Archive for November, 2011

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November 30, 2011, No comments

By Daniel Mills Read the article titled “Nigerian Schools in Plateau State” here. In a follow up to our first report on education titled, “Nigerian Schools in Plateau State”, we mentioned that we received a cold response from Plateau State Government. We also explained that our goal is not to antagonize the government and that we are committed […]

THE VIOLENCE IN BARKIN LADI

November 30, 2011, No comments

By V. AL-PEA  The violence in Barkin Ladi, which peaked on Thursday, November 24th, 2011, had its roots on Sunday the 19th. Apparently, three young m ...

JANG’S YOUTH PROGRAM Pt. 2

November 23, 2011, No comments

By V. AL-PEA The following is the second half of interview with Special Adviser to the executive governor of Plateau State on Youth Development, Kwam ...

Private Schools in Plateau State

November 23, 2011, No comments

By V. AL-PEA After reviewing some of the public schools in Plateau State in an earlier article, we received a cold response from the State Government. ...

  • JANG’S YOUTH PROGRAM, Part. 1
    November 16, 2011, No comments

    By V. AL-PEA The Special Adviser to the executive governor of Plateau State on Youth Development, Kwamkur Samuel Vondip recently praised the government of Jonah Jang for contributions to youth development. In a chat with TMV, Vondip highlig ...

  • Nigeria Ignores Warnings about Boko Haram
    November 16, 2011, No comments

    By V. AL-PEA The federal government dismissed warnings from the United States Embassy concerning the likelihood of Boko Haram striking major hotels in Abuja. The US Embassy in Nigeria issued an emergency travel warning specifying Transcorp ...

  • VIOLENCE IN KADUNA
    November 11, 2011, No comments

    By Associated Press (AP). Police say turmoil has hit a town in north central Nigeria again just days after riots broke out in the area, which is beset by religious tensions. 

Kaduna state police chief Bala Nasarawa told The Associated ...

  • HEALTHCARE IN PLATEAU STATE
    November 9, 2011, No comments

    BY V. AL-PEA Health is wealth, so goes the popular maxim. This means that good health care delivery in a society is part of the foundation on which it builds wealth. In light of this, TMV decided to look at primary medical care in Plateau S ...

  • Nigerian Schools in Plateau State
    November 2, 2011, 1 Comment

    BY V. AL-PEA When Jang became governor of Plateau State in 2007, his government declared a state of emergency on education, stating its goal is to radically improve it. TMV looked at how his government has thus far faired, particularly in p ...

  • Plateau Nominates New PLASIEC Executives
    November 2, 2011, No comments

    BY V. AL-PEA The Plateau State Government has nominated a Chairman and four members of the Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC) for role as executives. Deputy Governor Ignatius Longian, who has been acting governor while ...