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Plateau Government Appeals to Youth Leaders Amid Upcoming Protest

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July 31, 2024

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Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State

The Secretary of the Government of Plateau State, Mr. Samuel Jatau, has called on the youth of the State to maintain peace and refrain from participating in the planned protest on August 1.

During a meeting on Tuesday in Jos, Mr. Jatau, accompanied by Mr. Jeremiah Satmak, the Chief of Staff to Governor Caleb Mutfwang, engaged with youth leaders from the 17 local government areas. He urged them to exercise patience as various levels of government work to address the nation’s challenges.

Addressing journalists after the meeting, Mr. Jatau said, “We just addressed the wonderful Plateau youth leaders with a simple message: Plateau youths should say no to protest. We explained the need for patience with the government of President Bola Tinubu and Governor Caleb Mutfwang. This administration has only been in office for a year and inherited a nation burdened with debt. It’s not easy to resolve these issues overnight. Although there is hardship, food is expensive, and everyone is facing difficulties, the government is taking steps to ease these problems.

“As a State, the Governor is actively working to address these issues. We are currently in the planting season, and soon it will be harvest time, which will bring some relief. Historically, protests in Plateau have a thin line that can quickly turn violent, and we want to avoid that. We are tired of violence and seek to promote peace to enhance tourism and change the narrative in the State.”

Echoing this sentiment, Pololis Gyang, Youth Leader of the Rock Haven community in Jos, urged youths to shun the protest for the sake of peace and security in the State.

“We in Plateau State unequivocally dissociate ourselves from the anticipated protest due to the ambiguous and unclear circumstances surrounding it,” Mr. Gyang stated. “We cannot ignore the motives behind those calling for the nationwide protest. We acknowledge the widespread hunger, hardship, and uncertainty regarding the state of our economy. However, the suspicious manner in which the protest is being orchestrated raises significant concerns.

“We call on our beloved Plateau youths to desist from joining a protest that undermines the relative peace in the State. We also urge our people to protect their communities from elements seeking to cause pandemonium.”

For more updates on this developing story, stay tuned to Plateaureports.com.

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“Enough of This Disregard” — NRFF President Aré Warns Rugby Clubs Over Bypassing State Associations

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September 22, 2026

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Nigeria Rugby Football Federation President Dr. Ademola Aré has warned rugby clubs and stakeholders against operating outside recognised state association structures, insisting that continued disregard for established administration could slow the development of the sport in Nigeria.

Aré issued the warning following complaints from sports directors and commissioners in some states about clubs carrying out activities without working with their respective state rugby associations.

For the NRFF president, clubs seeking national recognition must first establish a functional relationship with the structures responsible for rugby within their states.

“To get into the national federation, you need to align with state associations,” Aré said.

“Unfortunately, some club owners are not doing this, yet they want to travel abroad to represent the country.”

Aré believes such practices create unnecessary conflict between clubs, state associations, sports councils and the national federation.

“They keep forgetting the basic things, which makes them work at cross purposes with the federation, and it is rugby that suffers,” he added.

The warning comes as the NRFF pushes to expand rugby at grassroots level and strengthen its presence within Nigeria’s national sporting structures. The federation has also recently invested in training coaches, referees and medical personnel, with Aré urging those beneficiaries to work closely with their state associations and communities.

Aré said cooperation at state level could also strengthen the federation’s attempts to secure greater recognition for rugby in national competitions.

“If they did, it would be easier for the sport to gain wider acceptance, and we would not need to fight every time for recognition,” he said.

The NRFF president went further, saying clubs seeking to travel internationally should obtain clearance from their state association and the national federation.

“Enough of this disregard for constituted authority,” Aré declared. “All stakeholders must respect the structures put in place for the proper administration and development of rugby in Nigeria.”

With Nigeria targeting continued international growth and ultimately an Olympic pathway, Aré’s message is that progress on the field must be matched by stronger organisation off it.

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How Bauchi Accountant-General Transferred State Funds to PrivateCompany – Witness

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September 22, 2026

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Trial of the Accountant-General of Bauchi State, Sirajo Muhammed Jaja continued on Monday, September 21, 2026 at the Federal High Court in Abuja presided over by Justice Obiora Egwuatu with a witness revealing how Jaja diverted state funds to a private company.

Jaja is facing prosecution by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC , alongside Aliyu Abubakar, Abubakar Muhammed Hafiz, Ari Manga and Muhammed Aminu Bose, for alleged corruption.
The defendants are being prosecuted by the EFCC on an amended five-count charge ofmoney laundering, diversion of public funds, and criminal misappropriation of funds to the tune of N1,635,270,350.9 (One Billion, Six Hundred and Thirty-five Million, Two Hundred and Seventy Thousand, Three Hundred and Fifty Naira, Nine Kobo).
Prosecution counsel, Ekele E. Iheanacho, SAN told the court that the matter was for trial before calling in the first witness, PW1to testify in the court. The prosecution witness, Williams Abimbola, a compliance officer with the United Bank for Africa, UBA, said her line of duty include among others receiving requests from law enforcement agencies, responding to enquiries and any other duty assigned to her by the bank’s Chief compliance officer.
The EFCC produced the state account statement and written statement of the bank to support its claim in the court.
It is alleged that the defendants, as signatories to Bauchi State sub-treasury accounts transferred monies from the state Sub-Treasury Accounts to JASFAD Resources Enterprises managed by the first defendant, Aliyu Abubakar.
When the prosecution counsel asked the witness to explain the transaction that happened on 29 October 2024, as well as further transactions, she said, “My Lord, on the 29 of October 2024, we have three credit transfers into the account of JASFAD from the Sub-treasury Bauchi Account. We have a transfer of N13,144,500, we also had a transfer of N17,169,300, and there is a transfer of N46,030,500.
Providing details of the transactions in the account, the UBA staff said: “On the seventh of November 2024, we had a credit transfer of N17,886,250, but the teller’s details were not captured. It just showed that transfers were made. On 15 November, we had two credit transfers transferred by order of the Sub-treasury, Bauchi Account the amount is N12,215,000 and N16,919,750 respectively.
“ On 19 November, 2024, we had another transfer by order of the sub-treasury Bauchi account for N90,373,550. On November 22,2024, we had a credit transfer from sub-treasury Bauchi account for N140,087,500. Then on 24 December, 2024, we had two credit transfers by order of sub-treasury Bauchi Account, the first one is for N24,192,000 and the second transfer is N48,892,500. On 27 December, 2024, we had two credit transfers by order of sub-treasury Bauchi account into JASFAD, the first is N335,040,000 and the second transfer is for N300,000,000.
“On the 31 December, we had two transfers by order of the Sub-treasury Bauchi Account of N14,285,527.20k. The second transfer is for N26,975,000.
On 25 February, 2025 we had a credit transfer by order of sub-treasury, Bauchi Account to JASFAD Resources of N19,840,000, and N13,020,000. On March 3, 2025, we had a credit transfer by order of sub-treasury, Bauchi account for N16,105,223.70k. On March 5, 2025, we had a credit transfer of N56,642,500. On March 7, 2025, we had a credit transfer of N45,923,790, on March 10, 2025, we had a transfer of N11,253,500. On March 12 2025, we had two credit transfer from sub-treasury Bauchi account to JASFAD Resources Enterprises, the first transfer is for N49,280,000, the second transfer is for N30,720,000, while on March 14, 2025, we had a credit transfer by order of sub-treasury, Bauchi account of N28,262,500.
The witness informed the court that on 25 February, 2025, there were two credits from the Subtreasury Bauchi account to JASFAD Resources account

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