Tag: Lalong
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Lalong condemns Plateau killings
Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State and the senator representing Plateau North in the National Assembly, Istifanus Gyang, have condemned the repeated attacks in the Bassa Local Government Area of the state, which left at least three persons dead and another with injuries between Sunday and Monday. In a statement on Monday, Lalong, who described…
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We will prosecute those misinforming people on COVID-19 – Lalong
Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau says the state government is set to prosecute those misinforming people on the existence of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). The governor said this during a stakeholders meeting organised to deliberate on the COVID-19 Task Force resolutions on Wednesday in Jos. He expressed concern that many people were living in denial…
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Pray for a united, peaceful Plateau, Lalong urges Christians at Christmas
Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has urged citizens of the state, particularly Christians, to use the Christmas season to pray for a united and peaceful state. The governor made the call in a Christmas message signed by his Director of Press and Public Affairs (DOPA), Dr Makut Macham, on Thursday in Jos. The governor urged…
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Lalong recovers from COVID-19, tests negative
One week after Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong tested positive for Coronavirus, the Governor is now free of the disease and has tested negative. The Governor’s negative status was communicated to him on Wednesday night. Lalong who has been in isolation since 17th December 2020 appreciated God for healing him of the virus and…
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Youths destroyed employment opportunities during #EndSARS protests – Lalong
Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has assured youths of participation in his administration in order to address their problems and enhance development in the state. Lalong gave the assurance on Sunday at the 2020 Harvest and Thanksgiving mass of St. Monica’s Catholic Church, Rantya, Jos. While stating that his administration would embark on constructive engagements…
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#EndSARS: Plateau Govt. reinstates 24-hour curfew
Gov Simon Lalong of Plateau, has reinstated the 24-hour curfew in Jos South and Jos North Local Government Areas, effective from 4p.m on Saturday till further notice. The News Agency of Nigeria, (NAN) reports that the governor first imposed a 24-hour curfew on Tuesday, October 20, but relaxed it on Friday, October 23, after a…
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#EndSARS: Lalong imposes curfew on two Plateau councils
Plateau Governor Simon Lalong has announced a 24- hour curfew in Jos North and South with effect from 8pm of Tuesday 20th 2020. This followed the violent turn of #ENDSARS protests in the two local governments where 10 vehicles were burnt and shops looted by suspected hoodlums. Details shortly…
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Gov. Lalong extends temporal lockdown relaxation to Monday
Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has extended the state’s temporal lockdown relaxation, from Sunday to Monday, following appeal by residents for more time to restock their homes The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the governor had in a state broadcast on Thursday, announced relaxation of its total lockdown directive from April 30 to…
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Plateau killings: Gov Lalong orders arrest of culprits involved in attack on village
Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has ordered security agencies to arrest those involved in the killing of four people, following fresh attack on Mgbrazongo village in Bassa Local Government area of the state. The governor gave the order in a statement issued by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr Makut Macham in Jos.…
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Plateau attack: Lalong orders arrest of community leaders
…as death toll rises to 33 Angered by renewed killings in Mangu and Bokkos local government areas of the state, state governor Simon Lalong has ordered the arrest of community leaders in the two local governments. Lalong also expressed dissatisfaction with the security agencies over their inability to arrest any attackers so far. Not fewer…