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#PSMA3.0: Brodashaggi,Mr Macaroni,Lasisi Elenu,Mc Lively, Young Elder & Dino Melaye Nominated For Plateau Social Media Awards

Brodashaggi,Mr Macaroni,Lasisi Elenu,Mc Lively, Young Elder & Dino Melaye Nominated For Plateau Social Media Awards 3.0 for Internet Sensation Of the Year (National) category.

Ahmed Musa, Dantala & Group and Miss Sylvia Ulan Andrew To Bag Special Recognition Awards

The Organisers of the Annual Plateau Social Media Awards have introduced five more categories in the third edition of the biggest Awards in Northern Nigeria that celebrate content creation on the New Media to make it have a national outlook.

The theme for this year’s edition of the Awards/Webinar is;
“Exploring The Innovative & Creative Industry Opportunities On The New Media”.

The Organisers of the innovative and creative awards birthed on the Plateau that has now gained national and international recognition as a model are honoring three great Plateau personalities that are good ambassadors of the state in their various field of human endeavours.

Asides the 25 categories up for grabs by online voting,the organisers are giving special recognition awards to the captain of the Nigerian Super eagles team, Ahmed Musa, Plateau Indigenous music icon Dantala & group and a 17 year old student who emerged over all best student in the 2020 West African Examination for Academic Excellence.

The event which is slated to hold on Monday the 5th of April,2021 in Jos will be virtual broadcasting on all digital platforms and live with strict compliance to all laid down Covid19 protocols.

The Organisers are adding five more categories to the previous edition that had 20 categories voted for online.

The new categories are the PSMA INTERNET SENSATION OF THE YEAR that will showcase entries of internet content providers across Nigeria that have put out content in the last one year,the six online content providers shortlisted for this category include Brodashaggi,Mc Lively,Mr Macaroni,Dino Melaye,Young elder and Lasisi Elenu respectively.

The other categories are the BEST COMMENT SECTION WINNER ,this is to recognise social media users that engage in positive comments on a thread that has many views online.

The Best LGA Chairman to deploy ICT to encourage good Governance at the local council’s and the best LEGISLATOR of the year that has leverage on the new media to further the course of legislative representation and good Governance.

The other Category is on Environmental Health,to reward those that have used the social media space to promote environmental health especially in the period of the pandemic,Covid-19.

THE SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD

Dantala & Group For excellence in rebranding,packaging and Exporting Plateau indigenous Music to the world with his Ndengdeng Brand.

Ahmed Musa for his onerous Contributions to grassroots sports development on the Plateau and his acclaimed philanthropic activities of giving back to his community both at home and the Diaspora.

Miss Sylvia Ulan Andrew, 17, for Academic excellence ,A Plateau highschool graduate who recently made a distinction in all subjects, in an international examination,she made the top class result in the 2020 West African Examinations Council (WAEC) exams.

The guidelines and procedures for nominations,entries and voting will be communicated accordingly in the first week of February,2021.

PLATEAU SOCIAL MEDIA AWARDS is a Jos,Plateau state initiative geared towards showcasing the talents and creativity of the youths through information communication technology with opportunities on the new media.

PSMA is officially endorsed by the Plateau Information communication development Agency (PICTDA) and Supported by the Ministry of culture,Tourism & Hospitality.

It is embraced on the global village via the world wide web.

Think Plateau & Act Plateau.
“The Home of peace & Tourism”.

PSMA 3.0 for inquiries ,partnerships and sponsorship contact; 08051135906,08082393333,07039707458

Dung John Hwyere
Marketing & Publicity Secretary

Team PSMA

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How To Maintain Social Life Without Compromising Your Education

The COVID-19 pandemic has become a global health issue and has had a major impact on education. Consequently, half way through the second semester of the academic year 2019/2020, learning methods were delivered through distance learning (DL).

However, students continue their education through online learning and via video calls with their teachers, especially in big cities. The model is currently the best alternative as keeping schools open poses a safety risk for students.

Well, here is are some tremendous ways student can keep in touch with their social lives without compromising their education

There is a mobile app call iLinkOn, it does an excellent job in assisting students have a better time studying with the app, especially if they are undergoing an online learning phase.

