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By Ezekiel Dontinna

   Government College Pankshin, has been described as one of best colleges established in early 60s and has remained the pride of Plateau State and the Central Senatorial Zone of the State.
   The Ngolong Ngas, His Majesty, Nde Jika Golit, stated this, while receiving in audience, the Executive Council of the Pankshin Old Boys Association (POBA) led by its National President, Kenzy Gupar, who paid him a courtesy visit in his Pankshin Palace.
    This came in a press statement signed by the Media Officer, Ngolong Ngas Palace, Wukaska Bako Gowon, and made available to newsmen in Jos, the Plateau State Capital Friday.

   The Traditional Ruler commended them for deeming it fit to visit him crediting the Old students Association for their immense contributions to the college in fostering unity and development in the College.
    He noted that, the College’s high academic excellence and discipline  have succeeded in producing imminent  citizens who have faired in both government and private sectors of the society, contributing immensely to the Nation’s building.
  The Royal Father, therefore, thanked the college’s Alumni for their contributions towards building a strong union that has continue to maintain standard and the values of the college.

    He, however, accepted their invitation to attend the forth coming Reunion of the Old students of the college in November, assuring them of his  readiness to host his colleagues who were members.
    Earlier, the National President of association, Kenzy Gupar, stated that  the visit was to pay homage and to also invite him to stand for POBA in receiving one of his colleagues, the Emir of Keffi who would be crown as the Grand Patron of the College during the Reunion Service in his land.
     He praised his humility and lauded his leadership style which has brought joy not only to his people, but the entire citizens of the State and expressed optimism that his present at the occasion would give respect and reflect the discipline the school was known for.
    On his part, the Pankshin Chapter Chairman of the Association, Joel Mafulu, congratulated the Royal Father on his ascension to this exalted throne of the Ngas Nationalities and thanked for giving them audience.

Be yourself because everyone else is already taken. You cannot function well when you are trying to be someone else or running someone else race. When you don’t maintain your lane you can be run over.

Everyone is them, no one can be you because you are fearfully and wonderfully made.

You will face many defeats in life when running your race, but never let yourself be defeated because you are unique.

The Lord strengthens. Good morning and Welcome to the 11th Month November……

 

By Ezekiel Dontinna 

   The All  Progressive Congress (APC) Executive Members of Talbol Ward and some key Stakeholders in Langtang South Local Government Area, Plateau state,  has debunked the suspension of Hon. Bendal Nancwat Domfa, by the party.

    They described the recent news making the rounds that the Lawmaker has been suspended, as a mere media attack and deliberate act by some political jobbers and detractors who were bent at drawing baseless political recognition. 

   Addressing Journalists in Langtang South, the APC Deputy Chairman of Talbol Ward in Langtang South LGA, Hon Venbong Ramnap, said, “we have not in any way or point suspended our Lawmaker  and any member of the party’s executive.

    “The allegations of anti party leveled against Hon Bendal Nancwat Domfa was false. These allegations are untrue, false, baseless and unfounded as there was never a time that Hon Bendal got involved in anti party activities.

  “We did not suspend our lawmaker at any time, we have confidence in Hon Bendal. Our lawmaker is working hard to provide dividends of democracy to the people of the zone and we are solidly behind him”, he emphasized.

    Ramnap, however, noted that there was no any form of anti-party activity recorded in his Ward and therefore, called on the general public to disregard this speculation describing it as malicious.

    On his part, the APC Ward’s Secretary, Hon. Bala Setyep, disclosed that the Ward has passed a vote of confidence on  Hon. Bendal and the Executive saying, “we want to tell the public that we did not suspend our lawmaker at any time 

   Also reacting to the suspension saga, a Stakeholders, Mr Fazing Nimzap, described the purported suspension of Hon Bendal and the party’s ward executive as baseless because they had already passed a vote of confidence on the lawmaker. 

