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By: Valentine Adese (JP), The Nigerian Northern Governors Forum (NGF) has described the assassination of former Special Adviser to President Goodluck Jonathan on Political Matters, Ahmed Gulak and another abduction of innocent citizens across Three (3) Local Government Areas of Niger State, as most unfortunate and totally condemnable. Chairman of the Forum, who doubles as the Governor of Plateau State, Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong, while reacting to the killing of Ahmed Gulak said, the sad event is a “criminal act” that must be condemned in totality. GOV. LALONG Lalong said the killing of Gulak, must be seen as a criminal act and treated as such, “while warning against insinuations and politicization that could lead to further violence”. According to NGF press release signed by, Dr. Makut Simon Macham, the Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State and Chairman, Northern Governors Forum, dated, 30th May 2021, Governor Lalong said, “the report by the police that...

By: Valentine Adese (JP), For the purpose of facts and proper records concerning Governor Simon Bako Lalong’s projects in Mangu Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State, REALITY has decided to take the risk of investigating some palpable rumours on various social media platforms in order to bring more visible facts to the reading public and also set the record of the Lalong led administration straight. GOV. LALONG The coming investigative report, which hopefully would be published, REALITY believes, would be able to give our readers and the general public, more grounds to make and take decision on the controversy. Keep faith in REALITY!

By: Valentine Adese (JP), From a frank view, Crispan Hotel in Rayfield, Plateau State is a classic and a direct replica of standard Hotels that  can be found in any other cities like, Lagos, Port-Harcourt or the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja. The Hotel has all the known first class facilities that would make a customer “feel at home, out of home”, and accompanied by the level of service delivery by the Hotel’s recruited professional staff, words cannot express the pleasure. The Conference Halls in the Hotel and the space it has to accommodate huge numbers of cars, brings to mind, more of tourist attraction to the state. The projected huge capital outlay for the project on the other hand, has attracted more of finger pointing to detect its rightful owner. Many are of the opinion that, no other person than the class of a Minister, Governor or a Military General (serving or retired) would own Crispan Hotel. Others are of the opinion that, no other person than the Governor of Plate...

By: Valentine Adese (JP), The out gone Chairman of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria, Jos District and Society, Mr. Issaac Wadak has successfully handed over to his successor, Mr. Ganan Wash Pam in a colourful ceremony. While handing over the mantle of leadership, Mr. Isaac, used the opportunity to thank those, who had contributed to the success of his tenure and that of his EXCO. His said, “In conclusion, we thank all those who contributed to our successes during the period of stewardship. Special thanks to the Chairman, Plateau State Internal Revenue Service, Federal Inland Revenue Service, Jos, the President and Chairman of Council members of CITN, among others for their support”. The out gone Chairman, also took time to wish the income Executive Committee success in their tenure. “For the incoming Executive Committee, I wish them well and assure them of our continuous support to enable them surpass our achievements for the growth of the district”. Isaac Wadak prayed. Y...

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By: Valentine Adese (JP), Governor Simon Bako Lalong has called on civil society organizations to continue to partner Government in building and sustaining peace in the country. Governor Lalong said this when a delegation from the Savannah Center for Diplomacy, Democracy and Development led by its Chairman, Ambassador Aminu Wali, paid him a courtesy visit. Governor Lalong while responding on the main issues of the visit said, “Plateau State Government has entrenched a policy of engaging affected stakeholders on issues, to ensure its policies and laws addresses their needs or concerns”. Adding that, the state government engaged stakeholders on open grazing for three years, to ensure they understand its challenges and to facilitate smooth implementation of its law. Governor Lalong on the issue of Law said, “I told the State Assembly that, they should not pass this Law without public hearing, which is the final stage. It would protect us from the farmers/ herdsmen clashes”. According to a...

(READ UNEDITED SPEECH BELOW) REMARKS BY, H.E. RT. HON. (DR) SIMON BAKO LALONG, KSGG AT THE NORTH CENTRAL ZONAL PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ALTERATION TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA, 1999 ORGANIZED BY THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON CONSTITUTION REVIEW HELD AT CRISPAN HOTEL JOS ON 26TH MAY 2021. PROTOCOLS GOV. LALONG It is with great pleasure that I welcome distinguished Senators of the Federal Republic to Plateau State for North Central Zonal Public Hearing on Proposed Alteration to the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 holding here in the beautiful city of Jos. I want to thank the leadership of the 9th National Assembly particularly the Senate for not only embarking on this very critical assignment, but also choosing Plateau State to host the North Central Public Hearing. While we are not surprised by the choice of Plateau State, we are honoured to continue to play a very critical role in the democratic journey of ...

