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By: Valentine Adese (JP), The Plateau State Governorship Tribunal sitting in Jos, the Plateau state capital has dismissed the petition filed by Solomon Nandy Chendan  and his political party, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for lack of “diligent prosecution”. The petition was also dismissed according to the bench ruling of the Tribunal because, the petitioners failing to pay the statutory “Security Cost” as provided for by the 1 st Schedule of the Electoral Act. Earlier, the Respondents in the petition, INEC, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Governor Caleb Mutfwang had urged the Tribunal to dismiss the petition as the petitioners had failed to file form 007 to kick start the Pre-hearing session. More also they urged the Tribunal to take judicial notice that the petitioners were not in court. “For not being in Court is a strong indication that they have abandoned their petition” The three Respondents emphasized. However, in dismissing the petition, the Tribunal further awarded ...

By: Valentine Adese (JP), Few hours after his inauguration, Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang of Plateau State has approved his first appointments to kick start his administration. According to a Plateau State press release signed by the Senior Special Assistant (Special Duties) to the Governor, Moses Nwan (mni), the Governor has approved the appointed of has approved the appointment of Arch. Samuel Nanchang Jatau as Secretary to the Government of the State (SGS) and Barr Philemon Dafi, as Attorney-General/Commissioner of Justice designate. Governor Caleb has also approved the appointment of Mr. Moses Nwan (mni) as Executive Private Secretary. “These appointments are with immediate effect”. The government release added. READ THE FULL TEXT BELOW:- PRESS RELEASE GOV. CALEB GOVERNOR CALEB MANASSEH MUTFWANG MAKES FIRST APPOINTMENTS 1. Towards the building of a new united Plateau, the Executive Governor of Plateau State, His Excellency Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has approved the appointme...

By: Valentine Adese (JP), Jos North Local Government of Plateau State was totally shutdown by residents and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faithful, as Caleb Mutfwang (Esq) takes over the mantle of Governorship from the All Progressives Congress (APC) led by out-going Governor Simon Lalong (Esq). BUSINESS PEOPLE The handing over ceremony which took place at the Rwang Pam Township stadium Jos, was witnessed by Thousands of residents, who voluntarily closed their shops and other businesses in honour of the incoming administration. Also at the ceremony were incumbent Local Government Chairmen under the platform of the APC from the 17 Local Government Councils of the state and their supporters, who came to show loyalty to the incoming Caleb Mutfwang led People Democratic Party (PDP) administration. THE PARADE Although the ceremony started late, the out-going Governor, Simon Lalong, was represented officially by his Deputy, Prof. Sunni Tyoden, who handed over the baton to Governor Caleb. IN...

By: Valentine Adese (JP), Two persons (Male) are currently being prosecuted for violating the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Law in Plateau State. This was disclosed by the representative of the Plateau State Ministry of Justice (MOJ) at the Legal and Social Empowerment Program on Women’s Right at City Lodge Hotel in Jos, the Plateau State capital today, a  program organized by, Women’s Rights Advancement And Protection Alternative (WRAPA). According to the Ministry, one of the suspects is being tried for Assault, while the other is being tried for the rape of an 19 years old. The program according to WRAPA’s Concept Note and Agenda is aimed at a public march (Campaign), calling for the implementation of the VAPP Law in Plateau State and a Town hall engagement with state and non-state actors on the re-passage of the Plateau State GEO Bill. HON. DANIEL,MEMBER PLHA MADAM KANENG In their individual comments during an interview with Journalists, a Member of the Plateau State H...

By: Valentine Adese (JP), The Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal has began sitting in Jos, the capital of Plateau State today, with its inaugural session. At the inaugural sitting, the Chairman of the Tribunal, Hon. Justice Rita Irele Ifeneh, called on all parties and Counsels in the petitions to cooperate with the Tribunal in order to enable the Court deliver justice in the petitions within stipulated time. She also urged the petitioners and their Counsels to file the necessary applications to enable the Pre-hearing begin. According to the Chairman, the Tribunal would grimace at “Unnecessary Technicalities”. Responding on behalf of the Inner and Outer Bar, Kayode Olatoke (SAN) pledged that, members of the bar would fully cooperate with the Tribunal to enable the court deliver justice within the legal time. However, the Tribunal  has ruled that, it would not adjourn the hearing of petitions N0 02/03 to next week because, the Tribunal is time bound to complete its assignment in Pl...

