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 The Exco’s of   Correspondents’ Chapel, Nigeria Union of Journalists Plateau State Council has Paid courtesy call to the Commander Operation Safe Haven. 

Speaking during the visit, the Chairman Correspondents’ Chapel, Nigeria Union of Journalists Plateau State Council, Mr Polycarp Auta said journalists on the Plateau will remain professional in the discharge of their duties, especially as it relates to security matters. He reiterated the commitment of the association to support OPSH in achieving its primary objective of protecting lives and property of every individual. 

On his part, the commander Operation Safe Haven  Major General Abdulsalam Abubarkar who doubled as the GOC,3 Division, urged members of the association to prioritise national security above personal interests, in order to change people’s negative perceptions on issues of security through positive and accurate reportage. 

In the same vein,the newly posted Commissioner of Police Plateau State command, CP Okoro Julius Alawari on a courtesy visit at Headquarters OPSH, Jos. 

In his remarks, the Commissioner of Police said he was at OPSH to familiarise with personnel and get acquainted with activities of the command. He promised to support the drone operations of OPSH aimed at eliminating criminal elements operating in the hinterlands in Plateau State and environs. The Police Chief called for synergy between security agencies towards addressing the security challenges facing the country. 

In his response, the Commander Operation SAFE HAVEN and GOC 3 Division NA, Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, said OPSH has a long history of collaboration with the Nigeria Police in the areas of intelligence sharing, manpower support and joint operations. 

General Abubakar informed the CP that Operation SAFE HAVEN has improved greatly on its early warning and response mechanisms, such that distress calls from the general public are being attended to without delay.

Highpoint of the visits were the presentation of souvenirs, signing of visitor’s book and group photographs.

By,giwa alex, Jos

The Commissioner Of Police, Plateau State command CP Okoro Julius Alawari has paid a courtesy call on the General Officer Commanding(GOC) 3 Division Nigerian Army(NA) and Commander Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH), Major General AE Abubakar in his office at Headquarters 3 Division, Maxwell Khobe Cantonment, Jos to seek for more collaboration with the NA towards ensuring a peaceful and crime-free Plateau State.

The  Commissioner who recently assumed duty disclosed that the visit was necessary to familiarise himself with other security agencies and also seek for strengthened synergy, which he said was critical to mitigating crime and ensuring stability on the Plateau. Such a visit he averred will further encourage, boost intelligence and information sharing among security agencies.

The Police Chief applauded the GOC/Commander OPSH for his efforts and giant strides in restoring law and order in troubled areas of the State. He enjoined the GOC/Commander OPSH to sustain and strengthen the security architecture put in place so that the peace achieved would be sustained. 

Responding, the GOC/ Commander OPSH, Major General AE Abubakar noted the significance of  synergy between security agencies especially, in the fight against criminalities in some volatile areas of the State. He remarked that, the mandate of the leadership of the Chief Of Defence Staff Gen CG Musa & the Chief Of Army Staff Lt Gen TA Lagbaja clearly emphasizes the significance of jointness and intelligence sharing in the defence of Nigeria. “The need for all security agencies to come together in unison and fight criminality with one voice cannot be overemphasized,” He noted. 

While commending the contributions of the police contingent in Operation SAFE HAVEN, Major General Abubakar noted the significance of stakeholders engagement and advocacy at the grassroot levels to end violence and restore stability in the State. He assured the Commissioner of Police of his resolve to strengthen the existing relationship between the Military and the Police on the Plateau.

In a similar development, the GOC/Commander OPSH also played host to Bache Cultural Development Association, Bassa Plateau State and commended the group for its hospitality and respect for constituted authority. He further urged the association to always preach peaceful coexistence to its members and encourage the youths to engage in skillful ventures devoid of social vices.

Earlier in his remarks, the National President Bache Development Association, Mr Jacob Agal commended Major General Abubakar for his leadership style of responding swiftly to the yearnings of the people, especially areas engulfed with security breaches. 

Highlights of the visit were the signing of the visitor’s book, presentation of plaques and  group photographs

By, giwa alex, Jos

Member Representing Mangu South Constituency in the state House of Assembly, Hon.Bala Fwangje has lauded leadership steps of barrister Caleb Mutfwang  to redirect the act of governance in the state which  is at the verge of derailing during the last administration of APC Government back on track for the benefits of the people of plateau citizens.

As the  State House of Assembly member, he said with these obvious positive steps being taken by his Excellency Caleb Mutfwang to restore the economic , Social and to involve the elders of the state in decision making in his government , is a good Omen that had not happened to  governance in the state for a quite long time. 

Fwangje was speaking in an interview with Journalists during the adoption of final written address in an election Petition tribunal sitting in Jos, plateau state Tuesday 22nd August 2023 filed by All Progressive Congress APC, instead Party Candidate which is not know in law.