By: Valentine Adese (JP), The first citizens’ engagement in the Political Leadership Recruitment Process, ahead of the 2023 general elections in Plateau State and Nigeria at large, is to be convened by, Mr. Samson Omale, in Jos City, the capital of Plateau State, Nigeria. The engagement, which would hold as a Town Hall Meeting in Jos, on Saturday, 29 th May, 2021, alongside a Coalition of Radio Stations, would focus on “Quality Representation and Political Leadership Recruitment in the country”. According to, Mr. Samson omale (the Convener) in a statement made available to REALITY Newspaper/Radio, “The Citizen’s Engagement would be concerned about the quality of representation and political leadership recruitment processes in the country. It is believed that, the need to begin, ahead of the 2023 general elections, such quality discussions and to interrogated, the political office seekers is important”. Adding that, “The question of, who becomes the next Governor of National/State Asse...

By: Valentine Adese (JP), In preparation for the implementation of the World Bank Funded COVID-19 Action Economic Stimulus Program for Result (NG-CARES), Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has inaugurated a Steering Committee that would supervise the implementation of the program in the State. Members of the Plateau State CARES Steering Committee are: MR SYLVESTER WALLANGKOHON COMMISSIONER, MINISTRY OF BUDGET AND ECONOMIC PLANNING (CHAIRMAN), DR. (MRS) REGINA SOEMLATHON COMMISSIONER, MINISTRY OF FINANCE(MEMBER), DR. ISTIFANUS FINANGWAIHON COMMISSIONER, MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE(MEMBER), MR. JOSEPH ABE AKUHON COMMISSIONER MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRIES(MEMBER), DR. (MRS.) SUMAYE HAMZAEXECUTIVE ASSISTANT/FOCAL PERSON SOCIAL INVESTMENT PROGRAMME(MEMBER), SUNDAY BIGGSPERMANENT SECRETARY GOVERNMENT HOUSE(MEMBER), DR. AMOS AKIMSBOARD CHAIRMAN CSDA(MEMBER), MR. DAVID DASER DIRECTOR GENERAL PLATEAU INFORMATION  TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY(MEMBER), MR. HAGGAI HARUNA GUTAPHEAD, STATE ...

Few days from now and precisely 3 days from today, you would be marking your birthday, hopefully, with the cutting of a Cake and downloading, with some battles of Wine . While you celebrate on the 30 th of May, 2021, we want you to know that, the Management and Staff of REALITY Newspaper, Radio and Television, join other well wishers, your colleagues, friends and family members to celebrate with you. May your new age be a success! LADY ELIZABETH E. JOSEPH We also pray God, to bless you with all that you desire and that, he should provide you with the right path to enable you achieve your dreams! We believe in your success, love and humanity! Once more, Happy Birthday in Advance!! Signed: Prince Valentine Adese (JP) For: Management

Few days from now and precisely 7 days from today, you would be marking your birthday. LADY JENNIFER NENTAWE NGWET While you celebrate on the 2 nd of June, 2021, we want you to know that, the Management and Staff of REALITY Newspaper, Radio and Television, join other well wishers, friends and family members to celebrate with you. JENNIFER, OTHERS IN WOMEN’S WORLD PROGRAM ON REALITY RADIO We pray God, to bless you with all that you desire and that, he should provide you with the right path to enable you achieve your dreams! JENNIFER We believe in your success, love and humanity! Once more, Happy Birthday in Advance!! Signed: Prince Valentine Adese (JP) For: Management

By: Valentine Adese (JP), The main Aspirant for Jos-North/Bassa Federal Constituency of Plateau State rerun, Hon. Audu Ado Adere has frowned at the killings of children and women in Dong Kasa in Jos North and Kwi in Riyom Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Plateau State. The former Lawmaker, who was a member the Plateau State House of Assembly and former member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Congress Committee for 2021 said he is deeply saddened by the reoccurrence of the killings in the state. Hon. Adere, in a statement yesterday, described the act as, “barbaric, callous and a desperate attempt to rupture the peace and security in the two LGAs and the State at large”. While commiserating with the families that lost loved ones and valuables in the two separate attacks (Dong Kasa and Kwi), Hon. Audu Ado Adere, called on security operatives, to put in more efforts to apprehend the perpetrators and bring them to justice. You would recall that, Hon. Adere, is aspiring to fill the Jos-...