Online courses can be more convenient and are usually much cheaper than traditional on-campus options. However, concentrating can be difficult when you’re in your own home; maybe with a cute pet that needs attention, or perhaps you just have to wash the dishes or do your laundry

With iLinkOn app you can easily network with fellow students studying the same courses or participating in the same extracurricular activities.

This current COVID-19 pandemic, changes not only the utilization of technology in education but the instructional method in the future.

iLinkOn app will assist students:
• Connect with others and solve challenges, link up with other students in your institution right on your device
• Balance your social education life, keep in touch with your social life without compromising your education
• Enrich your lifestyle on the go, be a better and smarter student on the go
• Catch up on missed lectures and events, solve some school-related problem

Download the app here for Android and here for iOS devices.

iLinkOn Website:

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Fani-Kayode backs Sunday Igboho on quit notice to Fulani herdsmen

A former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has thrown his weight behind a popular activist, Sunday Igboho and the quit notice issued to Fulani herdsmen to leave the South West.

4wardwego reports that Sunday Igboho had given the Fulani a seven-day ultimatum to quit; even as he accused them of perpetrating murders and kidnappings.

The development had seen the Oyo State Governor, Seye Makinde, order the arrest of the activist. However, Fani-Kayode has hailed the move by Sunday Igboho. Specifically, Fani-Kayode had described the development as a sign of the rise of radical, young leaders in the region.

Further, he had expressed his support for their belief in Oduduwa Republic.

Equally important, Fani-Kayode had disclosed this on his verified handle on the micro-blogging site, Twitter, on Friday.

He had tweeted: ‘‘New leaders are rising up in the SW. They are strong, fearless, radical & young. Names like Sunday Igboho, Olayomi Koiki and others come to mind. The SW has finally got a new set of champions & heroes. They believe in Oduduwa Republic. None can stand against them. I commend them.’’

New leaders are rising up in the SW. They are strong, fearless, radical & young. Names like Sunday Igboho, Olayomi Koiki and others come to mind. The SW has finally got a new set of champions & heroes.They believe in Oduduwa Republic. None can stand against them. I commend them.
— Femi Fani-Kayode (@realFFK) January 22, 2021

4wardwego reports that Sunday Igboho had led his supporters to storm Igangan, Ibarapa North Local Government Area of Oyo State on Friday.

The popular activist was received by hundreds of youths in the town. Addressing the youths at Igangan Town Hall, Sunday Igboho had restated his determination to rid the region of Fulanis.

‘‘What is happening will not be limited to this place. We will drive out Fulani from entire Yorubaland. They want to be killing us. We will not accept this,’’ he had stated.

However, Makinde had expressed his opposition to the move.

As a matter of fact, the Oyo State Governor stated that his administration government would resist anyone hiding under the guise of protecting Yoruba interests to cause ethnic tension and perpetrate crisis; noting that the security agencies have been charged not to target any particular ethnic group; but to wage war against criminal elements, irrespective of their tribes, religions, or creed.

Further, Makinde charged the new Commissioner of Police in the state, Ngozi Onadeko, to treat Sunday Igboho and others; whom he described as fanning the embers of ethnic tension, as common criminals, when caught.

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Sunday Igboho: Oyo Govt orders arrest over quit notice to Fulani herdsmen

The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has ordered the Police to arrest Sunday Igboho over his quit notice to Fulani herdsmen in the state.

Makinde gave the charge to the police on Friday.

4wardwego reports that Sunday Igboho, real name Sunday Adeyemo, an activist, had issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Fulani to leave. Earlier on Friday, he had insisted on the quit notice; even as he led his supporters to storm Igangan, Ibarapa North Local Government Area of Oyo State.

The popular activist, who was received by hundreds of youths in the town, had accused the Fulani of being responsible for the spate of kidnappings and murders in the South West.

Addressing the youths at Igangan Town Hall, Sunday Igboho had restated his determination to rid the region of Fulanis.

‘‘What is happening will not be limited to this place. We will drive out Fulani from entire Yorubaland. They want to be killing us. We will not accept this,’’ he had stated.

