Tag: SIMON LALONG

Im confused whether to go to Senate or remain minister – Lalong

Aminu Imam

Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong, has said he has yet to decide whether to take his seat at the Senate or remain as a minister. He said he is confronted with indecision on the issue. Recall that in November, the Court of Appeal in Abuja sacked Napoleon Bali, of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) as senator representing Plateau-South, on the grounds that he was not properly nominated as candidate of the party for the 25 February election. A three-member panel of the Appeal Court led by Elfrieda Williams-Dawodu…

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Middle-Belt leaders, stakeholdersback Lalong for SGF,write Tinubu

Aminu Imam

The Renewed Middle Belt Forum (RMBF) has endorsed Plateau Governor, Simon Lalong as Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) in the incoming administration. In a letter dated May 22 and co-signed by its President Bala Mohammed and Secretary-General, Dr. Abu James Abu, the group said the stakeholders and leaders from the zone unanimously backed the Plateau Governor for the job. The RMBF said they came to this conclusion after a thorough analysis of all the eminently qualified sons and daughters of the Middle Belt and their impact on…

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2023: “Work toward delivering highest votes to Tinubu/ Shettima”, Lalong urges NCentral APC

Aminu Imam

Plateau State Governor and Director-General of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, Simon Lalong has charged its North-Central zone to give the Tinubu/Shettima ticket the highest number of votes in the forthcoming presidential elections. Governor Lalong expressed this optimism yesterday in Jos, the State capital, when he received the North-Central Zonal Chairman and members of his Committee on a courtesy visit to the Government House. Lalong said the party is very strong in the North-Central States despite losing Benue State one out of its six States after the…

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2022 NBA Conference: “Illegal mining as much of a danger as oil bunkering” – Gov Lalong

Aminu Imam

Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong, has said critical steps need to be taken to tackle illegal mining which constitutes economic and security challenges to the country in most parts of the North, just as oil bunkering does in the South. Lalong disclosed this yesterday, in a press statement signed by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr. Makut Simon Macham, after his contribution to eliminating oil bunkering in the country at the on-going Annual National Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association, (NBA), held in Lagos State. According to him,…

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“Your apology has been accepted” – Jos Catholic Archbishop tells Gov. Lalong

Aminu Imam

Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong, has reaffirmed his loyalty, commitment and faith in the Catholic Church as well as the desire to always be a good ambassador wherever he finds himself.  Governor Lalong was speaking at the 19th General Assembly of the Archdiocese of Jos, which was held at the St. Louis Parish, Jos, with the theme: The Eucharist our Strength Towards a Better Nigeria. Lalong, who spoke about the importance of the Eucharist in his life, said he continues to draw strength and inspiration from his relationship with God,…

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2023 Muslim-Muslim APC Ticket DG: “Pope hasnt told me Im wrong” – Gov. Lalong

Aminu Imam

Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong, has lambasted Christians who oppose his acceptance to serve as the Director-General (DG) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Organisation, saying that, as a Catholic with the highest Papal award, the Pope has not told him that what he is doing is wrong. The Governor, who met with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, in Abuja yesterday, while fielding questions from newsmen, said that as an awardee of the United Kingdom (UK)’s Knight of Saint Gregory, he remains a staunch Catholic despite…

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2023: ‘Why I wont support northerner as APC presidential candidate’ Lalong

Aminu Imam

Plateau State governor, Simon Lalong, said he is backing the presidential ambition of a former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, saying he wont back any of the aspirants from the North. Lalong made the declaration in Jos, the State capital, when Amaechi visited the State to woo delegates ahead of the partys primaries. Lalong said Amaechi had contributed immensely to the state in no small measure and would receive full support from Plateau leaders, including former Speakers of the House of Assembly, and current State lawmakers. In a statement made…

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Plateau: State govt. re-imposes 24-hr curfew on Jos-North

Aminu Imam

Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong, has reinstated the 24-hour curfew earlier relaxed in Jos North Local Government Area of the State. The governors decision comes after the growing tensions arising from the attack on Yelwa-Zangam village of the Jos-North local government area, where over 30 people were killed and properties destroyed. Recall that the gunmen stormed the community around 10 pm on Tuesday night and killed the victims while several others who sustained injuries during the attack have been rushed to the Bingham University Teaching Hospital in Jos, the State…

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Plateau killings: Lalong begs Ondo people, govt. for forgiveness

Aminu Imam

Plateau State governor, Simon Lalong, has begged the government and people of Ondo for forgiveness, following the recent attack on their people. Recall that about 23 people from Ondo State, passing through Jos were killed on Aug. 14, while 23 were reportedly 23 injured. The commuters were attacked en route Ondo, along Rukuba road in Jos-North local government area, of which more than 30 were rescued by security agents. The apology is contained in a statement by the governors Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr. Makut Macham, on Saturday…

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Jos attack: “Rush to bail suspects at your risk” – Lalong

Aminu Imam

Plateau State governor, Simon Lalong, has ordered that anyone who rushes to bail suspects linked to attacks in the State should be arrested. The governor directed this on Tuesday, during an emergency meeting with stakeholders on peace and security in Jos, the State capital. The meeting, according to reports, focused on the August 14 incident and other attacks in Bassa, Jos-South, Barkin-Ladi and Riyom LGAs. Recall that no fewer than A total of 22 people were on August 14 killed, while several others sustained injuries when suspected gunmen attacked Muslim…

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