By: Valentine Adese (JP), The Plateau State Government says it is deeply saddened by the reoccurrence of violence in parts of Dong Kasa in Jos North Local Government Area (LGA) and Kwi in Riyom on Sunday night where innocent citizens including children and women were murdered in cold blood. Plateau State Commissioner of Information and Communication, Hon. Dan Manjang, in a statement, dated, 24 th May, 2021, described the act as “barbaric, callous and a desperate attempt to rupture the peace and security of the State”. While commiserating with families that lost loved ones and valuables in the two separate attacks, Manjang said Governor Simon Lalong is deeply distressed by the incident and has vowed to ensure that the cherished values of peace and security and the sanctity of lives remains sacrosanct in the State. Manjang emphasized that, “The Administration would continue to take measures and work hand in hand with security agencies for the protection of lives and property of citizens...

By: Luka Daniel, Bauchi The Air Officer Commanding, Special Operations Bauchi, Air Vice Marshal Charles Ohwo said on Tuesday that over 2000 patients are expected to benefit from Force’s medical outreach in Ganjuwa local government area of the state. AVM Ohwo who made this known at the Kafin Madaki central Primary School, the venue of the medical outreach, noted that the gesture was part of NAF’s week to mark its 57th anniversary. Air Vice Marshal Charles Ohwo said that the free medical outreach is targeted at over 2000 beneficiaries in the host community of Kafin Madaki. AVM Ohwo who noted that the programme commences with de-warming of Children and distribution of mosquito nets, noted that services such as Dental, Eye treatment and other health care services are also going to be provided free of charge. He said that the NAF under the leadership of the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshall IO Amao DFS, decided to carry out a one-day medical outreach in order to enhance cordia...

By: Luka Daniel, Bauchi, The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has scheduled Saturday (tomorrow) to pray for divine intervention on the insecurity facing the country that has claimed many lives and properties of innocent citizens. The prayer meeting tagged ‘Come, let’s rebuild the Broken Wall’ will hold at the CAN center in Bauchi during which selected men of God will lead various prayer sessions for peace and tranquility in the state in particular and the country as a whole. While briefing news men last week Friday, Chairman of CAN in Bauchi State, Rev. Dr. Abraham Damina Dimeus explained that, the prayer meeting became necessary considering the spate of insecurity in the country. Damina, decried that the situation in the country has become so bad that no one knows what happens to him or her next thereby restricting their movements to one place, a development he said has cause uncertainties in the minds of the people. “We as Christians must not just sit dow...

By: Valentine Adese (JP), As the race for the 2021, Jos-North/Bassa Federal Constituency rerun draws closer, the need to know the personal profiles and educational qualifications of the over 20 Aspirants now on the table-race and making the round on social media platforms has become very necessary. HON. ADERE First in the list for this weekend, is Hon. Audu Ado Adere, a former member of the Plateau State House of Assembly and former member of Plateau State chapter, of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Caretaker Committee for the 2021 Congress. Read below: Curriculum vitae BIO DATA Personal Information HON. ADO ADERE Name:                                                         Audu, Ado Adere Date of Birth:                                              1st April,1975 Marital Status:                                             Married No. of children                                             Four (4) Sex:                                                                 Male Religion:  ...

By: Valentine Adese (JP), Most of the aspirants, who had declared their intentions to contest the forthcoming Jos-North/Bassa Federal Constituency of Plateau State rerun election, to fill the vacant seat at the Lower Chambers of the National Assembly, seem to have kept their activities on hold as, Hon. Audu Ado Adere, emerged with a swift, projected and purpose driven consultations across the two Local Government Areas (LGAs). REALITY can authoritatively state. REALITY also gathered that, Hon. Adere had earlier declared his intention to vie for the seat, which became vacant as a result of the sudden demise of the former occupant, Hon. Haruna Maitala in a ghastly road accident recently to political heavy weights in the two LGAs and in the presence of other potential contenders. From the outlook, there is a strong indication that, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), may be calling for a primary election to enable members of the party in the two LGAs elect their candidate, who would effec...

