Plateau State Government has expanded its community-based security framework with the passing-out of 1,450 newly trained operatives of Operation Rainbow, drawn from all 17 local government areas of the state. Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang disclosed this on Tuesday at the passing-out ceremony, describing the recruitment as a major milestone...
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Lawmaker representing Plateau Central in the National Assembly, Senator Diket Plang, has endorsed the defection of Plateau State Governor, Barrister Caleb Mutfwang, to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the move as a strategic decision capable of strengthening the state’s influence at the federal level. Speaking during a media...
All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the defection of Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), a move the ruling party says further consolidates its political strength in the North Central zone. The announcement was made on Thursday by APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, during...
Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has renewed its push for clearer policy direction in Nigeria’s polytechnic education system, calling on the Federal Government to establish a National Commission for Polytechnics that would strengthen regulation and boost the sector’s competitiveness. ASUP President, Comrade Shammah S. Kpanja, made the appeal...
Plateau State coalition for the All Progressives Congress (APC) has again urged Governor Caleb Mutfwang to defect to the party, saying his leadership style and administrative record would strengthen the party and improve the state’s political direction. The appeal was made at a press briefing in Jos led by...
Concerned Plateau APC Legacy Members has taken a swipe at groups protesting the alleged planned defection of Governor Caleb Mutfwang to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing their actions as embarrassing, harmful to party cohesion and contrary to the founding spirit of the party. The group made its position...
Senate Ad Hoc Committee on the National Security Summit in partnership with the Plateau State Government on Thursday held the North Central Zonal Public Hearing on National Security in Jos, a development many participants described as a critical turning point in Nigeria’s search for lasting security reforms. The engagement...
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has approved the confirmation of permanent appointments for long-serving ad-hoc staff across state-owned tertiary institutions, including Plateau State Polytechnic and the College of Education, Gindiri. Many of the workers had served for five to ten years on casual terms, earning between ₦6,000 and ₦15,000...
Plateau State Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB) has unveiled major institutional developments including a functional website, published chapter by-laws, and commencement of its first-ever state secretariat project. The milestones were announced at the 9th Builders’ Conference and Annual General Meeting (Tincity 2025), held at Villa Grande...
Immediate Past Elected Councillors Forum of Nigeria, Plateau State Chapter, has raised concern over reports alleging that Governor Caleb Mutfwang may be considering a defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The position was made known at a press briefing held at the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) Secretariat...
Plateau State is set to host a festival of science, technology, and innovation to showcase local inventors and promote homegrown solutions for development. The announcement was made on Monday by the Honourable Commissioner for Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Cletus Bako Shurkuk, during the celebration of World Science Day...
As part of efforts to promote national unity and youth development through sports, the University of Jos (UNIJOS) has officially opened the 27th edition of the Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA), bringing together more than 7,800 student-athletes and over 2,000 officials from 91 universities across the country. This year’s...
Conference of Directors and Chief Road Traffic Officers of the Federation has warned that the lack of a harmonized motor vehicle administration system across the country is undermining national security and road safety. National Chairman of the Conference, Engr. (Sir) Paul Bepeh, stated this during a pre-conference press briefing...
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang has declared an end to factional politics within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Plateau State, urging the newly elected state executive members to embrace unity, forgiveness, and collective responsibility as the foundation for rebuilding the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. The...
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang has restated his administration’s unwavering commitment to reposition Plateau State as Nigeria’s leading agricultural hub through sustained investment in food production, infrastructure, and value-chain development. Governor Mutfwang emphasized that agriculture remains the backbone of Plateau’s economy and a primary source of livelihood for the...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Nigerians to uphold unity, love, and religious tolerance as enduring values capable of fostering national cohesion and progress. He made the call on Saturday during the funeral service of Lydia Yilwatda Goshwe, mother of the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress...
A fact-finding committee established to investigate the persistent attacks, killings, and destruction in Plateau State has reported that 420 communities across 13 Local Government Areas (LGAs) have been targeted between 2001 and May 2025. The committee, chaired by Retired Maj.-Gen. Nicholas Rogers, presented its findings to Governor Caleb Mutfwang...
Plateau State Government has unveiled a ₦4 billion loan scheme to support youth-led businesses, as part of a broader push to stimulate economic growth and job creation in the state. Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Musa Ashoms, announced this at the graduation and starter pack distribution ceremony...
DSK Group International Limited has pledged to deliver the 2,000 housing units approved for Plateau State civil servants under the National Housing Programme, beginning with the first phase of 400 units recently flagged off by Governor Caleb Mutfwang. Chairman of the company, David Kente, gave the assurance in Jos...
The Plateau State chapter of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has endorsed Governor Caleb Mutfwang for re-election in 2027 after a peer review tour of all 17 Local Government Councils (LGCs). The review, led by ALGON Chairman, Hon. Hamisu Anani, was described as historic and provided...