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By Shabul Mazadu The Senator representing Plateau Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Diket Plang, has raised a bill which passed third reading in the Senate for the creation of a Federal University of Mining/Geo-Science in Jos, Plateau State capital. Speaking to THE BEACON on why he raised the bill and moved for the creation of such university, Diket said the university which has been his dream for a long time for the good of Nigeria and the entire country, behooves him to do that based on the fact that the country Nigeria is endowed with bountiful assorted minerals resources which are unexplored by the citizens, but expatriates who take them to their country and make their best use. Diket said Nigeria as a country should explore and exploit its mineral resources for the general good of the citizens to avoid being exploited. He said, “When you have a mineral deposit and you don’t study it, you don’t have the capacity to exploit it and you don’t have the capac...

By: Labaran Ahmed  Prof. Patrick Sunday Dakum, Chief Executive Officer of the CEO Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) and the Plateau State 2023 Gubernatorial candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has urged the LP supporters and the consolidation for greater movement worldwide not to entertain any sorts of discomfort as a result of the defection of some national assembly members who recently jumped ship. The receptive and people-centric philanthropist, Prof. Dakum, stated this through his media consultant, Mr. Shabul Mazadu, in an interaction with some selected journalists in his Dadin Kowa, Jos office on Sunday, December 15, 2024, where he maintained that the recent defection of Hon. From Dalyop, member representing Barkin Ladi/Riyom Federal Constituency, and Hon. Alfred Ajang, member representing Jos South/Jos East Federal Constituency in the green chamber of the national assembly, from the Labour Party to the All Progressives Congress (APC) should cost none of our supporters sl...

By: Labaran Ahmed  The Chairman Committee for Information in Plateau State House of Assembly Hon. Cletus Sylvanus Kwarpo has scrutinized the State Information Ministry and it's Agencies for 2025 fiscal year. Agencies which under the Information Ministry are; Plateau Radio Television Corporation (PRTV), Plateau State Publishing Company, (Publisher of Nigerian Standard Newspaper), Plateau Printing Press (PPP), Plateau State Information and Communication Technology Department Agency (PICTDA) and Plateau State Library Board. Address head's of MDA's in separate budget defense session which took  place at the State House of Assembly Board Room, on 4th of December 2024, the House standing Committee Chairman on Information Hon. Cletus Sylvanus Kwarpo said, the scrutiny of  the Ministry and it's agencies is to ensure the budget presented to the committee is justifiable and reflects the realitic budget. At the defense, the Committee were   able to look at the 2024 budget performa...

  By: Labaran Ahmed  The Provost  Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology Vom, Dr.Jude Obi Okpara has itemized many areas of giants strides his administration has exceed 83 years of existence. He reel out  the history of the College which is among the first generation of Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria established in 1941 long before University of lbadan that was established  in 1946 mandated to train middle level manpower.  Dr.Jude Obi Okpara in his address at the Combined Convocation and Eighty Three Years Anniversary of the College stated that the College has come a long way in training veterinary manpower in Nigeria and some African Countries; Ghana, Cameron, Gambia etc, that the first President of the Gambia Dauda Jawara was an Alumnus of the College. Stressed that the convocation ceremony is a combined students from 1992-2023 also celebrating 83 years of the Institution's establishment therefore is unique occasion for the College and all friends and major ...

By: Labaran Ahmed  The Executive Chairman of Langtang North Local Government Council of Plateau State,Hon.Pirfà Tyem has sets December 1st 2024 for Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony to mark this year event of celebration  This year’s event takes place on Sunday, Dec. 1 on the Ellipse at The Gasham Resort Opp ,FGGC Langtang North LGA . The Holiday Spirit Starts Here Every holiday season, The Local Christmas Tree is decorated with thousands of lights and unique decorations.  The tree stands as a daily reminder of the holiday spirit and of this cherished local tradition.  Several days after the lighting ceremony, the grounds open to the public. The lights are typically on from sunset until 10:00 pm Sunday-Thursday and until 11:00 pm Friday-Saturday. The Executive Chairman called on the sons and daughters of Langtang nation to take advantage of the exercise in promoting peaceful coexistence and harmony in the state. Tyem harped on his administration readiness to address insecurity in the co...

By: Labaran Ahmed  The Plateau State Youth Council (PYC) has inaugurated her Local Government Executives of the Youth Council Yesterday 29th of November 2024 at the Azi Nyako Youth Center Dadin Kowa Jos. Youths from the 17 Local Governments Areas of the State converge to witness the event. The State Chairman of the Council Dr. Panan G. Dapar in his opening remarks, described the (PYC) elections which took place recently at the Local Governments level as one of the most properly organized elections conducted since the inception of the (PYC). He praised the efforts of the Central Working Committee who has graciously set a phase to what the Council observed today, according to him, over the years, the constitution of the (PYC) had been treated like a piece of paper, but the (CWC) of the Council insisted that the details of the constitution as amended most be adhere to. He lauded the newly inaugurated Local Governments Executives and encouraged them to contribute their quota to the develop...

