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Workers shut Plateau LG secretariat over unpaid salaries

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4 years ago

October 21, 2022

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Protesting workers of Lantang North Local Government Area of Plateau State on Thursday 20th October 2022 shut down the council Secretariat.

Some of the angry workers who spoke with The PUNCH in Jos said they decided to close the secretariat to register their grievances over the non-payment of their salaries for more than four months

One of the workers who declined to give her name said,” Early morning today (Thursday), Local Government staff of Langtang North LGA in large numbers embarked on a peaceful demonstration to register their grievances over non-payment of six months salary by the Local Government Management team.

“The council secretariat was closed under the instruction of the National Union of Local Government Employees. All offices were closed, both local and federal, including the judiciary offices.

“Roads leading in and out of Langtang North were also closed for several hours and we are not ready to stop the protest unless the government acts on our demands,” she added.

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

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33 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.