Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Simon Lalong of Plateau

August 30, 2022

Tinubu visits Jonathan, seeks his blessing, support for 2023

Mr Tinubu was accompanied by his running mate Kashim Shettima, and governors Dapo Abiodun, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Bello Matawalle, Abubakar Badaru and Simon Lalong.

Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Kashim Shettima and APC Governors with Goodluck Jonathan at his resident
March 6, 2022

Plateau seeks establishment of special courts for bandits, other criminals

The commissioner said the establishment of such courts would also ensure quick dispensation of justice and send signals to criminals.

Simon Lalong
January 17, 2022

Bandits attacks increasing number of widows, orphans in Plateau: Cleric

The clergyman wants the government to hold community leaders responsible to expose perpetrators of the attacks in their areas.

Simon Lalong
November 26, 2021

Gunmen kill 11 persons in Plateau’s Ta’agbe community

The Irigwe Development Association described the incident as an “orchestrated attack on our people for no reason.”

Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong
August 30, 2021

Jos Killings: Despite killings, continue to support government, says APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Plateau has urged Nigerians to continue to support the government and security agencies to end killings in the state.

Corpse of those killed at Rukuba, Jos
August 15, 2021

Plateau governor orders 24 hour curfew in Jos North

The 24 hour curfew in Jos North Local Government will remain in force until further notice.

Simon Lalong
August 11, 2021

Governor Lalong quiet as killer herdsmen drive killing spree in Irigwe, other Plateau communities

The government’s laxity in addressing emerging attacks could yet again heighten ethnic clashes among residents of “The Home of Peace and Tourism.”

August 2, 2021

Criminals killing people, destroying farms to provoke violence: Gov. Lalong

“We have witnessed the willful and carefully planned destruction of crops in some areas of the state by criminals,” Mr Lalong said.

Simon Lalong
June 1, 2021

Gov. Lalong sacks 532 Plateau workers over falsified documents

The sack came after a committee carried out an investigation on the verification and audit of staff strength.

Simon Lalong
May 30, 2021

Northern Governors support open grazing ban, say cattle rearing an economic venture

“Benue State has had an anti-grazing law for some years. Northern Governors are already walking the talk,” Mr Lalong said.

A composite of Chairman, Northern Governors' Forum, Simon Lalong, President Muhammadu Buhari and Cattles crossing road used to illustrate the story