JOS NORTH COUNCIL BOSS TERMINATES APPOINTMENTS OF SUPERVISORY COUNCILORS.

JOS NORTH COUNCIL BOSS TERMINATES APPOINTMENTS OF SUPERVISORY  COUNCILORS.

The Executive Chairman of Jos North Local Government Council Shehu Bala Usman has terminated the appointment of two Supervisory Councilors with immediate effect.

Those whose appointment were terminated are the Supervisory Councilor of Information, Research and Documentation, Silas Ibrahim and his Water  Sanitation and Hygiene courterpart, Christopher Nnajiofor.

In a statement signed by the Council's Secretary, Pastor Samuel Gyang Chollom, the Chairman appreciates them for the services  rendered to the council and wish them well in their future endeavors.

The statement further directed them to hand over all government property in their possession to the Council's Director of Personnel Management without any further delay.

Signed:

Pastor Samuel Gyang Chollom.

Secretary Jos North Local Government Council.

1st July,2022.

DAYYABU GARGA EXPRESSES SHOCK AND DESCRIBES LATE NGO NAOMI JUGU AS A QUINTESSENTIAL MOTHER.

DAYYABU GARGA EXPRESSES SHOCK AND DESCRIBES LATE NGO NAOMI JUGU AS A QUINTESSENTIAL MOTHER.

Executive Chairman of Kanam Local Government Council,Dr Dayyabu Yusuf Garga has expressed shock over the demise of the late Ngo Naomi Jugu describing her as a pilar that held unto a diverse set of people irrespective of differences.

He said the Late Ngo Naomi Jugu played a role in this state that can never be forgotten standing for the rights of women and the downtrodden in the society.

Dayyabu Garga who received the sad news form far away Ibadan,Oyo State where he is attending the National Elective Convention of the Nigerian Petroleum Tanker Drivers and Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers was quick to say that Plateau State has lost a quintessential mother who stood for everything good in the State,Nigeria and beyond.

Paying glowing tributes,he said she has left footprints on the sands of time touching positively every aspect of politics,women and other human and fundamental rights while she lived.

Garga commiserated with the family,Government and Citizens of plateau state and the entire berom nation over the loss and adds that she will be remembered now and always.

He then pray God to grant her soul rest.

JOS NORTH COUNCIL BOSS DEBUNKS HIS PURPORTED IMPEACHMENT ON SOCIAL MEDIA.

JOS NORTH COUNCIL BOSS DEBUNKS HIS PURPORTED IMPEACHMENT ON SOCIAL MEDIA.

The Executive Chairman of Jos North Local Government Council , Shehu Bala Usman has condemned in strong terms his purported impeachment in the  Social media, describing it as the handiwork of his detractors who are bent on destabilizing his administration and plunged the area in a needless crisis.

A statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Philip Eplong, the chairman described the purported impeachment as an exercise in futility that will not stand the test of time since there is no any record of Legislative sitting

 The Chairman  noted to impeached a sitting Chief Executive, proper and constitutional channels; such as the collection of the two third majority of signatures of members to a petition; presentation of the petition to the chairman;  the setting of seven Man committee shall be constituted to hear the alleged offences, if any and the presentation of the Committee's report for deliberation; must be followed.

The statement said all these procedures were not followed and described the alleged impeachment as a social media exercise and an abuse of the Legislative integrity, adding that what is reported is  unconstitutional, null and void.

The Chairman disclosed that since  assumption of office in October last year he has been carrying all along, including the Legislative Council and he is at a lost as to where the said impeachment is coming.

 He added that from all intents and purposes, the said exercise is aimed at rubbishing his modest achievements since assumption of office.

The Jos North Council Boss wondered why the Legislative Council will attempt to impeach him without giving him any notice or the opportunity of fair hearing through service and defence of allegations against him, if any, as enshrined in the constitution of the federal republic of Nigeria.

Shehu Bala Usman therefore used the medium to appeal to the security agencies to apprehend those behind the infamous move as their action has the capacity to cause the breach of the hard-earned peace currently being enjoyed in the state.

He urged his supporters to remain calm and be law abiding, noting that  efforts are on to unravel the identify of these agents of destabilization who, he said, are out to achieve their selfish interests.

The Chairman called on the people of the locality to go about their legitimate businesses as authorities of the council are on top of the situation.

Signed:

Philip Eplong. 

Special Adviser, 

Media and Publicity to the Executive Chairman,

Jos North Local Government Council.

Dated June 30, 2022

NDE DAVID VICTOR DIMKA fsi COMMISERATES WITH THE FAMILY OF LATE NGO NAOMI JUGU.

NDE DAVID VICTOR DIMKA fsi COMMISERATES WITH THE FAMILY OF LATE NGO NAOMI JUGU.

The Captain of the DVD Movement in Plateau State, Nde David Victor Dimka fsi has commiserated with the immediate family and the entire Berom nation over the sudden demise of  Ngo Naomi Jugu who passed on last Tuesday, June 28, 2022.

