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Sango Resigns As Plateau PDP Chairman

December 6, 2019 7:22 am

Plateau State chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Damishi Sango has resigned his position, following the directive of the National Secretariat based on the recommendations of Senator David Mark’s committee on crisis in the party.

Sango, former Minister of Sports, handed over to the acting chairman of the Party, Amos Gombi yesterday at the state party Secretariat, Jos, Plateau State.

He said: “The group of 16 has written the National Working Committee (NWC) withdrawing their petition and the NWC has formally written me a letter clearing me of all the allegations. I am now formally stepping aside  as …

Plateau Not Receiving 13% Derivation For Mining Exploration

November 18, 2019 10:51 am

Plateau State has never received 13 per cent derivation that accrues to states engaged in mining exploration, Governor Simon Lalong has said.

The governor pleaded with the Minister of Steel and Mines, Dr. Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah, to ensure the state gets its 13 percent derivation and approve the licence for the establishment of Plateau Mineral Development Company.

Lalong disclosed this at the weekend when the minister paid a visit to Government House, Jos. Lalong who was represented by his deputy, Prof. Sunni Tyoden appreciated the minister for the visit and pledged an harmonious working relationship with  the ministry.

“Everybody knows …

Plateau Killings: Berom Wants Sen. Gyang’s Apology

Plateau Killings: Berom Wants Sen. Gyang’s Apology

November 8, 2019 10:47 am
A group under the aegis of Berom Political Frontiers in Plateau State has urged the senator representing Plateau North in the National Assembly, Sen. Istifanus Gyang, to tender an unreserved apology to the Berom nation for begging killer herdsmen on the perennial attacks suspected to have been carried by the Fulani in Plateau North.
Chairman of the group, Mr. David Choji and Secretary, Pam Markus while briefing journalists in Jos on Friday on the forth coming Berom Unity Service “WUSAL Berom” said nobody had directed Sen. Gyang to speak for and on behalf of the Berom nation on such a
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Unease in Kano, Sokoto, Plateau, Bauchi, Benue

March 23, 2019 11:15 am

Voters in parts of Kano, Sokoto, Plateau, Benue and Bauchi are heading back to the polling centres today eager to end days of apprehension caused by the March 9 inconclusive governorship and state assembly elections.

Although, the elections will take place in only a few parts of the affected states, the security agencies are leaving nothing to chances.

The Police yesterday announced a total restriction of vehicular and human movement in Kano and Plateau states.

Security is also being beefed up at flashpoints in Benue State with a view to protecting lives property and electoral materials.

Soldiers in Sokoto State
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