He said with this sincere and clear vision of the governor who  just  assumed  Office as the executive governor of the state , on our part as the state lawmakers, is to synergise  with the executive arm of government and come up with formidable legislations that would help to assist those vision of the executive. 

He lauded  Governor Caleb Mutfwang for his wise  decision to bring  the elders in the state under one roof to chat the way forward ,a departure from what  happened before  in the state, and promised  his administration is going to give credence to constructive criticisms , and open door government and admonished  them, the elders in the state to call him to order when he is going out of his mandate made to the citizens of plateau during electioneering campaign.  

Fwangje further said the Mandate given to Caleb Mutfwang is divine from God because he was elected by the people of plateau state looking at the recent event where he hosted the elders in the state.

“They said that is the first of it kind that Governor in the state remember there are elders on the Plateau”.he maintained.

Fwangje  stressed that he could recalled the governor statement where he said he  called on the elders not to fail to call him to order when going astray , which I believe that is a spirit of leadership.

The State Assembly Member further said the action demonstrated by the governor so far of his vision for the state,l believed with the relationship between the executive  arm and the legislature ,by God grace, there are law that the house is planning to enact that would will suit the citizens of plateau state.

Base on his narratives, governor Mutfwang vision for the state, they will see the dividends of democracy on the Plateau under  Caleb Mutfwang administration .he assured.

On who is actually challenging his victory at the election tribunal, Fwangje said he contested with his brother one Mathew on the platform of APC which I expected by law,he suppose to be the one challenging the out come of the election.

Fwangje who had been a strong member of PDP,said unfortunately,his name was not listed among the Petitioners , which left me to believe now that it is the party APC that is challenging my election at the tribunal which is not know in law.

He further added that in law it   suppose to be that candidate sponsored by political party who is suppose to be the first Petition in the matter. But however lamented that it wasn’t the case on this petition, instead it is APC.

I am waiting to see how the whole drama will end at the end of the day ,he maintained.

On the recent attack in Mangu LG by people alleged to be Fulani militias, he lamented political under tone over the attack on some communities in LG, however applauded governor Caleb Mutfwang for timely intervention that nipped the crisis on the board.

Also thank the securities agents for their timely intervention which prevented the crisis to escalate more than it did,we will continue to appreciate them .

However urgued his numerous supporters to shun any action that will threaten the peace of the state.

By, giwa alex, Jos

Member Representing Mangu South Constituency in the state House of Assembly, Hon.Bala Fwangje has lauded leadership steps of barrister Caleb Mutfwang  to redirect the act of governance in the state which  is at the verge of derailing during the last administration of APC Government back on track for the benefits of the people of plateau citizens.

As the  State House of Assembly member, he said with these obvious positive steps being taken by his Excellency Caleb Mutfwang to restore the economic , Social and to involve the elders of the state in decision making in his government , is a good Omen that had not happened to  governance in the state for a quite long time. 

Fwangje was speaking in an interview with Journalists during the adoption of final written address in an election Petition tribunal sitting in Jos, plateau state Tuesday 22nd August 2023 filed by All Progressive Congress APC, instead Party Candidate which is not know in law.

He said with this sincere and clear vision of the governor who  just  assumed  Office as the executive governor of the state , on our part as the state lawmakers, is to synergise  with the executive arm of government and come up with formidable legislations that would help to assist those vision of the executive. 

He lauded  Governor Caleb Mutfwang for his wise  decision to bring  the elders in the state under one roof to chat the way forward ,a departure from what  happened before  in the state, and promised  his administration is going to give credence to constructive criticisms , and open door government and admonished  them, the elders in the state to call him to order when he is going out of his mandate made to the citizens of plateau during electioneering campaign.  

Fwangje further said the Mandate given to Caleb Mutfwang is divine from God because he was elected by the people of plateau state looking at the recent event where he hosted the elders in the state.

“They said that is the first of it kind that Governor in the state remember there are elders on the Plateau”.he maintained.

Fwangje  stressed that he could recalled the governor statement where he said he  called on the elders not to fail to call him to order when going astray , which I believe that is a spirit of leadership.

The State Assembly Member further said the action demonstrated by the governor so far of his vision for the state,l believed with the relationship between the executive  arm and the legislature ,by God grace, there are law that the house is planning to enact that would will suit the citizens of plateau state.

Base on his narratives, governor Mutfwang vision for the state, they will see the dividends of democracy on the Plateau under  Caleb Mutfwang administration .he assured.

On who is actually challenging his victory at the election tribunal, Fwangje said he contested with his brother one Mathew on the platform of APC which I expected by law,he suppose to be the one challenging the out come of the election.

Fwangje who had been a strong member of PDP,said unfortunately,his name was not listed among the Petitioners , which left me to believe now that it is the party APC that is challenging my election at the tribunal which is not know in law.

