his candidature, he has make a formal report to the State Security Service SSS and Nigeria police in the state for an action, very soon the long arm of the law will catch up with him.

Further add that there are some people , in the like of Abdullahi Adam who stock in trade of craftiness as the only way they can achieve  political goal by going ahead to activate this type of craftiness that will not do him any good at the end.

Barrister Zi questioned how Adam hope to change the order of Appeal Court which directed for the Senatorial Re-run election when it was my name that come out after the first election.

Stressed that Ambassador Chris Giwa, candidate for All Progressive Congress (APC),filed action against me in the court challenging my election and that of Dr. Simon Mwadkwon for People Democratic Party (PDP), in turn l filed action both at the tribunal and Appeal court ,and Judgement was entered  in my favour .Asked how then he Abdullahi hope to change the judgement of the Appeal and put his name?

Add that when you look at the whole scenarios logically, you will know that Adam is just being stupid for nothing.

Reiterated that if the Re-run election as ordered by the Appeal court judgement on plateau North Senatorial district  is going to take place today, he remains the only INEC recognized candidate for the labour party (PL) in the state.

However said although he has written to Court of Appeal to declare him the winner and issue him certificate of return  the same way they issued to all others declared by Appeal tribunal.

Said in case that didn’t work out, and they declined, I am very much in the race of contest.

Adviced the people of plateau state, Plateau North Senatorial district in particular that this is their opportunity because even without political office , I can say it without apology that i have done well for the people of plateau state.

Further adviced them to cash on this real opportunity and come out emass and support my condidature in the fourth coming Re-run election.

Gyang Zi congratulated the graduands of Theological College of Northern Nigeria TCNN, for attaining the great feat, however adviced them to hold on to the faith.

Stressed that all the graduands are all adults with children and grandchildren, they should hold on to the faith they will not derail from the way of God. 

 By, giwa alex, Jos 

Our attention has just been drawn to a publication purportedly issued by a certain Bulus Deme, who claims to be reporting for Vanguard Newspaper, where he alleged that Senator (Dr) Jonah David Jang advised Governor Caleb Mutfwang to resign, amongst other fabricated stories in what can be best described as daydreaming.  Interestingly, the so-called Bulus Deme does not exist in the Vanguard newspaper staff list.  

We initially wanted to ignore the publication, believing strongly that readers would easily pick holes in the story and disregard the falsehood being deliberately peddled, knowing the integrity of the former governor and his love for democracy and good governance, which has been the hallmark of Barrister Caleb Mutfwang government since assuming office on the 29th of May, 2023 but for the misleading statement and the fact that some gullible readers will mistake it for truth. To avoid doubt, the entire write-up is completely false and only exists in the writer’s imagination.

Senator Jonah David Jang Vehemently denied the publication and it contents in a press statement dated 23rd November 2023 and signed by his media consultant Clinton Garuba and  made available to this Medium in Jos. 

According to the statement we are not unaware of the devilish attempts to compromise the judiciary by forces of darkness who are bent on subverting the will of the Plateau people who freely voted for PDP in the last election and voted out the APC that spent eight years doing nothing in the interest of the plateau people but disparaged the very people they claimed to govern, shared our common patrimony amongst themselves, destroyed almost every good thing they inherited, almost made us second class citizens in our God-given land, it was indeed a complete wasted eight years. 

It is absurd that anyone would even imagine that Senator Jang would ever think of advising Governor Caleb Mutfwang, who is raising the bar of governance to a new level, to hand over to a group of vampires whom the people of Plateau have rejected. It goes without saying that APC is bent on taking power through the back door. We believe our God never sleep nor slumber and will not allow us to return to Egypt as a state and people. Asking a Government that has spent only six months in government and has already surpassed the achievement of Lalong’s APC-led eight years government to resign is unthinkable. 