The retired Comptroller of Customs described the late elder State woman and politician as a woman of substance whose patriotism to Plateau State and Nigeria as a whole was unequaled, adding that the legacy she left behind will be emulated by many.

"She lived a life worthy of emulation. She was a women mobiliser who believed strongly in the protection of human rights and the empowerment of women", he said.

According to him, the deceased was a pillar  of socio political and cultural emancipation not only in Berom land but Plateau State  as a whole.

Nde David Victor Dimka therefore expresses his deepest condolences to the Chairman of the Plateau State Traditional Council, His Majesty, The Gbong Gwom Jos and the entire Berom nation over the loss.

He prayed for the repose of her soul and urges the family to  have the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

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Laity council is saddened by the Senseless murder of Priests and Nigerians- Henri Yunkwap

 Laity council is saddened by the Senseless murder of Priests and Nigerians- Henri Yunkwap

Catholic Laity Council of Nigeria has once again issued a press statement to express its sadness over the senseless murder of Priests and Nigerians.

The press statement signed by the National President, Catholic Laity Council of Nigeria Hon. Sir HenryYunkwap KSJI read ‘Less than one month ago we issued a press statement over the Sunday, June 5, 2022, unprovoked, brutal attack and massacre of Catholic worshippers on Pentecost Sunday, right inside the Church in Owo, during which over 40 unarmed Nigerians including women and children lost their lives, and many more were badly wounded. We condemned the barbaric act and called on the government to as a matter of urgency arrest the perpetrators and address the issue of insecurity in the nation.

While waiting for the government response, the situation keeps deteriorating as our Church and

Priests are now the soft targets of these daredevils.

We repeat, any government that cannot provide security for its people, indirectly tells them to defend themselves by whatever means they can. For how long are we to witness these barbaric acts of killing of our people and now our priests who have sacrificed all not only to the Church but the society as a whole. We are indeed tied to calling the attention of the government on what is incontrovertibly their primary responsibility.

Unfortunately, even now, many Nigerians, including priests, are still with their abductors. We strongly believe that this government is too intelligent not to know what is happening; as such they owe Nigerians an explanation to what is happening and why the Catholic Church and priests have become targets?

To our fellow Catholics and indeed all Christians and men and women of goodwill, these are indeed perilous times in the history of our dear nation; therefore, we must rise to the occasion and begin to match words with action. We must demand accountability from our leaders; they must be seen taking action against this evil murderer, rather than merely sitting in their comfort zones issuing condolence messages.

The Council sympathizes particularly with the Bishops, Priests, and the Laity of Kaduna and Auchi Dioceses who lost their priests in the hands of these bandits. May God console all families who have lost their dear ones as a result of the senseless killings in our land.

In spite of the evil, let us be assured that our Lord is enthroned on high. He sees all things and he will surely deliver us and our nation from all evil plaguing the nation.

 

PANKSHIN-LANKAN ROAD NOW INACCESSIBLE AS RAIN WASHES IT AWAY. 27-6-2022The Mupun Cultural And Development Association,MUCDA has cried out to the Plateau State Government to quickly intervene as the only road accessed by the people from Pankshin through Lankan and other Mupun villages has been washed away making the road inaccessible.MUCDA National President,Pedro Ardiyel Dafur made the plea after accessing level of damage done to the road as a result of the torrential rainfall which occurred on friday twenty fourthJune 2022.He said the level of damage done to the road is one that only Government can handle as the communities for sometime have tried to make the road motorable by fixing damaged parts of the road as they get affected.The MUCDA President said with the damage done to the road,over fifteen villages will not be able to access Pankshin town,headquarters of the LG until they go through Panyam while those within the hinterlands of the Lankan axis are stocked in the village because of the nature of the damage to the road.According to him,the people are bearing the brunts of the devastating damage done to the only road being managed in the area as movement of farm inputs have become near impossible as people have to walk long distances with them in other to access farms as well as their destinations.Pedro Dafur therefore called on Government to come to the aid of the Mupun Nation so as to return the road to a manageable state for accessibility.KENZY NGUPARNATIONAL PUBLICITY SECRETARYMUCDA

PANKSHIN-LANKAN ROAD NOW INACCESSIBLE AS RAIN WASHES IT AWAY. 

The Mupun Cultural And Development Association,MUCDA has cried out to the Plateau State Government to quickly intervene as the only road accessed by the people from Pankshin through Lankan and other Mupun villages has been washed away making the road inaccessible.

MUCDA National President,Pedro Ardiyel Dafur made the plea after accessing level of damage done to the road as a result of the torrential rainfall which occurred on friday twenty fourthJune 2022.

He said the level of damage done to the road is one that only Government can handle as the communities for sometime have tried to make the road motorable by fixing damaged parts of the road as they get affected.

The MUCDA President said with the damage done to the road,over fifteen villages will not be able to access Pankshin town,headquarters of the LG until they go through Panyam while those within the hinterlands of the Lankan axis are stocked in the village because of the nature of the damage to the road.

According to him,the people are bearing the brunts of the devastating damage done to the only road being managed in the area as movement of farm inputs have become near impossible as people have to walk long distances with them in other to access farms as well as their destinations.