He further added that in law it   suppose to be that candidate sponsored by political party who is suppose to be the first Petition in the matter. But however lamented that it wasn’t the case on this petition, instead it is APC.

I am waiting to see how the whole drama will end at the end of the day ,he maintained.

On the recent attack in Mangu LG by people alleged to be Fulani militias, he lamented political under tone over the attack on some communities in LG, however applauded governor Caleb Mutfwang for timely intervention that nipped the crisis on the board.

Also thank the securities agents for their timely intervention which prevented the crisis to escalate more than it did,we will continue to appreciate them .

However urgued his numerous supporters to shun any action that will threaten the peace of the state.

By, giwa alex, Jos

Professor Maiyaki Theodore Bala Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has urgued the  election tribunal sitting in jos , the State capital to  hold and grant the reliefs sort in his Petition and declared him winner of Qua’an-pan South Constituency in the Plateau house of Assembly.

As he is specific of ground one of his Petition that dwelled on the issue of structure of the 3rd Respondent PDP,that at the time the 2nd Respondent emerged  the candidate  of the 3rd Respondent to run for the aforementioned state Constituency  election, lacked  competent and moral right to do so because  it was not having legally constituted Exco’s.

Maiyaki Theodore professor of law, and candidate of APC in the last general election make the plea through his Counsel S.S Obende  during  the adoption of Final Written address at the state house Assembly election Petition sitting in jos. 

Mayaki who is a Petitioner in the case told the court that he filed his final written address dated 16th August and filed the same day .

He urged the tribunal to hold  ground one upon which his Petition is anchored on the issue of structure of the 2nd Respondent PDP.

S.S Obende Counsel to the Petitioner Maiyaki Bala, said as to whether the 2nd Respondent should be sponsored by the 3rd Respondent  the answer should be in the negative because the 1st,2nd & 3rd Respondent failed to prove it in their Case in line to Section 29 of the electioral Act.

The Petitioner Counsel cited copiously some section of the law to back his argument  on the matter.

However asked the tribunal to hold the petition of the Petitioner and nullify the election of the 2nd Respondent and return the Petitioner as winner of Qua’an-Pan South State House of Assembly election.

Professor Mayaki Theodore Bala is challenging  Independent National Electorial Commission(INEC) for declaring the 2nd repondent winner in the said election , and  people Democratic party (PDP),for Fielding  Deoyok Cornelius as candidate for the said election that produced the 2nd Respondent  winner for Qua’an-pan South House of Assembly election on the ground of lack of structure.

However,the tribunal has reserved Judgement a date to be communicated to parties.

By,giwa alex, Jos

Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) on Operations HAKORIN DAMISA IV from 14 to 21 August 2023 have arrested 39 criminal suspects in connection with banditry, kidnapping and armed robbery as well as recovered arms/ammunition and hard drugs. 

The suspects were arrested at different locations within the Joint Operation Area of Operation SAFE HAVEN and 3 Division Nigerian Army Area of Responsibility. Two of the suspects have been on the wanted list for involvement in several armed robbery and kidnaping activities. Troops recovered 1 AK 47 rifle, 1 pump-action magnum gun, 1 AK 47 Magazine, 14 rounds of 7.62mm special and an itel mobile phone from the suspects. A suspected kidnapper and arms dealer was also captured  at Kuba village in Bokkos LGA of Plateau State. Similarly, troops  arrested 2 militia gang members identified to be among those who attacked Heipang general area recently and recovered 2 x AK 47 rifles,7 fabricated rifles and 4 pump action cartridges during the operations. A drug syndicate operating in Bassa LGA was also nabbed  during a sting operations and 7 drug peddlers arrested with a large cache of drugs.

Additionally, troops arrested a total of 307 cows for grazing on farmlands belonging to locals at Kubat Community and Mabel village of Mangu and Bokkos LGAs respectively. Furthermore, a total of 37 distress calls were prompted responded to by OPSH within the period leading to the rescue of 17 kidnapped victims, foiling of cattle rustling and repelling of attacks on vulnerable communities especially in Mangu, Barkin Ladi and Riyom LGAs.

OPSH remains committed to bringing lasting peace to the Plateau and would continue to be responsive and swift in protecting the lives and property of citizens.

By, giwa alex, Jos

The election Petition of Lantang Central State House of Assembly involving  Hon. Nabol Listic Vs Rimvyat over the seat of Lantang Central in the state house of Assembly is reserved for judgement date to be  communicated to the parties.

  The Petitioner Nabol Listic has dragged the 2nd Respondent honorable Rimvyat Nabol before the election tribunal seeking the leave of the court challenging the  structure that bring the 2nd Respondent on board as candidate of the 3rd Respondent which described as grossly faulty and contravene the electoral Act.

The tribunal was at the last adjournment, adjourned till today 21st August for the parties in the to adopt respective  final written address.