Senator Jonah Jang, like other well-meaning lovers of democracy, is at a complete loss as to why the Appeal court took a decision that contradicts the 2023 electoral act and other decided cases by the Supreme Court. He believes that the judgement of Sunday, 19th November, is a total miscarriage of Justice, and as a firm believer in the judiciary, Senator Jang holds the belief that the highest court of the land will reverse this great injustice.

While Senator Jang does not support disparaging their lordships, as observed in the protest that greeted the previous judgements, we all saw how difficult it was for the judges to justify their positions and how hard they tried to explain their actions due to public outcry.

Senator Jang calls on the good people of Plateau State to remain peaceful and calm and channel their energies into praying to God. Yahweh will not fail us, and we trust in him alone.

Our Reporter 

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki is the only sub-national government invited to speak at the 10th Anniversary of the Belt and Road Global Chambers of Commerce and Associations Conference involving over 150 countries. 

The event was organized in Fuzhou, the largest city in Fujian Province where, coincidentally majority of the Chinese companies operating in Edo state are headquartered. 

The governor used the occasion in Fuzhou to deepen the business relationship with Chinese investors. 

Edo State is currently the third state in Nigeria after Lagos and Ogun with the largest number of Chinese companies. They have grown steadily from a couple of companies to over 10 manufacturing steel, tiles, roof, ceramic, wood and including the largest glass company in West Africa. 

After participating in the plenary session at the opening ceremony of the Belt and Road Global Chambers of Commerce and Associations Conference, the Governor had a close door meetings with the Fuzhou business community.

Edo State’s fast growing reputation as the energy abd petrochemical hub of Nigeria is a big attraction to potential Chinese investors who find the prospects of cheap gas to be attractive for business.

By, giwa alex, Jos

Grampolo Daluk of Highland FM in Plateau State has emerged the first Chairman of Highland FM chapel.

As he thanked the members of the chapel  for their trust  which earned him their mandate as the first Chairman of the newly established chapel, promised not to disappoint the trust bestowed on him and other members of the Exco’s and not to renegade on his manifesto.

Grampolo made the promise during the inauguration of the New elected members of the New chapel held at the corporation board room on 22rd November, 2023 opposite  Old Government House, Ray field, Jos South local government of the state.

In her speech,the Chairman of Nigerian Union of Journalists (Nuj), Plateau State Chapter ,Ayuku Pwaspo ,charged the New executives,  to step Union activities by coming up with  programmes that would impact on members, staff of the station as well as the general public.

Other executives elected to serve the chapel are Lungbyen Miri Vice Chairman, Jemima Ali Secretary General,Yop Habu assistant secretary General.

Others are Oyebola Akanni Financial Secretary, Joyce Gonchen treasurer and Koptang Dakop as the Auditor.

The Chairman Ayuku further  congratulated the new officials assured the chapel of the state council’s support as the chapel strive to improve the welfare of members.

The general manager Highland FM Patience Jatau applauded the chapel for a successful and peaceful elections tasked the new Executives to live up to expectations, be good ambassadors of the Station and live good legacies.

Our Reporter

_…he’s displayed a crass lack of incompetence, strategy, loyalty, calculation and tact_

Shaibu has no doubt, rubbished the exalted office of deputy governor; he has misused, abused privileges accrued the office, betrayed trust, he has popood on the sanctity of the office, dragged it on the ground, reduced the attractiveness attached to the office, making it uninteresting; with elements like Shaibu in the history books, a governor and his deputy will now have to watch their backs, suspicious of every move each party makes.

To have used non complimentary statements to describe the 7-year productive administration of Obaseki, the same government Shaibu serves as DG is the height of recklessness, incompetence and desperation.

What public sympathy does Shaibu intends to gain from his irrational dispositions? 

Where and how did Shaibu get it wrong, could it have been his desperation to succeed Obaseki; could it have been his nocturnal engagements with opposition forces to outsmart the governor; it is a devilish, regrettable and unpardonable act that the deputy governor will forever carry on his neck like a tattoo, accompanying him everywhere he goes.

A spoon-fed deputy governor who, despite his boss’ magnanimity towards him, leveraged on his tall, impossible desire to be governor, failed in the coup against the Edo State Governor.

