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Plateau South Senator, Nora Dadu’ut talks about rift with Governor Lalong

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4 years ago

May 20, 2022

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Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District Prof. Nora Dadu’ut says contrary to insinuations that there is a rift between her and Governor Simon Lalong over the contest for the Senatorial seat.

Senator Dadu’ut also described as wicked and unfounded the rumours that she was intimidated and harassed from recontesing for Senator and that the attack on her convoy in Namu was politically motivated.

Below is the complete text of the Press Statement by Distinguished Senator Nora Dadu’ut.

Text of a press conference by Distinguished Senator (Prof) Nora Ladi Daduut on the 19th of May 2022

Good evening Gentle men of the Press. I sen. (Prof) Dame Nora Ladi Daduut representing Plateau South Senatorial District, wish to first and foremost, welcome you all to this Press Conference and for accepting my invitation. I thank you for your usual support at all times. I want you to note that I appreciate your professionalism.

The essence of this Press Conference is mainly to shed light on the incident that took place after the Commissioning of the Information Communication Technology Centre Namu in my Senatorial District.

It was an unfortunate incident that turned the beauty and joy of the commissioning of the Information Communication Technology Centre into a sad end.

I wish to once again express my deep regret to the entire Nigerian Union of Journalists, Plateau State Chapter over the unfortunate incident that occurred which led to the loss of your Bus.

While I thank God for all the Traditional Rulers, Stakeholders and all that were present and held up in the mob attack, I equally thank Him for sparing us all from physical harm and I pray that He heals us all from the emotional trauma we experienced.

For your burnt NUJ Bus, I would reach out to the Executive of the council through my media consultant soon.

I want to use this opportunity to clear the air on some ongoing rumors and unverified reports carried by some online and electronic media alleging that I am seeking re-election and have been denied the opportunity by some major political actors in the state, and that I was attacked and threatened to back down from the race of the Senatorial seat.

I Senator(Prof) Nora Ladi Daduut want to emphatically stress that I have never contemplated seeking re-election at any point in time, nor endeavored to procure a nomination / Interest form for the Plateau South Senatorial District race.

Secondly I have never informed anyone that my life was threatened because of the Senatorial seat I currently occupy.

What happened in Namu District of Quaanpan Local Government Council on the 28th April 2022 was an act of criminality by hoodlums, dissident enemies of progress and detractors protesting the arrest of some suspected criminals and unfortunately, my entourage including that of the members of the NUJ who went to cover my event got caught up in it .

I want to use this medium to say that no rift whatsoever exists between me Senator(Prof) Dame Nora Ladi Daduut, the Senator representing Plateau South and the State Governor, His Excellency Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong .

Governor Simon Lalong has been very supportive and I do appreciate all his support thus far.

Any rumour that I have been threatened by Governor Lalong is baseless , false and a mere blackmail which should be disregarded .

I want to use this opportunity to thank his Excellency Governor Simon Lalong for his support and to say that I support his political aspirations, and I would always remain grateful to him for his support.

I urge the people of my Senatorial district to remain peaceful and continue to be their brothers keeper at all times.

Thank you all for listening .

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Late Lightning in Yamoussoukro: Dunstan, Adegbuyi Strike as Flamingos Sink Burkina Faso 2-0 for Perfect WAFU-B Hat-Trick

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September 21, 2026

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Nigeria’s Flamingos struck twice in the closing stages to defeat Burkina Faso 2-0 on Monday, extending their perfect start at the 2026 WAFU-B U-17 Girls’ Cup in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire, to three consecutive victories.

After Burkina Faso frustrated Nigeria for more than 80 minutes, Mary Dunstan finally broke the resistance in the 82nd minute, before Oluwakemi Adegbuyi sealed the victory deep into stoppage time in the 90+4th minute.

The result means coach Akeem Busari’s side have collected maximum points from their opening three matches and scored 11 goals while conceding only two.

Nigeria entered the contest as the competition’s form team following a 5-0 demolition of Niger Republic and a dramatic 4-2 victory over Ghana, achieved despite playing the final half-hour with 10 players.

Burkina Faso, however, presented a different challenge. They had recovered from an opening 4-0 defeat by Ghana to beat hosts Côte d’Ivoire 1-0, and their compact approach kept the Flamingos scoreless for most of Monday’s encounter.

Nigeria’s persistence eventually paid off through Dunstan, who has now scored in all three matches at the tournament. She also found the net against Niger and Ghana.

Adegbuyi then delivered the knockout blow in stoppage time, adding to the goal she scored against Ghana and completing another successful night for the World Cup-bound Flamingos.

Busari had warned before the match that Burkina Faso would not be underestimated, stressing that Nigeria could not afford complacency despite winning their opening fixtures.

The victory keeps Nigeria firmly on course in the six-team league-format competition, which was adopted following Benin Republic’s withdrawal.

Next comes another major examination: hosts Côte d’Ivoire on September 24, before Nigeria conclude their programme against Togo on September 27.

Three games. Three victories. Eleven goals. And with Dunstan and Adegbuyi delivering when Burkina Faso appeared capable of holding out, the Flamingos’ perfect run in Yamoussoukro rolls on.

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FG Continues NEMSAS Rollout, Strengthens Emergency Care and Hospital Infrastructure in Bauchi

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1 hour ago

September 21, 2026

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The Federal Government has continued the nationwide rollout of the National Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System (NEMSAS) with the deployment of new ambulances to selected health facilities in Bauchi State, alongside the unveiling of a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) facility at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH).

The interventions, unveiled by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, are part of the implementation of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, through the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative (NHSRII), particularly Pillar 4, which focuses on improving the health security of the nation.

The NEMSAS ambulances will strengthen emergency referrals across selected facilities, including Toro General Hospital, Gamawa Hospital, Federal Medical Centre, Misau, ATBUTH and the Fistula Centre in Ningi. The Bauchi deployment builds on the Federal Government’s continuing rollout of NEMSAS across the country, following recent deployments in Plateau and Ogun States.

Speaking at the event, Prof. Pate said timely access to emergency care is essential to saving lives, particularly in communities where distance and inadequate referral capacity can delay life-saving care. He urged beneficiary institutions to ensure the ambulances are properly utilised, maintained and integrated into referral pathways.

The Minister also highlighted the Federal Government’s broader investments in Bauchi’s health system, including the ongoing expansion of ATBUTH, the Federal Medical Centre in Misau, the North-East Vesicovaginal Fistula Centre in Ningi and the revitalisation of more than 100 primary healthcare centres through federal-state collaboration. Earlier in 2026, the Federal Government deployed approximately ₦10 billion worth of medical equipment, medicines, ambulances and maternity kits to health facilities across the state.

At ATBUTH, the newly unveiled CNG facility, aimed at improving the efficiency and sustainability of energy use within the hospital, forms part of efforts to strengthen the infrastructure that supports hospital operations. The ongoing expansion of the teaching hospital is expected to increase capacity for tertiary and specialised services. The Federal Government is also investing in advanced diagnostics and cancer care to bring specialised services closer to citizens and reduce the need for patients to travel outside the state for essential care.

Prof. Pate said the investments demonstrate the administration’s focus on translating policy commitments into practical improvements in the health system. He added that the Federal Government would continue to work with the Bauchi State Government, health institutions and other stakeholders to ensure that investments in emergency care, infrastructure and specialised services translate into improved access and better health outcomes for the people of Bauchi State.

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare remains committed to its mandate to save lives, reduce both physical and financial pain, and produce health for all Nigerians.

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