Pedro Dafur therefore called on Government to come to the aid of the Mupun Nation so as to return the road to a manageable state for accessibility.

KENZY NGUPAR

NATIONAL PUBLICITY SECRETARY

MUCDA

HON. DA'A ENJOINS ELIGIBLE VOTERS TO REGISTER DURING PUBLIC HOLIDAY

HON. DA'A ENJOINS ELIGIBLE VOTERS TO REGISTER DURING PUBLIC HOLIDAY

The Executive Chairman Qua'an-Pan Local Government Council of Plateau State, Hon. Ernest Abner Da'a has enjoined eligible voters in the area to take advantage of the 2 days public holiday in the State, to register and acquire their Permanent Voters Cards, PVCs. 

Hon Da'a, who made the appeal in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs, Stephen Sarki Musa, also called on them to continue to patronize the designated INEC Continuous Voters Registration Centers, for the registration exercise and cautioned them against waiting until the last minute.

"With the 2 days public holiday and the extension of time by INEC for the Continuous Voters Registration Exercise, I appeal to all eligible voters to turn out in their numbers to register and obtain their Permanent Voters Cards," the Chairman said.

He added that the advantages of obtaining the cards are numerous, as it creates opportunities for choices in the election of credible leaders in the 2023 and subsequent elections in the country.

"The only opportunity to elect credible leaders is for the electorate to obtain their Permanent Voters Cards. There should be no room for complain with the holidays and the extension," Hon. Da'a declared.

The Executive Chairman commended INEC for listening to the voices of the people by extending the period of the exercise and appealed to them to provide more facilities and personnel to meet up with the upsurge in the number of people coming out for the exercise.

He also called on traditional and religious leaders to join the various authorities of Government in educating and mobilizing their wards towards the success of the exercise.

Signed:

Stephen Sarki Musa

Special Adviser

Media and Public Affairs to the 

Chairman

Qua'an-Pan LGC 

Dated: June 26_2022

COME OUT AND REGISTER/UPDATE YOUR PVCS...LANGTANG SOUTH LG CHAIRMAN CALLS.

COME OUT AND REGISTER/UPDATE YOUR PVCS...LANGTANG SOUTH LG CHAIRMAN CALLS.

With the declaration of Monday 27th and Tuesday 28th June as public holidays to enable citizens participate in the ongoing voter registration in plateau state,The Executive Chairman of Langtang South Local Government Council,Hon Prince Vincent Venman Bulus is calling on all citizens of the area who are yet to obtain their PVCs or have one issue or the other to avail themselves of this window period and register as well as update their PVCs.

The activity will take place at locations spread across the entire LGA as such citizens of Langtang South Local Government area are to note and spare time to do that.

The Executive Chairman wishes to inform citizens that authorities of the Local Government is already in touch with INEC officials to ensure a hitch free exercise therefore the people are enjoined to give out their maximum cooperation to officials that will be conducting the exercise.

Remember it is a civic duty to register and vote so as to entrench good governance in our country.

HON PRINCE VINCENT VENMAN BULUS

EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN

LANGTANG SOUTH LGC.

WHY WE CAN'T RELEASE DARIYE,NYAME, OTHERS DESPITE PARDON.

WHY WE CAN'T RELEASE DARIYE,NYAME, OTHERS DESPITE PARDON.

Two months after they were granted state pardon, 159 convicts, including a former Governor of Plateau State, Senator Joshua Dariye, and a former Taraba State Governor, Jolly Nyame, have yet to be released, Sunday PUNCH has learnt.

The Council of State led by the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), had on April 14 approved the pardon of the convicts, a decision which generated outcries.

Nyame is serving a 12-year jail sentence for diverting N1.64 billion during his tenure as governor of Taraba, while  Dariye is serving 10 years’ imprisonment for N1.126 billion fraud.

But while justifying the clemency, the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the president, Garba Shehu, had said it would have been insensitive for the President not to pardon the duo, saying that they had life-threatening illnesses.

However, checks by our correspondent on Friday revealed that the two and others granted the state pardon were still in custody.

When contacted about why the two former governors were still in their custody, the spokesperson for the Nigerian Correctional Service, Abubakar Umar, explained that the NCS was not responsible for the delay.

According to him, the duo could not be released by correctional service until a correspondence from the Ministry of Justice stating so was received.

 

*Umar said, “Why they have not been released is because we are still waiting for correspondence from the Ministry of Justice. The moment we get that, we will effect their release. It is a presidential pardon, no doubt, but there must be a document to back their release. They can’t be released on pronouncement alone.”*

Efforts to get the reaction of the ministry, through the media aide of the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Umar Gwandu, were not successful. He didn’t pick up several calls to his line and had yet to respond to a text message sent to him on the matter.

Meanwhile, there is palpable anger in the Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State over the non-release of Dariye from the correctional centre.

*Some kinsmens of Dariye, who served as a governor between 1999 and 2007 and hails from Mushere community in the Bokkos LGA, condemned how the Federal Government was handling his matter, describing his continued detention as strange.*