The office of the Executive Chairman of Langtang South Local Government Council, on behalf of the Legislative Arm & Management of the Council calls in the Council Registered Contractors to bid for the following contracts, this is in strict adherence to rule of engagement as required by the law of contract.

By: Labaran Ahmed  The Member Representing Langtang North/South Federal Constituency, Hon. Bulus Vincent Venman has debunked the allegation labeled against his credibility as baseless, unfounded that no funds was released for him during the electioneering campaign ahead of Governorship held in Plateau State. Vincent Venman in response described the statement by Hon . Member Representing Langtang South State Constituency Hon.Nancwat Bendel as political looser and unreasonable to create acrimony blackmailing him that he collected funds from the campaign of APC in the state. According to him,I spent over million naira to ensure that the party (APC) won the election with landslide victory but here is someone sponsored by mischief makers to destroyed me . He explained further that he (Vincent Venman Bulus ) didn't see Kobo and all funds released was through the Commissioner and the Stakeholders in Langtang South LGA not him . In response to recent allegations made by Hon. Nancwat Bendel...

By: Labaran Ahmed  Plateau 2025 Proposed Budget: 70 Critical Projects Submitted By Citizens Captured As Gov. Mutfwang Introduces WDI Program To Ensure Presence Of Projects In 325 Electoral Wards More than 70.critical projects submitted by the citizens during the 2025 Town Hall engagement across the 17 Local government areas of Plateau State are captured in the 2025 proposed estimate of relevant MDAs for implementation. This was revealed by Governor Caleb Mutfwang during the presentation of the 2025 budget proposal of Four Hundred and Seventy-One Billion, One Hundred and Thirty-Four Million, Ninety-Three Thousand, Five Hundred and Forty-One Naira (N471,134,093,541.00) only, to the State House of Assembly for consideration and subsequent passage into law. Governor Mutfwang further revealed he was introducing Ward Development Initiative (WDI) program to reach the citizens further with projects that address their needs. “The aim and objective of this program is to have the presence of gove...

By: Labaran Ahmed  Friday 22nd of November 2024 recorded in the annals of the Theological College of Northern Nigeria (TCNN) Bukuru, history as day it passed it's 60th convacation, another milestone for 238 students who it described as global leaders' during the graduation ceremony held at the institution's main auditorium recently. The College presented 238 students; Women School Certificate in Theology - 6, Bachelor of Divinity (BAS) -102, Bachelor of Arts Degree in Linguistics & Bible Translation (BA Art) - 3, Post-Graduate Diploma (PGD) - 46, Master of Divinity (MA) - 21, Master of Arts Linguistics and Bible Translation (MA) - 2, Master of Theology (MTh) - 51, Doctor of Ministry (DMin) -2, and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - 5. Speaking at the event, the provost of the College Rev. Prof. James J Reynolds, thanked God Almighty for his special favor to TCNN over the years, and in particular for the opportunity to have the 60th graduation ceremony. He was also thankful to...

By: Labaran Ahmed  The Guild of Plateau Publishers, an agglomeration of Indigenous Publishers domiciled in the state, has beseeched Prof. Patrick Sunday Dakum, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN), and the 2023 Labour Party (LP) gubernatorial candidate to throw in the hat and join in the 2027 Plateau State gubernatorial race. In a letter presented to Mr. Jonathan Gukut, Personal Assistant to Prof. Dakum, in his Anglo-Jos officer for onward delivery to Prof. Dakum titled "Notification of Volunteer Support for 2027 Gubernatorial Tussle," the group was quoted as saying that the "publishers deemed it fit to call on you to consider re-contesting for Plateau State governorship come 2027 in view of the prevailing stagnation of development in all spheres of the economy and increasing suffering in the state." The group equally appealed that "we are in the know of the sabotage and betrayal meted out to you in the 2023 general election...

By: Labaran Ahmed  The People's Democratic Party (PDP) held a two  days intensive 7th meeting on Saturday, 23rd of November 2024, at the Plateau State Government House Little Rayfield Jos. Those in attendance include H.E. Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed (Bauchi State), Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum. H.E. Barr. Caleb Mutfwang (Plateau State), Host Governor. H.E. Dr. Agbu Kefas (Taraba State). H.E. Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri (Adamawa State). H.E. Seyi Makinde (Oyo State). H.E. Dr. Dauda Lawal (Zamfara State). H.E. Sir Monday Onyeme (Deputy Governor, Delta State). H.E. Barr. Ifeanyi Ossai (Deputy Governor, Enugu State). The meeting was attended by the principal organs of the party, which includes the National Working Committee (NWC), PDP Governors’ Forum (PDP-GF), Board of Trustees (BOT), National Assembly (NASS) Forum, Former Governors’ Forum, and Former Ministers' Forum, focused on unity, leadership challenges, electoral reforms, and the state of the nation’s economy....

