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Former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (rtd), has appealed to Plateau residents on peaceful coexistence to stimulate development. The elder statesman made the call while unveiling the redesigned oldest golf course in Nigeria, Rayfield…

Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State has eulogised frontline First Republic politician, Chief Michael Audu Buba, Wazirin Shendam, who he said played a key role in the emergence of democracy in Nigeria and opened doors for many politicians…

The Plateau State House of Assembly has given Gov. Simon Lalong two weeks to address the security challenges bedeviling the state. Mr Philip Dasun, Chairman, House Committee on Information conveyed the position of the legislators when he…

President Muhammadu Buhari has met behind closed doors with Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau in the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Tuesday in Abuja. Speaking to State House correspondents at the end of the meeting, the governor said he…

Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau has warned against any rush to bail suspects of the Aug. 14 killings along Rukuba road in Jos, and other attacks in the state The governor spoke on Tuesday at an emergency peace and security stakeholders…

Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau says his administration will do everything within its powers to end all forms of insecurity in the state. Lalong stated this at the dedication of four books written by Rev. Dachollom Datiri, the President…

Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State says criminals destroying crops are practicing food terrorism as they want to starve the people of the state at all cost. Lalong, who doubles as Chairman of the Northern Governors Forum, directed…

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…