   Meanwhile, the Member, representing Langtang South Constituency in the Plateau House of Assembly, Hon. Bendal Nancwat Domfa, who is a victim of the media falsehood, described the purported suspension from his party at the local government level  as laughable.

   He wondered why some people  thought or could plan such an unconstitutional act orchestrating suspension threat saying, “they are anti-democratic forces masquerading as the Executives of at the LGA. They are bunch of comedians and pretenders”.

No one can bribe God. There is no hopeless life than a man who is quarreling with his own parents.

The root supports the tree. Honor thy father and mother for your days to be long–the only command with an insurance policy.

Prayer does not substitute personal responsibility at the family level. Your responsibility to the church cannot be more than your responsibility to your own family.

Let your religion not make you look after it, more than your parents that brought you into existence,.

You must water that tree through which you came into existence. Take your responsibility seriously.

The Lord Instructs. Have a blessed Wednesday.

By Ezekiel Dontinna 

 The APC Like Minds Political Forum in Plateau State, has denied ever existence of a group known as Progressive Volunteers For Bola Tinubu, describing them as fake, baseless and sponsored to ignite controversy.

   The group led by the former Executive Chairman of Jos-North Local Government Council, Hon. Shehu Bala Usman, stated this when they stormed the State Headquarters of NUJ Jos, Tuesday, in response to the press conference organised by alleged group.

    He noted that, they ordinarily would not have responded to concerns raised by what he described as a nonexistent group (Progressive Volunteers for Tinubu) led by one Timkat,  questioning the suitability of Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda heading Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction.

   Usman, however, said, “we owe it a duty to clarify the issue in order not to mislead the unsuspecting members of the public with the following facts;

   “Since 2015, no group or affiliate known as APC Progressive Volunteers for Tinubu exists within the All Progressive Congress. The group should reveal its identity and sponsors instead of hiding, if they truly exist in the APC.

    “However, we are not surprised that Timkat and his sponsors could not give any cogent reason to justify their claim because there is none. 

   “Aside from the fact he posited that the position should be given to a woman, not minding that the office was purposely created to serve Nigeria’s humanitarian needs and reduce poverty”, he pointed out.

      The former Council Chairman reiterated that the Minister-designate has distinguished himself in all the  responsibilities assigned to him, proving competence, diligence and charismatic full of initiatives to better the system.

      He disclosed that the Professor had proven himself while serving as INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner in Benue State by being instrumental to  initiating the BVAS machine to help reduce electoral fraud.

      The leader of the group, described the appointment as widely celebrated by Plateau and Nigerian citizens both home and abroad because of his international pedigree as a renowned consultant with United Nations and other International Development Bodies.

     “We wonder whose bidding Timkat and his faceless sponsors are  maliciously pursuing. We, the APC  Like minds and other Plateau citizens of goodwill, stand with Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda on his nomination which he earned on merit and his unblemished record of excellence in his previous national assignments.

    “We commend Mr. President for choosing a distinguished Plateau son to superintend over the Ministry based on competence, and qualities. We acknowledged the appointment as apt, we are optimistic that Prof. Nentawe will assist the President in driving his “Renewed Hope Agenda” by working assiduously to unite Nigerian, maintaining equity and fairness.

    “Prof. Nentawe is a man of peace, unity and progress who believes in Nigeria’s unity. His credentials makes him suitable for the job while his appointment reflects President Tinubu’s commitment to merit-based selections. Therefore, we reject in its entirety any attempt to politicize his humanitarian agenda”, he attested.

    The group wished to educate the said Timkat and his ignorant co-travellers that, leadership in any Federal Ministry particularly Humanitarian transcended gender and that, Prof. Nentawe’s dedication would ensure effective humanitarian services and provide for vulnerable Nigerians.

   They, therefore, described the author of the press conference and his sponsors as bad blood fellows and that, they were aware of the fact that Prof. Nentawe would add significant value to the renewed hope agenda, hence, discrediting his appointment.

