Militiaman Shot Dead While Trying to Disarm Soldier in Jos The suspect admitted to involvement in several criminal activities in Barkin Ladi His body has been deposited in the morgue Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have killed a member of an armed militia in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State after he tried … Read more
Peter Obi urges leaders to patronize local tourism Says Nigeria can earn $20bn yearly Cites Turkey’s $61bn success Former Anambra Governor Peter Obi has called on Nigerian leaders to lead by example and prioritize taking their holidays within the country, rather than abroad. Speaking after the Domestic Tourism Conference in Enugu State, Obi took to … Read more
158 cattle recovered across Borno, Zamfara, Kebbi, Sokoto, and Plateau states. A family member of an ISWAP terrorist surrendered in Borno. Military intensifies operations to reclaim territories and assets. The Nigerian Army has intensified its operations against terrorist groups, recovering 158 cattle and securing the surrender of an ISWAP family member in coordinated actions across … Read more
Over 300 residents displaced, 30 houses burnt across 10 villages in Qua’an-Pan LGA. Attacks happened just before harvest, destroying farmlands and properties. LGA chairman calls for joint efforts to end violence and restore peace. More than 300 people have been forced to flee their homes after a series of attacks by armed men on 10 … Read more
Describes report as malicious, mischievous and misleading Calls action unprofessional Urges security agencies to urgently investigate and arrest the perpetrators The Berom Youth Moulders Association, BYM, Heipang community in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau, has debunked reports that some herders were attacked within the community. The Chairman of BYM in the community, Mr … Read more
The House of Representatives witnessed a heated session on Thursday morning as opposition members protested the defection of a Labour Party (LP) lawmaker representing Jos South/Jos East Federal Constituency of Plateau State to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The defection, announced during plenary and read by Speaker Abbas Tajudeen, drew loud objections from opposition lawmakers … Read more
Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, has revealed how he intervened to prevent the execution of former President Olusegun Obasanjo during the regime of the late General Sani Abacha. Speaking at the maiden Interdenominational Unity Christmas Carol and Praise Festival in Plateau State, Gowon recounted his efforts in 1995 when Obasanjo was convicted and … Read more
Suspected cultists, who allegedly carried out a daylight robbery on Friday morning, were mobbed and set ablaze by residents of the Jenta Adamu community in Jos North Local Government Area, Plateau State. Plateau State Police Public Relations Officer, Alfred Alabo, confirmed the incident. According to Alabo, the Police Command received a distress call around 9:20 … Read more
Powerful Explosion Rocks Jos Terminus Market, Multiple Injuries Reporte A powerful explosion shook Jos on Tuesday morning, rattling surrounding communities and sending residents into a panic. The blast, which occurred around 10:30 a.m. near the crowded Terminus market, left a scene of destruction and chaos in its wake. Eyewitnesses recounted the terrifying moments … Read more
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has paid tribute to five personnel who tragically lost their lives in an accident while traveling to represent Nigeria at the African Military Games 2024 in Abuja. During the Fourth Quarter 2024 Route March exercise held on Saturday across all NAF formations nationwide, a minute of silence was observed to … Read more
Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, the newly nominated Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, has visited former Plateau State Governor, Senator Simon Bako Lalong. This visit comes after Lalong resigned from President Tinubu’s cabinet, where he served as Minister of Labour, Employment, and Productivity, to take up his new role as a Senator in the … Read more
The opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) in Plateau State has vehemently rejected the results of the local government elections held on Wednesday, describing the exercise as flawed and pledging to pursue legal action against its outcome. At a press conference on Saturday at the party secretariat in Jos, the state capital, APC chairman Rufus Bature … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has won chairmanship positions in 10 local government areas (LGAs) following the local government elections held on Wednesday, as announced by the Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC). PLASIEC Chairman and Returning Officer for all 17 LGAs, Plangji Cishak, disclosed the results on Thursday at the commission’s headquarters in Jos. … Read more
The Plateau State Police Command has deployed over 8,000 officers to ensure the security of the local government elections scheduled for Wednesday, October 9, across the state’s 17 local government areas. Speaking at the police command headquarters, DSP Alabo Alfred, the police spokesperson, emphasized that officers would arrive at polling units on time to guarantee … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a ₦10 billion take-off grant for the newly established Federal University of Education, Pankshin (FUEP), Plateau State, to facilitate its transition from the Federal College of Education Pankshin. The financial support, aimed at helping the university begin operations smoothly, was announced by Yusuf Adamu Gagdi, the representative of Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam … Read more
Five people have been killed by assailants in the Mbar community of Bokkos Local Government Area in Plateau State, North Central Nigeria. In a press release from the Bokkos Cultural Development Council Vanguard, signed by Chairman Farmasum Fuddang, it was confirmed that the attack took place on Sunday night as a group of local youths … Read more
Maj. Gen. Emeka Onumajuru, Chief of Defence Operations, announced that 125,517 terrorists and their families have surrendered to troops. He also revealed that over 60,000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) have been relocated with the support of the Borno State Government, which has helped to alleviate congestion in some IDP camps. Addressing journalists in Abuja on … Read more
At least seven people have been confirmed dead, with several others injured, following a recent wave of terror attacks in the Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. Brigadier General (retired) Gakji Shipi, the Special Adviser on Security to Governor Caleb Mutfwang, confirmed the incident to Channels Television on Wednesday. He noted that the attack … Read more
zFormer Plateau State Governor and current Senator representing Plateau South, Simon Lalong, has voiced his concern over the absence of a minister from Plateau State in the Federal Executive Council (FEC) seven months after his resignation. Lalong, who also serves as the leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Plateau State, raised this issue … Read more
The Plateau House of Assembly has approved an amendment reducing the tenure of elected local government officials from three years to two, as part of the newly revised Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC) Law of 2024. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down Trust Between Govt, People … Read more