Do you all Remember The Courageous Yoruba man who gave Fulanis 7 days Quit notice? Yesterday was the Deadline & guess what? Sunday Igboho Addressing (Right now) Crowd in Ibarapa, Oyo state Today. Calling on the Fulani herdsmen to leave. @_SirWilliam_ @gentleojay pic.twitter.com/GFYEDRCf9v
— Olaoluwa Aro (@OlaFresh98) January 22, 2021

However, Makinde had expressed his opposition to the move by Sunday Igboho.

The Oyo State Governor stated that his administration government would resist anyone hiding under the guise of protecting Yoruba interests to cause ethnic tension and perpetrate crisis; noting that the security agencies have been charged not to target any particular ethnic group; but to wage war against criminal elements, irrespective of their tribes, religions, or creed.

“For people stoking ethnic tension, they are criminals. Once you get them, they should be arrested and treated like common criminals. I am sure that since you came in, you must have heard about some things happening at Ibarapa axis of the state.

‘‘I will still say it here that we are not after Hausa-Fulani. We are after criminals,” Makinde said.

Meanwhile, Sunday Igboho has received significant support from some notable personalities in the South West; including a former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode.

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PLASU Strike: Lalong sets up 7-Man Committee on PLASU Staff Matters

The Governor of Plateau State, Simon Bako Lalong has set up a 7-Man Committee to resolve Plateau State University, Bokkos.

This was contained in a Press Statement released by Dr. Makut Simon Macham, the Director of Press & Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State on the 22nd January 2021.

According to an approval conveyed by the Secretary to the Plateau State Government Prof. Danladi Atu, the 7-man committee is to address issues recently raised by the local Chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and also look into other union issues.

The committee’s report is expected to be submitted in three weeks will facilitate the resolution of some of the issues raised by ASUU Chapter of the University which they gave as reasons for embarking on strike.

Members of the Committee include the State Head of Service, Mr. Izam A. Azi mni as Chairman and Mr. Isaac Maran, Permanent Secretary, Establishment, Office of the Head of Service as Secretary.

Other members of the committee are; Professor Yohana Daniel Izam, the Vice Chancellor of the University, Mr. Lawrence Kerekum Longsen, Bursar of the University, the Commissioner of Higher Education, Hon. Kak’mena Goteng Audu, the poineer Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor John W. Wade mni and Hon. Ezekiel Pabuet, ALGON Chairman, Plateau State chapter.

This was disclosed after the governor’s recent visit to the Plateau State University Bokkos to inspect projects and engage the management of the institution, Governor Simon Lalong has Constituted a 7-Man Committee to look into the welfare of staff of the University.

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COVID-19: UNIJOS Prevention Guidelines for Students on Resumption of Academic Activities

UNIVERSITY OF JOS

OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR

R/COM/UJ/I/VOL.X

20th January, 2021

All Students,
University of Jos
Jos

CIRCULAR ON COVID-19 PREVENTION PROTOCOLS: GUIDELINES FOR STUDENTS ON RESUMPTION OF ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES

Following the decision of the Senate of the University of Jos for the resumption of academic activities for the 2019/2020 Academic Session, all students are directed to note the COVID-19 Prevention Protocol Guidelines for strict compliance.

The guidelines are as follows:

• University Hostels will be opened to accommodate students as from Friday 22nd January, 2021. No student will be allowed into the hostels earlier than that date.

• Hand washing materials will be provided at strategic points within the campus and students are requested to wash their hands as frequently as they can.

• Students are expected to put on their face masks within and outside the University premises. In this regard, each student is to bring at least ten (10) sets of washable fabric face masks. These will also be available at the University Health Services for those who do not have. Students who can afford medical/surgical face masks are free to come with them. They will be expected to dispose of these hygienically.

• Students are to ensure social distancing by avoiding hand shaking, hugging, and all forms of crowding together in and around the campus.

• Each student is to come with pocket size hand sanitizer which he/she would carry at all times and be used frequently to sterilize his/her hands.

• Students should avoid activities that entail crowding e.g. football viewing and worship centres except where provision is made for strict compliance with COVID-19 Prevention Protocols.

• All students are to carry their I.D. cards all the time for easy identification.