   “Prof. Nentawe’s qualifications and credentials demonstrate his ability to excel as Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction. We support his nomination and commend President Bola Ahmed  Tinubu’s wise choice.

   “We as a group, and as I said, all the citizens of the Platesu State attest that this appointment is widely celebrated. And I want to believe that we are speaking the minds of 90% of the Plateau people”, Usman enthused.

The world is full of people who quickly give up at the slightest pull, whose determination is short-lived by circumstance.

But nature celebrates refreshing souls who believe in rising above the occasion, those who look beyond limitations, these are strong-willed eagles who refuse to be bothered by the negativism and skepticism of the world!

  They believe that mediocrity must be crushed and that confrontation must first take place in the mind, which is the place of endless and limitless possibilities.

Some people dream of accomplishing great things. Others wake up and make it happen. The Lord affirms. Good morning and a blessed Tuesday..

Life follows cycles like the weather, know what season of life you are in and honour it.

Fight for the things you love, live your life with no regrets, think of yourself as an explorer, you cannot find anything new if you are unwilling to leave the shore.

Whether it’s the best of times or the worst of times, it’s the only time you’ve got. Who is untrue to his own cause cannot command the respect of others.

The Lord said “Fight the good fight of faith” Nothing can stop you but you if you believe! Good morning and a blessed Monday…

By Ezekiel Dontinna 

   The Azumi Ladi Danat Foundation, a non profit organisation, has embarked on a comprehensive free medical and surgical health interventions targeting over twenty thousand (20,000) people with various degrees of medical challenges in Riyom LGA of Plateau State.

   The Foundation has also procured and donated freely, a bulk of aiding materials for the physically and visually impaired persons as well as malaria drugs culminating into over three hundred million naira (₦300,000,000) respectively.

    This took place at the General Hospital and Trauma Centre Riyom, in Riyom LGA of the State Monday, where mammoth crowd drawn from within and outside Riyom communities trooped in benefit from this great gesture that would last for four (4) days.

    The major highlights of medical free interventions were: Eye surgeries and supply of Eye Glasses and treatment; Fibroid surgeries; Thyroid surgeries; Cesarean section (CS); BP screening & drugs and Diabetes screening and drugs respectively.

     Others included: Hepatitis B, C, RVS, VDRL, MP, WT etc; General Surgeries (Appendix, Hernias, Lipomas, INT, Perforation etc); the distribution of Treated Mosquito Nets and the distribution of wheelchairs, crutches, walking sticks, walking frames etc, in that order.

      Speaking shortly after flagging the intervention exercise, the Executive Director of the Foundation, Azumi Ladi Danat, disclosed that the foundation was poised to dignifying the lives of the poor, needy, widows and physically challenged persons in the society.

       She also disclosed that, the choice of Riyom LGA out of the many interventions so far carried by the foundation, was due to the unfortunate security challenges that had left many homeless, loosing their loved ones with many forced to various physical challenges.

     “We have alot of widows, alot of homeless people, alot of physically challenged persons and traumatized people. I selected this place because, if you have been listening to what is happening, you will bear me witness that crises have been on and on in Riyom LGA”, Danat disclosed.

     The ALDA Executive Director, therefore, called on the people of Riyom LGA to inform their people to come and benefit from this great opportunity or risk being over taken by others who might trooped in from other states to take advantage of it.

     Responding, the Executive Chairman of Riyom LGC, Hon. Sati Shuwa, who could not hide his joy thanked ALDA Executive Director for the passion and commitment to see that his People’s lives were uplifted from the hard condition they have been placed in.

     He said, “I have seen the contributions, I have seen the unwavering support you have been doing to make this succeed. I will do my best to support you by ensuring that you succeed. We look forward to having you again. Thank you so much!.

