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ITF staff rejoice with DG for emerging Plateau Man of the year 2022

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3 years ago

January 7, 2023

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Staff at the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) have celebrated with the Director-General, Sir Joseph N. Ari on his conferment with the title of Kurnajam of Goemai Nation and for emerging as the 2022 Plateau Man of the year.

The Director of the Public Affairs Department, Mrs. Suleyol Fred Chagu, in a press statement in Jos, said the recognitions were truly deserved but not entirely unexpected to the workforce and other people that have worked closely with the DG since he assumed office in 2016.

Mrs. Chagu said the honors indicated that others outside of the ITF have begun to fully appreciate how the DG has transformed the organization from one that was incapable of actualizing its mandate to positively impacting hundreds of thousands of Nigerians with skills for employability and entrepreneurship.

She noted that as the Kurnajam of the Goemai Nation, (the defender of the Goemai Nation), the DG would bring considerable problem-solving skills to ensure peace and harmony, not just in the Goemai Nation but Plateau State in general.

The director added that the awards, which came at the beginning of the year, merely heralded similar awards that will follow and would serve as a buoy and encouragement for the DG, as he strives to ensure that as many Nigerians as possible are equipped in line with the policies and objectives of the Federal Government.

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Musk’s xAI is running nearly 50 gas turbines unchecked at its Mississippi data center

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32 minutes ago

May 13, 2026

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Elon Musk’s xAI is running nearly 50 natural gas turbines at its Mississippi data center, power plants that the state is currently not regulating thanks to a loophole.

The power plants are considered “mobile” by the state of Mississippi because they are sitting on flatbed trailers, thus allowing them to dodge to air pollution regulations for one year. The NAACP, which has filed a lawsuit on behalf of residents in the area, says the unchecked emissions from the turbines is worsening air quality in an already polluted region. This week, it asked the court for an injunction against xAI.

At issue is the “mobile” nature of the turbines. The Southern Environmental Law Center, which filed the lawsuit on behalf of the NAACP, says the turbines are being operated in violation of federal law, which says that power plants mounted on a trailer can still be considered stationary and subject to air pollution regulations.

XAI has been granted permits for 15 of its turbines. A Greater Memphis Chamber of Commerce press release previously said that “about half” of the 35 turbines in operation in May 2025 would remain on site. However, xAI has continued to install more. Currently, it’s operating 46, according to a local news report.

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Plateau relaxes curfew in Jos North after attack by bandits

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2 hours ago

May 13, 2026

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The Plateau State Government has reviewed the curfew imposed on Jos North Local Government Area following a satisfactory security assessment carried out in the affected area.

This was disclosed on Wednesday by Joyce Ramnap, the commissioner for information and communication.

According to her, the decision followed a satisfactory assessment of the security situation in the area.

“Curfew earlier imposed on the area is hereby further relaxed. Effective Wednesday, May 13, 2026, the curfew will now run from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. daily,” Ms Ramnap said.

“Residents are advised to continue to comply strictly with the directive and cooperate with security agencies,” she added.

She urged residents to remain law-abiding, vigilant, and report suspicious activities to security agencies, while appreciating their cooperation and understanding.

Ms Rambap also advised residents to report suspicious activities to security agencies.

The curfew was imposed following a deadly attack in Angwan Rukuba community where more than 30 persons were killed in the attack.