Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong on Monday stated that the Federal Government will soon conclude the issue of wage award. Lalong stated this as the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) plan to embark on an indefinite strike across the country. The Minister stated this when he received Alhaji … Read more
Omokri claimed that the southerners united with northerners to betray an innocent southerner in 2015 Reno Omokri, a former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, has said that he wants power to remain in the north after 2023 to teach southerners the power of unity. Omokri said this while reacting to Northern Governors’ rejection of power … Read more
The opposition party noted that all the governor needed was to be decisive enough to face the blood-sucking monsters… The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Plateau State, has said governor Simon Lalong does not need the control of security agencies to curb killings in the State. The party’s spokesman, Emmanuel Go’or in a statement credited … Read more
MURIC also described Governors Lalong and Akeredolu’s reaction to the incident as a facade, saying that it rejects the crocodile tears and lies of the governors… The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has called for the immediate rounding up of all killers of Muslim travellers in Jos, describing the culprits as members of the Christian militia … Read more
…23 of those attacked lost their lives, 23 persons who sustained injuries are currently receiving treatment while 26 others were rescued unhurt. The Plateau State government has imposed a 6pm to 6am curfew in Jos North, Bassa and Jos South LGAs of the State until further notice. This followed the killings that took place on … Read more
Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau state, has condoled with the family of Hon. Haruna Maitala, the member representing Jos North/Bassa Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, who died along with his son and two aides, in an auto accident, on Friday. The governor who visited the residence of the deceased, on Sunday, in Jos, described … Read more
The governor said that he sees it a waste when an administration leaves uncompleted projects and succeeding administrations’ abandon the projects in the name of politics Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has said that he hates hearing about abandoned projects and would strive to complete all projects he initiated and some inherited ones before leaving … Read more
Gunmen stormed the school in Kaduna State on Thursday and abducted over 200 students Plateau State Governor and Chairman of the Northern Governors’ Forum, Simon Lalong, has said that the abducted students of the Federal College of Forestry Mechanization in Kaduna State will be released soon. Lalong gave the assurance when he visited his counterpart … Read more
Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal on Friday assured that governors of the 36 states of the Federation have given their backing to financial autonomy for state legislators and judiciary. He gave the assurance after leading the Chairman of the States Legislators Conference to meet with the Chief of Staff to the President, Professor Ibrahim Gambari … Read more
Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong, on Tuesday said the country would not be having a farmers-herders crisis if the National Livestock Transformation Plan (NLTP) was well implemented. According to the governor, the National Livestock Transformation Plan was conceived since the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan and has been used partially in handling farmer-herders crisis even … Read more
Lalong said he has readied a 74,000 hectares land but need money to develop it Northern Governors on Tuesday said the Federal Government should provide funding for the establishment of ranches across the region. The Chairman of the Northern Governors’ Forum, Simon Lalong, during an appearance on Channels Television’s News said the Governors have been in support … Read more
Registration Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has urged members of the State Executive Council to participate in the ongoing membership registration and re-validation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in order to revalidate their appointments. Lalong made the call on Monday when he received the party’s delegation to the state for the exercise. “Please members … Read more
Ahead of the 2023 General Elections, The race to succeed Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State is already gathering momentum. Top Politicians in the State who are scheming to take over from Governor Lalong have started putting in place requisite strategies that will enable them have a safe landing when the time is ripe. Even … Read more
Gov. Simon Lalong, Committee Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has constituted a 7- man committee to look into the impending strike by the staff of Plateau State University (PLASU). This was in a bid to end the indefinite strike embarked by members of the PLASU branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Dr … Read more
Gov. Lalong assures students of safety Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has assured students of the State University, Bokkos, of safety as they prepare to resume. Lalong, who gave the assurance on Monday in Bokkos during inspection of ongoing 15 projects in the school, also promised improved infrastructure during resumption. He said his administration was … Read more
Gov. Simon Lalong Gov. Simon Lalong said this on Sunday during a special interdenominational service organised at the Church of Christ in Nation (COCIN) Headquarters in Jos to mark the 2021 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, Eko hot blog gathered. “I am aware of the incidences of kidnapping, cultism and other violent crimes in some parts … Read more
Gov. Simon Lalong Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has congratulated Mr Saleh Yipmong, the Deputy Speaker of the State House of Assembly, on his 47th birthday celebration. This is contained in a congratulatory message by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr. Makut Macham, on Sunday in Jos. Lalong commended the Deputy Speaker for … Read more
Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong, has recovered from the coronavirus, a week after he tested positive for the deadly virus. Eko Hot Blog had reported on December 17 that the Governor tested positive for COVID-19 and went into self-isolation immediately. Governor Lalong received news of his present status on Wednesday night. He called on residents … Read more
Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong has declared his intentions of ensuring total compliance to all preventive protocols against the second wave of Covid-19. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that Gov Simon Lalong also forbids any cultural festivals scheduled for Christmas and all recreation facilities must be shut down until further notice. Lalong, who was represented by the … Read more
Gov. Simon Lalong Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). Dr Makut Macham, Director of Press and Public Affairs to the governor, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Jos, Eko hot blog gathered. According to Macham, the development followed COVID-19 test conducted on the governor and members of his … Read more