Author Archives: Peter Akpah

By Peter Akpah The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has lifted the ban on religious gatherings in the country. Chairman of the Committee and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, made the announcement on Monday during the regular briefing. The PTF Chairman explained that decision was based on recommendations of the committeeContinue reading “COVID-19: PTF Lifts Ban On Religious Gatherings”

By Peter Akpah Plateau State Governor and Chairman, Northern Governors Forum, Simon Bako Lalong has congratulated the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Ahmed Idris Wase on the occasion of his 56th birthday. In a congratulatory message, Governor Lalong described the Deputy Speaker as one of the dedicated, loyal and patriotic sons of Plateau State whoContinue reading “GOVERNOR LALONG CONGRATULATES DEPUTY SPEAKER AHMED WASE @ 56”

By Peter Akpah SOUTHERN ZONE SENATORIAL BYE-ELECTION 2020 FINDINGS OF AN “ON THE SPOT ASSESMENT” OF THE CHANCES OF CANDIDATES AND POLITICAL PARTIES AHEAD OF PRIMARY AND SECONDARY ELECTIONS WITH GRASSROOTS PARTY STALWARTS CARRIED OUT BY MUNASHAKONLINE AND SOURCENEWS24 BLOGS IN QUAN PAN AND SHENDAM LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF PLATEAU STATE. In a bid toContinue reading “A’ Tale of War in Quanpa’an As Everyone Wants To Be A Senator, Clash of The Titans””

By Peter Akpah The Northern Governors Forum says it is shocked and distressed by the news of the death of the former Group Managing Director of Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Dr Maikanti Kachalla Baru. Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Plateau State, Simon Bako Lalong in a message of commiseration described the suddenContinue reading “NORTHERN GOVERNORS MOURN FORMER NNPC GMD, DR. MAIKANTI KACHALLA BARU.”

By Peter Akpah National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Uche Secondus The national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr Uche Secondus, has described the five years’ administration of President Muhammadu Buhari and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), as a waste and a road that ought not to be taken. InContinue reading “Secondus Berates Buhari’s Performance After Five Years In Office”

By Peter Akpah PRESS RELEASE The Hon. member representing Jos North/Bassa federal constituency in the National Assembly, Maitala Haruna (Turakin Jere) is pained and expresses utter dismay over the brutal and indiscriminate killing of four innocent members of the Irigwe community yesterday. Hon. Maitala condemns in the strongest term the inglorious act describing it asContinue reading “Reps’ Hon Maitala Condemned Killings of Four in Iregwe Community, Call on Security To Step Up””

By Peter Akpah Democracy Day: Rep. Simon Mwadkwon, Ph.D Charge Nigerians to Remain Optimistic For a Brighter Future, Lauds Their Contributions to Nation Building As Nigerians celebrate the Nation’s 21 years of uninterrupted democracy, the Member representing Barkin Ladi/Riyom Federal Constituency Plateau State, Rep. Simon Mwadkwon Ph.D has admonished all Nigerians to remain optimistic andContinue reading “Reps” Simon Mwadkwon’ Charge Nigerians To Remain Optimistic For a Brighter Future, As Nigeria Marks Democracy Day.”

By Peter Akpah NORTHERN GOVERNORS CONGRATULATE GOVERNOR AMINU BELLO MASARI AT 70. The Northern Governors Forum has rejoiced with Katsina State Governor, Aminu Bello Masari of Katsina State as he turns 70 on Friday 29th May 2020. Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Plateau State, Simon Bako Lalong in a congratulatory message described GovernorContinue reading “Northern Governors Salutes’ Aminu Bello Masari @70.”

By Peter Akpah The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has announced that three out of the numerous claims of COVID-19 herbal cure have been identified and forwarded to relevant authorities for further investigation and validation. The Chairman of the PTF, Boss Mustapha made the announcement on Wednesday while briefing journalists in Abuja. He saidContinue reading “SGF: We Have Identified Three Claims Of Local COVID-19 Cure For Further Investigation”

By Peter Akpah A file photo of CBN Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele. The Central Bank of Nigeria on Thursday reduced its monetary policy rate to 12.5 percent as part of efforts to combat the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic. The previous rate was 13.50 percent. However, the bank retained its Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR)Continue reading “BREAKING: CBN Reduces MPR To 12.5 Percent”