Hoodlums are currently looting COVID-19 palliatives in Jos, Plateau state.
According to reports, the hoodlums invaded the warehouse in Bukuru, Nitel area, broke the gate and started carting away the consignments.
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Police arrest killers of UNIJOS lecturer, 15 kidnappers in Plateau
Plateau State Police Command has arrested 17 suspected kidnappers who reportedly abducted and killed Dr. Nandi Drenkat, a senior lecturer with University of Jos.
State Police Commissioner, Edward Chuka Egbuka who paraded the suspects along other criminals on Saturday at the State Police Command warned kidnappers and bandits to relocate from the state.
He noted that two of the suspects, Mohammed Abubakar and Ismaila Abdullahi, were arrested by operatives of the Department of State Service for allegedly killing the university lecturer and for kidnapping his six-year-old daughter.
“In what we refer to as ideal synergy with operatives of the Department of State Security (DSS) in Plateau State, and in line with the directive of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Mohammed Abubakar Adamu, the operatives of DSS in Plateau State were able to track down two other members of the notorious gang of kidnappers, who had escaped with bullet wounds during the gun battle with the police.
“The suspects confessed to being part of the gang that murdered the lecturer and kidnapped his daughter. They took the operatives to their hideouts, where two firearms were recovered.”
Egbuka said the operatives also recovered a barrette pistol which was stolen from late Sergeant Jonathan Danladi of Laranto Division that was killed trying to rescue an 18 year old female victim of the gang.
He noted that two other suspected kidnappers were also arrested on 9 May, 2020 by operatives of the Kanke Police Division.
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Eid el Fitr: Jos residents lament hike in prices of commodities
Some residents of Jos in Plateau have lamented hike in prices of commodities as a result of the Eid El fitr.Residents, who spoke with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Jos on Friday, said the increase was outrageous.Zuwaira Hamza, a housewife, resident in Katako, said that she went to the popular Faringada market to buy tomatoes but was unable to.“The small basket of tomatoes I usually buy at the cost of N800 is now sold for N1,400, it is just too expensive,” Hamza said.Helen Pam, a trader who buys to sell at home, said that long pepper popularly known as shombo was sold for N600 for a four litre paint bucket before but now it sold for N1,000.Mariam Danni, a teacher said that a medium-sized basket of tomatoes which was sold for N1500 was now sold for N2,800.Alhaji Gambo Umar, a tomatoes trader, said that the cost of transporting the commodities from the farm to the market was the reason for the hike in price.“The pandemic is the reason for all these problems, the farmers now pay more money to transport goods because of the lockdown,” Umar said.Mrs Margaret Emeka, who lives in Apata, said that the yams she bought for N1,200 before was now sold for N2,000.NAN reports that at the Bukuru and Building materials market, residents were seen buying just little quantities as most commodities were unaffordable. -
Fire outbreak averted at CBN office in Jos
A fire outbreak occurred Tuesday morning at the Jos branch of the Central Bank of Nigeria, causing panic among members of staff who were in the building.
According to reports, a timely intervention brought the situation under control without any loss of life, documents or property.
Speaking to newsmen, Branch Controller, Duniya Yusuf assured that the incident did not cause any major harm as available staff were promptly evacuated to the muster point and the Fire Service brought the situation under control even as the affected room has been cordoned off.
He noted the incident occurred when an air conditioner installed in the inverter room on the second floor of the building explaining, “You know we are under lockdown but still providing skeletal service especially to provide cash for ATM. There was a fire alarm and a few staff in the building moved out.
Because of the thickness of the smoke, we had to call the fire service to assist. After the whole thing was controlled, it was discovered that it was from an air conditioner in the inverter room. “No staff was hurt, no document was lost, normalcy has returned and the room where the incident occurred cordoned off.”
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COVID-19: No confirmed case in Plateau – Gov. Lalong
Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State has rebutted trending news alleging that there was an index case of confirmed Coronavirus in Jos North Local Government Area of the State.
The Governor debunked the rumour through the State Commissioner of Information and Communication, Hon. Dan Manjang.
Lalong said, “Since the circulation of this fake news, there has been rising concern and anxiety within and outside the state.”
According to the report, “one Hassan Sale, an influential personality from Gangare area of Jos, in Jos North LGA, an ally of Senator Bala Muhammad Governor of Bauchi State, has developed symptoms similar to those of Coronavirus (COVID-19) having been come in contact with the Governor recently”.
Manjang, however, said, “For the avoidance of doubt, the Government of Plateau State wishes to state unequivocally that this assertion is false.
“Prior to this rumour, however, the Ministry of Health, Plateau State swiftly acted by taking the specimen of Hassan Sale, and sent same for examination.