      On his part, the Chief Medical Superintendent, General Hospital and Trauma Centre Riyom, Dr. Fwangje Isah Francis, expressed gratitude to the foundation for choosing his facility to carry out this life changing interventions.

      “I believe, this will touch the lives of people not only in Riyom LGA, but the entire State. We appreciate you and also like Oliver Twist, we are expecting more because it has upgraded the hospital and I want to assure the that, we will continue from where ALDA stops”, he assured.

      Also, the Da Gwom Rey of Riyom, Da Samuel Mwadkon Jok, commended the ALDA Executive Director, Azumi Ladi Danat, for coming to their aid, describing the gesture as immeasurable saying, “I don’t know how much we can thank you in such a measure that will complement what you have done”.

      There were words of appreciations from the beneficiaries as they kept singing songs of praise to Azumi Ladi Danat and her Foundation for coming to their aid.

     There were also tears of joy rolling the cheeks of Mrs. Helen Ayuba, of Mangu LGA, Mr. Riyok Sunday Piam, of  Ganawuri and a host of other beneficiaries as they rode their wheelchairs home.

 By Ezekiel Dontinna

   The sustenance of cultural festivals by every existing nationality in building a strong tie that always reminds and defines the true identity of a people, has been described as the way to a peaceful society.

    This came in a press statement signed by the Media Officer to the Ngolong Ngas, Wukaska Bako Gowon, and made available to newsmen in Jos, the Plateau State capital Tuesday.

   His Majesty, the Ngolong Ngas, Nde Jika Golit, stated this while in receipt of the representative of the Chairman, Planing Committee of the Tafawa Belewa Ngas Festival of Arts and Culture, Zumji Isaac, in his Palace who came to notify him of the forth coming festival inTagged: Pusdung 2024.

  He added that, Cultural Festivals were key to ancestral identity, especially to the younger generation who were born outside their ancestral homes to encourage them to be proud of their culture and to imbibe the altitude of their culture.

    While expressing his readiness to attend the festival, the Royal Father gave them his words of blessings and prayers assuring them of his total support.

   He encouraged them to go ahead and plan a befitting festival that would highlights the common origin of the Ngas people, noting that it would futher foster unity among them and other ethnic Nationalities. 

   Earlier, the Planing Committee Chairman, informed the King that the Tafawa Belewa branch of the Ngas Development Association would be staging its First Ngas Festival of Arts and Culture, tagged: “Pusdung 2024” and they sought for his blessings and his presents as the Royal Father of day.

The planing committee Chairman who was accompanied by the Youth leader of the Association, Sylvester Mathew, also sought for Royal blessings and prayers saying, “with your presence as the Ngolong Ngas, the Festival will add new visa of relationship between the Ngas Nation and other tribes.

By Ezekiel Dontinna 

    Plateau State Deputy Governor, Her Excellency, Josephine Piyo, has expressed profound sorrow regarding the untimely demise of her official driver, Mr. David Yakubu Gbwan, who passed away unexpectedly on October 24, 2024.

   This came in a press statement signed by Chief Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor of Plateau State, Martha Nyam, and made available to newsmen in Jos, the Plateau State capital yesterday.

   The Deputy Governor while extending her heartfelt condolences to Mr. Gbwan’s family, described his passing as both shocking and deeply painful. 

   She described him as an honest, capable and reliable individual who approached his responsibilities with the utmost diligence and care until his death.

   Having served as her personal driver for over 15 years, Piyo noted that he demonstrated unwavering loyalty, dedication and integrity in the performance of his duties. 

   The Deputy Governor, expressed her sympathy to the residents of Riyom Local Government Area, the Lwa community of Bachit District, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) family and the entire state in light of this significant loss. 

    She offered prayers for solace for his family, friends, and colleagues, and for God to grant his soul eternal peace in heaven. 

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Family of serving senator representing Gombe Central, Muhammad Danjuma Goje, has denied recent viral social media video insinuating that money was sprayed during the wedding ceremony of Fauziyya Danjuma Goje.

