Simon Lalong – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Wed, 20 Dec 2023 09:04:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Simon Lalong – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Simon Lalong Resigns as Minister of Labour and Employment, Set to Join Senate https://www.theinfostride.com/simon-lalong-resigns-as-minister-of-labour-and-employment-set-to-join-senate/ https://www.theinfostride.com/simon-lalong-resigns-as-minister-of-labour-and-employment-set-to-join-senate/#respond Tue, 19 Dec 2023 21:00:08 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=364840 The Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong, has officially tendered his resignation to President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, signaling his departure from the role to assume his position as Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District. The resignation was confirmed in a statement signed by Dr. Makut Simon Macham, Special Adviser to the outgoing Minister [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/simon-lalong-resigns-as-minister-of-labour-and-employment-set-to-join-senate/feed/ 0 PDP guber candidate rubbishes Gov Lalong’s allegations of unpaid salaries https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-guber-candidate-rubbishes-gov-lalongs-allegations-of-unpaid-salaries/ https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-guber-candidate-rubbishes-gov-lalongs-allegations-of-unpaid-salaries/#respond Fri, 10 Feb 2023 12:53:37 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=341330 The gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang has rebutted Governor Simon Lalong’s allegations of unpaid salaries levelled against him during his tenure as chairman of Mangu Local Government Area of the state. InfoStride News recalls that Lalong had on Wednesday during a rally at Wase LGA, accused Mutfwang [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-guber-candidate-rubbishes-gov-lalongs-allegations-of-unpaid-salaries/feed/ 0 2023: It’s Not Constitutional For South To Demand On Producing Next President, Says Northern Governors https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-its-not-constitutional-for-south-to-demand-on-producing-next-president-says-northern-governors/ https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-its-not-constitutional-for-south-to-demand-on-producing-next-president-says-northern-governors/#respond Mon, 27 Sep 2021 19:30:24 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=309076 The Northern Governors’ Forum (NGF) has said that the South’s insistence on producing the next president of Nigeria, contradicts the provisions of the constitution. They stated their position after a meeting in Kaduna on Monday. In a communique signed by the Governor of Plateau State and Chairman of the Forum, Simon Lalong, the governors said [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-its-not-constitutional-for-south-to-demand-on-producing-next-president-says-northern-governors/feed/ 0 I Will Make It Difficult For Kidnappers In Plateau State – Simon Lalong https://www.theinfostride.com/i-will-make-it-difficult-for-kidnappers-in-plateau-state-simon-lalong/ Thu, 30 Jan 2020 23:30:43 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=246586 Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong has said from now on, any kidnapper that is captured in the state will face the death penalty. He revealed this today at Shendam Mini Stadium during the coronation and upgrade of three chiefdoms in Shendam Local Government Area. According to him, kidnappers are currently relocating from other places to [...]

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]]> APC Governors Support Community Policing – Simon Lalong https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-governors-support-community-policing-simon-lalong/ Sat, 25 Jan 2020 00:13:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=245808 There is a growing agreement among Governors of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC on what the best strategy for ending insecurity in their states is, according to Simon Lalong. Lalong revealed this today during the first quarterly meeting of the Governance Programme Steering Committee of the Progressive Governors’ Forum PGF. According to him, APC governors are [...]

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]]> The Constant Agitation For The Amendment Of Our Constitution Must Stop – Simon Lalong https://www.theinfostride.com/the-constant-agitation-for-the-amendment-of-our-constitution-must-stop-simon-lalong/ Tue, 03 Dec 2019 21:44:04 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=242347 Plateau State governor, Simon Lalong has blasted the persistent agitation for the amendment to the Nigerian constitution. According to him, doing this is affecting the seamless operation of the document. Simon, who said this at the opening of the 2019 Law Week of the Nigeria Bar Association, Jos branch added that Nigerians, most especially the [...]

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]]> My Appeal Court Victory Is The People’s Will — Governor Simon Lalong https://www.theinfostride.com/my-appeal-court-victory-is-the-peoples-will-governor-simon-lalong/ Sat, 30 Nov 2019 16:27:51 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=242157 Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong has said his victory at the Appeal Court is the will of the people. In a recent statement by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr. Simon Macham, Lalong said his victory is a win for the people too. He added that he was not shocked by the court [...]

