February 10, 2020

Just In: Plateau South Senator, Ignatius Longjan, Dies At 75

Hamilton Nwosa

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Longjan represented Plateau South Senatorial District of Plateau State in the Nigeria Senate.

“It is true, our father and distinguished Senator representing Plateau South is death, baba died after battling with illness for a long time in Turkey,” his former chief of staff John Dafa’an said.Details later…

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