This came in a press statement signed by Muhammad Adamu Yayari, the media aide to Senator Muhammad Danjuma Goje, who is also a former Governor of Gombe State, and made available to our Correspondent in Gombe State Saturday.

The statement described the video as misleading and a calculated attempt to tarnish the image of the revered family and the esteemed guests who attended the ceremony.

According to him, there was no place where men and women mixed together throughout the line of events during the ceremony as the alleged video wanted to portray.

Yayari said, “We believe this malicious video is the handiwork of mischief makers seeking to sabotage the successful ceremony and bring denigration to the entire family and its esteemed guests. 

“We urge the public to disregard this baseless claim and appreciate the values of decency and respect that define our family”, he stressed.

 “Goje’s family is revered and would never come so low to engage in or condone an activity that is contrary to the laws of Nigeria.

“It is, therefore, unthinkable and mischievous for disgruntled elements to share the viral dollar-spraying video depicting or insinuating the same to be part of the celebration of Fauziyya’s wedding.

“We want to state that, the said bride and the groom seen in the viral video aren’t the newly wedded daughter of Danjuma Goje and her groom and there’s no familiar face to the family, thus, the video is not in anyway related to Goje and his entire family”, he pointed out.

It would be recalled that the wedding between Fauziyya Danjuma Goje and her groom Aliyu Ahmed Abubakar was held on Friday, 25th October 2024 at the Central Mosque in Abuja, and was attended by prominent dignitaries, including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Other dignitaries present were the Senate President, Godswill Obot Akpabio, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajuddeen Abbas, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Serving and former Governors, serving and former members of the National Assembly, and the National Security Adviser among others.

President Bola Tinubu served as the “Waliy” (Guardian) of the bride while the immediate past Governor of Gombe state, Senator Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo served as the representative of the groom at the wedding rite. 

By Ezekiel Dontinna 

    A public speaker and Civil Society Organisations’ Expert, Dr. Gad Peter Shamaki, has raised a demanding concern asking if the Nigerian Army, Police, DSS and other security personnel were still observing the old rule of engagement.

       He threw the question recently, while  delivering keynote address on the occasion marking National Value Charter Organized by the National Orientation Agency (NOA) at Sarau Event Centre, Jos, Plateau State Capital.

    The CSOs Executive, observed that many religious and regional divisions have flooded the vision of a united Nigeria, making it difficult to forge a cohesive national identity. 

   This, in turn,  he attested that it has weakened the moral foundation upon which the Country’s values built before now has forced young people to drop to an advanced fee for either yahoo yahoo, yahoo plus, or any other things that they thought made sense to them.

   Shamaki, opined that, as a result of the relative value of weak moral models in the Nigeria’s life, corruption remained a persistent challenge in the periods for bribery, embezzlement, code-fying, and fraud in public and private sectors. 

   “What about the Nigeria Army, the Nigeria Police, the DSS and others? Can we finally say they reflect what we used to have as a people? And so, all of these institutions that are supposed to be ours have become for selected people. 

   “And therefore, the Nigeria project is not in existence in the ranch. And so, we must get back to the drawing board of the 80s and early 90s, when people finally say I’m Nigerian, I’m proud to be one”, he wondered.

       Earlier, the Plateau State Director of National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mrs Kaneng Tabitha Pam-Hworo, disclosed that the Campaign was aimed at promoting awareness, understanding, and appreciation of vital clements of National identity.

    She affirmed the fact that, the nation was passing through a lot of challenges created by citizens’ misdeeds and inactions as leaders and followers alike.     This, according to the Director, had resulted in a systemic rot, occasioned by eroding of the cherished national values, thus giving rise to all forms of social vices.

    She, however, reiterated that the National Anthem was more than just words or melody because it carried the spirit of our Nation, reminding them of the values, history and aspirations as a Nation.