By: Valentine Adese (JP), There are strong indications that, Hon. Audu Ado Adere, a former Member of the Plateau State House of Assembly and former Member, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Caretaker Committee for State Congress 2021, may be joining the race to contest for the vacant seat of Jos-North/Bassa Federal Constituency of Plateau State, at the National Assembly. REALITY gathered. HON. ADO ADERE You would recall that, the seat became vacant owing to the sudden death of the former occupant, Hon. Haruna Maitala, who died in a ghastly accident recently. REALITY also gathered that, the young, Hon. Adere is already under pressure from friends, tribesmen, youths from Jos-North/Bassa and political associates to contest for the seat. HON. ADERE WHY THEY BELIEVE IN HIS CANDIDATURE UNDER THE PEOPLES DEMOCRATIC PARTY (PDP), COMING SOON!

By: Valentine Adese (JP), The Northern Governors Forum (NGF) has called for calm and dialogue in resolving the ongoing face-off between the Kaduna State Government and organized labour over purported plans by the Kaduna State Government to right-size its workforce. Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Plateau State Simon Bako Lalong in a statement said the Forum is concerned about the impact of the strike on the State and its citizens. While calling for dialogue and negotiations which is a long standing dispute mechanism in labour relations, the Northern Governors called for restraint and de-escalation of the situation to enable an amicable settlement of the issues in question. In a press statement signed and made available to media houses, Dr. Makut Simon Macham, the Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Chairman, Northern Governors Forum, dated, 18th May 2021, Governor Lalong said, “This is only possible when both parties operate within the law and approved conventions in vent...

By: Valentine Adese (JP), Plateau State Northern Senatorial Zone Women Leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), have collectively, passed a Vote of Confidence on the State Chairman of the Party, Hon. Chris Hassan and his EXCO. According to the women, who paid a courtesy call on the Chairman in his office yesterday, the need to express their support and faith in the administration of the Chairman became necessary, after observing his determination with his EXCO to keep the state chapter, as one united family. NGO CHRISTY ON HER FEET Ngo Christy Nyam, the Plateau Northern Senatorial Zone Women Leader, who spoke on behalf of other Women Leaders said, “In view of the sacrifices you and your team have offered to keep this party strong in the opposition, my good self and the entire women of the Northern Senatorial Zone of the PDP in the state, hereby, pass a Vote of Confidence on you and your esteem EXCO”. Adding that, “We the Northern Zone Women Leaders wish to appreciate God for givi...

By: Valentine Adese (JP), Plateau State Governor, Simon Bako Lalong has expressed deep shock over the death of former Chief of Defence Staff, Lt. Gen. (Retd) Joshua Nimyel Dogonyaro, who died at the age of 80. Governor Lalong, while reacting to the death of Gen. Dogonyaro said Plateau State and the nation have lost a patriotic and loyal Nigerian, who served with courage, dignity and selflessness. He recalled the achievements of late Gen. Dogonyaro during his career in the Army where he held several command positions and accomplished his assignments with tremendous success. According to the Governor, “Plateau State has lost an elder statesman whose outstanding achievements in his military career brought a lot of pride and honour for the State. The commitment of the deceased towards the defence of Nigeria’s territorial integrity and well as ensuring its peace and unity stood him out as a soldier of repute whose professionalism continues to inspire many younger ones”. Lalong also sa...

By: Valentine Adese (JP), As the Muslim community in Plateau State joins the rest of the world to mark the Eid-el-ftr, marking the end of the Ramadan fast, Governor Simon Bako Lalong has asked them to continue to live up to the tenets of their faith and allow the benefits of the just concluded fasting reflect in their character and actions. Governor Lalong gave this charge, while congratulating Muslim Ummah, for a successful Ramadan fast. In a Sallah message by the Governor Signed by, Dr. Makut Simon Macham, his Director of Press and Public Affairs, dated, 13 th May, 2021, Governor Lalong said, ‘the current challenges Nigeria is witnessing particularly insecurity require not only prayers, but commitment from all citizens to change the tide”. Lalong also acknowledges that, “though the Government has the major responsibility of protecting the lives and property of the citizens, such duty only succeeds when the people give the government the necessary support”. “He praised the people of ...