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Lalong congratulates Jos resident for winning Rhodes scholarship

Ihesiulo Grace 27 December 2019 0

Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau state has congratulated Nwangele Godwin, a 25-year-old Nigerian who won the 2020 Rhodes scholarship for West Africa. Gov. Lalong’s message was conveyed in a statement by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr. Simon Makut. The governor said that with his

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Northern states to adopt Kenyan model to boost livestock production- Gov. Lalong

Ihesiulo Grace 6 November 2019 0

The Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum, Simon Lalong, says Northern states will learn and adopt cooperative model of Kenya  Muranga County to boost their livestock production. A statement issued by Dr Simon Macham, Director of Press to Gov. Lalong, on Wednesday in Jos said that Lalong was in Kenya on behalf of Northern […]

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“ I will be there for you” – Lalong assures Nigeria Ladies Open Golf organizers

Ihesiulo Grace 24 October 2019 0

Plateau State Governor Simon Lalong guaranteed the organisers of the 2019 Nigeria Ladies Open Golf Championship of his full support for the upcoming tourney. The governor gave the assurance at his Abuja lodge, when the leadership of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) paid a courtesy call. READ ALSO Nigeria Ladies Golf Open Championship […]

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Plateau gets new information commissioner, 22 others

Ihesiulo Grace 7 October 2019 0

Plateau state Governor, Simon Lalong has sworn in a new commissioner of information and 22 other to contribute to the advancement of his policies and programmes in the state. Speaking at the ceremony in Jos, Gov. Lalong said the event is a demonstration of his administration’s resolute commitment to putting round pegs in round holes. […]

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Stop hiding under insecurity, conduct LG polls – PDP tells Lalong

Ihesiulo Grace 7 October 2019 0

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau state of using insecurity as an excuse to prevent local government elections from holding in four local government areas in the state. Aggrieved chairmanship and councillorship candidates of the PDP threw the challenge in Jos on Monday, following the exclusion of their zones […]

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We are secured under Gov. Lalong – Miyetti Allah

Ihesiulo Grace 4 October 2019 0

Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), has said they are secured under the leadership of Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau state. The group said under Lalong herdsmen moves freely in all parts of the state without being molested. Miyetti Allah stated this on Friday in a press briefing in Jos, championed by the […]

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We are unhappy with Gov. Lalong, says Fulani group

Ihesiulo Grace 1 October 2019 0

A Fulani group under the aegis of Jonde Jam Fulani Youths Association of Nigeria has said Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau state has ignored the Fulani community in the state. “There is no political appointment given to any Fulani man in spite of our massive support to Gov. Lalong at the polls,” the body alleged. […]

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2019: We have set up c’ttee to check vote buying – Gov Lalong

Ihesiulo Grace 4 December 2018 0

Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State on Monday said his government has set up committee to monitor and deal with the issues of vote buying ahead of the 2019 polls. Lalong said the unfortunate and ugly trend of politicians’ new ways of inducing electorates to sell their votes will not be allowed to hold sway […]

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Plateau killings – Lalong visits trouble spots, vows to ensure that IDPs return home

Ihesiulo Grace 13 November 2018 0

In order to restore lasting peace and ensure that Internally Displaced Persons of the recent killings in Plateau are peacefully returned to their ancestral homes , the state Governor Simon Lalong on Tuesday visited Gashish District of Barkin Ladi local government where the state recently got an approval to establish a Mobile Police Barracks in […]

Opinion

National Minimum Wage And Lalong’s Shining Example

Ihesiulo Grace 8 November 2018 0

Every leader has his defects. Governor Simon Bako Lalong of Plateau state is also not spared the limitations governance imposes on a leader either. Frankly, he has his fusillade of leadership challenges he battles every day to make positive impact on the Plateau, just like most or all governors in Nigeria. But a good leader […]

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Despite killings, Plateau still open for business – Lalong

Ihesiulo Grace 17 October 2018 0

Governor Simon Lalong has said Plateau is open for business despite the civil unrest that has bedevilled the state in recent times. Lalong stated this on Tuesday in Jos while declaring the 2018 Jos Trade Fair open. He said, “Plateau State still remains the destination for business even as relative peace has returned to the […]

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2019: NNPP moves to unseat Gov Lalong

Ihesiulo Grace 17 August 2018 0

The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), has said it will unseat Governor Simon Lalong in the forth coming general election come 2019. The Chairman of the party in Plateau State, stated this yesterday in Jos, during after his emergence as chairman which came as an affirmation through a consensus vote. The Chairman, Aliyu Mohammad Abdullahi, […]

Opinion

Lalong: Celebrating An Iroko on The Plateau

Ihesiulo Grace 15 August 2018 0

Governor Simon Bako Lalong is unarguably among the most experienced of practicing politicians on the Plateau today. He was twice elected as member representing Shendam constituency at the State Assembly. And on each occasion, Lalong served as Honourable Speaker for seven consecutive years. That was a feat that was never achieved by anybody in the […]

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Lalong tasks doctors to be involved in politics

Ihesiulo Grace 27 July 2018 0

Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong has tasked medical doctors to be more involved in politics aimed at positioning themselves to better formulate policies that will address health challenges. Lalong stated this yesterday in Jos during the 2018 Annual General meeting of the Nigeria Medical Association Plateau State Chapter with the theme: effective advocacy for better

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Support Lalong to resettle IDPs, Plateau APC elders urge FG

Ihesiulo Grace 24 July 2018 0

Plateau Elders Advisory Council of the All Progressive Congress (APC) on Monday appealed to the federal government to support the state government with funds in order to begin the process of resettling all displaced persons to their ancestral homes, stressing that it is necessary to begin the healing process. They also advised all citizens of […]

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Christian group questions Gov. Lalong on alleged ransom pay to herdsmen

Ihesiulo Grace 9 July 2018 0

The Arewa Christians and Indigenous Pastors Association (ACIPA), have demanded the investigation of alleged ransom payment to Fulani herdsmen in Plateau State by Gov. Simon Lalong. In a press statement on Saturday, the group said Gov. Lalong who it said in a recent interview on Channels TV claimed knowing the herdsmen carrying out deadly attacks […]

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Plateau Killings: PDP urges Lalong to visit affected areas

Ihesiulo Grace 4 July 2018 0

The Plateau State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has expressed displeasure over Governor Simon Bako Lalong’s inability to visit the areas that came under heavy attacks last week by suspected Fulani herdsmen which led to the death of more than 200 people mostly women and children. In a press statement signed by its […]

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Plateau attack: ‘Those terrorizing Nigerians are less than local govt’

Ihesiulo Grace 30 June 2018 0

Nigeria is in a state of war and those terrorising the country are not up to a Local Government, so why are they defeating the entire country?, says Governor Rocha’s Okorocha of Imo State. Okorocha stated this yesterday at the visit of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), who visited Plateau State to commiserate with the […]

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We are going after those who stole our funds – Lalong

Ihesiulo Grace 13 May 2018 0

Gov Simon Lalong of Plateau has said that the All Progressive Congress (APC), led government will go after those that stole public funds to ensure that the funds are brought back. Lalong stated this on at thewhile addressing All Progressives Congress (APC) members in Shendam Local Government Council during the party local government congress. The […]

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Lalong’s declaration will not stop APC primaries – APC Chairman

Ihesiulo Grace 16 April 2018 0

The Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Plateau State Chapter, Hon. Latep Dabang, has said the declaration of the State Governor, Simon Lalong, to re-contest at the 2019 governorship election, does not stop any other intending aspirant in the party from contesting the number one seat in the State. He said the State primaries […]