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Go back to school, PDP tells Lalong

Ihesiulo Grace 25 February 2021 0

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has told Plateau Governor Simon Lalong to go “back to school and learn how to talk” over comments on farmers/herders clash in the State. The Governor, according to the opposition party, lied on his comment and needs to return to school on how to talk properly

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APC accuses PDP for plotting against Gov. Lalong

Ihesiulo Grace 21 January 2021 0

By Kingsley Chukwuka A big wing in the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC), in Plateau state, has accused the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP), for plotting to make the state ungovernable for Governor Simon Lalong. The stalwart, Dr. Saleh Zazzaga alleged that the PDP and some religious bodies are major sponsors of protests in the […]

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Avoid complacency in observing COVID-19 protocols, Gov. Lalong charges corps members

Ihesiulo Grace 5 November 2020 0

By Kingsley Chukwuka Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State has charged the National Youth Service Corp (NYSC), members to avoid complacency in observing COVID-19 protocols, warning that the virus is still ravaging the entire globe, Daily Times gathered. Lalong said the Presidential Tasks Force (PTF), for COVID-19, set up by the federal government, has also […]

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Nigeria@60: Lalong, NASCO push for greener Plateau, plant trees

Ihesiulo Grace 2 October 2020 0

By Kingsley Chukwuka Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State has said apart from security, economy and education another mile stone government should strive to achieve, is to address environmental challenges, hence the State embraced the tree planting initiative of NASCO Group as recipe. Lalong emphasised that to curtail the adverse reaction of climate change, tree […]

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COVID-19: I advised Buhari to reopen worship centers – Gov. Lalong

Ihesiulo Grace 8 June 2020 0

Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State has said alongside other four governors, President Muhammadu Buhari was advised to reopen worship centers, owing to the fact that the country is doing its best to contain the ravaging scourge. Lalong disclosed this on Sunday in Jos during a church service to commemorate his five years in office […]

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COVID-19: Lalong says Plateau has capacity to handle infected patients

Ihesiulo Grace 23 March 2020 0

Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau state has said that his government has the capacity to handle coronavirus infected patients should there be any case in the state.  Gov. Lalong made this known on Monday while inspecting isolation facilities in Jos, to ascertain the state’s readiness in handling coronavirus cases in the event of any confirmed […]

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PDP warns Lalong against ceding land to Ruga

Ihesiulo Grace 7 March 2020 0

The Peoples Democratic Party, Plateau State chapter, has warned Governor Simon Lalong against acts that can jeopardise the peace in the state. The PDP chairman in the state, Mr Yakuku Chocho, gave the warning on Friday during a news conference in Jos, the state capital. He accused Lalong of desperately trying to confiscate people’s land […]

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Lalong stops project inspection to commensurate with 98 pupils on road accident

Ihesiulo Grace 5 March 2018 0

Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State on Monday commensurates with 98 pupils who were involved in a road accident while the were being conveyed to school. Lalong embarking on project inspection ahead of President Muhammadu Buhari’s visit on Thursday, 8 March, stopped at the Plateau Specialist hospital to check on the survived pupils. According to […]

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2019: PDP lawmakers stage workout as APC endorses Gov. Lalong

Ihesiulo Grace 2 March 2018 0

Lawmakers on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Plateau State, Wednesday staged a workout from the State House of Assembly’ chamber, following the endorsement of Governor Simon Lalong, by their All Progressives Congress (APC), counterpart to contest the 2019 elections. The workout was led by the Minority Leader, Hon. Daniel Dem, who […]

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Excel in health care delivery, community devt. Gov Lalong task corps members

Ihesiulo Grace 5 February 2018 0

We take seriously our obligation to create opportunity for a better health care for all to live healthy and productive, therefore we urge you to contribute your own quota in health care delivery and community development, say Governor Simon Lalong. Lalong who spoke through his deputy, Prof. Sonni Tyoden, also said embarking on health care […]

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Lalong react to critics, says Benue, Plateau remain unquestionable ally

Ihesiulo Grace 13 January 2018 0

Sequel to the statement credited to Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State, at the State House in Abuja Thursday, where he was quoted to have said he advised the Benue State governor not to implement the anti grazing bill, Lalong has said the media should not misquote the intent of his statement, as Benue Plateau […]

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2019: Plateau APC yet to endorse Lalong as guber candidate – party chair

Ihesiulo Grace 20 November 2017 0

The Plateau State chapter of the All Progressive Congress, (APC), is yet to endorse Governor Simon Lalong as its gubernatorial candidate in the 2019 governorship election, says the state party chairman, Hon. Letep Dabang. The party State chairman stated this at the weekend in Jos, while addressing newsmen on the 2017 state affairs of the […]

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Lalong’s 2017 Budget Gives Priority To Works And Transport

Ihesiulo Grace 20 December 2016 0

Governor Simon Lalong on Tuesday presented the Year 2017 Budget proposal of N132billion to the House of Assembly, assuring that the budget would be judiciously implemented to continue the massive infrastructural renewal and the enhancement of Plateau State as one of the foremost destination for peace and tourism in Nigeria. The Governor, who christened the […]