Tag: Gov. Mutfwang

Plateau: JNI kicks, as Mutfwang creates portfolio for Indigenous Muslims

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The Plateau State chapter of Jamaatu Nasril Islam (JNI) has kicked against the appointment of a Senior Special Assistant on indigenous Muslims by the State governor, Caleb Mutfwang. Recall that the State governor had on Thursday appointed Hajiya Jamila Pam as Senior Special Assistant on Indigenous Muslims. This has generated heated controversy within and outside the state. According to reports, soon after the appointment, social media was agog with comments on appropriateness or otherwise of the appointment. Reacting to the development, the JNI and other Muslims in the State described…

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Plateau: Jubilation, as Supreme Court affirms Mutfwang as governor

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Following the pronouncement of the Supreme Court affirming Governor Caleb Mutfwang as the governor of Plateau State yesterday, there was jubilation across the length and breadth of the state as citizens and party supporters trooped out in thousands to celebrate. While going around Jos, the state capital, people hurriedly closed their premises to join the celebration. There were heavy traffic gridlocks along major roads such as Airport Junction, Ahmadu Bello Way, and Zawan Junction, among others, due to the jubilation. Immediately after the news of the governors victory at the…

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Plateau: “Terrorists freely occupying 64 communities, schools” Gov. Mutfwang

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Plateau State governor, Celeb Mutfwang, has said no fewer than 64 communities in the State have been displaced by terrorists, who he said are occupying the areas as well as some schools. Speaking on the recent attacks in the State during a television programme yesterday, Gov. Mutfwang highlighted the immense burden placed on the State by the continuous displacement of citizens due to terrorist activities. According to him, they celebrated Christmas with a heavy heart, with not less than 17 communities attacked. He said, When people are dislocated from their…

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