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]]> Supreme Court Verdict Means Buhari Will Now Focus On Uplifting Nigeria – Lalong https://www.theinfostride.com/supreme-court-verdict-means-buhari-will-now-focus-on-uplifting-nigeria-lalong/ Thu, 31 Oct 2019 10:40:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=240022 Plateau State governor, Simon Lalong has said Muhammadu Buhari’s victory at Supreme Court has paved the way for Nigeria to move to greater heights without distractions. He revealed this in a statement on Wednesday by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr. Simon Macham. According to Simon, the judgment was a sign that the [...]

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]]> Yakubu Gowon Is A Rare Gift To Nigeria And The World – Simon Lalong https://www.theinfostride.com/yakubu-gowon-is-a-rare-gift-to-nigeria-and-the-world-simon-lalong/ Sun, 20 Oct 2019 15:13:04 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=238902 Plateau State governor, Simon Lalong has hailed former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, on his 85th birthday. According to Lalong, Yakubu Gowon is a rare gift to the state, Nigeria and the world. Simon praised Gowon’s life and huge sacrifices toward building Nigeria and achieving global peace. His words, “Gen. Gowon is a distinguished [...]

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]]> I Will Improve Power Supply In Plateau State – Simon Lalong https://www.theinfostride.com/i-will-improve-power-supply-in-plateau-state-simon-lalong/ Wed, 18 Sep 2019 03:44:47 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=237595 Simon Lalong, Plateau state governor has shared how he plans to improve the power supply in his state. He shared this pledge when he visited the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Mr. Usman Gur Muhammad. The governor said he loves to make the people happy so he will not relent. He [...]

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]]> Buhari Was Surprised That The Super Eagles Were Owed Allowances – Simon Lalong https://www.theinfostride.com/buhari-was-surprised-that-the-super-eagles-were-owed-allowances-simon-lalong/ Mon, 01 Jul 2019 23:34:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=235325 President Muhammadu Buhari has revealed his shock at the fact that the Super Eagles of Nigeria currently partaking in the African Cup of Nations in Egypt are yet to receive their owed allowances. Plateau State governor, Simon Lalong revealed Buhari’s feelings to State House correspondents after a private meeting with Buhari at the Presidential Villa, [...]

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]]> I Will Rebuild Burnt Jos Market To Raise Revenue For N30K Minimum Wage – Lalong https://www.theinfostride.com/i-will-rebuild-burnt-jos-market-to-raise-revenue-for-n30k-minimum-wage-lalong/ Fri, 19 Apr 2019 17:00:49 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=231273 Plateau State governor, Simon Lalong has come out to state that he plans to rebuild the burnt Jos market so as to generate the kind of revenue that will pay the new N30,000 minimum wage. He also shared that the report that his government budgeted N1.1 billion to bring down the market in 2019 appropriation [...]

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]]> Workers Ensured My Re-Election Because I Paid Their Salaries – Simon Lalong https://www.theinfostride.com/workers-ensured-my-re-election-because-i-paid-their-salaries-simon-lalong/ Sun, 31 Mar 2019 18:47:18 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=230224 Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong has said workers in the state that were paid their salaries on time were responsible for his re-election. He revealed this at a send-off party organised by the state council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), to honor its immediate past chairman, Mr Jibrin Banchir. He then praised the workers [...]

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]]> Tinubu Is An Icon Of Contemporary Nigerian Politics – Simon Lalong https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-is-an-icon-of-contemporary-nigerian-politics-simon-lalong/ Thu, 28 Mar 2019 14:20:09 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=230013 Plateau State governor, Simon Lalong has described Bola Tinubu as the “the architect and icon of Nigeria’s contemporary politics.” Lalong revealed this in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mark Longyen, on Thursday in Jos, to celebrate the APC leader on his 67th birthday. He went ahead to describe Tinubu [...]

