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Plateau REC decries poor response towards PVC collection

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3 years ago

December 6, 2022

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The Plateau State, resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr. Oliver Tersoo Agundu, has strongly condemned the poor response of the public in the state towards the collection of PVC.

Dr. Agundu, who stated this during an interaction with newsmen in Jos, said more efforts need to be made in this regard so that people can come forward and collect their PVCs and get ready for voting for the candidates of their choice next year.

He called on the media and traditional institutions to help amplify the importance of PVC collection by redoubling their efforts in creating awareness and sensitization in this regard, for obvious reasons.

The REC also disclosed that the commission has just taken delivery of another batch of PVCs totaling 362,465 of those that registered newly this year, as well as cases of transfers and replacements.

“As announced by the headquarters a few days ago, there shall be a nationwide commencement of PVC collection on Monday, December 12, 2022, through Monday, January 23, 2023, at the headquarters of the 774 local government areas. The commission has also announced that PVC collections will be devolved to 8,809 registration areas or wards from January 6 to 15, 2023,” he said.

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

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3 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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1 hour 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.