The main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) boycotted the election, leaving the ruling party and six others to battle for the LG seats The candidates of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in all the 17 local government areas of Plateau State have won the chairmanship seats in the Saturday 19, 2021, council election … Read more
Gunmen have abducted a former Nigerian Minister. EKOHOTBLOG reports that unknown gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Solomon Ewuga. Ewuga, a former Senator, was said to have been abducted by the gunmen on Tuesday evening in Plateau State. It was gathered that … Read more
Mr Arlat Dasogot, Chairman, Plateau State Internal Revenue Service (PSIRS) has said that the service generated N17 billion from January to September 2021, as Internally Generated Revenue (IGR). Dasogot made the disclosure at the state’s revenue council whistle blowing sub-committee stakeholder engagement on Monday, in Jos. The chairman said that the target of the service … Read more
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Plateau state is sety to hold its congress on Saturday, September 25, 2021. EkoHotBlog reports that the Emmanuel Goar, Spokesperson of PDP Caretaker Committee in Plateau disclosed the above to newsmen on Tuesday (today). Recall that the National Working Committee (NWC) of PDP on June 10, dissolved Plateau Executive Committee … Read more
One of the students expressed his relief at being evacuated from the troubled zone and appreciated the governor’s prompt reaction The Imo state government has evacuated over a hundred of its indigenes studying at the University of Jos (Unijos) in Plateau state following rising tensions in Jos Plateau State. Chief of staff to the Imo … Read more
The party called on the National Assembly to do the needful by ensuring the amendment of the country’s constitution… Sequel to the recent security challenges that has rocked some communities in Plateau State, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state said Governor Simon Lalong is incapacitated, because the nation’s constitution does not give … Read more
The spokesman of the State Police Command, Ubah Ogaba, confirmed the Mangu killings in a statement in Jos on Tuesday Eight persons, including a policeman and a vigilante have been killed in Mangu Local Governement Area of Plateau State. The policeman, Abdulrahaman Isah, was identified as the Commander, IGP’s Intelligence Response Team based in Mangu … Read more
Likita reportedly disclosed that his colleagues are on their way to Jos on motorcycles A suspected arms smuggler has been apprehended in Nasarawa State. The man simply identified as Likita was caught with 52 magazines and over 200 live ammunition. A joint team of the Police and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) apprehended him … Read more
Plateau State was plunged into a security crisis recently following the massacre of over 26 travellers last Saturday Some schools in the state have shut down following the incident pending when normalcy returns to the affected areass, including the University of Jos Due to the current security crisis rocking Plateau State, Governor Samuel Ortom has … Read more
The Force called on the Shiites members to shelve their planned protest as the operation is committed to the total restoration of peace in the Plateau The Special Task Force, Operation Safe Haven has ordered troops to stop members of the proscribed Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) from protesting in any part of Plateau State. … Read more
Auta called on security agencies and the government to end the persistent attacks meted out on their communities In spite of the dusk to dawn curfew imposed in Bassa LGA of Plateau State, gunmen suspected to be criminal herdsmen late Tuesday night invaded Chando-Zirechi (Tafi-Gana) of Miango District, leaving five persons dead in the wake … Read more
Recall that Eko Hot Blog reported how gunmen attacked a convoy of five buses, conveying some Muslim faithful, killed 22 persons and injured 14 others in Jos, the Plateau State capital. The Special Task Force, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) in Plateau State has arrested 12 suspects in connection with the killings on Saturday morning at … Read more
…23 of those attacked lost their lives, 23 persons who sustained injuries are currently receiving treatment while 26 others were rescued unhurt. The Plateau State government has imposed a 6pm to 6am curfew in Jos North, Bassa and Jos South LGAs of the State until further notice. This followed the killings that took place on … Read more
The fracas has reportedly led to the death of scores of people A group of youths in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State on Saturday clashed with Fulanis around Rukuba Road. The fracas has reportedly led to the death of scores of people. According to reports, some buses were carrying Fulanis heading towards … Read more
…gunmen had attacked three women on a farm at the community, and instantly murdered two and injured one, who later died Troops of the Special Task Force, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) have apprehended eight suspects in connection with the murder of three women at Rafin Bauna community in Bassa LGA of Plateau State. Spokesman of … Read more
The Plateau abduction comes as the country continues to battle several security challenges Bandits have, in recent times, targeted schools for mass abductions The abducted student of Kings School, otherwise known as Capro Secondary Mission School located at Gana Ropp in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State has regained freedom, the military authorities … Read more
Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong on Thursday signed the N147bn 2021 budget into law. The Governor also signed the state anti-kidnapping law. The Governor’s Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr Macham Makut disclosed this to The Punch in Jos on Friday. According to him, the State House of Assembly increased the 2021 appropriation bill … Read more
Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong, has recovered from the coronavirus, a week after he tested positive for the deadly virus. Eko Hot Blog had reported on December 17 that the Governor tested positive for COVID-19 and went into self-isolation immediately. Governor Lalong received news of his present status on Wednesday night. He called on residents … Read more
Suspected killers of Plateau traditional ruler arrested – Lalong Ekohotblog, October 1st, 2020… The Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong has confirmed the arrest of suspected killers of a traditional ruler in Foron district of Barkin Ladi Local government area of the state. Lalong assured that the perpetrators and their sponsors would soon be brought before … Read more
Chairman, Caretaker Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Governor Mai Mala Buni, has approved the appointment of Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to chair the Campaign Council for the Ondo State governorship election. APC spokesman, Yekini Nabena made this announcement on Tuesday night, August 11. The Ondo State governorship election is scheduled to hold … Read more