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]]> Simon Lalong Emerges Victorious In Plateau State Governorship Election https://www.theinfostride.com/simon-lalong-emerges-victorious-in-plateau-state-governorship-election/ Sun, 24 Mar 2019 09:47:38 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=229770 Governor of Plateau State, Simon Lalong, has clinched another term in office after emerging victorious in the supplementary election held on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Lalong, All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, polled 595,582 votes, while Jeremiah Useni of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), secured 546,813 votes, according to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Richard [...]

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]]> Buhari Has Fought Corruption Well – Simon Lalong https://www.theinfostride.com/buhari-has-fought-corruption-well-simon-lalong/ Tue, 18 Dec 2018 04:59:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=223542 Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau says President Muhammadu Buhari has changed the negative narrative about Nigeria among nations with his fight against corruption. Lalong said this in a special meassage to President Buhari through his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mr Mark Longyen, on Sunday in Jos. “Your Excellency, you have succeeded in [...]

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]]> APC Governors Are Automatic Campaign Coordinators For Buhari – Simon Lalong https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-governors-are-automatic-campaign-coordinators-for-buhari-simon-lalong/ Mon, 17 Dec 2018 03:53:00 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=223486 Gov Simon Lalong of Plateau has charged APC candidates in the state to open campaign offices in their constituency and mobilise voters to support the party. Lalong, while inaugurating his campaign office on Friday in Jos, urged candidates to reach out to all stakeholders and work as a unit to ensure success. He said that [...]

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]]> APC Is Deeply Rooted In Plateau State – Simon Lalong https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-is-deeply-rooted-in-plateau-state-simon-lalong/ Sun, 16 Dec 2018 01:59:29 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=223406 Gov Simon Lalong of Plateau has charged APC candidates in the state to open campaign offices in their constituency and mobilise voters to support the party. Lalong, while inaugurating his campaign office on Friday in Jos, urged candidates to reach out to all stakeholders and work as a unit to ensure success. He said that [...]

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]]> Politicians Should Not Do Anything That Will Puncture The Existing Peace – Simon Lalong https://www.theinfostride.com/politicians-should-not-do-anything-that-will-puncture-the-existing-peace-simon-lalong/ Thu, 11 Oct 2018 11:44:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=218352 Gov. Simon Lalong, has commended the peaceful conduct of the local government election in the state. Lalong said this shortly after casting his vote at the Ajikamai polling unit in Shendam Local Government Area (LGA) of the state on Wednesday. “So far, I have not received any negative report in any part of the state [...]

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]]> Simon Lalong Has Steered APC Away From Crisis – Letep Dabang https://www.theinfostride.com/simon-lalong-has-steered-apc-away-from-crisis-letep-dabang/ Wed, 18 Apr 2018 21:06:05 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=205122 Simon Lalong of Plateau has formally declared his intention to contest 2019 governorship poll in the state. The governor said that the declaration was as result of the intense pressure from the people of the state for him to recontest. Pwajok’s motion was unanimously seconded by voice vote from stakeholders at the meeting. Mrs Pauline [...]

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]]> Simon Lalong Has Declared His Interest To Contest – Letep Dabang https://www.theinfostride.com/simon-lalong-has-declared-his-interest-to-contest-letep-dabang/ Tue, 17 Apr 2018 18:07:05 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=205038 Simon Lalong of Plateau has formally declared his intention to contest 2019 governorship poll in the state. The governor said that the declaration was as result of the intense pressure from the people of the state for him to recontest. Pwajok’s motion was unanimously seconded by voice vote from stakeholders at the meeting. Mrs Pauline [...]

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]]> We Have Paid All Salaries In Plateau State – Simon Lalong https://www.theinfostride.com/we-have-paid-all-salaries-in-plateau-state-simon-lalong/ Tue, 23 Jan 2018 18:25:11 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=197025 Simon Lalong of Plateau has said his administration will not enact the controversial anti-grazing law in the state, as grazing areas for cattle ranching have yet to be developed. “When the governor of Benue was doing the law, I told him: `Just be careful, take other steps before you start implementation’. “But he said that [...]