When the tribunal resumed sitting on Monday 21st August 2023, the Petitioner Nabol Listic through his Counsel Gyang Zi told the tribunal that  the matter is slated today 21st for adoption of final written address, on the  side of the Petitioner they are ready to adopt their final written address. 

Similarly, the 1st ,2nd & 3rd Respondents also told the court separately that they are ready to adopt their written address before the tribunal.

The 1st Respondent , Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, told the court  that their final written address was dated 12th and filed same day August 2023, argued the tribunal to dismiss the Petition filed by the Petitioner for lacking in merit and affirm the election of the 2nd Respondent for lantang Central in State  House of Assembly Election. 

In a similar development, the 2nd & 3rd Respondents  in the matter intimated the tribunal that it filed it final written address dated 10th August 2023 and filed the same day. The 2nd &3rd Respondents further add that his response to the Petitioner’s reply dated 19th August  2023. Urged the tribunal to dismiss the Petitioner’s Petition, and affirm the election of the 2nd Respondent .

On his part,the 3rd Respondent people Democratic party PDP, informed the tribunal that filed preliminary objection to the Petition filed by the Petitioner 7th August 2023,the address Incorporated on our admissibility of some of the documents tendered by the Petitioner. And however adopted the processes as their final address on the matter .

The Petitioner further told the court that the 1st Respondent , INEC has conceded to the submission of the Petitioner as they failed to call any single witness to speak to the purported documents presented by the election umpire.

However urged the tribunal to disqualify the election of the 2nd Respondent and hold the petition of the Petitioner and grant the reliefs sort.

In an interview with the Counsel to the Petitioner, Gyang Zi said the Petitioner has proved his case beyond reasonable doubt, and is now left for the tribunal to look at arguments canvass by the parties and deliver it judgement.

The matter has been reserved for Judgement,and the date to be communicated to parties.

In separate development, the petition filed by the former Commissioner for budget and economic planning,  Sylvester Wallangko against Maren lshaku on the state house of Assembly seat, has also been reserved for judgement to be communicated to parties.

Wallangko whose final written address dated 14th, and filed 15th August 2023, anchored his Petition on  four issues for determination. urged the tribunal to dismiss the Respondent response and return the Petitioner as the winner of the election under contention. He cited some relevant section of the law to buttress his argument, particularly the electioral  Act. Further summit that the 2nd Respondent was not validly  nominated by the 3rd Respondent as at the time of the said election devoid of structure, urged the court to grant the Petitioners Petition  because this a matter of law not sentiment.

Also  the tribunal has  reserved Judgement for the case of  Eli Bako Vs Ankala for the seat of Bassa/irigwe of plateau State  House of Assembly seat.

The Petitioner who filed his final written address dated 13th but filed 15th August 2023 argued the tribunal to sustain his Petition and grant the reliefs sort.

Revealed that the issues for determination are non qualification and sponsorship which the respondents were not able to prove before the tribunal.

That the 2nd Respondent was not qualified as at the time he was sponsored by the 1st Respondent.

The adoption of final written  address on the petition Kanje Bawa (SAN) , against the former Deputy Speaker of the house of Representatives Ahmed Manje was adjourned to Sept 6th for party to adopt their separate written address.

The matter was earlier slated for today 21st August for adoption of final written address, but the 1st & 2nd Respondent complained to the tribunal that they were only served separately this morning 21st August 2023 ,and they needed time to respond in line with the electioral law.

By Fash Patrick

Since the visit by the history-making pugilist, Bash Ali OON to the office of the National Chairman, All Progressives Party (APC), Dr. Umar Abdullahi Ganduje in Abuja, a lot has been said about his ambition to make history.

Some have called him all kinds of names; the most ridiculous being that of labeling him a suicide undertaker.

Rather than reduce him, the caustic comment by one Ahmed Salihu showed the common character and disposition that is typical of a Nigerian. Many of such among us need to be helped and re-educated.

The meeting was a moment for the World Boxing Federation (WBF) Cruiserweight champion, Bash Ali to inform Ganduje of the proposed Guinness World Record Boxing Championship scheduled to be held for the first time on the  African soil, outside the United States of America .

Those who are in the same league as Ahmed do not know that Bash Ali is still a WORLD BOXING CHAMPION despite years of not fighting and defending his title.

The story may be long, but for sake of education, let us go down memory lane to refresh those who have continued to doubt the capability of the champion.

The hurt intended for the champion by the World Boxing Federation backfired long before it began.

Recall that on September 9, 2000, Bash Ali fought the then World Boxing Federation (WBF) Champion, Terry Ray, USA, where he knocked him out in the 8th round.

The camp of Terry demanded a rematch with a USD 1.9MD offer which was  turned down and and later accepted a USD 2.1MD offer to fight another opponent in Canada.

The then President of the WBF, Ron Scalf secretly was managing Terry Ray. He stripped Bash Ali of the title and declared it vacant, and by that  sanctioned a vacant Championship fight for the former WBF Champion, Terry Ray, and a boxer who was recently knocked out by him.

