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The Chairman, Northern Governors Forum, Simon Lalong, has cautioned against ethno-religious profiling of criminals, saying it is detrimental to national cohesion and growth.Lalong, who is also the Governor of Plateau State, said that…

The Governor of Plateau State, Simon Lalong, has called on Nigerians irrespective of their religious beliefs to use the Ramadan period to foster peace and tolerance in the country.Lalong made the call on Thursday evening in Abuja at the…

The Chairman, Northern Governors Forum, Simon Lalong, has said that governors are committed to autonomy for the Legislature and Judiciary.Lalong, who is the Governor of Plateau State, made this known at the Government House Jos, during…

The Northern Governors Forum has urged Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba to pay attention to proactive measures in tackling crime in the country.Chairman of the forum and Plateau State Governor stated this in a…

Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has warned that he will remove any traditional ruler who instigates ethnic, religious, political and other forms of discrimination in their domains.The governor gave the warning during the funeral service…

The Governor of Plateau State, Simon Lalong says farmers also carry AK-47 rifles like herdsmen in a bid to protect themselves, noting that self-help must be discouraged.He stated this while proffering solutions to the lingering…

The Governor of Plateau State, Simon Lalong says private and public properties looted in the state are worth N75 billion.He stated this on Friday while interacting with youths in the state at the Government House in Jos.“The level…

Reverend Polycarp Zango, a Christian cleric that went missing recently, says he is in the custody of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP).Zango is a Pastor with the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN), Jos, Plateau State, who…

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Friday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, received Governors Abubakar Badaru of Jigawa and Simon Lalong of Plateau in a bid to unite members of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Imo, Ogun and Oyo States.…

Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has congratulated the President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, as she celebrates her 63rd birthday on June 13.Lalong, in a congratulatory message issued by his Director of Press and…

The Northern Governors Forum says that the mass killings and destruction of lives in a series of attacks on communities in Plateau State must be condemned by all Nigerians.The governors condemned the act during their condolence visit to…

Sen. Jeremiah Useni, gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Plateau has vowed to challenge the re-election of Gov Simon Lalong for another term.Lalong was on Sunday declared winner of the governorship seat…

Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has describe as fake news allegations by Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Sen. Jeremiah Useni that he diverted N20 billion meant for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the state. Useni had alleged…

The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has said he would never be like Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong whom he alleged let herdsmen butcher his people and deny that no one has been killed.Ortom said this in reaction to comments…

The All Progressives Congress (APC), Elders Advisory Council in Plateau has said that the victories of  President Muhammadu Buhari and Gov. Simon Lalong in the forthcoming general elections were “very certain”.The News Agency of Nigeria…

Sacked councillors in Plateau have given Gov. Simon Lalong 30 days ultimatum to pay their N1.57 billion accrued salaries and allowances or face another court action.The councilors, through their counsel, Mr Gyang Zi, gave the ultimatum in…

Plateau State governor, Simon Lalong, has revealed that 70% of the Certificates of Occupancy (C of O) he has signed since he became governor, are for Igbos.This comes on the heels of secessionist agitations by Igbos who are…

Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau, on Friday condemned threats to evict Igbos from the North by a youth group as reckless and ill conceived.The governor made the condemnation in a statement by his media aide, Mr Emmanuel Nanle on Friday in…