At a Gala night for the Governors of the opposition People’s Democratic Party, PDP, in Nigeria, the governor’s assured that the party’s Governors and critical stakeholders are committed to re-strategizing to stabilize the party and restore hope for Nigerians. Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang made the declaration on Friday during a Gala Night at the Banquet Hall, Government House Rayfield, in Jos, Plateau State, where he hosted the PDP Governors’ Forum for a strategic meeting. Gyang Bere, the director of Press and Public Affairs to the Plateau State Governor, said Mutfwang expressed gratitude to the Governors and party faithful who traveled from across the country to “The Home of Peace and Tourism” to support the forum.  The Governor emphasized the importance of the gathering in charting a way forward for the PDP and restoring its reputation as the party of choice for Nigerians. “Even though this is primarily a meeting of Governors, it is gratifying to see party leaders and ...

By: Labaran Ahmed The Nigeria's First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has set a record for Women's revolution in Plateau, drew more then 51,000 feminists across the 17 LGAs of the State to the official inauguration of the State and Local Governments Exco's of the NGO tagged with slogan "No Woman, No Nation" (NWNN). The event held on Thursday 24th of October 2024, at Dalo Da D.B Zang Multipurpose Hall, in Zang Commercial Secondary School Bukuru, Jos South. Plateau State. Global News learn that, "No Woman, No Nation", (NWNN) is a rural and urban community based non-governmental organization that collaborate and partner with women who are ready to change their situations and move on with their lives.  The NGO is a Women empowerment initiative under the "Renewed Hope Initiatives" (RHI) for better Nigeria; committed to advancing gender equal opportunity, support widows, vulnerable, and also addressing gender-based violence and empower Women for a better ...

By: Labaran Ahmed The Executive Chairman, Riyam Local Government Council, Hon. Sati Bature Shuwa has sworn-in Deputy Chairman Hon. Gwong Gwya, alongside Council Secretary Hon. Abraham Tonjing and also inaugurated the Legislative Arm of the Council, which thereafter in a brief ceremony elect their Principal Officers where Mafeng Dahoss Mwanjal emerged as a Leader. Speaking at the swearing in ceremony, the Executive Chairman, Hon. Sati Bature Shuwa charged them to be close and worthy of their people, according to him, the Council has taken a giant step towards strengthening democracy and promoting good governance at the Third Tier of Government. "I think back to Riyom's rich past as a Local Government Area known for its resilience citizens and stunning natural beauty. We are dedicated to continuing and improving the legacies of our Local Government Area as a gateway to Plateau State". He offer his heartfeld congratulations to his Deputy, Secretary others newly inaugurated l...

By: Labaran Ahmed Plateau Government through the State Tourism Corporation has unveiled plans to make the State as Premier Christmas Holiday Destination for Jos Family Christmas Festival, a month-long celebration aimed to promote Plateau as a Home of Peace and Tourism. Unveiled the pre-contention of the Jos Family Christmas Festival yesterday at the Usuji World Events Center Jos, the General Manager, Plateau State Tourism Cooperation, Hon. Chuwang Pwajok, announced to Critical Stakeholders in Tourism and Hospitality Sector that Plateau State government is ready to compete and present itself as Premier Christmas Holiday Destination in Nigeria. The GM. hinted that, the event will be a significant moments and communal celebration, that before, Christmas Festival provide an opportunity for people to engage with one another, and build a sense of oneness, according to him, the Jos Family Christmas Festival would serve as communal celebration fostering a sense of unity and share joy, added th...

By: Labaran Ahmed The Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission, PLASIEC is set to conduct  rerun election for Counsellorship in six Wards across the sttate. The conduct of the rerun Counsellorship election is contained in an announcement dated 12th October 2024 signed  by the commission’s Chairman, Plangji Daniel Cishak and made available to journalists electronically read thus: We wishe to inform the public that a re-run of the local government elections for Councillorship positions will be conducted in six wards across four Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the state. The  re – run elections will be conducted in Kishika ward of Bokkos Local Government Area as well as Jemkur and Turaki wards of Langtang South. Re-run elections will also  be conducted in Gindiri 2 and Kasuwan Ali wards of Mangu Local Government Area. Qua’an  Pan local government on the other hand will conduct re -run elections in Luukwo ward.  The specific date for the re-run will be announced in due course. We en...

By: Labaran Ahmed Wase Local Government election result show People's Democratic Party (PDP) won the lion's share of the total votes against it's political rival the All Progress Congress, that looks like holding down (APC) margins of victory in Wase LGA and accelerating changes in suburbs, because (APC) votes have slid drastically in the just concluded 2024 LG election. Retired Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Sani Alh. Yahaya Mavo explained the secret behind the high margins that helped (PDP) beaten up the (APC) in Wase Local Government Area. Speaking in an interview with journalist at the Plateau State independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC), headquarters on the 10th of October 2024, followed the announcement of 15 out of 17 local government results by (PLASIEC). Alh. Sani Yahaya Mavo said, (APC) held the helm of power for more than 8 years, but failed to deliver the dividend of democracy to the people of Wase Local Government Council. According to him, the l...