“We are happy to announce to Plateau people and indeed to the whole world that both the preliminary and confirmatory results of the specimen standing in the name of Hassan Sale are negative”, he maintained.
“In the light of this development, therefore, Government wishes to call on all and sundry to discountenance such misinformation and also state categorically that as at this moment, there is no known case of Coronavirus found in the State.
“As the Chairman of the Plateau State COVID-19 Emergency Response Committee I wish to use this opportunity to appeal to Plateau people to continue to adhere to preventive measures by washing their hands regularly, staying at home and maintaining social distance,” he added.
He urged citizens to be mindful of the kind of news they picked on the street or from the social media space.
He assured the citizens that Government was working day and night through all its response Committees to ensure the enforcement of all measures put in place to safeguard them against the disease and ensure that the State does not record any case.
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Confusion: Bride collapses as Groom walks out during Church wedding
Mr Rufus Aplang, a groom at a wedding ceremony on Saturday in Jos, left guests and worshipers in shock when he walked out of the Church during the ceremony, abandoning his supposed bride, Judith.
Aplang fled the God’s Glory Ministry, Jos, venue of the wedding, when it was time to take the marital vows. His action threw family members, friends, colleagues and associates into wild confusion.
Unconfirmed sources quoted Aplang as saying that he walked out of the Church to execute a 10-year plan to disgrace his supposed bride on their wedding day.
An eye witness, Miss Julian Dogo, told the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday in Jos that the fleeing groom gave shocking answers to the Pastor while he was taking his marital vows.
“When Aplang was asked by the Pastor, if he was ready to take Judith as his wife for better or for worse, he said `no’.
“The Pastor put the same question to him, and he replied, ‘Pastor, I heard you clearly, and understand English very well and my answer is still No’
“The curious Pastor then asked him `but you are well dressed and came ready for this wedding, why?’, to which Aplang replied ‘sorry, I made up my mind 10 years ago to disgrace her on our wedding day’.
“As soon as he said that, he walked out of the Church, and was followed by his best man and his friends who drove out of the Church premises,” Dogo told NAN
NAN reports that Judith, the supposed bride, collapsed inside the Church and was taken to an undisclosed hospital around Plateau State Polytechnic, Jos.
Mr Peter Sani, best man to Aplang, who narrated the incident to NAN, described it as very “embarrassing”
“Aplang is my childhood friend; Judith has been a friend and sister too, and he dated her for over 12 years.
“I was in the Church to serve as a best man, and also as a fulfilled man to witness their wedding, but I was shocked and highly disappointed with what happened in the Church today,” he said.
Sani, who attributed his friend’s behaviour to “something diabolic”, added that Aplang’s action was not ordinary.
“This is not ordinary; Aplang will always confide in me on any issue. If he had the plan to walk out on the ceremony, he would have told me.
“What happened today is unimaginable; I came out of the Church weeping profusely” he told NAN.
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Sad! Groom dies on wedding day in Jos
A groom-to-be, Mr Samuel Yarling, of Lamingo, Jos, has reportedly died on his wedding day leaving his bride-to-be and both families devastated.
The wedding which was slated for March 21, at the ECWA Church Seminary, had sent two families into mourning after the sudden death of the groom.
Late Yarling was set to marry his heartthrob, Miss Helen Weze, a nurse, who according to family is currently on admission at the Bingham University Teaching Hospital (BHUT) after going into shock, on learning about her soon-to-be husband’s death.
News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) who spoke with a family member said that late Yarling was full of life before his untimely death.
He revealed that both the late groom and he had gone to pick his wedding suit at his sister’s house at about 12 am and while there he fell on the ground and had a slight bruise on his head.
He said that his bruise was treated at a nearby patent medicine store while they left for their guest house where they could pass the night.
Recounting further, the source said that after about an hour of their arrival at the guest house the late Yarling began to vomit uncontrollably.
He said that it made him call for help and he was rushed to Bingham University Teaching Hospital for treatment but was confirmed dead on arrival.
He described his death as shocking and painful because late Yarling kept telling him he was fine until everything took a different turn and he died in his arms.
A friend of the deceased who spoke to NAN also said that the deceased was busy on Friday but retired later to conclude plans for the next day.
When NAN contacted the police, its PRO, ASP Uba Agaba, said that the death had not been reported but they would investigate the matter.
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Nigeria Ex-football player, Pele is dead
Former Nigeria Professional Football League champions, Plateau United Football Club of Jos has been thrown into mourning mood following the dead of its Head Coach, Audu Isah Pele.
Pele, who died Wednesday afternoon at his residence along Ali Kazaure, was hospitalized at the Bingham University Teaching Hospital Jos, before he was discharged Monday this week.
