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Plateau: Redeem your image with governorship and state assembly elections – Ex Governor Jang tells INEC

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3 years ago

March 4, 2023

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Former Governor of Plateau State and a member of the PDP Board of Trustees, Senator Jonah Jang, has asserted that the forthcoming governorship and state house of assembly elections present another opportunity for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to redeem itself from the general poor perception Nigerians hold about the Commission.

The former governor, who took a swipe at the commission over the way and manner in which the last Saturday elections were handled, tasked all election stakeholders, including INEC and security agencies, to do what is necessary to forestall a repeat of the shortcomings of the presidential and national assembly polls.

He pointed out that INEC, in particular, should recognize that the destiny of the over 200 million Nigerians has been entrusted to them and that setting the nation on fire wilfully, either by omission or commission, is unpatriotic, and only posterity will judge.

Senator Jang, in a signed statement, said as the governorship and state houses of assembly approaches, there is a need for the PDP to close ranks, shelve all differences, and pursue the election as a common front, adding that the manipulated presidential poll should propel everyone to do what is right to put all candidates on a winning streak.

“We should not allow our emotions to overtake our sense of purpose at this time; the successes achieved in the past election must be the driving force for more outstanding achievements in the forthcoming polls, which are indeed local.”

“Having secured 5 out of 8 House of Representatives positions and 2 Senate positions already in the kitty, with a third on the horizon in Plateau State, we should be working hard to install a governor and a house of assembly who will join hands to stand for the interests of our dear state.”

“The pains and lessons of the past eight years, where we had the APC in government both in Plateau and at the national level but have had no benefit, are instructive.” The outcome of the presidential polls has shown where the leanings of Plateau people are; an APC government in the state is a subscription to further neglect, as experienced in the last eight years.

“Let’s not forget that the last eight years brought us untold hardship; we were almost robbed of our identity.” “Forces alien to us took control and nearly destroyed everything we stood for, all in an attempt to curry personal favor from the government at the center; we cannot afford to endure another eight years of total misrule; we must resist those who attempt to coerce our mind into believing that we are second-class people.”

Senator Jang implored the people of Plateau State to vote for a governor who will have the backing of state and national assembly members in pursuing the interests of the Plateau people.

“The time to act is now! The decision to build a virile plateau where unending peace reigns is ours to make. “We must not sit on the fence; we must defend our heritage, not just for ourselves but for our children and the oncoming generations.”

He called on the people of the Plateau State to come out in their numbers on Saturday, March 11th, to vote for the governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, Barrister Caleb Mutfwang, and other candidates of the party for state house of assembly elections.

The former governor, who said the ruling APC has been in power at the federal and state levels without any tangible development, added that throughout the eight years, people were dispossessed of their possessions, some were killed, others were maimed, while the state looked elsewhere.

He called on all, including the Obidents, not to lose faith but to join hands with the PDP to redeem the plateau and insulate it by voting for the PDP.

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Nigerian Newspaper Sports Headlines Today – Thursday, June 25, 2026

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31 minutes ago

June 25, 2026

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Stay up to date with the biggest sports stories making the front pages of Nigeria’s leading newspapers today.

Sporting Life

N1bn Prize Money: Baribote blasts NSC, says Dikko not sincere over NFF, NPFL reforms.

Wike expresses disappointment over Super Eagles’ absence from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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AFN invites 29 athletes for final Commonwealth Games preparations.

Prime Atlantic Squash Tournament has improved players’ quality, says ex-NSF boss.

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Sadiq Umar to undergo surgery after injury setback.

LMC calls for calm over purported licence withdrawal.

Anthony Okpotu completes move to Egyptian side Al Masry.

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Nwabali wrong to leave Chippa United without securing a new club – Troost-Ekong.

Queiroz berates VAR for denying Ghana a “clear penalty” against England.

LBHF’s Ibile Divisional Boxing Championships begin in Ikeja.