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]]> I Warned Samuel Ortom To Be Careful With His Laws – Simon Lalong https://www.theinfostride.com/i-warned-samuel-ortom-to-be-careful-with-his-laws-simon-lalong/ Sun, 14 Jan 2018 11:01:20 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=196292 Simon Lalong of Plateau has said his administration will not enact the controversial anti-grazing law in the state, as grazing areas for cattle ranching have yet to be developed. “When the governor of Benue was doing the law, I told him: `Just be careful, take other steps before you start implementation’. “But he said that [...]

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]]> Workers’ Salary Is No More An Issue – Simon Lalong https://www.theinfostride.com/workers-salary-is-no-more-an-issue-simon-lalong/ Sat, 13 Jan 2018 09:48:14 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=196023 Simon Lalong of Plateau has said his administration will not enact the controversial anti-grazing law in the state, as grazing areas for cattle ranching have yet to be developed. “When the governor of Benue was doing the law, I told him: `Just be careful, take other steps before you start implementation’. “But he said that [...]

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]]> Hon. Damishi T. Sango Will Be Released – Simon Lalong https://www.theinfostride.com/hon-damishi-t-sango-will-be-released-simon-lalong/ Sun, 10 Dec 2017 00:29:24 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=192158 Simon Lalong has said that the Plateau and Kaduna State Governments are working as hard as possible with security operatives to have the Plateau PDP Chairman, Chief Damishi Sango, released. He said that the state governments were working for their unconditional release without delay. “I received with deep concern the news of the abduction of [...]

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]]> I Will Certainly Support Buhari In 2019 – Simon Lalong https://www.theinfostride.com/i-will-certainly-support-buhari-in-2019-simon-lalong/ Tue, 07 Nov 2017 04:09:39 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=187952 Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have rallied behind another Buhari presidency in 2019. During the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the APC on Tuesday, October 31, the Governors made it clear Buhari will get an automatic ticket if he only asks for one. The future of this country [...]

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]]> There Are Recurring Incidences Of Attacks On Irigwe Ciefdom – Simon Lalong https://www.theinfostride.com/there-are-recurring-incidences-of-attacks-on-irigwe-ciefdom-simon-lalong/ Sun, 15 Oct 2017 21:36:42 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=185407 Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew on the area. The curfew will run from 6 am to 6 pm daily, it said. “There are recurring incidences of attacks on Irigwe chiefdom and neighbouring areas around Bassa; there are also attacks on communities on the borders of the local government, especially around [...]

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]]> Social Media Is Aiding Insecurity – Simon Lalong https://www.theinfostride.com/social-media-is-aiding-insecurity-simon-lalong/ Tue, 26 Sep 2017 11:11:48 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=183257 Simon Lalong of Plateau has said in Jos that the social media was aiding hate speeches and instigating insecurity in the country. Represented by Mr Rufus Bature, Secretary to the Government of Plateau, Lalong alleged that rumours steadily spread all over the social media had often led to bad blood and cause massive confusion. He [...]

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]]> 6pm – 6am Curfew Begins In Plateau State https://www.theinfostride.com/6pm-6am-curfew-begins-in-plateau-state/ Fri, 15 Sep 2017 14:09:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=182044 Simon Lalong has declared a dusk to dawn curfew in the state. This is to start after many people were reportedly injured during a clash between Hausas and Igbos in the state. Lalong also instructed that security personnel be deployed to various flash points in the state to sustain law and order. The governor said [...]

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]]> Plateau Governor Lalong approves N37b for the Construction of 16 Rural Roads https://www.theinfostride.com/plateau-governor-lalong-approves-n37b-for-the-construction-of-16-rural-roads/ Tue, 05 Sep 2017 21:53:39 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=180905 Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State has approved the construction of sixteen major roads across rural communities in the state at the cost of over thirty seven billion naira. State Commissioner for Works and Transport Pam Dongs disclosed this yesterday after the state executive council meeting presided over by Governor Simon Lalong at the Government [...]