Terry Ray won by knockout to regain the Championship while Bash Ali became a former Champion without being defeated in a boxing fight. The case went to court in America.

A California Superior Court found the WBF guilty of wrongfully stripping him  of the WBF title and awarded him USD 2.1M in loss of wages for the missed title defense in Canada and USD 5M in DAMAGES and a PERMANENT INJUNCTION that Bash can never again be stripped of the  title unless he loses it inside a boxing ring.

He was paid the USD 2.1MD in full but the WBF appealed the USD 5MD damages which in 2013 was worth 9.7MD in January 2023 was worth over USD 62MD.

It is on record that Bash Ali was offered a 50MD buyout but he however refused. Right now, he is the SOLE OWNER of the World Boxing Federation to satisfy a California Superior Court judgment. 

Those who have be laboured the case should now understand why Bash Ali is still a WORLD BOXING CHAMPION and would like to add to it by becoming Guinness Book World Champion.

So long as he is alive and not defeated inside a boxing ring, to be stripped of the title would be tantamount to asking for trouble. He remains the only boxer to own a WORLD BOXING BODY. 

The link to the court verdict, Google: Bash Ali World Boxing Federation California Court judgment is alive and well respected.

It should be noted that Bash Ali is the ONLY boxer in the world to win a WORLD BOXING TITLE without first starting boxing as an AMATEUR.

That is not all, he is on record to have become the ONLY Boxer in the world to win every Cruiserweight Title CONCEIVABLE: California, United States Boxing Association (USBA), North America Boxing Federation (NABF), World Boxing Council International (twice) and the current World Boxing Federation Champion.

When he had his FIRST world title defense in Nigeria on December 5, 1987, boxing was dead in the country. He in fact resuscitated the game from the death, thus the harbinger of what is good.

On September 9, 2000, he intimidated, broke down physically and knocked out then World Boxing Champion, Terry Ray, USA, to win the World Title. Thus,he became the BLACK MOSES of Boxing because he took Nigeria to the Promise Land of game.

Now, Bash Ali is on the way to be in the Guinness World Record not only as the OLDEST BOXER to fight for a WORLD TITLE but to WIN it also.

At his age, it is beyond human comprehension, they say, where there is a will, there must be a way to get it. This is what makes Bash Ali truly an EXTRAORDINARY HUMAN BEING.

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– He created Yobe state, 

– He created Katsina state,

– He created Taraba state,

– He created  Jigawa state, 

– He created Kebbi state

– He created Enugu state,

– He created Edo state,

– He created Delta state,

– He created Osun state.

– He created Akwa Ibom state, 

– He created Federal Road Safety Corps 

– He created State Security Service (SSS),

– He created National Intelligence Agency (NIA),

– He created Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA). 

– He built Asorock Villa 

– He built Third d Mainland Bridge , the largest bridge on the continent at the time. 

– He completed the Shiroro Hydroelectric Power Station . 

– He constructed Toja Bridge in Kebbi, 

– He  created the Jibia Water Treatment Plant, 

-He built Challawa Cenga Dam in Kano. 

– Kano – Abuja Dual Carriageway  FCT, Abuja

–  Dam in Kano Others includes: 

1. ECOWAS Hdqtrs Secretariat Abuja 

2. International Conference Centre Abuja 

3. Constr.FHA Estates Nationwide 

4. Constr.High Court Bldgs in the States 

5. Constr.Fed Secretariat in 36States/Abuja 

6. Constr.2 Political Party Office in 36 States 

7.Constrd the 4 Divisional Hdqtrs,Nig Army 

8.Constr.Military Barracks in Abuja 

9. Constr .Army School of Armour Bauchi 

10.Nigeria Army Amphibious sch.Calabar 

11.Constr.Quarters for the 4 GOCs 

12.Constr.Nigerian Navy Dockyard 

13. Constr.Nigeria Dockyard Snake Island 

14.Constr .Estate for workers of Federal Ministry of Works Housing & FMWH)Nationwide + FCT&Gwagwalada 

15. Constr. Site & SVC’s Satellite towns of 20.Constr.Federal Supreme 

Isheri,Lagos,Gwagwalada,Abuja,& Prototype Housing Schemes 

16.Constr.FEPA Hdqrt,Abuja 

17. FEPA Zonal Offices Nationwide & Central Laboratory,Yaba Lagos. 

18.Constr.National Eye Centre,Kaduna. 

19.Aluminium Smelter Coy Ikot Abasi 

20.Constr.Federal Supreme Court,Abuja. 