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Messi leads the Golden Boot race.

FIFA hands Madibo a five-game ban for breaking Kone’s leg.

16 clubs battle for four NNL playoff tickets.

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ThisDay

Wike expresses outrage over the Super Eagles’ absence from the World Cup.

Galatasaray insist no deal has been reached for Victor Osimhen.

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Celtic legend urges Kelechi Iheanacho to seek a fresh start.

NFF pledges wider access to CAF coaching courses across Nigeria.

Nigeria intensifies preparations for the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

IOC unveils new athlete grant to support Olympic development.

NFF yet to appear on FIFA membership list.

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FCT FA chairman applauds proposed ₦1bn NPFL prize boost.

Sadiq Umar targets a stronger comeback after injury.

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FIFA considers introducing a new penalty shootout format.

Côte d’Ivoire close in on Round of 32 qualification.

Former NPFL chairman questions proposed ₦1bn prize money.

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Victor Osimhen remains linked with Galatasaray.

Anthony Okpotu completes move to Al Masry.

Kelechi Iheanacho’s future remains uncertain.

Sadiq Umar begins rehabilitation after surgery.

Sports247 Take

Nigeria’s absence from the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues to dominate the sports pages, while Victor Osimhen’s transfer future, NPFL reforms, Commonwealth Games preparations and the race for the FIFA World Cup knockout stage are among the biggest talking points across today’s newspapers.

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Nigeria’s petrol price climbs to ₦1,596 per litre in May — NBS

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1 hour ago

June 25, 2026

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The average retail price paid by Nigerians for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, rose to ₦1,596.25 per litre in May 2026, reflecting the continued pressure of high fuel costs on households and businesses across the country.

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) disclosed this in its Petrol Price Watch report released on Wednesday, showing that the average pump price increased by 55.31 per cent when compared with ₦1,027.76 recorded in May 2025.

The latest figure also represents a 4.13 per cent increase from the average price of ₦1,532.93 per litre recorded in April 2026.

The data indicate that fuel prices have continued their upward trajectory despite fluctuations recorded in some months over the past year.

A review of the monthly trend showed that the national average stood at ₦1,037.66 per litre in June 2025, then declined to ₦1,024.99 in July and ₦988.25 in August. The average price fell further to ₦970.59 in September 2025, then rose to ₦1,052.31 in October and ₦1,061.35 in November.

In December 2025, the average price eased slightly to ₦1,048.63 per litre and stood at ₦1,034.76 in January 2026. It increased marginally to ₦1,051.47 in February, then surged to ₦1,288.54 in March and ₦1,532.93 in April. The upward trend continued in May, reaching ₦1,596.25 per litre.

Edo records highest price

Across the states, Edo recorded the highest average retail price of petrol at ₦1,722.91 per litre in May.

Bauchi followed, with an average price of ₦1,715.47 per litre, while Benue residents paid ₦1,698.57 per litre.

On the other hand, Adamawa recorded the lowest average price at ₦1,469.83 per litre. Katsina followed closely with ₦1,470.63 per litre, while Sokoto posted an average of ₦1,489.33 per litre.

The figures underscore the wide variations in petrol prices across the country, reflecting differences in transportation costs, supply logistics and market conditions.

South-south leads geopolitical zones

At the zonal level, the South-South recorded the highest average petrol price at ₦1,623.84 per litre.

The North-east followed with ₦1,622.76, while the South-East posted an average of ₦1,593.91.

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The North-central zone recorded ₦1,589.92, marginally higher than the South-West’s ₦1,588.96. The North-West had the lowest zonal average at ₦1,564.11 per litre.

The latest report highlights the persistent rise in fuel prices since the deregulation of the downstream petroleum sector, with petrol now selling at levels significantly higher than those recorded a year ago.

For many households and businesses, the increase continues to translate into higher transportation and operating costs, adding to broader concerns over the cost of living in Africa’s largest economy.