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]]> Plateau Court rejects Jang’s Suit instituted against Governor Lalong https://www.theinfostride.com/plateau-court-rejects-jangs-suit-instituted-against-governor-lalong/ Thu, 17 Aug 2017 16:00:49 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=178531 The Chief judge of Plateau State, Justice Pius Damulak, has dismissed the suit filed by Jonah Jang against the Plateau State government to stop it from using or releasing recommendation of the judicial commission of Inquiry into activities of governance from May 2007 to May 2015. Justice Damulak made the decision while delivering judgement in [...]

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]]> N1.57b Severance Allowances: Sacked Councillors Urge Plateau Governor Lalong To Obey Court Judgement https://www.theinfostride.com/n1-57b-severance-allowances-sacked-councillors-urge-plateau-governor-lalong-to-obey-court-judgement/ Sun, 13 Aug 2017 15:32:12 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=177888 The lawyer representing the sacked councilors in Plateau State, Gyang Zi, had said the Plateau Government was to pay the sum of N1.57 billion as severance allowance to the sacked councilors in the 17 local government areas of the state, following a court judgment which faulted their dissolution in 2015. Meanwhile, the counsel to Governor [...]

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]]> Plateau State Government Is Spending Recklessly – PDP https://www.theinfostride.com/plateau-state-government-is-spending-recklessly-pdp/ Fri, 02 Jun 2017 11:18:41 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=167033 The Plateau chapter of the PDP on Tuesday accused the APC-led state government of “reckless spending”. The Plateau PDP Chairman, Damishi Sango, at a press briefing on Tuesday in Jos, alleged that the government was “plunging the state into indebtedness, severe hardship, hunger and penury by deploying limited resources into fictitious projects”. “Instead of rescuing [...]

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]]> APC Set To Hold Convention Without Muhammadu Buhari https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-set-to-hold-convention-without-muhammadu-buhari/ Thu, 25 May 2017 07:25:13 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=166223 The All Progressives Congress (APC) has resolved to hold their convention without President Buhari. According to Punch, the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) took the decision on Wednesday, May 24,2017. They NWC also mandated some of its members to meet Acting President Yemi Osinbajo to pick a date for the convention. Speaking to newsmen after [...]

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]]> Ali Modu Sheriff Is An Undertaker Brought To Bury PDP – Edward Pwajock https://www.theinfostride.com/ali-modu-sheriff-is-an-undertaker-brought-to-bury-pdp-edward-pwajock/ Fri, 19 May 2017 10:44:41 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=165486 House of Representatives member, Edward Pwajock says Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman, Ali Modu Sheriff is an undertaker brought to bury the party. Pwajock also said that he warned against the appointment of Sheriff as chairman in 2016. He made the comments on Wednesday, May 17, after dumping the PDP for the ruling All Progressives [...]

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]]> Simon Lalong Declares 3 Days Mourning For Samuel Galadima https://www.theinfostride.com/simon-lalong-declares-3-days-mourning-for-samuel-galadima/ Thu, 23 Mar 2017 08:47:17 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=159699 Gov Simon Lalong of Plateau has declared a three-day mourning period in honour of Mr Samuel Galadima, Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, who died on Wednesday during morning exercise. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the commissioner collapsed while jogging alongside the governor at the Rwang Pam Stadium, Jos and was rushed [...]

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]]> Tackle Corruption In LGs – Simon Lalong https://www.theinfostride.com/tackle-corruption-in-lgs-simon-lalong/ Mon, 23 Jan 2017 00:12:27 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=154630 A PDP chieftain in Plateau, Chief Alexander Mwolwus, has urged Gov. Simon Lalong to tackle corruption, especially in the conduct of election at the local government council level. Mwolwus made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Pankshin. “I was happy when I learnt that the state [...]

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]]> Absentee Governors In Ondo Have Offered Apology – Simon Lalong https://www.theinfostride.com/absentee-governors-in-ondo-have-offered-apology-simon-lalong/ Tue, 22 Nov 2016 11:21:49 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=148980 Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau on Monday said the South West All Progressives Congress governors who were absent at the Saturday APC Mega Gubernatorial rally in Akure, Ondo, had sent in their apologies. Lalong, who is the Chairman of Ondo APC Governorship Campaign Council, made this known to State House correspondents after a closed door [...]

