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APC will secure governorship election in Plateau — Gov Lalong

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4 years ago

March 8, 2023

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Plateau State Governor, Simon Bako Lalong has expressed confidence that the All Progressives Congress (APC) party will win in the Governorship and State Assembly elections in the state.

The governor stated this on Tuesday in Jos, while addressing newsmen at the end of his inspection of some ongoing projects in the metropolis.

He said the party had done its ground works through its campaigns at different levels in the state and country, which led to its victory at the presidential polls.

“ By this time Sunday, APC will produce another governor in Plateau state,“ he said.

He expressed the hope that the newly elected governor would continue with the good works and projects his administration initiated, for the good of the state.

The governor also assured civil servants that he would not leave outstanding salaries before leaving office.

“ We have paid January, we are going to pay February and by the grace of God I will not miss any salary,“ he said.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the governor inspected ongoing works at the British-American Flyover and Dualisation to Lamingo Junction Roundabout.

Other projects inspected also were remodelling work at Plateau Specialist hospital, the new high court complex, the Plateau multi-door courtroom and the Nigerian Union of Journalists, Plateau Council secretariat.

He expressed satisfaction with the quality and level of work at the project sites, saying that President Muhammadu Buhari would be invited soon to inaugurate the projects.

“The president will come in two or three weeks to inaugurate these projects,” he said.

The inspected projects are critical to the development of the state and are arranged to include components of the administration and welfare of the state.

The projects selected cut across the judiciary, health, road infrastructure, and the press, which are key components of democracy.

He said he had given directives to ensure all necessary arrangements were made, to ensure the ongoing projects were completed.

He added that he would inspect their progress and all ongoing projects in the state, after the governorship elections.

He further explained that part of the ongoing project at the Plateau Specialist Hospital was the remodeling of some structures to accommodate the newly acquired ultra-modern hospital equipment.

He said that the equipment, which included Superstar MRI Machine, CT scanner, 4D Ultrasound Scanner and Digital X-Ray Machine among others, would cater for the health needs of Plateau people.

He said that the other projects such as the construction of the kalong bridge, and general hospitals at Mabudi, Kanke and Riyom were ready to be inaugurated, adding that he was committed to ensuring the Lalong legacy projects were also completed

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NJC recommends new judges across five states, two appellate courts

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26 minutes ago

November 6, 2026

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The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended 28 candidates for appointment as judicial officers across five states and two appellate courts.

The recommendations were made at the council’s 112th meeting held on November 3, 2026, according to a statement issued on Wednesday by NJC’s deputy director (Information), Kemi Babalola-Ogedengbe.

Of the 28 candidates, 24 were recommended for appointment as judges of the High Courts of Kano, Ebonyi, Edo, Adamawa and Ogun states.

One candidate was recommended for appointment as Grand Kadi of the Plateau State Sharia Court of Appeal, while another was recommended as Kadi of the Adamawa State Sharia Court of Appeal.

Two other candidates were recommended for appointment as judges of the Adamawa State Customary Court of Appeal.

The council also included Ijeoma Agugua in the shortlist of candidates for appointment as substantive chief judge of Imo State.

The candidates recommended for the various courts include Tijjani Zololo for appointment as Grand Kadi of the Plateau State Sharia Court of Appeal.

For the Kano State High Court, the recommended candidates are Hassan Nafisan, Ahmad Halima, Bature Abdullahi and Umar Musa.

Amaga Dickson was recommended for appointment as a judge of the Ebonyi State High Court.

The candidates recommended for the Edo State High Court are Osawaru Benson, Omoruyi Taiye, Adamaigbo Dorathy, Usiobaifo Festus, Oiwoh Pius, Amune Majebi and Imuekemhe Emile.

Those recommended for the Adamawa State High Court are Sa’ad Aminu, Musa Ibrahim, Giwa Sadiq, Mijinyawa Musa, Ibrahim Japhet, Bakari Aliyu and Ahmadu Yakubu.

For the Ogun State High Court, the recommended candidates are Oke Olakulehin, Obienu Adebimpe, Daudu Fatimat, Kadiri Rafiat and Osho Oludotun.

Ishaku Abubakar was recommended for appointment as Kadi of the Adamawa State Sharia Court of Appeal, while Dimas Elsha and Pembi David were recommended as judges of the Adamawa State Customary Court of Appeal.

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Nigeria Get Second Chance as CAF Reportedly Considers Flying Eagles for 2027 U-20 AFCON

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2 hours ago

November 6, 2026

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Nigeria’s Flying Eagles could be handed a lifeline in their quest to qualify for the 2027 FIFA U-20 World Cup following reports that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) is considering including the team in the 2027 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations.

The development follows Ghana’s reported removal as hosts of the continental competition, potentially creating an opening for Nigeria to secure a place in the tournament.

Sports247 reports that CAF has informed the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to keep the Flying Eagles on standby for a possible invitation to the 2027 U-20 AFCON.

Nigeria initially missed out on automatic qualification after suffering a disappointing 4-1 defeat to Burkina Faso in the final of the 2026 WAFU Zone B U-20 Championship.

Burkina Faso secured the region’s automatic qualification ticket, while Ghana were expected to occupy the second available place as hosts of the continental tournament.

However, Ghana’s reported failure to meet CAF’s hosting requirements has thrown the arrangement into uncertainty, with the continental governing body expected to appoint a new host.

The situation could work in Nigeria’s favour, with the Flying Eagles potentially considered for the place initially reserved for Ghana as tournament hosts, having finished runners-up in the WAFU Zone B competition.

Although CAF is yet to make an official announcement confirming Nigeria’s inclusion, the reported development has raised hopes of a second opportunity for the seven-time African champions.

The 2027 U-20 AFCON will carry additional significance as it will also serve as Africa’s qualifying competition for the FIFA U-20 World Cup.

According to CAF’s qualification format, the four semi-finalists will represent the continent at the global tournament.

Nigeria’s possible inclusion would therefore provide the Flying Eagles with another opportunity to compete for continental honours and keep their World Cup ambitions alive.

The West African giants have a proud history at the FIFA U-20 World Cup, having finished runners-up on two occasions, in 1989 and 2005.

For now, Nigeria will await CAF’s final decision, with the reported development offering renewed hope after their disappointment in the WAFU Zone B final.