21.Constr.the Ajaokuta Steel Project Engineering Works 

22.Constr.Abuja International Airport Phase 1&2 

23.Constr.the National Assembly Abuja 

24.Constr.the Presidential Villa Abuja 

25.National Intelligence Agency(NIA)Hqrtr 

26.State Security Services(SSS) Abuja 

27.Constr.Federal Mortgage Bank Hqrtr,Lagos 29.Federal Mortgage Bank branches nationwide 

30. Constr. CBN Hdqrtr Abuja 

31. Security & Minting Hdqters Abuja 

32.Constr.Jabi District Abuja 

33.Abuja Central Area Phase 1&2 

34.Constr.Asokoro Area 

35.Constr.Secretariat Bldgs for States created in 1991 

36.Houses of Assembly Complex for each States created in 1991 

37.Judiciary Buildings for States created in 1991 

38.Constr.Maitama Gen Hospital Abuja 

39.Wuse Gen Hospital Abuja 

40.State Hse Hospital Abuja 

41.National Hospital in the States 

42.Gusau Water Supply Scheme 

43.Asokoro Water Supply 

44.Kubwa Water Supply 

45.Abuja Municipal Water supply 

46.Gboko-Yadav Water Works 

47.Boreholes for 1004 Housing. 

And one school of thought will want me to believe that the worst civilian rule is better than the best military regime.

He did all these in 8 years, paid fuel subsidy, maintained a good dollar to naira exchange and paid pension/ salary to workers. 

But after 24 years of democracy, we are worst of as a nation.

Happy birthday celebration great leader Nigerians hate to like. 

By, giwa alex, Jos

The embattled Chairman of Jos South local government of plateau state, Hon.Gideon Dangdereng Davou said the natural resources Plateau endowed with from God has become her envy and now contributing factor why some communities in the state are in incessant attack by those working hard to ensure they dispossess them from t God given natural resources.

Adviced the communities  proned to this incessant attack by these economic terrorist, to always be at alert and use the Constitutional provision because they  have right in the Constitution to defend ourselves within the confine of the law.

The Chairman revealed this in an interview with journalists at the on going election petition tribunal sitting in the state capital 18th August 2023.

Dangdereng said plateau people are society Governed by rules and regulations, further add that,as conflicts manager, we know what is going on ,why the people of the state are constantly under attack without any provocation.

He stressed that the militias or unknown gunmen what ever name you call them are desperately in search for the mineral resources the people of the are bless with, and the only way  they can have control over it,is continued attack on the indigenes till they are forced to abandoned their respective ancestral home while these attacker, terrorist take over their homes and endowed natural resources from God.

He however adviced the affected  communities in particular, and plateau citizens in general to be  alert at all times and defend themselves within the confine of the law.

Honorable Dangdereng Davou  who contested for the seat of National House of Representatives to represent Jos South/East Federal Constituency on the platform of All Progressive Congress APC, is challenging the election of  Hon. Musa Baggos of PDP , on two grounds ,not validly nominated,and that the structure that bring him on board as candidate of PDP is Illegal.

Hon. Gideon further  said on the part the Petitioner,we have followed the laid down provision as far as this petition is concern and we are praying and hoping that at the end of the day , Justice will be serve in our favor.

My appeal to my supporters ,is that they should be calm because there is light after the dark tunnel.

By Fash Patrick

Dreams, they say hardly die. It is not for fun that 17 years ago, African Boxing Ambassador, Nigeria’s Bashiru Lawrence Ali’s (OON) dream of becoming the Guinness World Record Boxing Champion refused to die.

Many have given up on their dreams or even died with them, however, for Bash Ali, the man has remained on course until the mark is made.

There are many doubting Thomases, who have dismissed this dream with a wave of the hand, wondering if he wants to kill himself in the adventure.

For those who want to listen to themselves speak on the initiative, they would prefer he be stopped in his tracks.

Being a man of conviction that Bash is, he has said: I know that many people give up on their dreams and die with it but I am an EXTRAORDINARY MAN. 

‘I will accomplish my dream and continue to fight till I am 70 years old, retire young and healthy with a lot of money, and then go into politics and become the President of Nigeria’.

Many think he is on the path of damnation. But they do not know he has always been convinced beyond reasonable doubt of his capacity, capability, and holding power in the game.

He has NEVER GIVEN UP ON HIS DREAM, neither has he ever GIVEN UP ON NIGERIA. His implicit faith in his capacity has never been in doubt, and that has remained incontrovertible.

It is annoying, some Nigerians have regrettably curious opponents of anything good. They are supposed to support his ambition but are strongly against it.

If Bash Ali were to be a white man living in the West, his dream and ambition would have seen the light of the day, despite the assertion of those against the dream.

Older persons desirous of fulfilling an ambition in the West and other saner climes would have been supported without a second thought to rewrite boxing history.

Today, we are where we are, and perhaps more shameful that dreams are hardly pursued on account of what people would say.

For those who do not believe, Champion Bash Ali will surely SHOCK the world by rewriting Boxing History and making all his fiercest CRITICS his most adored DISCIPLES.