• Visitors to the hostels are barred until further notice.

• Common and reading rooms in hostels remain closed till further notice.

• Social functions of any kind in the University are banned until further notice.

• All students are to put on their face masks while riding on shuttle buses.

• Students residing off campus are to ensure compliance with COVID-19 prevention protocols in their residences and while in school.

• Parents of students who test positive will be called to take them home for self-isolation or where possible taken to designated isolation centers or government approved treatment centers until they convert.

• All students will be expected to sign an undertaking to abide by these guidelines.

In case of Emergency, contact any of the following numbers:

– 07037775307
– 08039716956
– 08035916833
– 08035890679
– 08037001190
– 08039732665

PLEASE TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR HEALTH.
WELCOME BACK TO CAMPUS.

Signed:
Chief Monday M. Danjem
Registrar

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MYM BEYOND POLITICS

OF A TRUTH, BEYOND POLITICS AND PERSONAL SORT FOR FIRM, THE MWAGHAVUL NATION SINCERELY NEED TO BEGIN A STRONG REBUILDING PROCESSES, TO BUILD THE MWAGHAVUL NATION TO AN ENVIABLE NATION OF ITS OWN.

WE TRULY HAVE THE POTENTIAL, AND A NATION SO ENDOWED IN HUMAN AND CAPITAL RESOURCES IN ALL FIELD OF HUMAN ENDEAVOUR.

WHAT IS LEFT FOR US IF I AM RIGHT IS TO BEGIN THE PROCESSES OF BUILDING A PROSPEROUS MWAGHAVUL NATION STARTING NOW!

TO DO THIS, WE MUST BEGIN WITH THE YOUTHS WHO ARE THE LEADERS OF TOMORROW, THE HEIR TO THE GOOD FOUNDATION OF NATION BUILDING WE LAY TODAY.

TO SET THE BALL ROLLING, BEHOLD THE YOUTHS (MYM ) ARE ON THE VERGE TO ELECT NEW EXECUTIVES TO USHER IN NEW LEADERS FOR THE NEXT 3 YEARS.

THEREFORE, WITH HUMILITY AND LOYALTY TO THE MWAGHAVUL NATION, I PRAY WITH SINCERITY OF HEART THAT, CONSIDERING WHERE WE ARE GOING AS A PEOPLE AND AS A NATION, 1.MAY GOD GIVE ALL OUR ELECTORATES THE GRACE TO ELECT LEADERS THAT WOULD SEEK IN TRUTH THE TRANSFORMATION OF MWAGHAVUL PEOPLE INTO NATIONHOOD.

THAT, WE WILL PRODUCE LEADERS FOR OUR YOUTHS WING WHO HAVE THE FORESIGHT TO SEE INTO THE VISION OF THE NEW MWAGHAVUL NATION THAT IS TO COME.
THAT OUR ELECTORATES WILL ELECT LEADERS FOR THE YOUTHS WHO WILL SEEK TO FIND THE ANCIENT PATH OF LOVE THAT BIND US AS A PEOPLE REGARDLESS OF RELIGION OR GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION.

4.THAT, WE SHOULD NOT DEPLOY OUR POLITICAL SENTIMENTS IN SEARCH FOR LEADERS FOR THE YOUTHS. THIS WILL AFFECT OUR EFFICIENCY AND PRODUCTIVITY BECAUSE, CONSCIENCE CAN EASILY BE SUBJECTED.

I AM ONE OF THE CONTESTANT, BUT FOR THE SAKE OF MWAGHAVUL NATION BUILDING PROCESSES, I DO NOT SEEK FOR MYSELF SPACE IN THIS!

BUT, I PRAY FOR ALL CONTESTANTS THAT WILL BE VOTED IN TO OFFICES TO PLEASE, TAKE CARE OF MYM , AND MWAGHAVUL. GIVE IT A NEW LOOK, NEW DIRECTION. LOVE IT, AND CHERISH IT IN POORER OR RICHES IN SICKNESS OR IN HEALTH,
GIVE MWAGHAVUL THE PROMOTION IT DESERVE FROM YOU AS GOD GIVE YOU POWER TO DO SO.

