JASAWA TIMES

Plateau State Governor Hails Traditional Institutions for Fostering Community Cohesion Jos, Plateau State. Governor Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has commended traditional institutions for their vital role in promoting community cohesion and peace in the state. Governor Mutfwang and Chairman traditional rulers.  Speaking during a meeting with the State Council of Chiefs and Emirs at the New Government House in Jos on Wednesday, Governor Mutfwang described traditional rulers as "pillars of community cohesion, peace, and harmonious living." He acknowledged their critical role in fostering peace, unity, and stability in their respective domains and urged them to continue building trust and confidence among their people. The Governor also recognized their efforts in addressing security challenges and pledged to collaborate with relevant bodies to enhance their dignity and respect. In his remarks, the Chairman of the Plateau State Council of Chiefs and Emirs, Da Jacob Gyang Buba, ...

Dutse, Jigawa State. On Wednesday, Governor Mallam Umar Namadi received the management of the Federal University Babura, led by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Sabo Ibrahim Birnin Kudu, at the Government House. The Vice Chancellor congratulated the governor on his electoral victory and briefed him on the university's activities. He expressed gratitude for the state government's support, including a permanent site, accommodation, and vehicle procurement. He also requested assistance with school fees for indigenous students. Governor Umar Namadi Governor Namadi thanked the VC and commended the university's achievements. He pledged continued assistance and promised to consider providing staff housing near the university.

On Wednesday, Governor Barrister Caleb Mutfwang welcomed the Muslim Ummah community to the Eid-El-Kabir Sallah Homage at the New Government House in Little Rayfield, Jos. The event, led by the State Chairman of Jama'atu Nasril Islam (JNI), brought together clerics, community leaders, women, youths, and the elderly to express their gratitude to the administration for its generosity, kindness, and support towards Muslims in the state. Governor Mutfwang and Emir of Wase exchanging kola  The governor acknowledged the community's appreciation for the rehabilitation of road networks around key areas and support for the 2024 Hajj logistics and mobilization. He also reiterated his commitment to fairness, justice, and equality for all citizens, creating a welcoming environment for everyone. The Emir of Wase, who was also in attendance, called for enhanced collaboration on the enforcement of Executive Order 003 to ensure sustainable peace and cleanliness in Jos. A group photograph with t...

A tragic incident occurred in Bukuru, Jos South LGA, on Monday, resulting in the death of a trader, Nasiru Abubakar, and injuring two others. The incident happened during an enforcement operation by the Jos Metropolitan Development Board (JMDB) task force. The Nigerian Police Logo According to reports, the task force was attempting to disperse a group of criminal elements when a warning shot was fired, unfortunately hitting the trader. The incident also resulted in the destruction of several vehicles, with over five cars set ablaze. The Commissioner of Police, Emmanuel Adesina, promptly visited the scene to assess the situation, and normalcy has been restored. The police command has issued a stern warning to individuals with criminal intentions, urging them to desist from their activities or flee the state. 

Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has stated that Federal and National Industrial Courts lack the jurisdiction to preside over chieftaincy matters. In a personal statement, Falana criticized the courts for assuming jurisdiction in such cases, describing their decisions as "erroneous" and "unjustifiable" under the Constitution. Falana cited the Supreme Court's ruling in Tukur v. Government of Gongola State (1987), which established that the right to be an emir is not a fundamental right protected by the Constitution, and therefore, Federal High Courts have no jurisdiction over such matters. Femi Falana  He argued that the Federal High Court's involvement in the dispute surrounding the deposition of Emir Ado Bayero and the restoration of Emir Sanusi Lamido Sanusi was a clear disregard of the Supreme Court's decision. Falana also noted that the National Industrial Court lacks jurisdiction in chieftaincy matters, as stated in S...

The Kano State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is calling for the arrest of Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement and presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), over his recent allegations against the party and the federal government. Kwankwaso had accused the APC-led federal government of attempting to destabilize Kano State and create a new insurgency, drawing comparisons to Boko Haram. He also claimed that the government was plotting to declare a state of emergency in the state. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso The APC chairman in Kano, Abdullahi Abbas, responded by calling for Kwankwaso's arrest, stating that his comments were inciting and indicated a sinister plot to cause chaos in the state. The party's national secretariat also weighed in, criticizing Kwankwaso's "unguarded utterances" and calling for him to demonstrate more discretion. However, the presidency has denied Kwankwaso's allegations, with Special A...

  APC Few days after the Niger State chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Haliru Zakari Jikantoro, resigned from the position, two more persons resigned their positions with the political party. The secretary and the vice chairman of the party, Barrister Khaleel Ibrahim Aliyu and Abdulsalam Madaki respectively, have also resigned saying their action had nothing to do with the perceived crisis rocking the party since the nomination of Mohammed Idris Malagi for ministerial appointment. But insiders said the resignations were directives from above as the governor does not trust the state leadership of the party since the 2022 governorship primaries. Multiple sources said more officials would also resign in the coming days to pave ways for the loyalists of the governor to pilot the affairs of the party in the state. When contacted, the State Publicity Secretary of the party, Musa D. Sarkinkaji, told Daily newsmen the party was not faced with internal crisis as speculated by...

First lady the rescued Chibok girl The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, yesterday received Rebecca Kabu, one of the 277 Chibok schoolgirls who were abducted by Boko Haram in 2014, at the Presidential villa, Abuja. She received Rebecca along with the wife of the vice president, Hajiya Nana Shettima. Mrs Tinubu pledged to ensure that Rebecca was well taken care of medically and fit to return to school willingly. The First Lady, while assuring that the remaining girls in captivity were not forgotten, appreciated the office of the National Security Adviser (NSA), National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and other security agencies and those who were involved in Rebecca’s rescue. “Our dear daughter, Rebecca, I welcome you. I have been praying for you all night; it is well with you. What has happened to her is traumatic. Words are inadequate for me to describe it. “Cases of amnesia should be treated; it is difficult to get by, but since you are still here, God has plans for you. I thank the off...