You may do well to mark these words and get ready to be part of boxing HISTORY in the making. This has been a GOAL.

The initiative, if anyone cares to know has been privately driven. The Federal Government of Nigeria has NEVER given a KOBO since Champion Bash Ali embarked on the Guinness World Record Boxing Championship Fight initiative. 

Rather, he has spent BILLIONS OF NAIRA of personal money. Anyone who doubts it is free to cross-check.

We thought Bash Ali needed to be COMMENDED not CONDEMNED. But the choice is all yours to ask. You can bet AGAINST him on the fight night, but we dare say you will LOSE your money because he is going to win.

The fact that Champion Bash Ali has continued to meet senior government officials and other critical stakeholders is to let the world know that he can do it and CREATE history on his side.

The meeting was a moment for the World Boxing Federation (WBF) Cruiserweight champion, Bash Ali to inform the government that the proposed Guinness World Record boxing championship which is scheduled to hold for the first time on African soil, outside the United States is possible.

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Fash Patrick ,

Media And Publicity Team,

BASH Ali Championship Local

Organizing Committee

By, giwa alex, Jos

The Governorship election petition tribunal sitting plateau state has adjourned  to 11th September 2023 for the adoption of final written addresses, as Peoples Democratic Party, PDP , opened and closed the defense with it Chairman North Central zone Hon  Theophilus Dakashine testified as star witness.

Emeka Etiaba, SAN, Counsel to the 3rd respondent told the  tribunal that the matter was adjourned to today 17th August 2023 for the 3rd Respondent  to open their defense but he applied to tender documents that are already marked as exhibits for records purposes.

He cited  relevant section of the electoral Act to buttress his point, but counsel to the petitioners objected to the admissibility that reason for documents sought to be tender shall be advanced in their written address in accordance to Pre-hearing report, and the 3rd respondent argued that a similar incident happens in the petitioners defense.

Counsel to PDP Etiaba SAN, apply to withdraw the documents earlier tendered where he pleaded to tender them in batches especially the CTC and the one not certified shall be done from the bar, they are in items No,6, 3RH ,3RM, No10 & 11 which the first respondent said he is not opposing to the admissibility of those documents sought to be tender by the counsel to the 3rd respondent.

The lead counsel to the petitioners, Edward Pwajok said they were objecting to the admissibility of the items but chose to reserve it to the final written address.

The 3rd respondent seeks to withdraw the documents dated 2nd May 2023 which the witness statement on oaths which was done upon being served with the petitioner replied on 10th May,2023, which is almost four months in the petitioner’s custody.

According to Etiaba , the first listed documents to be relying on, they further paraded  35 witnesses to attack the evidence of the 3RPW,Hon Theophilus Dakashine , however, the written statement on oaths of Theophilus was not concealed and his name was fully written on oaths but when the Senior Advocate Nigeria SAN, Pwajok knew that the witness was his Senior in school and a National Vice Chairman to the 3rd respondent whose evidence is very vital he knew that he will come and testify so the testimony wasn’t a surprise to anybody.

The Cross Examination, Theophilus Dakashine statement on oaths dated 2nd May 2023 in paragraphs 1&2 omitted the National Vice Chairman which was corrected immediately before the proceedings commenced and paragraph 28 line 3 was the exclusion . The witness listed Appeal Court judgment CA/196/2021, paragraphs 373:,136,371,39,40,41, Appeal SC/CV/1341/2022 sought to be tender by the petitioner’s counsel object.

Theophilus speaks about the successful Congress held at Landfield where N0,17 talk about nominations and sponsorship 21,37 where its revealed that Bitrus Kaze participated in the congress conducted by the 3rd respondent and after losing the election congratulated the winner, Hon Chris Hassan in exhibits 3RD1,3RH,46 sub(4) which is the 15 minutes video clap of the speech made by Kaze calling for the unity of the party.

However, when Etiaba ,SAN, sought the order of the court to allow the video to be played in an open court, the petitioner’s counsel, Edward ,in paragraph 20,21 as item 1RB gubernatorial congress conducted by PDP exhibit 1RD repeated Congresses dated 25th September 2021 .

Theophilus identified the INEC publication of the lists of successful candidates for 2023 general elections and the name of Barr.Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang in No 27 serial in form EC8E the summary of results from LGAs and declared result sheets.

3RPW1, Theophilus told the trial tribunal that he is very conversant with the process that took place before the state congress, yes, PDP followed the due process that lead to the nomination and sponsorship of Caleb Mutfwang because the NWC of PDP constituted a committee at the ward of 3 ad-hoc delegates in Plateau.

He explained further that the congress was monitored by INEC, in exhibit 3RM dated 30th April 2022 & 10/05/2022 respectively. And the documents check the list of one national delegate in each of the LGA which gave an order to the party to be ready to proceed with the gubernatorial primary held on 25/09/2021 following this development they conducted the 18th Day of March 2023 general elections  . Since after the successful Congress, nobody contested the outcome of the congress in court, Theophilus told the trial tribunal.