DO THIS IN REMEMBRANCE OF MWAGHAVUL ANCIENT PATH OF LOVE, UNITY FOR PROGRESS,. SO HELP US GOD I remain ENGR. WETLENG GEOFFRED FOR MYM VICE PRESIDENT

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Atiku implores Biden to aid Nigeria in war against terrorism

The former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has congratulated President Joe Biden on his inauguration as the 46th President of the United States.

Atiku made this statement via his official Twitter handle.

The former Vice President expressed confidence that the Biden era will reaffirm the US as the beacon of democracy.

Also, he urged the Biden presidency to strengthen US ties with Nigeria and to help in the country’s war on terror.

Atiku said, “As Joe Biden begins his tenure as the 46th President of the United States of America, I am confident that this new era will mark America’s regeneration and her reaffirmation as the beacon of democracy to the world.

“As I congratulate President Biden and VP Kamala Harris, I urge them and their administration to strengthen US-Nigeria ties and help our beloved nation’s war on terror by providing every type of support required to win our war against the insurgency we face.

“I also look forward to the removal of every travel restriction on Nigerian citizens, in keeping with the good relations that have existed between our two nations beginning with the July 27, 1961 state visit of our first Prime Minister, Alhaji Tafawa Balewa, to President John F. Kennedy, and continuing over the decades since then.

“As the playwright, George Bernard Shaw once said, America and Nigeria are two nations divided by a common language. And millions of Nigerians and I wish to see that relationship sustained to the mutual benefit of both our democratic nations.

“Congratulations once again and may God bless both our nations and bring about a beneficial tenure for your administration.”

Meanwhile, President Muhammadu Buhari has welcomed the inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris as President as well as Vice President of the United States of America.

In a statement by his spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu, in Abuja on Wednesday, January 20, Buhari expressed hope that their presidency would mark a strong point of cooperation and support for Nigeria as well as the African continent.

Buhari congratulated the leaders and the entire country on the successful transition.

According to him, this marks an important historical inflection point for democracy as a system of government; and also for the global community as a whole.

He said: “We look forward to the Biden presidency with great hope and optimism for the strengthening of existing cordial relationships; working together to tackle global terrorism; climate change; poverty; as well as improvement of economic ties, and expansion of trade.

“We hope that this will be an era of great positivity between our two nations, as we jointly address issues of mutual interest.”

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Gani Adams backs Akeredolu over eviction of herdsmen from Ondo forest reserves

The Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams, has supported the Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, stating he has the constitutional right to give the notice to quit to illegal residents in the state’s forest reserves.

4wardwego had reported that Akeredolu on Monday ordered herdsmen to leave the state’s forest reserves within seven days.

But the Northern Elders’ Forum directed the Fulani herdsmen to disregard the notice to quit forest reserves in the state.

Also, the Presidency, in a statement by the President’s Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, also faulted the governor, saying he should not act outside his constitutional powers.

However, reacting in a statement issued on Wednesday, January 20, by his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Aderemi, Gani Adams said the Presidency had failed to address the security situation across the country.

Gani Adams stated, “Garba Shehu/Presidency apparently doesn’t know the meaning of forest reserves. It’s not accessible except to authorised personnel/loggers. Apart from the place being a place for valued cash trees, it also means a haven of safety for protected animals against poachers.

“The herdsmen living in the forests are not only unauthorised, but they also would likely cut down trees to make fires and must also kill animals for food.”

Three senior lawyers and groups, including Afenifere and the Yoruba Council of Elders, on Wednesday, also criticised the Presidency over its stand on the Ondo State Government’s ultimatum to herdsmen in the state’s forest reserves.

Meanwhile, Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has warned against actions that could incite peace in the state.

According to the governor, no individual or group has the right to initiate forceful eviction of the Fulanis from Oyo State.

Makinde gave the warning in a statewide broadcast, on Wednesday, January 20.

This was in reaction to the ultimatum that was reportedly given to the Fulanis in the state by Chief Sunday Adeyemo, a.k.a Sunday Igboho, a popular businessman and activist from the Oke Ogun axis of the state.

He warned that any erring person would be made to face the wrath of the law.