His death was confirmed by the Media of the Club, Albert Dakup, in Jos the Plateau State Capital.
Dakup said, “Pele joined the services of Plateau United FC as a coach of the feeder team in 2014.
“However, following a string of poor results shortly after the Club’s return to the Nigeria Professional Football League in 2016, the management of the team headed by Pius Henwan elevated coach him alongside other coaches from the feeder team to the first team.
“He contributed immensely to the team’s escape from relegation that season as he served as acting head coach in the absence of Zakary Baraje.”
He added that the deceased coach also played a prominent role in the road to winning the team’s first NPFL title in 2017 when he assisted coach Kennedy Boboye achieved that feat .
“Last season, he was the team’s stabilizing force when he stood in for Head Coach Abdu Maikaba, while he was away on national duty with the Flying Eagles.”
Late Pele played for the defunct Nigerian standard and JIB Rocks Strikers, he also coached Mighty Jets of Jos, defunct JUTH FC, among other clubs.
He has since been buried according to Islamic rites to where family, friends, colleagues as well as players, coaches and management staff of Plateau United headed by the General Manager, Pius Henwan paid their last respect to him.
The deceased is survived by a wife, five children and many relations.
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NPFL: Plateau United defeat Rivers United in Jos
Plateau United FC of Jos has defeated Rivers United FC 1-0 in the week 18 encounter of the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL).The match played on Sunday at the Zaria Road Stadium, Jos, produced the lone goal scored against Rivers FC by Mustapha Ibrahim, seven minutes into the match.News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the encounter was fierce as both teams were on top of their game.Speaking immediately after the match, Plateau United Technical Adviser, Mr Abdul Maikaba, commended his team for winning the match.He said the outcome of the match had helped his team to push down both Lobi Stars and Rivers United and assume the top position on the table.“I told my players that the match was going to be very difficult and we had to stand firm to win.“I am happy with the outcome and the manner in which my boys played. This has made us to use one stone to kill two birds.“With this win, we were able to push down Lobi Stars and Rivers United; we are now topping the table.“So, it is good but we must work harder to consolidate on the result by winning more matches,” Maikaba said.He assured fans of Plateau United and Plateau people that the team would do better in its subsequent matches, particularly the away encounters.On his part, Chief Coach of Rivers United, Mr Stanley Eguma, commended his boys for the way they played, adding that Plateau United was a team to beat.He said his team would not be discouraged by the result of the match, saying that its target was to get to the top.“We have played a very good site today, and my boys played well. It is however unfortunate that we lost.“But our target is to get to the top and we will do everything possible to get there,” Eguma said. -
We sag our trousers to keep in vogue – Youths
Some youths in Jos on Friday said they indulged in sagging their trousers in order ” to keep in vogue” and express their youthfulness.
One of them, Mr Daniel Olatunde, told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that he thoroughly enjoyed sagging because it gave him “an aura of confidence”.
‘’ When I sag my trousers, I look my age, but without sagging I feel like an old man, ‘’ Olatunde, a student, said.
Otun Philips, another student, said that sagging his trousers made him feel like a Star as many celebrities sagged their trousers.
‘’If you follow our entertainment world, you will always see stars in the industry sagging their trousers while performing, so it is in vogue to sag,” Philips said.
Danladi Musa also said sagging was just a show of youthfulness, but that any youth who indulged in the practice would out-grow it with time.
NAN checks found some youths at the Terminus Market buying and adjusting their trousers to enable them to sag, as most of the trousers in the market are not suitable for sagging.
Mr mike Ike, a tailor said that many youths approached him with different types of trousers for adjustment to suit the sagging vogue.
“Some of them would ask me to put zip on the trousers to enable them to wear them with ease as in most cases, they make the trousers too tight for their legs to pass through,” Ike said.
Mr udom Adams, another tailor, said he was enjoying good patronage as many youths were bringing their trousers to him for adjustment.
“I charge them between N300 and N500 per trouser adjustment and putting zips on both legs, so, it is a good deal, ”Adams said.
Some parents, however, expressed displeasure at sagging, describing it as a dirty and lazy fashion.
One of them, Mrs Grace Etonie, said that sagging was for lazy boys who would prefer to hold their trouser all day.
“If you look at a youth that is sagging his trouser, he uses one hand to hold it in place to prevent it from falling , and it is difficult to get a job done efficiently with one hand, ”Etonie said.
Another, Mr Alex Bolarinwa, said he had banned sagging among his children and advised youths to do better things with their time.
Bolarinwa also urged them to dress decently and desist from copying improper dressing they watched on television