After the congress, the candidate was issued with a certificate of return and was forwarded to the INEC electronically where the acknowledged copies were tendered in evidence on Monday, June 2022 by submitting the EC813 .

Theophilus explained how the state congress was monitored by INEC and no aggrieved party challenge the exercise in court , he debunked that the petitioners alleged that PDP didn’t have structure.

According to him, the party complied with the  Plateau State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal.

By,giwa alex, Jos.

The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division Nigerian Army and Commander Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH), Major General A.E Abubakar has applauded the activities of members of the Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA) towards keeping the home front safe and ensuring the well-being of siblings of army personnel while their husbands are on national assignment. 

The commendation was made  when the Chairperson NAOWA 3 Division Chapter, Mrs Fibishola Abubakar paid a courtesy visit with her entourage to Headquarters 3 Division, Maxwell Khobe Cantonment on 17th August 2023 in Jos, Plateau State.

The GOC/Commander OPSH noted that NAOWA, apart from maintaining the home front, has also taken active part in the non-kinetic activities of the military, by providing immediate succor to communities affected by negative vices or those in dire need.  

He further commended NAOWA for its skill acquisition programmes and support to the Nigerian Army towards ensuring quality and affordable health and educational facilities for barracks and host communities. 

“The best way to keep our dependents away from negative vices is to engage them in meaningful ventures,” the GOC averred. 

Appreciating the sacrifices offered by the officers’ wives, the GOC pledged to work with NAOWA to prioritize the welfare of troops in 3 Division. This he noted was in consonance  with the Chief of Army Staff Command Philosophy to ensure that premium was placed on the welfare of personnel and families.

Speaking earlier, the Chairperson NAOWA 3 Division Chapter, Mrs Fibishola Abubakar commended the GOC/Commander OPSH for his leadership style of prioritizing the welfare of troops and their family members. She revealed that her leadership of NAOWA in 3 Division would focus on developing the skills of the dependents of personnel for improved income and better family life.  

The Chairperson also unveiled her projections to upgrade the NAOWA Skills Acquisition Centre as well as improve on learning facilities in the schools while also creating recreational centres for personnel families in 3 Division. She noted that the mission would only be achievable through the cooperation and support of the Division. 

The event climaxed with exchange of souvenirs and group photographs with officers of the Division and NAOWA Members.

By,giwa alex,Jos

The Governorship of plateau state barrister Mutfwang is not leaving anything to chance as he is armed with electronic evidence to prove his case at the governorship election tribunal sitting in Jos, plateau state capital.

Mutfwang is billed Congress APC, Closed his defence since July 2023 and the tribunal embarked on a month break.

As the tribunal resumed sitting on Tuesday 15th August 2023,the 1st respondent INEC was to open defence in line with the tribunal Pre-hearing report .

But the electioral umpire INEC told the tribunal that they are not willing to call any witness having considered the situation so far.

In a quick response the 2nd Respondent , PDP opened defence and present three witnesses and Closed his case.

Today Thursday 17th August 2023, the 3rd Respondent Caleb Mutfwang is set to open defence .

To prove his case, Mutfwang  practically come along to the tribunal electronic evidence , comprising TV and other electronic gadget to prove that the party PDP held it Congress contrary to the insinuations of the Petitioner APC.

Gnewsreporter shall be updating you as the development unfolds.

By, giwa alex, Jos

The Governship Election Petition sitting in plateau has enter another stag today 16th August 2023 as People Democratic Party (PDP) , springs up supervised

  as the party suddenly Closed his defence at the on going Governship Petition tribunal sitting in the state capital.

PDP who is the 2nd Respondent in the matter , opened it defence on Tuesday 15th August 2023 after the panel resumption from break it embarked on  middle of July 2023.

The case which is for Continuation of hearing and PDP  who is the 2nd Respondent in the matter  continued his defence after presenting three witnesses on Tuesday 16th August 2023.

The 2nd Respondent take the panel aback when the counsel to 2nd Respondent P.A Akubo told the panel that the 2nd Respondent having reviewed his matter , considering the numbers of witnesses paraded by the Petitioner APC, which in small measure has helped the case of the 2nd Respondent,we have  decide to close our case.

Akubo further said the decision of the 2nd Respondent to close the matter is to avoid wasting the precious time of the tribunal as the party cherish and value the principles of time management.

As against this backdrop, and on behalf of the 2nd Respondent, we want to apply for the closure of our defence.

In a quick reactions, the 3rd Caleb Mutfwang, through his Counsel Emeka Etiba (SAN) Respondent told the court that on their part , they are ready to open defence immediately , but applied for stand down to put one or two things together that will assist him in defence.