By: Valentine Adese (JP), As the Lalong-led administration winds down after 8 years, the former governor of Plateau State, Sen. Jonah David Jang has again stated that, the administration has nothing to show to the people of the state apart from failures. Sen. Jang, who gave this political knocked in a statement tagged: “ MAY PLATEAU NEVER HAVE A GOVERNMENT THAT LOOKS LIKE LALONG- LED ADMINISTRATION”, signed on his behalf by his Media Consultant, Mr. Clinton Garuba, Sen. Jang stated that, the Lalong-led administration seeing that, it is one administration with a leadership style that no one would wish to see in a modern Plateau again, would have exited quietly without having to insult the sensibilities of Plateau people. “Alas! Goof and gaffes are the hallmarks of the administration that spent 8 years supervising the undoing of previous administrations’ programmes, projects and policies, which had set the state on the path to sustainable progress and development”. Adding that, “It ...

By: Reuben Egba, The Vice Chancellor, University of Jos, Professor Tanko Ishaya has disclosed that, Mal. Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli CFR, Emir of Zazzau is to become the new Chancellor of the University of Jos The VC disclosed this in a press conference with journalist at the Senate Chambers at Naraguta Campus, Permanent site, Jos on Wednesday, 10th May, 2023. According to Professor Tanko Ishaya, the briefing is the commencement of the 33rd and 34th combined Convocation ceremony of the institution. Adding that, “We are kick starting this year’s Convocation activities with a media parley because of the importance attached and the critical role the media plays in creating awareness among the populace. “The highpoint of the event is the investiture of His Highness, Mal. Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli CFR, Emir of Zazzau as the new Chancellor of the University of Jos, on Saturday, 13 th May, 2023. “Also, there will be award of Postgraduate Diploma, Masters and PhD Degrees at the faculty of Social S...

By: Valentine Adese (JP), Members of the defunct ACN, CPC AND ANPP in Plateau State in the All Progressives Congress (APC) Plateau State chapter that worked tirelessly for the emergence of Sen. Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the candidate of the APC in the party’s presidential primary election and also to the victory of Tinubu/Shettima in the February, 2023 Presidential election polls, are calling on the President-elect, to consider Chief (Dr.) Amos Gizo and appoint him as the Minister to represent Plateau State in his administration. The group in a press release signed by Comrade Mathew Tok, the Plateau chapter of the defunct political parties, submitted that, “ As credible Members of the defunct ACN CPC ANPP, and members of PCC, we pray for the best for our PRESIDENT-ELECT, as he assumes the mantle of leadership of this Great Nation come, May 29th, 2023, when he takes the Oath of Office. “We, being proud members of the founding fathers of APC,  which has a wide geopolitical acceptabili...

By: Wilson Bako (Lafia) A new Aren Eggon, a first class stool, of the Eggon Nation in Nasarawa state has emerged. He is Justice Ahmed Ubangari (Rtd). He succeeded, the late Aren Eggon, Bala Angbazo. Already, the State Governor,  Engineer Abdullahi Sule,  has approved the appointment . Engineer Sule gave the approval shortly after being presented with the report of the Committee saddled with the responsibility of conducting the selection of the new Aren Eggon, at Government House, Friday. Engineer Sule explained that, the selection of the new Aren Eggon was carried out in line with the strict policy of transparency under his administration. The Governor further explained that, out of the 22 kingmakers that were to select the new Aren Eggon,  only three qualified to undertake the selection . According to him, they are the village heads of Wakama,  Wulko and  that of Aribadu. He said in line with his transparent posture and his strict compliance with the rule of law, he deliberately refus...

By: Valentine Adese (JP), As the people of Nigeria look forward to the swearing-in of the incoming administrations across most states in the federation on 29 th May, 2023, a group under the aegis of “Plateau Interest 2023”, led by one Amos Zumtu as Chairman, has called on the incoming administration in Plateau State, which would be led by Governor-elect, Caleb Mutfwang and Members-elect of the State House of Assembly to lower their search lights on the House of Assembly in to get explanations for the people of the state, concerning alleged rots that have been under cover within the past 7 years. The group, who came to REALITY Newspaper with their Press Statement, also demanded that, the incoming administration should as a matter of responsibility know how much the House has received in the past 7 years from the State Account and make it public. As part of the content of their Press Statement, the group has submitted that, the Committee/Panel to be setup should look into the Financial...