Shaibu experienced the greatest fortunes in his natural life under Obaseki; one time, he was acting governor, another time, he managed the IGRs of the 18 LGAs, he was in the forefront of the distribution of palliatives in the COVID era, under Obaseki, Shaibu now own more than 25 petrol station outlets across Edo State; he has vowed to use the proceeds from sales of petroleum products to prosecute his tall ambition in 2024.

Shaibu’s unorthodox and crass means to remain in Osadebey Avenue 2024 onward, is the greatest undoing by any deputy governor in Edo; Edo deputy governors from 1999, were loyal to their bosses; they never for once, moved on their bosses and never described their own administration with reckless, uncomplimentary statements.

It is unbelievable that Shaibu who was carried on the back by Obaseki all along, in the 2020 political war now rubbishes the office of deputy governor, closing the gates to future opportunities for incoming deputies; no doubt Shaibu has displayed a crass lack of incompetence, strategy, loyalty, calculation and tact in his tall and impossible request to govern Edo.

N’Edo Gha Ma.

By, giwa alex, Jos

The Nigerian Army (NA) has again stressed the need for adequate regimentation and  intensifying warrior ethos to enhance the professional  conduct of troops in combat missions and administrative duties. 

Speaking at the opening ceremony of the training seminar organised by the Army Headquarters Department of Army Transformation and Innovation at Headquarters 3 Division Nigerian Army, Maxwell Khobe Cantonment Jos, the Special Guest of Honor and Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, said the NA would continue to review its strategies to defeat adversaries, in line with international best practices to include kinetic and non-kinetic means. 

Represented by the General Officer Commanding 3 Division NA and Commander Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH), Major General AE Abubakar, the army chief maintained that commanders at all levels must rejuvenate the fighting spirit of troops under them through regimentation, discipline and critical thinking to achieve operational successes. 

General Lagbaja, commended the Army Headquarters Department of Army Transformation and Innovation for organising the seminar to sharpen the fighting spirit of troops and create ways to manage post traumatic stress disorder in the NA.

 Speaking further, the COAS urged the participants to be innovative and committed towards achieving the constitutional mandate of the Nigerian Army while commending the dedication of troops in dealing with security challenges in the country. 

In his welcome address, the Chief of Transformation and Innovation Army Headquarters  Department of Transformation and Innovation, Major General ZL Abubakar, said the training was focused on ways to reawaken warrior ethos  among NA personnel in the theatre of operations. 

Represented by the Director, Lessons Learnt Army Department of Transformation and Innovation, Brigadier General Ademola Adedoja, disclosed that the theme “Intensifying Warrior Ethos Regimentation Lessons Learned Process And PTSD In The NA” will also help to achieve the Chief of Army Staff Command Philosophy to enhance efficiency in operations and learn from operational mistakes. 

General Abubakar thanked the COAS for the strategic guidance leading to the conduct of the training seminar. He further urged the participants to utilise the lessons learnt from the seminar for optimal performance. 

The participants were drawn from 3 Division formations, related units and Operation SAFE HAVEN.

By, giwa alex, jos

Plateau state political tension is taken frightening dimension as the leadership of the State Assembly , speaker and his deputy resigned their position juicy position.

The decision for the resignation of the two leadership of the state house of Assembly,may not be unconnected to the current annulment of the elections of their party PDP at the national and State level by the appeal Court for lacking structure to participate in the last general election . 

The resignation of the duo as leadership of the plateau State House of Assembly take place today Tuesday 21st November 2023 at the floor of the house during plenary witnessed by the members of other law makers. 

The resignation of the Speaker,saw  the member representing Pankshin North, Gabriel Dawang, saw the subsequently election of new speaker of the Assembly.

Hon Timothy Dantong, representing Riyom constituency, emerged as the new Deputy Speaker of the Assembly.

Although the details of the resignations are still sketchy as at press time, the development may not be unconnected to the political instability in the state.