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Allegation of wage bills expansion against Gov Lalong mischievous, Plateau APC slams PDP

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4 years ago

April 25, 2023

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The All Progressive Congress (APC) Plateau State Chapter has debunked the allegation of employment and expansion of wage bills against Governor Simon Bako Lalong, stating that he remains the constitutionally elected Governor of the state until the handover to a new dispensation on May 29, 2023.

Recall that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in a statement signed by its State Publicity Secretary, Mr. John Akans, alleged that the outgoing administration is plotting evil against the incoming government by engaging in employment in the state civil service and expanding wage bills through contractual obligations and increased payroll.

The statement further depicted that no fewer than 11,000 workers of various cadres have been employed since the last general elections, especially in state-owned tertiary institutions.

In a swift reaction, the State Publicity Secretary of the APC, Hon. Slyvanus Namang, said in a statement that the position of the PDP was a clear mischief to tarnish the image of the APC-led government in the state.

“For the records, it is totally false and mischievous to claim that the Lalong administration has only embarked on employment in the civil and public service towards the twilight of his administration, but an ongoing exercise that began a few weeks after his assumption of office in May 2015 with the employment of over a thousand primary school teachers and the reinstatement of hundreds of sacked workers in Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).

“As part of its blackmail, the PDP in its release claims that the Lalong Administration is planning to convert unlisted government properties at Dogon Dutse and elsewhere within and outside the state to personal use. These are recycled, unsubstantiated claims by the party that are false in all their ramifications.”

Namang further debunked the allegation that the state Water Board can no longer supply water to the public due to power outages occasioned by non-payment for this essential utility, adding that one of the major achievements of Governor Simon Bako Lalong is the ending of the perennial water shortage in Jos, which understandably it is not comfortable with as it believes in seeing the public suffer.

He mentioned that what no one can take away from Governor Lalong is the restoration of peace, unity, and good governance in Plateau State, as opposed to the impunity that was perpetrated by his predecessor.

The APC therefore declared that anything that the PDP would do to undermine the existing peace and the peace-building legacies of the Lalong administration would be resisted by all patriotic forces in the state.

The party warned the PDP to retrace the very wrong and precarious steps it is contemplating taking for the sake of peace.

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Oshoala Scores as Al Hilal Cruise to 4-0 Away Victory Over NEOM

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1 hour ago

November 6, 2026

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Super Falcons striker Asisat Oshoala was on target as Al Hilal produced an impressive 4-0 away victory over NEOM, with fellow Nigerian international Christy Ucheibe also featuring in the convincing performance.

Sports247 reports that Oshoala continued her contribution to Al Hilal’s attacking campaign by finding the back of the net in the 65th minute, helping the visitors strengthen their advantage in a dominant display.

The Nigerian forward’s goal came during an impressive second-half performance from Al Hilal, who added three goals after the interval to complete a comprehensive victory.

Moroccan forward Ibtissam Jraidi opened the scoring in the 11th minute, giving Al Hilal an early advantage before the teams went into the break.

Oshoala doubled the visitors’ lead in the 65th minute before Manar Al-Anzi made it 3-0 just four minutes later.

Jraidi then completed her brace in the 88th minute, sealing the emphatic 4-0 result for Al Hilal.

Christy Ucheibe, Oshoala’s Super Falcons teammate, also played a part in the victory as the Nigerian duo continued to make their contributions to the Saudi Arabian club.

The result represents another important outing for Al Hilal, with the team’s attacking quality evident in the performance against NEOM.

For Oshoala, the goal provides another opportunity to demonstrate her goalscoring ability and importance at club level. The six-time African Women’s Player of the Year remains one of Nigeria’s most recognisable football exports, and her performances continue to attract attention.

The presence of both Oshoala and Ucheibe in Al Hilal’s squad also highlights the growing influence of Nigerian players in women’s football outside the country.

With the emphatic away victory secured, Al Hilal will look to build on the performance in their subsequent fixtures.

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CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE: PUBLIC VOTING OPENS FOR PMYA @12 — THE STANDARD

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November 6, 2026

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