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]]> Simon Lalong Donates Cow To Prison Inmates https://www.theinfostride.com/simon-lalong-donates-cow-to-prison-inmates/ Thu, 03 Nov 2016 21:18:36 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=146628 Gov Simon Lalong of Plateau State on Monday donated a cow and foodstuff to inmates of the Pankshin Prison as part of activities marking Nigeria’s 56th Independence Anniversary. Lalong told the inmates that his administration was concerned about the welfare of the people especially the less privileged and “inmates like you, who for one reason [...]

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]]> Simon Lalong Praises Pauline Tallen https://www.theinfostride.com/simon-lalong-praises-pauline-tallen/ Thu, 03 Nov 2016 21:12:26 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=146624 Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong has hailed ex-Minister, Pauline Tallen for rejecting her nomination for an ambassadorial role by President Muhammadu Buhari. In a recent report, Gov Lalong described Tallen’s refusal of the nomination as an exhibition of political maturity. Lalong said: “Plateau is always on the front-burner when it comes to politics, that shows [...]

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]]> Simon Lalong Blasts Olusegun Mimiko https://www.theinfostride.com/simon-lalong-blasts-olusegun-mimiko/ Thu, 03 Nov 2016 19:49:25 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=146563 Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau on Monday in Abuja, asked Gov. Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo to stop running to President Muhammadu Buhari for solution to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP’s) internal problems. Lalong said this while speaking to State House correspondents after he formally presented Chief Rotimi Akeredolu, the All Progressives Congress’s gubernatorial candidate in [...]

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]]> I Will Not Rest Until We Get Killers Of Monarch – Simon Lalong https://www.theinfostride.com/i-will-not-rest-until-we-get-killers-of-monarch-simon-lalong/ Thu, 21 Jul 2016 21:14:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=136994 Gov. Simon Lalong on Wednesday said he will not rest until those behind the killing of the Saf Ron Kulere, Chief Lazarus Agai, were arrested and prosecuted. Lalong, who paid a condolence visit to the Bokkos Traditional Council and people of the area, said he would work with security agencies to ensure that the killers [...]

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]]> Buhari Has Reduced Corruption In Nigeria – Simon Lalong https://www.theinfostride.com/buhari-has-reduced-corruption-in-nigeria-simon-lalong/ Sun, 22 May 2016 15:14:25 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=129364 Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau says the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal Government has reduced the level of corruption in the country. Lalong said this when he featured on the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Forum in Abuja on Sunday. He also said that President Muhammadu Buhari’s anti-corruption posture was bringing integrity back to the [...]

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]]> N2.7bn Recovered Through TSA Implementation In Plataeu https://www.theinfostride.com/n2-7bn-recovered-through-tsa-implementation-in-plataeu/ Fri, 12 Feb 2016 22:53:44 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=120403 Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong, of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on Friday disclosed that the state government had recovered N2.7 billion through the implementation of Treasury Single Account (TSA) in the state. Lalong made this known at the ruling party’s media roundtable in Abuja. According to him, the money, which had hitherto been missing, [...]

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]]> Governor Lalong Urges Nigeria’s Ethnic Groups To Preserve Their Languages https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-lalong-urges-nigerias-ethnic-groups-preserve-languages/ Sun, 27 Dec 2015 12:01:34 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=115541 The Governor of Plateau State, Mr. Simon Lalong, has called on ethnic groups in Nigeria to preserve their languages and save them from extinction. The governor made the call yesterday at the 2015 Gamai Cultural Festival in Shendam Local Government Area of the state, where he hails from. He said that languages were vital tools for interacting and expressing ideas, [...]

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]]> Governor Lalong Commends President Buhari For Appointing Dalung As Youth And Sports Minister https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-lalong-commends-president-buhari-for-appointing-dalung-as-youth-and-sports-minister/ Sat, 21 Nov 2015 09:30:56 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=108030 Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for appointing Solomon Dalung as the Minister of Youth and Sports. He described the appointment as an honor not only to the personality involved, but to Plateau State in general. Simon Lalong was represented by the Plateau State Liaison Officer in Abuja, who led a [...]

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